Penn State Lehigh Valley

Tradition Spring/Summer 2006 Volume 1, No. 2

One Man’s 40 Years of Service

First Theatre Production: Chekhov Vaudevilles

THON Success THIS ISSUE

CONTENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2006 VOL. 1 NO. 2 5 CAMPUS FEATURES 5 A Production of Comedic Proportions 5 Donley Renaissance Scholarship Committee 7 Ken McGeary 6 A New Look for the Bookstore 7 A Quiet Man with a Gentle Roar: One Man’s 40 Years of Service Chekhov Vaudevilles

DEPARTMENTS 2 Insights 3 Alumni Calendar 4 Alumni Voices 9 6 Professors Making a Difference 9 The University Connection 10 Class Notes 10 In Memoriam THON 2006

Tradition The Penn State Lehigh Valley EDITOR Kimberly Golden Benner Newswire

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Printed in the USA — Tradition is published twice a year by the Offi ce of University Relations, Penn State Lehigh Valley. THIS PUBLICATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA BY REQUEST. On the Cover: The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to pro- grams, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, Students (1-r): Christina Weadon, Adam Beani, Lori Kapes, David performance, or qualifi cations as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. The Penn- sylvania State University does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability Mory, Luis Candia, and Jay Thomas share a moment in the picnic or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Direct all inquires regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affi rmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, area that will become The Orchard at Penn State Lehigh Valley. 201 Willard Building, University Park, PA 16802-2801; Tel: 814-863-0471: TDD 814-865-3175. U.Ed. LVO 06.102 1 TRADITION Spring/Summer 2006 INSIGHTS From the Chancellor Representing Penn State University in the community is and work in the Lehigh Valley. That’s a something we, as University staff and faculty, do with pride ev- worthy headline. ery day. Whether our athletic teams are having a good year or a Or, let’s talk about Penn State Le- “not-so-good” year, whether our researchers have discovered a high Valley senior, Jacqui Kromer, who signifi cant breakthrough or not, or whether people are question- won the William W. Asbury Award for ing the extent of our academic freedom in our classrooms, we Student Organizational Leader- remain proud of the consistent quality of a Penn State education ship; or Christine Weadon who and the Penn State experience. received the Eric A. and Jose- There are always times when news media report in gory de- phine Walker Award; or alum- tail the behavioral mistakes of students, faculty, and staff. It hap- nus Todd Dietrich who, when a senior at Penn State Lehigh Valley, pens at every college or university and always includes headlines. won the Rose Cologne Keystone Citizen Award. These are students Unfortunately, our media does not seem to respond with the same at the Lehigh Valley campus who, because of the Penn State experi- reporting intensity when it comes to the collegial successes. ence, were chosen out of the 83,000 possibilities that year because Every time something negative is reported, like Joe Pa’s com- they excelled in caring about their community. ments taken out of context or a student doing what 19-year-olds Perhaps the most dramatic headline that was missed focused sometimes do, the public shakes its collective head and wonders on the impact that Penn State has on the regional and state econo- whether the University is doing its job. my. Penn State Lehigh Valley alone contributes nearly $30 million Let’s put things in context. If one negative report is made per per year to businesses in Lehigh and Northampton counties. The week for a year (and that is a lot), that would be fi fty-two times University overall contributes more than $13 billion in annual eco- a year someone associated with the University did wrong. If you nomic impact in the state. As we approach this year’s state appro- integrate that into the fact that there are over 38,000 employees, priations, let me give you another interesting fact—the University 83,000 undergraduates, 11,000 graduate students, and more than returned $1.56 in tax revenue for every $1.00 that we received in 280,000 alumni just in Pennsylvania, then that becomes fi fty-two state appropriations. Here’s what the headline should have said: negative reports out of a possible 412,000 opportunities. Factor “State of Pennsylvania Profi ts from its Investment in Penn State in the statistic that out of every ten decisions each of us makes, University—Everybody Wins.” two of them are wrong, then this tremendously low probability of The fact is, everyone can win with the Penn State experience. negativity attached to Penn State University is staggering. Students, faculty, and staff can choose the best environment to What about the reports that should have received headlines? work and learn in while being a part of a major impacting institu- Let’s talk about Dr. Tai-Yin Huang, physics professor at Penn State tion. I certainly would like to see more positive headlines because Lehigh Valley, who is conducting atmospheric research supported there are many positive things happening. by the National Science Foundation because they see the value of So, feel free to serve as our town crier. We hope that much of her research. Or, Ken McGeary, Sandy Litzenberger, Sean Kelly, what you read in TRADITION provides you with a fl avor of the and others who developed and run a program for at-risk youth grand things that are occurring. Every day we are proud to be a part in Allentown and Bethlehem. For fi fteen years, this program has of Penn State. We hope you are, too. helped area youth with family problems, as well as academics. Enjoy, Many of these “youth” are now Penn State graduates who live Dr. Ann Williams Through the Eyes of the Lion A look at the world through the eyes of our very own Nittany Lion... At an alumni event complete with a lot of little children, I was busy giving hugs and shaking hands when in the midst of this joyful and loud crowd a little boy reached up to give me a hug – or at least that’s what I thought – and he hands me his favorite book, When I Grow Up I Want to be a Nittany Lion! Clutching a pen, he asked for my autograph. Oh, what to do! I wrapped my big burly paw around the pen, scribbled my Nittany Lion signature, and sealed it with a hand-drawn paw print. All smiles, the little boy skipped away saying, “I have an autographed Nittany Lion book.” — NL

