SPRING 2008 VOLUME XIII NO. 1
The Magazine of Wright State University
WSU Inaugurates Its Sixth President David R. Hopkins From the President’s Desk THE DIFFERENCE A SCHOLARSHIP CAN MAKE
Dear Scholarship Committee, SPRING 2008 VOLUME XIII NO. 1 First off, I would like to say thank Managing Editor Denise Thomas you so much. I cannot stress how Office of Communications and Marketing much this scholarship means to me. Editor It has come at a time when I needed Connie Steele Office of Communications and Marketing it the most. During the summer, Design Welcom e to t h is issu e of Com m u n i t y m aga z i n e . my father was diagnosed with throat Theresa Almond This has been a remarkable time for both Wright State and me personally: cancer. The money you have given to Office of Communications and Marketing the university wrapped up an amazing 40th anniversary year that featured Cover Image many community and student events. And last October, I had the great me has helped me keep my debt in William Jones, Center for Teaching and Learning privilege to be formally inaugurated as Wright State’s sixth president. It’s a check enough to take time off work responsibility that is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to helping lead Contributing Writers to be with my father in this difficult John Bennett, Aimee Bowser, David Dominic, a university that is making such a difference in the lives of students, the people Richard Doty, Stephanie James Ely, Sara Pearsaul in the region, and all Ohioans. time. My family and I will be forever Vice, Cindy Young, Connie Steele As you look over the pages, I hope you are as impressed as I am with all the amazing things, all the remarkable people that make up the Wright State family, thankful for your contribution, and Photography and why I consider it such a great honor to serve this university. William Jones, Center for Teaching and Learning what it has allowed me to do. While the stories encompass very different areas, they have one underlying Digital Imaging Manipulation theme that is a hallmark of the Wright State mission: Wright State is about Once my father recovers from Chris Snyder, Center for Teaching and Learning helping people and serving our region and beyond. This certainly was brought home recently by a major independent study that treatment and after I graduate, I revealed Wright State’s profound economic and cultural impact on the region Community is published two times a year by the would like to continue my education Office of Communications and Marketing, Divi- over its 40-year history. in electrical engineering. I have sion of University Advancement. Distribution is The report also served as a springboard to host Wright State’s first- to Wright State alumni, faculty, staff, and friends ever regional summit last August, when over 170 thought leaders from our been looking at grad schools such as of the university. Submit information, com- community came to learn about the Wright State success story and begin Georgia Tech and Stanford. I will ments, and letters to Community editor, Office dialogue about significant challenges facing our region and ways Wright State of Communications and Marketing, Wright State can help our region move forward and prosper. hopefully be able to study in the field University, Dayton, OH 45435-0001 or Now as we proceed to look ahead to our 50th anniversary, we will use what of optics, lasers, and holography. Your e-mail [email protected] we’ve learned from the study and our community partners to guide our efforts aid has helped me on my path and in reinvigorating our strategic plan to better serve our students and the region. We are also excited about working closely with the Chancellor, the Ohio has smoothed some of the bumps on Board of Regents, and other institutions to craft a master plan for the University the road. I do not think I can impress System of Ohio, which includes public four-year universities, community colleges, and adult learning centers. The master plan will outline clear goals for upon you how grateful I am for your Ohio and defined indicators of success and accountability regarding educational assistance, and I thank you from the attainment, affordability, quality, and economic development. We have much to be proud of, and much to look forward to. In my inaugural bottom of my heart. speech, I mentioned that Wright State is a shining example of what some have termed the “New American University.” Over the next decade, Wright State Sincerely, University will continue its journey to become a model university for Ohio and the 21st century. Jonathan Roach I thank you for your support and participation as we venture into this new era of higher education in Ohio, transforming lives through education, College of Engineering and Computer scholarship, and service. Science, electrical engineering major Regards, Becker Electric Scholarship recipient
ON THE WEB www.wright.edu/community ⁄ David R. Hopkins, President 277015/200603-3582/MY07/65M Wright State University ArtsGala 2008: Since its inception in 2000, ArtsGala has raised over $700,000 to benefit more than 100 scholarship recipients. The evening offers ArtsGala supporters exciting entertainment and fine dining as well as the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of students. Being recognized by WSU president David Hopkins are the 2008 ArtsGala co-chairs: Jim and Karen Tinney
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10 To Lead and to Serve: Answering the Call Wright State and the community at-large celebrated the inauguration of Wright State’s sixth president, David R. Hopkins.
14 a Model University for Ohio Excerpts from President Hopkins’ inaugural speech.
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16 access, Innovation, Impact As the university celebrated its 40th anniversary, it undertook a major economic and community impact study to determine how successful Wright State has been in fulfilling the vision of the community it serves. The results also provide a framework for how the university will serve students and the region over the next decade.
21 advancing Neuroscience Five prominent Wright State researchers are the recipient of a prestigious $4.8 million grant to study why full recovery is not always achieved after damaged nerves regenerate.
22 water, Water Everywhere Professor of environmental sciences Allen Burton has been tapped for a $900,000 three-year study on the pollution of America’s harbors.
23 The Eyes and Ears of YAHOO! Two Wright State grads are researching how we use computers and the internet to better serve Yahoo!s customers and reach an even broader audience.
26 growing WSU’s Family Tree Meet some of Wright State’s newest alumni, including many who have overcome challenges to achieve their dream of earning a college degree.
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AROUND THE QUAD Online Nursing Doctoral Program Unveiled A new doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), to be of- fered jointly by Wright State’s College of Nursing and Health and the University of Toledo (UT), will be the first prac- tice-oriented nursing doctoral program offered by an Ohio public university. The D.N.P. is an online program for students who are registered nurses, master’s prepared, and certified in advanced nursing practice. “This great collaborative effort
1 2 3 between Wright State and the Univer- sity of Toledo combines the expertise of more than 50 experienced doctorally prepared educators who have put forth a rigorous curriculum to better meet the needs of our community,” said Patricia Martin, dean of the Wright State Univer- New Diggs Laboratory to LEED in Green Technologies sity–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health, who spearheaded efforts to The new Matthew O. Diggs III Labo- Day lighting to 75 percent of the create the D.N.P. program. ratory for Life Science Research, building through vertical glazing, The D.N.P. will address shortages by which celebrated its grand opening in which accepts more winter solar heat; November, is at the forefront of “green” educating nurses at the highest level of Sunshading devices that help manage building design. The facility is one of the practice and who, in turn, will be quali- solar heat gain; fied to teach. A student chooses either first university research laboratories in the role of direct caregiver or indirect Ohio registered under Leadership in En- Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emitting adhesives and seal- 4 5 caregiver, who is certified for nurse ergy and Environmental Design (LEED). administration. The LEED Green Building Rating ants, paints, carpet, and composite 1) Rowdy Raider joined the Wright State cheerleaders, the Emerald Jazz, peer leaders, and others in the March The American Association of Col- System™ is the nationally accepted wood are used throughout; Down Parade bound for the residence halls to greet leges of Nursing identified numerous benchmark for the design, construction, At least 75 percent of the waste from new freshman during Move-In Day. factors that are prompting the change and operation of high-performance green construction and demolition was 2) The fourth annual Exploring Science Day for middle in nursing education at the graduate buildings. A research laboratory typi- recycled or salvaged, instead of sent school students from the Dayton area opened young level, so that by 2015, advanced nursing cally consumes four times more energy to landfills and incinerators; minds to the possibilities of science and engineering. practice will require a doctoral degree. than a normal classroom building, but the Reduced energy consumption 3) The Presidential Lecture Series kicked off the These factors include the rapid expan- new facility will use far less energy than academic year by hosting Christopher Gardner, CEO sion of knowledge underlying practice; most facilities of its kind. through heat recovery, efficient and author of the bestseller, The Pursuit of Happyness, increased complexity of patient care; na- The green building technologies in HVAC equipment, and increased which became a movie starring Will Smith. tional concerns about the quality of care the 48,000-square-foot building include: insulation; 4) Part of the Phase II Student Union renovation and patient safety; shortages of nursing A 30 percent reduction in water use Continuous measurement and verifi- completed this fall included the opening of a climbing personnel; shortages of doctorally wall. by installing waterless urinals, low- cation of energy consumption. prepared nursing faculty; and increasing flow lavatories, and other plumbing 5) A group of 14 students participated on service educational expectations for the prepara- fixtures; learning project in New Orleans over winter break, tion of other health professionals. working in the the Lower Ninth Ward, which was particularly hard hit by Hurricane Katrina. They For more information about the A reduction in "heat island effect" reported on their experience during the Symposium WSU/UT D.N.P. program, contact the through an Energy Star roof that on Creating Sustainable Environments in January Wright State University–Miami Valley reflects more sunlight back into the sponsored by the WSU Honors Institute. College of Nursing and Health at atmosphere using fewer dark surfaces; 6) The word “Kuumba” is Swahili for “creativity,” and (937) 775-3577, or go to www.wright. guests at the third annual Kuumba Black Arts Festival . witnessed demonstrations of creativity spawned by edu/nursing African culture. 6
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SCLC Honors Howard Filipic Named Memory Clinic Serves With the start of the 2007-2008 academic year, President David Hopkins Wright State University senior Senior VP Underserved presented awards to outstanding faculty and staff who demonstrate administrator Lillie P. Howard, Ph.D., excellence and dedication to teaching, research, and service. Matthew V. Filipic, Ph.D., has been Wright State University School of was recognized for her contribution to named Wright State’s senior vice president Professional Psychology has estab- education by the Dayton chapter of the for business and fiscal affairs and university lished a Community Memory Clinic at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference treasurer. Duke Ellis Human Development Institute 2007 F a c u l t y Awards for Excellence (SCLC) during this year’s Martin Luther Filipic joined Wright State’s administra- in west Dayton. King Jr. Holiday tion in 2000 as vice president for business “We started this clinic to provide as- Celebration honor- and fiscal affairs and university treasurer. sessments of brain behavior and interven- ing the legacy of “Matt’s perspective tion services for patients and their families the slain civil rights on higher education in in the local underserved community af- leader. Ohio is invaluable,” said fected by dementia,” said Jeffery B. Allen, Howard, a Steven R. Angle, provost. SOPP professor and director of the clinic. professor of English “The role he plays on our “Although our focus is to serve the African and Wright State’s campus is critical to our American community, where a document- senior vice president overall success. This title ed shortage of neuropsychological services Thomas Sudkamp Chandler Phillips Larry Ream Yvonne Vadeboncoeur Mark Gebhart for curriculum and is commensurate with exists, we also will accept patients from Professor, computer Professor, biomedical Associate professor, Assistant professor, Assistant professor, instruction, received the SCLC Dayton throughout the Dayton area.” science and engineering engineering, industrial anatomy and physiology biological sciences emergency medicine the responsibility Matt engineering, and human Frederick A. White Robert J. Kegerreis Early Career Early Career chapter’s Education Leadership Award has as a key member of At the memory clinic, advanced factors engineering named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Distinguished Professor Distinguished Professor Achievement Achievement the leadership team built by Wright State’s doctoral level SOPP students work with of Professional Service Brage Golding of Teaching Jr., and Brother Raymond Fitz, the former president, David Hopkins.” clients, their families, and/or caregivers Distinguished Professor of Research president of the University of Dayton, As senior vice president for business and under the supervision of school faculty known widely for his commitment to di- fiscal affairs and university treasurer, Filipic who are licensed clinical psychologists. versity, humanitarianism, and justice. Also is responsible for the oversight of all of the Fees are determined on a sliding scale awarded were a humanitarian award and an university’s financial operations, including related to the income of the patients. award for community service. budget planning and resource analysis, busi- For more details, call (937) 775-4300. “Dr. Howard has been a tireless cham- ness services, engineering and construction, pion of diversity on our campus and we physical plant, internal audit, purchasing, applaud her for this well-deserved award,” payroll, and accounting. Ethics Team said Steven R. Angle, Wright State’s provost. Before coming to Wright State, Filipic Second in Nation Throughout 32 years at Wright State, spent 15 years on the Ohio Board of Re- Pitting its ethical leadership skills Howard has established and championed gents, where he directed the coordination of against those of students from more than Damaris Serrano Jane Blakelock Burhan Kawosa programs and centers that promote diver- Assistant professor, English language and Finance and financial budget, facilities, and information systems 200 universities, Wright State University’s sity and provide educational access and Spanish literatures services for public higher education in Ohio. six-member team placed second at the strong academic support to students, help- Early Career Outstanding Lecturer Outstanding Instructor finals of the 2008 National Intercollegiate ing them to reach their full potential. Achievement Ethics Bowl. Team members were evaluated on their answers to complex ethical topics includ- Accountancy Students Set Record ing how well they stated and defended For an historic third time in four years, Wright State University accountancy students their position, whether they addressed the S t a f f Awards for Excellence qualified two teams for the recent national finals of student case competition sponsored by most relevant ethical factors of the case the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). presented, and how well they justified their The Raj Soin College of Business students constitute the only team in the history of the case resolutions on ethics theories and competition to ever have two teams among the four finalists on three occasions. For their sound moral arguments. efforts this year, the team received $6,000 in cash awards that will be used to support future Joseph A. Petrick, professor of manage- Wright State student competition in the IMA event. ment and executive director of the Institute John Talbott, Ph.D., a professor of accountancy and mentor to the teams, said this year’s for Business Integrity, and Andrea D. competition focused on the value of a resource consumption accounting system and its ability Harris, a WSU instructor in English and to provide a fictitious paint manufacturing firm with the information needed for strategic, Women’s Studies, coached the team. long-term decision making. “Wright State University’s outstanding Bob Frey (Classified) Jennifer Penick Joanne Ballmann Tonya Mathis Alex Pittman Janice Hartzell Center for Teaching (Unclassified) (Classified) (Unclassified) (Unclassified) (Classified) Wright State has won this 15-year-old competition more than any other college in the performances in the National Intercol- and Learning Financial Aid Political Science Student Activities Lake Campus Boonshoft School nation, with titles in 1992, 1994, 2000, 2001, and 2005. legiate Ethics Bowl year after year are a of Medicine Excellence in Excellence in Excellence in Human Excellence in Human Excellence in Service source of pride and an institutional tradi- Leadership Leadership Relations Relations Excellence in tion both on campus and in the Dayton Service It’s All Happening at WSU! ON THE WEB www.wright.edu/calendar ⁄ region,” said Petrick. “
