December 2013 Vol. 60 No. 3
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December 2013 Vol. 60 No. 3 www.clarion.edu HIGH-IMPACT PRACTICES CONTENTS Dear Golden Eagles, 3 Spirit The Game Day Experience: an Eagletastic addition to Golden Eagles Football. Clarion University is 4 News briefs very much alive and well. For the past 6 Provost Ron Nowaczyk talks about high-impact educational practices. several years, we have 7 been making changes, 7 It’s a small world, after all A new microscope magnifies some long overdue, nanoscale objects and the academic experience. and some that put us 8 Dual certification preferred Two certifications plus four in the forefront of what many of the state- years equals teachers at the head of the job-seeking pack. related universities in Pennsylvania will be doing in the next few years. 8 9 The hidden language of the soul A student business competition helped junior BreAnna Kirkland start living her Strategic discussions we’ve had in dream. recent months led to action that will 10 Live it, learn it Venango College’s living-learning ensure the advancement of our vision for communities take learning beyond the classroom. Clarion University as a leader in high- impact educational practices that benefit 9 11 A new normal President Karen Whitney talks about how students, employers and community the university is changing to meet student demand. partners. 12 Time, talent and treasure Margery Himes’ gifts to Clarion University are leaving a lasting impact. Through this process we hope to expand enrollment while we ensure optimal 14 Have a little faith in you Carlita Jones Evans is passing stewardship of our resources, so that we 10 on the gift of believing in one’s self. can continue to provide a high-quality, 15 Sports high-impact education at a reasonable cost. 18 In giving, you receive John Hughes has found that the values he learned at Clarion are the keys to success. 19 Missing PSAC ring leads to reconnection Dr. Dan 14 Winkle doesn’t remember how he lost his championship ring, Go Eagles! but he recalls how he found Clarion. 20 Alumni notes 26 Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Donors 31 Thank you, Clarion Chris Motta (’13) found that online Karen M. Whitney courses allowed him to advance his career while working and President, Clarion University 19 raising his family. President: Dr. Karen Whitney Address comments and questions to: Clarion University of Pennsylvania is Clarion and Beyond Magazine committed to equal employment and Pennsylvania State System of Higher The Honorable Donna Oberlander (’91), Randy Executive Editor: Tina Horner Center for Advancement equal educational opportunities for all Education Board of Governors Seitz (’09), and Jeffrey J. Szumigale (’82), Darren Clarion University of Pennsylvania qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, Young, Student Trustee. Co-Editors: Rich Herman (sports) 840 Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214 affectional or sexual orientation, age, Guido M. Pichini, chairman; David Love (’86, ’87) disability, or other classifications that are Laura E. Ellsworth, vice chair; E-mail address: [email protected] protected under Title IX of the Education Alumni Association Board of Directors Ronald G. Henry, vice chair; Design: Debbie Henry/PAGES Amendments of 1972, Section 504 David Bailey (’65), president, Deborah Eckelberger Visit Clarion University on the Web at of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Sen. Richard Alloway II; Rep. Brenda Stahlman/PAGES (’07), president-elect, Jean Mills (’59, ’74), WWW.CLARION.EDU Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Matthew E. Baker; Jennifer Contributors: Chris Rossetti, and other pertinent state and federal secretary, Jonathan Catanzarita (’11), treasurer, Clarion and Beyond is published laws and regulations. Direct equal G. Branstetter (designee for Carol Roth, Olivia Kohler, Sherris Floyd Barger (’58), Daniel Bartoli (’81), Angela by the Division for University opportunity inquiries to the Assistant to Gov. Corbett); Gov. Tom Corbett; Marie Conley; Moreira, Elizabeth Hanson Brown (’80), Jeffrey Douthett (’79), Merrilyn Advancement for alumni, families of the President for Social Equity, Clarion Sara J. Dickson; Carolyn C. Dumaresq; Christopher current students and friends of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 216 Carrier Dunlap (’93), Elisabeth Fulmer (’64, ’80, ’97), H. Franklin; Rep. Michael K. Hanna; Jonathan B. Photographers: Rich Herman, University. Alumni information is also Administration Building, Clarion, PA Ashley Guthrie (’06), Sandra Jarecki (’69), Patrick located at www.clarion.edu/alumni. 16214-1232. 814-393-2109. Mack; David M. Maser; Joseph F. McGinn; Robert S. David Love, George Powers (’81), Kahle (’92), Terri Kahle (’87), Nancy Lendyak Carol Roth, Jason Strohm (’01, Taylor; Aaron A. Walton; Sen. John T. Yudichak. (’75), Ronald Lucas (’82), T.J. McCance (’08), Paul M.F.A. ’05) and Brett Whitling Council of Trustees Palmer (’61), David Reed (’09), Mary Reno (’55), Cover: Senior physics major James L. Kifer (’83), chairperson, Howard H. Adam Ruffner (’06), Brian Schill (’88), Lindsey Matt Caputo places alloys into Shreckengost (’83), acting vice chairperson, J.D. Coul, Eagle Ambassador President, Karen Whitney the scanning electron microscope Dunbar (’77, M.S.’79), vice chairperson, Milissa (Ex-Officio), President of Clarion University, Laura to examine their quasicrystalline Bauer (’84), secretary, Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi, King (’09), (Ex-Officio), Executive Director of structure. 