Spring/Summer 2006 TRADITION 2 ALUMNI CALENDAR

FEBRUARY MARCH (continued) MAY (continued) Reality Depends: Photographic Lehigh County Chapter Meeting, 6 Exhibit by Dr. Kevin Kelley 21 7 p.m. at the Penn State Lehigh (Feb. 6 – 28). Concourse Gallery, Valley Corporate Learning Center. Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Chekhov Vaudevilles: Four One- MOMMA MIA! 25 Mamma Mia Bus Trip sponsored Act Comedies by the Russian 23 by Lehigh County Chapter, Winter Master (Feb. 23 – 25), 8 p.m., Garden Theatre, New York City. IceHouse Performing Arts Center, Commencement and Graduate R.S.V.P. to Darryl Christman by Bethlehem. A Penn State Lehigh 13 Reception, 11 a.m. at Penn State March 1 at 610-760-8839 or e-mail Valley theatrical production. Lehigh Valley, Fogelsville. at [email protected]. Price: TBA. Tickets at the door: Adults– Lehigh County Chapter Meeting, Penn State Student Offer $15; Penn State Alumni 7 p.m. at Penn State Lehigh Valley, Program, 9:30 a.m. at Penn State 16 and Senior Citizens–$12; Fogelsville. Students–$6. Lehigh Valley, Fogelsville. Renaissance Scholarship Dinner LION SIGHTING — Family APRIL 23 honoring Ed and Inez Donley, 25 Bowling, 5 - 7 p.m. at Emmaus 6 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Fogelsville. A Student Exhibit (April 1 – 30), Bowling Center. Free. An evening $100/person. R.S.V.P. to Marsha Penn State Lehigh Valley students’ of bowling and refreshments. 1 Goss at 610-285-5039. R.S.V.P. to Nicole at 610-285-5073 artwork. Concourse Gallery, Penn or [email protected]. State Lehigh Valley. JUNE MARCH Alumni Society Meeting, Alumni Society Meeting, 2 p.m., Location: TBA Through A Woman’s Eyes 9 2 p.m., Location: TBA 11 Exhibit (March 1 – 31), features 1 Lehigh County Chapter Dinner Jack Cooney Scholarship Golf photographs and artwork by area 18 Meeting, 7 p.m., Location: TBA 26 Outing, sponsored by Lehigh women. Concourse Gallery, Penn County Alumni Chapter at Moselem State Lehigh Valley. Student Etiquette Dinner, Springs Golf Club. Contact: Don 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Klein at 610-395-7933. Chekhov Vaudevilles: Four One- 20 Fogelsville. R.S.V.P. to Career Act Comedies by the Russian 2 Services at 610-285-5002. JULY Master (March 2 – 4), 8 p.m., Alumni Society and Lehigh IceHouse Performing Arts Center, Penn State Student Offer County Chapter Picnic, 1 p.m., Bethlehem. (Details above.) Program, 9:30 a.m. at Penn State 16 22 Emmaus Community Park. Free. Lehigh Valley, Fogelsville. Alumni Society Meeting, R.S.V.P. to Nicole Ronco at 12 2 p.m., Location: TBA Body Worlds Exhibit Bus Trip, 610-285-5073 or [email protected]. Franklin Institute, Philadelphia. Great Jazz Divas, 12 noon, 23 Lehigh County Chapter Picnic R.S.V.P. to Nicole Ronco at Atrium, Penn State Lehigh Valley. Meeting, 7 p.m., Location: TBA 21 610-285-5073 or via e-mail at 18 Featuring jazz and pop standards. [email protected]. Price: $38. AUGUST MAY Alumni Society Meeting, 2 p.m., Best of the Valley Art & Poetry 13 Location: TBA 1 Exhibit (May 1 – 26). Concourse and Library Wing Galleries, Penn Lehigh County Chapter Meeting, State Lehigh Valley. 15 7 p.m. at Penn State Lehigh Valley, Fogelsville. Alumni Society Meeting, 2 p.m., Location: TBA Phil Grosz Nite, sponsored by 7 30 Lehigh County Chapter, 6 p.m., Days Inn, Rts. 22 and 309. Contact: Dale Greenzweig, 610-266-1416. 3 TRADITION Spring/Summer 2006 ALUMNI VOICES Lehigh County Chapter Ridge Avenue Alumni Be a part of the Penn State Family. Become a member of Penn State Lehigh Valley is Penn State’s oldest continuously the Lehigh County Chapter of Penn State. Our chapter hosts operating campus outside of University Park. In 1948 after numerous events throughout the year including bus trips to growth of technical courses, Penn State opened its fi rst full-time athletic events, golf outing, speakers, happy hour/ social events, day technical institute at Allentown’s McKinley School building. and other activities that benefi t our local community. Membership In 1952 Penn State purchased a building at 725 Ridge Avenue also entitles you to receive our newsletter that keeps you informed and the Penn State Allentown Center continued to grow. The about chapter events. Members get fi rst priority when reserving new building had enough space to offer two-year programs in seats for trips to athletic events and for our ticket exchange. engineering. Between 1955 and 1974, the Penn State Allentown All alumni and friends of Penn State are welcome to join. Center at Ridge Avenue educated 682 graduates from the associate Best of all, it only costs $10.00 per year to join! engineering programs in drafting and design technology and Any questions about our chapter can be directed to chapter electrical engineering technology. president Darryl Christman at 610-760-8839 or via e-mail at The Ridge Avenue Alumni APG is composed of alumni from [email protected]. those years at Ridge Avenue. We are committed to honoring Visit our Web site at www.psualum.com/chapter/lehighcounty these alums and helping them continue to be involved and active for more details on joining our chapter and for further event in Penn State Lehigh Valley’s future. information.— DC The fi rst graduates of Ridge Avenue from 1955 are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. We congratulate those early alumni: Joseph E. Bondy, Kent R. Boyer, Arthur F. Crow, Robert B. Dailey, John E. Foresman, Jr., Richard L. Frank, Harry Friedland, Robert P. Gumo, David F. Harwick, Erwin R. Mark your calendar!!! Hendricks, Robert V. Herd, Dale L. Kleintop, Joseph J. Kovic, Charles F. Pechacek, Daniel C. Postupack, Karl G. Repsher, Ralph W. Seaton, Jr., John D. Weinhold, and Roger L. Williams. Jack Cooney Scholarship For more information about Ridge Avenue, please contact Golf Outing Nicole Ronco, [email protected], 610-285-5073.— KY sponsored by the Lehigh County Alumni Chapter June 26 Moselem Springs Golf Club Fleetwood, PA

The 1955 graduating class from Penn State Allentown, Ridge Avenue Become Active in a Penn State Alumni Chapter or Society

All area alumni are invited to become a part of any of the alumni groups in the Lehigh Valley. Each group has its own events and special programs. Check out which group best suits your interests. Go to the Penn State Lehigh Valley Alumni Web site at: http://www.lv.psu.edu/alumni/alumni.asp

