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Telling the Stories of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Champion swimmer Liz Prager ’17 gets schooled in a new realm of underwater knowledge while researching marine life in the Caribbean

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PORTRAITS Telling the Stories of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford SENIOR EDITOR

Leading purposeful lives VISITORS TO OUR CAMPUS OFTEN MARVEL at the pleasant and cheerful way our students greet them when they arrive and at the courtesy our students demonstrate — for example, holding the door open for those coming behind them. Such cordiality is commonplace on our campus and has come to personify the caring and compassionate culture we’ve created, as well as the values that undergird the culture, specifically respect for humanity in all its forms and manifestations and subordination of self-interest to something beyond self. Of course, our students reflect the spirit of our culture in more ways than pleasantly greeting visitors and holding doors open for those coming behind them. In a recent presentation to our Advisory Board, Director of Student Engagement Tonya Ackley provided data on the number of community service hours students contribute annually to the local community, as well as the dollar amounts they raise to benefit community organizations. According to Ms. Ackley, over the last five years, students averaged nearly 4,000 community service hours and, during that five-year period, made charitable donations in excess of $30,000. To bring into focus the data Ms. Ackley presented to the Board, a group of students from our Habitat for Humanity Club described their ongoing activities in the community and their alternative Spring Break trips to help build homes for indigent families. They spoke of how their work in helping people fulfill their dream of owning a home brings purpose and meaning to their lives in ways that nothing else does. It goes without saying that the Advisory Board members were delighted to see that currently enrolled students do not all fit a commonly held stereotype about college students today — that they’re coddled, self-serving, and self-indulgent. In fact, many Board members expressed a greater sense of hope about the future of our society after hearing reports from and about our students. As our students complete their studies on our campus and assume their roles in society, we take delight in knowing that they will not only achieve success in their fields of study, but will also help to fulfill an important feature of our vision: Pitt-Bradford will become a model for innovative, experiential baccalaureate education, empowering our students to become life-long learners and critical thinkers prepared to lead purposeful lives and to serve their communities. We continue to be deeply grateful to all of our constituents who help us in so many ways to execute our mission and advance our bold vision.

“Over the last five years, Pitt-Bradford students averaged have nearly 4,000 community service hours annually and made charitable donations in excess of $30,000.”

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Warmest regards, Livingston Alexander, president

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ON THE COVER: While visiting Curaçao, Elizabeth Prager rode in a mini submarine that NASA uses for research and provides students and tourists with the experience of a lifetime.

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Meet the coaches

Athletics has four new head coaches this year in baseball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s soccer, and women’s soccer. We asked them about their coaching philosophies, favorite memories of their sport and what advice they’d offer parents of athletes.

10 Making a splash As a championship swimmer, senior biology major Elizabeth Prager is no stranger to the water. This summer she combined her piscatorial talents with a research mission to study the effects of artificial light on marine life at night in the waters of the Dutch island of Bonaire off of Venezuela.

A bullfrog suns itself in the pond along the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail. departments

departments 2 First Shot Senior Noah Gasch shows off the countryside of Guatemala.

4 Panther Press Campus makes plans for a new residence hall; Dr. Richard Melka retires; World comes to Matthew Nolder ’16 at Kinzua Bridge State Park; Nursing students study immunization access.

20 Panther Pack Wade Robertson earns writing award.

14 A walk in the woods Students, staff, faculty and members of the community all appreciate the natural beauty of campus, but what exactly are those dragonflies, birds and trees? We asked master gardener Bob Harris and biology faculty members Dr. Lauren Yaich and Dr. Denise Piechnik to share some of their favorite specimens with us.

40 Insider Q&A Bob Patterson ’98 of Chegg Inc. shares advice for the colleges search process.

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22 President’s report Dr. Livingston Alexander delivers the state of the campus and the campus’s progress along Pathways to Excellence and Distinction.

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We hope you enjoy our new look. Thanks to our redesign committee: Jill Ballard, Pat Cercone, Alan Hancock ’07, Dr. Mark Kelley ’03, Dr. Gautam Mukerjee, Ryan Race ’07, Lindsay Retchless ’98, Alana Stewart ’15 and Kimberly Weinberg.

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Simple life Seniors Noah Gasch, a broadcast communications major from Evans City, Pa., and Breanna Barrera, a history-political science major from Goleta, Calif., spent part of their summer interning with the Latin American Children’s Fund in the Huehuetenango region of western Guatemala, where Gasch took this photo of the countryside. Gasch took photos and video footage for the organization’s website and a documentary he’s working on throughout the fall semester. Barrera served as translator and found a new calling to help those in the developing world. Read more about their trips at www.upb.pitt.edu/Gasch and www.upb.pitt.edu/Barrera.

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PANTHER PRESS The arrival of the first prefabricated townhouses on campus in 1971.

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New residential hall planned for 2018 Campus expansion is planned again for spring, when the university will break ground on a new $15.65 million, 178-bed residence hall to replace some of the townhouses erected in the 1970s. The net gain will be 38 beds, bringing on-campus housing capacity to 1,085 students. “The new residence hall will be similar in look to those built in recent years and include common areas for socializing, study and fitness,” said Dr. Livingston Alexander, president. “The location will be in the area of the current Dickinson townhouse apartments, which will be removed prior to construction.” The new residence hall is expected to be ready in August 2018. The rapid increase in on-campus housing is due 4

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to an increasing number of requests by students to live on campus. To accommodate both rising enrollment and more students wishing to live on campus, the university constructed and opened new all-suite residence halls in 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2014. With more students living on campus, the KOA Dining Hall will also be

expanded by 50 seats. More critically, the kitchen area will be expanded by 3,100 square feet to allow more space for food production, storage and dishwashers. The Frame-Westerberg Commons were last renovated in 2003, when the current dining hall and Mukaiyama University Room were added.

(overheard) “Every time it rains, I walk in the rain. Every night at 10:30, I go out and see the stars and the moon.”

— Death row exoneree Anthony Ray Hinton speaking to a capacity crowd in Bromeley Family Theater this fall on how he now takes nothing for granted. fall/winter 2016

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STUDENT STANDOUTS Troi Williams ’17

Melka retires after 40 years Dr. Richard Melka, associate professor of mathematics, retired at the end of the summer after 40 years of teaching at Pitt-Bradford. In addition to the dozens of different mathematical courses he’s taught at PittBradford, Melka developed a unique senior colloquium course with Dr. Andrew Dzirkalis, associate professor emeritus of political science, and Dr. Hashim Yousif, professor of physics, on Dr. Richard Melka Science and Religion in Western Culture. The faculty members received a grant from the John Templeton Foundation for the course’s development, which was in keeping with Melka’s interest in the relationship

between mathematics and religion. In 1994, he published “A Geometric Model of the Christian Trinity” in the journal Mathematical Connections. An early and enthusiastic adopter of computers in and out of the classroom, he had experience with BASIC, FORTRAN, Pascal and other early computer languages. Outside of the classroom, he twice served as president of the faculty senate at Pitt-Bradford, volunteered extensively with the pastoral council of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Bradford and taught a weekly Bible study group at the Federal Correctional Institution – McKean.

Williams witnessed firsthand as history was made at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this summer. The public relations major from Bala Cynwyd, Pa., was an intern in the communications department in Studio 2016, the convention’s onsite, full-service media hub where she scheduled national TV and radio interviews in the studio.

Nnedimma Ugochukwu ’18 Ugochukwu, a computer information systems and technology major from Washington, D.C., spent the summer as an intern at Google Inc.’s headquarters in Mountain View, California. She served as an in-house technical support for Google employees, met other interns from around the globe and enjoyed the concerts, festivals, dance classes and the food at the famous Googleplex campus.

Flood of compassion

Dr. Pat Brougham’s car loaded up and ready to roll to help flood victims in West Virginia this summer. fall/winter 2016

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When Dr. Pat Brougham, an assistant professor of criminal justice, and Polly Pierce ’03 of Kane, Pa., heard of flood victims in need, both sprang into action. Before arriving at Pitt-Bradford in 2013, Brougham, a Smethport, Pa., native, lived for 20 years in north central West Virginia, where she worked with juvenile justice facilities. So when she heard that her friends and former colleagues and clients who lived in the area had been hit by flash flooding that took 23 lives in June, she put out a call for help to her new PittBradford friends and family. Brougham gathered donations of cleaning supplies, diapers, food and other staples and more and delivered them in person.

“It feels good to do something to help,” she wrote on her Facebook page while thanking friends who donated. Pierce had a more formal role assisting flood victims as an American Red Cross-trained volunteer called to help with a mass feeding effort for those displaced by widespread flooding in Louisiana in August. Pierce told The Bradford Era that she was trained as a shelter volunteer in order to help with the 16 Degrees and Below shelter operated in Bradford by the Asbury United Methodist Church. After spending two weeks in Louisiana, she told The Era, “I will never forget my time with these extraordinary folks.”

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TIMELINE Students study immunization access After surveying health care practitioners and community members, students present their results in Washington, D.C., as part of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Teaching Project.

Jerry Lawson and President Alexander HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Jerry Lawson ’86 Lawson started on the men’s basketball team from 1982-86 and is a member of the 1,000-point club. The Philadelphia native was a first-team All-District NAIA selection as a junior and ranks among program leaders in total assists for a season and career.

Matt Rowles ’05 Rowles played on the men’s basketball team from 2000-04 and led the Panthers to consecutive AMCC championships and NCAA appearances, the latter being the first in program history. The Clearfield, Pa., native ranks 16th all-time in school history with 1,123 points.

Cassandra Walker ’05 Walker was a dual-sport athlete, starring on the women’s basketball team from 2002-05 and softball from 2004-05. She led Panther softball to consecutive AMCC championships and the team’s first-ever NCAA appearance.

Winter 2016: Nursing professors Dr. Lisa Fiorentino and Dr. Tammy Haley apply for a $4,500 grant from the Appalachian Teaching Project to study and report on immunization access in McKean County. Pitt-Bradford is one of 14 institutions chosen. Spring 2016: Fiorentino and Haley enlist the support of the McKean County Collaborative Board as a community partner. Sept. 8: Students in Introduction to Nursing Research and Community Health Nursing classes meet to make a plan of action. Sept. 15: Students meet with librarians about resources, read about what data already exist and learn more about the role of immunizations in community health. They decide who they will need to interview and write their survey. Sept. 22: Students meet with the university’s Institutional Review Board, which governs any research involving humans. Oct. 4: Students help with a

flu shot clinic on campus and deliver immunizations to 230 people. Oct. 6: Phew! The project gets approval from the review board. Oct. 10: Data collection begins. Students pair up to interview subjects in health care and other service settings. These qualitative studies record demographic data as well as obstacles to immunization. Oct. 25-Nov. 9: The group makes test presentations at the Zonta Club of Bradford, Penn-York Undergraduate Research Conference and McKean County Collaborative Board, refining the presentation after each one. Dec. 2-3: Students travel to Washington, D.C., to present their findings to the Appalachian Regional Commission along with other universities. March 9-12: Five students will travel to the Appalachian Studies Association conference at Virginia Tech to present plans for pilot programs that could be used to increase access to vaccinations.

Ironing out the presentation details with professors.

Women’s soccer Under new coach Marquis Walker, the 2016 Panthers made it to the AMCC semifinals, ending the season with a 2-0 loss to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Bobcats.

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Matthew Nolder ’16 A new grad has found love at his first job THE GRAD: Matthew Nolder graduated in Fall 2015 with a history-political science degree. But he didn’t stop studying there. “I have always been a huge history buff because I love learning about historical events and how people lived during various periods of history.” THE JOB: Nolder works in the PA Wilds Conservation Shop at the

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newly opened Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitors Center. He helps tell the story of the magnificent railway trestle built twice – from iron in 1882 and from steel in 1900 – before it was struck by a tornado in 2002. The tornado took down five of the bridge’s towers. He also sells locally made products in the store. WHY HE LOVES IT: “I love how I

am just one team player in preserving the remarkable history of the Kinzua Bridge and its significance to helping Pennsylvania prosper,” he said, adding that he also enjoys meeting travelers from all over the world and so far has met visitors from China, Italy, South America, England, Russia, India and more.

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Marquis Walker, Women’s soccer

SOMETHING UNUSUAL HAPPENED THIS YEAR when, for various reasons, a third of the head varsity coaches in Pitt-Bradford athletics turned over. “This is a unique situation, where we have four brand new head coaches coming on board at the same time,” said relatively new athletic director Bret Butler, who was formerly the head baseball coach. “It’s an exciting time for our department.”

Foster: “My favorite memory is my first Big League outing against the Boston Red Sox... so many nerves pitching in front of 15,000 people, but so much adrenaline!”

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Zach Foster, Baseball Most recent coaching position: Assistant baseball coach at Pitt-Bradford Athletic career: A former star pitcher for the Panthers from 2005-08 under Butler, he was the first Pitt-Bradford player drafted to play professional baseball and played six years of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system. Coaching philosophy: “My coaching philosophy is centered around servant leadership. To be able to make an impact in people’s lives on the field and off.” What he looks for in a player: “First and foremost – character. Also the ability to 8

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play the sport at a high level.” Favorite coaching memory: “Having our guys send Coach Bret Butler off with a win in his last game as head coach.” Favorite memory of competing: “My first Big League outing against the Boston Red Sox. So many nerves pitching in front of 15,000 people, but so much adrenaline!” Biggest coaching challenge at PittBradford: “Trying to fill the role that I’m taking over. Coach Butler did and continues to do tremendous things at the university. He’s a tough act to follow.”

Most recent coaching position: Head girls’ soccer coach at Hudson (Ohio) High School, which finished the 2015 season ranked No. 7 in the state with a record of 15-2-2. First season: Guided the Panthers to a 5-1-3 conference record and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference semifinal. His advice for parents of young athletes: “Find as many high quality training opportunities as possible. Oftentimes, families will look for the best team to get their child on that goes to many tournaments or play in multiple leagues. I personally think that this does not allow for the repetition that is needed to develop skills by young players. Games are great and fun, but cannot replace the development that is done in training sessions.” What he looks for in an athlete: “The first is someone who is a competitor and does not want to lose. This can be easily seen when a player loses a ball – does she stand and watch or put her head down, or does she try to win it back immediately no matter what position she plays.” fall/winter 2016

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Doug Alban, Men’s and women’s swimming Most recent coaching position: Assistant swimming and diving coach at University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. His coaching goals: “To prepare these young adults for success after graduation. All the school records and personal bests are great, but knowing these athletes will have the confidence to go out and make their mark on society and be genuinely good human beings is the true goal.” Favorite memory of competing: “When I was 12 years old, I was on a swim team that competed in a small, local league. I ventured into the world of USA Swimming as the only swimmer from my team. I went to much bigger meets farther from where we lived with dozens of teams and hundreds of athletes, but I stood alone. I could not tell you any of my times from those meets, but I can tell you all the people from other teams who reached out to me and offered to let me be a part of their team.” Favorite coaching memory: “Any first day of practice to start the season.”

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Most recent coaching position: Assistant men’s coach at Allegheny College Coaching goals: “If I can train and motivate our players to perform at their highest level each and every day on the field, in the classroom and in our community, then our

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Alban: “Knowing these athletes will have the confidence to go out and make their mark on society and be genuinely good human beings is the true goal.”