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Zero Undergraduate Wright State Rated Among “Best in the Midwest”
Tuition Increase The Princeton Review placed Wright State University among the “Best in the Midwest” The Wright State Board of Trustees in its 2008 Best Colleges: Region by Region issue. approved a university budget in July that The special issue focuses on 654 of the best colleges in four regions: the Northeast, West, reflects no increase in undergraduate Southeast, and Midwest, with Wright State listed among the 161 schools in 12 states. tuition for the next two academic years Academics, quality of life, and extracurriculars were among the categories included in the (2007-08 and 2008-09). unbiased and uncensored survey given to students and their parents. The move is inline with Governor Ted “The schools we chose this year had to meet two criteria. First, they had to meet our stan- Strickland’s and the Ohio legislature’s dards for academic excellence within their region. And second, we had to be able to survey plan to invest in higher education and their students anonymously,” said a spokesperson for The Princeton Review. increase the number of college graduates Mariana Morris Added Steven R. Angle, WSU provost, “We’re especially pleased to have been chosen by as a means to spur economic development. Prof Wins an anonymous poll of students, guidance counselors, and parents. Their support lets us know This includes annual increases to higher we are doing a fine job of providing quality education that is accessible and affordable.” education of 8.7 percent this year and 3.2 Fulbright Award percent the following year. Mariana Morris, chair and professor of In return for the increased state sup- pharmacology and toxicology, received the port, Ohio campuses must demonstrate prestigious Fulbright Research/Teaching efficiency savings of one percent in 2008 Scholarship from the J. William Fulbright and three percent in 2009. Foreign Scholarship Board. The competi- Susan Matsuko “These actions clearly demonstrate a tive program sends American scholars to Shinagawa, belief by the state in higher education as lecture and/or conduct research in more left, and Lance the engine to foster economic growth,” than 130 countries. Armstrong, right, presented Wright said Wright State President David R. The award enables Morris to conduct State filmmakers Hopkins. “This state budget provides sub- a research and teaching program in Porto Julia Reichert and stantial assistance to Wright State’s goals Alegre, Brazil, at the University Cardiol- Steven Bognar the prestigious Susan of enhanced affordability and academic ogy Foundation, Federal Foundation of Matsuko Shinaga- excellence. The economic future of this Medical Sciences of Porto Alegre and wa LIVESTRONG state is tied to an expanded knowledge Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Cancer Control Leadership Award. The nursing robot allows nursing faculty members to interact with students from remote locations. base that can be achieved through educa- along with Brazilian clinical and basic tion, and this action on tuition will help scientists. Partnership Continues Work of Nursing Institute bring this about. We certainly are pleased The focus of her work will be on the to make attending Wright State more interface between clinical and basic sci- Wright State University, Sinclair a new addition to the regional nursing affordable for our undergraduates and ence, studying the role of diet in diabetes Wright State Filmmakers Honored Community College, and Premier education community—a robot. Developed their families.” and insulin sensitivity. Health Partners announced a three-year by InTouch Health® from Santa Barbara, Hopkins pointed out that undergradu- Morris has a longstanding interest in Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, who spent six years commitment of $1.345 million to further California, the Remote Presence Robotic ate tuition at Wright State remains among international research and teaching ex- producing the acclaimed filmA Lion in the House, which follows the lives of five fami- the research initiatives of the Nursing Insti- System (RP-7™) allows nursing faculty the lowest at public institutions of higher change, particularly with South America. lies dealing with childhood cancer, received the prestigious Susan Matsuko Shinagawa tute of West Central Ohio. members to interact with students from education in Ohio. Morris has been active in science and LIVESTRONG Cancer Control Leadership Award at a ceremony during the 11th Biennial Headquartered at Wright State, the remote locations. leadership training for women and under- Symposium on Minorities, The Medically Underserved & Cancer, hosted by the Intercultural Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio was The RP-7 weighs about 200 pounds represented minorities. She has served on Cancer Council (ICC) in Washington, D.C. created to address the nursing shortage in and stands five and half feet tall. A camera numerous National Institutes of Health Reichert, a Wright State professor of theatre arts/motion pictures, and Steven Bognar, West Central Ohio. The new pledge will serves as the eyes to capture images of the (NIH) review panels, has been active in a 1986 graduate of Wright State’s motion picture program, along with Lion team members continue the Nursing Institute’s programs students that are transmitted to the profes- the American Heart Association and the Melissa Godoy and Karen Durgans, were recognized for creating a series of video modules and research. sor. When in use, the professor’s face is American Society of Pharmacology and for use by nurses, physicians, and mental health professionals that use stories from the Lion Serving 16 counties in West Central displayed on the robot’s monitor. The robot Experimental Therapeutics, and served on documentary to address survivorship issues. These educational tools address the stresses Ohio, the Nursing Institute focuses on is linked to the Internet by a broadband the editorial board of prominent journals that caregivers and family members experience to help them to cope better. research and evaluation, nursing education, connection. All the professor needs at the in her field. “The lasting contribution of A Lion in the House is providing the tools so all members and professional practice. It has compiled remote site is a laptop computer and self- The highly competitive Fulbright of the health care team and family members will learn about the importance of long-term data that show the region’s nursing work- contained package from InTouch Health. Program, established in 1946 by Senator J. follow-up care for survivors of a childhood cancer,” said Jay Silver, ICC’s executive director. force is aging two years ahead of national The Nursing Institute is the first edu- William Fulbright and the Bureau of Edu- Beginning this year, the Lance Armstrong Foundation formally joined the ICC in present- trends. By 2010, 47 percent of licensed cational setting in Ohio to have access to cational and Cultural Affairs of the United ing the award, which now also bears the LIVESTRONG logo. RN’s will be over age 50. Moreover, many this robotic technology and the first nurse States Department of State, is designed to A Lion in the House was one of the most well-reviewed films of 2006. It received an younger nurses are leaving the profession. education center in the nation to use the increase mutual understanding between Emmy Award in 2007 for the best television documentary and awards at the most important The institute also focuses on the latest RP-7 for educational purposes. the United States and other nations through documentary film festivals. It was also featured at 100 public events, and directly reached trends in nursing care. Recently it unveiled the exchange of ideas and joint ventures. almost two million viewers through PBS stations coast to coast.
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He was also Throughout his tenure, he also forged These improvements are seen as critical to t strong connections with the Lake Campus Co-PI for a $850,000 Native Hawaiian Train- the success of ongoing, long-term regional ing Project grant. community by conducting consulting and economic development projects. w Board certified and a diplomate in clinical team-building sessions with businesses and “EnterpriseOhio Campuses are com- B y D a v i d D o m i n i c o ? organizations in the area. psychology and health psychology by the mitted to doing what we can to keep jobs in Associate Chair, Department of Earth u ’t As interim dean of the Lake Cam- American Board of Professional Psychology, our areas,” says BEC Director Julie Miller, and Environmental Sciences l n James focuses his research on integrating d pus, Sayer received much praise for his who came to the Lake Campus in 1997 id oversight of a $9 million construction and clinical psychology into primary care and and has been promoted to lead the Center h A year is the time it takes the earth to a d renovation under way that includes new medical settings. she’s watched grow exponentially during p e revolve around the sun…. a day is the p w state-of-the-art science labs and class- “Dr. James brings his extensive experience her WSU tenure. “We need to increase en if time it takes the earth to rotate once rooms, and expanded facilities open to as an administrator, teacher, researcher and the number of skilled workers in the area community functions and events. clinical practitioner,” said WSU Provost Steven surrounding our campus, and projects such on its axis. Because these intervals Sayer’s areas of research and scholarship Angle. “His record shows a strong commit- as SkillsTrac will do that. Now, with the of time are defined by independent Adding a day creates a leap year that focus on public communication, the mass ment to diversity training and the development OBR grant, we can provide better facilities astronomical motions, a year is not has 366 days. In the Gregorian calendar media, and political communication. of innovative diversity training models. that will be flexible for all types of training an exact multiple of a day. It turns out system, this extra leap day is inserted Their success validated science as an needs.” that after 365 rotations, the earth is at the end of the second month of the approach to solving practical problems. SkillsTrac, http://www.skillstrac.com, not quite back to the same position in year and is named February 29th. Our techniques may be different but Baddley Honored as Role Model refers to the key initiative of the Western its orbit. By the time the earth does There is nothing wrong with a simple our goals—what am I looking at and Stanford Baddley, director, Minority Student Support Services, Ohio Training Consortium for Advanced get back to the starting point, it has calendar that always has 365 days. how does it work?—remain the same. was honored recently as one of the area’s Top 10 African American Manufacturing. Established in March of rotated an additional quarter of a turn, But the mismatch between years and Second, we are driven to explain Males by Parity Inc., a local organization that champions racial equal- 2007, the Consortium received a $2.03- so each year contains 365 days plus a days would result in a steady shift of our understanding using language. ity through education, public policy, marketing, mentoring, public millon federal grant to aid in the delivery fraction of a day. the seasons into different months. Philosophers may debate whether relations, and economic development. of advanced manufacturing training to This isn’t a problem for the earth, Calendar systems that add leap days time is a physical characteristic of the Baddley was recognized for his dedication to working with stu- current and displaced workers. The Lake for its oceans and rivers, or for birds, were developed to keep the association universe or an abstract structure of the dents, as well as promoting and supporting minority recruitment and Campus is joined by three other education bees, or buffalo: the sun comes up of days and seasons from shifting. human intellect. But it seems fair to retention in higher education. partners—Edison Community College, without fail on a day when the earth The very idea of a calendar say that we have always felt time, and Sinclair Community College, and Upper His career at Wright State began in 1996, when he was selected to head Student Services gets back to the point it left about 365 illustrates two human traits that define then have tried to explain that feeling. and Enrollment Management at the WSU Lake Campus. In 2006, he was named director of Valley JVS in Piqua—who collaborate to days before. This is only a problem how we find our place in the universe. Calendars, imperfect as they may be, Academic Support Programs for Minority Students at the Dayton campus. He has helped de- offer the training. The Job Center Network for those animals that use a language First, we are driven by curiosity are a way of measuring and ordering velop several new initiatives for African American students and revamped the VISION Men- is also an original member. The western specific enough to name abstract about the natural world. Thousands time so that we may talk about it. toring Program. In 2004, he received the WSU’s President’s Award for Excellence in Service. Ohio project targets employers in Auglaize, concepts like years. of years ago, completely independent Whether we call ourselves “Stanford has a true passion for his work,” said Lillie Howard, senior vice president or Darke, Greene, Mercer, Miami, Montgom- The way many calendar systems cultures discovered how to identify philosophers, scientists, or even curriculum and instruction. “He is part of a larger calling that is dedicated to focusing and ery, Preble, Shelby, Van Wert, and Warren the cycle of a year, in most cases playwrights, we are, fundamentally, cultivating solutions and changing the lives of students.” counties. handle this problem is to ignore it for four years and then add a whole day. by measuring the positions of stars. curious humans.
Community SPRING 2008 Community SPRING 2008 To Lead and to Serve: Answering the Call By Connie Steele Wright State inaugurates its sixth president, David R. Hopkins
As inaugurations go, it had all the formality befitting a university Adding to the pageantry was a procession of faculty side of the man who would don the presidential chain of swearing in its chief executive and visionary leader. decked out in their finest academic regalia, whose design and office that day. International students representing 68 countries led a adornments hearken back to Medieval times. “Our hope today is to help you know our dad on a more procession carrying the colorful flags of their countries. Honored The purpose, of course, was the inauguration of WSU’s sixth personal level, a person who is our hero,” said Jody Harvey, delegates came from 35 U.S. institutions and academic societies president, David R. Hopkins. Although he’s a familiar figure on the eldest daughter of David and Angelia Hopkins. She was as well as partner universities in France, Japan, and Chile. campus—he was named president by the Board of Trustees in joined on the podium by her five siblings to pay honor to the And local and state elected officials took time from their busy February after serving four years as WSU provost—the pomp person they call “Dad.” schedules to attend. and circumstance of the afternoon included a more personal “Our family is like a modern day version of the Brady
10 CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 Community Community SPR SPRININGG 2008 2008 11 11 The Hopkins Chancellor children pay tribute Eric Fingerhut to their father, from administers left: John, Ashli, the oath of Alexander, Nicole, office. Jody, and Nathan.
