Lycoming College magazine (2013)

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Three join Lycoming College Board of Trustees
Dave Freet ’68, Don Hughes ’72 and Dr. Lynn Kramer ’72 have joined the
Lycoming College Board of Trustees, according to Peter R. Lynn ’69, board chair.
Freet, who earned a degree in business administration from Lycoming, retired
in 2008 as the sixth president of the Pennsylvania Telephone Association, a trade
organization representing the collective interests of the traditional local exchange
telephone companies that operate throughout the state. Upon his retirement, Freet
was presented with the PTA’s Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding
contributions to the telecommunications industry.
Dave Freet ’68 Freet was a member of the Lycoming College Alumni Association Executive Board
from 2001-10, serving as president from 2008-10. Freet and his wife, Jane, live in
Harrisburg, Pa.
Hughes, a Lycoming accounting graduate, is a senior partner and the chief financial
officer at Camden Partners, which operates private equity funds to provide growth
capital for emerging companies. He previously served as CFO of Capstone Pharmacy
Services Inc., as executive vice president and CFO of Broventure Company Inc. and in
the audit division of Arthur Andersen LLP.
Hughes serves on the boards of several organizations, including Biomedical
Enterprises Inc., IncentOne Inc., Questar Assessment Inc., and New Horizons
Don Hughes ’72 Worldwide Inc. He and his wife, Yvonne, live in Hunt Valley, Md.
Kramer, who earned an interdisciplinary degree from Lycoming, is president of
the Neuroscience Product Creation Unit at Eisai Inc., which is ranked among the top
20 U.S. pharmaceutical companies based on retail sales. His career also includes
positions at PAR Pharmaceutical Inc., Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Ciba-Geigy/Novartis
Pharmaceuticals, R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, and Carter-Wallace
Inc.
Kramer is a fellow of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He
graduated from the Hahnemann Medical School in 1976. Kramer and his wife,
LaVonne, reside in Westport, Conn., and have two children.
Dr. Lynn Kramer ’72
L Y C O M I N G C O L L E G E
Board of Trustees Administrative Cabinet Mission Statement
Peter R. Lynn ’69 David L. Schoch ’73 Dr. James E. Douthat The mission of Lycoming
(Chair) James G. Scott ’70 President
College is to provide a
Stanley W. Sloter ’80 Hugh H. Sides ’60 Chip Edmonds ’98
(Vice Chair) Cheryl D. Spencer ’70 Vice President for College Advancement distinguished baccalaureate
Dale N. Krapf ’67 Linda Porr Sweeney ’78 education in the liberal
Dr. Sue S. Gaylor
(Secretary) John S. Trogner Jr. ’68
Vice President for Administration arts and sciences within a
Dr. William E. Evans ’72 Marshall D. Welch III
(Assistant Secretary) Rev. Dr. Thomas V. Wolfe ’78 and Planning coeducational, supportive,
Ann S. Pepperman, Esquire Diane Dalto Woosnam ’73 Dr. Daniel P. Miller residential setting.
(Assistant Secretary) Dr. Dennis G. Youshaw ’61 Dean of Student Affairs
Lawrence S. Allison Jr. ’96 EMERITUS MEMBERS James D. Spencer
Dr. Brenda P. Alston-Mills ’66 Vice President of Admissions
Hon. Marie White Bell ’58
David R. Bahl, Esquire and Financial Aid
David Y. Brouse ’47
Dr. Robert L. Bender ’59
Richard W. DeWald ’61 Dr. Philip W. Sprunger
John R. Biggar ’66
Dr. Daniel G. Fultz ’57 ’01H Provost and Dean of the College
Melvin H. Campbell Jr. ’70
Nancy J. Gieniec ’59
Jay W. Cleveland Sr.