Spring/Summer 2006 TRADITION 4 AROUND CAMPUS A Production of Comedic Proportions Theatre Group Presents Chekhov Vaudevilles: Four One-Act Comedies by the Russian Master Comedy is the bill of fare at Penn State Lehigh Valley with the production of Chekhov Vaudevilles: Four One-Act Comedies by the Russian Master, featuring four of Anton Chekhov’s best-loved comedies: The Bear, The Proposal, and The Jubilee, as well as his treasured comic monologue, On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. on February 23, 24, and 25, and March 2, 3, and 4 at the historic IceHouse Performing Arts Center, Sand Island, Bethlehem. The cast features students from Penn State Lehigh Valley along with Penn State alumni and outstanding performers recognizable from their work on area community theatre stages. Penn State Lehigh Valley students cast in the production include Erik Omdalen and Becky Hawk, both of Allentown; and Tessa Kashuba, of Macungie. Brad Madden, Whitehall native and former Penn State Lehigh Valley student will appear in a major role in the production. The cast also features veteran performers well known to theatre audiences in the Lehigh Valley area including Carole Silvoy, Kindall Goble, Dan Sigley, Jerry Brucker, Nancy Mikkelsen, and Alan Allegra; as well as Parkland High School senior, Frances Klapac of Fogelsville. Stage manager for the production is Lehigh Valley native and Penn State Berks staff member, Courtney Russell. The production lighting designer is Tony Galanti (’02, BFA, Theatre Arts), a Penn State Lehigh Valley alumni who graduate from the Penn State University School of Theatre. Assistant stage managers are Penn State Lehigh Valley students, Joseph Haines, Corey Dweck, and Mercedes Pereira, all of Allentown. Janice Pope, director, is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Penn State Berks and Penn State Lehigh Valley. In addition, she serves on the administration of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region II. Her Penn State Berks and Penn State Lehigh Valley directing credits include On the Verge, Story Theatre (invited scene 2002 Region II Festival), Nightmares a la Durang: Six One-Act Comedies by Christopher Durang, Chamber Music, and her original adaptation of Little Women.—DH Erik Omdalen, Alan Allegra, and Franny Klapac (l - r) rehearse the one-act farce, “The Proposal.” Donley Renaissance Scholarship Dinner Committee Named John V. (Jack) Cooney, CEO Emeritus of Penn State Lehigh Meyer Jabara Hotels; Attorney Don S. Klein, Pavlack & Klein, Valley, has accepted the position of Chairperson of the Donley P.C.; Kathie Leslie, Lutron Electronics Co.; L. Charles Marcon, Renaissance Scholarship Dinner Committee. Ed and Inez Donley, Duggan & Marcon, Inc.; Harry McGuirk, National Penn Bank; two of our region’s leading citizens, will be honored as the Penn Don and Doug Patt, Patt-White Co., Kathryn Stephanoff, Allen- State Lehigh Valley 2006 Renaissance Man and Woman of the town Public Library. Year on May 23 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. All pro- For more information regarding participation in the dinner ceeds from the dinner will establish scholarships in the Donleys’ and scholarship program or to request an invitation, please contact names to be awarded to Lehigh Valley students attending Penn Marsha Goss at the campus at 610-285-5039 or [email protected]. State University. —MG The following individuals are also serving on the committee: Tim Holt and Kassie Hilger, both from Air Products & Chemi- cals; Jan Armfi eld, Wachovia; Lee Butz, Alvin H. Butz Co; Curtis Barnette, Chair Emeritus, Bethlehem Steel; Jack Bradt, Hamil- ton Business Center; Attorney Martin Cohen, Cohen & Feeley; Jane Ervin; Elmer Gates, Embassy Bank; Kostas Kalogeropoulos,

