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Professional Minors Page 14 | New Student Commons Page 18 | Advancing the Mission Page 20 As seen on the cover of this issue of Ventures, Stevenson’s new Quad opened this spring on the Owings Mills campus. The Quad provides an attractive green space, gathering spot, and walkable link between the School of Business and Leadership, Garrison Hall, and Rockland Center. The Quad will continue to be developed in the coming year, with seating areas and other features on the horizon. We invite you to visit the Owings Mills campus to enjoy this scenic part of the Stevenson student experience. Starting with this issue, Ventures magazine is breaking new ground. The university will now produce two issues of the magazine each year instead of the previous four. This will allow us to present a more robust publication with additional news and stories about our students and community. Additionally, we will continue to produce an accompanying online version of Ventures with supplemental content such as additional photos, longer articles, and videos. If you haven’t done so already, visit us at Ventures stevenson.edu/ventures. News for alumni and friends of Stevenson University Vol. 39 | No. 1 | Summer 2018

President Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D.

Chair, Board of Trustees FEATURES James B. Stradtner, CFA

Vice President, University Advancement 8 Next Level: The Growth of Esports at Christopher R. Vaughan Stevenson University Vice President, Marketing and Digital Communications and Publisher One of the fastest-growing collegiate-level student activities, John A. Buettner

esports has come to Stevenson. Learn about this exciting new Editor venture. Sherry E. Bithell

Design New Professional Minors Give Students Atsuko Biars, Tiffany Reese 14 Contributors a Major Advantage Chip Burkey, Cierra Colón, Alison Cuomo, Samantha Brooke Murray, Emily Reely, Greg Stevenson has introduced five new career-focused professional Royce, Brandon Seidl, Dan Walker minors to give students an edge in a competitive job market. Advancing the Mission Contributors Meghan Culbertson, Judith Jackson, Allison Humphries ’11, Office of University 18 The Garrison Hall Student Commons Advancement Take a tour of the new commons that offers students more Photography opportunities to interact, play, and get fit. Maximilian Franz, Aaron Harris, Nora Long, Sabina Moran, Dan Siebenhaar, SU Photography Interns, Office of University Advancement

Questions or comments about this IN THIS ISSUE issue? Please contact: Sherry E. Bithell, AVP, Marketing Communications 2 President's Perspective Stevenson University 100 Campus Circle Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 3 News Briefs 443-352-4483 [email protected] 20 Advancing the Mission Please visit stevenson.edu for the latest news 27 Class Notes about the university.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in print or digital form without prior permission from the publisher. PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

This summer marks an important milestone. June 11 is the 10th anniversary of Villa Julie College becoming Stevenson University.

This milestone is an opportunity to reflect upon the debt of gratitude the Stevenson community owes to the founders of Villa Julie College. It is also a moment to reflect upon the values of Stevenson and Villa Julie. Our close-knit community of caring faculty, staff, and students tie our past to our present. Similarly, our efforts to help students develop professionally mark another important continuity. Every day, our faculty and staff help our students experience opportunities to grow, develop, and reach their fullest potential—just as they did when we were founded 70 years ago. This heritage has produced many successes. In the past year, we successfully completed our Middle States reaccreditation process, and, in May, nearly 800 traditional and Stevenson University Online graduates crossed the stage to receive their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. As part of our focus on creating career connections for students, we are introducing five professional minors this fall. You will read about these and more in this issue. Since our last issue of Ventures, the university has renovated facilities for student activities in Garrison Hall, creating spaces for student clubs and organizations, a satellite fitness center, and facilities for our new esports club. We also created new green space in front of Rockland Center and Garrison Hall. This green space provides opportunities for communal gatherings as well as a walkable connection between our residence halls, Rockland Center, Garrison Hall, and the Brown School of Business and Leadership. Last, I am pleased to share that the first phase in the development of the Rosewood site is complete with the demolition of 20 buildings on the site. We are now working with the State of Maryland to prepare for site grading that will allow us to develop roadways, athletic fields, and recreational facilities. As we say here, it’s a great time to be a Mustang! I hope you enjoy this issue of Ventures and learning more about your university.

Elliot L. Hirshman, Ph.D.

2 | VENTURES/SUMMER 2018 NEWS BRIEFS New Vice President for Student Affairs Named

Stevenson University has appointed Tiffany Sanchez as Vice President for Student Affairs. Sanchez, who most recently served as Interim Dean of Student Life at Johns Hopkins University, started on Feb. 15. Sanchez brings more than 20 years of experience in student affairs and residence life, including the past 15 years overseeing student programming, housing, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and student conduct. She joined The Johns Hopkins University in 2013 as Associate Dean of Student Experience where she provided leadership for student orientation and the first-year experience as well as student arts programming, fraternity and sorority life, and student leadership and involvement. Previously, she served as Director of New Student Programs at American University, 2001-2013, and held positions with Youth for Understanding International Exchange and Heidelberg College in Ohio. Sanchez is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and holds a Master’s in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

Read about our new Vice President of University Advancement Tiffany Sanchez on page 23.

Rosewood: Preparing the Way for Our Future

In summer 2017, Stevenson University reached an agreement with the state of Maryland to acquire the former Rosewood Center property in Owings Mills. The 117-acre site is adjacent to Stevenson’s existing Owings Mills campus and nearly dou- bles the total acreage of the University. The Rosewood project proceeds as scheduled with the completed remediation and demolition of 20 buildings on the site this spring. Stevenson’s next step will be to secure the permits needed from the State of Maryland to begin grading the site. Site grading will help us set the stage for the future development of infrastructure such as roads, athletic fields, and recreational facilities. We are excited about the possibilities that Rosewood will offer our students. Stay tuned for updates.

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Student Design Agency Provides Real-World Career Connection

Last fall, students in the inaugural Design Center course taught in the School of Design learned first- hand how it is to work for more than one client. The course, co-taught by Stephanie Verni, M.F.A., Professor of Business Communication, and Inna Alesina, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Art, served as an integrated marketing communication agency during the fall semester, tasking students with understanding clients’ needs and concerns. The first client of the 18 students in the course— who were business communication, graphic design, and film and moving image majors—was the School of Design itself. Their mission: to establish a new Design Center. Students researched possible names and created brand identities to showcase the in-house, student-run agency. These were pitched to faculty in the School of Design who ultimately chose the name “The Mill at Stevenson University.” Once The Mill was established, the students focused on their second client, the Eastern Communication Association (ECA). Leeanne Bell McManus, Ph.D., Professor of Business Communication, was in charge of planning the annual convention for ECA in Pittsburgh, Pa., held April 25-29, and she worked with the students in The Mill course to promote the event. Students created collateral such as invitations, brochures, convention logos, 30-second videos, and social media messages to spread the word about Pittsburgh, ECA, and the convention. Founded in 1910, the Eastern Communication Association is the oldest professional communication association in the United States, and Stevenson students were able to work with scholars, teachers, and other students from across the region. Students from The Mill also presented on a panel at the convention, sharing their experiences of working with a client based on what they learned in the classroom.

