Juniata Magazine Winter 2006

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Bravo! New Peeforming Arts Center Certain to be Smash Hit
Dear Friends,
JUNIATA magazine
Everyone knows that when you come toJ uniata, you will leave with an education
John Wall The Marlene and Barry Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts raises the
unrivaled for its attention to hands-on experiential learning and its dedication to [email protected]
curtain on a new era for Juniata arts education. From the dazzling new theatre
Eclitm; Director ofM edia Relations
independent thinking. Another major component is a dedication to service. Service
Brad Jamison space to the sparklingly refurbished auditorium, the facility is truly a headliner.
has always been part of Juniata, a legacy traced directly to the tenets of the Church of Designe:r/Dircctor ofM ultimedia Design
the Brethren. But our dedication to service, as we move well into our second century Michelle Corby '95 l Refining the Art of Education by Bringing Out Creativity
[email protected] Q
of educational excellence, has extended beyond its foundations in the church and has Assistant Vi,ce President ofMarheting
become experiences that students thrive on. Indeed, many of our incoming students Joel Cookson The legacy of artists Jack Troy and Sandy McBride rests not only in the
[email protected]
expect to participate in service projects, and many come here specifically for our ris­ Sports Infonnation Director superlative works they've created throughout their career, but also in the
ing reputation as a service-oriented college. Candice D. Hersh Juniata students who found an artistic outlet under the watchful eyes of two
Marheting Assistant
teachers talented in the art of encouragement.
John Hille
Beyond our campus borders, opinion-makers have noted our dedication to service, in­
Vice President for College Advancement
16
cluding influential ratings by the Teagle Foundation and Washington Monthly magazine. Bub Parker '91 Looking Within: The Psychology of Change
This year has been a bright shining Director of Alumni Relations
This year has been a bright shining moment for Juniata service. When Hurricane Evelyn L Pembrooke Juniata's psychology faculty; which has added four new members since 1999,
moment for Juniata service. When Alumni Office Specialist
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, our students, faculty and staff organized collective relief JD. Cavrich has restyled its curriculum to put even more emphasis on research while
Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf efforts before the floodwaters receded. Two students, Grace Painter '08 and Beth Jen­ Plincipal Photograp/1y offering a greater breadth of applied courses.
kins '08, organized donations with their local churches and accompanied the trucks
Coast, our students, faculty and staff
that delivered the goods to Mississippi. An alumnus, Dr. Eliot Fagley '98, provided 22 Singular Vision: Juniata Celebrates Entrepreneurialism
organized collective relief efforts Juniata College Magazine is published
nearly nonstop medical care to flood victims in downtown New Orleans at Tulane Across Disciplines
tlu·ee times a year by Juniata College,
before the floodwaters receded. University Hospital. As one of the most experienced Red Cross executives employed Department of Advancemem and
Marketing and is distributed free of As faculty in the business deparnnent and the Juniata Center for Entrepreneurial
at the agenc alumnus Jeff Varnes '7 4 orchestrated relief efforts throughout the Gulf charge to alumni and friends ofJ uniata
y;
College. Postmaster and others, please Leadership refine the College's focus on teaching business by starting one
Coast. This spring, Juniata's Habitat for Humanity chapter will travel to Mississippi send change-of-address correspondence
to rebuild a damaged home and our alternative spring break trip will focus on Gulf to: Alumni Relations, 1700 Moore St., of your own, the lessons of startup strategy are appearing in other areas of
Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196.Juniata
Juniata's curriculum.
Coast relief. College t-.fagazine can accept no
responsibility for unsolicited contributions
of anwork, photography, or articles.
Although the College's disaster relief projects have been in the spotlight recentl our Juniata College, as an educational
y;
institution and employer, values equality
service goals know few boundaries asJ uniata students run tutoring programs, take part
of opponunity and diversity. The College
d artments
in community cleanup or volunteer for area agencies. These service opportunities are is an independent, privately supported
co-educational institution commiued to
ep
not just a note on a checklist. Our students continue to volunteer-some from their providing a liberal arts education to
qualified students regardless of sex, race,
opening orientation to the day before graduation-and do so after leavingJuniata. It color, religion, national origin, ancestry, Campus News In Production
marital status, sexual orientation, or 26 46
is this legacy of service that I am extremely proud of. From a tradition born out of
disability. Its policies comply with
religious beliefs, our students and alumni view service to others as a sacred trust. requiremenLS of Title VIII of the Civil Class Notes Campus Events
RighIS Act of 1964, Title IV of the 30 47
Education Amendments of 1972, and all
other applicable federal, state, and local Faculty Feature 360° Reconnecting with Juniata
40 48
statutes, regulations and guidelines.