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season will be considered a success.” What he looks for in an athlete: “I look for players who really understand the game. Players with technical ability and tactical awareness are the optimal recruits. They are the ones you can really build a team around.” Favorite coaching memory: “My favorite memory of coaching is from coaching high school. We played the same team in the state tournament three years in a row. For two years, we lost with young players. The third year, we ended up winning. The players had really developed, and it was very rewarding seeing them improve that much.” Biggest coaching challenge at PittBradford: “I think my biggest coaching challenge here is a separation in the conference between the top half and the bottom half teams. The challenge is taking the team into that top half and staying there.”

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or Elizabeth Prager, night dives were pretty normal, maybe even routine – but this night was different. Normally, when Prager and her research team dove, they had weights, tools and slates strapped to themselves to keep track of their research and keep them stable underwater. This dive, however, was just for fun, and they were able to plunge in without any restrictive gear. They were diving during the height of the ostracod breeding season. Ostracods, a kind of microscopic crustacean, become bioluminescent when they breed, gleaming neon blue like glow sticks. As the divers descended, they muffled their flashlights against their bodies and allowed darkness to envelop them. Before long, they found themselves completely surrounded by billions of glowing, breeding ostracods. “I felt like I was swimming in the galaxy,” Prager said, remembering the tiny, neon-blue orbs that had surrounded her. Prager is a senior biology and engineering student at Pitt-Bradford and captain of the Pitt-Bradford swim team. She has set many swimming records throughout her years on the swim team and was even named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Swimmer of the Year in her freshman year. Her memorable night dive took place this past summer in the waters surrounding Bonaire, an island off the northern coast of Venezuela. She was on a summer studyabroad experience organized by the Council for International Education Exchange, a non-profit organization that provides study abroad opportunities for college students. Prager was enrolled in the Summer Intensive Research in Coral Reef Ecology program, an eight-week course that focused on building field research expertise and experience. She was one of six students who attended the program, most of whom attended colleges and universities much bigger than Pitt-Bradford. Although Prager was a little worried about being left behind since she had never taken

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any ecology classes before this trip, her education at Pitt-Bradford prepared her well for the work of the program. “I could keep up with the other students,” she said. “I could absorb all the information that they were trying to throw at me, learn it all, then represent it and not feel like I was behind. My education helped me keep up to par with people from other schools.” The students were taught by Astrid de Jager, a dive master and instructor; Dr. Enrique Arboleda, a marine biologist from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University in Colombia; and Professor Nathaniel Hanna Holloway, a professor of marine ecology research methods. The first four weeks of the course were dedicated to intensive class work and diving school. Prager and the other students in the program took classes in coral reef ecology and marine ecology research methods and received several SCUBA certifications. “We pretty much fit an entire semester into

four weeks,” said Prager, who completed 10 upper-level credits throughout the duration of the program. The last four weeks of the course were mostly dedicated to a final research project. Prager and her research group investigated the effects of artificial light on shallow marine life at night. Prager and her group spent a lot of time looking for and reading the research that has already been done on the topic, and they didn’t find much. “There’s not that much going on in that research field,” Prager said. The lack of research presented an interesting opportunity for Prager and her team. “We didn’t know what we were looking for because no one has studied this before,” Prager said. “We were the first people studying light effects on marine organisms.” All the dives for the research project were night dives. The team marked out grids on the ocean floor with rebar stakes to provide parameters for their research. They lit certain sections

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Prager and her team didn’t spend all their time in the ocean. They also explored Bonaire, learning all they could about the island and taking full advantage of the study abroad experience.

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“I know that because of this study abroad trip and because of what opportunities I’ve been afforded through it, that I can use the information that I’ve gained to better my medical career.”

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Her years on the PittBradford swim team gave Prager confidence and endurance in the physically demanding scuba training she received. “I was very comfortable with water going into my study abroad experience so that made it easy for me to be comfortable while diving,” Prager said.

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with artificial light and left some sections dark, gathering similar samples in each area to create a comparison. Prager and the rest of her team measured plankton, polychaetes, crabs and barnacle larva to see how the organisms reacted differently in the treatment and control group. After the field research, they had to catalog, process and measure the samples that they took. “For every one hour we spent in the field, we would spent another three in the lab,” Prager said. Although she did get frustrated with the amount of time that they had to spend in the lab (up to 6 hours at a time), Prager became confident in her lab skills, especially microscope use, as a result. Now back on land and diving head first into her senior year, Prager isn’t done with the research. She continues to work with members of her research team from Bonaire as they attempt to publish their research findings. However, since

the paper is unpublished, she is unable to share the results. Prager and the other students didn’t spend all their time engrossed in research. Study abroad experiences present many different learning opportunities that aren’t limited to the classroom, and her group took advantage of them. Group members took a 10-mile hike on the island of Bonaire, listening to bird calls and learning to identify the local wild life. They also spent a lot of time in Washington Slagbaai National Park,

which protects the northwestern section of the island, and the Bonaire National Marine Park. The group also flew to the neighboring island of Curaçao, about a 20-minute flight from Bonaire. There they got a behind-the-scenes look at the Sea Aquarium, an aquarium that provides a natural environment for the animals living in it. “It really opened my eyes to the efforts of conservation and animal protection and education,” Prager said. They also visited Substation Curaçao, a company that uses a mini-sub to provide research and tourism experiences. Not only does Substation Curaçao provide tourists with the opportunity to see the ocean floor, it also works with NASA on long-term research in the area. Prager, with a background in engineering and biology, was intrigued by the collaboration she saw between the different experts at Substation Curaçao. “The engineers there said, ‘We don’t really understand the biology part. We just drive because we know how to make the mini-sub work,”’ Prager said. “It was cool to see that branching together of engineers and biologists.” Through this trip, Prager discovered a passion for marine ecology, but she still plans to pursue a career in the medical field as an eye surgeon or a doctor of osteopathic medicine after graduating. “Med school is my overall dream, and I’m not going to give up on it,” she said. Even though she doesn’t plan on making marine ecology a career, she said that she still wants to stay involved in the field. “I’d like to still be included in what’s going on in ecology, the marine environment and conservation because I think that’s something that is a passion for me,” Prager said. “I don’t think that I’m going to sway my career goals toward ecology, but I know that because of this study abroad trip and because of what opportunities I’ve been afforded through it, that I can use the information that I’ve gained to better my medical career.” PORTRAITS 13

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A walk in the Highlights from campus’s living laboratory

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A female belted kingfisher (below) awaits a fish along the Tunungwant Creek. Even in the shallow creek, the birds dive and plunge headfirst into the water to catch their food. Dr. Lauren Yaich said she often sees these water hunters farther downstream along the Cook Farm Trail.

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ven those who don’t know a maple from an oak, a warbler from a jay or a skimmer from a bee can enjoy the curated nature of the Pitt-Bradford campus and Richard E. McDowell Community Trail that serves as both community park and living laboratory. To point out a few of their favorite specimens, we turned to three campus naturalists: master gardener Bob Harris, and Dr. Lauren Yaich and Dr. Denise Piechnik, both members of the biology faculty.

Tree Campus USA In April, Pitt-Bradford became one of only two colleges founded in the second half of the 20th century to be named a Tree Campus USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Pitt-Bradford and the

Pennsylvania College of Technology (the other young’un, founded in 1989) join such august campuses as the University of Pennsylvania and Moravian College, both of which are approaching their tercentennials. For the Arbor Day Foundation, it’s not the age of the campus or the trees, but the care that is taken with them. The accreditation process was led by the campus’ sustainability committee, chaired by Dr. Matt Kropf, assistant professor of energy science and technology, and Dr. Mary Mulcahy, associate professor biology. In order to earn the designation, the campus created a tree committee to answer questions such as how to handle pest control and develop a tree management plan. The committee also leads the campus’s effort to

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This photo taken by Don Tanner in the 1950s shows Harri Emery airport, which would become campus within the next decade. At top left, a white farmhouse and outbuildings can be seen with a large lollipop-shaped sugar maple closest to the V in the road. That tree remains untouched near the gazebo. The long row of evergreens along what would become Campus Drive were removed when the then-Tom L. McDowell Fieldhouse was expanded in 2002.

celebrate Arbor Day, which this year included the return of an American chestnut tree to campus when a blightresistant hybrid was planted along the McDowell Trail. In October, the campus was featured in “The Princeton Review Guide to 361 Green Colleges” and recognized for its agreement with the Area Transportation Authority that lets

The fast-growing, pyramid-shaped dawn redwood (left) was alive during the time of the dinosaurs. It was thought to be extinct until a single specimen was found in a deeply wooded hillside in China in 1941. In 1947, according to the Arbor Day Foundation, seeds from that tree were collected and distributed worldwide. fall/winter 2016

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He speaks for the trees To Bob Harris, a member of the facilities crew who puts his knowledge as a master gardener to work around campus daily, there’s no such thing as a boring tree. Ask him about a tree, and you’re just as likely to learn about Colonial American history or the Ice Age. We asked Harris to tell us about some of the trees on campus, and the first one that sprang to his mind was a two-centu-

ry-old sugar maple planted near the gazebo (right). Harris said that the late maintenance worker Jeff Armstrong told him the large maple was one of five that was there when the campus moved to the former Harri Emery Airport site in the early 1970s. The other trees, Harris said, were removed as buildings were constructed. He said it was likely that the farmhouse family got maple sugar from the tree and that it is still very healthy.

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students, faculty and staff ride for free. The publication also cited the fact that 51 percent of the campus’s food budget is spent on local and organic food, the presence of a sustainability committee and designated officer, and its record of diverting 54 percent of its waste from the landfills thanks to some smart new compactors.

Dr. Lauren Yaich’s favorite birds are warblers like this yellow one. Audubon naturalist Roger Tory Peterson called warblers “the sprightly butterflies of the bird world.” They come in a variety of yellows, oranges and blues with black masks, stripes and other fanciful markings.

An amateur again Ornithology was a branch of biology that Lauren Yaich had never gotten into. Then three years ago, her daughter Kaitlin Barton took an ornithology class at Pitt’s Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology and began sharing her pictures and findings.

This blister beetle is part of Dr. Denise Piechnik’s teaching collection, which was assembled by the students of her Entomology Studies class in the fall of 2014. This beetle, with its giant pincers and considerable size – about three-quarters of an inch long – is called a “tiger of the forest.”

Crane flies are one of the most common insects on campus. There are several species on campus, which are all fond of moist soil. They’re not quite as delicate as they look, either. They’re a favorite prey of spiders, Piechnik said, but can escape by relinquishing a leg or two. A row of red maples planted along the Kendall Garden Apartments are the brightest trees on campus in the early fall. Sugar maples and red maples are the most common maples on campus, but Bob Harris, master gardener, said Norway maples have recently been planted along the campus loop on the edge of the Hanley Library lawn. He also recently planted an Autumn Blaze maple in the middle of the Robert B. Bromeley Quadrangle in honor of Marian Bromeley. Harris said he knew maple was her favorite tree and that a beloved old maple had died at her home in Angelica, N.Y., just before she died at the age of 104. Harris said when he was asked to plant a tree in her memory, he knew just the tree and where to plant it.

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This 200-year-old sugar maple doesn’t look that big from afar until freshmen Maya Bingaman and Nahian Khan give it a big hug.

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woods Yaich began taking her own snapshots of birds, then looked them up on the websites of the Audubon Society or the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “The campus trail is a really good place to look for birds because you have a variety of habitats,” she said. Yaich now spends three or four hours a week in the

summer photographing birds along the McDowell Trail, Marilla Trail or in the Allegheny National Forest, then looking them up at home. She’s joined a Facebook group to help with the trickier identifications “I use it as an example with my students of growth mindset,” she said. “It’s fun being an amateur again.”

Between Fisher Hall and Hanley Library is a new little grove of young and diverse non-native trees. It’s a tiny arboretum that was planted by Harris, perhaps as an excuse to tell the colorful stories of some of his favorite species. Take the catalpa, which he said was a favorite food source of the wooly mammoths. Catalpas also served as an early political yard sign in the American colonies. It was the favorite tree of Queen Elizabeth, Harris said, and those who planted them in their front yard were understood to be royalists.

The Robert B. Bromeley Quadrangle is the home of the pin oaks, with a score that was planted after, or soon after, the completion of Hanley Library. Another dozen decorate the lawn of Hanley Library as well as various walkways on campus. There are so many pin oaks on campus, Harris says, because when they were planted, it was “the best street tree in America,” able to withstand hard winters, swampy conditions and salted sidewalks. In 25 years, the rapidly growing trees are now taller than the buildings surrounding the quad. This year, dozens of blue jays descended on campus in October to harvest and store the trees’ acorns, which they bury like squirrels do.

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Dr. Denise Piechnik shows off a tiny alkali bee near the Tunungwant Creek. She said the ground bees are tiny, docile and even “cute,” making them one of her favorite insects on campus.

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Planting trees has become an increasingly popular way for donors to honor or remember others. There are currently more than a dozen trees that have been sponsored by faculty and staff, student groups, community members and the university. They were planted in honor or in memory of individuals, university administrators, faculty and staff members and loved ones. The cost to plant a tree is $1,000 to $1,500, depending on its size and includes lifelong maintenance of the tree.

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The Tunungwant Creek attracts more familiar blue heron and green heron like this juvenile stalking its dinner.

Although campus is home to frequent sightings of squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, deer, bear and the occasional fox, chipmunks are definitely the most populous mammal on campus aside from humans. They make their homes in the quad and along the McDowell Trail, where acorns, nuts and seeds are plentiful. fall/winter 2016

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Dragonflies, like this red one, are known in the world of entomology as skimmers. Dr. Lauren Yaich found his one along McDowell Trail. They prefer marshy wetlands, where they can devour scores of mosquitoes.

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PA N T H E R PA C K Snapshots from various alumni events

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Lindsay Hilton Retchless ’98, director of alumni relations, at the Washington, D.C., alumni event this summer. 2. Sigma Lambda Chi alumni Matt Ryan ’98, Dan DiCesaro ’89-’91, Chris Luke ’94 and Dan Miller ’93 meet up to Hail to Pitt. 3. Pitt-Bradford representing at the Panthers’ football game against Penn State in Pittsburgh. 4. Karen Pecht ’11 enjoying a hay ride during her first alumni weekend as president of the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association. 5. Daniella Aiello Pusl ’98 and

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Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer ’98 at the ’80s and ’90s alumni gathering during Alumni and Family Weekend. 6. Cassandra Walker Leahy ’05, left, was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during Alumni Weekend, joining her twin sister, Calista ’05, right. Softball coach Tina Phillips, center, did the honors. 7. Lambda Xi alumnae Jessica Martin ’15, Bree Wolff ’15 and Morgan Mader ’15 gather at the young alumni reception at alumni weekend. 8. Ben Himan ’02, Bill West ’98 and Dr. Thad Urban ’00 catch up during Alumni Weekend Sept. 30.

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PA N T H E R PA C K 1960s Ralph Bailey ’67-’69 is a global account manager for Conexus Technologies Inc. in Bradford, Pa..

University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. Sarah is the director of asset management for Keystone Real Estate Group.

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John Clopp ’07 was named chief of police in Johnsonburg, Pa..

Barbara Moore ’69-’72 is pastor of Evans Memorial United Methodist Church in Lewis Run, Pa. Virginia Ganley ’77-’79 is a registered nurse at the University of Maryland. Melissa R. Fiel ’80-’82 is senior financial application specialist for Corning Data Services.

