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is intended to prepare students to write effectively in a variety 4 is an interdisciplinary program that offers students a liberal of workplace and academic settings. Courses in Professional arts education focused on the American experience. A Writing balance practical skills and theory, giving graduates the degree in American Studies provides students with skills in knowledge and problem-solving skills they will need beyond communication, independent thinking, and research–skills the classroom. that are highly valued in a variety of careers including business, law, education, and communications.

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On the cover: Penn State Berks celebrated its official fiftieth anniversary on July 1 Berkey Creamery with a celebration open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community. Where Are They Now? Photography by Mike Noble. 1981 1986 Ice Cream Sale TABLE OF CONTENTS Thomas W. Potteiger, B S. . in Physical Gregory G. Young, B .A . in thursday, November 13, 2008 Life–Changing Events Geography, works in Flight Operations/ Communications, has been promoted Message from the Chancellor ...... 1 Avionics for Lockheed Martin in Marietta, to Assistant Vice President of M&T Proceeds to benefit the Penn State Berks GA . He was a member of the Air Force for Bank . Young joined the bank in 2003 . Alumni Society Scholarship Alumni News 25 years and he retired in July 2007 . While He and his wife Gina ’94 live in Name: Class Notes, Response Form ...... 2 hroughout our lifetimes, in the military, he was a navigator on the Lebanon, PA with their daughters, Ice Cream Sale Form ...... 2 we encounter events that C-130 aircraft, and he was stationed in the Grace and Gwyneth . Address: Philippines, Japan, and on various U S. . Alumni Reunion ...... 2 can be described no bet- Calendar of Events ...... 3–4 bases . He and his wife, Cynthia, have two City: State: Zip: ter way than to call them daughters, Aileen and Jamie . They reside in Marietta, GA . Phone: E-mail: Development News life-changing events . These events Ingham Family Donates early-1900 Slide Rule ...... 5 T Flavor (sold by the half gallon) Qty x Price = Total Penn State Berks and Carpenter Technology can be an ordinary chance encounter In Memory with a person who will become your Frederick Jerome Saul, 86, Andrea Marie Salerno-Berger, 39, Team Up To Improve Science Education ...... 6 Bittersweet Mint ______$6.50 ______Development/Alumni Relations Welcomes New Members . . . . .6 WPI Class of ’41 Berks Alumni Society Board member, lifelong friend, or they can be stun- Class of ’80 Butter Pecan ______$6.50 ______ning experiences like we experienced Chocolate ______$6.50 ______CoLLEGE NEWS Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ______$6.50 ______Informative Lectures and Provocative Arts Events on 9/11/01 . MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Coconut Chip ______$6.50 ______Scheduled for Fall Semester ...... 7–8 The tragic and miraculous experiences we tend to Cookies & Cream ______$6.50 ______Featuring 50 Alumni for 50 Years ...... 9–11 … for the First Annual Alumni Reunion! remember clearly, but it is important to focus on some of Espresso Fudge Pie ______$6.50 ______Advisory Board Members Help College Reach Goals ...... 12 Peachy Paterno ______$6.50 ______50th Anniversary Celebration ...... 12 those more mundane experiences that have perhaps had more The reunion kicks off on Friday, October 3, 2008, with a College Feud Peanut Butter Swirl ______$6.50 ______profound impacts on our lives . Game Show at 7:00 p.m. (Multipurpose Room), followed by a Casino Pistachio ______$6.50 ______Continuing Education/Outreach news Strawberry ______$6.50 ______Perhaps one of my most recent life-changing events came Night at 9:30 p.m. (Auditorium) in the Perkins Student Center. College Helps Develop Future Leaders at Camp Neidig ...... 13 Vanilla ______$6.50 ______this past Mother’s Day when my daughter sent me a ceramic WPSX Coffeebreak ______$6.50 ______Then join us on Saturday, October 4, 2008, for the Alumni Reunion SPORTS News picture frame . That in and of itself would be totally unremark- NCAA Division III Membership Takes Athletics Luncheon from 12:00–2:30 p.m. in the Penn State Room, Perkins Total ______$______to Next Level ...... 14 able, but what was painted on the frame and the image within Student Center. Cost: Adults, $25; children ages 4–12, $12.50; children the frame has most definitely made a difference for me . You under age 3, free. Later that day, alumni are invited to attend a All orders are due by Orders will be available for pick-up Academic NEWS see, the frame had the words “I Love My Grandma” painted carnival with fun for the entire family, featuring miniature , face- Monday, October 27, 2008 in the parking lot behind the Janssen The Alchemist Selected for Common Reading ...... 14 painting, balloon sculpting, music, a bathtub derby, campus tours, and Conference Center from 5:00–6:00 p.m. on it and the image was a sonogram . This was my daughter’s Make checks payable to: on November 13, 2008. much more! Later that evening, there will be a Murder Mystery Dinner Penn State Berks’ Blue & White is published three times a year by the Office of way of telling me she and her husband were expecting their first Penn State Berks Alumni Society University Relations . from 4:30–7:00 p.m. Cost: $12. Advanced registration is required for Mail this form and check to: Unfortunately, ice cream that is not child . Of course, I cried with joy and I am already working on the luncheon and dinner. Dick Diehm picked up that evening cannot be Editor ...... Lisa R . Weidman making and buying things to spoil my first biological grand- 233 Broad Street held and is non-refundable, Art Director ...... Nathan C . Moore Kutztown, PA 19536-1501 no exceptions. Photography ...... Mike Noble, Theo Anderson, Kopicki Photography child . Clearly my life will be affected permanently by this one For more information regarding the Alumni Reunion, contact Heather Contributing Writers . . .Heather L . Angstadt, Jane L . Bauman, Kate L . Corcoran, little life-changing event . Angstadt at 610-396-6052 or via e-mail at [email protected]. To register for Please contact Dick Diehm at 610-683-5277 or via e-mail ...... John A . Gallagher, Matt N . Kunkelman, Ryan C . Szivos, Lisa R . Weidman the activities or for more information, visit berks.psu.edu/alumni. My decision as to where I wanted to go to college equally at [email protected] if you have any questions. Send correspondence to: Lisa R . Weidman, Penn State Berks, PO Box 7009, Reading, PA 19610-6009 or e-mail lrw6@psu .edu . falls into the category of being one of those life-changing events that truly has made all the difference for my career . While it This publication is available in alternative media on request. The State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have was not Penn State, it was another land-grant school . I hope equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to as you reflect on your experiences at this land-grant school, Class Notes Response Form personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities . 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Berks Alumni 2008–2009 Calendar of Events

