Valley: Lebanon Valley College Magazine (Spring 2011)

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by  Lebanon Valley College

Volume 25 Number 2
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Lebanon Valley College
To the Members of the Lebanon Valley College Community:
In the summer of2012, the College will bring to conclusion two major projects that
have occupied much of our time and energy over the past two years: we will complete
the process of reaccreditation through the Commission of Higher Education of the
Middle States Association and will finish the rebuilding of the Mund College Center, a
$13.3 million undertaking that will give the College a new centerpiece for campus
life.
When we complete these two projects, I will have served as president of Lebanon Valley College for eight years. Counting
my earlier six years' service as dean of the faculty, I will have occupied a senior leadership position at the Valley for 14
years. I believe it is a good time for the College to prepare for a transition to new leadership, and I have therefore ex
pressed to the Board ofTrustees my intent to retire as president of the College in the summer of 2012. The board will
undertake a national search for the person to serve as the 18th president of the College to take office on July 1, 2012.
I look back with satisfaction at all that we have accomplished and will yet accomplish during my tenure as president: the
completion of the Great Expectations Campaign in 2007 which raised $55 million for the College; a total rebuilding of
the Neidig-Garber Science Center in 2008; the transformation ofLynch Memorial Hall in two stages in 2005 and 2008;
the construction of the Stanson residence hall in 2009; the complete renovation of the Mund College Center; the refin
ishing of the exterior of the Humanities Center/A dministration Building also in 2009; the graduation in 2006 of our first
class of Doctors of Physical Therapy; the completion of the 2009 strategic plan and the adoption of another plan that will
carry us through 20 16; the addition of men's and women's lacrosse in 201 0; the completion of the campus Master Plan
in 2008; the successful navigation with minimal institutional damage of the Great Recession; the completion of our de
cennial reaccreditation; and the establishment of our admission and retention efforts on firm and productive ground.
I look further back to my years as dean of the faculty and derive satisfaction from the roles I played in a number of inno
vations during the years 1998-2004: the introduction of the First-Year Seminar Program in 2002; our gaining initial
candidacy status for the Physical Therapy Program in 2003; the adoption of the Digital Communications Program in
2001; and the introduction of the principle of peer review in the tenure and promotion system at the College in 2004.
It has been wonderful to work these past years as president and dean with gifted faculty and administrators to bring
about these things. I am supported by an unusually talented and creative group of vice presidents. And I have enjoyed
the unwavering support of our Board of Trustees under the leadership of Bill Lehr and now of Lynn Phillips.
There is a busy year ahead to prepare the College for the transition to the leadership of its next president. The College
is well positioned for this change; we face this transition with confidence.
I will have ample opportunity in the course of the next year to say goodbye to my many friends here at the College.
I will want to thank all those good people who have made my years at LVC so memorable and so gratifying. Mary and
I look forward to doing that.
Yours,
S~onald
LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE MAGAZINE
Cherie Vttn Zant '92
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Career Bliss: From Sports to Entertainment,
The Playful Side of Work
When you graduate from college, it's hard to know exactly where
your career is going to take you. For some LVC graduates, their work
incorporates activities they would do for free.
Departments
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Valley News&: Notes
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Class News &: Notes
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In Memoriam
On the Cover: Cheryl Bollinger Lacovara '87 and Nick Lacovara '87
have always loved animals. However, they recently took this love to
another level when they purchased their own zoo.
Inside Cover: Dr. James W. Scott, chair of languages and professor emeritus
of German (left), and Andy Spotts '07 lead LVC's newest graduates during
the 142nd Commencement Ceremony in May.
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Valley News & Notes
Celebration of Student Success Recognizes
161 Star Students
LVC
recognized 161 freshmen and transfer students the Neidig-Garber Science Center atrium, honored the
for making an impact on the campus as new students. The students' achievements.
Celebration of Student Success reception, held Feb. 17 in The honorees were nominated by faculty and adminis
trators for standing out in the classroom, in their work with
classmates, as student leaders, in on-campus employment,
or in extracurricular activities such as athletics, performance,
and volunteerism.
College administrators Dr. Stephen C. MacDonald,
president; William J. Brown Jr. '79, vice president of
enrollment; Dr. Michael Green, vice president for academic
affairs and dean of the faculty; and Bob Riley, vice president
for administration and information technology, were on
hand to congratulate the students on their recognition.
Additionally, all staff members who nominated the student
honorees were invited to attend.
(1. tor.): Taylor Saraiva '14, Sarah Wannlund '14, Lindi Crist '14, and
Danielle Douglass '14 were four oft he 161 students honored during the
Celebration ofS tudent Success.
