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Last Print Issue Going all digital! See page 33. One of the most vibrant aspects of our premieres, dazzling dance and compelling community of students, faculty, staff and speakers. The new Playhouse is a one-of- alumni is our shared commitment to making a-kind interdisciplinary center for all facets a positive impact in our own neighborhood of entertainment management, including and beyond. For example, the new Center our nationally ranked Conservatory of for Veterans Excellence at the Rowland Performing Arts. We hope you’ll join us for School of Business recently partnered with a performance or speaking event this fall Hires Veterans to host an all- or spring. day workshop for active duty veterans and 12 their spouses. “The Starting Point to a New Finally, you’re holding the last print issue of Career” gave participants an opportunity The Point, which is undergoing an exciting CONTENTS to build job-fnding skills while networking transformation into a fully digital magazine. with business professionals. The University’s The new online version, which will be 2 News and Views 22 True Pioneer Center for Media Innovation recently produced twice a year in fall and spring, Anna Shields, Point Park’s most will enable us to continue to share Point announced the All Abilities Media Project, 12 Going Green decorated student-athlete, runs in which people with disabilities can receive Park stories and profles in a creative and School of Education students toward her professional dreams. free training in media production and podcast robust format. Be sure to share your contact 16 gain professional skills and new hosting, as well as the establishment of the information with us, especially your email, so cultural experiences while serving 24 Alumni Connection Doris O’Donnell Innovations in Investigative we can let you know when each new issue as student teachers in Ireland. Reporting Fellowship, which is designed to of The Point is online. See page 33. 25 Class Notes 14 Coming Attractions spotlight and address the growing number of Dear alumni and friends, The Pittsburgh Playhouse features 30 On the Ball “news deserts” (underserved news markets) Thank you for being a part of Point Park’s a new season of extraordinary Pioneer Softball is soaring high in the United States. These projects, and story. We are proud to share the journey It’s summer vacation season, but work theatre, captivating dance and on and off the feld. many others, underscore Point Park’s and our progress with you. The best is yet 22 continues to hum along at Point Park. From thought-provoking speakers. longstanding commitment to community to come! new academic programs and events to engagement. 16 Steel City Showdown premiere entertainment productions, there Warm regards, Point Park partnered with pro sports is always something innovative happening After an extraordinary inaugural season in teams to present the frst major on campus and we enjoy sharing the news the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, as well esports event in Pittsburgh history. with you. as hosting Pittsburgh’s frst major esports 20 Broadcasting Esports TALK TO US! event last spring, Point Park’s award-winning The Magazine of Point Park University | SUMMER 2019 The Point wants to hear from you. Send ON THE COVER: Alumnus Ryan Bailey is an esports Pittsburgh Playhouse has announced The Steel City Show- your comments and suggestions to: Dr. Paul Hennigan THE POINT down brought sponsors specialist and commentator for Steel City Showdown Great Entertainment a 2019-2020 season flled with world Point Park and pro sports teams Playhouse presents new season President kick off premier esports event of world-class productions such as the Pittsburgh Skillshot Media. Managing Editor Penguins and the Marketing and Communications Cleveland Cavaliers Point Park University together with hundreds 201 Wood Street of esports athletes and Pittsburgh, PA 15222 spectators for a week- end of esports at the Phone: 412-392-6108 Fax: 412-392-6185 Email: [email protected] Last Print Issue Pittsburgh Playhouse. Going all digital! See page 33. Photo by John Altdorfer.

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will continue to oversee admission into coast of Italy in 1761 in which 13-year- Jayne Olshanski, M.B.A., C.P.A., as- STANDING Point Park’s doctoral programs, master’s old Joseph Carlos and his cousin have sistant professor in the Rowland School programs and all undergraduate and been kidnapped by the British Navy and of Business, led a group of students ROOM ONLY graduate online programs. pressed into service on the Deptford, a from her Advanced Accounting Theory British man of war. “Just the day before, class in meetings with PNC executives Freshmen, sophomores, juniors the two boys were happily sailing with Katy Reeping, vice president of fnan- and seniors in the Conservatory of their uncle on a routine merchant passage, cial reporting and analysis, and John Performing Arts gathered together dreaming of owning their own ship one (J.J.) Matthews, director of fnance on the steps in the lobby of the new day and returning home to the warmth governance and SEC reporting, among Pittsburgh Playhouse to celebrate and safety of their family. What was sup- other PNC professionals. Olshanski’s the frst day of classes during the posed to be a ‘punishment’ for a childish course focuses on acquisition account- 2018-19 academic year. Aaron misadventure turns into a fght for survival ing and SEC reporting. Her students Bollinger, associate professor and on foreign seas.” Highet teaches courses apply course concepts in cases that chair of the Theatre Department, in College Composition, The Short Story require fnancial analysis and accounting and Alex Yargeau, administrative and Intro to Literature. policy verifcation of SEC reports of real assistant in the Conservatory, companies. “Our PNC visit allowed the coordinated the photo. Jose Muniain, part time professor in the students to witness accountants work- Cinema Arts department, produced and ing with these complex concepts. I was directed a VR/360 video in collaboration impressed to see these PNC executives Marshall Highet, part-time instructor with the dance group “slowdanger.” The take the time to review the organization’s for the Department of Literary Arts and production was shown in conjunction with entire Form 10-K with our students.” One Social Justice, co-authored the book an exhibition on dance and flm at the the students was accounting senior Ryan Hold Fast, a novel taking place off the SPACE Gallery in Downtown Pittsburgh. Bytzura — who joined PNC’s fnance and

Professional Advancement 30 years, Helen has been a student ing and management in radio, TV and advocate at Point Park ... instrumental Internet. She was senior director of sales Career-ready. in creating the Honors Program and for Comcast Spotlight Pittsburgh and her ensuring its successful operation Pittsburgh media career included WRRK- THAT’S THE POINT. every year,” said Tina Cafasso, Honors FM (Benns Communications), WWSW- Program graduate assistant. “She FM (Clear Channel) and WPXI-TV’s Our distinctive, innovative, experiential education encourages students to give back to the Pittsburgh.com (Cox Interactive Media). leads to student success. Refer or bring someone community, create lifelong friendships “Paige keeps evolving and learning and to undergraduate open house to learn more: and work hard to conquer their goals.” exploring. She delights in sharing what she’s learned, as she continues to lead, Paige Beal, M.B.A., assistant professor innovate and inspire,” said Morry Feld- Sept. 21 / Oct. 19 / Nov. 2 Helen Fallon, M.A., professor of journalism of sports, arts and entertainment man- man, senior account executive for WQED 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Honors Program director, was named agement, was honored by the Media Multimedia. Honors Professional of the Year at the Association of Pittsburgh (MAP) with the Receive a Point Park gift when you do! Northeast Regional Honors Council organization’s Outstanding Achievement Lynn Ribar has been appointed director Conference, held April 11-14 in Baltimore. in Media Award (OAMA) in the agency/ of the Offce of Graduate Admission. For more information: Fallon is in her ninth year as director of Point allied category. The award recognized Ribar started with the University in PointPark.edu/OpenHouse Park’s Honors Program, which includes her service to MAP and to the Pittsburgh 2003 as an admissions counselor. 230 students from a variety of majors. media industry. Beal is a past president of She advanced to associate director of [email protected] She was nominated by her students and MAP and was an Art Stein Award OAMA graduate admission and most recently 412-392-3430 / 800-321-0129 chosen among nine fnalists. “For more than honoree. Her career includes market- was serving as interim director. Ribar