September 3, 2008–Penn State November 5, 2008–Alumni December 6, 2008–Alumni Berks Alumni Society Meeting, Society Meeting, 7:00 p m. ,. Society New York City Bus Trip . 7:00 p m. ,. Janssen Office Building . Janssen Office Building . Bus departs at 8:00 a m. . from Franco Building parking lot . Cost: September 9, 2008–Alumni $35 per person . Checks made pay- Society Texas Hold ’em Night for October 16, 2008–Junkyard able to Penn State Berks Alumni students, 9:00 p m. ,. Perkins Ghost Revival Tour, spoken-word Society and mailed to Gretchen Student Center Multipurpose theater experience combining the November 19, 2008–Lecture: Manmiller, 501 Walnut Tree January 26, 2009–Cultural Room . For more information, con- September 12–October 16, cast of Buddy Wakefield, Derrick Peter von Puttkamer: Weird Drive, Blandon, PA, 19510 . Event: Tai Yim’s Lion Dance, a tact Ralph Tutlane, 610-777-7312, 2008–Art Exhibition: Chip Kidd: Brown, Anis Mojgani, and Cristin Science and Monster Hunters, RSVP by Monday, October 22 to spectacle of sights and sounds, KingTut039@aol com. . By Its Cover, Reception: Sept . 12, October 3–5, 2008–Parents and O’keefe Aptowicz, 9:00 p m. ,. 7:30 p m. ,. Perkins Student Center Manmiller, 610-507-5449, 7:30 p m. ,. Perkins Student Center 6:00 p m. ,. Freyberger Gallery . Family Weekend, featuring 50th Perkins Student Center Auditorium . gnkmanmiller@verizon net. . Auditorium . Penn State alumnus Chip Kidd, anniversary theme . For more Multipurpose Room . graphic artist and author of two information or to register, contact November 22, 2008–Alumni December 9, 2008–WPI Holiday novels and an anthology of his own Campus Life, 610-396-6076 . October 18, 2008–Alumni Football Bus Trip–Michigan State Meeting, 2:00 p m. ,. Janssen Office work, who is often called the “rock Football Bus Trip–Michigan at at Penn State . Bus departs from Building . star of book design,” will showcase October 4, 2008–Alumni Penn State, Bus departs 8:00 a m. ,. Franco Building parking lot, time his work . Reunion Luncheon: 12:00– Franco Building parking lot . Cost: TBA . Cost: $115 per person, 2:30 p m. ,. Penn State Room, $43 per person, tickets are not November 6–December 18, includes tickets and transportation . Perkins Student Center . (See ad on included . Contact Ryan Szivos, 2008–Art Exhibition: Der Scutt: Contact Ryan Szivos, page 2 for more information) 610-396-6057, rcs212@psu edu. . Cityscapes, Reception: Nov . 6, 610-396-6057, rcs212@psu edu. . 6:00 p m. ,. Freyberger Gallery . October 21, 2008–WPI APG WPI alumnus Der Scutt, inargu- September 10, 2008–50th Meeting, 2:00 p m. ,. Janssen Office ably one of the most prestigious January 28, 2009–Lecture: Anniversary Celebration, open Building . architects in the country, showcases Alan Weisman, author of the New to the community, featuring fun, his architectural drawings, projects, December 9, 2008–Cultural York Times bestseller The World food, and festivities, including October 23, 2008–Chancellor’s models, and more . Event: Taikoza, musical group that Without Us, discusses humanity’s remarks from Penn State Circle Dinner, 6:15 p m. –. has created a unique sound using true impact on the environment, President , hot September 25, 2008–Lecture: reception, Freyberger Gallery; a variety of instruments draw- 7:30 p m. ,. Perkins Student Center air balloon rides, “Berks Bits” Patrick Combs: The Alchemist 7:00 p m. –. dinner, Perkins Student ing upon Japan’s rich tradition of Auditorium . 50th ice cream and birthday cake, Applied to Real Life, 7:30 p m. ,. Center Multipurpose Room . performance, 7:30 p m. ,. Perkins 50th postage cancellation stamps, Perkins Student Center Audito- Student Center Auditorium . Key and much, much more! Program rium . Combs gives a presentation October 23, 2008–Ghost Stories Performance begins at 1:00 p .m ., outside illustrating how real life often October 9, 2008–Carlos Tour with Charlie Adams ’82 . Art Exhibition Perkins Student Center, FREE . adheres closely to the mystical Robson, spoken-word artist, Join paranormal expert Charlie Lecture truths that are revealed in Paulo 9:00 p m. ,. Perkins Student Center Adams for a tour of Berks County . Musical Event Coelho’s international best-seller, Multipurpose Room . For more information, contact November 6–8, 13–15, The Alchemist . Ralph Tutlane, 610-777-7312, 2008–Theatre: BUG, by Pulitzer December 3, 2008–Lecture: October 14, 2008–Alumni Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed KingTut039@aol com. . Kenneth Miller: Evolution and Penn State alumni events are open to all September 27, 2008–Alumni Society Bingo Night for students, by Cleo House, Jr ,. deals with Intelligent Design, 7:30 p m. ,. Penn State alumni and friends of the Football Bus Trip–Illinois at 9:00 p m. ,. Perkins Student Center November 1, 2008–WPI the issues of love, paranoia, and Perkins Student Center Audi- college . For more information or to RSVP Penn State . Bus departs 9:00 a m. ,. Multipurpose Room . Contact Reunion Luncheon for alumni and government conspiracy . 8:00 p m. ,. torium . Professor of biology at to any of these events, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 610-396-6057, e-mail Franco Building parking lot . Cost: Wendy Kimock, 610-683-6300 . spouses, 11:00 a m. –2:00. p m. ,. Inn Perkins Student Center Audito- Brown University, Miller is one of rcs212@psu .edu, or visit berks.psu.edu/ $43 per person, tickets are not at Reading . Cost: $24 per person . rium . For more information or to America’s foremost experts on evo- alumni . included . Contact Ryan Szivos, Contact Heather Angstadt, 610- order tickets, call the Box Office at lution and intelligent design and 610-396-6057, rcs212@psu edu. . 396-6052, hla2@psu edu. . 