Bunch: three boys, three girls,” she said. ”Our father Eric D. Fingerhut, Ohio Board of Regents chancellor, year strategic plan is an inspiration to me as we prepare a opportunity to go beyond the 10th grade, but he is was an only child, which is why he said he wanted administered the oath of office. Don R. Graber, chair of master plan for the University System of Ohio. I will lean on such a wise man. My mother worked in a variety so many kids. He excels at everything he does. If you Wright State’s Board of Trustees, and Steven R. Angle, his counsel and wisdom as this important work continues. of jobs, including the hard work of a steel mill in speak to people who worked with Dad, they will say Wright State’s provost, presented the Presidential Chain of You’ve got a good one here.” northern Ohio. They provided such a loving and he is a person who truly cares about others. He leads Office. All told, it’s apparent why Hopkins and Wright State are nurturing environment to grow up in and instilled by serving others, by being an example.” “Since being named chancellor early this year, “ such a good fit. in me the importance of getting an education as a Jody went on to explain that there was never a Fingerhut said, “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Looking out from his corner office in University Hall way to transform my life.” dull moment growing up in the Hopkins household, university presidents across the state. I’ve been deeply recently, Hopkins explained, “I’m a first generation college Indeed, college opened up a whole new world which included pickup games of about “every sport impressed with Dr. Hopkins’s vision and passion for higher student from Ohio. My father was a mailman, and worked for Hopkins. imaginable” as well as hotly contested games of education. His success in implementing Wright State’s five- extra jobs to support our family. He did not have the “It opened my mind to the possibilities of Trivial Pursuit. “Our dad just loved to spend time with education and learning. This is what resonates us. To be a kid with us.” with me at Wright State: 44 percent are first Eldest son Nathan Hopkins shared a favorite family generation college students, and 40 percent work memory of their dad: watching him play basketball while taking classes.” in his favorite shoes—red, green, and purple Chuck When Hopkins had the opportunity to be the Taylor high tops. first in his family to graduate from college, his “We thought those were the initial goal was to become a math and physical coolest shoes in the world,” he education teacher. But a passion for statistical said. research and physical activity led to a Ph.D. Sports aside, Nathan said in kinesiology, including his invention of the the primary value instilled in ACUFLEX, used to evaluate joint flexibility. the Hopkins home was the Soon though, it was his natural leadership importance of education and abilities and people skills that landed him in the academic excellence. administrative ranks of higher education, which “For my seventh birthday, I includes posts as department chair, college dean, got a microscope. I didn’t want AVP, and provost. one: I wanted a Nintendo game. “I’ve always been a reluctant administrator. I I thought ‘what does a 7-year-old so enjoyed being a professor, watching students boy want with a microscope?’ grow in so many ways. But I soon realized that the Twenty years later, I’m a science more I moved into those positions, the greater teacher. That’s the kind of vision impact I could have on creating the environment he had for all us.” where the important faculty/student relationship In addition to personal anecdotes, the ceremony could flourish, where lives could be touched included accolades from other participating notables, and transformed for the better. For me, this is a including keynote speaker John W. Moore, president calling. This is what I care about. This is why I love Emeritus of Indiana State University, where Hopkins Wright State.” had served as interim provost before coming to However, at the end of the day, Hopkins said, Wright State. it’s all about people—and family. “My family keeps “Reflecting on my many years in higher education, me grounded.” I am hard pressed to think of anyone more gifted to As for son Nathan, he was looking to see lead than David Hopkins. He’s a natural—a person if, on inauguration day, his Dad was wearing who represents the whole package,” he said. those Chuck Taylor high tops under that stately presidential robe.
Faculty president Thomas Sudkamp congratulates President Hopkins.
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For the full text of President Hopkins’ speech, go to www.wright.edu/admin/president/address.html
Far Left: Angelia Hopkins (front) and President Hopkins mother, Lois Hopkins.
Center: Chancellor Eric Fingerhut (left) and Board of Trustees Chair Don Graber congratulate Hopkins.
Right: President Hopkins presents his vision for Wright State: A Model University for Ohio. Excerpts from the Presidential Inaugural Address Friday, October 5, 2007
A Model University for Ohio “Be globally engaged: just as our cultures and societies
are increasingly intertwined, so too are the economics The inauguration of a new president is an A Look to the Future of the world. We must equip our students with the
important symbolic event in the life of a university. “Ohio is at an historic crossroad. In 2003, the Commission global knowledge necessary to understand, and become on Higher Education and Economy stated, ‘In a global increasingly aware of, issues of development around “ “ It is a time for celebrating achievements, taking economy, average is not competitive. The states, regions, the world....to be internationally competitive. We must and nations that generate new knowledge, innovation, and continue to think globally and act locally.” stock of who we are, and looking into the future; a ready supply of well-educated, highly skilled citizens will “Continue to grow our research enterprise:....an be the winners in the knowledge and innovation-based enterprise that fuels innovation and a powerful engine of and I want to do that with you today. economy.’ transformation for our region and Ohio in collaboration “After years of state budgets where Ohio’s investment in with the Dayton Development Coalition, growth industries, higher education lagged behind other states—the current and enabling technologies in aerospace research and “Great universities are a gift from one generation to value driven and distinctly outcome focused….a collaborative biennial budget made higher education the priority it must development, information technology, advanced materials the next. Presidents Brage Golding, Bob Kegerris, Paige group of people with a can-do attitude, honoring tradition, be for our future.” and manufacturing, and human sciences and health care. Mulhollan, Harley Flack, and Kim Goldenberg, each left and with a spirit of innovation to go boldly into the future, P We will do this by building on our strengths, centers of a lasting legacy for our institution. We all stand on their determined to create a new paradigm in Higher Education, “WSU is a shining example of what some have termed excellence, and on our strong relationships with Air Force shoulders today. I will do my best to strive to attain the a new institutional model of American Higher Education to the New American University….a model of a public university Research Lab and local industry.” high bar of excellence they have set for our university.” serve Ohio in the 21st century.” destined to serve and lead in the 21st century.” “Be a community of scholars erecting new knowledge P P P through basic research, but also guided by a focus on “I am so thankful for so many people who have touched “As we take stock today, it is important to understand all “Recent research on the creative class indicates that purpose through use-inspired and applied research.” my life in so many positive ways. My wife Angelia is the of what has made this possible. Certainly: it is our people. more than 30% of the national workforce is comprised P most extraordinary person I have ever known. I marvel It is always about people. So, who are we? What are we of scientists, engineers, architects, designers, writers, “Over the next decade Wright State University will every day at her compassion and passion for people. Her passionate about? What is the heart, soul, and spirit of musicians, artists for whom creativity is an essential continue its journey to become a model of the New love and support is a magical force in my life. Our children, this great university and its people? What has driven our dimension of their livelihood. Research also indicates a clear American University, a model university for Ohio. each in their own way, are such a special source of joy, achievements? It is our commitment to: correlation between the availability of knowledge workers in “Governor Strickland in his state-of-the-state address in pride and inspiration for me; and I truly cherish the time a local economy and its success. We must not only produce January 2007 said, ‘If we do it right, higher education will we can spend together. While Angelia and I hope we have being inclusive, the knowledge workers but we must lead the way in creating feed the economy. Success will bring success. And the taught them much, we certainly have learned a lot about quality, an environment that attracts them from all over the world to beneficiaries will not only be students in the classrooms, life from them.” a relentless pursuit of student success, our doorstep. To do that, we must: but all Ohioans.’ affordability, “Be a force, not only a place....we must become a “This afternoon, I pledge to you that I will do my best to, Taking Stock of Who We Are Today building community internally and externally, and ubiquitous presence and an active partner in the local as the Governor said, ‘Do it right,’ so that Wright State can innovation.” neighborhoods, region, and statewide—an integral part of continue making a difference in the lives of its students, “Forty years ago, almost to the day, WSU was created our communities in enhancing the quality of life in the arts, the people in the region, and all Ohioans. by and for the people of this region and Ohio; and two “Thanks to Governor Strickland, the state legislature, and education, and health care....a lifelong presence in the lives “We have much to be proud of, and much to look years later, 1969, our Lake Campus in Celina was chartered. the leadership of Chancellor Fingerhut—over the next two of our alumni as well as the general citizenry.” forward to. I am honored and humbled to have this “Today, Wright State is a growing, vibrant enterprise, years we will continue to raise the bar of excellence but not opportunity to serve this great university.” one dollar in undergraduate tuition.”
14 Community SPRIING 20082008 CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 15 Study Reveals Profound Impact of Wright State on the region and beyond Access, Innovation, Impact 40 Years of Making a Difference in People’s Lives
In its first 40 years, Wright State University has grown from a single building on former farmland to a center for knowledge and economic growth stretching from the Dayton region throughout the state of Ohio. According to a recent impact study, Wright State University is making an Consider the impact of Wright State’s 86,000 “Wright State University has The study, conducted by the and industry. The survey was also immense contribution to the alumni alone. The percentage of Dayton area become the knowledge leader for the independent research firm Appletree, shared with faculty, staff, and students economic and cultural vitality of residents who are age 25 and older with four-year entire region, by expanding access to Inc., examined and quantified the broad to serve as a springboard for campus- the region and its residents—by or higher degrees has increased dramatically, from affordable education and by serving as impact of the university on the 16-county wide discussion and participation in the 8.6 percent in 1970 to 24.6 percent in 2006. Wright a catalyst for innovation and economic region and highlighted the many ways updating of the university’s strategic raising the level of educational State graduates account for more than half of that opportunity,” said David R. Hopkins, that Wright State contributes to arts and plan for the next 10 years. attainment, employing a large growth in Dayton and Fairborn and one-fifth of president of Wright State University. culture, public education, health care, Major highlights of the research that growth in the Dayton region as a whole. Some “The results of this impact study are business, and industry, as well as local, findings follow. The full study report professional workforce, spurring 56 percent of Wright State alumni reside in west really a testament to the contributions state, and federal government agencies and the executive summary, entitled economic activity, serving the central Ohio and another 27 percent live elsewhere of thousands of people connected with and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. “Access, Innovation, Impact: 40 Years community, and serving as in Ohio. Research indicates that the earnings of Wright State—from our founders to our The report findings were released at an of Wright State University Making a the region’s workers are $600 million higher than faculty and staff to our donors, funders, Economic Summit hosted by Wright State Difference in People’s Lives,” may be one of the region’s leaders in they would have been without Wright State’s and business partners, to our students in August 2007, attended by some 200 downloaded from www.wright.edu. research. contribution to an educated workforce. and graduates.” area leaders from education, government, 16 Community SPRING 2008 CommunityCommunity SPRING 20082008 17 Active Wright State alumni, Top Educator Economic Engine Research Leader by address as of spring 2007 Wright State is the largest provider Wright State spending brings At the heart of innovation is of four-year undergraduate, graduate millions of dollars of business to local research, and Wright State has grown and professional education in west and regional companies each year. In its research and sponsored programs central Ohio and the leading provider fiscal year 2006, Wright State spent spending by 45 percent since 2001 to of four-year and graduate education $137 million on goods and services reach $72 million in fiscal year 2006. to Dayton-area residents. In the fall of and $18.7 million on construction and The Wright State research enterprise 2006, 12,405 undergraduates and 3,539 renovation of campus facilities. is particularly strong in computer graduate and professional students— Factoring in direct university jobs, science and information technology, The full study report and the executive summary may be downloaded 70 percent of them from the region— employment by WSU suppliers and ranking second only to Ohio State from www.wright.edu/regionalsummit/ were enrolled at Wright State. contractors, spending by students University in spending for math and During the past decade, enrollment and visitors, and the “multiplier effect,” computer science research in fiscal at Wright State has risen by 11 percent, Wright State directly and indirectly year 2005, and psychology and the placing the university second among accounted for more than 6,835 jobs life sciences, where spending ranked Wright State’s economic impact Ohio’s public universities in enrollment and $480 million in economic activity fourth. in the Dayton Region growth during the period. in the region. In 2006, Wright State faculty and Output students engaged in collaborative Employment ($ millions) Major Employer Quality of Life research with 27 companies in Impact of University spending the Miami Valley, including NCR, Wright State is one of the top 10 The annual contributions to the LexisNexis and Delphi, helping Direct impact employers in the region, employing community at large range from the arts to create an infrastructure for 3,580 people, excluding students, in the to public health to community service. University employment 3,580 165.9 innovation throughout the region. fall 2006, with 70 percent in full-time More than 700,000 people from the “At a time when Ohio’s governor University vendors and contractors 660 55.2 positions. Between 2001 and 2006— region, in addition to WSU students Percentage of population, age 25 and and legislators are calling for more when total employment in the Dayton and staff, attended public events on Indirect and induced impact increased accountability from higher, with a bachelor’s degree or area declined by 1 percent and private campus, including lectures, athletic Impact of employee spending 700 114.5 colleges and universities, the study higher, 1970 and 2006 employment by nearly 2 percent—non- events, and the performing arts. we conducted provides us with a Impact of vendor/contractor spending 310 31.3 student employment at Wright State Wright State contributed to the comprehensive look at Wright State’s grew by 4.7 percent. public health through offshoots Subtotal 5,250 $366.9 30.0% impact to our community’s economy, Using an economic modeling system such as the Center for Healthy culture, and overall quality of life,” that measures the “multiplier effect,” Communities, the Alliance for Impact of student and visitor spending 25.0% said WSU President David Hopkins. the impact of spending by university Research in Community Health, and Direct impact “Wright State’s contribution to the vendors and contractors on purchases Wright State University Physicians, region is critical if southwest Ohio Student off-campus spending 770 51 20.0% of goods and services from other local who handle more than 100,000 is to successfully transition from businesses, and of household spending patient visits each year. Visitor off-campus spending 450 24 an economy built on skills in mass by university employees, generated The Center for Urban and Public 15.0% production to one in which the Indirect and induced impact 1,010 additional FTE jobs in the Dayton Affairs lends its expertise to the creation and creative application of region in 2006, and $146 million in City of Dayton and other area towns Student off-campus spending 240 24.7 new knowledge are the cornerstones 10.0% economic activity. in addressing issues in housing, of regional prosperity.” Visitor off-campus spending 125 13.2 neighborhood development, and Subtotal 1,585 $112.9 5.0% the criminal justice system. Wright State students performed Total 6,835 $479.8 some 400,000 hours of community 0.0% service work during 2005-06.