Dr. Arthur A. Haberberger ’59 ’11H
Jay W. Cleveland Jr. ’88
(Emeritus Chair)
Dr. James E. Douthat
Harold D. Hershberger Jr. ’51
Donald E. Failor ’68
Bishop Neil L. Irons ’12H
David E. Freet ’68
Rev. Dr. Kenrick R. Khan ’57
D. Mark Fultz ’80
David B. Lee ’61
David D. Gathman ’69
D. Stephen Martz ’64
Daniel R. Hawbaker
Dr. Robert L. Shangraw ’58 ’04H
Donald W. Hughes ’72
(Emeritus Chair)
Dr. Lynn D. Kramer ’72
Dr. Harold H. Shreckengast Jr. ’50 ’00H
Daniel R. Langdon ’73
(Emeritus Chair)
Dr. Robert G. Little ’63
Hon. Clinton W. Smith ’55
Carolyn-Kay M. Lundy ’63
Charles D. Springman ’59
Nanci D. Morris ’78
Phyllis L. Yasui
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MAGAZINE STAFF
Jerry Rashid, editor
Director of College Relations
Murray Hanford
Publications Manager
Casey Spencer ’05
College Relations Specialist
Joe Guistina
Asst. AD/Sports Information Director
Amy Dowling ’04
Director of Alumni Relations
Contributors
Jake Briggs ’14
Savannah Hanford ’15
Jay Innerarity
Ralph Wilson
Bob Zurowski ’09 Table of ConTenTs
Class Notes
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College Switchboard 321-4000
Office of the President 321-4101 Patience leads to peace
Academic Affairs 321-4102 16 Capt. Pamela Sue Tipler ’05 leaves small-town
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On the cover:
Lycoming work-study students
(clockwise) Kendra Bitner ’14, Percy
Fields ’13, Amanda Watsula ’13, Stephanie
Figueroa ’14, Lindsey Wittlich ’13 and
Timothy Kocher ’14.
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Trachte named 15th president
The Lycoming College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Kent C. Trachte
as the College’s 15th president, effective July 1, 2013. He is dean of the college
at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. Trachte succeeds
Dr. James E. Douthat, who will retire in June after nearly a quarter-century at
the helm of the College. The appointment was announced by Peter Lynn ’69,
board chair.
“We welcome Dr. Trachte to the presidency of Lycoming College,” Lynn
said. “His deep understanding and belief in the benefits and importance of a
liberal arts and sciences education have prepared him well to lead Lycoming.
He has a proven ability to translate the mission and vision of an institution into
both strategic and effective actions. The members of the board look forward
to working with him as he leads the College community in ways to further
enhance the College’s mission, reputation and service to its students. We also
extend a very warm welcome to Dr. Trachte’s wife, Dr. Sharon Trachte.”
“I am humbled and honored by my selection as the 15th president of
Lycoming College,” Trachte said. “I look forward to building upon the
leadership of President Douthat and his many accomplishments during the past
24 years. Lycoming College can approach the next phase of its history from
a position of strength that lies in the excellence of its students, the distinction
of its faculty, the dedication of its administrative staff and alumni, the
Dr. Kent Trachte
commitment of its board of trustees and the prudence with which its finances
have been managed. I anticipate deepening the educational excellence embodied in the ‘Lyco’ experience and moving the
College toward even greater recognition.”
Trachte earned a bachelor’s in government from Dartmouth College, a master’s in international relations from the
University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. in political science from Binghamton University. He taught political science at several
institutions prior to being named dean of freshmen at Franklin & Marshall. As dean of freshmen, he collaborated with
members of the faculty to create a highly successful first-year residential seminar program. In 2003, Trachte became dean
of the college. During his term as dean, he worked with faculty, students and administrative colleagues to build F&M’s
distinctive College House System, promote internationalization of the campus, and deepen and extend the college’s
commitment to civic engagement.
Trachte has also led initiatives that have helped Franklin & Marshall become a more diverse and inclusive campus,
including serving as liaison to the Posse Foundation. He also oversaw greater integration of athletics and recreation into the
fabric of campus life. Finally, he raised major gifts in support of the College House Commons, athletic facilities, summer
study abroad, a leadership program and F&M’s Life After College Success Program.
Trachte and his wife, who earned a Ph.D. in French literature, have one son. He and his wife live in New York state, where
he practices law.
