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THE MAGAZINE OF TRINE UNIVERSITY WINTER 2016 From the Chairman of the Publisher Trine University, Angola Ind., www.trine.edu Trine University Board of Trustees This magazine is published twice yearly by University Marketing and Communications. 12 Editor-In-Chief Experiential learning Debbie Myers Project Manager Lilly Foundation grant Janet Deahl funds internships Copy Writer | Editorial Assistant Catherine E. Porter Art Director Steven R. Faramelli Chief Photographer This 2015-16 academic year has been stellar with a new record for enrollment and amazing new facilities and campus Dean Orewiler enhancements as well as exceptional students, faculty and staff who instill Pride in Who We Are – It’s A Trine Thing. Photographer Lindsey Mechalik For the third straight year, Trine University has set an institutional record for enrollment. We have 4,500 students Sports Information Director with 2,000 on the main campus. International students, who have contributed to the diversity and educational experience of the campus environment, Matt Vader are a key reason for the growth. (Read more about this on pages 4 and 6-7, respectively.) 16 Contributors In this addition of Trine magazine, we share some of the amazing accomplishments on record and those yet to come. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to Thanking supporters Amy Alexander, Ph.D. Cody Konieczki learn about all that is happening at Trine University. Awards, dedications honor generous benefactors Send class notes and address changes to: • During homecoming weekend we honored the many donors and friends who made it possible for the construction of the Larry and Judy Reiners Office of Alumni & Development Residence Hall; complete renovation of Ford Hall, home of the Ketner School of Business, the new Judy A. Morrill Garden Wall, the SportONE/ 260.665.4114 Parkview Softball Field and the Ryan Tennis Center. Pages 16-19. [email protected] • Also during homecoming, Trine bestowed its top honors to an alumnus/trustee and a generous benefactor and recognized three outstanding Social Media Communities www.trine.edu/socialmedia alumni. Pages 16, 17 and 19. University Administration • Our student-athletes continue Excelling On and Off the Field – It’s A Trine Thing. Hats off to them for their outstanding feats. Page 30. President As I look ahead, more excitement is on the horizon. As the result of the “Invest in Excellence” campaign’s growing success, conversation continues Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D. | [email protected] regarding plans for an expansion of Best Hall to include state-of-the-art laboratories to serve health sciences, engineering and other majors; the addition Senior Vice President of another residence hall; construction of a new multipurpose sports arena and a major addition to Fawick Hall (Allen School of Engineering & Michael R. Bock | [email protected] Technology). Our annual Scholarship Gala in February is sure to inspire as it generates money for the scholarship fund and we’re eager to host another Vice President for University outstanding commencement ceremony to honor our outstanding graduates. I hope you will join us as we listen to former presidential candidate and 20 Marketing and Communications Scott J. Goplin | [email protected] Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney deliver the commencement address. Indiana honors Trines Drs. Ralph and Sheri Trine Vice President for Finance I am grateful to each of you for helping to make Trine University what it is – a vibrant, caring community engaged in preparing students to succeed, lead receive Sagamore awards Jody A. Greer | [email protected] and serve. As an alumnus and chair of the board, I am so proud to be a part of Trine University, especially during such a phenomenal time. I hope you Vice President for Academic Affairs will catch the excitement and enthusiasm as you read this edition of Trine magazine. A. Allen Hersel, Ph.D. | [email protected] Vice President for Enrollment Management Pride in Who We Are – It’s A Trine Thing. Stuart D. Jones, Ph.D. | [email protected] Assistant to the President / Chief of Staff Global diversity grows on campus Gretchen M. Miller | [email protected] Sincerely, Campus community welcomes more international Vice President for University Development students who share their culture 6 Kent D. Stucky | [email protected] Vice President for Student Services Randy White | [email protected] Rick L. James, Board of Trustees 4 Trine Continues Growth Rick L. James – Chairman • Jack A. Shaw - Vice Chairman Chairman/CEO, Metal Technologies, Inc. Lynn A. Brooks – Secretary • Jerry L. Allen • James D. Bock Chairman, Trine University Board of Trustees 20 Campus News Keith E. Busse • Michael J. Eikenberry • James P. Fabiani Lawrence A. Franks • Tomas Furth • William A. Gettig 1977 business administration alumnus John N. Hester • Louis L. Holtz • Dennis Kruse 24 In Memoriam Stephen R. LaHood • Lawrence Lee • Alan W. McGee Richard L. Oeder • Larry E. Reiners • Mitchel E. Rhoads 26 Class Notes Ian M. Rolland • Elizabeth F. Rooney • Clifford D. Ryan Ralph D. Trine • Sheri G. Trine • Keith M. Turner 29 Eye on the Storm Theresa E. Wagler • R. Wyatt Weaver Rendering of proposed new multipurpose sports arena. Please visit trine.edu/magazine for more information on ON THE COVER: how to download an online version of Trine Magazine. Trine University from above as photographed in fall 2015. 