Victor Garcia, professor of anthropology, has been selected as the Distinguished University Professor, formerly known as the University Professor, for the 2013-14 academic year.

For more than two decades, Garcia has been studying transnational Latino farm workers in southeastern Pennsylvania, California, and Texas and their struggles with rural poverty, labor organizing, addiction-related health problems, and other issues. He has found many of these problems are set in motion by a number of complex factors that arise when the men leave their families and communities to find work in the United States.

In ANTH 370 Latinos and Diasporas, Garcia has Anthropology students examine their own personal history to see how their families came to the United States.

“I ask the students to consider why people in Latin America leave their homelands for another country, often knowing that they will encounter hardships. Are they all leaving for the same reasons and what determines their final destinations?”

Garcia finds that once he shows the students the similarities between their ancestors—many times European immigrants who came to America for better opportunities and safety—and the Latin American diasporas, he can see it click in their minds and the classroom comes alive.

Immersing his students in a foreign culture through an experiential learning course is another approach Garcia has practiced. His students in ANTH 460 Ethnographic Field School travel to Mexico and live in a rural community far from life’s comforts. The students conduct their own research studies under Garcia’s close supervision. This experience allows them to explore firsthand such topics as the impact on families of absent fathers who have migrated to the United States and women’s participation in politics.

“As an anthropologist and active researcher, the teacher-scholar model is at the center of my teaching philosophy. I make every effort to incorporate my research findings and field experiences into the teaching material of all my courses.”

As he continued to uncover addiction issues and witness how they affected families and communities, Garcia felt compelled to help. He has served the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute (MARTI) in many roles, most recently as director of the program. At MARTI, Garcia and fellow faculty members conduct addiction-related research across many populations and develop better training for prevention and intervention programs. He has secured 17 grants, many of which have helped to fund MARTI’s initiatives.

Through his work with Latino populations in this region, Garcia has noticed another challenge: lack of higher education of its youth. Garcia is working to change that. Through community-based outreach with the IUP admissions office, he recruits Latino students from many of the communities he has worked with in his research.

But his efforts don’t stop there. Garcia realizes the challenges these first-generation college students face once they are away from their families and has developed and implemented an on-campus retention program called Caring about Latino Student Achievement (CALSA), the first program of its kind in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

As the Distinguished University Professor, Garcia plans to revisit his data on substance abuse treatment programs found in transnational Mexican communities in southeastern Pennsylvania and publish his results in a new book and in journal articles. He will also re-examine and publish finding about three Alcoholics Anonymous-based treatment programs used in Pennsylvania and Mexico for this transnational population. His substance abuse research has been funded by three major grants from the National Institutes of Health.

He believes his work “will enrich my classroom teaching and knowledge I can offer to IUP students.”

“It is a privilege and an honor to be selected IUP’s 2013-14 Distinguished University Professor and to be recognized for my many efforts, particularly my research on transnational Latino communities and my retention work with Latino students,” Garcia said.

“I wish to share this special recognition with my family in California and my current and retired colleagues from the Mid-Atlantic Addition Research and Training Institute who have inspired me and have made my many contributions possible. I also want to share this honor with the many students whom I have mentored over the years, especially this year’s crop. They, too, have inspired me and have served to remind me why I am at IUP.”

Beyond the Pencil and Paper Tests: Bowers Wins Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching

Students in Fredalene Bowers’s child development classes won’t have a hard time seeing how their course work will apply to their future careers. Incorporating authentic assessment as often as possible, Bowers, chair of the Human Development and Environmental Studies Department, strives to “apply theory into practice,” giving her students the opportunity to try out what they are learning in class in real situations.

In her Child Development and Family Relations classes, students develop lesson plans for the IndiKids childcare center in Davis Hall. Each lesson plan—which might involve something like engaging a preschooler in cooking—requires her students to use teaching principles to build a lesson that will complement the child’s developmental abilities. Not only will the students teach the preschoolers, but they will also provide documentation to parents through photos and quotes from their children. This is authentic assessment at its best. When parents gain a better understanding of the development of their child from Bowers’s students, it’s clear that her students have met the course requirements.

The first five years of life are so important to the development of a child, according to Bowers. That’s why she’s so passionate about high-quality childcare. Bowers won a Gate Opener grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to develop a program that assists nontraditional students working as childcare providers in obtaining undergraduate degrees. It was the first undergraduate program offered at IUP’s Monroeville center. And, through a Child Care Assessment Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant from the Department of Education, she implemented a four-year program for undergraduate student-parents. The students receive a childcare stipend as long as they attend class regularly, keep their grades up, and participate a parenting workshop on the importance of high-quality childcare.

Liberal Studies Turns Research Subject Matter on Its Head: Sell Wins Distinguished Faculty Award for Research

Almost any university employee would agree that working with college-age students keeps a person young. The fresh point of view students bring to campus can open our eyes in ways we wouldn’t have imagined. For Mike Sell, an author and professor of English, his eye opening came through a Liberal Studies course.

Sell’s research centers around the avant-garde—not a typical topic for non-English majors. As he developed the curriculum for his ENGL 202 course, he had to rethink his strategy.

“It’s vital that faculty at a teaching-based university practice their research in the classroom,“ he said. “I had to think beyond art history, literary studies, and cultural studies—the usual territory of study. I had to think about how my field related to physical education, political science, sociology, and chemistry.“

And the students responded positively. Sell even cited two student research essays from the class in his latest book, The Avant-Garde: Race Religion War.

“My latest book simply wouldn’t have been possible without my students.”

Service Is Really about the Students: Reilly Wins Distinguished Faculty Award for Service

Committee work isn’t everyone’s favorite. Mathematics faculty member Edel Reilly feels differently.

“Many [committee members] come from different disciplines and backgrounds than I. When we get together to accomplish a task, I am part of a group with a variety of perspectives, and I find it rewarding to be able to learn from my colleagues and to work to make good things happen.”

When she’s not teaching mathematics education courses, she’s busy with her responsibilities as chair of the Center for Teaching Excellence Advisory Board, the Teacher Education Coordinators Council Curriculum Committee, and her department’s Elementary Mathematics Education Committee. And, she serves on several other university committees, including the new science building committee.

“I think what we do here at IUP really matters,” she said. “From assisting colleagues to developing effective curricula to getting paperwork to people when they need it, every service task is really about getting our students the help they need to be successful.”

Luetkehans currently serves as chairperson of the department of educational technology, research and assessment at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

“Dr. Luetkehans brings a great deal of experience to the role at IUP, both as a faculty member and in departmental administration,” Timothy Moerland, IUP provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said. “We’re very pleased to have her join the IUP community in this important position.”

The College of Education and Educational Technology includes the departments of adult and community education, communications media, counseling, developmental studies, educational and school psychology, professional studies in education, special education and clinical services, and student affairs in high education, as well as the Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation.

“I’m excited to begin this post,” Luetkehans said. “The diversity of expertise and programming in the College of Education and Educational Technology drew me to IUP. I’m looking forward to collaborating with faculty, staff and students to further the work toward achieving the vision of the college.”

Luetkehans earned her doctorate in instructional technology from the University of Georgia in Athens, her master’s in library and information science from Dominican University in River Forest, Ill., and her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Loyola University in Chicago.

She has been at Northern Illinois University for 16 years and served as department chairperson for the last five years. Under her leadership, the department launched many innovative programs, and the quality of its online programs achieved national recognition.

Luetkehans has many publications to her credit and has presented at national and international conferences in the areas of technology and teacher education, virtual schooling and online education.

She has been successful in securing a number of competitive grants, totaling close to $1 million, and has worked extensively with university partnerships and professional development schools. She is president-elect of the Teacher Education Division, Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

“Meeting with faculty and staff during my campus visit made it clear that there is a great deal of passion and optimism about IUP,” she said. “What a great foundation. I can’t wait to get started.”

Correia will come to IUP from San José State University in California on June 1.

“I’m thrilled that Dr. Correia will be joining us as dean of IUP’s College of Health and Human Services,” Timothy Moerland, IUP provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said. “His experience and skills are an excellent fit for the college, and we look forward to his leadership.”

The College of Health and Human Services includes the departments of criminology, culinary arts, food and nutrition, health and physical education, hospitality management, human development and environmental studies, employment and labor relations, nursing and allied health professions and safety sciences.

At San José State University, Correia serves as chair of the department of justice studies, leads social media and technology efforts within the College of Applied Sciences and Arts, and recently served as the executive director of the Center for Justice Research, Policy and Training.

Before his work at San José State, he was an assistant professor in criminal justice at California State University, Los Angeles, and at the University of Nevada, Reno. He also worked in several roles at Washington State University in the Division of Governmental Studies and Services and in the criminal justice program.

“I am impressed with the strong sense of community and deep commitment to faculty and student success in the college and at IUP,” Correia said. “There is a strong sense of optimism about the future, and I am honored to be part of an institution with such rich tradition.

“I believe this college is uniquely situated to lead the commonwealth and the nation in enhancing individual and community health and safety and in developing engaged students committed to the public interest. This is a very exciting time at IUP, and I look forward to the opportunities ahead.”

Correia earned his bachelor’s degree in justice from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and his master’s degree in criminal justice and Ph.D. in political science from Washington State University.

Correia’s work has been widely published, and he has written, co-written or edited four books and numerous articles on criminal justice issues. The primary focus of his research is the impact of informal social networks and organizational behavior on police-community relations. His most recent research examines the impact of police actions on the perceptions of the legitimacy of their authority.

He has been successful in securing more than a dozen competitive grants totaling close to $2 million, has worked extensively with community-based agencies and has served as a panel chair at many professional meetings and educational seminars. In 2011, he was appointed as a human rights consultant with the Economic and Social Council for the United Nations through the International Police Executive Research Symposium.

The proposal, written by Yousof, conceptualizes an educational video game called “HERO 1” to teach English language and American culture to Arab students. It was one of only 32 papers that EWB organizers selected for conference presentation out of about 3,600 submissions worldwide, and went on to take first place in the category “New Media and Mobile Learning” at the conference.

The great win spotlights IUP’s place in the vanguard of instructional technology development, brings the chance to explore opportunities with Microsoft, and crowns six months of mentorship and collaboration by the team in the Communications Media Applied Media and Simulations Game Center in Stouffer Halll.

The HERO 1 project team. Front, from left: Students David Algeo and Shawn Yutzey. Back, from left: Student James McHenry, student Ahmed Yousof, Professor Luis Almeida, and student Caleb Byers. Absent: Student Jake Saures.

How a “HERO” Is Made

“The Education Without Borders conference assembles some of the world’s most innovative students in educational technologies,” says Almeida, faculty mentor to the HERO 1 team and director of the Applied Media and Simulations Game Center and the Motion Capture Lab. “Microsoft, Apple, and other leaders in business, education, the humanities, and other fields attend to identify talent and ideas.”

Presentations must include not only a concept proposal but also a marketing plan and detailed budget, and are judged by preeminent thought-leaders in education, including, this year, eight Nobel Laureates.

IUP’s road to the EWB began when Almeida and Yousof, a student in the new doctoral program in Communications Media, collaborated on a paper. Rather than submitting it to an academic journal, they decided to “go even bigger,” says Almeida.

Yousof explored the protocol for submissions to EWB, and they began to brainstorm ideas for a video game concept. Almeida zeroed in on an educational game, because “the edutainment industry is much smaller than the billion-dollar commercial game industry and its products aren’t that great yet.” He considered the utility of a language and culture game that might be used, for example, by Olympic athletes traveling to foreign countries.

Yousof, who is an international student from Egypt, led the story development. Drawing from his own observations, he created a character named Malik, an Arab teenager in the United States, and wrote situations in which Malik learns to speak English and understand American cultural norms, such as how to help strangers in distress or personal space boundaries, and makes friends along the way.

“You can learn English by watching TV, but you can’t rely on that to learn the culture,” says Yousof. ”Why not have a video game that bridges language and culture?”

Five Comm Media undergraduate students who are beta-testers in the MoCap Lab—James McHenry, David Algeo, Shawn Yutzey, Caleb Byers, and Jake Saures—came on board to produce a trailer. Though the resources were modest—a couple computers with iClone and Windows Kinect—the students worked hard with Almeida and Yousof to help put the “entertainment” into the product.

Yousof represented the IUP team in Dubai, addressing a packed auditorium. He gave a knockout presentation—a proposal that incorporated a strong concept as well as a budget and marketing plan and a game trailer incorporating photorealism, game flow, terrain, graphics, story and character development.

“Our proposal was practical, innovative, real, and firsthand,” says Yousof. “It’s what people need in an educational video game.”

The team is now exploring opportunities with Microsoft.

—Deborah Klenotic

The week offers student research presentations at the Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program on Monday, April 1; the Undergraduate Scholars Forum on Tuesday, April 2; and the Graduate Scholars Forum on Wednesday, April 3. President Michael Driscoll will give remarks at the two forums.

The event schedule also include awards events recognizing the most exceptional research and scholarship of the year; workshops for researchers sponsored by the Applied Research Lab and School of Graduate Studies and Research; and, in the spirit of collaboration and celebration, an informal networking reception open to all current and aspiring student researchers and faculty at Cozumel's restaurant.

Hundreds of presentations and posters cover a wide array of research topics. Here are just a few highlights.

Fishing for Kidney Regeneration

Tobechukwu Ukah, Presenting at the Graduate Scholars Forum

Tobe is a second-year master's degree student in the Department of Biology. In his research, mentored by Professor Cuong Diep,Tobe is attempting to generate a genetic model of inducing kidney injury in order to study kidney regeneration in zebrafish. Their molecular data suggest they have successfully generated their final DNA construct and will be ready for injection into the zebrafish embryos.

Helping the cause: A fantastic new aquarium recently opened in Weyandt Hall, thanks to National Science Foundation funding. Before this, Diep and his team were required to commute to the University of Pittsburgh for access to zebrafish samples.

How Tobe and Diep team up: "Professor Diep is an excellent teacher and research resource. He's always ready for discussions and troubleshooting options that make you realize the best in you."

Exploring What Affects Principals' Leadership Styles in School Crises

Joyce Henderson, Showcasing ARL Support of the Research Enterprise

Joyce is a doctoral student in Professional Studies in Education. In her dissertation research, advised by Professor Valeri Helterbran, Joyce is examining how school principals' perception of their leadership style relates to their anticipated responses to a school crisis and their knowledge and execution of the school’s crisis management plan.

Real-world research impact: "School safety is an ever-present issue for school leaders. My passion centers on the challenge to keep children safe, a responsibility primarily assumed by the leadership of the school. The responsible, skilled, professional leadership in our schools is, and always will be, the first level of defense against any threat that has the potential to harm children."

How Joyce teams up with Helterbran and the ARL: "Dr. Helterbran is an excellent role model for success. Her high standards of performance and her personal investment of time and support continue to inspire me to complete my dissertation.The strength of the ARL lies in the professional and knowledgeable people available for research support. Their expertise and ability to convert ideas into data are their finest strength."

Seeing the Neuroscience on Stage

Professor Rick Kemp, Recipient of 2013 New Investigator Award

Theater professor Rick Kemp takes an innovative neuroscientific approach to studying performance, incorporating areas such as cognitive linquistics and neurobiology to identify and describe the cognitive activities, such as empathy or the relation of self to character, that are involved in performance.

Kemp has published his research in his new book, Embodied Acting: What Neuroscience Tells Us about Performance (Routledge). He also taps it in exploring new performance teaching methods. In 2012 he collaborated with his theater colleagues and students, the IUP Communications Media Department, and the Slippery Rock University theater department to create a course using real-time video in theater instruction. The project was supported by a PASSHE FPDC grant and led to a grant for further collaborative research from the University of Pittsburgh Humanities Center.

Where research and teaching meet: "Grounded in the context of daily teaching, researchers at IUP can immediately test their findings in pedagogy."

Can Green Technology Take the Heat?

Paige LaDuca, Presenting at the Undergraduate Scholars Forum

Paige is a senior majoring in Environmental Planning in the Geography and Regional Planning Department. In her research, mentored by Professor Calvin Masilela, Paige is exploring whether green technologies such as solar canopies more effectively reduce the urban heat island effect than do cheaper strategies like xeriscaping (native vegetation) and cool roofs. The company Paige interns for recently installed solar canopies, and she says they've proven useful for solar energy, reducing the urban heat island effect and sky glow.

"Certain strategies work better for certain areas of development, depending on how much impervious surface is present. Essentially, the usefulness of each technology depends on how a neighborhood is set up."

Room to grow: "Not all new technological applications have been studied, and therefore the data isn't out there. For example, I would've liked to also compare the heat radiation of pervious and standard pavement types, but this hasn't been widely studied."

How Paige teams up with Masilela: "Professor Masilela has assisted me in multiple research projects, and encourages me to continue my work and continually add to it and revise it. With this research in particular, his advising was helpful in narrowing down my study area."

—Deborah Klenotic

Military Times is an international publication for members of the military.

“The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is very proud to welcome our veterans into our college,” said Robert Camp, dean of the college, “and we will continue to support them in every way possible.”

In 2012, Military Times editors selected IUP as one of the nation’s “Best for Vets” universities. IUP also was selected as a participant in the 2012–13 Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, designed to help veterans pay for their college education.

“These recognitions are very gratifying and illustrate IUP’s commitment to be a veteran-friendly campus,” Christie Scatena, IUP Veterans Affairs coordinator, said. “We are continuing to work to offer the support and programming that our veterans want and need to reach their educational goals.”

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology at IUP is routinely selected for inclusion in national guidebooks, such as the Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools,” for its academic excellence and an outstanding faculty. Its bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest honor society for all academic disciplines, with 300 chapters throughout the nation. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and the top 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty and professional staff members and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The university’s chapter is one of only 19 in the nation receiving this honor for recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service.

Every year, Phi Kappa Phi awards 51 Fellowship Awards valued at $5,000 and five awards valued at $15,000 to members who are entering their first year of graduate or professional study.

IUP’s chapter may select one candidate from the local applicants to compete for the national, society-wide awards. Last year, the IUP nominee was awarded a very prestigious award that he applied toward his first year of medical school expenses. Applications for Fellowships will be reviewed by a local committee made up of IUP Phi Kappa Phi advisory board members. One applicant from the local pool of applicants will be forwarded to the national offices of Phi Kappa Phi for further consideration.

To apply for a Fellowship, applicants must review the submission instructions and get application materials from http://www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Fellowship. Complete applications must be received by the local Phi Kappa Phi chapter by 4 p.m. April 3. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Completed applications should be sent to:  Professor Daniel Lee, 200 Wilson Hall, Department of Criminology -- marked, "Attn: Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship."

For additional information, contact Dr. Lee at Daniel.Lee@iup.edu or (724) 357-5930.

The IUP chapter’s Phi Kappa Phi induction ceremony is May 2 at 6 p.m. in the Sutton Hall Blue Room and Gorell Recital Hall.

Whitacre is responsible for uncovering the Archer Daniels Midland price-fixing scandal in the early 1990s. As president of the BioProducts Division at ADM, Whitacre spent three years aiding the FBI in its investigation of the corporation.

A subsequent ADM investigation of Whitacre led to an FBI embezzlement probe that resulted in Whitacre’s losing his whistle-blower immunity and spending eight and a half years in federal prison. ADM leaders, whose fraudulent activities netted billions of dollars, received three-year prison sentences.

The story inspired the film The Informant, starring Matt Damon as Whitacre.

Whitacre is currently the chief operating officer and president of operations for Cypress Systems Inc. in California. He has a Ph.D. in biochemistry, degrees in psychology and economics, and a juris doctor degree.

In his lecture, he'll discuss his real-life lessons in personal and business ethics, the value of accountability, and the need to think long-term in personal and business decisions.

This event is co-sponsored by the Christian Business Men’s Connection and Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

CASE is a national organization for advancement professionals who work in alumni relations, communications, fundraising, marketing and other areas. The awards recognize an organization for its impact on individual memberships, development and growth, and dedication to the organization, university and student advancement profession.

The IUP Ambassadors received three district awards for programs the group sponsored: the Outstanding External Program award for the Leadership Dinner program, the Outstanding Internal Program award for the Buddy Program and the Tried & True Program award for the Kidz Karnival, a family-friendly Homecoming event.

“We are very proud of the IUP Ambassadors,” said Bill Speidel, vice president for University Advancement. “We continue to be appreciative of the hard work the Ambassadors do on behalf of IUP. They are wonderful representatives of our institution and student excellence.” 

Fifty-two schools are eligible to compete for awards in District II, and 315 organizations compete for the international awards.

Through its fundraising initiatives, the Ambassadors group has donated more than $200,000 to the university during its 20-year history. This has included funds to name the IUP Ambassadors Conference Room in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, as well as donations to the IUP library fund and the IUP Ambassadors Scholarship.

The group’s 50 members also serve as liaisons between prospective students, current students, administrators, faculty members, alumni, and friends of the university.
Members are active participants in Homecoming activities and 50-year reunions for alumni. They also host activities on campus for a variety of administrative offices, including the Office of the President.

In addition, members are active in student-recruitment efforts. They have made calls to more than 17,000 students accepted to IUP since 1993 and assist with orientation events throughout the year. The group also distributes a freshman yearbook and organizes a senior recognition event.

To date, the group has won 22 district awards and eight international awards from CASE. Past awards are as follows:

• Most Outstanding Organization, International Level: 1998, 2001, 2006, 2011
• Most Outstanding Organization, District Level: 1994, 1997, 2000
• Most Outstanding Adviser, International Level: Matt Konetschni, 1998; Tonya Anthony, 2002; Mary Morgan, 2003; Sara Barnett Lawer, 2009
• Most Outstanding Adviser, District Level: Matt Konetschni, 1997; Mary Morgan, 2000 and 2002; Tonya Anthony, 2001; Amanda Gunther, 2006; Sara Barnett Lawer, 2009
• Most Outstanding Program, International Level: Tuition Raffle, 2000
• Most Outstanding Program, District Level: Tuition Raffle, 1999, 2005, 2011, 2012; Young Alumni Achievement Award, 2012; “The Breeze” alumni newsletter, 2004, 2007
• Spirit Award, District Level: 2002

President Michael Driscoll will present the award to Podbielski at the annual Leader’s Circle of Indiana County awards event on April 11 at the Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and Conference Center.

The President’s Medal of Distinction is the highest nondegree award presented by the university. It was established in 1985 to honor citizens of the state and region whose professional achievement or public service is of national significance or special significance to the university.

Ruth Podbielski “truly blazed a trail” on behalf of female athletes and helped to break down the barriers that prevented girls and women from athletic competition, Driscoll said.

“When done right, the educational benefits of athletic competition can’t be denied,” he said. “And ‘Ruth Pod,’ as she is known to hundreds of IUP female student-athletes and to her IUP community, did it right. She focused on opportunity, building self-esteem, ethics and teamwork. She has truly made a difference in the lives of countless women and girls and has advanced IUP’s athletic program in very significant ways.

“It will be my pleasure, on behalf of IUP, to thank her for a lifetime of service to this important initiative and to IUP. This recognition is especially timely as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX.”

Passed in 1972, Title IX enforced equal opportunity for men and women regarding any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Podbielski worked in the field of health and physical education for almost 60 years, 32 of them at IUP. She started in the profession as a health and physical education teacher at Butler High School and directed the school’s intramural program.

After coming to IUP in 1955, she served in a number of roles, including as a faculty member in the health and physical education department, coach of basketball and volleyball, director of women’s intramurals, assistant chair and acting chair of the health and physical education department and, finally, director of athletics for the IUP women’s intercollegiate program, a position she retired from in 1987. During her tenure, she was instrumental in the university’s adding 10 varsity sports, allowing thousands of women to take advantage of opportunities to compete in a varsity athletic program.

In her work to advance intercollegiate athletics and intramurals for both men and women, Podbielski was a driving force in helping to obtain adequate financial support for the athletic program and in attracting scholarship funds for worthy students. She has provided financial support for an endowed athletic scholarship for women in her name.

An outstanding golfer, she served on the board of directors of the Women’s Golf Association of Western Pennsylvania and created many opportunities for women in the sport.

She also has served in leadership roles in the athletic profession, including on the Central Western Pennsylvania Board of Officials and as chairwoman and secretary of the PSAC Basketball Women’s Division. She has volunteered as director of many tournaments at the university for both men’s and women’s sports.

Podbielski has been a leader in the recreation field in the community, serving as a volunteer member of the White Township Recreation Advisory Board and as chairwoman of the Recreation Committee of the Greater Indiana Strategic Planning Committee.

She has a number of firsts to her credit, including first chair of the IUP Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors and first woman to be elected to the Indiana Country Club’s Board of Governors. Podbielski was inducted into the IUP Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996.

She was awarded faculty emeritus status upon her retirement from IUP and was recognized with the IUP President’s Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her years in health and physical education at IUP. She received the Heritage Award from the Division of Girls’ and Women’s Sports of the Pennsylvania Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in 1995, which recognized her dedication to women in athletics as a person “who did not follow where the path led but instead went where there was no path and left a trail.”

Podbielski was selected for the Indiana County Sports Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Slippery Rock University Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.

In recognition of her contributions to the university and gender equity in athletics, IUP dedicated a softball field in her honor on the south campus in 2000.

The Leader’s Circle awards dinner, now in its 14th year, recognizes the recipient of the IUP President’s Medal of Distinction and the nominees and recipients of the Indiana County Male and Female Civic Leader awards and the ATHENA Award. The Leader’s Circle of Indiana County includes representation from IUP, community civic organizations, past award recipients and award sponsors.

photo: Keith Boyer

IUP launched a mobile application for iPhone and Android phones on February 23. As of March 13, the app had been downloaded by 2,645 users. Known as “IUP Mobile,” the app is available as a free download through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

“It’s really about helping people to stay connected with IUP and to find the information about IUP that they need and want,” Jim Begany, vice president for Enrollment Management and Communications, said. “People want to use their mobile devices to access information, and we want to offer information in the most convenient way to our students, staff, alumni and visitors. It’s really exciting to see how the number of downloads continues to grow each day.”

The mobile application was developed by a team of faculty members, students and administrators.

It offers icons linking users to the IUP directory, a campus map, a calendar of events, campus news, athletics and the IUP Facebook page and Twitter feed. It also has an icon for alumni, which leads to news, event listings, contact information, the alumni Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and other sites of special interest to alumni.

After logging in to the app using their personal identification information, students can access their grades and class schedules and contact their advisers. Faculty members can access their class schedules and lists of their current students and advisees, as well as their contact information. All data transferred by the app is secure.

Currently, one out of every six visitors to the IUP website is using a mobile device, according to Michael Powers, director of Electronic Communications at IUP.

“For many people, mobile devices are becoming the primary way they access the Internet,” Powers said. “We anticipate continued growth of the use of mobile devices to access IUP information by students, faculty, staff and potential students.”

The mobile application is receiving positive reviews by users, maintaining a 4.5-star rating on the Apple App Store.

A task force will continue to track user comments and suggestions as part of plans to continue to update the mobile app to meet the needs of users.

Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework.

The honor roll is produced by the Corporation for National Community Service in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The most recent honor roll recognizes achievements during the 2011–12 academic year.

Community assistants in "spring training," January 2013: Over 80 students and 16 Office of Housing and Residential Life staff teamed up to make blankets for Project Linus, write notes to soldiers and St. Jude's patients, make necklaces for nursing home patients, and make knit hats for cancer patients. (photo: Nichole Fest)

“This national recognition reflects the university’s continued commitment to our community, to service learning and to helping our students become strong citizens,” James Begany, vice president for Enrollment Management and Communications, said.

According to Begany, the recognition also reflects the hard work of IUP’s Office of Service Learning.

“While members of the office work hard to coordinate and promote service, the philosophy is encouraging our students to take ownership of service projects designed to help the local community.” He used as an example the 2012 Hawk Rock, a 24-hour service event coordinated by the Office of Service Learning but driven entirely by students. The event raised $10,000 for Indiana County agencies that focus on homelessness and hunger: the Community Kitchen, the Indiana County Community Action Program food bank and Pathway Homeless Shelter, and the Family Promise of Indiana County. Hawk Rock 2013 will be held in the fall.

IUP recorded more than 152,685 hours of volunteer service during 2011-12, up from 145,790 hours during the 2010-11 academic year. Measured with the current national minimum wage, the 2011-12 volunteer work hours would be valued at more than $1.1 million. Examples of IUP service projects for 2011-12 were as follows:

• Into the Streets, a biannual event in which more than 500 students offered up to 10 hours of service to nonprofit agencies during a Saturday in the fall and spring
• KidsRead, through which IUP students volunteered more than 1,400 hours to tutor 100 elementary students once or twice a week
• Collections of food and personal care items for local food pantries
• Participation in the community’s Daffodil Days for the American Cancer Society
• Blood drives collecting more than 1,000 units of blood, estimated to save more than 3,000 lives
• Volunteering for the Horace Mann Elementary School charrette design project in the roles of hosts, parking attendants and child care providers
• Collection of gifts for 150 children through the Toys for Tots program and the Indiana County Treasures for Children initiative

In addition to organizing IUP’s community service initiatives, the Office of Service Learning, based in the Career Development Center, coordinates two AmeriCorps programs—Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania and Community Fellows—and supervises the full-time AmeriCorps position.

The Scholars in Service program allows students to enroll as AmeriCorps members on a part-time basis and commit between 300 and 450 hours in an academic year to nonprofit agencies at no cost to the agencies. Since the program began in 2006, students have offered 50,370 hours of service, valued at more than $152,000, to organizations in the community.

The Community Fellows Program, new in the 2010-11 academic year, offers scholarship funding for students to complete more than 300 service hours over the course of an academic year. These students have offered 6,549 hours of service since the program began and have earned scholarships of $22,610.

The Office of Service Learning also coordinates IUP’s federal Serve Study program, which benefits community nonprofit agencies. This program allows qualified students to work up to 25 hours per week for a community organization at no cost to the agency.

During the 2011-12 academic year, 131 students participated in the program, offering nearly 19,500 hours—$141,156 worth of work-study funds—to more than 60 organizations, including area schools.

“The mission of the Office of Service Learning, to promote excellence in professional and personal character development through experiential learning opportunities that bridge the curriculum with community service, fits well with the work of the Career Development Center,” Diane Stipcak, Service Learning coordinator, said.

Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement.

Institutions are chosen based on scope and innovation of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses.

Sommers earned her bachelor’s degree in industrial management from IUP in 1988 and her master’s degree in business administration from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, in 1994. She currently resides in the Pittsburgh area.

“A significant number of regional and national business leaders have served as Executives in Residence in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology,” Robert Camp, dean of the college, said. “The Executive in Residence program provides an opportunity for Eberly College students to learn firsthand from individuals about career paths, industry challenges and accomplishments, and company operations.

“Several hundred students participated in the sessions presented by Malisa Sommers during her visit. We were honored to have her return to campus to spend time with our students.”

Sommers said she was pleased to share her experiences.

“I was honored to return to my alma mater to participate in this important real-world teaching opportunity,” she said. “The students I had the pleasure of speaking to were energetic and eager to learn more about the skills and qualities employers need in the workplace and the ways their IUP education will prepare them to take advantage of the opportunities available in today’s business world.”

Before joining U.S. Steel in 2001, Sommers worked for Wheeling-Nisshin, Inc., a steel coating facility in Follansbee, W.Va., for 13 years. She spent her first three years with U.S. Steel at Straightline, the company’s former steel distribution subsidiary, serving two years as manager of demand fulfillment and one year as manager of customer care. 

In 2004, Sommers moved to U.S. Steel’s corporate headquarters after being named manager of purchasing information technology. A year later, she advanced to manager of CAPEX procurement, in which she managed procurement activities related to capital expenditure projects around the company.

In 2007, Sommers was named manager of materials management and in 2009 she advanced to general manager of global materials management and procurement operations, with responsibility for parts and materials inventory management and procurement support activities at every U.S. Steel facility in North America and Central Europe.

She assumed her current position in February 2011 and is responsible for various aspects of transportation and logistics, including the logistics services group that serves U.S. Steel facilities throughout North America. She also oversees operations at the railroad and barge companies that comprise Transtar, Inc.: Delray Connecting Railroad Co., Fairfield Southern Co., Gary Railway Co., The Lake Terminal Railroad Co., Lorain Northern Co., Texas & Northern Railway Co., Union Railroad Co. and Warrior & Gulf Navigation, LLC. 

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is routinely selected for inclusion in national guidebooks, such as the Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools,” for academic excellence and an outstanding faculty. The college’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

Close to 200 students from Indiana and five neighboring counties will display their research in historical papers, documentaries, websites, and performances. The exhibits will be judged by faculty and students in the History Department, IUP Libraries, and other departments. Winners of the daylong competition will compete at the state level in Mechanicsburg.

More than half a million students, encouraged by thousands of teachers nationwide, will participate in the National History Day contest. Students chose historical topics related to the theme “Turning Points in History” and conducted research using primary and secondary sources.

Participating teachers and students were invited to visit campus last semester for a day of orientation and investigation. Students were guided through the process of the competition by faculty members and given the chance to conduct research with help from IUP librarians.

“The students worked with IUP librarians to try out their topics and begin their research using the libraries’ extensive collections of historical and archival materials,” said librarian Theresa McDevitt. “During their library time, the students made contact with librarians who continued to assist students with projects even after they left campus.”

Librarians will also provide tours of the library’s Special Collections and Archives and the University Museum’s “In Sisterhood” exhibit to History Day visitors.

Students can also participate in an Acting Out History workshop sponsored by the Department of Theater and Dance as well as an ROTC historical reenactment.

To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student's time of study at IUP, and the honor is announced in the fall semester.

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Seung Sup Ahn, Hospitality Management, Indiana, PA

Lacey L. Aikins, Sociology, Indiana, PA

Brittany S. Allmendinger, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Indiana, PA

Samantha Andrejcisk, Music Education, Carteret, NJ

Rachael A. Austin, Earth and Space Science Education, Pittsburgh, PA

B

Rachel H. Back, Family and Consumer Science Education, Bensalem, PA

Gina R. Bagley, Accounting, Indiana, PA

Justin Bahorich, English, Allison Park, PA

Kelley A. Banahasky, Sociology, White Oak, PA

Savannah J. Barris, Hospitality Management, Indiana, PA

Christina M. Batis, Human Resource Management, Irwin, PA

Rebekah N. Baum, English Education, Templeton, PA

Joshua Bellamy, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, Lancaster, PA

John R. Bercik, Political Science, Freeport, PA

Jennifer K. Bergey, Journalism, Indiana, PA

Stephanie N. Bianco, Health and Physical Education, King of Prussia, PA

Alexandria L. Blose, Middle Level Education, Indiana, PA

Angela M. Blystone, Nursing, Indiana, PA

Lindsay M. Boltz, Management, Cranberry Twp, PA

Lauren M. Bottenfield, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Crystal Spring, PA

Michael M. Bowser, Geography, Fairview, PA

Jessica R. Bridge, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Latrobe, PA

Alicia S. Brink, Accounting, Freeport, PA

Tara M. Brodish, English Education, Ebensburg, PA

Torie M. Brodish, Family and Consumer Science Education, Ebensburg, PA

Julia K. Brogan, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Altoona, PA

Rebecca S. Burns, Journalism, McMurray, PA

Cecelia M. Butz, Child Development and Family Relations, Oakdale, PA

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Michael P. Campbell, Art, Windber, PA

Kylie A. Camplese, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Harrisburg, PA

Cayla C. Capuzzi, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Export, PA

Seth A. Carlson, Health and Physical Education, Punxsutawney, PA

Kaitlyn M. Carpenter, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Windber, PA

John P. Conrad, Social Studies Education, PA

Matthew J. Corran, Political Science, Ebensburg, PA

Danica L. Cortazzo, Natural Science, Trafford, PA

Tania M. Cortazzo, Natural Science, Trafford, PA

Ashleigh N. Craig, Applied Mathematics, Hollidaysburg, PA

Suzanne E. Craig, Biology, Cranberry Twp, PA

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Jamie R. D'Andrea, Athletic Training, Carrolltown, PA

Clinton J. Deemer, Safety Sciences, Shelocta, PA

Tracy L. Deyarmin, Accounting, Cherry Tree, PA

Joseph A. Diano, English, Pittsburgh, PA

Elizabeth M. Dietrich, Music Education, Mertztown, PA

Leah M. Dietrich, Interior Design, Brookville, PA

Anna H. Dinger, Interior Design, Brookville, PA

Katherine Dolman, Fashion Merchandising, Hazleton, PA

Michelle L. Dufford, Anthropology, Homer City, PA

Joshua D. Dwyer, Accounting, Duncansville, PA

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Kaitlyn R. Edwards, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Greensburg, PA

Jocelyn M. Eger, Speech and Language Pathology Education, Cresson, PA

Nicole D. Eicher, Music Education, Queen, PA

Jerod H. Elias, International Studies, Northern Cambria, PA

Emily C. Ellis, Nutrition, Quarryville, PA

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Anthony M. Farella, Religious Studies, Hornell, NY

Mary E. Feazel-Orr, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Vienna, VA

Andrew C. Fecik, Art Education, West Mifflin, PA

Devan E. Fedorowich, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Coraopolis, PA

Jordan J. Fees, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Carrolltown, PA

Courtney L. Fenters, Criminology, Gibsonville, NC

Brian R. Ford, Applied Physics, Indiana, PA

Erik L. Foust, Disability Services, Homer City, PA

Katherine E. Fox, Spanish, Kittanning, PA

John Franco, Nutrition, Tyrone, PA

Sara F. Franklin, Education of Exceptional Persons, Carlisle, PA

Bailey M. Fulkroad, Music Education, New Cumberland, PA

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Alyssa L. Garrison, Child Development and Family Relations, Wellsboro, PA

Sarah M. Garstenshlager, Deaf Education, Linesville, PA

Joseph Garzone, Criminology, Avonmore, PA

Kylie A. Geci, Music Education, Saint Marys, PA

Marissa J. Geesey, Health and Physical Education, Indiana, PA

Nicole R. Gervase, Speech and Language Pathology Education, Erie, PA

Tayler G. Giffen, Psychology, Blairsville, PA

Leila M. Giles, Communications Media, Vienna, VA

Nicole S. Gillotti, Music Education, Sinking Spring, PA

William T. Gomez, Management, Duncansville, PA

Chad R. Good, Economics, North Huntingdon, PA

Meagan J. Graff, Music Education, Hagerstown, MD

Matthew S. Grassi, Biology, Clairton, PA

Laura A. Gregory, Fashion Merchandising, Gibsonia, PA

Michael R. Gregory, Psychology, Freeport, PA

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Rebecca K. Hartley, Biochemistry, Jamaica, VA

Mary B. Heicher, Art, Newport, PA

Megan E. Henry, Art Education, Hallstead, PA

Tabitha L. Higham, Physics, Denver, PA

Faith E. Hipple, Middle Level Education, Saltsburg, PA

Matthew I. Hite, Criminology, Indiana, PA

David R. Hone III, Management, Latrobe, PA

Jeffrey P. Hough, Psychology, Washington Crossing, PA

Ashley Hromadik, Child Development and Family Relations, Ford City, PA

Autumn V. Hyde, Art Education, Ruffs Dale, PA

I

Monica L. Iachini, Marketing, Claysburg, PA

Ashley A. Irwin, Speech and Language Pathology Education, Johnstown, PA

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Jawanda C. Jackson, Regional Planning, Lansdowne, PA

Morgan B. Jasin, Sociology, Pittsburgh, PA

Janine N. Jasinski, Family and Consumer Science Education, Green Lane, PA

Huan Jiang, Finance, Sichuan, China

Megan L. Johnson, Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA

Krista L. Jorgenson, Family and Consumer Science Education, Glenmoore, PA

Meghan L. Joyce, Speech and Language Pathology Education, McMurray, PA

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Geonmi Kang, Fashion Merchandising, Mokpo Jeonnam, Republic of Korea

Katelyn A. Kaufman, English, Lancaster, PA

Laura J. Keeley, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Punxsutawney, PA

Leah R. Keller, Philosophy, Franklin, Ohio

Stephanie L. Kirk, Speech and Language Pathology Education, Monroeville, PA

Leah M. Kistler, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Irwin, PA

Jade Kline, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Carrolltown, PA

Amber R. Kostiuk, Elementary Education, Pittsburgh, PA

Lindsay M. Kosuth, Marketing, Kings Way Lane, Florida

Nicole A. Kovach, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Johnstown, PA

Daniel Kozina, Chemistry, Indiana, PA

Noelle R. Kramer, Accounting, Erie, PA

Abigail J. Kronk, Family and Consumer Science Education, New Brighton, PA

Tori N. Kuhn, Criminology, Cabot, PA

Rachel A. Kundla, Criminology, Marion Center, PA

Julie A. Kuntz, Art Education, Harrisburg, PA

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Boon Kai Lee, Marketing, Indiana, PA

Katelynn N. Leiby, Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA

Kristi N. Lemmon, Natural Science, Vandergrift, PA

Phillip M. Leslie, Education of Exceptional Persons, Corry, PA

Chelsea C. Lightbourn, Psychology, Ebensburg, PA

Isaac J. Lindemuth, Natural Science, Knox Dale, PA

Clyde R. Lindsey, Human Resource Management, Leechburg, PA

Jared M. Long, Safety Sciences, Armagh, PA

Nicolena F. Loshonkohl, Art Studio, Pittsburgh, PA

Tammara L. Love, Social Studies Education, Ruffs Dale, PA

Lindsay R. Lovrich, Social Studies Education, Johnstown, PA

Cari D. Ludwig, Vocational-Technical Education, Pittsburgh, PA

Sarah R. Lynn, International Business, Mechanicsburg, PA

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Katelyn J. MacEvoy, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Apollo, PA

Meghan L. Mack, Biology, Indiana, PA

Margo P. MacKenzie, Mathematics, Lincoln Park, NJ

Megan L. Maggiore, Music Education, Indiana, PA

Anita L. Marchi, Sociology, Cranberry Twp, PA

Joshua A. Marsili, Physics Education, Greensburg, PA

Emily R. Martinage, Nutrition, South Fork, PA

Alexander L. Martinelli, Hospitality Management, Mechanicsburg, PA

Catherine E. Maust, Elementary Education, Hollsopple, PA

Chelsea M. McConnell, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Monroeville, PA

Jarrod M. McCormick, Accounting, New Castle, PA

Clifton A. McDivitt, Physics, Ford City, PA

Matthew J. McGarrah, Safety Sciences, Butler, PA

Kelsey A. Mearkle, Middle Level Education, Altoona, PA

Scott T. Mehall, Business Education, South Fork, PA

Patrick E. Meloy, Health and Physical Education, Blairsville, PA

Lauren E. Meuschke, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Gibsonia, PA

Elizabeth H. Midock, Nutrition, Stephens City, VA

Deborah L. Miller, Accounting, Kittanning, PA

Christopher J. Minarcin, Middle Level Education, Vandergrift, PA

Jared A. Mitasky, Biology Education, Northern Cambria, PA

Laura C. Modany, Physical Education and Sport, Midland, PA

Miranda A. Moody, Nutrition, Punxsutawney, PA

Megan E. Morris, Accounting, Lockport, NY

Kirstie L. Moss, English, Blairsville, PA

Bradley W. Mullen, Social Studies Education, Pittsburgh, PA

Ashley M. Mullican, Marketing, Yardley, PA

Abigail Mundy, Sociology, Rochester, Minnesota

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Ross M. Newcome, Mathematics, Reading, PA

Jie Yee Ng, Communications Media, Ipoh, Malaysia

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Chelsea E. Oakes, Family and Consumer Science Education, Munhall, PA

Caroline D. O'Donnell, Psychology, Allentown, PA

Katie E. Ott, Art Education, Mechanicsburg, PA

Lindsey M. Overdorff, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Johnstown, PA

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Samantha M. Padgett, Communications Media, Oakton, VA

Nathan E. Pahel, Criminology, Davidsville, PA

Sarah L. Perrone, Elementary Education, Northern Cambria, PA

Robert Perry, Management, Shickshinny, PA

Luke D. Piper, Biology, Indiana, PA

Joseph D. Piqueira, Accounting, Pittsburgh, PA

Matthew C. Plourde, Hospitality Management, Aston, PA

Anay C. Pope, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Killeen, TX

Kevin C. Popeck, Management Information Systems, Randolph, NJ

Rachel E. Powell, Nursing, Philipsburg, PA

Rebecca M. Pujol, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, New Kensington, PA

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Amelia M. Qualters, Communications Media, Mount Wolf, PA

Paige H. Querry, Computer Science, Kittanning, PA

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Kimberly A. Raskay, Hospitality Management, Philadelphia, PA

Kristin M. Reott, History, New Derry, PA

Alyssa Richman, Art Education, Stroudsburg, PA

Michael J. Riggenbach, Safety Sciences, Black Lick, PA

Laura B. Robb, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Mechanicsburg, PA

Zackery W. Robinson, Communications Media, New Florence, PA

Angela M. Rowland, Economics, Middletown, MD

Lora A. Roxby, Business Education, Portage, PA

Danielle A. Rucker, English Education, Monroeville, PA

Lindsy M. Ruckinger, Child Development and Family Relations, Pittsburgh, PA

Jaclyn L. Rudisill, English Education, Millersburg, PA

Matthew D. Rutt, Physical Education and Sport, Sinking Spring, PA

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Luke M. Scipioni, Nursing, Palmyra, PA

Audra M. Sensor, Deaf Education, Vandergrift, PA

Zachary A. Seymour, Computer Science, Hollidaysburg, PA

Kristen N. Shafer, Chemistry, Vestal, NY

Eric J. Shaffer, Health and Physical Education, Stoystown, PA

Victoria L. Shelton, Music Education, Chesterfield, VA

Ke Shi, Accounting, Chengdu, China

Marietta E. Shirley, Psychology, Indiana, PA

Brittany J. Simpson, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Connellsville, PA

Edward W. Sittler, Biology, Walnutport, PA

Justina M. Skamai, Athletic Training, Smicksburg, PA

Janelle L. Smalley, Psychology, Ruffs Dale, PA

Brittany M. Smith, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Waynesboro, PA

Matthew R. Smith, Physical Education and Sport, Carlisle, PA

Jessica A. Snyder, Health and Physical Education, Blairsville, PA

Jeanine M. Spade, Art, Homer City, PA

Samantha J. Spargal, Respiratory Care, West Mifflin, PA

Hollie A. Speedy, Criminology, Noblesville, IN

Kyle Spencer, Criminology, Alexandria, VA

Kaitlyn M. Stanoski, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Natrona Heights, PA

Kevin J. Stay, Political Science, Bethel Park, PA

Emily V. Stilson, Hospitality Management, Pennington, NJ

Matthew R. Sulkosky, Mathematics, Indiana, PA

Kristy L. Swintosky, Management, Homer City, PA

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Garrett F. Tanner, Business Education, Indiana, PA

Thomas E. Taylor, Computer Science, Glen Mills, PA

Yie Xiong Tee, Finance, Johor, Malaysia

Daniel J. Trout, Computer Science, Salix, PA

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Bryana G. Urban, Anthropology, Saltsburg, PA

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Isabel S. Valenzuela, Spanish, Blairsville, PA

Sarah E. Valvano, Deaf Education, Whippany, NJ

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Kimberly D. Waddy, Management Information Systems, Indiana, PA

Julie M. Weber, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Pittsburgh, PA

Lori A. Wiester, Criminology, Apollo, PA

Matthew J. Wilking, Accounting, Imperial, PA

Akia N. Williams, Fashion Merchandising, Lumberton, NJ

Kendra A. Williams, Physical Education and Sport, Philadelphia, PA

David B. Williams-Young, Chemistry, Milford, MI

Sarah M. Wilson, Biology, Fleetwood, PA

William E. Winger, Criminology, Oil City, PA

Cassandra N. Wood, Nutrition, New Hope, PA

Haley R. Woodley, Art Education, Ebensburg, PA

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Barbara A. Yockey, Human Resource Management, Cowansville, PA

Christina M. Young, Elementary Education, Clymer, PA

Chad E. Yowler, Social Studies Education, Mount Joy, PA

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Angela M. Zaccagnini, Nutrition, Ambridge, PA

Marlly R. Zerfoss, Disability Services, Rockwood, PA

Rui Zhou, Finance, Sichuan, China

Fangyuan Zhu, Accounting, Chengdu, China

Lauren E. Zimmerman, Disability Services, Johnstown, PA

Michael A. Zuzack, Business Technology Support, Indiana, PA

Returning from Afghanistan, the unit arrived at Fort Bliss, Texas, on January 25.