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accounting development program in June Walter Prime in the Pittsburgh premiere a shot at wielding the microphone in a 2019. “This opportunity afforded us the of Marjorie Prime at Pittsburgh Public professional setting. This group is un- unique ability to connect with PNC’s top- Theatre in June 2019. Jordan Harrison’s derrepresented in media and underem- level management while gaining valuable play imagines technology and the future ployed overall,” said Jennifer Szweda insight into the highly regulated work that of family. The funny and emotional sci-f Jordan, founder of Unabridged Press, they are responsible for each day,” he said. hit, written by Harrison (TV’s Orange is which produces audio and video con- the New Black) and directed by Marya tent that amplifes voices and issues Ben Blazer, assistant professor of move- Sea Kaminski (The Tempest), was a fnalist that are typically underrepresented in ment and acting, played the lead role of for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize. media. “The goal is to initiate a dedicat- ed pathway to greater income oppor- All-Abilities Media Project tunities.” Kristy Trautmann, executive director of the FISA Foundation, said People with disabilities can receive the organization is excited to support free training in podcast hosting and the project. “About one in fve people production through workshops at the have a disability, and yet the stories of International Media Trip to U.K. Center for Media Innovation (CMI). these people are not well-represented The All-Abilities Media project is a in mainstream media,” Trautmann said. Eighteen Point Park students in the International Media class traveled to London, collaboration with Unabridged Press “This project gives people with disabili- Windsor, Stratford, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh May 5-17, 2019. Profes- and funded through a grant from the ties more tools to tell their stories in sors Helen Fallon, M.A., and Robin Cecala, Ph.D., taught the class, and account- FISA Foundation. “As a laboratory for their own way.” ing Professor Cheryl Clark, M.B.A., C.P.A., and academic coordinator Jan Getz innovation in communication, we are accompanied the group. “This class was developed to introduce students to very pleased to be working with Doris O’Donnell Media different cultures and to see frst-hand how the media in those countries visited Unabridged Press to provide opportuni- Fellowship each year are both different and similar to the United States,” said Getz, who ties for more people with disabilities to retired from her teaching position at Point Park in 2010 and created the course develop their journalistic voices,” said With the number of underserved mar- in 2008. “Students are often surprised at how versatile their majors are across Andrew Conte, director of the CMI. kets – known as news deserts – grow- media. They also discover that what they are learning at Point Park is totally appli- Two people with disabilities working ing throughout the United States, the cable in the real world.” This was the 12th international media trip offered by the with Unabridged Press have been Center for Media Innovation (CMI) has School of Communication. The course is available to students in that school and recipients of Golden Quill awards through announced a $20,000 journalism fellow- Honors Program members. the Press Club of Western . ship designed to spotlight and take on Erin Gannon won awards in 2018 and the problem. The annual Doris O’Donnell Rockin’ with Sheila E. 2019, and Mark Steidl in 2018 for Innovations in Investigative Reporting one of those communities.” The fel- NPR station; Amber Hunt, an investiga- work they did on “Look Who’s Here!,” Fellowship is made possible through lowship winner will have six months to tive reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer; Legendary drummer Sheila E. recently performed at Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, a series of video and audio interviews a three-year grant from the Allegheny produce and publish or broadcast the Brentin Mock, a Pittsburgh-based staff and thanks to Melinda Colaizzi, several Point Park sports, arts and entertain- done through Unabridged Press. Foundation. “For many communities fnal story or series of stories. A panel writer for CityLab, a standalone website ment management (SAEM) majors had the opportunity to work at the event. Gannon also received a promotion at throughout the country, newspapers are of distinguished judges with credentials from The Atlantic that explores trends Colaizzi is founder/producer of the charity organization, Women who Rock, as ACHIEVA – she is hosting a new online the best – and sometimes only – source in innovative and investigative journal- shaping our country’s urban future; and well as a part-time SAEM instructor at Point Park and founder/CEO of PITCH series about disability and community for critical local news. The death of a ism will evaluate applicants based on Carl Prine, editor of the Navy Times, Consulting. “I reached out to Sheila’s team because I believed she would be for the organization, which supports newspaper in one of these places leaves value, innovation, engagement, diversity who covered the invasion of Iraq for the the perfect artist and icon to represent what Women who Rock stands for. She and empowers people with disabilities an informational black hole that can and ability. That panel includes: Penny Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and was later is passionate about what we are doing to empower women in music and raise and their families. This effort to better be devastating,” said Andrew Conte, Abernathy, a former executive at The deployed to Iraq as an Army guardsman. funds for life-saving women’s health research,” Colaizzi explained. “Sheila and integrate journalism, communications director of the CMI. “These gaps are Wall Street Journal and Times “The Trustees of the Allegheny Founda- her band put on an epic performance!” she added. In addition to Sheila E., the and other felds also aims to allow expanding across America and right who is now the Knight Chair in Journal- tion are delighted to partner with the show featured an all-female lineup of Pittsburgh-based musicians including media professionals and students with- here in Western Pennsylvania as media ism and Digital Media Economics at Center for Media Innovation on what we the Sounds of Pittsburgh Women’s Chorus, Lyndsey Smith, DJ Jess and 2019 out disabilities to learn from and work outlets are closing, shrinking cover- the University of North Carolina; David consider a uniquely conceived fellow- Rising Start Contest Winner Melina Bowser. “The event grew by more than 200 alongside people with disabilities, often age areas and laying off or buying out Folkenfik, a media correspondent for ship,” said Matt Groll, the foundation’s percent from last year, and we’re already working on ways to grow the event in for the frst time. “FISA’s grant enables experienced journalists. This fellowship NPR News, and host and editor of On chairman. “It combines impactful investi- Pittsburgh in 2020 and also expand to cities outside of Pittsburgh,” Colaizzi said. us to give more people with disabilities offers an opportunity to shine a light on Point from NPR and WBUR, Boston’s gative reporting with innovative methods

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1973 to write for the Greensburg Tribune- New Trustees later earned an M.B.A. from the Univer- audit function for the new company, Review. She worked there for 15 years sity of Pittsburgh. He began his career an international truck and auto parts before returning to Cleveland. “Doris was Rich A. Pegher, M.B.A. and Peggy A. as a staff auditor for Price Waterhouse supplier. Pegher was also vice president a trailblazer for the generations of women Schiavone, Ed.D. have been appointed & Co. and in 1980 began a 17-year run of internal audit for such companies as in this business who came after her,” said to the University Board of Trustees. at Rockwell International Corp. When XM Satellite Radio Inc., Goodyear Tire & Sue McFarland, Greensburg editor for the Pegher graduated from Point Park in Rockwell’s automotive operations spun Rubber Co. and TMS International LLC. Tribune-Review, who edited O’Donnell’s 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in Busi- off into Meritor Inc., Pegher became a Schiavone, a retired leader in education, work. “She fought long and hard to cover ness Administration (Accounting) and vice president and created an internal began her career as a special education some of the biggest stories of her time, and erase the notion that some assign- ments were off-limits to many talented journalists based purely on their gender.” Fellowship fnalists and the ultimate winner will be announced in September. Welcome to Wolfes Pub Media Innovators Speaker Series Point Park students and alumni now have a restaurant they can call their own. When restaurant owner Bob Wolfnger decided to open Wolfes Pub — located Journalists from CNN and National just steps from campus near Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh — he frst Public Radio will headline Point Park’s met with Steve Tanzilli, J.D., dean of the Rowland School of Business, asking to 2019-2020 Media Innovators Speaker connect with students for their input. From menu and music entertainment ideas Series. The series, presented by the to social media and campus history décor recommendations, students and staff Center for Media Innovation and the in the Rowland School of Business and School of Communication soon jumped Pittsburgh Playhouse, in collaboration in to help with the launch of Wolfes Pub last spring. Bison Media, Point Park’s with 90.5 WESA, takes place in the PNC PRSSA student-run integrated communications agency, implemented a research Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. campaign and developed a communications plan. “The experience the students Headlining the series will be Jim Acosta, had through Bison Media working with Wolfes was invaluable as it provided a Chief White House Correspondent for real-world client experience that supplemented what they are learning in the CNN, who will speak on Feb. 6. Other classroom,” said Lecturer Camille Downing, M.A. “They had the chance to see speakers include Molly Burke, motiva- what it was like to work closely with a client, just like they would on the job, and tional speaker, YouTuber and Disability to be a part of something really exciting that they can add to their college and life Rights Advocate, on Sept. 12; Quil Law- Starting Point for Vets experiences.” Since the launch, students have also been helping to schedule live rence, veterans correspondent for NPR, entertainment at the restaurant. Pioneer Records, Point Park’s student-run record on Oct. 17; and Neda Ulaby, reporter for An all-day event at Point Park offered active-duty veterans auditor general. “Veterans in Allegheny County have a higher label, has presented a Thursday open mic night featuring pop-rock band Young the Arts Desk at NPR, on May 7. Each and their spouses an opportunity to sharpen critical job-fnding unemployment rate than civilians, and to us, that is simply not Lungs. “With a designated Point Park Alumni Room, Wolfes is a great spot near presentation begins at 7 p.m. Andrew skills while networking with industry professionals. The Row- acceptable,” he said. “We understand the struggles faced after campus for our students and alumni to connect. Wolfes also helps us tell our Conte, director of the Center for Media land School of Business presented “The Starting Point to a returning home. It is not always easy to adjust to a new lifestyle story externally and allows the general public to learn more about Point Park,” Innovation, said, “I am excited about the New Career” in partnership with Pittsburgh Hires Veterans on as a civilian.” The day included such activities as: a career prep/ Tanzilli said. stories to be told by this year’s class of March 9. “I have seen frst-hand the need to help veterans and transition to civilian workforce seminar, led by Erin Howard, speakers. Molly, in particular, is an inspira- their families gain a better understanding of career transition career counselor in Point Park’s School of Arts and Sciences, tion – despite the challenges she faced and personal fnance,” said Steve Tanzilli, dean of the Rowland and Dayna Brown, director of operations at Pittsburgh Hires early in life, she saw no limitations to what School of Business. “We are proud to partner with Pittsburgh Veterans; a networking lunch with speaker Mark Nave, senior of disseminating the resulting product Cleveland Plain Dealer in 1959, cover- she could accomplish. Jim, Quil and Neda Hires Veterans on the development of curriculum and industry vice president of Individual and Small Group Markets at High- to a multitude of audiences, especially ing the Sam Sheppard murder trial that are on the front lines delivering news connections to further the mission.” This kind of event “is impor- mark Inc.; a personal fnance seminar led by Tanzilli, and a GI to those in underserved neighborhoods.” inspired “The Fugitive,” and traveling to every day at a time when their chosen tant because of the diffculty veterans have reintegrating into Bill and disability benefts seminar led by Wagner. A variety of Doris O’Donnell, the namesake of the Dallas for the aftermath of President profession is continually under attack.” society,” said Jack Wagner, director of Pittsburgh Hires Veter- employers took part in the event, including Highmark Health, award, was a pioneering journalist who Kennedy’s assassination and the Soviet For information, call 412-392-8000 or ans, and a Purple Heart recipient for his service in the U.S. Ma- the City of Pittsburgh, PNC Bank, First National Bank, 84 began her career during World War II Union during the height of the Cold War. visit PittsburghPlayhouse.com. rine Corps during the Vietnam War. Wagner also has served as Lumber, Target Freight Management, Pitt Ohio, GeNon Energy, for the Cleveland News. She joined the O’Donnell was hired by Richard Scaife in president of the , state senator and state ADP, Diamond Technical Services and PA Career Link.

