EncountErsALUMNI MAGAZINE • VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 2 • NOVEMBER 2010

Summer FunSummer Fun

Heritage Hall Opens

Heritage Hall Opens

2010 Scholarship Recipients

2010 Scholarship Recipients

As Noted

President of the CollegeLarry McDougle, Ph.D.

Board of TrusteesDiana H. (Dee) Talmage, Chair Richard Rowe, Vice ChairJohn AultDavid HabeggerAllan LibbeRonald McMaster, Ph.D.R J MolterJohn MooreWilliam Takacs

Foundation BoardThomas Pounds, ChairmanDaniel Kimmet, Vice ChairmanDavid Seeger, SecretaryJames Geers, TreasurerAnn Savage, Executive DirectorJames Baehren Charles Bills

ContinuedJames CarterJohn Christy Timothy Coleman Michael Duffey Sharon Gillespie Andrea GurcsikThomas Hosler Jeannie Hylant Allan Libbe Ronald Matter Larry McDougle, Ph.D. Paul Meinerding Matthew Mishler John Moore Philip Rudolph, Jr. Alan Sattler Jack Sculfort Rasesh Shah Arthur SmithDiana (Dee) TalmageDavid Whikehart

ContinuedJohn Zajac EmeritusRandi BellnerR. Jeffrey BixlerEdward ReiterSharon SpeyerJ. Michael Wilder

Alumni Association BoardAndrea Gurcsik, PresidentSteve Cotner, Vice PresidentMark Carr, TreasurerChristi Wagner, SecretaryDavid Seeger, Past PresidentLaura Moore, Executive DirectorLorena BairdCarolyn ChapmanAllen GunnAngela JacksonKaye KoevenigSue Litten

ContinuedJanet MeachamMichael RickardAnn SavageAllison SchroederPrentice SimmonsRegina Woodson

Alumni Relations and Special Events OfficeLaura Moore, DirectorMarna Cousino, Manager, Special EventsStacie Feix, Secretary

Encounters MagazineLaura Moore, EditorStacie Feix, ContributorSarah Metzger, ContributorBrad Meyer, ContributorMatthew Finkhousen, Designer Sarah Householder, Project Manager

and ContributorSeth Foley, Photographer

I am honored to be your new Alumni Association President, following in the footsteps of past presidents Dave Seeger and Janet Meacham.

I am proud to be an alum of Owens Community College!

I’ve been a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors since 2005 and have loved every minute of it. I’m passionate about education and about Owens and I know you are too.

Even though this time of year is a season of harvest and of preparing for the long winter, at Owens it is more like spring.

We are in a season of new beginnings, with a new President, Dr. Larry McDougle, and a new Findlay-area Campus Vice President, Dr. Melissa Green. To Dr. McDougle and Dr. Green, I pledge my support and give my promise that the Alumni Association will continue to be Owens’ number one cheerleader!

I am delighted to be working with other wonderful alumni champions, including Steve Cotner as Vice President, Mark Carr as Treasurer, Christi Wagner as Secretary and of course, Dave Seeger as Past President. We

do have one other new member of the board – Prentice Simmons, President of the Owens Community College Student Government. We’re delighted to welcome him to the Alumni Association.

This season brings other new beginnings. I’m thinking especially of all the kindergarteners who have begun their first year of school, eager to learn. Many of these young students are benefitting from backpacks and other school supplies provided through our Backpack to the Future campaign. It’s time for a new hockey season. The Toledo Walleye will be back for their second season and I hope you’ll join me on January 28, 2011 to cheer them on. And it’s time for a new CFPA season, with many great performances scheduled that will enlighten and entertain us and enrich our lives.

If you haven’t been back to our campuses in awhile or been to an alumni event, please come back to touch base with old friends and meet new ones. We’re going to have a great year!

Sincerely,

Andrea M. Gurcsik, President

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Heritage Hall Now opeNed

Owens Community College began the 2010-11 academic year by unveiling a newly renovated $2.9 million Heritage Hall building.

In addition to providing educational opportunities to thousands of students, Heritage Hall serves as the new home to the College’s School of Business and Information Systems and the School of Nursing.

