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THEVol. XLI NumberVILLAGER 9 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland March 30, 2015 Stevenson mourns loss of two more from the community Dr. Barat enjoyed discussing topics of mathematics and cartoons, such as Duck- Tales and Disney. He planned each course to make sure that all students could un- derstand the material. In December 2005, Dr. Barat founded a chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME), a mathematics honor society, at Stevenson for which he and his wife, Nicole (Nicky), spent many hours working on projects. He and his wife were also a familiar pair at Stevenson football and basketball games, delighting in the Mustangs’ competition. Ellen Roskes, the associate dean of chemistry, mathematics, and physical sci- Photo courtesy of Jeff Kelly ences, remembers Dr. Barat as “a very bright, gentle and caring man.” She add- Zeyu “Peter” Zhang ed, “He loved Stevenson and cared about each of his students.” Zhang attended Howard Community Susan Gorman, senior associate vice College and Drexel University., transfer- president and dean of the School of Sci- ring to Stevenson believing that it was the ences, said, “Dr. Barat was a gifted edu- best fit for him. cator and a conscientious colleague who Dr. Jeffrey Hillard, coordinator of the followed the beat of his own drum in his accounting program, remembers Peter as Photo courtesy of Ellen Roskes life’s journey.” His mother, Rosemary being “well liked, a good student, and a Dr. Chris Barat, shown here with his wife Nicole, passed away on Feb. 22. Barat, wife Nicky Barat, and siblings Sar- very pleasant guy.” The accounting pro- ah Teaney and Andy Barat, survive him. gram sent flowers and a card signed by all students and faculty in the program to Pe- Dr. Barat received his Ph.D. in Ap- ter’s funeral service. by Kylie Handler plied Mathematics from Brown University Zeyu “Peter” Zhang, a transfer ac- Emma Ragon, a sophomore at Ste- Villager staff writer and had over 25 years of undergraduate counting major at Stevenson University, venson, remembers Peter as “always hav- teaching experience. He joined the Ste- passed away February 17, 2015; he was ing a smiling face and being very active in venson community in 2003, during which 26. the classroom.” His mother, Fengxia Zhou Dr. Christopher “Chris” Barat, as- time he taught statistics to all math and A car accident on a snowy highway who resides in China, and his father, Rui sociate professor of mathematics, passed non-math majors and helped with coor- was the cause of his death. Before trans- Zhang who resides in Ellicott City, Md., away February 22, 2015; he was 52. dinating and developing statistics courses. ferring to Stevenson in the fall of 2014, survive Peter. Relay for Life teams gear up for sixth annual event by Alaina Maracotta this initiative has to offer. Cohen looks for- we are thankful that God gave her a sec- ward to some of the fun events to expect ond chance at life,” she added. Villager staff writer at this year’s Relay: “We’re going to have Stevenson University has participat- a ‘Miss Relay Pageant,’ where the guys ed in Relay for Life for the past five years. get to dress up and show off their talents. This year’s 12-hour Relay event will be Relay for Life is an annual 12-hour We will also have a hair-cutting station help April 10-11 from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. in the event that raises money for the American where people can donate their hair. And Owings Mills gym. Photo from baltimoreravens.com Cancer Society to help find a cure for can- of course, we’ll have the jail!” People can participate in Relay by The Baltimore Ravens head coach, John cer and assist patients and their caregiv- Elaina LoPresti, a senior human ser- donating through the Relay for Life web- Harbaugh, will be the keynote speaker ers in paying for treatments for this life- vices major who has also been the top site, attending one of the various fund- at the University’s 62nd Commence- threatening disease. fundraising participant for Relay for Life raising events, or joining a team for the ment Ceremonies on May 21. Harbaugh, According to relayforlife.com, “Each at Stevenson for the past two years, hopes 12-hour event by visiting Relayforlife.com 52, has coached the Ravens since 2008, year, more than 4 million people in over that this will be her third. and entering “Stevenson University” to leading the team to playoff appearances 20 countries raise much-needed funds “I Relay in honor of my younger sis- sign up and start raising money. 