Lynn praised the work of those involved in the search process. The 16-person search committee was comprised of trustees,
faculty, staff, students and alumni. It recommended four final candidates to the board of trustees, after concluding its review
of a nationwide pool of more than 80 applicants.
Lynn also expressed the board’s gratitude for President Douthat’s service to the College. During his tenure, Lycoming’s
academic profile was raised to that of a national liberal arts and sciences college, and its overall financial position was
significantly strengthened, as illustrated by the growth of the endowment from less than $19 million to $165 million. He also
praised Emily Douthat as a committed partner and an exemplary volunteer on behalf of the College.
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Accolades continue Five join the faculty ranks
This past fall, Lycoming College Dr. Phil Sprunger, provost and dean of the College, announced the arrival of five
was once again recognized as one of new faculty members.
the nation’s top institutions for higher Heather Demshock is an assistant professor of accounting. Prior to Lycoming,
learning. she was a senior associate at the Certified Public Accounting firm Dixon Hughes
U.S. News & World Report Goodman LLP in Norfolk, Va. Her primary
included Lycoming in its 2013 edition focus there was auditing companies in the real
of “America’s Best Colleges.” The estate, not-for-profit, leisure and employee
report also ranks Lycoming 20th in the benefit plan industries. In addition, she
nation among liberal arts and sciences performed tax planning and preparation for
institutions in graduation rate when individual and partnership tax returns. She
comparing actual graduation rate with is a Certified Public Accountant and earned
the predicted rate. Most of Lycoming’s a bachelor’s degree in accounting from
students graduate in four years, and Old Dominion University and a master’s in
data from the U.S. Department of accounting from Liberty University.
Education confirms the College’s six- Amanda Horn Gunderson is a
Heather Demshock
year graduation rate of 70 percent to visiting assistant professor of music. Her
be very strong when compared to other specialization is in piano performance and
schools. Nationally, the average six- pedagogy, and she has an expertise in issues
year graduation rate for all colleges and associated with small-handed pianists. She
universities is 55 percent. earned both bachelor’s and master’s of music
Forbes.com ranks Lycoming among degrees from Penn State University, and
“America’s Best Colleges”. The ranking recently completed a doctorate of musical arts
includes the top 20 percent of the nation’s program at the University of Wisconsin.
undergraduate colleges. The Princeton Jay Innerarity is a visiting assistant
Review has recognized the College as professor of theatre. He is interested in
one of the best institutions of higher collaboration and sculptural aspects of
Amanda Horn Gunderson
learning in the Northeast. theatre design. He previously taught theatre
at the University of Memphis and before
that, taught as both a UH-60 Blackhawk
NRC flight instructor and a standardization
instructor for the United States Army. He is
a graduate of the 101st Airborne Division,
Noncommissioned Officer Academy, earned
a Bachelor of Fine Arts in scenic design
and fine arts from Stephen F. Austin State
University and a Master of Fine Arts in scene
design and technical production from the
Jay Innerarity
University of Memphis.
Tiffany Towns is a visiting assistant
professor of theatre. Her interests include
costume design, children’s theatre and
Jordan Krebs ’13 puppetry. She joins Lycoming from the
Krebs receives national University of Alabama, where she earned
microbiology award a Master of Fine Arts in costume design
Jordan Krebs ’13 was a 2012 award and technology. She also has a bachelor’s
recipient of the American Society for of theatre from Brenau University and an
Microbiology’s (ASM) Undergraduate associate’s degree in theatre from Gainesville
Research Capstone Program. A State College.
Tiffany Towns
biology and chemistry double major Sabri Yilmaz is a visiting instructor of
from Roaring Spring, Pa., he was one economics. His research interest is trade
of only seven students to receive the networks under asymmetric information
award, and was the only student from a and their applications to various markets. He
baccalaureate college selected. Awardees earned a Ph.D. in economics from Southern
receive up to $1,500. Illinois University and master’s degrees in
Krebs’ research project was titled both economics and mathematics from the
“Assessment of Bacillus horneckiae University of Missouri-Columbia, as well as
Spore Survival under Simulated Space a bachelor’s of mathematics from Marmara
ISS Conditions.” His mentor was Dr. University in Istanbul, Turkey.
