utnews.utoledo.edu FEB. 20, 2017 VOLUME 17, ISSUE 23 UT selected as one of six partners in U.S. to join first research network on misdemeanor justice
By Christine Billau
he University of Toledo has been N.C., and Prince Georges County in were 22,463 misdemeanor arrests and 2,296 justice reform efforts underway in Lucas Tselected to join a new national research Maryland for a total of seven jurisdictions felony arrests. County. network to study trends in low-level crimes throughout the country working together. “Misdemeanors are the lion’s share of “We are one of the smallest cities on to inform smarter criminal justice policies “The University of Toledo is proud to the charges that we usually bring against the list, but one of the factors that puts us that enhance public safety, increase public be a part of this pioneering national project suspects,” Toledo Police Chief George ahead of the curve is that we have been trust in police, and save tax dollars. to inform policy discussions and reform Kral said. “I’m hoping this study gives us doing this type of data analysis at UT for The Research Network on because misdemeanors are the bulk of more ideas on what works and what doesn’t years by working with the Toledo Police Misdemeanor Justice is run by the John Jay what police officers deal with every day, work. That valuable intelligence will help Department,” said Dr. Kasey Tucker- College of Criminal Justice in New York but there is not much research on it,” said me change policy, if necessary, to make Gail, associate professor of criminal and funded by a $3.25 million grant from Dr. David Lilley, assistant professor of the whole process more efficient, keep the justice, director of the Urban Policing and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation. criminal justice and the research director community safe, and give defendants the Crime Analysis Initiative, and principal The John Jay College of Criminal of the misdemeanor justice project at UT. help they need. If we could nip it in the bud investigator for the misdemeanor justice Justice began focusing on misdemeanors in “The vast majority of arrests are low-level at the misdemeanor level, we could stop research project at UT. “TPD’s advanced New York City years ago and is expanding offenses that carry a maximum sentence someone from escalating to felonies in the data system is one of the best. Being chosen the study’s scope to include six other cities. of up to one year in jail, such as drug future.” for John Jay College’s misdemeanor project UT received a three-year, $169,000 grant to possession, petty theft, simple assault and Toledo was chosen as part of the is an honor that rewards our teamwork.” analyze local data and work with research driving on a suspended license.” misdemeanor study out of 39 that applied, UT researchers say many police institutions throughout the country. Misdemeanors accounted for in part, because of the collaborations UT agencies across the country do not know In addition to Toledo, joining the new approximately 90 percent of total arrests by researchers already have with local law how many misdemeanor arrests result in national alliance with New York City are Toledo police officers in 2015 when there enforcement and the ongoing criminal incarceration. Los Angeles, Seattle, St. Louis, Durham, continued on p. 2
Promises to keep University’s strategic plan taking shape
By Barbara J. Owens
fter several months of work and with Athe input of more than 1,000 people at the University, the strategic planning committee has defined the major areas of focus for the institution over the next five years. The team shared the plan framework with various groups of University leaders last week, and soon will be conducting information sessions with students, faculty, staff and the community to review major components of the plan. Areas of focus include: • Student success and academic excellence; Photos by Daniel Miller • Research, scholarship and creative Alex Sheen, who started the international social movement because I said I would, talked about the power of activities; promises kept Feb. 16 in Doermann Theater as part of the Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture • Faculty, staff and alumni; Series. With poignant examples that made audience members laugh, cry and think deeply about their actions, he • Fiscal positioning and infrastructure; urged the nearly 600 in attendance to practice their humanity by keeping promises made to themselves and to and others. Sheen gave promise cards to attendees so they could write and post promises to a banner that will be in • Reputation and engagement. the lower level of the Thompson Student Union starting Feb. 20. continued on p. 2 FEB. 20, 2017 NEWS Research continued from p. 1