18 Community SPRING 2008 Community SPR SPRIINNGG 20082008 1199 $4.8 Million Grant Advances Neuroscience Research
he National Institute of “Essential details about the developmental, cognitive, psychiatric, Neurological Disorders and mechanisms underlying changes and trauma-induced nervous system TStroke (NINDS) has targeted following peripheral nervous system disorders. The CNC was made possible Michele Wheatly Wright State for a prestigious $4.8 injury are largely unknown and must through a grant from the Boonshoft million Program Project Grant. The be obtained in order to develop clinical Innovation Fund, established when Dean Recognized for State awards start-up funds for grant will support the continued applications to many common human Oscar Boonshoft, a local philanthropist Leading Science Access research of five university scientists conditions, including spinal cord and long-time supporter, gave Wright who are looking into why full recovery injury,” adds Dr. Cope. “How can we State University School of Medicine Dayton Regional STEM School When Michele Wheatly, professor and dean of the College of Science and is not always achieved after damaged get these neural circuits to operate a gift of $28.5 million dollars in Mathematics, was named one of this nerves have regenerated. normally, to communicate the way they 2005. His goal was to provide new Wright State University was selected communities throughout the three- year’s Ten Top Women by the Dayton “These grants are extremely used to? Our research niche focuses resources to spur innovative ideas and by the Ohio Board of Regents as the county region, and diversity in ethnic Daily News, she took the opportunity to competitive, and this award on the limits to recovery after nerve programs that would propel the school site for an innovative educational iniative background, income, gender, and encourage women to pursue a career underscores the high caliber of regeneration.” to national leadership in medical designed to attract and train more abilities. The Dayton Regional STEM in the areas of science, technology, neuroscience research being In February, the school announced education, patient care, and research. students with the skills needed to help School also will serve as a resource engineering, mathematics, and conducted at Wright State,” said David the formation of a Comprehensive To learn more about the grant our region, and Ohio, succeed the new to assist schools throughout the area medicine (STEMM). R. Hopkins, president of Wright State. Neuroscience Center (CNC) for and the groundbreaking research it global knowledge economy. in increasing the effectiveness of “The future of Ohio’s economy is Program Project Grants are designed improving research of neurological, supports, go to The Dayton Regional STEM instruction for all dependent on its move to a knowledge to “encourage multidisciplinary www.med.wright.edu/cnc/ppg. STEM School, one of students. economy and how efficiently and research approaches to a diverse just two in the state, “We are proud to successfully it embraces the STEMM array of nervous system disorders,” Researchers Robert E. W. Fyffe, Timothy Cope, Francisco Alvarez, Kathrin Engisch, will be funded through a be part of a coalition fields,” said Wheatly. “That leaves the according to NINDS, one of the 27 and Mark Rich $600,000 grant from the representing the door wide open for girls who enjoy and institutes and centers that comprise OBR, offering a highly brightest and best succeed at math and the sciences. the National Institutes of Health, and advanced curriculum in in our region from Wheatly, who joined Wright State the guidelines require at least three the math and sciences education, business, in 1994, has long been committed to interrelated projects that contribute for grades 6-12 for and government, changing the face of science through to the program objective. Five students from Clark, who recognize that opening up access to women, ethnic collaborative projects, each led by a Greene, and Montgomery counties. effective STEM education is critical to minorities, and people with disabilities. Wright State NIH-funded investigator, The Dayton Regional STEM School Ohio’s future,” said David R. Hopkins, Her “Creating Laboratory Access will work together to better proposal (DRSS) was advanced by president, Wright State University. for Students in Science” project brings understand the recovery—or lack of a broad coalition of Dayton-area Wright State University will invest together biology and teacher education it—from neurotrauma. universities, colleges, career technical $500,000 in the initial development faculty and the Office of Disability The team of Wright State centers, public school districts, of the school, as well as serve as Services at WSU to increase access investigators—Drs. Francisco Alvarez, EDvention, businesses, and Wright- the fiscal agent for the project, for students in science and to develop Timothy Cope, Kathrin Engisch, Patterson Air Force Base to create a providing long-term administrative materials to train educators nationwide. Robert Fyffe, and Mark Rich—are new school to promote education in and operational support, along with “Over the past 40 years the accomplished researchers in fields science, technology, engineering, and access to such university facilities STEMM disciplines at WSU have covering developmental biology, mathematics (STEM). as its laboratories, arts facilities, and witnessed unheralded growth and the synaptic function, and sensorimotor The new school is slated to open library. Gregory R. Bernhardt, WSU development of an impressive research behavior of the spinal cord and in the fall of 2009, initially in a facility dean of the College of Education and portfolio that is acknowledged as third peripheral nervous system. The provided by Wright State University, Human Services, spearheaded the in the state among publicly funded diversity of their analytical viewpoints with funding and services donated by a STEM school proposal to the state, institutions,” said Wheatly, recipient will, through this grant, create a strong coalition of partners. Admission and will act as chief facilitator to bring WSU’s Presidential Award for Excellence synergy of research information will be open to high-potential students, DRSS partners together to establish as Outstanding Faculty Member of the focused on a common interest. with a special emphasis on under-served the school. Year in 2000.
20 Community SPRIING 20082008 CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 21 Water, Water Everywhere…But Not a Drop to Drink, or Fish to Eat?
H2O: it covers three-fourth of the earth’s surface, “Our initial development work will be in San Diego yet only 3 percent is freshwater. Of that, polar ice and harbor, with follow-up work in another West or East inaccessible groundwater make up more than half of that 3 percent. Coast harbor that is known to be contaminated,” he said. As the world becomes more developed and industrialized, “The findings will be applicable to all the major harbors preserving this vital resource is one of our greatest environmental in the U.S., such as New York, Houston, Pearl Harbor, and challenges: 40% of America’s rivers are too polluted for fishing, the Great Lakes.” swimming, or aquatic life. As result, America’s harbors—the The grant was awarded through the Strategic depository of not only industrial and agricultural runoff but also Environmental Restoration and Demonstration Program emissions from ships and other sources from the maritime trade— (SERDP) of the Department of Defense, Department of are in trouble. Energy, and the EPA. Allen Burton, professor of environmental sciences, Burton explained that this harbor research addresses has been tapped for a $900,000 three-year study on the pollution of the typical pollution problems facing this country. “After American harbors, which have been described as the most poorly the Clean Water Act was passed in 1972, we had about regulated sources of urban pollution in the country. He said virtually 20 years of improvement in water quality throughout the every harbor in the country has pollution problems. country. But, sadly, that stopped in the 1990s for a lot “There are 42 federally designated areas of concern along the reasons, including the lack of regulatory enforcement Great Lakes, and 41 of these involve harbors in such locations as and education.” Chicago, Toledo, and Cleveland,” he explained. “The clean-up costs According to Burton, there is blame to share over the for these harbors and large rivers can be staggering, costing tens to current environmental pollution situation in this country. hundreds of millions of dollars per site. Given these costs, we have “When homeowners use fertilizers for their lawns or to find better ways to determine what does and spray their property for insects, many of the harmful does not need to be cleaned up.” chemicals used end up draining into our waterways. Burton explained that the grant will develop Most of our water pollution is of this type. We simply the first-ever instrumentation to link contaminant need better management of our watersheds, and there exposures (like mercury, arsenic, pesticides, has to be cooperation among all the stakeholders like PCBs) with adverse effects on fish and other individuals, government, and agriculture for this to aquatic life. happen.” And, he says that while global climate change An internationally recognized expert on water has presented a renewed awareness of environmental pollution and chair of WSU’s Department of Earth concerns, how far this will go in combating water and Environmental Sciences, Burton has focused pollution on a broad scale remains to be seen. his research over the last 25 years on developing Burton’s research work has involved visiting methods to identify effects and stressors in positions in Italy, Portugal, and New Zealand. He is aquatic systems where sediment and stormwater president of the Society of Environmental Toxicology contamination are a concern. This includes work and Chemistry and serves on numerous international for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency scientific panels and committees, such as the National (EPA), American Society for Testing and Materials, Research Council and EPA Science Advisory Board. He Environment Canada, and others. has authored more than 200 publications and received His research has taken him to every continent, including a naval more than $7 million in research grants and contracts. research station at Ross Bay in Antarctica. Closer to home, he has Burton joined the Wright State faculty in 1985 after directed studies of the Great Lakes for the EPA and of storm water five years as a life scientist with the U.S. Environmental pollution problems along the Mad River, Wolf Creek, and Great Miami Protection Agency. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the River for the City of Dayton. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Burton and his collaborators will drop sensor probes into the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental bottom of the harbor to record data and collect water samples. The Sciences at the University of Colorado and held positions contaminants in the sediment will be measured and the biological as a NATO Senior Research Fellow in Portugal, visiting exposures and effects calculated. Findings will be integrated into senior scientist in Italy and New Zealand, and as the a Geographic Information System to provide statistically based Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research at rankings of the likely dominant physical and chemical contaminants Wright State. across the site.
22 Community SPRING 2008 CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 23 In talking to customers face-to-face, one comment“ By Aimee Bowser can open the door to a whole new understanding
hen the click of a single of how or why our products are used. button can shift millions of e- The Eyes and Ears of –Todd Hausman Wcommerce dollars in the course “ of a day, it is no surprise that the movers and shakers of Silicon Valley are focused exactly what one is looking at. The method is on a singular question: how do we use our so specialized, he is one in only a handful who computers? For example, what appeals to conduct such research. us on screen? What are we clicking on and “There are 250-odd elements competing why? for attention on any given search results page. Questions like these drive the research How do you decide what you’ll click on? In the and design team at the search engine time between 250 milliseconds and one second, giant Yahoo! to better serve their you’ll make decisions that you often can’t even customers and reach an even broader explain, which eventually lead to one click. I audience. And they’ve put two Wright study those millisecond decisions.” State graduates on the hunt for answers. To aid with his research, Prasad has invented Meet Prasad Kantamneni and Todd a method—which he has patented—to Hausman, the eyes and ears of Yahoo!, “calculate cognitive efficiency on navigational according to their boss, Klaus Kaasgaard, While his research often has Then you get a genuine feel for what is increasing in size and began using that technology to interfaces.” He puts it in simple terms: “Our vice president of the Customer Insights him observing users in-office, they’re doing,” says Hausman. “For sophistication. Often their culture locate and contact those relatives brains only have so much processing power. Division. “They’ve been put to work his latest venture has taken him instance, are they using workspace and environmental constraints who were out of the country,” Naturally, we want to conserve that power, so observing our audience and listening to around the world. Over the course scrap paper to keep track of have a unique influence on the says Hausman. “People begin to we create shortcuts to get things done using the our customers.” of two months, Hausman and passwords, since they’re using so way they use products. use products in ways you never least amount of effort. If a search page makes us Ironically, while Hausman and his team interviewed 75 “heavy many different programs at once? “For example, there are imagined.” use 100 percent of that power, we are not going Kantamneni both graduated from WSU’s communicators” from the U.S., India, That might lead to a suggestion for currently three million Vietnamese to like it. I’ve created mathematical models that T h e E y e s If there is an Human Factors Engineering program Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, and France, password management software.” living abroad. We discovered that allow us to compare pages in these terms. So, expert on eyes at Yahoo!, Prasad just years apart, they didn’t arrive in shadowing each person for an eight- According to Hausman, the children in Vietnam were learning in the end, we hope to create more efficient Kantamneni would be it. His California as a package deal. They were hour period. international aspect of study is a specific technology in school pages.” expertise is in “eye-tracking,” reacquainted by happenstance when they “Once you get beyond an hour pertinent because the audience and bringing that knowledge Where will they look and listen next? Most a highly specialized research shared the same employment start date or two, people stop being polite. in emerging market countries home. Their parents, in turn, recently, the two cohorts followed that question method where light bounced off at Yahoo!. Now, they are both working to Seoul, South Korea, where Yahoo! sponsored the eye is monitored to determine in research and design, but looking for the Insights and Delight conference. Yahoo! answers in very different directions. Prasad Kantamneni Todd Hausman partners from around the globe gathered to share new and unique technologies. The two T h e e A r S Todd Hausman is paid Wright State grads were on hand to present their to keep his ears open for Yahoo!. His recent research and, according to Prasad, were research takes him, to put it simply, into well received. his customers’ personal space: offices, For the immediate future, Yahoo! plans to living rooms, dens—wherever computers mix things up this fall with a dramatic change are used. His job is to observe users in design, leveraging Prasad’s patented method within their surroundings and listen to of cognitive capability. At the same time, they’ll their comments. unveil a new feature designed to provide users “There are a lot of numbers in this a more convenient, refined search through a business. My job is to give those numbers dialogue of suggestions. meaning, and people—not numbers— So, keep your eyes and ears open. Todd provide that direction,” says Hausman. Hausman and Prasad Kantamneni will be, “It’s like finding the proverbial needle in a eagerly watching and listening to users in haystack. In talking to customers face-to- reaction to Yahoo!’s next big step. Have they, face, one comment can open the door to in fact, created the ideal product, the ideal a whole new understanding of how or why search? Is it possible? I guess as long as we keep our products are used.” searching the Internet for answers, so will they.
24 Community SPRING 2008 CommunityCommunity SPRIING 20082008 25 It’s been 40 years since students, faculty, and staff at the new Wright State University planted a tree to commemorate the university’s founding. Forty years and 86,000 alumni later, the university celebrated the class of 2007 and 40 years of making a difference in people’s lives. Growing WSU’s Family Tree
“The community that came together 40 years leadership positions throughout the Miami Valley and ago with a single-minded intention to develop an around the world. institution of higher learning for its populace is the In 2007, Wright State awarded 3,541 degrees, heart of the community we serve today,” President including 63 associate’s degrees, 2,182 bachelor’s David Hopkins said. “From there our impact radiates degrees, 1,154 master’s degrees, 1 education specialist throughout the region, the state, and the world.” degree, 26 Ph.D.’s, 23 Psy.D. degrees, and 92 medical Wright State alumni are everywhere making a degrees. The class included students from 27 nations difference in their professions, their communities, with 10 Native American, 97 Asian or Pacific Islander, and in the lives of others. They are doctors, nurses, 218 African American, and 45 Hispanic students. teachers, scientists, accountants, engineers, lawyers, Each new graduate has a story of success. actors, and filmmakers. They are in boardrooms and A small sample follows.
