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Vol XXXII, Number 5
September 3, 2009
U.S.News & World Report in its annual college rankings issued for • The student chapter of the National Broadcast Society was
2010, announced August 20 that Millersville University ranked recipient of the NBS Model Chapter Award
in the top tier at 54 in the category of Best Universities – • The Society for American Management student team
Master’s in the North region. That’s an improvement took first place in the Society for the Advancement of
from last year’s ranking of 58. Millersville was the Management Case Competition in Las Vegas.
highest ranked among the Pennsylvania State System • Student Affairs received a $50,000 “Students
of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities in this Working Against Tobacco” grant.
category. Bloomsburg came in at 74, Shippensburg • The Voter Assistance and Poll Workers’
at 77 and West Chester at 81. projects, a partnership between the Lancaster
Highlights of the college rankings were County Board of Elections and CCERP, where
published in the September 2009 issue of 50 MU students were assigned to election
U.S.News & World Report. The 2010 America’s facilities throughout the county for last fall’s
Best Colleges guidebook is now available. national election.
“As we start the 2009-2010 school year, we • The Walker Center Junior Associates and
have much to celebrate at Millersville,” said Dr. Fellows program, which placed 10 students in
Vilas Prabhu, provost. “Our students are gaining week-long “in-residence sessions” in Washington,
national recognition, our faculty are obtaining major D.C., or Harrisburg, affording students interaction
grants and awards and we continue to focus on service with representatives of all three branches of
learning through our Civic and Community Engagement government.
and Research Project (CCERP).” U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on numerous
Examples include: factors, including graduation and freshman retention rates, class size
• Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society for and student-to-faculty ratios. Overall, the category included a total of
the second consecutive year received the national “Chapter of the 572 institutions nationwide, ranked by region that provide a full range
Year” award. of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Const ru c t i o n A l m o s t Co mp le te R a d i ca l J e w e l r y
After months of construction, creating of the “talking” intersection will be Mark M a ke o v e r Fi l m -
traffic jams and dust storms, the George
and Fredrick Street intersection is almost
Duncan’s, development.
There will now be instances where every
Screening
complete. The roads have been paved light in the intersection is red in order to Hardrock mining
and new striped crosswalks installed; allow pedestrians to cross. Vehicles will no is the nation’s most
the only thing missing is the new traffic longer be permitted to make right turns toxic industry
light at the intersection. According to on red; “NO TURN ON RED” signs will according to the
the project manager, Greg Petruno, the be placed at the intersection in order to Environmental
traffic poles will take approximately two inform drivers in the Millersville University Protection Agency
weeks to install, weather permitting. Once community of this change. and 76 tons of
installed PENNDOT mine wastes are
requires the light to flash generated in the
for one full week. The extraction of one
light is expected to be ounce of gold.
fully operational by mid- Christina Miller, Christina Miller
September. art, is teaming up
Also to be installed with Susie Ganch, assistant professor of
is the first “talking” art at Virginia Commonwealth University,
intersection. The signal to raise awareness about the ethics behind
will verbally inform jewelry material suppliers.
pedestrians when it is safe September 4 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
to cross the intersection, marks the debut film screening of “Radical
followed by a count down Jewelry Makeover: a traveling community
of how many seconds mining and recycling project,” at Binn’s
pedestrians have until the Jeni Rathman, UC&M, and Lucie Baldwin, development, cross the Park in downtown Lancaster. The film will
signal changes. The voice newly paved intersection at George and Fredrick Streets. continued on page 3
S t a f f Ac t i v i t i e s
Drs. Sandra Deemer and Laurie B. in Improving Service Quality,” co-authored
Hanich, educational foundations, recently with Dr. Joao S. Neves of The College of New
attended a one day preconference workshop Jersey, published in the International Journal of
on the teaching of educational psychology Quality & Reliability Management.
