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Wright State University CORE Scholar Wright State University Magazine Office of Marketing Spring 2019 Wright State University Magazine, Spring 2019 Office of Marketing, Wright State University Wright State Alumni Association Wright State University Foundation Follow this and additional works at: https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/wsu_magazine Part of the Mass Communication Commons Repository Citation Office of Marketing, Wright State University , Wright State Alumni Association , & Wright State University Foundation (2019). Wright State University Magazine, Spring 2019. This Magazine is brought to you for free and open access by the Office of Marketing at CORE Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in Wright State University Magazine by an authorized administrator of CORE Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wright StateMAGAZINE OF-tHE SPRING 2019 FLUFFY FUN 4 Paws WSU is an on-campus organization that focuses on raising and training service dogs through 4 Paws for Ability, a nonproft in nearby Xenia, Ohio. The dogs range from 12 weeks to over 1 year old. Students work with the dogs until they’re ready for advanced training at 4 Paws. The campus organization trains a community of students who are approved handlers from 4 Paws, and they provide co-handlers and sitters as well as friendship and support. Dogs, L–R: Jonas, Kinsey, Tweety Bird, Brut Rose, Jasmine, and Margarita Photo Illustration. Dogs were photographed in a controlled space under the guidance of their handlers. WRIGHT.EDU/ALUMNI 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT CONTENTS PRESIDENT Cheryl B. Schrader, Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT Year of the Woman Rebecca Cole EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Welcome to this issue of the Wright State ALUMNI RELATIONS Magazine. Greg Scharer I was especially pleased to discover DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Mark D. Anderson ’09 that the cover story of this publication is EDITOR the “Year of the Woman.” With a record Nicole L. Craw number of women now serving in the U.S. DESIGN Congress, this seemed like the perfect time Amanda J. Earnest-Reitmann to celebrate the contributions of the female 9 COPY EDITORS members of our Wright State University Andrew Call Katie Halberg ’12 family. Tiffany Johnson ’11, ’16 Every day, women are making their Ron Wukeson ’78 mark at Wright State. Our faculty, staf, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS and students are teeming with brilliant, Dawne Dewey ’80, ’84 Jim Hannah talented women who are innovators and Micah Karr ’19 leaders in our campus community. We can Bob Mihalek a nation. Every individual in our society Bob Noss ’03 also take pride in the achievements of our matters. We all have a voice that deserves Kim Patton Wright State graduates, as tens of thousands to be heard. And we all have a right to take Karen Strider-Iiames ’07 of alumnae excel in their professions and our seat at the table. PHOTOGRAPHY make a diference in our world. Erin Pence I will close with a fun fact that you 30 36 Chris Snyder In this issue, you will meet some of might fnd interesting. Te year 2020 will ILLUSTRATION our most accomplished female faculty, mark the 100th anniversary of women Whitney Manfreda ’16 university leaders, students, alumnae, receiving the right to vote. But did you FEATURES DEPARTMENTS Randy Palmer and friends. Each of these women has know that Ohio voted in favor of the 19th SPECIAL THANKS TO helped shine a spotlight on Wright State 5 CAPTURE Rob Boley ’99 Amendment as early as June 1919? I was 6 IN THE KNOW Victoria Coleman ’20 through their groundbreaking research, proud to discover that Ohio was helping to 10 An eye on excellence Cristie Gryszka exemplary public service, and unwavering lead the way for women’s sufrage! In 2001, a group of individuals joined together started the African American 7 BRAGGING WRIGHTS Amy Jones ’06 Alumni Society. Their scholarship is now signifcantly changing the lives of Kathy Kuntz commitment to our students. 9 THROWBACK black students at Wright State. Elaine Pruner Serving as Wright State’s frst woman Warmest regards, 36 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Sarah Runyan ’14, ’15, ’19 president has been one of the great Dave Stuart ’04 38 GAME TIME Wilderness Agency honors of my life. And it’s a joy to lead 42 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Nick Warrington ’12 this university alongside our frst female 14 2019: Year of the Woman Chris Wydman ’94, ’97 provost, Susan Edwards. If you haven’t Cheryl B. Schrader, Ph.D. 44 EVENTS CALENDAR Wright State University The many women who are having a signifcant infuence on Wright State’s had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Edwards President 46 FAREWELLS Alumni Association Board past, present, and future. This is our year. Wright State University in person, you’ll have the opportunity to 49 CLASS NOTES Foundation Board learn more about her in this issue. I have no 54 FROM THE STACKS doubt that her enthusiasm for Wright State’s Wright State Magazine is a publication students will immediately jump of the Please let us know what you think about this issue. 