“Part of what we’re doing is taking incarceration for individuals with mental a close look at the outcomes and conduct health and substance abuse issues.” cross-site analyses to figure out how to Research partners for the Misdemeanor increase efficiency and effectiveness,” Justice Project also include the University of Lilley said. “Are people ending up in jail? California in Los Angeles, North Carolina Fined? Are charges dropped because the Central University, Seattle University, the system is overburdened or there is not University of Maryland and the University enough evidence? Are suspects going of Missouri in St. Louis. through a diversion program, such as drug “To see the work of the Misdemeanor court? Our research alliance will examine Justice Project expand from New York City trends and outcomes of misdemeanor to six other jurisdictions is very exciting,” arrests, summonses, pedestrian stops and said Dr. Preeti Chauhan, assistant professor pre-trial detention at the local level.” of psychology at John Jay College and The University of Toledo will work principal investigator of the research with the Toledo Police Department, network. “We are looking forward to Northern Ohio Regional Information replicating the New York model to these Systems and the Toledo-Lucas County sites and believe the results will guide MONITORING MISDEMEANORS: UT is one of six universities in the country to join a national Criminal Justice Coordinating Council as smarter criminal justice reform.” research network to study trends in low-level crimes. The study started in New York City. part of the project. “The network has generated an “Hopefully, this research will help outpouring of academic and government Frequency Frequency guide new alternatives for individuals that interest in pioneering a national 2,246 2,296 may need help instead of punishment,” said conversation around enforcement of lower- Felony Felony Holly Matthews, attorney and executive level crimes — something that leads a large director of the Toledo-Lucas County number of individuals to enter our justice 9.11% 9.27% Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. system,” said Matt Alsdorf, vice president Misdemeanor Misdemeanor “We’re working on reducing our jail of criminal justice for the Laura and John 90.89% 90.73% population by 18 percent. This misdemeanor Arnold Foundation. “We are proud of the Frequency Frequency project is going to help show the trends over diverse U.S. cities leading this conversation, 22,413 22,463 the last three or four years — especially and we look forward to learning how the with the opioid epidemic — that we’re research partnerships inform local and seeing locally. We have already been national justice policies for the long term.” working proactively with the Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board to address other options besides 2014 2015 TOLEDO POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTS TOLEDO POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTS
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The team also identified themes that cut across all of the areas of focus. Those include: • Athletics; STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION SESSIONS • Communications; • Community engagement; • Diversity and inclusion; • Fundraising; • Innovation; • Technology; and • UT’s Health System. In addition to the plan, the strategic planning committee is working on new drafts of the University’s mission, vision, values and purpose statements. “It is exciting to see the plan taking shape,” said UT President Sharon L Gaber. “It’s clear that we have a lot of things we’d like to do, and we are beginning to make progress in the areas of the overarching goals.” Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to review the plan and discuss the proposed goals in the information sessions planned for Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Wednesday, March 1; see the chart at right. 2 NEWS FEB. 20, 2017 Thank you Story time
Photo by Daniel Miller
It was standing-room-only as more than 200 attended the Feb. 10 reception for Dr. Nagi Naganathan, dean of the College of Engineering, seated at left, with his wife, Kasturi, Provost Andrew Hsu, Presi- dent Sharon L. Gaber, and Dr. Thomas Brady and his wife, Elizabeth. After three decades at UT, Naga- nathan is leaving to become the seventh president of the Oregon Institute of Technology. Naganathan joined the UT faculty in 1986 and led the College of Engineering as dean since 2003 after serving as Hedyeh Elahinia, co-president of the UT Muslim Students Association and sophomore studying biol- the college’s interim dean for two years. He also served as interim president of the University from ogy, explained how the open-mic storytelling event, “7 Countries, 7 Stories,” was created to bring 2014 to 2015. He received several gifts and honors at the event that was held in the Thomas and community members together. Approximately 125 students, faculty, staff and community members Elizabeth Brady Engineering Innovation Center. Two funds were established in his name, the Dean heard individuals share happy, sad and heartfelt stories about their life experiences Feb. 15 in the Nagi Naganathan Engineering Student Career Success Fund and the Dean Nagi Naganathan Student Thompson Student Union. The event was organized by the UT Muslim Students Association and the Opportunity Fund. The latter fund will be used to name the Engineering Dean’s Conference Room UT Office of Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the UT Black Student Union, Latino Student in Naganathan’s honor. Under his leadership, the College of Engineering has achieved record high Union, the Gamma Nu chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., and the International Students As- student enrollments and elevated its mandatory co-op experience program — one of only eight in sociation. It was sponsored by the Center for International Studies and Programs, Jesup Scott Honors the nation. College, and Division of Student Affairs.