3 Compare with this aerial view of campus from 2000. Trine welcomed a record number of new students in August as the university continued TRINE CONTINUES its three-year streak of enrollment growth. In two years, Trine’s enrollment increased by an unprecedented 86 percent. The 2015- UNPRECEDENTED 16 school year follows with a 27 percent enrollment increase and more than 600 new Workshop inspires area teachers undergraduate students. This year’s student population increased Trine duo leads STEM-focused sessions from last year’s 3,642 students to more than GROWTH 4,500 total students, including more than 400 international students representing Enrollment up by 86 percent in two years 20 countries. W hat happens when 14 NGSS (Next Generation Science students are exposed to STEM This record growth solidifies Trine as one of the elementary teachers are placed Standards) was supported by disciplines early and often. If these fastest growing private colleges in Indiana. n in a room and told to build a funding from the Indiana General teachers carry the enthusiasm robot? Inspiration, excitement and Assembly through the Indiana STEM and curiosity they had during the inquisitiveness. Last summer, local Teacher Recruitment Fund grant to workshop into the classroom, I am practicing and pre-service allow institutions to implement STEM excited to see the inspiration teacher training programs. The participants were led in a series of activities designed to provide both content knowledge and classroom implementation of a variety of STEM concepts. From building windmills to computer programming to use of natural resources, the teachers were able to engage in the activities and share how they might be used in their own classrooms. The week culminated with a visit to the Mid-America Windmill Museum in Kendallville and the WFFT-TV studios in Fort Wayne to meet with Andrew Logsdon, chief meteorologist. “I am so excited to use what was taught for the upcoming year. This Andrea Mitofsky, Ph.D., of the Allen School of Amy Alexander, Ph.D., of the Franks School Engineering and Technology. was one of the most beneficial of Education. workshops that I have attended as teachers participated in a week-long an educator,” one participant said. they will inspire in their students,” workshop hosted by Trine University With the complexities of teaching Alexander said. Karen Hamilton, faculty Amy Alexander, Ph.D., of at the elementary level, participants Ph.D., dean of the Franks School of the Franks School of Education were excited to gain strategies Education, added, “This was a great and Andrea Mitofsky, Ph.D., of allowing them to incorporate science opportunity for local teachers, the Allen School of Engineering and technology into other subjects, Trine education students and Trine & Technology. including reading, language and faculty to share their areas of The program, Energizing Science social studies. expertise and build relationships for with STEM (science, technology, “Having taught high school science, future collaboration. It was truly a engineering and math) and the I have a passion for ensuring that win for all.” n 4 TRINE MAGAZINE | Winter 2016 5 More international TWO GENERATIONS students choose Trine CELEBRATE Team works with students to help ensure success to welcoming even more international The host family program provides AT TRINE students.” For spring 2016, up to 600 another way for international students international students are expected to to learn more about the community and Family hosts second-generation study at Trine, with at least 215 of those small-town America. Families willing students on main campus. Students will to share their homes and culture with student from Malaysia also study in the School of Professional international students complete an Studies Fort Wayne location and in application and are matched with an Peoria, Ariz. international student. Mari McHenry, director of International The outreach in the community, which Community Services, oversees a host has spread by word of mouth, has of programs designed to help make exceeded expectations as there are host international students’ home away from families hoping to be matched with an home more comfortable and dynamic. international student. Each week, the Office of International For more information about these Services works with campus partners to and other initiatives, visit trine.edu/ help promote opportunities and activities international-students-and-scholars/ available to all students. OIS also resources.aspx. n organizes events and programs to build a global community at Trine. The annual Thanksgiving dinner with traditional fare was a hit with students who also enjoyed sharing their adventures and insights during a study New counselors abroad program in November.