rock magazine winter 2005

Focus On:

It’s A Great Time to be at SRU!

S L I P P E R Y R O C K U N I V E R S I T YM A G A Z I N E

About this Issue“It’s a great time to be at Slippery Rock University,” is a phrase that has been heard frequently this year. Our 15thpresident has been inaugurated. Our academic excellence has been nationally recognized. Our campus is moredistinctive than ever. We are having a greater impact on the region. Those stories and others on these pages willbring you up to date on significant achievements at The Rock.

The Rock MagazineSlippery Rock University publishes The Rock Magazine to keep alumni and others informed about its activities and programs and to encourage support for the University. Members of the Slippery Rock UniversityAlumni Association receive an additional section of the magazine, The Rock Insider, which contains news and feature articles about alumni and association activities. University Public Relations, 201 Old Main, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Editor’s e-mail is: [email protected]

CreditsDesign: Vance Wright Adams and Associates Inc.Photography: Visual Perceptions, Inc., ADM Photography, University Public Relations, Tiffany WolfeThe Rock Magazine is a National Admissions Marketing merit award winner

Slippery Rock UniversityofPennsylvania Winter 2005

A member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher EducationCouncil of Trustees

Robert Marcus, ChairpersonDennis E. Murray, Vice ChairpersonSuzanne Vessella, SecretaryKenneth B. BlairRichard ChristoferMartha KingOrvan B. PetersonArlene QuinlanRobert S. TaylorJohn ThornburghAngele WaugamanJudy G. Hample, Ex-Officio

President

Robert M. Smith

Administration

William F. WilliamsInterim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Charles T. CurryVice President for Finance andAdministrative Affairs

Robert J. WatsonVice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Robert J. Mollenhauer Vice President for University Advancement

Ross C. FeltzDirector, Public Relations

Jane Fulton, Dean, College of Health, Environment and Sciences

Bruce RussellDean, College of Business, Information and Social Sciences

C. Jay HertzogDean, College of Education

William J. McKinneyDean, College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts

James KushnerDean, Lifelong Learning

Board of Governors of thePennsylvania State Systemof Higher Education

Charles A. GomulkaChair

C.R. “Chuck” PennoniVice Chair

Kim E. LyttleVice Chair

Matthew E. BakerFrancis V. BarnesJude C. ButchMark Collins Jr.Marie A. Conley LammandoPaul S. DlugoleckiRegina M. DonatoDaniel P. ElbyDavid P. HolveckVincent J. HughesGovernor Edward RendellThe Honorable James J. RhoadesDavid M. SankoJohn K. ThornburghChristine J. Toretti Olson

Chancellor, Pennsylvania StateSystem of Higher EducationJudy G. Hample

1 A View from The Rock

2 A Regal Day at The Rock: The inauguration of Dr. Robert M. Smith,

15th president of Slippery Rock University

7 Gaining Ground as a Premier Institution

Phi Kappa Phi installs SRU chapter

8 Put simply: We are building an engaged intellectual community.

–inauguration speech of President Robert M. Smith

10 A New Presence in the Pittsburgh Area

12 Campus Advances

14 Brown v. Board of Education

Are you an Insider?

31 Rock Scoops

32 News from The Rock

36 College of Business, Information and Social Sciences

37 College of Education

38 College of Health, Environment and Science

39 College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts

40 Athletics

42 Honoring Lifetime Giving to SRU

Back Cover: Alumni Weekend, June 17 -18

Vision Statement

Slippery Rock University will excel as a caring community

of lifelong learners connecting with the world.

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COME FOR A VISITI wish I could adequately share the

excitement that abounds here at The Rock.If you know students who are in the

college search stage of their life, you reallyshould bring them for a visit.

At least point them to our websitewww.sru.edu to click on the Rock Videos.These promotional pieces recently won anInternational Association of BusinessCommunicators Award for web-basedcommunications.

If you visit, though, the excitementstarts when you come into town fromInterstate 79 and are greeted by the newwaterfall welcoming you to the Village ofSlippery Rock. And, when you turn thecorner onto Main Street, you’ll see thatthe downtown has never looked better.

At campus, you’ll want to start at thenew Welcome Center in North Hall, amagnificent place to meet and greetprospective students and their parents.It’s conveniently located near the RussellWright Alumni House.

A new pedestrian walkway has replacedthe alley from Wiesenfluh to Morrow FieldHouse. A huge rock and three spheressymbolize how our students are trans-formed from roughness to a polished orb.

YOU CAN HELP IN THATTRANSFORMATION

When most of you attended SlipperyRock, the state funded more than half ofthe actual cost of your education. Today,however, it is the students and their fami-lies who shoulder more than 60 percentof the costs.

Our students are still like most of youwere. Two-thirds of them are the firstgeneration in their family to attend college.

However, while today’s students paya greater share than you did, they alsoborrow money and pay interest to do that.Eighty percent graduate with an averagedebt of $20,041.

So, while I write that it is a great timeto be at Slippery Rock University, manyworthy students struggle to afford thisopportunity.

MAKE IT HAPPENPeople who work with me know that

one of my favorite expressions is “Make ithappen.” Collectively, Rock alumni canmake huge things happen.

We need alumni and friends to helpclose the student’s financial gap by con-tributing to our scholarship fund. Ourgoal is to increase the percentage ofalumni who contribute financially.Alumni participation in fundraising isan important measure of the strength of auniversity. I hope we can do much betterthan our current 14 percent of alumswho gave last year.

Our annual fund phonathon is oneway in which you can participate. Whenone of our students calls you to ask for acontribution, think about how much thatstudent is like you were. Please say “Yes”to their request, and designate your giftto our scholarship fund.

You will know that you had a role inmaking this a great time to be at SlipperyRock University.

by Robert M. Smith, President

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE ATSLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY.

We continue to advance our academicmission. I am proud to announce that PhiKappa Phi, the nation’s oldest, largest andmost selective all-discipline honor societyhas selected Slippery Rock University formembership. Our chapter was installed in aformal ceremony in November (see pg. 7).

The Princeton Review, for the secondconsecutive year, ranks us among the bestcolleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic. Additionally, CosmoGIRLmagazine rated SRU as one of the top 50“female friendly campuses” in the nation,along with such prestigious highereducation institutions as Amherst, Brown,Kenyon, Middlebury, and Pamonacolleges as well as the universities ofPennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan,Virginia and Duke, Berkeley and StanfordUniversities.

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Chancellor Judy Hample administers theoath of office to President Robert Smith.Coverage of the inauguration ceremony andcelebration begins on the next page.

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The oldest university in the western world, the University ofBologna–founded in 1088, was represented by SRU faculty memberDr. Bruno Borsari, who holds a doctorate from that institution.

The newest chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldestmultidiscipline honor society, was represented by Dr. RonaldJohnson, northeast regional vice president who had installed thecharter members of the SRU chapter the night before.

International students represented 41 countries and otherstudents represented 28 academic departments, 67 studentorganizations and all 23 varsity sports. More than 100 universitiesand colleges were represented.

Together they formed a remarkable site as they donned colorfulacademic regalia and marched from North Hall, down a newpedestrian walkway marked with solid rock symbolism, diagonallyacross the quad, past the new Rock Waterfall and into theUniversity Union.

To those who hadn’t visited The Rock in a while, or were new toit, the place shined of newness. Finishing work was still obvious in

The Inauguration of Dr. Robert M. Smith, 15th President of Slippery Rock University

the downtown renovation. The construction site for the newScience and Technology Building filled in the last open part of the“lower” quadrangle. All in all, participants saw a campus that fillsSRU people with RockPride.

When they arrived at the door of the Union, they were greetedwith a banner proclaiming: It’s a Great Time to be at Slippery RockUniversity.

Our guests could tell that statement was true.

A student-centered event“It would be impossible to describe the many ways in which

faculty, staff and students came together to make this inaugurationsuch a special day,” said Bob Watson, vice president for student lifeand chair of the inauguration committee. “The most importantingredient was that President Smith wanted the day to truly have astudent centeredness to it. As much as possible, we wanted toinvolve students.”

LaRoche College Provost HowardIshiyama signs in with Kathy Jack,Office of Advancement.

Bob Watson says “No problem. We’re marching out-side.” Being chair of the event meant being chiefweather forecaster.

Grand Marshal Wilma Cavill(left), and Laurel Dagnonwonder whether the weather willpermit an outdoor procession.

The Preparation

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All the behind the scenes work is done andsome of the staff stand and wait for thestart of the ceremony.

John Bonando, student life, gets instruc-tions from Maryanne King, assistantdean, college of Health, Environmentand Science, while Barb Massella, Officeof the President looks on.

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The Procession

Dr. Charles Woodard, Vice President,Student Affairs, Kutztown University (left)and Dr. Peter Gigliotti, Director, UniversityRelations, of Shippensberg University ofPennsylvania deep in discussion before theprocession.

The dignitaries leaveNorth Hall.

Richard Jewell, president of Grove CityCollege, scans the day’s edition of theRocket, SRU’s nationally award win-ning student newspaper while awaitingthe lineup.

Alumni Association President Elect Eric Holmes, ’93,(brown hat), a City of Pittsburgh Police detective, radiosahead on the progress of the procession of 400 delegates.

Students played a major role and were highly visible. Theyengaged in planning the ceremony, selecting the music, makingdisplays, and participating in a regal procession across campus.

A front page story in the Butler Eagle noted that parents andfriends were on hand snapping photographs of their sons anddaughters as the procession moved across campus.

Several students voiced their praise for President Smithto Eagle reporter Jeff Andrasovsky. “I think he’swonderful,” said Kit Keiper, a music major educationmajor from Beaver Falls. He helped arrange theNational Anthem and the Alma Mater for theceremony.

Michelle DiIanni, a music education major andchoir member from Pittsburgh said “I think he’s goingto do a really good job. I’m really excited. I saw him atconcerts and was excited to see him there.”

Erika Brown, a political science major from Pittsburgh said,“You can really talk to him. If he’s walking around campus, he’lltake time to speak to you. He always takes time to come to studentevents.”

Students, professor forge medallionButler Eagle reporter Shari Berg introduced the

story this way:“Some people spent Tuesday night anxiously watching election

results.But for three Slippery Rock University students and their

professor, there was something more pressing for theirattention.

‘We were up all night working it,’ said SRUsenior Derek Marmo.

The ‘it’ was a sterling silver medallion that hungaround the neck of SRU president Robert Smithduring his inauguration Friday afternoon.”

The rest of Berg’s story told how Marmo andfellow seniors Amber Stark and Sean James spent the

better part of two weeks making the medallion. They are inthe metalsmithing class in the art department and were asked by

their professor, J. Robert Bruya, to help on the medallion.“In talking with the president, he was really pleased because he’s

interested in involving students,” Bruya said.

www.sru.edu 3Lannea Adamson, had a differentstrategy: catch a quick nap.

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Dr. Bob Marcus, chair of theSRU Council of Trustees.

Jude Butch, president of theStudent GovernmentAssociation, representedstudents.

Dr. Jace Condravy, presidentof SRU’s Association ofPennsylvania’s State Collegeand University Faculty, spokeon behalf of faculty.

Ken Harris, Slippery RockMayor.

John Thornburgh, representedthe Pennsylvania State SystemBoard of Governors.

Alan Offstein, board chair ofthe Slippery Rock UniversityFoundation, Inc.

Dr. Frank Pogue, presidentof Edinboro University ofPennsylvania, broughtgreetings on behalf of highereducation.

Lt. Kevin Starkey, represent-ing the non-faculty collectivebargaining units.

Bill Kirker, ‘73, SRU AlumniAssociation President.

Charles Curry, SRU VicePresident, finance andadministration, representingadministrative employees.

Formal greetings and best wishes were offered to President Smith on behalf of various university stakeholders.

“There were numerous examples of people seeing that somethingneeded to be done and going right ahead and doing it,” he said.

“I’ve worked on a few of these,” Shirley Jones of public relationssaid with a laugh. “The day we were putting up displays in theUnion was great fun. Painters were touching up walls, facilities staffwere putting up chairs, people were all over. Everyone wanted thisplace to look its best. It was wonderful.”

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Behind the scenesThe people behind scenes never get brought out on stage for a

curtain call. But they set the stage, provide the lighting, check thesound, deliver the food, and do everything else that creates theenvironment that makes it a great time to be at The Rock.

“People went beyond the normal because they have great affectionand respect for Bob Smith,” said John Bonando, assistant vicepresident for student life.

While Dr. Robert Watson served as the chair of the inaugurationcommittee,his role was really to lead by giving others the opportunityto shape their contribution in their own way.


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International students represented 41 countries.

More than 700 people filled the Multi-Purpose Room of the University Union for the inaugurationceremony to install Robert M. Smith as the 15th president of Slippery Rock University ofPennsylvania.

Mr. Max Speight, a friendand counselor of Smith’sfrom Tennessee provided theopening invocation.

Sign language interpreter Shiela Carr signs for the hearing impaired asPresident Smith presents his inaugural address.

Mrs. Ramona Smith (left), PresidentSmith’s mother Lillyan and sister JillFrasco, enjoy the proud moment

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Dr. Coleen Gray Neubert closes the ceremony leading the singing of the SRU AlmaMater, along with SRU’s concert choir. She also sang the National Anthem as arrangedby music student Kit Keiper

Father James Armstrong offers a benediction.

The SRU Brass Ensemble, directed byDr. Steve Hawk

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President Smith celebrates with students Jude Butch (left), newlyappointed member of the Pennsylvania State System of HigherEducation Board of Governors, and Angelé Waugaman, a memberof the SRU Council of Trustees

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Students enjoyed the reception following the ceremony.

�The fountain of chocolate was a particular favorite.

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood cast members Maggie Smith (left)and Chuck Aber, ’67, celebrated the day with music students (l-r) Mike Sypien, Erin Hummel, Rachel Ranson and CourtneyGeary, who performed in the ceremony and were part of SRU’spremiere performance of In Memoriam: A Requiem for FredRogers.

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To become a member of Phi Kappa Phi, acollege or university must petition and gothrough a rigorous process to prove that itprovides its students a quality academicexperience. Having a chapter is quite adistinction, because Phi Kappa Phi hasonly 294 chapters nationwide.

Five SRU faculty became first-timemembers as well, and joined 11 otherfaculty and administrators, including Smithand McKinney, as charter members. Thatmeans they already belonged to Phi KappaPhi, the Phi Beta Kappa or Sigma Xi honorsocieties.

“These persons have been invited tomembership based on superior scholarship,good character and demonstratedexcellence in their fields,” McKinney said.

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Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldestand most selective all-disciplinehonor society, installs chapter atSlippery Rock University

Keynote speaker David Scobey of theUniversity of Michigan captured thesignificance of Slippery Rock University’sfall installation into Phi Kappa Phi.

“Acceptance as a chapter of Phi Kappa Phiis a measure of the honor society’sconfidence in both the quality of thefaculty and undergraduate education atSlippery Rock University, and a measure ofthe intellectual achievement and seriousnessof SRU’s students,” said Scobey, director ofthe Arts of Citizenship Program.

Scobey joined SRU President RobertSmith, Interim Provost William Williamsand humanities Dean William McKinneyfor an installation ceremony at the Univer-sity Union. With their proud parents lookingon, SRU inducted 40 students–all of themranked in the top 10 percent of their class.

“It’s quite an honor,” said senior AngeléWaugaman, an accounting major fromKittanning. “It’s very hard to get into PhiKappa Phi. It’s nationally known, andthere are so many renowned people in it.For them to come to SRU and ask us tobecome a member is a big honor. It meansa lot to this University, and it shows wherewe’re going.”

Dr. David Scobey, director of the Arts of CitizenshipProgram and an associate professor at the TaubmanCollege of Architecture and Urban Planning at theUniversity of Michigan, gives the keynote address at SRU’sPhi Kappa Phi installation. He urged students to becomecitizen-scholars, leaving their mark in the classroom andthe public square.

At initiation, new members received certificates ofmembership and gold pins. The top 10 percent of seniorsand 7.5 percent of juniors were eligible to join.

Forty SRU students and 16 faculty and administrators wereinstalled as members of the prestigious academic honorsociety Phi Kappa Phi this fall. Formed in 1897, Phi KappaPhi’s membership includes Nobel and Pulitzer prize winners,the founder of Netscape and former U.S. presidents. It hasapproved only 294 chapters nationwide. Members represent the best of

what higher education has to offer

Membership is earned, not just conferred,said Dr. Ronald Johnson, Phi Kappa Phi’snortheast regional vice president, whoattended the installation. The honor societyevaluated SRU’s academic programs,faculty, buildings and success of graduatesfor a full year before approving a chapter,he said.

The primary objective of Phi Kappa Phi isthe recognition and encouragement ofsuperior scholarship in all academicdisciplines, he added. The society isconvinced that in recognizing andhonoring those persons of good characterwho have excelled in scholarship, inwhatever field, it will stimulate others tostrive for excellence.

Students benefit in many ways: • Membership gives them and job seekers

an added element of prestige• They may compete for scholarships and

awards• They may obtain research grants of up to

$2,500• They may compete for post-

baccalaureate fellowships

Excellence is the defining yardstick betweencolleges and universities that merely floatalong with the tide versus those that exceland rise to new heights. Clearly, SRU isgaining ground as a premier institution.

“Phi Kappa Phi will make Slippery Rockmore visible to people who may be lookingfor a place where they can find a niche,”said SRU’s Dr. Thomas Gaither, professorof biology. “It is respected in science, butit’s an interdisciplinary society.”