5 TRADITION Spring/Summer 2006 Professors Making a Difference A New Look for the DR. JACQUELINE McLAUGHLIN, assistant professor of Biology, who Bookstore developed and directs the international The Penn State Lehigh Valley Bookstore – a staple at every professional development program, university campus – has always offered a variety of items that CHANCE, won the 2005 “Bringing would warm the heart of any Penn Stater. From Penn State stuffed the World to Pennsylvania” award Nittany Lions and T-shirts to notebooks and textbooks – it can all from the The Pennsylvania Council for be found in the store which is operated by Barnes & Noble. International Education. This prestigious Today, the Penn State Lehigh Valley Bookstore has even award supports and gives visibility to international/multi-cultural more. The walls are lined with new Penn State pants, jackets, collaborative projects between K-12 and higher education scarfs, socks, shorts, and hooded sweatshirts. A new line of institutions in the state of Pennsylvania. McLaughlin and two giftware featuring footballs, cups, frisbees, gym bags, book bags, of her 2004 CHANCE fellows – Rosemarie O’Neill and Andrea water bottles, golf balls, and much more line the shelves. There Ferraco – presented: “CHANCE - A Program that Promotes are more items and Penn State paraphernalia featured in a new Learning for Teachers and Students Using Inquiry” at the National shopper-friendly layout. Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Annual Conference, The changes to the bookstore can be attributed to MaryJo Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 5-9, 2005. McLaughlin was also Hui, new bookstore manager, and Marie Mack, bookstore clerk. promoted to the vice-chair position of The National Association This dynamic duo have been updating the bookstore to offer more of Biology Teachers. products and services for the students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Hui started at Penn State Lehigh Valley in July 2005, coming to the campus from Barnes & Noble College Bookstores at DR. NICHOLA GUTGOLD, assistant Northridge Campus of Austin Community College, Texas, where professor of Communication Arts and she was the supervisor. Prior to that she worked and trained in Sciences, presented ‘Just Like Azaleas Barnes & Noble’s management program – “The Best Seller in the Spring’: The Autobiography Program” – at Camden County College in Blackwood, New of Elizabeth Dole at the National Jersey. Hui’s initiatives, combined with Mack’s efforts and more Communication Association Conference than fi ve years’ experience in the Lehigh Valley campus bookstore, in Boston, November 17-20, 2005. have led to creative changes, expanded store hours, and a presence This paper has since been accepted as at some area Penn State alumni events. a chapter in Contemporary Women and It’s a new look for the Penn State Lehigh Valley Bookstore Autobiography, Brenda DeVore Marshall and Molly Mayhead, and every Penn Stater benefi ts. — KB editors, from Rowman and Littlefi eld. In addition, Gutgold recently received a contract for her book, Women’s Road to the (l-r) White House: Five Who Paved the Way, from Lexington Press. Bill Speth, Dr. Ann Williams, and MaryJo Hui with Penn State DR. DAVID LIVERT, assistant professor wares being sold of Psychology, and Penn State Lehigh at an alumni Valley student HEATHER STOPP (’06 tailgate event sponsored by Applied Psychology, Schreyer Scholar) WAEB. presented to the International Studies Program at Penn State, University Park, November 18, 2005, during International Education Week. Their presentation entitled: What Makes for a Positive Experience Abroad? was based on their longitudinal study of Penn State Students try on a new education abroad students. — NG shipment of Penn State baseball caps!

Spring/Summer 2006 TRADITION 6 A Quiet Man with a Gentle Roar by Kimberly Golden Benner

t is with a quiet elegance that Ken McGeary (’65, B.A., Liberal Arts) has made an impact on the Lehigh Valley community. It’s an impact that has affected and positively changedI the lives of children, teens, and adults alike for forty years. McGeary, Regional Director in the Offi ce of Continuing Education for the University, has used a kind and gentle hand to help others on their path to success. When he walked through the doors of the Allentown Campus of The Pennsylvania State University in February 1966 as the assistant district administrator in Continuing Education, no one could have predicted the infl uence McGeary would make in people’s lives – both in the community and within the University. This quiet man has spent forty years at the University creating some of the most innovative programming the University has implemented and directing the success of the Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center in Bethlehem. Since the onset of his continuing education career, McGeary’s initiatives have received public recognition and well-deserved praise from his colleagues. Press clippings from 1971 show a smiling McGeary accepting an award for antipollution seminars he led for industry and community leaders. Fast forward to 2003 and, again, a smiling McGeary is being recognized — this time with the Outstanding Leadership Award in Continuing Education from Penn State. Of course, in between those years are countless awards, plaques, and accolades that pay tribute to this visionary’s ability to not only understand what his community needs, but to respond to those needs with viable programs. McGeary was the mastermind behind Penn State Lehigh Valley’s innovative Precollege Youth Partnership program that, for more than fi fteen years, has partnered corporations, school districts, and community organizations together to provide inner-city, at- risk youth with academic and social programming opportunities. This program has been the springboard for countless others like KidsConnect (benefi tting over 90 inner-city children each year by connecting them with academic programs) and the Keystone Program (a middle-school program preparing more than 100 students for future education or gainful employment). From the Lehigh Valley Writing Project – a National Writing Project site which provides high-quality professional development programming for teachers – to workforce development and customized corporate training programs that meet the demands of the Lehigh Valley industry, McGeary has had a hand in all of it. Along with a dedicated staff, Penn State Lehigh Valley’s Continuing Education Offi ce has consistently been one of the leading, if not the leading, offi ces in generating profi table programs.

