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SECTION T , PAGE 2 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT toledoBlade.com THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO ■ SUNDAY , APRIL 21 , 2013

CAMPUS CONNECTIONAPRIL 2013

EDITORIAL BOARD

Jennifer Lynn SobolewskiBowling Green State University

Kathleen M. PunchesDefiance College

Audrey R. BurkholderHeidelberg University

Heather HoffmanLourdes University

Denise HudginMercy College

Michelle O’DellNorthwest State Community College

Amber StarkOwens Community College

Tony DickensProfessional Skills Institute

Doug GoodnoughSiena Heights University

Amanda BoydStautzenberger College

Stacy JenkinsTiffin University

Lawrence Burns, ChairmanThe University of Toledo

CAMPUS CONNECTION PRODUCTION STAFF

Joseph H. Zerbey, IVPresident & General Manager

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Campus Connection is published by The Blade’s Marketing Department in cooperation with

Bowling Green State University, Defiance College, Heidelberg University, Lourdes University,

Mercy College, Northwest State Community College, Owens Community College, Professional Skills Institute,

Siena Heights University, Stautzenberger College, Tiffin University, and The University of Toledo.

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table of contents6 Professional Skills Institute

students participate in active learning activities.

8 University of Toledo students can turn internships into employment.

9 Tiffin University professor stresses creativity in the business world.

10 Owens Community College students weld masterpieces.

11 Bowling Green State University grads in the spotlight.

12-15 What’s Happening at area colleges and universities?

16 Stautzenberger College offers strategies for success.

18 Heidelberg University student’s creativity takes her around the world.

20 Mercy College offers experiences for youth.

21 Defiance College expands students’ horizons.

22 Northwest State Community College opens the door to creativity – at any age.

24 Siena Heights University presents a new Digital Communications program.

26 Lourdes University promotes art as healing.Statements and opinions expressed in

Campus Connection articles and in paid advertisementsdo not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Blade.

Cover photo: Hannah Long-Higgins, a student at Heidelberg University, stands on an Indian Ocean beach in Zanzibar.

What is creativity in higher education? In healthcare education, it could be showing young students a world of options they may not know exist. In technical education, it could be turning ARC welding into art. Throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, institutions of higher learning are getting creative in the classroom – whether that classroom is in a brick and mortar building or on a beach in Africa.

Photos by Hannah Long-Higgins.

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President’s Message

Mercy College, which will hold its twentieth annual commencement ceremony on May 3,

2013, confers associate and bachelor’s degrees in Cardiovascular Technology, General

Studies, Health Care Administration, Health Information Technology, Human Biology,

Medical Imaging, Nursing and Radiologic Technology. In addition, Mercy offers certificate

programs including Polysomnographic Technology, Ophthalmic Technology, EMT (Basic),

and Paramedic among others.

Serving all types of students – like those recently graduated from high school, or adults

looking for a career change or to advance in their field – Mercy College will continue to evolve

and grow to respond to the needs of the learners in our community. One facet that will never

change is our commitment to preparing students for a successful career in healthcare.

John Hayward of Mercy College

A Message from the President

Students are immersed in the “Mercy Difference,” which focuses on service and working

within one’s community. Mercy College students have opportunities to engage with the larger

world both locally with social service agencies and special projects, and globally with service

trips to locations such as Indian Island, Maine; Appalachia; storm-ravaged New Jersey; Turtle

Mountain Indian Reservation; Guatemala and more. Through these special experiences, stu-

dents learn to care for their community, taking these concepts with them upon graduation.

While obtaining an excellent undergraduate education at one of the lowest private college

tuition rates in Ohio, students have premier access to hands-on clinical experiences in the

area’s leading healthcare facilities. In addition to day and evening classes, online programs,

degree completion and short term certificate programs, students benefit from support

services such as tutoring, a career and professional development center, and optional

apartment-style on-campus housing. Mercy College is also home to Tuesday, a trained and

certified therapy dog, who helps reduce stress and anxiety by interacting with students.

Mercy College recently started a pre-professional Bachelor of Science in Human Biology

program which prepares students for medical school, dental school, or other graduate

programs in health sciences or laboratory sciences. The cohort-based program focuses on

service and experiential learning. Small classes and low professor-to-student ratios gives

these students the best chance of entering their chosen professional programs.

While Mercy College offers a variety of degrees and certificates, the Mercy core values of

compassion, human dignity, excellence, service, sacredness of life and justice permeate all

that we do. More than an educational institution, Mercy College is a true family, with each

member embracing the spirit, mission and heritage set forth by the founders of the college.

As a faith-based community of learners, Mercy College is creating leaders who value intel-

lectual inquiry and social responsibility by living the Mercy core values in order to lead and

serve in the global community.

To find out more about Mercy College call (419) 251-1313, email [email protected],

or visit the Web site at www.mercycollege.edu.

Students are immersed in the Mercy Difference, which

focuses on service and working within one’s community.

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reativity has long been associated with

artistic endeavors, but an idea to create

something new can have a positive and lasting

impact.

Patricia Finch, after several years of teach-

ing, decided to create a school with her own

unique vision. Professional Skills Institute

was founded in 1984, and with just two

students, a school was born.

The first program was Medical Assist-

ing, which still exists today. However,

other programs have been developed over

the years to meet the needs of employers

throughout the area. While PSI is known for

its medical programs, these programs, rooted

in science and facts, also are creative. The Prac-

tical Nursing program began in 2002 and contin-

ues to flourish to this day. It is due to the dedication

of the Practical Nursing faculty that creativity is used

as an educational tool in the classroom and extends

into the profession.

Creativity can begin in the classroom. The Practical

Nursing instructors utilize different participatory and

active learning activities in the classroom. This helps

increase students’ retention of the material. The program

also allows students to focus on theory and lab portions

prior to clinical experience. This allows them to under-

stand the nursing concepts taught in the classroom,

and to practice those concepts in the skills lab under

instructor supervision to gain competency. Then, students

apply concepts in the clinical setting under clinical instruc-

tor supervision.

Another use of creativity is the utilization of various

Virtual Clinical Excursions. Students enter into a virtual

nursing unit where they perform functions ranging from

receiving reports, understanding lab and diagnostic

reports, reviewing physician orders and progress notes,

and completing nursing tasks and documentation. Stu-

dents feel this is helpful in preparing them for the clinical

experience not only because they are familiar with how the

chart is compiled but because they have some experience

with electronic health records (EHR).