610-396-6371 . author of Finding Darwin’s God, an *Alumni Event Refund Policy international bestseller . If you cancel your paid reservation for any November 13, 2008–Alumni event hosted by the Penn State Berks Office Society Ice Cream Sale, Pick-up: of Alumni Relations, Penn State Berks Alumni September 11, 2008–Javon 5:00–6:00 p m. ,. Janssen Confer- January 21, 2009–Lecture: Society, or the Penn State Berks Blue & White Johnson, slam poet and award- ence Center parking lot . To place Spencer Overton, author of Society, please note our refund policy: winning spoken-word artist who your order, contact Dick Diehm, Stealing Democracy: The New Politics Cancellation Notice: Refund Amount has appeared on HBO Def Poetry October 15, 2008–Lecture: 610-683-5277, ktowntrman@ of Voter Suppression, 7:30 p m. ,. More than 45 days prior to event date: 100%; Jam, 9:00 p m. ,. Perkins Student Nesse Godin: Surviving the verizon net. . Orders due by Perkins Student Center 45 days to 21 days prior to event date: 50%; Center Multipurpose Room . September 29, 2008–Joaquin Holocaust, 7:30 p m. ,. Perkins November 4, 2008–Taylor October 27 . December 4, 2008–Lion & Santa Auditorium . fewer than 21 days prior to event date: None . Zihuatanejo, poet and award- Student Center Auditorium . Mali, producer of Teacher! Teacher!, Sighting, 6:30 p m. ,. Janssen All refunds will be processed after the date of winning spoken-word artist, 1:15 which won best solo performance Conference Center . Cost: $3 per the event . p m. ,. Perkins Student Center at the 2001 U S. . Comedy Arts child . Contact Ryan Szivos, Multipurpose Room . Festival, 9:00 p m. ,. Perkins Student 610-396-6057, rcs212@psu edu. . Center Multipurpose Room .

3 Fall 2008 Fall 2008 4 DEVELOPMENT NEWS DEVELOPMENT NEWS Penn State Berks and Carpenter Technology Team Up Ingham Family Donates early-1900 Slide Rule —by Ryan C. Szivos To Improve Science Education enn State Berks and Wyomissing-based specialty uss Ingham devoted much of However the instrument, which is Years later, Russ Ingham, a Class of ’41 materials manufacturer Carpenter Technology Corp. his life to engineering, so when covered by hand-inked numbers, is not WPI graduate and ’51 Penn State alumnus, are partnering to help improve science education he passed away, it seemed only an easy tool to learn to use . Because of its became an instructor for WPI and later in the Reading School District. Carpenter has logical to his family to donate capacity to calculate so much, one could Penn State Berks, teaching introductory committed $100,000 for the first year of a three-year initiative. one of his favorite tools to the place where spend days reviewing it and still not crack electrical engineering for a combined PThe school district’s fourteen elementary schools will Rhis love of engineering was born . the surface of what it has to offer . Craig twenty-six years . His connection to Penn be divided into three groups, with one group targeted for That’s why Craig Ingham ’70, William Ingham attributes his father’s initial interest State Berks deepened when he and his late improvement each year. The plan’s objectives include: revising R . Ingham ’78, and Susan Ingham Martin in the instrument to its mathematical and wife, Charlotte, donated $250,000 to the the district’s written course of study in science for grades K-5 ’68 decided that donating their father’s mechanical complexity . Penn State Berks’ Information Commons to match Pennsylvania’s academic standards; keeping teachers early-1900 Thacher Calculating Instrument He remembers when his father Capital Campaign . and administrators better informed about national and state to Penn State Berks would be the perfect acquired the slide rule . Although the slide rule has resided education standards; providing professional development to way to help continue their father’s legacy . “Our father was working toward a with the Ingham family for approximately teachers and administrators so they can effectively use the Kathi Hanley, Senior Vice President, Carpenter Technology (second from left), presented a check to The eighteen-inch long, wooden slide degree at Penn State and took a moving sixty years, it now has a new home at Penn Penn State Berks administrators (far left) Walt Fullam, (center) Chancellor Susan Phillips Speece, and (far standards to guide instruction; acquiring hands-on science right) Dr. David Bender, as well as Dr. Thomas Chapman, Superintendent of the Reading School District rule–developed in 1881 by Englishman job to help make extra money,” recalls State Berks . The Thacher Calculating materials to match curricular goals in a multicultural learning (second from right). Edwin Thacher–was designed to do much Craig Ingham . “One day, he had a job at Instrument will be both on display and used environment; offering graduate-level courses and workshops technology during the middle and high school grades,” said more than measure inches and draw straight the home of a Penn State professor . Dad as a hands-on tool to educate students . in science education; and holding science camps to promote David Bender, Program Coordinator for the Elementary and lines . In fact, with just a simple turn of the saw the slide rule sitting on the mantel The Ingham family hopes that the gift learning in science. Kindergarten Education degree program at Penn State Berks. device’s dials, the cylindrical rule is capable place and couldn’t keep his eyes off of it . can expose a new generation of students to In addition to Carpenter’s financial support, Carpenter Carpenter Technology’s first-year commitment will fund a of calculating nearly anything you want, My father always had a passion for anything the same enjoyment their father received employees will participate through mentoring and volunteerism. part-time consultant to oversee the initiative; science camps, explains Craig Ingham . mechanical and was instantly engaged by from deciphering all that the slide rule has Penn State will provide leadership for the initiative. field trips, and workshops; transportation for students; and “Don’t confuse this slide rule with the intricacy of the instrument . Eventually, to offer . “It is critical to provide a strong foundation for learning instructional materials. Also included are scholarships for inner- the same plastic tool you grew accustomed the professor noticed his interest and asked “We don’t want this to be something science during the elementary school years, so that children city middle and high school students to attend summer science to in grade school,” warns Craig Ingham . Dad if he wanted it . He gladly accepted . It that just sits on display,” Craig Ingham are motivated to achieve in the areas of science, math, and camps at Penn State Berks. “Whether it’s determining investment was a tremendous gift to my father .” states . “We want students to be able to growth over time, to a ship’s displacement, “Soon the slide rule was on our mantel learn from it and get a chance to use it . Our to the area of objects, this machine can place at home,” says Craig Ingham . “Dad father loved to educate students . We hope Development and Alumni Relations Welcomes New Members do it . Not only was this a great tool for would bring it down when he had extra to continue his tradition with this gift .” —by Matt N. Kunkelman mathematicians and engineers, but at one time and spend an afternoon studying the time this was a valuable asset to a variety numbers to figure out whatever calculations The Office of Development and Alumni Relations recently welcomed three new members: Lauren Herb, Assistant Director of Development; of professions .” he could .” Laura Harak, Development Assistant; and Ryan Szivos, Alumni Relations Assistant.