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teacher for the School District of Phila- Literary Arts and Social Justice delphia. From 1987 to 1996, she was a Symposium secondary special education teacher at Looking for a fexible, Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Students from a variety of majors convenient online Pa. In 1999, she joined the Pennsbury across the University shared their School District and spent two decades diverse interests through poetry read- program? as an elementary principal, serving at ings, research projects, original creative Fallsington Elementary School, Penn nonfction pieces and an open forum on Online.PointPark.edu Valley Elementary School and Quarry literary magazines at the 10th Annual Hill Elementary School. She is experi- Undergraduate Symposium hosted by enced in such areas as differentiated the Department of Literary Arts and driven our courses can be,” Perrier instruction, strategic planning, curriculum Social Justice. “Every year, we’re de- added. “ I was really impressed with development, gifted education, school lighted to see that students invite their Dr. Kirstin Hanley’s group, who each fnances, special needs students and families and friends to campus so that presented a fve-minute synopsis of Grand Marshal Bob O’ Gara. Below, from left: Former President Katherine Henderson with current President Paul Hennigan; Dr. Jim Withers; 21st century classrooms. “Richard’s long their guests can share in what it means their critical papers. The topics ranged O’Gara and Hennigan. and successful career in corporate f- to live inside an idea or a book with the from a postcolonial analysis of 1960s nance and Peggy’s lifelong commitment kinds of curiosity and delight that our funk music to the rhetorical impact of to education will make them extremely students’ work demonstrates so well,” Barack Obama’s speeches,” said Chris valuable additions to a Board focused said Sarah Perrier, Ph.D., chair of the Girman, Ph.D., assistant professor of on academics, student experience, man- Department of Literary Arts and Social literary arts. aged resources and community engage- Justice. “The variety of projects also ment,” said President Paul Hennigan. speaks to how adaptable and student-

Point Park’s 59th Commencement “Point Park is proud of the work that’s Pittsburgh Housing Authority’s primary took place on April 27 at PPG Paints been done on campus over the years liaison with the U.S. Department of MAKE YOUR MARK ON POINT PARK! Arena. Dr. Jim Withers, the featured to support Operation Safety Net. Jim’s Housing and Urban Development, who Commencement speaker, is a physi- incredible public service is refective of analyzes legislation and crafts policies to PURCHASE A BRICK IN ALUMNI PARK. cian within the Pittsburgh Mercy health the community engagement work our improve housing programs. In 2014, she system and an assistant clinical pro- students, faculty and staff perform all earned an M.B.A. in the Sports, Arts and Paul Hennigan Purchase a brick in Alumni Park and leave a legacy at the heart fessor of medicine at the University of the time,” said President . Entertainment Management Program at of campus. Bricks are a great way to: Pittsburgh. In 1992, he began to dress “I can’t think of anyone better to inspire Point Park. Teclay is cofounder of Invest as a homeless person and make “house our graduates as they head out into in Her, an organization that supports • Commemorate a degree completion. calls” under the bridges and along the the real world.” Katherine Henderson, female entrepreneurs in the Pittsburgh • Honor your favorite faculty member. river banks of Pittsburgh in the company Ph.D., who served as the sixth presi- region. “Aster is precisely the kind of • Thank a supportive friend or family member. of a formerly homeless man. This led dent of Point Park from 1997 to 2006, student Point Park prides itself on devel- to the founding of Pittsburgh Mercy’s received an honorary degree. Under her oping and supporting,” Hennigan said. • Celebrate another milestone. Operation Safety Net (OSN), one of the leadership, the University experienced “She has chosen to build a successful Bricks can be purchased for $225 each. Funds support a frst full-time, comprehensive medical signifcant enrollment growth and she career that involves lifting others along quality student experience. services of its kind for the unsheltered successfully led the capital campaign the way. We couldn’t be more proud of homeless. In 2009, Withers created the to build the George Rowland White what she’s accomplished.” Bob O’Gara, Street Medicine Institute to focus on Performance Center. “Dr. Henderson is a retiring professor of public relations and helping communities establish Street critically important fgure in the history of advertising, served as grand marshal for For more information: Medicine programs, improve existing Point Park as it exists today,” Hennigan the main Commencement ceremony. 412-392-8096 / [email protected] / PointPark.edu/BuyaBrick practice and promote the “classroom of said. The graduate hooding ceremony the streets” model in medical education. featured speaker was Aster Teclay, the

8 THETHE POINT POINT SPRING SUMMER 2015 2019 POINTPARK.EDU 9 NEWS AND VIEWS Heartfelt Work of Contemporary Art, and the University Center and Event Services. School of Communication graduates are part of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s “We are thrilled to welcome Steven Pulitzer Prize-winning team and Drew to Point Park,” said President Paul Hennigan. “Their fresh energy, commit-ment and vision to the Univer- sity’s mission for our nationally-recog- nized Conservatory and award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse will set the agenda for years to come and provide an exceptional student academic experience as well an entertaining, unique and thought-provoking slate of programming for the public.”