Gaining Groundas a PremierInstitution

SRU faculty await initiation into Phi Kappa Phi, thenation’s oldest all-discipline honor society.

SRU’s Dr. Bill McKinney, dean of the College of Humanities, Fine andPerforming Arts, signs thecharter. He was installed aschapter president. Behindhim is Dr. RonaldJohnson, northeastregion vicepresident for PhiKappa Phi.

Chancellor Hample, CouncilChair Marcus and Members of

the SRU Council of Trustees,

Board of Governor Thornburgh,other members of our platform, Iappreciated your kind words andtestimonies. However, as I watchedmy mother, she was even moreamazed than I.

I am so pleased that mother could behere today as well as my sister. I’vebeen very blessed. My parents alwaystold me I could be anything Iwanted. When you grow up in ahousehold like that, you learn tobelieve in yourself. As a confirmationof their faith, my sister is one of themost extraordinary persons I know.

I also want to acknowledge RamonaSmith. We have shared our lives for40 years. Her faith and confidencehas been an important part of thesuccess of this journey.

Grateful to Friends

Many colleagues and friends are heretoday having traveled great distancesat considerable trouble. I accept theyjust found this so unbelievable theywanted to verify the moment forthemselves.

Whatever the reason, I am gratefulfor your participation. You aretestimony to the power of friendship.At this age, friendship is veryimportant. It isn’t the money. Afterall, I am now living in publichousing.

I want to give special recognition tothose representing Phi Kappa Phi and delegates from colleges anduniversities throughout the world.You represent the collective sharedpurpose of the academy: To seek thetruth and to advance the knowledgeof humankind. The presence of our

faculty and administration are here asaffirmation to the academiccommunity we are building atSlippery Rock University.

Students and FacultyAcknowledged

I particularly acknowledge that thisinauguration celebrates through ourstudent delegations the centrality ourstudents have in shaping our sharedpurpose and vision. Let me alsoacknowledge the role students hadtoday as members of the inaugurationcommittee, designing the presidentialmedallion, arranging the musicalorchestration, and sharing theirtalents in the performing arts.

As I approach this speech and thechallenge to articulate my feelingstoday, I am also very aware of mymother’s warning: The fact that noone understands you doesn’t makeyou an artist.

I come to this inauguration holdingthe view that we are gathered heretoday representative of highereducation in this country. Thiscelebration at Slippery RockUniversity is part of a timelesstradition to recommit to ourcollective purpose and values.

I come mindful that no singleindividual manages a modernuniversity. I have kept in my mind astory told about Harvard PresidentCharles Williams Elliott, who oncemade a remark at Harvard in whichhe referred to “his” faculty. In themorning, he found a delegation offaculty waiting at his office door toremind him that the President atHarvard does not have a faculty;rather, the faculty at Harvard has aPresident. It is a lesson I try toremember.

This can be a real test for anypresident. Father Hesberg of NotreDame tells the story of the collegepresident who passed on suddenlyand, as the faculty knew he would,went to Hell. But, he says, it was fourdays before the president knew thedifference.

I come mindful that universities arevery difficult to manage in theconventional sense. Robert Carothers,President of the University of RhodeIsland, once said that our universitiesare the least efficient and mostdisorganized institutions in America,functionally defined as chaoticcollections of eccentric people heldtogether by a common grievanceabout parking.

The traditional mainstays ofcorporate culture, authority andpower, are purely illusory. These iconsgiven to me today (a medallion andmace- one constructed of chain mailto protect from lances thrown at myheart and the other a club meant tobe wielded with great force) areentirely symbolic of the heritage ofthe classical university.

Today’s SuccessfulUniversity

Yet today’s successful university is nota hierarchy but a pluralistic enterprisewith multiple centers of influencefrailly held together by a sharedvision and values. Despite theappearance of chaos, the university isa purposeful community reliant onthe individual talents and motivation

PUT SIMPLY: WE ARE BUILDING ANENGAGED INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY

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Regardless of our adventures andaspirations, we do not forget that atthe core of everything are ourstudents and our passionatecommitment to their learning. In thepast, I’ve referred to this form ofteaching as “creating hope.” MarvaCollins once said, “You can paypeople to teach, but you can’t paythem to care.” We are where we arein the 116th year of Slippery RockUniversity because we care aboutwhat we do.

Chancellor, I take the oath of thisoffice because I believe Slippery RockUniversity is a place where we havedemonstrated the power of workingtogether to achieve our goals andpursue our vision by our caringpeople. I appreciate the confidenceyou have in me and Slippery RockUniversity.

This is not a challenge for me aloneto achieve nor would I be up to thetask. As I remarked in August, I ampainfully aware that when Mozartwas my age, he had been dead for 24years. Instead I stand as therepresentative of our faculty, staff,administration, and students toaffirm our commitment to continueto build a very special universitybased on the values of an entirecommunity.

Because of what we have alreadydemonstrated to ourselves, I trulybelieve this is a great time to be atSlippery Rock University and ourgreatest days are ahead of us.

Let me conclude by offering a creedto guide us for those days:

May our lives in this community bemotivated :

By goals that have deep meaning,

By dreams that need completion,

By truths that demand expression,

and

By a willingness to learn that remainsunquenched.

through a more rigorous curriculum,expansion of student research andother individualized learningexperiences.

We are working to assure control overour own destiny through creativedevelopment work and ourinnovative entrepreneurial venture atthe Regional Learning Alliance inCranberry Corporate Woods, acollaborative operation that webelieve defines the future for highereducation.

We are working to diversify the voiceson our campus. We recognize thestrength we gain from the differentviews and world experiences thatcome from a campus rich in thediversity of our people.

Commitment as a PublicUniversity

We are committed as a publicuniversity to produce competent,civil, and caring citizens willing tomake their communities better placesfor all people to live and work. Weknow that we must continue to bevigilant in asserting our role as apublic university.

We have among our faculty theintellectual capital to bring a greatforce on finding new ways to fulfill:

The promise of justice and dignity for all;

Active engagement in rational publicdiscourse;

Responsible ethical citizenship;

and participatory democracy.

In short, there is no greater time thannow for us to embrace, as the highestvalue from our degree, that eachstudent leaves here richly prepared inthe “arts of liberty.”

of its faculty, staff andadministration.

At a moment in our Americanhistory when the university is theapparent last forum for one to findfree inquiry, freedom of speech,creativity, and the entrepreneurialspirit, the concepts of singular powerand authority are anachronistic andantithetical to the true potential ofthe enterprise.

This is especially true today atSlippery Rock University. We arewhere we are in the 116th year of

Slippery Rock University because wegot here together. Because we careabout what we do. We have alreadydemonstrated the power we havewhen we work together.

Our vision is clear and we are focusedto achieve it. Put simply, we arebuilding an engaged intellectualcommunity. We have staked ourfuture on strengths shaped over thepast 115 years: a residentialeducational experience. To that endin the past several years, we haverebuilt our campus infrastructure,refurbished and downsizedclassrooms, added new classroom andlaboratory buildings, and investedmillions in the best technologypossible for our students.

Investing $100 Million

We are not through. In the next fouryears, we will invest almost $100million in new and refurbishedresidence facilities, a performing artscenter, and (hopefully) a new studentunion designed by our students.

We turned around an eight yeardecline in enrollment that culminatedin reaching the highest enrollment inthe university’s history. Along theway, we reached new heights inretention, diversity of the studentbody, and graduation rates. In thepast three years, we have become oneof the nation’s most honoredenrollment management programs.

Our next goals are equally focused:We are working to raise the value ofthe Slippery Rock University degree

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Donors and businessleaders celebrate SRU’sleadership

You have read about the plans forthe Regional Learning Alliance inprevious issues of The Rock

Magazine. You have seen constructionupdates, too. You may have even visitedwww.RegionalLearningAlliance.com andseen the video virtual tour.

On these pages you see the reality of anew model for workforce development.Slippery Rock University is the modelbuilder.

To celebrate this accomplishment,regional business leaders and Rock SocietyMembers ($1000-per-year donors toSRU) gathered for an inaugural gala tocongratulate President Smith, the drivingforce behind this accomplishment.

MSA executive, statesystem chancellor,praise concept

In remarks at the evening celebration,Dennis Zeitler, chief financial officer ofMine Safety Appliances and board chairfor the RLA, said that the “RegionalLearning Alliance is a model for bringingfree enterprise to higher education.”

MSA donated the land in its CranberryWoods Corporate Office Park for the con-struction of the modern, high-tech, educa-tion and conference center. It is located inthe fastest growing area of westernPennsylvania.

A NewPresence

The elegant food service was prepared by AVI, Inc., the food service contractor for SRU and for the RLA.

Alan Offstein, chair of the Slippery Rock Foundation, Inc.welcomes dignitaries.

President Smith describes the importance of the RLAproject.

Guests review a special edition newsletter of photos from the afternoon’s presidential inauguration ceremony.

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in the Pittsburgh Area

Pennsylvania State System of HigherEducation Chancellor Judy Hample alsopraised the concept saying that SRU is a“leader in providing new resources forworkforce development.”

SRU Foundation playsa key role

Hosting the event, was the SlipperyRock University Foundation, Inc. “Theyhave been a solid foundation for makingthis happen,” said Smith. “Without ourFoundation, we couldn’t have done this.”

Alan Offstein, Foundation chair, ledthe assembled in a champagne toast thatsaluted both Smith and the newly openedand spectacular facility.

It was a great time to be associatedwith Slippery Rock University.

Music from SRU’s flute choir and jazzcombo added to the magic of the evening.

Nearly 300 regional business leaders and Rock Society Members gathered to admire the newly opened 76,000 square-foot education and conference center.

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education ViceChancellor Mary Soderberg (left) and Chancellor JudyHample (second from left) share a laugh with PresidentSmith and others during remarks at the inaugural gala.

SRU Foundation board member Doug McMullen andhis wife Linda are greeted by Bill Kirker (right),president of the SRU Alumni Association.

(l-r) Gary Roberts, CEO of First NationalBank; President Smith; Dennis Zeitler,CFO of Mine Safety Appliances and chairof the Regional Learning Alliance; and SteveGurgovitz, CEO of FNB Corporation.


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SRU strengthens academics, spearheads development ofregional workforce development site, receives accolades from Princeton Review and CosmoGIRL!

Close your eyes. Picture the face of one person at Slippery RockUniversity who inspired you. Picture your favorite building, class orextracurricular club.

Whether it was a faculty member, academic program or otherRock Solid accomplishment, consider the lasting effect on your life.

SRU’s investment in campus facilities, signature programs and in student-centered teaching ensures that students of today–anddecades from today–will form their own cherished memories. Fallsemester saw several important advances come to fruition. But if theconfirmation of excellence comes from what others say about theUniversity as well, consider nationally published evaluations byPrinceton Review and CosmoGIRL!

SRU selected for second straight yearPrinceton Review issued its list of “115 Top Mid-

Atlantic Colleges,” and for the second consecutiveyear it included SRU in its rankings based on inter-views with students about academics, the studentbody and campus life.

“Our students did it for us again,” President Smith said. “Theseregional rankings are considered especially important because of theinfluence current students have on the rankings.”

Princeton Review Publisher and Editorial Director Robert Franektold Smith by letter that Princeton Review evaluated 708 schools inthe mid-Atlantic, including 102 schools surveyed for the first time.SRU is one of 115 schools to receive the regional distinction.

CosmoGIRL! lauds female-friendly atmosphereCosmoGIRL! Magazine rated SRU as one of the top

50 “female friendly campuses” in the nation this fall.The company is heady: CosmoGIRL! placed SRU

with such prestigious higher education institutions asAmherst, Babson, Bard, Brown, Earlham, Grinnell,

Kenyon, Middlebury, Oberlin and Pamona colleges as well as theuniversities of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maine, North Carolina,Michigan, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Duke, Brown, Trinity, Berkeleyand Stanford.

The 12-page insert “The Best Colleges for CosmoGIRLs” hadstudents, staff and faculty alike talking. The Rocket covered it as afront-page story.

Academic advancesAside from launching a chapter of the academic honor society Phi

Kappa Phi (see page 7) admissions reported that 29 percent of newstudents were in the top 25 percent of their high school class–up 4percent from just a year ago.

A great time to be at...

Slippery Rock University!At the other end of the spectrum, graduates from the past year

have enrolled in many of the nation’s most prestigious graduate pro-grams, including the University of Kentucky’s mathematics Ph.D.program and the master of fine arts in dance at Smith College, toname but two. (See the college pages for more news on the achieve-ments of students and faculty.)

Serving Pennsylvania SRU spearheaded development of the newly opened Regional

Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods in Allegheny County, anational model for workforce development. (See pages 8 &9)

The innovative concept brings together 11 of the region’s leadingeducation providers to serve employers and employees. The missionis clear: providing the right kinds of training to improve job skillsand boost the regional economy.

Alliance officials estimate an increase of $32 million in potentialwages for southwestern Pennsylvania workers in the first five years ofoperation.

Horses work miracles with kidsThis spring, the University will consolidate its Adapted Physical

Activity Program and equestrian riding team into a new facility oncampus, Storm Harbor Equestrian Center. Construction began thisfall on an indoor arena with 12 stalls, a kitchen, health center andclassrooms near N. Kerr Thompson Stadium.

In the past, students who took a class in equestrian therapy,belonged to the equestrian team, or needed to board horses had todrive to private stables up to an hour away.

“You put a student with a severe handicap like cerebral palsy orDown syndrome on the back of a horse and a miracle occurs,”President Smith told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review for an article onthe facility. “It’s a mystical relationship between horse and child.”

The heat a horse gives off warms the muscles and ligaments of arider and the animal’s nuzzle nurtures as well.

Moving forward with new buildingsSRU broke ground on the $14 million Science and Technology

Building this fall and is moving forward with fast-track upgradesincluding new residence halls and a new university union andperforming arts complex.

Four new, suite-style residence halls will eventually occupy landbetween Founders Hall and Rock Apartments. Founders will be torn down.

It’s a great time to be at Slippery Rock University.

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“Students have reacted very

positively to the pedestrian

corridor, downtown work and

other improvements. It is clearly a

recruitment tool to have an aestheti-

cally pleasing downtown and

more appealing campus. The

pedestrian corridor not only con-

nects the older, traditional end of

campus to the new, it provides a

safe, well-lit environment for social

interaction. The years to come will

bring other exciting advances.”—Dr. John Bonando, SRU’s assistant vice

president for student services

SRU spearheaded development of the Regional Learning Alliance at CranberryWoods, which opened this fall 20 miles north of Pittsburgh in the Cranberry busi-ness corridor. The workforce development site, in the hottest market in southwesternPennsylvania, brings 11 educational providers under one roof to provide educationand job training. SRU offers undergraduate and graduate programs there, makinghigher education possible for more people.

Town gown: More than 100 University, townspeople and Slippery Rock business leadersgathered this fall to celebrate the completion of a $4.2 million revitalization of the SlipperyRock business district. University leaders expect the vastly improved town to be a recruit-ment draw. A gazebo and walkway with murals painted by SRU students are among theimprovements: James Myford, professor emeritus of art, made this sculpture (above right)for the gazebo site.

The familiar walk from Weisenfluh Dining Hall to Morrow Field House dramaticallyimproved this fall when workers completed a new pedestrian corridor. As students take thepathway to classes, they pass four boulders or spheres representing their freshman, sophomore,junior and senior years. Each boulder becomes successively smoother, illustrating their growthat SRU. The fourth boulder is polished like glass. The corridor is part of on-going efforts tofurther improve the appearance of campus. Come visit and see for yourself.

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ADVANCES

F all semester was dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of the landmark, 50-year-old U.S. Supreme Court ruling “Brown V. Board ofEducation” by helping SRU students understand public school desegregation

that has guided their entire education.SRU opened its “Brown v. Board of Education: 50 Years of Progress and

Struggle” series with respected National Public Radio and Fox News Channel political commentator Juan Williams who spoke before a filled Swope Music Hallaudience to explain the ruling’s ramifications and detail the life of U.S. SupremeCourt Justice Thurgood Marshall, an NAACP lawyer seeking to end the national“separate but equal” doctrine prior to being named a justice on the high court.

Brown v. Board of Education is the 1954, unanimous Supreme Court decisionthat started the end to “separate but equal” education systems for whites andblacks across the U.S. The suit was brought by Oliver Brown who objected to hav-ing his 8-year-old daughter attend a black school two miles from the family home,while a white school was located just five blocks away. Brown originally sued theTopeka, Kansas, school board before the case worked its way to the Supreme Court.

In his hourlong address, Williams told how the ruling set the tone for the CivilRights Movement that followed and of the slow change that came to the U.S. education system.

The series focused on societal changes resulting from the ruling and exposedstudents to the importance of diversity and equality in education, says Dr. RenayScales, assistant vice president of human resources and diversity. “We used thisopportunity to engage the campus and extended community in dialogue about racerelations and the implication for the future of education at SRU.”

The series included a host of follow-up programming, including President Smithsharing the podium with Charmaine P. Clowney, director of diversity and equalopportunity at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, in a programtitled “Brown v. Board of Education: 50 Years Velocity at all Deliberate Speed: How will SRU Accelerate the Next 50?” and a session on how the ruling affectedNative Americans. In addition, Pedro A. Cortez, secretary of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, detailed his life experiences in helping implement diversity andequality across the state.