The troops will arrive in Indiana between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m., entering town from the east, traveling west along Philadelphia Street to 91 Street, then left on Oakland Avenue to 13th Street, which will be blocked off. They’ll turn onto Maple Street on campus and proceed to Memorial Fieldhouse, where they’ll be reunited with their families.

While in Afghanistan, the 420th Engineers Company was awarded 110 Combat Action Badges, four Combat Medical Badges, 13 Purple Hearts, 28 Bronze Stars, one Bronze Star with Valor, eight Army Commendation Medals with Valor, and 112 Army Commendation Medals. They completed more than 480 engineer clearance operations, sweeping roads and trails of explosive devices, and trained three Afghan Nation Army units to do the same.

Mayor George Hood invites all residents of Indiana County to turn out to greet the 420th Engineers Company as they return from a year’s deployment. IUP is proud to be part of this community celebration.

The page presents a daily status message indicating whether the university is open and operating normally.

If weather or other events result in class cancellations or delays or other changes, this status message will be updated to provide the latest information.

The page also includes links to information on the IUP Emergency Notification System, Inclement Weather Policy and Procedures, and Emergency Plan, and current weather.

A link to the new emergency information page appears at the bottom of every page on the main IUP website.

The emergency information page is part of a complement of tools IUP uses to keep the community informed during emergencies:

• Text and voice messaging via the IUP Emergency Notification System. (Make sure you register to get notified.)
• Radio and TV announcements (WDAD-AM 1450, WCCS-AM 1160, U-92 FM 92.5, WTAE-AM radio 1250, KDKA-AM 1020, KDKA-TV, WTAE-TV, WJAC-TV, and WPXI-TV)
• Social media posts (Facebook and Twitter)
• IUP Information Line: (724) 357-7538
• www.iup.edu home page
• Campuswide public address system

Kovalchick Complex employees (left to right) Gregg Kalemba, director of finance; Josh Kropf, operations manager; Eric Stipcak, box office manager; Bob Smith, events manager; Mary Ann Lambrinos, director of corporate sales; Christine Knapik, conference sales manager; Ben Jewart, audiovisual technician; Katie Mikos, director of marketing; Jim Grafstrom, general manager; and Sam Phillips, IUP assistant vice president for Administration. (photo: Keith Boyer)

Joining the Kovalchick Complex in the top five university venues with a capacity of 2,001–5,000 are the Wharton Center for Performing Art at Michigan State, the Cox Pavilion at University of Nevada Las Vegas, the Mac at Monmouth University, and the Auditorium Theater–Chicago at Roosevelt University. The ranking was based on capacity, total gross sales, total attendance, and number of shows in 2012.

The Kovalchick Complex is managed by Global Spectrum.

“For the Kovalchick Complex to be recognized as one of the top five stops for university venues of our size by Venues Today is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Global Spectrum general manager Jim Grafstrom.

“This recognition serves as a true testament to the incredible amount of effort by Global Spectrum in cooperation with the IUP Administration and Finance operations team, who remain focused on providing high-quality entertainment in Indiana for many years to come.”

Open since March 2011, the Kovalchick Complex is the newest facility on the IUP campus and is home to Crimson Hawks basketball and volleyball. In addition to the 5,000-seat Ed Fry Arena, the complex offers more than 23,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and the 650-seat Toretti Auditorium.

In the past year, the Kovalchick Complex has played host to a variety of successful shows, including Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Toughest Monster Trucks, Disney Live, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, TNA Wrestling, BOB, the B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert, and the Harlem Globetrotters.

“We are excited about the recent rankings released by Venues Today,” said Sam Phillips, assistant vice president for Administration and Kovalchick Complex contract administrator.

“Since its opening, the complex has brought first-rate quality entertainment to Indiana that both the university and community have openly embraced. We look forward to continuing our positive relationship with Global Spectrum as we strive to maintain and exceed our standing as a premier entertainment destination in western Pennsylvania.”

In addition to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, Global Spectrum manages more than 100 other public assembly facilities around the world. Nearly 20 million people attended more than 11,000 events in Global Spectrum venues last year. Based in Philadelphia, Global Spectrum is part of Comcast-Spectacor, one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment companies.

“In Sisterhood: The Women’s Movement in Pittsburgh” is an oral history and multimedia project designed to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the contributions of women of western Pennsylvania to the national women’s movement. A related project, “Bridge Builders,” explores the connections between the civil rights and women’s movements in Pittsburgh during the 1960s and 1970s. The exhibitions include photographs, ephemera, and a video that document how diverse groups of local grassroots activists successfully brought down barriers to equality and civil rights in the region.

According to Patricia Ulbrich, project director, the goals of both projects are to pay tribute to people who worked hard to promote equality in the region, to raise awareness among students about the role of social movements in a democratic society, and to encourage civic engagement.

In conjunction with the exhibitions, a panel presentation, “In Sisterhood,” will be offered on Monday, Feb. 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ohio Room of the Hadley Union Building as part of the Six O’Clock Series at IUP. The presentation is free and open to the public.

The panel will include four women associated with the exhibits:

• Patricia Ulbrich, Ph.D., is director and producer of the video project “In Sisterhood: The Women’s Movement in Pittsburgh.” For more than three decades, Ulbrich’s research has focused on women’s issues, including how individuals’ race, class, and gender shape their life chances. She cofounded the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania and serves on the board of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape.
• Barbara Hafer was the first educational director of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, founder of the Center for Victims of Violent Crimes, and the cofounder of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Best known for her career in Pennsylvania politics, Hafer was the first woman elected to Allegheny County Board of Commissioners. She was subsequently elected state auditor general and state treasurer. She currently lives in Indiana and has served on the Foundation for IUP board of directors.
• Maureen McHugh, Ph.D., was active in the women’s movement in Pittsburgh and has played a leadership role in the development and direction of women’s studies in the region, initiating the Women’s Studies program at IUP in 1986 and codirecting the Tri-state Teaching Women’s Studies Conference for more than a decade. A psychology professor at IUP, she is active in feminist psychology at the national level.
• Ann Begler is founder and principal of the Begler Group, a Pittsburgh firm providing services in mediation and conflict coaching. Begler has dedicated her career to helping people and organizations to strengthen relationships and navigate conflicts. She is an active mediator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mediation program, the Federal District Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program in the Western District and the conflict management program sponsored by the Local Government Academy.

The exhibitions and panel presentation are supported by the following IUP bodies: Women’s Studies, the University Museum, the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the African American Cultural Center and the departments of Political Science, English, Psychology, History, and Philosophy.

Admission to the exhibitions and public opening reception in the University Museum is free.

For more information, visit the IUP University Museum website or Facebook page, or call the IUP College of Fine Arts at (724) 357-2397.

The University Museum hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00–6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, noon–7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, noon–4:00 p.m. The museum is closed Sundays, Mondays, and university holidays.

The program will award 40 scholarships to students who haven't decided on a major but show an interest in computer science with a concentration in information assurance. The program also will award funds to 16 students transferring from area community colleges into the information assurance concentration.

The project will receive $1.1 million over five years.

Computer science professor Rose Shumba wrote the grant proposal and is leading the project along with computer science professor William Oblitey and criminology professor Jennifer Gossett.

IUP was one of the first universities in the United States to support an academic program in information assurance and is one of seven institutions in Pennsylvania and fewer than 100 in the nation selected as a national Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

The Information Assurance Program blends the disciplines of criminology and computer science and addresses operations that protect and defend information and information systems by ensuring availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality and nonrepudiation.

Any undergraduate student who meets the following requirement is eligible to be named a Provost Scholar:

• A current junior with a minimum of 45 semester hours earned at IUP A cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher

Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student’s time of study at IUP.

Following is a list of students who qualified as Provost Scholars in Fall 2012. The list of Pennsylvania Provost Scholars is organized alphabetically by county and city. 

Adams County

Biglerville

Sara E. Schrider, Southview Drive, Spanish

Gettysburg

Regan E. Little, Belmont Road, Management

Carissa A. Smith, Heritage Drive, Interior Design

Littlestown

Danielle N. Davis, North Queen Street, Respiratory Care

Molly E. Plank, West Myrtle Street, Physical Education and Sport

New Oxford

Jenna L. Nicholson, Kevin Drive, Family and Consumer Science Education

York Springs

Ian S. Lynch, Bateman Road, Political Science

Allegheny County

Allison Park

Robert J. Bisceglia, Bucktail Drive, History

Ryan C. Gray, Summit Drive, Computer Science

Bethel Park

Sheryl Eichenlaub, Kings School Road, Child Development and Family Relations

Sean M. Herald, Timberidge Drive, Anthropology

Mia K. Reuschling, Eastview Road, Criminology

Etna

Kayla A. Stillwagon, Walnut Street, Respiratory Care

Gibsonia

Patrick E. Connell, Jenny Drive, Accounting

Joshua T. Noble, Bakerstown Road, Marketing

Glenshaw

Carrie E. O'Hanlon, Pictwood Drive, Social Studies Education

Chelsea E. O'Hanlon, Pictwood Drive, English Education

Clarissa E. Stewart, Black Walnut Lane, Music Education

Harwick

Adrian L. Callen, Spring Street, Art Studio

Jefferson Hills

Ariana E. Winovich, Oakwood Court, Biology

McKees Rocks

Kelsey M. Matarazzo, Canyon Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Kelly A. Trapani, Fiddleback Drive, Health and Physical Education

McKeesport

Alena C. Okert, Owens Avenue, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Monroeville

Megan L. Bertoline, Cavitt Road, Undeclared Business

Staci M. Harnden, Harvard Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Moon Township

Samantha A. Heinzl, Lansdowne Drive, Criminology

Natrona Heights

Alese J. Klemens, Jacqueline Drive, Journalism

North Versailles

Kaitlyn A. Fung, Reiss Lane, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Oakdale

Angela R. Devereaux, Steubenville Pike, Health and Physical Education

Pitcairn

Matthew M. Antonich, 8th Street, Communications Media

Pittsburgh

Megan L. Bell, Goldsmith Road, English

Naomi R. Cannon, Powers Run Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Nina C. Cerro, McCully Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Megan C. Conley, Lechner Lane, Social Studies Education

Kasey L. Cook, Fawn Court, Nutrition

Kyle G. Gaetano, Blossom Hill Road, Finance

Lauren M. Haas, Thorncliffe Drive, Nuclear Medicine Technology

Eric T. Harbison, Grand Avenue, Biology Education

Katherine M. Houlis, Marlin Drive W, Communications Media

Carly B. Lewis, Old Orchard Trail, Nutrition

Dorothy E. Lucas, Boxfield Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Brittany C. Lyons, Dorseyville Road, Nursing

Caitlin G. Lyons, Dorseyville Road, Nursing

Chelsey J. McDonald, Woodland Road, Nursing

Lindsey D. McDonald, Woodland Road, Nursing

Amy E. Paine, Lemoyne Avenue, Communications Media

Margaret J. Radford, Merwyn Avenue, Religious Studies

Patrick M. Rossiter, Hoosac Street, Accounting

Lauren N. Rubash, Meadow View Court, Social Studies Education

Lindsay N. Ryan, Gales Drive, Management

Mariah L. Sanders, Aurelius Street, Psychology

Christina N. Soracco, West Prospect Avenue, English

Meghan C. Sullivan, Ardmore Manor Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Nicole L. Szulborski, McClure Avenue, Nutrition

Natalie V. Thiess, Brittany Place, English

Laura M. Wilkins, Bellwood Drive, Art

Sewickley

Caesandra Burgh, Quaker Road, Music Education

Bridget R. Clark, River Road, Communications Media

South Park

Nicole E. Miller, Bristol Drive, Accounting

Verona

Keileigh L. Koch, Sara Lane, Music Performance

West Mifflin

Kelsey M. Lucas, Glencoe Drive, Hospitality Management

Wexford

Michael E. Koller, Fox Meadow Drive, Accounting

Elizabeth P. Sternby, Davison Drive, Journalism

Armstrong County

Dayton

Rebecca A. Nichol, State Route 85, Mathematics

Ford City

Andrea R. Kiehl, Montgomery Flats Road, English

Zachary A. Montgomery, Crooked Creek Dam Road, Health and Physical Education

Kittanning

Andrew J. Brochetti, Shady Lane, Marketing

Kara A. Doms, Sisterville Road, Biology

Lacey L. Hohl, State Route 2021, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Amber James, State Route 2007, Nursing

Phillip S. Wyant, Silvis Hollow Road, Music Education

Ethan R. Zimmerman, Zimmerman Way, Criminology

Leechburg

Elizabeth A. Stimmell, White Cloud Road, Chemistry

Abygail E. Stivason, 2nd Street, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Ryan J. Wasilchak, Pleasant Hill Road, Biology

Rural Valley

Bethany A. Baker, North Jefferson Street, Nutrition

West Leechburg

Aaron P. Sulava, Schall Lane, Safety Sciences

Beaver County

Monaca

Heather A. Furdak, Center Grange Road, Physical Education and Sport

New Brighton

Taylor N. Guthrie, Craig Street, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Bedford County

Everett

Rachel M. Villareale, West 7th Street, Music Education

Manns Choice

Melissa R. King, Chestnut Street, French

Woodbury

Taylor V. Crawford, Springs Ridge Drive, Nursing

Berks County

Barto

Scott R. Dotterer, Jenna Drive, Management

Birdsboro

Chelsea G. Murray, Cold Run Road, English Education

Douglassville

Joseph W. Kolenda, Redwood Drive, Computer Science

Reading

Tate A. Dewalt, Pine Woods Court, Music Education

Lauren A. Sebastinas, Gouglersville Road, Interior Design

Robesonia

Ryan P. Egan, Focht Road, Management

Wyomissing

Erinn L. Boguslowski, Dorchester Drive, Criminology

Blair County

Altoona

Robert M. Haberstroh, North 2nd Street, Computer Science

Olivia N. Hand, Hartzell Avenue, Nursing

Caitlyn M. Hazenstab, Sickles Corner Back Road, Criminology

Alexandra M. Julian, East 23rd Avenue, Nutrition

Douglas A. Longwill, East Penn Avenue, Psychology

Joshua M. Wertz, Fordham Circle, Music Performance

Duncansville

James L. Dalgarn, Orchard Drive, Biology

Colin B. Greenleaf, 3rd Avenue, Criminology

Brian P. Saylor, Orchard Drive, Biology

Hollidaysburg

Laura K. Delozier, Woodlawn Terrace, Biology Education

Brooke D. Frederick, Jones Street, French Education K-12

Tipton

Dwayne K. Cherry, Criminology

Tyrone

Christina M. Brisbin, Decker Hollow Road, Music Education

Bucks County

Bensalem

Melissa M. Hilderley, Bryan Court, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Chalfont

Jamie L. Root, Oak Avenue, Communications Media

Langhorne

Jenna M. Keen, Chaff Court, Nursing

Perkasie

Emily J. Weber, Sugarbush Drive, Journalism

Casey E. Yoder, Dublin Pike, Nursing

Southampton

Jessica D. Reilly, Surrey Road, Psychology

Warminster

Emily L. Burg, Newtown Road, Biology

Butler County

Butler

Renee E. Clouse, Thornwood Drive, Middle Level Education

Jamie L. Czech, Crisswell Road, Human Resource Management

Victoria A. Mizwicki, Penn Drive, Social Studies Education

Sarver

Bernard J. Carr, Parker Road, Electro Optics/Laser Engineer

Madison D. Crist, Primrose Drive, Nutrition

Rowdy W. Durci, Winfield Road, Criminology

Hali C. Morris, Bryan Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Saxonburg

Kaitlyn M. Grzywinski, Beatty Drive, Mathematics Education

Valencia

Ryan C. Krause, Sheldon Road, Management Information Systems

Madeline M. Matusik, Pointe Drive, Regional Planning

Kurt R. Stridinger, State Road, Management

Zelienople

Erika K. Barlow, Glen Rape Road, Social Studies Education

Halee V. Stroup, South Green Lane, Psychology

Cambria County

Carrolltown

Victoria L. Murphy, International Studies

Julie A. Veneskey, Zeke Lane, Nursing

Elton

Katlin R. Daniels, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Hastings

Stephanie D. Anna, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Johnstown

Nicholas A. Adams, Tioga Street, Music Education

Jessie L. Bruckhart, Russell Avenue, Regional Planning

Andrew Cominsky, Nees Avenue, Undeclared Business

Shannon M. Costa, Goucher Street, Management Information Systems

Craig A. Harris, Churchill Street, Management

Kaila B. Henry, Moss Lane, Sociology

Jill R. Marguccio, Erickson Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Shana N. Martin, Christy Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Jennifer L. Pfeil, Tyke Road, Sociology

Northern Cambria

Benjamin E. Knapic, Route 403 Highway, Computer Science

Hayley M. Paronish, 34th Street, Communications Media

Thomas J. Paronish, Vine Street, Geology

Grace E. Thomas, Goodridge Road, Art Education

Patton

Kaitlin M. Cence, Linwood Avenue, Accounting

Kelsey M. Hoover, Edelweiss Street, Sociology

Portage

Kyle A. Gossard, Gillespie Avenue, Music Education

Saint Michael

Jacob A. Zerby, Political Science

Sidman

Brooke E. Wissinger, Forest Hills Drive, Family and Consumer Science Education

South Fork

Brittany S. Krestar, Ragers Hill Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Vintondale

Kristi B. Olsavsky, Griffith Street, Management

Miranda M. Olsavsky, Accounting

Allison M. Plowman, Plowman Road, Nursing

Cameron County

Emporium

Michael P. Jones, Sizerville Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Carbon County

Albrightsville

Ian Q. Grant, Philosophy

Centre County

Centre Hall

Matthew D. DePra, Tusseyville Road, Music Education

Emily E. Hoffman, Natural Science

Kelsey L. Jordan, Tussey Meadow Lane, Nursing

Spring Mills

Kendyl C. Paolini, Lower Georges Valley Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Chester County

Downingtown

Aubrie E. Nader, Taylors Mill Road, Communications Media

Gabriella R. Ruggeri, Peck Road, Nuclear Medicine Technology

Pottstown

Robert J. Smith, Chestnut Court, International Studies

Spring City

Tyler J. Caba, Barton Drive, Management

West Chester

James P. DiBello, Kirby Drive, Criminology

Andrew E. Kornet, Palomino Drive, Physical Education and Sport

Laura F. Murray, Edgemill Way, Child Development and Family Relations

Clearfield County

Dubois

Cassandra L. Barton, East Weber Avenue, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Skylar M. Buriak, Treasure Lake, Accounting

Emma J. Straight, Treasure Lake, Nursing

Samantha J. Thompson, Treasure Lake, Biology Education

Houtzdale

Kristin R. Krause, Fernwood Road, Nursing

Madera

Rebecca E. Olson, Substation Road, Psychology

Morrisdale

Rebecca A. Kephart, Spring Road, Criminology

Osceola Mills

Shaylea A. Grannis, Hospitality Management

Rockton

Natalie V. Robison, Rockton Mountain Highway, Physical Education and Sport

Woodland

Brittany C. Martell, Woodland Bigler Highway, Psychology

Columbia County

Bloomsburg

Emily L. Karas, Scenic Drive, Family and Consumer Science Education

Kailyn M. Mott, Woods Edge Drive, Nursing

Crawford County

Cochranton

Collin R. Hart, US Highway 322, Music Education

Ethan L. Oertly, Frenchtown Road, Accounting

Dustin J. Steider, Mallory Road, Psychology

Conneaut Lake

Paige A. Peterson, English Education

Conneautville

Katherine E. Lewis, Wing Road, English

Guys Mills

Brittany L. Brown, Brown Road, Music Education

Linesville

Deanna E. Welsh, Conneaut Street, Nursing

Cumberland County

Camp Hill

Abigail L. Shipe, Conestoga Road, Nursing

Carlisle

Katie M. Barrett, Beagle Club Road, History

Jonathan E. Goodman, Hope Terrace, Undeclared Business

Joshua C. Readshaw, Prickly Pear Drive, Music Education

Mechanicsburg

Keelin R. McGrath, Truffle Glen Road, Art Education

Nicholas F. Roberto, Brookridge Drive, Marketing

Amber N. Rockwell, Williamsburg Way, Hospitality Management

Courtney R. Seeno, Wallingford Way, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Jamie L. Shepherd, Winston Drive, Natural Science

New Cumberland

Kelsey B. Papinchak, Benyou Lane, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Dauphin County

Harrisburg

Kasi L. Hicks, Bonnymead Avenue, Communications Media

Kady L. Maurer, Circle Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Kayle L. Scott, North 50th Street, English

Anthony D. Smith, Clinton Road, Communications Media

Abbey M. Zelko, Worcester Avenue, Journalism

Andrew V. Zeplin, Whisper Wood Lane, Finance

Hummelstown

Kaitlyn E. Donegan, Appenzell Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Middletown

Aaron J. Lupia, Powderhorn Road, Health and Physical Education

Michael E. Lupia, Powderhorn Road, Health and Physical Education

Corrie E. Whitmer, Chestnut Street, Journalism

Delaware County

Media

Erin R. Clark, Glenwood Avenue, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Ridley Park

Kelsey F. Bretz, Penn Street, Computer Science

Elk County

Johnsonburg

Kenneth A. Thiry, Willow Street, Accounting

Saint Marys

Dylan J. Dippold, Robin Road, Psychology

Michele F. Sharrow, Hemlock Road, English

Danielle R. Simchick, Johnsonburg Road, Spanish Education K-12

Erie County

East Springfield

Peter J. Greenawalt, Chemistry

Edinboro

Jessica S. Sheehan, Water Street, Marketing

Erie

Mary Ann B. Hedlund, Courtland Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Michelle B. Hedlund, Courtland Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Madeline L. Jobczynski, Harvard Road, English

Kristina M. Krasowski, Norcross Road, Natural Science

Conrad F. Kubaney, Lakeside Drive, Nursing

Laura R. Nientimp, Indiana Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Theresa A. Scarnati, North Wayside Drive, Mathematics

Lauren E. Stephan, Saint Ann Drive, Nursing

Marissa A. Twiss, West 42nd Street, Nutrition

Phylis Zimmermann, Downing Court, Vocational-Technical Education

West Springfield

Nicole K. Borstorff, Holdson Drive, Finance

Fayette County

Belle Vernon

Ashley E. Bronakowski, Hollyberry Lane, English Education

Brownsville

Katie L. Grahek, Lynn Road, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Connellsville

Barbara N. Shultz, Breakneck Road, English

Everson

Brant E. Roberts, Music Education

Franklin County

Chambersburg

Kyle A. Pillar, Center Street, Communications Media

Fayetteville

Austin T. Beaufort, Michaux Drive, Music Education

Greencastle

Ashley N. Frankenfield, West Weaver Road, Management

Vincent S. Hall, Moss Spring Avenue, Management

Waynesboro

Abbie M. Bender, Orchard Lane, Biology

Zachary C. Grass, Peaceful Oak Drive, Music Education

Kristen N. Swope, Gehr Road, Psychology

Greene County

Mount Morris

Megan D. Fox, Buckeye Road, Journalism

Waynesburg

Jessany A. Knapp, North West Street, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Josie M. Patton, Mount Morris Road, Communications Media

Huntingdon County

Broad Top

Alyssa B. Black, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Indiana County

Arcadia

Heidi A. Farmery, Sociology

Blairsville

Joseph Canton, Luciusboro Road, English

Michael J. Duffey, Maple Avenue, History

Marissa R. Falcone, Evans Avenue, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Kylie R. Smathers, Rome Street, Middle Level Education

Brush Valley

Shawn R. Yutzey, Communications Media

Cherry Tree

Alexandria L. Liddle, Route 240 Highway, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Clarksburg

Andrew J. Machak, Berts Road, Psychology

Clymer

Jennifer S. Kopczyk, Diamondville Road, Disability Services

Danielle M. Malicky, Walcott Street, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Benjamin J. Miller, Clymer Road, Nursing

Creekside

Zachary G. Kunkle, Kunkle Lane, Safety Sciences

Ernest

Franklinn M. Alexander, Store Hill Road, Physical Education and Sport

Glen Campbell

Jacqueline A. Connor, Route 286 Highway, Psychology

Home

Rebecca A. Bowser, Ruth Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Samuel W. LeBlanc, Pearce Hollow Road, Health and Physical Education

Ryan S. Lightcap, Route 85 Highway, Health and Physical Education

Meghan S. McMeans, Wells Road, Art

Homer City

Deanna R. Charles, Littletown Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Jessica L. Henry, Henry Road, Family and Consumer Science Education

Richard M. Petricig, Crownover Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Christina E. Schmidt, Chestnut Alley, Hospitality Management

Indiana

Anthony A. Almes, Edgewood Avenue, Regional Planning

Lillian C. Aurand, Philadelphia Street, Biology

Scott L. Blystone, Grant Street, Management Information Systems

Maureen E. Bock, Valley Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Jenna A. Bothell, South 6th Street, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Audrey R. Botsford, East Pike Road, Nursing

Matthew R. Brown, East Pike Road, History

Hillary N. Daldoss, Lucerne Road, Marketing

Jessie A. Dalrymple, Dolores Circle, Psychology

Kathryn E. Edmondson, Ashley Drive, Anthropology

Wade R. Evans, Cresswell Road, Nursing

Taralyn E. Federoff, Valley Road, Political Science

Hannah M. Fullerton, Ben Franklin Road, Art

Jeffrey J. Fyock, Rayne Church Road, Safety Sciences

Shane M. Grey, Treese Avenue, Biology

Douglas S. Henry, East Pike Road, Safety Sciences

Luci R. Jockel, East Pike Road, Art Studio

Taylor R. Jones, South 13th Street, Nutrition

Andrea J. Karcher, Dawn Drive, Middle Level Education

Tian Shoon Lau, Oakland Avenue, Nutrition

Sean P. McKee, Anderson Avenue, English

Michael J. Morris, Fulton Run Road, Electro Optics/Laser Engineer

Andrew W. Newstein, Lazor Street, International Studies

Alexa N. Pappal, Shaffer Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Natalie A. Pina, North 5th Street, Communications Media

Jonathan E. Pivetz, North 9th Street, English

Ashlee A. Rice, Ann Circle, Biology

Lindsey N. Smathers, Simpson Road, Criminology

Katie E. Stanko, South 11th Street, Psychology

Andrew J. Trefny, North 5th Street, Regional Planning

Marion Center

Emilie J. Borst, Pearce Hollow Road, Finance

Breanne R. Denning, Pearce Hollow Road, Middle Level Education

Brandon E. Snickles, Nursing

Robinson

Aaron M. Knapic, Harrison Avenue, Social Studies Education

Shelocta

Alyssa B. Altman, Girty Road, English Education

Paige M. Cashdollar, Windy Flats Road, Art Studio

Smicksburg

Michael A. Lockhart, Route 210 Highway, Criminology

Megan S. McCully, Gahagan Road, Social Studies Education

Cody A. Wells, Barnard Road, Social Studies Education

Jefferson County

Brockway

Megan C. Gallagher, Kerr Street, Music Education

Brookville

Amanda E. Henretty, Fog Hollow Lane, Interior Design

Chadwick L. Schuckers, Belgiumtown Road, Political Science

Shannon D. Shaffer, Ramsaytown Road, Music Education

Punxsutawney

Jared L. Burkett, Oak Run Ave, Fashion Merchandising

Michael D. Depp-Hutchinson, Woodland Avenue, Theater

Devan J. Penman, North Penn Street, Physical Education and Sport

Heather L. Phillips, South Main Street, Accounting

Reynoldsville

Breana C. Barrett, Grant Street, Middle Level Education

Summerville

Eden R. Kahle, Kahle Road, Journalism

Karli L. Spangler, Shields Road, Music Education

Walston

Chanie M. Spearing, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Juniata County

Mifflin

Ashley R. Kipp, Crestview Drive, Physical Education and Sport

Lackawanna County

Dalton

Morgan C. Chase, Church Street, Theater

Kaitlyn D. Klinges, Rural Route 2, Political Science

South Abington Township

Katherine A. Carter, Edgewood Drive, Hospitality Management

Lancaster County

East Petersburg

Nicolas J. Fillgrove, State Street, Psychology

Elizabethtown

Derrick Anderson, Sunrise Boulevard, Management

Kelsey M. Hayden, Hillcrest Lane, Biology

Lancaster

Mindy J. Stipe, Richmond Road, Hospitality Management

Lititz

Alexandra V. Freeman, Ashton Place, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Peach Bottom

Keri A. Swisher, Fulton Inn Road, Sociology

Lawrence County

Ellwood City

Kristen D. Kozminski, Stiefel Avenue, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

New Castle

Tiffany M. Murphey, Moravia Street, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Amanda L. Shaffer, Joyce Lane, Natural Science

Wampum

Rachel S. Scherer, Halltown Road, Anthropology

Lebanon County

Cleona

Hannah K. Woodward, West Elm Street, Marketing

Lebanon

Susan J. O'Toole, Aspen Lane, Middle Level Education

Kelsey M. Peters, Larch Circle, Communications Media

Jessica D. Stachura, East Brookfield Drive, History

Lehigh County

Allentown

Courtney J. Fillman, Lone Lane, Deaf Education

Kelsey M. Shaulis, Spring Wood Drive, Spanish Education K-12

Emmaus

Kelly A. Nonnemacher, Franklin Street, Child Development and Family Relations

Orefield

Catherine A. Caffrey, Rebecca Lane, Communications Media

Laura P. McFadden, Meadow Drive, Communications Media

Schnecksville

Janelle M. Stayt, Kistler Road, Marketing

Luzerne County

Dallas

Sarah M. Leskowsky, Oak Drive, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Shickshinny

Jill A. Franklin, Silo Road, Hospitality Management

Katherine A. Swiatek, Hunlock Harveyville Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Sweet Valley

Shawni J. Scott, Main Road, Anthropology

Wapwallopen

Elisa D. Laird, Mulholland Drive, Nursing

Wilkes Barre

Ryan J. Everett, South Grant Street, Psychology

Mckean County

Bradford

Tynan J. Shannon, Constitution Avenue, Criminology

Kane

Kristen M. Geer, Welsh Street, Art Education

Lauren A. Harvey, Hemlock Avenue, Physical Education and Sport

Kalie N. Walter, Tionesta Avenue, Marketing

Lewis Run

Erin N. Black, Beaver Drive, Psychology

Shelby L. Runyan, Big Shanty Road, Business Education

Smethport

Danielle M. Nielsen, Hamlin Street, Nutrition

Mercer County

Greenville

Zachary G. Candela, Taylor Street, Biology

Brett A. Eddinger, Beatty School Road, Biology

Joshua J. Riffe, South Mercer Street, Physical Education and Sport

Transfer

Nicole M. Gregg, Crestview Drive, Nursing

Rebekah D. Schaaf, Rutledge Road, Interior Design

Monroe County

Cresco

Emily J. Clark, Henrys Crossing Road, Biology

East Stroudsburg

Aleda K. Johnson, Payton Road, Communications Media

Nadhirah A. Norman, Haven Lake, English

Montgomery County

Gilbertsville

Mary T. Gutekunst, Crystal Lane, Anthropology

Glenside

Michael T. McKeegan, New Street, Spanish Education K-12

Hatfield

Jared W. Barnett, Washington Lane, Geography

Mary E. Ward, Valley Woods Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Kerry L. Young, Roosevelt Boulevard, Psychology

Lansdale

Jeremy D. Edwards, Village Way, Asian Studies

Christian D. Lamar, Bedford Lane, Biology

Limerick

Katie L. Vining, South Limerick Road, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Plymouth Meeting

Kellie A. Bowe, Pilgrim Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Montour County

Danville

Sarah McLean, Steffens Road, Biology

Northampton County

Bath

Jessica M. Paulus, Beacon Road, Interior Design

Easton

Amanda J. Karwel, Southwood Drive, Biology

Paige N. LaDuca, West Nesquehoning Street, Regional Planning

Nazareth

Stephanie M. Prekopa, Donato Court, Hospitality Management

Perry County

Duncannon

Amanda A. Clark, North High Street, Sociology

Newport

Angel R. Huss, North 5th Street, Physical Education and Sport

Philadelphia County

Philadelphia

Khalia I. Brown, Devereaux Avenue, Criminology

Aijah K. Goodwin, Kemble Avenue, Psychology

Victor Lopez, North Hancock Street, Accounting

Cynthia Milord, Wyndale Avenue, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Deshante L. Nelson, Chancellor Street, Criminology

Keyonna M. Savage, Medary Avenue, Communications Media

Chloe E. Smith, Arlington Street, Music Education

Ethan Y. Wang, Kalos Street, Accounting

Somerset County

Davidsville

Ashley M. Moyer, East Campus Avenue, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Friedens

Brendan F. Saunders, Bicycle Road, Psychology

Hollsopple

Annie E. Bridge, Waterway Drive, Child Development and Family Relations

Heather M. Daly, Gilbert Hollow Road, Nursing

Gabriel J. Mazzotti, Music Education

Hooversville

William L. Harman, Barn Street, Political Science

Meyersdale

Elizabeth C. Caton, Sherman Street, Deaf Education

Rockwood

Hanna A. Weimer, Broadway Street, Deaf Education

Somerset

Alex T. Brown, West Catherine Street, Criminology

Stoystown

Matthew D. Lohr, Ralphton Road, Criminology

Windber

Stephany C. Flynn, Jackson Avenue, Social Studies Education

Susquehanna

Montrose

Bryan D. Castrogiovanni, Rural Route 7, Mathematics Education

Union

Winfield

Claire D. Bertinet, Park Road, Family and Consumer Science Education

Venango

Oil City

Charles M. Culbertson, West 3rd Street, Biochemistry

Seneca

Justin T. Loll, Fairfield Avenue, Safety Sciences

Washington

Burgettstown

Karie A. Obremski, Hindman Avenue, Fashion Merchandising

McDonald

Jessie A. Crawford, McWreath Road, Music

Scenery Hill

Samantha R. Ritzer, East National Pike, Geology

Washington

Travis L. Fiem, Lone Pine Road, Music Education

Carley E. Mendez, Henderson Avenue, Accounting

Franklin D. Morris, McKee Road, Criminology

Wayne County

Gouldsboro

Rebekah I. Beers, Shawnee Path, Child Development and Family Relations

Westmoreland County

Apollo

Erin L. Dixon, Terrace Avenue, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Jenna M. Herstek, Watson Road, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Kayla M. Robinson, Karpaw Lane, Social Studies Education

Hayley R. Rusz, Jackson Road, Art Education

Avonmore

Kimber L. Carnahan, West Lebanon Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Delmont

Zachary S. Wolfe, Kenneth Drive, Physical Education and Sport

Derry

Morgan A. Allman, Panizzi Road, English Education

Greensburg

Brooke E. Bentley, Johnson Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Kylie A. Chiu, Westland Drive, International Business

Aqua O. Gentis, Attleboro Place, International Business

Patrick M. Pushic, Barnhart Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Adam D. Santavy, Churchill Drive, French Education K-12

Jordan A. Sherrow, Shelby Drive, Asian Studies

Irwin

Melissa A. Dobransky, Valley Vue Drive, Child Development and Family Relations

Kayla M. Henderson, Cheerokee Street, Nursing

Rachel L. Knopf, 9th Street, Art Education

Jeannette

Lauren E. Yates, Reed Court, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Latrobe

Samantha A. Kissel, Walnut Street, Mathematics Education

Krista Park, Heimann Road, Management

Andy C. Wyant, Spring Street, Theater

Ligonier

Lindsay N. Blystone, Hermitage Circle, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

Lower Burrell

Eric M. McAlpine, Hilltop Drive, Criminology

Murrysville

Taylor E. Farina, Ashbaugh Road, Speech and Lang Pathology Education

New Alexandria

Nicole R. Harvan, Fennel Street, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Nicholle M. Merenda, Archway Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

New Florence

Travis M. Deyarmin, Wheatley Circle, Computer Science

Bryan D. Rape, Coal Road, Regional Planning

New Kensington

Jack W. Connor, Gabrielle Drive, Health and Physical Education

North Huntingdon

Rachel J. Ciocca, White Street, Art Education

Alexis G. Gorenz, Adams Drive, Marketing

Hannah N. Guyon, Hahntown Wendel Road, English

Scottdale

Alicia A. Zimmerman, Chaintown Road, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Seward

Joshua A. Darr, Thompson Street, Biology

Ryan P. Merle, Donelson Road, Economics

Trafford

Daniel V. Dicocco, Pine Hollow Road, Music Education

Seth M. Dixon, Baker School Road, History

Vandergrift

Catherine D. Roberto, Washington Avenue, Marketing

Emily C. Stephens, North Balsinger Road, Natural Science

Youngwood

Brian M. Lohr, Sherwood Circle, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Julianne N. Reger, South 5th Street, Physical Education and Sport

Wyoming County

Tunkhannock

William J. Kelly, Mountain View Terrace, Nursing

Hali M. Soloski, Vosburg Road, Nursing

York County

Dillsburg

Luke J. Barricklow, Fairway Drive, Health and Physical Education

Glen Rock

Joseph J. Trebilcock, Hametown Road, Anthropology

Manchester

Natalie J. Hotaling, East Parkview Road, Journalism

Red Lion

Cassandra Stroman, Kendale Road, Criminology

Seven Valleys

Courtney A. Price, Diamond Run Court, International Business

Spring Grove

Kiersen A. Hoffacker, Yingling Drive, Child Development and Family Relations

Stewartstown

Elena R. Pietrowicz, Kings Way, Criminology

Wrightsville

Christan J. Frederick, West Shoff Road, Nuclear Medicine Technology

York

Megan E. Doner, Heather Drive, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Logan S. Sealover, Brittany Court, Computer Science

Out - of - State

Colorado

Lindsey S. Quakenbush, Longmont, English

Illinois

Catherine Krygeris, Downers Grove, Biology Education

Maryland

Marketta C. Gent, Boyds, Music Education

Chelsey M. Hipp, Clarksville, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Caitlin J. Schwatka, College Park, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Ashley M. Meredith, Columbia, Communications Media

Elizabeth P. Reynolds, Fort George G Meade, Anthropology

Lauren M. Gibson, Frederick, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Katherine E. Koenig, Gaithersburg, Physical Education and Sport

Mary C. Norr, Gaithersburg, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Nicholas X. Brock, Germantown, Political Science

Teresa M. Dierks, Germantown, Chemistry

Kristen M. Erickson, Germantown, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Anastasia E. Gaines, Hagerstown, Communications Media

Gretchen D. Heine, Ijamsville, Spanish for Internationl Trade

Alexandra L. Tierney, Lusby, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Jennifer A. Huff, Mount Airy, Accounting

Kristen L. Kenski, Mount Airy, Nursing

Jessica L. Brechbill, Williamsport, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Nebraska

Wendy M. Leuenberger, Lincoln, Biology

New Jersey

Alexander A. Davis, Andover, Geography

Tenesha D. Ali, Browns Mills, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Samuel J. Weiser, Browns Mills, Music Education

Rebecca N. Malaczewski, Cherry Hill, Criminology

Allyson J. Mitidieri, Cherry Hill, Nutrition

Kevin D. Honigsberg, Hackettstown, Hospitality Management

Brianne V. Stewart, Hewitt, Physical Education and Sport

Matthew R. Jones, Piscataway, Finance

Domenica A. Caporusso, Sewell, Nutrition

Kimberly M. Shaver, Stanhope, Natural Science

Adriana E. Konstantinides, Voorhees, Nutrition

New York

Kaitlyn R. Kaminski, Rochester, Natural Science

Ohio

William D. Watkins, Belmont, Geology

Christopher M. Garrett, Brecksville, Finance

Austen W. Perelman-Hall, Cleveland Heights, Marketing

Deven L. Bray, Cleveland Hts, Disability Services

Ashley R. Youngkin, Cuyahoga Falls, Accounting

Devan C. Mercer, Ravenna, Sociology

David J. Wilcox, Westerville, Finance

Rhode Island

Meghan E. Corbett, North Kingstown, Nursing

Virginia

Sean P. Smith, Annandale, Mathematics

Alexander J. Berdahl, Ashburn, Criminology

Danielle C. Deal, Broadlands, Marketing

Chase P. Robson, Centreville, International Business

Emily R. Manno, Fairfax, Psychology

Andrea L. Rossman, Fairfax, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Rachelle M. Millard, Marshall, Anthropology

Rebecca R. Slaughter, Oak Hill, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

West Virginia

Andrew A. Bisaha, Athens, Marketing

Samuel T. Sullivan, Martinsburg, English

Logan B. Wojcik, Wheeling, Philosophy

International

Canada

Zachary F. Kempa, Ontario, Marketing

China

Haotian Qiu, Chengdu, Marketing

Fanyi Qiu, Shenyang, Finance

Jie Lai, Shifang, Management

Kynya

Yiyi Fan, Nairobi, Biology

Malaysia

Shun Thai Ang, Subang Jaya, Marketing

Undergraduate student ceremony: 1:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex; 604 students will graduate.

Graduate student ceremony: 9:30 a.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center; 495 students will graduate.

President Michael Driscoll will preside over the ceremonies.

Commencement Speakers

Abbas J. Ali, professor of Management, will deliver the Commencement remarks at both ceremonies. Ali is the director of the School of International Management in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and the IUP 2012-13 University Professor.

Tabitha Barrick will give the student remarks at the undergraduate ceremony. Barrick will graduate with an accounting and finance dual degree.

Garrett Rine will present the student remarks at the graduate ceremony. Rine will graduate with a master's degree in criminology.

Leanna McGiboney '12 BFA will sing the national anthem at both ceremonies. McGiboney is currently a student in the master's degree program in music performance.

Event Information

Find information on parking, accommodations for guest with special needs, and more at the Commencement website.

Undergraduate Ceremony: Live Webcast

A live webcast of the undergraduate ceremony may be seen at http://iup.nmtvsports.com on December 15.

For best viewing, viewers should have high-speed Internet access and keep other applications closed.

Undergraduate Ceremony: #IUPcongrats

Tweet your congratulations to your favorite grad or all the grads starting at noon on Saturday. Use hashtag #IUPcongrats, and see your tweet on the Jumbotron in the KCAC!

Summa Cum Laude Graduates

The following students have completed their first bachelor’s degree program with a perfect 4.0 GPA:

Tara Marie Brodish
Torie Michele Brodish
Jenna Marie Carnahan
Alexandra Jewel Crouse
Rebekah Christine Greenawalt
Kimberly Ann Hofstetter
Jawanda Cassie Jackson
Matthew W. Pearce
Jaclyn L. Rudisill
Crystal Leigh Theys
Kenneth Allen Tinkey
Lori Ann Wiester

Congratulations to all graduates!

IUP is one of only 68 four-year schools chosen for the recognition. The survey was conducted by Military Times, an international publication for members of military.

IUP was recognized for having an established Veterans Affairs office and for being willing to accept American Council on Education credits, which convert military training into academic hours. Approximately 600 veterans are enrolled at IUP, with about 90 percent in IUP’s undergraduate programs.

IUP also has a military science department and an ROTC program, with some 125 students in its Warrior Battalion and another 350 participating in the department’s health and wellness offerings. In its 62 years at IUP, the ROTC program has commissioned almost 2,000 officers. Nine IUP alumni have gone on to become general officers. In 2009, an IUP ROTC cadet was selected as the top ROTC cadet in the nation.

The tree lighting will feature music by the IUP Chorale and Chorus, directed by Ryan Beeken; the East Pike and Eisenhower elementary school vocal ensembles, directed by Debbie Sasala; and the IUP Brass Ensemble, directed by Christian Dickinson.

The IUP Chorale will perform “Psallite,” by Michael Praetorius; “Coventry Carol,” a 16th-century English carol; and “African Noel,” arranged by Andre Thomas. The IUP Chorus will sing the Spanish carol “Riu Riu Chiu” and German carol “Susanni.” Together, the groups will perform the French carol “Ding Dong Merrily on High” and “Caroling Caroling,” by Alfred Burt. 

The elementary school ensembles will sing “Snow Is Falling Still,” by Mary Donnelly and George Strid, and “Ho! Ho! Holidays,” by Alan Billingsley.

Connor McQuaide, a fifth-grader at East Pike Elementary School, will flip the switch to light the trees.

Immediately afterward, everyone is invited to the Blue Room on the first floor for the eighth annual decorated-tree event. While enjoying seasonal refreshments, enjoy the wonders of 14 decorated fir trees, donated by Musser Forests Tree Farms and the Indiana County Bar Association.

Decorating the trees this year are IUP fraternities and sororities, the Mortar Board Honor Society, IUP Ambassadors, Annual Giving employees and students, Aramark employees, the Student Cooperative Association, and the IUP Women’s Club.

People can donate $1 per vote to support their favorite decorated tree. The money will be donated to an IUP scholarship fund that recognizes students who exhibit leadership qualities and volunteer in the community.

Tree sponsors are Aramark Corporation, Jack and Susan Delaney of Delaney Chevrolet-Honda-Hyundai and Subaru, Global Spectrum, the IUP Ambassadors, IUP Interfraternity Council, IUP Student Cooperative Association, IUP Women’s Club, Mortar Board Honor Society, National Panhellenic Association, Quota International of Indiana Inc., Rotary Club of Indiana, S&T Bank, and state senator Don White.

Funds from the tree sponsorships are used to support student initiatives at IUP.

Students raised funds to purchase the decorations, which will be donated, along with 14 other trees, to families in the Salvation Army’s Treasures for Children program.

In addition, more than 300 students from IUP fraternities and sororities raised more than $4,000 for the holiday tree initiative and $1,500 for the IUP scholarship fund connected with the project.

Chrispell and Donley participated in the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis in November in Salt Lake City to work more with the techniques, software, and hardware needed to do simulations on high-performance computers.

“Many of the computer simulations of interest to researchers boil down to solving large systems of equations,” Chrispell said. “These simulations are often time dependent, and the number of equations needed may be in the hundreds of thousands or even millions.” 

High-performance computing is crucial to solving these equations, which would otherwise take days, weeks, or longer to solve.

As part of the conference, Chrispell and Donley received and assembled a portable mini-computing cluster, called LittleFe, which they will use to teach high-performance computing at IUP beginning in the spring 2013 semester. The professors are developing a curriculum with other educators from around the world.