7 TRADITION Spring/Summer 2006 In his years of service, he has learned to work within the system – every system, actually. McGeary has brought together Some Thoughts on Ken McGeary partnerships that others only dream about and has received “Describe Ken McGeary? What immediately comes to mind is unprecedented grant award funding that make other institutions that he is one of the last ‘gentle’ men in today’s society. He has green with envy. One Pennsylvania Department of Education grant unknowingly served as a mentor to many and truly displays Penn supported McGeary’s Master’s in Teaching English as a Second State’s philosophy of ‘Making Life Better’ wherever he goes. Language degree program in partnership with the University of He’s not bad at golf, either.” Turabo in Puerto Rico. — Dr. Ann Williams, Chancellor, Penn State Lehigh Valley As if all this doesn’t keep him busy enough, McGeary fi nds time to teach evening courses and even spend a moment or two “After thirty plus years, working with Ken McGeary is still an with his wife (of nearly 42 years) Carol, his childen Jodi and Jake, exciting and challenging experience. He is and always has been and his three grandchildren. the ‘wind beneath my wings’ and sometimes the hurricane.” McGeary has worked to change the face of his community — Sandy Litzenberger, Area Rep., Continuing Education and to offer programming that would actually make a difference. Penn State Lehigh Valley He has done it with heart and conviction, with diligence and grace, “What I admire most about Ken is his ability to provide insightful and with a quiet disposition that roars above the rest. advice. I have called on him several times to advise me, and I can truly say that he provided me with valuable and instrumental advice that helped me make those decisions.” — Lenny Jenkins, Social Services Director Allentown Housing Authority “A great man who likes to think outside the box.” — Sean Kelly, Precollege Program Specialist Penn State Lehigh Valley

“As a manager, Ken is a visionary leader. It is indeed rare for a visionary to also be a “doer.” Ken leads the charge and always encourages and inspires those that work with him to accomplish the tasks at hand.” — Lothar Gumberich, Management Development Coordinator Penn State Lehigh Valley In early 1990s McGeary speaks about the Precollege Youth Program. “For many people and organizations, Ken is Mr. Penn State Lehigh Valley. He possesses a unique ability to recognize opportunities and to create partnerships for the common cause of helping others.” — Ed Murray, President and CEO Private Industry Council of the Lehigh Valley

“Ken epitomizes the servant leadership philosophy. By encouraging trust, collaboration, foresight, and ethics, he has touched the lives of generations of learners.” — Diane Lewis, Area Rep,. Technical Programs Coordinator Penn State Lehigh Valley

“Working with Ken means getting a bit of “continuing education” every day – from compassion to ambition to fearlessness – he defi nes the true meaning of outreach to others.” — Kristy Weidner-Gonzalez, Co-Director Lehigh Valley Writing Project

Congratulations to Ken McGeary

McGeary (second from left) meets with Liberty Trust representatives and Dr. Ann Williams to review plans for the Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center. on 40 Years with Penn State! Spring/Summer 2006 TRADITION 8 THE UNIVERSITY CONNECTION Together We’ll Prevail Penn State Students Unite for THON The weekend of February 17 – 19, Penn State stu- dents from every campus gathered at Recreational Hall, University Park, for THON – the 48-hour dance marathon to benefi t the Four Diamonds Fund supporting families battling pe- diatric cancer. Giving it there all from Penn State Lehigh Valley were Heather Hansen (’08) and Luis Candia (’08) who spent their weekend on the dance fl oor as other Penn State Lehigh Valley students cheered them on. Every year, THON grows with an increased numbers of stu- dents, alumni, families, local residents, and donors dedicating more energy into this organization and the children who benefi t from it. Penn State Lehigh Valley is no exception – with more individuals from the campus being involved and donating to this worthy cause. THON activities began at the campus in October 2005 with a kickoff event complete with games and entertainment. Over the next four months leading up to the THON “main event,” the campus THON committee held a Silent Auction, a THON Idol concert, and several canning weekends to try to reach their goal of $12,500. The results will be formalized in early March, but a $1,000 corporate donation from Rothrock Motors in Allentown should help the committee attain their goal. — AB