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In memoriam
Dr. Samuel S. Aryeetey-Attoh, Bolingbrook, Ill., died Feb. 6 at age 60. He joined the UT faculty in 1987 as an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Planning. Aryeetey-Attoh served as chair of the department from 1996 to 2003. He was named a Master Teacher in the College of Arts and Sciences in 1993 and 1995; department chairs and committees of peers selected faculty members for this designation so large sections of introductory courses would be taught by highly experienced educators. Aryeetey-Attoh Roy E. Barnes, Toledo, professor emeritus of library administration, died Feb. 6 at age 86. He joined the University in 1957 as a library assistant. Five years later, Barnes was promoted to chief periodicals librarian. In 1968, Barnes was named assistant professor of library administration and serials librarian. He served on the UT Credit Union board. He retired in 1992, but continued working part time for seven years. Barnes received a bachelor of education degree in 1957 and a master of education degree in 1962 from the University. He and his wife were avid fans of the Rockets and held season tickets for football and men’s and women’s Photo by Rachel Nearhoof basketball for more than 50 years.
Students Angelina Laura and Corbin Haas talked to an agent from the U.S. Customs and Border Margaret M. “Mardy” (Young) Potter, Toledo, a former UT employee Protection at a career and internship fair held Feb. 2 by the Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies who retired in 1995, died Feb. 10 at age 94. programs in the Thompson Student Union Auditorium. Representatives from nearly 90 agencies met with students interested in law enforcement, corrections, social work, probation and legal specialties. 3 FEB. 20, 2017 NEWS UT ready to celebrate Engineers Week
erf gun tournaments, marble racing WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 their small, lightweight containers • Balloon Rocket, 2 p.m., first floor of Nand more will be part of The • Spring Career Expo, 12:30 p.m., designed to protect a raw egg Nitschke Hall. University of Toledo’s recognition of Engineering Complex. More than dropped from successive heights. • Marble Racing, 4 p.m., first floor of Engineers Week, Feb. 19-25. 140 companies will visit campus to Nitschke Hall. The annual “E-week” was started by meet with approximately 600 UT FRIDAY, FEB. 24 the national organization, DiscoverE, to engineering students and graduates. • Corn Hole Tournament, noon, first SATURDAY, FEB. 25 celebrate how engineers make a difference See story below. floor of Nitschke Hall. • Private Screening of “Dream in the world, increase public dialogue • The Mr. and Ms. Engineering • Student Entrepreneur Expo, 2:30 Big,” 2 p.m., Franklin Park Mall. about the need for engineers, and bring pageant-style competition, 6:45 p.m., first floor of Nitschke Hall. Free passes are available; call engineering to life for students, educators p.m., Nitschke Hall Auditorium. Freshman engineering students 419.530.8040 to learn more. and parents. will be showcasing their projects, Spearheaded by the UT Engineering THURSDAY, FEB. 23 which include a trash can bracket Council, student organizations at the • Nerf Gun Skill Tournament, noon, for a lawn mower, an iron-on insert College of Engineering have planned events Nitschke Hall. to increase the size of pockets in in the spirit of E-week. • Egg-Drop Contest, 1 p.m., first floor women’s jeans, a radial dog collar, a Listed by date, highlights for the week of Nitschke Hall. Students will test modified ankle brace, and more. will include: MONDAY, FEB. 20 • E-week Kickoff Luncheon, 11 a.m., Nitschke Hall. This event will spotlight diversity as students and faculty will add pins to a map to represent their countries/states of origin. • Tire Bowling, 3:30 p.m., first floor of Nitschke Hall.
TUESDAY, FEB. 21 • Engineer for a Day, 9 a.m. Area high school students will tour UT’s engineering facilities and have lunch with College of Engineering students and professional engineers before spending the afternoon shadowing a practicing engineering professional in the community. • Concrete Bowling, 12:30 p.m., first floor of Nitschke Hall. • Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, 3 p.m., first floor of Nitschke Hall. • Catapult Competition, 4 p.m., first floor of Nitschke Hall. • Historical Spotlight on Black Engineers, 5 p.m., first floor of Nitschke Hall.