As Assistant Director of Development, Lauren Relations before joining Development . “Working in Alumni Herb is responsible for raising funds for Relations, I was able to plan events that got alumni back in touch scholarships and reconnecting Berks alumni with their alma mater . Now I have the opportunity to show them with the campus . She credits her upbringing how they can give back,” she comments . In her role as Development for her commitment to education . “I come Assistant, Laura conducts research to identify and cultivate alumni from a family of teachers . They instilled in and other donors in support of the campus’ fundraising goals . She me the importance of lifelong learning, philanthropy, and her husband, Joe, reside in Exeter with their three sons . and the determination to excel .” Herb earned a B S. . in Speech Communication from Millersville University, and she’s currently Ryan Szivos joined the department as the working toward a master’s degree in Leadership and Business Ethics new Alumni Relations Assistant . In this from Duquesne University . Before coming to Penn State Berks, she position, he is responsible for assisting in the worked as Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Lebanon Valley daily operations of the department and the College in Annville, PA . Herb currently resides in Orwigsburg . planning and organizing of alumni events . Szivos graduated from Penn State in 2006 For the past eight years, Laura Harak, with a degree in English and a minor in Biology . Development Assistant, has dedicated herself “It’s an exciting opportunity to work for my alma matter and with to making the personal connections that are a people who are as enthusiastic and as dedicated to Penn State as vital resource for the college . She joined Penn I am . It’s great coming to work every day knowing I’m helping State Berks in 2000 in the Dean’s Office . fellow alumni stay connected to Penn State .” He and his wife, The Ingham family proudly donated Russ Ingham’s slide rule to the college. Pictured (left to right) are family members William Ingham, his son Stephen Ingham, Susan Ingham Martin, and Craig Ingham with Chancellor Susan Phillips Speece. She also worked in University and Alumni Tabatha, reside in Allentown .

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One of the great assets of the Penn State name is the high quality lectures and entertainment we are able to provide to our students and the community. World-renowned performers, award-winning Informative Lectures and Provocative Arts Scheduled for Fall Semester humanitarians, and best-selling authors are lined up to share their talents, insights, and experiences.

Perkins Student Center Auditorium Lecture Series (unless otherwise noted) cultural events Music and Entertainment freyberger gallery A Season of Art Patrick Combs, Kenneth Miller, Javon Johnson Junkyard Ghost Chip Kidd: By Its Cover Der Scutt: Citiscapes The Alchemist Applied Evolution and Thursday, September 11 Revival Tour September 12–October 16 November 6–December 18 to Real Life Intelligent Design 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16 Reception: Friday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. Reception: Thursday, Thursday, September 25 Wednesday, December 3 Perkins Student Center 9:00 p.m. Penn State alumnus Chip November 6, 6:00 p.m. Multipurpose Room Perkins Student Center 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Kidd is often referred to as “There was a time...when Merging the sharp criticism Multipurpose Room Location: TBA It has been more than the “rock star” of book de- skyscrapers tended to look of race and gender theory The Junkyard Ghost The Alchemist, an interna- eighty years since the sign. His success is evident more or less alike. If one with comedy, poetic lyri- Revival is a spoken-word tional bestseller by Paulo Scopes Monkey Trial, in his 1,500 book jackets. morning a building on cism, and at times hip-hop theater experience like no other, combining the Coelho, is hailed by millions but the debate between science and religion He has collaborated on sev- Third Avenue (New York schemes, Javon Johnson has national and world multi-champion cast of Buddy as a truly life-changing fable. still rages today. In 2005, the case against eral anthologies and is the City) suddenly changed quickly become one of the Wakefield, Derrick Brown, Anis Mojgani, and It tells the story of a shepherd boy who the Dover, PA school board’s attempt to author of two novels, The Cheese Monkeys places with one on the most well-known spoken word/slam poets. He has Cristin O’keefe Aptowicz. This exceptional and dreams of distant treasure in the Egyptian teach “intelligent design” in science classes and The Learners, both works of fiction based Avenue of the Americas–it is not likely that appeared on HBO’s Def Poetry and has won inspiring verbal circus features four of the world’s pyramids and leaves his homeland to follow made national headlines. The lead witness on his own experiences as an art student and many people would notice. (Today) there is slam nationals in 2003 with team Los Angeles, in top performance poets, gathered together for one his dream. In this presentation, inspirational was Kenneth Miller, a professor of biology a young, idealistic designer. He has been a new wave in skyscraper design and it is as 2004 with team Hollywood, and in 2005 with month, traveling cross-country as four lasers of speaker Patrick Combs asks how the mes- at Brown University and one of America’s with Knopf Publications for more than committed to liveliness and flamboyance as Hollywood, he placed third in the nation, making love aimed at charging the hearts and uplifting au- sages of The Alchemist apply to real life since foremost experts on evolution and intelligent twenty years. the last generation of tall buildings tended to him the only poet in slam history to make finals diences out of their personal junkyards. It is a truly the book is just a fable. Combs illustrates design. He is the author of Finding Darwin’s Quirky and bold in his approach, Kidd dullness and banality.”