Ethel Samuels and Gregory Hamilton Student and Dean Found Common Ground in Motherhood Photo courtesy of Samuels/Hamilton
Wright State student Jasmine Malik was already tired that cold morning four years ago as she waited for the shuttle to take her from Mini University up the hill to campus. Dressing and feeding her twin sons and Grads Span Three Generations dropping them off at child care in time to get to an 8 a.m. class was always a struggle after working the Many times a grandmother attends her grandson’s night shift. “Each day as we attended classes together, I realized college graduation. It’s not that often that she’s Even so, when the car pulled up next to her at that I had just begun to enjoy yet another wonderful Jasmine Malik in cap and gown marching in the commencement the bus stop and the driver offered her a ride, Malik stage in my life,” said Samuels, truly a lifelong learner. “It with twin sons ceremony with him. That was the case when 70-year- was always a pleasure working with Greg on projects. declined the stranger. “No thank you, I don’t know Johnathon and old and her 27-year-old grandson, you,” she said. Christopher Ethel Samuels He is such a seriously motivated student.” , participated in Wright State’s Michele Wheatly, dean of the College of Science and Gregory Hamilton “The only thing I didn’t like was that no matter how commencement ceremony. hard I studied, my grandmother would always score Mathematics, herself a mother of twins, persisted. “It’s When Malik was put on academic probation and was Samuels recalls accompanying her grandson to higher than me!” Hamilton says. OK. I work on campus. I’m the dean of a college.” struggling financially, Wheatly and her assistant dean, Joyce Wright State when he was considering enrolling. After graduation, Hamilton hopes to work in Thus began a life-altering relationship that would Howes, helped straighten out her financial situation and “If you decide to apply for admission, I will too,” she pharmaceutical sales or retail, with the eventual goal of last throughout Malik’s four years at Wright State advised her to take fewer than the 17 credit hours a quarter recalls telling him. Hamilton looked at his grandmother, working in bank management. Samuels plans to spend as a psychology major in the College of Science and she had signed up for. realized she was serious, and soon they had both more time with her five children, 15 grandchildren, and Mathematics. “The most important thing to them was helping me get enrolled in the Organizational Leadership program. 15 great-grandchildren. “I was a freshman, a single mother with twin babies into the classes I needed,” said Malik, who had finished “We have taken all our classes together,” Hamilton “I hope to share my love of learning with all of them.” and it was the first time I had lived on my own. My high school with a 3.4 GPA and a Paul Laurence Dunbar says. “It has been a pure joy. I seem to learn more time management was bad,” said Malik who was a Scholarship. when I take classes with my grandmother because we sophomore at Trotwood-Madison High School when Malik’s six-year-old sons, Johnathon and Christopher, studied together and bounced ideas off one another.” her sons were born. “It was a struggle but there was were in the audience when Malik received her bachelor’s no other way but to keep going. Dr. Wheatly talked to degree in psychology during spring commencement. Malik me about her twins and gave me helpful advice about plans to spend some time with her boys before starting being a mother.” work on a master’s degree in social work.
26 Community SPRING 2008 CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 27 Edel Jesse and Pamela Allen Growing WSU’s Family Tree Mother and Daughter, MBA Surviving Health Challenges to Graduate
In 1992, Edel Jesse, her daughter Pamela Allen, and “A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank Her future now is full of hope the rest of their family came to the United States from account said, what car I drove, or where I lived, but rather despite the health problems she Dublin, Ireland, to pursue the American dream. Edel and the difference I made in another’s life.” That’s the philosophy still faces because of the cancer Pamela earned a unique piece of that dream when they of Nancy Buckheister—a survivor and a fighter. treatment. Buckheister recently graduated together from the MBA program in the Raj Soin Buckheister has spent the last five years studying left her job at Wright State to College of Business. Mother and daughter may both enjoy the study of toward a bachelor’s degree in social work, working as an avoid additional stress on her After learning that everything is bigger in America, business, but the way they study and learn is not the same. administrative specialist in the African and African American body. and that Americans drive on the wrong side of the road “I typically like to study alone at a coffee shop or in the Studies program and the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Buckheister graduated with a compared to the Irish, Jesse and Allen realized that library; my mom would prefer to study at home,” Allen says. Center, and earning the title “cancer survivor.” bachelor’s degree in social work education was important in order to pursue a better life in “As for learning styles, I am much more laid back than my Eight years ago, Buckheister was undergoing and will attend Loyola University the United States. That pursuit led them to enroll in the MBA mother. My mother is an extremely focused person and lives chemotherapy and radiation treatments for invasive breast in Chicago for a graduate program program together in 2005. The experience has helped bring more by the motto ‘everything all the time’.” cancer. The doctors told her that she only had a 60 percent in social work. She plans to focus mother and daughter closer together. Jesse’s focus led to her being named the outstanding chance to live, but to Buckheister, “there is always hope; her career on grief counseling, “Pamela and I have taken several classes together,” says student in the MBA program. She plans to continue her statistics are just numbers.” Through the long treatments, crisis intervention, and working her mother. “It has been a wonderful experience learning career in training and development. Allen wants to pursue Buckheister clung to Jeremiah 29:11: “For surely I know the with veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress together in the classroom. We found that we worked quite opportunities in marketing. Family members, including one plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and disorder. She also wants to work in a women’s well in groups and on team projects.” traveling from Ireland, watched the pair graduate. not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” shelter where she can educate, enlighten, and “The opportunity to learn alongside my mother in “The day was magical,” says Allen. One of her greatest challenges as a student was empower women regarding abuse. a classroom has been an amazing and unmatched “It is not too often that opportunities such as this occur coping with the short-term memory loss caused by her “I want to educate the world on what constitutes experience,” says Allen. “Our different learning styles and and I am very grateful that we can proudly walk together to chemotherapy. Buckheister is grateful for the support of the abuse,” she says with determination. “Education is talents benefited us while working in a group setting.” receive our diplomas,” says Jesse. Wright State community. key to any change.”
Life and Career Changes Off to a Fast Start
It was a healthy and smooth pregnancy up until the last “So many people say ‘I don’t know how you did it,’” Before she finished high school, Julie Barhorst earned an month when the three baby boys decided it was time to Schaefer says. “If you want to do something, don’t associate’s degree. Now, at the age of 20, she’s completed embrace the world, at only 32 weeks. Denise Schaefer ever say that you can’t just because you have children. course work in accountancy and finance, preparing for the and her husband, Greg, spent every day for a little over a There is always a way to get things done. If you want CPA exams, and in July starts a new job with Flagel, Huber, month with their boys Cole, Dylan, and Luke in the Neonatal something, go for it, and don’t be a quitter. The hardest Flagel & Co. Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Miami Valley Hospital. Soon thing was being away from them and missing them, but When asked if she ever takes a break, Barhorst laughed Denise became interested and involved in caring for her it was all necessary.” and said, “People get on me for that.” children and all that went on in the NICU. With her degree, Schaefer will have much more Barhorst has always been a multi-tasker. While at Troy The Schaefers had been married for five years when they time to spend with her family since she has accepted a Christian High School, she took college-level courses for found out that they were going to be having triplets. The weekend position as a certified R.N. in the Emergency concurrent high school and college credit through the Post- news floored Schaefer, a twin herself, even though she had Room at Children’s Secondary Enrollment Options Program at Edison Community been hoping for triplets all along. She had been working in Medical Center, College. When Barhorst later enrolled at Wright State, she Julie Barhorst accounting at LexisNexis before becoming pregnant for the where she has was able to transfer 60 credit hours. first time, at age 33. been working Barhorst chose Wright State for its accountancy program. She interviewed for an internship with Flagel, Huber, Flagel Schaefer was so thankful when the babies could be taken for the past “I heard a lot of great things about the program,” such & Co. While an internship couldn’t be arranged, the company home that she started to feel the need to help people. Since three years. The as student success on the CPA exam and in accountancy indicated it was interested in offering her a position after she she was so impressed with the hospitality her family received triplets started competitions, and the Master of Accountancy option. She graduated. Instead, Barhorst completed her internship on while her sons were being cared for, she was inspired to kindergarten this particularly enjoyed the classes taught by John Talbott, campus in the Office of the Controller, where she received return to school and earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. fall, and Schaefer professor of accountancy. experience in recording, preparing financial statements, and “I wanted to give back to the Miami Valley,” Schaefer said. is looking forward “He makes it so practical,” Barhorst said. “He keeps you many other areas. With a very supporting family on her side, Schaefer started to watching all interested by using real-world examples all the time.” The average age of this year’s graduating class is 27. When at Wright State in the spring of 2003, but she was not alone. her boys grow up asked how it feels to be starting a professional career at a She was pregnant again. This time only having one baby on while she helps young age, Barhorst replied, “It’s kind of scary when you board, another boy, Jake, Schaefer kept at her studies and save lives on the think about it. I just don’t think about it! I think I’m ready. I’m took night classes. After giving birth to Jake, she took only a weekends. excited about it. I’m looking forward to it.” week off from school before returning. Gregory and Denise 28 Community SPRING 2008 Schaefer and sons CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 29 Growing WSU’s Family Tree WSU Alumni Association’s Annual Legacy Scholarship Golf Outing First in Four Generations In August, the Sycamore Creek Country Legacy Scholarship Program has raised Club hosted the Wright State University nearly $370,000 and awarded over 425 Alumni Association’s annual Legacy individual scholarships to the spouses, Hailing from South Africa, her program. After a challenging first class in her program, Scholarship Golf Outing. A total of 136 Fortson became determined to stay motivated and not children, stepchildren, grandchildren, Vinothee (Verne) golfers enjoyed lunch, won prizes, and Fortson has already accept failure. A rocky beginning for Fortson soon turned and legal dependents of current managed to tackle two into a great success that has prepared her for an even showcased their golfing skills, while voting association members. For more associate degrees and a brighter future. Her accomplishments have become an raising funds for the association’s information on the program, contact bachelor’s degree all while inspiration to her family and friends. Legacy Scholarship Program. Many the Office of Alumni Relations at (937) raising children, being a “My greatest achievement is that I am the first in four great scores were posted, but the 775-2620. Special thanks go to all our supportive wife, physical generations of women and men in my family to graduate biggest winners that afternoon were sponsors, especially our event sponsors, education teacher, and from high school and college and obtain a master’s degree. the students who benefit from the whose generous support makes this event an active member of the Nothing could be greater! That’s my legacy; I have paved program. Established in 1990, the community. the way for future generations of women in my family who bigger and better each successive year. Fortson’s husband, did not think it was possible.” Stephen Fortson, associate With her master’s degree in public administration, what’s professor and chair of the next for the woman who has spent more than a decade Golfing “Fore” Scholarships Department of Human on her education? Fortson will move on to law school at Services, was part of her the University of Dayton. She then plans on working for a The Wright State University Alumni Association wishes to main support system during nonprofit or government agency. extend a very special THANK YOU to the following sponsors President Hopkins made the rounds too, getting in a shot in with each team. It was and individuals who made our 2007event the best yet! an opportunity to meet all the alumni, which Verne Fortson proved to be enjoyable for everyone. Event Sponsors Gaining a Real Understanding Mark your calendar James Borchers for this year’s outing— After serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, soon after his August 18 YHSA Group freshman year at Wright State, James Borchers gained at Sycamore Creek a real understanding of the world and appreciated coming back to college. After being deployed for 14 months, Borchers “appreciated the fact that I was sitting in an Hole Sponsors Wright State University College Wright State University air-conditioned classroom with 10 students learning.” He A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. of Engineering and Computer Department of Intercollegiate credits Liam Anderson, associate professor of political Robert A. and Veronica B. Sweeney Family Scholarships AD Products of Dayton, Inc. Science Athletics science, as a mentor and one of the many people who Adams Robinson Enterprises, Wright State University Wright State University Department of contributed to his success. Inc. Division of Student Affairs Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures For those who have been part of the Wright State Axis Healthcare Staffing Wright State University Ervin J. community in the past five years, they were no doubt Battelle & Battelle, LLP Prize Sponsors Nutter Center affected, either directly or indirectly, by Borchers. He Becker Electric Company AD Products of Dayton, Inc. Wright State University Lake Campus participated in so many clubs and activities at WSU that it “Outside the classroom is where the real education BluePrint Promotions, Inc. BluePrint Promotions Bookstore is hard to imagine anyone having that much time to build begins,” he said. His busy on-campus and off-campus life has Chapel Electric Company Clear Channel Radio Wright State University Office of a three-page resume, contribute virtually all of his free allowed him to become self-reliant and stay focused. Clear Channel Radio Complete Petmart Alumni Relations time to the university, hold two jobs, stay highly active Outside Wright State, Borchers gives service to the Ed and Diane Phillips Dayton Dragons Professional Wright State University Office of in his community, and still graduate with honors as a community as an active member and volunteer for St. Peter Everybody’s Workplace Baseball Public Affairs commissioned officer in the Ohio Army National Guard. Catholic Church of Huber Heights, the Knights of Columbus, Solutions Dick’s Sporting Goods Wright State University Borchers’ high energy and booming personality were put and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2800. In Army ROTC, Par Sponsors Heidelberg Distributing Fast Signs The Raj Soin College of Business to use in such clubs as Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, Omicron he received Junior Enlistment Soldier of the Month, an Army Rogers & Greenberg LLP Company First Watch Restaurant Young’s Jersey Dairy Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, WSU’s recruitment achievement medal, and a commendation medal. Attorneys at Law John M. Cloud Initial Point LLC The Funny Bone Model United Nations team, and WSU’s wrestling club—of Borchers earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. Barry W. Mancz Liberty Savings Bank Jiffy Lube Cart Sponsors which Borchers is the founding president. Borchers has also He plans on continuing his education and serving the public James G. Kordik LJB Inc. been on the College of Liberal Arts Student Advisory Board through the military and a political career. He hopes to be LJB Inc Complete Petmart and most enjoyed his time as a student trustee and former remembered as a student who cared and as the guy who McManagement Group Victoria Theatre Association Meijer, Inc. on Colonel Glenn Hwy. WSU Student Government president. could handle anything. Pickrel Brothers, Inc. Wright State University Barnes & Vosler Dental Office, Speedway/SuperAmerica LLC Noble Bookstore Dr. Brad Vosler and Dr. Paula Vosler Talent Tree Staffing U.S. Bank, N.A. 30 Community SPRING 2008 CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 31 DEVELOPMENT NEWS Xcelsi Group ‘pays forward’ with generous scholarship