The 38,304 square-foot Heritage Hall building is located on the Toledo-area Campus, and formerly served as home to the Penta Career Center. It features six designated experiential learning classrooms for instruction and hands-on laboratory learning, all with state-of-the-art technology and academic resources.

Three of those classrooms are used by the School of Business and Information Systems. The office administration classroom area is designed to simulate a modern office setting complete with individual work stations that each have a computer, adjustable keyboard, phone system and scanner. Students in the information security and networking programs will have the opportunity to design, create and maintain a secure computer network by utilizing leading-edge technology in their respective learning laboratories.

The School of Nursing houses three classrooms all designed to simulate a hospital and/or health care setting. The registered nursing area features a centralized nurse’s station as well as rooms and wings that surround the station for instructional classroom and hands-on learning. The Nursing Lab features a two West, a two East, an ICU, a Peds/OB Unit and a Nurse’s Station.

Other academic resources include an IV simulation computer program, a med room to prep medications, a classroom, two glass-enclosed skill testing rooms that simulate double occupancy rooms found in hospitals and two student/instructor conference rooms. Additionally, Owens’ School of Nursing will feature classrooms for practical nursing and the College’s human patient simulator technology.

Designed with energy efficiency and conservation in mind, each room’s bank of lights automatically power down after a period of time without detected movement. Abundant glass windows within the main atrium entrance allow more natural light into the complex and reduce the necessity for some electric lighting. The entire facility includes automation heating and air conditioning as well as wireless Internet access. Infrastructure was also added to the existing building for future looping and sharing of district heating.

In addition to the recently completed Heritage Hall renovation project, the College unveiled a refurbished 29,045 square-foot Founders Hall at the former Penta Career Center in January 2010 as part of Owens’ ongoing campus expansion initiative. The $2.6 million Founders Hall building serves as the new home to the College’s Departments of English, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Communications, Humanities and Languages, as well as the Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences. •

Alumni Legacy ScholarshipThe Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 with $10,000. Through various Alumni Association fundraising endeavors, including the organization’s annual Golf Classic, Phonathon and annual Membership Drive, the endowment has grown to more than $140,000. Selection criteria are based upon applicants being a son or daughter of a current Alumni Association member and achieving a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Students must be enrolled a minimum of six credit hours each semester. Scholarships are not based on financial need.

AvAiLABLEDetective Keith Dressel Memorial ScholarshipDetective Keith Dressel was an alumnus of Owens Community College and a 14-year veteran of the Toledo Police Department. To honor Detective Dressel’s legacy, the Alumni Association established a $10,000 endowed scholarship fund in April 2007.

Selection criteria are based upon recipients being enrolled a minimum of six credit hours per semester, holding second-year student status, achieving at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and demonstrating the desire to be a police officer. Scholarships are not based on financial need.

2010-2011 ALUMNI LEGAcy ENdOwEd SchOLARShIp REcIpIENtS

Angelia HuffmanElizabeth Celley Miles Hinkle

Qualified students who wish to apply for either scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year must submit a scholarship application to the Office of Financial Aid by February 15, 2011. Applications are available on the Owens Web site at: https://www.owens.edu/foundation/scholarship.pdf. •

Scholarships

Congratulations

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Debra AllenKenneth AltRandell L. AmmermanMiriam J. ArmstrongCheryl K. BakerTerrie BallBall CorporationBelinda BandaRonald BixlerSarah BlackLesley BlakeDavid BloomJill BradnerDewayne BridgeLara BurkettGreg BurkhartJeffrey BurnsideWilliam ButzinPatricia A. CairnsWalter J. CelleyCarolyn ChapmanStella I. ClineJill CrepsMichael DanielsTom DanielsDeborah DawleyLaurie DeMossShirlie A. DeShetlerBertha DickersonCarol DollJanet EppardBrian ErhartLisa EvansDonna FerraraBrenda FlinnJoanne FloydMark FosterSheri FriscoRobert FryerDebra GedertTerresa Gilbert

Denis GoodingPamela GraverCharles L. GrindleAndrea GurcsikKathleen GwinnGary HagemeyerLynne HamiltonDarla HamstreetLarry HatcherKathleen HatfieldGerald HermanAngelia HuffmanDan HuffmanITW FoundationMaureen JacobyPatrick JenningsJames JohnsonMichael JohnstonAngela JordanKahle Company dba