–”The New American thee years in a row. His unique perspective–as a inspiring and moving event that has been hailed as how real life often adheres closely to the God: A Scientist’s Search for Common states, “I cannot make you buy a book, but I Skyscraper” by Paul Goldberger, New York student, teacher, and performer–makes him a the liveliest spoken-word experience in America. mystical truths that are taught in Coelho’s Ground Between God and Evolution, an can try to help make you pick it up.” Times, Nov. 8, 1981. favorite among college students. book. Using his own life experiences as ex- international bestseller; and Only a Theory, A graduate of Wilson High School, now Part of that “new wave in skyscraper de- amples, Combs brings the messages of The which explores intelligent design and the Taylor Mali in his early 40s, Kidd’s influences are indeed sign,” architect Der Scutt is best known for the Alchemist to life. Dover school board case. Joaquin Zihuatanejo Tuesday, November 4 the product of his design of the Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue Monday, September 29 9:00 p.m. generation: comic in New York. Scutt’s more than fifty building Nesse Godin, Surviving Spencer Overton, 1:15 p.m. Perkins Student Center books; supermarket projects and renovations have enhanced the the Holocaust Stealing Democracy Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room ads; cartoons; and skyline of this great city. Wednesday, October 15 Wednesday, January 21 Multipurpose Room An advocate for teachers giant, brightly- Born in Shillington, Scutt is a graduate of 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Born and raised in the and the teaching profes- colored, cereal boxes the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute. At age Nesse Godin was thirteen Voters don’t choose barrio of Dallas, Texas, sion, Mali spent nine years filled with sugar and nineteen, he found himself running his father’s years old when the Nazis politicians–politicians Joaquin Zihuatanejo is a in the classroom. Mali received a New York Foun- toys. The Freyberger architectural firm after his father’s sudden invaded her home in choose voters by poet, spoken word artist, dation for the Arts grant to develop Teacher! Gallery will showcase death. He served as an architect’s appren- Lithuania. She survived sev- manipulating election and award-winning teacher Teacher!, a one-man show about poetry, teach- a display of Kidd’s tice in Germany, and later he attended Penn eral concentration camps and a death march rules. At least that’s the opinion of a leading whose work strives to capture the duality of the ing, and math, which won best solo performance sparkling brilliance, State University, studying in the Architectural before liberation in 1945. As a survivor of the election law scholar, Spencer Overton. Chicano culture. His honors include Amnesty at the 2001 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. He was including books, Program. The Freyberger Gallery will display horrors of the Holocaust, she cannot remain A lawyer and law professor at George International Poetry Slam Champion, Austin one of the original poets to appear on the book jackets, Scutt’s work in this unique exhibition. silent, especially while people suffer in Washington University Law School, he is International Poetry Festival Slam Champion, HBO series Def Poetry. He also portrayed the drawings, and more. Darfur, an atrocity of which she also speaks in a noted expert on campaign finance and National Poetry Slam Finalist, and Individual World “golden-tongued villain” of Paul Devlin’s 1997 her presentations. Godin has dedicated her voting rights law and the author of Stealing Poetry Slam Silver Medalist. Critics call him “one documentary film SlamNation, which chronicled adult life to teaching and sharing memories Democracy: The New Politics of Voter of the most dynamic and passionate performance the National Poetry Slam Championship of 1996. The Freyberger Gallery is located in the Perkins Student Center. poets in the country…always thrilling.” Joaquin’s of the Holocaust. She has appeared before Suppression. In this timely presentation, For more information on the Freyberger Gallery and Gallery Hours: the Naval Academy, West Point Military Overton articulates new ideas for enriching hilariously manic presentation is full of compassion Taikoza its exhibitions, contact Marilyn J. Fox at Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Academy, the Department of Defense, American democracy. and nuance, never sacrificing substance for style, Tuesday, December 9 610-396-6140 or [email protected] Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; the Department of Energy, and numerous leading many to call him poetry slam’s answer to 7:30 p.m. or by appointment. schools, churches, and synagogues. Alan Weisman, John Leguizamo. Perkins Student Center Auditorium The World Tickets go on sale in September. For more information or to order tickets, Carlos Robson Drawing from Japan’s Peter von Puttkamer, Without Us contact the Box Office at 610-396-6371 or [email protected]. Weird Science and Wednesday, January 28 Thursday, October 9 rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza theatre Monster Hunters 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. has created a new sound using a variety of instru- Wednesday, In one of the most Perkins Student Center ments. In addition to drums of assorted sizes, Bug November 19 audacious thought ex- Multipurpose Room Taikoza incorporates the shakuhachi and the fue by Tracy Letts 7:30 p.m. periments of our time, Currently Carlos (both bamboo flutes) and the Koto (a 13-string Directed by Cleo House, Jr. Internationally acclaimed Alan Weisman imagines what might happen Robson is one-half of the instrument) to create a new dimension and a November 6–8, 13–15, 8:00 p.m. producer/director Peter von to the Earth if humans vanished. The World Southern Comfort Tour, powerful impact on the audience. Taikoza has Perkins Student Center Auditorium Puttkamer has traveled the Without Us, Weisman’s phenomenal New York along with HBO Def Poet appeared on the History Channel and The Last (mature audiences only) world to meet and film the weirdest inventors Times bestseller, shows us humanity’s true im- Basiknowledge. Robson shares his experiences Samurai DVD set. The group’s love for taiko drum- Bug tells the story of a waitress named Agnes, victim- and the strangest “sci-fi” science. Puttkamer pact on the environment in a wholly original with his dynamic ability to blend soul-shaking ming transcends national boundaries, bringing ized by her abusive ex-husband; a mysterious stranger takes audiences on a journey with ordinary way, and challenges each of us to re-imagine stories of love, loss, and redemption with his new energy to this ancestral form. named Peter with a military past and psychotic ten- people on an extraordinary