New leaders join Conservatory includes a national and international Engineering Students Intern for and Pittsburgh Playhouse acting, directing and playwriting career Tech Startup, Connect Wolf Photo by Hannah Johnston, English major. that has spanned more than 30 years. Point Park has announced the appoint- He has worked at Tony Award-winning Electrical engineering technology oint Park School of Communication graduates Ashley “They had the instincts and the curiosity from the very beginning Steven Breese ments of as the new regional theaters, including The Cleve- majors Talal Alrasheed and Khalid Murray, M.A., and Andrew Goldstein are part of the of that frst course,” Fallon said. “The work they do, they are so artistic director and dean of the Conser- land Playhouse, South Coast Repertory Alzahrani; electrical engineering major Pittsburgh Post-Gazette team honored with a 2019 serious about. They immerse themselves in it.” Andrew Conte, vatory of Performing Arts (COPA) and and Dallas Theatre Center. Joshua Jackson and M.S. in engineer- P Pulitzer Prize for breaking news reporting. The Post-Gazette M.S., director of the Center for Media Innovation, said both stand Drew Martorella as the assistant vice ing management student Dev Darshan was recognized April 15 for its coverage of the shooting deaths out as memorable students from his nearly 15 years of teaching president and managing director of the As Assistant Vice President and Manag- Rajpuriya, interned this summer for of 11 people and wounding of seven others Oct. 27, 2018, at at Point Park. award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse. ing Director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, Connect Wolf, a tech start-up connec- the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill. Drew Martorella will develop program- tion company founded by CEO Jennifer Serious work ethic As Artistic Director and Dean of COPA, ming, audiences and cross-disciplinary Sydeski Hurd, a part-time professor “This was the greatest honor of my life,” said Goldstein, a 2014 Steven Breese assumes the position education opportunities for Point Park’s for Point Park. A scientist, engineer, B.A. in journalism alumnus and graduate of Taylor Allderdice “Andrew has always been a hard-charging, serious journalist. formerly held by Ronald Allan-Lindblom. academic community. Martorella will business professional and entrepreneur, High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. He added: “My heart broke He was that way in class, and he brings that same ethic to his Breese will direct programming for the work closely with newly appointed Hurd teaches engineering, science and Oct. 27, and it remains in pieces. I worked on so many of these work at the Post-Gazette,” Conte said. “Ashley works harder at University’s award-winning Pittsburgh COPA dean to maximize opportunities chemistry classes in the Department stories with tears rolling down my cheeks and falling on my the details than any journalist I have ever met.” Fallon said both Playhouse and its state-of-the-art Cin- to showcase and leverage the award- of Natural Sciences, Engineering and keyboard. I hope that our coverage helped our community cope, Murray and Goldstein benefted from supplementing their class ema and Animation labs and the 8-stu- winning Pittsburgh Playhouse facilities, Technology and connected the students honored the beautiful lives lost and shed a little light on darkness.” work by committing to being part of The Globe, Point Park’s dio George Rowland White Performance and collaborate with other arts orga- to the internships. Her background student-run newspaper. “I think it shows that learning for both Center. As Dean of the University’s nizations to engage audiences locally, spans clinical operations, research and Light on darkness of them was inside and outside of the classroom,” she said. renowned Conservatory, Breese will regionally and nationally. innovation, process design, project man- Conte noted that, in addition to The Globe, Murray and Goldstein establish an overall artistic vision for the agement and continuous improvement. Murray, who earned a B.A. in broadcast reporting in 2009 and were able to secure work as interns while still students at Point Playhouse as well as be responsible for Martorella was formerly the executive “We are incredibly grateful to these an M.A. in media communication in 2018, said being a part of a Park. Both did internships at the Post-Gazette, while Goldstein ensuring the highest quality undergradu- director of UCCS Presents at the Uni- students for their attitudes and attention, Pulitzer Prize-winning team so early in her career feels unreal. also interned at The Jewish Chronicle. Both were hired full-time ate and graduate educations in theater, versity of Colorado Colorado Springs Dr. Gregg Johnson for supporting them “While, of course, you are never expecting a Pulitzer, it doesn’t by the Post-Gazette after graduating. Since hearing the news dance and cinema. (UCCS). There he was responsible for both in career and engineering guidance surprise me that the heartfelt work of Post-Gazette journalists of the award, Murray has been reaching out to her professors building support for arts and fostering and [the] University for being a place after a community tragedy was recognized at such a high level,” to thank them. Prior to joining Point Park, Breese was community engagement through the where such wonderful new talent is Murray said. “The editors, the reporters, people on the desk that dean of the College of Arts, Communi- operation of the Ent Center for the Arts nurtured and developed,” said Hurd. v morning, the art department – just everybody was all hands on “I can think of each one and remember specifc pep talks and cation and Design at Long Island Uni- and its programs including the Artists deck.” Helen Fallon, M.A., professor of journalism and a part- lessons on interviewing, editing and writing that they gave me,” versity in New York. An accomplished Series; Theatreworks, the region’s pre- time copy editor at the Post-Gazette, taught both Goldstein and she said. “I carry those with me always while on the job.” v theatre professional, his background miere professional theater; the Galleries Murray, beginning with Introduction to Journalistic Writing.

10 THE POINT SUMMER 2019 POINTPARK.EDU 11 GOING GREEN Education majors serve as student teachers in the Emerald Isle By Barbara Vilanova

hile Ireland may be an English-speaking country, Marnich, who heads Point Park’s School of Education, believes International partnerships “My biggest tip, for those who are looking to do this, is to have an for student teachers from Point Park who taught that teaching abroad is about more than an opportunity to live open mind to everything. Be willing to jump out of your comfort in Irish schools last spring, that was often where in a foreign country and do some traveling. “We wanted our Point Park partnered with SEK International School Dublin zone and be one with the Irish!” the similarities ended. students to come away with an appreciation of another culture (primary and secondary), Kilcoole Primary School, Greystone’s W and lifestyle and learn the importance of opening your eyes to Educate Together and Glebe National School to offer the A new kind of independence Daniel Strickland, a secondary English education major with a a world different than your own,” she said. student teaching programs. All are located in Wicklow, Ireland. dual certifcation in special education, was assigned to a school The Student Teaching Experience in Ireland is part of the “For some of our students, it’s not only their frst time abroad, where he worked with English as a second language students One of the ways the inaugural class of student teachers University’s study abroad options which include education it’s their frst time on an airplane,” said Virginia Chambers Ed.D., who were residents of Spain, so even more challenging than experienced a difference in culture was the mandate that partnerships with schools in Rome, Madrid and London. who directs the study abroad programs at Point Park. “When the Dormont native expected. “The experience gave me more they teach religion. While not something most students In addition to Strickland, the School of Education students who these students get to their destination, they have to negotiate the of a world-view and allowed me to take some of the values of had experienced themselves, in Ireland, explained Marnich, traveled to Ireland for the once-in-a-lifetime student teaching academic part of the program as well as fgure out the day-to- Irish teaching techniques and incorporate it into my own. That teachers are required to teach all subjects, including religion. experience included Madison Gray, Mary Isaac, Alexis Kitchen, day necessities like transportation, a foreign currency, or even a approach didn’t just change me professionally, it also changed “One of our students who had not experienced any sort of Abby O’Connell, Megan Oleksa and Madeline Walstra. different language. “It’s problem-solving and learning a new kind me personally. I think more about being content in the present religious teaching in school told me that what she tried to of independence, all at once,” said Chambers. – to just live, as the Irish would say,” said Strickland. impart to her students was the universal goodness of humanity “My time in Ireland was epic. I can’t thank my professors as something that is an essential part of almost every religion.” enough for this opportunity, and I am beyond grateful to Point Upon their return, the students’ teachers, families and fellow Cultural appreciation For that student, teaching religion became one of her favorite Park for giving me the chance to study abroad in Ireland,” said classmates often see a difference. “I have seen students’ subjects. Having little to no teaching experience before Ireland, Isaac, a Pre-K through fourth grade and Pre-K through eighth confdence grow, especially the way they see themselves as That’s the kind of take-away Darlene Marnich was hoping for students had to be fexible and adaptable to their Irish schools, grade special education spring 2019 graduate. “I have had the teachers and human beings, and that’s really an invaluable part of when the frst group of seven students journeyed to Ireland to and learn to problem solve, an important skill for any teacher, ‘luck of the Irish’ on my side and got blessed with an amazing the experience,” said Marnich. teach at four Irish schools, three primary and one secondary. in any location. school, cooperating teacher, staff and host family, she added. Additional reporting by Amanda Dabbs. v