K&L Ready MixRon Kahle, Jr.Janet KroosBarbara KuzmaAlan R. LaddDenise LaFleurAdam LawrenceLinda LawrenceChad & Cheryl LeeCharlene LeVallyAllan LibbeGayle LohrbachRita LucasJerrie LutmanKathi LykeLorraine MakayJanet MannBurton MartensenKim MartinTimothy I. MartindaleKendra Matheney

Renee MathiesNancy MayerMark E. McDonoughJanet & Dennis MeachamWilliam MeaderSarah MetzgerTimothy MeyerKenneth MillerJohn MooreLaura J. MooreDebra MoralesNationwide FoundationDenny NealandSusan NicholsKaren NortonMarcia ObarskiRuth Oberdorf-LightAndrea OhrtJed OsbornOwens Alumni AssociationLisa PeateePatricia PennyRobert PerlinskiSamuel PerrasJulie PinciottiTimothy PlottsDonald ProvencherDavid RakayBarbara RardinGail ReinhartJoanne ReinhartCheryl RiemanRichard A. RossSusan RupertBeverly RustDavid SeegerTom SevitsNilgun SezginisStephen P. ShafferPatricia SillKathleen Smith

Joel SnyderStephony SouleKristi StilwillLinda TaschLarry TesnowPeggy ThompsonThomas N. TiggsHarry TinneyMatthew TraverDeanna TruittRobin VanGorderChristi WagnerRose WarnerKimberlee WeissPaul WellingDenis WestNancy WilburKristin WilenGregory WoodwardMelanie G. YbarraBeverly Zmuda

* Please note: Donor list does not include donations made by alumni to other funds.

We would like to thank the following donors for contributing to the Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund:*

2010-2011Donors

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Having Fun all Summer long

The Owens Community College Alumni Association

knows a thing or two about having fun. And boy,

did its members have a lot of it this summer. As a

bonus, they raised a tidy sum to support the alumni

scholarship programs and outreach initiatives.

In August, the Association held its

Annual Meeting and Mud hens Night

at the beautiful Fifth third Field. 239

members and their families enjoyed a

game between the toledo Mud hens

and the Indianapolis Indians. the Mud

hens may have lost, but the attendees

didn’t miss out on an evening of fun.

mud HenS

this July, alumni adventurers made their way down the New River Gorge National River, braving rapids, rocks and the

splash of the river with a trusty guide. the whitewater Rafting group had fun on and off the river. In addition to a day of

rafting, the weekend was filled with plenty of activities, including great meals, great socializing, swimming, movies, hikes

and more.

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In September, 28 teams came out on a balmy fall day to raise money for the Alumni Association scholarships. The event raised more than $24,000. The event was sponsored by Hylant Group and Hylant Administrative Services this year. Metzgers Printing + Mailing, Toledo Free Press and Ohio Logistics Findlay’s Tall Timbers Distribution Centers served as the print, ad and host sponsors.

The winning foursome this year, Plante & Moran, included Robb Rose, Tom Nemeth, John McDermott and Greg Taylor (pictured at left).

Since 2003, the Golf Classic has netted over $235, 000. The proceeds benefit the Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund and the Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship Fund, as well as alumni outreach initiatives.

Having Fun all Summer long

Golf Association

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“I know what it’s like to go without, and it warms my heart to see folks who care so much about the students.”

– ELIZABETH BETHANY, PRINCIPAL ,

REYNOLDS ELEMENTARY

Backpackrecap

Soon after the Alumni Association launched this year’s Backpack to the Future campaign, it became apparent that the need for backpacks and school supplies was greater than ever. The Association worked with community partners Books-A-Million, Walt Churchill’s Market, Great Lakes Credit Union and GenoaBank to collect more than 410 backpacks and more than 8,700 school supply items. This tremendous outpouring of support helped the Alumni Association to deliver much needed supplies to kindergarteners at 22 schools in Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties.

“This community service project was once again a huge success thanks to the support of area residents, local businesses and Owens faculty, staff and students,” said Kaye Koevening, Owens Alumni Association Community Service Chair.

“All children should have the opportunity to begin their school year with new supplies and we are proud to play a small role in making sure that happens.”