1980s Diane McMinn Kirsch ’78-’81 retired last year as director of the division of statistical registries for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. She lives in Landisville, Pa.

1990s A short documentary by Chet Lampman ’96 won the Hollywood International Independent Documentary Award for best short documentary in May 2016. His film, “The Marquee on Main Street,” explores the historic single screen cinema experience.

2000s Sean Housler ’00-’02 married Sarah Randolph ’12 in July in State College, Pa. Sean is a district manager for Key Energy Services working toward a Master of Business Administration from the

In Memoriam Joseph G. Hannon ’85 died Oct. 17 in Bradford. After playing basketball at PittBradford and graduating with a degree in petroleum technology, he worked for American Refining Group for more than 20 years.

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Reaching the Pinnacle

Robertson ’72 wins national writing award

Tom Murphy ’07 is a natural resources instructor at the Cattaraugus-Allegany (N.Y.) Board of Cooperative Education Services’ Career and Technical Education Center in Belmont, N.Y. He lives in Port Allegany, Pa. Anjanette Nicolazzo ’08 is a national accounts manager for Zippo Manufacturing Co. You may have seen her on Zippo’s Facebook page giving a video sneak peak of the company’s 2016-17 catalogue. Brittany Raabe ’08 has been named the director of nursing at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport, Pa.

2010s TJ Dekmar ’12 is the new head coach of the Goldey-Beacom College men’s basketball team in Wilmington, Del. Zhouji “Jim” Duan ’13-’14 is studying for his Master of Science in Accounting degree at the University of Virginia. Brad Miner ’14 is the international program coordinator for the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration. Dan ’14 and Melissa Callahan Robinson ’14 welcomed their first child, Everleigh Ann, on Oct. 28. The family lives in Bradford, Pa. Victor Robertazza ’15 was an intern this summer with World Vision International in Mozambique, focusing on water sanitation and hygiene. He is attending the University of Maine School of Policy and International Affairs.

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or years, Wade Robertson ’72 has been a salesman by day. It’s a job that pays the bills, but his twin loves have always been the outdoors and writing. As a college student, he majored in English and earned a letter on the small-bore rifle team. Now he writes a newspaper column for local publications The Bradford Era and Olean (New York) Times Herald. This summer, he reached the peak of his craft when he was honored by the Professional Outdoor Media Association at its annual meeting in Kalispell, Montana. Robertson received the top Pinnacle Award, as the association’s honors are called, for a column published in The Era about his first pheasant hunt. Robertson told The Era he was stunned to have been chosen for the national writing award. “It was difficult to comprehend that of all these professional journalists and writers, I had won. Truly, an almost impossible dream had just come true to a smalltown boy who loves to roam the hills and streams of rural Pennsylvania and New York state.” Jim Eckstrom, executive managing editor of the two papers, said that Robertson’s writing is popular with all readers for its descriptive style and storytelling. That wasn’t all for Robertson this year. In the spring, his writing was also recognized by the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association. Robertson earned an Excellence in Craft Awards for two columns – one on fishing in winter and another on assembling one’s own ammunition.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

A Bright Future

Pitt-Bradford’s pathway to excellence and distinction Among the more salient successes from the past year were the following:

PITT-BRADFORD WILL become a model for innovative, experiential baccalaureate education, empowering our students to become life-long learners and creative, critical thinkers prepared to lead purposeful lives and to serve their communities.

New Levels of Academic Excellence: Establish standards of excellence in academic programs that distinguish Pitt-Bradford as an outstanding provider of higher education. • In an effort to ensure that our top capital construction priorities are included in the University Master Facilities Plan, we conducted an Academic Space Study to document our needs for additional academic space. The results indicated the need for a new academic building, renovation and expansion of Hanley Library, expansion of Fisher Hall, and expansion of the kitchen and dining areas in the FrameWesterberg Commons Building, along with several other recommendations. • We took the first steps in developing Engineering Technology programs by visiting other institutions that offer engineering technology and by consulting with experts in the field. We’re also positioning to develop other new academic programs in forensic science and health care. • Programs-Targeted-for-Prominence continue to have priority in targeted fundraising and in allocation of funds: Computer Information Systems & Technology received a $2 million gift from donors, along with a $44,000 networking and security lab and one additional faculty member; Biology received $35,230 from the Bradford Educational Foundation for equipment and supplies; Psychology received $30,000 from the Bradford Educational Foundation to upgrade the psychology lab; Broadcast Communication received $49,780 from the Bradford Educational Foundation to upgrade the Mac Lab.

PITT-BRADFORD WILL foster environmental sustainability, providing leadership and inspiring partnerships in new economic and regional development.

Student Enrollment: Recruit qualified students to meet enrollment goals and promote high standards of performance in scholarship, innovation and service.

One year into our five-year strategic plan, it’s full speed ahead for our campus. All constituents— faculty, staff, students, Advisory Board and Alumni Association Board—are keenly focused on our vision. We’ve made significant progress in advancing the vision, and optimism abounds as we continue to move our campus to new levels of excellence and distinction.

Student Engagement and Academic Success: Create a vibrant academic campus culture that fosters a sense of belonging for all students, engages them in the academic and social life of the campus, supports student success and promotes a life-long affiliation with Pitt-Bradford. • In spite of the triple threat of population decline, intense competition and the rising cost of a college education, our Fall 2016 FTE enrollment was 1.2% higher than the

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PITT-BRADFORD WILL strengthen our presence as the college of choice in the Upper Allegheny region, achieving distinction through the diversity of our high-quality academic programs, the broad expertise of our faculty and staff, and the inclusive, supportive campus-life experience we provide to our students.

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pitt-bradford 2015–2016 previous year; and our Fall 2016 FTE of new students also exceeded the previous year total by 4.1%. • Pitt-Bradford was one of 13 public universities recognized by President Obama’s administration for success in enrolling and graduating students who qualify for Pell grants. • Pitt-Bradford compares favorably with its peer benchmark institutions in terms of retention and four-year and six-year graduation rates. A Diverse Community of Scholars: Create a mutually respectful, enterprising and intellectually curious community of students, faculty and staff who value and embrace diversity in all of its forms, manifestations and expressions. • We continue to make great progress in recruiting students from under-represented minority groups, who now make up 20 percent of the overall student population. African-American students make up more than 13 percent of the overall student population. • Proactive steps are being taken to ensure that applicant pools for faculty and staff vacant positions contain adequate proportions of individuals from under-represented groups. Full-time faculty who are members of under-represented minority groups make up 5.7 percent of the faculty. • During Fall semester 2015, the Diversity Committee administered a campus climate survey to the entire student population. The purpose was to assess the campus climate in order to determine the degree to which the climate is welcoming to under-represented groups and other protected classes of students, faculty and staff. The results are being reviewed and analyzed by the Diversity Committee. Rural Engagement and Outreach: Enhance the quality of life in the region by sharing our expertise, knowledge and experience in service to the educational, economic and cultural development of Northwest and North Central Pennsylvania and Western New York. • We formed a new Advisory Board Council – Community, Government and Corporate Outreach – to assist us in creating better connections with surrounding communities. We’re making great progress in creating a college-town atmosphere and improving town-gown relations. • Construction has begun on the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center with a May 2017 target date for dedication and opening. The Center will display memorabilia from Marilyn Horne’s life, including her early years in Bradford, her early professional life, her glorious career as one of the world’s most acclaimed and beloved performing artists and later years as a tireless teacher and mentor. There will be interactive stations featuring audio and visual performances of Ms. Horne, as well as interviews with her regarding her fall/winter 2016

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Pitt-Bradford continues to pursue the creation of a diverse community of scholars. career and her craft. • Performing Arts series (Prism, Spectrum and Kaleidoscope) continue to draw adults and children from the region in large numbers. • We continue to provide a rich variety of continuing education for professional and personal development, contracted training for businesses and organizations and conferences for local and national groups. Strategic Communications and Enhanced Visibility: Communicate our mission/vision/values to external as well as to internal constituencies, utilizing our institutional strengths to advance the institution and to support our vibrant campus culture and sense of belonging of all constituencies. • The application numbers, admit numbers and matriculating student numbers increased in each of the targeted recruitment areas, including Allegheny/Butler Counties, Lehigh/Berks Counties and the Southern tier counties of Western New York. • Promotional materials for recruitment now feature the regional resources that surround our campus, e.g., Allegheny National Forest and Holiday Valley Ski Resort. • The Programs Targeted for Prominence, e.g., Biology, Computer Information Systems and Technology, Criminal Justice and Nursing are now high-priority features in our promotional materials and ads. PORTRAITS 23

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Paul Carpenter of Carl E. Swanson and Sons looks over plans for the Marilyn Horne Museum Exhibit Center that will open in May as part of a $5.7 million renovation to the Seneca Building, a six-story office building located on Veterans Square in downtown Bradford and owned by the university.

Financial and Capital Resources: Enhance and leverage financial and material resources in order to most effectively serve a population of 1,500 to 1,800 FTE students and an engaged community of faculty and staff. • The design for Phase II of the Master Plan for Housing is now complete and construction of the second of three planned residence halls will begin in late spring/early summer of 2017. • We have received $1.5 million from Metz Culinary Management as an investment in the Commons dining/ kitchen area expansion. The remainder of funds needed for completion of the project will come from other sources. • We have continued to host alumni and donors at Pitt football games and at alumni receptions in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Warren, Pa., and Pittsburgh. Of course, we also welcome and host alumni and donors at our annual Alumni and Family Weekend and other events on campus, such as the Leadership Donor and Founders’ Society Reception and Donor Scholarship Luncheon. Campus Ambience and Sustainability: Pursue and promote environmentally sustainable operational practices, as well as architecturally consistent design, construction, and landscaping, in order to most responsibly steward and further enhance the beauty and functionality of our campus. • Our director of the Energy Institute involved students 24 PORTRAITS

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in the installation of several solar panels on campus as part of experiential learning activities in the Energy Science & Technology major. He also formed a Sustainability Committee that promotes sustainability practices on campus that result in the efficient use of resources. • The American Refining Group/Harry R. Halloran Jr. Energy Institute has created mutually beneficial partnerships with American Refining Group, Minard Run Oil Co. and the Penn-Brad Museum.

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A Final Message

Schoenecker to replace Hartburg as chair

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n Oct. 20, I started my 12th and final year as chair of the Pitt-Bradford Advisory Board. My term will come to an end in October of 2017. At that time, Jeannine Schoenecker, president/COO of American Refining Group in Bradford, will assume the position of chair of the Pitt-Bradford Advisory Board. Jeannine will become only the 6th chair of our Board. Thinking of the journey from 2005 to now, I am struck by how much our beloved campus has changed. The physical plant has grown, and many of the original buildings have been redone to meet the needs of today’s educational environment. Our course and major offerings have increased significantly, again to meet the needs of today’s students. Our student population and diversity have changed to better reflect our region and nation. All of this has led to a very positive reflection of Pitt-Bradford – one we can all be proud of. I have been humbled and honored to serve as chair of the Advisory Board. Very special to me is to have been the first alumnus to serve in this position. I attended Pitt-Bradford from 1973-1975 and finished my degree at Pitt in Pittsburgh in 1977. The relationship between the PittBradford Alumni Association and the Advisory Board has been greatly enhanced. During the past 12 years, presidents of the PBAA have served on the Advisory Board. The PBAA presidents during the past 12 years have invited me to their annual meeting. We have worked together to successfully coordinate events of both groups. During the past 12 years, I have had the opportunity to serve on the University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees and as a member of the Property/Facilities and the Budget/ Finance Committees of the Trustees’ Board. This gave me a unique opportunity to carry the message of Pitt-Bradford to the full board and administration of the University of Pittsburgh. The result has been a strengthening of the relationship between our two campuses. I have considered

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this to be a great honor and have gotten the opportunity to meet some very interesting and influential members of the Trustees’ Board and administration. My time as chair in Bradford has afforded me the opportunity to work with and get to know some of the finest people I have ever met. The relationships I have developed during this time will carry forward with me for the rest of my life. To ALL of you, please know how much I have cherished this opportunity. The opportunity to work in concert with President Livingston Alexander these past years has truly been a highlight in my life. His business acumen and understanding of the needs in the current educational environment are outstanding. Pitt-Bradford is very fortunate to have the incredible vision and leadership of Livingston. As my tenure draws to a close, I am especially happy that I will be leaving this position to a highly competent new chair. I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with and get to know Jeannine Schoenecker. The past several years, Jeannine has served on the Executive Committee and as chair of the Community, Government and Corporate Outreach Council. Her leadership qualities and devotion to Pitt-Bradford will certainly lead the Advisory Board in new and exciting directions. I am highly confident that Jeannine will enjoy tremendous success as chair of the Pitt-Bradford Advisory Board. In closing, I thank the Advisory Board for its support during the past 12 years and for the great opportunity to serve as chair.

Craig A. Hartburg ’73-’75 Chair

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Honor Roll of Donors



l Member of the Friends of the Hanley Library ( * ) deceased

Number in ( ) indicates number of consecutive years giving since 7/1/1989. Donors reaching 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years or 25 years of consecutive giving are highlighted in green for achieving these milestones. Congratulations and special thanks to these loyal donors.