12 THE POINT SUMMER 2019 POINTPARK.EDU 13 ON STAGE THIS FALL AND SPRING

CONSERVATORY THEATRE Parade choreographed by the Conservatory’s COMPANY Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert talented students. Brown Winter Dance Concert Good Grief Book by Alfred Uhry Dec. 6 – 15, 2019 By Ngozi Anyanwu Directed by Tony Award-winner and Directed by Reginald L. Douglas PNC Theatre Point Park alumnus Rob Ashford Oct.18 – 27, 2019 March 13 – 22, 2020 Rauh Theatre Certain to be breathtaking and inspiring, PNC Theatre the Winter Dance Concert will feature a A story of love, loss and friendship, Good world premiere, full-length work by Point PARADE, PUMP UP THE VOLUME, AND MUCH MORE Grief focuses on a young woman, Nkechi, A Tony Award®-winning musical, Parade Park Professor and renowned choreographer grieving the loss of her longtime friend tells the tragic true story of the trial and Kiesha Lalama. and almost lover, MJ. The play invites death of a man wrongfully accused of New Playhouse season features world premieres, captivating dance audiences to join her journey through an murder in 1913. With a book by Alfred Faculty Dance Concert Uhry and a powerful score by Jason adolescent friendship and a painful but Feb. 20 – 23, 2020 and thought-provoking speakers eye-opening loss. Robert Brown, this moving theatrical experience examines the impact of George Rowland White prejudice. Point Park University’s award-winning and the Sea, “The Playhouse will once Rob Ashford who will direct Parade, Good Much Ado About Nothing Performance Studio Pittsburgh Playhouse has announced its again collaborate with RWS on the world Grief playwright Ngozi Anyanwu, and The By Point Park’s extraordinary faculty members 2019 - 2020 season which features a premiere musical Pump Up the Volume, Wolves director Rachel Stevens. Directed by Steven Wilson Pump Up the Volume Book & Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon choreograph works that showcase the compelling lineup of new and classic works, which will feature Point Park students Nov. 8 – 17, 2019 versatility of the Conservatory’s gifted including the Tony Award®-winning musical performing alongside professional actors.” Conservatory Dance shines PNC Theatre Music by Jeff Thomson dancers. Featuring jazz, ballet, modern Parade directed by Tony Award®-winning Directed by Dave Solomon and other electric works. Match-making, deception and betrayal Produced in collaboration with RWS alumnus Rob Ashford, the world premiere “This coming season, we’re also anticipating Point Park’s Conservatory Dance Season, are the makings of William Shakespeare’s Spring Student Choreography musical Pump Up the Volume, and the Off- an exceptional Conservatory Dance sponsored by UPMC, celebrates the classic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Entertainment Group The show follows several love triangles Project Broadway hit, Good Grief. The season runs Company season and another stellar lineup profound contributions women have April 3 – 12, 2020 that struggle to overcome mishaps and April 3 – 5, 2020 from Oct. 10, 2019 – May 7, 2020. for the Media Innovators Speaker Series,” made to the world of dance by featuring Highmark Theatre deceptive rumors before love wins out in George Rowland White Hennigan added. a lineup that includes all female guest the end. Based on the 1990 flm, Pump Up the Performance Studio On the heels of an in-demand inaugural choreographers. Volume is a new musical about a shy teen who shakes up his small suburb by season in its Downtown location, the Pitts- Thought-provoking Adding Machine: A Musical The spring Student Choreography Composed by Joshua Schmidt/ broadcasting nightly as a radio shock Project, which features original works burgh Playhouse expands the depth and entertainment “We’re centering the dance season around jock. When a desperate teen calls into choreographed by the Conservatory’s breadth of productions for its 2019 - 2020 the theme of women’s voices,” said Garfeld Libretto by Jason Loewith & Joshua the show, what transpires on-air ignites talented students, presents world premiere Schmidt season with national theatrical collaborative The productions for the upcoming season Lemonius, chair and associate artistic the community and an underground works by up and coming artists. Directed by Tlaloc Rivas revolution. efforts, the integration of legendary works were carefully chosen to be thought- director of Point Park’s dance department. Dec. 6 – 15, 2019 Spring Dance Concert from master choreographers, and the contin- provoking, entertaining and innovative, “The works will showcase the brilliant Highmark Theatre CONSERVATORY DANCE April 15 – 19, 2020 uation of its successful speaker’s series according to Ronald Allan-Lindblom, who versatility of our dancers, and audiences COMPANY PNC Theatre aimed at sparking informed discussion in recently stepped down after 20 years as will enjoy works that are new to Pittsburgh Adding Machine: A Musical, an adaptation of Elmer Rice’s 1923 play, Contemporary Choreographers the community on a broad range of topics. artistic director of the Playhouse and will and the world, along with cornerstone follows lead character and anti-hero Mr. The dance season culminates in an return to the faculty of the Conservatory works by legends such as Martha Graham.” Zero, who is replaced at his company by a Oct. 10 – 13, 2019 unforgettable performance of works by Innovative theatrical mechanical adding machine. After an act George Rowland White masters of the new and old dance worlds, of Performing Arts this fall. “This diverse including Jessica Lang, Martha Graham, opportunities Media Innovators Speaker of rage, he journeys to the afterlife and is Performance Studio and formidable collection of productions given a chance at redemption. Penny Saunders, and Camille Brown. explores the complexity of relationships, Series An energizing collection of works from “Our frst season laid the groundwork for race, freedom of speech and culture, The Wolves leading female innovators in dance, creating innovative theatrical opportunities addressing the very societal issues we’re Point Park’s Media Innovators Speaker including Yin Yue, The Pillow Project, SPECIAL OFFER FOR ALUMNI By Sarah DeLappe Bridget Moore and Amy Hall Garner. that offered students the opportunity to experiencing today. Series, a collaboration between the Center Directed by Rachel Stevens An unforgettable evening of dance. Point Park alumni can purchase experience what it’s like to mount a new for Media Innovation and the Pittsburgh Feb. 21 – March 8, 2020 tickets for $15 for each theatre work alongside a professional artistic team, “Of exceptional note is the opportunity Playhouse, will present speakers ranging Highmark Theatre Fall Student Choreography show. Visit or call the box offce: while at the same time, bringing exceptional to welcome home several accomplished from national journalists to top media Project 412-392-8000. and entertaining productions to Pittsburgh alumni, both in playwright and directing professionals in fall 2019 and spring 2020 The Wolves is full of explosive energy Nov. 15 – 17, 2019 as it follows a team of teenage soccer For more information on the audiences,” said President Paul Hennigan. roles, who we hope will embrace the new at the Playhouse. For more information players. Through conversations and George Rowland White 2019-20 Playhouse season, facility and our talented Conservatory on this season’s speakers, see page 6. friendly gossip, each girl expresses her Performance Studio including tickets, subscriptions, According to Hennigan, after last season’s students as a national laboratory for artistic For ticket information, contact the Box own individual character. When tragedy student & alumni discounts, visit: occurs, the players have to decide if they’ll One of the most anticipated shows of the well-received collaboration with RWS exploration,” he added. Headlining returning Offce at 412-392-8000 or visit learn to stand together as a team. season, the fall Student Choreography PittsburghPlayhouse.com. Entertainment Group on The Old Man alumni are Tony Award®-winning director PittsburghPlayhouse.com. Project features original works

14 THE POINT SUMMER 2019 POINTPARK.EDU 15 STEEL CITY SHOWDOWN Point Park partners with pro sports teams to present frst major esports event in Pittsburgh history

oint Park University hosted the Steel City Showdown — Tanzilli, J.D., dean of the Rowland School of Business and chair the frst major esports tournament in Pittsburgh history of SportsPITTSBURGH’s Esports Task Force. — May 11-12 at its Pittsburgh Playhouse with more than P The Steel City Showdown featured competitions in three- 500 participants and spectators. games — Super Smash Bros., NBA 2K and NHL’19 — with Teaming up with Point Park were the Pittsburgh Penguins, CAVS monetary prizes for the winners. Legion GC, Pittsburgh Knights and AbleGamers Charity, while the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, iHeart Media and Walmart Rapidly growing served as sponsors. “It’s long overdue for Pittsburgh to really get behind one of “The event was a huge success and the frst of its kind for both these tournaments, and our Pittsburgh Playhouse is the perfect Pittsburgh and Point Park. We brought together three professional venue for it,” said Tanzilli. “The University is heavily invested in Photos by John Altdorfer. sports teams while raising money for AbleGamers,” said Steve esports, through both this event and our Business of esports

16 THE POINT SUMMER 2019 POINTPARK.EDU 17 course that will help develop professionals in the industry with many gamers in the Pittsburgh area, so we are excited to help media coverage and distribution of prizes. “The Steel City Show- “Steel City Showdown was a blast for me. The event went event management and business skills.” Pittsburgh does have bring this to life and provide a fun and educational experience down furthered my love of events, and opened my eyes to a lot smoothly and it was a lot fun to meet new people while playing an established esports presence through the Knights, the city’s for all those who attend,” Komoroski said. of different career opportunities. I got the chance to speak with the games we all love. I would love to come back and participate frst professional team. a Red Bull representative. She gave me some amazing insights in this event many more times!” said Matthew Whitaker, a 2019 “It’s unique to have three professional teams from two cities into jobs I could excel in based on my degree and work experi- sports, arts and entertainment management graduate. “We’re excited that Point Park University is venturing into representing different sports supporting Point Park University ence in the hospitality industry. Without this experience, I may esports, and are happy to be supporting this event,” said in this exciting esports venture,” said James Santilli, senior vice have never made that connection and had that conversation,” For students interested in learning more about the esports feld, Rodney Lee, project manager for the Knights. “We think this president of marketing for the Penguins. “The Penguins are said Charlotte Primrose, a senior business management major. Point Park offers a course titled The Business of esports, taught [is] really fun for the community and a great introduction to honored to be part of it.” by Instructor Charles Berry, J.D., owner and attorney of Charles the growing esports scene.” Len Komoroski, CEO of the “It’s amazing to see what the esports industry is growing into, Berry Consulting. The University also plans to host Pittsburgh’s Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena, said esports Professional opportunity especially in Pittsburgh and at Point Park. The participants frst ever Esports Summer Camp for high school students, which is rapidly growing in popularity from Cleveland to Pittsburgh were so excited to be at the event!” Primrose added. is expected to launch in 2020. Point Park students, faculty and staff volunteered at the two-day and beyond. “This may be the frst esports tournament for event, with duties ranging from ticketing and check-ins to social