search: to find our planet—and our place within it. The His- stylistic re-interpretations of spiritual hymns and the strange and bizarre creatures that science tory Channel, National Geographic, and the children’s songs. His real-life stories of both family dencies; and the romance and paranoia that develops says do not exist, such as blood-sucking alien Discovery Network have all produced major and fate have been sending shock waves through between them in a cramped motel room in Oklahoma vampires, Sasquatch, the Jersey Devil, sea documentaries focused on the book, and audiences across the country. Robson represented City, where they are hiding out from Agnes’ ex-hus- For more information on the Cultural Events and band, who has just been released from prison. The line serpents, and giant tarantula spiders. there is currently a feature–length film Charlotte, North Carolina in the 2006 and 2007 Lecture Series events, contact John A. Gallagher between reality and delusion blurs when Peter discov- Audience members feel like they are in production. Individual World Poetry Slam. Recently featured on at 610-396-6076 or [email protected]. traveling with teams of monster hunters, Urbana’s Urbanabots Annual Compilation, Robson ers a bug infestation, which he believes is the result of documenting their chase and the legends is working on his first full-length album, titled The experiments conducted on him in the army. Bug is tale that precede them. Queen and I. of love, paranoia, and government conspiracy that is thought-provoking, terrifying, and comical. Bug by Tracy Letts

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Dennis Mays, 1979, Finance, Featuring 50 Alumni for 50 Years Financial Officer, Penn State University–Berks and Lehigh In honor of Penn State Berks’ fiftieth anniversary in 2008, theBLUE & WHITE will feature 50 alumni over the Valley campus course of several upcoming issues. Although these proud Penn Staters work in a variety of different fields, they all share one thing in common: they graduated from or attended Penn State Berks at one time. I remember... If you would like to be included in our “50 Alumni for 50 Years,” please send us your information (full name “When I was a student, there were including maiden name, graduation year, major, current position, employer, and your favorite memory of your two buildings: Luerssen and Perkins. time at Penn State Berks) along with a high quality photo. If the photo includes other people, please include The Bookstore was located in what is names. Photos will be returned with self-addressed stamped envelopes. Information can be mailed to Heather L. now the Lion’s Den.” Angstadt, Office of Alumni Relations, Penn State Berks, PO Box 7009, Reading PA 19610-6009, or submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. We regret that we may not be able to include all entries in the magazine. Esperanza M. (Scheirer) Wickert, 1983, Elementary and Kindergarten Education, K-12 Andy DiNunzio, 1994, Public Policy, Pete Prutzman, 1977, Hotel and District English Teacher and Second Language Staff of Senator Mike Folmer Food, Vice President, Kingwood Coach, Reading School District Forestry Services, Inc. I remember... “It is now seventeen years since I was a stu- I remember... “It was the second trimester of the ’81–’82 school year. I remember... dent at Berks, but I still love the campus and “The opportunity to become involved in Dr. Miller asked us on the first day to get together with wouldn’t trade my years there for anything. campus activities with other enthusiastic someone we didn’t know, find out about him, and intro- I can only hope that many of the students students.” duce him to the class. A handsome young man, clad in there now realize how short the time can be jeans, flannel shirt, and work boots came over to me and and enjoy it.” said ‘I want to get to know you.’ Theodore Wickert Jr. Matthew F. Harley, Sr., 1995, Criminal Justice, ’85 (pictured above) and I have been married Police Officer, Exeter Township ever since.” Dick Diehm, 1980, I remember... Liberal Arts, Director of Special “My most memorable time was being on the ’91–’92 Berks Projects, Borough of Kutztown John J. Walker III, 1993, Health & Human team under Coach Zerby. That year, we won the Development, Director of Housing and Food Services, state championship, which was held at University Park. I I remember... Penn State Berks will always remember my teammates Brad Painter and Mike “My most memorable moment at Penn Malinowski, who both played their heart out to win the title.” State Berks was playing the role of ‘John The Crucible I remember... Proctor’ in the play , directed “One of my fondest memories has to be Dr. Jim Bardi. He by Betty Lou McClean. I thought it was always took the time to get to know you as a person and he is Merlin Dunkelberger, great that Betty Lou gave me, a non-tra- committed to helping each and every student who crosses his 1977, Accounting, CPA ditional student, the role of ‘John.’ It was a path. I not only learned about the field of hospitality, but Dr. and Tax Partner, Beard wonderful opportunity and an experience Bardi taught us life lessons that I carry with me every day. Miller Co. that I will never forget.” Emily Damasceno, 1999, Spanish, He is a true teacher in every sense of the word.” Fraud Analyst, EDS/Wendover I remember... (pictured in back row, second from right) “I started at the current Berks Jared Rodgers, 2003, Information John Angstadt, 1969, Drafting Design Tech, [Retired] campus location in September Science & Technology, Financial I remember... Engineering Section Head, Procter and Gamble Co. of 1973. I met lifelong friends Adviser, Merrill Lynch “My experience at Berks was wonderful. (pictured second row from bottom, far right) and Berks provided a great The faculty, staff, and advisers were really background for the transition neat people. They were friendly, easy to talk I remember... to University Park. I am extremely proud of my Penn State I remember... to, and very involved in the daily activities on “My best memories of Berks will always be the people I met, from degree, glad I have been able to give back to the campus by “My memories of Berks consist of campus. The campus was a great transition my classmates to the professors/instructors and others on the staff. serving in numerous volunteer capacities, and thrilled that our friendships developed with fellow between high school and main campus and We shared a unique experience at the old campus. I grew both only child is a student at students and faculty.” gave me a good foundation for the second half intellectually and emotionally in those two years. It was a great Penn State.” of my education.” education that took me places I never imagined.”