Certain aspects of nursing, such as passing meds,

maintaining IVs, changing dressings, must have strict

adherence. However, approaches in communication with

patients can allow one room for creativity. The classic

“bedside manner” can put a patient at ease whether that

patient is five-years-old or 95-years-old. Nurses must take

into consideration patients’ gender, race, and culture when

communicating so that they not only meet their physical

and mental needs, but in certain circumstances, they take

care of their spiritual needs too.

Nurses can also use their creative strengths outside the

hospital and in the community by participating in charitable

events and fundraisers. PSI instructors have had the oppor-

tunity to inspire young minds by visiting students in middle

school and high school to discuss a career in nursing.

While some may be born with a creative spark, it is

possible that others will learn and cultivate this quality.

Practical nurses, once licensed, are able to pursue ad-

vanced degrees and decide what type of medical facility

or specialty they would like to pursue. Nurses are able to

forge their own creative path and, in the process, make a

special impact on the people they serve. X

The Creative Nurse

Creativitycan begin

in theclassroom.

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s a junior last spring, University of Toledo student

Lauren McCloud felt the frustration rising.

For the better part of a year, she’d sent scores of

resumes to numerous companies and attended several

job fairs with the hope of securing an internship.

“After a year of looking, I had only two solid contacts

that eventually went nowhere,” McCloud, who graduates

in May, said. “I just wanted to get my foot in the door

somewhere.”

Fortunately, a friend alerted her to opportunities at

Northwestern Mutual in Toledo. She began a part-time

internship in September and will assume a full-time position

as director of campus recruitment after she graduates with

a bachelor’s degree in communication. Ironically, one of her

duties is to recruit students to fill internship openings.

McCloud has an unexpected ally in her efforts to attract

student workers. In January, UT launched Intern in Ohio,

a project with Digerati, Inc. of Detroit, to match students

seeking internships with Ohio employers.

“Lauren is a great example of why this creative way of

matching students with businesses was needed,” said

Lawrence Burns, UT’s vice president for external affairs.

“It’s never been more important for students to get experi-

ence in the workplace. In turn, Ohio businesses gain valu-

able employees and we prevent our brightest young talent

from taking their skills elsewhere. It’s a win-win.”

Intern in Ohio is a free service that applies advanced

algorithm technology to connect students and businesses.

A pilot program in Michigan resulted in more than 127,000

matches between students and employers and 4,824

internship opportunities from 1,256 Michigan businesses.

More than 1,045 universities, colleges and schools and

19,000 potential interns were involved.

The process for students and businesses begins with

a visit to interninohio.com. Both create profiles or post

intern opportunities and answer brief questionnaires

regarding skills and preferences. The system then pro-

vides seven top matches to each student and business

regarding individual positions.

Although Intern in Ohio wasn’t available to help her as

a student, McCloud has quickly realized its value from the

perspective of an employer.

In searching for about 20 interns for 2013, Northwest-

ern Mutual already has several students in the interview

process.

“On the first day, we’d already been matched with

59 students,” McCloud said. “We have more matches

every day.

“What’s really beneficial is that it’s a mutual process.

These people are looking for internships and we’re look-

ing for them. We can actually see when they graduate,

what their interests are and what specific skill sets may fit

our company. It’s really streamlined the process so we’re

spending more time talking to the right candidates, rather

than just getting them in the door. ”

In an economy where a four-year degree doesn’t always

guarantee a quality job after graduation, Brian Balasia,

CEO of Digerati, said Intern in Ohio increases the odds

for students.

“From our Michigan program, we’ve found that 70 per-

cent of students who have internships are offered jobs at

a

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

Matching programhelps students and businessesconnect for internships

UT senior Lauren McCloud’s part-time internship at Northwestern Mutual will become a full-time position after she graduates in May.

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n February, 2012, Forbes Magazine pointed out that

the problem with creativity is manifesting it in dis-

ciplined environments; noting that organizations tend to

stifle creativity.

Dr. Lillian Schumacher, Dean of the School of Business

at Tiffin University, suggested that entrepreneurs may not

excel in higher education due to feeling too confined by the

walls of academia. She believes that their high levels

of creative and “out of the box thinking” are stifled by

the limitations of inflexible academic programs.

This is why she is setting out to meet the needs

of entrepreneurs through the creation of the Center

for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

The mission: Stimulate creativity

and innovation for all students and

community constituents.

Schumacher said, “We are

challenging our students to not fear

thinking outside of the box. We want

them to feel that they can be as cre-

ative as they like, with any idea. Of

course, accountability for ideas and

actions are important but students should feel they can

dream as big as they like with any potential idea and put

together a plan to make it happen.”

Eventually, Schumacher hopes that the Center for

Entrepreneurial Leadership will host seminars, develop a

strong mentorship program with successful entrepreneurs,

and act as an incubator for developing ideas. The plan is to

develop the skill sets necessary to be successful with creativ-

ity and innovation. This will be a slow and intentional process.

Beginning this fall, Tiffin University will introduce the

new Bachelor of Business Administration in Organization

Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.

Through this degree option, students will develop skills to

manage high-growth potential ventures. Additionally, they

will learn how to assess opportunities, size markets, evalu-

ate sales channels, develop research and design operations

plans, raise venture capital, manage legal issues, and build

a team. Students will practice financial and managerial

accounting to understand the basics of financial state-

ments, how to interpret these statements, and make

educated decisions based on these statements.

Through the courses in this concentration, students

will listen to and have the opportunity to network with

successful leaders from both intrapreneurial and

entrepreneurial realms.

Students will tap into the power of

thinking creatively and innovatively,

develop their ideas, and create their

own business plan.

Dr. Schumacher noted the impor-

tance of spending time connecting

with others and developing creative

and innovative skills early on.

The “Entrepreneurial Boot Camp,”

coming to Tiffin University in October,

2013, responds to both charges of connecting with oth-

ers and developing skills. This program is targeted to high

school juniors and seniors. Students will come to campus

for four to five full days to participate in a series of semi-

nars, clarify their creative ideas, network with successful

leaders, develop a business plan and have that business

plan judged by current local entrepreneurs. Various part-

ners are working with Tiffin University’s School of Business

to bring this program to fruition.

For additional information regarding the new Bachelor of

Business Administration in Organization Management with

a concentration in Entrepreneurship degree or the

“Entrepreneurial Boot Camp,” please contact us at (800)

968-6446, ext. 3374 or [email protected]. X

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY

The mission: Stimulate creativity

and innovation for all students and community

constituents.

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OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Creativity: More than Paper and Paint

The system can be used for short-term welding training

in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux

Cored Arc Welding, and aluminum GMAW.