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BROADCASTING ESPORTS Alumnus Ryan Bailey is an esports specialist/commentator for Skillshot Media

n addition to the competitions at the Steel City Showdown, Bailey said he laid the groundwork for his current position Passion for the game Point Park prep Pittsburgh’s frst major esports event hosted at Point Park May in the rapidly expanding feld of esports as a senior at the 11-12, broadcast reporting alumnus Ryan Bailey (COM ’14) University. “I began working at 93.7 FM The Fan towards the Bailey said he especially enjoyed the broadcast end of the busi- Because there is no substitute for experience gained on the I ness, “because it was a perfect marriage of my background and job, said Bailey, “Point Park’s assistance in getting amazing talked at the event about his experiences working as an esports end of my senior year at Point Park, eventually working my way specialist/commentator for Skillshot Media, “To see major up to a producer/on-site engineer position,” he said. “During my passion for the game. I immediately accepted a full-time offer internships made a huge difference for me. My internships institutions like Point Park, the Penguins and Cavs Legion all be this time, I started playing Smite, a third-person multiplayer as an esports specialist/commentator for Skillshot Media!” Bailey at 93.7 FM The Fan and KDKA-TV shaped my work ethic involved with on-campus esports was truly incredible. Seeing online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Hi-Rez explained that, “We operate a league that is incredibly similar to and understanding of the industry. It was also a great oppor- my alma mater make this kind of effort into esports makes me Studios, competitively in my free time. traditional sports. During the regular season, it’s a long grind doing tunity to gain connections in the feld, which directly led me incredibly excited for the future of both esports and Point Park! color commentary for months. My usual day is prepping for the to a job in Pittsburgh broadcasting, and then to my current Point Park is the perfect place to cultivate a thriving collegiate “I had opportunities to travel to New Orleans, Columbus and games I’m working that week. I also have to do plenty of my own position in esports. esports scene,” said Bailey. Atlanta to compete in local area network (LAN) events. I practice, both in-game so that I can understand it better, and was asked to come to Atlanta and do guest commentary for re-watching my commentary to identify areas I need to improve.” “Without a doubt, the best preparation I had at Point Park was First wave talent Skillshot Media (owned by Hi-Rez Studios) during an event for from [part-time professor] Gina Catanzarite’s On-Camera which my team failed to qualify, similar to how ESPN will use a He said he also has the opportunity to help the Smite design Performance class. Gina’s honesty and eye for broadcasting According to Bailey, “I am lucky enough to have been part of football player during the playoffs if their team isn’t playing.” team create new characters or make balance changes to the mistakes were critical in my development as on-air talent.” the frst wave of esports talent. I am one of the few who has game. “During bye weeks or the offseason, I work to create a degree in broadcasting and real experience in a TV studio. content about the pro players or the game. I also get to work That won’t be the case for very long, as lots of students see for other games, like casting The Halo Classic, or serving as v the opportunity that is esports broadcasting.” the emcee at local charity events.” Additional reporting by Amanda Dabbs and Gina Puppo.

20 THE POINT SUMMER 2019 POINTPARK.EDU 21 TRUE PIONEER Point Park’s most decorated student-athlete graduates and runs toward professional dreams

By Barbara Vilanova

our years ago, Point Park University 2019 graduate and Running to the top annually to student-athletes – one male and one female – who 2019 NAIA Women’s Indoor Track National Athlete of display outstanding leadership and embody the values, spirit and Fthe Year Anna Shields was working at a small community It was an employee step-challenge got her re-thinking her deci- tradition of being a model student-athlete at Point Park. Deserving bank in her home town of Torrington, Connecticut. sion to quit running. “The prize was a week of free groceries so candidates are outstanding representatives of the school, the National Athlete of the Year by the USTF I thought, why not try?” Naturally competitive, Shields started department and their teams in the classroom, in the community CCCA. This past spring, Shields placed ffth The former high school track star had signed a letter of intent incorporating running into her step-challenge training, starting and on the feld of play. Starting in 2020, the female recipient of at the USA Track & Field 1 Mile Road Champion- to attend University of North Carolina, but in her senior year, with easy jogging and working her way up to six-mile runs. this award will receive the Anna Shields Outstanding Female Stu- ship in Des Moines, , running against the her running performance began to fall off and the offer was dent-Athlete Award, to honor Point Park’s most decorated student- best milers in the country. rescinded. “I wasn’t paying enough attention to nutrition and “It was so much fun, I had forgotten why I liked running so athlete in school history. The name change was announced when health and it took a toll. I fgured maybe it just wasn’t meant to much,” she said. Thinking maybe her running days were not Shields was the female honoree for the 2018-19 school year. The be,” said Shields. over, Shields reached out to her former high school track coach Exceptional leader male award will remain named for Don Kelly, the Point Park base- who encouraged her to apply to an NAIA (National Association ball alumnus who played many years in Major League Baseball. Instead of a Division I school, Shields enrolled at nearby Central of Intercollegiate Athletics) school where she could continue “Anna’s not just an exceptional athlete. She has been the best Connecticut State. She continued to run but her times were not to compete with no age limitations. That suggestion brought kind of team leader – quiet and encouraging at the same time Now 28, Shields’ biggest dream may be qualifying for the 2020 U.S. what she wanted and so she dropped out and took a job as a Shields to Point Park, the closest NAIA school to her home – and her presence on the track team has helped elevate the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. “I never would have imagined that banker teller instead. As she said in a recent interview with state of Connecticut. Since enrolling in Point Park in the fall of performance of her teammates,” said Kevin Taylor, associate I’d have an opportunity to compete at this level at my age, but with Citius, a national magazine for runners, “Sometimes I would 2016, Shields has become the frst national champion in any athletic director. “There has never been a Pioneer like her. I the support of the Point Park athletic department, teammates, family have dreams about running, of winning a race again. I would sport at the University. For the ffth time in her career, Shields think she’ll be remembered for many years to come for how and friends, I feel like there’s no limit to what I can do,” said Shields, wake up and feel sad because I thought it wasn’t possible.” was named NAIA National Athlete of the Year by the United she’s raised the bar for what’s possible to be a student-athlete who received her bachelor’s degree in English in April 2019. States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association at Point Park.” The Don Kelly Outstanding Student-Athlete and she was voted the 2019 NAIA Women’s Indoor Track Award was established in 2014 and has been presented “I’m grateful for every opportunity that comes my way.” v

