THE MAGAZINE OFALMACOLLEGE DIGITAL SCIENCE •SCOTS AROUND THEWORLD •HOMECOMING 2018 THE FALL ❖ 2018 purposefully and live responsibly

critically, serve generously, lead THE bequeath to future generations. WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK. as stewardsas of the world they prepare graduates who think Alma College’s mission isto PLEASE SEND COMMENTSTO Cheyenne Kalfsbeek ’19 Katie Keaton Compo ’14 [email protected] Alma, MI 48801-1599 Molly McCranner ’19 Matt vandenBerg ’02 614 W. Superior St. Hannah Plotzke ’20 McKenna Clark ’18 Anthony Collamati PHOTOGRAPHERS Mike Silverthorn Trent Wiederhold Mike Silverthorn Benjamin Tigner Jordie Hayes ’18 CONTRIBUTORS Joy Johnson ’20 Rachel Salazar Jeff Abernathy Alma College Derek Devine DESIGNER or e-mail EDITOR

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ON THE COVER: Junior Molly McCranner studied biodiversity and environmental sus- tainability in New Zealand during spring term 2018. For more spring term images of Scots around the world, see pages 19-23.

COMMENCEMENT 2018 A day of happy faces and recognizing accomplishments.

3 Letter from the PRESIDENT

A growing demand for STEM

he growth in career opportu- nities in science, technology, engineering and mathemat- icsT (STEM) fields has been well documented. In a 2017 report, the Economics and Statistics Administration of the Department of Commerce reported that "em- ployment in STEM occupations grew much faster than employ- ment in non-STEM occupations over the last decade (24.4 percent versus 4.0 percent, respective- ly), and STEM occupations are projected to grow by 8.9 percent from 2014 to 2024, compared to 6.4 percent growth for non-STEM occupations.” Alma College is proud of a long tradition of providing students an excellent liberal arts education, especially in the humanities and Alma College faculty are working the social sciences. However, con- indicates that students’ abilities to hard to keep up with new innova- sistent with the national trend, we communicate in a digital space tions. This edition of The Tartan also are seeing increased student were enhanced — skills that will highlights campus initiatives that demand for STEM programs. be essential to future careers. respond to those opportunities as Additional collaborative courses In comparing the majors com- well as fascinating alumni stories are scheduled for this fall. pleted by our graduates over the about the impact of technology in past five years, the percentage of their work. students completing STEM majors Dr. Anthony Collamati’s article, IMPROVING CAMPUS has grown from 47.3 percent in “Can Online Learning Find a 2014 to 51.8 percent in 2018. The FACILITIES Place in the Liberal Arts?” (p. 27) college’s reputation as a great describes ways that collaborative I am excited to share the photos school for studying science and learning spaces are enabling from the completion of the technology is strengthened by small private colleges like Alma Rollin M. Gerstacker Science our success in assisting STEM to work with peers to provide and Technology Suite, the first graduates to either gain entry into course offerings that bridge tra- of three phases of renovation their preferred graduate school or ditional campus boundaries, as planned for our science facilities. to put their foot on the first rung we did in a 2018 winter term pilot The images on pages 16-18 high- of the career ladder. of joint offerings with Albion and light a bright, welcoming space Calvin colleges. —in the former Dow courtyard and lobby—with technologically TECHNOLOGY Students from each campus enhanced labs and classrooms INNOVATION AT ALMA completed the course from and comfortable spaces for col- their home campus but were laboration between students and Technology is impacting every able to engage fully with peers faculty or for student group work. discipline at the college, and many miles away. Dr. Collamati

4 Inside: Fall 2018 The reaction from students OTHER CAMPUS and faculty to this beautiful new space has been excel- NEWS lent; the paint was barely dry Within these pages before we began seeing stu- COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF: we also introduce the dents claim their new favorite 6 ENSURING LAUNCH college’s new Provost and study spots. SUCCESS Senior Vice President for William Heyd ’05 plays a critical role The renovated Dow Digital Academic Affairs Kathleen in the successful launch of rockets Science Center, located within Dougherty and our new whose payloads improve life on the suite, enables collection Chaplain and Director Earth, explore deep space and fur- and analysis of field data to of Spiritual Life Andrew ther our knowledge of the universe. sustain partnerships between Pomerville. Get to know Alma College and the broader them; they will be key community in support of leaders on our campus. CDC WARRIOR: FIGHTING current research needs and The magazine also pro- 10 GLOBAL DISEASE problem resolution in the vides information about Whether responding to the West local geographic area. Homecoming and the an- African Ebola outbreak or tracking the domestic patterns of STDs, Emily The college also has nual alumni awards. I hope to see you all back on Weston Parker ’01 focuses on the launched an ambitious three- data for improving global health. year, $21 million campus campus for Homecoming modernization plan that will Weekend on Sept. 28-30. result in the remodeling of NEW SPACE FOR THE DDSC I am so proud of the work five residence halls. By fall The Dow Digital Science Center we are doing together here 16 2020, more than 80 percent of collects real-time data from around at Alma College, and I Alma’s student housing will the world, enabling students, faculty hope you find something in be upgraded with enhance- and K-12 teachers to engage in cut- this issue to inspire you to ments that are important ting-edge STEM research. join the momentum. Check to today’s college students. out the college website, Renovations to Mitchell and www.alma.edu, to learn A Q&A WITH THE Newberry halls began imme- more about our academic, diately after commencement 24 CHAPLAIN fine arts or athletic pro- in April. As a result of the “The chapel program should be an grams. Become an Alma summer construction, 450 inspiring, motivating and safe place Ambassador. Keep up with students will be living in for all members of the community what’s happening at Alma to contribute their talents, ideas and newly-renovated rooms this through the college’s or questions about faith in an environ- fall. The plan also calls for my social media channels. ment that truly values peaceful, in- interior improvements to terfaith dialogue.” — Rev. Dr. Andrew Bruske Hall in summer 2019 It’s a great time to be a Pomerville ’01 and the Nisbet/Brazell and Scot! ❖ Carey/Bonbright complexes in 2020. — JEFF ABERNATHY, GOOGLE POWERS CLASS- PRESIDENT 26 ROOM COLLABORATION Alma College and partner schools are the first to pilot new course- [email protected] sharing technology for delivering learning at multiple sites. facebook.com/almapresident twitter.com/jeffabernathy SCOTS YOU SHOULD KNOW alma.edu/offices/president 36 Alma’s 2018 alumni award recipients refer prospective students, support (989) 463-7146 their communities, participate in career services events — and write a best-selling book.

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Countdown to liftoff: Ensuring launch success

WILLIAM HEYD ’05 PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF ROCKETS WHOSE PAYLOADS IMPROVE LIFE ON EARTH, EXPLORE DEEP SPACE AND FURTHER OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE UNIVERSE.

illiam Heyd ’05 has a vested interest in the success of NASA’s current mission to Mars. He and his team at United Launch Alliance (ULA) helped prepare the Wrocket that launched the car-sized probe into space. On May 5, the Atlas V rocket carrying the InSight Mars lander lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. If everything goes according to plan, InSight will reach its planetary destination Nov. 26, touching down near the Martian equator. ULA and its heritage rockets have launched every U.S. spacecraft to the Red Planet since the 1960s, including Mars Science Lab as well as the Spirit and Opportunity rovers. This was the 10th Mars launch on an Atlas rocket, and the fourth by the Atlas V. Heyd has held a variety of positions at ULA over the past 11 years. Stationed at the company’s headquarters in Denver, Colo., he manages a group of 70 quality engineers and assurance professionals whose primary function is problem-solving and ensuring launch success. ➞ 6 WILLIAM HEYD, WITH A BOOSTER FOR THE COMPANY’S DELTA IV ROCKET. THE BOOSTER IS A BIG FUEL TANK USED TO POWER THE ENGINE THAT LIFTS THE ROCKET OUT OF GRAVITY; IT SEPARATES AND AN UPPER STAGE TAKES OVER. Digital Science FEATURE

SUCCESSFUL MISSIONS of the choir. It was only natural that where, following the example set by his William, along with his brother and parents, he met his future wife, Carrie “One of our most important missions is sister, also attend Alma. Grace ’07. to support NASA and our other clients in providing rides to space,” says Heyd, William majored in physics and math- After graduating, he found a few odd senior manager of engineering and supply ematics and identifies John Gibson jobs in Michigan — but not the career chain quality assurance. “Our goal is and Cameron Reed as impactful he envisioned. to deliver 100 percent mission success. professors. He also sang in the choir, “Some friends found jobs in Colorado, My group has a direct impact on that so I decided to pack my bags,” he says. success.” In a perfect world, Heyd’s organization spends the majority of its time reviewing the creation of hardware and software engineering and managing the processes supporting procured goods from 600-plus suppliers — ensuring that all t’s are crossed and i’s are dotted. “However, in reality there are constantly issues, big and small, arising throughout our process that are identified, document- ed and properly dispositioned prior to any launch,” he says. “There is virtually no margin of error in this industry.” His team resolves issues relative to engineering and supply chain issues and ensures “that no stone is left unturned” prior to critical operational milestones. InSight was ULA’s 128th successful rocket launch since the company was formed in 2006 with the merging of the Lockheed Martin Atlas and Boeing Delta teams. The Mars lander had added significance as it was the first mission launched to another planet from the West Coast. ULA rockets launch satellites that aid meteorologists in tracking severe weather, unlock the mysteries of the solar system, provide critical capabilities for troops in the field and enable personal device- based GPS navigation. “My team supports every launch,” says Heyd. “Our customers are primarily NASA, the Air Force, the National Reconnaissance Office and a hodgepodge of commercial clients. We’re passionate about our work and excited for their success.”

AT ALMA: SCIENCE AND CHOIR Heyd’s educational and professional jour- ney began in his hometown of Marquette, Mich. His parents, Robert ‘71 and Mary Lynn Beglinger Heyd ’71, both attended Alma College and first met as members 8 “After three months of job searching, provided an opportunity to employ — those experiences provided a I landed an offer from United Launch my skills outside of Michigan, my well-rounded education.” Alliance, interviewing at the rocket Alma education gave me a leg up. My Following the successful launch of the manufacturing facility. Alma education and experience were InSight Mars lander, Heyd and his team huge assets for me. “As a student at Alma, I could envi- turned their attention to ULA’s next sion a job working with rockets but “More than the actual technical planned launch: NASA’s Parker Solar didn’t think it was plausible, espe- knowledge, it was the smaller classes, Probe mission from Cape Canaveral Air cially with Michigan’s economy at the opportunity to work in teams Force Station in Florida. ❖ the time,” he says. “But when I was and engage in critical conversations —MIKE SILVERTHORN

THE MOBILE SERVICE TOWER ROLLS BACK FROM THE ULA ATLAS V ROCKET CARRYING NASA’S INSIGHT MISSION TO MARS IN PREPARATION FOR LAUNCH FROM SPACE LAUNCH COMPLEX-3 AT VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA. (PHOTO CREDIT: UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE).