Many people think of welding as a practical way to hold

two pieces of metal together, but others see it as a creative

outlet. For several years, students have transformed steel

into masterful works of art through various welding tech-

niques in the college’s introduction and intermediate weld-

ing classes through the Owens welding program.

“Our Artistic Welding course provides an opportunity

for our students to go beyond the rigors of welding as a

function of industry and exercise their creative side,” said

Jim Gilmore, chair of Diesel and Welding Technologies.

“The course provides students with general welding knowl-

edge, but also inspires them to sculpt from materials that

traditionally have been reserved for industry. Along the way,

students are learning skills that can be transferable between

several occupations.”

The educational courses focus on the creative and practi-

cal aspects of the welding processes through TIG, MIG

and Arc welding. Owens students recently showcased their

creative masterpieces in the college’s Walter E. Terhune

Art Gallery.

“The creative forms of expression take on their own

individual meanings for the artists and range from

the abstract to very realistic portrayals of the human

experience and nature,” Gilmore said. “Essentially, we

are teaching welding through art and art through welding.”

Welding Art is also being offered as a non-credit class

this summer through the college’s Adult and Continuing

Education program. After learning proper use of welding

equipment and processes, students will create a fall lawn

ornament.

Whether it’s through creative course offerings or creative

teaching methods, Owens constantly looks for new ways to

meet student demand and create new opportunities. X

n recent years, creativity has been listed as an important

skill for organizations and people. Some have even cited

creativity as the most important leadership quality for CEOs.

Creativity is more than being able to paint beautiful

pictures or write moving stories. Creativity, especially

intellectual creativity, keeps organizations moving

forward.

At Owens Community College, creativity can be

seen in the classroom with innovative teaching methods

on campus and in learning centers via space utilization,

and in students as they put their Owens education and

experiences to use.

Creativity is demonstrated in two exciting welding

initiatives at Owens: the virtual reality arc welding training

system and artistic welding classes.

The virtual reality arc welding training system, VRTEX

360 from Lincoln Electric, is a creative way to offer a tradi-

tional program. This computer-based educational training

system is designed to allow students and area businesses

to practice their welding techniques in a simulated environ-

ment. Not only does the educational resource promote

the efficient and effective transfer of skills from the virtual

training environment to the welding booth, it also is designed

to reduce material waste, scrap, and energy consumption

associated with traditional welding training.

“The virtual welder is a portable unit that very closely

emulates real-world welding,” said Dave Siravo, Workforce

and Community Services Director of Sales. “This system is

a creative way to efficiently provide training and eliminate

costs associated with materials used in the welding process.”


owling Green State University alumni can be

found in nearly every facet of entertainment.

“Desperate Housewives,” “Scandal,” “90210” and

“Hart of Dixie” are just a few of the television series

Bethany Rooney has put her stamp on as one of today’s

most sought-after television directors. Rooney holds

bachelor’s and master’s degrees from BGSU.

The Findlay native got her start at WBGU-TV, working as

a production assistant, running camera, producing, on-air

talent and directing.

“I did a little bit of everything and loved it,” Rooney said.

Her contacts at WBGU led to her first job in the busi-

ness. She called WBGU alumna Michelle Gallery, who

worked in the accounting department of Mary Tyler Moore

Studios and found Rooney a job as secretary to Bruce

Paltrow. He gave her an episode to direct, and Rooney has

been a freelance director ever since.

Rooney has worked with some of the biggest names in

the business, including Robert Downey Jr., George Clooney,

Hilary Swank, and Angela Bassett.

• • •

Swanton native Brian Dzyak also left Bowling Green for

the bright lights of Hollywood. On DVDs of the “Bourne

Legacy,” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” or “American Reunion,” the

extra footage is the work of Dzyak, who travels the world as

a cameraman on movie sets.

He said he fell into the job by accident after moving to

Los Angeles.

“The DVD market was just heating up, and studios were

getting hungry for behind-the-scenes footage and interviews

for new and old titles,” Dzyak said. “The behind-the-scenes/

DVD path has kept me working solidly for years now.”

Dzyak was a radio-television-film major at BGSU. He

began as an editor at WBGU-TV, then started shooting as a

field cameraman.

“I learned a lot from the real-world experience and from

the staff, many of whom I am still friends with today.”

• • •

While he and Rooney were making their mark in Califor-

nia, Hilary Maiberger left the Golden State to come to Ohio

to pursue her dreams. Now she’s living the life of a Disney

princess as Belle in the national tour of Disney’s “Beauty

and the Beast.”

“It’s one of my favorite movies,” said Maiberger, who

earned her master’s degree in vocal performance from BGSU.

“She has the talent, intelligence, looks and perseverance

to succeed,” said Christopher Scholl, one of her music

professors.

“Bowling Green

was a great

fit for me,”

Maiberger said.

“The faculty all

were supportive and believed in my talents, and

they encouraged me to audition for operas and theater.”

• • •

“Beauty and the Beast” isn’t the only show with a BGSU

connection. Shaun Moorman was involved with the man-

agement of hits such as “Mamma Mia!,” “Billy Elliot the

Musical,” “Ghost,” and “The Book of Mormon.”

Moorman graduated with a degree in music education,

but a chance to work in business and operations in BGSU’s

Department of Theatre and Film changed his career path.

“I helped to manage the Huron Playhouse, the summer

stock division, and wrote grants for the department. That

job quickly grew over a few years.”

Through his connection with alumnus Dean Greer, a

stage manager for “Mamma Mia!,” Moorman was offered a

position on a new Broadway show.

“Never in my wildest dreams would I think I would be

managing some of the biggest shows on Broadway,”

Moorman said.

Moorman continues to give back to the university, and

many alumni have made it to Broadway with his guidance.

BGSU grads’ creativity shines on national stage

The future is also bright for current BGSU students

hoping to break into entertainment. They can graduate

knowing there is a strong network of Falcon alumni willing

to help them get that first chance. X

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Never in my wildest dreams would I think I would be managing some of

the biggest shows on Broadway.

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BGSU alumnus Shaun Moorman stands in front of “The Book of Mormon” marquee in Chicago.


Area Campus Events Calendar

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 – SUNDAY, MAY 5DEFIANCE COLLEGESenior Art ShowWomen’s Commission Art Gallery, Dana HallDetails: (419) 784-4010

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOBFA THESIS EXHIBITIONCenter for Visual Arts, Main GalleryVisitors are invited to view an exhibition of work by students planning to graduate with bachelor of fine arts degrees.