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Director of Bands Leads U.S. Army Band

This spring, Mark Lortz, Interim Director of Music and Director of Bands, had the honor of directing the United States Army Field Band as they prepared for the Norsk Militær (Norwegian Military) Tattoo. The tattoo, which was held April 20-21, is a military music show held every two years with participants from Norway and abroad. With more than 800 participants on stage, it is Norway's largest indoor show. Lortz was contacted by the Army Field Band— one of six premiere military bands in the world—to help design the show and then teach it to the band members. “Many of the band members have never had marching experience, except for boot camp,” Lortz explains. “I met with the design team to get an initial idea of the program and offer suggestions on what would be the most impactful moments of the show.” He also spent several rehearsals with the band working on marching fundamentals, choreography, and musical performance. “The Army band was the only U.S. band invited to the prestigious international event and represented our country proudly,” says Lortz.

To watch a video about Mark Lortz’s experience in training the band, go to the online version of this article at stevenson.edu/ventures.

Two Fraternities Coming to Campus

After assessing student interest and requests, Stevenson Uni- proposals and community meetings, the committee offered two versity has decided to invite two national fraternities, Phi Mu nationally recognized fraternities the opportunity to become Delta and Phi Beta Sigma, to colonize on campus. They will part Stevenson’s new Fraternity and Sorority Life community. complement the university’s two sororities, Alpha Kappa Alpha Starting in fall 2018, Phi Mu Delta and Phi Beta Sigma Fra- Sorority, Inc., and Phi Sigma Sigma. ternity, Inc., will begin the process to become Stevenson’s first A committee of faculty, staff, and student representatives two fraternities. Representatives of each organization will host was created to consider the Stevenson community’s needs and interest and informational events on campus in the fall, dates expectations, to evaluate proposals from fraternities, and to to be announced, for students who wish to become founding select groups to invite to campus. After a thorough review of the members of the fraternities in fall 2018.

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New University Honors Program To Launch in Mission: I’m Fall 2019 Home Celebrates 10 Years of Service

The Mission: I’m Home student service organization is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by continuing to help rehabilitate Stevenson Service and Leadership Scholars meet award-winning National Geographic communities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, photographer Paul Nicklen. New Jersey, Staten Island, and Baltimore. The university is developing a new four-year Honors Program that brings to- These trips give students the opportunity to gether honors general education classes with honors experiences in students’ spend their breaks helping those in need. majors to help them become independent, creative, and analytical thinkers. During the past decade, nearly 700 The Honors Program will allow students to build relationships and make con- students have attended 25 service trips that nections between disciplines and with faculty and fellow students and to pur- have helped more than 50 families. sue research and scholarship. Rivka Glaser, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, has been selected to be the Honors Faculty Director and will lead the further development of the program. The students in the Honors Program as well as those in our Service For a longer version of this article, please go to the online version at and Leadership Programs will have opportunities for exceptional experiences stevenson.edu/ventures. such as meeting distinguished political, social, and cultural leaders through the Baltimore Speakers Series.

New Program Approved by MHEC: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Stevenson has received approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to offer the state’s first online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. Combining cybersecurity concepts and skills with those in the field of digital forensics creates a unique degree specifically designed to respond to the growing demand for more specialists with the expertise to combat cyber crimes. The program will begin in fall 2018 for Stevenson University Online and fall 2019 for traditional undergraduates in the School of Business and Leadership.

6 | VENTURES/SUMMER 2018 NEWS Mustang Champs! BRIEFS Saluting our teams that won conference finals this spring.

MUSTANG CLUB FIERCE ATHLETES FIERCE SUPPORT

Mustang Club Launched to Support Athletics

Since the launch of its official athlet- Men’s Golf Men’s Lacrosse ics program in 1994, Stevenson Uni- versity has been dedicated to recruit- Men’s Ice Hockey Men’s Outdoor Track and Field ing talented student-athletes who Women’s Ice Hockey Men’s Volleyball are committed to excellence both on and off the field. Men’s Indoor Track and Field Women’s Volleyball Members of the Mustang Club will be able to help support our student-athletes and allow the university to remain competitive in the Mid Atlantic Conference and at the national level. Gifts will create a positive impact on the experience of current and future student-athletes while assisting in the creation of opportunities where they can become champions in the classroom, in the community, and in competition. Learn more about the Mustang Club on page 31.

WANT MORE? Check out gomustangsports.com and find videos, photographs, stats, schedules, interviews, and much more. To stay up-to-date, bookmark the site and visit it frequently. STEVENSON.EDU | 7 NEXT LEVEL: The Growth of Esports AT STEVENSON UNIVERSITY BY EMILY REELY

8 | VENTURES/SUMMER 2018 STEVENSON.EDU | 9 THE GROWTH OF ESPORTS

In February, Stevenson opened its new student activities space on the Owings Mills campus, the Garrison Hall Student Commons. Among the features of this modern, student-friendly area is a state-of-the-art esports suite, home to Stevenson’s esports club.

Esports is a new venture for the university—but college esports will be a $1.5 billion industry by the it’s a popular one. In esports, short for “electronic year 2020. sports,” individuals and teams play a schedule of “There is a clear desire for collegiate level esports, video game matches and competitions. Although and it only seems to be growing,” says Vice President the global presence of professional esports really of Enrollment Management Mark Hergan. “We are only began to surge in the 2010s, today it has proud to offer esports as a modern, community- millions of followers watching the games on a live building experience for both our current and streaming video platform. incoming students.” The events are held in arenas around the world, oftentimes drawing more viewers than BRINGING ESPORTS TO the NBA, NHL, and MLB championship games. Top professional players can earn hundreds of CAMPUS thousands of dollars annually in endorsements “When we were approached about adding a serious and prize earnings. esports arena, we felt that it was another extension On the collegiate level, growth has been of appealing to more students, especially in this area remarkably swift. In 2014, Robert Morris To watch a video about where esports offerings are harder to come by than, Stevenson esports, University announced its scholarship-sponsored say, the West Coast,” Hergan notes. “We thought, go to stevenson.edu/ League of Legends team. Now, there are more ‘How could we use the existing space we had on the SUesports than 60 programs at U.S. universities and its Owings Mills campus as a tool for those interested momentum isn’t slowing. For example, 22 percent in this emerging and evolving sport?’” of all millennial-aged men watch esports, a Hergan was approached by Tyler Price (computer number nearly equal to those in that demographic information systems ’17), a graduate student in the watching baseball or hockey. Additionally, university’s Business and Technology Management Newzoo—a leading provider of market information program, who saw a need for esports during his about global games and esports—projects that undergraduate years. He served as the catalyst for

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Tyler Price (computer information systems ’17), a graduate student in the university’s Business and Technology Management program, saw a need for esports at Stevenson during his undergraduate years. He approached the administration and served as the catalyst for getting the program off the ground.