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ROUNDTABLE SOCIETY Annual Giving Fund and capital gift donors of $2,500 to $4,999 in 2015-2016 Dr. Livingston and Mrs. Evelyn Alexander (13) l Timothy J. and Kristin A. Asinger (8) Dr. James L. and Catherine Baldwin (17) Jack Jr. ’67-’69 and Martha Mackowski ’70-’72 Campbell (25) Carl E. Swanson and Sons, Inc. (7) Thomas B. Cole ’80-’82 (8) Control Chief Corp. (3) Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino (26) Friends of Hanley Library (23) Frederick W. and Beverly N. Gallup (11) Craig A. ’73-’75 and Nancy F. Hartburg (20) Douglas ’88 and Lynne Kuntz (9) Metz Culinary Management (4) Frederick V. Proper ’89 (20) Alan M. Swanson ’81 (7) Therm-all, Inc. (3) United Refining Co. William J. and Amy Wagner (3) PRESIDENT’S CLUB Annual Giving Fund and capital gift donors of $1,000 to $2,499 in 2015-2016 René J. and Susan A. ’78 Al (3) Amark Environmental LLC Jill M. Ballard (6) Ashifa and Shabir Bhayani Butler Manufacturing Co. Margaret T. Bryner (7) Butler Mfg. Co. employees, Annville, Pa. Leanna Cameron ’10 Mike and Susan Carlson (12) Robert J. Carola ’98 (3) Dominic A. and Pat Frantz Cercone (14) William W. Chapman, CFP ’86 (14) The Hon. John M. and Julia S. Cleland (20) Dr. Michele T. Cole (5) CollegeBoard Joseph P. ’94 and Heidi Colosimo (19) Peter B. and Mary C. Daubenspeck (18) Sara Bryner Delo (7)

Robert C. Jr. ’89 and Jennifer T. Dilks (24) Ed Shults Toyota Inc. (2) Richard T. ’83 and Lisa L. ’90 Esch (19) Timothy B. ’78 and Deborah A. Fannin (19) Brooke, Suzanne, Adria, and Max Farr James F. Flynn ’67-’69 (27) John R. Foerstner ’79 (13) David and Stephanie Galey Georgia Pacific Corrugated LLC Dr. Luis C. and Andrea Gonzalez (11) Graham Packaging Co. Stephen P. and Gail M. Grillo (6) Jeffrey C. and Joan Guterman (27) Dr. Steven E. and Ingrid M. Hardin (11) Virginia M. Hemmerly Magnolia E. Hernandez ’00 (3) William F. and Pauline G. Higie (23) Jamestown Macadam, Inc. (2) Jacquelyn A. Jones (24) The Collins Companies: Kane Hardwood Div. Michael P. Kelly Carol and Larry Killian (13) John ’71 and Miriam Kohler (11) Mr. David Krantz and Ms. Silvia Martinez (2) William J. Krieg ’64-’66 (24) Russell L. Jr. ’80 and Pamela S. Lombardo (22) Deborah S. Lowery (25) Christopher L. ’94 and Megan Luke (9) James J. ’85 and Dr. Sandra J. ’80-’82 Macfarlane (25) Manning and Napier Advisors, Inc. The Hon. Richard A. and Martha K. Masson (20) John E. McCool ’79 (11) James M. and Gail G. McDonough (8) Madeline Miles (28) l Mark C. Mittelmeier Sr. ’85 Drs. Francis M. and Mary N. Mulcahy (13) Michael L. Mulvihill Alexander P. Nazemetz (15) New York State Oil Producers Association, Inc. (6) Elaine F. Northrup ’68-’69 (26) Kathleen A. Obermeyer (3) Bill and Mary Lee O’Connell (6) James E. O’Mara ’96 and Dr. Kimberly S. Young (22)

John R. Jr. and Rosemary Osborne (11) Penn York Oil and Gas Affiliates of the Desk and Derrick Clubs (6) PNC Investments Port Erie Plastics (3) Linda Powell (2) Bernard and Mary Van Deusen Renois (3) Dr. David R. ’72-’74 and Elizabeth D. ’72-’74 Robinson (26) David and JoAnne Ryan (17) John H. ’65-’67 and Mary Jean ’64-’66 Satterwhite (10) Robert L. and Duane C. Saunders (9) Jeannine T. and Brett Schoenecker (4) Rick Seager and Tricia Durbin (8) John W. ’72-’74 and Marie Riles ’72-’73 Seltzer (20) Gregory E. ’73-’75 and Susan H. ’72-’74 Silvestri (27) Simplimatic Automation Ronald L. Smoko ’65-’67 (2) Dr. Holly J. Spittler (27) T. Scott Stackpole (17) Paul C. Stevens ’70-’72 (6) Dr. J. Michael and Sandra ’98 Stuckart (27) Terry Reily Memorial Golf Tournament Committee Dr. Jean M. Truman (16) Katie A. Weart-Sekulovski ’02 and Kire Sekulovski (6) Dr. Robert J. and Mary B. Weiss Thomas L. ’64-’66 and Doris A. Williams (27) Hilton L. “Woody” and Patricia A. Woodruff (22) QUADRANGLE CLUB Annual Giving Fund and capital gift donors of $500 to $999 in 2015-2016 Daniel J. and Audrey D. Abrashoff (11) Mark W. Austin ’09 (4) Dean and Jean Bauer (6) Burton M. Bland (4) Gregory W. and Cheryl L. Booth (13) Karen S. Bowen ’63-’66 (8) Bradford Festa Italiana Anonymous (3) Marianne Jacaszek Brown ’84 (4) Michael F. ’81-’82 and Millicent E. ’85 Cahill (6) l

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American Refining Group, Inc. (13) Douglas and Mary Weaver Bennett Thomas R. and Jean H. Bromeley (26) Anonymous (3) Naomi G. Carlson ’06 (25) * Edwin Clemens (10) CNB Bank (6) George B. Duke (3) Estate of Naomi Carlson Dr. George P. and Susan I. Evans (15) l Frederick W. and Leilani Fesenmyer (12) Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (4) Anonymous (15) l Glendorn Foundation (4) Dr. Jan and Christine Hendryx (5) William R. and Carol L. Huber and family (14) Italian American Progressive Club (4) Richard S. Johnson ’88-’90 (11) Ann E. Keane (9) Kessel Construction Inc. (6) Richard L. and Ann O. Kessel (21) l KOA Speer Electronics, Inc. (27) Mary Ann Lambertsen and John Lambertsen (2) William H. Mallinson (2) Dr. Richard E. and Ruth M. McDowell (27) l Minard Run Oil Company (6) Robert S. Molnar ’05 Mukaiyama-Rice Foundation (17) Northwest Charitable Foundation, Inc. (2) Peter J. Pantuso ’73-’75 (20) Estate of Jean M. Parmigiani (2) Robert K. Patterson ’98 (2) Pembroke Foundation (13) R. Bruce and Beverly M. Perry (4) l Philo and Sarah Blaisdell Foundation (27) George S. ’82 and Lynda Repchick (14) Frank C. ’64-’66 and Mary M. ’64-’66 Rizzo (9) Saber Healthcare William P. and Mary Slivinski (11) Jere A. Troka (13) l Whirley Industries, Inc. William Molnar Roofing Co., Inc.

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From left, Bill and Carol Huber, Maria and James Williams and the Rev. Leo J. Gallina Jr. visit during the annual Leadership Donor Reception last December.

Maurice and Nan Cashman Thomas R. and Nancy A. Collop (2) Crossett, Inc. (3) Robert A. Jr. and Shirley Jones Digel (5) Steven T. ’05 and Jennifer Douglass (4) E and M Engineers and Surveyors P.C. Dr. Donald D. and Carol O. Esch (2) David G. and Diana L. Ferguson (4) Howard Fesenmyer (25) l Dr. Richard G. and Janet S. Frederick (13) Michael and Jennifer ’10 Forney (4) Raymond R. and Sherill Geary (6) Dr. Tammy M. Haley (10) l Hardware Specialties Inc. Dr. Anita J. Herbert (20) l David G. ’74-’76 and Georganne M. Higie (27) Gregory A. and Mary M. Huber Robert Huber and Family (4) Shawn and Stephanie ’04 Huber (4) Robert M. and Marie E. Jarrett (5) Ernest D. Kallenbach, Jr. (8) Kenneth C. and Ann M. Kane (9) Alex M. Keddie (3) Dr. Laurie J. Kirsch (2) Dennis M. ’16 and Leasa A.’03 Maley (19) Robert H. ’83 and Julie A. Marasco (7) Dr. Jacinth Maynard (12) Lorraine R. Mazza (10) l

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Shane E. McCormick ’02 (2) McCourt Label (5) McKean Painting Raymond W. McMahon (11) Janice Melaro Glenn R. ’04 and Melissa Melvin (15) David G. Morris (3) Christopher D. Napoleon ’87-’88 (8) Northwest Savings Bank (21) Dr. BioDun J. Ogundayo Pitt-Bradford Office of the President (6) Pure Tech LLC. (11) Laurie Shannon-Bailey Sally G. Siebert Ashtin M. Sirabella ’08 (2) Dr. Jonathan Spaulding (4) Sundahl and Co. Inc. (8) Brent ’01 and Christine ’16 Tyler (3) Christine L. Wolski ’91 YMCA of the Twin Tiers (3) BLUE AND GOLD CLUB Annual Giving Fund and capital gift donors of $300 to $499 in 2015-2016 Jeffery D. and Sara A. ’79 Andrews (4) Richard S. Barton and Dr. Lauren E. Yaich (18) l Ron and Morgan Binder (6) l Jeffrey S. ’13 and Jacqueline M.

Bosworth ’94 (4) l Frances N. and Rita J. Carducci (8) Dr. Yong-Zhuo Chen (26) Dr. Steven C. and Flora F. Cohen (27) l Rosanne J. Conaway (27) l Dr. William C. and Veronica Conrad (3) Mrs. Hanley B. Cox (3) Michael E. DeFrank ’80-’82 (4) Joseph and Suzanne DeMott (8) Linda S. Devlin Michael A. ’80-’82 and Anita ’88 Dolan (17) Drs. Andrew and Donna M. Dombeck (9) Peter M. ’02 and Stephanie A. Eckstrom (13) Justin Elmore ’09 (2) Dr. Howard and Ann Westerberg Ferguson (3) Joseph F. Fire ’65-’67 (5) Eric M. ’92 and Mary Beth ’95 Garvin (3) Alan and Nancy H. Gordon (23) l Jacqueline A. Gregg ’87 (3) Anonymous (4) Col. Jerome M. Jankowiak ’76-’78 (9) Charlotte Loudermilk Layton ’88 (12) John B. Maitland Jr. (12) Lizbeth A. Matz (26) l J. Michael and Diane L. Mitchell (27) Shawn W. T. Murray ’01 and Lauren E. Murray (6) Tom Occhiuto (5)

O’Mara Group LLC Osborne-Blair Enterprises James M. Pasinski ’00 (14) Matthew D. Pekular ’15 Laurel Retzer Phillips ’06 (17) Progressive Direct Marketing (5) Ann R. Robinson (14) Shawn Murray Photography (3) Claire M. Slimick * George J. Stanley ’64-’66 (12) The Stackpole-Hall Foundation (8) David E. Tuttle (5) Valle Bar Heart Ranch LLC Klaus Wuersig (16) Sharon B. Yeager (2) Joseph M. Young ’64-’66 (4) Daniel M. and Emily N. Zinsner (8) CENTURY CLUB Annual Giving Fund and capital gift donors of $100 to $299 in 2015-2016 William H. and Barbara Abbey (3) Paul and Betsy Aiello Mark Albrecht ’94-’96 Alleghany Industrial Insulation Co. (2) Greg and Francie Ambuske Holly E. Appleman ’84 (26) l Armor Construction, LLC (2) Barbara A. Atkins (3) Ralph Bailey ’67-’70 (6) PORTRAITS 27

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Tamra Minnier ’81 chats with students during the spring Donor Scholarship Luncheon. This year she created the Marilyn and Glenn Minnier Endowed Nursing Scholarship to honor her mother and late father.

Robert C. and Jackie E. Bailey Thomas E. Bango ’95 (4) David ’97 and January ’99 Baron J. Paul Barr ’95 Gregory and Jennifer Bauer (6) Dr. Widad E. and Cheryl A. ’90 Bazzoui (3) Robert S. Beadle Scott M. Bell ’94 Robert L. and Linda Benninger Frank S. and Johanne N. Bent Matthew S. Bent ’95-’96 James W. Beringer ’15 Kenneth D. Berkopec ’13 John J. Berry ’07 and Marrissa D. Southwell ’06 Justin Berry ’14 Dr. Patricia S. Bianco Lloyd D. and Nancy J. Bindas Udele A. Bingaman ’09 David T. Birkenstock ’92 Bisett Building Center (6) Marilyn R. Blackmore (4) Joshua Blotzer ’16 Bob Cummins Construction Co. (8) Bradford Hospital Foundation (2) Max and Sharon Brady (6) Marie Breslin Ann W. Brown (2) Richard L. and Joan M. Brown (5) Justin R. Yadlosky ’97 and Laura L. Brown-Yadlosky ’95

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Karl and Susan Brunner Bret A. and Jackie Butler (6) Lawrence M. Byrne ’79 (4) Rocco Camas Jr. (5) Judy A. Cameron (8) Jason and Lynette Campogiani (6) Judith Caribardi Allegretto ’88 (8) Scott J. ’99 and Katie E. ’06 Carlson (2) Michael R. Carlson ’03 (4) Scott J. ’99 and Katie E. ’06 Carlson (2) Thomas E. Carroll ’71-’72 (19) James and Kristina L. ’92 Case Catalone Pipe and Supply Co. (5) Steven J. Causer ’82 Ellen P. Cecchetti ’96 Isabelle A. Champlin ’64-’65 (11) Corey S. ’77-’79 and Donna D. ’77-’79 Clinger (11) Carol A. Coats ’63-’66 (11) Georgann B. Cochran (2) Lori A. Coffman ’05 (8) Frederic E. Colosimo ’65-’67 (2) Angeline Comilla ’15 (2) Anthony J. Comilla Jr. Jim Comilla (3) Carlyle C. Conn ’73-’75 (11) Margaret M. Copeland ’87 Alisa C. Cornell ’13 Corry Central Labor Club John J. Crawford Kevin B. Cronin ’64-’66 (4) Katherine Crouse

Kimberly Della Porta John P. DePetro Jr. (9) Dexter’s Service Center (2) Anita L. Dibble ’79-’81 James H. and Mary Jane DiSorbo (7) Louis A. and Rose Marie DiSorbo (4) Shannon G. and Lori R. DiSorbo The Rev. Lawrence C. and Patricia A. ’03 Donahue (14) l Robert and Diana Donnelly Richard B. and Sarah B. Dorn* (2) l Dresser-Rand (2) Drushel and Kolakowski Insuance Agency George P. and Kim M. Drushel Duggan and Duggan General Contractor Inc. (3) Dr. Andrew A. and Elga Dzirkalis (27) l Peter A. Dzirkalis ’00 (10) Eastern Sintered Alloys, Inc. (5) Drs. Jason ’00 and Jennifer Eastman (2) Lance, Deborah, Jason, Alana and Logan Eastman (2) Philip J. Eberl Lynn and Joseph Eckl (3) Dr. Betsey A. Eggler ’66-’67 (10) Larry R. ’63-’83 and Noreen I. Eliason (12) Robert J. ’99 and Amy E. ’00 Ellison Daniel C. Emery ’73-’75 Robert and Ann Esch (4) Dr. Carys Evans-Corrales and Scott

Corrales (22) William S. Fargo ’80 (17) Connie L. Ferguson ’14 Kerry S. and Betty Fetter (15) Roger J. ’80-’81 and Beth A. Feura (26) Donald D. Fox ’82 (9) Nicholas and Susan Frampton John A. and Mary L. Franco Dennis J. and Marietta A. Frank (22) l Gregory B. ’85 and Beth Franson (2) Staci K. Frantz ’94 (14) Fraternal Order of Eagles 2432 (2) Dr. Shailendra N. and Rekha Gajanan (3) l Lee Gardner (12) l David A. and Rebecca A. Gatesman ’99 (7) Bob and Jan Geisler James S. and Karen R. Gelston (23) l Greg Gibbons Thomas J. Gill ’76-’78 (3) Patricia A. Girard ’81 (26) Susan R. Gleason ’06 Martin M. Glesk and Margaret Lauerman (4) Carolyn L. Goble ’83 (2) Charles and Helen Goble (6) Dr. and Mrs. David K. Godfrey R. Stephan ’78-’84 and Joan A. ’86 Gollaher (3) Harvey L. and Barbara P. Golubock (15) Dr. George H. Grabe ’63-’65