MONDAY, APRIL 22LOURDES UNIVERSITYRomeo & JulietTheater Vision presentationValentine TheatreTime: 10 a.m. Cost: $10.50Details: (419) 824-3986

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGEOwens Voices Choir Spring Concert Toledo-area campus, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, lobbyTime: 2 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOUT Jazz NightCrystal’s LoungeThe UT Jazz Ensemble, a group that features faculty and students, is to perform in Crystal’s Lounge. Time: 7:30 p.m.Cost: $3/students and seniors, $5/public

TUESDAY, APRIL 23DEFIANCE COLLEGECommunity Band Spring ConcertDefiance Community AuditoriumTime: 7:30 p.m.Details: (419) 784-4010

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYSmall EnsemblesBrenneman Ohl Concert HallTime: 8:15 p.m.

LOURDES UNIVERSITYResearch & Scholarship Symposium

Franciscan CenterTime: noon-9 p.m.Details: (419) 824-3797

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGEOwens Jazz Ensemble ConcertToledo-area campus Center for Fine and Performing Arts, lobbyTime: 3 p.m.

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITYDisney – choir concert Francoeur TheaterTime: 8 p.m.Details: (517) 264-7141

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 760 WJRTune in for this monthly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 – THURSDAY, APRIL 25HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYSenior Honors Projects presentationsHerbster ChapelTime: 2-5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGEOperas, arias, and duetsToledo-area campus, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, lobbyFeaturing faculty members Jodi Jobuck, Jo-Anne Chrysochoos and Jennifer Krull. Accompaniment provided by Phil Clark.Time: 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 – SATURDAY, APRIL 27HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYStudent-written and -directed playsGundlach TheatreTime: 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 LOURDES UNIVERSITYTreasured Eric CarleValentine TheatreA Theater Vision presentation.Time: 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.Cost: $8.50Details: (419) 824-3986

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGEOwens Pop Ensemble ConcertToledo-area campus, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, lobbyTime: 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 – THURSDAY, JUNE 20TIFFIN UNIVERSITY Student Art Exhibition Diane Kidd Art Gallery, Miami Street

FRIDAY, APRIL 26LOURDES UNIVERSITYTreasured Eric CarleA Theater Vision presentation.Valentine TheatreTime: 10 a.m.Cost: $8.50Details: (419) 824-3986

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGESpring 2013 Dance ShowcaseToledo-area campusCenter for Fine and Performing Arts, theatreTime: 7 p.m.

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITYHonors Convocation St. Dominic ChapelTime: 2 p.m.Details: (517) 264-7141

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY Music Department Juries/Senior Project Presentations Franks HallTime: 2-6 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOFriday Financial CornerEberly Center for Women, Tucker Hall No. 0168Have questions concerning financial matters? Ameriprise Financial Advisor Betsy Gouvernayre will review your current investments and retirement plans to make sure you are on track for a safe and secure retirement. Time: 1-3:30 p.m.Details or Appointment: (419) 530-8570.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOUT Opera Springtime GalaDoermann TheatreTime: 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27DEFIANCE COLLEGEDC Black Swamp Strings Spring ConcertStroede Center for the ArtsTime: 7 p.m.Details: (419) 784-4010

LOURDES UNIVERSITYLuminationsFranciscan CenterTime: 6 p.m.Cost: $125 Details: (419) 824-3751

TIFFIN UNIVERSITYTU Dance Team w/Axis Indoor Percussion Ensemble Gillmor Student Center GymnasiumTime: 7:30 p.m.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITYPolar Entertainment Hip Hop Showcase,

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featuring Copywrite Osceola Theatre, Gillmor Center Time: 9 p.m.Cost: $10/free for TU students and staff

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOSaturday Morning ScienceWolfe Hall No. 1205Keeper Tales: A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper by Steve Oswanski, Children’s Zoo manager at the Toledo Zoo. Time: 9:30 a.m.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOCrash Landing LouieRitter PlanetariumFollow a pair of make-believe aliens as they explore the solar system and later crash on Earth. Along the way, they learn about night and day, weather and the phases of the moon.Time: 1 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28DEFIANCE COLLEGEDC Choral Union and Chamber Singers

Spring ConcertSt. John United Church of ChristTime: 4:30 p.m.Details: (419) 784-4010

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYStudent-written and -directed playsGundlach TheatreTime: 2 p.m.

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYHeidelberg Concert ChoirSt. Mary Catholic Church, TiffinTime: 7-8 p.m.

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGEOwens Concert Band Spring ConcertToledo-area campusCenter for Fine and Performing Arts, theatreTime: 2:30 p.m.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITYTU Kids Choir Spring Concert Osceola Theatre, Gillmor Center Time: 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 29UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30LOURDES UNIVERSITYFranciscanomics: Uplifting Stories for a Down EconomyFranciscan CenterS.A.V.E. LectureCost: 7:30 p.m.Details: (419) 824-3691

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYHeidelberg Opera ScenesBrenneman Ohl Concert HallTime: 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 2OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE‘Wartorn’

Toledo-area campusCenter for Fine and Performing Arts, theatreWar film seriesTime: noon

FRIDAY, MAY 3UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOasis in SpaceRitter PlanetariumTravel the solar system and explore physical characteristics of the planets and their moons in search of water and life. The program is followed by viewing at the Ritter Observatory, weather permitting.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.Time: 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 4SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITYCommencementFieldhouse

Time: 3 p.m. Details: (517) 264-7141 (Ticket required)

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOne World, One Sky, Big Bird’s AdventureRitter PlanetariumFollow Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China.Time: 1 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

SUNDAY, MAY 5LOURDES UNIVERSITYCinco de Mayo and the Civil War: Songs for a SesquicentennialFranciscan CenterSpring Choral Concert featuring the Lourdes University choirs.

Time: 7 p.m.Cost: (419) 824-3772

MONDAY, MAY 6UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 10TIFFIN UNIVERSITYTU Undergraduate AdmissionsJunior Open House – Campus Tours Gillmor Student Center/Franks Hall Time: 1 p.m.




UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOasis in SpaceRitter PlanetariumTravel the solar system and explore physical characteristics of the planets and their moons in search of water and life. This program is followed by viewing at the Ritter Observatory, weather permitting.

Time: 8:30 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

SATURDAY, MAY 11UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOne World, One Sky, Big Bird’s AdventureRitter PlanetariumFollow Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China.