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“When I saw the esports suite on my campus tour, I saw an environment I had never experienced. When I entered the room I just knew Stevenson was for me. I didn’t see this anywhere else.”

making esports a serious group on campus because while MORE THAN JUST A GAME the video games club was popular it didn’t meet the needs of players who wanted to play more competitively, he says. Mouse clicks, keyboard taps, and the occasional words of “Having esports and the esports arena here can reach frustration fill the room three days a week for practices, with students that Stevenson may not have been reaching official scrimmages falling on Wednesday evenings. The otherwise,” Price explains. “I wanted to break the mold noise levels increase as the games progress. Conversation of students not leaving their room to play video games to becomes louder. Clicks and taps become more energetic, making a community centered on video games where people and people gather to watch the main competitor’s screen. actually come together.” This is all part of what makes esports a team event—the The new Esports Suite is impressive, containing 25 custom energy is dynamic. gaming PCs with 144hz monitors, special gaming chairs, a Price, who was a co-founder of the original Stevenson wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and a projector. The players League of Legends (a multi-player game) team, sought to can use the room to practice individually or within teams, build the program up by building it around that team and or to host gaming-related events such as viewing parties, in- then branching into other games such as Overwatch (a first- house tournaments, and more. person game). These are two of the most popular games in “When I started here a year ago, we only had a classroom esports competition and attract a diverse range of players. of computers to practice with,” says League of Legends “This is a community of players for people who are striving Coach and Esports Advisor Jonathon Neely. “Then we made to improve,” says Luke Zarcone, freshman psychology major the move to the esports arena and it was so exciting to and esports player. “When I saw the esports suite on my watch. Out of other participating colleges on the East Coast, campus tour, I saw an environment I had never experienced. we are absolutely ahead in terms of facilities—we have one When I entered the room I just knew Stevenson was for me. of the best esports rooms around.” I didn’t see this anywhere else.” Because the sport is so new, each college manages its Sarah Kruse, a junior biochemistry major and esports team program in differing ways. They can fall under the auspices player, says that being part of the program has benefited her of athletic departments, student affairs, and even academic commuter student experience. “I’ve made friends here that departments; Stevenson’s esports program currently falls I wouldn’t have otherwise, and I’ve felt nothing but support under Club Sports. in the gaming community on campus.” As with other sports programs, recruiting the right players In addition, as with other student athletics and club is crucial. Currently, much of recruitment is by word of activities, the program gives students a well-rounded college mouth, but esports programs can follow a player’s rank by education. “Esports helps you apply the skills you are watching their game stats. Beyond identifying players who learning in the classroom, whether it’s teamwork, computer excel, the recruiting process is similar to that of traditional building, marketing, social media, and more,” Price notes. college sports in establishing a coach-player relationship. And even if you don’t play, you’re always welcome to watch. SU

STEVENSON.EDU | 13 PROFESSIONAL MINORS New Professional Minors Give Students a Major Advantage

BY SHERRY BITHELL

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Stevenson has always looked for ways to provide its students with a competitive edge in their career paths, and now, the university has introduced five professional minors specifically created to do so. These new minors—Applied Management, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Software Design and Coding—were conceived to expand students’ career options and offer an opportunity to shape their education to meet their specific career goals.

courses will be supplemented by programming PROFESSIONAL VS. hosted by the Office of Career Services. TRADITIONAL MINORS “This new, career-centered credential is another example of how Stevenson helps its Both discipline and professional minors give students stand out in a competitive job market,” students the opportunity to learn outside of says Bridget Brennan, Ph.D., Assistant Vice their field and tailor their education to their President of Academic Affairs. “Adding a solid STEVENSON HELPS own specific interests, but they differ in their knowledge base and workforce experience in ITS STUDENTS primary focus. Where traditional, discipline- one of these industries to the skills and career specific minors such as English, economics, or preparation they gain in their major will give STAND OUT IN A music give a student a more in-depth education students the versatile skills employers want and in an academic field relevant to their major or open up new career paths for them.” COMPETITIVE their personal interests, the new professional The professional minors will officially JOB MARKET minors focus on introducing students to in-de- launch in fall 2018 but the program is being mand professions and industries when coupled embraced by faculty in different programs with their major, provide them with additional across campus. Students have already begun career options after graduation. declaring professional minors, and Student Each professional minor consists of four Success Coaches, Academic Advisors, and courses designed to teach foundational Career Services staff are positioned to help knowledge related to a discipline or industry. The students decide whether they might benefit from declaring a professional minor.

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HOW: Provides a foundation in busi- HOW: Prepares students to understand MORE ABOUT ness management through the study the skills and commitment required to of management fundamentals, em- start a new venture or build a small busi- THE MINORS: ployee relations, and organizational ness; to organize and write a complete busi- leadership. ness plan that can be used to start a new business and apply for venture capital; and WHY: “An Applied Management pro- DESCRIPTIONS to set appropriate marketing objectives for fessional minor pairs well with any small business growth. AND SAMPLE School of the Sciences major,” says Meredith Durmowicz, Dean of the WHY: “As a graphic designer, I will likely Fine School of the Sciences. “For in- experience freelancing at some point in my OUTCOMES stance, a science major who pursues career, and might even choose to begin my an advanced degree in a medical field own photography/freelance design career OF PAIRING A would use skills from an Applied one day,” says Hailey Guit, Graphic Design Management professional minor in ’20. “This minor offered me a chance to MAJOR WITH setting up and managing their own learn about how to manage and be success- medical practice. An Applied Man- ful in any business endeavors.” ONE OF THE agement professional minor can also help science majors who intend to ENTREPRENEURSHIP pursue a career in industry by giving NEW MINORS them a strong foundation for leader- AND SMALL ship and management positions.” BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT APPLIED MANAGEMENT

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HOW: Provides a foundation for ca- HOW: Provides instruction in the ba- HOW: Provides a foundation in information reers in the human resources indus- sics of the commercial real estate in- systems to prepare students to perform industry through the study of workforce dustry and offers core skills for entry- try-specific IT tasks in the workplace through development, compensation and level work in the fields of commercial the study of programming and technology in- planning, and employee relations. real estate and development. frastructures.

WHY: Jeffrey D. Elliott, Ph.D., Profes- WHY: “There are many job oppor- WHY: Laura Smith, Chair and Associate Pro- sor of Psychology and Department tunities for paralegals and lawyers fessor of English Language and Literature says, Chair, says “A minor in Human Re- in the real estate field,” says Hilary “Tech companies need people with those clas- sources may be attractive to Psychol- Michaud, Chair and Professor of Law sic English skills in storytelling, communica- ogy majors who want to apply their and Justice Studies. “While they could tion, and complex thinking. At the same time, skills in a workplace or business set- work for law firms, they could also English majors who want writing careers will ting rather than in a clinical or re- work for title companies, real estate be increasingly writing in digital spaces. They search setting. The minor can help to brokerage firms, estate-specific types need to graduate with the ability to understand make them competitive for an entry- of employers, and more.” and navigate digital platforms, including cod- level position in HR, where they might ing, information architecture, and design.” focus on recruitment and training of REAL ESTATE employees or on employee relations.” SOFTWARE DESIGN AND CODING HUMAN RESOURCES

The panels will begin this fall, she says, with internships and site visits beginning in fall 2019. Gordon also notes that she would embrace the opportunity to partner with Stevenson alumni working in any of the fields related to the new professional A CONNECTION TO CAREER minors on sponsored internships and panels. Sue Gordon, Vice President of Career Services, is quick to note that Overall, the new professional minors are the professional minors aren’t just about classes—they’re suffused yet another example of Stevenson’s goal of with career experiences. connecting students to careers both in and “There are three elements to the career-related aspect of the out of the classroom. professional minors,” she says. “There will be sponsored internships “The professional minors allow students developed specifically for the minor. For example, a real estate minor to customize their experience at Stevenson will have an internship at an agency. There also will be panels with to reflect their unique skills, interests, and professionals who are working in the industry related to the minor. career goals. They also provide students And finally, with employer site visits, students would travel to a with additional possibilities in response to business to learn about the industry, how the company recruits, and the important question, ‘What do I want what skills truly apply to that field.” to do when I graduate?’ ” Brennan says. SU

STEVENSON.EDU | 17 GARRISON HALL STUDENT COMMONS

STUDENT LOUNGE Upon entering the Garrison Hall Student Commons, you’ll find the Student Lounge, a casual area for students GAMING ROOM to relax and chat. This room offers all students a place to play! With 10 consoles and numerous video games available on loan, the new Gaming Room is a popular spot.