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pitt-bradford 2015–2016 Richard J. and Elizabeth C. Greville (11) Richard L. and Ruth Fasnacht ’81 Griffin (3) James D. Guelfi (26) l Dr. Jafar A. and Helga Hamidi Alan M. Hancock ’07 (6) Dr. Kim Hanlon l Mary F. Hanna (2) Robert W. Harding Ray, Donna, Julia, Michael, and Evelyn Harris Craig L. ’72-’84 and Neidra ’73-’74 Hart (14) Michael Hartburg ’92 (17) Christopher G. and Virginia A. Hauser Melissa A. Hickey ’12 Guy Hillard Jim Hillebrand Mark G. and Elaine R. Hillery Carma L. Horner (11) l Barry L. and Arlene K. Householder Ronald D. and Shirley L. Houtz (2) Dr. and Mrs. Keith L. Howard (2) Dr. Tracee L. Howell (3) Kaye E. Huber ’66-’68 (3) Kenneth and Ann Hultberg David E. Hunt ’73-’75 (2) Melissa J. Ibañez (16) Richard E. and Amy J. Irish (2) John J. and Julie A. Irving Jamestown Mattress Co. (3) John L. Jr. and Cynthia L. Jarzab Jerry L. Johnson Jr. ’90 (3) Susan M. Johnson ’72-’73 Thomas K. and Kimberly A. Kauffman (5) John M. Kearney ’73-’75 (13) Ronald J. Keim ’68-’70 (2) Dr. Mark ’03 and Barbara Kelley (7) Rhett F. ’92 and Kara J. Kennedy (19) Jack A. Kenneson ’83-’85 Norman and Connie King (8) Anonymous Dr. Michael Klausner (6) Klondike Timber Resources, Inc. Scott A. ’01 and Allison D. ’01 Kunkel (9) Joseph E. and Katherine W. LaBarca (15) LabelPack Automation, Inc. (3) Leslie A. Lafferty ’93 (8) John C. and Dawn R. Lambert (2) Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Lawson Jr. (2) Drs. Lawrence R. and Helene M. Lawson (25) Anthony R. and Patricia A. ’64-’65 Lenkner (3) William J. Leven Jr. and Terri A. Leven ’69-’71 (18) l Marlene R. Levin ’98 Robert R. Lines ’03 (5) James P. Linsler Jr. James P. Little ’94 (2)

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Logistics Plus, Inc. Donald J. Lombardo ’64-’66 (9) Dennis J. and Kelly M. Loughran Mr. and Mrs. Michael Luciano (11) Roger and Cindy L. Lucke (2) Richard J. and Cheryl L. ’69-’72 Lutz (24) Thomas D. Lyons ’66-’68 (5) Francis L. Madden ’02 (12) Thomas M. Madine ’79-’81 (6) Peter and Karen Maramas Laurie Marcello ’14 (2) Mr. and Mrs. Mickey C. Marshall Dr. Joel O. Martin ’66-’68 (6) James W. Maxwell ’02 (7) Jeffrey C. Maynard ’00 (5) Carl McCracken III James K. and Mary Lou McDonald Tom B. McGinnis and Bonnie Kirwin McKean County Special Olympics McKean Insurance Agency, Inc. John L. Meier ’81 Joseph and Laura Melaro Jessica A. Melincavage ’03 Dr. Richard F. Melka l Patricia C. Melniker (3) Gregory H. Merkle ’85 (5) Yuri T. ’02-’05 and Buffy Fitzsimmons ’03 Merrick Daniel J. Miller ’93 (6) Donna L. Mirth John G. Mishtal ’71-’73 (27) Charles J. and Sarah R. Moesher Kathy L. Moonan Trisha A. Morris (2) l Ramon and Tonya Mota Joseph D. Muhitch ’96 (12) Danielle C. Munksguard ’08 (8) Mary F. DePetro Murphy (9) Russ W. ’75-’77 and Rebecca S. ’76-’78 Myer Brian P. and Kristen M. Nash (3) National Philianthropic Trust (2) Lois A. Nease ’91 (25) Larry L. and Virginia A. Neel Harold E. and Carol A. ’99 Newman (10) Richard and Martha W. Nork Barbara A. Norman ’88 (26) Northrup Development Corp. (2) R. Henry Norweb III (2) Lucille M. Nuzzo (3) Richard T. Obermeyer ’14 Nancy E. O’Day (7) Olean Class Cars, Inc. Thomas T. Ordiway Lyndon C. Orinion ’11 (6) Shane E. Oschman (7) l Dr. Jill M. Slike-Owens ’93 (17) Jana I. Pahler ’06 (10) Roger E. ’65-’67 and Mary M.

’75-’76 Pais Drs. Assad I. and Tooran Panah Christopher D. Parry ’89 (26) Karen L. Pascale ’77 Frederick Pascoe ’92-’95 Col. Wade L. Paton USAF (Ret) ’65-’66 (19) Blair D. Patterson ’15 Jay J. and Lisa L. ’86 Pecora Cloyd H. and Gail W. Pfister Judith H. Pfleegor ’76-’78 (9) Barbara Phillips (3) Paul A. Phillips (4) Joann M. Piatko (2) l Karen L. Picard Bernard J. Picklo Jr. (9) Mark and Vicky L. ’93 Pingie (10) David E. Pinyot ’76-’78 (2) John P. ’98 and Debra J. Place (15) Kyle T. Pugh ’88 (23) Clare A. Pusateri ’70-’71 (8) Ryan W. Race ’07 Robert and Sharen M. ’01 Radzavich (26) Jody A. Randolph ’15 (16) Debra B. Rathbun ’83 (2) Mrs. Edie Raught (10) l Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Reese (3) Register Graphics, Inc. Michael J. and Sharon L. Renick Charles L. and Karen R. Renn Edwin F. Renninger III ’02 Jessica J. Resig ’10 Lindsay E. Retchless ’98 (17) Drs. Walter and Leslie Rhinehart (4) John M. and Janet R. Rhodes Jeffrey C. ’86 and Julie L. ’89 Rice Richard Muccio Transportation, LLC Dr. Stephen F. Robar (5) Andrea M. Robbins (3) Lisa and Richard Roberts (2) Bill and Linda Roemer Karl L. ’06 and June F. Ross (3) Jean Ross-Franklin (4) Matthew A. Rowles ’05 (6) William G. Runyan ’65-’67 James B. and Eileen L. Ryan Richard W. and Mary Ann Sachse (3) Raymond D. and Jo Saunders (2) Vern L. and Lori M. Saylor Anonymous (2) Michael J. Schweinberg (2) Dr. Dessie A. Severson Gale Arnold Shay ’93 Patrick G. Shields ’67-’71 (5) Dr. Joseph R. ’65-’67 and Linda D. Siebert (11) Neal and Joyce Silvis Dr. Gary S. ’82-’84 and Lorna J. ’82-’84 Smith

James R. Smith Sandra E. Smith ’67-’75 Todd P. and Lori L. Smith (2) Tom Smith Nancy M. Smyth ’77-’79 (4) James F. ’74-’76 and Elaine A. ’74-’76 Stalfa (2) State Line Supply Co. (5) Allen L. Stephens ’65-’67 (3) Robert A. and Kathy M. Stidd Katherine J. Still (8) The George Still Family (21) l Karen L. Strotman (5) Elaine Summerday (4) Teresina L. Synborski ’75-’76 William R. and Debra L. ’89 Taylor (23) Bill and Debbie ’89 Taylor (5) Team Maggie Day Shari L. Tennies The Chase E. Phipps Company Jason T. Tobias ’03 (3) Togi’s Family Restaurant (2) Togi’s Sub Station (2) Lawrence J. Trulick ’64-’66 (6) Tuesday Dinner Group Mary Sue Van Houtte ’78 (3) Charles E. Vandever ’12 Jim and Debbie Vecellio Paula M. Vecellio ’80 Rita Y. Verolini (5) Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer ’98 Geraldine M. Vogt ’10 (13) Walker Business and Staffing Svc Dr. Donna M. Wallinger-Lee ’79-’81 (14) Ye Wang Glen A. and Mary T. Washington Richard E. ’94 and Kimberly Marcott Weinberg (20) Steven E. Wesmiller ’74-’76 (8) Sen. Mary Jo White P. Daniel Williams ’90 Tim Woodin Robert T. and Barbara A. Work Sharon E. Wyland ’88 (4) Justin R. Yadlosky ’97 and Laura L. Brown-Yadlosky ’95 Joseph H. and Wendy Yaros Jeffrey K. Young ’88 Dr. Hashim A. Yousif (26) William E. Zahn (3) Lew Zande (6) Helene A. Zannelli-Doucet ’76 Timothy F. Ziaukas and Dr. Christopher J. McCarrick (22) l Ron and Teresa L. Ziegler David E. ’71-’73 and Julie M. ’86 Zuckerman (4) Susan Bross Zweier ’95 (15)

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Honor Roll of Donors (cont.–) OTHER DONORS Annual Giving Fund and capital gift donors up to $100 in 2015-2016 A. J. Kautz and Son Michelle L. Simmons ’03 (5) Lois Abbey* (19) William J. and Marcia P. Abbott (5) l Sadeeq Abdullah l Jesse Adams l Brenda Agnello (2) Judith S. Albaugh ’14 (3) Denise P. Albert ’69-’71 Roger D. and Patricia A. ’67-’69 Alexis l Susan A. Aljoe ’84 (2) Mark J. and Karen R. Aloi Penny M. Amacher ’14 David D. Anderson ’89 (14) Dennis J. Anderson ’72-’73 Ida Anderson l Joshua B. Anderson ’13 Tara Andrews Margaret M. Archer ’83 Maxwell L. Asinger ’15 (2) Gale L. Aucott ’83 (2) Carl W. and Roberta A. Augostini (10) Erik Austin ’12 (3) Marcia A. Avey (4) Joseph J.* and Phyllis L. Babasick Jamie and Nancy A. Babcock Allen D. Backer Kimberly M. Bailey ’03 (17) Susan Banks-Price (4) Thomas M. Barbera ’93 (9) Darnell D. Barksdale The Rev. Christopher M. Barnes ’95 (4) Sarah Barr Scott S. Bartholomew ’71-’73 John R. and Debra L. Bauer (3) Ralph E. and Velina B. Beach David A. and Deborah S. Beadle Timothy J. Bean ’85 (2) Larry and Joan Beauseigneur Dianna Beaver (8) l Alvin F. Beck ’92 (5) Robin Beers Roger and Lucy Beimel (4) Jim Belardia (6) Greg and Jane Harris ’67-’69 Bell David and Alberta Benedetto Jonathon and Kathleen Benedict (3) Kim R. Benjamin ’75-’77 David A. Betron ’64-’65 (2) Tamara C. Bianco ’93 Shelley Bican Lisamarie Bielicki ’01 (3) Curt A. and Pamela L. Bindas Nelson L. Bindas Julie A. Bish ’94 (8)

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Christopher S. Bishop ’11 (7) Bill and Barb Black (6) Wesleah D. Blair Robert R. and Alice J. Blovsky Lisa Board Theresa M. Bond l Marian and James Booth (3) JoAnn Borgo ’72-’74 Barbara L. Boser (2) l Brian and Diane L. Boser ’90 Donald J. and Anne E. ’86 Bouquin (11) Sara L. Bova ’15 (2) Bradford Auto Service Lawrence F. Bradigan ’74-’78 (5) Thomas M. and Lisa K. Bradley Brenda R. Brandon ’14 (3) Mary C. Brandow (4) l Natalie M. Brauchle ’05 Linda J. Bredengerd Theresa J. Breslin Anonymous Sofia Brien ’10 Terry R. and Maureen R. Briskar Patricia Roth Bristor ’83 (3) Charles T. Brooks ’85 l Dr. Patricia Brougham (3) l James J. and Carol A. Brown Sara B. Brown ’91 (2) Sean E. Brown Sr. Peter J. ’92 and Karen Niemic Buchheit Tina and John Bulmer Barbara A. Burkhouse Jodi Burns (2) Laura Burt Wayne C. and Anne B. Byrd Mark E. Byrne ’98 Amanda J. Camilo ’12 Dawn Campbell Leon G. Campbell Denny and Sandy Caprarotta (2) l Donald J. ’91 and Christine M. ’91 Caribardi Dennis C. Carlson ’65-’67 (10) James J. ’87 and Gianna M. Carroll Scott A. Casilio ’93 John M. and Connie A. Cattoni (2) Thomas P. Causer ’78 (3) Barbara Cavalcanti Rita Cecco ’13 (2) Margaret Chamberlin Vesna A. Karschner ’04 Charles Cole Memorial Hospital The Rev. Brett E. Charsky ’91 Yuri A. ’99 and Rose M. ’96 Chiprich (18) Christy L. Clark James G. and Barbara A. Clark Melissa M. Clayson ’02 Linda C. Cleere (3) Janet L. Cleveland ’85 (3)

l Member of the Friends of the Hanley Library Lisa Colavecchio Karin J. Cole ’00 (3) Ryan P. Coll Vicki Colley Richard J. and Patricia M. Colosimo (6) Stacey M. Colosimo Charles A. and Barbara Compher Concreteman Inc. (3) Bert A. and Christine R. Copple Dorris C. Copple Joseph C. and Margaret A. Costanzo (2) Ed Pecht and Karen A. Costello-Pecht ’11 (4) Ted and Jean Cressley M. Wayne and Mary Ann Crissman (6) l Gail M. Cross Jamez and Jennifer L. ’08 Crytzer William J. Cummiskey (2) Tahira A. Custis ’14 Jeffery T. and Margaret M. Dailey (2) John P. Dailey (2) Dr. David J. Daly ’64-’71 Michael J. Dattilo ’73-’75 (3) Stacey Daugharthy Matthew Daugherty ’10 and England Gatewood Craig V. Davis ’82 Greg and Maxine Davis (6) Dr. Helma de Vries Jordan Charlotte E. Dean (2) Eugene D. and Helen DeFrank (2) Gay D. Degolier ’88 (3) James P. DePalma ’63-’67 (3) Diane L. Destefano Ralph F. Detweiler Jr. and Janet Detweiler (2) l Anonymous (4) James V. DiFonzo ’90-’91 (3) Beverly A. Dittman ’83 (3) Kimberly M. Douglas ’99 (4) l Robert P. Douglas ’77-’85 (4) l Lee A. Doynow (2) l Dr. Mihaela-Christina Drignei Patricia C. Drummond ’80 (18) Laurie K. Dufford Thomas E. and Liz Duggan Mark S. Dutchess ’71-’73 (10) Joseph Dzurisin Eade Fitness 24/7 Nicholas A. Eichenlaub ’04 William L. and Elizabeth A. Eichorn (4) Stephen E. Eidson ’73-’75 (12) l Heidi Powley ’13 Andrew R. Eliason ’14 Lee A. ’63-’65 and Gloria J. Eliason (17) Elk County Tool and Die, Inc. Steven D. Ellison ’01 Rachel Elser Pamela Emerson ’89

Jeffrey Engels ’14 Bruce L. ’66-’68 and Michele Engman (12) John P. Eschrich ’67-’69 (15) John and Vicki Etter Charlie and Cari Even Linda S. Evers James V. ’88 and Amy L. ’91 Faes (25) Beth and Todd Fantaskey (4) Kathleen T. Farmer Lori J. Faulkner Norman M. Faye ’65-’67 (15) Karen Fechko Patricia Fechko Mary Ann Fensel (3) Sean P.* and Mary Ann Fensel Dale and Connie L. Ferguson James and Vickie Festa Meghan Fetterman ’11 (2) Christine Fire Nancy A. Fire Steven B. and Kye Y. Fishkin Michael Fitzpatrick ’16 (2) Danielle E. Flander ’16 l Michael A. and Jacqueline M. Fleming Kayla M. Flick ’09 (6) Patrick M. ’73-’75 and Bonnie R. Flink Dr. Samuel D. and Rena Fohr (3) Dr. Terje S. and Ingrid Fokstuen (6) l Zachary Foster ’05-’08 Kathleen E. Fox ’81-’84 (14) Kevin S. and Judy M. Fox Betty J. Fralich Mercesdes L. Franchi William Fraser Donald J. and Pamela B. Fredeen (15) Torrey C. Frederick ’07 Eunice Freer William R. and Debbie S. Frey Jim and Diane ’90 Frick Alan D. Fuller ’92 The Rev. Stacey M. Fussell (5) l Catherine R. Gabel ’91 (20) Regina C. Gabriel (3) l Robert A. Gaige ’67-’69 Julie L. Galbraith ’93 (4) John and Ann Gannon (10) l Tammy L. Gardner ’13 (2) Linda M. Gault ’89 (21) Fantahun Gebreselassie Avril M. Gedman ’14 James W. and Gina M. Geer George C. Geiselhart Lawrence E. George III Gerg Allstate Insurance Agencies John-Wesley R. Gericke ’08 Patricia A. Gibble (2) Patricia H. Glascom ’66-’68 (4) James W. and Colleen M. Gleason Kyle R. Gleockler ’12 (5)