Time: 1 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.SUNDAY, MAY 12

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYCommencementSeiberling GymnasiumTime: 2 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 13 – MONDAY, JULY 29MERCY COLLEGE OF OHIORunning for BeginnersRoom No. 2630For those interested in exploring running as a physical activity. The class takes place every Monday. Time: 4-5 p.m.Cost: $59Details: (419) 251-1799

MONDAY, MAY 13HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYSchool of MusicConcert Choir Spring 2013 TourDetails: (419) 448-2073


FRIDAY, MAY 17UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOasis in SpaceRitter PlanetariumTravel the solar system and explore physical characteristics of the planets and their moons in search of water and life. This program is followed by viewing at the Ritter Observatory, weather permitting.Time: 8:30 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

SATURDAY, MAY 18LOURDES UNIVERSITYCommencementSeaGate Centre, Toledo OHTime: 1 p.m.Details: (419) 824-3980

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOne World, One Sky, Big Bird’s AdventureRitter PlanetariumFollow Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China.Time: 1 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

MONDAY, MAY 20UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 24UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOasis in SpaceRitter PlanetariumTravel the solar system and explore physical characteristics of the planets and their moons in search of water and life. This program is followed by viewing at the Ritter Observatory, weather permitting.Time: 8:30 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

SATURDAY, MAY 25UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOne World, One Sky, Big Bird’s AdventureRitter PlanetariumFollow Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China.Time: 1 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

MONDAY, MAY 27UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 28THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’

radio programAM 760 WJRTune in for this monthly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 31UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOFriday Financial CornerEberly Center for Women, Tucker Hall No. 0168Have any questions concerning financial matters? Ameriprise Financial Advisor Betsy Gouvernayre will review your current investments and retirement plans to make sure you are on track for a safe and secure retirement.Time: 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.Details or appointment: (419) 530-8570.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOOasis in SpaceRitter PlanetariumTravel the solar system and explore physical characteristics of the planets and their moons in search of water and life. This program is followed by viewing at the Ritter Observatory, weather permitting.Time: 8:30 p.m.Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 4-12, seniors, students, faculty and staff. Free for children 3 and younger.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1DEFIANCE COLLEGEDefiance College Community Band Music in Your Parks ConcertVeterans ParkDetails: (419) 784-4010

MONDAY, JUNE 3HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYSummer Term at Arrowhead Park in Maumee

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPD

Tune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.FRIDAY, JUNE 7

LOURDES UNIVERSITYHit the LinksBedford Hills Golf Club Time: 8 a.m.Cost: $125Details: (419) 824-3751

MONDAY, JUNE 10 – THURSDAY, JUNE 13MERCY COLLEGE OF OHIOCamp ScrubsInteractive summer activities for students entering grades 6-9 interested in healthcare careers.Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost: $179Details: (419) 251-1799


SUNDAY, JUNE 16 – MONDAY, JUNE 17HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYSummer Orientation I

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 – SATURDAY, JUNE 22UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOUT Summer Jazz InstituteCenter for Performing ArtsJazz students of all levels can achieve their jazz potential through four programs: instrumental jazz, vocal jazz, teacher training and jazz appreciation.Cost: $50/application fee, $450 workshop feeDetails: (419) 530-2452



MONDAY, JUNE 17‘The Relevant University’ radio program

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.

Time: 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 – FRIDAY, JUNE 21LOURDES UNIVERSITY4th National Conference on Restorative JusticeUniversity of ToledoThe Hotel at UTMC Details: www.restorativejusticenow.org or (419) 277-0568

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 –0 SUNDAY, JUNE 23HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYAlumni Weekend

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY3rd Annual Siena Summer Spectacular for ScholarshipsLenawee Country Club and SHU campusGolf scramble and dinner auction to raise money for student scholarships.

Time: 10 a.m. golf; dinner auction at 6 p.m.Cost: $250 golf and dinner auction; $60 dinner auction onlyDetails: (517) 264-7148

SATURDAY, JUNE 22TIFFIN UNIVERSITY ProMusic Summer Camp- Final ConcertOsceola Theatre, Gillmor Student Center Time: 3 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 24


TUESDAY, JUNE 25

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 760 WJRTune in for this monthly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYSummer Preview DayVisiting is a great way to see if Heidelberg is a good fit for you. Your visit will help answer your questions, show you what life is like at the Berg and introduce you to students, staff and faculty who will share their stories. Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Register: (419)-448-2330

MONDAY, JULY 1 UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 8 – FRIDAY, JULY 12LOURDES UNIVERSITYSummer Science Camp

2013 Session AFranciscan Academy of Lourdes UniversityTime: 12:45-3:45 p.m.Cost: $100Details: (419) 824-3691

MONDAY, JULY 8UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 15 – FRIDAY, JULY 19LOURDES UNIVERSITYSummer Science Camp 2013: Session BFranciscan Academy of Lourdes UniversityTime: 12:45-3:45 p.m.Cost: $100Details: 419-824-3691 MONDAY, JULY 15UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO‘The Relevant University’ radio programAM 1370 WSPDTune in for this weekly program that explores the critical role higher education plays in the world. Hosted by Lawrence J. Burns in conjunction with News/Talk WJR in Detroit.Time: 6 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 22 – FRIDAY, JULY 26LOURDES UNIVERSITYSummer Science Camp 2013 Session CFranciscan Academy of Lourdes UniversityCost: $100Time: 12:45-3:45 p.m.Details: (419) 824-3691 X


with other students in the class via the Web, and can stay

connected throughout their career at Stautzenberger and

beyond.

• Collaborate on a PowerPoint project. The goal of this

project is for students to sell their favorite product to the

rest of the class. This project focuses on team work, pre-

sentation, and technical skills.

• Create an “elevator speech” to present to the rest of

the class. Students create this in order to be prepared for

networking in the “real world.”

• Students are required to dress professionally. You

never know when you’re going to meet someone to network

with. Be prepared!

• Prepare a quality resume and cover letter with one-on-

one guidance.

• Create an online portfolio to highlight their resume,

letters of recommendation, transcripts, Microsoft Office

proficiencies, and awards/certificates.

• Clean-up online persona.

• Create a personal budget using Microsoft Excel. They

have to think critically to determine the difference between

their wants and needs.

• Interact with various Stautzenberger professionals by

taking part in a Stautzenberger Resource Scavenger Hunt.

This helps students develop the confidence to interact with

professionals in terms of eye contact, handshakes, and tone

and clarity of voice.

• Learn about appropriate methods to resolve conflict

through role-play and discussion.

In the future, Stautzenberger College will provide addi-

tional opportunities using modern technology to engage

our students, including programs that:

• Teach students about the technology behind blogging

and what makes a successful blog, while encouraging each

student to start their own blog. Give students a public outlet

for their own interests and creativity to foster writing skills,

reativity is a necessary element to any educational

institution, whether to empower students, engage

students, market to students, or teach students. Stautzen-

berger College recognizes that creativity is a critical part in

reaching our diverse student population – from recent high

school graduates to adults seeking new career opportunities.