72 cents in six of his first seven seasons, includ- and awareness to save lives from cancer ter, Gabriella LoPresti’s battle with non- of every dollar raised will be donated to ing a 2012 Super Bowl title. Stevenson’s through the Relay for Life movement.” Hodgkins Lymphoma,” she said, partici- the American Cancer Society. relationship with Harbaugh includes the Alexis Cohen is the Logistics, Mar- pating with her sisters every year. “I take “This is a really great cause,” Cohen coordination of two Ravens open prac- keting and Event chair for Stevenson part in Relay so that no other sibling has said. “You can stay the whole time, or you tices at Mustang Stadium in 2012 and University’s Relay for Life. She joined the to hear ‘Your brother/sister has cancer.’ can stay for just a couple of hours. We just 2013. The Commencement ceremony is team this year and is excited about what Her cancer changed my family’s life and like to see people come out and have fun.” a ticketed event not open to the public. News, Reviews, Features, Sports, In this page 3 page 4 page 7 page 11 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |March 30, 2015 Sondheim musical revue engages talented, energetic singers by Maia Milas ent I have, and the much energy dur- and also works on the construction of the Villager staff writer available talent ing the ensemble set. “We have been working very hard and just fit this musi- numbers. Every have some very talented people involved.” cal,” said Chris time they do a Roberts is confident that the cast and Roberts, director, number together… crew’s efforts will pay off, and encourages The Theatre at SU will present “Side and professor of they get so into it.” everyone to come out and see at least one by Side by Sondheim,” directed by Chris theatre said about Nevertheless, a performance. Roberts, opening April 16 in the theatre on the cast, which show is more than “The theatre needs support as much as the Greenspring campus. includes Aleka Farha, Ebi Short, LaShea just its cast – the crew is an equally neces- any event on campus,” she said. “The stu- The show is a musical revue of songs Johnson, Lydia Rios, Matt Amrhein, Min- sary aspect of every performance. Saman- dents give a lot of time to do their perfor- by Stephen Sondheim, a lyricist known lo Wonlin, Nicole Woody, and Wenston tha Atwell, stage manager, said, “I make mance well. They deserve [an audience.]” mainly for his significant role in musical Black. sure [the show] runs exactly as rehearsed.” “You will never find yourself bored,” theatre. The songs, including “Anyone Can Woody is enjoying the choice of show, “I want people to come see all of the Woody said of the performance. “Instead, Whistle” and “Send In The Clowns,” have saying, “I had to learn to adapt to Sond- blood, sweat, and tears that have gone into you’ll be waiting to see what’s going to hap- a common theme that is tied together by a heim’s style, which I now love.” [this] show,” said Amrhein, who plays a pen next.” Roberts added, “Who knows? narrator. Roberts said, “The cast generates so narrating bartender in the presentation You may even learn something.” “I select the shows based on the tal- Overnight Visit program revamped for a more targeted experience about,” said Jeriann Lynds, an admissions necessarily studying in the same major as Stevenson already has had 65 visitors and by Chloe Redmond counselor. their guest is expecting 30-40 more. The program Villager staff writer The original program included 20 The new Overnight Visit Program would have included even more students, visitation dates, and students chose one includes only three dates in which students but because of the high numbers, a wait of those days. Those who visited before can visit. First-year students are responsible list was created. Stevenson’s new Overnight Visit fall 2014 stayed overnight with Stevenson for giving tours, night visitation, and Student feedback helped the program for accepted students has grown students from any class level. accompanying high school students to Admissions Office make changes to the immensely sense its start in the fall of 2014. “Student Ambassadors who give tours class. The visiting students rank the classes program, as students and parents are Accepted students are invited to join on campus gave tours to [prospective] so they can preview more classes relevant given specialized surveys to fill out before the Overnight Visit Program, which is students...Student Ambassadors could be to their preferred major. Planned activities departure. different from other Stevenson prospective a senior on campus, someone of the same are scheduled, and visiting students can “We want students to walk away student events, and is a collaborative effort age or not the same age,” Lynds said. mingle with other incoming freshmen. saying, ‘Yes, this is the school for me,” between the Offices of Admissions and The previous program did not have a set “They are getting a much fuller experience said Lynds, who added that their goal is Residence Life.

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