All U-Day Penn State Music Professor Wins Two Grammy Awards University Park, Pa. — Christopher Kiver, assistant professor of music and director of the Glee Club and Chamber Singers, won two Grammy Awards during the annual ceremony February 8 for his involvement in the recording of “Songs of Innocence and Ex- perience,” a massive choral/orchestral work composed by William Bolcom and released by Naxos. As one of the choir directors for the recording, Kiver was eli- gible for and won for Best Choral Performance and Best Classical Album. “Songs of Innocence and Experience” also received the photo by Annemarie Mountz Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition. On October 1, 2005, Beaver Stadium was packed with the The recording was made from a live performance in the Uni- usual crowd as the Penn State football team played the University versity of Michigan’s Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor in April 2004. of Minnesota. In the stands that day were students from each Penn At the time, Kiver was a doctoral student in choral conducting at State University campus as part of All U-Day — a day set aside the University of Michigan, and as a graduate assistant was re- for all students to come together with alumni and fans to enjoy sponsible for directing the 120-voice University Choir. game-day festivities. Above, Penn State Lehigh Valley students, Kiver said, “When you embark upon any musical project, Heather Hansen (’08) and Jacqui Kromer (’06), show off the cam- thoughts of awards are the furthest thing from your mind. I just pus banner. feel honored to have been part of the experience.”