Students became involved through “Separate but Equal: A Student’sPerspective,” sponsored by SRU’s Black Action Society, by sharing their views onthe ruling and its effects on them, and SRU’s Frederick Douglas Institute sponsored“The Great Debate: W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington,” in which studentsdiscussed the different educational philosophies of the two educational leaders.The Honorable Nelson Diaz, the first Latino to serve as general counsel to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the first non-majorityadministrative law judge in Pennsylvania, lectured on breaking barriers and hisown leadership success.

The series involved faculty in “Brown v. Board: The History, Law and Impact” a panel discussion and the series ended with the newly formed Harry M. WarnerFilm Institute offering a series of films related to the topic.

Students had a plethora of research material to draw from following SRU’s Dr. Richard Altenbaugh, professor of secondary education, and his work as editorof the national Teacher Education Quarterly, which published a special issue ofmore than 50 research projects on the important decision.

If the next page of this magazine is the front cover of the Rock Insider, you are a member of the AlumniAssociation, or you have been chosen at random to preview a Rock Insider. If the next page is page 31,you’re missing out on class notes and information about Alumni Reunion Weekend, Homecoming, Alumniin the Military, Upcoming Events, Alumni Around the Globe, and other alumni news. The Rock Insider isthe official alumni publication of the Slippery Rock University Alumni Association and is sent exclusivelyto members of the Association. To start getting your copy of the Rock Insider, call 1-800-GET-ROCK or e-mail us at [email protected].

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S L I P P E R Y R O C K U N I V E R S I T Y A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N M A G A Z I N E

IN THIS ISSUEAnnouncements • Nomination Ballot • Past Presidents • Your Alumni Association

Institute of Learning in Retirement Update • Class Notes • Cruise Information • Veteran’s Day • Alumni Weekend 2005

WINTER 2005

ALUMNIHOUSEEXPANSIONUPDATE See page 22.

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announcements

ALUMNI OFFICE STAFFMichael P. Saraka, ’89 (M)

Director of Alumni Relations

Brooke Wiker

Graduate Assistant

Dorothy Taggart Thompson

Secretary

Deb Kedanis

Staff

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITYALUMNI ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive CommitteeWilliam Kirker, ’73, President

Eric Holmes, ’93, President-ElectPhil Wanchick, ’67, Immediate Past President

Joanna Wanchick Julock, ’98, SecretaryZane Meixner, ’49, Treasurer

Expires 2007Margaret Sickle Stickel, ‘55

Christin Cunningham Miller, ‘96Wendy Murphy, ‘95

Richard Daugherty, ‘89Brent Johnson, ‘73

Expires 2006Adam Kidane, ‘02Connie Kirker, ‘98

Sam Zyroll, ‘78Brad Kovaleski, ‘01

Richard Manning, ‘75

Expires 2005Marcie Popek Chan, ‘96

William McKee, ’87Norman Moses, ‘73

Eugene Ney, ‘85H. Charles Shultz, ‘54

Other Voting MembersWilliam Byrnes, ’61, Past Presidents’

RepresentativePhil Sheridan, ’55, Golden Grad Representative

Ex OfficioDr. Robert Smith, President, SRU

Student Alumni Relations Board Representative

The Rock Insider Editorial BoardMichael P. Saraka, ’89 (M)

Joanna Wanchick Julock, ’98Karl Schwab

Dorothy ThompsonDeborah Kedanis

Brooke WikerBonnie Montgomery

The ROCK INSIDER is the official publication of the

Slippery Rock University Alumni Association,

Russell Wright Alumni House, Slippery Rock

University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Association

annual dues are $20. A year’s subscription to the

magazine, which is inserted in The Rock

Magazine, is included as a membership benefit.

Specific opinions expressed within the

publication do not necessarily reflect the

opinions of the Alumni Association board of

directors, staff or Slippery Rock University.

MYSTERY PHOTOGRAPH: Do yourecognize anyone in this photograph?If so, contact the alumni office at1-800-GET-ROCK or [email protected] winner receives an SRU alumnipicture frame.Answer to last issue’s mysteryphotograph: Roxann Herr Helleren, ’85,identified some of the alumni in the lastissue’s mystery photograph.The alumni in the pictureincluded Heidi Lepley Cressley,’84, Jim Benson, ’79, ClayRodgers, ’79, Elaine Hozdik, ’78,and Jerry Tritt, ’76.

Special Maryland SRU License Plates: Alumni living in Maryland can show theirRock Pride on their vehicles with a special license plate with theofficial logo of Slippery Rock University. The plate includes the logo(at right) and says "Slippery Rock University" on the bottom,identical to the plate designed for alumni living in Pennsylvania. Weneed at least 25 plates pre-ordered before the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrationwill process the plates for us. If you are interested please contact the alumni office at1-800-GET-ROCK or [email protected].

Meet Our Newest Board Member: Brad Kovaleski, ’01, has beenappointed to the Slippery Rock University Alumni Association board ofdirectors. Kovaleski received his bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’sdegree in student personnel in 2003. He is employed at Franklin andMarshall College as assistant director of student activities.

Invitation: Slippery Rock University Performance at the Pops with Marvin HamlischPresident Smith cordially invites alumni and friends to attend a special Pittsburgh Popsperformance of the music of Irving Berlin, conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. This is aspecial matinee performance at 2:30 p.m., January 23, at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh.Alumni and guests of SRU will receive discounted dress circle seating (in the frontbalcony) and a special “SRU Only” reception in the Mozart Room of Heinz Hallimmediately after the performance sponsored by Liberty Mututal Insurance.Hamlisch will attend the reception. For more information, contact the alumni officeat 1-800-GET-ROCK or [email protected]. Tickets are limited; orders will be filled inthe order they are requested.

SRU Veterans Group Forming: The Office of Alumni Relations is looking forall alumni interested in being part of an alumni veterans association being formed.The group’s purpose is to recognize outstanding students, faculty and alumni whohave served in the armed forces. The group would also like to create an alumnidirectory of all who served or are serving in the armed forces. Those interested ingetting involved should contact Michael Saraka, director of alumni relations,at 1-800-GET-ROCK or [email protected].

Correction: Brent Johnson, ’73, is the principal of Greenfield School, not Carrick HighSchool as was reported in the last issue of The Rock Insider. Johnson was an assistantprincipal at Carrick for four years and has beenprincipal at Greenfield for three.

On the Cover: A copy of the footballprogram at Homecoming 1952.

SLIPPERYSLIPPERY

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view from the presidentBy Bill Kirker, ’73, SRUAA President

An Enjoyable Task

It was an honor and privilege for me torepresent you, the members of theSlippery Rock University Alumni

Association at the inauguration of PresidentRobert Smith as the 15th president ofthe Rock.

President Smith came to Slippery RockUniversity as the provost and vice presidentfor academic affairs in 1999, around the timethat I was elected to the board of directors. Itwas at that time that the Office of AlumniRelations became a part of the Division ofAcademic Affairs. Since then I have had anopportunity to interact with President Smithon a number of initiatives of importance toboth alumni and the University.

Beginning while the provost andcontinuing during his role as interimpresident and now as the president of ouralma mater, President Smith has workeddiligently to advance the University. Heassembled a team to reverse the decliningenrollments that the Rock experiencedthrough much of the 1990s. He oversaw therearrangement of departments into the

current colleges and schools. Few peoplerelish change, but he moved forward to linkand group key departments and programsfor efficiency and effectiveness. During thistime, the Alumni Association constructed apicnic pavilion near N. Kerr ThompsonStadium and Critchfield Park that hasbecome a popular spot for students, alumniand the community to enjoy as well as a sitefor various events and activities. We alsowere part of a collaborative effort that led toGallery 164 on Main Street, one of the firstnew storefronts in what has become theVillage at Slippery Rock.

When he accepted the interimpresidency in December 2002, PresidentSmith moved ahead boldly, yet incollaboration with many others, to addressconcerns of the Pennsylvania State System ofHigher Education and then move on toinitiate capital projects. While makingprogrammatic changes on campus, he alsomoved forward with the Regional LearningAlliance in Cranberry Township that hasplaced SRU as a leader in serving the

corporate and learning needs in the northPittsburgh corridor, as well as students fromthe Rock and other institutions.

In my role as president of the AlumniAssociation, and formerly president-elect,I have had numerous opportunities tointeract with President Smith. I can assureyou that he is committed to our alumni andhas a passion to see that our alma mater isamong the top in categories ranging fromacademics to community and servicelearning. He is a person of vision and willcontinue to promote excellence.

President Smith has been a supporter ofour Alumni House expansion and seeks toengage you, our members, in many ways.Our board looks forward to continuing towork together with President Smith in thecoming years.

A special congratulations goes out toEric Holmes, ’93, and president-elect of theAlumni Association for receiving a PacesetterAward as part of the activities at the Rockmarking the 50th anniversary of Brown vs.the Board of Education decision.

Wrestling Alumni UpdateUpcoming Events

Coach Derek DelPorto invites all alumni from theseareas to the following away wrestling matches:

• East Stroudsburg University, Jan. 21, 7 p.m.

• Bloomsburg Meet - Bloomsburg University,Millersville University, Ohio University,Jan. 22, 9 a.m.

• PSAC Championships, E. Stroudsburg, Jan. 28-29

• Gannon University (coached by Don Henry, '83),Erie, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.

• East Regional Duals, SRU, 10 a.m.

• NCAA Division I East Regionals (alumni receptionafter the meet), Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Check the wrestling web site for the completeschedule. For more information, contact CoachDelPorto at 724-738-2722 or [email protected] send Coach DelPorto your e-mail address so hecan add you to the wrestling mailing list.

FIVE COACHES: Jim Harshaw, Derek DelPorto, ‘99, Fred Powell,Steve Roberts, ‘83, and Chris Elliott, ’00, represent the last fivehead wrestling coaches at Slippery Rock University.

REUNION TIME: Head CoachDerek DelPorto, ‘99,welcomed back more than70 wrestling alumni andfriends for a reunion duringhomecoming. Pictured hereare the alumni who marchedin the homecoming parade.


SRU Alumni Association1914 Origen K. Bingham ’01

1915 Frank Campbell ’09

1917 Augustus T. Clutton ’09

1918 William Barron ’14

1919 Howard Headland ’06

1920 Thomas Duff ’02

1921 William Barron ’14

1923 Claire Book ’18

1925 Beatty Dimit ’11

1926 Jessee C. Uber ’11

1927 Calvin Hogg ’08

1927-28 Bruce Denniston ’20

1930 Arthur Hogg ’08

1931 Jessee C. Uber ’11

1932 Howard Headland ’06

1933 A.P. Vincent ’13

1934 N. Kerr Thompson ’08

1935 John Bingham ’09

1936 Norman Doer ’14

1939 F.A. Barkley ’97

1941 Willis Schidemantle ’36

1946 Paul Varnum ’33

1948 Earle Stoops ’13

1950 Ralph Horsman ’25

1951 Porter McCandless ’18

1952 Joseph D. McClymonds ’34

1953 Howard S. Stewart ’25

1954 John Mixer ’26

1956 Bruce Adams ’43

1957 Margaretta Eisenberg

Hanford ’34

1958 Clair Axtell ’37

1959 Raymond Haynes ’37

1960 Loyal Liken ’34

1961 Wallace Kerr

1962 Jack Denbow ’38

1963 Orlando Lucidore ’42

1964 Thomas Carmody ’51

1965 C. Foster McGarvey ’39

1967 Shirley Butler Comstock ’40

1968 Earl Birdy ’51

1970 Raymond Haynes ’37

1972 Eugene Boyer ’50

1973 Shirley Butler Comstock ’40

1974 William Byrnes ’61

1975 Douglas Clinger ’60

1976 Martha Schaaf ’47

1977 Louis Rossi ’50

1978 Duane Conway ’56

1979 Paul Stieman ’67

1979 Thomas C. Gazda ’69

1981 Robert J. Watson ’70

1982 Elizabeth A. Berkely ’70

1983 John A. Watson ’40

1984 William Sonntag ’70

1985 Jerome F. Bejbl ’63

1986 Fred Van Dyke ’55

1987 H. Charles Shultz ’54

1988 Fred Van Dyke ’55

1989 Martha Schaaf ’47

1990 Robert J. Watson ’70

1991 William T. Beatty ’56

1993 Susan Whelpley Greaves, ’80

1995 William T. Beatty ’56

1997 Frank M. Carr ’50

1997-99 Ben L. Addison ’87

1999-01 Sam Zyroll ’78

2001-03 Phil Wanchick ’67

2003-05 Bill Kirker ’73

2005-07 Eric Holmes ’93

Schaaf ZyrollHaynesHorsemanVincent

Past PresidentsSRU Alumni Association

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The Alumni Association at Slippery Rock University is indeed a diverse one with members from all over the country.The demographics of members in 2004 demonstrate some interesting points, namely:

1. most of our members were education majors

2. a majority of members are female

3. the bulk of our members are from the 1970s and 1980s

4. a majority of our members live in the northeastern United States

Help our numbers continue to grow. Renew yourmembership in 2005 and encourage your friends tojoin the Alumni Association.

Thank you for your support!

Your Alumni AssociationYour Alumni Association

Makeup of SRUAA Members - College

BISS12%

EDUC69%

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Top Ten States Alumni Live In Other Than PADonor CornerThe following individual(s) have given $1,000or more to Slippery Rock University during theperiod of August-November 2004:

Thank you for your contributions. Yoursupport helps Slippery Rock University grow.

Dr. John Nicholas Anderson, ’69

Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Bejbl, ’63

Mr. Garry W. Benford, ’77

Mr. Franklin M. Carr, ’50

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Conway, ’46

Mr. Duane Lonsdale Conway, ’56

Ms. Sheila I. Drohan, ’74

Ms. Elaine S. Enfonde, ’90

Mrs. Lynne Marie Ernes, ’78

Dr. Judith Frederick, ’69

Dr. Robert Frederick, ’69

Mr. John K. Gehret, ’80

Mr. Daniel Patrick Gillen, ’78

Mr. Harold Reyburn Grove, ’54

Mrs. Margaret Rehm Headland, 40

Mr. Stephen Heasley, ’73

Mr. Darrell Hess, ’54

Mr. S. Donald Hindman, ’57

Mr. John Robert Kotula, ’57

Mr. Carl L. Laughner, ’49

Mrs. Norma Laughner, ’48

Colonel Marjorie L.C. Maguire, ’37

Dr. Carol J. Matteson, ’68

Mrs. Bonnie A. McElhaney, ’63

Mr. Stephen Medwid, ’62

Dr. Wayne L. Miller, ’71

Mr. James Harold Morris, ’82

Mr. G. Patrick O’Hare, ’65

Mr. Nicholas Jon Pici, ’96

Mr. Gregory Thomas Policano, ’82

Mrs. Marcie Reinhard, ’85

Mr. Mark Alan Reinhard, ’84

Ms. Rose P. Ricci, ’81

Mr. and Mrs. Laurice F. Sargert, ’63

Dr. Charles Shultz, ’54

Ms. Susan Louise Smith, ’77

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Sonntag, ’70

Mr. Barry K. Thompson, ’87

Mr. Timothy Trautman, ’73

Mr. Jeffrey William Wangler, ’81

Dr. Scott Allan Wise, ’90

Ms. Judith L. Zarenko, ’71


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Being a member-directed organization and utilizing volunteerteachers, speakers and leaders, the ILR offers classes and eventsin such areas as history, Italian, current events, hobbies, basicand advanced computer, book discussion, dancing and a varietyof field trips. Classes requiring hands-on participation includequilting, knitting, crocheting, furniture repair, chair caning,sailing, drawing and painting. Members enjoy 33 area day trips,as well as extended travel to Scotland and Costa Rica. In 2003,the ILR offered travel opportunities to Iceland and the CanadianRockies. Trips to Europe are planned.

One of the popular activities is the “Lunch and Lecture”series, a brown-bag luncheon, which offers lectures on health,hobbies and activities of interest to the mature-age group.Another popular luncheon offering is “Lunch Out,” in whichgroups visit various restaurants in the area.

SRU’s Institute for Learning in RetirementNames New Executive Directorby Peg Sickle Stickel, ‘55

From its beginnings of 54 members with 13 classes, the Institute for Learning in Retirement atSRU has grown to a membership of 204 offering 74 classes and activities in only three years.

The ILR has been very fortunate infinding Ruth Hoffman, a retired Englishteacher from the Franklin Area Schools, toaccept the challenge as executive director.“The Institute for Learning in Retirement is avibrant, active and stimulating addition to thecommunity and an important part of thelifelong learning goals of Slippery RockUniversity,” Hoffman says, adding that they hope “to increasemembership and offer more courses for the community.”

For a class catalog, or to find out more information,contact the institute at [email protected] or call724-738-1604. SRU’s Institute for Learning in Retirement islocated at the SRU Center for Lifelong and CommunityLearning, 165 Elm St., Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

House Expansion

DONOR FORM___I/We would like to contribute to the Russell WrightAlumni House and Conference Center.

I would like to contribute a gift of $____________ over the next 1 2 3 years (circle one).

Gift Pledges 2 years 3 years___ $10,000 or more $5,000 $3,334___ $7,500 $3,750 $2,500___ $5,000 $2,500 $1,667___ $3,000 $1,500 $1,000___ $2,000 $1,000 $ 667___ $1,000 $ 500 $ 334___ Other______________________

For additional naming opportunities of gifts of $10,000 or more, please contact the Alumni Office at1-800-GET-ROCK.