at the annual meeting of the American Dr. M.P.A. Sheaffer, English, participated
Psychological Association in Toronto, Canada. in two seminars at the Courtauld Institute
As participants they presented two papers of Art at the University of London in July:
entitled “Discussing the Aims and Scope “Medieval London from 1100-1400” and Millersville University is taking a
of the Teaching Educational Psychology the “English Baroque Garden in Art and new yet classic approach to promote
Journal: An Interactive Exchange Between Literature.” She also participated in two on-campus events: television. Marauder
Potential Authors and Editors” and “Utilizing poetry seminars at Birkbeck College of the Network, channel 88, will allow
Achievement Goal Theory in Educational University of London on June 18 and July 9. students to view upcoming events,
Psychology.” dining hall menus, campus programs
Dr. Abdelhadi Halawa, wellness and and a multitude of Millersville-related
sport sciences, has completed the evaluation
of three research proposals for “The National
Priorities Research Program,” the largest
Obituaries information. This fall, students will be
able to access a newly installed satellite
Frances LeFever Faeth, 86, died television network in residence halls
grant funding agency of the State of Qatar and campus buildings. Millersville has
August 24. She retired from Millersville
National Research Funds (QNRF). The three teamed up with Clipper TV to provide
University in 1983 where she served as
research proposals investigate vitamin D the new satellite system. Similar to
the administrative assistant to several
deficiency in children, chronic metabolic Clipper TV, Marauder Network will
academic departments.
diseases in adults and effects of fitness and be a split screen channel with one
Shirley A. Good, 77, died August
weight loss programs on the health behaviors side offering Millersville information,
30. She was employed at Millersville
of Qatari women. The proposals presented by and the other offering local business
University in the food service
researchers from Latvia, Turkey and the U.S. specials, deals and events.
department and retired in 1993.
have been approved for grants totaling $1.2 “Marauder Network will be an outlet
John L. Rorabaugh, Sr., former
million to conduct those studies. The mission for students to not only see what
associate professor of biology, died
of QNRF is to encourage and advance Millersville University is offering, but
August 12. Rorabaugh ’48, joined
knowledge and education by supporting also what surrounding businesses in
Millersville University in 1960. In
original, competitively selected research by Millersville and Lancaster City are
addition to being a professor, he served
providing grants ranging from $20,000 up to promoting,” stated marketing graduate
as faculty advisor to the photography
$350,000 per proposal per year in a myriad assistant, Tim Eckert, who set up and
club, assistant curator for the
of research disciplines. maintains the Marauder Network.
science museum and was the alumni
Dr. Joseph Labant, elementary and early Millersville has 1,739 active jacks
photographer.
childhood education, was recently elected which can be used to access Marauder
Wilbur L. “Bill” Ware, 83, died
president-elect for the Pennsylvania Council Network through a television. For more
August 13. He worked for 20 years,
for the Social Studies information or to place an event, email
until his retirement, as the operations
Dr. Behnam Nakhai, business Eckert at gamarketing@millersville.edu.
manager for the Millersville University
administration, had his refereed research
Computer Center.
article entitled “The Challenges of Six Sigma
We l c o m e N e w Fa c u l t y
Below are the attendees of the New Faculty Orientation program held Aug. 17-19.
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Dr. Erin Moss, mathematics; Dr. Samuel Earman, earth sciences; Dr. Christine Filippone, art; Dr.
Victoria Weaver, art; Dr. Dominic Ording, English; Krista Higham, library; Dr. Michael Douglas,
business administration; Tobin Sparfeld, music; Lowery Woodall, communications & theatre; Dr.
Gregory Paul, communication & theatre; Melissa Gold, library; Dr. Leonora Foels, social work;
David Johnson, social work; Donna Painter, industry & technology; Onek Adyanga, history; Dr. Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/
Zhigang Han, mathematics; Dr. Elizabeth Corrigal, business administration; Hsin-Yuan Chen, Affirmative Action Institution.
A member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
special education; Dr. Jeffery Prushankin, mathematics; Dr.Victoria Khiterer, history; Dr. Jennifer
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Jester, music; Dr. Louis Levy, mathematics; Dr. Ryan Orr, sociology & anthropology.
Pa r a d e N a m e s G r a n d M a r s h a l s
The Millersville Community Parade Millersville University campus.
Committee has named Ben Franklin The Kauffmans are only the second
Kauffman and couple named to
his wife Polly the prestigious
Huber Kauffman, list of notable
both community community and
leaders, as the 2009 business leaders
The Reflect & Connect Series is a series of who join the ranks
grand marshals of
gatherings where community members— of past grand
this year’s event.
faculty, students, staff, and residents in the marshals such
The committee
larger community—read short pieces of as Dr. Ralph and
reviewed over 25
literature on service, reflect on civic engagement Judy Anttonen,
nominations for
and connect with the community. This year- John Herr,
this prestigious
long series features four meetings each semester, Skip Rhodes,
honor. The grand
the second Wednesday evening of each month Jim Eshelman,
marshals are
at the Ford Atrium, McComsey Hall from 5 Lynette Trout, Dr.