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Ever since the first Penn State Berks Advisory Board formed in 1959, it has played a significant role in helping the college to achieve its goals through connections with the community. In this ongoing series of interviews with board members, Keith Ordemann, Chairman of the Advisory Board and President and Chief Executive Officer of Yuasa Battery, discusses his vision for the future of Penn State Berks. James Weber, 2000, Business Logistics, Associate Buyer of Freight, Ken Fulmer, 1969, Civil Engineering, P.E., PLS, Carpenter Technology President, Great Valley Consultants or Keith Ordemann, it was his interest in linking I remember... I remember... Penn State Berks to the “Dinner dates with my wife, Pamela, in the dining hall.” “It was a great experience because it offered me the community that steered opportunity to attend college while living at home, save him to join the Advisory Board four Fyears ago and assume the role of money, and prepare for the rigors of life at ‘Happy Valley.’ ” chairman this year. Matt Hornberger, 2002, “I want to get back to the Business, Equity Trader, Emerald basics,” Ordemann explains. “It’s Advisers, Inc. important to have institutions like Penn State Berks offering the The 50th Anniversary I remember... ‘stem courses’–science, technology, “I remember the Berks campus as engineering, and math–that are Celebration begins a place where I felt at home. I met needed by the community to keep promptly at 1:00 p.m. many wonderful friends during Berks County competitive.” and you won’t want to Mike Reinert, 1978, As President and CEO of Yuasa Battery, an international company my time there. I also remember the Journalism/Broadcasting, headquartered in Japan, Ordemann knows what it takes to compete in today’s miss the kickoff! kindness of all the professors and “Berks Time Train” Host, global marketplace. He joined Yuasa as Chief Financial Officer in 2001 and was their dedication to their work.” Senior Account Executive, named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2002. The title of Chief Executive Penn State President Graham Spanier WFMZ-TV 69 Berks Officer was added in 2003. will be on hand, along with the college’s Edition In addition to his professional ventures, Ordemann also serves as director three leaders over the last 50 years. After of the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Berks Economic a short program, there will be birthday Partnership, Berks County Capital Campaign Review Board, and the Greater Berks cake and “Berks Bits” 50th anniversary Iris Richardson, 2007, Applied Development Fund. He chairs not only the Penn State Berks Advisory Board, but ice cream under the tent. Hot air balloon Psychology, Graduate Assistant in I remember... also the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board and the rides, a 50th anniversary postage “Going back to the mid-1970s, I remember Penn State Residence Life and Housing, West YMCA of Berks County’s Capital Campaign Committee. cancellation stamp, and music will make Berks campus as three buildings with helpful profes- Chester University; Summer “There’s a synergistic need for key curriculum,” explains Ordemann. “I believe this a day to remember! sors and new friends. I have enjoyed the opportunity to Conference Residence Coordinator, if we can link businesses that have needs with research and internships, we can watch it grow and keep in contact. And three decades The celebration will be followed by Penn State Berks keep graduates in Berks County.” later, I am still working in my chosen field of TV news. Ordemann graduated summa cum laude from Muhlenberg College with a a college history book signing event May God bless you all, and may your skies be … blue B.A. in economics and soon became a Certified Public Accountant. He began his from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Bookstore. I remember... and white!” career at Ernst & Young in Reading in 1976 and later was named a partner and A fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. will “The day I was accepted into Berks and director of their tax department. conclude the days festivities. All events the day I graduated, being the first in my He founded Berkshire Consulting in 1994, where he concentrated on strategic are free and open to the public. family to attend and complete college.” planning, operational analysis and profitability improvement, debt and capital For more information, please contact the restructuring, and business reorganization services. Office of University Relations at Ordemann and his wife, Louise, reside in Mohnton. They have two adult 610-396-6053, e-mail [email protected], or children: one is attending Temple Medical School and the other is a broker in visit our 50th Anniversary Web site at Charlotte, North Carolina. berks.psu.edu/50.