Spring Engineering Career Expo set for Feb. 22
ore than 140 companies will have Dr. Vickie Kuntz, director of the and mutually beneficial partnership we have College of Engineering,” Kuntz said. Mrepresentatives at the UT Spring Engineering Career Development Center. with our industry participants.” “Our program requires our students to Engineering Career Expo Wednesday, Approximately 600 engineering Employers are seeking undergraduate graduate with one full year of professional Feb. 22, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the students, graduates and alumni are expected students to participate in engineering engineering experience. Our students feel College of Engineering Complex. to attend the expo. co-op assignments, as well as leadership confident seeking full-time employment “Our employer participants include “The current job outlook for development programs. Employers also are upon graduation. Co-op employers are able companies such as American Electric engineering students in the UT Engineering seeking seniors and graduates for full-time to work with these students and are able to Power, Cooper Tire and Rubber, Dana, DTE College is certainly bright as evidenced by employment. determine how the student fits within their Energy, DePuy Synthes/Johnson & Johnson, the record number of employers registered The UT College of Engineering organizations. It’s a win-win situation for Fiat Chrysler, First Energy, Ford Motor Co., to attend the college’s spring career expo,” undergraduate mandatory co-op program our students and the employers who hire GE, Honda, Marathon, Nationwide, Norfolk Kuntz said. “This reflects very positively is one of only eight mandatory engineering them.” Southern, Owens Corning, Owens-Illinois, on the quality of both our programs and our co-op programs in the country. For more information, go to Zimmer Biomet and many more,” said students. It also demonstrates our dynamic “Many students indicate our co-op eng.utoledo.edu/coop/career_expo or program is the reason they attend the UT contact Kuntz at [email protected]. 4 ARTS FEB. 20, 2017 Black Student Union to host ‘All Around the World’ fashion show Feb. 24
By Madison Vasko
he Black Student Union’s 48th Annual consist of a vision of the show, giving the Tickets are $10 for general admission, TFashion Show is set to feature the students a wide and open range of creativity and $15 for VIP seating in the front row, diversity that the UT campus offers. This and originality. This year we chose the meet-and-greet with the host, and hors year’s theme, “All Around the World,” will theme ‘All Around the World,’ which was d’oeuvres prior to the show. They are showcase fashion from countries across the presented to us by one of the executive available for purchase at Ask Rocky, globe that many students call home. board members of BSU, Kyndra Gaines.” and will be at the door for $15 and $20, “There will be four countries presented Each year, the Black Student Union respectively. throughout the show,” said MeKayla chooses a celebrity to host the event. This All proceeds from the fashion show Pullins, president of the Black Student year’s fashion show will be hosted by go toward scholarships to support African- Union. “The countries represented are Vine and Instagram comedienne Lala (@ American students. Brazil, Jamaica, India and China.” lalasizahands89). For more information, contact Pullins Pullins explained how this year’s The event will take place Friday, at [email protected]. theme was chosen: “Each year around Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Thompson Student the middle of the fall semester, we hold Union Auditorium. Doors will open at scene director auditions. These auditions 5:30 p.m.
Learn Chinese tea ceremony history Tea time and etiquette
By Madison Vasko
riginating in 2737 BC, the tea Oceremony is a testament to the impact the drink holds on Chinese culture. With its multitude of health benefits, tea and the act of preparing and serving it is also a means of socialization. These practices differ greatly from other countries, such as Britain and Japan. “China has the earliest records of tea consumption with records dating back to the 10th-century BC,” said Xinren Yu, program coordinator at the UT Confucius Institute. “Tea was thriving in the Song Dynasty and popular younger generations are the ones serving tea to their among literati and poets. In the Tang Dynasty, 618- elders. 907 AD, one of China’s golden ages, tea drinking With the expansive tea culture in China, every became an art.” home has the materials necessary to brew a cup of It is this deep cultural connection to the tea. Hospitality to guests always includes serving tea beverage that inspired the Chinese tea ceremony and sitting down for conversation. class series. The six-class series aims to educate The price to attend the session is $20, with the UT community members on the finer points of classes meeting Wednesdays, March 15 to April appreciating and preparing tea. 