9 Digital Science FEATURE CDC WARRIOR: FIGHTING GLOBAL DISEASE

to better understand the emerging WHETHER RESPONDING TO THE WEST AFRICAN EBOLA OUTBREAK threat of antimicrobial-resistant OR TRACKING THE DOMESTIC PATTERNS OF STDS, EMILY WESTON gonorrhea.” PARKER ’01 FOCUSES ON THE DATA FOR IMPROVING GLOBAL HEALTH. UNEXPECTED OUTBREAKS Parker has been involved in respons- Emily Weston Parker ’01, third from left, es to a number of major health issues with her CDC colleagues in Liberia. over her 14 years with the CDC. She coordinated a large surveillance system in the U.S. that collected information on the pathogens that cause meningitis and pneumococcal disease. She also researched infants born with serious blood infections and worked with colleagues to implement screening guidelines for women to receive a special mily Weston Parker ’01 has ANALYZING THE DATA prenatal screening test for group B served on the front lines of Streptococcus. some of the world’s most seri- Parker specializes in epidemio- Eous health outbreaks. logic surveillance, which involves In addition, she served as part of the systematic collection, analysis, larger CDC-wide emergency out- As an epidemiologist with the interpretation and dissemination of break response efforts, including the Centers for Disease Control and data reflecting the health status of a pandemic influenza (H1N1) in 2009, Prevention (CDC), she has respond- community or population. working in the emergency operations ed to outbreaks such as H1N1 influ- center in Atlanta, and the West Africa “In the U.S., states report all STD enza, Ebola, pneumococcal men- Ebola Response during 2014-15, trav- data, including gonorrhea, into a ingitis and pertussis. Work-related eling to the affected countries. international travel has taken her national system on a weekly basis,” to Belgium, Brazil, Japan, Liberia, she says. “We assess the cases that “For many day-to-day activities, Malawi, the Netherlands, Nigeria, are being reported and analyze the I work with both domestic and the Philippines, South Africa and data in intricate ways, for instance international partners over email Thailand. looking at gender, age groups and and conference calls,” she says. geography. We look at trends over “Both require flexibility with She started her career at the CDC time and use the data to recommend scheduling conference calls early in 2004 performing surveillance policies and responses to a very in the morning or later in the for vaccine-preventable diseases. serious health issue.” evening as well as responding to In 2015, she transitioned into the emails to ensure colleagues can While her primary work focuses Division of STD Prevention, tracking work on important aspects of our on U.S. trends for gonorrhea, she the patterns of gonorrhea, a sexually work while I sleep. transmitted disease (STD) that is the also collaborates with colleagues second most commonly reported from the World Health Organization “However, there is only so much condition in the United States. to implement surveillance systems that can be done and performed globally, most recently in Thailand while in Atlanta,” she says. “Site vis- “I feel fortunate to say that my and the Philippines. its to conduct assessments, provide profession is also my vocation, and technical assistance, or participate “Because of resistance to antibiot- I absolutely love what I do,” says in an outbreak/emergency response ics, we are down to our last line of Parker. “CDC’s actions have a direct occur a few times a year — or even therapy for gonorrhea,” she says. impact on the health and health unexpectedly in the case of an out- “Unfortunately, there are limited outcomes of our communities, break. When I travel on these trips, supplies of antimicrobials left that nation and world. I take my role as a they tend to be anywhere from two- we will be able to use to treat federal employee very seriously but to-three weeks in length as we try to gonorrhea. As a result, I have been remain incredibly passionate about maximize our time with our partners working with international partners public health.” in the field.” 10 THE EBOLA RESPONSE “In their short lifetimes, these young adults had been around war With the Ebola outbreak, Parker and and disease more than anyone in CDC colleagues deployed multiple the U.S.,” she says. “To work with times to Nigeria and Liberia. Ebola them and see their desire and hemorrhagic fever is a rare and commitment to get rid of radical deadly virus that causes severe regimes and diseases like Ebola bleeding and organ failure. really touched and impressed me. “Each time I deployed, my role was They had experienced first-hand a little different as is the case with war and major epidemics, yet they many outbreaks — that is, when you were a proud people, proud of their deploy, you think you are going to country, and proud of the work be doing one job, but when you they were doing to get rid of Ebola.” get ‘on the ground,’ your role may change depending on the current A SOLID FOUNDATION needs in-country,” she says. Parker’s journey to the CDC began “I helped with border response with her Alma College education. including airports and land border After Alma, she pursued a graduate Emily Weston Parker ’01, far left, at a crossings,” she says. “We trained degree at Boston University and was hospital dedication in Thailand. colleagues on the importance of able to secure a one-year fellowship basic infection control practices, like out of grad school with the CDC incredibly fortunate and grateful for hand-washing and putting on and before landing a permanent job. that. Across the miles and years, taking off gloves as well as identify- “Alma helped me realize that there it’s heart-warming to know Alma is ing signs of illness among co-work- just one of my communities. And ers and travelers.” would be a great big world full of many exciting opportunities beyond it’s a community that I needed as a Additionally, she worked with the the ‘bubble,’” she says. “I received young adult before making my way Liberian Ministry of Health and a solid foundation at Alma, both into the world.” WHO to help Liberia implement its scientifically and personally. Alma’s In her international travels, Parker own Integrated Disease Surveillance liberal arts background helped fos- carries a piece of Alma with her. and Response Program (IDSR). ter a solid knowledge of many areas, not just one track, and I think that “I wear my CDC ID badge on an “Every time I travel, I’m humbled propelled me to excel in graduate Alma College lanyard to this day,” to be doing what I’m doing, to be work and as a professional at CDC. she says. “This lanyard has been able to go into a country that is the topic of many conversations in culturally different and to work with “I think the best experiences I international settings. I have been international colleagues who have have from Alma are the relation- stopped by other MIAA alums or the ability and desire to improve ships I was able to build,” she Midwest residents who know exactly their own health,” she says. says. “Whether it’s from the friends what and where Alma is. It’s a name I made from my classes, various “With Ebola, it was very scary for a lot that speaks for itself, and I am proud campus activities, choir or my ❖ of people. When I was getting ready to have been a student there.” sorority, I have many relationships to deploy, people asked me if I was that continue to this day, and I am —MIKE SILVERTHORN scared. I wasn’t scared — I had been prepared to work with Ministry of Health colleagues on implementing re- sponse efforts, including data analysis, and would not be treating persons in ABOUT EMILY WESTON PARKER ’01 the Ebola treatment clinics.” An epidemiologist in the Division Liberia has a history of civil war. of STD Prevention (DSTDP) in the Prior to the Ebola outbreak, there were times of great oppression, in- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral cluding public executions by brutal Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention regimes. In her visits to Liberia, (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Parker realized she was working Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, alongside the surviving children of Georgia. those wars.

11 Digital Science FEATURE New research tool: Hexoskins produce data on physical activity THESE WIRELESS SENSOR SUITS GATHER PHYSIO-METRIC DATA WHILE TRACKING THE USER’S BREATHING, RESPIRATORY FUNCTION AND HEART RATE.

Hannah Wallace ’18 analyzes data with fac- ulty researcher Alex Montoye ’10.

exoskins are not a new fad when Hannah Wallace ’18 is the most Wallace desired to conduct a similar it comes to research at Alma recent Scot to conduct a study using study focusing solely on the color guard. College. These wearable activity Hexoskins. Intrigued by Professor H Her objective? Use Hexoskins to smart shirts have been in the human Maurie Luetkemeier’s research on the performance labs since they were Alma College marching band’s energy determine the level of physical activity validated for use in 2016. expenditure and physical activity, achieved by the color guard during

12 practices and performances. This comfortable enough to replace a HEXOSKINS AT ALMA idea was sparked by the national shirt or wear under a uniform, such COLLEGE AND BEYOND discussion on whether or not as a color guard uniform. participating in the marching Hexoskins have played a band should meet the physical “Within a few minutes, the Hexoskin major role with ongoing education requirements at the high feels like another shirt that is nor- school level — especially with the mally worn during a workout,” says research on the effects of time commitment required for Wallace. “You can hardly tell there is high altitude exposure on band members. a monitor that boasts a full data pack humans and balancing the collecting information as you wear it.” physical workload of student- “As a liberal arts college, Alma Users can easily upload and dissect athletes on campus to help has allowed me to continue par- structure practices to mimic ticipating in band while fulfilling the data. A Hexoskin website games. They also have been my requirements for a degree in assists with some of the analysis health science,” says Wallace. “A by providing graphs and calculated used in partnership with local research project that combined values. If you are looking to track high school students, teaching these passions made it clear that how the human body is performing the importance of learning this was the right study for me.” in real-time, all you need is an appli- how the body responds to cation on your phone. exercise and stress. The purpose of a Hexoskin “My favorite part on the phone ap- is simple: produce real-time Alex Montoye ’10, assistant plication was tracking the breathing results. These wireless sensor professor of integrative suits simultaneously gather rate,” says Wallace. “The screen displays lungs inhaling and exhaling physiology and health science, physio-metric data while tracking sees many opportunities for the the user’s breathing, respiratory as if they were your own lungs. use of Hexoskins in the future, function, heart rate and other Sometimes I would sit there and vital data in real-time during watch my digitized lungs breathe, both on and off Alma College’s a period of physical activity. fascinated by the technology.” campus. With future updates coming to the Dow Digital The user-friendly device is Wallace’s study proved that the worn around the torso and is color guard is well on its way to Science Center, Montoye meeting the requirements is excited for new ways to for moderate to vigorous collaborate and analyze data. physical activity — mean- ing its acceptance as a “One of the most effective ways physical education re- to learn is hands-on, which quirement might be right is why Alma College has labs around the corner. associated with its sciences,” says Montoye. “The more you “With my fine arts can experience in the lab and background, finding this out in the field, the easier it information was very rewarding,” says Wallace. is to think critically and solve “I now have scientific problems.” proof that participating in He also is excited to continue the marching band, specif- ically the color guard, can to use Hexoskins and other meet the requirements for wearable devices for research, physical activity. knowing it gives students the upper hand when it comes to “I’m so thankful for my applying for graduate school research advisers and and pursuing jobs. the technology available at Alma College,” says “Work on cutting edge Wallace. “They gave research as an undergraduate me the opportunity to is unusual,” says Montoye. conduct student-led re- “Our Scots present nationally search, providing an edge on my future graduate and internationally and get school applications and published in peer research resumes.” ❖ journals, which is a true testament to the fact that we do —DEREK DEVINE high quality work here.” ❖

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Bees and medicinal honey: What’s all the buzz about?

STUDENTS ANALYZE HONEY SAMPLES FROM DIFFERENT REGIONS AND FORAGES OF MICHIGAN TO DETERMINE THEIR POTENTIAL AS A COMPLEMENTARY HEALING AGENT.

ancient times, humans “Honey is a valuable therapeutic traditional medicine to benefit harvested honey for agent of complementary med- modern medicine. This is espe- IN its medicinal proper- icine,” says Ozturk. “Beyond cially important as antibiotics lose ties. Civilizations such as the killing pathogenic bacteria, their bioactivity potential due to Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks honey is useful as an antidiabetic, increasingly resistant bacteria.” and Romans used honey as a heal- anti-inflammatory and antiviral ing agent for wounds and to treat During the spring term class, substance. Other scientists have eye and gastrointestinal diseases. Ozturk and his students analyzed begun researching its use as an the bioactivity potentials of hon- Today, honey is not prominent in anti-cancer drug as well.” modern medicine. Yet, because ey collected in different seasons honey has a high level of bioactiv- Honey is broadly composed of from different regions and forag- ity, scientists continue to examine sugars, water, amino acids, vita- es of Michigan. mins, minerals, enzymes, phenolic its potential as a complementary The term bioactivity refers to acids and flavonoids — about 200 therapeutic agent. how active honey is within a cell chemical compounds in all. In spring 2018, Alma College to treat wounds, boost immuni- students analyzed the medicinal “While the exact role of each of ty, aid the gastrointestinal tract properties of honey in a course the molecules present in honey or support the microbiome of an taught by visiting professor Ferhat is unknown, a sort of synergy organism. Major measurements Ozturk, former director of the between molecules is believed to of bioactivity include antioxi- Honey Research Center at Canik exist,” says Ferhat. “I’m interested dant, antimicrobial and peroxi- Basari University in Turkey. in identifying something from dase activity.

14 “We analyzed 150 or so Methods such honey samples,” he says. as spectropho- “By focusing on those tometric analysis, with higher bioactivity lev- microplate reading, els, we hoped to expose bacteria culture, the bioactivity potential well plate analysis and of Michigan honey and melissopalynology — the perhaps uncover honeys study of pollen contained that might be considered in honey — assays were medical grade.” carried out in exploring each sample’s bioactivity level. Students spent the first week traveling through- “I was excited to offer out Michigan to learn this course,” says about honeybees, visiting Ozturk. “This was not apiaries in Kalamazoo, only a class but a research labs in Lansing real-life applica- and a commercial honey tion of students’ packing company in knowledge in Saginaw. They studied an environ- bee biology, hive care ment that and the risks and benefits some may of beekeeping. They also one day work experienced hands-on in as research- training in hive splitting, ers.” ❖ bee box installation and queen monitoring. —CHEYENNE KALFSBEEK ’19 The second portion of the course was spent in the lab.