“The goal in these classes will be to showcase how high-performance computing can be used to decrease the time required to complete numerical simulations,” Chrispell said.

“The LittleFe system will provide a computational tool for the classroom and a gateway for IUP students to access larger high-performance computing environments for many semesters to come.”

Despite advances in desktop computing technology, many of the larger scientific computing problems cannot be solved on even the most advanced desktop models available to the general public, he said.

Using parallel processing, or computers with multiple processors each working on different parts of a larger task, students and researchers can find solutions to complex equations faster than ever. According to Chrispell and Donley, this will allow students to stay at the forefront of mathematics and related sciences.

“Parallel and high-performance computing is a way to start examining these larger questions, keeping IUP students immersed in relevant scientific research that will have broad and lasting impacts,” Chrispell said.

Chrispell and Donley both have backgrounds in applied mathematics and numerical analysis, specifically involving solving mathematical problems using computers. Chrispell has interests that include computational modeling of fluids. Donley’s interests include mechanics and digital image processing.

Student Peter Russell (right) and Kay Snyder (left), professor emeritus of sociology, volunteer at the Indiana Community Garden, where they keep the harvest coming late into the fall.

All the produce grown at the garden, located in Mack Park at the corner of South Sixth Street and Carter Avenue, is for the commmunity.

The garden was built by community volunteers in April, and since then has been furnished with a lean-to pavilion, a manual water pump, and compost bins. Russell, who noticed the garden as he arrived in town for freshman orientation, has already been part of many of its add-on projects.

“My passions focus on community and environmental sustainability,” said Russell, a fine arts studio major. “Every time I’m there, I learn something. It’s so educational for me.”

Russell has been around gardens all his life. His mother grew flowers and started her own community garden at her workplace, the pharmaceutical company Lancaster Laboratories. But after a visit at age 13 to a Massachusetts farm associated with Heifer International, Russell became obsessed with gardening.

“There’s something incredibly fresh and almost rebellious about growing your own food,” Russell said.

IUP students have been involved with the garden since its creation. About 100 IUP students helped community members build 20 raised beds and filled them with soil during the annual Into the Streets service event last spring. Students from the American Language Institute, the Upward Bound Math and Science program, and the Food and Nutrition Department Student Dietetic Association have also done volunteer projects in the garden.

One of the garden’s latest projects, low tunnels designed to shelter plants, lets Russell extend the growing season for spinach, scallions, and other hardy greens as temperatures drop. He planted donated seeds and helped transplant them into the low tunnel in the community plot.

Kay Snyder, an IUP professor emeritus of sociology, coordinates volunteers for the garden, working to “connect student organizations and community members.”

“The community garden is much bigger than all these little parts,” Snyder said. “We connect people. If you can bring people together in such a positive way, that’s huge.”

The Indiana Community Garden project is led by a group of volunteers with connections to organizations such as the Penn State Cooperative Extension of Indiana County, IUP, Indiana Garden Club, the Evergreen Garden Club, and Indiana schools.

The construction and maintenance of the garden are made possible by donations from individuals, local businesses, and a grant from the Indiana County Endowment.

This year’s conference covered some of the latest developments in the field, including advances in protein crystallography and research associated with the free electron laser, an x-ray research tool.

Beadling won the award for her poster, “A Neutron Diffraction Investigation of the Solid-Solution Na2(Zn, Co)SiO4.” 

The poster session included representatives from IUP, the University of Michigan, the University of California Berkeley, the University of California Davis, the University of California Irvine, Colorado State University, and Stanford University.

“Not only was I the only undergraduate student at the conference, I was the only student from a small, non-Ph.D. graduate institution,” said Beadling. IUP does not offer doctoral programs in chemistry and biology.

Beadling’s adviser is chemistry professor Charles Lake.

“Rebecca was in competition with very strong Ph.D. graduate students,” he said. “She demonstrated that IUP students can compete at a high level in the sciences.” 

Beadling is a Provost Scholar at IUP and the recipient of the 2012 recipient of the Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship, the Dean’s Opportunity Scholarship, and the Scholarship for Creating Opportunities in Applied Mathematics.

In addition to her chemistry research, Beadling is conducting research in biology to explore the effects of copper as a stressor in the life history and physiological characteristics of multiple generations of zebrafish.

The Pittsburgh Diffraction Society sponsors the annual international conference, holding it in Pittsburgh every other year. The society is a not-for-profit organization that promotes fundamental and applied diffraction and crystallographic research and the exchange of ideas and information concerning such research.

The Hawks host the Shepherd University Rams here at George P. Miller Stadium. Kick-off is at noon.

IUP enters the NCAAs seeded third, fresh from their 41–10 win over Shippensburg in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship game on November 10.

It's the first time IUP has won the PSAC title since 1987. (The PSAC discontinued the championship game from 1988 through 2008.)

The Rams are seeded sixth.

For more information, see Game Day Central. 

GO HAWKS!

From left: Red Cross Club members Nicole Richard, Emily Evans, Elizabeth Richard, and Leah Blackburn accept a donation from President Michael Driscoll.

Students Rachael Warmington and Emily Matens formed the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts committee with students Emily Evans and Elizabeth Richard, who also cofounded the Red Cross Club.

Events began on Monday, November 5, at the Six O’Clock Series program, at which Red Cross Club members collected donations and raised awareness about the need for volunteers for relief efforts.

The club and committee are jointly organizing more events this week:

• Thursday, November 8: "Beach Day" in the Oak Grove. Volunteers will give out sunglasses, hot chocolate, and cookies while collecting donations from fellow students. They'll also be selling orders for promotional t-shirts.
• Friday, November 9: "Board-Hawk," 3:30-6:30 p.m., HUB Ohio Room. For a donation at the door, people receive tickets to play games and win prizes at this carnival for the cause. 

“Many students have connections to the eastern shore in one way or another, so this is a great opportunity for them to help,” said Elizabeth Richard, president of the Red Cross Club.

The Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts committee and Red Cross Club will present the proceeds from this week's events to the American Red Cross Indiana Chapter, South Jersey Regional Office, and Jersey Coast Chapter. They hope to continue their efforts into the spring.

For more information, contact Richard at jfns@iup.edu or (724) 601-9665.

The hotel would be a Hilton Garden Inn franchise. Under this proposal, the hotel will be owned by DHD Hospitality, LLC, and operated by Gulph Creek Hotels, a company from Wayne, Pa., approved by the Hilton Garden Inn franchise.

IUP will not own or operate the facility.

DHD Hospitality, LLC, was selected after a national request for proposals.

“The principals from DHD Hospitality, LLC, have a very long, strong, and positive reputation in the hospitality industry, and they have met all of our terms and conditions,” President Michael Driscoll said.

“We are very pleased to be moving forward with this project, which will significantly complement the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.”

University officials project that bookings for events, conferences, and meetings at the Kovalchick Complex have the potential to increase by 15 to 20 percent with the addition of the hotel.

“IUP also looks forward to the opportunities for internships and other partnerships planned between the hotel developers and managers with the university’s hospitality department, the Academy of Culinary Arts, and the Kovalchick Complex management,” said Driscoll. “The Kovalchick Complex and this hotel are intended to be a resource for the entire community, as well as the university, and we appreciate the continued support of our community for the Kovalchick Complex and the hotel project.”

The major terms of the proposal for the hotel are as follows:

• Upscale, five-story, 136-room, select service lodging facility;
• Amenities including pool, exercise room, business center and all other upscale amenities offered by the franchise;
• Food and beverage spaces, including a lobby restaurant, lounge and limited meeting space;
• Facility design, construction and operation per Hilton brand standards;
• Inclusion of green technology in construction;
• Incorporation of exterior design elements to blend with university architectural features.

The developer will use local legal services and will seek local financing for the project. The estimated cost is $21.3 million. Construction is projected to take between 12 and 16 months, with an anticipated completion date of August 2014.

A hotel adjacent to the Kovalchick Complex has been in discussion since 2007, when the Council of Trustees approved the authorization of a ground lease arrangement for the hotel.

A marketing feasibility study for the Kovalchick Complex completed by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005 noted that the facility would increase demand for hotel accommodations well past the existing inventory of 440 hotel rooms in the Indiana area at that time.

In addition, the Career Development Center’s Business Etiquette Dinners, scheduled for tonight and Tuesday night, have been postponed.

Total funding for the program over the next five years is expected to be more than $1.14 million. IUP is one of two institutions in Pennsylvania and 151 nationally to have been awarded funding.

The McNair program is designed to help first-generation, low-income students and students from underrepresented groups who have strong academic potential to prepare for doctoral study. The goal is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by providing academic counseling, assistance in finding financial aid, mentoring, tutoring, research opportunities and internships.

The new funding for IUP will target a cohort of 25 students per year.

IUP’s McNair grant proposal was developed by Calvin Masilela, professor of geography and regional planning. Masilela also directs the IUP TRIO Programs, which comprise the McNair Scholars Program and Upward Bound Math and Science, a program that encourages high school students to enroll in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines at the postsecondary level.

IUP first received funding for the McNair program in 2003.

“Sustaining a signature program like McNair at IUP not only provides access and a pathway to higher education for our students, but also demonstrates the commitment of our faculty to mentor undergraduates to think and aspire beyond the baccalaureate degree,” IUP President Michael Driscoll said.

As institutions competed for the limited resources the government allotted for McNair programs in 2012-13, many longstanding programs around the country were lost, Masilela said, including those at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University.

“To receive funding in this climate of federal budget cuts to TRIO programs which saw the McNair program lose $10 million is remarkable and a testament to the IUP McNair program’s success since its inception in academic year 2003-04,” Masilela said.

“As a first-generation college graduate in my family, much of my academic success is because of the professors who mentored me, so I know firsthand the importance of this kind of program.”

Since the first cohort was selected in 2004, 157 McNair scholars (including the current cohort) have participated in the program at IUP.

Of the program’s alumni, 54 have earned master’s degrees or are currently enrolled in master’s programs, two have earned Juris Doctor degrees and two more are pursuing the degree, and 19 are enrolled in Ph.D. programs.

Adam Crain, who has completed the work for his doctorate in biochemistry at Montana State University and will officially graduate in May 2013, is the first graduate of the IUP McNair program to earn his Ph.D. A 2007 graduate of IUP, Crain participated in the McNair program in 2006 and was accepted directly into the Montana State Ph.D. program in fall 2007.

Masilela expects at least two other IUP McNair alumni to complete their doctorates this academic year.

The program serves incoming juniors and seniors, who must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher to be selected. By the time they graduate, 95 percent will have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, Masilela said.

In addition to benefiting from a strong faculty mentoring process, McNair Scholars actively participate in academic and other types of support services until they complete their senior year.

Part of that support is an assessment of the students’ academic status and strengths and weaknesses. They also are offered courses in research writing and methodology, important tools for postgraduate success, as well as workshops to explore the graduate school application process and to prepare for standardized tests. In addition, the students participate in organized visits to select graduate schools in the region.

The program’s high point is an intensive, four-week, residential summer research experience to prepare students for academic life beyond the baccalaureate degree. During the program, students are paired with a faculty mentor in their discipline who guides the development of original research projects. At the end of the summer program, the students present their research at a symposium, as well as at regional and national McNair conferences and other discipline-specific conferences.

One key to the McNair program’s success is the willingness of faculty members to work with the students, Masilela said.

“Our faculty have been actively involved and incredibly supportive of the program,” he said. Fifteen faculty members are currently McNair faculty mentors.

“Additionally, Hilary Staples, assistant director, has done a phenomenal job maintaining close contact with both current scholars and alumni to provide continued counseling and advising services, as well as assistance with graduate school applications to ensure students’ academic success,” Masilela added.

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is one of seven federal TRIO Programs authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reauthorized in 2008 to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and become active citizens. The program is named in honor of Ronald E. McNair, who served as mission specialist during the 1986 disaster of the space shuttle Challenger.

The IUP chapter is one of only 19 in the nation receiving this honor for recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service.

Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest honor society for all academic disciplines, with 300 chapters throughout the nation.

The IUP chapter was founded in 1993. Since that time, several IUP students have received competitive Phi Kappa Phi scholarships, including a 2012 Phi Kappa Phi Walter and Adelheid Hohenstein Fellow Award, national fellowships for graduate study, study abroad scholarships, and Love of Learning awards.

By receiving the Chapter of Excellence distinction, the IUP chapter is recognized as an organization that meets frequently, holds annual initiations, and applies frequently for Phi Kappa Phi’s select scholarships, grants, and fellowships.

“This is a very prestigious honor, reserved for the best and most active chapters of Phi Kappa Phi,” Dennis Giever, IUP Phi Kappa Phi chapter president, said. “As president, I owe my thanks to my board, especially my student vice presidents, for their hard work and support throughout the year. This award is a reflection of that hard work and dedication.”

Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi inducts about 30,000 students, faculty, and professional staff members and alumni annually. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and the top 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty and professional staff members and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify.

Pennsylvania graduates—organized alphabetically by county and city—are listed first, followed by U.S. residents from outside Pennsylvania, then international students. Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registrar. 

Adams

Biglerville

Meghan Watson Walde, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Gardners

Kayla Brianne Lingle, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Gettysburg

Philip Michael Ciparik, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Stephen James Moriarty, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

McSherrystown

Amanda Lynn Thayer, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport

Allegheny

Allison Park

Casey Lynn Blendinger, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Bethel Park

Scott Michael Bronder, B.S. in Marketing
Francis Anthony Scabilloni, B.A. in History

Braddock

Javon Antawon Nixon, B.S. in Business Technology Support

Carnegie

Richard Andrew Seder, B.S. in Marketing

Cheswick

Erikka Jo Doris, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Ross Michael Heastings, B.A. in Music

Elizabeth

Randy E. Shelton, M.Ed. in Masters in Education

Gibsonia

Andrew Michael LaScola, M.S. in Safety Sciences
Christopher John Mason, B.S. in Communications Media

Glenshaw

John Francis Hornyak, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Samuel E. Schweitzer, B.S. in Management/General

Jefferson Hills

Nathan Peter Bota, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Christopher James Lackner, B.S. in Communications Media

McKees Rocks

Katherine Kelly Daily, B.S. in Respiratory Care

McKeesport

Javier Cortez Snooks, B.S. in Management/General

Monroeville

David Neil Berkes, B.S. in Communications Media
Tiyonda A. Duvall-Ford, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Paula Jo Foley, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Brock Andrew Kawana, B.S. in Communications Media
Kenneth O'Connor, B.S. in Communications Media
Bethany Noel Pyles, B.A. in Anthropology
Tayler Jenai Webster, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Alisia R. Weems, B.S. in Management/General

Moon Township

Nicole Rose Buse, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Daniel John Clark, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Edward Steve Crognale, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Lauren Nicole Kaiser, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Munhall

Tierra Lynn Thorne, B.A. in Psychology
Natrona Heights
Moira Jackson, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Chelsey Marie Rusnock, B.S. in Nursing
Luke Alan Thompson, B.A. in Psychology

Oakdale

Brian T. Ranck, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Oakmont

Matthew David Cope, B.A. in Geography

Pittsburgh

Julie Fontaine Angeloni, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Melissa Lynn Billeck, Graduate Certificate in Safety Sci/Safety Mgmt, GCOR
Chelsea Rae Boden, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Leslie Bolich, B.A. in Geography/Environmental Geographer
Jason Michael Capela, B.S. in Business Technology Support
Maura Cathleen Costello, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Erica Marie David, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Alexis Rae DeLuca, M.Ed. in Literacy
Kurt Dinger, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Robert Dirubbo, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Thuylinh England, B.S. in Management/General
Margaret S. Fantaski, B.A. in Journalism
Robin Marie Fedorak, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Tajae Dionne Freeman, B.S. in Communications Media
Rayshaun Howell, B.S. in Communications Media
Joseph A. Kopko, M.S. in Safety Sciences
Daniel R. Kramer, B.A. in Political Science
Sara Christine Kyles, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Tai H. Le, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Anthony Thomas Luciani, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Daniel Lawrence Mascio, B.S. in Communications Media
Justin Allan Meinert, B.A. in Anthropology
Michael R. Muder, M.S. in Geography
Timothy Daniel Myers, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Kaitlyn M. O'Hanlon, B.S. in Management/General
Donald Frank Pegnataro, B.S. in Marketing
Sarmed Safi Shareef, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Thomas Filer Simmons, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Brian Richard Stephan, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Angela Marie Stover, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Kristen Ann Straub, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Tiffany Marie Szpara, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Gregory James Titus, B.S. in Disability Services
Casey Robert Weidl, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Brittany Nicole Wermager, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Shannon Lee Wiehagen, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Tiara Nicole Wilson, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Thomas E. Wood, B.S. in Management/General

South Park

Jordan Christopher Kelly, B.A. in Criminology

Swissvale

Kevin Shaw, M.Ed. in Masters in Education

Tarentum

Brittany Holmes, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Turtle Creek

William Frank Schumm, B.S. in Management/General

Verona

Hannah Jobeth Allison, M.Ed. in Literacy

West Mifflin

Shane David Dreistadt, B.S. in Communications Media
Lynn A. Lavery, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Angela Marie Plowman, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Pharmacy

Wexford

Meghan Michele Hoot, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Armstrong

Ford City

Zachary Alan Colo, B.S. in Communications Media
Brittney Leigh Kinzey, B.S. in Accounting
Colton Robert Podvorec, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Sarah Elizabeth Zambotti, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Optometry

Freeport

Nicholas John Smith, M.Ed. in Masters in Education

Kittanning

Fawn A. Binner, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Michael Leo Flowers, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Joe Ford, B.S. in Marketing
Heather Lee Landstrom, M.Ed. in Literacy
Jesse Ian McCullough, B.S. in Regional Planning/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer
Shane Thomas Religa, B.A. in Criminology

Leechburg

Kathy Jo Fagley, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Melissa Ann Shiring, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

North Apollo

Andrew T. Newton, M.S. in Sport Science

Rural Valley

Casey M. Minich, M.Ed. in Literacy

Spring Church

Heather Dawn Wagner, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

Templeton

Jacqueline Elizabeth Bower, B.S. in Communications Media
Trisha B. Douglas, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Alexa Nicole Shuster, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Alexa Nicole Shuster, B.S. in Marketing

West Leechburg

Ryan M. Pasko, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Beaver

Aliquippa

Kristen Marie Sipes, B.S. in Interior Design

Ambridge

Abbie Jean Charlton, B.S. in Marketing

Beaver

Maxwell S. Goldcamp, B.S. in Communications Media

Beaver Falls

Nicholas Aaron Ali, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Lauren Diane Blum, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Georgetown

Kimberly Ann Stiteler, B.A. in Criminology

Bedford

Bedford

Ryanna Shae McGinnis, M.A. in English
Ashley Jo Patterson, M.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Breezewood

Allen Leroy Carl, B.A. in Criminology

Imler

Shane Michael Burkett, B.S. in Nursing

Manns Choice

Benjamin Jacob Lieb, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Berks

Douglassville

Shannon Leigh Gross, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport
Jonnie Marie Hughes, B.S. in General Studies

Fleetwood

Gabrielle Victoria Eckert, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Alana Louise Sprecher, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Reading

Caitlin Amanda Blaha, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Shardae Abriel Celestino, B.S. in Communications Media
Anthony Laranquen, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Strausstown

Shawn M. Snyder, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Wyomissing

Michael Ramon Johnson, B.A. in Criminology

Blair

Altoona

Curtis Alan Davidhizar, B.S. in Communications Media
Wesley Paul Lyons, M.S. in Sport Science
Benjamin D. McCloskey, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Kelsie Marie Shortsleeve, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Claysburg

Nathan Ronald Claar, B.S. in Management/General

Duncansville

Michelle Ashley Spayd, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

East Freedom

Tyler Michael Weyandt, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Hollidaysburg

Charles J. Burchfield, A.A. in General Studies

Roaring Spring

Nicole Louise Claar, B.A. in Sociology of Disability Services

Bucks

Doylestown

Rebecca Ann Loux, B.S. in Nursing
Courtney Marie Schwartz, B.A. in Criminology

Levittown

Erik David Robertson, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

Milford Square

Adair E. Fisher, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Richboro

Patrick Daniel Donohue, B.S. in Communications Media

Warminster

Taylor Marie Houseman, B.A. in Criminology

Warrington

Kristin Marie Welk, B.S. in Accounting

Butler

Bruin

Stephon Mitchele Conto, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Butler

Lindsey R. Harnish, M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Stephanie Kello, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

Cranberry Township

David P. Felt, B.S. in Communications Media
Christopher Marshall Galiszewski, B.A. in Journalism
Christopher Ryan Kinzler, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Mars

Tess Lauren Bielo, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Samantha L. Goettman, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Sara-Lynn Hunter, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Michael Keith Nelsen, B.A. in Political Science

Sarver

Heather E. Beckett, A.A. in General Studies
Jason Christopher Nicholson, B.S. in Communications Media

Slippery Rock

Lauren Ashley Haney, B.S. in Communications Media
Erin Elizabeth Palmer, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Zelienople

Stephanie Lynn Bestwick, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Cambria

Dysart

Sara Lee Carl, B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science

Ebensburg

Tiffany L. Adams, B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science
Brian Michael Black, B.A. in Criminology
Kimberly Jean Flanders, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Jessica Lynn Kirkpatrick, M.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Fallentimber

Cassandra Marie Anna, B.A. in Psychology

Gallitzin

Crystal D. Sunseri, M.A. in Community Counseling

Johnstown

Nicole Elizabeth Brownlee, B.S. in Nutrition
Alyse Lauren Callihan, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Christina Marie Carroll, M.Ed. in Literacy
Jen Lombardi, B.S. in Communications Media
Amanda Lynn Marguccio, B.A. in Criminology
Jessica Kathleen Mazur, B.S. in Nursing
Jerrod Daniel Nixon, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Kristin Marie Podrasky, B.A. in Criminology
Brianne Morgan Reynolds, M.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Joshua David Stoehr, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Tammy Michele Stonecypher, B.A. in Journalism
Lianna Marie Weir, B.S. in Communications Media

Loretto

Amanda L. Kline, M.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Nanty Glo

Nicholas Joseph Barber, B.S. in Communications Media

Nicktown

Ryan Francis Dunchack, B.A. in Criminology

Northern Cambria

Shanna Marie Kirsch, B.S. in Management/General
Lauren Elizabeth Persio, B.S. in Nursing
Shane Paul Serafin, B.S. in Computer Science/Information Assurance

Patton

Matthew William Albright, B.S. in Communications Media

Portage

Lisa Marie Crum, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Salix

Megan Joy Hostetler, B.S. in Disability Services

Cameron

Emporium

Whitney E. Jones, M.S. in Sport Science

Carbon

Palmerton

Brandon G. Weiss, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

Centre

Bellefonte

Margaret Ann Fromm, B.S. in Communications Media

Port Matilda

Nicholas Thomas Battaglia, B.A. in Criminology

State College

Li Jiang, M.A. in English
Susan Elizabeth Ranish, B.S. in Communications Media

Chester

Avondale

Yessica Luna, B.A. in Psychology

Coatesville

Gabriel Jerome Trasatti, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Cochranville

Matthew Darrell Reynolds, B.A. in Criminology

Elverson

Alexander Ryan Hummel, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Kennett Square
Jose Iovani Ortiz, B.S. in Communications Media

Landenberg

Lindsey M. Boxler, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Lincoln University
Benjamin Allen Johnston, B.A. in Criminology
Mark Thomas Wolfe, M.S. in Sport Science
Thomas Martin Wolfe, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Malvern

Ryan James Heston, B.S. in Communications Media

Oxford

Lauren Joan Shearn, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Phoenixville

Darlene Farren Piazza, Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Lauren N. Kraynak, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Lisa Marie Tomko, B.S. in Computer Science/Languages and Systems

West Chester

Christopher Michael Carney, B.S. in Marketing
Christopher John Mullis, M.S. in Safety Sciences

West Grove

Luis Silvestre Mora, B.A. in Criminology

Clarion

Clarion

Brianna Grace Kline, M.S. in Safety Sciences, MS

Shippenville

Chris M. Dunham, B.A. in Criminology

Clearfield

Curwensville

Jennie Lynne Hoover, B.A. in Criminology

Dubois

Jessica Lynn Delaney, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Holly A. Foradora, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Rachael Fye, B.S. in Nursing
Krista J. Hunter, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Matthew Joseph Moorhouse, M.S. in Safety Sciences, MS
Paige Elizabeth Rishell, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Paul Thomas Shade, B.A. in Journalism
Jessica Lei Wells, B.S. in Nursing

Columbia

Bloomsburg

Caitlin Erin Collins, B.A. in Theater
Caitlin Erin Collins, B.A. in Spanish

Crawford

Conneaut Lake

Zachary M. Andrews, M.S. in Sport Science

Cumberland

Carlisle

Kathleen Nichole Manna, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Matthew Thomas Merlie, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Mechanicsburg

Stephen M. Hall, B.S. in Communications Media
Chelsea Marie Simpson, B.S. in Disability Services

Shippensburg

Jordan Scott Albright, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Dauphin

Harrisburg

Nicholas Bartrell Arter, B.S. in Communications Media
Darryl Norman Ellis, B.S. in Communications Media
Christina Elizabeth Enders, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Kimberli Shanee Grasty, B.S. in Management/General
Jaimie E. Marie, B.S. in Marketing
Alexa Anne Maurer, B.S. in Management/General
Abraham K. Mei, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Brad Weltmer, M.S. in Sport Science

Steelton

Dontez Lebrandon Burnett, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Delaware

Broomall

Brian Thomas Drager, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Darby

Davone Malik Hill, B.A. in Criminology
Aisha Kamara, B.A. in Psychology

Folsom

Kayla Brynn Snyder, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Havertown

Eric Benjamin Goldman, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Leanne Christine Mattia, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Allison M. Rapino, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Kimberly L. Ricketts, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Media

Matthew Carl Gekoski, B.S. in Management/General
Miles Cesare Holenstein, B.A. in English
Lyndsey Jean Thomas, B.A. in Theater

Upper Darby

Sherita Danielle Braxton, B.A. in Sociology
Shonnte El Braxton, B.A. in Sociology
Tiffany Alyssa Hylton, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Xonnel Nashikai Smith, B.S. in Natural Science

Elk

Brockport

Jamie Lee Rebar, B.S. in Management/General

Saint Marys

Kasandra Em Cheatle, B.F.A. in Art Studio
Mandy Nicole Stinchcomb, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Erie

East Springfield

Lindsay Marie Shaffer, B.S. in Communications Media

Erie

Leslie Theresa Comi, B.A. in Journalism
Ashley Catherine Glod, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
John Henry Guelcher, Ph.D. in English
Jared Robert Kaufmann, B.S. in Marketing
Carla Jeanne Scalzitti, B.S. in Management/General

Fairview

Abigail Anne Eberly, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Daniel Richard Gennaro, B.S. in Communications Media
Mitchel Alan Halmi, B.S. in International Business
Mitchel Alan Halmi, B.A. in Asian Studies

McKean

Luray Elizabeth Fladd, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Fayette

Belle Vernon

Alexis Marie Ferrante, B.S. in Communications Media
Joelle Lynn Niro, B.S. in Nursing

Brownsville

Jennifer Rae Sheridan, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Connellsville

Lindsay T. Arvin, B.A. in Psychology
Kayla Renee Grundy, B.S. in Management/General
Ashley Renee Pomper, B.A. in Journalism

Perryopolis

James Christopher Zackal, B.S. in Communications Media
James Christopher Zackal, B.A. in Journalism

Franklin

Chambersburg

Trevor Elijah Runk, B.S. in Marketing
Robert Mitchell Wilson, B.S. in General Studies

Greencastle

Joshua Eric Frankenfield, B.A. in Spanish
Joshua Eric Frankenfield, B.S. in International Business

Greene

Bobtown

John Thurman Perry, B.S. in Accounting

Carmichaels

Laci Jo-Lynn Ludrosky, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Michael Allan Rowe, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Dilliner

William Matthew Brown, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Nineveh

Matthew Scott Yukon, B.S. in Communications Media

Huntingdon

Huntingdon

Shane Noey, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Indiana

Armagh

Kacie Marie Kesselak, B.S. in Communications Media

Blairsville

Eleanor C. Bracken, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Nathan Doherty, M.S. in Safety Sciences, MS
Rebecca A. Feldbusch, M.A. in English
Ashley L. Rosendale, M.Ed. in Literacy
Joshua Lee Williams, B.S. in Communications Media

Clymer

Morgan Lynn Helmeid, B.S. in Nursing
LaDawn Marie Myers, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Jill E. Super, B.S. in Nursing

Coral

Megan Marie Ringler, M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Cristie Denise Timko, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Homer City

Craig Russell Bocz, B.S. in Communications Media
Angela Dannielle Broskin, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Louis Dominic Caruso, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Shane Lloyd Ferguson, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Matthew S. Klunk, M.S. in Safety Sciences
Kayla M. Panchik, B.S. in Marketing
Kayla M. Panchik, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Elsie E. Rouser, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Graham Reagan Smith, B.S. in Marketing
Erin Margaret Smyers, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Holly Michelle VanDyke, M.A. in Community Counseling
Matthew Timothy Willis, B.S. in Communications Media

Indiana

Rachel Noel Addleman, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Adel Mohammed Albalushi, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Abdullah M. Al-Dagamseh, Ph.D. in English
Satam Naif Alotaibi, M.A. in English
Mohammed Fahad Alqahtani, M.A. in English
Matthew Wayne Black, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Kimberly Ann Burda, M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Melanie Jane Carl, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Emily Louise Case, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Michael Dziados, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Jessica Marie Grey, B.A. in Psychology
Ashley Renee Griffith, B.S. in Nursing
Yolanda Tiara Hendrix, B.A. in Criminology
Megan Denise Herzing, B.S. in Nursing
Kayla Star Hoover, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Joshua Adam Huger, M.S. in Sport Science
Jenna R. Hunter, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Brendon Theodore Hurd, B.A. in International Studies
Kelly A. Kirsch, B.S. in General Studies
Katie Elizabeth Lakatosh, M.Ed. in Literacy
Alicia M. Lawson, B.A. in Criminology
Ruo-Wan Lei, Ph.D. in English
Fang-Yu Liao, M.A. in English
Brian N. Linaburg, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Samantha Marie Loop, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Matthew Martindale, B.S. in Mathematics
Stephen R. McFall, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Samantha Nicole Muir, B.A. in History
Juanita M. Owens, B.A. in Criminology
Kayla J. Painter, B.S. in Nursing
Brittany Lynn Pavolik, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Casey Roche, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Marissa J. Rolling, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Nicole Alexandria Rybar, B.S. in Communications Media
Anthony Joseph Scherer, B.A. in Journalism
Jillian Lee Schneider, B.S. in Communications Media
Jillian Lee Schneider, Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Ibrehima Sougouna, B.S. in Finance
Stephen Ronald Todaro, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport
Sharise Kathleen Troup, B.A. in Criminology
Alison Leigh Violi, B.S. in Marketing
David Paul Watters, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Kara S. Yagle, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Shu Fen Yeh, Ph.D. in English

Lucernemines

Cortney Renee Fry, B.S. in Nursing
Cassie Bethann Trausi, B.A. in Criminology

Marion Center

Amanda Kaye Dunlop, B.S. in Communications Media
Ian John Fisher, B.A. in History
Jennifer H. Helman, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Keila Marie McCracken, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Penn Run

Samuel Dean Clutter, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Ian Richard Lavanish, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Kendell Leigh Shubra, M.Ed. in Literacy

Rochester Mills

Chelsey Ann Baun, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Chelsey Ann Baun, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Rossiter

Andrew Gene Love, B.A. in Criminology

Saltsburg

Nicole Lynn Fink, B.A. in History
Keith William Korchok, B.S. in Communications Media
Kevin Paul Korchok, B.S. in Communications Media
Debra Jean Shirley, D.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

Strongstown

Elizabeth Rose Aebi, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

West Lebanon

Chad Robert Fasenmyer, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Jefferson

Big Run

Laura Corin Sproull, B.S. in Communications Media

Brookville

Andrew Curtis Glinkerman, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Punxsutawney

Tricia Marie Brady, M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Veronica Rose Lingenfelter, B.S. in Nursing
Eli Rodney McDivitt, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Kelli Melisa Sheriff, B.A. in Criminology
Jacqueline Marie Sikora, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Amber Marie Warren, B.A. in Criminology

Reynoldsville

Jonathan A. Sell, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Lackawanna

Dalton

Elizabeth Ann Neuhausel, B.S. in Communications Media

Olyphant

Alan William Granza, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Lancaster

Columbia

Caitlin Elizabeth Bright, B.S. in Interior Design

Lancaster

Brittany Gloria Lupton, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Abigail Mae Smeltz, A.A. in General Studies

Lititz

Alycia Marie Gorlaski, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Logan Tyler Martin, B.S. in Communications Media

Mount Joy

Hayden Daniel Gerhart, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Reinholds

Lindsey Strause, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Lawrence

New Castle

Kerri Lynn Hutchison, B.S. in Nursing
Christopher Charles Richards, B.A. in Criminology

Lebanon

Palmyra

Samantha Mae Ambuster, B.S. in Communications Media

Lehigh

Allentown

Caressa Marie Day, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Daniel Paul Kushnir, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Nikia Sharice Stith, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Christopher Mark Walczer, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Coopersburg

Jennifer Katherine Krastin, B.A. in Spanish for International Trade
Jennifer Katherine Krastin, B.S. in International Business

Luzerne

Hanover Township

Neil Andrew Wittmer, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Mountain Top

Alyssa Mary McCole, B.A. in Journalism

Lycoming

Cogan Station

Melissa Sue Hornberger, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Montoursville

Cory M. Flick, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Muncy

Hillary I. LaMont, Ph.D. in English

Williamsport

Chelsea Marie Beach, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Bianca Danielle Williams, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Mckean

Kane

Tessa Jayne Thompson, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Mercer

Greenville

Douglas P. Augustine, B.S. in Management/Operations

Grove City

Brent S. House, Ph.D. in English

Hermitage

Christine Lee Ammer, B.S. in Communications Media

Mercer

Maggie Marie Wick, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

Mifflin

Lewistown

Darlene Pauline Lopez, B.A. in Psychology

Monroe

Tobyhanna

Evandrea H. Woods, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Montgomery

Ambler

Nicholas Ryon DiSammartino, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

East Norriton

Eric S. Warburton, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Elkins Park

Glen L. Mills, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Erdenheim

Michael Daniel Birdlebough, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Glenside

Alexandria Nocella, M.Ed. in School Counseling

Harleysville

Erin Lynn Holloway, M.S. in Sport Science

Hatboro

Alicia Ashley Heiduk, B.A. in Criminology

Maple Glen

Tori Max Rultenberg, B.S. in Communications Media

Norristown

Cherice Gabriel Scott, B.A. in English /Pre-Law
Kenneth Anthony Witter, B.S. in Communications Media

North Wales

Jennifer Ashley Zurick, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Wyndmoor

Dena Marie Dominic, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Montour

Danville

Meaghan Marie Harner, B.A. in Criminology
Alexander Paul Rudowski, B.S. in Regional Planning/Environmental Planner

Northampton

Bethlehem

Thomas Joseph Brown, B.S. in Communications Media

Easton

Michael A. Sullivan, B.A. in Journalism

Northumberland

Coal Township

Jessica Marie Kalinowski, M.S. in Sport Science

Watsontown

Megan Ann Stahlnecker, B.S. in Communications Media

Perry

Liverpool

Paige Kiersten Lower, B.A. in International Studies

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Ronald Edward Baker, B.S. in Communications Media
Christina S. Blakley, B.A. in Sociology
Brandon Marcus Bynum, B.S. in Natural Science
Malcolm Luther Carter, B.A. in Psychology
Lauren Cruz, B.A. in Art/Studio
Lakeisha Tyeisha Dandy, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Jasmine Faith Dean, B.A. in Psychology
Shaunyce Ivana Gay, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Courtney Reeshema Jenkins, B.A. in Criminology
Kathleen Marie Labar, B.A. in Psychology
Xiufang Liu, B.S. in Nutrition
Iman Khadijah Mahiri, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Taahira Taneesha Manigault, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Damyon Lavarr McGhee, B.S. in Communications Media
Sarah Mintah, B.A. in Sociology
Siera D. Newkirk, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Anthony Paul Newman, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Jared Donovan Patterson, B.S. in Communications Media
TreVona Maryn Pritchette, B.A. in Biology
Erica N. Robinson, B.A. in Sociology
Shermain Rodriguez-Cortes, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Johnel Isiah Simmons, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Lori Diane Table, B.A. in English /Pre-Law
Earlita Sharwqui Waters, B.S. in Communications Media
Taja Monique West, B.S. in Communications Media
Vyleisha Nakeya White, B.S. in Communications Media
Bianca Mary Williamson, B.A. in Psychology
Keith William Wilson, B.A. in Psychology

Pike

Milford

Andrew Charles McMickle, B.A. in Criminology

Schuylkill

Orwigsburg

Tiffany Joy Cresswell-Yeager, Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Snyder

Selinsgrove

Jeffrey David Bennett, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Somerset

Hollsopple

Emily Ann Del Signore, M.Ed. in Literacy

Meyersdale

Tessa M. Minnick, M.S. in Safety Sciences, MS

Windber

Michael John Boneshefski, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Nicholas Stephen Costantino, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Tyler James Wantiez, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Tioga

Wellsboro

Sarah Louise Krick, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Union

Allenwood

Scott Bradley Kitner, M.S. in Sport Science

Lewisburg

Andrew W. Headley, B.A. in Criminology

Venango

Oil City

Carmella E. Covell, M.A. in English

Warren

Warren

Brittany Nichole Donahay, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Abby Marie Stromdahl, B.A. in English/Writing Studies

Washington

Burgettstown

Mark Anthony Tagliaferro, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Canonsburg

Thomas William Bullions, B.S. in Communications Media
Kathryn Diane Martin, M.Ed. in Masters in Education

McDonald

Jonathan Casey Filippi, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Danielle G. Mcgurk, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

Westmoreland

Alverton

Amber Rasamee Mogle, M.S. in Food and Nutrition

Apollo

Vincent Thomas Connelly, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Travis Michael Hartill, B.S. in Communications Media
Kaitlin Alice Hartman, B.S. in Nursing
Madisyn Tueche Moore, B.A. in Psychology
Madisyn Tueche Moore, B.A. in English/Language Studies
Makenzi Fleming Moore, B.S. in Communications Media
Shannan Lynette Rogan, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Avonmore

Nicholas Brice Artman, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Megan Larissa Minto, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Derry

Andrew Francis Yacobucci, B.S. in Communications Media
Katie Jean Yakopovich, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Export

Samantha Jane Heasley, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Gina LaPaglia, B.S. in Nursing

Forbes Road

Jeremy A. Olson, Ph.D. in Criminology

Greensburg

William M. Campbell, B.S. in Computer Science/Information Assurance
Rachel Ann Porterfield, B.A. in Sociology of Disability Services
Anthony Robert Prailey, B.S. in Marketing
Dana Ann Thomas, B.S. in Communications Media
Robert Edwin Wise, B.S. in Management/General

Irwin

Ryan Anthony Terek, B.A. in Criminology

Latrobe

Jenna Rose Hogan, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Jason Robert Pischke, B.S. in Communications Media

Ligonier

Brian M. O'Gara, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Lower Burrell

Brad P. Malaspina, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Malary Rae McKrisky, B.A. in Psychology

Madison

Kylie Rebecca Marvich, B.S. in Communications Media

Manor

Michael K. Miller, B.A. in Criminology

Murrysville

Brenna Nicole Bonfiglio, B.A. in Journalism
Raina Renee George, M.Ed. in Masters in Education
Lydia Christina Hurnyak, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Rachel Ann Pierce, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts/Music Theater
Rachel Ann Pierce, B.S. in Communications Media

New Alexandria

Ryan M. Kerila, M.B.A. in Business Administration

New Florence

Donna Marie Luther, M.Ed. in Literacy
Nadia Julianna Zimmerman, B.A. in Biology

New Kensington

Eric Matthew Fischer, B.S. in Communications Media
Virgil Albert Goodwin, B.A. in Psychology
Virgil Albert Goodwin, B.A. in Criminology
Alexis M. Grzybek, B.A. in Criminology
Charles Michael Shipman, M.Ed. in Masters in Education

North Huntingdon

Daniel Jacob Minkel, B.S. in Communications Media
Jessica Jordan Ott, M.Ed. in Masters in Education

Scottdale

Magnolia Sarah Pritchard, B.S. in Disability Services

Seward

Dana Andrew Turgeon, B.S. in Regional Planning/Land Use Planning and Geographic Information Systems

Slickville

Bryan Daniel Matulay, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Trafford

Jennifer Marie Connelly, M.Ed. in Literacy

Vandergrift

Sieara Lynn Gibson, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Christopher T. Jaros, M.A. in Public Affairs
Jacob Andrew Shaffer, B.A. in Criminology
Hillary Ann Smith, B.A. in Psychology

West Newton

Phillip Andrew Monier, B.S. in Communications Media

Wyoming

Laceyville

Jason Naugle, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Meshoppen

James Patrick Laurie, B.S. in Communications Media

York

Delta

Sarah Elisabeth Smith, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Etters

Yavon Frances Robinson, B.A. in Criminology

Glenville

Tyler E. Bull, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

Hanover

Thomas B. Coyne, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Tyler Gregory Hagarman, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport
Craig Robert Snyder, B.A. in Criminology

York

Caitlyn Nicole Cook, B.A. in Sociology
Daniel James Walters, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Out - of - State

Arizona

Dale A. Woodworth, Douglas, B.A. in Criminology

California

Kathleen J. Klompien, Camarillo, Ph.D. in English
Nicole Lair Snyder, Chula Vista, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Clifton R. Justice, Northridge, Ph.D. in English
Diane Joy Harley, Santa Maria, Ph.D. in English

Colorado

Brian Michael Iannacchione, Greeley, Ph.D. in Criminology

Georgia

Michael O'Neill, Dacula, M.S. in Safety Sciences

Indiana

Emily Constance Pineda, Terre Haute, M.S. in Safety Sciences

Kentucky

Jay W. Sarver, Lexington, Ph.D. in English

Louisiana

Alyssa Karaffa Whitman, La Place, M.S. in Safety Sciences

Maryland

Ashley Dawn Branthoover, Accident, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
James A. Demacek, Columbia, M.S. in Safety Sciences
Heather N. Harvey, Frederick, M.Ed. in Literacy
Ashley Joann Swiderski, Frederick, B.S. in Natural Science
Megan E. Dell, Hampstead, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Michael Merrill Quinn, Hyattsville, M.S. in Safety Sciences
Jennifer Lynn Michelli, Linthicum Heights, M.Ed. in Literacy
Carolyn Chiurco, Owings, B.A. in Theater

Massachusetts

Phui Yee Tan, Jamaica Plain, B.S. in Communications Media

Mississippi

Jason M. Wester, Pontotoc, Ph.D. in English

New Hampshire

Kirsten Elizabeth Kemmerer, Newmarket, M.A. in Sociology

New Jersey

Hope Ibeneche, Camden, B.S. in Natural Science
Alyssa Marie Rivera, Kearny, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Nora Michelle Patterson, Southampton, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Kristian Michael Meek, Wayne, B.S. in Communications Media
Julie A. Broderick, Woodcliff Lake, B.S. in Interior Design

New York

Naeemah Akilah Smith, College Point, B.S. in Disability Services
Jillian Zeitvogel Pino, Forest Hills, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Thomas A. Miller, Gouverneur, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Stephanie Renee' Conrad, Medina, B.A. in History
Katlyn M. Kilkeary, Plattsburgh, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

North Carolina

Lisa Ann Nealley, Durham, B.S. in Nursing
Renee D. Lamphere, Leland, Ph.D. in Criminology

Ohio

Andrew Edward Arter, Delaware, B.A. in International Studies
Matthew R. Shick, Hubbard, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Tennessee

Corinne Nicolas, Knoxville, Ph.D. in English

Texas

Amanda Jo Thielges, Austin, B.A. in Criminology
Debra L. Frances, Garland, Ph.D. in English

Virginia

Andrew R. Reed, Chantilly, M.S. in Safety Sciences
David Michael Kolson, Chesterfield, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Andrew John Barbour, Fishersville, M.S. in Safety Sciences
Nathan Jay Forbes, Newport News, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Rachel Anne Enghauser, Oak Hill, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Lindley Michelle Hamilton, Roanoke, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

West Virginia

Shannon Nicole Ackerman, Morgantown, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Brandon Pierce Grose, Princeton, B.S. in Communications Media

International

China

Tong Zhang, Benxi, M.A. in English
Meiyan Chen, Fuqing, Fujian Province, M.S. in Applied Mathematics

France

Herizo Frederic Andrianiaina Ranaivosoa, Vitry-Sur-Seine, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Indonesia

Indah Puspawati, Yogyakarta, M.A. in English

Japan

Ayaka Sawabe, Nerima-Ku, Tokyo, B.A. in Religious Studies

Jordan

Marwan Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Shammari, Amman, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Natalie M. Yaquenian, Amman, Ph.D. in English
Majid Salem Mgamis, Tafila, Ph.D. in English

Nepal

Sarina Aryal, Kathmandu, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Nigeria

Oghenebruphiyo Gloria Onosu, Lagos, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Pakistan

Makhdoom Sohaib Hashmi, Islamabad, B.S. in International Business

Peru

Cynthia Cavero Avalos, Lima, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Doris Patricia Quispe, Lima, B.S. in Management/General

Republic of Korea

Seung Ku Park, Seoul, Ph.D. in English

Saudi Arabia

Sami A. Ben Salamh, Riyadh, Ph.D. in English

Taiwan

Ya-Yin Chuang, Fongyuan City Taichu, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Thailand

Pisarn Chamcharatsri, Samutprakarn, Ph.D. in English

Vietnam

Duy Le Duc Nguyen, Hanoi, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Saturday, October 6

Homecoming Parade

The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. with a firing of the Department of Military Science howitzer cannon, near the Indiana County Court House. More than 70 campus and community units will march or ride, including the IUP Marching Band and bands from seven area high schools.

The parade will start at 13th and Philadelphia streets and travel east to Sixth and Philadelphia streets, south on Sixth to Church Street, west on Church to Oakland Avenue, and southwest on Oakland to 11th Street, where it will disband. More than 100 volunteers from IUP sororities and fraternities will immediately clean the route, and 100 others will clean Mack Park, where the floats will be constructed.

The grand marshals are three alumni from the Class of 1962: Kathryn Rend Armstrong, Terry Bunton, and Louise Bollman Kinter.

The parade theme is comics, with floats depicting Batman, Spiderman, Superman, Peanuts, and Calvin & Hobbs.

Float judges are Nancy Jones, Indiana Borough Council; Michael Hood, dean of the College of Fine Arts; student Michael Campbell; and alumna Sherry Renosky, marketing manager of the Indiana Mall. Five cash prizes are awarded, from $1,000 for first place to $600 for fifth place.

Crimson Court

The 2012 Crimson Court will ride in the parade and be recognized at the football game half-time ceremony.

The court consists of seven students voted by peers to represent each of the IUP colleges and the Punxsutawney campus. Students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be in good judicial standing.