Faculty/Staff Briefs IBC Drjir. View
41
Thomas R. KeppleJ r. Cover photo by ).0. Cavrich 44 Sports
President
[email protected]
Winter 2006 I 1
iUiijATA COLLEGE
LIBRARY
F�B 21
maga»!_vw.:,A1
Winter 2006
IONTENTS
RESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Juniata Magazine
features
f
Bravo! New Peeforming Arts Center Certain to be Smash Hit
Dear Friends,
JUNIATA magazine
Everyone knows that when you come toJ uniata, you will leave with an education
John Wall The Marlene and Barry Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts raises the
unrivaled for its attention to hands-on experiential learning and its dedication to [email protected]
curtain on a new era for Juniata arts education. From the dazzling new theatre
Eclitm; Director ofM edia Relations
independent thinking. Another major component is a dedication to service. Service
Brad Jamison space to the sparklingly refurbished auditorium, the facility is truly a headliner.
has always been part of Juniata, a legacy traced directly to the tenets of the Church of Designe:r/Dircctor ofM ultimedia Design
the Brethren. But our dedication to service, as we move well into our second century Michelle Corby '95 l Refining the Art of Education by Bringing Out Creativity
[email protected] Q
of educational excellence, has extended beyond its foundations in the church and has Assistant Vi,ce President ofMarheting
become experiences that students thrive on. Indeed, many of our incoming students Joel Cookson The legacy of artists Jack Troy and Sandy McBride rests not only in the
[email protected]
expect to participate in service projects, and many come here specifically for our ris­ Sports Infonnation Director superlative works they've created throughout their career, but also in the
ing reputation as a service-oriented college. Candice D. Hersh Juniata students who found an artistic outlet under the watchful eyes of two
Marheting Assistant
teachers talented in the art of encouragement.
John Hille
Beyond our campus borders, opinion-makers have noted our dedication to service, in­
Vice President for College Advancement
16
cluding influential ratings by the Teagle Foundation and Washington Monthly magazine. Bub Parker '91 Looking Within: The Psychology of Change
This year has been a bright shining Director of Alumni Relations
This year has been a bright shining moment for Juniata service. When Hurricane Evelyn L Pembrooke Juniata's psychology faculty; which has added four new members since 1999,
moment for Juniata service. When Alumni Office Specialist
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, our students, faculty and staff organized collective relief JD. Cavrich has restyled its curriculum to put even more emphasis on research while
Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf efforts before the floodwaters receded. Two students, Grace Painter '08 and Beth Jen­ Plincipal Photograp/1y offering a greater breadth of applied courses.
kins '08, organized donations with their local churches and accompanied the trucks
Coast, our students, faculty and staff
that delivered the goods to Mississippi. An alumnus, Dr. Eliot Fagley '98, provided 22 Singular Vision: Juniata Celebrates Entrepreneurialism
organized collective relief efforts Juniata College Magazine is published
nearly nonstop medical care to flood victims in downtown New Orleans at Tulane Across Disciplines
tlu·ee times a year by Juniata College,
before the floodwaters receded. University Hospital. As one of the most experienced Red Cross executives employed Department of Advancemem and
Marketing and is distributed free of As faculty in the business deparnnent and the Juniata Center for Entrepreneurial
at the agenc alumnus Jeff Varnes '7 4 orchestrated relief efforts throughout the Gulf charge to alumni and friends ofJ uniata
y;
College. Postmaster and others, please Leadership refine the College's focus on teaching business by starting one
Coast. This spring, Juniata's Habitat for Humanity chapter will travel to Mississippi send change-of-address correspondence
to rebuild a damaged home and our alternative spring break trip will focus on Gulf to: Alumni Relations, 1700 Moore St., of your own, the lessons of startup strategy are appearing in other areas of
Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196.Juniata
Juniata's curriculum.
Coast relief. College t-.fagazine can accept no
responsibility for unsolicited contributions
of anwork, photography, or articles.