15 Digital Science FEATURE New space for the DDSC THE DOW DIGITAL SCIENCE CENTER COLLECTS REAL-TIME DATA FROM AROUND THE WORLD, ENABLING STUDENTS, FACULTY AND K-12 TEACHERS TO ENGAGE IN CUTTING-EDGE STEM RESEARCH.

ithout stepping foot off the Alma She also collected data on the amount During winter term recess last February, College campus, biology major of time and over which substrates the Austin visited the Galapagos Islands to ob- W Michaela Austin ’18 tracked and turtles swam, providing clues about the serve turtle behavior up close and personal. documented the behavior of sea turtles turtles’ source of food. She found that “Staying on San Cristobal was awesome, in the Galapagos Islands. the turtles most often swam over rocks and I was so pumped to go snorkeling and plant algae. Working under the direction of faculty bi- and actually see a sea turtle,” says ologists Dave Clark and John Rowe, Austin Austin. “It was a great experience. I analyzed video from GoPro cameras SEA TURTLE DATA learned new skills and bettered my ob- mounted on the turtles’ shells. The video In March 2018, Austin presented the servation and data collection skills.” was transmitted to the Dow Digital Science results of her study at the annual con- Center and made available for study. ference of the Michigan Academy of A TECHNOLOGY HUB Austin made ethograms to catalog the Science, Arts and Letters. Projects such as this are possible within sea turtle behavior and found that the “Working with Dr. Clark and Dr. Rowe the Rollin M. Gerstacker Science and turtles spent approximately 60 percent of gave me experience that most under- Technology Suite in the Dow Digital their time swimming and 12 percent of graduate students don’t get,” says Austin. Science Center, which now inhabits new the time at rest. More surprising was that “I feel like that experience will make me space in the former courtyard of the only 2.5 percent of their time was spent more competitive in the job market as I Dow Science Center. The 1,872-square- at the water’s surface for air and even move forward.” foot facility on the upper level looks less time was spent being social. down over the building’s main lobby.➞

16 "Staying on San Cristobal was awesome; it was a great experience!" — Michaela Austin ’18 (below, right)

ABOUT THE GRANT

In 2014, Alma College received a $5 million grant from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation to expand STEM education. A major component of Alma’s e-STEM initiative was the creation of the Dow Digital Science Center, or DDSC, a physical space within Alma’s existing Dow Science Center that collects and stores environ- mental data from remote sensors to the DDSC and immerse students and faculty in STEM field research.

SUMMER CAMPS

The DDSC sponsors summer camps for students in grades 2-6 as well as middle and high school teachers and students. During the summer, DDSC works closely with the CORE program for public school teachers The Rollin M. Gerstacker Science and Technology Suite, which houses the DDSC, offers and their visiting stu- academic student study space, large screen monitors for showing remote projects in real- dents to develop sum- time, dedicated computer work stations, a large conference room designed for distance mer research projects learning and a seminar room. and data collection.

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FOREST HILL NATURE AREA

Alma College partners with area schools and the Forest Hill Nature Area using the resourc- es of the Dow Digital Science Center. A “digital” nature trail equipped with environmental sensors allows visitors to access data at various data collection stations to learn about the wild- life and the habitat. “This nature trail for elementary students and citizen scientists is like no other in the country,” says Dave Clark. “It is designed to introduce young scientists to research and data collection.” The DDSC website provides access to several projects at The new facility features instructional “The DDSC is a wonderful resource for Forest Hill: space along with hardware for STEM the campus and community,” says Clark. imaging and data acquisition, storage, “I envision even more community out- • A focal tree with sen- sharing and analysis. It also projects reach projects in the future of the Dow sors that enable users to data in real time on multiple large-scale Digital Science Center.” capture data relevant to display monitors. temperature, light changes Next steps, according to Clark, and biological processes. “The Dow Digital Science Center is include increasing the utilization and really a technology hub,” says Clark, placement of environmental sensors • A time-lapse camera the space’s coordinator. Also housed at public schools throughout the state. focused on a pond that within the DDSC is an IT specialist who Additionally, there are intentions to allows users to plot data helps students, faculty and secondary begin offering various technology- relevant to vegetation cov- school teachers work with, archive and oriented workshops to teachers and er, turtle basking behavior post data for others to use later. Data other interested persons from the and other wildlife activity. ❖ sets are made available to area teachers community. • An environmental water and students so that students may gain —CHEYENNE KALFSBEEK ’19 buoy system that captures experience working with real data. pH, CO2, light levels and other data relevant to water quality and chemistry.

OTHER PROJECTS AT THE DDSC:

Medicinal Plants of Michigan and Ecuador — The collection of data, im- ages, audio recordings and documents related to biotechnology projects concerning medicinal plants at the Alma College Ecological Station and in the Amazon region of Ecuador. Teacher Resources — The DDSC offers a library of digital resources for teachers, students and community members interested in science. Teachers have access to classroom exercises, step-by-step instructions for developing classroom research projects and access to a library of instruction videos.

18 Scots Around the World Germany, Greece, Ireland and New Zealand were among the international destinations for Alma College students during the 2018 Spring Term, while closer to home, students excavated the site of Old Main and wrote nature essays along the Au Sable River in northern Lower Michigan. Enjoy these visuals of Scots around the world.

REMEMBRANCE OF THE PAST: HOLOCAUST AND THE COLD WAR IN BERLIN 19 Scots Around the World FEATURE

20 THE ART AND LITERATURE OF IRELAND: SPRING TERM IN IRELAND GEOLOGY AND MYTHOLOGY OF GREECE 21 Scots Around the World FEATURE

22 BIODIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NEW ZEALAND ETHNIC POLITICS CASE STUDIES: SCOTLAND

ALWAYS A RIVER: FISHING IN LITERATURE, FISHING IN MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK 23 CAMPUS NEWS

A Q&A with the chaplain

REV. DR. ANDREW POMERVILLE ’01 HAS RETURNED TO HIS ALMA MATER, JOINING ALMA COLLEGE IN MARCH 2018 AS CHAPLAIN AND DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL LIFE. WITH MORE THAN A DECADE OF PASTORAL EXPERIENCE, HE OVERSEES CAMPUS MINISTRIES AND EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE AND FACILITATE DIVERSITY OF FAITH PERSPECTIVES AT ALMA COLLEGE.

Alma in 2001. During the tragedy of 9/11, I witnessed Why did you accept this new challenge to come firsthand the important calling and nature of chap- back to Alma? lains to give hope in the midst of grief, to provide safe spaces to explore questions about life, tragedy “Returning to Alma is truly a dream come true. and spirituality, and to be a confidential ear to all My faith formation was profoundly impacted by people as a compassionate support.” my experiences at Alma College, and I welcome the opportunity to be a similar influence and support to the students, faculty, staff and alumni. What are your goals for the chapel program at The chance to serve during this amazing moment Alma? in Alma's history is beyond my greatest expecta- tions. It is an honor to be called to incorporate spirituality into our already outstanding liberal arts “I dream of the chapel program at Alma College education and campus culture.” becoming an integral part of our community's identity. Dunning Memorial Chapel is at the heart of campus and should reflect that responsibility by fostering opportunities for students, faculty and How did your Alma student experience prepare staff to ask questions of faith, belief and doubt in the you for this role? midst of the education they are experiencing. “The chapel program should be an inspiring, “Looking back on my career in ministry, I believe all motivating and safe place for all members of the my experiences have prepared me for this particular community to contribute their talents, ideas and opportunity. I most recently served as the senior questions about faith in an environment that truly pastor for the multi-denominational Peoples Church values peaceful, interfaith dialogue. We can be of East Lansing, whose diverse population drew the voice of faith, hope and love that embraces heavily from Michigan State University students, the diversity of creation by seeking reconciliation faculty, staff and alumni. In addition, I have served and peace.” as a police chaplain, hospice chaplain, national park chaplain and hospital chaplain. “Chaplaincy is near and dear to my heart. It is more What kind of programming do you anticipate? than just being a pastor. As a chaplain, you are serving all people in your organization, regardless of faith tradition or background. You are called to be “I imagine weekly chapel services, programming spiritual support, advisor and encourager, facilitat- and fellowship activities for the whole campus ing the needs of all people. that are integrated into the life of the campus. Art, music, conversation, contemplation and enthusi- “I first learned about the valuable role of chaplains astic expressions of faith should categorize the when I served as the student assistant chaplain at chapel experiences. Varied opportunities to create

24 ABOUT ANDREW POMERVILLE:

Rev. Dr. Pomerville comes to Alma following seven years as the senior pastor of the Peoples Church of East Lansing, where he provided strategic leadership, lead preaching, staff development and pastoral care for a 1,200-member congregation. Previously, he was pastor of Church in the Hills in Bellaire, Mich., and served as the national park chaplain in Denali, Alaska. After his graduation from Alma College in 2001, he earned his Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry in reformed theology from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary/ University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

community, encourage rich conversations them to speak out for justice, hope and and motivate faith-based service will be at community. the heart of our chapel activities. “Our weekly study groups, worship ser- “I believe Alma has the chance to lead vices and interfaith dialogue have been full WHAT PRESIDENT nationally in how chaplaincy programs can of inspiring moments where one can see be an integral part of the whole community. what could be in our world — people who ABERNATHY SAID: The chaplain can help represent the type respect one another’s beliefs, work togeth- of hope and compassion we all strive to er for peace and use their wholistic, liberal “Many college students demonstrate by encouraging our student arts educations within their conversations explore their spirituality and athletes, celebrating the talents of our about faith and religion. look for opportunities to live musicians and artists, and joyfully telling their faith. Rev. Pomerville “I am very excited about the start of our the stories of service found in our students, brings a passion for campus faculty and alumni.” 2018-19 school year and would like to invite all our alumni and friends to stop ministry and a set of pastoral by the chapel to see the great work these and leadership experiences students are accomplishing and pursuing. that will enable him to build on What are your observations after two If you are here on homecoming, please Alma’s foundations of active months on the job? consider joining the students and commu- worship services, religious nity for my installation service on Sunday life programming and service “The Alma College community is full of afternoon, Sept. 30, in the chapel as we through such programs as talented, sincere, motivated men and wom- look forward to the ministry we are called alternative breaks.” ❖ en who are engaged in their world. I am to share in here at Alma College.” blessed to interact with these individuals as they ask questions about how their faith impacts their vocations and encourages

25 CAMPUS NEWS Google powers classroom collaboration

ALMA AND PARTNER SCHOOLS ARE THE FIRST TO PILOT NEW COURSE- SHARING TECHNOLOGY FOR DELIVERING LEARNING AT MULTIPLE SITES

ew Google technology — including Albion, “Visual Sociology” through Calvin, mirror information across multiple sites. the digital Jamboard — debuted in and “Media Theory and Culture” taught It has a variety of presentation tools, Nclassrooms last winter as students by Alma’s Anthony Collamati, associate such as drawing shapes in different and faculty from Alma, Albion and professor of new media studies. sizes and colors, pulling photos and Calvin colleges collaborated on a website screenshots, taking pictures distinctive course-sharing pilot program with a built-in webcam and video that received national attention. FACE-TO-FACE VISUAL chatting/conferencing. Students at all The pilot, coordinated through the INTERACTION three sites, along with the instructor, Michigan Colleges Alliance, used confer- The pilot expands this fall, with seven see each other and interact through the encing technology that allowed students shared courses planned, including three Jamboard. to interact at multiple sites concurrent- hosted on Alma’s campus. Alma faculty In addition, students loaded the ly. Faculty from each school taught a plan to offer shared courses in English, Jamboard app on their tablets, effec- course to around 15 students, five from religion and physics. Albion plans shared tively transforming the tablets into the local campus and 10 remotely from courses in philosophy and German, and mini-Jamboards. Students were able their respective campuses. Calvin plans shared courses in sociology and French. to work as a whole class or in groups, According to Google, the courses even though the class was in multiple were the first to pilot this technology in At Alma College, space in the Digital locations. education. Media Commons in Swanson Academic Center was converted into a high-tech “This was a big deal,” says Andrew classroom with two large monitors A NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCE Bare, assistant director of instructional connected to Hangouts Meet hardware to “It’s incredible that we were the first technology. “We worked with a brand- enable high-quality video conferencing. to pilot Jamboards in education with new Google product that had never been The Hangouts Meet application enabled Google, along with Albion and Calvin,” used for delivering remote learning. students from all three campus sites to says Collamati. “It’s one of the things It’s an exciting new way to teach and interact “face-to-face” with each other. I love about teaching at Alma; the expand the range of course offerings.” college is open to new learning experi- The 55-inch Jamboard — an internet- ences and working collaboratively with The pilot courses were “Earth, Art connected digital whiteboard with 4K companies like Google. The support and the Environment” offered through touchscreen — provides the capability to was tremendous.”