Kasthuri Venkateswaran of the Jet
Sabri Yilmaz
Propulsion Laboratory.
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Boxed Heart ever do on this earth. I do not fault those, as
By Jay Innerarity they found peace; as heartbreaking as the loss
The “Boxed Heart #43” is part of the is, they found peace.
Heart Collection; a collection of work I Some of us who are turned away realize
began in 2005 as I attempted not only to that peace can never be found, but you can
transition to civilian life after serving six find things to push the nightmares into a
years as a noncommissioned officer in corner, to mute the voices of the dead – at
the U.S. Army, but to come to terms with least for some short period of time. I can never
life after war. The medical community wash the blood from my hands, not even with
has given it the nice title of PTSD, those steel wool and turpentine. I know, for I have
suffering from it have other names for it. It tried. What I can do is allow those tears to
is an illness that cannot only rule your life fall, to use the pain, to transfer the nightmares
but can end it. into two- and three-dimensional works.
We (those afflicted) do not talk about The Heart Collection represents the state
it; we try to drink it away, work it away, of my heart as I learned to live with PTSD.
anything to keep it inside to keep others The collection is formed from a variety of
from knowing. We fear the repercussions, media: oil, pastel, bronze, porcelain, to name
the loss of employment, lack of trust and a few. Heart #26 is permanently inked on my
we fear ourselves. Some of us seek help and chest as a reminder of what is, what was, and
“Boxed Heart #43”
find it. Some are turned away due to lack what is to be.
of funding, misunderstanding or lack of
Note: Innerarity is in his first year as visiting assistant professor of theatre at
concern. For some who have found the courage to reach out for
Lycoming. His “Boxed Heart #43” was on display during the College’s faculty
help and been denied, it becomes the second to last thing they art exhibit held Nov. 29 to Dec. 15.
New astrophysics major Website ranked among nation’s best
announced Lycoming’s website (www.lycoming.edu) has been listed among the most
Lycoming’s Department of Astronomy highly-rated in the country in the 14th annual My College Options Enrollment
and Physics is now offering an Power Index (EPI), an analysis of admissions websites from nearly 3,000 colleges
astrophysics major. and universities. Lycoming scored in the top 100 of all sites rated. The study grades
Students can earn a Bachelor of institutions on a 100-point scale, including functionality, design and technology
Science in the field through coursework components.
in astronomy, physics, chemistry and “The site was
mathematics. The 13-course major was developed knowing
created to provide extensive study in both that it had to
astronomy and physics while preserving appeal to both
students’ ability to complete their prospective and
undergraduate degree in four years. Upon current students,
its completion, graduates will be prepared faculty, alumni and
for advanced study in astrophysics the general public,”
or astronomy as well as all the other said James Spencer,
numerous and varied careers available vice president of
to those who complete the traditional admissions and
astronomy or physics major. financial aid. “Not
“Lycoming’s astronomy and an easy task, but we
physics programs emphasis lab-based were particularly
instruction,” said Dr. David Fisher, pleased with our
professor and department chair. “It helps high score for ease of navigation.”
students grasp theoretical concepts if The site is managed by Lycoming’s web committee, which includes Spencer;
they can see them in practice rather than Elizabeth Greenaway, web content coordinator; Murray Hanford, publications
just read about them in a textbook. We manager; Dave Heffner, associate dean of information technology and chief
encourage our students to use the wide information officer; Robert Krepshaw, web designer; Jerry Rashid, director of
array of equipment available in their areas college relations; and Casey Spencer ’05, college relations specialist. It boasts links
of interest. It can be very rewarding.” to key information, including financial aid and scholarships, visitation programs
Students are also encouraged to and the application process, as well as College videos and profiles of students,
participate in a summer National faculty and alumni.