ESPORTS SUITE Home to the university’s esports team, this room has numerous CLAIRE E. MOORE STUDENT consoles and a large television where players can watch live-streaming ACTIVITIES ROOM matches. Learn more about esports on page 8. The Claire E. Moore Student Activities Room, named for Stevenson’s longtime Vice President of Student Activities (see page 28), provides a flexible space for formal and informal meetings. GAMING ROOM

STUDENT LOUNGE CLAIRE E. MOORE ESPORTS STUDENT ACTIVITIES SUITE ROOM

MUSTANG ROOM

GARRISON HALL NORTH ENTRANCE NEW QUAD

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COMMONS MEETING ROOMS In addition to the Claire E. Moore Room, two meeting rooms offer venues for members of student clubs and other organizations to gather.

COMMONS FITNESS CENTER Offering stairmasters, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment, this fitness center is now one of three on the OPEN LOUNGE Owings Mills campus available to students, faculty, and staff. The lounge provides more space for students to meet and study.

COMMONS MEETING ROOM

COMMONS FITNESS OPEN CENTER ESPORTS LOUNGE COMMONS SUITE MEETING ROOM

Garrison Hall Student Commons

STEVENSON.EDU | 19 ADVANCING THE MISSION

Alumni@Work In The Company of Alumni

As our alumni move through their careers, many choose to establish businesses of their own. These entrepreneurs seek employees who can help them to grow and achieve success, and some have recognized that the best resource is in their own back- yard: Stevenson graduates. Classmates and visual communication design graduates Bryna Stello Colley ’06 and Rebecca Smith Biello ’06 founded 2fold Collective in 2012. Their company’s mission is to help clients love their brand, and their team treats each project as an opportunity to make that brand a little more amazing. To help accomplish that goal, Colley and Biello brought two SU alumni— also visual communication design majors— onto their team: Alyson Cockrell ’14 and Alex Neric Pak ’15. When asked why she looks toward Ste- venson graduates, Colley explains, “We have a great relationship with Stevenson and meet many students at portfolio reviews and networking events. We like to support Stevenson—and the students—however we can. In addition to being great designers, Stevenson students have a well-rounded liberal arts education. Being a designer isn’t just about making something ‘look pretty,’ it’s about communicating effectively and thinking about your work from a business perspective, not just a creative perspective. An education at Stevenson prepares students to approach design in this way.”

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Networking, applications, interviews—re- member how intimidating it can be? Be- fore our students step into the professional world, they must be prepared to successfully navigate these crucial steps that lead to em- ployment or even internships. Many of our graduates can attest to the important role In February, Stevenson’s communication club, '47 House, hosted of the Office of Career Services in helping their 2nd annual BizMix event, a career networking night with a with these skills and offering opportunities professional panel and Q&A session. Panel participants included Marianne Martino (Gaga Marketing), Amy Nelson (Biohabitats), to connect with employers. Jessica Kartalija (CBS Baltimore), Emma Ragon ’16 (Whiting- Did you know that alumni also have access Turner), Kaitlin Kirkwood ’17 (Discovery Communications), Megan McSwain ’16 (Chesapeake Conservatory), Dayne Turner ’17 (W.B. to these services? Mason), and Adam Oberfeld ’94 (Entrepreneur/Freelancer).

IN 2016-2017:

8,500+ 226 JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS EMPLOYERS CAME ON CAMPUS FOR WERE ADVERTISED NETWORKING/RECRUITING EVENTS

More Than a Business Investment

“Through my relationship with clubs like ENACTUS and our partnership with the Career Center, I have been able to connect with Stevenson students and hire them into our company. At Enterprise, we believe in giving back to the organizations that support us, and one way we can do that is with the scholarship grant.”

– Elizabeth Hardesty, Enterprise Holdings

Stevenson has built strong relationships with a variety of local businesses: vendors who have provided crucial services over many years, companies that offer student internships and employ our graduates, and others who recognize the benefits of collaboration. Many of these businesses have taken the next step and become members of Stevenson Partners, providing vital tuition support to our students. Nearly 30 corporate members contributed $85,000 in scholarship awards for the 2017-2018 academic year. This generosity in turn benefits those companies because Stevenson Partner members employ more than 200 SU graduates, helping students to succeed who may one day be part of their team.

If you would like information about how your company can partner with Stevenson, contact Derek Spahr, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and Special Gifts, at [email protected] or 443-334-2195.

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Make a Memory, Make a Difference

Life as a student creates myriad memories, many cherished and some, perhaps, filed under “lessons learned.” We want to help you make new memories. The Office of Alumni Relations strives to make the alumni experience more meaningful by creating satisfying opportunities to engage with current students and add value to their Stevenson experience. You can make a difference from the moment they set foot on campus to the moment they turn the tassels on their graduation caps. Whether assisting at a college fair, an Open House, an Accepted Student Dinner, an Adulting seminar, or a milestone occasion such as Commencement, alumni have the ability to make a meaningful impact. One opportunity that provides the chance to truly be hands-on is New Student Move-In Day each August as incoming freshmen, new transfer students, and their families face the exhilarating but daunting task of moving into the residence Alumni making a memorable Move In Day: (left to right) Tonia Cristino ’08 ’10M, halls. Alumna Donna Kahoe ’99 is an enthusi- Morgan Somerville ’14M, Katie Decker Reilly ’10 ’12M, Susan Fisher Humphries ’70, Allison Humphries ’11, Marcia Neuburger ’05, Donna Kahoe ’99. astic champion of her alma mater and also serves on the university’s Board of Trustees. She has assisted at Move-In Day for the past two years and provides these insights into the experience. Kahoe: The comments from students and parents are amazing: “Everyone’s smiling here!” SU: What do you enjoy most about assisting with “Wow, we don’t have to move anything?” New Student Move-In Day? “This is SO organized!” Kahoe: The excitement of both the incoming “Other schools could take a lesson from SU on how to do this!” students and their parents/family. Everyone is My best memory is Dr. Hirshman walking amongst the students excited, some are bit apprehensive, and if we can and trash bins full of stuff in the parking lot to greet the parents tap into that with them it becomes infectious. So and students—it was great. I would say helping to calm nerves and make the day less sad and stressful is the biggest plus for SU: What compelled you to volunteer at Move-In Day a second me. I think the appreciation from the students time? and their families for us doing that is a great Kahoe: It is fun! And it is also a great way to interact with the feeling. SU does such a terrific job in coordinating current and incoming students. the entire day, which is much appreciated and somewhat unexpected. The experience makes me very proud to be a part of the SU family. SU: Do you have a favorite memory from Move-In Would you like to make a difference? Contact Allison Day in 2016 or 2017? Humphries ’11, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at [email protected] or 443-334-2063.