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Snyder Memorial Building “We hope that students will not only enjoy Room 1100. the taste of tea, but also learn Chinese culture and In addition to the series, free walk-in classes tea culture in the class,” Yu said. “Students who will be available Fridays, Feb. 24, and March 3 are interested in Chinese culture and Chinese tea and 10, also from 2 to 3 p.m. in Snyder Memorial ceremony will learn about the different types of Building Room 1100. These classes will serve as Chinese tea, utensils for making and drinking tea, an introduction to the Chinese tea ceremony, with stories about tea from ancient times to the Tang different types of tea being briefly presented, as well Xiangling Gong explained the Chinese tea ceremony to students during the Dynasty, as well as how people drink tea nowadays as a demonstration of one type of tea ceremony. Confucius Institute’s eighth annual Chinese New Year celebration and Spring in China.” Those interested in learning more about the Festival. Those who attended the Feb. 13 event in the Thompson Student Union Special occasions where one might be served Chinese tea ceremony may sign up for the class Auditorium learned about various Chinese traditions through hands-on activities, tea include family gatherings and weddings. Serving series with Tea Master Xiangling Gong at including lantern painting, string piano playing, calligraphy and paper cutting. the beverage to another person is a sign of respect, [email protected]. gratitude and apology. This means that most times, 5 FEB. 20, 2017 NEWS Wanted: Outstanding Staff Award Nominations needed for Outstanding nominations Faculty Research and Scholarship Award
ominations for the 2017 UT In addition, the Diane Hymore onday, Feb. 27, is the deadline to submit peers and to the wider professional NOutstanding Staff Award are due Exemplar of Excellence Award will be Mnominations for the UT Outstanding community; Thursday, March 16. presented. Faculty Research and Scholarship Award. • Awards, honors or other recognition Take a few minutes to nominate staff Nominations will be accepted from Since 1985, this award has recognized of the significance of the research, members who exceed expectations and faculty, physicians, staff, students, patients full-time faculty members who have scholarship or creative activity; enhance the University environment for and community members. contributed to the University through • Support received for the nominee’s students, patients, staff, faculty and the The selection committee for the outstanding research, scholarship and creative activities; and community. awards consists of previous winners and a activity in any academic discipline. • A complete curriculum vitae Eligible nominees must be full-time representative from the Human Resources Any full-time faculty member who made and signed and dated letters of or part-time (20 hours or more) regular and Talent Development Department. valuable contributions during his or her time at recommendation (reprints, books and employees (contingent, temporary and The selection committee will consider: the University and has not received the award posters will not be accepted). intermittent employees are not eligible), • Career accomplishments and in the past is eligible. A list of past winners is The Outstanding Research and and have at least two years of service at the outstanding contributions on the job; available at utoledo.edu/research/ofra. Scholarship Selection Committee, which University. • Commitment to improvement and Both self-nominations and peer- consists of past winners of this award, will Senior administrators and previous innovation; and nominations are being accepted. review all materials. Dr. Frank Calzonetti, award recipients are ineligible if they have • Leadership and loyalty to The Nominations must use the form available vice president of research, will present the received the Outstanding Staff Award within University of Toledo community. at utoledo.edu/research/ofra and address: committee’s recommendations to the provost. the past three years. The nomination form is available at • The nature and significance of the “The quality of research and scholarship All nominees will be acknowledged utoledo.edu/depts/hr/employee-engagement/ research, scholarship or creative conducted every day at UT is amazing,” at an awards ceremony Wednesday, April webforms/outstanding_staff_nomination_ activity upon which the nomination is Calzonetti said. “This is a chance to submit 19, at the Thomas and Elizabeth Brady form.html. based; nominations so deserving individuals receive Engineering Innovation Center from noon If you have any issues with the online • The impact of the research, scholarship recognition.” to 1:30 pm. A total of five employees will be form, email [email protected]. or creative activity on the nominee’s Winners will receive $1,500 and formal selected to receive awards and $1,000. area of specialization; recognition at the UT Outstanding Awards • How the research, scholarship or Reception Monday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. in Doggone creative activity was presented the Thompson Student Union Ingman Room. and disseminated to the nominee’s Nomination forms and questions should be submitted to [email protected].