Although the College's disaster relief projects have been in the spotlight recentl our Juniata College, as an educational
y;
institution and employer, values equality
service goals know few boundaries asJ uniata students run tutoring programs, take part
of opponunity and diversity. The College
d artments
in community cleanup or volunteer for area agencies. These service opportunities are is an independent, privately supported
co-educational institution commiued to
ep
not just a note on a checklist. Our students continue to volunteer-some from their providing a liberal arts education to
qualified students regardless of sex, race,
opening orientation to the day before graduation-and do so after leavingJuniata. It color, religion, national origin, ancestry, Campus News In Production
marital status, sexual orientation, or 26 46
is this legacy of service that I am extremely proud of. From a tradition born out of
disability. Its policies comply with
religious beliefs, our students and alumni view service to others as a sacred trust. requiremenLS of Title VIII of the Civil Class Notes Campus Events
RighIS Act of 1964, Title IV of the 30 47
Education Amendments of 1972, and all
other applicable federal, state, and local Faculty Feature 360° Reconnecting with Juniata
40 48
statutes, regulations and guidelines.
Faculty/Staff Briefs IBC Drjir. View
41
Thomas R. KeppleJ r. Cover photo by ).0. Cavrich 44 Sports
President
[email protected]
Winter 2006 I 1

The intricate technology and
industrial beauty of]uniata's
new free-form theatre space
(the Suzanne van Liebig
From prospective students looking for a great performing installed state-of-the-art audio to will greatly increase Juniata's ability to
Theatre) creates the feeling
complement the 40 assisted-listening showcase both student and professional
space to alumni who recall spending convocations in that visitors and students have
devices available for every event. The performances. As a former professional
entered a brave new world of
sweltering spring heat, those who visit the Marlene and ceiling has been redone to improve the musician, I believe strongly that the possibility and pe1formance.
acoustics of the auditorium, and every performing arts are a critically important The mix of modem and
Barry Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts cannot
window has been replaced. part of a liberal arts education." classical forms continues on
help but be changed by the experience. the exterior of the Marlene
The once-drafty building features new The facilities for the performing artists, and Barry Halbritter Center
insulation, supporting the new climate­ particularly the " een room," dwarf the for the Performing Arts as
gr
the repeated arched windows
"The Halbritter Center is not only a seal of the College, soon reveals that the controlled heating and air conditioning admittedly meager rooms that existed
encasing the lobby space
superb classroom and performing space, front of the building has been entirely system that runs through the entire previously A large common room,
mimic the classic arch of
but it also will become a resource for redesigned to extend the portico well theatre complex. The 820-seat auditori­ outfitted with a kitchenette, comfortable The Cloister residence hall.
Huntingdon and surrounding commu­ beyond the columned entrance and ums most impressive changes, however, seating, computer access and storage, has
nities," says Juniata President Thomas provide wheelchair-accessible ramps to might be behind the scenes. dressing rooms for men and women,
Kepple. 'This architectural gem allows the entrance doors. each complete with shower, bathroom
"There is a continuing challenge to build
us to provide top-flight educational and makeup stations. A hydraulic lift in
Accessibility within Rosenberger a first rate instrumental music program
opportunities and expand our arts and the green room allows crews to lift
Auditorium also has improved with the at Juniata and these two facilities should
lecture programs." equipment onto the stage or to reveal
addition of three wheelchair-access provide impetus towards that goal," says
theatrical effects during a performance.
The Oller Hall building seems as areas: a large central area at the rear of Anne Baker, Trustee and co-chair of the
"In the past, we had a harder time
familiar as an old friend, but the the hall and two smaller areas on the Campaign for the Arts. "High quality
bringing in different acts because of what
entrance plaza, which features an inlaid right and left aisles. The College also performing spaces with good acoustics
Winter 2006 I 5
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The intricate technology and
industrial beauty of]uniata's
new free-form theatre space
(the Suzanne van Liebig
From prospective students looking for a great performing installed state-of-the-art audio to will greatly increase Juniata's ability to
Theatre) creates the feeling
complement the 40 assisted-listening showcase both student and professional
space to alumni who recall spending convocations in that visitors and students have
devices available for every event. The performances. As a former professional
entered a brave new world of
sweltering spring heat, those who visit the Marlene and ceiling has been redone to improve the musician, I believe strongly that the possibility and pe1formance.
acoustics of the auditorium, and every performing arts are a critically important The mix of modem and
Barry Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts cannot
window has been replaced. part of a liberal arts education." classical forms continues on
help but be changed by the experience. the exterior of the Marlene
The once-drafty building features new The facilities for the performing artists, and Barry Halbritter Center
insulation, supporting the new climate­ particularly the " een room," dwarf the for the Performing Arts as
gr
the repeated arched windows
"The Halbritter Center is not only a seal of the College, soon reveals that the controlled heating and air conditioning admittedly meager rooms that existed
encasing the lobby space
superb classroom and performing space, front of the building has been entirely system that runs through the entire previously A large common room,
mimic the classic arch of
but it also will become a resource for redesigned to extend the portico well theatre complex. The 820-seat auditori­ outfitted with a kitchenette, comfortable The Cloister residence hall.