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established feld would not have been successful without 1970s writer for radio and television in Scranton, Pa. her blog “A Writer’s Revelations” at: https:// the guidance, encouragement and patience of my support Davis holds a degree in journalism and com- judyanndavis.blogspot.com. system and the skills I learned at Point Park University. munications from Point Park and has written for industry and education throughout her Philip Klinedinst (COM 1973) writes, “After This was not an entirely new feld, as my time in higher career. Along with her novels, more than a nearly 50 years in the newspaper business, I education truly began when I was 10 years old and volun- dozen of her short stories have appeared retired in April from The Baltimore Sun, where teered at a college fair with my dad. I put on my prettiest in various literary and small magazines and I was copy desk chief. I’ve worked for Gannett, dress, fanciest shoes, and escorted representatives to anthologies and have received numerous Dow Jones, Media News Group, Scripps their tables. While meeting representatives from across Howard, Times Mirror and Tribune Publishing, the region I began creating relationships, asking endless awards. When [Davis] is not behind a com- questions, and thinking how cool it was to have a bag on puter, you can find her looking for anything among others. The last 26 years were spent wheels. Fast forward 20 years into my role at Point Park, humorous to make her laugh or swinging a at The Baltimore Sun.” Klinedinst, a resident and not much has changed. I’m still wearing my prettiest golf club where the chuckles are few. She is of York, Pa., graduated from Point Park with a dress, fanciest shoes, and eagerly learning as much as I Judy A. (Lashinski) Davis (COM 1971) a member of Pennwriters, Inc. and Romance degree in communications in 1973. can about the Point Park community. Writers of America, and lives in Central has just released her latest novel, Willie, My 1980s Love, a historical romantic suspense. Writing Pennsylvania. Her other titles include: Red Encouraging dreams, creating relationships and giving as Judy Ann Davis, her book is set in 1856 Fox Woman, Under Starry Skies, Key to Love, Guido DeAngelis, J.D., (A&S 1980) and back to a community that gave me my start is the reason in the small logging settlement of Clearfield, Sweet Kiss, Up on the Roof and Other Sto- Michael Spagnoletti (A&S ’18), were hon- I am here today. Though my support system encouraged Pa., when white pine was king of the forest. ries, and Four White Roses. Davis divides her me to pursue my dreams, Point Park taught me the skills ored by Point Park’s Criminal Justice Club at a I needed to jump into the workforce and establish myself This is her seventh work of fiction. According time between Central Pennsylvania and New celebration dinner on April 10. After more than successfully in two career felds. to her Amazon.com bio, she began her Smyrna Beach, Fla. She would enjoy hearing 30 years of service, Spagnoletti, a veteran, career in writing as a copy and continuity from fellow alumni and can be reached via recently retired from his role as community Hearing about your journeys is the reason I love my job. The success stories in our alumni community are end- less, from owning restaurants and starring on Broadway, to leading educational institutions and winning a Pulitzer Your generous support, through the Prize. It’s wonderful to think about how your time as a Point Park University Annual Fund, student at Point Park played a role in each of these stories. Make a provides a quality experience for students. Last year, with the help Point Park is a part of our journeys, and is the reason of alumni and friends like you: Dear fellow alumni and friends, many of us are where we are today. Continue embracing who you are and telling your story, while appreciating the Among incoming frst-year students, 99% impact Point Park has had on your life. The future is POINT In life, each of us has someone who shaped us into the person received some form of fnancial aid. we are today. I defne such a person as patient, kind, tough unknown, but equally as beautiful when we are encouraged when it counts, encouraging of your true self, and a force that to follow our dreams. Listen to your heart, wear your to make an drives you when you need it. To me, this “person” is my mom fanciest shoes, and always be true to yourself. Looking More than 180 students traveled and experienced and dad. Both have always been extremely patient, tough and forward to meeting you soon! impact today! new cultures in the United States and abroad. supportive – to say I would not be where I am today without them would be an understatement. All my best, Newly renovated labs sparked the scientifc curiosity of more than 800 students engaged After spending nearly a decade in the event industry, I found in hands-on learning. myself in search of a new challenge and set my sights on forging a career in higher education. This “left turn” out of an Give a gift through the Annual Fund today and transform a student’s life Lauren Steiner (COM ’11) tomorrow. To make an impact, visit: Alumni Engagement Offcer [email protected] PointPark.edu/Give

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Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas research has been responsible for the blood and was honored by the Criminal Justice cancer advancements that have doubled, Club for many achievements throughout his tripled, and in some cases quadrupled the career in the judicial system. In the past, the survival rate for some blood cancers. Through Criminal Justice Club has shown apprecia- programs like Man & Woman of the Year, LLS tion for officers, honored has invested more than $1 billion in research its police chief — Point Park alumnus Scott to advance breakthrough therapies. Schubert ’07 ’10 — and fundraised for the Homestead Borough Police Department, among other activities.

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Michelle Schmude (BUS 1999) has been named to leadership roles at both the Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and its regional site, the Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center. At the Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center, Dr. Schmude has been named vice president of the board of directors. For AHEC, she was appointed Jennie (Ryan) Sanchez (A&S ’02) has to the Applications/Promotions and been named to the 2018 & 2019 Pennsylva- Curriculum Development Committees of the nia Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list, an honor Pennsylvania AHEC Scholars Program. She awarded to the best up-and-coming attorneys. earned her M.B.A. at Point Park in 1999. Sanchez is a workers’ compensation lawyer Andrea Robinson (BUS ’09) is the owner with the skills to aid me in opening my own at Edgar Snyder and Associates. Prior to Asheville Reunion 2000s of the new restaurant, Sugar and Smoke, business.” Robinson is also among the that, she served as attorney advisor to the a southern kitchen and bar in the heart of newest members of the Rowland School Matt Bush Honorable Administrative Law Judge Drew Pittsburgh’s Bloomfeld neighborhood. of Business Dean’s Advisory Board. She (COM ’02), news director for Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) recently Kelly Coccia (COM ’01) was nominated Helen Fallon A. Swank within the United States Depart- According to Robinson, who earned her said, “I am looking forward to sharing my reunited with his former Point Park teacher , professor of journalism by the Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia ment of Labor. She earned her J.D. from the M.B.A. at Point Park in 2009, “The concept educational, personal and professional and Honors Program director, at the offces of BPR in Asheville, N.C. Bush joined Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where arrived from my years of living in the South experiences as a member of the Board. I Blue Ridge Public Radio as news director in August 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Society (LLS) as a candidate for LLS’s 2019 she was research editor of the University of and inspiration from my daughter Morgan, am hoping my experiences will help guide the NPR member station in the nation’s capital as a reporter and anchor. He primarily Woman of the Year. Candidates across the Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law and my ‘sugar pie.’ Robinson said she chose students into a path that is best for them covered the state of Maryland, including six years of covering the statehouse in country led fundraising teams and competed, Policy and was awarded the C.A.L.I. Excel- Point Park’s M.B.A. program specifcally for while guiding them away from a path that Annapolis. He also worked at WMAL in and Metro Networks in his in honor of two local children who are blood lence for the Future Award for Legal Analysis the international business concentration, is less favorable. I am honored to dedicate hometown of Pittsburgh. Bush earned his degree in broadcasting from Point Park cancer survivors, to raise the most funds for and Writing. Sanchez earned her bachelor’s “I wanted to travel the world and work for my time in any way possible to help stu- and a master’s degree in media entrepreneurship from American University in Wash- blood cancer research. Coccia, who earned degree in psychology, summa cum laude, from a large international corporate company. dents and the mission of my alma mater.” ington, D.C. In 2017, he was a graduate of the 35th class of Leadership Ashe-ville at her degree in journalism and communication Jan Getz Point Park in 2002. Also, I wanted to be able to talk business Added Robinson, “I am particularly excited the University of North Carolina. Photo by , former broadcaster in residence and works in document management in the with people all over the world. The M.B.A. about being involved with the sports, arts and assistant professor in the School of Communication from 2002-2010. AMG department of PNC, is part of an elite Tyrone Goodwin (BUS ’06) was recently program was perfect for me because I and entertainment management program, group of community and business leaders hired as a staff accountant/auditor at ended up landing a job with the $12 billion as well as the hospitality management who competed for the titles of LLS’s Man & Cameron Professional Services Group LLC. international company Solvay, which recently classes and the new marketing and sales relations and crime prevention officer for the career. He has done a lot for the community Woman of the Year by raising funds between Goodwin earned his M.B.A. at Point Park acquired Lanxess. My degree really helped program, areas in which I have a lot of Allegheny County Police Department. “Officer and for Point Park University,” explained Feb. 28 and May 11, 2019. Coccia’s efforts in 2006. to propel me and prepare me well for the experience. I am excited to see how the Spagnoletti was honored for outstanding Noelle Wachter, a sophomore criminal justice helped fund therapies and treatments that business conversations I had. [It has also] Dean’s Advisory Board is received to these leadership in law enforcement throughout his major. DeAngelis is currently a judge for the are saving lives. Over the years, LLS-funded made me more marketable and provided me future professionals.”