The following students (photo, left to right) were selected: Jovana Ramos, theater major, College of Fine Arts; Megan Kahle, biology, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Gabby Lehigh, anthropology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Ashley Carmo, fashion merchandising, College of Health and Human Services; Allia Scott, fashion merchandising, Punxsutawney; Sarah Stone, management, Eberly College of Business and Information Technology; and Meghan Sullivan, early childhood/special education, College of Education and Educational Technology.

Crimson Huddle Pregame Party, Kidz Karnival, Concerts, and More Activities

Open to all, the traditional Crimson Huddle Alumni and Friends Pregame Party is 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. More than 20 alumni reunion groups, including sororities, fraternities, academic departments, and sports teams are slated to attend. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 5–12. Children younger than age 5 are admitted free.

For the first time, the annual Kidz Karnival will be held at the Kovalchick Complex. Organized by the IUP Ambassadors student group, the festival features cartoon characters, games, crafts, and more activities.

The football game vs. Slippery Rock begins at 2:00 p.m. Half-time features the IUP Marching Band. The band will also give a postgame show at the stadium. All kids in eighth grade or younger are admitted to the game free if accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

The Fifth Quarter Celebration, open to all alumni, takes place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Upstairs at the Coney, on Philadelphia Street.

A trolley provided by the IUP Student Cooperative Association will be shuttlling people from the IUP Field House to the Co-op Store and downtown Indiana. The trolley will run 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

The second annual IUP Dance Party will start at 9:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Complex. This event is SOLD OUT! Sponsored by the Center for Student Life.

Sunday, October 7

The IUP Bands Annual Homecoming Concert, featuring the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphony Band, will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium.

Tickets are available in advance at the IUP Hadley Union Building ticket office. Remaining tickets may be purchased at the door 45 minutes before the performance. Tickets are $9 for regular admission, $8 for seniors and groups, and $6 for students with an I-Card and children. For more information, call the Fine Arts Public Events Office at (724) 357-2547 or the Hadley Union Building ticket office at (724) 357-1313.

Many more activities take place Friday through Sunday! See the Alumni Relations Homecoming schedule.

The first presentation will take place from noon to 2 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building Susquehanna Room.

A repeat presentation is set for 7:00 p.m. in conference room 10 of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

President Michael Driscoll and Cornelius Wooten, vice president for Administration and Finance, will cover a number of topics, including:

• Phases of the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan
• How IUP’s plan complements the community comprehensive planning process
• IUP’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences building
• The Crimson Café and the dining hall facilities program
• The Fine Arts courtyard
• Signage standard for the future
• Site logistics for 2013-14 projects

See the comprehensive long-range plan at www.iup.edu/adminfinance/masterplan.

IUP is one of only 109 programs nationally and two in Pennsylvania to have been awarded funding. More than 600 programs have applied.

Upward Bound Math and Science is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of high school students who are economically disadvantaged and have the potential to be first-generation college students, and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Since the IUP program opened its doors in 2008, 99 students from Indiana County have participated; 65 percent have enrolled in an institution of higher education, and 40 percent have been accepted for study at IUP.

“IUP is committed to its outreach mission," said President Michael Driscoll, "and part of that mission is helping students of this region to reach their educational goals and be competitive in the job market with strong math, technology and science skills through programs like Upward Bound."

The grant proposal was developed by Calvin Masilela, professor of geography and regional planning and director of IUP TRIO programs, which include UBMS and the McNair Scholars Program, and Hilary Staples, assistant director of the McNair program, which promotes entry into graduate school for low-income, first-generation college students and minority students.

“Receiving funding for the Upward Bound Math and Science program for another five years means that students from the county school districts, particularly our partner schools (Homer-Center, Marion Center, Penns Manor, Purchase Line and United) will have excellent services to prepare them for postsecondary enrollment and careers,” Masilela said.

Activities provided to the students include intensive instruction in mathematics, science and technology by IUP faculty members and local high school teachers over a six-week period in the summer. This includes a hands-on electro-optics camp at IUP’s Northpointe campus. In addition, IUP hosts students for one Saturday per month for substantive workshops, tutoring, mentoring, and community service activities. The students also receive a small stipend while they participate in the program.

“We have seen firsthand how the IUP Upward Bound Math and Science program benefits student participants, target schools, IUP and the region through continuous assessment of academic and personal needs, cultural enrichment, mentoring, tutoring, PSAT and SAT/ACT test preparation, and FAFSA (financial aid forms) assistance that help these students to create a roadmap to college admission,” Staples said.

According to the Council for Opportunity in Education, students who participate in precollege programs, such as Upward Bound, are four times more likely to earn a baccalaureate degree than students from similar backgrounds who do not participate.

Upward Bound Math and Science is one of the seven federal TRIO programs authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reauthorized in 2008 to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and become active citizens.

Total enrollment, which comprises undergraduate and graduate students, increased by 1.6 percent, or 247 students, over the record set last fall of 15,132.

Graduate student enrollment increased to 2,321 from 2,189, and the number of new students (freshman and transfer) is 3,820, up from 3,780.

Fall enrollment for all IUP sites combined is 15,663, which includes 217 students in the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney and 72 students in the IUP Criminal Justice Training Academy, among other sites.

In addition, the retention of continuing students has increased for this year to nearly 76 percent.

For fall 2012, IUP’s out-of-state enrollment is at 13 percent of its overall student population, or 2,044 students. Overall, 15 percent of all IUP students (2,339) are minority students and 5 percent (766) are international. More than 60 countries are represented within IUP’s international student population.

This compares to fall 2011 out-of-state enrollment of 12 percent of IUP's overall student population (1,802 students). In fall 2011, 13 percent of all IUP students (2,013) were minority students and 4.3 percent (649 students) were international.

“IUP’s continued record-breaking enrollment in light of a decline in the number of high school graduates in Pennsylvania is a clear demonstration of a university-wide commitment to strong teaching, advising and mentoring; providing excellent service to students and their families; and maintaining and improving the campus physical plant in ways to meet the changing needs of our students,” said President Michael Driscoll. “It’s especially gratifying to see that IUP has achieved this record-breaking enrollment without compromising the academic quality of our new students.”

The fall 2012 freshman class has an average high school GPA of 3.2. In addition, 23 members of the class are valedictorians or salutatorians, and 180 are in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class.

“We all have a responsibility to recruit and retain students, and everyone has a right to be proud of meeting—and exceeding—our admissions goals,” Driscoll added. “While this has been a campuswide effort, I want to recognize the hard work of the Enrollment Management and Communications Division and EMC Vice President Jim Begany for another record-breaking year on all fronts.”

“Without question, recruitment and retention of students is a campuswide effort,” Begany said. “While we are very pleased with the number of new and returning students, our focus has been on getting students who have a high academic profile and who are the right fit for this university."

Begany noted that this year IUP has been able to support the enrollment of more than 100 students with SAT scores of 1250 or above with one-time and renewable Board of Governors scholarships.

“Thanks to the Foundation for IUP’s commitment of unrestricted gifts made to the university, along with Class of 2012’s senior class gift and other designated financial gifts made to IUP, we have established the Sutton Scholars Program,” Begany noted.

“These scholarships, aimed at Pennsylvania students with strong SAT scores and a high school grade-point average of 3.25 or better, will help us to attract and retain academically talented students.”

Students entering IUP in fall 2013 must apply by October 31, 2012, to be eligible for the Sutton Scholars program.

Uvick worked 20 hours a week during the summer on a team of about 20 students. They were charged with designing the game, creating artwork, and programming the game for iPhones and Android smartphones.

The game, as yet unnamed, is meant to appeal to players who are interested or work in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

Players act as secret agents, linking buildings and energy resources on a map. The game provides a puzzle that roughly simulates the energy challenges the Department of Energy faces when conducting research and creating policy, Uvick said.

Production is still under way, but the team plans to release a public test version of the game in October.

Like the game, the internship has taken place in the virtual world of computers, providing Uvick with still more learning opportunities.

She and her teammates communicate via Skype video calling and Adobe Connect Web conferencing.

“I’m used to working with people in person, so it was an adjustment,” Uvick said. “But [Web conferencing] lets you have access to people with different talents in different parts of the world. This experience showed me the things companies will face.”

Uvick has earned numerous IUP computer science awards, including the Howard Tompkins Scholarship, the Merck Data Structures and Algorithms award, the PPG Database Management Systems award, and the Raytheon Software Engineering award.

She is also an active member of the Computer Science Student Advisory Board, Computer Science Club, and Environmentally Conscious Organization.

President Michael Driscoll (left) and Tim Rupert, president of the Foundation for IUP Board of Directors

Highly prized, LEED certification recognizes buildings that meet U.S. Green Building Certification Institute standards for buildings and building design that improve energy savings, water efficiency, and outdoor environmental quality; reduce carbon dioxide emissions; and reflect innovative design.

The buildings are owned by the Foundation for IUP, a nonprofit entity that promotes and supports the educational purposes of IUP and is managed by the university.

Tim Rupert, president of the foundation board of directors, presented the official certification to President Michael Driscoll at a ceremony on September 8.

“We are very proud of this certification and appreciate our strong partnership with the Foundation for IUP as the owner of these buildings,” Driscoll said.

“Being energy efficient is a win for all involved—our university, our community, and our students—and demonstrates our commitment to being good stewards of energy resources.”

IUP and the Foundation for IUP completed the final phase of the Residential Revival in fall 2010. Construction on the Residential Revival buildings began in 2006. The new buildings include Andrew W. Stephenson Hall, Susan S. Delaney Hall, Donna D. Putt Hall, Gealy W. Wallwork Hall, MG Rodney D. Ruddock Hall, the Suites on Maple East, the Suites on Pratt, and the Northern Suites. A total of 3,900 students live in these buildings.

The Residential Revival buildings integrate a “living-learning” philosophy into their design. All of the new buildings reflect a special academic or co-curricular theme, most with clusters or floors for students with common interests or majoring in specific disciplines.

It seems like we get more than our fair share. In fact, when people say Seattle, Wash., is the rainiest city in the country, we say, Nah!! Indiana has Seattle beat.

Do we?

Professor Joe Bencloski (far right) and students check the weather station atop Leonard Hall.

According to Joe Bencloski, professor of geography and regional planning, Indiana does get a lot of rain—and, yes, we get about 10 more inches of rain than Seattle gets each year. The Pacific Northwest city averages about 38 inches of rain per year to Indiana’s 48 inches.

“Our climates are very different, though,” Bencloski notes. “Both Indiana and Seattle experience the orographic effect, but Indiana is on the windward side of a topographic barrier, while Seattle is on the leeward side."

What does this mean?

“The perception is that Seattle is very rainy, because of the high frequency of cloudy, foggy days," Bencloski explains. "The orographic effect occurs when air is forced up the windward side of a mountain range, causing cooling, condensation and precipitation. As the air descends down the leeward side of a mountain, it compresses and warms. The warming causes relative humidity to decrease."

Indiana is also on a west-to-east storm track, so it’s no surprise that we get a lot of drizzly, cloudy, rainy days as air rises up the windward side of the Appalachian Plateau,” Bencloski said.

“If you’re a Christmas tree grower, it’s great!” he said, alluding to that industry's longtime presence in the county.

The Department of Geography and Regional planning has hosted a Vantage Pro2 weather station on the rooftop of the department’s classroom building, Leonard Hall, since 2009. The weather station is wired to a control unit in the department’s computer lab.

Students in Bencloski's climatology course use data from the station as part of a required class project. During the fall semester, students record daily temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, and wind readings.

They use this information to explain how Indiana’s weather is linked to regional weather patterns and why the conditions exist.

The weather station is also helpful for people who want to check the temperature and wind chill on campus.

Mark Rice, of Information Technology Services, set up and maintains the station. He notes that the weather station uses a data logger called Weather Link IP, which is permanently connected to Davis Corporation instruments in California via the Internet. The logger collects and sends data at five-second intervals.

Updates from the station are available online at www.weatherlink.com/user/grpweather.

You love IUP, but how well do you know IUP? Four lectures are offered this fall by the University Museum in conjunction with the exhibit Through the Oak Grove: A History of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Lectures will be presented from September 19 through October 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the University Museum, on the first floor of John Sutton Hall.

The lectures are free and open to the community. Parking on the IUP campus is free after 5:00 p.m.

The exhibit, which runs through October 27, features many items from the IUP Special Collections and University Archives, including memorabilia donated by alumni and IUP departments and offices, as well as historical information and displays about IUP buildings and grounds, student activities and Greek life, athletics and prominent figures, such as Jane Leonard and Willis Pratt.

Topics and presenters:

September 19: IUP Archives: Harrison Wick, IUP Special Collections librarian and university archivist, who co-curated the exhibit with Rhonda Yeager, assistant archivist, will discuss his department and the many artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, publications, paintings and scrapbooks featured in the exhibition. His talk will include a walking tour of the exhibit.

October 3: The Founders: Charles Cashdollar, professor emeritus of history at IUP, will discuss the creation of Indiana State Normal School.

October 10: Indiana County and Indiana State Teachers College Go to War: George Wiley, professor emeritus of history, and Susan Drummond, instruction librarian, will discuss the many adjustments local residents and the college community had to make during World War II.

October 17: A Women’s History of IUP: Theresa McDevitt, government information/outreach librarian, and assistant archivist Rhonda Yeager will explore—through photographs, stories and references to current campus landmarks—the mark women have made on the history of the university.

The University Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays from noon to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for admission.

A September 11 Memorial Program will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the World Trade Center monument on campus to mark the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to take this opportunity for reflection.

The event will include a remembrance of three IUP alumni lost in the World Trade Center attacks: William Moskal '79, Donald Jones '80, and William Sugra '93.

President Michael Driscoll will present remarks, followed by Taylor Billman, president of the Student Government Association. There will be a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center. 

IUP musicians will perform.

Both Jones and Sugra worked for Cantor Fitzgerald in the north tower of the World Trade Center. Jones was a bond broker from Bucks County. Sugra lived in Manhattan and worked for e-Speed, Cantor Fitzgerald’s electronic trading unit.

Sugra’s family, of Allentown, has established a memorial scholarship in his honor for an IUP student from Allentown majoring in finance.

Moskal, a safety sciences graduate and Johnstown native, was a risk consultant for Marsh and McLennan in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in heavy construction. He was in New York on September 11, 2001, for a meeting at the World Trade Center.

The World Trade Center monument is located between Sutton Hall and Stapleton Library. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Gorell Recital Hall.

As in past years, there will be a display about the attacks in the first-floor lobby of the library.

Counseling professor Michelle Bruno has received a $45,000 grant from the FISA Foundation to continue the Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) empowerment program for adolescent girls in local schools.

Bruno, working with school counselors, has conducted the 22-week ROX program with seventh-graders in Connellsville Area School District and fifth-graders in Ligonier Valley School District.

With the new funding, Bruno will continue the program in these school districts and hopes to bring ROX to the Indiana Area School District.

Bruno has been involved with ROX since its creation in 2006 by Ohio State professor Lisa Hinkelman. ROX is a comprehensive curriculum, based on an intense qualitative and quantitative data collection, designed to address the pressures in young girls' lives and to equip them with skills to effectively negotiate challenges. More than 2,000 girls in grades 5–10 have participated in ROX in Ohio.

“We both did work as counselors in the Ohio State counseling center, but Lisa was interested in combatting problems earlier in girls’ lives,” Bruno said. “The idea is to impact them in their younger years, so they can begin to see themselves differently. It fits nicely into the school system.”

Bruno said that ROX has received a very strong response from not only the students, but also school administrators and parents asking the program can be kept in their schools.

The ROX lessons are tailored by age group and cover topics such as body issues, bullying, academic and career development, and friendships.

Lessons in western PA have included a tour of the IUP campus and facilities as part of the students’ exposure to postsecondary life. “We showed them the residence halls and what classes look like,” Bruno said. “They loved it.” 

Bruno hopes to involve IUP students as volunteer speakers or hosts when the ROX students next visit campus. Interested students may contact her at michelle.bruno@iup.edu.

ROX has been supported by the IUP Research Institute and Office of the President and by the FISA Foundation, a nonprofit that provides grants to organizations that improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities in 10 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.

From a hydration station to a “Free” Zone, some Dining Services changes this fall add to the healthy eating options on campus.

Drink to Your Health!

A new "hydration station" in the lobby of Foster Hall allows students to fill a water bottle for free with chilled or room temperature water.

“We've had a lot of positive feedback,” said Aramark staff member Jennifer Braughler, since it’s easier to fill a bottle there than at a water fountain.

Aramark will give free water bottles to students to promote the hydration station.

“Free” Zone

Students with dietary restrictions now have more food choices: Foster Hall offers a new gluten-, nut-, and dairy-free zone. In addition, the zone is self-serve—more convenient than having to request each meal.

Going Healthy at New Eating Spots

Einstein Bros. Bagels: The new Einstein Bros. Bagels at the HUB offers bagel thin eggwhite sandwiches, paninis, chopped salads, soups, smoothies, and vegetarian choices. Many of these options contain less than 350 calories and 15 grams of fat.

Burger Studio: The new Burger Studio at Folger Food Court offers healthy options including turkey, veggie, and grilled chicken breast burgers. Among the more than 30 toppings are guacamole, grilled red peppers, pico de gallo, and other healthy options. Students will use electronic touch-screen kiosks to design their own burger before ordering.

Putt P.O.D.: A new Provisions On Demand store in Putt Hall will be four times larger than Wallwork P.O.D. and offer fresh produce, Meal-on-the-Go options, and Java City beverages.

Healthy Choices Campus Tour

Dietician Michelle Coleman will offer the Healthy Choices campus tour during the second or third week of classes. The one-hour tour explores the healthy options available at each major dining location and offers healthy eating tips for on-campus living.

The tour gives students the chance to “have a conversation about healthy choices,” says Coleman. She'll identify smart dining choices on campus that may help students avoid the freshman 15.

“Students should try to make their plate at Foster look like the My Plate example: half fruit and veggies, half whole grains and lean meat,” she says.

This is the fourth year the Healthy Choices has been offered, and interest is increasing, says Coleman. Students can sign up by contacting her at M.R.Coleman@iup.edu.

First Day of Classes: Monday, Aug. 27

The whole of campus life, on schedule: academic calendar and central calendar.

CUSP Early Entrance Experience for New Students: Saturday, Aug. 18

About 600 students move in for seminars, tours, a common reading experience, and other activities designed to optimize their transition to college life through the popular College Undergraduate Success Program.

Welcome Weekend for Freshmen and Transfer Students: Friday–Sunday, Aug. 24–26

Students get their bearings, with the help of Orientation leaders and their department faculty, and get to chill out with The Avengers over Welcome Weekend. They're also discussing many aspects of campus life and the university system in the IUP Fall 2012 Facebook group.

Academic Year Opening Program and Reception: Friday, Aug. 24

9:00 a.m., Fisher Auditorium, Performing Arts Center
Students, faculty, staff, and community members welcome
President Michael Driscoll speaks, followed by Provost Gerald Intemann; Professor Mark Staszkiewicz, president of APSCUF (Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties); Professor David LaPorte, University Senate chair; Tedd Cogar, assistant director/Center for Student Life/Student Conduct, on behalf of SCUPA (State College and University Professional Association); and Andrew Longacre, student member of the Council of Trustees. A reception follows in the Oak Grove.

Convocation and Cookout: Sunday, Aug. 26

5:30 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, Performing Arts Center
All freshmen, faculty, staff, and community members invited
Professor Abbas Ali, the 2012–13 University Professor, presides as master of ceremonies. Professor Ben Rafoth delivers the keynote, and remarks are given by President Driscoll; the Rev. Joan Sabatino, IUP Interfaith Council; and Andrew Longacre, student trustee. Music by the IUP Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band. See schedule.

Move-In Days

Week of Aug. 12: Student Workers, Volunteers, Leaders, and Athletes: Students working as community assistants and academic mentors; members of the IUP Marching Band; and student athletes on the volleyball, soccer, ice hockey, and field hockey teams move in. Football players have been on campus since Aug. 8.

Monday, Aug. 20: International Students: About 180 new students arrive and start off with Orientation. Each semester, almost 700 students from over 75 countries are enrolled.

Thursday, Aug. 23: Cook Honors College Students: About 80 freshmen move into Whitmyre Hall and start off with Orientation.

Friday–Saturday, Aug. 24–25: All other new and transfer students: Students and families, arriving in staggered times, are directed to the Miller Stadium parking lot and released from there to their designated buildings. All IUP police officers and over 100 student workers and volunteers will be assisting. About 100 community assistants, academic mentors, and graduate and professional residence hall staff will be greeting and assisting students and family in the residence halls. Water stations will be available for students, parents, and move-in workers, courtesy of campus Greek organizations; Grace United Methodist Church; and APSCUF, the faculty union.

Sunday, Aug. 26: Upperclassmen: The remainder of residence hall students move in from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. And then IUP is ready for class!

Dining Hall Changes

• Einstein Brothers Bagels and a f'real milkshake station come to the HUB, and Burger Studio comes to Folger. The Works and Jump are no longer offered.
• A new POD in Putt Hall offers Java City and the Munch Box that used to be in Foster Lobby.
• Foster Lobby offers a Hydration Station.
• Meal swipes are now worth $5.04 instead of $4.88, and students will have the option to use two swipes.

Library Changes

"New furniture, please!" was the enthusiastic response from students in a University Libraries survey on changes needed in the library. Now, just in time for the new academic year, lots of great new seating has been added to Stapleton, including sectionals on the first floor and office chairs in the carels on the upper floors. The chairs that had been in the library since it opened 30 years ago were sent to surplus.

The exhibit runs through October 27 and is free and open to the public. A public reception will be held on Saturday, September 8, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the museum.

Items from Special Collections and University Archives in Patrick J. Stapleton Jr. Library will be featured, curated by Harrison Wick, Special Collections librarian and university archivist, and Rhonda Yeager, assistant archivist. Many items have been donated by alumni, departments and offices, and other members and friends of the university community.

The collectively present a personal, IUP family-style look at the university's history. 

A few highlights:

• A fraternity crest, wooden and weighing 100 pounds, handmade by an alumnus;
• A vase with an IUP baseball player painted on it, dating to around 1900;
• Playing cards with an image of John Sutton Hall;
• The very first course catalog, from 1875—listing Orthography, Reading and Elocution, and more subjects of the day;
• A mortar board from the Class of 1888;
• A student's notebook from 1908.

The Class of 1888 had a reunion in 1913, gathering around the class "Rock of Ages" that sat near McElhaney Hall for many years. Jane Leonard, preceptress of Indiana State Normal School, is third from right.

A series of lectures related to the show is being planned and will be announced on the exhibit web site. 

The University Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursdays from noon to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for admission.

Those interested in donating IUP memorabilia to the university should contact Wick at (724) 357-6246 or hwick@iup.edu.

More on Special Collections and University Archives

"Unboxing the Memories" Video Series

—Deborah Klenotic, Web editor/producer, University Communications 

Wagoner and her crew prepare pork loin for a salad with romaine, sugar snap peas, a tomato marinade, and honey dijon dressing.

The students began work each morning at 8:30 at the kitchen in Ackerman Hall. They made almost everything from scratch, from salad dressings to grilled pork.

Back, from left: Rachel Springer, Joelle Ference, Desiree Heckman, Bethany Dawson, Anna Hummel, Hana Smith, Francesca Calabrese, Kristyn Cromer. Front, from left: Alyssa Conti, Jaimie Ogle, Molly Snyder, Melanie Laird

In all, they prepared about 275 lunches to delighted recipients around campus. Each included an afternoon snack as well as a recipe.

This is the fourth year the Dietetic Program has offered Lunches-to-Go Week.

In addition, they delivered them to appreciative recipients around campus.

photos: Ellen Marie Matis

Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registrar.

Adams

Arendtsville

Laken N. Roth, B.A. in Psychology

Aspers

Joseph William Anderson, B.S. in Management/Operations

Biglerville

Zachary Christopher Lieberum, B.S. in Marketing

Gettysburg

Molly Frances Clark, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Benjamin John Dufendach, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Christopher John Ozenbaugh, B.A. in Criminology
Holly Lorena Schlein, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Orrtanna

Rachel Yvonne Smith, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Allegheny

Allison Park

Maria L. Anzelone, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Daniel Bauman, M.A. in Criminology
Blair Michael Chapman, B.A. in Criminology
Michael Joseph Dixon, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Michele Marie Henderson, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban

Bethel Park

Cole Daniel Comstock, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Jeffrey Alan Conroy, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Karrie Ann Crivelli, B.S.Ed. in English Education
Marissa Lynn Enrietto, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Cara Jean Harper, B.S.Ed. in Spanish Education
Lauren Marie Knuth, B.S. in Marketing
Brandon P. Marshall, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Elizabeth L. Nebiolo, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Joseph Henry Richard, B.A. in History
Amanda Christine Sedley, B.S. in Marketing
Kurt Dean Valentine, B.A. in History/Pre-Law
Nicole R. Weigand, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Samuel M. Weinblum, B.S.Ed. in English Education
Leila J. Williamson, M.S. in Nursing

Brackenridge

Serena Marie Pitel, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Braddock

Ombrea Denise Askew, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban

Bridgeville

Justin Michael Burda, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Reed T. Ciotti, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Kelsey Mary Ferguson, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Danielle M. Solt, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Vanessa Valentino, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Carnegie

Richelle J. Davis, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Richard William Waite, B.A. in Criminology
Johnnie Rocco Zuccaro, B.A. in Criminology

Cheswick

Kyle Benjamin Novak, B.A. in Criminology
Michael Anthony Russo, B.A. in History

Clairton

Megan Jahari Sanders, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Coraopolis

Lauren Michelle Benedetti, B.S. in Nursing
James E. O'Rourke, B.S. in Management/General
Corie Ann Scanlon, B.S. in Nursing
Heather Ranee Zarzeczny, B.A. in Anthropology

East Pittsburgh

Justin Michael Fletcher, B.A. in History

Elizabeth

Lucas C. Evans, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

Gibsonia

Patrick Joseph Annis, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Shane Ryan Gribbin, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Vincent Christy Labriola, B.S. in Accounting
Santo Lane Laquatra, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Graham Patrick Mulqueen, B.A. in Political Science
Kara N. Sloniger, B.S. in Nursing

Glassport

Katie Rose Lapsley, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Glenshaw

Steve A. Martino, B.S. in Management/General 
Colin Robert O'Hanlon, B.S. in Computer Science/Information Assurance
Kevin William Pflumm, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Kelly Catherine Stone, M.A. in Community Counseling

Imperial

Tiffany D. Tokar, B.A. in Sociology
Ashley Marie Wagers, Certificate in School Psychology

Jefferson Hills

Allie Elizabeth Breisinger, B.A. in Criminology

Mckeesport

Danielle Lynn Dougherty, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Jonathan Jeffrey Stolarz, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Monroeville

Jena Lauren Antonelli, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Krysten Marie Bayliss, B.S. in Marketing
Rachel Louise Burgess, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Brittany Martinique Dreher, B.S. in Marketing
David F. Duggan, B.S. in Management/General
Megan Virginia Edwards, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Breanne M. Giron, M.S. in Nursing
Jonathan Paul Gomola, B.A. in Economics
Hanna Louise Gratzmiller, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Devin T. Johnson, B.A. in Criminology
Natalie Angelica McBride, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Renae Mee-Jin Watt, B.S. in Accounting

Moon Township

Robert Ryan Tumulty, B.A. in Criminology

Munhall

Shanda Marie Gaffey, B.A. in Psychology

Natrona Heights

Michael Alexander Finley, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

North Versailles

Matthew R. Hogya, B.A. in Music

Oakdale

Ashley Lynn Singiser, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Oakmont

Isaac M. Diyanni, B.S. in Finance

Pittsburgh

Jessica L. Anderson, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Ryan Lee Anderson, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Mary Assenat, M.S. in Biology
Dana Marie Baker, B.A. in Psychology
Briana Balcik, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Brandon David Barton, B.A. in Criminology
Gregory Lawrence Becker, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Kathryn R. Bommer, M.S. in Nursing
Scott Michael Brown, B.A. in Criminology
Dana Michelle Caldro, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport
Suzannah Victoria Cannon, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Juliana Carlino, B.A. in Art/History
Kayla M. Caruso, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Ashley Lynn Cercone, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Danielle Nicole Circosta, B.A. in Criminology
Lisa M. Coffey, B.S. in Management/General
Asia Dion Creighton, B.S. in Communications Media
Richard Francis Cristiano, B.S. in Marketing
Andrea Marie DeLeonibus, B.S. in Hospitality Management
David J. DeMateo, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Wallace Christopher Diethorn, B.A. in Criminology
Laura M. Dombrosky, M.S. in Food and Nutrition
Abagail Francis, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Jessica Nakia-Kathleen Furby, B.S. in Interior Design
Courtney Tia Gilliland, B.S. in Communications Media
Craig Glatfelter, B.S. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Corey Grimm, B.A. in Criminology
Brendan Kenneth Higgins, B.A. in Music
Eve Rebecca Hoffman, B.A. in Sociology
Abraham Daniel Hoose, B.A. in Theater
Daniel Kevin Horan, B.A. in Criminology
Andrew Jacobsen, B.A. in History
Jennifer A. Kachinko, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Jennifer Ann Kiefer, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Ryan James King, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Andrew John Koutsavlis, B.F.A. in Art Studio
Neil Joseph Kownacki, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Joshua Michael Krug, B.S. in Regional Planning/Land Use Planning and Geographic Information Systems
Ricky T. Lovell, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Derek Paul Lyons, B.A. in Criminology
Mary Bridget MacDonell, B.A. in Sociology
Kelly Teresa Mansfield, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Christine Carol Marshall, B.S. in Nursing
Debbie Marvit-McGlothlin, M.S. in Nursing
Jessica Lynne Miceli, B.A. in Psychology
Kristii Mich'el Miller, B.S. in Interior Design
Marissa Nicole Miller, B.S. in Finance
Kelly Anne Milligan, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Stacey M. Mitts, M.S. in Nursing
Antoinette Marie Moeslein, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Joseph Richard Muckle, B.A. in Spanish
Erika L. Murphy, B.S. in Nursing
Sharon A. Nau, M.A. in Community Counseling
Stephen M. Navari, B.S. in Management/General
Ryan Thomas O'Connor, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Cassandra Marie O'Neill, B.S. in Nursing
Virginia L. Papso, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
James Joseph Pataky, B.A. in Criminology
Elizabeth Marie Pferdehirt, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Stacey Paulette Phelos, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Marissa Ann Pierson, B.S. in Chemistry
Emily Pitzer, B.A. in Psychology
Alexandra Polens, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Chelsea Katharine Quarrie, B.S.Ed. in Biology Education
Ralph R. Rectenwald, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Karen Reifer, M.A. in Community Counseling
Matthew John Reitzell, B.S. in Biology
Sara Marie Rice, B.A. in Spanish
Sara Marie Rice, B.S. in Management/Operations
Krista Lynn Roberts, B.A. in Art/Studio
Elizabeth Nagla Rodgers, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Michelle Anne Rose, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Angela Lynn Saxon, B.S. in Environmental Health Science
Brian John Sell, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Lindsay Marie Shaffer, B.A. in Criminology
Christine Louise Shanaberger, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Harprit Singh, B.S. in Accounting
Hannah Elizabeth Skarin, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Kathleen A. Spieler, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Brittney Elizabeth Stone, B.S. in Marketing
Kerrigan Timothy Sweeney, B.S. in Communications Media
Ashley Lynn Thomas, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Gabrielle Thomas, M.S. in Nursing
Janine N. Triolo, M.A. in Criminology
Matthew Francis Ussia, Ph.D. in English
Paige McKenzie Virgara, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Chelsea Rae Vitale, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Mark William Waechter, B.A. in Criminology
Rachel Leigh Ward, B.A. in Criminology
John F. Waugh, B.S. in Accounting
Eric Christopher Weber, B.A. in History
Patricia R. Whitaker, B.S. in Management/General
Stephen V. Wolff, B.S. in Finance
Michael H. Woodburn, M.A. in Criminology
Kevin R. Wosko, B.A. in Economics
Ryan Richard Zaharko, B.S. in Accounting

Plum

Ambur Lynsey Bowen, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Sewickley

Seth C. Nanni, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Christopher J. Showe, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Sophia Alleyda Valladares, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

South Park

Bryan Thomas Alukonis, B.A. in English/Film Studies
Alisabeth L. Ballas, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Colin Ryan Flannery, B.S. in Accounting
Upper St Clair
Hannah Dandoy, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Verona

John AJ Hazur, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Alison Diane Oniboni, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Laura Anne Oniboni, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Nicole Lynn Sozynski, B.S.Ed. in Art Education

West Mifflin

Amanda Marie Bracken, B.A. in Religious Studies
Kelsey Lynn Gross, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Paul W. Jackel, B.A. in Geography/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer
Brandon Anderson Musser, B.A. in Sociology
Kayla Marie Skillman, B.S. in Marketing
Aela Amelia Soukup, B.S. in Management/Operations
Wexford
Kimberly Ann Coombs, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Ashley Elizabeth Frohnert, B.S. in Marketing
Andrew Kerry Gaus, B.A. in Criminology
Victoria Jon Sternby, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

White Oak

Samantha D. George, M.A. in Criminology
Mary Kathleen McElhinny, B.S. in Communications Media
Katherine L. Rusu, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Armstrong

Cadogan

Nicole E. Cornman, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Dayton

Brianna Marie Detwiler, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Lindsey Nicole Jones, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Laura Catherine Renosky, B.S. in Nursing

Elderton

Zachary Taylor Reefer, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Ford City

Leslie Ann Boylan, A.A. in General Studies
Rachel Cathleen Campbell, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
David V. Cook, B.A. in Geography/Environmental Geographer
Tashina Jean Fiscus, B.S. in Communications Media
Grahm M. Grabiec, B.A. in Philosophy/Pre-Law
Courtney Dawn Grafton, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Amy Sue Hromadik, A.A.S. in Electro-Optics
William Christopher Long, A.S. in Electro-Optics
Clifton Albert McDivitt, A.A.S. in Electro-Optics
Scott Earnest McDivitt, A.A.S. in Electro-Optics
Christopher Kent Milotte, A.A.S. in Electro-Optics
Tara Louise Powers, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Stephen Boyd Shiring, B.S. in Chemistry/Pre-Medical
Brandon James Valasek, B.S. in Accounting

Freeport

Cody Aaron Bergad, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Jessica Ann Ippolito, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Jacob James Scott, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Haley Racquel Welsh, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Kittanning

Caitlin Renee Booher, B.A. in Psychology
Lance Patrick Crawford, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Sarah Marie Daugherty, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Danielle Marie Egley, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Christopher Lee Flick, A.A.S. in Electro-Optics
Jesse Frailey, B.S.Ed. in Business Education
Colton Lee Hohn, A.S. in Electro-Optics
Jesse T. Holben, A.A. in General Studies
Susan Marie Johns, B.A. in Criminology
Elizabeth Anne Judge, B.A. in Economics
Lauren K. Judge, Certificate in School Psychology
Rebecca Lee Kammerdiener, B.S. in Nursing
Deanna Jean Karloski, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Emily Elizabeth McKain, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Joshua David Olinger, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Tabitha Renae Reefer, B.A. in Anthropology
Stephanie Ann Reesman, B.S. in Nursing
Adam Joseph Rizzo, B.A. in Psychology
Craig Lee Smith, A.A.S. in Electro-Optics
Nicholas C. Townsend, B.A. in Sociology
Blake Ronald-Revere Vallies, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Jacob Thomas Waltenbaugh, B.A. in Criminology

Leechburg

Ian J. Musco, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Nicole Kathleen Stotler, B.S. in Marketing

Manorville

Mary Jacquelyn Mantini, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Optometry

McGrann

Catherine Marie Smith, B.A. in English /Pre-Law

Parker

Marguerite Delacy Miles-Brinkley, B.A. in International Studies

Rural Valley

Rachel L. Eyth, B.S. in Management/Operations
Rachel L. Eyth, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Seth Alexander Hrabovsky, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Shauna Ann Karloski, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Jennifer Lynn Marken, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Spring Church

Samantha Luann Brown, B.S. in Nursing
Ginger D. Townsend, B.S. in Nursing

Templeton

Nicole A. Burford, B.S. in Safety Sciences

West Leechburg

Ashley Nichole Scott, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Cynthia Lee Sekscinski, B.A. in Criminology

Worthington

Tasha M. Smail, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Julie Marie Turney, M.A. in Criminology

Beaver

Aliquippa

James G. Cleis, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Diamon Hall, B.A. in Journalism
Jessica Lynn Kikel, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Chiropractic
Christopher Ryan Wright, B.S. in Computer Science/Languages and Systems

Baden

Lisa Marie Blonski, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Kara Ashlee Lattanzio, B.A. in English /Pre-Law

Beaver

Emily G. Dobson, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Elizabeth Hoffman, Certificate in School Psychology
Leslie Anne Patterson, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Christine Lynn Swinker, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Beaver Falls

Kelsey Jean Herrmann, B.A. in Sociology
Jaime Lynn Kolch, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Clinton

Robin Tasha Pinsoneault, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Darlington

Heather Lynn Shontz, B.A. in Psychology

Fombell

Amanda Rae Nye, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Hookstown

Kathlyn Joy Salvati, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Monaca

Shannon Marie Furdak, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Brian Albert McClain, B.S. in Marketing
Shelby M. McFarland, B.S. in General Studies

New Brighton

Kelsey Loren Ripper, B.S. in International Business

South Heights

Lindsay Fields, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Bedford

Bedford

David Ray Henderson, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Buffalo Mills

Levi Bingman, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Clearville

Joshua Cole Bolyard, B.A. in Criminology

Hyndman

Marcy Sue Emerick, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History

New Paris

Janelle Lynn McCoy, Certificate in School Psychology

Berks

Bechtelsville

Felicia M. Kaas, Certificate in School Psychology

Birdsboro

James Alexander Falicki, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Pharmacy

Blandon

Nicholas John Theodore, B.A. in Criminology

Boyertown

Jennifer Marie Johnson, B.A. in International Studies

Douglassville

Stephanie Lynn Nihart, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban

Fleetwood

Nichole Renee Nester, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Chelsey L. Reed, B.S. in Nursing

Leesport

Olivia Ann Longlott, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Mertztown

Nathaniel A. Moser, B.A. in Theater

Reading

Brandon Scott Baskerville, B.A. in Art/Studio
Courtney Michele Herrmann, B.S. in Management/General
Joseph A. Hutzulak, B.A. in Political Science
Amanda Rose Omelko, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Sarah Lynn Pietrowski, B.A. in Sociology
Timothy Mark Seidel, B.A. in History

Shillington

Melissa Erin Gottshall, B.A. in Psychology

Shoemakersville

Amanda Lynn Hoffman, B.A. in Criminology

Sinking Spring

Dionne Brittany Carlisle, B.A. in Sociology
Blake Austin Miller, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Kelly Ann Welde, B.S. in Marketing

Wyomissing

Shannon Catherine Reed, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Christopher James Wenrich, B.S. in Accounting

Blair

Altoona

Rachel Lynn Albright, B.A. in Psychology
Angela Michelle Finelli, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Jamie L. Finelli, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Nicholas Brandon Fogal, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied
Jordan Michael Galentine, B.A. in History
Jordan Michael Galentine, B.A. in Anthropology/Archaeology
Carl Thomas Gingrich, B.S. in Marketing
Joyce E. Johnson, B.S. in General Studies
Nicholas Michael Moore, B.A. in Criminology
Dominique Confer Tambellini, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Danielle Elizabeth Tomlinson, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Claysburg

Marissa Shea Leslie, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Duncansville

Meghan Carroll Michael, B.A. in Psychology
Megan Blair Spidle, B.S. in Nursing

Hollidaysburg

Lindsay JoNell Bender, B.A. in Economics
Lindsay JoNell Bender, B.S. in Mathematics
Megan Marie Frederick, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Robert J. Gildea, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Martinsburg

Amanda Peters, M.A. in History
Tia Michelle Smith, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Roaring Spring

Tara Lynn Baker, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Amy Beth Brumbaugh, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Megan Elizabeth Hall, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Paul Thomas Hershberger, M.A. in History
Chelsea Lauren Kurtz, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Brittany Leanne Miller, B.S. in Nursing
Keshia Elyse Mock, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Tyrone

Ashley E. Noll, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Williamsburg

Lisa Marie England, B.A. in Art/Studio
Melissa Anne Mattern, M.A. in Sociology

Bradford

Sayre

Stephen Shenfield, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied

Towanda

Maximillian Charles Esmus, B.A. in Music/Theory and Composition
Samantha Marie Rakowski, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Daniel C. Robertson, M.Ed. in Business Workforce Development

Wysox

Jesse Aubrey Johnson, B.A. in Journalism

Bucks

Bristol

Daniel Cuevas, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Michelle Marie Wheeler, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Chalfont

Christina Marie Bender, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Megan Hayes, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
John James Hunsberger, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Feasterville-Trevose

Jacqueline Alexandra Gordon, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Holland

Lauren Hillegas, B.A. in Criminology

Hulmeville

Samantha Marie Preston, B.S. in Interior Design

Jamison

Stephanie Charlotte Frederick, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Patrick Timothy Morgan, B.S. in Marketing

Kintnersville

Erin Marie Litzenberger, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Langhorne

Jeffrey Carl Brunermer, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Levittown

Carly A. DiBraccio, B.S. in Management/General
Kelly Elizabeth Hodgdon, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Vincent Edward Sawyer, B.A. in English /Pre-Law

Newtown

Elizabeth Ann Larcher, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Adina April Scariano, B.A. in Economics

Penndel

Mark Edward Shaffer, B.A. in Geography/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer

Perkasie

Jeffrey Eric McNally, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

Quakertown

Jennie Linay Michener, B.A. in Psychology

Southampton

Daniel C. Zobel, B.A. in Art/Studio

Upper Black Eddy

Delaney Shea McDermott, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies

Warminster

Jackie Marie Hampshire, B.A. in Criminology
Christopher John Souder, B.A. in Economics

Yardley

Patrick Ryan Boyle, B.S. in Geology
Kathryn Mollie Munter, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Butler

Boyers

Jamie Rachel Minich, B.A. in Anthropology/Applied Anthropology

Butler

Amy Beth Frazier, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Lacy Dana Hepler, B.A. in Geography/Economic Geographer
Matthew M. Holman, Ph.D. in English
Mary Elizabeth McDaniel, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Lisa Marie Tipton, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Nicholas Eric Westerman, A.S. in Electro-Optics
Renae Dawn Wilson, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Chicora

Christopher Anton Rajchel, B.A. in Criminology
Joshua Eugene Steiner, M.S. in Geography/Environmental Planner

Cranberry Township

Daniel Patrick Beebe, B.S. in Marketing
Brittany Liana Bittner, B.S. in Hospitality Management
David James Crum, B.S. in Applied Physics/Nanomanufacturing
Loren Mae Johnson, B.S. in Nursing
Olivia Brooke Knebel, B.S. in Nursing
Shawna Lynn McAnerney, B.A. in Anthropology/Archaeology
Christopher T. Michael, B.A. in Psychology
Jamie Kristin Motta, B.S. in Nursing
David Thomas Palmer, B.A. in Psychology
Morgan Elizabeth Poillon, B.A. in Criminology
Arthur Ernest Rothrock, B.A. in History/Pre-Law
Ashley M. Sullivan, B.S. in Interior Design
Kourtney Marie Tyler, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Heather Ellen Weaver, M.A. in English
Rose Yeagley, B.A. in Psychology

Harrisville

Nathaniel John King, B.A. in Criminology
Elizabeth Ann Veltre, B.S. in Biology

Karns City

Cara Allison Banks, B.S. in Nursing

Lyndora

Alex G. Jenkins, A.A.S. in Electro-Optics

Mars

Brianna Kathleen Minnock, B.A. in Political Science

Portersville

Kyle Joshua Callahan, B.A. in Criminology

Renfrew

Anthony Michael Martrano, B.A. in Criminology

Sarver

Bernard John Carr, A.S. in Electro-Optics
Adam R. Cieslinski, B.S. in Applied Physics/Electro-Optics
Marissa Marion Rotto, B.S. in Natural Science
Edward Arron Schindler, B.S. in Applied Physics/Electro-Optics
Andrew Richard Vivian, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Samantha Erin Workoff, B.A. in Psychology

Seven Fields

Shane Ben Conrad, B.A. in Theater
Shane Ben Conrad, B.S.Ed. in English Education
Kristofer R. Karagory, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Ryan Richard Scheller, B.S. in Marketing

Valencia

Stephanie Ceraso, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Kimberly Ann Mohler, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

West Sunbury

Chelsey Bean, B.A. in Criminology
John Charles Stoughton, B.A. in Criminology

Zelienople

Chessa Sun Ae Fernandez, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Abigail A. Grant, Ph.D. in English
Jill A. Griffith, M.S. in Nursing
Madeline Emily Lukes, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology

Cambria 

Ashville

Julie Ann Carroll, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Carrolltown

Jaclyn Christine Linsky, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Donald Alan Miller, B.S. in Biology/Pre-Medical

Colver

Amy Lee Rummel, B.S. in Nursing
Emily Lynne Rummel, B.S. in Nursing

Cresson

Ellen Ari Lamont, B.A. in Geography/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer
Ellen Ari Lamont, B.S. in Geology
Anne-Marie Norris, M.A. in Community Counseling
Courtney Ann Paronish, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Ebensburg

Kevin Scott Adams, B.A. in Criminology
Andrea Michelle Becker, B.S. in Accounting
Jeremy Allen Hetrick, B.S. in Accounting
Catherine Viola Kane, B.A. in Psychology
Rachel Elizabeth Springer, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Elmora

Leo David Kowalski, B.A. in History

Flinton

Rose Ann Riedell, B.A. in Psychology

Gallitzin

Kelsey Marie Wilt, B.S. in Nursing

Hastings

Amber Renee Dubyak, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Johnstown

Marcella Marie Arcurio, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Anastasia Arikidis, B.A. in English/Language Studies
Ian Charles Ayres, B.A. in Psychology
Lauren Ann Bambino, B.S. in Nursing
Michael N. Barzeski, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Jennifer L. Baxter, M.Ed. in Business Workforce Development
Michael Ryan Blue, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Nicole L. Bukosky, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Kirk F. Cekada, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Aaron Lewis Corso, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Elise Marie Craig, B.S. in Nursing
Sarah Elizabeth Custer, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Rebecca Lynne Deist, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Jeana Marie Dom, B.A. in Art/Studio
Lauren Elizabeth Faight, B.A. in Psychology
Lynette Marie Faight, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Brian Michael Gable, B.S. in Management/Operations
Allison J. Gardner, B.A. in Sociology
Patricia A. Genday, M.S. in Nursing
Leah Augusta Glass, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Victoria J. Hammer, B.S. in Biology
Crispin Havener, B.S. in Communications Media
Beau James Herbert, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Brandon J. Hody, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Alexandra Nicole Holmes, B.A. in Sociology
Nicole Ann Hornick, M.A. in Community Counseling
Alexandria Courtney Hull, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts/Dance Arts
Alexandria Courtney Hull, B.A. in Psychology
Benjamin Steven Kaseler, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Andrew Paul Largent, B.S. in Computer Science/Information Assurance
Alicia Clare Magistro, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Lindsay Elise Matolyak, B.S. in Chemistry
Sean Gilbert McDonald, B.A. in Criminology
Leanna Jean McGiboney, B.F.A. in Music Performance
Nicole Marie Melendez, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Stephanie Annette Miller, B.S. in Nursing
Anthony Scott Partsch, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Linda Lee Pepley, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Katelyn Ann Rossi, B.S. in Nursing
Stephen Joel Shander, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Richard Thomas Shook, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Amanda Dawn Stefanik, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Alysse Marie Stump, B.S. in Nursing
Joseph David Valcheff, B.S. in Accounting
Codey Alan Vargo, B.S. in Management/General
Derek Scott Yates, B.S. in Accounting