As the kindergarten students from the Toledo Public School system, Findlay City Schools, Lake Local Schools, and the Wood County Educational Services system saw the backpacks, crayons, markers, pencils, notebooks, glue bottles, folders and other school supplies arrayed before them, their eyes grew wide with wonder.

“I love to draw and color in school,” said Miles from Walbridge Elementary School. “My favorite color is blue and now I have a blue backpack to put school stuff in.”

“It is such a relief for teachers and parents to know that there are supplies available to help our students throughout the school year,” said Rosemary Rooker, Principal of Northview Primary School in Findlay, Ohio.

“I know what it’s like to go without, and it warms my heart to see folks who care so much about the students. These supplies make a big difference in the children’s self esteem and make them feel like they are just like other kids. It’s a positive start for them,” said Elizabeth Bethany, Principal of Reynolds Elementary.

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Join the Alumni Association as the toledo walleye take on the trenton devils, Friday, January 28, 2011. come enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner and then join Spike and cattrick as they cheer on the walleye! the event will begin in the Aquarium with food served at 5:30 p.m. with the game to follow at 7 p.m.

In their first season in the huntington center, more than 234,200 fans turned out during the regular season to watch the walleye post a winning record. Come be a part of their exciting second season.

Celtic Blaze performsJoin the Alumni Association March 11 for a feature performance at the Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Celtic Blaze will be perfoming their signature mix of music, dance and storytelling. Fiddler and dancer Stephanie Cademan whirls on stage with unmatched energy. Backed by a quintet, this experience is one you don’t want to miss.

At 6:30 p.m., join your fellow alumni for a Celtic-themed meal, mingling and a cash bar. At 8 p.m., the fiddling and twirling begins. Sign up today for tickets, just call (567) 661-7876.

Walleye NightJanuary 28

Dreading the madness of holiday traffic? This year skip the stress and let the Alumni Association take you on a luxury ride to Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, Ohio. Visit stores like the Apple Store, The Great Indoors, CROCs, Janie and Jack, Louis Vitton, Pottery Barn Kids, Papyrus and more.

Enjoy lunch and dinner at your leisure and have plenty of room to store your wares in the bus. Sign up now to reserve your spot. Call (567) 661-7876.

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ClassNotes

Irvin Leidy (Marketing and Sales ’69) became a part time Pastor at Pleasant Bend United Methodist Church in New Bavaria, Ohio, in January 2005. Irvin began working in June at Filling Home as a housekeeper. He resides in Wauseon, Ohio.

Beth Pycraft (Dental Hygiene ’76) returned from her fourteenth trip to Honduras, where she provided dental cleanings to the poor in small communities. She worked with a group of medical personal called Central American Medical Outreach. Her husband, Ron, is an Optometrist and works on the team as well. Beth is waiting for the arrival of their first grandchild. Her son, Chris, is an attorney and her other son, Scott, is an Optometrist. Beth’s daughter, Erin, is a dental hygienist and her other daughter, Megan, is studying dental hygiene. Beth would love to hear from classmates in 2011 since it will be thirty-five years since graduation. Beth resides in Wooster, Ohio.

Kathleen (Kozy) Smith (Early Childhood Education ’83) was the recipient of the 2010 Irene Bandy-Hedden, Early Childhood Education Leadership Award in the Pedagogical Leadership category presented by the Ohio Department of Education. Kathy is employed as the

Director of Early Learning and Outreach at WGTE Public Media and resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Carolyn Cole (Registered Nurse ’91) is currently employed at Duke University Medical Center as the Nurse Manager of Operations. She organized a staff of 200 internal float pool nurses and is having a great time. She is looking forward to retirement at the beach and mountains. Carolyn resides in Raleigh, N.C.

Donna (Butterfield) Gray (Early Childhood Education’94) has been married since May 1998 and has six children, of which five were adopted between 2005 and 2009. Her and her family continues to serve families of Northwest Ohio by fostering children. She and her husband have three additional children in their home. Donna is working on a degree focusing on event and wedding planning, in the hopes of one day doing event planning in the Toledo area. She resides in Holland, Ohio.

Eric Kebker (English Concentration ’99) received his Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University on April 30, 2010. He is currently a Psychology Resident on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Ariz. Eric and his wife, Laura, and their two boys, Noah and Jack, reside in Pinetop, Ariz.