selected every
p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to William Duncan,
year based on his
join individual sessions or attend them all. Dr. Joseph
or her significant
Prior to each event, participants register Caputo, Steven
contributions to Polly and Ben Kauffman
for the session, obtain the reading about civic DiGuiseppe and
the Millersville
engagement from Huntington House or through Dorothy Bender.
community.
links on Facebook, and read a short (2-6 page) Ben Kauffman, formerly taught
The Kauffmans will lead the two-mile
essay/story. At the event, facilitators—faculty, plumbing/heating/AC with an area
award-winning parade that attracts
staff or students—organize discussion and vo-tech program and was employed
over 5,000 spectators. The theme for
activities to help participants reflect on the with the Wells Fargo financial entity as
this year’s parade on Saturday, October
literature as it relates to service and civic a maintenance supervisor. He attended
24 is “Myths, Fables and Fairy Tales.”
engagement. Millersville University and has served as
The parade coincides with Millersville
The first session will be held on September 9. the Millersville Borough Manager and
University’s Homecoming weekend.
The reading will be “Theme from English B” by Millersville Borough Council President.
According to parade chairman, Steven
Langston Hughes and the facilitator will be Dr. Polly Kauffman is retired from
DiGuiseppe, “This is one of the best,
Tim Shea, English. Millersville University, where she was
biggest and most eclectic parades in the
Sessions are free and open to the public. employed with the Catholic Campus
county!” The parade starts at 9 a.m. at
Light refreshments will be provided. For more Ministry office for more than 20 years
Penn Manor High School and ends at
information on the program or registration, and formerly was employed with Garvin’s
approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Student
contact Lori Leaman at Lori.Leaman@
Memorial Center (S. George Street) on the Department Store.
Millersville.edu or ext. 3049.
P i z z a , Po l i c y a n d Po l i t i c s Jewelry continued from pg. 1
run during Lancaster’s First Fridays, an
Pizza, Policy and Politics, hosted by the Law departments, event filled with art galleries, exhibits and
Civic and Community Engagement and focusing on performances held in Lancaster’s downtown
Research Project (CCERP) at Millersville banking and district. Miller and Ganch designed and
University is coming up later this month. financial services. developed the Radical Jewelry Makeover
Former congressmen, the Hon. John Sarasin served (RJM) project, focused on reusing and
LaFalce (D-NY, 1975-03) and Hon. Ron three terms as a member of Congress, recycling jewelry with collaborative work
Sarasin (R-CT, 1968-72), will discuss representing the Fifth District of sessions to create distinctive handmade
“Being Principled and Being Practical... Connecticut, and two terms representing jewelry with exhibits and receptions. The
Has Politics Become Too Adversarial?”on the Connecticut General Assembly. film, produced and directed by Millersville
Sept. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Lehr Dining Sarasin is currently the president and chief alumna, Sarah Zentz and her collaborator,
Room, Gordinier Hall. executive officer of the United States Capitol Dana Richardson, is 10 minutes long and
LaFalce’s congressional career spans Historical Society, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, will run as a continuous loop. RJM is a
six United States Presidents, from educational entity attracting young people to project of Ethical Metalsmiths, a non-
Gerald Ford to George W. Bush. He is an careers in public service. profit organization dedicated to connecting
advocate of reforming a troubled financial There will be free pizza, salad and a metalsmiths with ethically and responsibly
system and works towards winning cookie buffet for those who participate. sourced materials.
legislative battles for union members, For more information please contact The film will have a second screening at
consumers and small businesses. He CCERP at ext. 3049, stop by the the Museum of Arts and Design in New
currently provides counsel to Hogan Huntingdon House or go to the website at York, for the museum’s “Jewelry Study Day,”
Willig’s Amherst Corporate and Business www.millersville.edu/ccerp. Sept. 12. For more information visit www.
ethicalmetalsmiths.org.
Millersville University Exchange 8/20/09
W h o M a ke s M i l l e r s v i l l e S p e c i a l
This edition of Who Makes Millersville Q- Is there an essential object or routine that
Special features Judy Graham, dining & gets you through your day?
conference services, who has been with A- My morning cup of coffee.