Mineral Point

Megan Miklos, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Nanty Glo

Ashley Rose Alexander, B.A. in Psychology
Robert J. Bugosh, B.S. in Biology/Pre-Medical
Jared A. Divido, B.A. in Anthropology
Paige Elizabeth George, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History

Nicktown

Julia Mary Dillon, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Kimberly Ann Dumm, B.S.Ed. in Business Education
Olivia Jane Dumm, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Dean Joseph Farabaugh, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Susan Arlene Farabaugh, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Brandon William Kochinsky, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education

Northern Cambria

Stephen Matthew Ashurst, B.A. in History/Pre-Law
Kylee Ann Baran, B.S. in Nursing
Johanna Grace Elias, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Heather Marie Hudson, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Elizabeth Ann Thomas, B.A. in Geography/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer
Samuel Zimmerman, B.A. in History

Portage

Gabrielle Catherine Gouse, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Laura Eden Gressick, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Ryan Reed Grove, B.S. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Ryan Reed Grove, B.S. in Physics
Julie Elizabeth Latoche, B.S. in Nursing
Jessica Lynn Pcola, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Robert Henry Roxby, B.S. in Safety Sciences
George Joseph Yauneridge, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied

Revloc

Renee L. Shaffer, M.A. in English

Sidman

Marcey Lynne McClain, B.A. in English/Writing Studies

South Fork

Bethany Ann Furlong, B.A. in Psychology
Cassandra Marie George, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Carbon

Jim Thorpe

Victoria R. Rowlands, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Lehighton

Kacie Carissa Klotz, B.A. in Sociology
Nicole Sylvia Polk, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Centre

Bellefonte

Michelle D. Blackburn, D.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Erica Renae Haslet, M.A. in Sociology

Centre Hall

Lindsey Nicole DePra, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
Lindsey Nicole DePra, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Alyssa Marie Muchler, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Pennsylvania Furnace

Robbin Zirkle, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies

Philipsburg

Tara Renee Hutton, B.S. in Nursing
Teri Lyn Thompson, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology

Port Matilda

Megan M. Peterson, B.A. in English
Diana Marie Zuhlke, B.A. in Psychology

State College

Bruce Martin Lombard, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Valerie Helen Markle, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Erin Renee Seamans, B.A. in Sociology

Chester

Atglen

Manuel D. Pedraza, B.A. in Criminology

Avondale

Linda Herrera, B.A. in Spanish
Linda Herrera, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Downingtown

Joseph William Benyish, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Alexander James Deets, B.A. in Criminology
Patricia Lynn Moore, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Elverson

Daniel Nicholas Alexander Burnett, B.S. in Marketing

Exton

Amber L. Cahill, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education

Kennett Square

Rocco James Dambro, B.S. in Finance

Landenberg

Danielle Renee Sobieski, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Nottingham

Katrina C. Owens, B.S. in Biochemistry

Phoenixville

Gina Felice Colaneri, B.S. in Nursing

West Chester

Paul Bradford Jacobs, B.S. in Finance
Taylor Lynn Ryan, B.A. in Sociology

West Grove

Lauren Michelle Cross, B.S. in Natural Science
Ana Karen Sanchez, B.A. in Psychology

Clarion

Knox

Tammi L. Donaldson, M.A. in Community Counseling
Kristina Marie Tooley, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Caitlin Renee Turk, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

New Bethlehem

Lacey Lee Blose, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Craig Matthew Hibell, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Lana J. Smith, Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Shippenville

Daniel Nicholas Reichard, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban

Sligo

Marie Anne Rhoades, B.S. in Finance

Clearfield

Brisbin

Justin Andrew Howe, B.S. in Business Technology Support

Clearfield

Dustin J. Gillingham, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Richard Lynn Hummel, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Brooke Nicole Jordan, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Coalport

Allyson Marie Hegarty, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Curwensville

Michael Rosario Astorino, B.S. in Nursing
Mark William Fox, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Kacie Lynn Morris, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Dubois

Tanecha Jane Campbell, B.S. in Accounting
John Timothy Chelednik, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Lark Elysia Delaney, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Pharmacy
Kristen Marie Saricks, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Amy Lynn Sunealitis, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Leah Marie Wallock, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education

Grampian

Paul E. Greene, B.A. in Psychology

Houtzdale

Chad David Moyer, B.S. in Management Information Systems

Mahaffey

Tessa Jo Wolff, B.S. in Accounting

Morrisdale

Megan S. Liptak, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Penfield

Brianna Elizabeth Palumbo, B.S. in Nursing

Troutville

Dana Marie Alexander, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

West Decatur

Tyler Roger Dotts, B.S. in Nursing

Clinton

Mill Hall

Ashley Ann Sweetwood, B.S. in Accounting

Columbia

Berwick

Andrea Michelle Evans, M.S. in Biology
Julia Kathryn Kishbaugh, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
M. Holly Morrison, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Bloomsburg

Alex Darran Warren, B.A. in Criminology
Jordan Nicole Willie, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Millville

Jenifer L. Hancock, B.S. in Accounting

Crawford

Cochranton

Melissa Elaine Clark, B.A. in Art/Studio
Melissa Elaine Clark, B.A. in English/Writing Studies

Meadville

Jenna Marie Bubna, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Abby Lynn Lamont, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Saegertown

Anthony Charles Tordella, B.S. in Management Information Systems

Springboro

Charles Russell Rosier, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Robert Michael Turick, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Titusville

Michael Keith Morrison, B.S. in Finance

Townville

Abby Jane Mailliard, M.Ed. in School Counseling

Cumberland

Boiling Springs

Joseph Oscar York, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts/Music Theater

Camp Hill

Erin Rose Hendry, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Whitney Nicole Pequignot, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Fred Speaker, B.A. in Journalism
Melonie Ellen Stuckey, B.S. in Interior Design
Jillian Amy Wattman, B.S. in Nursing
Nicholas Jay Woodruff, B.S. in Management/Operations

Carlisle

Brenda K. Bretz, Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Alyssa Mae Hair, B.S. in Nursing
Joseph D. McGinnis, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Adam Pratt Nelson, Graduate Certificate in Geography/GIS &Geospatial Tech
Katie Ashley O'Brien, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Arianne C. Schad, B.S. in International Business
Maxwell Robert Taylor, B.A. in Criminology

Mechanicsburg

Kelsey Lynne Hernjak, B.S.Ed. in English Education
James Joseph Hoellman III, B.S. in Nursing
James Daniel Hull, B.A. in Criminology
Alicia Jean Kotzmoyer, B.S. in Accounting
Samantha Carol Loos, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Charles McCown, B.A. in Music
Charles McCown, B.A. in Philosophy
Alan T. Vandrew, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Newburg

Emily Marie Vaughn, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Emily Marie Vaughn, B.S. in Marketing

Shippensburg

Brandon Dow Jones, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law
CarrieAnn N. Shay, B.S. in Interior Design

Wormleysburg

Bradley James Curran, B.S. in Marketing

Dauphin

Harrisburg

Kayla E. Badgett, B.A. in Criminology
Quion E. Gunning, B.S. in International Business
Bryanna Nicole Koup, B.S. in Marketing
Kyle James Larkin, B.S. in Management/General
Taylor James Lehman, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Amanda Nicole McGinnis, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Lam Mayar Monkuor, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Natasha Raduan Saleem, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Benjamin Eric Snyder, B.A. in Geography/Economic Geographer
Emmanuelle M. Wambach, M.F.A. in Art

Hershey

Melissa Anne Olson, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Hummelstown

Danielle Francis Boyd, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Sarah Lynn Daxton, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Hollynn Elyse Paul, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Middletown

Kelly Marie Brennan, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Steelton

Chelsea Lynn Hess-Moore, B.A. in Journalism
Blaine A. Zimmerman, B.A. in Criminology

Delaware

Darby

Deddeh Newman, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Pharmacy
Stefan Keith Savage, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Eddystone

Kathleen Erin Donnelly, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Glenolden

Lindzey Rose Garraty, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Lansdowne

Barbara Latoya Kenney, B.A. in Criminology

Media

Roy-Al Edwards, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport

Ridley Park

Kenneth Thomas Clark, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

Springfield

Ashley Nicole Furlong, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Kirstin Ketler, B.S. in Nursing

Wayne

Rachel Ann Snyder, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology

Yeadon

Denise T. Sawyer, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Elk

Benezette

Colt Alan Mack, B.S. in Management/General

Dagus Mines

Anthony John Distler, M.A. in Public Affairs
Nicholas Aaron Malburg, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Force

Joseph R. Lovenduski, B.F.A. in Art Studio

Johnsonburg

Jenna Elizabeth Haight, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Kersey

Erica Rose Meyer, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Abigail Noel Mosier, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Michelle Ann Skrzypek, B.A. in Psychology

Ridgway

Daniel John Gaffey, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied
Paul Joseph Urmann, B.S. in Accounting

Saint Marys

Megan Lynn Agosti, B.S. in Physics
Mark Daniel Anderson, B.A. in Journalism
Joshua Thomas Challingsworth, B.S. in Marketing
Danielle M. Flacinski, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Brandon Geoffrey Foster, B.A. in Anthropology/Archaeology
Brandon Geoffrey Foster, B.A. in History
Matthew Thomas Frey, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Tracie Lynn Helffrich, B.A. in Criminology
Meghan Ann Lupole, B.A. in Asian Studies
Stephanie Anne Palmer, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Bryant Nelson Rieder, B.S. in Management/General

Erie

Corry

Brian James Fronk, B.A. in Journalism

Edinboro

Nathan Christopher Bond, B.A. in Criminology
Katelyn Danielle Carter, B.S. in Nursing
David Neil Donovan, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Scott William Richards, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Erie

Victoria Lynn Carpenter, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Megan Sarah Coffey, B.S. in International Business
Eric David Divell, B.S. in Nursing
Jason David Gamble, B.A. in Sociology
Sarah Ann Greene, B.S. in Interior Design
Kacey Lynn Haas, B.S. in Management/Operations
Kelly R. Huegel, B.A. in Political Science
Tammy L. McCarthy, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Erin Rebecca Mussett, B.A. in History
Ashley Dawn Nedreski, B.S. in Finance
John Barton Salter, B.A. in Music
Jennifer Nicole Sharpless, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Heather Marie Slick, B.A. in Journalism
Nadia Claire Szymanski, B.S. in Chemistry
Bethany Sue Taccone, B.S. in Nursing
Julie Ann Tobin, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Manuel Christopher Wilson, B.A. in Geography/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer

Fairview

Colby Marie Draher, B.S. in Nursing

North East

Joseph Biaggio Rizzo, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Jacob Marshall Tuttle, B.S. in Nursing

Fayette

Belle Vernon

Dangelica Francia Garzarelli, B.S. in Natural Science
Graham H. Tripp, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Devin Robert Watkins, B.A. in Criminology

Chalk Hill

Renee Elizabeth Murren, B.A. in English/Writing Studies

Connellsville

William Allen Noel, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Brittany Alisha Ronzio, B.A. in Anthropology

Dunbar

Wanda D. Minnick, Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Fayette City

Chasity M. Girvin, M.S. in Nursing

Perryopolis

ScottMichael Dowling, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Rebecca Jeanne Harmon, B.F.A. in Art Studio

Uniontown

Francesca Marie Calabrese, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Valin L. Carpinelli, B.S. in Nursing
Patrick Allen Lee, B.A. in Criminology
Eboni Chanel Ramsey, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Pharmacy
Cory Michael Sawka, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Ashley Paige Shumar, B.S. in International Business
Elizabeth Marie Yasechko, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Allen Michael Zieglar, B.A. in Political Science

Franklin

Chambersburg

Lauren Kay Brunner, B.A. in Philosophy/Pre-Law
Terra Renee Shanholtz, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Fayetteville

Zachorry Barmont Fore, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Kyle Frank Witter, B.A. in Criminology

Greencastle

Mary E. Hall, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Saint Thomas

Brittany Leigh Munson, B.A. in Journalism

Waynesboro

Chloe Eve DePaola, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Rachel Renee Eckenrode, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Jarred Patric Johnson, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Celeste Nicole Moore, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Leslie R. Stine, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Fulton

McConnellsburg

Ashley Lorraine Peck, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Cassidy Jean Pittman, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies

Warfordsburg

Christi Victoria Smith, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Greene

Clarksville

Erin Layne Barbetta, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Holbrook

Zackary David Whipkey, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied

Rices Landing

Aaron J. Curtis, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Huntingdon

Huntingdon

Marc William Gruber, B.A. in Journalism
Kevin Donald Jackson, B.S. in Management Information Systems

Mapleton Depot

Stephanie Renae Benson, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Indiana

Armagh

Melinda Marie Clark, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Allyson Ronae Hess, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Black Lick

Maryssa E. McGuire, Certificate in School Psychology

Blairsville

Jocelyn Rachelle Amevuvor, B.A. in Spanish
Rebecca Lynn Ashbaugh, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Ashley Marie Brooks, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Chelsea Nichole Capelle, B.A. in Criminology
Danielle Killian Cyphert, B.A. in English/Film Studies
Brett Cameron Gunder, B.S. in Athletic Training
Nellie Frances Henigin, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Kristen M. Lester, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Sean D. McGaughran, B.S. in Biology
William Eugene Moore, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Kylie Marie Smith, B.A. in Spanish
Casey Anna Sturiale, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Cherry Tree

Brant Michael Farmery, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Anthony Gordon Jarvie, B.A. in Criminology
Ryan S. Pearce, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Amanda Marie Rowland, B.A. in Psychology

Clarksburg

Lisa Diane Ewing, B.S. in Accounting

Clymer

Robin M. Beisel, B.S. in International Business
Nicole Lynne Bender, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Christina Michelle Bowman, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Adam Jamil Chi, B.S. in Nursing
Erin L. Morrison, B.S. in Management/General

Commodore

Christina Marie Deitman, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Holly S. Edwards, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Paula Marie Orner, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Joshua David Putt, B.S. in Geology/Environmental

Ernest

Sarah R. Peacock, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Glen Campbell

Andrew Paul Peles, B.S. in Accounting
Brittany Ann Peles, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Hillsdale

Lacey Lynn Bartlebaugh, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Home

Bridget Suzanne Canose, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Dane Tyler Gaydosh, B.F.A. in Art Studio
Neil Jonn Kuzilla, B.S. in Management Information Systems
AnnaMarie Nicole Lydic, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services
Troy Jeffrey Trimble, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Homer City

Briana M. Arcurio, B.S. in Disability Services
Leslie Renee Bartlebaugh, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Christina Marie Bitens, B.S. in Hospitality Management
William James Bryan, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law
Andrew Brian Coleman, B.A. in Economics
Leanne Elizabeth Deptola, B.S. in Nursing
Bryant Michael Garvin, B.S. in Marketing
Emily Kay Gates, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Michelle Lee Hampton, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Lauren Lynne McQuiston, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Danielle Nicole Morrow, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Jennifer Lynn Mumau, A.A. in Business/Accounting
Jennifer Lynn Mumau, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Julie Ann Pavlick, M.A. in English
Joshua Anthony Schwartz, B.S. in Computer Science/Information Assurance
John Gerald Sokol, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Nicholas Joseph Tartalone, B.A. in Criminology
Brianne Nichole Thomas, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education

Hooversville

Bradley Scott Penrose, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport

Indiana

Abdullah Fawaz Hamed Al-Badarneh, Ph.D. in English
Omar Mohamed Alqadoumi, Ph.D. in English
Christopher George Anthony, B.A. in Theater
Akshay Bajpai, B.S. in International Business
Michael J. Barbi, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Jean A. Barnard, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Samantha Bartholomew, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Amanda Louise Bivens, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Martin Thomas Blashock, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Nicole Rosina Bolden, B.A. in Journalism
Alex Edward Boser, B.A. in Economics
Jessica Marie Bothell, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Carrie Marie Bray, B.S.Ed. in Biology Education
Haley Elizabeth Brown, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Haley Elizabeth Brown, B.S. in Marketing
Christopher Daniel Cain, B.S. in Nursing
Tianchen Cao, B.S. in Finance
Alyssia Elizabeth Chapman, B.A. in Geography/Environmental Geographer
Randi L. Clark, Certificate in School Psychology
Shelly L. Clevenger, Ph.D. in Criminology
Megan Marie Colley, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Carrie Ann Cowie, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Kristyn Elizabeth Cromer, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Matthew Eugene Curci, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Michael Stephen Deemer, B.S. in Geology
Michael Stephen Deemer, B.A. in Anthropology/Archaeology
Christopher L. DeLeo, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Joshua Michael DePetro, B.A. in Psychology
Brett A. Devido, Ph.D. in English
Jeniece Kaye Duchon, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Tiffany Joelle DuPont, B.A. in Psychology
Shannon Victoria Elkins, B.A. in Criminology
James W. Ellermeyer, M.A. in Community Counseling
Jessica Marie Ellis, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Noel Desfosse Fales, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Matthew A. Fedinick, M.A. in Public Affairs
Marysa Sue Frederick, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Sarah Dawn Fyock, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Wendy J. Gallo, M.Ed. in Literacy
Michael Joseph Garritano, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Sarah Elizabeth Geiger, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Steven Michael Geisel, B.S. in Computer Science/Information Assurance
Nicole E. Giermanski, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Thomas C. Goodheart, M.S. in Safety Sciences, MS
Jessica S. Green, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
David Kevin Grey, B.A. in Criminology
Fahed Nabil S. Hassan, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Shenin Adel Headland, B.S. in Biochemistry
Joseph M. Hill, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Shih-Ju Hung, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Meghan Jean Hunter, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Kathleen Marie Iszkula, B.A. in Art/Studio
Anush Jayadevaraje Urs, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Nicholas Robert Johnson, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied
Seung-hye Joo, Ph.D. in English
Seonho Kang, B.S. in International Business
Zachery David Karcher, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Megan Anne Labant, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Allen Lane, M.S. in Sport Science
Nicholas I. Langham, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Benjamin Alan Leonard, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Thomas William Lewis, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Dominic J. Lombardi, B.S. in Marketing
Ashlee Mae Long, B.S. in Biology/Pre-Medical
Ashlee Mae Long, B.A. in Psychology
Kelsey L. Lowman, B.A. in History
Julianne Renee Mack, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Nathaniel P. Mack, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
John G. Makara, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Matthew Shane Mano, B.A. in Journalism
Nicole Ann Marcoaldi, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Matthew Donald Marshall, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Adam Michael Mathe, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Germaine F. McArdle, Graduate Certificate in Geography/GIS &Geospatial Tech
Joseph Justin McCombie, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Amy Beth McDowell, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Heather Christine McDowell, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Heather Elizabeth McGinnis, B.S. in Geology/Environmental
Matthew W. Metzger, B.S.Ed. in Biology Education
Phillip M. Miller, M.S. in Sport Science
Amy Diane Moranville, B.S. in Nursing
Alexandria Marie Moretti, B.A. in Sociology
Alison Diane Nellis, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Oscar Karl Olsson, B.S. in Applied Physics
Maurice E. Palmer, B.A. in Sociology
Shenzong Pan, B.S. in International Business
Tessie Marcia Paul, B.S. in Interior Design
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Phoebus, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Garrett S. Pizarchik, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Jeremy Rearick, B.A. in Criminology
Sean Michael Ryan, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Sally J. Schreckengost, B.S. in Accounting
Matthew Smock, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Kayla Lorraine Speedy, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Stephanie A. Stahl, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Sarah Morgan Stewart, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Steven Eric Stitt, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Sarah C. Strawcutter, B.A. in Criminology
Eric W. Strittmatter, B.A. in Computer Science
Shawn Carl Trout, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Kendall Rudnik Umholtz, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Molly Marie Vanderneck, B.S. in Nursing
Victor Robert Velez, B.A. in History
Kristy Noel Violi, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Marsha I. Walker, Ph.D. in English
Lan Wang, Ph.D. in English
Annie E. Wardrop, B.A. in Sociology
Briana Lynette Weatherspoon, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Stephanie J. Wingerter, B.S. in Nursing
Kevin Ray Winters, B.S. in Finance
Kevin Ray Winters, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Kylle Shannon Wolfe-Fee, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Yung-Ming Wu, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Nathan L. Wygonik, B.S. in Finance

Kent

Paula Renae Stewart, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Marion Center

William Harrison Miller, B.S. in Chemistry
Kellie E. Ruffner, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Kelsey Lee Sevin, B.A. in Geography/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer

Penn Run

Jordan Lee Alsop, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Adam John Clevenger, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Justin John Cowles, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Stefanie M. Doyle, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Jedidiah Thomas Fetterman, B.A. in Philosophy
Megan R. Marshall, B.S.Ed. in English Education

Plumville

Traci L. Lorenzo, M.A. in Sociology

Saltsburg

Marie Elizabeth DiLascio, B.S. in Nursing
Rachael Michelle Herbert, B.A. in Criminology
Kelly Marie Keibler, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Heather R. Mckeever, B.S. in Nursing
Brandi Ann Marie Muffie, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
John J. Nepsha, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Rachel Elizabeth Pommer, B.A. in Criminology
Ashley Nicole Testa, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Shelocta

Julie Lynn Watkins, B.A. in Art/Studio

Smicksburg

Dane S. Alabran, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Matthew Ryan Yeomans, B.S.Ed. in Art Education

Starford

Andrew Craig Rowland, B.S. in Accounting

Jefferson

Brockway

Chelsea Rae Bailey, B.S. in Marketing
Derek Thomas Miksich, B.S. in Accounting

Brookville

Stephanie L. Cable, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Andrea Nicole Gula, B.S. in Nursing
John Chapin Puffer, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Punxsutawney

Michele M. Armstrong, B.A. in Psychology
Nicole Lynn Battestilli, B.A. in Theater
Benjamin Alex Childs, B.A. in Psychology
Michael Marcus Cook, B.A. in Criminology
Lauren Mae Dale, B.S. in Nursing
Kira Leigh DeChurch, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Kristin Leigh Graham, B.A. in Sociology
Kaylynn Regina Keeley, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Justin Audrey Mauk, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Lynn Marie Peachey, B.S. in Nursing
Kayla Ann Phillips, B.S. in Finance
Bradley Thomas Renwick, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Tonya Lynn Ritchey, B.A. in Criminology
Stephanie Ruth, B.A. in Sociology
Zachery Charles Smith, B.S. in Marketing

Reynoldsville

Tiffany D. Bartlett, B.A. in Psychology
Cortney Lynn Hetrick, B.S. in Nursing
Jodi Lynn Speck, B.S. in Interior Design

Sigel

Abbey Jane Smith, B.S. in Nursing

Sykesville

Michael James Yamrick, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Lackawanna

Olyphant

Marissa Lynn Malaski, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Scranton

Rebecca Eileen Reed, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

South Abington Township

Leah Catherine Burke, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Waverly

Cassandra Lynn McDonald, B.S. in Nursing

Lancaster

Bainbridge

Tatiana Castellino, M.S. in Food and Nutrition

Elizabethtown

Zachary Scott Beckey, B.S.Ed. in Biology Education
Weston Tillman Parrett, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Nicholas John Reginella, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Lancaster

Lauren E. Alshouse, B.A. in International Studies
Alicia Nicole Haines, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Dwana Latrice Johnson, B.S. in Nursing
H. Donald Knee, B.A. in Criminology
Kylie Marie Sheesley, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Thomas William Trautman, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology

Landisville

Stacey A. Leed, Certificate in School Psychology
Heidi Michelle Zibura, B.S.Ed. in English Education

Leola

Koshoua Pha, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Lititz

Emily Elizabeth Wood, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Marietta

Mary Dayne Fair, B.A. in Psychology

Mount Joy

Danielle Maria Truett, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

New Holland

Ashley Raven Marshall, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Paradise

Heather M. Godra, M.S. in Geography

Lawrence

Edinburg

Steven Craig May, B.S. in Biochemistry

Enon Valley

Douglas Robert Andrews, B.S. in Management/General

New Castle

Kelsey Maureen Garmon, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Lebanon

Annville

Natasha A. Renninger, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Jonestown

Katie Elizabeth Eisenhour, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Lebanon

Kathryn Mary Greeninger, B.A. in Anthropology
Brianna Natasha Harris, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Adam Daniel Hartzell, B.A. in Criminology
Melissa Lynn Sattazahn, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Palmyra

Jessica Mae Richards, M.S. in Biology

Lehigh

Center Valley

Alexis F. Gates, B.A. in Spanish

Coplay

Erika Brynn Marsteller, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Emmaus

Alyssa Nichole Funk, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
John Bernard Pavlacka, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Carly Jean Smith, B.S. in Interior Design

Macungie

Meredith Ann Corbet, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Michael John Stewart, B.S. in Accounting

New Tripoli

Shana-Lee Nicole Horvath, B.S. in Marketing

Schnecksville

Beth Lindsey Anderson, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Ryan David Kramp, B.S. in Finance
David Scott Moore, B.A. in Criminology
Elizabeth J. Todd, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Slatington

Ashley Marie Landsberger, B.S. in Marketing

Whitehall

Gina Marie Basile, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Luzerne

Bear Creek Township

Megan Elizabeth Thompson, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Drums

Nicole Marie Kreckie, B.A. in Criminology

Nanticoke

Alyssa L. Degosky, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Charles Michael Voyton, B.S. in Biochemistry

Shickshinny

Erin M. Guydish, M.A. in English

Swoyersville

Brooke Gibson Coslett, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law

Wapwallopen

Melanie Rose Laird, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Wilkes Barre

William Martin Bennett, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History

Lycoming

Hughesville

Kali Nicole Sanders, B.A. in Criminology

Linden

Clay James Aunkst, B.A. in Psychology

Montoursville

Sara Elizabeth Guthrie, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Brett Michael Levy, B.S. in Marketing
Brett Michael Levy, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Williamsport

Naim J. Lucas, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Sultan Aquil Nafis Magruder, B.A. in Psychology
Asja Marie Young, B.A. in Criminology

Mckean

Bradford

Hannah Marie Garrett, B.A. in English/Film Studies
Amanda Lynn Whiteman, B.A. in Journalism

Kane

Alan Christopher Kessler, B.S. in Biology/Cell and Molecular

Smethport

Abigayle Louise Weaver, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Turtlepoint

Geoffrey Donald Chappell, B.A. in Art/Studio

Mercer

Greenville

Jacob Edward Rossman, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Grove City

Yung-Cheng Lee, B.A. in Economics
Yung-Cheng Lee, B.S. in International Business
Kelly Patricia McBryan, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Julie Anne Molloy, M.S. in Sport Science
Kaitlin Grace Torok, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Hermitage

Janine M. Banas, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Rebecca L. Braymer, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Erin E. Mentrek, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Genna Marie Mentrek, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Nicole Marie Sayers, B.S. in Nursing
Nickolaus Andrew Smigel, B.A. in Criminology
Isaac James Tarbell, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Isaac James Tarbell, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Mercer

David Justin Long, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Vincent A. Mackell, B.A. in Criminology
Kevin Thomas Waterloo, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Chiropractic

Sharon

Brian James Bornes, B.A. in Journalism
Gabrielle Marie Rahn, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Sharpsville

Patrick Thomas Pryts, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Transfer

Nicholle Renee Dunn, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Alexandra Leigh Miller, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Mifflin

Lewistown

Acacia Dawn Drochek, B.A. in Art/Studio
Mia Janelle Hooper, B.A. in Economics

McClure

Kyle William Heane, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

McVeytown

Ashley Nicole Kitting, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Reedsville

Sarah Wheeler Luckett, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Monroe

East Stroudsburg

Victoria Ashely Cassar, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Saylorsburg

Amber Ann Bittiger, B.S.Ed. in English Education

Stroudsburg

Raymond Marcuss Smith, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Matthew Gilbert Walter, B.A. in Economics

Montgomery

Ambler

Wade Hedges Baily, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Devonna Gabrielle Harrison, B.S. in Communications Media

Ardmore

Jessica Leigh Griffin, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Audubon

James Albert Million, B.S. in Marketing
David Tyler Sgrignoli, M.A. in English

Blue Bell

Matthew James Stavinga, B.A. in Criminology

Collegeville

Idamarie Desiree Arici, B.A. in Journalism
Sarah Marie Chmielefski, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Rachael Elizabeth Masterson, B.A. in Political Science

Gilbertsville

Emily Rose Griffin, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Huntingdon Valley

Geena Choi, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Lansdale

Megan Stephanie Alexander, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Alyse Kristin Baer, B.S. in Nursing
Michael Patrick Katch, B.S. in Finance
Jonathan Michael Scheuren, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Leah Christine Smith, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Jennifer Marissa Zanoni, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Limerick

Stephanie M. Silva, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Maple Glen

Douglas Ambrose Vigano, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law

Norristown

Tyrise Demetry Barker, M.S. in Sport Science
Stephen M. Evans, M.S. in Sport Science
Candace Jordan West, B.A. in Psychology
Shantae Monique Williams, B.S. in Accounting

North Wales

Melissa Anne Hamilton, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Plymouth Meeting

Valerie Jayne Dutill, B.S. in Interior Design

Pottstown

Katrina Marie Murray, B.S. in Accounting
Katrina Marie Murray, B.S. in Finance

Willow Grove

Rachel Arielle Belkin, B.A. in Psychology
Jenna Noelle Kurilla, M.S. in Food and Nutrition

Wyndmoor

Kathryn C. Edge, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Wynnewood

Neil Joseph Trevisani, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Northampton

Bethlehem

Grania Maire Riess, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Abby Anne Ward, B.S.Ed. in Art Education

Easton

Elliot Daniel Lesser, B.A. in Geography/Geographic Information Systems and Cartographer

Hellertown

Joshua J. Amelio, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Mount Bethel

Stephanie K. Spina, B.S. in Interior Design

Nazareth

Stacey Amber Haverstock, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Northumberland

Dalmatia

Danielle R. Smyre, Certificate in School Psychology

Kulpmont

Sarah Elizabeth Romanic, B.A. in Psychology

Milton

Charlie Jessica Sampsell, B.S. in Management/Operations

Northumberland

Deana Mae Kalcich, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Sunbury

Courtney Michelle Cydis, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Jazmene Nicole Barnes, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Jules Clayton Bass, B.S. in Business Technology Support
Christopher Milton Benson, B.S. in Management/General
Tiara Christabell Brock-DeShields, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Annie P. Chhun, B.S. in Natural Science
Erik Christopher Davis, B.S. in Accounting
Joshua Alexander Gaymon, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Shakita Shanell Haynesworth, B.A. in Psychology
Teijai J. Hedlin, B.A. in History
Jazminn Valancia Jones, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Cherise Dolores Lawrence, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Nashelle Kara Leaks, B.S. in Accounting
Brittany La-Shae Lovell, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Michael McCoy, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Christian Nolan Minich, B.A. in Economics
Christian Nolan Minich, B.A. in Philosophy
Shardae Latrice Mitchell, B.A. in Criminology
John Maurice Payne, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Alisa Lynn Phillips, B.A. in Psychology
Brittany Ya'shirl Pondexter, B.A. in English/Language Studies
Daniel J. Sanders, B.A. in Criminology
Shannon Scully, B.A. in Theater
Cassaundra Heleena Smith, B.S. in Finance
Melissa Denise Solter, B.A. in Criminology
Allisha Oni Tull, B.A. in History
Moncure Vaden, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Shanay Lashanda Watson, B.A. in Sociology
Orianna R. White, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Pike

Bushkill

Samantha L. Kulenty, B.A. in Criminology

Hawley

Carleen Ann Thomas, B.S.Ed. in Art Education

Potter

Austin

Kiley Marie Walker, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Coudersport

Morgan Elizabeth Shaffer, B.S.Ed. in English Education

Galeton

Jessica Mae Yungwirth, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Shinglehouse

Melissa K. Stanley, M.A. in History

Schuylkill

Mahanoy City

Paige Eilzabeth Pecika, B.S. in Nursing

Mcadoo

Eric John Storm, B.S. in Accounting

Pine Grove

Kaitlyn Mae-Lea Keller, B.S. in Nursing

Pottsville

Steven Curtis Bessler, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Jillian Grace Fellows, B.A. in Psychology
Patrice Mary Minder, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Monica Claire Orlosky, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Samantha Michelle Wood, B.F.A. in Music Performance

Ringtown

Angelica M. Dunsavage, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Shenandoah

Melissa Lynn Gilroy, Certificate in School Psychology
Jessica Lynn Mulkusky, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law

Tamaqua

Murphy Katelyn Bennett, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education

Snyder

Selinsgrove

Sheilena Erika Harrington, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law

Shamokin Dam

Andrew Scott Brandt, B.S.Ed. in English Education

Somerset

Cairnbrook

Kelly Dorsey Kramer, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education

Davidsville

Jacob A. Feathers, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Friedens

Allison Nicole Kowalewski, B.A. in English /Pre-Law

Jenners

Gregory James Scrimager, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Jennerstown

Amanda Dawn Harned, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Corynn Elizabeth Williams, B.S. in Interior Design

Somerset

Rebecca Jean McNeel, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Stoystown

Kelsey Rae Rice, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Windber

Kayla M. Cominsky, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Andrew Michael Fluder, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Matthew Christopher Pekala, B.F.A. in Art Studio

Susquehanna

Brackney

Monica Gene Turner, B.S. in Nursing

Hallstead

Kelly Tennille Brant, B.A. in Sociology

Tioga

Mainesburg

Alan Raymone Harvey, B.A. in Sociology

Middlebury Center

Will Edward Cornell, B.A. in Geography

Union

Winfield

Jillian Catherine Dietrich, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Venango

Cooperstown

Stefan Andrew Schneider, M.A. in English

Cranberry

Bo Daniel McCleary, B.A. in Criminology

Emlenton

Ellie Ann Hillard, B.S. in Nursing

Franklin

Kelly Ann Sandok, B.A. in Theater

Oil City

Maggie Rose Deemer, B.A. in Criminology
Matthew Stephenson, B.A. in Criminology
Lynda Gaye Weller, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Warren

Pittsfield

Kayla Ann Johnson, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Tidioute

Jason Michael Snavley, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Warren

Chelsea Briana Case, B.A. in Psychology
Chelsea Briana Case, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Alyssa Beth Griffin, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Washington

Bulger

Megan Renee Bechdel, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

California

Seth J. Farley, M.A. in History

Canonsburg

Angela Nicole Terkay, B.S. in Marketing

Cecil

Alese Tara Mebane, B.S. in Nursing

Charleroi

Brooke Lynn Thorpe, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

Coal Center

Natalie Lynn Granato, B.A. in Economics

Eighty Four

Cali Ann Lewis, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Finleyville

Rebecca Jean Lumsden, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

McDonald

Shannon Marie McGinnis, B.A. in History

Mcmurray

Natalie Palamides, B.S. in Communications Media
Natalie Palamides, B.A. in Theater

Monongahela

Sarah E. McMahon, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Scenery Hill

Megan S. Guza, B.A. in Journalism

Venetia

Gina Celeste Wagner, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Washington

Ryan Michael Allinder, B.S. in Accounting
Kali Taylor Aloia, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Kristina Michelle Kowalski, B.S. in Marketing
Christine Michelle Nicastro, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Wayne

Honesdale

Caitlyn Dunn, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Lakeville

Karisa Nicole Daniels, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Westmoreland

Apollo

Samantha Lynn Calderone, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Christopher John Cellitti, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Eileen Joan Dudik, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Carla J. Fester, B.S. in Accounting
Robert A. Field, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Nicole Danielle Gibbons, B.A. in Criminology
Jared Lee Goss, Graduate Certificate in Geography/GIS &Geospatial Tech
Karissa Dawn Petrilla, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Shannon Renee Wenckowski, B.S. in Respiratory Care
Megan Marie Wilmot, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Arnold

Dennis Arthur Rupert, B.A. in Criminology

Avonmore

Britnee Nicol Knupp, B.S. in Nursing
Cory W. Ritter, B.S. in Environmental Health Science
Thomas Dean Umbaugh, B.A. in Economics
Amy M. Wylie, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Bolivar

Michelle Nicole Crise, B.S. in Mathematics
Lindsey A. Smetak, B.S.Ed. in Vocational-Technical Education

Delmont

Danielle Marie Cook, B.A. in Psychology
Daniel Joseph Kozyro, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Heather Marie Susich, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Angela Lynn Wicklund, B.S.Ed. in Art Education

Derry

Amber Marie Lukon, B.S. in Nursing
Adam M. Weis, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Export

Megan C. Gillespie, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
William Ross Gillespie, M.A. in Music
Brittany Nichole Jones, B.A. in Biology
Greta M. Kuzilla, M.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Andrew Howard Weigold, B.S.Ed. in Business Education

Greensburg

Patrick R. Banze, B.A. in Psychology
Katie Marie Bebar, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Raymond D. Burk, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Catherine Cook, M.A. in Community Counseling
Catherine Alida Crott, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Roxanne Rose Dreskler, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Gina Marie Evon, B.A. in Psychology
Kelly A. Gibson, Certificate in School Psychology
Mary E. Gorinski, M.S. in Nursing
Rachael Lauren Marion, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Danielle Marie Mays, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Cameron Alexander Miller, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Emily D. Nicely, B.A. in Psychology
Suzanne V. Perry, M.S. in Nursing
Carmine J. Pontillo, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Erick David Randolph, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Kristen Rochelle Smith, B.S. in Nursing

Hannastown

Brian DeMarino, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Irwin

Louis Oliver Colaianni, B.A. in Chemistry/Pre-Medical
Megan Ellene Curran, B.A. in Sociology
Julia Marie Fitz, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
Kelly M. Kriss, M.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Grace Emily Lentz, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Collin Joseph Lindberg, B.A. in History
Tyler Denzil Rupert, B.S. in Communications Media
Jaira Lyn Teamann, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Louise Anna Vranesevic, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Tara Katherine Young, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Jordan Luke Ziemski, B.S. in Respiratory Care

Jeannette

August Gainer Matrisch, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Jonathan B. Wingert, B.A. in Criminology

Latrobe

Jessica Dick, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Andrea Nicole Fisher, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Elizabeth Lona Hoffman, M.Ed. in Business Workforce Development
Caitlin R. Jones, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Timothy David Lewis, B.A. in Music
Matthew Dean Love, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Katie Lynn Moffa, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Patrick Mark Moxinchalk, B.S. in Accounting
Laura Lynn Parker, B.S. in Nursing
Kyle Michael Ritenour, B.S. in Regional Planning/Land Use Planning and Geographic Information Systems
Heather Mary Sabo, B.A. in Psychology
James Chad Schmeling, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Michael P. Stewart, B.A. in Criminology
David von Schlichten, Ph.D. in English
Emily Rose Wood, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Amanda Leigh Zacur, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Ligonier

Elizabeth Jan Ashy, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Samantha Ruth Turmo, B.S. in Management/Operations
Lower Burrell
Elese Marjorie Allan, B.S. in Marketing
Anthony Russell Paolillo, B.S. in Marketing
Amanda Elizabeth Pearson, B.A. in Journalism
Steven Michael Pish, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Monessen

Bryan John Schiren, M.S. in Chemistry

Mount Pleasant

Caz M. Bejger, B.S. in Geology/Environmental
Justin Matthew DePalma, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Chelsea Noelle Forbes, B.S. in Communications Media
Breanne Nicole Hynek, B.A. in Criminology
Brian Richard Minick, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Donna Moore, M.A. in Community Counseling
Kimberly Marie Whalen, B.S. in General Studies

Murrysville

Wil D. Bair, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Matthew Richard Conner, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Katelyn Elise Elliott, M.A. in Community Counseling
Matthew James Hernandez, B.S. in Human Resource Management

New Alexandria

Rebecca Elizabeth Saunders, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Joan M. Seltzer, M.A. in Music

New Florence

Nevin Jacob Zimmerman, B.A. in Spanish

New Kensington

Thomas Albert Bonsall, B.S. in Management/General
Mitchell Douglas Davis, B.A. in History
Matthew Roland Eller, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration
Megan R. Frechione, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Melinda Diane Hare, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Chad William Heyer, A.S. in Electro-Optics
Melanie Mae Tumminello, B.S. in Nursing

New Stanton

Valentina Enache, B.S. in Management/General

North Huntingdon

Jessica Rae Anderson, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
Stephanie Nicole Chapman, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Nicholas Oran Fallone, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Jennifer L. Hoover, M.S. in Nursing
Kayla M. Lang, B.A. in Psychology
Laura Ashley Wagner, B.S. in Nursing

North Irwin

Lee Rachel Bigelow, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education

Penn

Shannon Michelle Satira, B.S. in Nursing

Scottdale

Matthew Ryan Harding, B.S. in Geology
Iryna Yavorska, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology

Seward

Casey Leeann Burkett, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Tiffany Austin Fry, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Laura Renee Merle, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Trafford

Sabrina Lynn Boura, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Ilija Klipa, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Deborah Anne Ragan, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Vandergrift

Nadine Marie Artman, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Nicole Danielle Butch, B.A. in Sociology
Melissa Gibbon, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Timothy Iverson, B.A. in Philosophy
Brandon R. Plazio, B.S.Ed. in Biology Education

West Newton

Sarah Christine Hunt, B.S.Ed. in English Education
Sarah Christine Hunt, B.A. in French

Youngwood

James J. Yelinek, B.S. in Accounting

Wyoming

Laceyville

Lindsay Sue Millard, B.A. in Psychology

Tunkhannock

Courtney Marie Johnston, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Gerald G. Kenia, B.S. in Finance

York

Dallastown

Andrea Lynn Hoffman, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Dillsburg

Kelly Lynn Cavanaugh, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Albert Franklin Harrison, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Cody Michael Nicholson, B.A. in Music

Dover

Kara Meagan Stambaugh, B.S. in Marketing

Fawn Grove

Kelsey Lynn Peterson, B.A. in Theater

Hanover

Ryan Christopher Abbott, B.A. in Criminology
Kayla Elizabeth Brendle, B.A. in Criminology

New Freedom

Melissa Erin Connelly, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology

Red Lion

Laura Frances Hopkins, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Spring Grove

Paige Nicole Douglass, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Stewartstown

Steven Lawrence Brewer, Ph.D. in Criminology
Emily Kelly Cottrell, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Matthew Scott Walkowiak, B.S. in Biology

Wellsville

Emily Louise Harlacker, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

York

Katelyn Marie Crumling, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Taylor Augustus Emig, B.S. in Nursing
Audra Jean Garrod, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Lauren A. Robinson, B.S. in Nursing
Katelyn Marie Romesberg, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Stacey Rene Root, B.S. in Athletic Training
Alexis Nicole Scott, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Amber Lynn Shorb, B.A. in Criminology
Robert James Spaulding, B.S. in Management/General
Mike Stough, B.A. in Criminology

Out of State

California

Michael Garrett Kennedy, Rancho Cucamonga, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law
Catherine Tessa Shelburne, San Marino, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Catherine Tessa Shelburne, San Marino, B.S. in Marketing
Sean M. Carswell, Ventura, Ph.D. in English

Colorado

Adenike Oluwatosin Efunshade, Aurora, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Connecticut

Ethan John Robinson, Gales Ferry, B.A. in Economics
Ethan John Robinson, Gales Ferry, B.S. in International Business
Daniel Vincent Percopo, Hamden, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Zachary John Stayman, New Canaan, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law

Delaware

Jeremy Richard Smith, Bear, M.A. in History
Heather Erin Robbins, Frederica, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Andrew S. Poorman, Newark, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Nicholas James Fritz, Wilmington, B.A. in Art/Studio
Michael S. Gregg, Wilmington, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Florida

Courtney Judith Ruffner Grieneisen, Bradenton, Ph.D. in English
Ronald Christopher Stabile, Deland, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Justin Joseph, Hollywood, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Elizabeth M. Plakidas, Tampa, B.F.A. in Art Studio
Alison Paige Terndrup, Tampa, B.F.A. in Art Studio

Georgia

Kasey Lynn Lewis, Dawsonville, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Susannah Grace Zhang, Decatur, B.S.Ed. in Physics Education
Anton Sergeevich Matyushkov, Peach Tree City, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Illinois

Danielle Marie Ostendorf, Rockford, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Priyanka H. Patel, Schaumburg, B.S. in Nursing

Indiana

Mitchell Conrad Stadler, Bloomington, B.S. in Chemistry
Nathaniel Clayton Gangwer, Rossville, B.A. in History
Hanan Ali Alrasten, Valparaiso, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
John J. Dirda, Vincennes, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Susan Elaine McGrade, Yoder, Ph.D. in English

Maryland

Sarah A. Smith, Abingdon, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Katie Leigh Swope, Annapolis, Ph.D. in Criminology
Jocelyn Grace Weber, Bel Air, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Erica Michelle Kempler, Columbia, M.F.A. in Art
Sean T. Meighen, Ellicott City, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Sarah La Roque Harper, Gaithersburg, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Michael Kennard Waddell, Gaithersburg, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Zachary Bryan Jamison, Maugansville, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Zachary Dale Landau, Mechanicsville, B.A. in Criminology
Hana May Smith, Oakland, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Stephanie C. Linker, Reisterstown, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Acacia Joy Cooper, Rockville, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Charles Alexander Bloomer, Silver Spring, M.A. in Criminology
Deborah Diehl, Silver Spring, M.S. in Geography/Environmental Planner

Massachusetts

Ryan Ribeiro, Acushnet, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Brittany Anne Viens, Belchertown, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Jeremy A. Guillette, Dudley, B.A. in Anthropology
Ann Greaney, Holyoke, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Michigan

James H. Bowers, Bay City, Ph.D. in Criminology
SaraJane Emily Parsons, Negaunee, B.S. in Mathematics
Justin Drew Thomas, South Lyon, B.A. in History

Minnesota

Lars Olaf Johnson, Mankato, Ph.D. in English

Nebraska

Natasha Jo Dubinsky, Omaha, B.A. in Art/Studio

New Jersey

Derek Rene Morf, Annandale, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education
Kadianne A. Francis, Boonton, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
David Jeremiah Elfreth, Brant Beach, B.S. in Accounting
Eric James Giryluk, Bridgeton, B.S. in Accounting
Vianca Melissa Tejada, Cherry Hill, B.A. in Criminology
Virginia J. Reiner, Flanders, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Kylie Michelle Kassoy, Glen Rock, B.S. in International Business
Kerrianne Maria Costantino, Greenwich, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Eric Robert Dauenhauer, Jackson, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Kelly Anne Carbone, Kendall Park, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Melissa Ann Crugnale, Lumberton, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Jessica Elizabeth Potter, Mays Landing, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Erin Katherine Boyer, Medford, B.S. in Marketing
Valerie Lorraine Michaud, Monroe Township, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Viola Brittany Hubbard, Newark, B.A. in Psychology
John Peter Rose, Nutley, B.A. in Journalism
Alexa Lyn Zauck, Ocean View, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
Kristin Elizabeth Swanton, Palmyra, M.A. in Applied Archaeology
Cristina Perez Stearns, Paramus, Ph.D. in Nursing, PHD
Robyn Joseph Haake, Princeton, B.A. in Political Science
Chris Weiss, Ridgefield, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Marguerite Beatrice Benton, Roebling, B.A. in Criminology
Rebecca Lemmel, Sewell, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Chelsea Anne Oliver, Sewell, B.S. in Nursing
Ryan John McDonald, Voorhees, B.S. in Finance