Name_________________________________________ Address_________________________________City/State/Zip Code______________________________________________________________________Phone__________________________________________________________________________________

Method of Payment:___ Check ___ Visa ___ American Express ___ Bill Me ___ Master Card ___ Discover

Credit Card #_________________________________________Expiration Date________________ V-Code________________Name on Card________________________________________Signature____________________________________________Date__________________________________________________

Make checks payable to "SRU Foundation." Please detach and mail to Alumni Relations,Slippery Rock University, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

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The Pennsylvania State System of Higher EducationAlumni and Friends Travel Program

Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown,Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, West Chester

Danube River Cruise with a post-cruise hotel stay in PragueJuly 9-20, 2005

The Danube River is one of the world’s most celebrated waterways. Discover its unparalleled beauty in the Wachau andAltmuhl Valleys, lined with hilltop castles and quaint villages. Call on grand cities in Austria and Germany and explorebaroque abbeys and magnificent cathedrals.

Travel from Budapest to Nuremburg on the luxurious Viking Pride, which carries only 150 passengers. Taste the wines,learn the legends and folklore, savor the food, sway to the musicand see for yourself why the world continues to fall in love with this treasured river.

From $2998 per person, and includes:· Seven-night river cruise on the Viking Pride (all outside cabins).· Daily shore excursions.· Round-trip air from Philadelphia and all transfers.· All meals onboard ship.· Folkloric entertainment, lectures and theme dinners.· Three-night post-cruise hotel stay in Prague, including breakfast and a city tour.

A 10-Day Hawaiian AdventureAugust 11-21, 2005

Do you dream in color? Emerald-green rainforests,shimmering aquamarine waters, fiery-red sunsets and black lava deserts.

Extraordinarily beautiful and impossibly romantic, Hawaii has some of the most colorful and exotic landscapes on earth.Let Norwegian Cruise Line show you this living paradise as no other cruise line can. Sailing on the new Pride of Aloha,NCL will show you a rainbow of exotic ports, beginning with a three-night hotel stay exploring the cultural and scenictreasures of Honolulu.

From $2181, itinerary includes:

Day Port Arrive DepartThursday, August 11 Honolulu, Oahu Early afternoonFriday, August 12 Honolulu, OahuSaturday, August 13 Honolulu, OahuSunday, August 14 Honolulu, Oahu Board the Pride of 8 p.m.

Aloha at 3 p.m.Monday, August 15 Nawiliwili, Kauai 7 p.m. OvernightTuesday, August 16 Nawiliwili, Kauai 1 p.m.Wednesday, August 17 Hilo, Hawaii 9 a.m. 6 p.m.Thursday, August 18 Kona, Hawaii 7 a.m. 5 p.m.Friday, August 19 Kahului, Maui 8 a.m. OvernightSaturday, August 20 Kahului, Maui 6 p.m.Sunday, August 21 Honolulu, Oahu 7 a.m. Fly home this

Afternoon

Join fellow ROCK alumni for a memorable vacation.For information, call Tom Kepler or Craig Martin at Cruisin’ at 610-341-1979 or 800-506-7447.

Visit the Web site at www.alumnivacations.com for complete itinerary, prices and information.

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher EducationAlumni and Friends Travel Program

Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown,Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, West Chester

Danube River Cruise with a post-cruise hotel stay in PragueJuly 9-20, 2005

The Danube River is one of the world’s most celebrated waterways. Discover its unparalleled beauty in the Wachau andAltmuhl Valleys, lined with hilltop castles and quaint villages. Call on grand cities in Austria and Germany and explorebaroque abbeys and magnificent cathedrals.

Travel from Budapest to Nuremburg on the luxurious Viking Pride, which carries only 150 passengers. Taste the wines,learn the legends and folklore, savor the food, sway to the musicand see for yourself why the world continues to fall in love with this treasured river.

From $2998 per person, and includes:· Seven-night river cruise on the Viking Pride (all outside cabins).· Daily shore excursions.· Round-trip air from Philadelphia and all transfers.· All meals onboard ship.· Folkloric entertainment, lectures and theme dinners.· Three-night post-cruise hotel stay in Prague, including breakfast and a city tour.

A 10-Day Hawaiian AdventureAugust 11-21, 2005

Do you dream in color? Emerald-green rainforests,shimmering aquamarine waters, fiery-red sunsets and black lava deserts.

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1920sDorothy Keefer, ’24, turned 100 years old Sept.11. The event was featured in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article. Her advice to others on turning 100is, “Keep busy; keep interested; keep interesting.”She started her career teaching in a one-roomschoolhouse and spent 40 years teaching in theMt. Lebanon School District. Keefer has visited all50 states and much of western and northernEurope. She is still active in her retirement home aseditor of its weekly bulletin.

Anne Dvoryak Parker, ’29, is still very active but“uses a cane to get around these days.” She lovesThe Rock and is interested in finding more alumniin the Farmingham Hills, MI area.

1930sDale L. Anderson, ’36, turned 94 in November. Heis still very active in his community and enjoysbuilding one-person airplanes for himself.

1940sJohn O. Kaufman, ’40, donated Slippery RockUniversity memorabilia to display at the RussellWright Alumni House, including a football programfrom 1937 when Slippery Rock University playedBoston College at Fenway Park.

1950sChester Ambrose, ’51, and his wife Patriciacelebrated their 50th wedding anniversary onAugust 21. He is still active in his communityas a volunteer and children’s storyteller.

Phil Sheridan, ’55, is coordinating the classof 1955’s reunion activities for alumni weekendon June 17-18. All classmates are encouragedto contact Phil at [email protected] or301-942-3532 for more details.

John Small, ‘58‚ spent his career in the Upper St.Clair School District where he taught elementaryfor five years, was a building principal for 22 yearsand supervisor of curriculum and instruction foreight years. Small was also a member of theadjunct faculty at Penn State University. He wasinducted to the Upper St. Clair High SchoolAcademic Hall of Fame, and has been retiredsince June 1993.

1960sSally Dillman Yanzek, ‘67, Jeanne GrejdaSchomaker, ‘66, and Janet Cromie Klauss ‘66,and all 1962 graduates of Shaler High School metfor a 60th birthday party held by the Shaler HighSchool Reunion Committee.

Frank Mazur, ‘67, released his latest novel “TheBuckseller.” The fiction-with-an-edge novelrevolves around deer hunting in Pennsylvania witha sniper stalking the woods surrounding a smallmountain community. It is available from anybookselling Web site or check at local bookstores.Visit his Web site at www.femazur.com foradditional information.

Frank Shields, ‘67, is a Senator from Portland, OR,representing Mid-Multnomah County in SenateDistrict 24. A former United Methodist minister, hehas been an advocate of human services issues formany years. Before election to the Senate, heserved as State Representative for District 16 from1993-1998. Sen. Shields is married to the Rev. BeccaWenger, and has two sons, Matthew and Noel. Hishobbies include long-distance running, bicyclingand reading.

Tom Murdoch, ’68, is executive director for theAdopt-A-Stream Foundation in Everett, WA(www.streamkeeper.org).

John Santilli, ’68, retired from the Kane AreaSchool District after 25 years. He coached footballand American Legion baseball.

Dahlis Diess Roy, ’69, and her husband Paul live inStevensville, MI, where she founded and operatesLakeshore Tai Chi.

John “Jay” Seward, `69, retired after 33 years ofcoaching track and cross-country at Fox ChapelArea High School. Seward also coached swimmingfor 16 seasons. He served as the diving coach forthe last 10 years. He continues to teach physicaleducation.

NewArrivals1980sNancy DePolis, ’87, announces the birth of herson, Cole, in January.

Curt James, ’87, and wife, Beth, announce thebirth of their son, Maxwell Anderson, May 14.The James’ live in Braddock Hills.

2000sMatthew, ’02, and Kelly Fleischut Amsdell,’01, announce the birth of their first child,Lexey Ann, born June 20. The Amsdells livein Williamsburg, VA.

Jamie Dhanenes, ’02, announces the birth ofher daughter, Ashley Elizabeth, April 24.

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class notes1970sBill Marmo, ’70, is equity manager for LaRusseDistributing Co., in Tarentum.

John Lark, ’71, is a foreman and estimator atDonald Lark and Sons Excavating and GradingContractors in West Middlesex.

Dennis Rickard, ’71, serves on the board ofdirectors for the National Sheriff’s Association.He has also served as a sheriff in Butler Countyfor 23 years.

Kathy Tiernan, ’71, was appointed director ofcommunity health programs at the Universityof Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Ellen Santoliquido Aretz, ’72, is supervisor ofcomputerized forwarding services at the U.S. PostalService in Alabama. She and her husband, James,have been married for 31 years.

Jewel Hopson, ‘72, released her book “SpicySpinsters: Stories of Seasoned Bachelorettes.”It is available at Barnes & Noble and fromwww.publishamerica.com.

Carl Hursh, ’73, is chief of waste reduction andrecycling for the Pennsylvania Department ofEnvironmental Protection, in Harrisburg.

Peggy Gray Rhodes, ’74, retired from Karns CitySchool District as the gifted coordinator of gradesK-7. She was a Christa McAuliffe Fellowshiprecipient. Rhodes and her husband, Dusty,live in Butler.

Kurt Heinz, ‘76, is a senior analyst at Cubic Corp.in Kingstowne, VA. Heinz designs and implementsweapons of mass destruction emergency responseexercises in conjunction with the Department ofDefense and the Department of HomelandSecurity. Heinz and his wife, Annette, live inFredericksburg, VA. Contact him [email protected].

Wendy Vogt Rusmisel, ‘78, is assistantsuperintendent in the McGuffy School Districtin Claysville.

Mike Brown, ’79, is trying to organize an alumnilacrosse game for homecoming on October 15. Allinterested alumni who played lacrosse (1976-1981)can contact Mike at [email protected]. Russell Whaley will be in attendance.

Pamela Dana Miller, ’79, is an NCAA referee forwomen’s basketball, field hockey and lacrosse.

1980sDoug Labor, ‘80, lives in Steamboat Springs, CO,where he owns a real estate company. He serves aspresident-elect of the Steamboat Springs Board ofRealtors and is president of the Colorado ExclusiveBuyer Agents Association. He can be reached [email protected].

John Stroup, ‘80, has been named the directorof the Clarion Hospital Foundation. Stroup isinvolved with the leadership of Clarion Hospital,having served on its board of directors and thefoundation committee.

Dr. James Zarick, ’81, is sport managementprogram coordinator in the Sports ManagementGraduate Program at High Point University inHigh Point, NC.

Dennis Christopher, ’83, is a senior supportscientist for NASA’s Solar and HeliosphericObservatory with L3-Communication at theGoddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.

Diana R. Treece, ’83, is program coordinator forlifetime leisure and fitness at the Frederick CountyParks and Recreation Department, in Frederick, VA.

Brian Hutchinson, ‘84, president of Heuga Centerfor the past three years, has been named presidentof the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.Hutchinson and his wife, Jen, and two-year-olddaughter, Emma, live in Eagle, CO.

Brian Meiser, ’84, wrote a fiction noveltitled “Get Out!” It is available online atwww.publishamerica.com. Meiser is alsopresident of Leighty’s Farm Market in Newry.

Mario Moreiera, ’84, has published a book titled “Software Configuration ManagementImplementation Roadmap” by Wiley (formallyknown as John Wiley & Sons Ltd). Wiley is one ofthe biggest publishing houses in the world.

Stacy Schroder, ‘84, is a wellness director atMasonic Village at Elizabethtown in South Central.Schroder won the 2004 Nustep Pinnacle award forhaving the best senior wellness center in thenation. Her program was evaluated in areas ofmarketing, participation, measurable outcomes,wellness programming and customer service.

Ginny Pierson Sodano, ‘84, is an associatedirector with LifePath, Inc., in Sellersville.Sodano and her husband, Michael, reside inQuakertown and have three children.

Brian Smith, ’86, is an operating room chargenurse at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center inPhoenix, AZ.

Nancy DePolis, ’87, bought a new home inBedford, OH, and works for InfoAccess, Inc., acomputer software and services company.

Leann Howell Johnson, ’88, and family havemoved to Riverside, NJ. She is active withthe non-profit organization Vocal Now(www.vocalnow.org).

1990sJohn Oldham, ’93, married Carrie L. YanchakJuly 31. They live in Hopewell.

2000sBethany Brosey, ’00, married Anthony TroxelJune 12. They live in Grants, NM.

Brandy M. Doerr, ’00, married Daniel R. MoffattApril 17. They live in Portersville.

Lindsey C. Doyle, ’00, and Christopher G.Kelley, ’01 were married June 7, in HatterasVillage, NC. The bridal party included Charles(Chuck) Kelley, ’99, Matthew Thompson, ’98,Matthew Garrett, ’00, and Jeremy Spering,’02. They live in Sarver.

Cynthia Fluharty, ’01, married Troy Miller, ’02,May 22. They live in Coraopolis.

Cynthia Jo Jones, ‘01 married TimothyGolightly June 19.

Benjamin David Klein, ’01, married Sara JaneSmart November 20.

Hastie Miller, ‘02, and Ryan LeFevre, ‘01 weremarried on September 25.

Robert J. Patrick, ’04, married Jenea L. LeightyOctober 23.

Zebulan Sasse, ’04, and Kimberly Kapusta weremarried September. They live in Cabot.

Linsey Westerman, ’04, married MarkStonebraker August 20. The bride is employed atFreeport Junior High School.

Gordon Ovenshine, ‘88, at the base of the GoldenGate Bridge in San Francisco.


class notesMichele Stefanka McGleish, ’88, competed inthe Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association AgeGraded Time Trial (40k/25 miles) and finishedwith a silver medal for women (35-39).

Edward C. Prem, ‘88, is a major in the U.S.Army and is serving as the division automationmanagement officer for the 1st Cavalry Divisionin Baghdad, Iraq.

Laurie Dominick Salem, ‘88, passed the Societyfor Human Resource Management‘s exam forcertification as a Professional in Human Resourcesin 2003. She works in human resources at WHYY,the PBS/NPR affiliate in Philadelphia. She says “Hi”to all mid-80s residents of Harner Hall.

William J. Bajcz, Jr., ’89, was promoted to majorin the U.S. Army. He is stationed at Ft. Leavenworth,KS, at the national simulation center.

1990sGeorge Sims, Jr., ’90, is a senior exercisephysiologist at Crozer-Keystone Health Systemin Springfield.

Alphonso Angelucci, ’92, is an elementary schoolprincipal in the Ellwood City School District.

Robert Davidson, ‘92, is the director of aquatics atthe Phoenixville Area YMCA.

Michelle Zanicky Jamieson, ‘92, is the director ofalumni programs and annual campaigns at ButlerCounty Community College. Jamieson would likealumni who attended BC3 to contact her to updatetheir addresses; [email protected].

Ronald Ladley, ‘92, won re-election as townshipsupervisor in Lower Fredrick Township, MontgomeryCounty. He is a software test engineer for GlobalKnowledge in King of Prussia.

Charles M. Velesaris, ’92, received a Bronze Starfor his service in Iraq with the Army 82nd AirborneDivision. The citation notes Velesaris’ “outstandingperformance and dedication were critical to thesuccess of combat operations under the moreextreme and austere conditions. Your effortscontributed significantly to the overall success ofthe global war on terrorism.” He is a major in theU.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. He returnedfrom Iraq in March. He also served a tour of dutyin Afghanistan in 2002.

Robert Kilbert, ’95, is a geographic informationsystems specialist for KCI Technologies, Pittsburgh.

Marc Cholnik, ’96, teaches fifth grade at MortElementary in Hillsborough County, Florida. He isbuilding a house in Wesley Chapel, FL.

Linda Scott O’Day, ’96, is a special educationconsultant for the Henrico County Public Schoolsin Richmond, VA.

Joe Fullerton, ‘97, has been promoted at LenapeTechnical School in Ford City. He left his position asmathematics instructor to become the programdevelopment specialist and adult educationsupervisor fr the school.

Tara Dundr, ’97, teaches first-grade at the Centerville SchoolDistrict in Centerville, OH.

Michael Werner, ’99, waspromoted to an inside salesposition at Marmon/Keystone’s East Butler servicecenter. He joined the companyin 2000 as a buyer.

2000sHeather Erno, ’00, was awarded “outstanding newmember” of the PA Therapeutic Recreation Society.She is coordinator of therapeutic horsemanship forHoffman Homes for Youth.

In Memoriam

Jason D. Holbrook, ’00, received a master’sof business administration degree from theUniversity of Akron College of BusinessAdministration and a juris doctorate degreefrom the University of Akron School of Law.Holbrook works for the law firm ofMcConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Popeand Weaver, P.A., in Jacksonville, FL.

Matthew R. Murray, ’01, was promoted toCaptain in the U.S. Army. He is deployed in Iraqserving as the Task Force 3-8 Cavalry Scout platoonleader, 1st Calvary Division.

Monica Murray, ’02, is a first lieutenant in theU.S. Army, serving as a medical services officer inFt. Hood, TX. Both she, and her husband, Matthew,miss The Rock.

William A. Fleske II, ’03, is a transportationsergeant in the U.S. Army serving in Iraq. Hewould love to hear from friends. Contact himat [email protected].

Rebecca Garris, ’03, completed work on her firstnovel, “Maybe Later: One girl’s struggle with timeand her lack of control over it,” which waspublished November. For more informationcontact her at: [email protected].