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pitt-bradford 2015–2016

Greg Booth, left, retired president and CEO of Zippo Manufacturing Co., received the Presidential Medal of Distinction at Commencement in May. He’s shown here with George B. Duke, owner of Zippo. Kathy J. Gorton Christina L. Graham (3) Yvonne M. ’72-’74 and Harry Graham-Lis (2) Greater Latrobe Baseball Clarence M. and Judy K. Gregory Emily R. Gress ’01-’03 Lance A. and Patricia A. Griffin (2) Tony A. Griffin, Zippo District Manager Jacqueline T. Grimenstein ’69-’71 (3) Thomas A. and Bonnie L. Groce Dr. Joshua B. Groffman Jack L. Gross ’79 (3) Walter R. and Kristie L. Gumbert Kristin Sirvet Haight ’97 Tad M. and Kristin L. ’97 Haight Hair It Is Robert W. Hand II ’93 Kelly A. Harabin Ricky R. and Jennifer A. Harding Jefferey T. and Anne Hardy J. Bruce ’66-’71 and Sharon Hare (27) Steven J. Harner ’76-’78 (27) Trudy M. Harting ’95 (4) Jean R. Hayes John R. and Arlene D. Hayes Joan M. Hayes ’83-’85 Eric J. ’04 and Dara R. ’04 Haynoski Scott W. ’87 and Carol A. Hazlett Mackenzie L. Heale ’14 (3) John P. and Kathleen L. Healy Robert C. Heary ’82 Gregory A. Henry l J. Downs and Sondra Herold (3)

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Colin E. ’63-’65 and Molly Heron (7) l Kelly E. Herzog ’01 (6) Tim M. and Mary Higgins James M. and Margaret Hillery Dr. Patricia Hill-Zeigler Casey J. Hoffman ’12 (3) Jerry L. and Leslie Hoggatt Marcia Hogue Robert E. Hogue Jr. Phillip Hoh Howard J. ’66-’68 and Katherine R. ’67-’69 Holden Lavern and Kathy Holden (3) Margaret E. Holland (6) l Alan J. and Gail A. Holocker Vinccent A. Holocker Rachel L. Holterback ’15 Catherine L. Holzwarth (2) Alicia J. Hooks ’12 (3) Paul R. Horenstein ’65-’66 Edward J. and Dr. Clythera S. Hornung Josh Horton Matthew R. Houp ’12 William and Melinda Howard ’88 (3) Randy L. Howell ’83 (2) Gary W. and Kay Hoyt Ruth I. Hubler (4) Sandra D. Hudspith ’83 (2) William P. Hughey ’68-’70 Doris J. Hungiville ’76 Stephanie D. Hungiville ’12 (2) Kay A. Hurley (3) l Terri L. Hushon ’10 Jean V. Hvizdzak ’72-’85

Pascal F. and Loretta E. Iaderosa Douglas W. and Pamela D. Irwin J.I.T. Tool and Die, Inc. The Hon. Kenneth M. and Denise E. Jadlowiec Steven W. and Susan Jansen Jamal Jenkins ’15 Eric C. and Kristi S. Jensen Ingrid Jobe John William’s European Pastry Shop Cynthia L. Jones ’80 Kary S. Jones Amy Jordan Sharon L. Jordan Mary J. Joyce-Billy, ’75-’77 Mary Kafferlin Richard L. and Mariann Kahle John R. and Pamela M. Kautz (3) Lori A. Keith-Master ’89 (3) Mary E. Keller Kenneth P. ’67-’69 and Denise E. Kelly (17) Linda Kelly Marsha Kelso Thomas P. Kennedy ’70-’72 Bonnie A. Kettle ’92 John and Marlene K. Kijowski William E. King ’76 (6) Naomi Kinsman ’11 Julie A. Kleinberger Kenneth W. Kline Jean P. Knapp ’02 Lynn McLaughlin Knezevich ’72-’74 (2) William E. Knight (5) l Larry W. ’86 and Carol K. Knowlton (8) Russ and Tammy Koch Andrew O. Koenig ’14 (3) William D. Kohler ’98 Darien L. Kontes ’95 (9) Jean M. Koontz ’82 (4) Kevin J. ’98 and Stephanie L. ’99 Kost (3) Stan and Wendy Kozek Michael J. ’91 and Dawn Kozminski Jessica D. South ’05 Joshua D. ’16 and Jessica Kramer ’05 Janine F. Krans Jacobs ’86 Anonymous (6) Roberta K. Kribbs ’98 Dr. and Mrs. Matthew M. Kropf (3) Barbara Kubiak (2) l Nichole LaBella (2) Todd J. and Deborah L. LaForce Dustin W. Laurie ’95 (3) James F. Lavasser Jr. Janet L. LaVasser Mark J. and Penny Leary Julio and Silvia Lecuona David Y. K. Lee (6) l Anne E. Leffler ’70-’72 (2)

Jay Leipheimer ’13 (2) Anna Lemnitzer Susan J. Lenny ’15 (2) Nancy L. Leonard (24) RoseMarie B. LeRoy ’73-’74 (3) Bob and Eleanor Leslie (23) l Donald C. and Judith Lewicki John Lindenmuth l Joan E. Lindy ’04 (7) Kristi Liptak ’02 (13) Harvy G. and Geraldine K. Lober (2) Ronald and Susan M. Lombardo (2) Francine Long LeRoy P. Lucas ’70-’72 (4) Scott A. Luce ’08 (5) Kenneth P. Luchetti ’75-’77 Shannon R. Lynch ’14 (3) Irvin S.* and Sandra S. Lyter (6) l Holly L. Mackenzie Marlena R. MacPherson ’96-’98 (4) Nancy C. Manchinski Shawn ’08 and Rose ’13 Manning John M. and Natalie ’09 Marasco and family (7) Richard F. Marcellin Jr. ’82-’84 (8) Ann Markowitz l Paul A. ’04 and Holly A. ’68-’70 Marocchi Michael J. Martin (2) Edward J. and Mary Kay Master Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Matheson (3) Kenneth E. and Linda A. Mays Robert H. and Marcia S. McAdams James ’00 and Jennifer ’01 McAllister James and Marcia A. McAndrew (3) l Dr. Nancy G. McCabe Alyssa M. McClelland ’11 Seth A. McClymonds ’04 Amy M. McCoy ’08 (8) Betty B. McFadden Mark McFadden ’80-’82 Peggy A. McGee-Leonard ’91 (17) Jeannie B. McGinley (5) Patricia McGinnis ’81-’85 (8) George ’09 and Jeanine ’10 McGuire Brent and Julie A. ’06 McGuire Allen D. McLaughlin ’82 (17) Mary K. McMahon ’76 Malcolm M. and Lynn McMillan Bonnie K. McMillen ’79-’84 (12) Cathy McPeak Bethany L. Mealy ’14 (3) Letitia M. Mehalow ’67-’69 Douglas M. Meley ’64-’66 (12) Kyle J. F. Meserole ’15 (2) Jonathan P. Meyer ’14 (3) Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Meyer (4) Sean G. Mickail ’84 (3) Ann Marie L. Miller ’85 l Garry E. and Sharon N. Miller

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Honor Roll of Donors (cont.–) Nancy R. Miller l Carol J. Minard ’79 Bradley M. Miner ’14 (3) Dr. Duane E. and Christina E. Mitchell Dan Montana Joseph J. ’88 and Robin S. Monti (3) Louis F. ’63-’73 and Angela J. Monti (12) Britt C. and Kristy Moore (3) Donald E. Moore ’76-’78 (2) Jan Moore Kathleen J. Moore ’09 (2) William L. ’76 and Donna M. Moore (6) l Patricia A. Moriarty ’90 (4) Morris Coupling Company Steven C. and Martha L. Morris Mark H. Morrison Kelly L. Morrow ’15 (2) Kathleen Morton ’15 (2) Dr. Gautam and Kaveri C. ’86 Mukerjee Ron and Karen Murdick (2) Dennis P. and Suzette I. Musch Celeste Myslewski ’77 (3) Dr. David and Celeste ’77 Myslewski (3) Joan Neilly (3) The Hon. Michael L. ’64-’65 and Martha J. ’64-’65 Nenno (2) Steve and Cheryl Nesselhauf Garrett Newhouse ’14 David M. and Kathleene E. Nolan Matthew E. Nolder ’16 (2) Edward L. and Nadine Nolte Michael Nolte Amy E. North ’03 (2) Cynthia A. Nowacki (10) Katherine Nussbaum (2) Sheryl S. Nussbaum Sally W. Oberdick ’82 (3) Joanne S. O’Brien ’94 (14) Timothy J. and Cheryl L. O’Brien Martha Oertly ’84 (4) Mary Ann Oliver ’96 Lars and Karen Olsson (6) V. Alicia O’Neil Rosa Oporta Dean L. and Leslie J. Ordiway Carrie L. Orr ’94 Jeffrey T. and Audra L. Oswald Miriam Owens Charles L. Pagano ’77 Dr. Gregory L. and Mrs. Susan Page Dariusz and Oxana ’12 Panol Emily A. Parana ’99 Alex and Katie Park Richard A. and Lynn M. Parks (3) Douglas A. Parson ’99 Nancy B. Pascale (12) l James J. Pascarella ’11 (6) Mariann Pascarella (6) Nancy M. Pascarella ’63-’64 (16)

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Donny and Jan Paslowski Dr. Robert and Sheila S. Pasquantonio ’71-’73 (3) Jerry L. ’93 and Tammy S. ’90 Pattison (3) Steve A. and Kathleen T. Paul Joseph P. Pearson ’85 Carol M. Pecora l Michael J. Salerno and Stacie A. Pecora-Salerno ’83 (11) Denise D. Perkins Roger A. Peters (7) l John H. Peterson ’99 and Denise A. Seagren-Peterson ’90 (3) Mark S. Petrusic Cornell N. Pfohl III (6) l Sharon R. Phillips ’65-’66 Tina Phillips Herman M. and Marilyn Pickles (5) Anonymous l Gayle M. Pierce ’07 Tracy J. Pierson ’92 (21) Dominic D. Jr. ’75-’77 and Terri W. Piganelli and family (2) Robert S. Podomnik ’96 Peter G. Poleto ’67-’69 (8) Robert J. and Rebecca A. Porkolab Fred W. and Dolores M. Preik Jeffrey Presley Deborah L. Price (4) l Claudia Quinn Kevin D. Quinn ’74-’76 Brent ’09 and Brittany L. ’08 Raabe (4) Martin P. and Pamela G. Rachic Jasmine G. Ralat ’85 Jenny E. Ratvasky ’16 (3) Richard L. Rausch Joseph P. Reagle ’76-’77 Anthony L. Reese ’64-’66 Cathy S. Reiley (3) Cynthia A. Remington ’12 Douglas W. and Cynthia J. Rettig Brian A. and Michele M. Reynolds John and Elaine Rice Timothy C. ’00 and Michelle L. ’02 Richardson Shannon M. Ridenour (3) Timothy J. and Janice E. Rinker Dan ’14 and Melissa ’14 Robinson (3) Gary R. Robinson ’74-’76 Chester and Debby Roller (3) Ralph A. and Judith O. Rose (5) l Marilyn Y. Roslinski Albert J. Rossi Joseph P. and Sue Rossi Paul J. Rossi Derek T. Rothrock Richard C. Row ’66-’68 (4) Elaine B. Royer ’63-’65 (2) Saul J. Rubin ’15 (2)

l Member of the Friends of the Hanley Library Kimberly D. Rublee ’09 (5) Patrick C. and Carol N. Ryan John and Rebecca Norton Ryan l Barbara A. Ryder Christopher D. Salerno ’14 Kenneth and Dawn Salsgiver Dr. James Salvo (3) Kenneth L. ’64-’66 and Pam Sanford Fred L. and Susan A. Schenfield Tamra A. Schettler ’96 (2) Douglas P. Schiller ’67-’69 (2) John E. Schlimm ’99-’01 Frederick J. ’73-’75 and Irene T. ’74-’75 Schnepp (2) Charles G. and Shirley A. Schreiber (15) Kimberly A. Schroeder ’01 Herbert A. and Lois J. Schueltz (2) l Sandra M. Schwabenbauer ’84 (6) Brittany C. Seiler ’14 Tara L. Sheaffer Thomas J. and Diane L. Sheeley Dakota Shelley ’15 (2) David J. and Cheryl A. Sheneman (6) Amber Shenk Patricia A. Shinaberger ’84 (9) l James F. Shuey ’65-’66 (14) Barbara M. Shurilla ’91 (3) Joseph Sienkiewicz ’15 (2) Leora Silvis Craig S. ’99 and Martha J. Simmons (11) l Cynthia A. Simms ’93 William J. and Phyllis D. ’85 Simms Dr. Robert W. and Michelle B. Simon (2) Brian L. Skelly ’91 (20) David J. Slaney ’09 John and Silvia John Slaney (9) Neil E. Slevinski ’64-’66 (3) Andrew J. and Cheryl A. Smith Dr. Frederick W. and Barbara M. Smith (3) Timothy G. and Pam Sneeringer (4) Frank and Dawn Snyder Gerald F. and Judith Sobasszek (2) Douglas F. and Cynthia C. Soley (2) l Robert M. and Leslie A. Soltis Dan and Cindy Songer Dr. David S. and Victoria L. ’93 Soriano (3) Ryan K. Sowers (2) Wayde A. and Debra A. Spence Elizabeth A. Spindler Stacy Wallace Law., LLC Nicole A. Stark (4) Sallie Starr and Pete Paracca Arthur L. Steinhauer (7) l Thomas J. Stengel ’68-’70 (3) Alfred and Joyce Stewart Dawn E. Stewart (2) Randy and Melissa Stiles (9)

Todd Stiner Helen M. Stoddard Theresa L. Stoddard ’99 Robert R. Stoltz Jr. ’79 (2) Jennifer Strouse James A. and Marykat Sundahl Alex J. Suppa Jenna Prechtl ’11 (2) Kelli L. Swanson ’03 Devon Swatt ’14 (3) Phyllis A. Sylvester (3) l Charles S. Talbot ’85 Jane M. Tamburro ’66-’76 James ’88 and Carol ’89 Tamsen Edward L. Tanack ’71-’73 (9) John A. and Brooke M. Tarcson Eric ’08 and Jennifer M. Taylor ’00 Julie D. Taylor ’91 Kieth M. and Carolyn Taylor Matthew A. Teribery ’12 (3) Frederick G. and D. Jean Thomas (2) Anonymous Kathy Thumpston (3) Elizabeth A. Tillman ’13 George Tillotson l John F. and Mary Kristen Tim (3) l Sean P. ’91 and Amy Tingley Dr. William T. Tita Ethan Tkacik l William M. ’05 and Crystal ’06 Torrey Alan Trotter David L. and Karen L. Troutman (8) Sharon Cockburn Tucker ’81 (4) Vicki L. Turner Madalyn Turner-Dickerson, Ed.D. Christopher A. Turton ’15 Evelyn A. Tyler (2) l Martha J. Uhler (2) l Dr. Donald I. Ulin l Gregory J. Ulyan ’78 (3) Dr. Raymond J. and Barbara J. Uscinski (8) Lois J. VanHoutte ’72-’74 (26) Patricia D. Vecellio (6) l Robert A. ’98 and Andrea M. ’97 Veilleux Pasquale J. ’89 and Jessica N. ’09 Vigliotta (4) Joan P. Villarreal Ted Viola W. R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co. William R. Jr. and Marlene A. Walb (2) Curt ’00-’02 and Stacy Sorokes ’01 Wallace (12) Heather L. Ward ’13 Joelle A. Warner (9) L. Joseph Waskiewicz ’70-’72 (6) Gerald and Kathleen Watson (3) John W. and Maureen Watson Marie A. Weaver (7) l

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The Class of 2016 became the second to endow a scholarship thanks to a challenge issued by George ’82 and Lynda Repchick. The Repchicks challenged the class to reach 30 percent participation for its gift, promising that if the class were to do so, they would fund the remaining balance. The scholarship will be awarded for the first time this academic year.