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Stevenson Welcomes New VP for University Advancement

Christopher R. Vaughan was appointed as the new Vice President for University Advancement, bringing a well-rounded background in philan- thropy as well as deep connections in the Greater Baltimore community. He joined Stevenson on Jan. 29, 2018. “I am excited to be here at Stevenson and am looking forward to working with our alumni, donors, and colleagues across campus to advance our mission. The Stevenson community feels like a family, and it is a privilege and pleasure to be here,” says Vaughan. A native of Baltimore, Vaughan served as the Division Director for Development at Associated Catholic Charities for four years. In this role, he oversaw major and lead gifts, annual giving, program giving, planned giving, grants, development events, and donor services. During his tenure, the agency saw significant increases in annual and program giving support, planned gifts, donor retention, and new donor acquisition. Prior to joining Catholic Charities, Vaughan served in advancement for Loyola University Maryland, his alma mater, for 11 years. His roles included Director of Annual Giving, Director of Planned Giving, and Special Assistant to the Vice President for Development and College Relations. He began his career at Deutsche Bank Christopher R. Vaughan Alex. Brown, the oldest investment banking firm in the United States, where he was an analyst in the Margin Group, managing investment margin accounts for several branch offices across the country. A graduate of Calvert Hall, Vaughan earned both his bachelor’s degree and Master of Business Administration from Loyola.

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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.”

– Chinese proverb

24 | VENTURES/SUMMER 2018 We are truly grateful for the foresight and generosity of the members of the Great Oaks Society. Like those who plant a tree that will grow to maturity many years in the future, these individuals have chosen to make arrangements now for a gift that will later benefit the university through their estate plans, such as the contribution of stocks or securities, or through a charitable bequest or gift annuity. Recently, the university received three such thoughtful gifts directed to the financial and academic support of our students for years to come. While we are saddened by the loss of these friends, it is our privilege to honor their philanthropic spirit.

Kitty Franklin Cromwell ’75 Elizabeth and Robert McWethy Jeanne Cohen Savage Class of 1975 graduate Kitty Franklin Helping to create well-rounded edu- Stevenson’s largest single gift from Cromwell passed away in November cators was the goal of Elizabeth “Liz” an individual came from someone 2016. A long-time supporter of her McWethy. As a faculty member, she with no connection to the univer- alma mater, she instructed that a developed the Preschool Education sity; she was simply looking for a portion of her estate go toward the Department at Villa Julie College in the deserving institution to receive a Carolyn Manuszak Scholarship Fund 1970s and prepared preschool teachers substantial legacy. Jeanne Cohen in Memory of Dr. T.J. Manuszak, which for the new Head Start Program. For Savage lived in Pikesville for many provides tuition support to incoming many years, the university has recog- years before moving to Ocean City, freshmen and new transfer students nized her spirit with an annual award Md. She flew her own plane, had an with financial need. This bequest to a graduating senior, the Elizabeth interest in art, and assisted with her was made in memory of Carolyn McWethy Award. husband’s business. When she began Manuszak, former president of Villa In 2007, Mrs. McWethy and her hus- to investigate estate planning, an in- Julie College. During her time as a band, Captain Robert McWethy, estab- terest in higher education led her to student in the 1970s, Cromwell felt lished the Elizabeth and Robert McWethy Stevenson. She was impressed with close to Manuszak and Rose Daw- Visiting Scholars Fund in Education at our career guidance and student sup- son, who provided dedicated leader- Stevenson University, funded through a port, which she had not received as a ship. She had special appreciation charitable gift annuity that provided the college student. for Manuszak’s open-door policy McWethys with an income during their In September 2017, Savage passed that encouraged free communica- lifetime. In addition to being an edu- away, leaving half of her estate to tion with students. Cromwell be- cation advocate, McWethy was a poet, Stevenson—more than $2 million. came a world traveler with visits artist, and environmental activist. She She directed this transformational to Vietnam, China, and the British passed away in October 2014. Captain gift to establish an endowed scholar- Isles. This global perspective shaped McWethy, a commissioned officer from ship fund, to benefit many genera- her philosophy of “working for world the U.S. Naval Academy who enjoyed a tions to come. We are proud to hon- peace and the awareness of all life’s lifetime career in the Navy, passed away or her through the Eugene and Jeanne oneness.” in January 2018. Savage Endowed Scholarship Fund.

If you would like information about planned giving options, contact Meghan Culbertson, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, at [email protected] or 443-334-2227.

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VillaFest Celebrates Our Past and Future

In celebration of the foundation laid by Villa Julie The heart of VillaFest is the Reunion Brunch, College that is carried on with pride as Stevenson held on April 29, which brings VJC and SU alumni University, VillaFest Weekend is an important back to renew friendships and build new ones. Cur- tradition, bringing students, alumni, and fami- rent students also attended, comparing experiences lies together. Volleyball tournaments and a food with alumni of campus life then and now, main- truck rally were part of the community activities, taining the connection that brings our past and and former soccer players showed that they still future together under one vision. Special acknowl- have the Mustang spirit as alumni from the men’s edgment was made of members of reunion classes and women’s teams continued their own tradition ending in 2, 3, 7 and 8 as well as Jubilarian Society through friendly matches at Mustang Stadium. members from the classes of 1949-1969.