Brian K. Warcup, ’03 (M), is employed byFlorida Atlantic University as the assistantregistrar. Warcup says he “enjoys the Florida sunwhen there are no hurricanes” and “keeps busyby working, watching the Steelers and losing atfantasy football.”

Lauren Goob, ’04, is an auditor for the Office ofthe Inspector General in Cranberry Township.

Julie Kumor, ’04 (M), is an assistant managerof the fitness center at Sterling Commerce inDallas, TX.

Editorial InformationPlease note that “Class Notes” list the year alumni received theirundergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University. To submit“Class Notes,” simply return the Alumni Update Form or e-mail us [email protected] with your information. We are happy to publishyour information. It is our policy not to publish engagements orpregnancies, however, we publish marriages and births.

(M) - Denotes master’s degree(F) - Denotes faculty member(FR) - Denotes friend of the University

Michael Werner

Catherine Seals Lutz ‘24Elsie Kummer McKee ‘30

Ruth Kilmer ‘31Gertrude McKissick Adams ‘32

Bernice Magee ‘32Elizabeth McGarvey McLaughlin ‘34

Willard Cathers ‘35Rose Fleming Gregg ‘36

LaVone Hilliard Payne ‘38John Ribka ‘38

Bette Bissell Evans ‘39Robert McConnell ‘39Andrew Campbell ‘41

Mary Boutwell Campbell ‘41Arthur Rometo ‘42

Raymond Norris ‘48Roy Bruno ‘51

Barbara Lane Black ‘53Daniel Weppner ‘54Carl Bucholtz ‘59

Charles Hamilton ‘64Dorothy Zischkau Daniels ‘67

Robert Truxell ‘68Nancy McMillen Price ‘70

Jean Cowan ‘72Paulette Wilson ‘80Carole Barefoot ‘87Roch Furguiele ‘00Christina Kokel ‘00

Melissa Derk ‘03

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This year's homecoming king and queenget a ride fit for royalty during thehomecoming parade.

Even the runner up gets to view theparade from a convertible.

Rocky, the school mascot, says hello to the kidswatching the parade.

Alumni are greeted at the picnic tent across from the football stadium. The alumni association provided hot dogs, music andgames for the kids.

Dr. Renay Scales, assistant vicepresident of human resourcesand diversity, chats withArlene and Dr. Charles Shultz,'54, at the president's tentduring the parade.

President Smith visits with membersof the Student Alumni Relations Boardat the "Ghostbusters" parade float.

The Salvation Army in Slippery Rocksponsored a classic car in the parade. Inaddition to student and alumni groups,several community groups also participatedin the parade.

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All alumni are welcome back to campus for an open house featuring facultyand distinguished alumni lectures, tours, exhibitions, picnics, parties, and theannual alumni awards luncheon. Special events are planned for the entirefamily. Many of the offerings are free. It's an opportunity for you to revisitfavorite memories, renew friendships, and reconnect with the intellectualand social excitement you felt as a Slippery Rock University student.

Times and locations will be added to the schedule as plans develop.

� Walking and Trolly Tours of Campus and Community� "Weekend University"� Certificate Courses in Microbrew and Wine Tasting� Lecture/Discussion Groups led by faculty and distinguished alumni� Meet President Robert Smith� Alumni Reunions for Former SGA Officers and Residence Life Staff� All-Alumni Reunion/Awards Luncheon� Hiking in McConnell's Mills� Alumni/Faculty Sherry Reception� Golden Grad Receptions� Alumni Bonfire at the Ski Lodge� Alumni Golf Scramble for Women's Atheltics� Hospitality Suite� Non-Denominational Chapel Service� Class and Group Reunion Events� Class and Reunion Photographs� Breakfast in the North Hall Courtyard

On-Campus Housing

Two housing options are available on campus - The Rock Apartments and the Campground. Themost popular accomodation, the Rock Apartments, are available for alumni if they want to stayon campus. With air conditioning, kitchens and living rooms, these apartment-style residencehalls are a short distance from many activities but have all the comforts of a 4-star hotel. Aminimum of two persons is required for these units (up to four per unit). The cost is $45/person.

An alternative option for those who enjoy "roughing it," is the SRU Campground. It is availablefor those who want to bring their RV, trailer or tent. Call 724-738-4801 for details.

Area Hotels and Bed and BreakfastsAmerihost, Grove City, 724-748-5836Super 8, Grove City, 724-748-3000Comfort Inn, Grove City, 724-748-1005Holiday Inn Express, Grove City, 724-748-5514Evening Star, Slippery Rock, 724-794-1844Apple Butter Inn, Slippery Rock, 724-794-1844As Thyme Goes By, Harrisville, 724-735-4003

Slippery Rock University • 1 Morrow Way • Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Phone 1.800.SRU.9111

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NEW JERSEY: Michael Lacertosa, ‘02, BrookeWiker, ‘06 and Greg Stroman, ‘94, at BarAnticipation in S. Belmar, NJ.

SOCCERALUMNIREUNION:Alumni spanningfive decadesgathered withformer soccercoach, Jim Egli,and currentcoach, MattThompson, for analumni reunioncelebrating70 years ofsoccer at SRU.

SEVEN SPRINGS: After celebrating its 50th reunion at SRU during June of 2004, the Class of 1954continued its celebration at Seven Springs Resort in September. 52 class members were guests ofHerman and Sis McSwigan Dupre, owners of the resort.

ALUMNI RE-ENACTORS: Ken Cherry, ‘73, and JasonCherry, ‘04 (M), are members of the Captain WilliamTrent Company and reenact the French and IndianWar during the summers. They were featured asextras in the films “Last of the Mohicans” and“Young George Washington,” and featured on theHistory Channel. Jason just published his first novel,“Bloody Circles of War,” a historical fiction novelset in the 1750s in Venango County.


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Slippery Rock University alumni Richard Manning, '75, Zane Meixner, '49, and Brent Johnson, '73,place a wreath in front of the Alumni Veterans Memorial during the Veterans Day ceremony.

Michael Saraka, '89 (M), director of alumni relations, serves as emcee for the ceremony.

Lt. Col. William Biolozor, chairperson of the SRU Army R.O.T.C., gives the keynote address to more than40 invited guests and alumni.

Thomas Perry, '02, speaks to alumni about the new SRU Veterans Alumni Chapter of the alumni association.

Dr. Robert Watson, '70, extends greetings to all invited guests and alumni on behalf of the University.

Student members of the SRU Army R.O.T.C. serve as color guard during the flag raising ceremony.

Duane Conway, '56, provides an inspirational message as well as the invocation for the Veterans Day ceremony.

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SRU’S LEADERSHIP COURSE PROFILED BYPITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTEPost-Gazette reporter Jill Cueni-Cohen andphotographer Bob Donaldson spent a dayon campus recently for an extensive profileof SRU’s Leadership Reaction Course. Thetwo-page article, accompanied by fourphotographs, noted that the course turneda group of students who didn’t know eachother well into a productive team.

The 20-acre course, near the Ski Lodge,opened more than a year ago and is modeledafter the Army’s obstacle course at FortBenning, Ga. It includes more than a dozenoutdoor stations, including a 32-foot towerfor rappelling, climbing and rope bridgeexercises.

NEWSPAPERS COVER UNIVERSITY’S RECORDENROLLMENTThe Butler Eagle, Allied News and TheVindicator (Youngstown, Ohio) publishedstories about the University’s recordenrollment of 7,928 this fall.

Three students higher than the previousrecord set in 1991, fall 2004 also markedfive consecutive years of growth.

NEWSPAPERS COVER INAUGURATION OFPRESIDENT SMITHThe Butler Eagle sent a reporter andphotographer and several other newspaperscovered the Nov. 5 inauguration of SRUPresident Robert Smith as well.

Dignitaries and delegates from across thestate and nation gathered on campus tocongratulate the University’s 15th president.

PITTSBURGH TRIB PUBLISHES NEWSMAKERSON TWO SRU PROFESSORSThe Pittsburgh Tribune-Review publishednewsmaker profiles on SRU’s Dr. RamonaNelson, professor of nursing, and ColleenCooke, associate professor of parks andrecreation/environmental education, afterthey received national honors.

Nelson was named a 2004 fellow by TheAmerican Academy of Nursing for herwork in promoting the use of computers innursing education; Cooke received a 2004Certificate for Meritorious Service from theAmerican Therapeutic RecreationAssociation for her leadership, publishedwritings and teaching excellence.

‘04 GRADUATE PROMOTES PEACE IN MIDDLEEAST BY LEADING DANCE SEMINAR WITHISRAELI, ARAB YOUTH The Allied News published a profile of ‘04graduate Leigh Puntureri, who taughtdance in Jerusalem over the summer,working with Arab and Israeli teenagers inan attempt to foster peace.

Puntureri led a dance seminar sponsoredby Seeds of Peace’s Center for Coexistence.SRU graduate Tim Wilson, ‘62, foundedthe Maine organization to bring Israeli andArab teen-agers together.

PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES COVERS‘GREEN BUILDING’ EXPANSION AT McKEEVERENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER In order to accommodate businesses andgroups of adults for retreats, McKeeverEnvironmental Center added a retreatfacility to the center’s campus earlier thisyear. The Pittsburgh Business Timespublished a full-page article on theexpansion, focusing on the “green” design.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette photographer Bob Donaldson photographsstudents using SRU’s Leadership Reaction Course in the woodsbehind the Ski Lodge.

SRU’s Leigh Puntureri, ‘04, (right) with a student in Israel.

The retreat facility consists of twohouses, each of which includes 1,920square feet with five bedrooms, akitchenette, dining room andliving/meeting room.

The buildings feature energy-efficientgeothermal heating/cooling systems,compact fluorescent lighting, carpet madefrom 100 percent recycled plastic bottleswith a backing crafted from recycled tires, aspacious deck constructed from recycledlumber and exterior cedar siding.

JOURNALIST JUAN WILLIAMS OF FOX NEWSPARTICIPATES IN SRU’S BROWN V. BROWNRETROSPECTIVENational Public Radio journalist and FoxNews commentator Juan Williams came toSRU this fall to help launch a retrospectiveon Brown v. Board of Education, the 1954Supreme Court ruling that desegregatedAmerica’s schools.

The Allied News covered Williams’speech at a packed Swope Music Hall.

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE PROFILESPHYSICAL THERAPY PROFESSORThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette North profiledAssociate Professor of Physical TherapySusan Kushner after the Multiple SclerosisSociety named her to its Volunteer Hall ofFame.

Kushner, a volunteer for 16 years, servesthe society in a number of ways. Shevolunteers at the Jimmie Heuga Center inEdwards, Colo. The nonprofitorganization, named for a former Olympicskier who has multiple sclerosis, provideshealth education and wellness workshopsfor those with MS.

One of the new “green design” housing units for retreats atMcKeever Environmental Learning Center, owned by the stateand administered by SRU.

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SRU senior Jude Butchnamed to statewide board

Senior Jude C.Butch, presidentof SRU’s StudentGovernmentAssociation, isone of only threestudents from the14 PennsylvaniaState System ofHigherEducation

universities selected to serve on the statesystem’s board of governors.

The 20-member board establishes fiscal,personnel and educational policies underwhich the system universities operate. Thethree student members have full votingrights.

Butch is a secondary education/historymajor from Lilly. He joined Regina M.Donato of Kutztown University and MarkCollins, Jr., of IUP on the board.

“Our student members bring a uniqueperspective to the board of governors onbehalf of all of our students,” said boardChairman Charles A. Gomulka. “Theyprovide valuable input into all ourdiscussions and play an integral role in thedecision-making process.”

Enrollment reachesrecord high: 7,928With 7,928 students attending fall classesfor the 2004-05 academic year, SlipperyRock University has set an all-time studentenrollment record and continues itsenrollment growth trend for the fifthconsecutive year.

Based on the Pennsylvania State Systemof Higher Education standard of setting thesemester’s official enrollment on the 15th

day of classes, SRU’s fall semester enrollmentshowed a 2 percent increase over last year.The number beats the previous high of7,925, set in 1991.

Said President Smith, “We are especiallyproud that even more academically talentedstudents are applying to Slippery RockUniversity, allowing us to even furtherincrease academic rigor in the classroom,integrate the classroom with experientiallearning and engage our students inindividualized intellectual experiences.”

Official numbers for the year show SRUcontinues to enroll more women than men,4,527 to 3,401 and the year’s headcountfor African Americans continues to increaseto stand at 330 this year compared to 296 ayear ago, representing a 11.5 percentincrease. The University’s enrollment ofHispanic students showed 28.8 percentgain this year.

With SRU’s enrollment at a record high, some students, faculty and staff gathered recently for a Rock Pride photo in front of the new waterfall next to Bailey Library.

Former NFL quarterback Don McPherson urged more than300 students to be role models at all times, especially

with women. He spoke this fall during the launch ofMan2Man, which promotes treating women with respect.

SRU in front ofnational movement withanti-violence campaign Don McPherson, former National FootballLeague quarterback and current executivedirector of the Sports Leadership Instituteat Adelphi University, visited campus thisfall to help launch “Man2Man,” acampuswide program positioning SRU asan even greater ally of women.

Man2Man gives males students, facultyand staff the opportunity to sign a pledgepromising to treat women with respect atall times and to be non-violent. More than300 students attended McPherson’s SwopeMusic Hall lecture.

Dr. Robert Watson, vice president forstudent life, developed the program. SRUsponsors a number of other programs insupport of women, including the Women’sLeadership Initiative and Women’s Center.


“Bridge Project” fightingviolence against womenreceives $266,634 grantThe ongoing success of Slippery RockUniversity’s “Bridge Project,” designed tobridge the gap between cultural norms andthe prevalence of violence against women,has received $266,634 in continuing fundingfrom the U.S. Department of Justice.

The continued funding will allowenhancement of victim services, continueprevention and education programs, anddevelop and strengthen security andinvestigation strategies in order to preventand respond to dating violence, sexualassault and stalking crimes on campus.The Bridge Project is housed at SRU’sWomen’s Center.

SRU honors 20 AfricanAmericans for leadershipSlippery Rock University honored 20 of itsAfrican-American alumni, faculty, staff,retirees and former trustees for theirleadership and help in creating anatmosphere of diversity on campus and inorganizations in a newly initiated PacesetterAwards program.

The awards came in connection with theUniversity’s semester-long Brown V. Board ofEducation series celebrating 50 years ofprogress and struggle related to the landmarkU.S. Supreme Court ruling establishing theend to separate but equal public schools.

Pacesetter Award recipients were: Dr.Francis Barnes, ‘71, Pennsylvania secretaryof education; Alvin Byrd, first AfricanAmerican trustee at SRU; Alfreda Goff,‘65, first African-American official in theNational Collegiate Athletic Association;Ronald Hunt, ‘73, catalyst for creation ofthe first minority scholarship at SRU; GaryLancaster, ‘71, first African-AmericanWestern District of Pennsylvania DistrictCourt judge; Eric Holmes, ‘93, firstpresident-elect of the SRU AlumniAssociation; Dr. Mabel Paige, first African-American female trustee at SRU; VivianStringer, ‘70, first female African Americanto serve as an NCAA Division I coach,

Enrollment efforts garner‘exemplary’ rating bynational consulting firm

Dr. Amanda Yale’s team leadership, whichincluded attention to increasing enrollment,retention and service to students, hasresulted in her being named associateprovost for enrollment services and retentionat Slippery Rock University.

Yale’s efforts were recognized nationallyin 2004 when SRU was one of nineuniversities in the nation cited for anexemplary student retention program byNoel-Levitz, a nationally recognizedconsulting firm in higher education studentrecruitment and retention. The firmpraised SRU for increasing its first-year tosecond-year retention by 3.5 percent. SRU has opened the Center for Student

Leadership, a resource room for students toexplore leadership opportunities and joinclubs and organizations. SRU PresidentSmith (center) united with campusorganization presidents Julie Hepner of theAssociation of Residence Hall Students andJude Butch of the Student GovernmentAssociation to officially open the center inthe University Union earlier this fall.Joining in the ceremonies (from left) wereorganization presidents Ron Beitler, YoungDemocrats; Sara Moran, Golden KeyInternational Honor Society; Valerie Lacy,Sigma Rho Delta dance honorary; HollyMcGaffic, Blue Key Honor Society; GaryBleil, University Program Board, andStacey Szura, Panhellenic Council.

now at Rutgers; Margie Byrd Walker, firstAfrican-American graduate from the classof 1954; and Timothy P. Wilson, ‘62, firstAfrican-American president of the SRUStudent Government Association.

The Faculty/Staff Category saw HarryBudd, retired, honored as the first African-American faculty member in FreshmanStudies; Dr. Charles Curry, University’s firstAfrican-American vice president; EugeneFranklin, highest ranking academic officer,assistant vice president; Dr. ThomasGaither, professor of biology honored forhis work as a Freedom Rider; Rev. Rev. WillHadden, first to formalize the SRU GospelChoir; Dwight Greer, first African-American director of minority affairs; JudithLampkins, first African American to serve asthe University’s affirmative action officer;Edward Norris, University’s first African-American faculty member; Gary Perkins,first African-American director of the Act101 Program; and Dr. Jay Harper, firstAfrican-American academic associate dean.

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As associate provost for enrollment services and retention,Dr. Amanda Yale (center) helped SRU earn an exemplary

rating for student retention by Noel-Levitz, a highereducation consulting firm. Abbie Spaulding (left) and Kelly

Haney met with Yale recently to discuss their successfultransition to the University.