Science Foundation-sponsored Research MyCollegeOptions.org is the nation’s largest online college planning program,
Experience for Undergraduates, or and is operated by the National Research Center for College & University
equivalent research experience, during Admissions.
their course of study.
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When did your interest in plays through the years have appealed
theatre begin? to me. I consciously select plays for all
I am the youngest of five children, my theatre courses that address issues
and when I was a little girl, two of my of gender in political, social and cultural
older siblings constantly played records spheres. I have taught my Modern Drama
of Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals course by choosing plays that address
and taught me to sing along with them. the theme “women who kill.” I always
Then they choreographed a number from change the course theme and at least
Flower Drum Song, “Grant Avenue,” some of my play choices every year, but
which we performed in the inaugural this one may return!
Dickinson (Texas) Talent Show. I think
What do you enjoy about
we won second place!
teaching theatrical arts?
Dancing and singing in my emerald-
green taffeta dress, homemade by my I am passionate about the theatre
grandmother, was the official beginning and its unique ability to enlighten
of my lifelong love affair with the human beings about themselves—their
theatre! Ironically, my sister became a understanding of their own personal
pharmacist and my brother an art history Dr. N.J. Stanley behavior as well as what it means
professor, but I never wavered. I have Assoicate professor of theatre to perceive and recognize their own
vivid memories of performing all through worldview. Theatre exists because human
grammar and high school as well as beings have an insatiable desire to know,
college. and the theatre is a live, alive exploration
Actors speak directly to the audience;
of the human condition. I want the
the action takes place all over the theatre,
What has been your most theatre to live forever as a facet of human
not just onstage; and nothing is hidden—
rewarding show to direct at experience, and I consider my goal as a
everything happening backstage can be
Lycoming? teacher to inspire my students to keep it
seen.
I especially enjoy directing what alive far into the future.
are sometimes called “high-concept” Do you have a favorite play?
productions, which usually means that
I guess I’m not very inventive in this
the play is written in a style other than regard, but I must say that Arthur Miller’s About Stanley
realism, so the challenges are very
Death of a Salesman is one of the most Dr. N.J. Stanley is an
different. In 2008, I directed Machinal
powerful plays ever written. I have taught associate professor of theatre and
by Sophie Treadwell, an expressionistic
it dozens of times and seen it twice coordinator of the Women’s and
work that called for many of the actors
on Broadway. The story of a middle- Gender Studies Program. She
to perform their characters in a robotic
class family coping with their failure to teaches acting, directing, theatre
style. Because the play was about how
achieve the American dream confronts history and dramatic literature.
mechanistic and impersonal our society
values that are imbedded in the American Research interests include
has become, the scene designer used steel
psyche. I always tell my students that I women in American theatre and
to create all the set pieces, and the actors
personally go to the theatre to be moved, contemporary American drama.
moved everything around the stage at
and Death of a Salesman is an incredibly She has published numerous
lightning speed. It was a very spectacular
poignant work that touches me deeply essays and directed more than 55
show to watch, with dynamic lighting and
over and over again. productions across the U.S. She
sound effects as well.
earned an M.F.A. in directing
This season’s The Threepenny Opera As coordinator of the College’s from Florida State University and
was a high-concept show because it is Women’s and Gender Studies a Ph.D. in theatre and drama from
an example of Epic Theatre, which I Program, how do your Indiana University.
find intriguing to interpret as a director. interests in this field and
Playwright Bertolt Brecht believed in the theatre intersect?
theatre’s power to educate and serve as a
The feminist in me is always searching
vehicle for social change, so he created
for plays to produce that have complex
techniques to disrupt the audience’s
female protagonists. That is part of the
absorption in the world of the play.
reason why Machinal and dozens of other
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Representing Lycoming’s
650 work-study students are,
from left, Lindsey Wittlich ’13,
Timothy Kocher ’14, Stephanie
Figueroa ’14, Kendra
Bitner ’14, Percy Fields ’13
and Amanda Watsula ’13.
“There is something about working on campus that you don’t get anywhere else.”