Janet L. Weber ’76-’78 (22) Mary M. Webster Dolores Wehler (3) Lawrence A. Weisenbaler ’99 (3) Mark J. Welch M.D. James D. Weldon ’74-’76 (3) John F. ’79 and Charlene Wesoloski (7) Carol Westfall Christopher and Ashly Whalen Glenn L. and Betty J. Whitford Shelley L. Whitman Benjamin Whitmore Richard D. Wight Crystal L. Wilczewski ’04 Kathryn A. Wilewski (2) Thomas H. and Connie P. Williams Sharon McGraw Williams ’96 (20) Steven E. and Dayna L. Williams (10) Breea C. Willingham ’95 William R. and Mary Jo Woodarek Christopher A. and Lori A. ’88 Works Cindy A. Goble Wright ’90 (8) Gayle S. Wright ’85 Anonymous Valerie A. Yerdon Raymond D. and Yingling Emilee J. Yormick Mary Ann Young Joel C. and Patricia Zeigler (6) John J. ’92 and Kimberly A. ’93 Zelinski (2) Thomas J. ’66-’68 and Kay Zelinski Thomas M. Zimbardi ’79 (8) Jay H. and Suemary Zimmerman Victoria A. ’99 and Jay S. Zimmerman Alexander Zlatarich ’15 (2) Katherine Armeny Zukowski ’63-’66 (2) fall/winter 2016

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Roy J. and Gwendolyn M. Zylinski CLASS OF 2016 SCHOLARSHIP DONORS Gina A. Aiello ’16 Jessica M. Baker ’16 Chevonne C. Bartlett ’16 Dianna Beaver Matthew C. Bedekovich ’16 Carmen S. Belton ’16 Matthew D. Bennett ’16 Meti Berki ’16 Shelley Bican Zachary P. Bican ’16 Brandon N. Birchard ’16 Rebecca A. Birge ’16 Gabrielle Bonheur ’16 Marissa A. Booth ’16 Marjani A. Boulden ’16 Monica Boylan ’16 Hannah E. Bressler ’16 Rachel Brune ’16 Tyler S. Burr ’16 Jessica L. Byrd ’16 Dawn Campbell Meaghann M. Campbell ’16 Maria M. Capato ’16 Molly E. Carson ’16 Jeffery Cattoni ’16 Dr. Yong-Zhuo Chen Arielle K. Clark ’16 Samuel B. Cole ’16 Carly S. Dalton ’16 Erik A. Daugharthy ’16 Stacey Daugharthy Phebean C. Davies ’16 Emily E. Fair ’16

Alexis Field ’16 Benjamin R. Forney ’16 Amber L. Fox ’16 Justine Fox ’16 Mary L. Fultz ’16 Christina T. Gabriele ’16 Qi Gao ’16 Olyver M. Gardner ’16 Fantahun Gebreselassie Abbie C. Geist ’16 Eric T. Gemmell ’16 Misayel Gezahegn ’16 Kelsey E. Gordon ’16 Nicholas A. Goss ’16 Anthony G. Graves ’16 Katie D. Gray ’16 Maisha A. Harris ’16 Carlaishia Harrison ’16 Shaina J. Hartzell ’16 Delaney R. Held ’16 Trevor M. Herb ’16 Meagan E. Hillard ’16 Phillip Hoh Samantha J. Hoh ’16 Anne Jiang ’16 Ingrid Jobe Justin L. Jobe ’16 Clayton R. Johnson ’16 Matei Jordache ’14-’16 Julian Joyner ’16 Emily Kenyon ’16 Paul Klenke ’16 Hunter Kline ’16 Joshua D. ’16 and Jessica Kramer ’05 Edith Lloyd-Etuwewe ’16 Heidi E. Lucke ’16 Byron C. Maclin ’16

Pooja Mahesh ’16 Brady M. Major ’16 Dennis M ’16. and Leasa A.’03 Maley Justin D. Martinez ’16 Shane M. Marucci ’16 Kayla E. Mascaro ’16 Kaitlin E. McCann ’16 Bryan J. McCoy ’16 Crystal L. Moore ’16 Ashle’ M. Morris ’16 Mary R. Mundy ’16 McKayla E. Murdock ’16 Gabrielle Neuhof ’16 Matthew E. Nolder ’16 Jesse A. Ogorek ’16 Allison L. Osborne ’16 Miriam Owens Steven Owens ’16 Cyrus S. Patell ’16 Hiree M. Peoples ’16 Troy D. Piazza ’16 Paige Potter ’16 Jenny E. Ratvasky ’16 Alex J. Renwick ’16 George S. ’82 and Lynda Repchick Daniel J. Rinfrette ’16 Marissa R. Roth ’16 Randy L. Ruffner ’16 Steve A. Salazar ’16 Brenda Santana Matis ’16 Aleia Scott ’16 Joseph Sienkiewicz ’15 Aubrey A. Slater ’16 Drew E. Sneeringer ’16 Erica L. Sorg ’16 Kayla Stayer ’16 Angela Suddoth ’16 Kristina L. Tingley ’16 Sean P. ’91 and Amy Tingley Wehonna R. Toth ’16 Steven A. Valenti ’16 Alyssa R. Vanasco ’16 Alexandria M. Vinelli ’16 Emily Volpe ’16 Meleki Wamulume ’16 Diamond S. Ware ’16 Zachary R. Ware ’16 William A. Warren ’16 Cheyenne M. Wheatley ’16 Benjamin Whitmore Shandi M. Whitmore ’16 Cassondra E. Whittemore ’16 Haley J. Wilson ’16 Jah M. Wilson ’16 Anonymous Megan R. Zylinski ’16 Roy J. and Gwendolyn M. Zylinski

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MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS Gifts made to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, both directly and through the Bradford Educational Foundation, in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one hold a special significance for both the donor and Pitt-Bradford. Contributions were received between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016, from the following individuals. This list includes book memorials placed with the T. Edward and Tullah Hanley Library. IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY Lois Abbey Pembroke Foundation Simplimatic Automation Dr. Steven C. and Flora F. Cohen Thomas R. and Nancy A. Collop Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Mary F. Hanna William F. and Pauline G. Higie Richard L. and Ann O. Kessel Peggy A. McGee-Leonard ’91 Madeline Miles Jan Moore R. Henry Norweb III Dr. Frederick W. and Barbara M. Smith Dawn E. Stewart Margaret M. Archer ’83 John K. Archer Dr. Livingston and Mrs. Evelyn Alexander Jeffrey P. Armstrong Marcia A. Avey Dr. James L. and Catherine Baldwin Jill M. Ballard David A. and Deborah S. Beadle Robert S. Beadle Jim Belardia Dr. Patricia S. Bianco Jeffrey S. ’13 and Jacqueline M. Bosworth ’94 Linda J. Bredengerd Peter J. ’92 and Karen Niemic Buchheit Barbara A. Burkhouse Jodi Burns Wayne C. and Anne B. Byrd Judy A. Cameron (memorial gift, Cameron, Hendryx, and Peterson families) Jason and Lynette Campogiani Richard J. and Patricia M. Colosimo Stacey M. Colosimo Rosanne J. Conaway Drs. Andrew and Donna M. Dombeck Robert J. ’99 and Amy E. ’00 Ellison Steven D. Ellison ’01 Richard T. ’83 and Lisa L. ’90 Esch Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Dr. Carys Evans-Corrales and Scott Corrales Beth and Todd Fantaskey Dennis J. and Marietta A. Frank Raymond R. and Sherill Geary James W. and Colleen M. Gleason Susan R. Gleason ’06 Christina L. Graham Richard J. and Elizabeth C. Greville Dr. Steven E. and Ingrid M. Hardin Carma L. Horner Dr. Michael Klausner William D. Kohler ’98

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Joshua D. ’16 and Jessica Kramer ’05 Drs. Lawrence R. and Helene M. Lawson Anna Lemnitzer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Luciano Dennis M ’16. and Leasa A.’03 Maley Dr. Richard E. and Ruth M. McDowell Brent and Julie A. ’06 McGuire Bonnie K. McMillen ’79-’84 Dr. Duane E. and Christina E. Mitchell Kathy L. Moonan Britt C. and Kristy Moore Dr. Gautam and Kaveri C. ’86 Mukerjee Drs. Francis M. and Mary N. Mulcahy Cynthia A. Nowacki Dr. BioDun J. Ogundayo Dr. Gregory L. and Mrs. Susan Page Emily A. Parana ’99 Michael J. Salerno and Stacie A. Pecora-Salerno ’83 Denise D. Perkins Laurel Retzer Phillips ’06 Mark and Vicky L. ’93 Pingie Jody A. Randolph ’15 Cathy S. Reiley Ann R. Robinson Dan and Cindy Songer Ryan K. Sowers Dr. Holly J. Spittler Randy and Melissa Stiles Karen L. Strotman Dr. Jean M. Truman Brent ’01 and Christine ’16 Tyler Dr. Raymond J. and Barbara J. Uscinski Geraldine M. Vogt ’10 Joelle A. Warner Richard E. ’94 and Kimberly Marcott Weinberg Steven E. and Dayna L. Williams Klaus Wuersig Peter B. and Mary C. Daubenspeck Anne T. Babasick Northwest Savings Bank Edward G. Bahan Dr. Livingston and Mrs. Evelyn Alexander Dr. James L. and Catherine Baldwin Jeffrey S. ’13 and Jacqueline M. Bosworth ’94 Anonymous Brooke, Suzanne, Adria, and Max Farr Lori J. Faulkner James S. and Karen R. Gelston John P. and Kathleen L. Healy Carma L. Horner Richard L. and Mariann Kahle Robert H. and Marcia S. McAdams McKean County Special Olympics Denise D. Perkins Laurel Retzer Phillips ’06 Tina Phillips Fred L. and Susan A. Schenfield Timothy G. and Pam Sneeringer Karen L. Strotman Geraldine M. Vogt ’10 Karen L. Pascale ’77 Erik L. Benjamin Penn York Oil and Gas Affiliates of the Desk and Derrick Clubs Max Birtcil

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Northwest Savings Bank representatives Bill Pantuso ’93, left, and Julie Marasco, center, pose with recipients of the Northwest Savings Bank Annual Scholarship, from left, Lanessa Hickman, a psychology and biology major from Lees Summit, Missouri, Charles Roebuck ’16 and Mikaela Jones, a biology major from Holland, New York. David L. Blackmore Martin M. Glesk and Margaret Lauerman Jeffrey C. Maynard ’00 Karl L. ’06 and June F. Ross Donna Bradigan Lawrence F. Bradigan ’74-’78 Joseph Brauser Margaret T. Bryner Rosanne J. Conaway Sara Bryner Delo Deborah S. Lowery Mary Brown Penn York Oil and Gas Affiliates of the Desk and Derrick Clubs Terry C. Brown Isabelle A. Champlin ’64-’65 Susan B. Burns Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Joseph Butler Michael J. Martin John D. Campbell Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Naomi G. Carlson ’06 Donald J. and Anne E. ’86 Bouquin Eric C. and Kristi S. Jensen Dennis P. and Suzette I. Musch Robert L. and Patricia A. Carlson GE Foundation Rae Carvelli Isabelle A. Champlin ’64-’65 Vincent V. Cavallaro Rosanne J. Conaway Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Gregory R. Clark Shawn Murray Photography Richard E. ’94 and Kimberly Marcott Weinberg Isabelle A. Champlin ’64-’65 Edith Cohen Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Lorraine Cooke-Brady Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Eugene F. Cornelius Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Ron “Coop” Cupolo Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Peter J. Damore Barbara A. Atkins Albert Del Monego Barbara A. Atkins Deno Del Monego Mark H. Morrison Rosemary Denmark Betty L. Dennis Deborah S. Lowery Roger E. ’65-’67 and Mary M. ’75-’76 Pais Helen Dennis Carl W. and Roberta A. Augostini Kathryn G. DiSorbo Mrs. Hanley B. Cox Ruth H. Dorn Lois Abbey Sarah B. Dorn Rosanne J. Conaway Mrs. Hanley B. Cox Richard L. and Ann O. Kessel Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Lawson Jr. Madeline Miles William E. Zahn fall/winter 2016

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George Duke Jr. Jerry M. Eaton Florence B. Evans Sean P. Fensel Dorothea C. Fesenmyer Danielle Fitzsimmons Mylo Fuller Robert D. Galey Philip Gallina Noah W. Gokey Greg J. Gordon ’88 Richard N. Grandinetti Fran Greene Edward K. Hardin Robert S. Herzog Stephen B. Hodges Fred R. Huff

Rosanne J. Conaway Zippo Manufacturing and W. R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co. employees Louis A. and Rose Marie DiSorbo Jim Belardia Richard T. ’83 and Lisa L. ’90 Esch William F. and Pauline G. Higie Catherine L. Holzwarth Ronald and Susan M. Lombardo Dr. Holly J. Spittler Mary Ann Fensel Deborah S. Lowery W. R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co. Dr. James L. and Catherine Baldwin Pembroke Foundation Ralph E. and Velina B. Beach Thomas M. and Lisa K. Bradley Tina and John Bulmer Dr. Steven C. and Flora F. Cohen Lisa Colavecchio Charles A. and Barbara Compher Thomas E. and Liz Duggan Dale and Connie L. Ferguson Howard Fesenmyer Donald J. and Pamela B. Fredeen David and Stephanie Galey Frederick W. and Beverly N. Gallup Ray, Donna, Julia, Michael, and Evelyn Harris Craig L. ’72-’84 and Neidra ’73-’74 Hart William F. and Pauline G. Higie The Hon. Kenneth M. and Denise E. Jadlowiec Mary E. Keller Richard L. and Ann O. Kessel Stan and Wendy Kozek Madeline Miles Dan Montana The Hon. Michael L. ’64-’65 and Martha J. ’64-’65 Nenno Sheryl S. Nussbaum Richard T. Obermeyer ’14 Donny and Jan Paslowski Clare A. Pusateri ’70-’71 Bill and Linda Roemer Charles G. and Shirley A. Schreiber Wayde A. and Debra A. Spence The George Still Family James A. and Marykat Sundahl Keith M. and Carolyn Taylor Richard D. Wight Hilton L. “Woody” and Patricia A. Woodruff Valerie A. Yerdon Anonymous Lois Abbey Mr. and Mrs. Mickey C. Marshall Gerald and Kathleen Watson Michael J. Martin Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Richard T. ’83 and Lisa L. ’90 Esch Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Dr. Patricia Hill-Zeigler Richard and Martha W. Nork Alan and Nancy H. Gordon PORTRAITS 35