New York

Michele Lee Kenney, Alpine, B.S. in Management/Operations
Francis William Ocran, Bronx, B.S. in Accounting
Kathleen Elizabeth Oldrey, Clintondale, B.A. in Geography
Kathleen Elizabeth Oldrey, Clintondale, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Elizabeth Marie Glasshagel, Coram, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Jordan Shelby Myers, Depew, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Dawn Elizabeth Shivers, East Northport, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Brittney Anne Blazavich, Endicott, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Heather Marie Herche, Endicott, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Corinne Elizabeth Miller, Hamburg, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Hugo Jose Villanueva, Hartsdale, B.S. in Biology/Pre-Medical
Roseanne G. Gatto, Howard Beach, Ph.D. in English
Olivia Grace Carlson, Jamestown, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Jason Eli Schwartz, New City, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
Mallory Loren Clark, Newfield, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Matthew Gabriel Stiadle, Newfield, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Erik Matthew Scrivener, South New Berlin, M.S. in Geography

North Carolina

Krista S. Lewis, Charlotte, Ph.D. in English
Hassan Mohammad Farzaie, Fayetteville, M.A. in Public Affairs
Kenethia L. McIntosh, Fuquay Varina, Ph.D. in Criminology
Emilie Jeanne Campbell, Greensboro, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Christina Lee Wolford, Hillsborough, B.S. in Nursing
Thea Mae Petrigac, Wilmington, B.A. in Journalism

Ohio

Kelsey R. Mlnarik, Akron, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Kelsey R. Mlnarik, Akron, B.A. in Music
Tyler Stephan Machovina, Amherst, B.S. in Biochemistry
Nicholas E. Ciganko, Bellefontaine, B.A. in Criminology
Jeffrey Lamar Vaughn, Canton, B.A. in Criminology
James Edward Broadbent, Cortland, B.A. in Criminology
Jamie D. Barker, Croton, Ph.D. in English
Jordan David Greaser, Eaton, B.A. in Anthropology
Teresa Mae Stage, Hamilton, B.A. in History
Alison Marie Knight, Lakewood, M.S. in Food and Nutrition
Rachel A. Smigielski, Lebanon, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Tessah Shephon Grube, Reynoldsburg, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education/Urban
Jeffrey P. Wodarcyk, Saint Clairsville, B.S.Ed. in Vocational-Technical Education
Joshua David Diaz, Salineville, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Julie Anne McEvoy, Strongsville, B.S.Ed. in English Education
Danielle Lee Joestlein, Uniontown, B.A. in Criminology
Henry C. Stewart, Wilmington, Ph.D. in English
Karen Ann Power, Xenia, Ph.D. in English
Leon E. Stennis, Youngstown, Ph.D. in English

Oklahoma

Sarah Elizabeth Swanson, Ardmore, B.S. in Biology/Pre-Medical

South Carolina

Kelli Aylor, Blythewood, M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Tennessee

Wenbo Zhu, Jackson, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Abena Oppong, Nashville, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Texas

Jillian Dawn Jordan, Kingwood, B.S. in Marketing
Elizabeth James Hatton, Mckinney, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Virginia

Walter Patrick Smith, Annandale, B.S. in Accounting
Paschal Chibuike Mbawuike, Centreville, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Chanele Elizabeth Molano, Centreville, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Zachary David Harriman, Clifton, B.A. in Criminology
Stephen Gregory Norair, Clifton, B.S. in Geology
Jessica Danielle Bush, Fairfax, B.A. in Psychology
Derek Michael Geary, Fairfax, B.S. in Management/Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Anne Marie Fults, King George, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
Jaclyn Kay Hynson, King George, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Kimberly Nicole Clark, Lancaster, M.S. in Chemistry
Garrett Joseph Waletzki, Leesburg, B.A. in Criminology
Kelsy Lynn Zaremski, Manassas, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Jasmine Nicole Jonte, Richmond, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Husain Merza Hasan, Vienna, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Washington

James Michael Van Wormer, Lynnwood, M.S. in Safety Sciences
October Surprise, Olympia, M.A. in Sociology
Patrick T. McAleer, Renton, Ph.D. in English

West Virginia

Truman J. Gore, Clarksburg, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Joshua Lee Smallridge, Fairmont, Ph.D. in Criminology
William E. Clough, South Charleston, Ph.D. in English
Regina Rose Demasi, Triadelphia, M.S. in Nursing
Megan Elyse Ghaphery, Wheeling, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
William S. Hanna, Wheeling, Ph.D. in English

International

Algeria

Sandra Baaziz, Constantine, M.A. in English

Botswana

Romin Patel, Gaborone, B.S. in Management/Operations
Romin Patel, Gaborone, B.S. in Management Information Systems

Brazil

Thamita Pacheco Rodrigues, Sao Luis - Ma, B.A. in International Studies

Canada

Bradley G. Boyle, Kingston, B.S. in Management/General

China

Yun Zhang, Chongqing, M.A. in English
Xiaofeng Lai, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied
Anqi Gu, Shanghai, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Qiaoqi Chen, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, M.A. in English

Cote D'Ivoire

Massiata Bamba, Abidjan, M.A. in English

India

Vikram Singh, Ambikapur, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Karan Garla Shankar, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Naveen Kumar Gurunathan, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Anju Haridas, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Abhigna Prasanna Kumar, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Saud Mohammed Mansoor, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Nitesh Muruki Shivaram, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Deepak Nagaraja, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Monisha Sreenivasa Murthy, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Sindhu Swamy, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Vikas Thejaswi Thirupattur Nanjunda, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Ranjitha Ramanath Urs, Bangalore, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Rattehalli Bhagvan Aditya, Bangalore, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Anjan Hanumantharaju Gowda Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Praveen Margabandhu, Bangalore, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Suman Ranganath, Bangalore, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Shruthi Shivashankar, Bangalore, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Aishwarya Sosale Madhava, Bangalore, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Shivani Meher, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Vinayak Kaknur, Bijapur, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Chinmay Rajeshbhai Shah, Gujarat, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Aditya Jaiswal, Gurgaon, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Praveen R. Rudagi, Hubli, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Darshan Patil, Hubli Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Sam Eliezer Swarna, Hubli Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Deepak Ramachandra Nayak, Hubli, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Haripriya Gopal Patil, Hubli, Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Kishan Singh Laishram, Imphal, Manipur, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Arun Thakur, Kullu, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Aditi Santosh Gupta, Mumbai, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Yatish Hasmukh Shah, Mumbai, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Arun Gupta, Ranebennur, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Manoj Mathew, Thiruvalla, Kerala  State, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Pradeep Rathinasamy, Tirupur , Tamil Nadu, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Reesha Carol Pereira, Udupi District Karnataka, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Malaysia

Su Xian Chow, Ipoh, Perak, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Yew Chuan Chew, Kuala Lumpu, B.S. in Finance

Republic of Korea

Min-Hee Kang, Changwon, B.S. in Chemistry
Tae-Yoon Kim, Seoul, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Sang Woo Kim, Sung Nam City, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Russia

Diana Saltykova, Saint Petersburg, B.A. in International Studies

Saudi Arabia

Anas Hamed Almuhammadi, Jeddah, M.A. in English
Abdullah Mohammed Alshakhi, Jeddah, M.A. in English

South Africa

Hlaviso Albert Motlhaka, Polokwane, M.A. in English

Taiwan

Yi-Hsuan Chen, Chiayi City, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Huichung Lu, Hualien, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Ya-Hsin Tsao, Taipei County, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Thailand

Ngarmnij Sukasem, Bangkok, Ph.D. in English

Zimbabwe

Buhlebenkosi Thandekile Masilela, Bulawayo, B.S. in Accounting
Nobukhosi Nosipho Masilela, Bulawayo, B.S. in Computer Science/Applied

From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., hundreds of people—current and retired faculty, staff, elected officials, and business leaders—stopped by the event, hosted by the IUP Council of Trustees and Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Describing himself as IUP’s “main cheerleader,” President Driscoll cited the university’s recent Forbes rating as one of “America’s Best Colleges,” numerous recent Fulbright awards to students and faculty, and the inclusion of four faculty in the Princeton Review’s Best 300 Professors in the country based on student ratings.

He said one of his main goals over the next few months is to spend time listening to members of the university and Indiana community.

President Mike Driscoll, far left; Becky Driscoll; and Professor Bob Millward

Alumna Susan Delaney, chair of the Council of Trustees, noted that since arriving on July 1, President Driscoll has already attended a borough council meeting, a school board meeting, and other community meetings.

Driscoll said he believes the Indiana community is a major asset to the university, because “students learn in the world around them.”

He said, “We have to work together to build a shared vision of IUP’s future.”

The feeling appears to be mutual.

“An excellent choice was made, and we’re glad to have him here,” said Dominic Paccapaniccia, chair of the Chamber of Commerce.

President Driscoll and Indiana business leader Frank Holuta 

The Driscolls said their transition to Indiana from Anchorage, where Mike served as provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Alaska Anchorage, has been “smooth and warm.”

Attracted to Indiana by its friendly community, the Driscolls said the town already feels like home.

by Ellen Marie Matis  |  photos: Keith Boyer

The prominent, controversial forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht will give a public lecture on Friday, July 20, at 1:00 p.m. in Eberly College Auditorium.

The event is part of the “CSI: IUP” course in the Cook Honors College Summer Honors Program for high school students.

Wecht gained fame beginning in the 1970s as the lone dissenter in four official examinations into the Kennedy assassination, arguing the prevailing single-bullet theory is inconsistent with Kennedy's head wounds. He has continued to make headlines with his investigations or reviews of many sensational cases, such as JonBenet Ramsey and Anna Nicole Smith.

In his IUP lecture, Wecht will discuss cases of western Pennsylvania or national interest that he's participated in or reviewed. He'll offer his views on how the investigation and autopsy were performed and whether justice was done.

"CSI: IUP" is a multidisciplinary course led by Indiana County coroner Mike Baker, Criminology professor Dennis Giever, Chemistry professor John Woolcock, Biology professor Carl Luciano, Cook associate director Kevin Berezansky, and Cook assistant director Heather Andring.

The Cook Summer Honors Program is offered to rising juniors and seniors in high school.

Megan Coffey ’12 has been awarded a one-year Fulbright Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in South Korea. Her assistantship begins in July 2012.

Coffey is a magna cum laude graduate of Robert E. Cook Honors College and the Business Honors Program of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. She majored in International Business with a concentration in Human Resource Management.

Coffey’s interest in South Korea began when she studied abroad for four months at Korea University Sejong Campus in Jochiwon, South Korea, during her junior year.

“Within weeks, I came to realize what a wonderful place it is,” Coffey said. “The chance to return and give something back as an English teacher is amazing. I hope I can make a difference in my students’ lives and gain some fluency in Korean. This is a wonderful chance to represent my country, university, and family.”

Coffey was a provost scholar. She was a first-place winner in the Provost Essay Contest, was the Tutor of the Year: World of Difference award recipient, and was a member of the Eberly College of Business honors program and a Board of Governors scholarship recipient.

She was a member of the Small Business Institute, the American Language Institute, Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Strategic Planning Committee, Resolved for Christ Club, and the Campus Crusade for Christ. She volunteered for the Salvation Army in the Ark of Learning tutoring program, the American Red Cross, and traveled to India through the Eberly Business Honors Program.

Coffey noted that the “application process that began last Fall at IUP was really helpful in refining my application before I submitted it at the national level.”

She said she’s grateful to Francis Allard, professor of Anthropology, and Janet Goebel, director of the Cook Honors College, “for the long hours they spent with me during the process,” and thanks business professors Dorothy Gracey and Joette Wisneiski and Korea University Sejong faculty member Jim Kapsalis for recommending her for the program.

“I can’t wait for it to start,” she said.

Coffey is the 11th IUP student to be awarded a Fulbright since 2000.

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program places recent college graduates and young professionals as English teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools or universities overseas. It is intended to improve foreign students’ English language abilities and knowledge of the United States while increasing the American student’s own language skills and knowledge of the host country.

The Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh have awarded a $150,000 grant to the university in continued support of the IUP Promise Plus initiative. This is the fourth consecutive year that IUP has been chosen for funding by The Heinz Endowments for this project.

With this recent grant, IUP has received $610,000 from The Heinz Endowments for this program.

Funding for IUP Promise Plus is a collaborative effort between the IUP Pittsburgh Regional Advancement Office, Foundation for IUP, College of Education and Educational Technology, and Research Institute. 

“To receive funding for this project for four consecutive years speaks to the quality of this program and the impact it has made in the Pittsburgh area,” said Debra Valentine-Gray, director of the IUP Pittsburgh Regional Advancement Office.

IUP Promise Plus, directed by Developmental Studies professor Melvin Jenkins (photo), aims to expand on Pittsburgh Promise, which is designed to help all students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools District plan, prepare, and pay for education at an accredited postsecondary institution within Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Promise was created by the Pittsburgh Foundation and is supported by Pittsburgh Public Schools and community agencies.

IUP Promise Plus includes the following components:

• Early contact with students through IUP student and faculty involvement in classrooms and support in the early grades.
• A specific precollege program that facilitates academic learning skills; the adjustment to college; and the application process, for both students and their parents, at IUP’s main or regional campuses.

Part of the precollege initiative brings 35 high school students from four schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools District to IUP for one or two weeks in June. Students will take specially designed courses taught by IUP faculty. They also will be mentored by IUP students, including four who are at IUP as part of the Pittsburgh Promise.

Students in IUP Promise Plus also will participate in YouthWorks, a program to help prepare students for future employment. The program exposes students to career options, helps them to develop real-life workplace skills, and helps match students with employers in the community. Valentine-Gray is a member of the Board of Directors of this Pittsburgh-based program.

“We have seen the IUP Promise Plus program gain significant momentum over the past three years,” said Jenkins. “We are seeing more and more parents interested in having their students be part of the IUP program, with the intent of having their children attend IUP.

“Participation in the YouthWorks program will only add to our students’ skill set, offering them additional tools for success in the business world that we don’t specifically address in the classroom,” Jenkins said.

“We take our responsibility to these students very seriously,” Jenkins said. “Not only are we committed to providing assistance with academic readiness, including study skills, but we carefully track all of our students to make sure that they remain on track to complete all the necessary requirements to remain in the program and secure a Pittsburgh Promise scholarship.”

IUP Promise Plus is designed to complement Pathways to the Promise, a Pittsburgh Public Schools initiative that aims to ensure all students are “Promise ready,” or on course to graduate and take advantage of a Pittsburgh Promise scholarship.

During the first year of the Promise Plus project, IUP created a model for the program, and the project was formally approved by the Pittsburgh Public Schools’ board of directors.

In the project’s first, second, and third years, IUP hosted close to 1,000 students from both the Lincoln and Fulton elementary schools for tours and discussions about the college environment.

Initiatives this year include continued collaboration with Pittsburgh Public Schools faculty who teach participating students, so that the work done in the home classroom and at IUP better complement each other.

IUP currently has a partnership with the Pittsburgh Public Schools that has included the establishment of two professional development schools, membership on the executive board of the School District University Collaborative, and the establishment of Future Educators of America clubs at three Pittsburgh high schools.

IUP has a history of university partnerships that enhance student success at the precollege level. Among them are two Federal TRIO programs—Upward Bound Math-Science and the McNair Scholars Program—designed to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds; the R. Benjamin Wiley Partnership Program for Urban High School Students; dual enrollment agreements with regional school districts; and the Punxsutawney Summer Opportunity Program.

A total of 80 students who are part of the Pittsburgh Promise are currently enrolled or have recently graduated from IUP; nine students in the program graduated in May 2012, with five others set to graduate in August or December.

The first IUP Promise Plus students are expected to enroll at IUP in fall 2013.

The Heinz Endowments supports efforts to make southwestern Pennsylvania a premier place to live and work, a center for learning and educational excellence, and a region that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Students Sierra Davis, Aaron Shaffer, Brian Flick, and Alex Hall are part of the IUP team conducting water monitoring and testing at Beaver Run.

The project, led by Professor Brian Okey, Department of Geography and Regional Planning, and Professor Nathan McElroy, Department of Chemistry, began in June 2011. 

Students from Geography and Regional Planning and Geosciences collect measurements and samples from designated sites throughout the wooded area around the reservoir and in the reservoir. McElroy and his chemistry students analyze the water samples. Data are posted online at the project website by Geography and Regional Planning graduate students.

“Authority members wanted to engage an independent third party to conduct water sampling due to the drilling of horizontal Marcellus gas wells adjacent to the reservoir," said Okey. "We were able to formulate a very comprehensive services proposal that successfully addressed the need of the MAWC to be vigilant about monitoring and protecting the water source.” 

“This project continues to be a great opportunity to train our students on how to do very relevant work,” he said. “We anticipate this to be a long-term project, as this work will continue to be necessary for many years to come.”

The 1,300-acre reservoir serves approximately 130,000 residents in northern Westmoreland County and small portions of neighboring Armstrong and Indiana counties. Marcellus shale gas wells adjacent to the reservoir have generated public concerns and are one focus of the monitoring effort, which also targets areas impacted by pollution from old mine sites, said Okey.

During the first year, Okey directed students Alyssia Chapman and Jason Wolfe and recent graduates Rob Cerrato and Nick Flanders to collect samples from around well pads, streams going to the reservoir, and the reservoir bottom.  Graduate students Brian Flick and Alex Hall were also involved in the first year of the project.

Samples did not detect a threat to the public water supply, although silt from construction activities was observed, Okey said.

Results of the first year of testing are posted at Beaver Run Reservoir Water Quality Testing Project.

For this second year of the project, at least five students will be involved in the collection process, and the number of sites to be sampled has increased. Okey and students also will continue to sample at the bottom of the reservoir and along streams feeding into the reservoir. 

Students involved include Sierra Davis, Aaron Shaffer, Hall, and Flick. Graduates Flanders and Chapman also will continue working on the project.

Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework.

Elyse Shirley, an undergraduate student majoring in English, journalism, and Spanish, has been awarded an international Benjamin A. Gilman study abroad scholarship.

The scholarship allows Shirley to study in Chile for the 2012–13 academic year.

“Going to Chile feels like a dream to me,” Shirley said. “I can’t wait to step off the plane and immerse myself in another culture. My goal is to develop my knowledge and fluency of the language while getting to know the country and its people.” 

Shirley is a provost scholar and dean’s list student. She has won the Most Valuable Person award from the IUP Center for Civic Engagement, the Carol Mills Young Study Abroad Scholarship from the College Language Association, and the Virginia A. Deem journalism scholarship. She is a member of Delta Epsilon Iota academic honor society.

Among her many activities, Shirley is the lead editor of Twenty-Sixth, a student political science journal, and editor of the Endnote, a student history journal. She participated in the Alternative Spring Break service learning program in both 2010 and 2011 and served as a site leader in 2011.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants to students throughout the United States.

Shirley is the eighth IUP student since 2006 to be chosen for a Gilman scholarship through the competitive selection process.

Susan Boser, associate professor of sociology, has been selected for a 2012–2013 Fulbright scholarship for teaching and research in Nepal.

Boser will work from August to December at Tribhuven University in Kirtipur, Nepal, teaching a graduate course in qualitative research methods for the Department of Anthropology and Sociology and collaborating with the department on curriculum development.

Boser said her research examines Nepal’s political transformation, "focusing on social dynamics regarding governmental infrastructure development as they pertain to voice and participation of various stakeholder groups."

Boser has been at IUP since 2002 and has served in several faculty and administrative roles, including as interim associate provost for academic programs and planning, as the provost’s associate, as a dean’s associate in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, as a dean’s associate in the School of Graduate Studies and Research and as coordinator for the Ph.D. program in administration and leadership studies.

Before coming to IUP, she was an instructor at Cornell University. She also has served in leadership roles at facilities offering drug and alcohol treatment services and family-preservation programs. She worked with the Salamanca City Schools in New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians to evaluate programs promoting literacy.

She was the project director for the Southern Tier Special Regional Needs Project in Bath, N.Y., where she worked to determine the feasibility of a multicounty, integrated Medicaid managed care system for behavioral health services under local, multi-sectored governance.

She has also held consulting roles for the University of Kuwait and for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning on program review and accreditation and university assessment plans.

In addition to her Fulbright award, Boser has been recognized with an award for meritorious service from the IUP department of sociology, the Outstanding University Professor Award from IUP’s Pan-Hellenic Greek leadership association and a special citation from New York Gov. George Pataki for providing leadership in innovation in addressing critical problems in health and human services in New York on behalf of the Southern Tier Regional Special Needs Project. She was selected for membership in IUP’s Phi Kappa Phi honor society and is a member of Kappa Omicron Nu national human ecology honor society.

She has been a volunteer facilitator for the Westmoreland County Municipal Authority’s public forum on Marcellus shale drilling at Beaver Run Reservoir and has volunteered as a consultant for Fayette County Human Services Council, the Allegany County (New York) Department of Public Health and Educate the Children Inc., an international nongovernmental organization that supports and funds literacy development in Nepal.

Boser is the 62nd IUP recipient of a Fulbright scholarship.

The Fulbright program, established in 1946, is an international exchange program sponsored by the United States government. Approximately 116,900 Americans have been selected to participate in the program since its inception. The organization offers about 8,000 new grants on an annual basis.

The south galleries present the 76th annual Indiana Art Association Spring Show, presenting recent works by association members in a variety of styles and media.

The north galleries present “Paintings by the Pattisons,” featuring works from the museum's collection dating to the 1930s and 1940s by artist couple Leslie and Carrie Pattison, founding members of the IAA.

Leslie Pattison, Dreamboat

Self-taught, Leslie Pattison (1877–1951) began as a portrait painter with his own studio in Johnstown. In 1894 he established the Pattison School of Art on Philadelphia Street in Indiana.

Carrie Pattison, Pals

Carrie Houck (1877–1963), of Purchase Line in northern Indiana County, was one of his first students. They married in 1896, and painting and the local art community were essential elements in their life together.

For several years, the Pattisons hosted a group of artists in their home, “Rambles,” in White Township. This group would eventually become the IAA.

Bernstein Engelmann, My Golden Network of Spiritual Helpers

The Pattisons’ painting styles evolved individually during their prolific careers. An accomplished portrait and landscape artist, Leslie Pattison developed a distinctive, organic treatment of fantastic, dreamlike compositions inspired by patterns he discerned in lumps of coal.

Carrie Pattison focused her painting on scenes of home life and the flowers in her garden. Her works were regular prizewinners in competitions sponsored by the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Allied Artists of Johnstown, and IAA, organizations in which she was active.

The exhibit includes a selection of their paintings on loan from several private collections, including those of John and Gretchen Barbor, William and Linda Double, Robert and Elizabeth Grandey, Joseph and Christina Lubold, Myron Hay Tomb, and the Indiana Free Library.

The museum, located on the first floor of Sutton Hall, will also have a change of hours for the summer: Beginning June 13, the museum is open on 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to coincide with Picnics in the Grove. It will also be open 3:00–7:00 p.m. Thursdays 1:00–5:00 p.m. Saturdays. There is no charge for admission.

Wednesday Picnics in the Oak Grove begin June 6 and run through August 8. All picnics are open to the campus and community and will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Picnickers may bring a lunch or may purchase food from Aramark food stations. Aramark will offer two one-price buffet lines. One line will feature traditional picnic foods, and another will have a weekly chef’s choice. Cost is $6.50 for a plate, including beverage.

The season’s first picnic, June 6, will be a fond farewell to David Werner, IUP interim president of nearly two years, and his wife, Kay. Werner will leave the position June 30.

The July 11 picnic will welcome new president Michael Driscoll and his wife, Becky. Driscoll’s begins his term as president on July 1. He comes to IUP from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he serves as provost and executive vice chancellor.

In the event of inclement weather, the June 6 and July 11 picnics will move to the Blue Room, first floor, Sutton Hall. These are the only picnics with alternate locations.

Others may be canceled because of inclement weather; cancellations will be announced on local radio stations and posted on the IUP home page.

On June 27, Children's Day, the picnic will feature a performance by members of the Footlight Players theater-for-youth program.

The music schedule includes classic rock on June 6 and July 11; music from the ’90s on June 13; contemporary music on June 20, July 25, and August 8; hits from movies and musicals on June 27; music from the ’80s on July 18; and music from the ’50s and ’60s on August 1.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY:

Bethel Park

Samantha Sbei

Carnegie

Alexandra Cleis (baking and pastry arts)

Corapolis

Michael Conti

Gibsonia

Lindsay Steen

Glenshaw

Jessica Hatheway (baking and pastry arts)

Pittsburgh

Lindsey Van Horn (baking and pastry arts)

Valencia

Daisy Flynn

Wexford

Nikki Sardon

ARMSTRONG COUNTY:

Ford City

Shelby Lukehart

Kittanning

Jesse Helm

Templeton

Joseph Strejcek

BEAVER COUNTY:

Midland

Hannah Sparks

BERKS COUNTY:

Birdsboro

Ryan Peters

BUTLER COUNTY:

Butler

Brooke Cunningham
Heather Oesterling (baking and pastry arts)

Cabot

Graci Schaffer

Cranberry Township

Kayla Smith

Evans City

Robert Gottschalk (baking and pastry arts)

Harmony

Brittany Perry

Karns City

Clifford McClure

Portersville

Ryan Marshall

CAMBRIA COUNTY: 

Johnstown

Rose Anderson
Helen Groves (baking and pastry arts)
Joseph Orosz

Portage

Keri Goldyn (baking and pastry arts)

CHESTER COUNTY: 

Exton

Sarah Riley (baking and pastry arts)

West Grove

Andrew Conant

CLARION COUNTY: 

Fairmont

Zackery Blose

Fryburg

Kareena Eisenman

Strattanville

Brent Merry

CLEARFIELD COUNTY:

DuBois

Rachel Hicks

Curwensville

Alisha Sloppy

CRAWFORD COUNTY:

Meadville

Caroline Miller (baking and pastry arts)

Saegertown

Tyler Perry

Titusville

Gianina Gionti

CUMBERLAND COUNTY: 

Carlisle

Megan Raines

DELAWARE COUNTY:

Glen Mills

Kyle Woods

ELK COUNTY:

St. Mary’s

Elizabeth Lane

ERIE COUNTY:

Erie

Amanda Miller (baking and pastry arts)
Anthony Walach (baking and pastry arts)

Girard

Elizabeth Himes (baking and pastry arts)

North East

Samantha Sprague

Wattsburg

Megan Shreve

FOREST COUNTY:

Tionesta

Kristina Taylor

FRANKLIN COUNTY:

Chambersburg

Aaron Barrick
Michael Barry
Sarahjane Lopez

Greencastle

Rebecca Florentine (baking and pastry arts)
Isaac Seidel

Waynesboro

Robert Fehle
Matthew Wilhide

HUNTINGDON COUNTY:

Alexandria

Allison Bousum

Petersburg

Benjamin Rojik

INDIANA COUNTY:

Indiana

James Ellermeyer
Courtney Wood

Rochester Mills

Jenna Wright (baking and pastry arts)

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

Punxsutawney

Randy Bowser

Summerville

Megan Campbell (baking and pastry arts)

Sykesville

Justin Taylor

LAWRENCE COUNTY:

Ellwood City

Audrey Ritter (baking and pastry arts)

LEHIGH COUNTY:

Allentown

Katelyn Santo

LYCOMING COUNTY:

Hughesville

Chase Platt

MERCER COUNTY:

Greenville

Michael Bluto

Jamestown

Rachael Harthan (baking and pastry arts)

Sandy Lake

Cassandra Partridge (baking and pastry arts)

Grove City

Kelly McCarl

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

Phoenixville

Takafumi Mitsuzuka

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY:

Bethlehem

Rebecca Jarrell

POTTER COUNTY:

Coudersport

Joe Ayers

TIOGA COUNTY:

Knoxville

Brett Ream

Sabinsville

Audrey Hoppe

WARREN COUNTY:

Pittsfield

Rebecca Lindstrom

Youngsville

Kelly Cindrich
Aaron Niemeyer

WASHINGTON COUNTY:

Finleyville

David Guentner

WESTMORELAND COUNTY:

Greensburg

Matthew Schropp

YORK COUNTY:

York

Arielle Zambito

OUTSIDE OF PENNSYLVANIA (UNITED STATES):

MAINE - CUMBERLAND COUNTY:

Lewistown

George Foster

MARYLAND - HOWARD COUNTY:

Marriotsville

Jacob Millison

OHIO - TRUMBULL COUNTY:

Girard

Anthony Thomas

VIRGINIA - WARREN COUNTY:

Front Royal

Daniel Williams

The U.S. Department of Education recognizes NCATE as a professional accrediting body for colleges and universities that prepare teachers and other professional personnel for work in elementary and secondary schools. NCATE is a nonprofit, nongovernmental association that includes more than 30 national associations representing the education profession at large.

The college first received NCATE accreditation in 1954.

“Continuing to hold our programs up for critical review by an independent, third-party organization such as NCATE is an excellent way for us to demonstrate the high quality and exacting standards of our teacher-preparation programs,” said Keith Dils, interim dean of the College of Education and Educational Technology.

“The many positive comments and observations made by the visiting NCATE Board of Examiners are testament to the good work of our students, our faculty, and our school district partners.”

Preparation for NCATE continuing accreditation evaluation takes many months of work, Dils said. “It is a comprehensive, multistep process which involves an in-depth qualitative and quantitative examination of all the programs within the college.” The NCATE Board of Examiners reviews this self-evaluation before visiting the college or university.

“The site visit is by no means simple or routine,” he added. “The examiners are experienced evaluators who ask the hard questions in order to ensure that every NCATE-accredited program meets the highest of standards for teacher and other professional education preparation standards.”

Dils recognized a number of IUP faculty and staff for their work in the reaccreditation process:

• Jeff Fratangeli, special projects coordinator; Lloyd Onyett, assistant dean; and Joe Domaracki, interim associate dean for teacher education, all from the College of Education and Educational Technology, for their coordination and collection of data, surveys and reports and their participation in the site visit
• Joe Kovaleski, Mark McGowan, Susie Fello, Laurie Nicholson, Bob Millward, Cathy Kaufman, Mary Jalongo, Anne Creany, and Sue Rieg, program coordinators within the college, for their creation of assessments, collection of assessment data, use of that data for program improvement, and interaction with NCATE site visit team members
• Eileen Glisan, foreign languages; Janet Walker, secondary mathematics; Soo Lu, social studies; Sally McCombie, family and consumer sciences, and Jo-Ann Kerr, English education, the coordinators of the K–12 and secondary education programs throughout the university

NCATE evaluation of programs is performance based, and institutions are required to provide evidence of competent teacher-candidate performance. NCATE-accredited colleges are expected to ensure that teacher candidates know their subject and how to teach it effectively.

In addition to the college’s NCATE accreditation, all of its individual teacher preparation programs are recognized by specialized accrediting agencies.

IUP holds universitywide accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and 44 degree programs hold specialized accreditation through other national professional agencies.

Last year, 58 people lost their lives in more than 14,200 crashes in Pennsylvania that involved a distracted driver.

“You'd never think of driving with your eyes closed for five seconds, but that's the average time it takes to send or receive a text,” said Bevi Powell, coordinator of the Regional Highway Safety Project. “At a speed of 55 miles per hour, it can be compared to driving the length of a football field blindfolded.”

Pennsylvania’s new law prohibits as a primary offense any driver from using an interactive wireless communications device to send, read, or write a text-based communication while his or her vehicle is in motion.

In plain language, this means law enforcement can pull drivers over and fine them for sending, reading, or receiving a text message; instant message; email; or other written communication on a cell phone, smart phone, portable or mobile computer, or similar devices.

The fine is $50 plus court costs and additional fees. The violation carries no points and will not be recorded on the driver record for noncommercial drivers.

The law does not include the use of a GPS device or any system or device that is physically or electronically integrated into the vehicle, and does not authorize the seizure of a device.

The IUP Regional Highway Safety Project has recently participated in high school safety events focusing on distracted driving. Using a Wii and the game Mario Cart, students can see how their driving performance compares when they're concentrating versus when they're trying to text.

The project also coordinates Survival 101 Programs for local law enforcement officers to present to high school students. The programs focus on the need to make positive choices and the repercussions from making poor ones. The officers incorporate distracted-driving messages into their presentation.

Powell reminds drivers there are distractions both inside and outside the vehicle that can be detrimental to safe driving.

Texting is especially dangerous, though, because it includes three types of distraction:

• physical, taking your hands off the wheel;
• visual, taking your eyes off the road; and
• cognitive, taking your mind off driving and therefore slowing your reactions.

IUP’s Highway Safety Project is a federally funded program through PennDOT, housed at the IUP Highway Safety Center. The center brings together IUP personnel from various disciplines and professional backgrounds to solve problems related to highway traffic safety.

For more information about distracted driving or to request a free distracted-driving program, contact the IUP Highway Safety Project at (724) 357-4877.

Dell Scholars receive the monetary award to continue their higher education over the course of six years. In addition, they're provided technology, resources, and mentoring to ensure they have the support they need to obtain a college degree.

Bryner is only one of two Pennsylvania high school students to receive this Dell scholarship. To be eligible, students must demonstrate overcoming significant obstacles to higher education and must be participants in an approved college readiness program.

Bryner has been a four-year participant in the IUP Upward Bound Math and Science program (UBMS), which promotes entry into college for first-generation and low-income high school students through mentoring and other special educational opportunities.

She has completed many honors courses and lettered in academics for three years. She also volunteers as a tutor, as a kindergarten class assistant, and at St. Andrew’s Village. She is a three-year competitor in the Family and Consumer Science Heritage Competition, earning the designation of MVP in her senior year.

She's been a member of the National Honor Society, Photography Club, Volunteer into Personal Safety program, Remembering Adam, color guard, and powder-puff football and is editor-in-chief of the yearbook.

“Christina is so deserving of this award, not only because of her excellent grades (she is graduating at the top of her class), but because she is so determined to succeed in college,” said Jacque Benhart, academic counselor for the UBMS program.

IUP is one of only 160 colleges and universities in the United States to receive funding to host a UBMS program. The IUP program serves 50 Indiana County high school students each year by providing academic support services as well as the opportunity to conduct research and earn financial stipends.

Calvin Masilela, professor of Geography and Regional Planning, directs the UBMS program at IUP.

“Our goal is to provide access to deserving students and equip them with requisite skills necessary for academic success in postsecondary education with the ultimate goal of attaining a baccalaureate degree,” Masilela said.

The UBMS program at IUP offers participating students a six-week residential summer program at IUP, where they receive experiential learning experiences in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

UBMS is funded through grant competitions held by the U.S. Department of Education every five years. The IUP grant proposal was developed by co-principal investigators Masilela and Hilary Staples, who currently serves as the assistant director of the McNair Scholars Program, a sister TRIO program to UBMS that focuses on postbaccalaureate studies.

More about IUP Upward Bound Math and Science Program

UBMS home page 

UBMS news

In his new role, Speidel is responsible for directing a comprehensive fundraising program, including annual giving, major gifts, prospect research, donor relations, and athletics giving. Private gifts to the university have averaged $5.2 million per year for the last three years.

Speidel will also oversee the Office of Alumni Relations and the Advancement Services area and serve as liaison to the Foundation for IUP.

His appointment, effective May 1, was announced by David Werner, interim president of IUP, who said he made the decision in consultation with Michael Driscoll, president-designate. Driscoll will assume the presidency on July 1.

“IUP needs a robust and carefully focused fundraising program, particularly in light of declining state appropriations and the important role private support will play in the new Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education performance-funding model,” Werner said.

“I am confident that Mr. Speidel, working in close collaboration with Dr. Driscoll, will provide the stable leadership to move IUP forward.”

With Speidel’s appointment, the Division of University Relations was renamed the Division of University Advancement.

“I am very excited personally and professionally to be named to this critical position,” Speidel said. “IUP is an excellent university with successful, loyal alumni. There is great enthusiasm for the arrival of our new president, Dr. Driscoll, which leads to tremendous potential for growth in private giving.”

Speidel came to IUP in February 2011 as associate vice president for development and has been leading the Division of University Relations since August 2011.

Speidel was director of development at UPMC’s Passavant Hospital Foundation from September 2009 to February 2011.

He also served Butler County Community College for 14 years as vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the college’s BC3 Education Foundation Inc. In that role, he led the college’s first capital campaign, exceeding its goal by $1.3 million; initiated a planned giving program; and established the college’s first alumni association. He also supervised communications and government relations and redesigned the strategic planning process.

Speidel served as director of annual giving at Clarion University of Pennsylvania from 1986 to 1989 and as director of development from 1989 to 1995.

He began his professional career as program director of the Butler County Family YMCA and went on to work at other YMCA sites in western Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock University and his MBA from Clarion University. He has also completed course work in the doctoral program in higher education management at the University of Pittsburgh.

Speidel has been credentialed as a Certified Fund Raising Executive and received a certificate from the National Planned Giving Institute at the College of William and Mary. He is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council, and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.

He and his wife, Barbara, live in Butler County and are the parents of four adult children.

Left to right, back: Peter Mendes of KPMG; Patrick Lee '12; Shandra Mayhle-Rhine; Julie Duvall; front: Jennifer Mayhle and Brooklynn Mayhle.

The scholarship was established in 2011 in memory of Mayhle, a Pittsburgh police officer who was killed while responding to a disturbance on April 4, 2009. Mayhle, an Indiana native, was 29 at the time.

Scholarship recipients must meet high academic standards, show good moral character, and plan to pursue a career in criminology.

Lee plans to become a police officer. He was a member of the Criminology Association student group and served as its president during the 2010–11 academic year.

He was a member of the Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining student staff for two years. 

The scholarship fund was established by KPMG, an international audit, tax, and advisory firm, with the assistance of employee Julie Duvall, a friend of Mayhle and his widow, Shandra.

“The people of KPMG’s Pittsburgh office are proud to have a role in funding the Pittsburgh Police Officer Stephen J. Mayhle/KPMG Memorial Scholarship,” said KPMG’s James McGann.

“Our goal was to help create something meaningful out of what would otherwise be just a terrible tragedy. We hope this scholarship serves as a lasting memorial to Officer Mayhle and his family.”

KPMG LLP is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative.

Left to right: Trustee Sam Smith; Ann (Roberts) Jesick; Bob Roberts; trustee chair David Osikowicz; Jean (Roberts) Brown; Randy Jesick; Kerrin Roberts.

The establishment of the Ralph F. Roberts Heritage Learning Commons was approved by the Council of Trustees on May 10.

“The Roberts family, and especially Ralph Roberts, has been a longtime supporter of IUP,” David Osikowicz, council chair.

Roberts was a founding member and past president of the Punxsutawney Area College Trust, which established IUP Punxsutawney and the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney.

Roberts was the last of the founding members to serve on the trust. He died in 2009 at age 91.

“This recognition is very well deserved. Ralph Roberts truly exemplified the spirit of giving, both of his time and his resources,” said Osikowicz.

In its resolution, the Council of Trustees recognized Roberts for his “significant, generous and long-term support of IUP and the Punxsutawney community.”

“The university continues to appreciate Mr. Roberts’s incredible legacy and the ongoing support offered by the family to IUP and to the community of Punxsutawney,” said William Speidel, vice president for university advancement.

The Ralph F. Roberts Heritage Learning Commons will be in the space adjoining the living and learning centers on campus. Currently, the space is used for artist-in-residency woodturning activities, occasional visual-learning displays, and informal student meeting and lounging.

The learning commons will feature mounted images selected by the Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society that depict the railroad, mining, agricultural, lumber, and manufacturing industries and “celebrate the persistence, self-sufficiency and strong work ethic of the region’s workforce,” said Terry Appolonia, dean of the Punxsutawney campus. “In those respects, the images also will serve to model a similar template of success for our students.”

The campus will seek to refurnish and formally expand the experiential-learning opportunities and group-study activities hosted in the learning commons, Appolonia said.

Roberts served on the Council of Trustees from 1983 to 1989. Named Punxsutawney’s Man of the Year in 1988, he was a past president of the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival Committee.

Roberts was also the president of Frank Roberts & Sons Inc., which has served the Punxsutawney area for more than 85 years. The family-owned company was established by Ralph's father, Frank Roberts, in 1927. The business began as a one-man supplier of explosives to small coal mines in the area, which furnished coal to heat homes.

Ralph Roberts, Frank’s eldest son, entered the business in 1934. It is now a wholesale supply firm that provides building and construction materials to retail lumber dealers, hardware stores, farm supply dealers and heavy construction firms in western and central Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, West Virginia, and parts of New York and Maryland. Still headquartered in Punxsutawney, it employs about 40 people.

IUP Punxsutawney serves more than 230 first-year students. The campus, which will mark its 50th anniversary in August, includes dining facilities, a book store, and a fitness facility, in addition to its living and learning centers. Another 100 students attend the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney and share some campus facilities.

Commencement 2012 takes place on Saturday, May 12, in ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

The 9:00 a.m. ceremony is for undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

The 1:30 p.m. ceremony is for undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Education and Educational Technology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

More than 2,250 graduates are eligible to participate, since students who will complete their degree requirements in August are also invited to participate. The degrees to be granted are 1,899 bachelor’s, 260 master’s, 71 doctoral, and 20 associate degrees.

Clyde Mills McGeary '54, artist and innovator of arts in education, will give the keynote address at both ceremonies and receive an honorary doctorate.

McGeary served as chief of the Division of Arts and Sciences in the Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction in the Pennsylvania Department of Education from 1975 to 1991. He created the Governor’s School for the Arts and the complex of Governor’s Schools of Excellence, including the schools of science, health care, business, agriculture, teaching, and international studies.

His early work with the Educational Television Network resulted in hundreds of classroom programs on architecture, environment, music, and art for schools across the United States.

Two students will deliver speeches: Christopher Anthony at the morning ceremony and Stephanie Stahl at the afternoon ceremony.

Anthony, a theater major with a minor in fine arts entrepreneurship, is a student in the Robert E. Cook Honors College. He has played many major roles in IUP theater productions, including Prince Hal in Henry IV, Part 1 and John Proctor in The Crucible. He is a two-time regional finalist for the Irene Ryan Scholarship Competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. He is a member of Alpha Psi Omega dramatic honor society and Delta Epsilon Iota academic honor society.

Stahl completed her master’s degree in school counseling while also becoming certified as an elementary and secondary school counselor. She is the 2012 recipient of the Janet Fontaine Outstanding Student Counseling Student award and an active member of the Iota Upsilon Pi chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the international counseling honor society. She has given presentations at the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association conference and has two publications in refereed journals.

President David Werner will preside and will join Gerald Intemann, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Timothy Mack, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research; and members of the Council of Trustees in conferring degrees.

Recipients of the 2012 Distinguished Faculty Awards will be recognized.

Members of the Class of 1962 will lead the procession into Ed Fry Arena. Sandra Barsotti '87, secretary of the IUP Alumni Association, will offer greetings on behalf of the Alumni Association.

All students participating in Commencement will be recognized by name and congratulated on stage by Werner and members of the platform party.

Forty-seven bachelor’s degree recipients who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA will be recognized:

• Lauren E. Alshouse
• Jordan Lee Alsop
• Beth Lindsey Anderson
• Tara Lynn Baker
• Molly Frances Clark
• Louis Oliver Colaianni
• Danielle Marie Cook
• Nicole E. Cornman
• Kerrianne Costantino
• Lindsey Nicole DePra
• Angelica M. Dunsavage
• Holly S. Edwards
• Maximillian Charles Esmus
• Rachel Lynn Eyth
• Susan Arlene Farabaugh
• Jedidiah Thomas Fetterman
• Truman J. Gore
• Laura Eden Gressick
• Allyson Marie Hegarty
• Kelly R. Huegel
• Alexandria Courtney Hull
• Jaclyn Kay Hynson
• Jennifer Marie Johnson
• Jennifer A. Kachinko
• Seonho Kang
• Shauna Ann Kennedy
• Mary Jacquelyn Mantini
• Kelly Patricia McBryan
• Donald Alan Miller
• Keshia Elyse Mock
• Alyssa Marie Muchler
• Elizabeth L. Nebiolo
• Danielle Marie Ostendorf
• Gabrielle Marie Rahn
• Diana Saltykova
• Lindsey A. Smetak
• Rachel Ann Snyder
• Danielle M. Solt
• Teresa Mae Stage
• Tammy Michele Stonecypher
• Casey Anna Sturiale
• Alison Paige Terndrup
• Crystal L. Theys
• Brianne Nichole Thomas
• Robert Michael Turick
• Iryna Yavorska
• Diana Marie Zuhlke

Parking around campus will be open to all visitors, with the following exceptions: The Clark Hall parking lot is reserved for members of the Class of 1962; portions of the Miller Stadium parking lot are reserved for handicapped parking; and the Kovalchick VIP parking area, directly in front of the building and the loading dock area, is reserved for members of the platform party.

Police officers will be at each intersection from Grant Street south to the Kovalchick Complex to assist visitors.

Individual departmental ceremonies will be held in the morning for the colleges graduating in the 1:30 p.m. ceremony and in the afternoon for the colleges graduating in the 9:00 a.m. ceremony.

Commencement may be viewed via live webcast on Saturday.

From top left: Meigan Robb, Lydia Rodriguez, John Taylor, Francisco Alarcon, William McPherson, Lynn Shelly, Werner Lippert, and Azad Ali

An additional 115 faculty involved in the Reflective Practice Project, a faculty professional development program, have also been recognized.

Honors were presented at the center's annual awards dinner on April 26.

Distance Education: Lydia Rodriguez and Francisco Alarcon

Professor Lydia Rodriguez, Foreign Languages, and Professor Francisco Alarcon, Mathematics, designed an online course that demonstrates exemplary online pedagogy and instructional design. The Mayas: Culture, Literature, and Numbers provides a variety of activities, individual guidance, and an emphasis on meaning-making with attention to multiple learning styles.

Diversity: Lynn Shelly

Profesor Lynn Shelly, English, made diversity central to the intellectual content of her basic writing course at IUP at Punxsutawney. The course, which comprises students from the local area and from Philadelphia, was themed “Understanding Ourselves and Others.” Students read about, researched, discussed, blogged, reflected, and wrote an essay in response to the question, “Is growing up in the city mostly different or mostly the same as growing up in the country?” Through this semesterlong assignment, students came to understand and appreciate the details of one another’s daily lives.

Experiential Learning: Aza Ali

Professor Aza Ali, Technology Support and Training, received the Heiges-Lamberski Award for Experiential Learning. He effectively integrated service learning into a seminar course in business technology support, having students design and implement technology projects for several nonprofit organizations in the local area.

Content Pedagogy: John Taylor

Professor John Taylor, Geosciences, redesigned an upper level paleontology course to maximize student learning. His pedagogical progression has led to significant changes in his approach to classroom teaching (from lecture to interactive strategies), lab exercises (more challenging), exams (more focused on critical thinking), and field trips (more structured and systematic).

