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THE MAGAZINE OF TRINE UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2017 The Trine University women’s basketball team celebrates after a 49-42 win over Calvin College Feb. 25 in Hershey Hall to win its first Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament Championship. The win earned the Thunder an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III national tournament. Read more about the women’s basketball season on page 36. 2 TRINE MAGAZINE | Summer 2017 3 From the Publisher Trine University, Angola, Indiana, www.trine.edu This magazine is published twice yearly by University President’s Desk Marketing and Communications. 12 Editor-In-Chief and Chief Copy Writer The pioneers Questions with James Tew Throughout its history, Trine University has been blessed by the efforts of pioneers. In its early days as Tri-State Project Manager Drs. Rick L. and Denise Draper Normal College, members of the Angola community and administrators like President Littleton M. Sniff pioneered Vicki L. James the dream of higher education in Steuben County and nurtured that dream – often investing significant amounts of Art Director Trine supporters Steven R. Faramelli their own time, talent and finances – to provide the foundation for today’s Trine University. discuss their Chief Photographer In this issue of Trine magazine, we want to introduce you to those who have more recently served as pioneers for philanthropy Dean Orewiler the university’s programs – and those who will pioneer its new athletic programs this fall. You will meet some Sports Information Director members of Trine’s incoming men’s and women’s hockey, esports and women’s triathlon teams and read memories Matt Vader from several athletes who competed on Trine’s first football, track and lacrosse teams. Contributors Annabelle Elder, Class of 2017 There is far more to Trine’s pioneering spirit than athletics, even with all the excitement about our new athletic Colin Meadowcroft programs and buildings. In these pages, you will read how Trine’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program has achieved accreditation and graduated its first Laura Pentecost class of students – true pioneers – at commencement. You also will read about another group of pioneers in the Trine University Class of 2017, the first Patrick Redmond class from Putra International College in Melaka, Malaysia, to graduate with Trine degrees, thanks to an agreement between the two institutions. 26 2017 Commencement Send class notes and address changes to: Many Tri-State and Trine alumni are pioneers in their own right, and you will read some of their stories in these pages. Samuel Conte 1959 BSME helped Office of Alumni & Development Largest graduating class urged 260.665.4114 manufacture and design some elements used as part of NASA’s early rocket engines. Drs. Rick L. 1977 BSBA and Vicki L. James launched their own to work for common good [email protected] business, and talk about why and how they continue to support Trine University. Social Media Communities Of course, it’s not just in new ventures that Trine University is experiencing success. Check out the Eye on the Storm section for details about Trine’s www.trine.edu/socialmedia women’s basketball and softball teams, both of which competed in NCAA Division III national tournaments. And read other stories about how Trine’s University Administration students and alumni – whether traditional, adult or international – are excelling in business and trying to make the world a better place. President Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D. | [email protected] This issue also contains the annual list of donors to Trine University. We thank each and every one of our supporters, as you allow the pioneering spirit Senior Vice President that founded this institution in 1884 to continue into the 21st century. Michael R. Bock | [email protected] Vice President for Enrollment Management Scott J. Goplin | [email protected] Vice President for Finance Sincerely, 35 Jody A. Greer | [email protected] Softball returns to national stage Vice President for Academic Affairs Trine softball makes second appearance in the A. Allen Hersel, Ph.D. | [email protected] NCAA Division III Softball Championship Vice President for University Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D. Marketing and Communications President Dave Jarzyna | [email protected] Assistant to the President / Chief of Staff Gretchen M. Miller | [email protected] Vice President for Alumni and Development The new kids in town Richard Munroe | [email protected] New sports programs heading to Trine Vice President for Student Services Randy White | [email protected] 20 Board of Trustees Rick L. James – Chairman • Jack A. Shaw - Vice Chairman Lynn A. Brooks – Secretary • Jerry L. Allen • James D. Bock Keith E. Busse • Jeanice Croy • Michael J. Eikenberry 17 Campus News James P. Fabiani • Lawrence A. Franks • Tomas Furth William A. Gettig • Timothy J. Haffner • Rick Henvey 30 Class Notes John N. Hester • Dennis Kruse • Stephen R. LaHood Lawrence Lee • Alan W. McGee • Richard L. Oeder Derek S. Reiners • Larry E. Reiners • Mitchel E. Rhoads 34 In Memoriam Elizabeth F. Rooney • Clifford D. Ryan • Ralph D. Trine Sheri G. Trine • Keith M. Turner • Theresa E. Wagler 35 Eye on the Storm R. Wyatt Weaver 39 Donor Recognition Please visit trine.edu/magazine ON THE COVER: for more information on how to Trine inaugural hockey players Logan Hudson download an online version of 4 and Bailey Goodwin look forward to opening the TRINE MAGAZINETrine Magazine. | Summer 2017 5 Thunder Ice Arena this upcoming season. Thunder Ice Arena nears completion... Trine youth Graduate and international students helped fuel a fourth straight year of record fall enrollment. Here are hockey director enrollment trends over the last four years. will share her love of the game Amy Alt is looking forward to making hockey dreams come true. “My long-term vision is that Trine University will become a known place for hockey,” the university’s new youth program director said. “Learn to skate classes fill up fast, and our Let’s Try Hockey for Free events are packed with rookies just waiting for their first chance with a stick and a puck. I see the program being known for its high level of instruction and coaches who really care.” Alt comes to Trine from Chaska, Minnesota, most recently serving as the program director The Thunder Ice Arena is on schedule to open in mid-August, with ice being made in the facility starting in mid-July. Learn to Skate programs and coach for the Herb Brooks Foundation will begin in the ice arena on Aug. 21, and the first alumni and community event hosted there will be an exhibition game featuring legends in Blaine. Named for the coach of the U.S.A. from the Detroit Red Wings during Homecoming at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17. n Youth hockey program hockey “Miracle on Ice” team in the 1980 Olympics, the foundation works to make taking shape hockey more accessible to players of all levels in backgrounds. Prior to her work there, she A partnership between Trine University and Trine University expects to serve 170 youth pioneered and helped build several programs ...WHILE the Dekko Foundation will offer children and in its hockey program and will make its during her time as a player, coach and director teens the opportunity to develop athletic programming available to youth from all in Minnesota and Colorado. MTI CENTER and leadership skills through participation in economic backgrounds, with the Dekko skating and ice hockey. Foundation grant helping provide hockey “With a passion for hockey program development, experience in pioneering youth The university received a $2.5 million grant equipment to participating youth. PROCEEDS from the Dekko Foundation to develop The Thunder Ice Arena also will have hours hockey programs and an appreciation for a youth sports programs in the new Thunder available for open skating. campus with a strong sense of community, Trine is a natural fit for me,” she said. “When I ON TRACK Ice Arena and to aid with the construction Based in Kendallville, the Dekko Foundation costs of the arena and the MTI Center. saw the opportunity to help build youth hockey Construction remains on track for the MTI was established in 1981 by Chester E. in a town that is making organized hockey Center. Concrete has been poured for the Following the American Development (Chet) Dekko, using the proceeds from his Model set forth by USA Hockey, Trine manufacturing business. The mission for the available for the first time, I jumped at concourse and pre-cast concrete has been n delivered for the seating area. The University and its partners will provide foundation is to foster economic freedom the opportunity.” building should be enclosed by mid-July. age-appropriate, age-specific programming through education, and the foundation The MTI Center is scheduled to open that promotes the integration of high- supports programs that help young people Jan. 1, 2018, with basketball teams and performance cross-ice practices and games gain skills, knowledge and character that will esports moving into the facility over the into youth hockey. New director Amy Alt prepare them for the kind of life that offers holiday break. Conference games for the (see story at right) will lead the development the maximum opportunity for personal and implementation of a unified hockey independence and choice. n 2017-18 basketball season will be played in program and work closely with community the new building. To see progress on the partners, including the YMCA of Steuben Thunder Ice Arena and MTI Center, visit County and area schools, to develop a long- trine.edu/webcam. n term vision for the program. 6 TRINE MAGAZINE | Summer 2017 7 MSL skills fuel rise to VP When Don Bader initially came to Trine “As I developed my territory and grew it, University’s graduate program, he was and began leading other team members the looking to acquire credentials to advance president of our company started taking his career in the criminal justice field.