For all of our students, our goal is to produce a qualified

and skilled worker in approximately two years.

One area that we are focusing on with our students, after

diligent conversations with local business leaders, is soft

skills. Soft skills are abilities and traits that pertain to per-

sonality, attitude and behavior rather than formal knowledge.

Business leaders have consistently communicated their frus-

tration with the incoming generation of workers lacking these

skills. Today’s workers demonstrate gaps in: professionalism,

work ethic, communication skills, team/interpersonal skills,

and problem solving/critical thinking skills.

So, what does this mean to educators? We need to

rethink how we are teaching our students, modify assign-

ments to help students practice soft skills, and integrate

more “real world” experiences in the classroom. We need

to be creative!

At Stautzenberger College we have designed a new

course, Strategies for Success 101, which most incoming

student are required to take. SFS 101 lays a foundation for

the soft skills, people skills, computer skills, and “new media

skills” needed to succeed in the competitive labor market.

At Stautzenberger College we view modern technology

as an opportunity to engage more students and deliver the

skills needed in today’s new market place – and without

additional expense in infrastructure.

Stautzenberger College provides unique opportunities to

engage our students. Including opportunities to:

• Create a LinkedIn account. We recognize the impor-

tance of a “professional” image in networking. Students

join an SFS 101 group on LinkedIn so they can collaborate

Creativityat Stautzenberger College Ignites Your Career

self-esteem, personal accountability and possible network

and career opportunities.

• Instruct students on RSS technology and how to use

it to simplify the data chaos that exists on the Web. We

encourage students to set up an RSS reader page on their

portal so they create and read their own personal “news-

paper” each morning in the classroom. They are required

to report each morning on the news collected by the RSS

feeds that interests them. This activity helps students

understand the positive benefits of current technology and

provides our classrooms with lively discussion opportunities.

Modern day and social realities have presented an ava-

lanche of challenges for the institution and the student.

On the other hand, modern technologies have created

wonderful opportunities for growth.

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Photography Takes Student Farnation – in their human condition, with scant resources

and infrastructure – was humbling. Although social norms

dictate otherwise, a few allowed her to take their picture.

“An individual’s concept of beauty is what makes art,”

Long-Higgins said. At Heidelberg’s Student Research

Conference in February, the English and international

studies double major demonstrated her personal journey

in a presentation she titled “The Heart of Tanzania: A Pho-

tographic Journey.” Her entire family – parents Beth and

David and brother Andrew, all Heidelberg alumni – were in

the audience.

Long-Higgins credits them for nurturing her sense of

wonder. “I come from a family that values creativity. My

mom didn’t buy us coloring books. She wanted us to create

our own pictures,” she said.

Photography is just one creative outlet. While Long-

Higgins appreciates the doors photography has opened for

her, she doesn’t want to pigeon-hole herself.

At Heidelberg, she’s an award-winning member of the

forensics team, which she concedes is “very theatrical.”

She has indulged in creative writing, and with a group of

A subway train in Prague, Czech Republic.

A child at an orphanage in Bukoba, Tanzania.

ith creativity,

you never

know where the road will

lead. For Hannah Long-

Higgins, the road has

led around the world.

With her camera in hand,

Long-Higgins ventured to

Tanzania during the sum-

mer of 2012. A Heidelberg

University sophomore, she

has learned firsthand that

beauty really is in the eye

of the beholder.

“There were moments

I saw complete and utter

squalor, but I was in the

midst of people who had

found happiness, given

their circumstances. It was

a humbling and profound

experience,” said the Canal

Winchester, Ohio native.

The self-taught Long-Higgins, who has been taking pho-

tographs professionally since age 14, turned her creative

talent into a business as a high-schooler. Her first assign-

ment was to compile a slide show about a church mis-

sion trip to Nicaragua. Soon thereafter, her older brother,

Andrew, asked her to take his senior portrait. Her parents

helped her purchase her first quality camera and allowed

her to set up a studio in their basement, and The Long Shot

was born.

“After that first photo shoot with Andrew, I realized I

could do this as a business,” said Long-Higgins. Her only

tool to advertise The Long Shot has been word of mouth;

she has photographed hundreds of senior portraits, fami-

lies and children.

As a photographer and an artist, her goal is to capture

a person’s essence in the most natural way, using creative

lighting and contrast.

“I love to bring out people’s

eyes,” she said. The artistic

aspect of photography has

broadened her world view,

and opportunities to travel

abroad have expanded her

interests from portraits to

travel, wildlife and fine art

photography. Her portfolio

includes images from Ger-

many, Scotland, the Czech

Republic, England, France

and most recently, Tanzania.

Along her path of self dis-

covery, Long-Higgins had a

revelation: There’s more to

life than senior portraits.

“I want to make photo-

graphs that capture moments

that would have otherwise

been lost – photographs that

reveal deep, hidden beauty

that some are otherwise

unable to see in themselves,”

she said. “Most of all, I want to make photographs and art

that move people.”

Her experience in Tanzania moved her in that way. Trav-

eling across the Serengeti, she expected to see beautiful

images, and she did. But meeting the people of the African

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classmates, developed “Make a Scene,” a sketch and

improv comedy troupe. Comedy has captured her heart

so much so that she hopes to spend a semester next

year studying comedy at Second City and Columbia

College Chicago.

Meanwhile, she continues to seek creative inspiration in

everyday places. “I will apply that philosophy to whatever

I end up doing,” she says. This talented student is sure to

find it, whether at home or half a world away. X

Hannah (center) stands with two Masai people, Serengeti, Tanzania.

Bukoba, Tanzania (at the orphanage).


“Participants enjoyed the day! They found it fun – and

sometimes funny – to see the connection between math and

anatomy as they determined the force their arms could exert

to lift different objects,” said Associate Dean of Science and

Mathematics Dr. Barbara Stoos. “Science Saturday was a

great opportunity for participants to explore their love of

science with Mercy College faculty members who exhibit

a great passion for their profession and are eager to share

their knowledge.”

Camp Scrubs will return in June for a sixth year of health-

care science fun. The camp offers hands-on activities and

behind the scenes medical adventures only Mercy College

can provide. Campers will enjoy a week packed with activi-

ties led by top healthcare professionals, hospital tours, and

simulations in real clinical settings.

Camp Scrubs is different than other summer opportuni-

ties, said Ms. Nutter. “Camp Scrubs fills to capacity each

year as students are eager for a different type of camp

outside of those that offer typical hiking, sports, or camp-

fires. We hope that Camp Scrubs allows students to think

creatively about their future education and career while

having lots of fun.”

ercy College of Ohio believes that interest in

science and healthcare must be encouraged

and nurtured well before a student enters college. With

that in mind, two events specifically designed for middle

and high schoolers were planned for 2013 at Mercy College.