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helpful with providing one-on-one instruction of partner account manager. Point Park has resume and the ideas I had for furthering the when needed. Also, the faculty were helpful a focus on perspective and inclusion. In my organization’s success. I interviewed a few for providing career ideas and advice.” studies there, I have always been encour- days later, and the rest is history! Now I wake aged to consider where others were coming up every day and work my dream job, while recognize dance and choreographic excel- from and the challenges they faced, and I learning from a mentor who pushes me to be lence on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in knew that Andrew would have been given the best I can!” film,” according to the organization’s web- the same opportunity to think globally. I know site. Hamilton is a 2018 graduate of Point that anyone who has been a learner at Point Park’s Conservatory of the Performing Park knows to dig deep, to get to a root Arts and the revival of Rodgers and cause and to take action.” Duncan, a former Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is her Broadway Pioneers basketball player, said, “Point Park Anthony Romano (A&S ’19) is an applica- debut. Hamilton’s performance received a embodied everything that I was looking for in tion engineer at Benshaw, Inc. He earned rave review in The New York Times, with a college experience. Initially, the draw was his degree in electrical engineering in April chief theater critic Ben Brantley calling playing baseball at the collegiate level, but 2019. According to Romano, “The Circuits it “stimulating and frightening – and as receiving a top-level business management Analysis, Electrical Power and Power Elec- fresh – as last night’s fever dream.” education while living in one of the most tronics courses I took as technical electives Oklahoma! was nominated for eight Andrew Duncan (BUS ’18, ’19) is a partner beautiful cities Downtown was the experi- Gabe Reed (COPA ’18) is a singer, in the electrical engineering program have Tony Awards, and won the Tony for Best account manager at Cloud Adoption Solutions ence I had always dreamed about.” It was songwriter and actor living in New York City. been extremely helpful to me in my position Revival of a Musical. The show’s chore- in Pittsburgh. He earned his undergraduate an incredible experience — and I owe it all He recently competed in the International John Heginbotham as an application engineer at Benshaw, Inc. ographer, , was a degree in business management in 2018 and to Point Park University. I regularly keep up Songwriting Competition. Reed said, “Pio- The course that applies to my current work guest choreographer at Point Park where his M.B.A. in 2019. According to Shannon with Point Park alumni success stories, so neer Records introduced me to marketing the most is the Power Electronics course, he met Hamilton and later cast her in the J. Gregg, M.B.A. (BUS ’14), president of that I can learn from others and be inspired myself as an artist by creating a network of which taught me the fundamentals of AC to Alumna wins Chita Rivera current Broadway production. According to Cloud Adoption Solutions and a current Ph.D. by them. I read about Shannon’s company people who can help me create. The main Garfeld Lemonius DC and DC to DC converters and DC to AC Award for Broadway Debut , chair and associate in community engagement student at Point and what they do, and I just knew this was thing I learned was that meeting people in inverters. These devices are the exact type professor of dance, “Providing our students Park, “Andrew’s ambition and tenacity made the company and leader I wanted to work the business, who know the business, is an of devices I size and apply as motor control Point Park graduate Gabrielle Hamilton with opportunities to meet and work with him an absolute perfect candidate for the role for. I proactively emailed the company my incredible opportunity for marketing and systems. It was useful to learn how such (COPA ’18) won a Chita Rivera Award for Out- choreographers of John’s caliber is a focus meeting artists and producers.” He said, devices operate and can affect a power system. standing Female Dancer in a Broadway Show of our dance program. That accessibiity “I decided to submit to the International I have been able to apply this knowledge to for her performance in Rodgers and Hammer- can be a huge boost to students once Songwriting Competition after seeing art- the work I perform every day. The year-long stein’s Oklahoma! The awards were presented they leave here to launch their professional ists like Kehlani, Vance Joy, Bastille and Senior Design course sequence was also on May 19 at the NYU Skirball Center for the careers, like it was for Gabrielle, and we’re Passenger participate prior years and get immensely useful. The Senior Design course Performing Arts in New York. The Chita Rivera incredibly proud of her.” big recognition for it. I also was very curious was challenging, but in the end, a pleasurable Awards were established “to promote and to see what the response to my new music experience that walked through the process would be.” His fondest Point Park memo- of designing a solution for an engineer- ries include, “Getting to perform in all three ing problem. The course sequence was a spaces at the historic Pittsburgh Playhouse thorough simulation of a real-world project, 2010s before it relocated to Downtown. Another as it began with defning the scope of a proj- fond memory was waiting in line for the Olson Kelly (COPA ’17) has been ect, requiring design reviews and progress Know someone West Penn Hall elevators. It never gets old.” promoted to artistic associate at Theatre reports during the development, and ended who can beneft Under the Stars in Houston, Tex. He writes, with the requirement of a product being de- from a Point Park “I will be providing support for the overall livered and presented.” Added Romano: “The artistic objectives for the organization, as professors at Point Park are very knowledge- Heart of Point Park DROP US education? well as assisting on casting and new works able within their subject matter. The instruc- development projects.” Kelly earned his tors presented material in an approachable Gabriel Dubin (A&S ’17) and Marin Helppie-Schmieder (COPA ’15) tied the knot A NOTE! degree in Theatre Arts at Point Park format without compromising the content on Sept. 2, 2018 with a wedding in Downtown Pittsburgh. They took photos on Point Park’s PointPark.edu/ReferAStudent Visit PointPark.edu/classnote in 2017. of the material being taught. They were very campus as part of their special day. to share your news.

28 THE POINT SUMMER 2019 POINTPARK.EDU 29 ON THE BALL Pioneer softball soaring high on and off the feld

By Kevin Taylor

o be a Point Park University Serious and competitive At playoff time, the Pioneers once again eight games to turn things around. The Maddie Horn pulling in Google Cloud® honors going to Tarr, Horn, Edwards and softball student-athlete means to made a strong run at the conference Pioneers ended the regular season on a Academic All-District honors. She is freshman catcher Hailey Leitner. Second- Tachieve highly on and off the feld. “I want players to be well-rounded,” said championship. They made it to the fnal 15-3 stretch. The Pioneers were at the not only one of the top offensive and team accolades went to Iagnemma and The Pioneers have been setting a high Coultas. “To achieve highly in academics three teams of the 10-team conference top of the RSC class academically as well. defensive players on the team, but Baumis, and Ambrose was Point Park’s pace in both areas for many years. and on the feld. When you come to Point and came within one game of qualifying Of the 17-players on the roster, seven she also carries a 3.99 GPA in biology honoree for the RSC Champions of by Kevin Taylor Park, you are able to be a serious student, for the NAIA national tournament. It was achieved NAIA Scholar-Athlete status. and pre-med. Iagnemma carried the Character Team. The 2018-19 school year was no different get good grades and also be a part of a the third time in four years Point Park got That is for juniors and seniors with a Pioneers in the postseason with with Point Park softball posting another competitive, collegiate softball program.” to the conference semifnals. 3.50 grade-point average or higher. That spectacular pitching. She racked up four “I can’t say enough about the seniors 20-win season and leading the Pioneers’ Coultas knows what it takes to succeed included senior pitcher Ashley Iagnemma complete games during the playoff run. and what they brought to the team all athletic department with a 3.47 team at Point Park. She played softball and Strong seniors (3.58 GPA), senior catcher Delaney Iagnemma reached a major milestone four years,” said Coultas. “They had great grade-point average. Softball is one of basketball for the Pioneers from 1993- Baumis (3.68), senior frst baseman by surpassing 500 career strikeouts. careers on the feld, they’ve had a great the many teams that achieves highly, 97. The Pioneers have been successful “We peaked at the right time, playing our Tiffany Edwards (3.74), senior outfelder She fnished her career with 507 in experience with internships and student- with 15 of 17 varsity sports coming in under Coultas with 288 victories since best softball the second half of the year Shannon Davis (3.78), junior second 501.1 innings. That went along with 39 teaching, and they are all going on to jobs above 3.00 for the year. It’s a big part of she took over in 2007. That’s an average and into the playoffs,” said Coultas. “We baseman Courtney Blocher (4.00), junior wins and a 2.37 career ERA. Junior after graduation. And we have talented the way 13th-year head coach Michelle of 22 wins per season, a strong pace with really turned our season around at the shortstop Chandler Krelow (3.58) and Katie Tarr was a huge part of the team underclassmen who do well on and off Coultas runs the softball program. She springtime in Pittsburgh hardly allowing midway point. We had a great group of junior outfelder Paula Ambrose (3.65). as another dominant pitcher on staff. the feld. We want them to have the same, prides the team on being great students for more than 40 games a year. This past seniors that led us down the stretch.” She was named RSC Pitcher of the great experience during their time here at and athletes. She’s also in charge of season, the Pioneers won 22 games and Academic accolades Year after putting up 182 strikeouts in Point Park.” v monitoring academic progress of all posted a 12-6 record in the River States The Pioneers were stuck in a losing 18 games for an average of 10.1 per student-athletes in the department as the Conference. That was good for third place skid toward the end of March. But The academic accolades did not end game. The Pioneers had six players Kevin Taylor is director of athletic Pioneers’ Primary Woman’s Administrator. in a highly competitive regular season. they responded by winning their next there, with sophomore center felder named all-conference with frst-team communications at Point Park.

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