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SUMMER 2016 Check up on the School of Health Sciences Summer 2016 Summer SUMMER 2016 Dr. Ben E. Hancock Jr. President Dr. Delmas Crisp Executive Vice President and Academic Dean Sandy Ammons Vice President for Advancement and University Relations Roxana Ross Editor On the cover: Midday clouds are reflected on the front Nate Jervey entrance of the new Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences Athletics Editor Building. Jason Canady Graphic Designer, Photographer Doo Lee ’14 Jessie Heath ’11 Kirbie Dockery ’03 About Methodist University: Methodist University is related by faith to the North Carolina Annual Badanile Nyathi Conference, Southeastern Jurisdiction, The United Morgan Shattuck Methodist Church. Methodist University is an The Parish Group independent corporation rather than an agency of Contributing Writers and Photographers the Conference and is responsible for its own debts and obligations. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS 18 NEWS Research and Creativity Symposium ........................ 4 Rodin exhibit comes to MU ....................................... 8 RSB award wrap-up ................................................ 10 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 8 Check up on the School of Health Sciences .......... 28 PA alumni trio start endowment ..............................30 Athletic Training majors and Monarch athletes .....44 ALUMNI CAMPAIGN UPDATE SPOTLIGHT Building Excellence ...................................................61 ATHLETICS Spring wrap-up ........................................................ 78 38 ALUMNI NEWS Class notes ...............................................................86 Remembering ........................................................... 94 TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT 41 52 56 46 New Address? One call or email will update your University record. Email: [email protected] 66 Phone: 910.630.7167 Dodworth chosen to Monarchs party present at 20th Lyceum ssistant Professor of English Dr. Cameron Dodworth was chosen with the stars Ato present at this year’s B.F. Stone Lyceum in February. The mission of the B.F. Stone Lyceum is to foster scholarly interaction among he 2016 Statewide Star Party had a local celebration faculty, students, and community residents. The lecture series was Tthanks to science faculty from Methodist University. endowed with a generous gift from the estate of Mr. B.F. ("Doc") Stone, On April 8, Dr. John Dembosky and others set up a pharmacist from Elizabethtown, NC. telescopes at the Jordan Soccer Complex for students and The Lyceum consists of a lecture, two responses, and a question and the community to enjoy. The Statewide Star Party is an answer period. Dodworth’s presentation, “Why are We Comfortable initiative of the N.C. Science Festival. with a Serial Killer on Cereal Boxes?: Frankenstein in Pop Culture” was joined by responses from Professor of Philosophy Dr. Michael Potts and Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Bob Christian. Dr. John Dembosky, kneeling, sets up a telescope before the sky gets dark. Above, Dr. Cameron Dodworth presents his paper Community members gather at the Jordan Soccer Complex for the Star Party. Dr. Bob Christian gives his response. Dr. Michael Potts listens at the Lyceum. to a comment. Spring Convocation focuses Dr. Jaunita Heyward and Dr. Carla Fagan sit on Civil Rights Movement center stage in Huff Concert Hall. to he Spring 2016 Convocation, “Spoken Truth/ TSpoken Word: Voices for Social Change,” OFF featured a conversation between Department of D.C. ethodist University Political Social Work Chair Dr. Carla Fagan and Associate MScience majors visited Professor of Education Dr. Jaunita Heyward. The two Washington, D.C. April 7-9. Students faculty spoke about recent issues in the news and met with legislative analysts for North related their own stories of student activism during Carolina’s members of the House and the Civil Rights Movement. Senate and toured the Capitol. The trip capped off with a visit to Oriole Park at Camden Yards to watch the Baltimore Orioles defeat the Tampa Bay Rays. Scan this QR code to see more pictures from this event. Methodist University students clockwise from top left: George Richards, Yasaman Bashir, Erica 2 Nelson, Tripp Taylor, and Alexis Corke pose in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.Contributed photo. METHODIST UNIVERSITY 3 EXCELLENCE ON DISPLAY At the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium week Megan March presents "Plant Powers: The Antimicrobial Nature of Plant-based Cleaning Products." | 910.630.7000 methodist.edu facebook.com/MethodistUniversity ethodist University held its fifth annual Center for Connor 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, N.C. 28311 MUndergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium Kingdom the week of April 11-16. During Monday morning’s Faculty presents "The Research Presentations, nine faculty members presented original Benefits of Math research to the campus community. That evening, MBA, M.Ed., Manipulatives MJA, and Physician Assistant students presented at the Third on Children Annual Graduate Research Symposium. The Tuesday evening in Today’s of Symposium Week usually features creative writing, and this Schools." year was no exception. Students in Professor Robin Greene’s Advanced Poetry course held a poetry reading entitled, “Five Poets, Ten Poems.” On Wednesday, the day of the Undergraduate Symposium, students held oral presentations of their research throughout Poet Chris Gogo recites his Scan this QR code to see campus in morning and afternoon sessions. Another group of poem, "Ghost of MLK." video from this event. students were available in the afternoon to answer questions about their poster presentations on display in the Union- Zukowski Lobby and Gallery. At the Awards Convocation that concluded Wednesday’s events, faculty and students were “I have to tell you this is one of my favorite presented annual awards, and Dr. Clay Britton, director of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creativity, congratulated days of the year, next to opening of the all of the students whose hard work culminated in their year and commencement, this is really a symposium presentations. The final event of Symposium week way to celebrate excellence. It's Methodist Scan this QR code to see more was “Breaking Barriers,” a performance created by theatre major University at its best. It's our students at pictures from this event. Rachel Krogstie Teresa Hammonds, held Friday and Saturday evenings in Huff their best. It's our faculty at it's best. And Concert Hall. presents "Aristotelian Nursing." that's why I've got the best job in America." — Ben Hancock 4 President, Methodist University METHODIST UNIVERSITY 5 PARENTS PROGRAM @ MU 25th Southern Writers Symposium in the books s the parent of an MU student, you want to stay connected to the AUniversity and to your student. Signing up is easy. Email your xploring the visual impact of the written word was the As a lead-in to the symposium, the "Land of Dreams" contact information to [email protected] and you’ll receive Etheme of this fall’s Southern Writers Symposium, now in its photography exhibit was installed in the Union-Zukowski Lobby the university magazine, MU Today, and the newsletter, Monarch 25th year. Keynote speakers included emerging writer Nathan earlier in the semester. Showing works by Duke University’s Bryce Parents Stay Connected, along with information about events, campus Poole, who read from his highly acclaimed short stories, and Lankard, the exhibit was held in conjunction with this year’s news, volunteer opportunities and important deadlines. Madge McKeithen, who focused on the power of the visual to symposium and involved a writing contest based on the photos. inspire the writer. Several pieces based off of visual works were Lankard was also on hand at the symposium, and answered read, and attendees also enjoyed a choice of workshops. questions regarding his photos. u Email your contact information to [email protected] u Follow MU on Facebook at facebook.com/MethodistUniversity u Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/Methodist_News u Follow us on Instagram at @methodistuniversity For more information, contact Sandy Ammons, VP of Advancement, at [email protected] or 910.630.7609. We welcome your questions and comments. Above, photographer Bryce Lankard and Madge McKeithen discuss Lankard's work. Left, author Madge McKeithen listens during a workshop. PTM Monarch Summit matches fun and learning Above, Nathan Poole answers questions after his reading. he Professional Tennis Management (PTM) Program’s 2015 PTM Monarch Summit was a three-day event for alumni and friends Tof the program. Held in November, the flagship event let attendees enjoy tennis education opportunities, tournament play, and talks from guest speakers including tennis industry leaders Jorge Andrew and Kelly Gaines; alumnus Kevin Criscoe ’04, ’09M; and