James Owens, president of Xcelsi Group, LLC, with Education is the future, says James Owens, Rosemary Alexander of Urbana High School president of Xcelsi Group, LLC. “We’re educating the people who are going to educate our children, build our bridges, and heal our sick.” That’s one reason why, when his firm decided they wanted to ‘pay forward’ as Owens likes to say, they chose to fund a scholarship at Wright State University. Owens didn’t have the benefit of a scholarship Surviving the Holocaust: Preserving Their Stories when he went to college. “I went to Cleveland State University, and I worked full time, and I lived at home,” he says. A 20-year stint in the Air Force paid Once a person is gone, their story is gone forever. me to have a family. You can’t replace what was lost, for his master’s degree and brought him to Wright- Patterson Air Force Base, where he worked in program Renate Frydman knew these stories must not be lost. but crucial at least for him to have a family again. I management for programs such as the F-16 and C-17. In 1985, forty years after the liberation of the concentration think that was the focus of his life.” camps in Europe, time was running out to capture the stories The Frydmans were married for 51 years when In 2000, a few years after he retired from the Air of the survivors of the Holocaust. Charles passed away unexpectedly in 2004. Force, he teamed up with business partners Dave Neidig and Jack Strauss to start Xcelsi, a consulting Renate approached the Television Center Renate worked as a part-time writer for the and training firm. at Wright State University with an unusual Dayton Daily News for 30 years, was an executive request: help her record the remembrances of in the family business, and spent much of her adult Owens and his partners decided several years ago the local Holocaust survivors and liberators on life dedicated to the remembrance of the Holocaust. that they wanted to give back. “So every year, we set tape so their stories would not be gone forever. In 1993 she helped found the Dayton Holocaust aside a certain percentage of our profits to benefit She wanted to preserve their stories so that Resource Center, a collection of books, videotapes, worthy causes in the Dayton community, as well as school children of today and tomorrow could and curriculum materials relating to the Holocaust the Air Force community.,” he said. They started the learn what can happen when hate, fear, and housed at Hillel Academy in Dayton. scholarship at Wright State about a year ago. intolerance flourish. In 2001, the collection moved to the Educational The generous Xcelsi Group Scholarship provides “Teaching the Holocaust is not just teaching Resource Center, located in WSU’s College of tuition, books, and fees for up to four years for history,” said Renate. “It’s teaching us how we Education and Human Services. “That was a qualifying students in financial need who plan to should respond to people of different cultures and wonderful move because it ensured that the study engineering, computer science, business, backgrounds, both ethnic and religious.” collection would continue,” said Renate. science, or mathematics. The scholarship funds up to four students attending Wright State at any one time. What started as a six-week project blossomed into Faces In addition to her long-time work in the of the Holocaust, a three-year effort to preserve history in community, Renate recently made a generous gift to Rosemary Alexander of Urbana is the first student nine videotapes and a teacher’s manual, designed to be used support Wright State’s Educational Resource Center, to be awarded the scholarship. After graduating in classrooms. The project has since expanded to 15 tapes as in honor of her husband’s memory. seventh in her class at Urbana High School, Alexander was planning to take out costly student loans to fund other stories came to light. In late November, the Educational Resource her education when she got the call from Wright State, Today, the tapes are used in classrooms throughout the Center was renamed the Charles and Renate Frydman she was overjoyed. “I flipped,” said Alexander. “Now I nation and the master tapes are housed at the U.S. National Educational Resource Center in memory of Charles don’t have to pay for college.” Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Frydman. Alexander was excited and a bit nervous Renate knew firsthand the horrors of the Holocaust: her “I thought with all the work Wright State had done when she finally met James Owens, one of her husband, Charles, was a survivor who lost his entire family with me that it was an appropriate place to honor his benefactors. “Thank you so much,” she says. “You during that dark time. He survived camps and hiding in the memory and continue to ensure that the resource guys have helped me out so much by giving me this forests for four years. He left Europe after the war as a single center is a viable part of Wright State,” she said. opportunity.” young man to come to the U.S., where he met Renate. “We Although Charles Frydman and other Holocaust built our family together,” she said. “It was very important for survivors are now gone, their stories live on. 32 Community SPRING 2008 CommunityCommunityCommunity SPR SPRIINNGG 2008 2007 33 A l u m N o t e s A l u m N o t e s
and Technology for the Kennedy Center the college’s 41st annual commence- Master of Public Health Grads Stand Out: CLASS OF 1997 honored with the 2007 John A. Tamis- CLASS OF 1973 American College Theatre Festival ment last June. Professor Carruth joined CLASS OF 1990 iea Award by the Aerospace Medical Dan Orr (B.S.; ’77 Region III and is a member of the United Sinclair fulltime in 1982 in the Mathemat- Margaret Erin (B.A.; ’02 M.Hum.) WSU Master of Public Health grads received top honors last year Danielle Rolfes (B.S.B.) graduated Association for his wide-ranging con- M.S.), president States Institute of Theatre Technology. ics Department of the Liberal Arts and directs a student early music ensemble when they presented their research at the Ohio Public Health Combined from Harvard University Law School, tributions to general aviation medicine Magna Cum Laude in 2002. Earlier this and CEO of the Stump resides in Miamisburg, OH. Sciences Division. She was a leader in and teaches recorder at the University Conference, the largest such conference held in the state. Alison Aldrich across an international spectrum. He Divers Alert Net- revising Sinclair’s traditional statistics of Dayton. In 1990, she started the year, she made special partner at Ivins, earned his M.D. degree in 1989 from work (DAN)—an sequence to incorporate the use of a Wind in the Woods Early Music En- (’06 M.P.H.) earned first place in the oral presentation category for her re- Phillips & Barker, a tax and employee University of Cartagena School of international scuba CLASS OF 1979 computer-based statistical package as semble for which she still manages and search titled “Household Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza.” Melissa benefits specialty firm for both domes- Medicine. Ricaurte is currently a re- diving safety orga- directs. She is the recipient of the 2007 tic and foreign-based multinationals in George A. Sodders (B.A.; ’93 M.S.), an well as a hands-on, activity-based lab Howell (’07 M.P.H.) earned a third place award for her work titled “A Qual- search physician on the development nization—recently WSU Music Department Outstanding Washington, D.C. auditor for Clark County, started teaching component that uses a variety of tech- ity Assurance Initiative for Emergency Medical Services.” Lorena Royer of the aerospace accident injury and co-authored a Alumni award. economics at WSU in the fall of 2007 as nology enhancements. This approach (’06 M.P.H.) earned a first place award for her poster presentation, “Iden- autopsy data system project for the book titled Scuba Diving Safety with a member of adjunct faculty. to teaching statistics is unique among CLASS OF 1998 Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. Eric Douglas. Orr has been associ- college-level statistics courses and has tification of Modifiable Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight Infants.” Doug Collins (M.D.) is currently serving ated with scuba diving at WSU when it Gary J. Carter (B.S.Ed.) serves as the been greatly successful and appreciated CLASS OF 1991 Lili Cote (’06 M.P.H.) earned a third place award for a poster presenta- Bridget Federspiel (M.A.), a 10th was offered in the early 1970s to late as a medical missionary in Cambodia grade American history teacher at magistrate for Shelby County Common by Sinclair students. Carruth served as Lt. Col. Gregory Thomas ( B.S.B.), tion, “Retrospective Comparative Analysis of the Socio-demographic 1980s. WSU had one of the largest with his wife Heidi and their two children, Stivers School for the Arts, traveled Pleas Court. Carter and his wife, Pam president of the Wright State University who has served time at Elmendorf Air Characteristics of Pregnant Abortion-minded Clients Versus Pregnant and most respected college-level Taylor, 5, and Karissa, 3. to Japan to take part in the Japanese Westerheide, (’86 M.S.), have two chil- Area Council of Teachers of Mathemat- Force Base, Alaska, has been selected Nonabortion-minded Clients in a Crisis Pregnancy Center in Montgomery diver education programs in North Memorial Fulbright fund, where she dren, Matt ,13 and Luke, 9. Pam Carter ics and as treasurer of Delta Kappa for the number one position in the America. Orr was inducted into the County, Ohio.” The three-day event brings researchers and practitioners interacted with schools, students, and substitute teaches, raises chickens, and Gamma, Pi Chapter Sorority, a profes- United States Air Force Thunderbirds CLASS OF 2003 Diving Industry Hall of Fame and his tends to her organic garden. They reside sional organization of women teachers from across the state and nation to share best practices, policy updates, parents. She was named a 2005 Ohio for the 2008 and 2009 air show sea- Adam Wendel (B.S.B.) is an online mar- wife, Betty (Huffman) Orr (’74 B.S., in Anna, OH. that provides scholarships to students and health promotion initiatives. Richard Shuster, director of the program Teacher of Merit in a statewide Nation- sons. He will command the 120-person ket manager for BedandBreakfast.com. ’77 M.S.), was also inducted into the and members and supports community al History Day competition, sponsored squadron and will fly the lead jet in all said, “the quality of our students’ research demonstrated the competitive Wendel won his first Cardshark Texas Women Diving Hall of Fame. Orr has service. In 2002, she received Sinclair’s by the Ohio Historical Society. Fed- air demonstrations. Lt. Col. Thomas advantage WSU grads have in the workforce. Hold ’Em Tournament in October 2006 authored, coauthored, or reviewed Innovator of the Year award. She served erspiel also received the 2006 Time CLASS OF1984 attended Langley AFB in Virginia for and earned a seat in another tournament more than 15 books and manuals on as a mentor for gifted fifth grade students Warner Cable 17th Annual National Norma Nikkola (M.R.C.), RN, was squadron commander school and this hosted by Cardsharks and ISS Services. scuba and various aspects of scuba from the Dayton Public Schools and Teacher Award, the 2007 Ohio Council honored last June in Nashville at the past July began F-16 training at Luke He resides in Austin, TX. safety and rescue. on the board of Project Outreach, a of Social Studies High School Teacher 39th Annual Conference of the National AFB, in Arizona. This November he will problem-solving program that sponsors of the Year award, and the Panera “ris- Association of School Nurses (NASN) begin his Thunderbird-specific train- Karen E. Chamberlain (B.A.) became William A. Shively (B.A.) has retired academic competitions. CLASS OF 1999 ing above” teacher award, nominated by being named National School Nurse ing. His reigning season will kick off in ordained as a minister in 2005. She is after 42 years in agribusiness and Scott Neely (B.S.) completed a 10-day expedition in August, bicycling more than by her students in 2007. In 2006, she of the Year. The award acknowledges March of 2008. now a corps officer (minister) for the distribution management. He resides Judy Dodge (B.A.) 400 miles across Belize over paved and dirt roads, jungle paths, and up mountains, participated in an Australian Fulbright excellence in school nursing practice and Salvation Army with additional responsi- in Germantown, TN. is a 1991 graduate across rivers, and through more than 27 different towns and villages. In addition, project, sponsored by the Department leadership in school health. For 33 years, bilities in bookkeeping and finance. She of the Leadership he was able to dodge Hurricane Felix and still finish the ride! The purpose of the of Education. Nikkola has served as school nurse for resides in Marietta, OH. Dayton Program trip was to raise money for projects in Belize sponsored by Rivers of the World the Fairborn City School District, touch- CLASS OF 1974 who was recognized (ROW), a nonprofit global mission organization that provides research, educa- ing many young lives and making a posi- Robert Ryan (M.Ed.) has retired after by the Dayton Daily tion, and medical/dental services, as well as assist with church plantings. ROW CLASS OF 2006 tive impact on the health and well-being CLASS OF 2004 30-year civil service career with the News as one of the emphasizes that it is their country, their village, their culture, but our problem. Neely of the students in her care. Nikkola also Joel Shier (B.F.A.), a lighting design- Department of Navy, earning an Ed.D. Miami Valley’s Ten and his fellow cyclist were the first to ever bike the whole country of Belize. Neely Niki V. Smiley-Wilson (B.S.N.) is a heads the Fairborn City School’s Health er for Wasser & Assoc., is currently from Auburn University along the way. Top Women in 2003. currently serves as youth and recreation director at Alamance Presbyterian Church charge R.N. for EMH Regional Medical Improvement Team which focuses on working on Broadway as the assistant Ryan resides in Mesquite, NV. A Montgomery County Commissioner in Greensboro, NC. Center in Lagrange, OH. Her husband, student, staff, and family wellness and lighting designer for Martin Short’s since 2006, she also has been honored The expedition ended in the Village of Crique Sarco, located in the southern most Glen Wilson (’05 B.A.), is a project man- collaborates with the Greene County CLASS OF 1995 new musical/comedy Fame Becomes with the Law Day’s Liberty Bell Award jungle of Belize. “The only way for us to get to the village was by putting our bikes in ager for Northcoast Hotel Liquidation Combined Health District on the safety Me. Shier lives in Holland, OH. and the Dayton Women’s Bar Associa- Anthony M. a dug out canoe and crossing the Temash River,” explained Neely. His adventure Specilists, Inc. CLASS OF 1977 and maintenance of playground equip- tion’s Distinguished Service Award. She Ponder (M.Ed.) is chronicled through an online blog he updated throughout the trip, which can be Cyprian D. Sajabi (M.S.) is an electri- Terry Stump ment. In addition to being a member of Jeanne M. Miller (M.S.), while working resides in Dayton. has been named found at: http://www.acrossbelize.org. cal engineer who has lived in Jamaica, (B.F.A.), theater the Ohio Association of School Nurses on her Ph.D. in clinical psychology was chair of the math- Iowa, Kansas, Uganda, and Maine. He manager and (OASN) and the NASN, she is also active part of a research team that resulted ematics department currently lives in Yellow Springs. technical director with 10 other local, state, and national CLASS OF 1989 at Sinclair Com- in publication acceptance in the 2006 in the Fine and health care organizations. Her participa- munity College. He Neely with some children from the village of Crique Sarco, who welcomed edition of Psychological Aspects of Legal Michael D. Bar- Performing Arts tion in these organizations have led has served as chair Neely and his fellow riders as they ended their 400 mile trip across Belize. Processes. A part-time faculty member horst (B.S.B; CLASS OF 2007 Division at Sinclair her to write grants, review, and author of the department in the psychology department at Sinclair, ’90 M.B.A.) has Community Col- countless professional articles and hold since September 2005, the same year she is a resident of Beavercreek. Lorey A. Moore-Murray (B.A.) is a served as the direc- lege, was inducted almost every office and committee posi- he attained the rank of professor. He youth care specialist for the Greene tor of Budget and into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame tion available. In 2006, Norma received has been teaching at Sinclair since Debra L. Rolland (B.S.N.) is an R.N. at County Children’s Services. Analysis at Sinclair last August. During his 30-plus years OASN’s top honor, Ohio School Nurse 1991. Over the years, Ponder has Dayton VA Medical Center where she Community Col- in theater arts, Stump has received of the Year. taught virtually every course in the serves as a psychosocial rehabilitation Roy B. Burton (B.S.) joined McKen- lege since 2006. four Kennedy Center American Col- math department’s curriculum. Among nurse coordinator. Rolland is currently dree University’s residence life staff He recently was lege Theatre Festival Meritorious his accomplishments is the develop- enrolled in the Geriatric Nurse Practi- as a resident director of Walton Hall. designated a Certified Management Achievement Awards, Sinclair’s Vi- CLASS OF1985 ment of Business Math (Math 105) as a tioners program at Northern Kentucky Typically, first-year students live in sionary Award, five DayTony awards, Accountant. Barhorst is a member of the University. She resides in Dayton. Walton. Resident director responsi- Barbara S. Carruth Web-based course. He has also served and had his designs displayed at Institute of Management Accountants bilities include overall administration, (M.S.), a retired Sin- as treasurer of the Ohio Mathematical theatre conferences throughout the and a graduate of the College Business student staff supervision, coordination clair Community Col- Association of Two-Year Colleges since country. His designs were included in Management Institute. He worked for CLASS OF 2005 of programming and student develop- lege faculty member 2004. the catalog of the 2005 World Stage the City of Dayton, Montgomery County ment, advising hall government, and and former professor Eduard M. Ricaurte, (M.S.) M.D., is Design—an international exhibition of Educational Service Center, Dayton acting as a judicial officer. of mathematics, was currently a Ph.D. candidate in human theatrical design in Toronto, Canada. Public Schools, and the U.S. Department awarded Professor factors engineering at WSU. Ricaurte, a Stump served as the chair of Design of Defense. Emeritus status at native of Colombia, South America, was