Women’s rights, immigration policy to be subject of faculty showcase Feb. 24
he University of Toledo’s School of to assist Haitian migrants in the Dominican TInterdisciplinary Studies will host a Republic in navigating the documentation faculty showcase focusing on women’s process needed to regularize their status. rights and immigration policy Friday, She will present information gathered from Feb. 24, in Libbey Hall. in-depth interviews with non-governmental The showcase will begin at 5:30 p.m. organization leaders working with the with a cash bar and light refreshments, migrants. followed by presentations by two faculty “As the community prepares to com- members on research they have developed memorate Women’s History Month in during the past year. March and continues to wrestle with issues Dr. Asma Abdel Halim, associate of immigration, these presentations will give professor and chair of the Department of attendees the opportunity to explore these Women’s and Gender Studies, will discuss topics in greater depth led by UT faculty women’s rights in the Sudan, which ranks members who have specialized in research- No. 5 on the list of countries affected by ing these subjects,” said Dr. Jim Ferris, President Donald Trump’s travel ban. She director of the School of Interdisciplinary will examine women’s rights in the Sudan Studies and Ability Center of Greater Toledo from a legal perspective, including the Endowed Chair in Disability Studies. issues that face women in the country, The School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Photo by Rachel Nearhoof as well as what local and international part of the College of Arts and Letters, is the women’s organizations are doing to change leading engine of interdisciplinary scholar- Natalie Zerucha, a junior in the College of Business and Innovation, held Milo Feb. 14 at the dog Sudanese laws and regulations affecting ship in the humanities and social sciences at kissing booth in front of the Thompson Student Union. The social media team from the Office of women. the University. The school offers bachelor’s Marketing and Communications hosted the event, which featured three dachshunds: Milo, Cooper Dr. Karie Peralta, assistant professor in and master’s degrees in 10 fields that work and Gregory. “We wanted to give our students the chance to take a moment to relax and play with the Department of Sociology and Anthro- between as well as across traditional disci- some dogs,” Cam Norton, assistant director for social media, said. “UT students have enjoyed seeing dogs on campus and through our new Instagram account, UToledo Dogs.” Zerucha, a social media pology, will focus her presentation on the plinary boundaries to find innovative ways intern, helped at the booth. efforts of non-governmental organizations to solve problems. 6 NEWS FEB. 20, 2017 Financial planning and retirement to be subjects of Professional Staff Association brown-bag seminar Feb. 28
By Madison Vasko
he Professional Staff Association said. “I’m looking forward to learning about T(PSA) knows how important it is to an additional option. Since I’m in my early invest in your future. 30s, I have a long time until I retire. I do When its 2016 professional know that financial planning is important, development survey revealed a need for which is why PSA decided to bring an more education on retirement and financial expert on campus to share this information.” planning, PSA responded with brown-bag A session from 11 a.m. to noon will seminars on Ohio Deferred Compensation be held in Collier Building Room 1210 on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Health Science Campus, and another will Ohio Deferred Compensation is a take place from 1 to 2 p.m. in Rocket Hall supplemental retirement plan for Ohio Rocket Room on Main Campus. employees, and is one of the largest and Visit http://www.utoledo.edu/org/psa/ lowest priced plans in the country. webforms/deferredcompensation.html to Brent Tabler, account executive for RSVP for the event. Ohio Deferred Compensation, will speak at To learn more about Ohio Deferred the sessions and inform employees on how Compensation, visit ohio457.org, or contact they can enroll in the program. Tabler at [email protected] or Emily T. Creamer, assistant director for 614.579.9817. engineering transfer programs, said that the To learn more about the seminar, events are open to all members of the UT contact Creamer at emily.creamer@ community interested in personal finance. utoledo.edu or 419.530.8048. UT News is published for faculty, staff and students by the University Communications Office “Attendees are welcome to bring their weekly during the academic year and periodically during the summer. Copies are mailed to own lunch or coffee while they learn about employees and placed in newsstands on the Main, Health Science, Scott Park and Toledo the supplemental retirement plan,” Creamer Museum of Art campuses. UT News strives to present accurate, fair and timely communication of interest to employees. Story ideas and comments from the UT community are welcome. Send information by campus mail to #949, University Communications Office, Vicki Kroll. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 419.530.4618. Phone: 419.530.2248. Mailing address: University Communications Office, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390.