Millersville University for over 11 years. Q- What are some activities that you are
Q- Your position is Supervisor II for dining involved in outside of work?
and conference services. What does your job A- My son is a junior here at Millersville,
entail? and he is on the volleyball team, so I go to
A- It includes supervision of the Galley, every volleyball event. I also attend church,
Starbucks, Cygnets, Turkey Hill Creamery and take care of my parents and their house, take
the Ganser Grind. VIDEO VIDEO care of my own household and volunteer at
the Fulton Opera House as an usher.
Q- What other responsibilities do you have Q- Where is your hometown?
at the University? A- I grew up on a dairy farm three miles
A- I have been involved with TLC Delivered, west of Millersville, and graduated from Penn
which is a program where faculty, staff, Manor High School. I remember being very
parents etc. contact me to schedule a delivery upset when we watched Old Main torn down
on campus for a birthday cake, a get well to make room for Ganser Library.
package, giant cookies, finals package or any Q- Where would you go on an ideal
of our other packages. vacation?
Q- What do you like most about your job? A- I enjoy traveling to new and different
A- I get to experience a lot of variety. I get to Judy Graham locations. My husband and I love exploring
work at different locations and have student Starbucks. I LOVE the chocolate chip muffins new areas and traveling to different states. We
managers to help me out. I see that things are and the cheese Danish our MU Bake Shop love going to a cabin near State College and
done around the University to keep things makes and we sell in our locations. spending time with extended family.
running smoothly. Q- How do you take into consideration the Q- What will you remember most about
Q- What is your favorite food sold in stores? fact that many students rely on places such as Millersville?
A- I LOVE the Mixing Bowl Salads at the the Cove for their “grab-n-go” meals? A- When I started, I opened The Cove. It
Galley, and also their chicken tenders. I LOVE A- We try to offer choices for everyone, and was very busy, and the first place on campus
the Cove’s chicken ceasar wraps. I LOVE the we try to have a signature item available that to accept meal plans other than the dining
gummi lobsters in the bulk candy bins in you cannot get everywhere else on campus. It halls. It was exciting and we had huge lines.
Gordy’s stores. I LOVE the Iced Mochas in is all about choices. Q- What are some of your ideas for
Q- With your job comes many Millersville’s future?
responsibilities, what’s the best way to multi- A- I am excited about the renovations in the
Travel Programs task?
A- Sometimes I am amazed at all that gets
SMC and the library and envision an exciting
new role the SMC food court and the Ganser
Destinations accomplished, but much credit must be given
to a good team effort by our excellent staff.
Grind will play in these renovations.
Call ext. 2308 Q- What is your favorite sport at
Q- Where did you work prior to Millersville?
—Broadway Shows—
Millersville? A- I have always loved basketball, ever since
• Oct. 17 “West Side Story,” A- I worked for 15 years for The Office I was at Penn Manor when Wally Walker was
• Nov. 14 “South Pacific” Works, managing stores in Lancaster our star player. I love to yell and scream. I
and Camp Hill, and then worked in the
Destinations Suspended purchasing department. After I had my
attend some basketball games at Millersville.
I often work at the football games at our
Millersville University has made second child I became a stay-at-home mom, concession stand and I do enjoy watching
the difficult decision to suspend the and then returned to the University. those games.
Destinations Travel Program after Q- What kind of education and/or training Q- Where do you want to be 10 years from
2009, due to rising costs associated do you have? now?
with the program. We thank you for A- I attended Goshen College, in Goshen A- Happily retired hopefully.
your patronage and support over these Indiana. I am currently taking classes here at Q- What is your life’s philosophy?
past years and we hope to serve our Millersville. A- Accept and follow Christ, always tell the
travelling public again soon. Q- Have you traveled? truth, treat others the way you want to be
A- Between my junior and senior year of treated, and live so that at the end, God says,
Alumni & Friends high school, I traveled to Europe with the
Foreign Study League. I received college
“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
State System
credits and studied in Rome, Lucerne, Paris
L i ve
Reservations/info available at ext. 3352. Or
visit: www.alumnivacations.com, click on
and London. After graduation from Penn
Manor, I traveled to Red Lake, Ontario, and
Millersville.
• Western Caribbean Cruise Jan. 10-17 taught Bible School to the Indian children. Siren
Te s t
• Punta Cana We would fly out to remote islands and land
on the water with a pontoon plane. It was SIREN
(Dominican Republic) Jan. 18-25
• South American Cruise Mar. 13-24 wonderful. The next summer I was a camp
VIDEO
• Mediterranean Cruise Jun. 17-27 counselor, and I also took a 500-mile bike September 8, 10 a.m.
hike, which may surprise many people.
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