9 TRADITION Spring/Summer 2006 CLASS NOTES

60s Murtaza S. Jaffer, ’02, Lehigh Jonathan Lee, ’04, Lehigh Heather L. (Hahn) Parker, Robert A. Schneck, ’60, Allen- Valley, B.S. Business, of Allen- Valley, B.S. Business Admin- ’97, Lehigh Valley, A.A. Liberal town, A. Engineering – Drafting town, is Director of Marketing istration, is a foreign exchange Arts, and husband, Matthew, of Design, is retired from Rexroth for Citiprint of Allentown and dealer for Forex Capital Markets Allentown, announce the arrival Corp. in Bethlehem, PA. He re- Express Business Center (EBC) in New York City. of their son, Chase Andrew, born sides in Bethlehem with his wife, of Trexlertown. on December 29, 2005. Alana. Jamie S. Ward, ’05, University Katrina (Bird) Xander, ’03, Park, B.S. Business Administra- Lehigh Valley, B.S. Business – tion, (2002-2003, Lehigh Valley) Marketing/Management, earned is employed by the Greater Le- 00s Christina J. (Frey) Shoemaker, 90s a bachelor’s degree in Elementa- high Valley Chamber of Com- Z. Candi Staurinos, ’97, Uni- ’01, University Park, B.A. Lib- ry Education at East Stroudsburg merce as an executive assistant. versity Park, B.A. Communi- eral Arts – English, (1998-1999, University. Currently, she is the cations – Advertising/Public Lehigh Valley) and husband, admissions counselor at Cedar Relations, (1994-1995, Lehigh Christopher, had a daughter, Crest College, Allentown, PA. ENGAGEMENTS Valley) is Senior Marketing As- Chloe Monroe, September 11, She resides in Lehighton with sociate at Zoellner Arts Center, 2005. husband, Brian. 00s Lehigh University. Previously Murtaza S. Jaffer, ’02, Lehigh with Edelman Public Relations, Anthony J. Fatebene, ’03, Le- Valley, B.S. Business, has be- she worked in the Times Square high Valley, B.A. Applied Psy- come engaged to Farzana Esmail IN MEMORIAM offi ce as an account executive. chology, has applied to a Ph.D. of Toronto, Canada. A Septem- Robert Bruce Dailey, ’55, Al- program in Psychology at Seton lentown, A. Engineering, recent- Ann Marie Yurish, ’99, Univer- ber wedding is being planned. Hall University. ly died at the age of 87. Formerly sity Park, B.A. Communications, Jaffer resides in Allentown, PA. of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, currently is the assistant director J. Alexander Kent, ’03, Lehigh he leaves behind his wife, Rose. of public relations at LifePath in Valley, B.S. Business, has been a BIRTHS Bethlehem, PA. management analyst/NFC secu- Joseph L. Jakubco, ’57, Al- rity offi cer for the U.S. Depart- lentown, A. Engineering, 72 of ment of Justice, Civil Division, 80s Bethlehem Township, passed Jackie S. Curly, ’89, University in Washington, D.C. for the past away on November 10, 2005. He 00s Park, B.S. Electrical Engineer- Elizabeth S. Marshall, ’00, Uni- two years. is survived by his wife, Marie, ing, and Mary-Theresa Ka- versity Park, B.A. Liberal Arts – and daughter, Joanne. trishen, ’89, University Park, Psychology, (1996-1998, Lehigh Todd C. Gehris, ’04, Berks-Le- B.S. Business Administration, Valley) received her master’s de- high Valley, B.S. Science, ’02, announce the birth of their son, gree in Business Administration Lehigh Valley, A.A., is work- Jacques Martin Curley-Katrish- Be Part of in December from Baruch Col- ing as a forensic scientist in the en, on September 17, 2005. lege, CUNY, and