Science Saturday, for students in grades 9 through 12,

took place in February. Camp Scrubs, for students entering

grades 6 through 9, will take place in June.

“Our goal is for these camps to excite students at an

early age about science and future career possibilities

in healthcare,” said Cheri Nutter, director of Short Term

Education. “We want to inspire them to pursue science

and math courses prior to college so they are prepared to

pursue the education program to meet their career goals.”

Science Saturday provided high school students a unique

opportunity to explore areas of science with hands-on

experiments. Students were able to complete experiments

that focused on chemistry, physiology and anatomy and

math concepts. Some of the experiments included: learning

about what causes fireworks to burn different colors, mak-

ing polymers such as nylon, evaluating audio and visual

reflexes and determining the amount of force generated by

a muscle.

Camp Scrubs I is for students entering grades 6 and 7,

and Camp Scrubs II is for students entering grades 8 or 9.

The camps are set for June 10-13, 2013. The cost is $179

for early registration and $199 after April 30, 2013.

Parents can register their students for Camp Scrubs

by visiting www.mercycollege.edu/courses-programs/

short-term-education. Space is limited, so early registra-

tion is encouraged.

Science serves as a the core of all Mercy College’s

healthcare programs especially Human Biology, a program

that recently started at Mercy and is designed to prepare

students for medical school, dental school, or other graduate

programs in health sciences or laboratory sciences. Mercy

also offers programs in Health Information Technology,

Cardiovascular Technology, EMT, General Studies, Health

Care Administration Online Completion, Health Informa-

tion Technology, Medical Coding, Medical Imaging Online

Completion, Nursing, Ophthalmic Technology, Paramedic,

Polysomnographic Technology, and Radiologic Technology.

“By giving young students a hands-on opportunity to

play with science, we are letting them imagine themselves

in a healthcare setting, acting as a practitioner and seeing

how exciting a career field healthcare is,” said Ms. Nutter.

“It’s just one of the creative ways we can bring healthcare

to life for our future students.” X

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rom the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., to the Charles Bridge in Prague,

Czech Republic. From the Philadelphia Orchestra to the Paris Opera, and from a dirt

road in rural Belize to Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, students at Defiance College are

finding countless opportunities to expand their horizons. Through its Imagine Initiatives

program, Defiance offers new and creative options for diverse cultural experiences and

domestic and international travel.

These learning experiences transcend the classroom, and students are engaged in ways

they’ve not previously known. President Mark Gordon notes that Imagine Initiatives take

insights of Harold and Helen McMaster and family, founders of the pioneering McMaster

School for Advancing Humanity, and combine them with long-standing Defiance traditions

“to create an even more expansive world of opportunities for students.”

Through its cultural arts and humanities project, the college offers cultural experiences

in places such as Toronto, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, St. Louis, Nashville,

and Cincinnati.

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here are many paths someone can take to earning

a degree or certificate. Some students start their edu-

cation later in life and balance a full-time job, family obligations

and their studies. Other students start right after high school,

but choose to live at home in order to make their education

work financially.

Just as there are many paths to earning an education, there

are many paths after graduation. For some graduates, new

skills and a certification can mean a job promotion; for others,

a degree is the difference between unemployment and a

career they love. There are those whose education opens the

door to creative and exciting opportunities they never thought

were possible.

A love of antique motorcycles and an interest in computer-aid-

ed manufacturing took Dale Stoner on a cross-country journey.When Dale

Stoner of Stryker, Ohio,

earned his associate degree in elec-

trical engineering from Northwest State, he knew the

coursework would help advance his career. What he

did not know was that it would help take him across the

country on an antique motorcycle. Stoner took part in

the Motorcycle Cannonball, a coast-to-coast endurance

run featuring pre-1930 motorcycles, last September.

Including his own motorcycle, he had special ties to five

machines participating in the Cannonball. “I had a motor-

cycle that needed cylinders, and there were other people

that needed them too,” said Stoner.

Since the manufacturer went out of business in 1931,

cylinders were not available. Stoner, a pattern maker at

General Motors, decided he could make the cylinders

utilizing knowledge and skills gained from his coursework

at Northwest State.

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“One of those classes was Gibbs

CAM. It really helped me expand my

workshop at home to make parts like

this using CNC equipment,” he said.

Although he enjoys the work, it is

more than just a hobby.

“My son has come on board, and

we’ve started a new company called

New Classic Iron, LLC.” New Classic Iron

develops products for antique

motorcycles, like the ones used in

the Cannonball, as well as prod-

ucts for local companies including

custom knife handles.

A nursing degree took

Mike Bailey to new heights.

When people think of nurses, scrubs, doctors’

offices and hospitals usually come to mind. But

what about helicopters? Mike Bailey’s career

path began in the US Navy where his expe-

rience laid the foundation for his current

job as a flight nurse.

“The training there gave me the disci-

pline and education in the medical field

to give me a good start at becoming a

registered nurse. My duties as a hospital

corpsman were similar to that of an LPN

and a paramedic, depending on which

unit I was assigned to,” said Bailey.

After some of his mentors encouraged

him to pursue a career in nursing, Bailey

chose the registered nursing program at

Northwest State. He graduated in 1999 and

now works as a critical care transport charge

nurse for ProMedica.

“I provide care and transport critically ill patients varying in

age from infant to adult,” said Bailey. His favorite part is flying

in the ProMedica Air helicopter, and he finds it very rewarding

to provide care for patients and families during times of need.

What adventures will an education allow you to explore?

Whether it is using an engineering degree to open a new

business and take a dream-trip on your antique motorcycle, or

caring for patients while flying high in the sky, education can

create amazing opportunities. What door will it open for you?

Opportunities await at Northwest State. X

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Some trips follow tradition such as the annual trek to Ontario for the internationally

recognized Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Cultural trips have also included an opera and

a performance of Alvin Ailey dance in Detroit, performances of the Cleveland Orchestra in

world-acclaimed Severance Hall, a trip to Manhattan including a Broadway musical and a

visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and a Civil Rights tour to Memphis, Birmingham,

and Montgomery. Nearly 50 students visited Philadelphia where they saw historic sites

and a Philadelphia Orchestra concert.

“These experiences truly open the eyes and minds of our students in some pretty

incredible ways,” said President Gordon.