Collaborative Practice: Werner Lippert and William McPherson

Professor Werner Lippert, History, and Professor William McPherson, Technology Support and Training, linked their courses—History of the Modern Era and Introduction to Business—as part of the Eberly Connections program. Students enrolled in these courses worked in 20 small teams to research and design a business plan for a product, service, or business typical of a historical time period and presented their work at an end-of-semester showcase, complete with period costumes.

Teaching Associates: Meigan Robb

Professor Meigan Robb, Nursing, was nominated by Professor Theresa Shellenbarger, chair of the Department of Nursing and Allied Health, for this new award. Robb was recognized for her exemplary teaching, specifically her focus on student motivation, active learning, and development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Carl Amenhauser ’67 and tribute portrait of James Flannery ’69

During a campus Admissions tour with friends, Carl Amenhauser ’67 was looking at the portraits of student-athletes in the Kovalchick Complex when he found himself recalling the heroism of two classmates, James Flannery ’69 and Robert Young ’67, both killed while serving in the Vietnam War.

Although the two men are recognized on campus with plaques at Pierce Hall and the Peace Tree, Amenhauser “got the idea that something needed to be done to bring these guys to life—not just a name, but their portraits and their stories.”

Tribute portrait of Robert Young ’67

Flannery, a Pittsburgh native, was sent to Vietnam in 1970. A platoon leader, he is credited with breaking an ambush on April 16, 1970. He died in the attack and was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his courage and heroism.

Young, from Saltsburg, was in a military helicopter when it was shot down on May 2, 1970. He survived the crash, but was captured and died while a prisoner in Cambodia on September 17, 1972.

Amenhauser found a fellow project volunteer in Robert Clark ’69, an artist living in Rochester, N.Y. Clark had been Flannery’s “little” brother in Theta Chi.

During their research, Amenhauser and Clark contacted veteran Pat Forester, from whom they learned that both Flannery and Young had belonged to the 2nd Battalion, the one Forester also belonged to.

Young was a captain in Company HQ, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor in the 25th Infantry Division. Flannery was a first lieutenant in Company C, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor, Fighting Aces.

Clark created two portraits to be hung in Pierce Hall, the home of the IUP ROTC. The project grew to also include the placement of a new bench near the Peace Tree and and a new, larger monument, made from a piece of Pennsylvania sandstone, to recognize both men.

Both portraits were unveiled during the event. Young’s portrait will be mounted at a later date; Flannery’s portrait was hung during the event.

Twelve members of the Flannery family attended, including Flannery’s twin brothers, Jeff and Joe, also IUP graduates.

Young’s widow, Sharon (Young) Nelmes ’70, and their daughter, Heather, whom Young never met, attended. A photo of Heather is part of Young’s memorial portrait.

Forester, who lives in California, traveled to IUP for the ceremony, along with two other platoon leaders who also served with Flannery and Young: Don Reeves of Kansas and Richard Symonds of South Carolina. Several members of Theta Chi also attended.

“We’ve accomplished something that needed to be done,” Amenhauser said. “Now, everyone coming into Pierce Hall will see who these men were and be able to read their stories. They won’t be just names on a plaque, but real people—heroes.”

Of the 85 planning programs in the country that are PAB accredited, 71 are graduate programs. IUP is the only accredited undergraduate program in Pennsylvania.

Professor Robert Begg, director of the Regional Planning program, cited "the hard work and talent of our faculty, the quality of our students, and support from our alumni and university administration" in making the accreditation possible.

IUP shares this honor with Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley, Columbia University, University of Michigan, Ohio State University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology.

The accreditation process is based on standards approved by the PAB and its sponsoring organizations, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, the American Institute of Certified Planners, and the American Planning Association. The standards are based on curriculum content and quality measures that encourage appropriate professionalization of students.

"This accreditation indicates the high quality of our undergraduate planning program and the professional education that our students are receiving,” said Professor John Benhart Jr., chair of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning. “Our faculty, students, alumni, and professional network are among the best in the country.”

According to Begg, national accreditation has great benefits for students. 

"Potential employers will know that our students possess the professional knowledge and skills to be effective planners, and students will enjoy opportunities, such as scholarships, through professional organizations like the American Institute of Certified Planners."

It also means that IUP graduates may sit for the planning certification examination in a shortened period of time.

Professor Yaw Asamoah, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, noted that the accreditation "helps us to continue to recruit the best students for our program.”

The Regional Planning program began the process in 2007 by inviting an assessment by an external consultant from a university with an accredited planning program. As a result of the positive recommendation, the faculty and administration decided to move forward with the accreditation effort.

A comprehensive self-study report describing and analyzing the undergraduate Regional Planning program at IUP was submitted to the Planning Accreditation Board in August 2010. The report was approved by the board, allowing the program to advance to candidacy in November of 2010. Approximately a year later, a site team from PAB came to IUP to meet with planning faculty, students, and alumni as part of its evaluation process.

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Left to right: Sharae Gilhousen, student; Kevin Kravetsky, Indiana Borough Council member; Jeff Raykes, Indiana Borough Manager; and instructor Julia Gomboc-Turyan

Thirty-six students were divided into teams headed by a student project manager. Each group presented a unique design to Indiana Borough personnel on April 17 and 19.

Before drawing up the plans, each team met with Jeff Raykes, Indiana Borough manager, to discuss the functional needs of the chambers.

“Government needs to be welcoming and transparent,” Raykes said. “We’re looking at an overall better use of the space.” 

He noted that the kitchenette area in the room was seldom used and that Indiana’s history and culture were not evident in the room.

The students were encouraged to consider every element of the room, from flooring to lighting.

"They loved the fact that the space really exists,” said Gomboc-Turyan. “This is absolutely a great portfolio piece.”

The students created conceptual diagrams; a color-rendered floor plan; four perspective drawings; and summary specifications including finishes, furniture, flooring, and wall coverings. At least 12 specified materials or finishes were required to have sustainable properties.

The actual redesign of the chamber will likely include elements from each group’s designs, according to Gomboc-Turyan.

“We wanted to give the council a space that is updated and functional,” said student project manager Caitlin Dunbar. “There's great satisfaction designing a space like this, because we know it will be put to good use.”

Team IUP, left to right: Mack Frantz, Wendy Leuenberger, Professor Jeff Larkin, Julie Scott, and Rich Gatesman

The planned reforestation, part of the overall landscape design of the memorial, entails the planting of 150,000 trees by approximately 600 volunteers working under the guidance of tree-planting experts and professional landscapers.

Larkin and the students participated in the first stage of the reforestation: planting nearly 15,000 seedlings.

The event's organizing committee asked the students to play leadership roles in helping/instructing other volunteers, and “they performed their roles exceptionally,” said Larkin.

“I was proud to be a part of such a special event at such a sacred place,” he said. “To be there in the company of these terrific students and all the other dedicated volunteers made it that much more special to me." 

Students Julie Scott and Mack Frantz help prepare buckets with various seedling species.

The seedlings, a mixture of a dozen native conifer and deciduous species, will grow to form an essential windbreak to protect trees planted in nearby memorial groves.

Student Wendy Leuenberger said she “learned a lot about reforesting efforts from the professionals who led the project” and enjoyed talking with fellow volunteers as they worked together.

“It was a great way to contribute to both the memorial and the environment," she said.

"This was a special event to be a part of and represent IUP at,” said graduate student Mack Frantz. “Not just from the ecological good that comes from reforesting a part of Appalachian Region, but also from the perspective that the site is such a special place.

“The Flight 93 Memorial will be visited by many generations to come. It’s cool to be a part of that history."   

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Professor David Piper, Employment and Labor Relations; Professor Joan Van Dyke, Theater and Dance; Professor Raymond Pavloski, Psychology

Every year since 1969, the University Senate has invited students, faculty, and staff to nominate faculty members for this recogniton. The Senate Awards Committee determines the honorees on the basis of significant contributions to the university.

Award recipients will be recognized at Commencement on May 12.

Service: David Piper, Employment and Labor Relations

Piper, professor of employment and labor relations and department chair, leads the Universitywide Graduate Curriculum Committee. He also heads the board of directors of the Student Cooperative Association, a nonprofit organization that provides physical and financial support for more than 100 campus organizations. The association is currently planning construction of a new recreational complex adjacent to the Hadley Union Building.

Piper founded an annual benefit dinner to recognize alumni in employment and labor relations that has raised more than $12,000 in scholarship funds for incoming students.

His community service includes nine years as deputy coroner for Indiana County and, in 2005, coordination with the American Red Cross of a fund drive that raised more than $13,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina. He also serves as an arbitrator-mediator for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor.

Creative Arts: Joan Van Dyke, Theater and Dance

Van Dyke, associate professor of dance specializing in ballet, ethnic dance, choreography, and dance history, is recognized for blending art with the teacher-scholar model of educator.

She received the prestigious Dance Teacher of the Year Award at the university level from the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in 2010.

She choreographed a production staged in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in 2008 that commemorated the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Croatian writer Marin Držic. In 2010, she collaborated in the creation and performance of “The Red Shoes Project.” Van Dyke presented her new approach to stage movement, “Alignment for Character,” at the Sixth International Theater of Change in Athens, Greece, in 2010.

She has performed with the North Star Ballet Company in Fairbanks, Alaska, and has owned and directed her own school and performing civic company for more than 15 years. She was the ballet mistress for the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts from 2001 to 2007.

Research: Raymond Pavloski, Psychology

Pavloski, professor of psychology and department chair, studies how perceptual experience is produced by neural network activities. In the past five years he has concentrated on the construction and simulation of models that produce patterns that are hidden from objective observation, as experiences are hidden from observations of brain activity.

Results of his research may help people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, including those who have difficulty recognizing faces and everyday objects, and could lead to new diagnostic instruments and interventions.

Pavloski has been an invited author for many professional publications and is the recipient of a 2007 IUP Academic Excellence and Innovation Award.

He is a core faculty member of the Robert E. Cook Honors College.

In a unity demonstration, a human chain encircling the Oak Grove will form from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

This Stand Against Racism event is sponsored by the student group Mosaic, which aims to promote equality and bring cultural awareness through discussions and events.

Stand Against Racism is a national movement led by the YWCA.

Whitehorse, a Navajo activist, will present a video and personal narrative titled “Hohzo, The Navajo Way of Thinking” at 4:00 p.m. in the Susquehanna Room, Hadley Union Building.   in McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall. 

Whitehorse addresses issues such as boarding schools, sterilization, relocation, and the American Indian Movement. 

Her presentation is co-sponsored by Mosaic, the Native American Awareness Council, Alpha Kappa Delta sociology honor society, and Environmentally Conscious Organization.

Both events are free and open to the community.

The event is organized by community nutrition students and dietetic interns. They will collect nonperishable food and personal care items of all types, as well as cash donations.

Donations will be collected from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following Indiana locations: Valeski’s Fourth Street Bi-Lo, Wal-Mart, Giant Eagle and Big Lots. Other county collection sites are Merck’s Bi-Lo in Homer City, Tate’s Supermarket in Clymer, Wal-Mart in Burrell Township, and Shop ’n Save in Saltsburg. Donations are also being collected in IUP residence halls.

According to Professor Rita Johnson, director of the event, the demand for food through ICCAP has increased in the past year, and the program now assists 2,100 households each month. More than half the people benefiting from the food pantry are children and older adults.

“With over 17 percent of Indiana County citizens with income below the poverty level, many people need some extra help,” said Johnson.

A new emphasis for this year’s drive is the ICCAP Power Pack program, which benefits elementary schoolchildren who are at risk of hunger when school's not in session. Power Pack sends food home with them for weekends and school vacations. The program serves about 370 children in nine schools in Indiana County, and additional funding would allow the program to expand. 

Donations the Power Pack program can use are child-friendly, nonperishable items, including single-serving and microwavable foods, such as spaghetti and meatballs, canned soup, ravioli or lasagna. Other recommended items are canned fruit and fruit cups, pudding cups, 100 percent juice boxes, individual cereal boxes, canned meats and tuna, granola bars, oatmeal, fruit snacks and macaroni and cheese.

Items in demand for the food pantry in general include cereal, pasta, rice, canned fruit and vegetables, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, and peanut butter and jelly.

In 2011, the food drive collected 2,520 pounds of food and $3,000 in monetary donations. Converting those funds to pounds of food brought the total collected to 31,794 pounds of food.  

This year, Cengage Learning is the sponsor of this year’s T-shirts for participants.

IUP presents the University Professor award annually to a faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding record of teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service. The award is intended to recognize, reward, and encourage faculty who are actively engaged in these activities, thus advancing the discipline or the teaching of the discipline. Recipients retain the University Professor title for a lifetime.

“This award strengthens my commitment to engaging in cross-discipline activities and optimally serving our students and community,” Ali said.

“The award is inspirational and a testimony that persistence and discipline are appreciated by our community of knowledge. In this community, commitment to excellence in writing and teaching is an integral part of our journey toward building a world environment where tolerance and inclusion are the norm," said Ali. "I appreciate the administration’s and the committee’s recognition of my activities and the granting of this award."

During his tenure as University Professor, Ali plans to work on several projects focusing on cross-discipline subjects, but his primary focus will be on writing a book on business ethics in Islam.  Focused primarily on serving scholars and practitioners, the book can also be a supplementary text for students majoring in business ethics, international business, cross-cultural studies, and religion.

“Business ethics is a rising and thriving field of study,” he said. “Recently, it has taken on an added value due to corporate scandals and the globalization of business.”

Ali intends the book to fill a gap in understanding Islamic perspectives on how to approach and conduct business.

Rather than a collection of abstract ideas, he said, the book will provide practical "insights and increasing awareness of how to make informed decisions in the marketplace and carry out them responsibly and ethically.”

Ali hopes the project will deepen his knowledge about changing business conditions across cultures, as well as develop new insights regarding teaching responsibility and the need to acquire new perspectives.

“This insight is useful for improving teaching at IUP and positioning it globally,” he said, as a growing number of students with diverse backgrounds enroll in business majors at IUP and as the school continues to engage in exchange programs with universities across the globe.

“I am committed to the teacher-scholar model, excellence in scholarly and research activities and to serving our university and community,” he said.

Ali joined the IUP faculty in 1989. He is a graduate of the University of Baghdad, where he also did postgraduate study. He received his MBA from Marshall University and his doctorate in management with a concentration in strategy from West Virginia University.

Before coming to IUP, he was a faculty member at Saginaw Valley State University, Fort Hays State University, and Indiana University South Bend. He was an invited visiting professor of management at the University of Calgary and at the University of Sharjah. He was honored with a Fulbright Senior Scholar Award in 1997 for study at the University of Jordan. In 2010, he was invited by the Ministry of Higher Education in Iraq to serve as a visiting scholar and presented lectures and workshops at various universities in Iraq.

He has published seven books, 16 chapters in scholarly books and more than 100 refereed journal articles. He's also had more than 80 other journal publications and more than 100 commentaries or opinion pieces on current events published in newspapers and other outlets.

His work has been cited by scholars, included in the “Congressional Record” and used by the United Nations in debate on Iraq. He has given hundreds of invited presentations at professional meetings and conferences and has conducted faculty development workshops throughout the world.

Ali has developed instruments to assess management characteristics such as loyalty, risk-taking, and decision-making styles, and his work has been cited frequently in the Social Science Index. He developed two assessment scales adopted by the Behavioral Management Database Services.

Ali was one of the first researchers to address the competitiveness issue and its global dimensions, and he continues to collaborate with scholars from other countries. His research focus has been on competitiveness in the global environment and cross-cultural studies of managers.

He founded and continues to serve as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Commerce and Management. He also edits the journals Competitiveness Review, Advances in Competitiveness Research, and Competition Forum, and serves on the editorial boards of more than a dozen other journals and as an ad hoc reviewer for several others.

In 1998, he was named “third most prolific writer” in the national management area by the Journal of Teaching in International Business.

He has organized several national and international conferences and has been instrumental in establishing two major academic organizations: the American Society for Competitiveness, which he has led as executive director since 1991, and the International Academy of Business Disciplines, serving on the board of directors since 1990. He has served as the executive director of the International Society for Competitiveness since 1992 and on the international advisory board of the World Security Network Foundation. He was a member of the board of directors of the Arab Management Group from 1993 to 1997 and the board of advisors for International Business Press from 1991 to 2007.

In 1992, the U.S. Department of Education awarded him a $166,000 grant for the internationalization of business programs. He also received a grant through the Canadian Educational Program.

IUP has twice recognized Ali with the Distinguished Faculty Award for Research, in 1994 and in 2008, and he has received two research awards from the Department of Management.

The International Academy of Business Disciplines has honored Ali with numerous awards, including two for best paper and the Award to the Founder. In addition, he received a Best Empirical Research Paper Award in 1990 from the International Academy of Management and Marketing.

Alexis Pogorelskin, a History professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, will present “The Plot Against Hollywood on the Eve of World War II” and discuss Jimmy Stewart’s fight against isolationism in the filmThe Mortal Storm.

Phyllis Lassner, a Writing Program professor at Northwestern University will present “Romance and Propaganda: A Hollywood Story” and discuss Stewart, Sullavan, and aid for refugees and war victims.

“These speakers will each discuss the importance of Jimmy Stewart’s role in mobilizing the country to protect freedom and civil liberties and to assert core humanitarian values in the fight against Nazism," said Michael Williamson, professor of English and one of the event organizers. Local residents have “much of which to be proud” in Stewart's being an Indiana native, he said.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Fine Arts, and Departments of Communications Media, English, History, and Political Science are sponsoring the event.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum will screenThe Mortal Storm at on April 17 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a self-guided tour of the museum, located on the second floor of the Indiana Free Library, at Philadelphia and Ninth streets. Admission to the museum is $7 ($6 for students and senior citizens).

For more information, contact Williamson at mtwill@iup.edu.

The awards, presented by CASE's Affiliated Student Advancement Programs, recognize an organization for its impact on individual memberships, development and growth, and dedication to the organization, university and student advancement profession.

The Ambassadors won the Outstanding External Program Award for their Young Alumni Achievement Award program and the Tried & True Program award for its Tuition Raffle Program. This is the third year Lawer has been recognized with the Outstanding Adviser award.

The group’s 50 members serve as liaisons between prospective students, current students, administrators, faculty members, alumni, and friends of the university. Members are active participants in Homecoming activities and 50-year reunions for alumni. They also host activities on campus for a variety of administrative offices, including the Office of the President.

In addition, members are active in student recruitment efforts, making welcome calls to students accepted to IUP and assisting with orientation events throughout the year. The group also distributes a freshman yearbook and organizes a senior recognition event.

In March, the Ambassadors hosted more than 155 students and advisers from 13 universities for a two-day conference featuring educational programming and networking opportunities.

“It is truly a blessing to work with such a dedicated and enthusiastic group of students,” Lawer said. “Their work to serve as the link between current students, prospective students, alumni, administration and the university family is endless.

“I am so glad they received the recognition for their efforts at the conference; they deserved each and every award. I feel honored to be part of the Ambassadors family.”

“IUP is very proud of the students and of Sara,” Bill Speidel, associate vice president for development at IUP, said. “We continue to be appreciative of the hard work that the Ambassadors do on behalf of IUP. This award is very appropriate, and it reinforces what we already know—that this program is a very high-quality one that strengthens IUP in so many ways.”

Pathbreakers: Markovich '74, McMurdy '78, and Simmons

In addition to a poster session recognizing the work of some 30 female students and faculty from the college, the event included a panel discussion featuring three women who have built careers in mathematics and science: Maria Markovich '74 (photo, right), a pharmaceuticals consultant; Sue McMurdy '78 (photo, center), an executive at First Commonwealth Financial Corp.; and Anne Simmons (photo, left), a longtime school administrator.

Markovich earned a B.S. in Chemistry from IUP and an M.S. in business management from Stevens Institute of Technology. Her career has spanned working at small environmental engineering firms to holding leadership positions in analytical research and pharmaceuticals with two worldwide companies. Before her retirement from industry, she worked for 13 years at Johnson & Johnson. In 2012, she formed her own consulting firm, Analytical Advantage Consulting, which reviews worldwide compendia of drug needs.

McMurdy earned an Applied Mathematics degree from IUP. She is executive vice president and chief information officer at First Commonwealth Financial Corp. in Indiana. She is responsible for all data processing and technology systems for the corporation and oversees the network infrastructure, security systems, facilities and real estate for more than 115 locations in 15 counties in Pennsylvania.

In addition, McMurdy leads the operational and support processes for a comprehensive line of banking, insurance, trust and investment products and services. McMurdy co-founded First Commonwealth for Women, a guiding coalition for the company with a mission of creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for First Commonwealth’s nearly 1,300 female employees.

Simmons holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary biology education from the State University of New York at Oswego, master’s degrees in science education from Columbia University and the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a doctorate in education from the University of Rochester. She served as the assistant superintendent of the Greater Latrobe School District and as director of curriculum, instruction and assessment at the Apollo-Ridge School District.

She has many years of experience as a superintendent of schools, director of curriculum and instruction, and school principal. She has won several awards for teaching, including the Educator of Distinction Award from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation.

Chemistry Alumni Research Fund Award and Patricia Hilliard Robertson '85 Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Two scholarships were presented to students. The first Chemistry Alumni Research Fund Award was presented to Elyse Kleist, a junior Chemistry major and member of Alpha Chi Sigma professional chemistry fraternity at IUP. The award, which supports undergraduate research, is funded by donations from Markovich and other chemistry alumni.

The Patricia Hilliard Robertson '85 Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Rebecca Beadling (photo, center), a junior Biology and Chemistry double major. The award was presented by Dr. Keith Hilliard (photo, left) and Ilse Hilliard (photo, right), brother and mother of the late Patricia Hilliard Robertson.

Robertson, of Homer City, was a physician and pilot who completed the astronaut candidate program. Before she died from injuries suffered in a plane crash in 2001, Robertson was serving as a support astronaut for crew members aboard the International Space Station.

As part of her award, Beadling will conduct research with Chemistry professor Justin Fair on the use of chromatography in undergraduate organic chemistry courses and how it has replaced older identification and quantitative methods.

As part of her research in Biology, she is exploring the effects of copper as a stressor in the life history and physiological characteristics of multiple generations of zebra fish. She is also conducting research in chemistry on cobalt doped compounds and dilute magnetic semiconductors. She will continue this research at the University of Pennsylvania during the summer.

Beadling is a dean’s list student and provost scholar and a recipient of the Dean’s Opportunity Scholarship and the Scholarship for Creating Opportunities in Applied Mathematics.

— University Communications Office

IUP will hold two ceremonies, both in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, combining undergraduate and graduate students. The 9:00 a.m. ceremony will be for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Fine Arts, and College of Health and Human Services.

The 1:30 p.m. ceremony will be for the College of Education and Educational Technology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

McGeary will address both.

The recommendation for McGeary’s honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree was approved by the IUP Council of Trustees in March, then by the Office of the Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Honorary degree candidates must demonstrate meritorious achievement over an extended period in the areas of higher education, science, public affairs, business, or the arts.

McGeary served as chief of the Division of Arts and Sciences in the Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction in the Pennsylvania Department of Education from 1975 to 1991. During that time, he created Pennsylvania’s Governor’s School of the Arts and the complex of Governor’s Schools of Excellence, including the schools of science, health care, business, agriculture, teaching, and international studies.

He worked as a fine arts adviser and senior fine arts adviser for the Pennsylvania Department of Education from 1964 to 1975.

His early work with the Educational Television Network resulted in hundreds of classroom programs on architecture, environment, music and art for schools and colleges across the nation. He has coauthored, with the late Blanche Waugaman-Jefferson, an IUP graduate and former professor, a series of texts related to elementary art education. Some of his other publications underscore the importance of mathematics, science, and reading to the arts—which is also the subject of many videos and films he has produced or narrated.

Currently, McGeary is a board member of the Education Policy and Leadership Center, which supports state-level education policies to promote learning, and is a founder and board member of the Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg.

He also is a working artist whose paintings and sculptures have been exhibited widely and included in many collections. Lebanon Valley College will host a retrospective of his paintings in 2013.

McGeary taught at North Allegheny Schools and later at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a visiting professor at Kutztown University and the University of South Florida while a graduate student at those institutions.

He received an MFA from Carnegie-Mellon University and completed extensive postgraduate work in art history, arts education and arts management at the University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University, New York University, University of Georgia, and American University.

He served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean Conflict and received an honorable discharge with special commendations in 1957, achieving the rank of first lieutenant.

McGeary has worked with the Paul Getty Trust, Ford, Kellogg, and J.D. Rockefeller III foundations. He was appointed by Governor Mark Schweiker and Governor Edward Rendell to serve consecutive terms as a board member of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. He also has served as a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, representing the secretary of education, and as an appointed member of the Preservation Pennsylvania board of directors.

He has been president of the Perry County Council of the Arts, which serves six counties in Pennsylvania, and has managed a significant financial bequest to the organization, as well as a collection of precious art, allowing for the creation of a community cultural center and museum in Newport. The organization honored him with the construction of an education resource and research room in the center and with the 2012 Special Honors for Community Service Award.

McGeary is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Art Education Association and the Pennsylvania Art Education Association and was chair and creator of the Clyde McGeary Aspiring Art Educators Scholarship Program. He is a 1985 IUP Distinguished Alumni Award winner and received a similar honor from his high school in Springdale.

He received the Executive Award for the Holocaust Education Curriculum from the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition and the Distinguished Educator Award from Kappa Delta Phi. He also received the Governor’s Schools of Excellence Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the International Year of the Child program and the International Community Service Award from Cosmopolitan International. He was honored by the J.C. Penney Community Awards program as the 1999 Volunteer of the Year in Pennsylvania and has received special commendations from the Pennsylvania secretary of Education and the state legislature. 

His wife, Barbara Conner-McGeary '54, also an arts educator, created the first arts magnet school (drawing from outside normal boundaries) in Pennsylvania. 

The McGearys live in Camp Hill, Pa.

IUP has granted 54 honorary degrees in its history. Those receiving the honor include U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, Oscar Arias Sanchez, Andre Previn, James “Jimmy” Stewart, Art Rooney, Fred Rogers, former governor Richard Thornburg, and retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

The conference schedule includes 16 panels, presentations, and workshops featuring more than 30 student, staff and faculty presenters. The conference is free and open to the community.

Topics to be addressed include gender awareness; sexuality and the double standard, including “slut bashing”; international women; gender stereotypes; issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students; and religion and sex.

The keynote speaker will be Leonore Tiefer, a psychiatry professor, therapist, and activist who will present “Is Sex More Like Dancing or Digestion? Unpacking the Dangers and Complexities of the Medicalization of Sexuality” at 7 p.m., April 12, in Pratt Auditorium. Tiefer will also offer a workshop for graduate students and local therapists on April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in Stabley Library.

A student-organized rally against sexual violence and victim blaming at noon on April 13 in the Oak Grove.

The conference is important for many reasons, according to Maureen McHugh, Psychology professor and conference chair.

“In the past, it has been a high-quality event that engages students in scholarship and stimulates student and faculty thinking about sex and gender,” she said.

Planned by graduate and undergraduate students and involving many student presenters, the event presents current interdisciplinary scholarship and involves collaboration among many academic departments and campus organizations, she said.

“The conference also addresses the integration of marginalized groups, including women and LGBT individuals, into the curriculum and the academy and constructs a bridge between scholarship and social action, such as the prevention of sexual assault.”

Tiefer is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has a private psychotherapy and sex therapy practice in Manhattan. She has worked at several hospitals in New York, including Montefiore Medical Center, where she worked in the urology department and co-directed the Sex and Gender Clinic from 1988 to 1996.

Tiefer has written widely about the medicalization of sexuality. She has been interviewed by international news media and appeared on many news shows as a critic of the medical management of women’s sexual problems. HerNew View Campaign challenges the medicalization of sex.

Tiefer has been honored with the 1994 Alfred C. Kinsey Award, the 2004 Distinguished Lifetime Scientific Achievement Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, and the 2004 Lifetime Career Award from the Association for Women in Psychology. She serves as vice chair of the board of directors of the National Coalition Against Censorship and serves on the steering committee of the Shelter for Homeless Men at the New York City Unitarian Universalist Church.

Tiefer has authored more than 150 scientific and professional publications and is the author of Sex Is Not a Natural Act and Other Essays. She co-edited A New View of Women’s Sexual Problems in 2002 and co-authored a teaching manual to accompany the text.

The Sex and Gender Conference is supported by the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, Women’s Studies, the LGBT Commission, the Center for Health and Well-Being, the Haven Project, and academic departments and colleges.

Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impairing development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.

Alpha Xi Delta began its awareness-raising actvity on April 2 by placing 20 blue spotlights around the Performing Arts Center and Sutton Hall.

Blue is the color symbolizing autism awareness chosen by Autism Speaks, the largest organization in the nation focusing on autism.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and finding a cure for this disorder estimated to affect one in 88 children. The organization was founded in 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism.

On Monday, April 9, the Six O’Clock Series will feature “Autism: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Assessment, Treatment, and Education,” a panel discussion by four faculty from the College of Education and Educational Technology and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Members of Alpha Xi Delta will introduce the program.

The panel discussion takes place at 6 p.m. in the Ohio Room, Hadley Union Building.

On Wednesday, April 11, the sorority will hold a Quarter Mile fundraiser for Autism Speaks. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., members will attempt to make a quarter-mile of quarters along Philadelphia Street, between Sixth and Ninth streets.

Laid side-by-side, 15,840 quarters—totaling $4,000—are required to span that distance.

Camille Wendekier (left), nursing doctoral candidate, and her mentor, Janice Holmes, professor of nursing and allied health (right)

The purpose of the academy is to develop nursing educators' teaching and leadership skills through mentorship over the course of the 22-month program. Holmes and Wendekier are one of only 16 mentor–student pairs chosen for the leadership academy. Participants are from 29 universities in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Thailand.

Holmes will mentor Wendekier on incorporating advanced teaching methods into a nursing curriculum. They will be required to attend two workshops with fellow academy participants in Indianapolis in February 2012 and 2013. They'll also meet face-to-face and online to collaborate on an educational project. Wendekier’s project involves revising the nursing curriculum evaluation plan at St. Francis University, where she has been a professor for three years.

“I’m learning things that tie in excellently with my curriculum project,” Wendekier said of the mentorship.

“It’s a time to be able to give back, to get some of the mentoring opportunities I missed,” Holmes said. “It’s nice to be involved in a structured mentorship program.”

Holmes received funding for her participation from Sigma Theta Tau and the Elsevier Foundation, a global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products. She is president of IUP’s chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Sigma Theta Tau has more than 125,000 active members in 86 countries. IUP’s chapter, which is planning its 30th anniversary celebration this year, has 200 members. Inductees include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students and professional nurses from the community.

Professors Claude Mark Hurlbert, Melvin Jenkins, James Jozefowicz, and Robert Kostelnik have been named to the Princeton Review's Best 300 Professors, a new guide recognizing top professors in the nation according to ratings on RateMyProfessors.com.

Professors from 122 colleges and universities are included. RateMyProfessors.com is the largest website for professor ratings, covering more than 7,500 schools, and ratings are made entirely by students.

“IUP faculty members put teaching and mentoring students first and foremost,” Gerald Intemann, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said. “It is not surprising to see four of our professors chosen for this publication. They are just a few of the outstanding teacher-scholars here at IUP who are dedicated to student success.”

Hurlbert (photo, bottom left), professor of English, is described in the guide as doing “everything in his power to help students write about the most important subject matter in their lives and world, so that they might also learn as much as possible about writing” along the way.

Hurlbert, who has taught for more than 30 years, has designed a pedagogy in which students “are treated with respect and integrity,” according to one student. It “prepared me for life,” said another.

“I truly feel blessed to teach first-year writing and to be in a classroom with students as they discover what writing can do both for them and others,” Hurlbert said.

Jenkins (photo, top left), professor and chair of Developmental Studies, noted that his “teaching and advising are designed to create better people, not just better students." He said he looks to affect "the entire student, in order to facilitate as many positive changes as possible within the population.”

One student said Jenkins “values the importance of contact with the students and therefore teaches courses that maximize the amount of time he can spend interacting with his classes.”

Jenkins said he recognizes that many students have difficulty learning and has developed a teaching technique that allows for and understands genuine academic deficiencies without discouraging the student suffering from them.

“My ultimate goal is to reach each of my students holistically, thus creating a better person,” he said.

Jozefowicz (photo, top right), professor of Economics, is recognized for helping his students make a personal connection with course material. He also stresses the need for students to enhance their résumés and job applications, provides opportunities to prepare them for professional careers, and “goes the extra mile” to help them succeed, not only in class, but also in the real world.

He'll begin a topic by providing a definition and then broaden the discussion to provide real-world context. “After that, I ask my students to provide their own examples before giving them my own example or story,” he said. “This way, the students take greater ownership of learning the material.”

"He really breaks the material into layman’s terms,” one student said. Another said Jozefowicz "epitomizes what teaching at the college level is all about.”

Kostelnik (photo, bottom right) professor of Sport Management, “treats students as he would want professors to treat his own children while they are in college. He tries to make them comfortable in the classroom and makes it clear that he has time for their academic needs and personal concerns.”

“He cares about his students and understands that your major might not be what he is teaching,” one student said.

Kostelnik draws on his past experience managing sport facilities to provide real-world examples and a practical application of concepts needed to be successful in the sports industry. “I have students complete real work assignments in class. I also use a variety of techniques to connect with students to help students relax, laugh and connect with each other,” he said.

This latest recognition of IUP professors follows IUP’s recent inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report list of top doctoral universities for 2012, the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges Guide for 2011, and the Forbes list of “America’s Top Colleges" for 2011.

IUP teems with research and scholarship activity across departments and at every academic level, from the tenured professor to the tender first-year student.

The Seventh Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum, taking place on Tuesday, April 3, as part of Research Appreciation Week, brings more than 125 undergraduate projects out of the laboratory, library, studio, and computer room, and into the limelight.

The work of 218 students, mentored by about 140 faculty, will be displayed. Students will give 63 oral presentations and 55 poster presentations, reporting on everything from diversity in LEED neighborhoods (Jawanda Jackson; Professor Whit Watts, advisor) to the effect of a Victorian belief in fairies on the literature of the period (Amira Minazzi, Tiffany Murdy; Professor Michael Williamson, advisor), from the fitness effects of a heavy rope training program (Daniel Cuevas; Professor Robert Alman, advisor) to the biofuel potential of the avocado tree (John Kamau; Jeffery Larkin, advisor).

Five  students will present four music and ballet performances, dozens will show their work in a juried art exhibition, and five student teams will recommend business strategies Netflix and Redbox in a business case competition. 

Jonathan Donath and Professor Laura Ferguson: “Opening New Doors” in Music Composition

Music education major Jonathan Donath composed an original work, "Early Dawn," as part of a project led by Professor Laura Ferguson’s to team musicians in her class with choreographer/dancers in Professor Holly Boda-Sutton’s class to create one-minute ballets.

“I wanted to give my music education students some insight into working with choreographers, as it’s very likely they'll need to do this in the future,” said Ferguson. The dancers demonstrated the various ways choreographers communicate, gesturally and verbally, with musicians.

“The project opened new doors in composition for me,” said Donath. “I’d never worked with a choreographer before; as a result, I learned how music had to be written in accordance to a specific theme and style -- so the dancer could easily create movement to the music.”

In addition, Donath said, “the project opened my eyes to new compositional techniques. I tend to write using polyphony and rhythmic diversity. With the ballet, I had to go the complete opposite direction, writing a piece that was more melodic and had fuller harmonic voicing.”

Ferguson said her mentoring role focused mostly on guiding her students in the development of their presentations for the forum.

“The musical ideas and the choreographic collaboration were completely their intellectual work,” said Ferguson. “It’s a great pleasure to outline a project for students and then see them fill in that outline in so many rich ways that I couldn't have imagined.”

Sultan Magruder and Professor John Mills:  How Research Opens Up a Whole New World

Psychology major Sultan Magruder and Professor John Mills have a stop-by-the-office-anytime kind of working relationship. Mills welcomes questions, provides feedback on Magruder’s work, and offers encouragement for graduate school interviews, conference presentations.

When Mills showed Magruder a journal article he found interesting, Magruder’s research passion was born.

“My research focuses on the underlying differences in the way individuals interact with one another in social situations,” said Magruder. “In sum, what makes individuals care about the collective good, rather than themselves, in social situations?”

Marguder will discuss the findings of his original research in a presentation titled “Social Value Orientation and Cooperation.” 

The most challenging aspect of the project “has been organization,” he says. “I had to email and call 250 individuals to ask for their participation in my study (I got 140), and I had to provide detailed reports on how/when I contacted students because of University Subject Pool protocols.”

Other than scheduling study participants, Magruder said, “everything has been fairly manageable, thanks to the Research Design and Analysis courses that I’ve taken as part of my psychology requirements.”

“Developing a high level of knowledge” in this area of psychology has been an exciting aspect of the research process for Magruder.

“The majority of individuals know what they know because they were told,” he said.  “But when you go out and seek your own knowledge, a whole new world opens up—a world that you add to.”

Jocelyn Amevuvor and Professor Yaya Sissoko : A Language Major “Stretches Her Way of Thinking” into Economics

Economics professor Yaya Sissoko invited students in his Poverty in Africa class to choose from four topics and develop several solution scenarios.

"The students did an outstanding job – each group had a different approach to the issue,” Sissoko said.

Jocelyn Amevuvor chose to research rural versus urban poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.

“I chose this topic because I’m very interested in contrasting urban culture with rural culture,” she explained. “Dr. Sissoko encouraged me to think independently by allowing me to do my own research.

"In addition to learning about the subject, I learned how to include statistics in my research. Since I’m a Spanish major and an English tutor, I really had to stretch my way of thinking.”

Amevuvor researched not only the causes of poverty in Africa, “but also statistics to support that those causes were to blame for rural or urban poverty.”

“Dr. Sissoko helped me develop my conclusion by suggesting that I add more statistics about urban poverty, because initially I focused on more rural conditions.”

Although her focus may not be economics, Amevuvor will continue to research the differences between rural and urban areas of different African countries, "since it pertains to what I desire to do in the future, which is to teach English to speakers of other languages.”

Wherever Amevuvor's next research project -- and her capacity for new horizons-- takes her, her newfound statistical capabilities will follow.

Tom Gathers ’77, senior vice president in the Darden Restaurant Group, will present “A Letter to Kate: Lessons for a New Leader” on April 4 at 6:00 p.m. in Eberly Auditorium. Taking the form of a letter to his daughter, his presentation will address leadership qualities needed by young people entering the workforce.

Darden Restaurants Inc. is the largest full-service restaurant company in the world, with nearly 1,900 restaurants in the United States and Canada. Darden businesses include Olive Garden, Red Lobster, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze, Eddie V’s, and LongHorn Steakhouse.

Gathers, a native of Sharon, Pa., has been instrumental in Darden’s recruitment of IUP graduates. Of all employers, LongHorn Steakhouse hired the most IUP graduating seniors in the 2006–2007 school year. Gathers also serves on the advisory council for the Hospitality Management Department and on the Foundation for IUP board of directors. He received IUP’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2009 in recognition of his successful career and dedication to the hospitality industry.

Gathers earned a bachelor’s degree in government and public service from IUP and was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He earned a master’s degree in organizational training from the University of Miami. He has received an honorary doctorate of food service from the National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers.

Starting his career as a restaurant manager in Ohio, Gathers advanced through the ranks and in 1981 joined Darden Restaurants, where he directed training and development efforts at Olive Garden, Red Lobster International, Casa Gallardo, York Steakhouses, China Coast, and LeAnn Chin’s.

In 1990, he became senior vice president of human resources for UNO Restaurant Corp., a Boston-based company that operates the 170-unit Pizzeria UNO casual dining chain. In 1998 he joined Atlanta-based RARE Hospitality as executive vice president of human resources and was responsible for the company’s employment, training and development, employee relations and compensation and benefit functions. RARE Hospitality, the parent company of LongHorn Steakhouse, Capital Grille, and Bugaboo Creek, is now part of Darden Restaurants.

Gathers is past president of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers. He serves as chair of the board for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and on the advisory boards for the University of New Hampshire, Suffolk University, and Gwinnett Technical College. He is a featured speaker at national and international restaurant shows.

Gathers and his wife, Melanie Overman Gathers ’78, are the parents of two daughters.

President David Werner kicks off the fun with opening remarks—and maybe a dance move or two?—at 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 30. Dancing starts then and goes straight on till 9 p.m., Saturday. There'll also be lots of other activities each hour, from volleyball to a Hula Hoop contest to karaoke, all open to the community.

A $5 donation is requested for one-time admission. For a $10 donation, visitors receive 24-hour admission and a T-shirt.

Dancers may register with a $20 donation, which includes a T-shirt and free food during the marathon. They may enter as individuals, pairs, or groups. Dancers also are encouraged to raise funds before the event. Any individual or group raising $100 or more before the event and in addition to the registration donation will have an opportunity to dance on stage and be on the Ed Fry Arena’s large-screen television.

Register at the door or in advance at www.hawkrock.tk or by contacting the Office of Service Learning at (724) 357-3103.

In addition to the 24-hour dancing by registered teams, the activities are as follows:

Event Schedule

• 9:00 p.m.: President Werner's opening remarks
• 10:00 p.m.: Volleyball
• 11:00 p.m.: Dance-off
• midnight: Hawk Out basketball
• 1:00 a.m.: Limbo contest
• 2:00 a.m.: Water balloon toss
• 3:00 a.m.: Cake walk
• 4:00 a.m.: Cornhole game
• 5:00 a.m. Hula hoop pass
• 6:00 a.m.: “Ninja”
• 7:00 a.m.: Group yoga
• 8:00 a.m.: Musical Pilates
• 9:00 a.m.: Belly dancing
• 10:00 a.m.: Double Dutch jump rope contest
• 11:00 a.m.: Zumba
• noon: Frisbee toss
• 1:00 p.m.: Freeze dance
• 2:00 p.m.: Hula hoop contest
• 3:00 p.m.: Dodge ball
• 4:00 p.m.: Karaoke
• 5:00 p.m.: Knockout basketball
• 6:00 p.m.: Tug of war
• 7:00 p.m.: Tango performance and group tango lessons
• 8:00 p.m.: Reflection and sponsor recognition
• 9:00 p.m.: “Grand reveal” of funds raised

Other activities include face painting and photo booth from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. on Friday; black light corner from 11:30 p.m., Friday, to 2:30 a.m., Saturday; human bingo from 4:00 to 5:00 a.m., Saturday; a featured speaker, to be announced, from one of the groups benefiting from the event at noon on Saturday; and a photo booth from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday.

The Hawk Rock Project is directed by the student Hawk Rock Committee and coordinated by the IUP Office of Service Learning. Fourteen students are members of the committee, and 35 more are actively involved with the project, according to student Malia Lazor, committee chairwoman. Many student organizations also are participating.

All proceeds benefit the Indiana County Community Action Program food bank and Pathway Homeless Shelter; the Community Kitchen, which prepares and serves meals to Indiana County residents in need; and Family Promise of Indiana County, which provides temporary housing, counseling and meals to homeless and low-income families as they work to achieve independence.

Corporate sponsors are the Indiana Mall and Sheetz, and the community sponsor is the Coney. Other sponsors include Grubs, Indiana Midday Rotary, Moreau Technical Services, Tom’s Pizza and Simply the Best DJ Services by Corey Best.

The Fatality Prevention Forum is scheduled for October 29–30 at the Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh. Reservations may be made online.

This forum will be the second of its kind presented by IUP in collaboration with the Alcoa Foundation and other sponsors.

At the first event, in November 2007, participants identified three areas for future research and discussion: a better understanding of the risk assessment process, causal factors associated with increased risk, and the role of training in fatality prevention.

Building on findings and recommendations from the 2007 event, this year's program will include:

• sharing of best practices and innovative technological concepts or solutions;
• developing a common risk profile for specific industries or exposure groups;
• expanding understanding of the role of human performance concepts in preventing fatalities;
• exploring the most effective leadership styles and organizational attributes necessary for effective fatality prevention, including enhanced employee engagement; and
• identifying future safety research and public policy that could drive significant improvement in the ability to predict and prevent fatalities.

“We learned a great deal during discussions at the 2007 Fatality Prevention Forum, and we look forward to adding to our recommendations and findings during this year’s forum, which again brings together experts from industry, labor, academia and government agencies,” said Lon Ferguson, chair of the Department of Safety Sciences.

The Alcoa Foundation is a longstanding supporter of the IUP Safety Sciences program and a flagship supporter of the Fatality Prevention Forum.

“The Alcoa Foundation is committed to educational activities around safety and workforce redevelopment, and we see this conference as a great opportunity to raise the awareness of safety issues across the manufacturing industry,” said Paula Davis, foundation president.

“Alcoa’s global priority is the well-being of our employees, and we take great care to provide the training and tools required to create a safe work environment for our employees,” said Jeff Shockey, Alcoa corporate safety director. “This conference is a tremendous opportunity for leading safety professionals to share best practices and to learn from each other for the betterment of all of our organizations.”

Alcoa is the world’s leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina facilities, serving the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial markets.

More about Safety Sciences at IUP

The Department of Safety Sciences offers a bachelor of science degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences and an master's degree and doctorate in safety sciences, both of which are offered online. To date, more than 3,000 safety and health professionals have graduated from these programs, and placement rates have consistently been above 90 percent. These graduates are employed in a variety of industries, such as oil, chemicals, construction, steel, insurance and manufacturing. The bachelor's degree program is currently one of 12 safety programs accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology in Safety.

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Members of the Hawk Rock student committee and some of their sponsors. Front: Jasmine Jordan; Mary Ann Zamais, representing the Indiana Mall; Ken Williams; Jess Stewart; Nicole Moomaw. Back: Mindy Stipe, Casandra Ace, Nichole Buck, Jamie Czech, Malia Lazor, Courtney R. Burns, Cassie Confer, Sarah Stauffer. photo courtesy of Indiana Gazette

A donation campaign has students positioned with collection cans in the Hadley Union Building, March 19–31, with the goal of collecting $1 from all IUP students.

A food drive will take place at BiLo and Giant Eagle in Indiana, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., March 23–25. Students will hold a rally with games, music, and prizes in the Oak Grove on March 28.

The grand finale: The Hawk Rock dance-a-thon, 9:00–9:00 p.m., March 30–31, in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. See event schedule

With the theme “Raise It. Dance It. Share It,” the Hawk Rock Project aims to build awareness of homelessness and hunger in the community and to celebrate the spirit of fundraising.

All proceeds benefit the Indiana County Community Action Program Food Bank–Pathways Shelter; the Community Kitchen meal program; and Family Promise of Indiana County, which provides temporary housing, counseling and meals to homeless and low-income families as they work to achieve independence.

The project is directed by the student Hawk Rock Committee and coordinated through the IUP Office of Service Learning. Fourteen students are members of the committee, and 35 more are actively involved with the project, according to student and committee chair Malia Lazor. Many student organizations also are participating.

“Not only will we actively work to raise funds for these agencies through the dance-a-thon and related events,” Lazor said, “but the dance-a-thon also will be a time to recognize and celebrate the efforts of student groups who have done volunteer work to help the homeless and feed the hungry.”

The dance-a-thon is open to the community. Everyone's invited to come and cheer on the dancers. A $5 donation is requested for one-time admission; a $10 donation provides 24-hour admission and a T-shirt.