Departments Collaborate to Create
"Diversity Doors"
As part of the Valley's first Hispanic Heritage Month this past fall, the
department of languages and art and art education collaborated with the
Migrant Education Office in Lebanon to create beautiful art depicting
Hispanic culture. The project, "Open Your Door to Diversity," brought
together art education students, local migrant students, and artist Simon Silva
to create door panels that were displayed on campus and in the community.
Dr. lvette Guzman-Zavala, assistant professor of Spanish, and Nancy
Williams, adjunct instructor of art and art education, guided their students
in creating the door panels, using sketches drawn by migrant students. The
art education students incorporated these drawings into a design including
culture as components. The migrant students were invited to Williams' class
to work with the LVC artists-Christina Kuntz '11, Nicole Manrodt '12,
Rome Oliver '12, Abby Wise '12, and Shauna Yorty '12.
"LVC is physically close to the Hispanic community in Lebanon, so
(front, 1. to r.): Christina Kuntz '11 and
work with the students can be achieved," said Guzman-Zavala. "Some of Shauna Yorty '12; (back, 1. tor.): Abby
the students' parents don't have a college education and this gives them a Wise '12 and Nicole Manrodt '12; (not
glimpse of what college looks like and the opportunities available to them." pictured): Rome Oliver '12
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London Study Abroad Reunion
Dr. Art Ford '59, professor emeritus of English, and his wife,
Mary Ellen, recently attended a 10 -year mini-reunion in
Philadelphia with some of the students they accompanied to
London as part of the College's study-abroad program in fall
200 1. Kristen Wardrop '02 served as host. The couple served as
faculty advisors and Dr. Ford taught a course on the history of
London.
(standing, 1. tor.): Amy Borger Crouse '03, Dr. Art Ford '59,]enelle
Zeigler Ross '03, Mary Ellen Ford,· (sitting, 1. tor.): Karalyn Stoner
Anderson '03 and Kristen Wardrop '02
LVC Honors Pennsylvania Governor,
LVEP at Founders Day Convocation
The Honorable w.
Thomas Corbett Jr., &q., '71,
governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was
honored Feb. 15 with LVC's Founders Day Award during
the 32nd Annual Founders Day Convocation. The Founders
Day Award is one of the highest commendations issued by
the College. It recognizes an individual whose character and
leadership, in the spirit of the founders of Lebanon Valley
College, contributes to the enhancement of life in central
Pennsylvania.
"It is with a special sense of pride that we here at this
College look upon the accomplishments of this son of the
Valley," said Dr. Stephen MacDonald, LVC president.
"He has devoted himself to service to others, to the cause
of justice, to the establishment of that greater good that is
shared among citizens bound by the wish to live together in
peace and good order."
Governor Corbett completed his undergraduate education The Honorable Thomas W. Corbett Jr., Esq., '71 received the 32nd
at Lebanon Valley College where he earned a bachelor's Annual Founders Day Award and is pictured with LVEP mentors.
degree in political science and met his wife, Susan Manbeck
Corbett '72. mentors. "I have been a part of the program since I was
Also during the convocation, the Lebanon Valley chosen to be an LVEP partner at the end of seventh grade.
Education Partnership (LVEP) was honored with the Being an LVEP scholar, I wanted to contribute to the
President's Award, which is presented to a student program that gave me such a great opportunity," she said.
organization whose members demonstrate exceptional "Without LVEP I wouldn't have been able to afford coming
community service. to LVC. I feel like being a mentor is my way of giving back
Since 1989, LVEP has partnered students of the Lebanon to the people who have given me so much."
School District with mentors at the College. The partners Other organizations nominated for awards this year were
who successfully enroll in the college preparatory curriculum Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Sigma Tau, Circle K, Community
and maintain their grades through junior and senior high Dutchmen, Habitat for Humanity, Hearts for Haiti, LVC
school become eligible for tuition scholarships at LVC. Ice Hockey Team, Council for Exceptional Children,
Ashley Conzelmann '11, a four-year LVEP mentor and Servants of Christ, and the Student Pennsylvania State
co-president, received the award on behalf of the LVEP Education Association.
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Valley News & Notes
Woodrow Wilson Fellow in Residence
LVC opened
its arms to Dr. Diane Jorkasky, a University of Health Sciences, and lecturer at Harvard University.
Woodrow Wilson Fellow and leader in pharmaceutical "The Woodrow Wilson Fellows program provides
drug development, for a week in residence. She shared her an outstanding opportunity for students, faculty, and
expertise in health, business, and women's leadership in community members to gain new perspectives from
early February to packed crowds throughout the week. professionals at the top of their industry," said Dr. Michael
Nationally recognized for 22 years in the pharmaceutical Green, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the
industry and for her role in the development of several new faculty. "Dr. Jorkasky is an accomplished researcher who has
medicines, Jorkasky is an adjunct professor of pharmacology made several groundbreaking contributions to the medical
at Yale University, adjunct professor of medicine at the field. We were honored to be her host and to provide this
University of Pennsylvania and the Uniformed Services week-long experience for our students and faculty."