34 Community SPRING 2008 CommunityCommunity SPRING 2008 35 College Outstanding Alumni Awards In February, Wright 2008 Linda R. Easterly, B.S.N. ’80 State colleges and schools WSU–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health LaMaurice H. Gardner, Christina S. Howard, recognized outstanding Diana S. Dickinson, B.A. ’86 Jeanne L. McHale, B.S. ’75 Linda R. Easterly, B.S.N. ’80, chief College of Liberal Arts College of Science and Psy.D. ’88 B.A. ’74, M.S. ’80 nursing officer at Barrow Regional Medical alumni from their respective Diana S. Dickinson, B.A. ’86, administra- Mathematics School of Professional Psychology Raj Soin College of Business Center in Winder, Georgia, is the College programs at an awards tive judge on the Armed Services Board of Jeanne L. McHale, B.S. ’75, professor LaMaurice H. Gardner, Psy.D. ’88, is the Christina S. Howard, B.A. ’74, M.S. Outstanding Alumni Contract Appeals in Washington, D.C., is the of chemistry and materials science at College Outstanding Alumni Award winner ’80, vice president of entrepreneurial Award winner from brunch. Sponsored by the College Outstanding Alumni Award winner Washington State University, is the Col- from the School of Professional Psychology. development for the Dayton Develop- the WSU–Miami Valley from the College of Liberal Arts. lege Outstanding Alumni Award winner He is a fully licensed clinical psychologist ment Coalition, is the Outstanding Alumni College of Nursing and Office of Alumni Relations, Dickinson was from the College of Science at the John Dingell VA Award winner from Health. As chief nursing the event introduced WSU’s previously the deputy and Mathematics. Medical Center in Detroit, the Raj Soin College of officer, she directs all chief trial attorney at Prior to coming to Wash- Michigan, maintains a Business. She is cur- inpatient and outpatient new president, David Wright-Patterson Air ington State University in part-time clinical private rently focused on the nursing services and Force Base in Dayton, 2004, McHale held a number practice in Southfield, implementation of the participates with the Hopkins, to the awardees Ohio, representing the of academic appointments Michigan, and is a Re- Dayton region’s new- director, governing body, and their family and friends Air Force in contract at the University of Idaho, serve/Lt. Deputy for the est entrepreneurial management, and medical staff in develop- dispute cases before the becoming a full professor of Oakland County Sheriff’s effort, the $22.5 million ing the hospital’s mission, strategic plans, who attended. “The true Armed Services Board chemistry in 1992. In 1998 Office. Entrepreneurial Signa- and policies. of Contract Appeals. she published Molecular Gardner is a crisis negotiator, tactical offi- ture Program, which supports emerging Easterly is current president of the measure of a She has participated in nearly 200 contract Spectroscopy, and has been published cer, and department psychologist for several technology companies through grants, Georgia Nurses Foundation, and a member university is appeals including major weapon systems, in a number of academic journals, most local, state, and federal law enforcement equity investments, and entrepreneurial of the American College of Healthcare Ex- construction, computer hardware and soft- recently the Journal of Photochemistry agencies; and he has been trained in critical assistance programs. Howard also man- ecutives, the American Nurses Association, the success of ware, supplies and services, and and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Langmuir, incident stress debriefing, hostage nego- ages the Miami Valley Venture Funds and Constituency Assembly, the National Asso- accounting-related issues. Nanotechnology, the Journal of Physical its alumni,” tiations, and special weapons and tactics. the Dayton Investment Network. ciation of Occupational Health Profession- A member of the Wright State College Chemistry, the Journal of the American Gardner’s areas of clinical expertise include Howard has served as a staff econo- als, Boards of Directors, the Georgia Nurses said Hopkins. of Liberal Arts Community Advisory Coun- Chemical Society, and the Journal of suicide intervention, psychopathology, post- mist in the Office of Management and Bud- Association, and the Georgia Organization cil, Dickinson assists in fundraising and the Chemical Physics. traumatic stress disorder, critical incident get in Dayton, and as assistant director of of Nurse Leaders. “The success selection of winners of the annual Outstand- McHale has been honored with a num- stress debriefing, hostage negotiations, the City-Wide Development Corporation. She has been recognized for her dedica- and talent of those being ing Teaching Awards. In addition, she was a ber of awards during her career, among substance abuse treatment, and school or She served as vice president of Society tion to nursing and her community with the board member and legal advisor of the Fisher them the University of Idaho Award for workplace violence. Bank from 1982 to 1991, and president and Georgia Nurses Association’s Nurse of the honored today make us and Nightingale Houses, Inc., a nonprofit that Excellence in Research in 1999, election In addition to his clinical and law enforce- chief executive officer of Concord-Renn Year Award in 2003, the Perry Rotarian of supports two compassionate care facilities to the rank of fellow in the American As- ment work, Gardner is an adjunct faculty Company, a tool and machining company the Year Award for 2001-2002, the Perry proud of not only their at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, from sociation for the Advancement of Science member of the Oakland and Macomb Police located in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1991 to Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of accomplishments, but 1998 to 2006. Dickinson has also served as in 1989, the Eastman Kodak Award in Academies, and has lectured to law enforce- 2001. the Year in 1998, as well as being men- president on the boards of two nonprofit 1978, an IBM Research Fellowship from ment agencies both around the country and In addition to her work for the Dayton tioned in the Atlanta Business Journal’s also of Wright State.” groups, and been active in a variety of com- 1976 to 1978, and the Stauffer Chemical internationally. Along with his doctorate in Development Coalition, Howard serves on “Who’s Who in Healthcare in Georgia” munity volunteer and service organizations Company Award in 1976. clinical psychology from Wright State, Gard- the Business Advisory Board of the Wright every year since 2005. in Dayton. In addition to her bachelor’s degree ner holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology State Raj Soin College of Business. In addition to her bachelor’s degree in Born in Cincinnati, Dickinson, who earned in chemistry from Wright State, McHale from Wayne State University. nursing from Wright State, Easterly holds a her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Master of Science in Administration from School in 1989, is licensed to practice law in the University of Utah. Georgia College, and a Master of Science in Ohio, and is admitted to practice before the Healthcare Policy and Administration from Federal District Court of the Southern District Mercer University. of Ohio.
36 Community SPRIING 20082008 Community SPRIING 20082008 37 College Outstanding Alumni Awards Brian D. Ruppert, B.A. ’84, 2008 M.Hum. ’86 School of Graduate Studies Brian D. Ruppert, B.A. Jamie A. Roseberry, John L. Sloan, B.S. ’80, Page A. Smith, B.S.Ed. ’78 ’84, M.Hum. ’86, associ- Debra L. Sudan, M.D. ’89 Lake Campus ate professor of Japanese B.S.Ed. ’95 M.S. ’83 Boonshoft School of Medicine religions at the Univer- College of Education College of Engineering and Page A. Smith, B.S.Ed. ’78, associate pro- Debra L. Sudan, M.D. ’89, professor sity of Illinois, is the College and Human Services Computer Science fessor of educational leadership and policy of surgery at the University of Nebraska Outstanding Alumni Award Jamie A. Roseberry, B.S.Ed. ’95, health John L. Sloan, B.S. ’80, M.S. ’83, a consult- studies at the University of Texas at San Medical Center, is the College Outstanding winner from the School of and physical education ing technologist with the Digital Aggregates Antonio, is the College Outstanding Alumni Alumni Award winner from the Boonshoft Graduate Studies. Ruppert teacher at Baker Middle Corporation, a firm he Award winner from the School of Medicine. has been with the University School in Fairborn, Ohio, founded in 1995, is the Lake Campus. Sudan is one of four of Illinois since 2002, where is the College Outstand- College Outstanding An organizational surgeons in the world- in addition to his work as an ing Alumni Award Alumni Award winner theorist who specializes renowned Liver and associate professor, he has winner from the College from the College of En- in quantitative research, Small Bowel Transplant served in positions as the of Education and Human gineering and Computer Smith pursues an ac- Program. associate head and director Services. As a certified Science. Since 1976, tive role in his field of In addition to her of graduate studies in the Physical Best instruc- Sloan has worked in connecting theory to professorial duties Department of East Asian tor, Roseberry infuses research, product devel- practice via graduate at the University of Languages and Cultures. health-related fitness skills into her daily opment, and information technology. teaching forums, site consultations, staff Nebraska Medical Center, she serves as the Ruppert’s research is focused on the his- lesson plans. She assesses all of her students Prior to founding the Digital Aggregates development initiatives, and school to com- director of both the Living Liver Donation tory of Buddhism and Japanese culture. He using FitnessGram, a National Association Corporation, Sloan was at the National munity liaison servicing. Program and the Intestinal Rehabilitation published Jewel in the Ashes: Buddha Relics for Sports and Physical Education recom- Center for Atmospheric Research, where he Smith’s scholarly areas of emphasis Program at UNMC. Highlighted in the and Power in Early Medieval Japan in 2000, mended assessment program, which assists headed the section responsible for that na- include organizational climate and health, Annals of Surgery journal in October 2007, and is the author of several other articles her students in designing an individualized tional lab’s supercomputers, mainframe mass institutional trust, collective efficacy, student the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program is examining Japanese history and culture. fitness plan. storage system, and UNIX server farm. At bullying, and institutional change and influ- a novel multidisciplinary program that He is currently completing a volume on the As a member of the Fairborn City Schools’ Bell Laboratories and later Avaya Labs, Sloan ence. treats both children and adults with short discourse of indebtedness in Japanese Bud- Physical Education Continuous Improvement worked as a firmware and software engineer He has been published in the Educational bowel syndrome/intestinal failure, using dhism, as well as co-authoring an advanced Team, and a certified High and Low Ropes on teams to develop and ship six different Administration Quarterly, the International a combination of diet, medications, and textbook on Japanese Buddhism. Trainer, Roseberry implements innovative successful commercial products and major Journal of Education Management, Journal at times novel surgical bowel lengthening Ruppert has researched and lived in Japan activities, like rock climbing and high ropes features, working on some products for as of School Leadership, and Journal of Educa- procedures. for seven years altogether, and is currently a courses, into her Baker Middle School class- many as six release cycles. tion Administration. While at the University In addition to Dr. Sudan’s clinical activi- visiting researcher at the International Center room. Over the years, Sloan has published of Texas at San Antonio, he has served as a ties, she has published more than 90 peer- for Japanese Studies in Kyoto, Japan. His Roseberry teaches evening and summer an article in the Proceedings of the IEEE, a doctoral program coordinator and committee reviewed manuscripts, 11 book chapters, next project is on the relationship between health, physical education, and recreation nonprofit that works for the advancement of chair, and is currently the associate dean of and been the principal investigator or co- Buddhism and communication in premodern (HPR) classes to early childhood and middle technology, written an entry in the Encyclo- graduate studies in the College of Education investigator on 18 grants. Dr. Sudan has also Japan. childhood education majors at Wright State. pedia of Computer Science, and authored and Human Development. At this time, he served in numerous administrative roles in In addition to his bachelor’s degree in She also mentors undergraduate education conference papers and technical reports. He is conducting research in the area of school national and international organizations, religion and Master of Humanities in religion majors at WSU through Phases I, II, and III of is the inventor of two patents, has served on culture, change orientation, and leadership including president of the Nebraska Chapter and philosophy from Wright State, Ruppert their course work, and presents to WSU’s both industry and academic advisory panels, influence. of the American College of Surgeons; chair earned a Ph.D. in religion from Princeton Health and Physical Education Majors Club. and has taught university courses in real-time In addition to his bachelor’s degree in of the Liver/Intestine Committee for the University. Roseberry is a member of the Ohio As- and embedded software design at both the education from Wright State, Smith holds a American Society of Transplantation; coun- sociation for Health, Physical Education, undergraduate and graduate level. In addition, master’s in educational administration from cilor-at-large for the International Intestinal Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD), and he has been invited to speak and participate the University of Dayton, a master’s in educa- Transplantation Society; and a member of has presented at their conventions. She on panels at conferences in his field, and has tional administration from The Ohio State Uni- the Membership and Professional Standards was nominated for the organization’s 2008 served as a visiting scientist and consultant versity, and a Ph.D. in educational policy and Committee of the United Network for Organ Middle/High School Teacher of the Year. both nationally and internationally. leadership from The Ohio State University. Sharing, more commonly known as UNOS. 3838 CommunityCommunity SPR SPRIINNGG 20082008 Community SPR SPRIINNGG 20082008 3939 A t h l e t i c s A t h l e t i c s
Sports2007 Fall Wrap Up
Men’s Cross Country Wright State finished sixth at the Horizon League championships, which were held at Valparaiso, Isaiah Kessio Indiana. Freshman Isaiah Kessio paced the Raiders as he placed ninth while fellow freshman Evan Firestone was 16th. The two harriers were the top WSU finishers in every race, with Kessio leading the way six times and Firestone twice. In the classroom, sophomore Kyle Fetters was selected Academic All-Horizon League.