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7 FEB. 20, 2017 SPORTS Rockets, Learfield extend radio contract Women’s golf to hold Paint, Wine and with iHeartMedia Toledo through Cheese Night March 21 to raise funds 2021-22 By Steve Easton
By Paul Helgren he University of Toledo women’s golf be purchased for $425. Admission includes program will host a Paint, Wine and two hours of painting on your own specially he University of Toledo and Learfield tremendous exposure for our football, T Cheese Night Tuesday, March 21, from 6:30 designed canvas as well as cheese, crackers recently announced the extension of men’s basketball and women’s basketball T to 8:30 p.m. in the west concourse of Savage and wine. its current radio contract with iHeartMedia programs. We look forward to many more Arena. For more information, contact Toledo through the 2021-22 athletic year. years of Rocket Athletics on WSPD and all The fundraiser is being held to benefit Hollingsworth at 419.530.7761 or iHeartMedia will produce all UT our stations in the network.” the Rockets’ trip to Hawaii next fall for the [email protected]. football, men’s basketball and women’s iHeartMedia Toledo Market President Rainbow Wahine Invitational. The women’s golf program produced basketball games for the UT Health Rocket Kellie Holeman-Szenderski added, “We’re very excited about the its best season in school history during the Sports Radio Network. WSPD (1370 AM “iHeartMedia Toledo has been a proud opportunity to gather our supporters for an 2015-16 campaign. The Rockets set school and 92.9 FM) will remain the network’s partner of the Toledo Rockets since 1965. evening of fun to celebrate our program,” records with five tournament titles and a 298.3 flagship station to broadcast a variety of the Our partnership goes deeper than our radio two-time Mid-American Conference Women’s stroke average and nearly dethroned 18-time University’s athletic games and events. contract. We look forward to continuing our Golf Coach of the Year Nicole Hollingsworth champion Kent State at the Mid-American “We continuously strive to deliver successful relationship to produce college said. “Our entire team will be on hand to Conference Championships. UT finished just quality broadcasts for our fans and believe athletics content for the Toledo community.” paint along with our guests and are excited to four strokes behind the Golden Flashes to that our long standing affiliation with The UT Health Rocket Sports Radio unlock their inner artists along with you.” register its third second-place showing in the iHeartMedia Toledo will be the foundation Network consists of seven stations, Attendees will be directed through a last four years and sixth top three showing in for a strong partnership moving forward. including flagship station WSPD (1370AM step-by-step process of creating their own the conference tournament over the last seven We’re pleased to have them as our flagship and 92.9 FM) in Toledo. WSPD has been “masterpiece” by professional artists. Youth years. another five years,” said Luke Reiff, general carrying UT football and men’s basketball ages 14 and older are welcome to attend with The team won its opening tournament manager for Learfield’s Rocket Sports games since 1965. Rocket women’s a participating adult. of the spring Feb. 11 with a 12-stroke victory Properties, the Toledo Rockets’ athletics basketball contests have been carried in Tickets for the event are $75 per person over Southern Illinois at the Ball State multimedia rights holder since 2007. Toledo on WCWA (AM 1230) for the or $140 per couple. A table of six also can Sunshine Invitational in Port St. Lucie, Fla. “We are very pleased to continue our past 14 years. WSPD also carries the UT relationship with iHeartMedia Toledo,” said Coach’s Show every Monday night during UT Vice President and Athletic Director the football and basketball seasons. All the Mike O’Brien. “We have a very strong games and the UT Coach’s Show also are and comprehensive radio presence with streamed live at UTRockets.com and on iHeartMedia Toledo and the UT Health mobile devices. Rocket Sports Radio Network that offers
UT Health Rocket Sports Radio Network Toledo WSPD* 1370AM / 92.9FM Toledo WCWA-AM 1230 Archbold WMTR-FM 96.1 Bellevue WOHF-FM 92.1 Cleveland WJMO-AM 1300 Fostoria WBVI-FM 96.7 Hicksville WFGA-FM 106.7 * Flagship station
Three former Rockets to attend NFL Combine
By Paul Helgren
ormer Rocket football stars Kareem Hunt, “Many of our players had the opportunity Hunt, Toledo’s all-time leading rusher FMichael Roberts and Treyvon Hester to play in post-season games like the Senior with 4,945 yards, ran for 118 yards and was will participate in the 2017 NFL Combine Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl, and really named the North’s Most Outstanding Player at Tuesday, Feb. 28, through Monday, March 6, in helped themselves by playing well,” said the 2017 Reese’s Senior Bowl Jan. 28. Roberts, Indianapolis. Toledo Head Coach Jason Candle. “Now a first-team All-America tight end, also played The NFL Combine is a highly selective Kareem, Michael and Treyvon will have a in the game, catching one pass for four yards. venue for college players to display their skills chance to show what they can do at the NFL Roberts joined former two-time All-Mid- in front of hundreds of coaches and executives. Combine. We will also have our Pro Day here American Conference offensive lineman Storm This is the highest number of Toledo players [Monday, March 20], which will give our Norton at the East-West Shrine Bowl Jan. 21. that has ever been invited to the prestigious players more evaluation pieces to add to their Hester, a three-time All-MAC defensive event. resumés.” tackle, was invited to play in the Shrine Bowl, Hunt but he was sidelined with an injury. 8