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Blaire Aull Miller together with her husband, 1963 1983 Brooks, and daughter, Alex, welcomed a second Our condolences to CeCe Di Giorgio Our condolences to Marlene Greenebaum daughter, Reese Jillian, on June 19, 2017. Brooks Hilte, her daughter Molly Brooks on the passing of her husband, Stewart, on Helmstetter ’90, and grandson Christopher Dec. 10, 2017. Paul Oakes married Marjorie Fitzpatrick on Clay Hilte ’08 on the passing of their Nov. 4, 2017. husband, father, and grandfather, Larry, on 1985 May 13, 2017. 2007 Glen Geelhaar ’85 ’02 ’07 is running for a seat on the Baltimore County Council in 2018 Marc Grossblatt enjoyed a trip to Norway 1967 as a representative from the Sixth District. and Denmark in August. Since graduating At the end of December 2017, Claire from SU, he has visited Greece, Italy, Russia, Mosmiller Moore ’67 ’03 retired from Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, Finland, and Costa Stevenson University as Vice President for 1989 Rica. Grossblatt plans to continue traveling and Student Affairs. Claire spent 35 years at VJC/ Our condolences to Chris Engel ’89 ’91 on hopes to visit some countries in Latin America SU starting in 1982 as Director of Student the passing of his father on Jan. 6, 2018. and Asia. Activities. She served as Interim President from November 2016 until July 2017 when Elliot 1998 Jessie Merryman Stever and husband, Brian, Hirshman joined the university. welcomed their first child together, Kent David, Mindy Myers Hinsley serves as chair of the born on Feb. 23, 2017. He joins a very excited Professional Marketer’s Leadership Exchange, big sister, Lucy, who is nine years old. 1968 which meets regularly throughout the year Our condolences to Paula Salamone Bangs and is comprised of senior-level marketing 2008 and her son, Thomas Bangs ’06, on the professionals from local engineering and passing of her husband and his father, Patrick, architectural firms. She is the President of Tonia Cristino ’08 ’10M is engaged to Nick on Oct. 16, 2017. Hinsley Collective, LLC, a professional services Ramsel ’13 ’14M, and the couple is planning a marketing consulting and leadership training September wedding. firm established in 2014. 1971 Amanda Courter ’08 ’10M is married to Graeme Millar and they have a daughter, Faith, Bonnie Caslow Allan had her landscape who was born in 2017. The couple works at paintings featured at Irvine Nature Center in 1999 Stevenson. Amanda is a Senior Enrollment an exhibit titled “Wandering Our World.” The After returning from Iraq and completing Counselor and Graeme is Associate Athletic exhibit ran from January through March. his 11th deployment, John Wilson recently Director and head men's soccer coach. moved to Miami, Fla., to be an instructor 1974 at the Army Trauma Training Detachment. Jessie Halpern married Pete Stefaniak ’07 in On Jan. 1, he was promoted to the rank of 2011, and the couple has two daughters. Natalie Donna Croucher Morrison was named Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. is three-and-a-half years old and Jocelyn is eight an outstanding community member by the months old. Towson Chamber of Commerce at their 2003 inaugural “Toast of the Town” event in April. Mickelle Gregory Johnson ’08 ’10M and She was honored for her tireless work to lead David “Dave” Crisp, CPA, was recently her husband, Michael, welcomed a daughter, the community in a positive and forward promoted to Principal at Weyrich, Cronin & Michaela Elizabeth-Jean, born on Nov. 21, 2017. direction. Donna is the Deputy County Sorra, LLC. Dave has more than 15 years of Administrative Officer working with Baltimore public accounting experience and has worked Shantell Roberts was selected by Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. Our extensively on audit, review, compilation, Magazine as one of 30 Baltimore Visionaries— condolences to Donna on the passing of her and tax engagements in various industries change-makers who are shaping the future of mother on Dec. 16, 2017. including real estate and construction. He also Baltimore City—for developing a safe way for provides audit services to employee benefit babies to sleep. In 2012 she established Touching plans such as 401(k), Defined Benefit, ESOP, Young Lives, a nonprofit focused on improving 1975 and other plans. He joined the firm in January the well-being of infants and children through Catherine “Cathy” Anderson retired last 2001 as an intern from Stevenson and was public education. Shantell also developed and July after working more than 24 years at hired full-time in spring 2003 after graduation. is the founder of the Portable Alternative Crib Towson United Methodist Church as Director (PAC), which is a simple cardboard box with of Family Life and most recently as Director Greg Goodwin ’03 ’05M has been promoted firm padding that gives babies a comfortable and of Communications. At the same time, she to Chief Technology Officer at Kiddie Academy. safe place to sleep beyond the family bed. For moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania, where every one sold, an additional PAC will be given Abby Ferretti Jackson is the Creative her son and his family now live. She plans to a family in need. Director at The Johns Hopkins Carey Business to continue creating art while playing with School. She writes that her first hire at Carey grandchildren. Her studio is set up for fibers was a fellow SU graduate, Kelly Knapp 2009 and stained glass, and she has been offered Cumberledge ’99, who is the new Marketing an opportunity to revisit metalsmithing and In August 2017, Jen Milam started at Operations Manager. theater. Carroll Community College as the Director of Student Life where she oversees student 2005 clubs, orientation, leadership opportunities, 1981 programming, a food pantry, and more. She Catherine Benson Blum and her husband, Linda-Lee Coles Adams and her husband, is excited to get back into the world of higher Jesse ’05, welcomed their second daughter, Brett, celebrated their 20th wedding education after leaving Stevenson in 2016 for a Aria Grace, on Jan. 13, 2017. She joins big anniversary in July 2017 with a trip to Old position at a small nonprofit in Baltimore. sister Lucy Marie, who turned three years old Montreal, Canada. Brett is the Director of in September. Athletics at SU.

STEVENSON.EDU/GIVING | 27 Claire Moore Scholarship Fund Honors Dedicated Leader of Students

Imagine someone who has dedicated her career to her alma mater, striving to create a positive, meaningful experience for thousands of students over decades. And imagine that person leading with enthusiasm, and helping to transform a two-year junior college into a four- year university. How does a community honor someone who has made such an impact? By following her example and focusing on students—by creating a scholarship in her name. In 1982, Claire Moore ’67, returned to Villa Julie College to serve as the Director of Student Activities. Through her leadership and collaborative spirit, she developed the residence life program, established an athletics program, and helped to create the Wellness Center. After serving as Vice President of Student Affairs for more than 10 years, in 2016, Moore was selected to serve as Stevenson’s Interim President upon the retirement of President Kevin J. Manning. As Stevenson’s fifth president, she continued her unwavering commitment to our students’ success, growth, and well-being. When Moore announced her intention to retire in December 2017, the Senior Class Council decided to honor her in the most fitting way they could imagine: by creating an opportunity to help students. The Claire Moore Scholarship Fund will provide tuition support to a senior who has contributed to the Stevenson community. Claire Moore ’67, ’03 is the person who made Stevenson a home for so many students. Throughout her 35-year career at Stevenson, she led the university with her heart and kept her focus on its students.

Join the Class of 2018 by making a gift to honor Claire Moore and be part of honoring her legacy. CLASS NOTES