Krystalynn Anderson ’13, student worker in the art department
F
inding a job is hard, especially for full-time college students who,
unfortunately, either need to save money to pay for school or need extra
money to pay for daily expenses. Many do not have cars on campus, are
unfamiliar with the area or cannot seem to find any openings flexible enough to
work around their class schedule. It’s a classic conundrum; most students are
too busy with classes, homework, Greek life, clubs, community service, sleep
and a bare minimum social life to have time for a job, despite their need for one.
Yet many of us not only find the time to work, but consider it one of the most
enriching and satisfying experiences of being a Lycoming College student.
And what better place to work than one that requires no driving and no
further planning than rolling out of bed and walking to a different building on
Lycoming’s campus?
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Students hold roughly 650 part-time through Friday, and transportation assistant for the chemistry department
jobs and contribute to almost every to work involves walking across our and is a study group facilitator as well as
office and department on campus, from beautiful quad. I am also able to pick a tutor for Chemistry 110.
tour guides in admissions to summer hours that work around my class
orientation staff to student cafeteria schedule, making it easy to come to work Career-oriented
workers. More than 20 places on campus every day. A campus job can also prepare
employ students, who also have the After thinking about why I work students for careers they would like to
opportunity to look for jobs throughout on campus, I decided I would like to pursue, or perhaps even expose them to
the community utilizing Lycoming know the motivations behind others’ career ideas or opportunities they were
resources. employment here. Overall, students who unaware of before working on campus.
“We budget more than $900,000 replied to the survey had positive things “This job has given me the skills to
annually for student employment because to say about the Lycoming employment the point that I could pursue a career
we know it is a win/win for the College experience. The following are a few in web development just from the
and the student,” said James Spencer, vice general reasons. experience from working at Lyco,” said
president of admissions and financial aid. math major David Brown ’13, who works
Working for the College can provide Money for Information Technology Services.
students with extra money as well as When asked why they work on
enrich specific areas of interest and create campus, most students answered “for Convenience
appropriate professional relationships in a the money.” Even working a few hours a
Most campus positions allow students
laid-back situation that will usually meet week, as most students do – students are
to pick their own hours, accommodating
one’s needs. only allowed to work up to 20 hours per
class schedules that would be difficult to
“The College benefits because it week – gives them a few extra bucks in
support jobs elsewhere.
expands our ability to deliver quality their bank account every two weeks.
“A big advantage is that all of my
services and get things done without But “money” is a reflexive response places of employment are so close,”
hiring full-time employees,” stated for many; when asked to think about said Amanda Watsula ’13, who holds
Spencer. “Students benefit by gaining the benefits of their campus job, a four campus jobs. “I don’t have to
valuable skills and important experience, meaningful answer involves many things. spend money on gas to get back and
often in positions that match their forth. In addition, employers on campus
academic interest or career plans. And Schedule-keeping, organization understand that you are also a college
all of us—students, faculty and staff— Some students find that, despite student and are more accommodating
benefit by the many lasting friendships being very busy, working during the with your schedule.”
made during our time spent working as week keeps them focused on a more Mathematics major Julie Martinez ’13,
colleagues.” regimented schedule that ultimately who is pursuing her elementary education
Students here also have the helps them get more work done. Being certification and works for the education
opportunity to find work off-campus employed also creates opportunities to department, says “I love not having to
through the Community Work Study learn about personal responsibility and drive anywhere to go to work. It’s great
program at places such as the James V. organization. to be able to work during the day and not
Brown Library and the Thomas T. Taber “Working so much has helped me stay at night when I have to do homework or
Museum. Finding one of these jobs is focused and get my schoolwork done attend club meetings.”