Leadership Center opens

GOVERNOR STUMPS AT SRU:Hundreds of students learned moreabout politicking when PennsylvaniaGov. Edward Rendell came to campusthis fall to stump for presidentialhopeful Sen. John Kerry. The SRUYoung Democrats organized the rally.

N E W S F R O M‘Rock the 80s’ homecomingdraws crowd, showcasesrevitalized downtownMore than 500 alumni returned forhomecoming this year, enjoying the newlyrevitalized downtown. SRU’s MarchingBand snaked through town on its way tothe football stadium, followed by floats andthe homecoming court.

Students voted Preston Gibbs, a businessmajor from Hermitage, king and KristenCannon, a resort management/tourismmajor from Verona, queen.

The $4.3 million in central businessdistrict improvements included new streetlights, sidewalks, roadways and removal ofoverhead utility lines.

Junior high students to honeleadership skills at SRU

When a group of Butler Countyprofessionals experienced the SRULeadership Reaction Course, they in turncontributed $1,500 so Butler Junior HighSchool students could benefit. LeadershipButler County gave $1,500 to the ButlerJunior High School’s Starfish Program, aswell as $2,500 to sponsor the “WhaleWatch” station at SRU’s LeadershipReaction Course.

The Starfish Program, run by thestudents, provides leadership andmentorship opportunities to promoteleadership from within. Starfish studentswill train at SRU as a result of thecontribution, said Bill Rooker, a boardmember of Leadership Butler County.

SRU’s course, modeled after an Armyleadership course at Ft. Benning, Ga., teachesteamwork, communication and problem-solving through 14 outdoor activities.

Medical suppliesdrive under way forhumanitarian trip toDominican Republic

SRU nursing faculty GretchenSchumacher and Kerry Risco andundergraduate and graduate nursingstudents launched a campuswide medicalsupplies collection drive this fall for theirsecond visit to the Dominican Republic,where they will deliver medicine andprovide health care to rural villagers.

The trip is part of classes that include aninternational component during springbreak. Undergraduate and graduatenursing students will provide primary andwellness care.

“This trip will help students to identifyhealth care issues in diverse populationsthen, upon their return to the U.S.students will have the opportunity totransfer and use this knowledge in theirclinical setting,” Schumacher said.

Leadership Butler County, a nonprofit organization, paidfor the new “Whale Watch” station at SRU’s Leadership

Reaction Course. Teams step atop a large board thatteeters, then learn teamwork to avoid falling off. At arecent dedication were (from left) Dr. James Kushner,

SRU’s dean of Lifelong Learning, President Smith, RuthPurcell, director of university advancement, Leadership

Butler County’s Bill Rooker and Stan Kosciuszko, presidentof the Butler County Chamber of Commerce.


SRU nursing instructor Gretchen Schumacher (inDominican Republic a year ago) returns to the country in

March to deliver medical supplies and provide health carein rural villages. Undergraduate and graduate nursing

students will travel with her.

Students of color findsuccess through ‘HarambeeSummit’The Western Pennsylvania DiversityConsortium hosted its first HarambeeSummit on campus this fall as part of aneducational conference helping students ofcolor find success at predominantly whitecolleges and universities.

The term “Harambee” is Swahili for“let’s pull together,” said DaNine Fleming,director of SRU’s Office of InterculturalPrograms. Students came together toeducate themselves on how to contributeto the well-being of their world and elevatetheir minds to enhance both their innerand outer world and empower them to bemore proactive and strive to live inharmony with all others.

A show of support for soldiers deployed to Iraq

The wife and daughters of departed Navy Seabee TomParson, of Slippery Rock, helped assemble “goodbye

boxes” for 10 activated reservists at SRU’s I Care House inNew Castle. Wife Tina and daughters Hannah (left) and

Abby (in front) worked with volunteers. Parson and the nineothers are part of the 23rd Battalion based in Pittsburgh.

Army National Guardsman Larry D. Vogel (left) picks upvideotapes of SRU football games from Athletic Director

Paul Lueken. Vogel, a former SRU student, took them withhim when he returned to Iraq for a second tour of duty.

SRU’s I CARE House helpslocal Navy Seabees

Four months after 10 local Navy Reservesvolunteered their time to help remodel SRU’sI CARE House for children and seniorcitizens in New Castle, center employeesand residents met to return the favor.

The Seabees were called to active dutyand left for Iraq and Kuwait this fall.

I CARE volunteers, community residentsand the family of a departing Seabeeassembled “goodbye boxes.” Not the usualcare packages of toiletries and beef jerky butones filled with items from home - Eat ‘NPark cookies, Pittsburgh Steelers paperplates, local newspapers and pens from SRU.

“They spent 100 man hours here onApril 19,” said Alice Kaiser-Drobney,director of SRU’s Institute for CommunityService-Learning and Nonprofit Leadershipand the I CARE House. We wanted to sendthem off with a goodbye party in box.”

Purple Heart recipientremains true to SRUWhen former SRU student and ArmyNational Guardsman Larry D. Vogelreturned to Iraq for a second tour of dutythis fall, he traveled with a sign of affectionfor the University - videotapes of the team’sfootball games.

Athletic Director Paul Lueken providedtapes of the entire ‘04 season.

“I really enjoy watching football,” saidVogel, a member of the New Castle-based28th Battalion of the Army NationalGuard. “I was going to school here, so itwas a great opportunity for me to watch alocal team, especially one I like so much.”

Vogel attended SRU in 2003 and plansto return after the Army to complete adegree in environmental and safetymanagement. The national guardsman wassent to Iraq for his first tour in February,where he was shot in the hand.

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@ The Rock is the name for the new cyber café just inside Bailey Library. The café offers coffees and pastries as well as chance touse the Internet. Housed in what was once a computer lab, the facility offers a relaxed atmosphere for students to mix and mingle.Plans to offer extended hours at the café are under way. A new computer lab with 35 laptops is also available in the library.

Cyber café comes to Bailey LibraryCyber café comes to Bailey Library

SRU Alumni Associationsalutes veteransTo mark Veteran’s Day 2004 at SlipperyRock University, the SRU AlumniAssociation hosted a flag raising ceremonyat the Veterans Memorial dedicated lastyear outside Russell Wright Alumni House.

The ceremony included a flag raising bythe SRU Army ROTC Honor Guard anda laying of a wreath at the memorial byalumni Zane Meixner, ‘49, Brent Johnson,‘73, and Richard Manning, ‘75.

The circular-brick, three-flag polememorial was presented to the universityat last year’s ceremony as a gift from thealumni classes of 1951, 1952 and 1953.


College of BUSINESS • INFORMATION • SOCIAL SCIENCESSchool of Business; including programs in management, marketing, accounting, finance and economics. Departments of Communication, Computer Science,Military Science, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work; Center for Government Contracting Assistance

methods the agency might use to maximizeand optimize its ‘working cash’ positions ona regular basis,” Misner explains. As part ofthe class – and the student’s grades – areport will be delivered to CCC outliningthe student-proposed ideas to help dealwith cash flow difficulties.

In a question-and-answer session withstudents, Brennen provided accounting andauditing details and told students shewould welcome any suggestions. “It will bevery interesting to see what another set ofeyes see. We will gladly implement anyideas that will help our cash flowdifficulties.”

SRU ARMY ROTC PROGRAM ACHIEVESMISSION SUCCESS AWARDSRU’s award-winning Army Reserve Officer Training CorpsProgram was recognized again for successfully achieving itsacademic year mission in 2003-04 in commissioning secondlieutenants for the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves and theArmy National Guard. Taking the “Most Valuable Program -Mission Accomplished” award from Col. Thomas McCool,Liberty Brigade commander of the eastern region cadetcommand based at Ft. Dix, N.J., is Lt. Col. Bill Bialozor, SRUprofessor of military science, as President Smith looks on. TheSRU unit commissioned 12 second lieutenants this year. TheUniversity’s ROTC program enrolls 100 cadets.

SRU FINANCE CLASS GETS HANDS-ONEXPERIENCE IN ANALYZING CASH FLOWS

Students in Dr. John Misner’s fall semester“Finance Seminar” course got a first-handlook at how cash flow and related businesselements actually work in the real world.

The associate professor in SRU’s School

of Business taught the 12-student seminarwith the help of Pat Brennen, executivedirector of Community Care Connections,Inc., formerly United Cerebral Palsy ofBeaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties, andLyn Goehring, CCC director and fiscalofficer, providing students with an up-closeand personal view of cash flow problemsfaced in running a non-profit organization.

Brennan, a 1976 SRU graduate and 26-year veteran at the agency, and Goehringspent class time explaining their servicesand outlining problems faced in receivingfunding from multiple sources — somefunding dependent on county, state andfederal budgets, which they say arenotoriously late or last minute and riddledwith spending regulations.

CCC offers educational, residential,recreational, transportation and supportservices to infants, children and adults whohave cerebral palsy and/or other physicallyor mentally handicapping conditions.

Misner explains the semester-long studyof working capital gives students a real-lifesituation “and allows them to better relateinformation learned in textbooks to actualpractice. In particular, it allows students tosee many of the peripheral factors thatoften affect the operations of an enterprise,including politics, government regulations,special interests of board of directormembers, local economic conditions andeven public perception of a public orprivate enterprise.”

“We have analyzed historical financialinformation at CCC isolating timingpatterns of cash inflows and outflows. Weare providing insight as to potential

‘SPORTS EXTRA’ GIVES COMMUNICATIONSTUDENTS GLIMPSE OF TV PRODUCTIONSRU communication departmentcontinues to expand its cable televisionprogramming while meeting studentdemand for sports information with a newhalf-hour program called “Sports Extra.”

Created and produced by communicationmajors, the program is under the directionof Dr. Ronald Davis, assistant professor ofcommunication. “This show gives studentshands-on production skills they can carryinto jobs at television studios or film work,”he explains adding, “Students have creativecontrol as well as responsibility in meetingdeadlines, lining up interviews while gettingdetailed knowledge and understanding onhow a television show actually moves fromconcept to inception to broadcast.”

Starting the year with a new crew, ittook six weeks to get their first segment onthe air as students learned the ins and outsof new digital television productionequipment, digital cameras, video-editingmachines and lighting in the newlyrenovated Vincent Science Hall TelevisionProduction Studio. Those working behindthe scenes hope spring semester, which willalso bring on new students onboard, willreduce the time to four weeks, with thefirst segment airing in mid-February.

“‘Sports Extra!’ will offer eight episodesthis semester,” says Kelli Johnson, acommunication major from Erie andpromotions director for the show whichairs nightly at 10 p.m. on the SRU cablesystem. “The 30-minute show premiersnew once a week, then is replayedthroughout the week. Our show isfollowed by another student-producedprogram titled ‘Gettin’ Later,’” she adds.

The sports production, which includesreports on SRU, regional sports andnewsworthy national sport issues is acollaboration of the “CommunicationProject” class and those enrolled in the“Video Production” class, as well asparticipation and cooperation of otherstudents, faculty, staff and alumni, saysJohnson.

Highlights of the show thus far includeinterviews with some of the top PittsburghPirate players and plans call for interviewswith Steeler and Penguin players in thenear future.

Bridget Kollar of McKeesport and BenMitchell of Homer City serve as the show’sanchors backed by student field reporters.

College of EDUCATIONDepartments of Counseling/Educational Psychology, Elementary Education/Early Childhood, Physical Education/Sport Management, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education, and Special Education

SPORT MANAGEMENT TO BECOMESTAND ALONE DEPARTMENTContinued interest, growth – and increasedenrollment – in SRU’s sport managementprogram has increased its stature and issimultaneously allowing it to become itsown department within the College ofEducation.

Headed by Dr. Robin Ammon,professor, the newly formed departmentwill be separated from its currentdepartment of physical education and sportmanagement link with the beginning ofspring classes.

Enrollment Increases“It just made good sense, especially in

light of our enrollment increases,” saysAmmon, noting only a few sportmanagement programs in the nation standalone within their college. “Our emphasis isslightly different than that of traditionaleducation majors in that we are not tied toa student-teacher program like other areasin the College of Education. Our studentsare more involved in practicums and on-hands learning at sport venues and at sport-oriented organizations.”

Mutually BeneficialAmmon explains since the 58-core

course credits focus on sport managementin such areas as sport law, sport marketing,sport facility management, intercollegiateathletic administration, marketing researchand overall sport management, facultyteaching such courses see their interestsslightly different than faculty preparingstudents to be physical education, specialeducation, or classroom teachers, thusmaking the separation mutually beneficial.

The 11-year veteran faculty member saysthe new department status will keep SRU’sprogram among the best in the nation,noting recent graduates have landed jobs atthe Richmond Coliseum, with the PhoenixSuns, the Tampa Bay Sports Authority, theUniversity of Cincinnati, the ArenaFootball League and the New Jersey Jets,among others.

200 Under-GraduatesThe program has 21 graduate students

enrolled and more than 200 under-graduates enrolled in the major.

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RED CROSS SWIMMING MANUALSUPDATED BY SRU’S ROBERT OGOREUCWhen the American Red Cross decided torevise its Swimming and Water Safetyhandbook for the first time in 10 years, itturned to Robert Ogoreuc, assistantprofessor of physical education, foreditorial leadership.

Because of his 14 years of teaching waterinstruction at the University, the RedCross asked him to join the nine-personeditorial advisory team that worked forthree years to produce the 275-pageedition, just published and distributednationwide.

Ogoreuc’s team guided content of thebook, including chapters on basic aquaticskills, stroke mechanics, and disabilitiesand other conditions. He edited thecompanion Swimming and DivingManual, the Swimming and DivingInstructor Manual and the organization’snew LEARN-to-swim videos.

“It was an important project becausecommunity centers nationwide use thesebooks and videos for teaching thousands ofchildren to swim,” said Ogoreuc, whodirects SRU’s aquatic minor and teachessix of its courses. “We also restructured theRed Cross skill levels and came up withLevel 6, which has a menu option thatfocuses on preparing students to participatein more advanced courses, including lifeguarding.”

READY TO TEACH: Education majors fromSRU and other nearby colleges and universitiesswamped the University Union as part of the fallsemester “Teacher Job Fair” at which nearly 50school districts from across the U.S. sentrepresentatives to pre-interview teachercandidates for both January and next fall teacheropenings. Those looking to become teachersspent the day talking with school officials fromacross the state as well as those from NorthCarolina, South Carolina, Arizona, Maryland andFlorida participated in the event hosted by SRU’sOffice of Career Services. Here three hopefulschat with a Daytona Beach [Fla.] School Systemrepresentative.

BE A GREAT TEACHER: Peter W. Riffle, a2000 Disney American Teacher Award SpecialEducation honor winner and author of “TheCloud Chaser” and “Was Special EducationWorth It?,” among others, was guest speakerfor SRU special education majors fall semesterand entertained and enlightened students on theimportance of teaching those with specialneeds. In a two-hour address, Riffle told of hisown learning difficulties and of his personalinvolvement with students as he developedways of coaching, demanding, cajoling andhelping them to success. He told the would-beteachers to “strive not to be good teachers, butto be great teachers.” Riffle, of Adamstown,works in special education, learning disabilitiesat the Wilson School District in West Lawn.

MS Society names physicaltherapy instructor SusanKushner ‘volunteer of the year’

Susan Kushnerembodies thecaring spirit atSRU, acharacter traitthat did not gounnoticed thisfall: TheNational

Multiple Sclerosis Society named Kushner,associate professor of physical therapy,volunteer of the year for her 16 years ofservice to the organization.

Kushner has volunteered at the local andnational levels, giving speeches, teachingclasses and serving on numerouscommittees.

College of HEALTH • ENVIRONMENT • SCIENCESchool of Physical Therapy; Departments of Allied Health, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences, Geography, Geology and the Environment, Mathematics, Nursing, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Education, and Psychology; the Robert A. Macoskey Centerfor Sustainable Systems Education and Research;

Exercise science major carriesout groundbreaking researchon enduranceIn what is thought to be the first study of itskind, exercise science major Valerie Williamsmeasured the temporary flexibility lossrunners experience after a long-distance race.Her groundbreaking research earned her theUndergraduate Student Research Award atthe 27th annual Mid-Atlantic Chapter ofthe America College of Sports Medicineconference this fall.

Williams, a senior, detected flexibilityloss between the knees and waist by usingfour motion tests on runners before andafter they ran a 100-miler in Ohio.

“To our knowledge, she was the first tomeasure significant decrease in flexibility,”said SRU’s Dr. Jeff Lynn, assistant professorof exercise science and her adviser.

Measuring flexibility has applications togeneral conditioning, injury prevention,rehabilitation, athletic training and wellnesscare, he said.

Williams is a standout student at SRU.She has a 3.9 grade-point average and is co-chair of the social committee for theExercise Science Society, a peer leader forFyrst Seminar, a freshmen orientationprogram, and an anatomy tutor.

Nursing professor laudedas technology pioneer

For herleadership inpromoting theuse ofcomputers innursingeducation andhealth care,Slippery Rock

University nursing Professor RamonaNelson has been named a 2004 fellow bythe American Academy of Nursing.

“The 2004 inductees are nurse leaderswho have been identified by their peers aspathfinders in the nursing discipline,” JoanL. Shaver, president of the academy, said.

Nelson, a professor at SRU since 1994,is a pioneer in nursing informatics, whichcombines computer information andnursing science to create innovativeapproaches to delivery of health care.