28 Viva la femme of the Wright State University Foundation page! Email us at [email protected]. What’s it like to be a woman in college now, during #MeToo? Nicole Carter, and the Wright State Alumni Association ON THE COVER Cover design by Ph.D., director of the Women’s Center, talks resources, support, and the for alumni, donors, and friends of Wright Like me, Dr. Edwards is a frm believer alumna Whitney Manfreda ’16 of State University. in mentoring and empowering women. ongoing struggle of equitable opportunity. Wilderness Agency in Dayton, Ohio. Submit information, comments, We know what it’s like to work in felds Manfreda graduated from Wright and letters to: that have historically been dominated State with a B.F.A. in printmaking. The printmaking processes she learned Wright State Alumni Association by men. Creating a network of support 34 Serving up accessibility at Wright State infuenced her design 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway for women—and all populations that are A grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is revolutionizing technique, giving her digital art a Dayton, Ohio 45435 underrepresented—is incredibly important (937) 775-2620 how Wright State students with disabilities eat their meals on campus. unique and beautiful style. [email protected] if we are to fourish as a university and as 2 WRIGHT STATE MAGAZINE | SPRING 2019 WRIGHT.EDU/ALUMNI 3 WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Travis Greenwood ’84, CHAIR THANK YOU Andrea Kunk ’04, ’07, VICE CHAIR David Deptula ’80, SECRETARY Wright State’s second annual Wright Day to Give on October 1, Brian Kohr ’94, TREASURER Dr. John Lyman ’80, 2018, exceeded all expectations, surpassing records set during its IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR inaugural year in 2017. A total of 550 proud Raiders and friends BOARD MEMBERS supported Wright State, raising nearly $70,000. Tony Alexander ’88 It was amazing to see the global community of Wright State come Martha Balyeat ’03 together to step up for our students! Dr. Samia Borchers ’80 Michael Bridges ’81 Chris Brookshire Rebecca Cole, ex-offcio Douglas A. Cook ’81, ’85 Bill N. Diederich ’91 One Day. Every Raider. Holly Di Flora David Donaldson ’88 Everywhere. Barbara Duncombe Stephen Hightower Eugene Leber ’86 Holley Mapel ’19 David McSemek ’82 William W. Montgomery Danielle Rolfes ’97 Tom Sheehan President Cheryl B. Schrader, Ph.D., ex-offcio Dr. Pamela vonMatthiessen ’98 Matthew Watson ’07 #GREENANDGOLDFRIDAY Rob Weisgarber ’77 In spring 2018, the Wright State WRIGHT STATE social media team created $69,581 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DONATED #GreenAndGoldFriday to inspire Raider BOARD OF DIRECTORS fans to proudly sport their school colors Tony Alexander ’88, PRESIDENT each week. GOAL RESULT Bob Reynolds ’88, VICE PRESIDENT Alumni, now it’s your turn. Turn your Chris Brookshire ’11, ’14, TREASURER Fridays into #GreenAndGoldFriday by % BOARD MEMBERS sporting your Raider gear at work and 110 Dan Baker ’12, ’12, ’15 around town. Show the world where you 500 550 OF OUR GOAL DONORS DONORS Sam Bernard ’11 call “home”—every Friday. Mike Brush ’02 Amanda Burks ’05 Eric Crouch ’91, ’95 Paula Cosby ’12 Karen Hunt ’86 Pat Jones ’01 77% 7% 22% 15% Jason Lansdale ’00 ALUMNI STUDENT REACTIVATED NEW Stacey Lawson ’94, ’96 DONORS DONORS DONORS* DONORS Edwin Mayes ’89, ’96 Chris Moyer ’85, ’86 Mary Murphy ’89 *Reactivated donors are donors we have welcomed back who didn’ t give last fscal year. Penny Proftt ’94 Dr. Michael Robertson ’11, ’14, ’16 SUCCESSFUL SUCCESSFUL Dr. Rick Smith ’84 Amanda Thompson ’08, ’09 MATCHES FROM CHALLENGES FROM Jerry Tritle ’81, ’83 ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ALUMNI DONORS Woody Willis ’83 13 2 Lisa Wiseman-Meyer ’98 4 WRIGHT STATE MAGAZINE | SPRING 2019 WRIGHT.EDU/ALUMNI 5 IN THE KNOW #BraggingWrights KUPPUSWAMY ARUMUGAM, Ph.D., an KEVIN LORSON, Ph.D., professor and director UNIVERSITY RANKING assistant professor of chemistry, and his of the physical education licensure program, team of researchers were awarded more than was honored in December with the 2018 Wright State University U.S. News ranks Wright $460,000 from the National Institutes of Health Outstanding Contributions to Health Education and faculty reach State online programs for work on a project aimed at developing Award by the Ohio Society for Public Health more effective cancer therapeutics. Education. The award was in recognition for his role in getting a health education standards bill agreement through among best for 2019 ELLIOTT BROWN, Ph.D., the Ohio Research introduced in the Ohio Senate. June 2023 Scholars Endowed Chair in Sensors U.S. News & World Report has named Physics, and his team of researchers won JULIA REICHERT, professor emerita and Wright State University and AAUP- Wright State University’s online the prestigious IEEE Best Paper Award, documentary flmmaker, was honored with the WSU, the union representing some graduate programs in business, recognizing their research on the polarization International Documentary Association’s Career of electromagnetic radiation.

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