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Can online learning find a place in the liberal arts? The technology allowed students and instructors to collaborate and share mpires rise and fall based want to understand a system’s ideas, even though two-thirds of the on the media they favor — or longevity, you should look to class were miles away in classrooms Eat least so claimed Harold its media. on other campuses. Innis, an early scholar in the emerging field of media studies. From Massive Online Open “The Jamboard is particularly fun,” says Some media have a bias toward Courses (MOOCs) enrolling Collamati. “It can transcribe handwriting space, like the short-lived more than 80 million students into type, search for images across the communications deployed each year, to the advent of internet, even label ideas with digital by military powers to quickly online tools like Google Drive emoji stickers. The most promising conquer new territories; other and Moodle, new media are feature is its ability to link up different media, like the calendars and entering classrooms. Though boards and users in real-time. cathedrals used by religious institutions, are more attuned to optimists are right to tout tech- “When I teach online classes, I miss the time. In either case, the endur- nology’s potential for distance face-to-face interaction,” he says. “This is ance of history’s most notable and adult learners, its future in different. There are people in classrooms, civilizations, from ancient Egypt the liberal arts is more uncer- in real time, in visual sight on large and Greece to the United States, tain. Medieval monasteries, could be determined by the displays, interacting with each other and for example, with their scribes media they favor. participating in the class discussion.” and illuminated manuscripts, Liberal arts colleges are by once enjoyed a “monopoly of Alma College students received Alma no means a global empire, knowledge,” playing a central credit for the NMS course and transfer but a good deal of attention role in society that was rapidly credit for the Albion and Calvin classes. has certainly been dedicat- usurped with the arrival of Alma students enrolled in the pilot cours- ed of late to describing their paper. Can the liberal arts es also received a free tablet that they downfall. Whether forecasting uphold its strengths — small could keep upon successful completion their demise or outlining their class sizes, close collaboration of the course. ❖ path back to power, accounts with faculty, collaborative and open discussion — and prove NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE of the liberal arts’ uncertain future are preoccupied with its distinction to students when Inside Higher Ed, the national online the classroom’s relationship to higher ed classrooms move on- publication that covers trends in higher technology. They, therefore, line? Or will clumsy attempts to education, prominently featured the inadvertently confirm Innis’s “modernize” education render Google Courseshare collaboration in its central premise that if you us irrelevant? ➞ Inside Digital Learning section.

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I confronted these questions head- I agreed, curious and excited, but also different student communities came on when Alma College President Jeff skeptical and prepared for failure. I together, class meetings began to feel Abernathy came to me with a proposal. had taught online classes before and more like class events. He had been talking with Google about had not been eager to repeat the expe- Ironically, in its success, the experi- their latest Jamboard, an appropri- rience. While some people prefer the ence has reminded me of the limita- ately flashy digital “whiteboard” and post-and-response format, I missed the tions of technology. Today with so mobile app that enables remote users experience of an in-person encoun- many doomsday scenarios circulating, to collaborate in real-time. Alma, along ter. Interacting with students’ unique we often hear calls to reboot higher with Albion and Calvin colleges — both voices, witnessing their struggle with education, re-imagine the classroom, more than 100 miles away — planned material, sharing in their excitement of or revolutionize the liberal arts. And to use the Jamboard in seminar-style discovery — these were the moments more often than not, these re-invented classes, with about a dozen students that first attracted me to teaching, but pedagogies are packaged within a new from across the three campuses partici- they were notoriously elusive in the app, a new device, or a new subscrip- pating in simultaneous discussion. The online format. tion service. consortium pilot would start with just Concern about reaching online stu- one class on each campus, including dents is not unfounded. The growing But, taking a note from Innis, what my upper-level course, “Media Theory.” literature on the MOOC, one of the if we think about education technol- But the format might eventually expand most pervasive forms of online educa- ogy more in terms of redistribution to share resources among campuses tion, shows persistent struggles with than revolution? For centuries higher across a variety of disciplines, from retention. Enrollment numbers also in- education has invested in hard media— languages to computer science. dicate that pre-professional, skill-based long-lasting, fairly static structures like classes tend to attract campuses, academic calendars and students, while liberal arts course catalogs. Google’s course share and humanities classes format doesn’t disrupt these invest- usually do not thrive in ments as much as it translates them into online settings. lighter media. A campus community, a seminar discussion, a collaborative But as the pilot pro- exercise now are no longer rooted in a gressed, my doubts single place. Pieces of these liberal arts began to fade. The new experiences can instantly travel. format was not as much a revolution, it turned out, With online learning just beginning to as it was a rebalancing of make its way into the liberal arts class- the liberal arts’ strengths. room, the value of lighter media for a Modelled for collabora- college is still open to debate. At small- tive, small-group discus- er institutions where some departments sions, Google’s system struggle to find enough students, virtual emphasizes face-to-face classrooms might help upper-level language that would be classes meet enrollments. My students familiar to any teacher: gained critical skills communicating the light in a student’s in a digital space that, in their careers, eyes when they grasp a will likely be more ubiquitous than the difficult concept, the fur- conference table. And beyond higher rowed brow that signals education, media that extend our ability some rephrasing is in to connect meaningfully and remotely order, the chatter that stirs hold great possibilities for health care around group-work at a and legal aid, particularly in rural com- white board (or Jamboard munities. What is certain is that once in this case). At the same we unhitch new technologies from our time, students at the table desire for a cure-all in higher education, and on-screen exhibited we’ll be better able to examine the a generosity that was biases of our tools and use them more unusual for a classroom deliberately to empower our students ❖ setting. They seemed and question our own pedagogies. even more attentive to —ANTHONY COLLAMATI one another. As three Associate Professor of New Media Studies at Alma College. CAMPUS NEWS

Selmon returns to Campus modernization Dougherty joins the classroom $21 MILLION RESIDENCE Alma faculty as RENOVATION EFFORT UNDER WAY provost Kathleen Poorman Dougherty, Hard hats, construction fencing and an academic leader with 16 building trailers were common sites on years of teaching and ad- the Alma College campus this summer. ministrative experience, has The college launched an ambitious assumed the role of provost three-year, $21 million campus mod- and senior vice president ernization plan that will result in the for academic affairs at Alma remodeling of five residence halls. By College. She serves as the fall 2020, more than 80 percent of Alma’s chief academic administrator student housing will be upgraded with with oversight of more than 50 enhancements that are important to programs of study. Michael Selmon oversaw today’s college students. significant academic program “Dr. Dougherty’s higher educa- growth during his 15 years The effort began with major renovations tion experience as an advocate as provost and vice president to Mitchell and Newberry halls in sum- for the liberal arts, a champion for academic affairs at Alma mer 2018. The plan also calls for interior for academic excellence and a College. A member of the improvements to Bruske Hall in summer leader who collaborates with faculty since 1991 and provost 2019 and the Nisbet/Brazell and Carey/ faculty in advancing innovative since 2003, he retired as pro- Bonbright complexes in 2020. learning experiences provides vost at the end of the 2017-18 a strong match for leading The five halls encompass nearly 169,000 academic year and returns to our academic program,” says square feet of residential living space, full-time teaching as a member President Jeff Abernathy. providing 890 beds for Alma College of the English faculty. students. Major interior renovations to Prior to Alma, Dougherty “Michael has been a great lead- Gelston Hall, the 228-bed residence for was dean of the School of er for Alma College and will Alma’s first-year students, were complet- Humanities, Social Sciences remain a trusted colleague for ed in 2017. and Education at Mount Mary all of us for the years to come,” University in Milwaukee. “We are excited about these renovation says Alma College President Previously, she served as a projects,” says President Jeff Abernathy. Jeff Abernathy. “He brought faculty member and depart- “This is the largest residence hall im- a combination of intelligence, ment chair at Notre Dame provement effort our campus has seen.” wisdom and good humor to his of Maryland University in Baltimore. She also has held work as an administrator.” The hall renovations include all new full-time faculty positions at infrastructure — plumbing, electric and During Selmon’s tenure as pro- Bowie State University and HVAC systems — along with upgraded vost, the Bachelor of Science George Washington University. student rooms, private bathrooms, in Nursing (BSN) program refreshed finishes and additional student was introduced and several lounges and study spaces along with new majors were added in improved laundry facilities. high-demand fields, including biotechnology, environmental The renovations are financed in part studies, health care administra- by funds from the U.S. Department of tion, neuroscience, new media Agriculture’s Community Facilities Direct studies and special education. Loan and Grant Program, which provides favorable-term loans to develop facilities in primarily rural areas and communities with under 20,000 residents.

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Slenski named vice president for admissions Amanda Slenski ’07 has filled multiple lead- leader. I am excited to work with Amanda to ership roles in her Alma College career. In advance the college.” June 2018, she accepted a new assignment: Slenski will lead the college’s admissions To lead the college’s student recruitment team in expanding transfer, diversity, out- efforts as vice president for admissions. of-state and international recruitment while Slenski had served as the interim associ- maintaining a solid base of in-state students. ate vice president for admissions for nine “Alma College is home to me, and I am months. She has been employed by the col- thrilled to continue to assist students to lege since 2010 in a variety of departments, find their place here as a member of the including admissions, advancement and Alma family,” says Slenski. “As an alumna, career services. I know the true value of an Alma College “Amanda has approached each position with education, and it is my privilege to share the an eye to making improvements to support Alma story with prospective students and the mission of the college,” says President Jeff their families and to serve the college as our Abernathy. “She has consistently exhibited the vice president for admissions and lead the drive and talent — with energy and enthusiasm admissions team.” — that make her an exemplary Alma College

Retiring faculty Faculty awards Faculty In February, Alma College trustees ap- The 2018 Andison Awards for proved the awarding of emeritus status Excellence in Teaching appointments to five retiring faculty: Reid-Knox Chair of • Henry Balfanz, assistant American History • John Davis, Charles A. Dana professor of business Professor of integrative physiology administration • Liping Bu, professor and health science and a faculty of history • Brian Doyle, associate member since 1985; professor of biology and Charles A. Dana • Ed Lorenz, Reid-Knox Professor of biotechnology Professorship American History and professor of The 2018 Barlow Awards for • Karen Ball, political science, who joined the Faculty Excellence professor of faculty in 1989; integrative • Murray Gross, assistant • Scott Messing, Charles A. Dana physiology and professor of music and Professor of music, who joined the health science director of the Alma faculty in 1982; Symphony Orchestra • Kate Blanchard, • Cameron Reed, Charles A. Dana professor of • Edward Lorenz, the Professor of physics, who joined religious studies Reid-Knox Professor of the faculty in 1992; American History, pro- • Carol Zeile, associate professor fessor of political science of library science, who joined the and Public Affairs director faculty in 1998.