11WeFall 2008 Are ... Penn State! Fall 2008 12 COLLEGE NEWS COLLEGE NEWS College Helps The Alchemist Selected for Common Reading —by Lisa R. Weidman Develop Future he international bestseller The and beyond. The many lessons Santiago Alchemist by Paulo Coelho experiences along his expedition remind is encouraging students, us of our own personal journeys and Leaders at faculty, and staff to follow their the lessons learned inside and outside dreams as the entire college community the classroom. T Dr. Speece reads The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Camp Neidig participates in the fourth annual Common In 2005, the common reading Reading Program. initiative at Penn State Berks was born. their new academic life,” says Valerie —by Lisa R. Weidman and Matt N. Kunkelman The Alchemist tells us the story of a Each year, a work is chosen by faculty Rowe, coordinator of the Common young boy named Santiago who seeks a and staff for the program, which is part Reading Program and Instructor in t’s a hot summer afternoon in June and approximately This year, that group included staff members and treasure known only to him in his dreams. of every first-year seminar curriculum. Kinesiology. 135 high school students are gathered in a large meet- alumni of the college, pictured above: (front row, left to Under the guidance of several people Since then, our campus community has However the program is not limited ing room–not for a graduation celebration or a summer right) David Surratt, former Residence Life Coordinator; Iris he encounters along the way, Santiago engaged in dialogue surrounding issues of to the first-year seminar; it ties together party–but to listen to Penn State Berks Chancellor Susan Richardson ‘07, Summer Conference Residence Coordinator; embarks on a journey with the advice from global conservation, diversity, ethics and all aspects of campus living through its Phillips Speece talk to them about leadership. Courtney Fretz, daughter of Mary Fretz, Housing and Food Ser- a mystifying old man, “To realize one’s integrity, and this year’s topic of wellness. inclusion in the orientation program, IWhile you might expect this group to become tired and vices; John Gallagher, Assistant Director of Campus Life; Kevin destiny is a person’s only obligation,” Common reading selections from prior residence life activities, lecture series, restless after a long day of group workshops and exercises, they Rudy, Police Services Officer; (back row, left to right) Sue Hite he tells Santiago. “And, when you want years include: Gaviotas by Alan Weisman, and service opportunities. It also unites are attentive–actually captivated–as Speece talks about her own ‘86 ‘90; Shawn Hinkle ‘01; Matt Helf ‘05, Residence Life Coordi- something, all the universe conspires in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, and the campus community through faculty leadership experiences at Penn State Berks and throughout nator; Charlie Jones ‘71; and Chancellor Susan Phillips Speece. helping you to achieve it.” Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlossinger. and staff participation. her career. Campers are divided into groups–or tribes–and each tribe At Penn State Berks, faculty and staff “We designed the first-year seminar The college will host a free lecture Speece is one of several Penn has a leader who facilitates the workshops. are eager to be guides to students in their to meet the goals of creating diverse by Patrick Combs titled “The Alchemist State Berks staff members and alum- “The best part is the tribes and the sense of family,” com- journeys toward realizing their educational learning opportunities and giving Applied to Real Life” on Thursday, ni who volunteer each year at Camp mented Morgan Richman, 16, Hatboro-Horsham High School. and career goals, and celebrating their incoming students a chance to connect September 25, at 7:30 p.m. This event is Neidig, a leadership camp for high “Each has a spirit of its own and works together.” successes with them at commencement with fellow classmates prior to beginning free and open to the public. school juniors. On this particular Saturday afternoon, Speece related her Founded in 1950 by Joseph S. life experiences in leadership and spoke about John Maxwell’s Neidig, governing officer of Rotary book, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. She explained District 2654, as a camp to further the how important it is for future leaders to work at the qualities of NCAA Division III Membership Takes Athletics to leadership abilities of young boys, it leadership detailed in Maxwell’s book, and the importance of – by Kate L. Corcoran was renamed Camp Neidig in 1961 in understanding their own personal strengths and weaknesses. Next Level honor of its founder. The Chancellor also stressed the need for young people to fter a five-year provisional process, Penn State “When you look at why students select schools, one of the criteria Today, Rotary District 7430, which formed after District have a mentor in their field of interest and to maintain strong Berks was named full NCAA Division III members is the quality of the athletic programs,” explains Speece. 2654 split in 1961, continues to sponsor Camp Neidig for stu- conviction of spirit. on June 18, according to Director of Athletics “Each year, approximately thirty-five of our student dents who live in its service area (southeastern Pennsylvania). Its Many of the campers stayed after the presentation to talk William Sutherland. athletes receive scholar–athlete awards, which means that they mission is to bring together high school students entering their with Speece, and she joined the group for a quick dinner in the The process actually began when Chancellor Susan Phillips have a GPA of 3.0 or better. While our main goal is providing senior year who have exhibited leadership abilities in scholas- camp cafeteria. SpeeceA joined Penn State Berks in 2001 and decided that it outstanding educational opportunities for our students, some tic and community activities. Campers participate in a four-day The students had positive comments about their experi- was time to make a change with our athletic programs. In 2003, of that education and leadership training comes from the co- weekend of fun, friendship, and team-building activities at ences at Camp Neidig. the college started the NCAA Division III provisional process, curricular experiences, the most prominent being athletics.” Camp Manatawny in Boyertown. “The best part is meeting new people, forming friendships, beginning the transition from the Commonwealth Campus Penn State Berks is a member of the North Eastern Athletic Penn State Berks alumnus and Camp Neidig Director and going outside your comfort zone,” stated Yamilette Ayala, Athletic Conference to the North Eastern Athletic Conference. Conference, which is comprised of schools across New York and Shawn Hinkle ’01 has worked at the camp for fourteen years 16, Liberty High School. Pennsylvania. During the last five years in the conference, the and was largely responsible for organizing the Penn State Berks Alison Clark, 17, Mount Saint Joseph High School, had college has been successful at all levels. volunteers. a slightly different take on the experience. “I’ve always been “Now that we are fully vetted into NCAA, Penn State Berks “Preparing for the camp is practically a year-long process really shy and I’ve already met thirty to forty people. It’s really will focus on the development of athletic facilities on campus to and it involves preparing the schedule, selecting the staff, and cool. I’m learning to be more outgoing.” make the college more competitive with other NCAA Division III recruiting guest speakers such as Dr. Speece,” explains Hinkle. Despite which part of the camp the students institutions. In order to provide the kind of facilities that reflect “Having a great staff is what makes the camp successful; they enjoyed most, they all seem to agree that it was a worthwhile our excellence, we will be looking to add scoreboards for our are the ones working closely with the campers all weekend. experience that will benefit them in their future educational and athletic fields, dugouts on our and fields, shot Maintaining my ties with the Berks campus as an alumnus has career pursuits. clocks for our basketball teams, tables for our basketball games, allowed me to tap into a pool of great people who work with For more information on Camp Neidig, visit their Web site: and chairs for basketball and games,” adds Speece. students all the time.” campneidig.com. For more information visit our Web site: berks.psu.edu and click on Sports on the left side of the home page.

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