Bobby Jackson ’12 ’14M ’16M returned Watts Willingham ’12, Katie Stuck Winfield 2010 to SU last summer for training in Project ’12, Brandon Bayer ’15, Frankie Reynolds Elizabeth Brooks is the Assistant Director of Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum. This ’15, and Corey Wassum ’16. Financial Aid at The Peabody Institute of The training prepares high school educators to use Johns Hopkins University. hands-on, inquiry-based learning techniques Ashley Nelson-Raut has joined the wealth to instruct PLTW students. Bobby teaches preservation group practice at Pessin Katz Law Laura Smith Schenk ’10 ’15M is working as science at Glen Burnie High School. P.A. Her practice focuses on advising clients in the Academic Progression Coordinator of Nursing the areas of estate planning, elder care, estate at Harford Community College and Cecil College. Stephannie Krulevitz ’12M is an Assistant and trust administration, and income taxation Last November she attended the Organization for State Prosecutor in Maryland. She received of trusts and estates. Associate Degree Nursing Annual Convention in the J.D. degree in 2015 from the University Arizona and received the first place poster award of Baltimore School of Law and clerked for Kelsie Rites, along with Kyle Pottieger ’16, for her entry entitled “Cecil-Harford Academic the Honorable Julie L. Glass of the Circuit Katie Madigan ’17, and Emily Ostrander Progression in Nursing Initiative.” Court for Baltimore County following law ’17 from the School of Education’s Beginning school. She is admitted to practice before state Teacher Community, hosted a Job Interview 2011 and federal courts including Maryland, the Preparation Discussion for School of Education United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth seniors on March 8, 2018. Kayla Eckert is working as an associate Circuit, and the United States District Court Brandon Smith ’13 ’14M and Ciara Faupel veterinarian at the Pulaski Veterinary Clinic for the District of Maryland. in Baltimore, Md. She received the Doctor of ’16 were married on July 21, 2017. Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George’s Grant Simard and Kellie Forsyth ’13 are Megan Smith and Jason Scroggins ’13 were University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. living in Virginia where Grant works as a married in May 2017, and the couple welcomed contracts administrator at Agile Defense their first child, Lena, born on Feb. 11, 2018. Katherine “Katie” Hoffman and Pat Mueller and Kellie works in IT at the Department of welcomed the arrival of daughter Aubrey State. They both travel to a lot of work-related Elizabeth Mueller on May 29, 2017. conferences and meetings and enjoy seeing 2014 new places in the U.S. and around the world. Allison Humphries is engaged to Donald Jaiana Boskett is engaged to marry Shalise Cuneo, and the couple is planning a wedding on Trisha Tucci is working as a Financial Aid Harris, and a wedding is being planned for 2019. Dec. 1, 2018. Advisor at Towson University. Nicolas “Nico” Garcia ’14 ’16M began Brittany Kaier Meyers is a senior compliance Congratulations to Kayla Wilson who working with Solar City/Tesla in June 2016 analyst at ACell, Inc., a leading regenerative graduated from the Michigan State School and was promoted to Bilingual Field Energy medicine company that develops and of Law in May. While in school she worked Consultant in February 2017. manufactures products designed to facilitate the at Legal Aid in Michigan and also spent a Michael MacFee ’14 ’17M has joined body’s ability to repair and remodel tissue. semester in a Michigan State clinic teaching the Stevenson Department of Business high school journalism students about the Communication as an adjunct professor First Amendment. 2012 teaching Introduction to Public Speaking and Courtney Burkett is a desktop support specialist Business and Professional Communication. He in the IT Department at the University of 2013 also works as a Communications Associate at Maryland Public Television. Maryland Baltimore County. Janel Frazier ’13, Zac Stavish ’13, Melissa Pinkney ’15, and Lauren Speiser Marissa Meiklejohn and Brooks Miller ’14 Brandi Powers Downing ’12 ’13M was ’15 presented at the AACTE (American nominated for the UnitedHealth Group are engaged, and the couple is planning a June Association for the Council of Teacher 2019 wedding. company-wide Superhero Award, which Accreditation) national conference held in recognizes employees who provide exceptional March in Baltimore. They were joined by Taylor Mongold and Justin Dudley ’14 are customer service and contribute to company School of Education faculty member Beth engaged, and the couple is planning an April growth by delivering quality service and Kobett. The title of the presentation was “A 2018 wedding. Taylor is a school counselor with demonstrating cultural values while serving University-Led Induction: Using a Strengths- Baltimore County Public Schools, and Justin customers. Based Inquiry Approach to Support is an ICU nurse at University of Maryland St. Nick Farano was among seven American citizens Beginning Mathematics Teachers’ Success.” Joseph Medical Center in Towson. invited by Hands Along the Nile Development Nick Hoban and Katie Evans ’14 are After dating for five years, Chelsea Moog and Services to take part in the Professional Fellow engaged and the couple is planning a Heath Johnson ’13 were married on June 16, Program Outbound Exchange which took place September wedding. 2017. The ceremony and reception took place in Egypt from Feb. 10-21. This is a professional at Belmont Manor in Elkridge, Md. The couple development exchange program funded by the Brian Lewis ’13 ’13M graduated from honeymooned in Thailand. U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational Mitchell Hamline School of Law in January and Cultural Affairs. The program seeks to foster 2017. He took the Minnesota Bar Exam Samantha Perillo ’14 ’17M is a Digital professional partnerships between American in February, passed, and was admitted to Marketing Specialist at Medifast and is the experts and Egyptian colleagues and to contribute the Minnesota Bar in May 2017. He is assistant coach for the Stevenson women’s to intercultural understanding. The theme of currently an associate at Francis White Law volleyball team. During her student years at the program was the empowerment of women in Woodbury, Minn., where he handles VA SU, she was a premier volleyball player for the and persons with disabilities. Nick is the Public claims appeals and military law matters Mustangs. Relations and Fundraising Manager for the nationwide as well as Social Security issues. Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Amanda “Mandi” Sheroke ’14 ’15M is Washington. He recently completed a M.B.A. in Rachel Mullett and Justin Hedrick ’15 continuing to pursue her dream of becoming a project management from Capella University. were married on Sept. 2, 2017, at the Alumni medical examiner. She will be attending Liberty Memorial Chapel at Loyola University University in Lynchburg, Va., this fall to begin Renae Hunter and Brian Diller were married on Maryland. The reception was held at Turf studies for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Sept. 30, 2017. The ceremony and reception were Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md. Members of degree. held at the Columbus Center in Baltimore. the wedding party included SU alumni Kristy