SRU’s Colleen Cooke one offour in nation honored byAmerican TherapeuticRecreation Association

For herleadership,publishedwritings andteachingexcellence,Slippery RockUniversityassociate

professor of parks and recreation/environmental education Colleen Cookehas received a 2004 Certificate ofRecognition for Meritorious Service fromthe American Therapeutic RecreationAssociation. She was one of four recipientsnationwide.

In addition, she has servedas a medical staff member for the JimmieHeuga Center in Edwards, Colo., for 17years. The nonprofit organization providesworkshops for those with multiple sclerosis.

Senior Valerie Williams, who conducted groundbreakingresearch this fall on flexibility loss experienced by runners, checksthe pulse of graduate student Joe Moss. Williams is an expert onconditioning and endurance. Behind them is Dr. Jeff Lynn,assistant professor of exercise science and Williams’ adviser onher important research project.


U.S. Phil English, R-3rd of Erie (center), cameto campus recently to help launch SRU’s Centeron Disability and Health. The center helps thosewith disabilities develop more healthy lifestylesby providing access to adapted aquatics,gymnastics and horseback riding, as well aseducational materials. English helped obtained$161,000 and $125,000 grants for the center.

The Women’s National Wheelchair BasketballAssociation was so impressed with SRU whenit hosted its national tournament on campus ayear ago, it is coming back for the ‘05tournament Feb. 24-26. All games are free.

College of HUMANITIES • FINE AND PERFORMING ARTSDepartments of Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Languages and Cultures, Music, Philosophy, Theater, and Women’s Studies

Bringing the world to SRU!

Exposing students to important voices inart, literature, culture and music has alwaysbeen a priority for the College ofHumanities, Fine and Performing Arts, andfall semester was especially educating. Focuson Asia week exposed students to the food,culture, art and dance of Japan, China,Malaysia, Indonesia and India. Importantcelebrities visited campus as well:

Acclaimed opera singerMarianne Cornetti performsat Swope Music Hall

Internationallyacclaimed operasinger MarianneCornetti, a nativeof Cabot,presented severalGiuseppe Verdi’sopera workswhen she

performed at the Slippery Rock UniversityScholarship Benefit Concert this fall.

Wolf ’s 1991 landmark bestseller “TheBeauty Myth” challenged the cosmeticsindustry and its marketing of unrealisticstandards of beauty, launching a new waveof feminism in the early 1990s. She co-founded The Woodhull Institute for EthicalLeadership in New York, an organizationdevoted to training young women in ethicalleadership.

Humanities dean bangs drumsto raise money for annualKaleidoscope artsfestival, set forApril 16-24

It’s not something you see often: A collegedean banging the drums for a good cause -with band mates he met in college25 years ago.

But that’s exactly what will happenedthis fall when Making Trax performedrock, blues and alternative music outsidethe Slippery Rock University Ski Lodge toraise money for Kaleidoscope, theUniversity’s arts festival held each spring.

SRU’s Bill McKinney, dean of theCollege of Humanities, Fine andPerforming Arts, and three friends formedthe band as undergraduates at BucknellUniversity. They dubbed themselves“Making Trax,” since all lived in Bucknell’sTrax Hall. Later, they adopted “TheWorld’s Most Over-Educated, Under-Rehearsed Band” as a slogan because theylive in different states and the four of themhold two doctorates and five master’sdegrees among them.

The concert was under the direction ofDr. Colleen Gray Neubert, assistantprofessor of music and coordinator of vocalstudies at SRU.

Those who contributed $25 or morewere listed in the program and invited toan after-concert reception with the artist.Scholarships support music majors.

Cornetti has recently emerged as one ofthe most exciting Verdi voices. In the lasttwo seasons, she has made internationaldebuts at major theaters, including theTeatro alla Scala in Milan; Vienna StateOpera; Teatro Carlo Felice, Genova; Teatrodell’ Opera di Roma; Teatro Bellini; Catania,at the Arena di Verona; and in Tokyo.

A national voice for women,feminist Naomi Wolf, visits SRU

More than 600students andcommunityresidents packedthe UniversityUnion for a falllecture byfeminist NaomiWolf, author of a

book on the cosmetics industry The NewYork Times called one of the mostimportant works of the 20th century

Wolf lectured on “hooking up” and thedeath of romance on college campus. Earlierin the day, she met with more than 20student leaders, encouraging them to pursuetheir dreams.

“You can only change (society) if youdecide to change it,” she said.

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Opera singer Marianne Cornetti (left), chats with President Smithafter her performance at Slippery Rock University.

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Rock women’s soccer standout SARAH

ARSENAULT capped off a record-setting career this fall by earning

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference“Athlete of the Year” honors for thesecond successive season.

Arsenault, who also earned first-teamall-conference honors for a fourthsuccessive season, was the second leadingscorer in the conference this fall afterbeing the No. 1 scorer as a junior. Shefinished her senior season with 21 goalsand three assists for 45 points and had sixgame-winning goals.

She concluded her Rock career with 70goals, 21 assists and 161 points. Her goalsand points totals are school records, whileshe ranks third in career assists.

She finished her career with a 40-goaland 58-point margin over her nearestcompetitor, 1999 third-team All-Americaperformer SONYA MAHER.

Arsenault also holds the school recordfor single-season goals (23) and points(54), both of which were set a year agowhen she was named to National SoccerCoaches Association of America first-teamAll-America honors.

The recipient of three NSCAA All-Northeast Region first-team and onesecond-team honor, Arsenault began hercollection of awards in 2001 when shereceived the PSAC “Rookie of the Year” in2001.

Since Arsenault joined the program in2001, The Rock has compiled a 53-15-5record, competed in three PSAC playoffs,earned two NCAA postseason berths, wontwo PSAC regular-season championshipsand one conference playoff title.

Arsenault was one of four women’splayers that headlined a group of six Rockfall sports athletes who were named tofirst-team All-PSAC-West honors by theconference’s coaches. SRU also had 10 fallstudent-athletes named to second-teamAll-PSAC honors. (See chart on page 45)

Arsenault and teammate JAIMI WILSON,a freshman midfielder, were named tosecond-team All-Northeast Region honorsthis fall by the National Soccer CoachesAssociation of America (NSCAA).

K i r s c h n a m e d t o f i r s t - t e a ma l l - r e g i o n h o n o r s

SARA KIRSCH, a sophomore setter onThe Rock women’s volleyball team,was named to first-team All-Atlantic

Region honors by the AmericanVolleyball Coaches Association.

SRU junior outside hitter LAYNA

HEILMAN-HOUSER (Dayton/ShannockValley H.S.) was named to second-teamhonors by the same organization.

Kirsch, a native of Indiana, Pa., andgraduate of Northern Cambria HighSchool, played in 118 of a possible 120games this fall and averaged a team-high11.03 assists per game. Her season total of1,302 is the fifth-best total in schoolhistory. She also recorded 55 service aces,the second-best single-season mark in Rockhistory, and averaged 1.78 kills per game.

In two seasons of collegiatecompetition, Kirsch has accumulated2,021 assists, which is the third highesttotal in Rock history.

M i c h a u x , G r e e n e a r n r e g i o n a l ,n a t i o n a l t e n n i s r a n k i n g s

Rock women’s tennis standoutsASHLEY MICHAUX and ASHLEY

GREENE earned regional andnational preseason rankings from theIntercollegiate Tennis Association this fall.

Michaux, a junior from Trafford,(Penn-Trafford H.S.), is ranked third inthe region and 50th nationally in singles.She and Greene (soph., CranberryTownship/Seneca Valley H.S.) are rankedthird in the region in doubles.

Michaux advanced to the semifinals ofthe ITA East Regional tournament thisfall in singles competition; she andGreene also reached the final four indoubles action.

A year ago, Michaux and her formerdoubles partner, JESSICA BUNGO, were thefirst Rock women’s players in theprogram’s 31-year history to receive ITAAll-America status.

Sarah Arsenault, The Rock’s all-time leading scorer anda 2003 first-team All-America selection, earned hersecond successive PSAC women’s soccer “Athlete of theYear” honor this fall

Athletics


G o d f r e y e a r n s i n v i t a t i o n t oC a c t u s B o w l

BRIAN GODFREY became the 12thplayer in Rock football history toreceive an invitation to participate

in the Cactus Bowl, NCAA Division IIall-star football game.

Godfrey, who hails from Cheswick,and is a graduate of Springdale HighSchool, received the invitation shortlyafter being named, for the third successiveyear, to first-team All-Pennsylvania StateAthletic Conference-Western Divisionhonors.

Godfrey had 25 solo and 11 assistedtackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, threequarterback sacks, one fumble recoveryand one forced fumble in his seniorseason at SRU. He finished his four-yearRock career with 85 solo and 60 assistedtackles, 36.5 tackles for loss and 16 sacks.

In addition to his three All-PSAC-Westfirst-team honors, Godfrey was named to2004 first-team preseason All-Americahonors by the on Hansen FootballGazette and to second-team preseasonAll-America honors by D2football.com.

In 2003, as a junior, Godfrey wasnamed to second-team All-NortheastRegion honors by D2football.com andthird-team all-region honors by theFootball Gazette.

Godfrey twice tied the SRU schoolrecord for quarterback sacks in a singlegame with three.

The 2005 Cactus Bowl will be playedJan. 7 at Texas A&M-Kingsville and willfeature the top 80 NCAA Division IIplayers in the nation.

jersey number (82) in ceremonies heldprior to the Oct. 9 home game againstIndiana U. of Pa.

McElhaney (Class of 1964) was a widereceiver at The Rock in the early 1960swhen he set almost all The Rock’s passreceiving records en route to All-Americanaccolades as a senior in 1963. He was alsonamed as the outstanding offensivelineman in the 1963 All-Sport Bowl game.

McElhaney served 14 seasons (1988-2002) as The Rock’s wide receivers coachand tutored seven players who attainedAll-America status before passing awaysuddenly in July 2003.

McElhaney’s number was only thesecond ever retired by SRU. The schoolretired football jersey #31 on Oct. 10,1996, in honor of DR. JERRY BEJBL (’63),a former member of Rock football andbaseball teams.

M a r k o w s k i e a r n s d i s t r i c ta c a d e m i c h o n o r

Senior midfielder JESSICA MARKOWSKI

(North Royalton, Ohio/PaduaFranciscan H.S.) earned third-team

Academic All-District II College Divisionwomen’s soccer honors from the CollegeSports Information Directors of America(CoSIDA).

Markowski, a four-time PennsylvaniaState Athletic Conference “Scholar-Athlete” and two-time Rock team captain,carries a 3.625 major as an exercise sciencemajor at SRU.

M c E l h a n e y ’s j e r s e y # 8 2 r e t i r e d

In recognition of his contributions toRock Football as both a player andassistant coach, Slippery Rock University

retired the late JIM MCELHANEY’S football

Bonnie Gangone McElhaney (’63) and sons Jim (center) and Sean accept a copy of the plaque symbolizing theretirement of SRU football jersey #82 worn by their husband and father, the late Jim McElhaney (’64)

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Brian Godfrey, the 12th player in Rock football historyto be invited to participate in the Division II all-stargame, was named to All-PSAC-West honors for thethird successive season this fall

FALL SPORTS ALL-PSAC SELECTIONS

Student-Athlete (Hometown/High School) Sport/Honor

Brian Godfrey (Cheswick, Pa./Springdale) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Football/First teamJosh Kniess (Butler, Pa./Slippery Rock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Football/First team RSPat Oster (Pittsburgh, Pa./Thomas Jefferson) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Football/First teamCheryl Wickerham (Morgantown, Pa./Twin Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Women’s soccer/First teamJaimi Wilson (Cambria, England/E. Durham & Houghall) . . . . . . . . . . .Women’s soccer/First teamEmma Wright (Bolton, England/Sharples) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Women’s soccer/First teamChris Byers (Slippery Rock, Pa./Slippery Rock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s soccer/Second teamRyan Daniel (Allison Park, Pa./Hampton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Football/Second teamDon Harbison (Midway, Pa./Fort Cherry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Football/Second teamLayna Heilman-Houser (Dayton, Pa./Shannock Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Volleyball/Second teamMike Jennings (Cranberry Township, Pa./Seneca Valley) . . . . . . . . . . .Football/Second teamDavid Keller (Souderton, Pa./Pennridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s soccer/Second teamJulie Kirwan (County Wexford, Ireland/FCJ Secondary) . . . . . . . . . . . .Women’s soccer/Second teamJosh Kniess (Butler, Pa./Slippery Rock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Football/Second team RBBrandon Richardson (Euclid, Oh. /Euclid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Football/Second teamJustin Riggle (Aurora, Ohio/Aurora) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s soccer/Second teamLauren Steele (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Women’s soccer/Second team

FALL SPORTS ALL-PSAC SELECTIONS


DONOR RECOGNITION PROGRAM HONORS LIFETIME GIVINGPhilanthropic support of higher

education is a time-honored tradition -one that grows in importance withevery passing year.

In an effort to increase therecognition and the involvement ofits most dedicated alumni and friends,Slippery Rock University hasestablished a Lifetime GivingRecognition Program to honor thosewho have demonstrated sustained andsignificant commitments to theUniversity.

“It is important to realize that ouralumni and friends are establishing atradition of private support thatprovides resources to create innovativeprograms and provides scholarshipsupport for students,” said PresidentSmith. “We are fortunate to have adistinguished group of benefactorswhose remarkable commitment toSlippery Rock University has providedoutstanding philanthropic leadership,”he said.

Slippery Rock University hasestablished a Lifetime GivingRecognition Program that includesseven levels to honor alumni andfriends whose cumulative giving toSlippery Rock University totals at least$5,000.

While every gift is important andcontributes to the ability of SlipperyRock University to provide an excellentlearning community for students, theleadership of alumni and friends whohave made significant contributions tothe University is now being recognized

through the Lifetime GivingRecognition Program. The true “jewelsin the crown” among donors to theUniversity, the seven lifetime givinglevels are named for precious gems.

Lifetime Giving Club members willbe presented with a pin and identifiedas Lifetime Giving Club members inSlippery Rock University publicationsand at University events. PresidentSmith stated, “It will be a great pleasureto present these recognition pins to thealumni, friends and corporate donorswho are leading the way in charitablegiving to Slippery Rock University.”

Since 1986 more than 25,500individuals, businesses andorganizations have made gifts to theUniversity. Donors who havecontributed more than $5,000 overtheir lifetime to the Universityrepresent 2% of all Slippery Rockcontributors - an exclusive group butone that has made a tremendousdifference. These are the donors whohave provided leadership for capitalprojects, innovative academic programsand scholarship support for talentedand deserving students.

The names of those who are beingrecognized in this edition of The RockMagazine reflects their cumulative giftsmade from July 1, 1986 to October 31,2004. Married couples’ giving totals arecombined and each individual is listedas a member of their combined givingclub level. Gifts made by companies aspart of a corporate gift-matchingprogram are included with an

individual’s lifetime giving history.Corporate gifts include the amount oftheir matching gift(s) and separatecontributions that the company hasmade to Slippery Rock University.The Lifetime Giving RecognitionProgram information will be updatedannually at the end of the fiscal year(June 30) and announced at thefollowing Celebration of Giving eachDecember.

This initial recognition of lifetimegiving at Slippery Rock Universityacknowledges the contributions ofdeceased friends and alumni who haveleft a wonderful legacy of theirgenerous spirit to Slippery RockUniversity. Their names are includedand identified with an asterisk aftertheir names.

For more information on theLifetime Giving RecognitionProgram, contact the Slippery RockUniversity Office of UniversityAdvancement at 724-738-2004.