just as easy as finding an on-campus job; in a reasonable amount of time, leaving
all job listings for students are available me with time to relax despite my busy Experience/relationships
through the College’s website on the schedule,” said Nicole Silvia ’15, who Perhaps the most amazing benefit
Student Employment Job Board. works for Dining Services. of working on campus is learning how
I work for College Relations because I to work with all types of people –
am interested in writing, reading, editing, Major-related employers, fellow employees, peers,
communications and gaining office Students have the opportunity to adults, faculty and staff alike. This not
experience for my (hopeful) career in tutor and become teaching assistants, only creates stronger people skills, but it
the publishing industry. As a secondary giving them even more exposure to, and allows students to make campus more of
education certification student and an experience with, major-related subject their own, to know more about its inner
English literature major, all aspects of my matter. This benefits students in the workings. Some jobs, such as being an
job are appealing to further my writing classroom, especially since they sought admissions tour guide, allow students to
and people skills, as well as to give me the job themselves and pursue it as a way learn how to interact with prospective
well-rounded experience in an English- to better their understanding of the field students and to learn what makes being a
related atmosphere. I have also had the they wish to enter. Lycoming student so special.
opportunity to correspond with many of “Learning and understanding “I love Lycoming, and being able to
our faculty, staff and students, gaining chemistry as a student is one thing, but share that with prospective students is
professional experience communicating being able to explain the concepts to so special,” said Hope Weber ’13, an
with those in established positions as well someone else gives me an even better admissions tour guide. “I have learned
as peers. understanding of the course material,” how to talk with people and start
I don’t make a ton of money, but said chemistry major Timothy Kocher ’14. conversations and to be comfortable
nothing beats this job. I work Monday He has been a laboratory teacher’s around those who I do not know well.”
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Kendra BITNER ’14 Percy FIELDS ’13 Stephanie FIGUEROA ’14
Major: Corporate Communications and Major: Psychology Major: Biology with an English
Marketing Off-campus jobs: Information services; Literature minor
Campus jobs: Front desk/fitness center youth coordinator, James V. Brown Campus jobs: Admissions tour guide;
attendant at the Recreation Center; Library, Williamsport Academic Resource Center tutor;
Admissions tour guide; assistant for “Mouse House” lab research assistant
What are your responsibilities as youth
the Institute of Management Studies; for the psychology department; Snowden
coordinator at the library?
Business Marketing teacher’s assistant Library’s Collection Management
I run two teen programs. During video
Services
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of game night, we play and learn about
your admissions job? video games through interaction from What do you hope to say after graduation
The biggest responsibility I have is multiple channels. The second program in regards to your campus employment?
giving tours to prospective students and is Graphic Novel Club, where students I would like to look back and
their families. It’s a very important task. explore the world of comics and apply remember some of the really cool and
You are required to be an ambassador concepts and themes to reality. We also fun things I did while working, not
for the College. A campus tour could learn the makeup of graphic novels and just think of my jobs as a means to get
make or break a student’s decision to prove that they are more than pictures cash. Helping out ‘behind-the-scenes’
attend the College. Tours are given by with words. We are working on making for library events like ‘Snowden til 2,’
appointment but also on a walk-in basis; our own mini graphic novels. working open houses, and getting hands-
therefore, students must always be on research in the mouse house are all
What sort of advantages/benefits have you
prepared to give a tour. Aside from giving valuable and dear memories for me. All
seen from your employment?
tours, the admissions staff is responsible of my jobs will make good references in
The biggest advantage is knowing
for sending out all mass mailings to that they each show that I have acquired
that I am providing a service to the
prospective students. We make packets valuable skills. The library has taught me
community. The James V. Brown Library
for incoming students and fill information organization and planning. Being a tour
isn’t your typical library; it’s more like
requests. guide helps me relate to many different
a small café with lots of books. There
types of people and to market effectively,
are programs available for persons of all
and the mouse house has given me new
ages. It really does a service and I am a
research skills and biological knowledge
part of that.
useful for when I apply to veterinary
school.
Campus jobs:
Academic departments Buildings and Grounds Development Mailroom
Teaching/lab assistants Business Office Phonathon Recreation Center
Academic Resource Center Dining Services Information Technology Registrar
Tutors Writing center Catering, JP’s, Café 1812 Lab monitors Resident advisors
Admissions Career Services Photo, computer labs Safety and Security
Athletic training College Relations Library Sports Information
Bookstore Archives Student Programs
Summer Orientation Staff
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