Faculty members submit proposals through initiatives called DC Edventures and DC

Global. DC Edventures is a domestic travel initiative in which students have opportuni-

ties to travel for an enrichment experience related to their major. Business students and

faculty ventured last year to Portland, Oregon, where they met with key business leaders,

and toured companies and organizational headquarters. This May the Chamber Singers will

embark on a 10-day trip, performing and touring on their way to Denver and Colorado Springs.

DC Global, open to entering freshmen who

go on to complete Defiance’s full four-year

program, provides funding toward enabling

each eligible student to have an interna-

tional travel experience before he or she

graduates. This winter, faculty-led student

groups were flown to London and Paris.

Other locations this year included Belize,

Cambodia, Tanzania, Spain and Jamaica.

Eligible students also have opportunities to travel with their DC sports team. For

example, last summer, DC’s men’s soccer team traveled to play soccer in Germany,

Belgium, and the Netherlands. Plans are also in the works for other sports teams to travel

to Brazil, Costa Rica, and many other locations.

“The possibilities are endless,” said President Gordon. “For example, imagine the ways

that Defiance students benefit from being able to conduct research in tropical countries,

meeting with business leaders in foreign capitals, seeing first-hand different countries’

approaches to education, law enforcement, or sport management, and much more. Our

students can truly have a distinctive Defiance resumé which can help them stand out in the

job market and in applying to graduate school.”

Lynn Haller, a Defiance alumna now in graduate school at the University of Notre Dame,

knows firsthand the benefits gained from an international experience. She traveled to

Europe through the college’s Honors Program.

“I gained valuable skills traveling internationally and working as part a team,” she said.

“It helped prepare me for a career in the business world. I learned to adapt and interact

with people from different cultural backgrounds, something that is discussed in class but

has greater meaning when it’s experienced in real life.” X

These experiencesopen the eyesand minds of

our students ...

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DEFIANCE COLLEGE

continued from page 21


Here are examples of Stautzenberger students that have

embraced these modern realities.

“SFS 101 has given me a lot of skills that will help me

to be very confident and successful in the business field.

The elevator speech and the favorite product PowerPoint

presentation gave me the confidence to speak in front of

people without being nervous. The Stautzenberger

resource scavenger hunt gave me much needed practice

with professional communication skills.”

–Brandy, Business & Entrepreneurial Management Student

• • •

“I learned a lot from SFS 101 that was not taught to me

in high school. Some highlights for me were learning how

to use/understand Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

and how to solve conflict appropriately. I grew personally

through words of affirmation, building personal relation-

ships within the classroom, and the various activities the

instructor presented to us. I feel more prepared to enter

the working world.”

–LeAnn, Veterinary Technician Student

• • •

“My SFS class has really helped me develop the skills I will

need to succeed in college and in everyday life.”

–Brittany, Veterinary Technician Student X

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY

continued from page 16 continued from page 8creating and critiquing social media practices. However,

I think it is the students, many of whom are growing up

in this milieu, who will drive the formal experimentation

in the program.”

In fact, Heckman acknowledges that students may

come to class with a greater understanding of social

media channels such as Twitter and Instagram.

“My job is to encourage them to think about new

ways of thinking and doing,” he said. “The Digital Com-

munications program cannot do all things for all people,

but for the right student – the creative, intrepid and

dedicated student – we can at least propel them for-

ward into a future of their own making.”

For more information about the Digital Communica-

tions program at Siena Heights University, please visit

www.sienaheights.edu or contact Admissions at (800)

521-0009 or [email protected]. X

STAUTZENBERGER COLLEGE

those companies,” Balasia remarked. “These are students

who, even as juniors not ready to graduate for another

year, are making impressions on these companies that

can, and have, led to permanent jobs.”

Students who have experiential learning experiences,

he added, also tend to remain in the area where they

completed their internships.

Burns noted that retaining talented employees in Ohio

is key to a robust statewide economy. “This partnership

benefits many people who are vital to Ohio’s economic

success: students at colleges and universities throughout

the state, as well as businesses that gain educated, experi-

enced employees who will help the entire state thrive.” X

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

In an economy where afour-year degree doesn’t always guarantee a job, Intern in Ohio

increases the odds.

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tudents at Lourdes University are using the creative process of making

art to improve and enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of others. Since its inception in 2002, Lourdes’ Pre-Art Therapy program has helped

the Department of Art double its enrollment and has also given students a new

career option, as they prepare for graduate programs in art therapy or art therapy

and counseling.

“I see art therapy as a healing vehicle for change. Many of the integrated art ther-

apies such as dance, music, and writing aim to provide the same benefit; however,

I feel the best of these is art therapy, because it engages all of the senses in a very

dynamic way,” shares Bob Davis, Lourdes Pre-Art Therapy alumnus.

After graduating from Lourdes, Davis went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in

Counseling from Wayne State University, as well as a Masters Certification in Art

Therapy. He currently works for the Victory Center, an organization that supports

those going through cancer diagnosis. He uses art therapy for the caregivers that

support these individuals and families.

“The natural aspect of making art becomes the vehicle that builds upon an

individual’s self-esteem, as well as encourages a restoration of hope for those

suffering from many serious physical ailments such as cancer. Art can also be a

family counseling tool for distressed families and specifically, the children within

that dynamic.”

Current student and member of the Air National Guard Nathan Ceglio hopes to

use his degree in Pre-Art Therapy to help veterans dealing with Post Traumatic

Stress Disorder and physical mobility issues. As a student at Lourdes, he also

serves as president of the Pre-Art Therapy Student Organization.

“Art can break down barriers and help veterans put the imagery behind their

feelings into an observable, concrete medium,” explains Ceglio. “It can help those

with disabilities too. For example, the act of drawing, or painting, develops fine

motor skills and also builds confidence.”

Another Pre-Art Therapy alumna, Shanon Walker Bostater, is working at Harbor

Corporation, and is part of the Master of Art in Counseling Program at Wayne

State University.

“My experience at Lourdes gave me the opportunity to see first-hand the

impact as well as the possibilities that art therapy has to offer. Without the tools

and experiences that I had as a student at Lourdes, I could never have imagined

the possibilities of a career in this field.”

Davis adds, “Many consider Art Therapy a new field, but it’s actually a very

ancient way of communicating by visual symbols and sensory responses – with Art

Therapy, seeing really is believing. It’s such an important component of treatment

and healing.” X

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Art with a PurposePre-Art Therapy Program puts creativity to good use

The act of drawing, or painting, develops fine motor skills and also

builds confidence.

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“LOURDES UNIVERSITY

As Chair and Professor of Art at Lourdes, Todd Matteson oversees the university’s grow-ing Pre-Art Therapy program.


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