Women’s Cross Country Wright State finished eighth at the Horizon League championships. Freshman Alyssa Glenn Alyssa Glenn paced the Raiders, placing 26th while fellow freshman Kelsi Nutter was 29th. Glenn was the top WSU finisher in four races, with freshman Natalie Hopwood leading the way in the other four.
Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer team came on strong at the end of the season, winning five of its final six games in the regular season and defeating Valparaiso in the opening round of the Horizon League Tournament. The Raiders were then knocked out by UIC, who in turn won the League championship and advanced all the way to the final eight of the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight year, a WSU player was named as the Horizon League Newcomer of the Year in Carl Ebers Bravissimo, Signor Wood, Bravissimo! freshman midfielder Carl Ebers, who was also selected Second Team All-League.
By Aimee Bowser nearly 15 years. He was subsequently men on campus are frequently caught named Honorable Mention All-American up in showmanship, Wood offers a t just may be the cheer Rowdy by the Associated Press. refreshing reply: graduating. Women’s Soccer Raider fans hear from across the Since last season, Wood was named “From a small, working-class family The women’s soccer team enjoyed one of its most successful seasons ever in 2007 as the world this basketball season. And Most Valuable Player of the NBA’s in Detroit, I’m only the second person in Raiders set a school record for wins, finishing 13-6-1. WSU also posted a 5-2-1 mark in Horizon I League play, with the five victories also setting a school record for league wins in a season. although the language may seem Portsmouth Invitational Tournament my family to graduate from college. I’ve unfamiliar, the message will be received (PIT), where he led his team to a perfect had a lot of support. So many people at Wright State, who advanced to the Horizon League semifinals before falling to eventual loud and clear: Great job, Mr. Wood, 3-0 record with a total of 47 points and Wright State were dedicated to helping champion Loyola, placed four on the All-League teams, with freshman Amber Kasmer and junior great job! 27 assists after being a last-second me get the most from my education— Jess Rooma named to the First Team, senior Cassie Jones to the Second Team, and Kasmer and Amber Kasmer It is certainly the sentiment DaShaun replacement. He also spent time and I got that same commitment from fellow freshman Jen Agueci to the Newcomer Team. Wood has left behind in the Wright working out with the Atlanta Hawks coaches on the basketball court. With State community, as the former golden of the NBA, but eventually decided to that combination of support in my guard from the 2006-2007 season sign a contract to play professionally corner, there was no way I wasn’t going Volleyball began professional play this fall for the overseas. And although he’s never been to be successful.” After a slow start, the volleyball squad finished strong, placing third in the Horizon League with Tisettanta C. team in Cantu, Italy, part to Europe, knows no one there, and The season for the league in which a 9-7 mark and defeating local rivals Cincinnati and Xavier, before falling to eventual champ of the Series A League in that country. doesn’t speak Italian, he is eager to find Wood plays extends from September Cleveland State in the semifinals. Senior Alisha Kimbro, the Horizon League Offensive Player Through 18 games, Wood is his place in Cantu, near the city to April. According to the Dayton Daily of the Week for October 8, received All-League honors, recording 13 double-doubles on the averaging 19.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and of Milan. News, he was counseled to sign a one- season, all of those coming against conference opponents. Senior Tara Geegan, the League’s 3.1 asists while shooting 55% from two- “They’re going to provide me a place year contract only, leaving open the Offensive Player of the Week for November 5, was also named All-League, finishing fifth in the point range and 47% from three-point to live and a car, and I can finally start potential to return stateside next year conference in blocks per game and seventh in hitting percentage. Off the court, Geegan and Alisha Kimbro range. making a living. I know the head coach to play in the NBA. That leaves those senior Samantha Connor were each named Academic All-Horizon League. After being named the Horizon speaks English—that’s a plus.” who wave the green and gold with only League Player of the Year last season, When asked about his biggest one reply: in bocca al lupo, DaShaun Wood led the Raiders into the national moment in the sun, one might expect to (good luck)! For season summaries about other WSU sports, go to spotlight, securing their chance to play hear about winning the Horizon League Fans can follow DaShaun’s progress www.wsuraiders.com in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament or working out for top dogs by doing a Web search for the team’s Championship tournament, a first in in the NBA. But, in a world where big Web site: Search Tisettanta C
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2008 Winter Sports Wrap Up Lewis Named Third Team Academic All-American
Whitney Lewis, a senior forward on the Lewis, who currently holds a 3.97 points. Lewis also appears in the Women’s Basketball Wright State women’s basketball team, grade point average in human factors Wright State career top 10 in field goal After starting the season 2-8, the women’s basketball team came on strong over the final was named ESPN The Magazine Third psychology, was earlier named First percentage, three-pointers made and two months of the season, winning 12 of its final 19 regular-season games, including an 11-7 Team Academic All-American by the Team Academic All-District after attempted, free throws made and mark in the Horizon League, good for a second-place tie with Milwaukee. The 11 league wins College Sports Information Directors of receiving Second Team Academic percentage, blocked shots and minutes tied a school record and the second-place finish was the best ever for the Raiders. WSU then America (CoSIDA) on February 27. All-District honors last season. An played. defeated Youngstown State and Milwaukee in the Horizon League Tournament before falling Whitney Lewis Academic All-Horizon League selection The Academic All-America program to Cleveland State in the championship game. as a sophomore and junior, Lewis has honors male and female student- Freshman guard Shey Peddy was the Horizon League Newcomer of the Year as well as earned high honors every quarter athletes annually who have succeeded being named First Team All-League and to the All-Defensive Team. Peddy was later chosen at Wright State and was one of four at the highest level on the playing field for the All-Tournament Team as she scored 73 points in three games, including 31 in the finals female recipients of the Dr. Carl Benner and in the classroom. Individuals are against Cleveland State to tie a season high. Scholar-Athlete Award in 2007, given selected through voting by CoSIDA, a Three other Raiders received postseason honors as freshman guard LaShawna Thomas annually to the Wright State junior or 2,000 member organization consisting Shey Peddy joined Peddy on the All-Newcomer Team, senior forward Sierra Crayton was tabbed for the senior student-athlete with the top of sports public relations professionals Sixth Player of the Year Award and head coach Bridgett Williams was the league’s Co-Coach grade point average. for colleges and universities in the of the Year with Green Bay’s Matt Bollant. On the court, Lewis finished the United States and Canada. season second in Division I in three- Lewis becomes the second Wright Men’s Swimming & Diving point percentage at .475, She is the State senior this year to be selected It was another successful season for the men’s swimming and diving team as the Raiders 16th Raider to score 1000 points for Third Team Academic All-American won their second straight Horizon League title and sixth in the last eight years and finished a career and wrapped up her career as volleyball player Tara Geegan also with a dual meet mark of 7-3. seventh on the all-time list with 1117 received the honor in November. The Raiders won nine events at the Horizon League meet, led by sophomore Nathan Nathan Demchhuk Demchuk winning the 1000 freestyle and 400 individual medley and senior Warren Thompson claiming the 100 and 200 butterfly, with the 200 butterfly performance setting a new league record. Other winners included senior Micah Belew in the 200 freestyle, senior Scott Lang in Brownell and Duggins Honored by Horizon League the 1650 freestyle and senior Aaron Eckstein in the 200 backstroke. WSU also was victorious in the 400 and 800 freestyle relays, with the 800 relay also setting a new league mark. right State men’s basketball twice while head coach at UNC- Demchuk was named as the Horizon League Co-Swimmer of the Meet and Co-Swimming head coach Brad Brownell Wilmington of the Colonial Athletic & Diving Athlete of the Year, while head coach Sion Brinn was selected as the league’s has been named the Association in 2003 and 2006. Swimming Coach of the Year. W Horizon League Co-Coach of the Duggins, a member of the Horizon Year while sophomore guard Vaughn League Newcomer Team a year ago, Women’s Swimming & Diving Duggins received first-team honors as led the Raiders in scoring 15 times. The women’s swimming and diving team finished runner-up at the Horizon League meet Amber Kasmer announced by the League officials on His 13.9 scoring average ranks in the and recorded a dual meet record of 8-3. Monday. Cleveland State coach Gary top 10 league wide as he sits among The Raiders won nine events at the Horizon League meet, led by senior Jessica Weidert Waters also was named Co-Coach of the conference leaders in assists, free winning the 200 breaststroke along with the 200 and 400 individual medleys. Freshman the Year. throw percentage, steals, three point Krystyna Wieczerzak claimed the 500 freestyle and 200 backstroke titles, while senior Mabel Brownell led the Raiders to their percentage, assist-turnover ratio and Fernandez was victorious in the 200 freestyle. WSU also posted wins in the 200, 400 and 800 second straight 20-win season this minutes played. Duggins, a native of freestyle relays, with seniors Fernandez and Vicky Tafur along with junior Kelsey Cooper being year with a 21-10, 12-6 record. This Pendleton, Indiana, has scored more a part of all three relay teams. All but Wieczerzak’s win in the 500 freestyle set a new league marks the third time in six years that than 700 career points in less than two record for that event. Brownell has been honored in this seasons for the Raiders, starting all but Weidert was named as the Horizon League Swimmer of the Meet and Swimming & Diving fashion after receiving similar honors once during that period. Athlete of the Year while Wieczerzak was selected as the league’s Newcomer of the Year.
Women’s Indoor Track The women’s indoor track team finished sixth at the Horizon League championships, which Tiffany Brigham Raider Live on the Internet were held in Kent, Ohio. Sophomore Tiffany Brigham was chosen for the league’s Outstanding Just a reminder that anyone can Runner Award as she won both the 60 and 200 meter dashes. Senior Casanav Simmons watch most of the Wright State finished seventh in the 400 meter dash. athletic events live via the their computer free by going to wsuraiders.com and clicking on the Horizon League Network link. Vaughn Duggins
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Tara Geegan Geegan Academic All-American
Tara Geegan, a senior middle blocker on League each of the last two seasons the Wright State volleyball team, was and was one of four female recipients been named ESPN The Magazine Third of the Dr. Carl Benner Scholar-Athlete Team Academic All-American by the Award in 2006-07, which is given College Sports Information Directors of annually to the Wright State student- America (CoSIDA). athlete with the top grade point average Geegan (Algonquin, IL/Jacobs), and is either a junior or senior. who currently holds a perfect 4.0 On the court, Geegan racked up the grade point average in early childhood honors that included Horizon League education, has earned High Honors Offensive Player of the Week and being every quarter at Wright State and was named to the All-Horizon League this selected Academic All-Horizon League season, Sheraton Hilton Invitational and last season. The League’s Female the Raider Challenge All-Tournament Scholar-Athlete of the Month for both Teams, raising her all-tournament October and November, Geegan has selections over the past two years to been named Academic All-Horizon five, including MVP honors at the 2006 Raider Challenge. Hamilton, Cooper Make International Appearance
Left, Jeremy Hamilton, By Greg Campbell right, Rob Cooper Assistant Sports Information Director “It was an honor to he Wright State baseball team play for Team USA,” got some much deserved Hamilton said. “The Tnational attention last summer chance to represent as head coach Rob Cooper and first my country in baseman Jeremy Hamilton were competition against named to the USA National Team. The some of the best team is made up of 22 of the nation’s players in the world top underclassmen and competes in is an experience I will international competition in preparation never forget. I got for the Olympics. to travel around the Cooper was tabbed as an assistant world and couldn’t coach in the fall of 2006 after leading have asked for a the Raiders to the 2006 Horizon League better summer Championship. In just his second vacation.” season, Cooper led the Green and Gold The tour spanned to the NCAA Tournament and in 2007, 54 days with the Wright State made a return trip to the national team championship game of the Horizon bringing home the League Tournament. Cincinnati native was one of two non- silver medal from the Pan-American While with Team USA, Cooper roster players kept after the tryout, Games. A busy summer was capped off worked as the first base coach and besting 12 other players for his spot in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where helped with the daily coaching of the on the team. Throughout the summer the National Team placed third in the infielders. It was his second stint with Hamilton saw action for the national World Port Tournament. The Red, White the USA Baseball program. team, appearing in 22 games with 12 and Blue posted a 4-4 record with a pair Hamilton started his journey with starts. He started games at first base of victories over both Japan and The Team USA as a non-roster invitee and in the outfield, while seeing time Netherlands. during their training trip in the as the team designated hitter. In only When all was said and done, Team northeast. A First Team All-Horizon 43 at-bats, Hamilton collected nine USA ended the summer with a 25-12 League performer as a sophomore, the hits and drove in five RBI’s for the Red, record and wins over eight different White and Blue. international squads.
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