Dancers can register for a $20 donation, which includes a T-shirt and food during the marathon. Dancers can enter as individuals, pairs, or groups.

Dancers may register at the Hawk Rock web site or at the door or by calling the Office of Service Learning at (724) 357-3103.

Dancers also are encouraged to raise funds before the event. Any individual or group raising $100 or more before the event and in addition to their registration donation will have an opportunity to dance on stage and be on the Ed Fry Arena jumbotron.

The Indiana Mall and Sheetz are corporate sponsors. The Coney is the community sponsor. Other sponsors include Grubs, Indiana Mid-Day Rotary, Moreau Technical Services, Tom’s Pizza, and Simply the Best DJ Services by Corey Best.

Last fall, the Hawk Rock Project hosted a two-mile run/walk, the Hawk Rock Trot, that drew 49 participants, raised $500 and collected 102 food items for the food bank. Fraternities and sororities collected almost 400 food items and $520 through a community food drive.

Institutions are chosen on the basis of the scope and innovation of their service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses.

The honor roll is produced by the Corporation for National Community Service in collaboration with the Department of Education, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.

“This national recognition reflects the university’s continued commitment to community service and citizenship and the outstanding work of the Office of Service Learning,” said James Begany, vice president for Enrollment Management and Communications.

IUP recorded more than 145,790 hours of student volunteer service for the 2010–2011 academic year, up 9,000 hours from service in 2009–2010.

Measured by the current national minimum wage, this volunteer work would be valued at more than $1 million.

Begany said it's "gratifying to see how our students take ownership of service projects designed to help the local community."

He cited as an example "Hawk Rock," a 24-hour service event to be held March 30–31 to benefit three agencies in Indiana County that address homelessness and hunger: the Community Kitchen, the Indiana County Community Action Program food bank and Pathway Homeless Shelter, and the Family Promise of Indiana County.

“While coordinated by the Office of Service Learning, this event is entirely student driven and is the result of hundreds of hours of planning and hard work,” Bergany noted.

Some of the many IUP service projects in 2010–2011:

• Into the Streets, a biannual event in which more than 500 students offered up to 10 hours of service to nonprofit agencies during a Saturday in the fall and in the spring

• KidsRead, through which IUP students volunteered more than 1,100 hours to tutor 100 elementary students once or twice a week

• Several food drives, including one resulting in the collection of more than $330 and more than 500 food and personal care items for the ICCAP food pantry

• Participation in the community’s Daffodil Days for the American Cancer Society

• Blood drives collecting almost 1,000 units of blood, estimated to save more than 2,901 lives

Most of IUP’s community service initiatives are coordinated by the Office of Service Learning, based in the Career Development Center. The office coordinates two AmeriCorps programs, Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania and Community Fellows, and supervises the full-time AmeriCorps position.

Scholars in Service allows students to enroll as AmeriCorps members on a part-time basis and commit 300–450 hours in an academic year to nonprofit agencies at no cost to the agencies. Since the program began in 2006, students have offered 38,850 hours of service, valued at more than $100,000, to organizations in the community.

The Community Fellows Program, new for the 2010–2011 academic year, offers scholarship funding for students to do more than 300 service hours over the course of an academic year.

During the 2010-2011 academic year, 23 IUP students earned the national AmeriCorps President’s Service Award, which recognizes student volunteers who have performed at least 100 hours of service above and beyond their initial commitment.

The Office of Service Learning also coordinates IUP’s federal Serve Study program, which benefits community nonprofit agencies. This program allows qualified students to work up to 25 hours per week for a community organization at no cost to the agency. In 2010–2011, 95 students participated in the program, offering around 18,750 hours—about $136,500 worth of work-study funds—to roughly 40 organizations, including area schools.

The office also participates in the Indiana Community University Collaborative, designed to recognize and mobilize student residents as local community assets and good neighbors.

“The mission of the Office of Service Learning, to promote excellence in professional and personal character development through experiential learning opportunities that bridge the curriculum with community service, fits well with the work of the Career Development Center,” said Mark Anthony, director of the Career Development Center at IUP.

“The Career Development Center has as its goal to teach students, through coaching and support, how to become active participants in their own continuing career development. Community service is an excellent way to help our students find their path and build experiences that prepare them for their successful careers and lives.”

Music professor Henry Wong Doe will give a solo piano recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 26.

The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Weill Recital Hall.

Wong Doe will perform selections from his recent recording of the complete works of internationally renowned New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, including “The Horizon from Owhiro Bay," “Tentang Cara Gamelan,” and other pieces. The album will be released this spring on New Zealand label HRL Morrison Trust Records.

Wong Doe performed the program in January at a recital in his hometown of Auckland, New Zealand.

This will be Wong Doe’s second appearance at Carnegie Hall. He has performed in many other major venues, including Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and the Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv, Israel. He has performed twice at the Busoni International Piano Festival in Italy, where he won "audience favorite" awards, and was invited to tour Israel with the Israel Camerata Orchestra.

Wong Doe has taught piano and introductory music courses at IUP for three years. He earned his doctor of musical arts degree in piano from The Julliard School in New York City, a master’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Auckland.

Tickets for the  performance are available by calling CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800 or at the Carnegie Hall web site. Discounts for students and senior citizens are available.

More:

Henry Wong Doe faculty page 

For music prospective students

Don White, state senator; Michelle Fryling, media relations director; Jonathan Mack, trustee; and David Werner, interim president

In receiving the President’s Medal of Distinction, Senator White, R-Indiana, received the highest nondegree award IUP presents. Established in 1985, this award honors citizens of the state and region whose professional achievement or public service is of national significance or special significance to the university.

Trustee Jonathan Mack was honored with the Male Civic Leader Award. This award recognizes individuals who have a lifetime of volunteer service designed to improve the quality of life in Indiana County; demonstrated creativity and initiative in serving the needs of Indiana County; and provided significant leadership and involvement in projects designed to advance and make Indiana County a better place in which to live and work. It was first presented in Indiana County in 1979. Recipients are chosen by a panel of community representatives.

Mack, an attorney and partner in the firm of Marcus & Mack, P.C., of Indiana, is also a member of the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors.

Michelle Fryling, director of Media Relations, was honored with the Athena Leadership Award. This award is presented to a man or woman who has achieved excellence in his or her career or profession, made outstanding contributions to Indiana County, and opened doors of leadership for women in business. International in scope, the award was first presented in Indiana County in 1987. Judges are members of the Indiana community.

Robin Gorman, executive assistant and chief of staff in the President’s Office, and Elizabeth “Betsy” Sarneso, assistant director of Student Life/Student Leadership and Greek life, were finalists for the Athena Leadership Award.

For the first time, the Leader’s Circle event committee partnered with the IUP Journalism Department for news coverage, with students in professor Michele Papakie’s class contributing profiles.

The event was held at the Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and Conference Center and attended by more than 250 people.

The conference will be held north of the Mason-Dixon line for the first time in its 35-year history, taking the theme “The Wide Reach of Appalachia.” More than 700 scholars and artists are expected to attend, making it one of the largest conferences IUP has ever hosted.

“We're certainly drawing attention to IUP as a pioneer in bringing Appalachian studies to northern Appalachia,” says English professor Jim Cahalan (photo, left), conference program chair.

There are no well-established Appalachian studies programs in the northern tier of Appalachia, which includes about three-fourths of Pennsylvania and 13 counties in New York. Cahalan and sociology professor Jim Dougherty (photo, right), who is chairing the conference, would like to change that.

At least 100 IUP faculty, students, and alumni will participate. Over 20 faculty will give presentations on Marcellus Shale, contemporary Appalachian writers, the Northern Appalachian fiddling of western Pennsylvania, folk terms related to health care, and other topics. The Anthropology, Art, Communications Media, Education, English, Geography and Regional Planning, History, Management, Nursing and Allied Health, and Sociology Departments will be represented.

About 20 graduate students and alumni Matthew Ferrence, John Hicks, and Brent House will present.

Undergraduates will also benefit from the conference experience. Eleven students from Cahalan’s fall Appalachian Culture senior synthesis course will work at the conference and may attend sessions. Twenty Hospitality students will gain practical experience in conference registration and other tasks in the publishers and vendors area, thanks to Hospitality professor Linda Sullivan's initiative.

In addition, dozens of students are attending five presentations for which they’ll earn extra credit from several professors.

Senior sociology major Luray Fladd will help staff the conference information desk and usher at the Si Kahn folk concert Saturday night.  She'll attend some presentations as well.

“I'm looking forward to anything regarding Marcellus Shale,” she says, “considering its increasing role in the political and environmental spheres. I'm also interested in sessions on the music and stories of Appalachia.”

Having the movers and shakers in Appalachian studies travel north to Indiana is "probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience for IUP students,” Fladd says.

“I think many students would be surprised to found out how much our community is a part of Appalachia.”

Four Appalachian Studies Conference presentations are free and open to the public. All presentations are open to registrants. Registration is through the conference web site.

— Deborah Klenotic, Web editor/producer, Communications

• “Pennsylvania as Greater Appalachia: Historical Perspectives,” by John Alexander Williams, Appalachian State University, noon–1:15 p.m., March 23, Eberly Auditorium. Williams is the author of “Appalachia: A History.” He will discuss Pennsylvania’s role in the development of Appalachian culture.

• “Appalachian Impacts of Global Warming: Reasons for Hope,” by Robert F. Cahalan, NASA, 1:30–2:45 p.m., March 23, Eberly Auditorium. Cahalan is a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore. He will discuss productive solutions to the global warming crisis.

• “The Significance of Powwows to Native Americans in Pennsylvania’s Appalachia,” by Susan M. Taffe Reed, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 9:45–10:45 p.m., March 24, room 121, Eberly Hall. Reed will discuss how Indigenous peoples use Native American powwows to develop communal relationships in Appalachian Pennsylvania.

• “Uncovering Racist Sundown Towns in Appalachia and Across the Nation,” by James Loewen, Catholic University, 5–6 p.m., March 24, Eberly Auditorium. Loewen is the author of the books “Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism” and “Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong.” He will discuss “sundown towns,” areas of the United States that drove out or forbade African American population growth between 1890 and 1968. Pennsylvania may have had perhaps 700 sundown towns, more than any other state.

Although conference registration is not required, persons planning to attend are asked to reserve a spot in advance by emailing Jim Cahalan, professor of English and conference program chair, at jcahalan@iup.edu.

Conference registration and the complete schedule of presentations are available at the conference website.

Invitations were mailed to 430 undergraduate and 557 graduate students' home addresses on record with the university.

Students may accept the invitation to join by mailing in a form or completing one on the web and should indicate whether they will attend the initiation ceremony -- for undergraduates, the deadline is March 7; for graduate students, March 13.

The IUP chapter will have two ceremonies: March 28 for undergraduate students and April 3 for graduate students. Both ceremonies will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Blue Room, Sutton Hall.

"We really hope that all invited students respond to this invitation -- it's a wonderful opportunity for students to be part of a national network of scholars," said Professor Dennis Giever, IUP chapter president.

In addition, he notes that "Phi Kappa Phi has more than $700,000 in scholarships and graduate fellowships for its members nationally, and several IUP students have been selected for these awards since IUP's chapter was chartered in 1993."

He asks that faculty encourage invited students to reply. "We know that students get inundated with information and mailings, but this is something that can be of great benefit to them, especially if they have an interest in scholarships or graduate fellowships."

The IUP chapter was honored as a "Chapter of Excellence" in November by the national honor society.

The drive is organized by the Office of Service Learning and sponsored by Rho Tau Chi, IUP’s ROTC service fraternity; the IUP Martial Arts Club; and the IUP Criminology Association.

Surgery and treatment following his injury required Homa to receive more than 30 units of blood in one day. A member of Rho Tau Chi while at IUP, Homa asked the fraternity in 2004 to stage a blood drive at IUP in recognition of the need for blood donations.

The IUP Office of Service Learning coordinates campus blood drives throughout the year for the Central Blood Bank and American Red Cross. Drives are traditionally sponsored by student groups from all disciplines and organizations.

During the 2010-2011 academic year, 967 units of blood were collected in drives organized by the office. This blood collection total is estimated to save 2,901 lives. During the fall 2011 semester, 502 pints of blood were collected, projected to save 1,506 lives. Sponsors included Circle K, Poiz, Phi Eta Sigma, Acacia, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Sigma Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Pre-Service Teachers of Mathematics and Claypool’s Clinical Crew.

In addition to the February 29 event to honor Homa, six blood drives are planned for the spring 2012 semester.

Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework.

State senator Don White, R-41st Dist., will receive the 2012 President’s Medal of Distinction from IUP at the Leader’s Circle of Indiana County annual awards dinner on March 15.

The President’s Medal of Distinction is the highest nondegree award IUP presents. The university established the award in 1985 to honor citizens of the state and region whose professional achievement or public service is of national significance or special significance to the university. President David Werner will present the award.

“Senator White is a longtime friend and champion of the university, Indiana County and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education,” Werner said. “He has provided outstanding leadership for the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, the Residential Revival, and countless other projects crucial to the growth of IUP and the region. He recognizes the importance of the relationship between the university and community and has led the way in maintaining that partnership.

“It will be my pleasure, on behalf of IUP, to thank him for his lifetime of service.”

White was elected to his first term representing the 41st Senatorial District in 2000. He currently serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance and vice chair of the Transportation Committee and is a member of the Community, Economic, and Recreational Development; Environmental Resources and Energy; and State Government Committees.

White was the prime sponsor of a law expanding Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones and creating Keystone Innovations Zones as a way to promote economic development, with an emphasis on areas near colleges and universities. For example, he was the chief advocate of the KOIZ designation that has helped lead to the development of the Corporate Campus business park in Burrell Township.

He was instrumental in securing the release of state funding to assist with the development of Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex at IUP. He played an active role in the collaborative efforts of the university, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Indiana County, Indiana Borough, White Township, and the Indiana County Development Corporation to acquire the site and make the project a reality.

He has also worked to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of Indiana County and the region by promoting community main street improvements; advocating for the runway expansion at Indiana County Jimmy Stewart Airport, scheduled for completion this year; securing funds to maintain and enhance services of community-based hospitals, such as Indiana Regional Medical Center; and generating state support for improvements to local highways, specifically Routes 22 and 422.

White takes great pride in his role as the Senate Republican Caucus representative on the PENNVEST Board of Directors. He has advanced funding for numerous local infrastructure improvements to address watershed contamination concerns and create or expand supply and distribution systems. These efforts have provided safe and adequate water service for residents while enhancing economic development opportunities. The most recent of these successes was the extension of public water to the Breeze Industrial facility in Conemaugh Township.

As chair of the Banking and Insurance Committee, he has worked to promote competition in the medical insurance marketplace and improve access and affordability of health care coverage for consumers. He played an active role in leading the opposition to the proposed merger of Highmark and Independence Blue Cross and is currently working to protect consumers’ rights in the wake of the ongoing impasse between UPMC and Highmark.

White is a strong supporter of efforts to ensure that Pennsylvania’s young people receive the education and training that will enable them to compete in the 21st-century global marketplace. He holds an annual “Senator for a Day” student government seminar to give local secondary school students the opportunity to experience the role of a legislator.

In 2008 the Indiana County Dairy Promotion Committee created a scholarship fund in his honor. The Sen. Don White Scholarship Fund provides assistance to two qualified recipients each year.

During his service as chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, White was the prime sponsor of Act 105 of 2006, which provides tuition credits to spouses and children of Pennsylvania National Guard members who die while on active military duty. He also introduced Act 83 of 2005, which extends the coverage that full-time students called to active military duty can receive under their parents’ medical insurance plans.

One of his first legislative efforts was the introduction of a law requiring incoming college freshmen living on campus to be made aware of the availability of meningitis vaccinations. While not a mandate, the law has greatly reduced cases of meningitis on campuses through greater awareness and ultimately increased use of the meningitis vaccine.

Born in Kittanning, White has lived in Indiana most of his life and is a 1968 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. He attended Juniata College through 1972, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany until receiving an honorable discharge in 1975. He and his wife, Anne, have a daughter, Abby White-Youtz, who is in medical residency as a surgeon.

The Leader's Circle Awards Dinner, now in its 13th year, recognizes the recipient of the IUP President's Medal of Distinction and the nominees and recipients of the Indiana County Male and Female Civic Leader Awards and ATHENA Award. The Leader's Circle of Indiana County includes representation from IUP, community civic organizations, past award recipients, and award sponsors.

The Week in Review won first place in Best News/Documentary/Public Affairs Program, and Indie Rocker’s Ball  took first place in Best Music/Entertainment Program.

TWIR is a roundtable debate program. The award-winning episode, which aired April 1, 2011, addressed U.S. miltary action in Libya, nuclear concerns following the Japan earthquake, an anonymous online message board aimed at college students, and other topics. The episode was hosted by Crispin Havener and produced by Havener, David Martinovich, and Sarah Geisweit. Panelists were Zack Stayman, Erin Slattery, and Mica Fuller.

photo: Zack Stayman, panelist; Crispin Havener, host, creator, and executive producer; and Erin Slattery, panelist,TWIR.

"This award speaks to the talent and work ethic of our entire team," says Havener. "It's a honor and a privilege to have worked with those who have gone before and those who continue to work as part of theTWIR family." This is the second yearTWIR has won first place.

IRB is a music video and news program. An episode produced in the fall by Amy Franceschi, Jamie Root, Matt McClelland, and Anthony Bonelli earned first place. The episode featured segment hosts Tyler Washington and Leah Varga.

photo: Jamie Root, Amy Franceschi, Matt McClelland, and Tony Bonelli, producers, IRB.

NBS Region One includes 20 universities throughout the Northeast. The awards were presented at the annual regional convention in Clarion, Pa., in November.

TWIR airs Friday through Monday at 9:30 p.m. on IUP-TV. Indie Rocker’s Ball airs Friday through Monday at 9:00 p.m. Both shows also air Thursday nights on Atlantic Broadband Channel 9 at 10:00 p.m. in Johnstown and 10:30 p.m. in Altoona.

The concert will be at 8:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, Performing Arts Center. It is open to the public.

Tickets, $15 for adults and $8 for students, are available at the Hadley Union Building or by calling (724) 357-1313. You can also purchase tickets immediately before the concert at the box office next to Fisher.

Kahn, named top folk artist of 2010 by the Folk Alliance, has released 16 albums, including a collection of traditional labor, civil rights, and women’s songs recorded with folk musician Pete Seeger and blues artist Jane Sapp.

Kahn's performance is part of the 35th annual Appalachian Studies Association national conference, March 23–25, at IUP.

The exhibition features recent works in varied media by faculty members from the Department of Art. A number of those faculty members will present the lectures, which are free and open to the community. They will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the University Museum, on the first floor of John Sutton Hall.

The following lectures are planned:

• February 22: “40 Years in a Half Acre Shop.” Alphonse Mattia, assistant professor of furniture, art, and design, will discuss if there is a dichotomy between functional and non-functional objects, if utility and usefulness are concepts, and his pieces in the exhibit.
• February 28: “Contemporary Woodturning.” Steven Loar, director of the Center for Turning and Furniture Design, will illustrate the interplay between his personal artwork and his teaching of three-dimensional design.
• March 1: “Painting as Illusion and Process.” Susan Palmisano, professor of painting and drawing, will survey her research into feminine identity through painting and will discuss the various thoughts, philosophical shifts, and artistic influences that have guided her process and work.
• March 6: “Transformations.” Ivan Fortushniak, assistant professor of painting/foundations, will discuss how the gospel of Jesus Christ has influenced his art over the past 10 years.
• March 8: “Ceramics Form and Content.” Kevin Turner, assistant professor of ceramics, will discuss the ceramic work in the exhibit and how the shape, form, and content developed and evolved with regard to influences and previous experiences.
• March 20: “I Did It Myself!” Marjorie Mambo, associate professor of art education, examines how young children with a range of autism spectrum disorders made and used puppets in a series of lessons. The use of puppets as vehicles for artistic and social learning will also be discussed.
• March 22: “O Range Rover.” Robert Sweeny, associate professor of art education, will discuss his installation piece, the artistic and cultural influences that led to its creation, and the process of working in a site-specific manner.

Other Department of Art faculty members with work featured in the Multiversity exhibit are Richard Ciganko, Sean Derry, George Dubinsky, Andrew Gillham, Kyle Houser, Irene Kabala, Maura Keeney, Lynda LaRoche, Fuyuko Matsubara, Martyna Matusiak, Stephanie McNabb, Brenda Mitchell, and Penny Rode.

Multiversity will be available through March 24. The University Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursdays from noon to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

The event is from noon to 4:00 p.m., with judging beginning at 1:00 p.m. Members of the community can attend for a $5 donation ($3 for students with I-Card).

Individuals, groups, and businesses are eligible to enter chili into the competition for a $20 fee.

To register, contact Kappa Sigma’s Tyler Kelly at 724-600-9354 or t.p.kelly@iup.edu. Registration deadline is February 23.

Mayor George Hood and Indiana Borough Manager Jeff Raykes are among this year’s judges.

All proceeds from the event go to the Fisher House program, which offers housing to families with military members hospitalized at major military or Veterans Affairs facilities. More information is available on the Fisher House website.

During its inaugural year, the chili cookoff raised more than $300 for the charity. The goal for 2012 is $1,000.

IUP’s chapter of Kappa Sigma, chartered in 2007, has raised more than $5,000 for charitable causes. It was selected for the national Founder’s Award for Chapter Excellence, the highest recognition offered by the national fraternity.

Student Leadership and Greek Life

Pennsylvania graduates—organized alphabetically by county—are listed first, followed by U.S. residents from outside Pennsylvania, then international students.

Adams County

Biglerville

Kyle Robert Grubbs, Quaker Valley Road, B.A. in Psychology
Nicole Marie Woerner, Benders Church Road, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Gettysburg

Allison Taylor Connolly, Cavalry Field Road, B.S. in Athletic Training
Sharon Clarissa Walker, Chambersburg Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Allegheny County

Allison Park

Shannon Nikol Brogdon, Concord Drive, B.A. in Psychology
Jacqueline Louise Gajewski, Clareville Drive, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Alyson Leigh Naranjo, Rosemonte Drive, A.A. in General Studies

Aspinwall

James A. Clayton, 2nd Street, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Bethel Park

Shentao Dai, Glen Hill Drive, B.S. in Nursing
Zachary William Fish, Bethel Crest Drive, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Zachary William Fish, Bethel Crest Drive, B.S. in Communications Media
Megan A. Ward, Centergate Drive, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Braddock

Mark Douglas Rawls, Jones Avenue, B.S. in Management Information Systems

Bridgeville

Stephen Ross Kimbrough, Union Street, B.A. in Criminology

Coraopolis

Tyler Robert Greene, Shady Glen Drive, B.A. in Criminology

Gibsonia

Jan Michael Cass, West Hardies Road, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Alyssa Choiniere, Willowcrest Drive, B.A. in Journalism
Rachel Lauren Holtgraver, Gibsonia Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Emily Renee Labriola, Prince Phillip Court, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Glassport

Heather Lin McCutcheon, Vermont Avenue, B.A. in English/Writing Studies

Glenshaw

Maggie A. Giel, Pictwood Drive, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Rosemary Anna Terak, Herron Lane, B.S. in International Business

McKees Rocks

Raquel A. Rugani, Locust Street, M.S. in Sport Science
Danielle Dolores Tournay, Steubenville Pike, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport
Eric Russell Zarzeczny, Teal Drive, B.S. in Nursing

McKeesport

Daniel Edward Ellwood, Grandview Avenue, B.A. in Spanish
Kayla Megan Shriane, Barkley Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Monroeville

Pavan B. Davala, Newbury Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
June Pickett Dowdy, Eagles Nest Lane, Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Srinivas Garlapati, Blue Grass Circle, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Robert J. Howell, Bellwood Avenue, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Tracy L. Inzinga, Shumaker Drive, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Joshua M. Morford, Beechwood Road, B.S. in Management/General
Lynn M. Rice, Golf Ridge Drive, M.A. in History

Moon Township

Danielle Jean Schaffer, West End Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education

Munhall

Mary Jayne Edwards, Harvey Avenue, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Brandon R. Oakes, Main Street, B.S. in Communications Media

Natrona Heights

Heather Jean Hansen, Evergreen Drive, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Leah Supik, Meadow Street, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Neville Island

Amanda Lynn DeRuyter, 3rd Street, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Oakdale

Nicole Lucy Kreutzman, Steubenville Pike, B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Pittsburgh

Robin Carol Banyai, Baywood Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Leanna Marie Barone, Sherwood Drive, B.S. in Accounting
Karen Ashley Baxter, West Ingomar Road, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Kayla A. Bishop, Presque Isle Drive, B.S. in Nursing
Alexandra Marie Buckman, Brownsville Road, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Taryn Leigh Byrne, Bryson Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Aaron Paul Carlson, Fieldcrest Drive, B.S. in Marketing
Chelsea Lynn Domski, Barrington Drive, B.S. in Marketing
Celeste N. Donatucci, Aspen Drive, B.S. in Communications Media
Michael Robert Dorben, Pearl Avenue, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Lisa M. Dugas, High Street, M.A. in Applied Archaeology
Scott Kuan Frechione, Fairview Road, B.S. in Communications Media
Morgan Alysse Gaetano, Summit Drive, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Melissa Ann Gionta-Oliver, Pheasant Drive, M.A. in Community Counseling
Jennifer L. Jakubcak, Leechburg Road, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Gregory Anthony Kress, Bigelow Street, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Andrew Lindeman, Abbeyville Road, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Brett D. Marriott, Sheridan Avenue, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Jessica A. Marshall, Hoodridge Drive, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics
Erin Masula, Kingsford Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Elaine Marie Mendel, Evergreen Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Michael John Monstrola, Franklin Drive, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport
Jacquelyn Musillo, Ridgevue Drive, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Jeffrey M. Paich, Hart Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Brittany Lyn Papalia, Roosevelt Boulevard, B.A. in English/Language Studies
Rebecca A. Parker, Portland Street, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Joshua Scot Pawlowski, Mary Place, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Kiel Patrick Phillips, Alcan Drive, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Matthew Polons, Firwood Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Scott D. Pritchard, Leland Drive, B.A. in History
Melissa A. Schmalzried, Meade Street, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Danielle Marie Sefchok, South 26th Street, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Daniel Michael Senkow, Louann Street, M.A. in Criminology
Jared M. Slodowick, Darlington Road, M.A. in Community Counseling
Shannon L. Stevenson, Chestnut Ridge Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Devaughn L. Street, North Beatty Street, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Kelly Marie Trozzo, Dorseyville Road, B.S.Ed. in Deaf Education
Christopher Joseph Wellinger, Lucy Drive, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Meghan Rose Wise, Harvest Hill Drive, M.A. in Criminology
Jacklyn Marie Youra, Oak Street, B.S. in General Studies
Laura Michelle Zurbach, Sylvan Avenue, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Sewickley

Sunil Reddy, Markley Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Tarentum

Amy Lynn Lubatti, Summit Street, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

West Mifflin

Joshua Linn Schaup, Texas Avenue, B.A. in Music

Whitaker

Roy J. Orbin, Short Street, M.Ed. in Masters in Education

Wilmerding

Tyona S. Henderson, Welsh Avenue, M.A. in Criminology
Mila N. Politi, Station Street, B.S. in Management/General

Armstrong County

Adrian

Erin Nicole Hughes, Waterway Drive, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Dayton

Becca Maran Shaffer, Sinktown Road, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Ford City

Lyndsay Kay Blystone, State Route 2020, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Brenda Lee Coxe, 6th Avenue, M.A. in Community Counseling
Janelle Rose Crownover, Hobson Drive, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons
Emily Kathryn Peck, Pleasantview Drive, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Karla Faye Riederer, Ridge Avenue, B.S. in Nursing
Benjamin Jacob Tost, Garretts Run Road, M.S. in Biology
Monica Lynn Truitt, 4th Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Freeport

Mathew William Caripolti, Sunset Drive, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science
Cynthia Rae Jones, Woodlawn Drive, B.S. in Nursing
Shamus Victor Thompson, Clinton Road, B.A. in Anthropology

Kittanning

Alicia Renee Berasi, Woodward Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Music Education
Michele L. Crytzer, North McKean Street, D.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Briana Renee Englert, Bluff Street, B.S. in Communications Media
Basil Douglas Martin, Bell Top Drive, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies
Alisha Marie McElwain, State Route 85, B.S. in Nursing
Beth Anne Porter, North McKean Street, M.A. in Art
Joseph Charles Smail, Clearfield Pike, A.S. in Electro-Optics
Christina Lynn Steele, Freeport Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Donna Marie Wagner, Union Avenue, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations

Leechburg

Adrienne Marie Arndt, Evergreen Road, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport

Rural Valley

Holly D. McCausland, Owl Hollow Road, M.Ed. in Literacy
Ashley Christina Pruger, State Route 1042, B.S. in Nursing

Worthington

Megan Noelle Matthews, Lairds Crossing Road, B.S. in Human Resource Management
John William Riley, Sarver Road, B.A. in Psychology

Beaver County

Aliquippa

Ashlea Brooke Smith, Gringo Independence Road, M.Ed. in School Counseling

Beaver

Alexandra Paige Pille, 6th Street, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Beaver Falls

Malia A T Ursida, 20th Avenue, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Freedom

Ashlee Louise Peters, Wolfe Run Road, B.S.Ed. in Social Science Education/Sociology

Industry

Brittany Lynn Long, Terrace Avenue, B.A. in Journalism

Midland

Katelin Marie Hawthorne, Wildwood Road, B.S. in Athletic Training

New Brighton

Shannon Mary Guckert, 31st Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Bedford County

Everett

Michael Joseph Grance, East 1st Avenue, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Osterburg

Matthew David Claar, Heritage Road, B.S.Ed. in Business Education

Berks County

Bethel

Brandon L. Clemmer, Mountain View Road, B.S. in Management/General

Douglassville

Sally Lynn Rice, Holly Drive, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Reading

Phylip T. Crafton, North 9th Street, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Nicholas Kopsie, Merion Lane, B.A. in Psychology
Darnell Oneal Tisdale, North 4th Street, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

West Lawn

Ashley Lynn Gerhart, Halsey Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Blair County

Altoona

Carla J. Baldessaro, Bell Avenue, M.S. in Nursing
Elaine Margaret Franks, 26th Avenue, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies
Christopher Scott Gilliland, South 8th Street, B.S. in Computer Science/Languages and Systems
John S. Rizzo, North 4th Street, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Claysburg

Kyle Taylor Nale, Smoky Run Road, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Hollidaysburg

Justin Thomas Manning, Chimney Rocks Road, B.S. in Marketing
Jason E. Swanson, Chris Street, B.S. in Management Information Systems
Dana Paige Weakland, Cherry Lane, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Tyrone

Gregory Michael Koehle, Tumblehill Drive, Ph.D. in Criminology

Bradford County

Monroeton

Taylor Ferguson, Main Street, B.S. in Marketing

Rome

Sarah Lynne Salitrynski, Route 467, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts/Dance Arts
Sarah Lynne Salitrynski, Route 467, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Bucks County

Chalfont

Florence Malinda Temple, Winding Lane, B.A. in Psychology

Furlong

Tracey Ann Glorioso, Cloverly Drive, B.S. in Communications Media

Levittown

Lindsay Jean Killian, Locust Lane, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies

Perkasie

Bethany Anne Foley, West Parks Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Southampton

Lindsay Marie Hendricks, Hampton Drive, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Butler County

Butler

Hannah Joy Brewer, La Ray Drive, D.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Alessandra Lindley Burgett, Brooksedge Drive, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Jason Huntsman, Chicora Road, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Lucas Jon Master, Preston Drive, B.S.Ed. in Business Education
Daniel Joseph McPherson, Center Avenue, B.A. in Criminology
Steven Nicholas Sabo, Old Plank Road, B.S. in Finance
Brittany S. Scott, Meridian Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Rebecca A. Shope, South Benbrook Road, B.A. in Sociology/Applied Social Research
Kelly Lynn Zulick, Butler Road, M.Ed. in School Counseling

Cranberry Township

Erik Colton Detwiler, Crimson Court, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Suzanne Michele Francis, Crossing Ridge Trail, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Brandon Grady, Elmhurst Circle, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Cody Thomas Knight, Emily Drive, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Adrienne Michelle Steele, Trowbridge Place, B.S. in Communications Media

Evans City

Victoria Ann Cox, Fassinger Road, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Kasey Shaffer Davidson, Belle Street, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Fenelton

Tara Ann Huntsman, Hardwood rd, B.S. in Nursing

Prospect

Britley Nicole Raabe, Grindel Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Sarver

Michael Stephen Cartney, Mohawk Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Cassandra Lynn Hoak, Sarver Road, M.A. in Criminology
Maureen Rodgers, Riemer Road, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Slippery Rock

Brian J. Slamecka, Swope Road, D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Cambria County

Ebensburg

Megan A. Kulish, Beverly Street, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Megan M. Michkofsky, North Marian Street, Certificate in School Psychology

Elmora

Kayla Lynn Kirsch, Deveaux Street, B.A. in Criminology

Fallentimber

Jenna L. Fox, Sugar Street, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons

Hastings

Donna Domalik Cunningham, Laurel Drive, M.S. in Nursing

Johnstown

Stephen Paul Budash, Kennard Street, B.A. in Criminology
Margaretta Leigh Bumford, Thermal Avenue, B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law
Margaretta Leigh Bumford, Thermal Avenue, B.A. in Criminology
Michael Angelo Cancelliere, Saybrook Place, B.A. in Criminology
Katlyn Louise Durica, Eureka Lane, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Emily Arlene Edmiston, Hystone Avenue, B.S. in Nursing
Corey Brandon Fox, Balsam Street, M.A. in Criminology
Andrew Lichtenfels, King Street, B.A. in Psychology
Christopher Lee Mical, Power Street, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Thomas R. Mitchell, Burley Street, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Patricia Kay Moyer, Dravis Street, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Amanda Ashton Pepley, Fender Lane, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Joan M. Ponzurick, Sunshine Avenue, M.S. in Nursing
Joshua Alan Riggle, Goucher Street, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Matthew Ryan Spangler, Hammer Avenue, B.S. in Communications Media
Karen Louise Valcheff, Woodmont Road, M.S. in Nursing
Michele Anne Varner, Elm Drive, M.S. in Nursing
Mary Appley Vibostok, Keiper Lane, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Meghan Renee Vogatsky, Simmons Lane, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Maureen Anne Wesner, Bucknell Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Lilly

Jason C. Paronish, Level Road, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Northern Cambria

Lea Marie Baran, Main Street, B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Alicia L. Contres, Grace Street, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Patton

Deanna Lynn Coposky, Rugh Lane, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Portage

Ashley A. Cerwensky, Dusty Road, M.A. in Criminology
Andrew Michael Gruse, Cemetery Road, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History

Salix

Casey Lee Felix, Oakridge Drive, B.A. in History

South Fork

Sarah Ann Blough, Frankstown Road, B.S. in Safety Sciences
Jenna Noel Shaffer, Baumgardner Road, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Summerhill

Krista N. Mader, Bennett Lane, B.A. in Psychology
Nicole Irene Madison, New Germany Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Joshua Robert Shope, Main Street, B.A. in Criminology

Vintondale

Kate A. Zamboni, Moose Hill Road, M.A. in Music

Centre County

State College

Courtney Louise St Clair, James Avenue, B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics

Chester County

Downingtown

Deirdre Ann Bruno, Washington Avenue, B.A. in Criminology
David Scott Viscomi, Santillo Way, B.A. in Geography/Environmental Geographer

Glenmoore

Elizabeth Jo Shumaker, Arrow Point Drive, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Kennett Square

Carlton John Painter, Graychal Lane, B.S. in Marketing

Malvern

Zachary Alexander Davis, Union Hill Road, B.S. in Management Information Systems

Thorndale

Caitlin Anne Bovell, Homestead Lane, B.S. in Interior Design

West Chester

Chelsea Elizabeth Faber, Cromwell Lane, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Tara M. Kerchner, Apple Hill Drive, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

West Grove

Gabriel Ortiz, Valley Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Clarion County

Rimersburg

Jeremy Michael McClaine, Switzer Road, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Summerville

Douglas S. Knepp, White Road, Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies

Clearfield County

Curwensville

Haley Rae Clutter, Michlin Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Dubois

Lauren Bianco, North Jared Street, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Jessica Lynn Hoover, Columbus Court, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Trevor Michael Jones, Wood Street, B.A. in Asian Studies
Helen Maria Province, Hickory Road, M.S. in Nursing

Mahaffey

Kari Ann Buchheit, Clover Run Road, B.A. in Psychology
Laura Jean Hilliard, Bethlehem Hill Road, B.A. in Psychology

Clinton County

Lock Haven

Kimberly Everhart, East Water Street, D.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

Columbia County

Bloomsburg

Sarah Lynn Wagner, Nottingham Lane, B.S.Ed. in Business Education

Mifflinville

Thomas Richard Pruitt, Plateau Drive, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Sport Administration

Cumberland County

Camp Hill

Marisa Lynn Morales, Conestoga Road, M.B.A. in Business Administration

Carlisle

Amanda Chamberlain Daniel, Briarwood Lane, B.A. in Psychology
Samuel Paul Goodman, Hope Terrace, B.S. in Finance
Parminder Kaur, West Ridge Street, B.S. in Nursing

Mechanicsburg

Jonathan Nicholas Burtnett, West Green Street, B.F.A. in Art Studio
Aereyelle Dominique DuBois, South Sporting Hill Road, B.A. in Psychology
Aereyelle Dominique DuBois, South Sporting Hill Road, B.A. in Criminology
Von Anthony Scheivert, Yorktowne Road, M.S. in Sport Science

Newville

Gregory John Wenk, Lefever Road, B.S. in Biology

Shippensburg

Joshua William Piper, Deerfield Cmns, B.S. in Management/General

Dauphin County

Harrisburg

Benjamin Dominic Cavallaro, Windmere Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Paul Joseph Coccia, Redwood Street, B.A. in Criminology
Patrice Monique Johnson, Bogar Avenue, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Bryan Reese Koup, Charles Drive, B.A. in Criminology
Sarah Michelle Trovato, Devonshire Road, B.A. in Spanish
Sarah Michelle Trovato, Devonshire Road, B.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Steelton

Ibrahim Ashour, South 2nd Street, Ph.D. in English

Delaware County

Broomall

Gregory Francis Stathes, Ferguson Avenue, B.S. in Accounting

Darby

Ikechukwu Nnamdi Egbukwu, South 2nd Street, B.S. in Nursing
Baindu Lucia Squire, South 4th Street, B.S. in Hospitality Management

Drexel Hill

Amy M. Franceschi, Kenwood Road, B.S. in Communications Media

Upper Darby

Johnette Adama Sandy, Long Lane, B.A. in Sociology/Human Services

Yeadon

Danielle R. Lewis, Yeadon Avenue, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

Elk County

Ridgway

Charles Ray Bullock, Hill Street, B.A. in History

Saint Marys

Mark Adam Lang, North Michael Street, B.A. in English/Literary, Textual and Cultural Studies

Wilcox

Cynthia Wolfel, Rasselas Road, M.Ed. in Business Workforce Development

Erie County

Erie

Cherisse Desiree' Harris, Schaper Avenue, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Robert J. Kupniewski, Presta Court, B.S.Ed. in Business Education
Aaron Glenn Lance, Powell Avenue, B.A. in Economics
Javon Lepree Rowan, East 13th Street, B.S. in Communications Media
James William Tatalone, Dexter Avenue, B.S. in Communications Media
Brent Davon Thompson, West 22nd Street, B.A. in Psychology

Waterford

Jamie Marie Showman, Lewis Road, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Travis Joseph Welch, Perry Highway, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History

Fayette County

Belle Vernon

Louis James Fisher, Rockwood Road, M.A. in Criminology

Connellsville

Shaun-Michael P. Basinger, Sycamore Street, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-Chiropractic
Chelsey Elizabeth Ward, Oak Street, M.A. in Criminology
Emily Ann Ward, Sycamore Street, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Whitney Justine Weimer, East Crawford Avenue, B.A. in Theater
Whitney Justine Weimer, East Crawford Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Dunbar

Marion Danielle Laurion, Arch Bridge Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Everson

Erica Marie Ware, M.Ed. in School Counseling

Masontown

Kara Joann Arndt, Jefferson Avenue, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Perryopolis

Jessica Lorin Richards, Lingan Street, B.A. in Journalism

Franklin County

Chambersburg

Douglas A. Hitchens, Philadelphia Avenue, B.A. in Criminology
Daniel Robert Wolfe, Edgelea Drive, B.S.Ed. in Music Education

Huntingdon County

Huntingdon

Kesia Lynne Trice, Murray Run Road, B.A. in Criminology
Kesia Lynne Trice, Murray Run Road, B.A. in Psychology
Rachel Jean Woods, Arbor Bluff Drive, B.S. in Nursing

Mill Creek

Tyler Wayne Covert, B.A. in History/Pre-Law

Robertsdale

Alicia Renae Pollock, Hoover Road, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Indiana County

Blairsville

Stephanie Nicole Graham, South Spring Street, B.S.Ed. in Spanish Education
Mandy Lynn Gromley, Elm Street, B.A. in History
Natalie Maria Kuczma, West Campbell Street, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Melissa Faith Lutz, Strong Road, B.S.Ed. in English Education
Melissa Faith Lutz, Strong Road, B.A. in Philosophy
Gina Ann Vigliotti, La Mantia Lane, B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

Cherry Tree

Stephen M. Hajduk, Shepherd Road, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Brenda J. Pearce, Patchin Highway, M.S. in Nursing

Clymer

Timothy Patrick Barnes, Morris Street, B.S.Ed. in Business Education
Philip James Kopczyk, Diamondville Road, A.A. in General Studies
Eric James Miller, Penn Street, B.S. in Accounting
Lori Lee Roles, Twenty Four Road, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Commodore

Amanda Sue Chichy, Bash Road, B.S.Ed. in English Education
Laina Marie Frantz, Alder Road, B.S. in Nursing
Tosha Lynn Miller, Vanderbilt Street, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

Creekside

Amanda G. Rogerson, Hudson Road, B.S. in Athletic Training

Dixonville

Jennifer Nicole Brocious, B.S.Ed. in English Education

Glen Campbell

Chantel Chree Brink, Brink Road, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport/Exercise Science

Home

Camden Tate Bailey, Ambrose Road, B.S. in Athletic Training

Homer City

Christine Lynn Carlson, Station Street, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Ashley Kathleen Evanick, South Main Street, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Julie Marie Learn, East Elm Street, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Thomas N. Light, Ridge Avenue, B.S. in International Business
Nathan Thomas Morrow, Miller Avenue, B.S. in Finance
Marlene Louise Rhine, Spruce Hollow Road, B.S. in Nursing
Dawn Marie Smidga, South Main Street, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Indiana

Cynthia Aguilar, North 2nd Street, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Ruba Saleh M Alnowaisir, Medlar Drive, M.A. in English
Brandon Paul Balint, Lowman Road, M.S. in Safety Sciences, MS
Julie Anna Baroni, Simeone Road, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Kyle Lee Bellinger, Lazor Street, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Nathan Sean Blose, Ferguson Road, B.A. in Criminology
Ashley Elaine Capitosti, King Hill Road, B.S. in Nursing
Jung Y. Colen, Oak Street, M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Stacey Marlene Coles, Copper Beech Drive, B.A. in Criminology
Allana F. Curington, Thundercloud Lane, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Elizabeth C Rafferty Duncan, Stutzman Road, Ph.D. in English
Brittany Marie Feiler, South 9th Street, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History
Cory D. Fulmer, Philadelphia Street, M.S. in Sport Science
Troy Alexander Gaydosh, Martin Road, B.A. in Psychology
Roddy O'Connor Gibbs, South 3rd Street, B.A. in Honors Program in Psychology
Stacey L. Harris, Fulton Lane, B.S. in Human Resource Management
Robert Michael Irvin, Debbie Drive, B.F.A. in Art Studio
Brit-Tanie Shantale Jones, Fairview Avenue, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Thomas Christopher Kerr, Edgewood Avenue, B.A. in Geography/Environmental Geographer
Ryan Kirsch, Shelly Drive, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Christopher Michael Kuhar, Martin Road, B.S. in Accounting
Richard D. Kutz, Hamill Road, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Ian Matthew Lawson, Hood School Road, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law
Kathryn M. Lind, Franklin Circle, B.S.Ed. in Art Education
Yi-Hsin Liu, Lazor Street, B.S. in International Business
Rongsheng Luo, North 5th Street, B.S. in Accounting
Michael R. Lute, Grant Street, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Patrick Josiah Marshall, North 7th Street, B.A. in History
Kevin Joseph Mathe, Chestnut Street, B.S. in Marketing
Adam M. McGraw, Stormer Road, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Daniel James Mock, Dawn Drive, B.A. in Geography
Joshua M. Muscatello, M.B.A. in Business Administration
Andrew P. Nutter, Route 422 Highway West, M.Ed. in Business Workforce Development
Kevin Hugh O'Donnell, Shelly Drive, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Jason Matthew Olear, School Street, M.A. in Adult and Community Education
Shiela Ika'silon Otwane, Philadelphia Street, B.S. in Nursing
Jordan L. Penrose, Harvest Lane, B.S. in Disability Services
Kaitlyn R. Sagely, Philadelphia Street, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
Elizabeth Eleni Solomonides, Water Street, M.A. in Public Affairs
Shane T. Stitt, Coates Lane, M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Christopher J. Taylor, Medlar Drive, B.S.Ed. in Social Science Education/Sociology
Emily Marie Thomas, South 7th Street, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations
Alan R. Turyan, B.S. in Communications Media
Dreama S. VanCise, Chestnut Street, M.S. in Nursing
Monique L. Veney, Fairview Avenue, M.A. in Community Counseling
Krista Marie Wallover, Oak Street, M.A. in Employment and Labor Relations
David Alexander Watta, Chestnut Street, B.A. in English/Writing Studies
Hansen Dharma Wijaya, Burns Avenue, M.S. in Applied Mathematics
Melissa Ann Wilson, Hickory Road, B.S.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Andrew James Wiltrout, Grant Street, B.S. in Communications Media
Daniel I. Yaffe, Cunningham Road, M.A. in Adult and Community Education

Marion Center

Elizabeth Ashley Kundla, Hartman Road, B.A. in Journalism
Sarah A. Pack, Patricia Drive, M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Becky A. Sifinski, Richmond Road, B.S. in Safety Sciences

Penn Run

Dawn J. Brady, North Harmony Road, B.A. in Criminology
Michael Jeffrey Cramer, Cramer Road, B.S. in Management/General
Elliot Findley Faith, Sportsman Road, B.A. in Criminology

Robinson

Elyse Christine Shearer, Jefferson Street, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Rossiter

Heidi Marie Dickey, Fleeger Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Kayla Jo McGee, Canoe Ridge Road, M.S. in Biology

Saltsburg

Kristen Marie Getchell, Ph.D. in English
Rachael Michelle Herbert, Clubhouse Drive, B.A. in Criminology
Holly M. Shirley, Washington Road, B.S. in Environmental Health Science

Shelocta

Kevin Scott Andrews, State Route 210, B.S. in Communications Media
Jerileigh Ann Rearick, Copper Valley Road, B.S. in Nursing