Nakyung Kang (Registered Nurse ’02) received her master’s degree in public health. Currently, she is working in Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Irvine, Calif. She resides in Irvine, Calif.

Jamie Nagle (Health Information Management Systems ’03) is currently working from home as a medical coder for the University of North Carolina Hospitals. She currently resides in Toledo.

Joel Moszkowicz (Business Management ’04) received his master’s degree in business management from the University of Findlay on December 12, 2009. Currently, he is employed as a professional boy scout, Toledo chapter. Joel resides in Curtice, Ohio.

Michael Popovitch (Business Management ’05) received his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University last fall. Michael is currently employed with Frostbite Brands, which is located in Toledo. His position is the second shift foreman. He and his wife purchased their dream home in Monclova Township and they’re also expecting their second son in late October. Michael resides in Maumee, Ohio.

Eric Mearse (Landscape Turf Management ’07) became a volunteer firefighter in 2009 in his community. He resides in Manassas, Va.

Nila Jennings (Education ’08) received her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, individualized program. She states, “It’s been a long 40 year journey from the mountains of Appalachia to the graduate’s platform in Savage Arena.” She graduated with honors from the University of Toledo and received the University College’s “Distinguished Graduate” award for achieving a 4.0 GPA in all of her baccalaureate studies. Nila is so grateful for the time she spent at Owens and for the excellent education she received. Also, thanks to her Owens education and the opportunities offered here, Nila has begun a public speaking career. Recently she spoke at the Great Lakes Consortium for International Training and Development, the Pan Pacific and Southeast Asia Women’s Association and regularly at the University of Toledo. Beginning in September, she will be working on her master’s degree in management and administrative sciences with a concentration in executive and professional coaching at the University of Texas in Dallas. Nila resides in Maumee, Ohio.

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Membership ApplicationName ______________________________

Address _____________________________

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City _______________________________

State ____________ Zip _______________

phone ______________________________

E-mail ______________________________

Graduation Date/Major:___________________________________

Please complete and mail to:Owens community college Alumni Association p.O. Box 10,000 toledo, Oh 43699-1947

or complete online at: www.owens.edu

Annual dues only $20 per year. Join Now!

Membership Year January 1 - december 31

come join the

fun

Association Gears Up For

Annual Membership DriveJoin the Alumni Association Today!

Services Available for Alumni Members:• Encounters Magazine• Membership to the Toledo-area Campus Student Health

and Activities Center (SHAC) and Findlay-area Campus Wellness Center

• Use of Computer Labs and College Library • Invitation and discounts to all Alumni events• Reduced rental fees for use of College facilities• Discounts on performances at the Center for Fine and

Performing Arts• Fingerprinting and background check fee discounts• Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarships for your children• Omail e-mail account and Job Search Services • Discounts on Owens Express spirit wear• Campus parking permit • Discounts on Child Care Technology Lab fees• Opportunities for Spouse membership and benefits

Join the Alumni Association today by completing the membership form mailed to your home, completing the online application or returning the form included in this magazine.

If you have any questions, please call us at (567) 661-7876, e-mail alumni@owens.edu or visit www.owens.edu and click on the Alumni & Donors link.

We are planning fun activities and events for 2011. With an Association membership, you will receive event invitations and enjoy discounts on the associated fees and your children could be eligible for scholarship opportunities. But wait, there’s more! As an Association member, you’ll enjoy:

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For more information about any of these events, contact the Owens Alumni Relations and Special Events office at (567) 661–7876 or at alumni@owens.edu.

Not a member? Join online at www.owens.edu, e-mail at alumni@owens.edu or call the Alumni Association.

2010December 4 Shop ’til you drop

2011January 28 walleye Night

March 11 Alumni Night at the Center for Fine and performing Arts with celtic Blaze

2010 -2011 Calendar of EventsApril 5,6,7 Annual phonathon

April 29 Outstanding Service Awards celebration

July 15,16 & 17 whitewater Rafting trip

July 29 Annual Meeting and Mud hens Night

Owens Community College is in the process of selecting a new mascot

and we’d love to hear your thoughts! E-mail your comments and

suggestions to amber_stark@owens.edu. All personal information will

be kept confidential.