LIFETIME GIVING RECOGNITION LEVELS

Diamond . . . . . . . . . . $1 Million

Emerald . . . . . . . . . . . . $500,000

Sapphire . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000

Ruby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000

Aquamarine . . . . . . . . . . $25,000

Amethyst . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000

Peridot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

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DIAMOND CLUB($1,000,000 PLUS)AnonymousAllen H. Carruth *Ethel Carruth *Mine Safety Appliances Company

EMERALD CLUB($500,000 PLUS)Jerome F. Bejbl ’63Kathleen T. Bejbl ’63Jack B. Critchfield ’55Stanley B. Kraus *Marilyn KrausFirst National Bank of Slippery RockIrene Maruca *Nate Maruca *Pepsi-Cola CompanyPearl K. Stoner

SAPPHIRE CLUB($100,000 PLUS)ARAMARK CorporationAlfred John Barnes ’38 *Nien Yuan Yao ChengGrady W. CooperThe Eberly Family Charitable TrustHoward L. HeadlandMargaret Headland (Rehm) ’40Howard Heinz EndowmentMcKelvey Fund of the Tides FoundationHoward E. MeyerDr. & Mrs. Arthur William PhillipsCharitable TrustProModel CorporationCarolyn C. RizzaPaul F. RizzaConstance K. SmithG. Warren SmithSRI Sports, Inc.SRU Student Government Association, Inc.Russell M. Wright ’23 *JamesYarger ’70

RUBY CLUB($50,000 PLUS)Alcoa FoundationBerner International CorporationCharles S. and Mary Coen Family FoundationNile D. CoonRuth V. Coon (Vaughan) ’52Coraopolis Wolves Club Den IXF. Eugene DixonSheila I. Drohan ’74Filmtronics, Inc.Martha Gault *Allen D. Gettig *Helen Louise Gettig ’27 *The Grable FoundationLockheed Martin CorporationBrenda C. LoubeMcDonald’s CorporationRobert L. McMullen ’51 *A. Helen Morton (Scarem) ’41 *National Association of Elementary SchoolPrincipals

Frederick RichardsonMarcia D. RichardsonMadeline M. Stoops (Farnen) ’23 *Surface Technical Systems, Inc.Mary Elizabeth Taylor (Kimmel) ’43University of Oklahoma Health

Sciences CenterHelen WilliamsJohn O. Williams ’35James UnterwagnerAlice L. Zaucha (Staniek) ’69Thomas W. Zaucha ’67

AQUAMARINE CLUB($25,000 PLUS)Nancy AebersoldRobert N. AebersoldAK Steel CorporationAllegheny EnergyGrace Allen (Hildebrand) ’35Sam Robert Anderson ’77Theresa Wilson AndersonRenee M. Boccio ’66H. Carol Brandt *Cameron Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyChristopher Reeve Paralysis FoundationMichael J. ClearyRobert H. Coulson ’56 *Davic, Inc.Dominion Peoples Gas CompanyGay K. DullJames E. Dull ’50Lillian Ann Dunsmore (Marks) ’77Richard Milton Dunsmore ’75Robert E. EberlyHelen R. Ferguson ’48Jeanne R. Furrie (Powell) ’45John K. Gehret ’80Donald W. Graham ’64Barbara J. HannanRobert W. Hannan ’61John J. HanrahanLisa Hanrahan (Graham) ’68Eleanor Ruth Hartzell (Cottrell) ’39Herbert F. Hartzell ’35Darrell James Hess ’54Joel USA, Inc.Keystone Rehabilitation SystemsDavid C. KnoppVictoria Lee KnoppRobert A. Macoskey *Vivas M. Macoskey ’81John B. Madden ’42 *Marjorie L. Maguire (Christy) ’37Carol J. Matteson ’68G. C. McCandless *Bonnie A. McElhaney (Gangone) ’63Mary Hulton PhillipsHazel A. Reed (Andrews) ’24 *William F. RoseJane Scott-Cleary Charlotte H. Shapiro *Sky BankRobert Nelson SmileyMichael R. SpringerState Farm Insurance Company

Champ R. StorchMarjorie L. StorchA. Craig Succop *Rhoda E. TaylorBarry K. Thompson ’87Edward P. VincentSophie Harwood Vincent ’72Vulcan Materials CompanyKaren J. Watson (McKeag) ’73Robert J. Watson ’70Wolves Club of New Castle Den No. 1Barbara Wukich ’92Richard M. Wukich

AMETHYST CLUB($10,000 PLUS)Benjamin L. Addison ’87Aetna Life & Casualty CompanyMary Margaret Allbaugh (Elder) ’39Allegheny Mineral CorporationAmerican Legion, Post No. 393Dorotha Anderson (Elder) ’37Armoloy CorporationGeri D. Bass *Cheryl Marie Barber ’76Garry W. Benford ’77Janine Louise Berner (John) ’82Earl J. Birdy ’51Shirley A. Birdy (Dean) ’51Hazel BoliverLouis BoliverDelores S. Boyer *Kathleen G. BoykinRobert W. BoykinM. Kate BrennanLoyal K. Briggs ’38 *John Wilson Brown ’54Leah M. BrownGlen W. BrunkenBurger King CorporationBeverly R. Butch (Swallow) ’70John D. Butch ’72Raymond E. Carothers ’73Leonard M. CarrollDavid O. Cashdollar ’74Dorothy Mae Conway (Book) ’46Duane Lonsdale Conway ’56John W. ConwayKathryn ConwayEdwin B. Cottrell ’43Mildred Louise Cottrell (Weed) ’43Gregory A. CrawfordMerle Jan Crawford (Moses) ’79Barbara C. Davis ’65Robert A. DavisKyle Francis DresdenJemima J. Eisaman (Sutton) ’27 *Elevator Company of AmericaMurry E. EversonFaculty for Undergraduate NeurosciencePhilip Fleck, Jr. Wealtha Mae Flick (Adamosky) ’57Carol Forrester-StazJames E. Gallagher ’42Lois Gallagher (Leddy) ’42Sue Anderson Garton


William W. GartonDaniel Patrick Gillen ’78Anne M. GriffithsArveta Haag (Daugherty) ’35 *Janis B. HallTerry L. Hall ’71Lois J. HamiltonRuth Madalyn Harris (Glaspey) ’38Raymond E. Haynes ’37Frank M. HoffmanRuth A. Hoffman’79Ralph C. Humphrey ’35 *Billie F. HunklerRichard F. HunklerInmetco CompanyInternational Custom Products, Inc.Interstate Chemical Co. Inc.Larry F. Jarres ’67Shelia E. Jarres (Toohey) ’67Elinor Ruth Jeffrey ’79Jerry Taylor Ford Sales, Inc.Dale E. Kaufman *Rose S. Kaufman ’69Mary Louise Kennedy (Perry) ‘40 *Helen A. KnierimJohn E. KnightKoppers Industries, Inc.Russell L. LaubachCarl L. Laughner ’49Norma A. Laughner (Watson) ’48Sally J. Lennox (Jackson) ’59William C. Lennox ’59Henry LenzLinda L. Lenz ’92Ann Liedel-RiceN. Lee LigoDale E. Liken ’38 *Adaline M. Liken James W. LikenJohn H. Loudon *Dineshnandini ManochaJitendra ManochaRobert Marcus ’61Frank V. MastriannaAllen W. McClymondsMelissa McClymondsJames P. McFarlandJanie M. McFarlandJoanne L. McKeag ’55Frederick G. McLaughlin ’33 *McMullen Travel & Tours, Inc.Douglas McMullenLinda McMullenMellon Bank CorporationLaurie MollenhauerRobert J. MollenhauerJoseph MonteleoneBonnie J. MorenoCatherine V. MorsinkMotorola, IncorporatedRobert Murray ’71James C. MyfordAnthony Evan Nicastro ’75Cathy Nicastro (Houseman) ’73Thor O. Olson ’39 *Alice O’TooleLawrence M. O’Toole

Louis PappanPatty PappanDonald E. Phillips ’51Therese Phillips (Hudacek) ’52Phoenix Communication Group Inc. of NJThe Pittsburgh FoundationPPG Industries FoundationProcter & Gamble FundAlbert R. PuntureriJacque QuastW. Garry QuastRanbar Technology, Inc.Dennis V. RaybuckRebecca F. Raybuck ’73Louis RazzanoCharles D. RiceRichard King Mellon FoundationJan K. RichardsonRobert RichardsonRobert E. Eberly FoundationRock City Ltd.Gary RoseM. Richard Rose ’55C. Bruce RossiterDoris RossiterRandall L. C. Russell ’66Janet L. Sargert (Westerwick) ’63Laurice F. SargertBlase S. ScarnatiMary ScarnatiSusan E. Schmitt (Newell) ’68William J. Schmitt ’65Michael SchmittleinFlorence & John Schumann FoundationJohn P. ScullinArthur Murtland Scully III ’82S.R.U. Student Government AssociationBookstoreCharles H. Sheetz ’74H. Charles Shultz ’54Ramona SmithRobert M. SmithSung Won SohnJean A. SonntagWilliam C. Sonntag ’70Harry D. Spataro ’51Patricia SpataroGary E. Sphar ’76Janet Sphar (Robertson) ’78SprintMack J. SteelMarie E. Stoehr ’17 *James Michael Stracka ’80Ronda Sue Stracka (Romesburg) ’81Constantine N. StroumbakisMaria StroumbakisBeverly L. Suhr (Lauffer) ’52Henry B. SuhrSurftec Enterprises, Inc.K. Marie Swope *M. Clair Swope *Cynthia Rae Taylor ’78Robert S. Taylor ’78Jane TeagueNorman B. TeagueBill E. Temple ’41Triangle Tech Group

Troy-Alan Chevrolet-Olds-Geo, Inc.Genevieve M. TvrdikUnilever United States, Inc.Vira I. Heinz EndowmentWal-Mart FoundationIrene WatsonJohn A. Watson ’40Virginia WellmanBarry E. Welsch ’73Rayanne WelschMildred E. Whisner ’27 *Marvin WilenzikNancy L. Wilenzik (McCracken) ’65A. Lee Williams (Hauer) ’91William F. WilliamsJames E. WinnerArthur C. WodiskaCarl G. Woodling *Judith L. Zarenko ’71Patricia A. ZimmermanCharles A. Zuzak

PERIDOT CLUB($5,000 PLUS)Anonymous84 Lumber CompanyHenry J. AnnaAXA FoundationJohn L. BadgettM. Rebecca Badgett (Gabrys) ’74Eliott G. BakerRichard D. Barclay ’46Barnett Banks, Inc.P. Darlene BeckTimothy Beck ’76Bell of PennsylvaniaElizabeth Ann Berkely ’70Barbara B. BlackstoneKenneth B. BlairWilliam O. BoggsBruce G. Boliver ’73Tracy Leigh Boliver (Massack) ’79Betty Jean Borello (Boyer) ’74Robert S. Borello ’71Bernice G. BrownChristine M. Bucha (Bolton) ’93Edward R. BuchaHerbert F. BurgerJane C. BurgerThe Bob Burgess Memorial FoundationThe Buhl FoundationDennis S. BurnhamJohn L. BurtchVernice P. CainKenneth J. CalhounDean Vansant Camp ’80Timothy D. CarneyOliver F. CashdollarWilma J. Cavill ’52Charles K. Clark ’72The Coca-Cola CompanyMark J. CohenJoan C. CondravyContinental Food Service, Inc.Cooper Brothers, Inc.CoreStates Financial Corporation

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Cornelius CosgroveDonna Couillard-Getreuer ’74Stephen C. Coulon ’80Susan V. CoulonJ. Robert CrayneTeresa M. CrayneCSEM, Inc.Quentin P. Currie ’62Cynthia Ann Dillon ’96Feliciata L. DiPasquale ’55Robert G. DiSpirito, Sr.David D. Dixon ’76Jane DoudsPaul A. Douds ’62Diana Y. DreyerDSF Charitable FoundationHenry J. Duckstein ’71Susan J. Duckstein (Drexler) ’70Arlene H. Dziedzic (Kane) ’71Stanley J. Dziedzic ’72Eaton CorporationWilliam M. ElliottExxon Education FoundationElizabeth C. FarrSusan FerrandizFidelity InvestmentsGeorge T. ForceJeffrey Y. ForrestKimberly Y. Z. ForrestCharles D. FoustBill Frank ’65Judith M. Frederick (Miron) ’69Robert Eugene Frederick ’69Bernard D. FreydbergFurniture Galleries/Carpet OneEttore A. Gagliardo ’69General Mills FoodserviceDavid GordleyOliver C. Gordon ’25 *Charles A. Gottschalk ’90Dennis Andrew Grosky ’84Sandra E. Grosky (Hilgar) ’73Elmer C. Gross ’41 *Guy Vincent Guadagnino ’70Marie Gubitz (Stefango) ’32 *Susan E. HannamHarper Collins Publishers, LTD.Alden W. HartCarla M. HartGlenn Allen Hart ’79Francene E. HaymonLouis J. HeitlingerAlma B. Hemphill (Bunting) ’29John A. Hicks ’62Judith F. Hicks (Keith) ’62Margery L. HimesRobert W. HindsMary Jane Hoffman ’40Carol L. Holland (Grolemund) ’86Herbert W. Hunt ’67IBM CorporationIntegra Charitable FoundationHarry E. KarstenPatricia S. Keating (Stacy) ’61Dianna L. Kelly (McCandless) ’73Donald Shields Kelly ’56Phyllis A. Kendziorski

Stanley KendziorskiAlicia Kopp (Stackhouse) ’86Kevin R. KoppAkiko KotaniJohn Robert Kotula ’57Lambda Tau Nursing Honor SocietyMarcy J. LeedsLincoln SquareWilliam F. LindgrenJoseph A. Lisciandro ’72Molly Lynn Lisciandro (O’Neil) ’74William J. Love ’72Donna Lowry ’60Robert A. Lowry ’48Ann LuekenPaul A. LuekenMagneticsJoseph A. McCandlessSara Jane McCandless ’50Mark Andrew McCommon ’78Shelly Lynne McConnell-Weber ’87McDonald’s of Slippery RockGeorge F. McDowell ’82Carl Thomas McGary ’83Mary Agnes McKayWilliam McKayGary McKnightSandra E. McKnight (Day) ’69Thomas M. McPhersonStephen Medwid ’62Donald F. MegninJulie MegninZane R. M. Meixner ’49Mary H. MeyerMid Atlantic Arts FoundationGeorge J. Mihalik ’74Laura Lee Mihalik (Lanich) ’76Wayne L. Miller ’71Minnesota Mining and ManufacturingFoundation, Inc.Frank N. MonteleonePatricia A. Monteson ’67National City Bank of Pennsylvania -PittsburghNational Foundation, Inc.Nationwide Mutual Insurance CompanyNorth Allegheny Science ScholarshipCommitteeAlan B. OffsteinPatti OffsteinJerome F. O’MalleyTheresa O’MalleyJessie K. PadchongaPappan’s Family Restaurant, Inc.Leona C. ParascenzoKiel-Soon Park ’75Daniel Robert Parr ’75Joyce L. Patterson ’76Pennsylvania Aggregates and ConcreteAssociationPennzoil Products CompanyPepsi Bottling GroupPepsico FoundationCharles O. Peterson ’63Carolyn V. Prorok ’78Quaker Oats CompanyQuality Aggregates, Inc.

Raymond H. Ralston ’27 *Marcie Lynn Reinhard (Seeger) ’85Mark Alan Reinhard ’84Donald L. RobertsJanet R. RobertsRodale InstituteWalter E. RohwedderF. Duane RoseDonna Jean Ross (Barkhymer) ’76L. Michael Ross ’77Pamela Joan Runac (Minoski) ’69Bruce W. Russell ’72Sue Ellen Russell (Dickert) ’93Gail Sabanosh ’76Safari Club InternationalDiane SamuelsCarolyn SantoneDaniel SantoneDuncan M. SargentMildred S. Sass (Kratz) ’68Regis I. Schiebel ’57Claire R. Schmieler ’87Marc E. SchmittleinSeneca Printing & Label, Inc.Clara C. SettlemireMichael Howard Sharp ’83Richard L. Shearer ’62Mark A. ShotwellCharles H. ShultzJeffery C. Siemianowski ’74Ruth A. Sipes (Braun) ’41Slippery Rock HardwareSlippery Rock University Alumni AssociationElizabeth N. Smiley (Bowser) ’32 *Robert G. Smiley ’33 *Snyder Charitable FoundationDennis SnyderKathy Snyder (Veronesi) ’72John F. SnyderPeggy Jo Staab ’76Michael E. StephensRoy T. StewartK. James StricklandKathleen M. StricklandElaine M. Sullivan ’74William N. Tolia ’82Timothy Trautman ’73U.S. Waterpolo, Inc.VerizonNaomi Vichich (Neilson) ’70Frederick W. Vincent ’80Nancy V. Walker (Vincent) Ed J. WalshFrances H. WalshBarbara WalwikTheodore J. WalwikTrinda N. Weaver (Weaver) ’73Scott D. Weber ’87Jane E. WileyKatherine WilloughbyWise Physical Therapy and Sports MedicineScott Allan Wise ’90

Cumulative totals calculated on gifts receivedbetween 1986 and Nov. 1, 2004

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ALUMNI WEEKENDJUNE 17-18, 2005

All alumni are welcome back to campus for an open house featuring faculty and distinguishedalumni lectures, tours, exhibitions, picnics, parties, and the annual alumni awards luncheon.

Special events are planned for the entire family. Many of the offerings are free. It’s anopportunity for you to revisit favorite memories, renew friendships, and reconnect with

the intellectual and social excitement you felt as a Slippery Rock University student.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS• Walking and Trolly Tours of Campus and Community • Golden Grad Receptions• “Weekend University” • Alumni Bonfire at the Ski Lodge

Certificate Courses in Microbrew and Wine Tasting • Alumni Golf Scramble for Women's AthelticsLecture/Discussion Groups led by faculty and distinguished alumni • Hospitality Suite

• Meet President Robert Smith • Non-Denominational Chapel Service• Alumni Reunions for Former SGA Officers and Residence Life Staff • Class and Group Reunion Events• All-Alumni Reunion/Awards Luncheon • Class and Reunion Photographs• Hiking in McConnell's Mills • Breakfast in the North Hall Courtyard• Alumni/Faculty Sherry Reception • On-Campus Housing

Times and locations will be added to the schedule as plans develop.

Two housing options are available on campus - The Rock Apartments and the Campground. The most popular accomodation,the Rock Apartments, are available for alumni if they want to stay on campus. With air conditioning, kitchens and living rooms,

these apartment-style residence halls are a short distance from many activities but have all the comforts of a 4-star hotel.A minimum of two persons is required for these units (up to four per unit). The cost is $25/person.

An alternative option for those who enjoy "roughing it," is the SRU Campground.It is available for those who want to bring their RV, trailer or tent. Call 724-738-4801 for details.

Area Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts• Super 8, Grove City, 724-748-3000 • Comfort Inn, Grove City, 724-748-1005• Holiday Inn Express, Grove City, 724-748-5514 • Evening Star, Slippery Rock, 724-794-1844• Apple Butter Inn, Slippery Rock, 724-794-1844 • As Thyme Goes By, Harrisville, 724-735-4003• Amerihost, Grove City, 724-748-5836

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