30 Bob Vivian: More Fulbright scholars Graduating seniors Deve Wishart of Troy and Brooke Tubbs of St. Immortal Louis were awarded post-graduate Fulbright Scholarships to teach and study abroad. They are Alma’s 26th and 27th Fulbright schol- Soft-Spoken ars since 2003. Faculty author Robert Vivian’s second book of der- Wishart will serve as an English teaching vish essays, titled Immortal assistant in Germany while also having the Soft-Spoken, explores such opportunity of doing service work. “I plan themes as fly fishing, nature on working with refugees seeking asylum in and the beauty of the world. Germany by helping them to learn German — something I look forward to immensely,” Dervish essays are a type of she says. Following her 10-month Fulbright prose poetry. experience, Wishart plans to teach English as a second language in international schools, with the eventual hope of going into edu- “I’ve had the great fortune cation reform. of teaching in Turkey several times,” says Vivian. “The first Tubbs will study and research education pro- of these was for six months grams in the Philippines. “I will investigate the during a sabbatical when a perceptions of teachers on inclusive education dear Turkish friend of mine within their school systems,” she says. “I hope mentored me in the poetry to gather their opinions and also develop strat- of Rumi, founder of sophism egies to better implement inclusive education and the whirling dervishes. I programs.” Following her 10-month Fulbright had never been exposed to experience, Tubbs plans to pursue a Ph.D. in anything like that before and occupational therapy. was blown away. “When I got back to America, I found myself writing these strange forms that weren’t quite poems and weren’t Barlow winner fights quite essays,” says Vivian. “So, I call them dervish es- food waste says because of the way that During her four years at Alma College, they whirl and put me into a Hannah Jeffery, the 2018 recipient of the kind of ecstatic state.” Barlow Trophy, researched river contami- nation, practiced her French language skills Vivian’s first collection of abroad and took action against food waste. dervish essays, titled Mystery My Country, was published Her academic work included research in plant in 2016. Prior to that he had genomics at a National Science Foundation- published two books of med- funded summer program, a semester study-abroad experience in France, itative essays called Cold and community research presentations on E. coli loading in the Pine River. Snap as Yearning and The Least Cricket of Evening, as Jeffery also mobilized Alma students to take action against food waste. As well as The Tall Grass trilogy president of the Alma College Food Recovery Network, she recruited and and Water and Abandon. managed volunteers who delivered uneaten food from Alma’s food com- mons to local non-profits that provide food to families in need.

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National BPA medal winners Eight members of the Alma College chapter of the Business Professionals of America earned medals ranking them in the top 10 in the nation in var- ious competition categories at the BPA National Conference in Dallas. “I’m so proud of these students; they did an amazing job representing Alma College,” says Tina Rolling, assistant professor of business administration. “This is the first year we have had a BPA student organization, and to have all eight students place in the top 10 at the national conference is pretty Playing the pipes at the highest Level amazing.” RECENT BAGPIPE SUCCESSES HAVE LANDED LAUREANO THOMAS-SANCHEZ IN ELITE COMPANY AS ONE OF THE TOP Model UN winning SOLO COMPETITORS IN NORTH AMERICA. streak extends to 22 years aureano Thomas-Sanchez began world,” says Drew Duncan, Alma’s L bagpiping at the age of 11. He took director of piping. “These contests For the 22nd consecutive year, Alma lessons from prominent teachers, are viewed as stepping stones to a College students captured the highest joined the Great Lakes Pipe Band and very successful professional compet- awards at the National Model United ultimately enrolled at Alma College. itive career — with past winners of He has competed in multiple solo Nations Conference in New York both competitions currently ranking events and placed in the top three in City. Alma College has now won 42 among the world's top professional “outstanding delegation” awards — several competitions, including the North American Championships. solo competitors. more than any college or university in the more than 90-year history of the Last fall, the sophomore from “Laureano has been working hard on conference. Cleveland, Ohio, achieved a new level his piping,” adds Duncan. “He is driv- of success, landing him in elite com- en but also grounded, practical and Alma’s program has grown from 11 pany as one of the top amateur solo down to earth. He has had a lifetime students when it first began competing competitors in North America. devotion to piping.” 25 years ago to nearly 50 students now, says Derick Hulme, the Arthur L. Thomas-Sanchez took first place in Russell Professor of Political Science all four events in grade one — the ADDING THE and Alma’s Model UN faculty advisor. category for the highest standard ‘PRESSURE FACTOR’ of amateur players — at the 2017 At the Nichol-Brown Amateur “We have developed a remarkable Ligonier Highland Games in Ligonier, Invitational, Thomas-Sanchez placed reservoir of experience and talent,” Pa. Then he received the ultimate first in the piobaireachd event — says Hulme. “Our younger students recognition; he was invited to com- which features the classical music have the advantage of being able to pete in two premier competitions — of the great highland bagpipe, as observe and learn from the experience the Nicol-Brown Amateur Invitational opposed to marches, reels and jigs and ability of our older students. It’s in Scotia, New York, and The George — and was second overall when the an ideal learning situation; they learn Sherriff Memorial Invitational in judges tabulated the final results. from each other. And that’s easier to Hamilton, Ont. do when you have 50 students rather At the George Sherriff Memorial than 11 students. That’s been one of “Receiving both of these invitations is Invitational, he placed first in the 6/8 the greatest benefits of the growth of an exceptionally big deal in the piping march event and was second overall. our program.”

32 “My invitation to these contests came within quick succession of each other, and I was ecstatic when I received the messages from the contest organizers that I had been invited,” says Thomas- Sanchez. “Attending both of these events has been a long-term goal of mine. I spent a lot of time traveling and compet- A music performance major with a ing over the course of this year to gain concentration on bagpipes, he plans to the credentials to earn the invitation. perform professionally as well as teach music at the high school level. “Solo piping contests are the main driv- We did well competitively, but we also er for me to continuously improve and generated a lot of discussion about the evolve my playing,” he says. “Playing NATIONAL CHAMPIONS — FOUR TIMES Alma College Pipe Band program. Our pipes on their own is fun but adding students are directly involved in the Thomas-Sanchez is not alone in achiev- the pressure factor and the chance to band and play a key role in the success ing recognition and awards. The Alma compare my playing to other players of the program.” in a solo contest makes it all the more College Pipe Band has experienced a enjoyable for me.” steady stream of competitive success Alma’s program develops and test that includes winning the U.S. Pipe Band pipers both as soloists and band players, Following his success at the amateur Championship four times — once in says Thomas-Sanchez. invitations, Thomas-Sanchez was moved grade five and three times in grade four. up to the professional level of competi- “In the piping world there are a large tion. Since his upgrade last fall, he has This year’s band comprises eight pipers number of pipers who play with a placed in several professional compe- and 10 drummers. In September 2017, competition band and have experience titions, including the Toronto Indoor the band placed first overall in grade in solos, but there are also many that do Competition in April 2018. four at the Ligonier Highland Games in not have experience in either of those Pennsylvania. areas,” he says. “Andrew Duncan has Thomas-Sanchez typically practices played in solo contests and pipe bands “The trip was a success on several lev- three times a day for 30 minutes at a and has the knowledge and experience els,” says Duncan. “Both piping judges time. His practice schedule is designed to develop players from a large array of marked the level of the pipe section as to mimic the format used at invitationals skill level and individual experience.”❖ that require the contestants to play in the above grade level for grade four bands. morning, afternoon and evening. The drummers placed first as well. —MIKE SILVERTHORN

33 ATHLETIC NEWS

National champs Giving back: …again Scots win NCAA In April, the Alma College cheer team won its second consec- service award utive National Cheerleaders Alma College student-athletes Association championship, won a Division III “national cham- capturing the All-Girl Division III pionship” in an unconventional title in Daytona Beach. The title category: community service. marks the first advanced division championship for the Scots, who The Scots earned the 2018 NCAA won the Intermediate All-Girl III Team Works Helper Helper division in 2017. Community Service Competition award in Division III for their com- "I'm so proud of these girls," munity outreach efforts, logging said Head Coach Michelle 1,900 community service hours Sabourin. "It was definitely a during the competition. challenge, but they took it on with full commitment and are "I have always been big on volun- now able to call themselves na- teering but being a student-athlete tional champions for the second has helped me recognize the year in a row." privilege I have and the ability to give back to those who just The Alma College cheer need a little extra help,” says program is in its sixth year of ex- Madison Webster ’18 of the Alma istence and has finished second women’s lacrosse team. “I think or better in each of its last five this is important for all students to appearances at the NCA College recognize because we will be the Nationals. source of change if we use these advantages to help others." NCAA Team Works, which coordinates community service efforts at NCAA championships, Scot All-Americans and Helper Helper, a volunteer Ortonville sophomore Brendan Ladd placed sixth in his management and tracking plat- weight class at the NCAA Division III Wrestling National form, launched the community Championships. By placing sixth, Ladd became the fifth service competition to recognize All-American in Alma College wrestling history. On his student-athletes who give back to way to the finish, Ladd won three matches, taking the their communities. The compe- all-time record for most wins in a season by a Scot (36). tition ran from January through March with the winning schools' Six members of the Alma College cheerleading and victories being decided based STUNT team were named All-Americans by the College on the number of service hours STUNT Association for 2018. The Scots, which fin- completed and participation of ished as the runner-up in the Division II College Stunt student-athletes. Association National Championship and posted a 16-4 record during the 2018 cam- paign, placed five athletes on the First Team: Lapeer senior Dom Burke, Richmond In the fourth year of the compe- sophomore Jessica Hatcher, Westphalia junior Jilian Jegla, Holland senior Erica Kuiper tition, all participating schools in and Kentwood sophomore Gabby Saum. Jackson sophomore Olivia Manke was the Divisions I, II and III combined lone representative on the Second Team. for 94,683 hours of community service in 3,300 opportunities.

34 Meet the new coaches RYAN CLARK, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Ryan Clark, who has served as the assistant men's basketball coach under Sam Hargraves at Alma College since 2012, was promoted to head coach of the Scots' women's basketball program. During Clark's time as an assistant under Hargraves, the men's basketball team saw dramatic improvements, the peak FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 of which was a 24-7 season in 2015-16. Collegiately, Clark played four years of 5:00 P.M. CLASS OF 1968 50-YEAR varsity basketball for Kalamazoo College. REUNION RECEPTION AND DINNER JASON COUCH ’97, FOOTBALL 8:00 P.M. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AND PIPE Jason Couch, a 1997 graduate of Alma BAND CONCERT College, takes the football head coaching reins this fall. He is the 30th head coach in the history of the program, which dates back to 1894. Couch played for the Scots SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 from 1993-96, serving as the starting cen- ter for three seasons and anchoring the 8:30 A.M. GOLDEN THISTLE SOCIETY offensive line for the top offense in NCAA BREAKFAST Division III during his senior year in 1996. In his 15 seasons as co-head coach at 10:00 A.M. CLASS OF 2008 10-YEAR REUNION Romeo High School, the Bulldogs made CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST an appearance in the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs 11:00 A.M. PARADE the last 14 years, winning the MHSAA Division 1 championship in 2015 and 1:00-3:00 P.M. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT advancing to the state semifinals in 2016. RECEPTIONS 1:00-5:00 P.M. FAMILY AREA WITH MEGHAN GORSUCH, WOMEN’S SOCCER REFRESHMENTS & CHILDREN'S Meghan Gorsuch, who has served as PLAY INFLATABLES an assistant coach for the Alma College 2:00 P.M. FOOTBALL GAME  women's soccer team for the past five seasons, has been elevated to the head ALMA VS. ALBION coach’s position. Prior to her coaching career, Gorsuch played on the Michigan 4:30 P.M. CLASS OF 1993 25-YEAR REUNION State University club soccer team, which RECEPTION AND DINNER won the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Championship in 2012. Gorsuch was named to the All- ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR A FULL LIST OF Tournament team. EVENTS VISIT ALMA.EDU/HOMECOMING.

35 SCOTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

The 2018 Alma College Alumni Awards

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Kirk Smith ’81 The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes graduates who bring distinction to Alma College through their pro- fessions, set strong examples for others, and serve their communities. Kirk Smith ’81 is an entrepreneur who is heavily involved in his community. In January 2018, he received the Breckenridge, Mich., community’s Distinguished Service Award. A former student-athlete who was active in Greek life, Smith says joining the TKE fraternity was a pivotal de- cision in his continued involvement with Alma College. As an alumnus, his participation has included serving as TKE chapter advisor and on the college’s Board of Trustees.