College Receives Publications Awards
The College's recently redesigned admission publications were recognized by
three national organizations in 2011. The Council for the Advancement and Support
of Education presented LVC with four awards in their 2011 Accolades Awards
competition: Invitations (gold), Specialty Items, Acceptance Pack (gold), Posters
(silver), and Visual Design and Print, Single-Page Publication (bronze). The LVC
admission poster also received a Gold Award in Higher Education Marketing Report's
25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, and the overall recruitment package
earned an Excellence Award in the 40th Annual University and College Designer's
Association Competition.
A Center By Women, For Women
Through the creative energy
and persistence
of two students, paired with the support of Dr. Catherine
Romagnolo, assistant professor of English, and Dr.
Stephen MacDonald, president, the new Women's Services
and Gender Resource Center celebrated its grand opening
on Feb. 3.
"Our goal was to establish a physical place that shows the
LVC community cares about women," said Mary Auker '10,
one of the two students involved in creating the center. Her
co-founder, Teddi Hermes '12, echoed these sentiments.
"There are a lot of services on campus for women, but they
are housed all over the place ... There was no centralized (I. to r.): Mary Auker ,1 0, Teddi Hermes '12, and Dr. Catherine
center for all of these services." Romagnolo
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Business and Economics Granted
ACBSP Accreditation
LVC
has been accredited by the Accreditation Council acknowledged and emphasized quality
for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer teaching and learning outcomes.
the following business degrees: associate of accounting, Dr. David Rudd, chair of
associate of business administration, bachelor of science in business and economics and AC BS P
accounting, bachelor of science in business administration, professor of business administration,
bachelor of science in health care management, and bachelor commented on the last five years ACCREDITED
of arts in economics. This discipline-specific accreditation of the department's accreditation
is in addition to the Middle States accreditation held by the effort. "Through two self-studies, an
entire College. on-campus audit of the self-study, and a full review by the
The College joins a select group of about one in four business ACBSP Commission on Undergraduate Accreditation, our
schools accredited by both major organizations. ACBSP was programs held up to the standards of excellence for colleges
founded in 1988 to fulfill a specialized accreditation need that that place a priority on excellence in teaching."
Math Students Present Research in New Orleans
Three Valley students
presented their research
findings at the Joint Meetings of the American Mathematical
Society and the Mathematical Association of America in
New Orleans in January.
Laura Snyder 'II, physics; Curt Cenci 'II, mathematics;
and Chris Ulicny 'I2, mathematics and computer science,
each presented posters on their summer research in
quantum information. They conducted their research with
Dr. David Lyons, professor of mathematical sciences, and
Dr. Scott Walck, professor of physics.
In addition, Cenci led a talk in a contributed paper
session in mathematical physics. He is the second LVC
student to give a research talk at the national mathematical
society meetings, a rare and prestigious accomplishment for (l. tor.}: Curt Cenci '11, Chris Ulicny '12, Laura Snyder '11, and
an undergraduate. Dr. David Lyons
College Wins Friends of Old Annville's 2010 Historic Building Award
The historic preservation, awareness, and appreciation group Friends of Old Annville honored LVC with its 2010 Historic Building
Award at the group's annual dinner and meeting of friends on Nov. 12. The award recognized LVC's Administration Building/
Humanities Center for the $2.3-million exterior restoration project completed last academic year.
The Historic Building Award is given in recognition of a major restoration or rehabilitation of a historic building in Annville.
The Humanities Center, a prominent Tudor Gothic-style building dating back to the early 20th century, replaced the original
Civil War-era Administration Building, which was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Eve 1904. The current building was funded,
in part, by Andrew Carnegie after the NewYork philanthropist visited the Annville campus just six days after the catastrophic fire.
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Valley News & Notes
Dutchmen Football Defeats Albright:
Student Body Marches to Kreiderheim
Lebanon Valley
beat rival Albright for the first
time since 2006, winning 28-13 at Arnold Field. Most
importantly, the win earned students an extra day off
from school. In holding with tradition, the football team
led students on a march to Kreiderheim to request the
cancellation of classes on the day before Thanksgiving.
"Following the great win against Albright on Saturday, it
was fun to meet this very enthusiastic group of more than
400 students," said Dr. Michael Green, vice president for
academic affairs and dean of the faculty. "After hearing their
spirited request to cancel classes on the Wednesday before
The LVCf ootball team led more than 400 students from the Social Quad to Thanksgiving, it was my pleasure to approve that request on
Kreiderheim as part ofa long-standing College tradition. behalf of President MacDonald."