02 | December ’10 Susanne A. Burns, The Honorable R. Lee James, Clarion University Alumni Association . GAME DAY EXPERIENCE AN EAGLETASTIC ADDITION TO GOLDEN EAGLES FOOTBALL ans of Clarion University Fans can challenge their friends to University President Karen our home football games this Golden Eagles football know ladder golf or bean bag toss. If they Whitney brought the idea to Clarion semester,” Whitney said, “It’s fun F that game day is the best day want to get decked out in Clarion after she visited a Pittsburgh to see college students, alumni, of the week. They look forward pride, sorority members will be on Pirates game. The baseball field little kids, faculty, staff and friends to bundling up on a crisp, fall hand to paint faces with Clarion had activities for kids and their all come together and have an Saturday to help cheer on our blue and gold. The fun continues parents to do before the game Eagletastic time!” into the game when students have started. She liked the pregame beloved team. Even though we always hope the chance to win prizes – if they excitement so much that she Clarion University Athletics for a Golden Eagle victory, the brush up on their Clarion University wanted to bring it north to our Department wants to make the Game Day Experience promises that trivia! school. best day even better with the Game fans will enjoy the game no matter Day Experience, which started Scott Courtney, athletics “I am thrilled to see the many what happens on the field. at the first home game Sept. 7 promotions and events coordinator, activities that have occurred during against Kutztown and continues all hopes the Game Day Experience season. Anyone, from kids to kids will liven up the pregame at heart, may participate. Activities atmosphere at football games. begin two hours before kickoff and “The Game Day Experience continue until halftime. gives fans something to do before the game starts,” Courtney said. The Game Day Experience has “We really want them to have a Clarion a little something for everyone. good time at the game.” Spirit KEEP CALM AND CLARI-ON In December 2012, incoming freshman Leah Stout posted to the Clarion University Class of 2017 Facebook page an idea she thought of on a whim. It was a picture that simply said “Keep Calm and Clari-on.” The post gained a lot of attention, with one student commenting that the idea should be made into a T-shirt. Through the power of social media, Leah’s idea is now one of Clarion’s most popular designs. The “Keep Calm and Clari-On” shirt is available for $25 in the Clarion University Alumni Office or by visiting clarion.edu/alumni. A portion of the cost goes to the Clarion University Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment. WWW.CLARION.EDU 3 NewsBriefs Students Campuses Clarion Students’ Association unveils new campus landmark Clarion Students’ Association, in collaboration with the Traditions Council, unveiled an apple sculpture Sept. 7 on the lawn of Grunenwald Center for Science and Technology. The white, marble composite apple is an open canvas on which students can express themselves and promote their organizations. Funded through the CSA Special Projects Fund, the apple honors Clarion University’s long-standing OWENS commitment to education since its founding as Clarion Seminary in 1867. Owens spends fall semester with Senate Minority Research Office John Owens of Nesquehoning is working for the state Senate Minority Research Office as part of Clarion designated ‘Military Friendly’ a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania for fifth straight year State System of Higher Education’s The For the fifth consecutive year, Clarion University has been Harrisburg Internship Semester program. He will ® named to the coveted Military Friendly Schools list. The attend several academic seminars during the fall ® 2014 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 semester internship and will complete a research percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the project. Owens is a junior finance and economics country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military major in the honors program. service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. 2013-2014 Seifert Series ponders “In God We Trust?” Poet Yehoshua November and new feminist Erika Bachiochi kicked off Clarion University’s 2013-2014 Mary L. Seifert Cultural Series, themed “In God We Trust?” The series, established through Clarion University Foundation, Inc., to provide the Clarion community with cultural experiences that inspire learning through thoughtful discussions, will continue through April: Cook Forest is classroom for a day for early • Dan Gediman, “This I Believe,” Dec.