is now working DNA lab at the Bethlehem State Tradition! as a full-time human resource Police Barracks. We would like to hear management consultant at Buck Daniel A. Hausmann, ’04, Uni- 90s from you. Whether you Consultants in New York City. versity Park, B.A. Communica- Kevin S. Brobst, ’95, University Park, B.S. Business Administra- attended Penn State Benjamin A. Wagaman, ’00, tions – Journalism, (2001-2002, tion – Accounting, and wife, University Park, B.S. Computer Lehigh Valley) is a producer at Lehigh Valley or are a Molly, welcomed their son, Science, (1997-1998, Lehigh Blue Ridge TV-13, Stroudsburg, Penn Stater living in Brendon Scott, on July 1, 2005. Valley) is a web technologist/de- PA. They reside in Drums, PA. the area — let us know veloper with Campus Crusade Marta I. Pira, ’04, Lehigh Val- what’s new in your life. for Christ in Orlando, FL, where ley, B.S. Business – Marketing/ Steven S. Snyder, ’96, Uni- he resides with his wife, Kelly. Management, is the evening/ versity Park, B.S. Liberal Arts To submit information – Adm. Justice, and wife, Mi- Alair A. Altiero, ’01, Lehigh weekend coordinator at the Penn for Class Notes, go to the chele, became the proud par- Valley, B.A. Applied Psychology, State Lehigh Valley Corporate Penn State Lehigh Valley ents of a son, Chase Joseph, on is enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Learning Center in Bethlehem, March 3, 2005. They reside in Alumni Web site at: Industrial–Organizational Psy- PA. Schnecksville, PA. chology through Capella Uni- Elizabeth A. Zemyan, ’04, www.lv.psu.edu/ versity. She lives and works in University Park, B.A. Commu- Timothy J. Campion, ’97, Uni- alumni/ Delaware. nications, (2001-2002, Lehigh versity Park, B.A. Engineering, and click on “Update (1994-1995, Lehigh Valley) and Stacey (Peters) Heller, ’01, Valley) of Allentown has joined Denise (Ruckle) Campion, ’95 Your Class Notes.” Lehigh Valley, B.S. Business, the Lehigh Valley Convention University Park, B.S. Business Include a picture by resides in Bernville, PA., with and Visitors Bureau as a market- Administration, (1992-1993, Le- husband, Glenn. She currently ing assistant. She previously was sending it via e-mail to high Valley) announce the birth works for the School House Bak- a marketing assistant with Paul [email protected]. of son, Jake, born August 25, ery in Kempton, PA. Frederick Menstyle, Fleetwood. 2005. Spring/Summer 2006 TRADITION 10 The Orchard Be part of history and leave your mark in The Orchard at Penn State Lehigh Valley – a formal garden featuring foliage and fl owers amid brick walkways and seating areas. This student-driven initiative will be fi lled with bricks, pavers, stepstones, and capstones engraved with lasting tributes for future Penn Staters and visitors to view. Donors can have a commemorative marker engraved in memory or honor of a beloved relative or friend; give it as a birthday or graduation gift; or engrave it with their name or business. Four types of commemorative markers are available: Brick (3” x 6”) three lines of type, twelve characters at $100 Paver (6” x 6”) three lines of type, twelve characters at $150 Stepstone (6” x 9”) three lines of type, twelve characters at $250 Capstone (16” x 14”) four lines of type, twenty characters at $1,000

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