WHY DID YOU ATTEND ALMA? “My older sister, Darcy, was three years ahead of me in ADVICE TO NEW STUDENTS: attending Alma and strongly encouraged me to consider “First and foremost, keep with the spirit of a liberal arts Alma. I ran cross country and track in high school and education. Take classes in subjects far from your major. had several athletic scholarship offers to D-2 schools. My Open yourself up to new ideas, lifestyles, cultures and high school track coach, Rudy Godefroit ’73, introduced people. Openly seek out critical discussions and interac- me to Dr. Charles Gray, and it did not take long for me to tion with people and organizations that have opposing decide Alma was the place for me. In hindsight, one of the viewpoints. Do so in a courteous and respectful way. It very best decisions I have made was to turn down those is okay to disagree, it is a part of life.” athletic scholarships and attend Alma.” ABOUT KIRK SMITH ’81 STAYING INVOLVED: • CEO, Integrity Fab and Machine, “The tipping point for my increased involvement af- Breckenridge, Mich. ter graduation came during a conversation I had with Saundra Tracy, then president of Alma College. At the • Partner, Integrity Printing, Clare, Mich. time, the college had appointed me TKE chapter advisor, and President Tracy asked me how things were going. I • Partner/Investor in several assisted living facilities said we were making progress but things could be a lot • Real estate developer/investor better if we had new fraternity houses on campus. Dr. Tracy stated the college did not have the funding to do • Member, Breckenridge Planning Commission, that. I responded that our TKE Alumni Board had dis- Isabella Bank Board of Directors cussed how we could raise $1 million to pay for a new • Past member, Greater Gratiot Development Board house, and that we would raise the funds for the entire project. It was a bold statement, but we had the backing • Former Alma College trustee; led fundraising for of the TKE Advisory Board, and several key alumni had TKE Scholar House pledged support. Jeff Abernathy’s vision, leadership and • Former TKE chapter advisor will power to see the project to conclusion was instrumen- tal in accomplishing this goal.” • Alma major: business administration with a minor in economics

36 SMITH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Dr. Lisa Knowles ’94 The Smith Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to a graduate who believes in Alma College and has assisted with student recruitment, provided career steps through intern- ships or employment, or visited the campus to attend events, speak to a class, or serve on a college council or board. This award is named in honor of Art ’38 and Carra Jones ’42 Smith. Dr. Lisa Knowles gives generously of her time, talent and resources in referring prospective students, participating in career services events and supporting the softball program. This year, she served as one of the alumni hosts of the “Living and Working In-City” trip in Lansing, hosting current students at her dental practice. Professionally, in addition to her 20 years as a dentist, she speaks and writes at the national level, teaching health care pro- fessionals how to be better and more efficient for their patients.

WHY DID YOU ATTEND ALMA? “I chose Alma for a number of reasons. Alma has a strong pre-dental program, and while in high school I started to think about dentistry as a career option. My family is from Alma, and I wanted to see my younger brothers grow up and be around for family activities when possible. I also wanted to play a sport in college, and I had talked with Coach Griffin about trying out for the softball team. I wanted a smaller school so that I would get to know my classmates and professors.”

STAYING INVOLVED: “Giving back has always been a priority for me. As as student, I benefited from others giving to the college. I remember writing ABOUT DR. LISA KNOWLES ’94 thank you notes to those who gave money to the college, and I wanted to help keep the circle of giving going. So, I have stayed • Dentist, public speaker, business involved with my checkbook, but also with my time. Because of consultant, East Lansing my background in communication and love for social events, I • Member, Michigan Dental try to connect others to the college with social media posts and Association Board of Trustees reminders of events in the area on my Facebook page or twitter account. Putting Alma College in the best light is important • Member, Alma College Alumni to me so that the college will remain a viable option for many Board, 2006-14 more students in the future.” • Dental degree, University of ADVICE TO NEW STUDENTS: Michigan School of Dentistry “Try to get out of your rooms and minimize time on your • Alma majors: communication with phones. Interact and be with the people right in front of you. a minor in biochemistry Make your life happen. Ask for the help you need and seek out • Activities at Alma: softball, Gamma mentors. Join a couple of groups and offer your gifts to those Phi Beta, Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron groups. If you don’t know what your gifts are, keep volunteering Delta Kappa, Women’s Issues and getting involved until you discover your strengths." Advisory Board, resident assistant

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YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD Jonathan Morley ’11 The Young Alumni Award is presented annually to recent graduates who have given faithful service to Alma College and their communities. Jonathan Morley is the author of That Book on Blockchain, an easy-to-read introduction to bitcoin, blockchain and the crypto-space. It is an Amazon best seller and reached the No. 1 spot for IT books for the Kindle Store. As a software engineer with CME Group in Chicago, Morley explores new technologies from a feasibility perspective to see how they might influence the compa- ny’s core business and the broader suite of services of- fered to the marketplaces. He also serves as a recruiter for rising undergraduates and conducts interviews and tech talks for college and university students.

WHY DID YOU ATTEND ALMA? GRAND MARSHAL “In all honesty, Alma College was simply on my ‘to consider’ list from the high school counselors; however, after my campus tour, I stopped looking Bill Klenk ’59 at other schools. Everyone I met, everything I saw, felt like the perfect fit.” Bill Klenk ’59 coached, taught and mentored hundreds of students in STAYING INVOLVED: his nearly 30 years at Alma College. He returns to campus to serve as “The Chicago In-City Trip, which brings a dozen or so students to Chicago the 2018 homecoming parade grand over spring break, has been my focus. This program provides a whirlwind marshal. of cultural experiences, informational interviews, internship and job inter- views, and networking opportunities. I’ve been a mentor for this program His many roles at Alma included pro- since graduation, and I owe my career to the connections I made on my fessor of physical education, athletic trip in 2010. I’ve seen this program work countless times, and I do every- director, head coach for baseball and thing in my power to pay it back to each and every student.” men’s and women’s basketball, and assistant football coach. He also is a ADVICE TO NEW STUDENTS: charter member of the TKE Chapter Alumni Association and was one of “There are a few staples. First, stay on campus for your first few weeks. the three founders of the Baseball Yes, it’s uncomfortable, and yes, it’s hard, but the people you connect with Endowment Fund program. during your first month are the same people who will support you for the remaining 47 (and countless years later). Second, follow your interests. If a He continues to stay involved with course sounds exciting, take it! And finally, don’t confine yourself to an -in Alma athletics as host of the annual tellectual box. Allow yourself to try new ideas, free yourself to leave behind Klenk Open golf outing. In 2017, he things that are no longer working for you and encourage yourself to follow received the Campus Involvement your passions. The education, jobs, etc., etc., etc., will follow.” Ambassador of the Year Award for his ongoing support for Alma College ABOUT JONATHAN MORLEY ’11 athletics and student engagement. • Lead Software Engineer, CME Group, Chicago “I have been totally dedicated as an alumnus and employee to the • Advanced degrees: MBA, M.S. in computer science continued success and growth of • Author: That Book on Blockchain Alma College, assisting in any way possible and whenever called upon • Serves as a mentor annually for Alma’s In-City Chicago trip to serve,” he says. “I owe my person- al and professional success to the • Alma majors: computer science with a mathematics minor wonderful education and support I • Activities at Alma: music, Alma’s dance company, resident assistant received at Alma College.”

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39 The Tartan and your friends would like to know what you're doing these days. To be featured in the next issue of The Tartan, please do one of the following: fill out and mail the form on page 42; email to [email protected]; or visit alma.edu/alumni-notes. Submit your news about promotions, honors, appointments, graduations, marriages, births, travels and hobbies. Anne Marks-Gaertner ’71 Donn Neal ’62 writes: “Delt Sigs: If “My how time flies by. So many great and husband Jim celebrated their you haven’t already sent your names memories of Alma years, and solid 10th wedding anniversary with a to the college so you can be listed friends. Go Scots!” trip/cruise to Hawaii. They have with your brothers in the history room Charles Mills ’69 is a retired enjoyed many travel adventures, of the spectacular new Zeta Sigma fra- Presbyterian pastor who served con- including Europe, South Africa ternity house, please do so. We want gregations in Dixon, Calif.; Winona, and several points in between. every Delt Sig to be listed.” Minn.; Geneva, Ill.; Ardmore, Okla.; They also enjoy time with their Mary Anne Ushman Calcaterra Corpus Christi, Texas; and Reno, grandson, Parker. ’65 and George are retired with their Nev. He lives in Guymon, Okla., with Richard Thurston ’71 recently main home in Sterling Heights, but his wife Linda Sherry, who is the welcomed his second grandchild. they also have homes in East Tawas pastor at First Presbyterian Church. In November 2017, he was elected and Titusville, Fla. They are grandpar- They have seven children and seven town supervisor of Wappinger, N.Y. ents to Yelena and Anton Calcaterra grandchildren. and parents to Heather and Matthew Mike Olson ’69 writes to the class Recent books by Jim Daniels Calcaterra. of 1969: “Next year is our 50th so get ’78 include Street Calligraphy, and The Middle Ages. He also edited Richard Douglass ’68 and Marian excited now! This fall, for our 49th, the Challenges to the Dream: The Best Horowitz are enjoying retirement, local TKE chapter is honoring Dave of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day spending summer and fall in Tawas Freestone ’69 with a posthumous Writing Awards. City sailing, sculling, kayaking and Distinguished Alumni Award at the TKE House the Saturday evening of being surrounded by friends and Karen Magnuson ’78 was homecoming. All are invited to attend family. He remains connected to re- promoted to northeast regional the brief presentation. At that time, I search in Ghana and reviewing for the editor for the USA TODAY Network will be presenting the plaque to Dave’s Fulbright Program. He looks forward in addition to her role as execu- family. If you have any stories or com- to Homecoming 2018. tive editor of the Democrat and ments about Dave at Alma, with TKE, Chronicle in Rochester, N.Y. James McIntyre ’69 had the honor or in general, please email them to me to be grand marshal at Alma College’s at [email protected]. I would Dave Froelich ’79 retired as 2017 homecoming parade. He writes, love to include them in my remarks.” head basketball coach of 30 years and was inducted into the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in April. He is still working as the assistant principal at Van Wert High School. Dan Craun-Selka ’79 serves Maria Taylor ’12: An Avenger as PEPFAR Country Coordinator Maria Taylor ’12 was one of nearly 50 women whose profile photos at the U.S. Embassy in Botswana. graced the cover of the Jan. 29, 2018, issue of Time Magazine. The He coordinates the USG HIV/AIDS cover story, titled “The Avengers: First They Marched. Now They’re program implemented by different Running,” described “an unprecedented surge of first-time female agencies in partnership with the candidates … running for offices big and small, from the U.S. Senate Botswana government. and state legislatures to local school boards.” Deana Cross Fisher ’83 was After graduating from Alma, Taylor served on the Farmington recently appointed chief opera- Historical Commission in 2014-15 before co-founding Preservation tions officer of the St. Louis Center Farmington and securing a seat on the Farmington City Council in in Chelsea, Mich. 2017. She was the youngest candidate and top finisher elected to the 40 city council. Linda Melvin Grudnicki ’83 Tammy Watson Nordbeck manages The Betty Brigade, ’96 and Jason Nordbeck an Ann Arbor-based concierge ’97 report that their older son, moving-assistance company that Jackson, has committed to BOARD OF TRUSTEES specializes in relocation, estate attend Alma in the fall, pursuing 2018-19 clear outs and downsizing. his career plans and running for the Scots. Eric P. Blackhurst ’83, Chair Leslie Southwick Wilhelm Bryan K. Segedi ’81, Vice Chair ’83 is project manager for Kymberli Barrette Consumers Energy Customer Wregglesworth ’97 was named Darryl G. Schimeck ’82, Secretary Energy Management division, the Region 2 Teacher of the Year Thomas K. Andison coordinating process analy- and a finalist for Michigan Teacher Erika K. Powers Appelt ’91 sis and procedure standards of the Year. statewide. She and her husband Karen M. Asner ’89