Huntingdon and surrounding commu­ beyond the columned entrance and ums most impressive changes, however, seating, computer access and storage, has
nities," says Juniata President Thomas provide wheelchair-accessible ramps to might be behind the scenes. dressing rooms for men and women,
Kepple. 'This architectural gem allows the entrance doors. each complete with shower, bathroom
"There is a continuing challenge to build
us to provide top-flight educational and makeup stations. A hydraulic lift in
Accessibility within Rosenberger a first rate instrumental music program
opportunities and expand our arts and the green room allows crews to lift
Auditorium also has improved with the at Juniata and these two facilities should
lecture programs." equipment onto the stage or to reveal
addition of three wheelchair-access provide impetus towards that goal," says
theatrical effects during a performance.
The Oller Hall building seems as areas: a large central area at the rear of Anne Baker, Trustee and co-chair of the
"In the past, we had a harder time
familiar as an old friend, but the the hall and two smaller areas on the Campaign for the Arts. "High quality
bringing in different acts because of what
entrance plaza, which features an inlaid right and left aisles. The College also performing spaces with good acoustics
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Chad Herzog '99, director of
the pe,fonning arts center,
poses on one of the theatre
catwalks infro nt of the unique
the facility lacked," says Chad Herzog '99, place. 'The company that designed the
three-story Elizabeth Graybill
director of the Performing Arts Center, seating created a new seat for the system
Geiser '3 7 Window The
whose job was created to support the and they are calling the prototype the
pe1forming arts center features
countless new features designed performance space. Juniata' seat," Herzog says.
to mahe the College a ml!St­
The two small bathrooms in the Oller "The theatre complex will create new
play option for pe1formers,
including a comfortably Hall foyer have been replaced with student interest in theatre arts, which will
appointed Green Room, offices for theatre staff. The memora­ result in greater student participation in
spacious and well-designed bly cramped original bathrooms have theatre productions," says W Clemens
dressing rooms, an on-stage lift
been superceded by spacious new Rosenberger '54, Trustee emeritus and
for scene1y and stage effects,
restrooms in the wonderfully open co-chair of the Campaign for the Arts.
and a state-of-the-aii audio
Esther Doyle lobb "Because we now have the necessary flex
and lighting control room, y.
featuring portable components. space and staging equipment Juniata
Just beyond the lobby is the Suzanne
will be able to attract to its campus the
von Liebig Theatre, a free-form space that
finest professional actors, Artist Series
resembles few traditional theatres. The
productions, theatre workshops and
three-story space starts with a surface that
visiting faculty."
has no fixed seating, allowing for myriad
seating and performance choices. Herzog 'The new space will allow us to play
says the space can seat 175 to 200 people with the performers' relationship to the
using chairs or a newly designed riser audience," says Mandi Yeager '08, a
system that can lock banks of seats into sophomore from Curwensville, Pa.
Winter 2006 I 7
"The Halbritter Center is not only a
/ superb classroom and performing
space, but it also will become a resource
1
for Huntingdon and surrounding
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COmmUnl leS.
-Thomas Kepple
Chad Herzog '99, director of
the pe,fonning arts center,
poses on one of the theatre
catwalks infro nt of the unique
the facility lacked," says Chad Herzog '99, place. 'The company that designed the
three-story Elizabeth Graybill
director of the Performing Arts Center, seating created a new seat for the system
Geiser '3 7 Window The
whose job was created to support the and they are calling the prototype the
pe1forming arts center features
countless new features designed performance space. Juniata' seat," Herzog says.
to mahe the College a ml!St­
The two small bathrooms in the Oller "The theatre complex will create new
play option for pe1formers,
including a comfortably Hall foyer have been replaced with student interest in theatre arts, which will
appointed Green Room, offices for theatre staff. The memora­ result in greater student participation in
spacious and well-designed bly cramped original bathrooms have theatre productions," says W Clemens
dressing rooms, an on-stage lift
been superceded by spacious new Rosenberger '54, Trustee emeritus and
for scene1y and stage effects,
restrooms in the wonderfully open co-chair of the Campaign for the Arts.