LVC Holds First Celebration of Student Learning
LVC
showcased the scholarly, scientific, and creative
accomplishments of students during the first annual
Celebration of Student Learning in April. The event was
sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs.
For three days, academic departments hosted research
poster presentations, art displays, poetry readings, oral research
presentations, and musical recitals. The event culminated with
the inaugural Spring Awards Program and Banquet.
Dr. Michael Green, vice president of academic affairs
and dean of the faculty, created the celebration to help
recognize and honor the scholarly work of students. Green
further explains his idea in a video found at youtube.com/
lebanonvalleycollege. Caitlin Murphy '12, English and international studies
Dr. Ann Damiano, associate dean for academic
affairs, believes the program is a great opportunity for develop intellectually," she said. "We are showing that while
undergraduates to demons.trate the knowledge and skills we are a small college, our students produce big results."
they have gained while at the College. "Our students have More than 225 students were recognized during the
done some remarkable, noteworthy work during their showcase and awards banquet. "The inaugural event was a
academic careers, and faculty have been steadfastly devoted great success and we are planning on making the celebration
to cultivating their learning and encouraging them to an annual academic tradition of the College," Damiano added.
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Volunteers
Alumni Career
The al urn ni programs
and career services offices run many events throughout the year, but none is more important
for our current students than those offered to assist them with their future careers. The growth and success of these programs
would not be possible without the many alumni who take the time to return to campus to share their expertise. The College
would like to extend a special thank you to the following alumni who returned to campus for one or more career events this
academic year.
Accounting Night: Melissa Andrews Dehert '06, Aubrie Discover Human Resources: Amanda Snoke Dubbs, Esq.,
Ensinger '06, Christopher Frederick '07, Donna Geiger '08, '00; Stacy Myers M'10; Beth Tice '01; and Karen Milliken
Janelle Luckenbaugh '05, Megan Steffy '09, and Michael Young '84
Wilhelm '07
Life in the Real World Boot Camp: Todd Beasley '93;
Actuarial Science Career Day: Justin Albert '05, Laura Nicholas Buckwalter '05; Amy Hoopes Dellinger '78, P'05;
Allen '09, Jason Clay '04, Daniel Dunkelberger '10, Daniel Wesley Dellinger '75, P'05; Cindy Mathieson Geib '85;
Klibert '08, Lisa Burke Lee '93, Eric Ruppert '1 0, and Luke Donald Kaufmann '65; Karen Nee '06; George Reiner
Wallace '02 '86; Phillip Serio '06; Todd Snovel '06; Mark Stout '77;
Stephanie Bond Stout '77; Stephen Trapnell '90; Todd
Career Connections Mentors: A special thank you to Truntz, Esq., '90; Shila Williams Ulrich '05; David Warner
the more than 470 career mentors in our largest volunteer Jr., Esq., '02; Kristine Daiber Warner '03; and Karen
program, Career Connections. This program provides an Milliken Young '84
opportunity for current students to connect with LVC
alumni through an online database for the purpose of Physical Therapy Career Day: Dr. Jessica Fry '07, D'09;
exploration, networking, and mentoring through the job or Dr. Jamie Kovacs '07, D'09; Dr. Rebecca Peckus Lamoureux
internship search process. To learn more, visit www.lvc.edu/ '07, D'10; and Dr. Sarah Pizzuto '07, D'10
alumni/ mentor.
Project Close Up: Dr. John Biever '69; Robert DiRico '85;
Career Networking and Professionalism Dinner: Heidi Jill Helsel '01; Ann Weicksel Lehman '97; Timothy Long
Allison '08; Dr. John Biever '69; Cynthia Blecker-Coakley '82, P'11; Renee Kitchenman McGovern '05; Joya Tobias
M'99; Roseann McGrath Brooks '82; The Rev. Dr. Truman Morrissey '00; Tyler Roberts '02; Patricia Shatto-Young '92;
Brooks '79; Jasmine Ammons Bucher '97, M'11, P'14; and LVC Trustee Alan Symonette
Sandra Fauser '93; Natalie Taylor Kratzer '02; Steven Kurtz
'09; Ann Weicksel Lehman '97; Jonathan Lintz '07; Andrew Workshop Presenter: Dr. RobertS. Frey '77
Murphy '95; Karen Nee '06; Matthew Ralph '0 1; George
Reiner '86; Thomas Schaaf '99; Todd Snovel '06; Stephen If you are interested in volunteering with LVC, contact
Trapnell '90; Todd Truntz, Esq., '90; Steven Uhlrich '80; the Office of Alumni Programs at [email protected] or
Shila Williams Ulrich '05; and Karen Milliken Young '84 1-800-ALUM-LVC (1-800-258-6582).
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