Larry Hatch (retired from GM) Kelly Boeneman Gemmill ’01 Brian E. Bartes ’87 and husband Patrick announced live in Milan. Larry has a second the Oct. 20 birth of Neil Everett. Carol J. Burns career in business with his son, They reside in Ellicott City, Patrick G. Byrne ’85 Justin. Leslie’s son Derek is a Maryland. graphic artist. David K. Chapoton ’57 Dana Kozak Creevy ’02 and Robert G. Cramer ’88 Nancy Jo Clendenin Chad K. Creevy ’01 announce Dederer ’85 has moved to Charles A. Deacon ’80 that their daughter Olivia Creevy Greensboro, N.C., after 17 years David A. Devine ’90 has committed to attending Alma as a pastor in the Chicago College next fall where she will Stephen C. Falk ’72 area. She is serving as an play volleyball. interim pastor of Fellowship Deborah K. Lynch Fitzgerald ’93 Presbyterian Church. Matthew Baleja ’04 won the Glenn D. Granger ’83 Michigan Division 4 State Tennis Brian Campbell ’86 has Douglas B. Gross ’77 Coach of the Year Award for accepted a call to serve as Mark J. Hall ’78 boys’ varsity tennis. Matt coaches pastor for the Covenant Lutheran and teaches at Paw Paw Public Greg Hatcher ’83 Churches of Oklahoma City. This Schools in Van Buren County. Cardell D. Johnson ’02 collection of three ELCA church- He competed on the Alma men’s es in Oklahoma City and its sub- Burt R. Jordan ’89 tennis team as an undergraduate. urbs serves a diverse population. John E. Judson Leigh Erica Sandel Behring Simone Heidrich ’87 teaches Ann Randall Kendrick ’78 ’06 and Jonathan Behring middle school English/language David P. Larsen ’84 announce the birth of their arts near Grand Rapids. She is ’05 son, William Lewis Behring, on Karen M. Magnuson ’78 investigating new career paths as May 1, 2017. she considers retirement. Stephen F. Meyer ’80 Katie Seagraves Francis Marcia J. Nunn ’73 Matt Vicari ’87 was elected and chair of the board of directors of ’08 Chris Francis ’09 Elizabeth D. Parkinson ’84 announce the birth of Annabelle the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Carolyn E. Schultz ’84 Joy. She joins brothers Beckett and School of Theatre Arts. An Michael and Benjamin Joseph. D. Michael Sherman ’74, attorney with Miller Johnson, Katie and Chris live in Oxford, Matt is past president of the Matthew E. Steinmetz ’84 Mich. Katie is a kindergarten Grand Rapids Bar Association Danette C. Taylor ’84 teacher. Chris is a physical and the Catholic Lawyers therapist. Kim Taylor ’83 Association of Western Michigan. Russell C. Youngdahl Jr. ’75 Rachel Gerds ’08 was named Kelly Spalding Hall ’90 was one of PR News’ Rising PR Stars recently promoted to superviso- 30 and Under for 2017. She cur- ry assistant general counsel for rently leads Content Strategy for Consumers Energy Company. BMO Financial Group.

41 Suzanne M. Rogers ’66, Lisa Hanson ’09 received a second graduate degree, children’s book author a Master of Science in administration in nonprofit and philanthropy, from Central Michigan University. Suzanne Malpass Rogers ’66 turns true stories about animal rescues into hardcover children’s books. Her latest Michael Bradburn ’09, upon graduation from Family book, The One-Week-Old Fawn teases: “What does a wild Medicine Residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann white-tailed deer do when she can’t rescue her tiny baby? Arbor, will begin a sports medicine fellowship for the Read this true story and find out.” The book is number University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where he will be a eight in her series of true animal stories with happy team physician for the Crimson Tide. endings. Kelly Cousineau Fedele ’13 and Nicholas Fedele “I wrote the first book after my husband, Jeff Rogers ’64, were married on May 6, 2017 at Dunning Memorial and I decided to split our time between my hometown in Chapel. Mackenzie Mercer ’14, Brandon Newton ’13, East Jordan, Mich., and our adopted home in Sierra Vista, Sarah Krumrie ’13, Lynn Walker ’13, Megan Jurek ’13, Ariz.,” she says. “A new friend told me about her brother- Bill Tahaney ’14 and Eric Leveille’16 were members of in-law’s quarter horse that fell 28 feet down a well at his the wedding party. Cameron Tahaney ’17 officiated the ranch in Tombstone and was rescued by a joint effort of ceremony. The newlyweds relocated to Arizona. the fire chief, the high school principal, the Tombstone football team and others. Lizzie Heller ’14 earned a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University in Chicago. She is now “That book, Stony’s Tale: A True Tombstone Story, has a guidance consultant with ComPsych, a corporate been sold out for several years, but a third edition will employee assistance provider located in the NBC Tower come out in the fall,” she says. in downtown Chicago. Charlevoix artist Trish Morgan (peachbloomhill.com) Cailee Drzinski McIntosh ’15 married Nicholas provides the watercolor illustrations for Rogers’ books. McIntosh on Sept. 30, 2017 in Grosse Ile. Their wedding party consisted of Crystal Snow ’16 and Alexandra Kling ’16.

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Virginia “Jinny” Mack Bickley ’41 died Dec. 27, 2017. Donald “Don” Shankwiler Jr. ’49 died Feb. 8, 2018. Jinny attended Alma before transferring to Michigan State Don served in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1945. He later University where she was one of the first women to gradu- received his master’s degree from the University of Michigan. ate from their School of Communications. During the war Don taught for 36 years with the Wayne Westland School she toured the U.S. with the U.S.O., helping to support the Districts. He was preceded in death by his son and grand- troops. After the war she worked in the fashion industry and son. He is survived by his three children, eight grandchildren eventually became a buyer for a large clothing store. Jinny is and great-grandchildren. survived by her son and two grandchildren. Douglas A. King ’50 died Jan. 4, 2018. Douglas earned Dr. Herbert “Herb” Lints ’41 died Dec. 6, 2017. Herb his master’s degree in education from Michigan State was a member of Phi Phi Alpha and a Friend of the Library. University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951- He went on to earn his master’s degree from the University 1953. He was a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent of Michigan. He attended medical school through the Navy throughout his career in education. Douglas enjoyed telling and completed his residency in internal medicine at the stories about his life and the history of the Lewiston, Mich., University of Chicago. Herb was preceded in death by his area. In 2017, he published his collection of stories in a book wife, Dorothy “Delsi” and a son. He is survived by two chil- titled The Door's Always Open. Douglas was preceded in dren, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. death by his wife, Audrey. He is survived by his four chil- dren, 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. George Steven Orluck ’43 died Feb. 7, 2018. George served in World War II in the Army Air Corps. He spent most Marvin “Marv” Lefens ’50 died Nov. 16, 2017. Marv met of his career working for Arkwright-Boston Mutual Insurance his wife, Joyce Fisher Lefens ’49, at Alma. He went on to earn Company, where he retired as a senior officer after 35 years. his degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological George is survived by his wife, Carol, three children and two University. Marv enjoyed skiing, hiking and hunting in grandchildren. Montana where he lived. He is survived by his wife and four children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Eugene Nicholas Hadjisky ’46 died Feb. 27, 2018. Eugene served in the U.S. Naval Reserve, later attending Norman Earl Johnson ’51 died March 18, 2018. He Wayne State University. He went on to become a senior me- enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and spent most of his chanical engineer at Giffels Associates of Detroit in Southfield. deployment on a ship, which sparked his love of the wa- Eugene is survived by his wife, Maryellen, and a son. ter and sailing. He returned home to attend Alma College, during which time he was drafted into the Army, as he was died June 3, 2017. She Jean B. Patterson Strachan ’47 eight days short on his previous service. He returned to the was an elementary school teacher, Sunday school teacher, U.S. to finish college, becoming the first in his family to earn and superintendent for more than 60 years. Jean is survived a college degree. Norman was preceded in death by his wife, by her two children and two grandchildren. Joann. He is survived by his three children, seven grandchil- Jean Ethel Trueman Daab ’48 died Jan. 25, 2018. At dren and his great-grandchildren. Alma, Jean met and married Philip F. Daab ’49. Jean spent Robert “Bob” McLean ’51 died Nov. 15, 2017. Bob much of her life in the company of children. She was a den worked as a chemist and obtained patents for photo detec- mother, Sunday school teacher and a teachers' assistant tors that he invented, including a photo detector that was where she was often found on the playground. She enjoyed used by NASA in sending the spacecraft Viking in 1976 to traveling, playing cards and spending time with family. Jean determine moisture on Mars. In 1986 he co-founded Cal- was preceded in death by her husband, Phil, in 1996. She is Sensors, where his detectors were used in carbon dioxide survived by her four children, seven grandchildren and eight and anesthesia detectors for the medical industry and, great-grandchildren. increasingly, greenhouse gas detectors. Bob is survived by Naomi Mary Place Potter ’48 died April 11, 2018. his wife, Connie, and two children. Naomi attended Alma for a year while working for the Dr. Richard “Dick” Remsberg ’52 died March 10, 2018. Registrar's Office. After her children were older, Naomi After graduating from Alma, Dick attended Chicago College took a job at Gay's Dime store and a few years later at Alma of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1955. He then joined College as a secretary in the Admissions Office. Throughout his father at their private practice in Alma. He continued to her life she enjoyed crafts, including sewing, needlepoint, work in private practice until 1984, when he became the crochet and cross-stitch. Naomi was preceded in death by medical director for the Michigan Masonic Home, retiring in her husband, Merrill, and an infant son. She is survived 1991. He was the first D.O. in history to become a member of by her three children, including Karen Klumpp ’87, asso- a Michigan State Medical Society. He is survived by his wife, ciate provost at Alma College, and Gregg Potter ’83; three Molly, three daughters, and three grandchildren. grandchildren, including Kelly Klumpp Hon ’99; and five great-grandchildren.