and a state-of-the-aii audio
Esther Doyle lobb "Because we now have the necessary flex
and lighting control room, y.
featuring portable components. space and staging equipment Juniata
Just beyond the lobby is the Suzanne
will be able to attract to its campus the
von Liebig Theatre, a free-form space that
finest professional actors, Artist Series
resembles few traditional theatres. The
productions, theatre workshops and
three-story space starts with a surface that
visiting faculty."
has no fixed seating, allowing for myriad
seating and performance choices. Herzog 'The new space will allow us to play
says the space can seat 175 to 200 people with the performers' relationship to the
using chairs or a newly designed riser audience," says Mandi Yeager '08, a
system that can lock banks of seats into sophomore from Curwensville, Pa.
Winter 2006 I 7
It isn't all plays and no worh Graduates and Professors are Center
in the theatre building. At
Stage for Theatre, Auditorium Seats
left, Andy Belse1; associate
professor of theatre, rehearses
The von Liebig space is dominated by the way to bring the world of theatre out of for the College's Performing Arts In Juniata's equivalent of Holl ood's Walk of Fame, the stars, so to speak, of the
yw
several students in the
three-story Elizabeth Graybill Geiser '37 the confines of the building, creating a Management course, the space is fully College can be honored by alumni, family or friends by buying seats for their favorite
classroom and movement
Window, unique to this type of theatre, world of its own." outfitted for multimedia production, professor or student in Rosenberger Auditorium and the new von Liebig Theatre.
studio. At Jig.ht, Herzog
oversees students designing that draws the eye to the cupola ceiling including six Macintosh G-5 comput­ Roger and Carol Anderson, of Glenville, Pa., gave a seat in honor of their daughter,
Like the large auditorium, many of the
posters for an upcoming designed to mimic the cupola of ers, digital video cameras, plasma Cindy '96, believing that Juniata's POE allowed Cindy to mold her education around
most advanced features of the new
pe1formance. The students Juniata's Carnegie Hall. A second-story screen television monitors and digital dual interests in singing and medicine. Cindy earned two degrees at Juniata, in vocal
are using equipment building are below the main floor, on
catwalk holds the theatre's computer­ cameras. "The students will be doing performance and pre-med. "Singing was and is a love for her," her father says.
specifically designed for the "the garden level" as Herzog calls it. An
controlled lighting and sound system, everything associated with marketing "Medicine won out as her career path, but singing remains a joy. Buying a seat
College's new pe1fonning arts exciting space is the huge movement
areas for lighting design and a small the arts-advertising, press releases, seems an appropriate way to sponsor an item related to her love, and show some
management POE.
and dance studio, which has a 3-inch
space for performances or storage. A grant proposals, even commercials," appreciation to the college that played a key part in her personal development."
maple floor, theatrical lighting and
third-story catwalk holds lighting Herzog explains. Bill Fegan '48 furnished a theatre chair in honor of Esther Doyle, professor
seating for 85. "This will be the main
stations that can unplugged in an emeritus of English. Bill relates that "Dr. Doyle was instrumental in my choosing
teaching space for theatre," says The building's lower level also has a
instant, allowing for maximum flexibil­ to make theatre a life's career even though all the shows were extracurricular.
Andrew Belser, associate professor of costume sewing shop, two large instru­
ity in lighting design. Behind the theatre Not only was she our theatre mentor, but she was our inspiration for life. I have
theatre. "The space has its own lighting ment storage areas, two faculty offices,
space lies the scenery shop, fully taught and directed theatre through all these years having had just one three-hour
control room as well as a small bathroom facilities and an elevator. Like
course-Play Production-taught by Miss Doyle, as she was then called. She is a
outfitted with tools and a massive
recording studio that can be used by that elevator, the Juniata theatre program
Juniata treasure." Bill feels that a theatre seat named for Doyle is a fitting way to
soundproof door leading out to the
sound designers or the College's IT and is on the rise, although in our program's recognize her inspiration in his life.
theatre. "The theatre will allow us to
digital media students." case, only the sky is the limit.
explore a larger spectrum of production Please contact Marsha Hartman, director of development, at (814) 641-3 l l O or
styles than most programs would allow," Another classroom space is more [email protected] for information about seat-naming opportunities.
Yeager adds. "The window serves as a traditional in nature. Used primarily -Linda Carpenter, director of annual giving
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