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Ben is the Assistant Director of Development Stevenson and anticipates receiving a master’s 2015 for the Annual Fund at the Maryland Science degree in forensic investigations this year. Sergut Admasu ’15 ’17M is working as a Center and Sabrina is a paralegal at Royston, Research Administrative Coordinator at the Mueller, McLean and Reid in Towson. Heather Hughes ’16M is pursuing an University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Campus. Dan Waters and Courtney Dreisch ’15 were Practitioner/Doctorate of Nursing Practice married on Nov. 3, 2017, in Mt. Airy, Md. degree at the University of Maryland. She Jenifer “Jen” Antonelli ’15 is working for The Four SU alumni were members of the bridal has been a registered nurse for 13 years and Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults as their party: Abbie Wright ’11, Jessica Downs ’14, credits her experience at SU with helping to 4K for Cancer Program Coordinator, Events and Corey Vincent ’15, and Mercedes Acevedo ignite her passion to keep moving forward Recruitment. She will focus on organizing events ’15. Dan and Courtney live in New Market, with her education. Hughes hopes to one day for the runs and rides, and recruiting college Md., and are both pursuing master’s degrees at teach in a nurse practitioner program. students to participate in the cross-country events. UMUC and Hood College, respectively. Jen spent the summer of 2017 running across the Chris McKneely designed the new logo for United States with a group of volunteers to help Roberto Clemente Middle School. His first raise money and awareness for the Ulman Cancer 2016 design for the Montgomery County, Md., Fund. Henry Adjah-Provencal is working as a Debit school is featured on the school’s website and Card Resolution Specialist at Navy Federal emblazoned in the gymnasium. Marissa Sue Cote is the Center Director at Credit Union in Vienna, Va. Huntington Learning Center in Eldersburg, Md. Malik Naanaa ’16 ’17M started work in Megan Donahue is working as an Office May 2017 as an Analytical Chemist working Bradley “Brad” Garfield started a new position Solutions Associate with Brown Advisory in for the Delaware Division of Forensic Science. as a Sales Development Associate at T. Rowe Price. Baltimore. In addition to a training period, he had to He is completing work on a M.B.A. at Loyola complete 10 proficiency cases, an oral exam, University. Ryan Drazenovic ’16 ’17M is an Assistant and a mock trial before beginning actual Toxicologist in the Office of the Chief Medical casework in October. Thomas “TJ” Janasek is working as a teacher in Examiner in Maryland. Since graduation, he the Howard County Public School System. also has been teaching general chemistry lab at Emily Rosenthal has started a job with SU and will continue to teach in the evenings. the Catholic Review as a staff writer. One Janice Laforteza spent the summer before of her recent articles combines her Catholic graduation as a Quality Systems Intern at the Brendan Dreitlein started a new full time heritage with her love of Carroll County. Living Legacy Foundation and was hired full time job in March as a second assistant professional Emily is excited about the job, where she will as a Donor Services Coordinator. The Living Legacy at the Greenspring Valley Hunt Club, where be able to combine her reporting, writing, and Foundation is the organ and tissue procurement he will be giving golf lessons, managing the editorial skills. organization for the State of Maryland. outside golf staff, running golf tournaments, and managing the day to day golf shop Dzov Singman was accepted to the M.D./ Frank Reynolds is working as a copywriter at operations. He will be working toward his class Ph.D. program at the SUNY Downstate Compulse Integrated Marketing, which provides A PGA certification. Brendan says that the College of Medicine and began her studies digital marketing services to help businesses keep opportunity presented itself for him to pursue there last August. growing. his passion, and he gets the chance to play golf Michael Talley is working as a pretrial as well. He also works part-time as a marketing 2017 investigator at the Department of Public Safety and associate at Crown Trophy in Owings Mills. Courtney Aceto is headed to Johns Correctional Services. Kimoya Henry is working as a paralegal at Hopkins University in September where Benjamin “Ben” Trently and Sabrina Robbins Summerfield, Willen, Silverberg & Limsky in she will be studying for a master’s degree ’16 were married on March 26 at The Cloisters. Pikesville, Md. She is continuing her studies at in biotechnology with a concentration in biodefense and infectious diseases. She will be enrolled in a part-time graduate program geared toward working individuals, and she hopes this advanced degree will allow her to expand her future career opportunities and may lead to an M.D./Ph.D. program down the road.

Kristen Brooks and David Moler ’15 are engaged to be married in April 2019.

Michael “Mike” Byrd completed his capstone internship at Northwestern Mutual, a financial planning company. He accepted a job offer at Enterprise Holdings and is preparing to pursue a master’s degree.

Bryan Corvera-Flores is a Sales Assistant with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, a professional minor league baseball team that plays in the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Class of 2015 graduates Courtney Dreisch and Dan Waters celebrated their marriage with several Tiffany DaCosta is working as a help desk fellow alumni. assistant at the Maryland Department of Budget and Management in Baltimore.

30 | VENTURES/SUMMER 2018 FIERCE ATHLETES FIERCE SUPPORT

DO YOU BLEED GREEN? JOIN THE CLUB

The MUSTANG CLUB—an initiative to support by supporting the university’s intercollegiate our student-athletes—launches this summer. athletics program. By raising funds through membership and special events, the Mustang Keep an eye out for the opportunity to join Club helps to make this possible. alumni, families, students, faculty, staff and friends of Stevenson University who BLEED Membership also carries special benefits such GREEN. as SU branded merchandise, tickets to Mustang athletic events, naming opportunities, and VIP Become part of a team that understands the access. By providing this support, we abide importance of offering an exceptional SU by NCAA, athletic conference, and university experience—and strengthening our standing— regulations.

To learn more, contact [email protected]. To make your gift now, visit Stevenson.edu/GivetoSU. MUSTANG CLUB We Are During the month of February,F love wasamily in the air— or on the web—as we launched #MustangLove on SU social media. We received stories from 26 alumni couples about how VJC/SU brought them together. It was an opportunity to share news on marriage, children, and other life events, some of which can be found in the Class Notes of this issue.

#StevensonSiblings was featured on National Sibling Day, April 10, where we invited alumni siblings to share photos and tell us why they both—or all—chose VJC/SU.

Watch for these upcoming #FutureMustangs #LegacyFamilies opportunities to share your In September, we invite alumni to In November, alumni can share photos of themselves stories of SU family. share photos of their babies. and their parents who also attended VJC/SU.

CLASS NOTES

Emily Dinsmore ’17M is an assistant field Since she knew a few people who taught there and hockey coach at Appalachian State University loved it, she decided to give it a go and has never in North Carolina. She served two seasons looked back. In Memoriam as a graduate assistant field hockey coach at Mary Bess Fahy Call ’61 SU working primarily with goalkeepers and Adraine Mewborn ’17M is a registered nurse/ on Nov. 4, 2016 defenders, and also worked in recruiting and as diabetes educator at the University of Maryland an academic mentor. Medical Center in Baltimore. Tracey Burgess Cunningham ’82 on April 4, 2017 Congratulations to Melissa Fisher and Shawn Rollins is a registered nurse working at Andrew Zink on receiving the American Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. He and his Jessica Anne Forbes ’13 Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National wife, Rene, have two sons, Joshua and Caleb, and on Aug. 18, 2017 the family resides in Bel Air. Student Honor Award. This is awarded to Mary Frances Hock Fry ’81 students who have at least a 3.3 GPA on a Stephanie Schwarz is engaged to Christopher on Oct. 28, 2017 4.0 scale, demonstrate exemplary leadership Taylor, Jr., and the couple is expecting their first and community service participation, are a child in August. Catherine Guttenberger Gabriel ’62 student member of ASCP, and are completing on Nov. 25, 2017 their final year of an accredited MLS program. Emily Shannon is working at Rymax Marketing Melissa and Andrew were two of only 78 total Services providing general office support. Ann Carole Stevenson Haddaway ’58 recipients nationwide to receive this prestigious on Jan. 8, 2018 honor. Fred Terry is working as a technical recruiter in contract engineering with Aerotek Systems. His Anne Irby ’82 Kaitlin Kirkwood is working as a Discovery strong interpersonal and public speaking skills on Dec. 18, 2017 Communications Intern Program Coordinator. led him to success with Aerotek, a top global and Kaitlin Noelle Tennison ’09 As an intern with Discovery Communications staffing agency. in 2017, she worked in event scheduling and on Oct. 22, 2016 impressed her co-workers with her energy and organization, so it was a smooth transition to this new position.

Ariana Merrifield is currently teaching in Alumni, we want to hear what you’ve been doing! Thailand, and she took part in a live FaceTime Please send us your news and photos on personal and professional achievements, marriage, conversation with SU students on the methods of teaching social studies. Ariana says that it family, travel, and memories of your time at VJC/SU. Submit your news and photos via mail had always been a dream to teach abroad after to Alumni Notes, Stevenson University, Attn: Carolyn Douglas, 1525 Greenspring Valley Rd., graduation, and she started doing research in Stevenson, MD 21153-0641; via e-mail to [email protected]; or submit them online her senior year. She found a program called at stevenson.edu/ventures. CIEE Teach Abroad, and she chose Thailand.

32 | VENTURES/SUMMER 2018 Continue your journey at a place you call home.

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