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Maurice “Bud” Welch Martin ’53 died Dec. 13, 2017. Bud Walter is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann, six children, and 12 earned his master’s degree from Michigan State University. At grandchildren. Alma he was a member of the football and track teams and Zeta Phyllis Isabel Moreen Kapp ’58 died Feb. 21, 2018. She Sigma. Bud worked as a teacher for 35 years. He also coached earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Alma, where she football, track and was a lifelong fan of the MSU Spartans. He is met her husband, Ronald, who preceded her in death. She went survived by his four children and three grandchildren. on to earn her master’s degree in zoology from the University of John N. Snider ’53 died Dec. 12, 2017. John met Mary Michigan in 1960. She was an active member of Christ Our Savior Alice Cook ’54 at Alma, and they were married in 1957. Mary Lutheran Church, the Alma College Alumni Association, Nature Alice preceded him in death in 1992. John was employed by Conservancy, Batchawana Wilderness Inc., Swedish American Oldsmobile where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1988. He Heritage Society, Frederik Meijer Gardens, MVP Athletic Club is survived by his two children, two grandchildren and two and the Rockford Garden Club. Alma College honored Phyllis great-grandchildren. with the Hebert Distinguished Service Award in 2017. Phyllis is survived by her four children, Lisa Kapp Moss ’83, Marda Mills, John Maurer ’54 died Jan. 30, 2018. John ran track and was Sara Kapp Mullen ’91, Jon Kapp ’96, and eight grandchildren. a member of the Delta Gamma Tau fraternity. He worked for the State of Michigan Children’s Services. He enjoyed card games, Marvin “Marv” Boerma ’59 died Feb. 27, 2018. Marv served gardening, fishing and traveling. He was preceded in death by in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He went on to teach at his wife, Jean. Grand Rapids West Catholic School and later at Fruitport Public Schools, where he taught for 25 years, and was a football coach Irene Emerson Mayer ’55 died Sept. 10, 2017. Irene met for 18 years. Marv was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy. her husband, Gerry, at Alma, where she majored in biology and He is survived by his brother, stepsons, and many other family chemistry. She worked in and became head of the laboratory members. that set the first artificial kidney in this part of the U.S. Irene loved music and played the cello in several area ensembles. She Adrienne Griffin Shieck ’60 died Aug. 6, 2017. Adrienne is survived by her husband, Dr. Gerry Mayer ’56, three children, began her teaching education career in 1969, spending many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. years at Mt. Morris High School teaching the sciences and histo- ry. She also was an artist and taught ceramics and card making. Thomas Dan Leaver ’56 died Jan. 1, 2018. Dan served in the Adrienne is survived by her husband, Gordon, three daughters, U.S. Army and later became a teacher and principal. He was the two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. principal at Fruitport High School for 18 years. Dan was preced- ed in death by his wife, Juanita. He is survived by two daughters, Luther James Stewart ’60 died Dec. 6, 2017. Luther attend- including Angelyn Leaver Burgam ’77, four grandchildren and ed Alma College for one year then began his career at the U.S. one great-grandchild. Post Office where he worked for 37 years. His interests included University of Michigan athletics and playing golf. Luther was Gretha Immer Moak ’56 died Feb. 25, 2018. After Alma, preceded in death by his wife, Marie. He is survived by his son Gretha went on to become a science teacher, working for Hart and two grandchildren. Middle School. She owned and operated The Village Green Grocery Store in Pentwater, Mich., where she also worked at Linda Elaine Bartlett Boyle ’61 died April 10, 2018. Linda Huntington Bank and the Pentwater Wine Shop. Gretha enjoyed worked for Dow Chemical until she retired in 1993. She enjoyed gardening and playing bridge with friends. She was preceded in card games, darts, watching wildlife and spending time at her death by her husband, Howard. She is survived by her siblings, cabin in the Upper Peninsula. She is preceded in death by her Alice Immer Hall ’58 and Frederick Immer ’58, as well her niec- son and survived by many family and friends. es, nephews and stepchildren. Duncan Murdock MacLeod ’61 died Feb. 18, 2018. Duncan Elfrieda Beyer Waltz ’56 died Jan. 5, 2018. Elfrieda taught earned his master’s degree from the University of Detroit in French, retiring in 1999. She enjoyed gardening, entertaining, 1973. He taught for 41 years at Cerveny Middle School in Detroit. classical music and opera. She is survived by her husband, Jim, He was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Free Church in two children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Livonia and served as an elder since 1986. Constance “Connie” McCall Hurst ’57 died Jan. 5, 2018. Florence Ardis Schwalm Hough ’65 died Nov. 10, 2017. She was a member of Alpha Theta and the choir. She went on Florence worked as a teacher for many years. She enjoyed to become an English teacher and tutor. Connie is survived by creating art, gardening and traveling with her husband, James. her three children, and sister, Mary McCall Howry ’60. Connie’s Florence is survived by her husband, three children, includ- father, Harlan McCall, taught in the education and psycholo- ing Amy Hough Nolan ’92 and Ronald Hough ’98, and two gy departments and was the first director of placement from grandchildren. 1951-1978. David A. Gray ’67 died Jan. 12, 2018. David earned his mas- Walter Palmer Morton, Jr. ’57 died March 5, 2015. He was ter’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan active in Habitat for Humanity and as a state park camp host. University. David served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He 44 had a passion for education, and he worked and coached Robert Mark Jacobson ’73 died Dec. 9, 2017. At Alma, for Eau Claire Public Schools for 33 years and the Michigan Robert was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He Department of Education for 10 years. He is survived by his went on to earn his M.B.A from Central Michigan University. wife, Sharon, four children, including Jason Gray ’96, and six Robert was active in coaching youth recreation teams and grandchildren. enjoyed golfing, swing-dancing, playing basketball and softball Robert “Bob” Nichol ’68 died Dec. 9, 2017. Bob was a in men's leagues, and running in road races. He is survived by Vietnam War veteran. During his 20 months of service with his son, Christopher. the 501st Infantry Division, he received two Purple Hearts, Bruce Edward Guy ’78 died Jan. 3, 2018. After Alma, the Silver Star medal, two Bronze Stars and other Army Bruce studied history and physical education at Central commendations. Michigan University before joining the U.S. Army. Bruce was Ronald “Ron” Steven Norris Jr. ’68 died Jan. 30, 2018. an active member of his community, preserving Gladwin After Alma, Ron worked with his father, Ron Sr., at Ron Norris County history and as a member of his local Rotary, VFW and Buick GMC in Titusville, Florida. Ron retired from the family American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Kim, and son. business after 37 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara R. Thomas “Tom” Whittaker ’78 died Dec. 23, 2017. Schachinger Norris ’69, two children, and sister, Randy Norris Tom earned his law degree from Wake Forest University in Gauntt ’67. Winston-Salem, N.C. Tom practiced law in Midland, Mich. with Peter Baxter Traggorth Sr. ’70 died Jan. 22, 2018. After his father, then established a private practice after his father leaving the U.S. Navy, Peter worked as a construction project retired. Tom was an avid reader, had a passion for fantasy manager with CMI in Charlotte Hall, Md. until his retirement. football and loved watching old movies. He is survived by his He enjoyed collecting stamps and was a New York Giants two daughters. fan. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children. Jeffrey Albirte ’79 died Oct. 23, 2017. Jeffrey will be William “Bill” Edward Lauppe ’71 died April 21, 2018. missed for his knowledge of all things sports and music as Bill was an alumnus of The Kiski School and Alma College. well as his great sense of humor. He is survived by his siblings He owned and operated Detroit Automotive Parts for 18 and nieces and nephews. years, a well-known automotive parts store and machine Voris Patrick Davis ’79 died Dec. 9, 2017. Voris earned shop on the east side of Detroit. Later he served as program his master’s degree in exercise physiology from Auburn manager at Talon Automotive Group, account manager at University. At Alma, Voris was a member of the Tau Kappa Wynkoop Associates, Great Lakes sales manager for SAE Epsilon fraternity and Kiltie Marching Band. He is survived by and vice president at Sovereign Insurance Group. He loved his wife, Mary, and two children. his professional work and took great satisfaction in the many leadership positions that he held. Bill is survived by his wife, Sally “Sara” Beers Parlow ’84 died Feb. 22, 2018. Susan, son Andrew Lauppe ’03, and four grandchildren. Sara earned her master’s degree in education from Western Michigan University. She worked as an elementary school Suzanne Rob Leckband ’71 died Feb. 22, 2018. Suzanne teacher for 26 years in Otsego, Mich. Sara's greatest passions had a passion for sewing and worked as a seamstress for were her faith, her home, helping others, sports and reading. many years, owning her own business at different points in She is survived by her husband, Jon. her life. She is survived by her son and siblings. Anthony "Tony" James Trupiano ’84 died April Teacel Schultz Dean ’73 died Dec. 31, 2017. She was 9, 2018. At Alma, he served on the student government, a 1941 graduate of Alma High School and a stay-at-home The Almanian, was active in theatre and was one of seven mother for many years before earning her bachelor's degree founders of the Phi Lambda Chi Fraternity that went on to in English from Alma College in 1973. She continued her affiliate with the Sigma Chi International Fraternity. Tony was education at Michigan State University with a master's degree a radio talk show host for 22 years — the last 14 years as a in social work. Teacel enjoyed sewing, knitting, baking and political speaker. He was preceded in death by two children. sports, particularly the Michigan State University Spartans. He is survived by his wife, Anne, three children, and three She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harold J. grandchildren. Dean ’38. She is survived by her four children, 10 grandchil- dren and 14 great-grandchildren. Joyce Georgianna Marcy died Jan. 1, 2018. Before her retirement from the Registrar’s Office, Joyce was a devoted Jack William Eberhard ’73 died Jan. 22, 2018. Jack Alma employee for many years. She enjoyed traveling, knit- became a teacher after graduating from Alma. After his ting, quilting and fishing at Coldwater Lake. She is survived by teaching career, he owned a printing company called The her four children, including Nancy Marcy Rasinske ’80, nine Book Concern in Hancock, Mich. Jack enjoyed most sports, grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. particularly football, golf and tennis. He also enjoyed the outdoors as a hiker, cyclist and fisherman. Jack is survived by his three sons.

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ALUMNI BOARD

President Bill McHenry II ’83 Vice President Krista Schroeder Ried ’94 Secretary Alexandria Cnudde Huntoon ’11

Michael Altman ’80 Tom Anthony ’72 Daniel Baker ’10 Hugh Brenneman ’67 Ashley Budde ’05 Leslie Burgess ’85 Katie Crombe ’11 David DeLine ’11 Laurie Eccles DeYoung ’04 Bert Dugan ’61 Jeane Dugan ’64 Mark Kraft-Strong ’08 Kimberly Light ’05 CELEBRATING ALL YOU DO FOR STUDENTS Zabrina Santiago Lindsay ’87

During the 2017-18 fiscal year — which ended June 30, 2018, alumni, parents Barbara MacPhail Lumsden ’76 and friends of the college made a huge impact in the lives of students. Thank you for your loyalty to Alma College! It makes a difference. Together, you: Martha Hubbard Miller ’90 • referred more than 1,300 prospective high school students to Alma Blake Padget ’15 through the referral portion of the Ambassador Program, enhancing the college's admissions recruitment efforts; Emily Weston Parker ’01 • shared more than 100 new employment or internship opportunities Amy Pratt ’04 for current students through the careers portion of the Ambassador Program; Anthony Rosenblum ’08 • provided more than $1.9 million in annual gifts — an all-time college Steven Whetstone ’04 record that will enrich scholarship, academic, athletic, and other oppor- tunities for our students; Matthew Yettaw ’15 • formed giving circles for the Kiltie Bands and Percussion Ensemble and Buz Zamarron ’83 for the Football and Lacrosse Locker Room renovation, raising $112,500 and $359,000 respectively. Laura Morley Zuidema ’96 Please join us this year as we set our sights even higher! alma.edu/giving Barb Loomis Greer ’61 (emeritus) Dale Greer ’65 (emeritus)

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Be aour range of topics, including using gueststrengthen the college’s relationships. THIS YEAR WILL BE fitness monitors, understanding Ashley’s arrival marks an important MOMENTOUS FOR circadian rhythms, the basics of point in the development of our ALMA COLLEGE. early-career investing and saving, hospitality program. We invite you managing personal debt and to contact her to plan your campus While exciting announcements lie navigating mid-career changes. event or overnight stay. on the horizon, one major devel- What other subjects would pro- opment already underway is a vide fellow members of the Alma SHARE YOUR ALMA STORY dramatic expansion of the services College community with significant Finally, upcoming enhancements to Alma provides to alumni, parents value? Bill Arnold ’91, senior direc- your Alma Ambassador Program will and friends. tor of alumni and family engage- provide even more ways for you to No matter your connection to the ment, and I warmly welcome your interact with fellow members of the college, Alma is with you for the suggestions. college community and to celebrate long haul. Your relationship with your personal joys and successes. Alma is for life. The Advancement NEW HOSPITALITY For example, this fall look for the Office’s mission is to help maximize unveiling of a new signature engage- the sense of enjoyment, fulfillment PROGRAM ment opportunity that provides a and value that you derive from that The Advancement Office also is meaningful forum to share your Alma relationship. Several new initiatives excited to announce the launch College story and to express why aim to do just that. of Alma College’s hospitality and guest services program, as well as Alma matters to you. Thank you to the hiring of Ashley Spohr [hospi- the dozens, maybe even hundreds, ALUMNI WEBINAR SERIES [email protected], (989) 463-7952] as of people who directly contributed to This spring, Alma College launched its coordinator. this idea through their emphasis on a new continuing education pro- the importance of storytelling. gram called “Tartan Talks.” This Alma’s hospitality offerings include Our college is such an extraordinary series of interactive webinars is de- overnight accommodations at the place that it defies straightforward signed for anyone seeking personal Smith Alumni House and Meyer descriptors and definitions. One enrichment or professional develop- House, with more guest rooms comes to appreciate the incredible, ment on a range of topics. planned in the coming years. Individuals planning weddings and life-changing power of an Alma Doug Gross ’77, a trustee and finan- other special events can now take College education through lived cial services executive, led our inau- advantage of comprehensive coor- experience and through stories. We gural session, titled “The New Tax dination services and assistance in believe this forthcoming initiative will Law: Your Roadmap to Financial securing clergy members, bag- empower our community to articulate Success in 2018.” Roughly 30 attend- pipers, entertainers and emcees, the powerful and authentic collective ees listened to Doug’s thoughtful reception spaces, caterers, florists story of Alma College. breakdown of the new legislation, and more. Nonprofit organizations What a year this will be! ❖ benefited from tailored recommen- and companies can also host dations, and engaged in a robust retreats, conferences and other —MATT VANDENBERG ‘02 question-and-answer session. meetings on campus. VICE PRESIDENT Buoyed by immensely helpful Ultimately, our primary goals are FOR ADVANCEMENT and encouraging feedback from to impress visitors with excellent participant survey responses, the service, to make outstanding first college is preparing webinars on impressions, and to build and 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801-1599

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