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Advisory Board Chairman Craig Hartburg ’73-’75, back left, and President Livingston Alexander, back right, share a moment with students from the Blue and Gold Society. Carl A. Hultberg Kenneth and Ann Hultberg Thomas E. Hungiville Doris J. Hungiville ’76 Robert Hushon Terri L. Hushon ’10 Raymond N. Jablonski Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Marie V. Johnson Margaret T. Bryner Sara Bryner Delo Michael J. Martin Mary Ann Johnson Stephen E. Eidson ’73-’75 Jim Johnston Rosanne J. Conaway David A. Jones Richard L. and Ann O. Kessel Thomas Keane Rosanne J. Conaway Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Virginia Kenemuth Rosanne J. Conaway Roger E. ’65-’67 and Mary M. ’75-’76 Pais Jeffrey B. Kessel Anonymous Susan B. Kiem Paul A. ’04 and Holly A. ’68-’70 Marocchi Joel N. King Norman and Connie King James Kinley Margaret T. Bryner Sara Bryner Delo Anthony J. Lama Nancy B. Pascale William Leven Sr. Anonymous Dennis W. Lowery Thomas L. ’64-’66 and Doris A. Williams Geraldine F. Madden Dr. George H. Grabe ’63-’65 Anonymous Andrew W. Maurey William E. Zahn Robert E. McCann Mariann Pascarella Dean McCarty Charles G. and Shirley A. Schreiber John H. McGrail Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Lee A. McKinley Margaret T. Bryner Sara Bryner Delo Bernard G. Meyer Jim Hillebrand Richard M. Mirth Donna L. Mirth Albert N. Montecalvo Teresina L. Synborski ’75-’76 Joseph Monti Louis F. ’63-’73 and Angela J. Monti Kevin O’Connor Rosanne J. Conaway William R. Peck Louis A. and Rose Marie DiSorbo Lillian Pettay Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Louis A. Pupo Rosanne J. Conaway G. B. Rhoades Margaret T. Bryner

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Sara Bryner Delo Gerry Rhodes Charles G. and Shirley A. Schreiber Lester Rice William Molnar Roofing Co., Inc. Jacquelyn A. Jones Deborah S. Lowery Donald A. Robbins Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Andrea M. Robbins Anthony A. Ross Rosanne J. Conaway Lawrence A. Ross Jean Ross-Franklin Steve R. Sachse Richard W. and Mary Ann Sachse John F. Salvucci Jim Belardia James and Peggy Schweinberg Michael J. Schweinberg June A. Shembeda Richard J. and Cheryl L. ’69-’72 Lutz Frank Simms Louis A. and Rose Marie DiSorbo Patricia Sitter Richard L. and Ann O. Kessel John C. Slimick Shawn Murray Photography Robert C. and Jackie E. Bailey Anonymous Rosanne J. Conaway Dennis J. and Marietta A. Frank Dr. Michael Klausner Dr. Richard E. and Ruth M. McDowell Trisha A. Morris Barbara A. Ryder Dr. Dessie A. Severson Dr. Holly J. Spittler Karen L. Strotman Geraldine M. Vogt ’10 Dr. Ye “Ken” Wang Eugene D. and Helen DeFrank Connie F. Smith Zenaide S. Still Rosanne J. Conaway Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Gregory A. and Mary M. Huber Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Giuseppe Stranges Victoria J. Taylor Barbara A. Atkins Ellen Thierman Louis A. and Rose Marie DiSorbo Dominic P. Tomasello Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Walter J. Trail Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino Fred and Patricia Tuttle Dr. Robert and Sheila S. Pasquantonio ’71-’73 Fred K. Van Deusen Bernard and Mary Van Deusen Renois Kristy L. VanOrden Mariann Pascarella Zenaide Verolini Rita Y. Verolini LeRoy T. Wehler Dolores Wehler Victor J. and June E. Westerberg Dr. Howard and Ann Westerberg Ferguson Raymond N. Zoerkler Charles and Helen Goble HONOR GIFTS IN HONOR OF Maureen Ackerman Kristin A. Asinger Wesleah D. Blair Pete ’92 and Karen Buchheit Peter J. Buchheit ’92 Bret J. Butler R. Michael Carlson Jenessa Ceprish Angeline Comilla Rosanne J. Conaway Sara B. Delo

GIVEN BY Dr. Richard G. and Janet S. Frederick Lars and Karen Olsson Penn York Oil and Gas Affiliates of the Desk and Derrick Clubs Anonymous Mary K. McMahon ’76 Janice Melaro Michael R. Carlson ’03 Ruth I. Hubler Anthony J. Comilla Jr. Barbara Phillips Burton M. Bland

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pitt-bradford 2015–2016 James H. DiSorbo William Fraser Dr. K. James Evans Shannon M. Gatesman Christina L. Graham Jeffrey C. Guterman Delaney Houtz Carol and Larry H. Killian Shayne Kraynyk William J. Leven Carol B. Luke Lizbeth A. Matz

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Shannon G. and Lori R. DiSorbo Louis A. DiSorbo Timothy J. and Janice E. Rinker Robert J. Carola ’98 The Rev. Leo J. Gallina Nancy A. Fire Patricia A. Girard ’81 Alan and Nancy H. Gordon Pascal F. and Loretta E. Iaderosa Ann E. Keane Francine Long Jeannie B. McGinley The George Still Family Dr. Jean M. Truman Thomas H. and Connie P. Williams David A. and Rebecca A. Gatesman ’99 Tahira A. Custis ’14 Tahira A. Custis ’14 Lawrence E. George III Ronald D. and Shirley L. Houtz Anonymous Sharon B. Yeager Anonymous Edward J. and Mary Kay Master Judith S. Albaugh ’14 American Refining Group, Inc. Marcia A. Avey Jill M. Ballard Thomas E. Bango ’95 Udele A. Bingaman ’09 Brenda R. Brandon ’14 Dr. Patricia Brougham Leanna Cameron ’10 Amanda J. Camilo ’12 Donald J. ’91 and Christine M. ’91 Caribardi Melissa M. Clayson ’02 Lori A. Coffman ’05 Dr. Helma de Vries Jordan Drs. Andrew and Donna M. Dombeck Andrew R. Eliason ’14 Connie L. Ferguson ’14 Staci K. Frantz ’94 Jim and Diane ’90 Frick Eric M. ’92 and Mary Beth ’95 Garvin Matthew Daugherty ’10 and England Gatewood Jeffrey C. and Joan Guterman Rachel L. Holterback ’15 Terri L. Hushon ’10 Ernest D. Kallenbach, Jr. Scott A. ’01 and Allison D. ’01 Kunkel Donald C. and Judith Lewicki James W. Maxwell ’02 Jeffrey C. Maynard ’00 Alyssa M. McClelland ’11 George ’09 and Jeanine ’10 McGuire Dr. Duane E. and Christina E. Mitchell Danielle C. Munksguard ’08 Shawn W. T. Murray ’01 and Lauren E. Murray Lois A. Nease ’91 Garrett Newhouse ’14

Carrie L. Orr ’94 Jana I. Pahler ’06 Gayle M. Pierce ’07 John P. ’98 and Debra J. Place Ryan W. Race ’07 Jody A. Randolph ’15 Lindsay E. Retchless ’98 Ann R. Robinson Karl L. ’06 and June F. Ross Joseph Sienkiewicz ’15 Ashtin M. Sirabella ’08 Eric ’08 and Jennifer M. Taylor ’00 Anonymous Ye Wang Shelley L. Whitman Dr. Richard E. McDowell Dr. Michele T. Cole McKean County Medical Society Dr. Anita J. Herbert Madeline B. Miles Anonymous Maria A. Mongillo Anonymous Dr. Holly J. Spittler Dr. Anita J. Herbert

70% of staff and faculty give to campaign

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itt-Bradford had its highest ever participation rate among faculty and staff in its annual internal campaign during 2015-16. Seventy percent of full-time faculty and staff – 134 donors – pledged $36,776 to the university, with the average pledge being $274. “Normally, we’ve gone way above national participation rates, but this is the highest rate we’ve ever had,” said Jill Ballard, executive director of Institutional Advancement. Dr. Michael Klausner, an associate professor of sociology, was a faculty donor. “I give to Pitt-Bradford because I want prospective students who may not have the financial wherewithal to benefit from a Pitt-Bradford education to be able to do so. As a faculty member, I continually see how students develop and grow a variety of their intellectual and social skills during their stay at Pitt-Bradford, and I desire the same opportunity for others.”

Tim Ziaukas, professor of public relations, poses with two of his star students and scholarship recipients, Lauren Ball, a public relations major from Punxsutawney, Pa., and Delaney Held ’16.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY Since its founding in 1963, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been fortunate to receive the support of many generous individuals, organizations and community leaders in seeing a vision become a reality. With each successful addition to the campus and its curriculum, there have been supporters who helped initiate and carry forward ideas through planning and philanthropy. Pitt-Bradford has established the Founders’ Society to recognize alumni, faculty, staff and friends who have made a commitment to the college through a planned gift to the Bradford Educational Foundation. In making these gifts, Founders’ Society members are ensuring that Pitt-Bradford will have the financial resources to provide educational opportunities well into the future. Planned gifts — gifts made through wills, life insurance, trusts and other programs — have become an increasingly important source of Pitt-Bradford’s strength and growth. These resources provide for scholarships, academic program expansion and campus development as well as unrestricted funds. All planned gifts, regardless of size, enroll the donor in the Founders’ Society. FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY MEMBERS AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 Caroline C. Alleman* Dr. Carol A. Baker Richard T. Barnaby* Deborah G. Berliner Wesleah D. Blair Marian G. Bromeley* Dr. Robert B. Bromeley* Thomas R. and Jean H. Bromeley Jack Jr. ’67-’69 and Martha Mackowski ’70-’72 Campbell Naomi G. Carlson ’06 * Edwin Clemens Berdena R. Coit* Dorothy L. Currie* Catherine B. Daggett* Sara Bryner Delo Eva C. Erickson* Dr. George P. and Susan I. Evans Drs. K. James Evans and Lisa M. Fiorentino

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Anne C. Fesh ’87 * Donald J. and Pamela B. Fredeen Anonymous Ward L. Garner ’89 James S. and Karen R. Gelston Anna M. Gray* Tullah Hanley* Jeanette E. Holden* Joan L. Jeffers ’63-’74 * Richard S. Johnson ’88-’90 KOA Speer Electronics, Inc. William J. Krieg ’64-’66 Dr. Robert C. Laing Jr.* Anonymous* Anonymous Mary Ann Lyons* William H. Mallinson Bryce L. Marks* Isaac E. McCommon* Daniel P. and Amy B. McCune Dr. Richard E. and Ruth M. McDowell Alice M. Meisel* Madeline Miles Virginia L. Miles* Adam Dean Moser* Elaine F. Northrup ’68-’69 Elizabeth C. Osborne* R. Bruce and Beverly M. Perry Dorothy H. Reed* Lester* and Barbara Rice Margaret E. Rich* Louise S. Richmond* Fred W. Roemer* Gregory E. ’73-’75 and Susan H. ’72-’74 Silvestri Elaine Summerday Dr. Mary G. Swarts* Estate of Agnes L. Thomas George O. Tiffany* Jere A. Troka Doris Van de Bogart* Timothy F. Ziaukas and Dr. Christopher J. McCarrick

Silvia M. Martinez and David O. Krantz pose with Gabrielle Neuhof ’16, the first recipient of their new endowed scholarship. John M. Cleland, Immediate Past Chair Carlyle C. Conn ’73-’75 William C. Conrad Joseph C. DeMott, Jr Martin J. Digel George B. Duke Robert C. Esch Susan I. Evans Timothy B. Fannin ’78 Frederick W. Fesenmyer Howard L. Fesenmyer John R. Foerstner ’79 Donald J. Fredeen Pamela B. Fredeen Frederick W. Gallup Harvey L. Golubock Andrea Gonzalez Stephen P. Grillo James D. Guelfi Craig A. Hartburg ’73-’75, Chair David G. Higie ’74-’76 William F. Higie Mary M. Huber

Richard S. Johnson ’88-’90 Kenneth C. Kane Ann O. Kessel William J. Krieg ’64-’66 Douglas E. Kuntz ’88 William J. Leven, Jr. Christopher L. Luke ’94 Sandra Macfarlane ’80-’82 John M. Marasco Julie A. Marasco Richard A. Masson Raymond W. McMahon Madeline B. Miles Christopher D. Napoleon ’87-’88 Elaine F. Northrup ’68-’69 James E. O’Mara ’96 Ron Orris ’77-’79 Jill M. Owens ’93 Mark Paup George Repchick ’82 JoAnne Ryan ’99 John H. Satterwhite ’65-’67

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD ADVISORY BOARD As of September 1, 2016 ELECTED MEMBERS Daniel J. Abrashoff Timothy J. Asinger Gregory P. Bauer Gregory W. Booth Thomas R. Bromeley John W. Bryner III Jack Campbell, Jr. ’67-’69 R. Michael Carlson Maurice J. Cashman ’66 William W. Chapman ’86

Ann Keane and Pat Vigliotta ’89 enjoy a mother-son moment during the annual holiday Leadership Donor Reception.

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pitt-bradford 2015–2016 Robert L. Saunders, Secretary of Advisory Board Jeannine Schoenecker Richard B. Seager John W. Seltzer ’72-74 Susan H. Silvestri ’72-’74 Robert W. Simon William P. Slivinski William J. Wagner Stacy Sorokes Wallace ’01 Hilton L. Woodruff Joseph Yaros EMERITUS MEMBERS Robert B. Bromeley * Bert Fisher * Robert D. Galey * Kenneth M. Jadlowiec Dennis W. Lowery ’63-’65 * William Mackowski * Edwin J. Medden * Virginia L. Miles * J. Michael Mitchell John R. Osborne, Jr. D. Harvey Phillips * Henry P. Pruch * Lester Rice * Robert H. Wick * EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Livingston Alexander Sara Andrews ’79 Eric Bridges Gary Buchsen Martin T. Causer ’96 Karen Costello-Pecht ’11 Dennis Crotzer Linda Devlin Matt Gabler Sherri Geary Kara Kennedy David London Katharine Pude Kathy L. Rapp Bob Rocco Joseph B. Scarnati Matthew D. Splain G. Brian Toth HONORARY MEMBERS Edwin Clemens Sarah B. Dorn * Fr. Leo Gallina Harry R. Halloran, Jr. Marilyn Horne Richard L. Kessel Robert B. Laing, Jr.* Richard E. McDowell John E. Peterson R. Dauer Stackpole ’65-’66, ’68

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Survey says

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Matching gifts increase the impact of the dollars donated by alumni and friends who are employees or who have spouses who are employees of companies that have a matching gift program. Between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016, the following individuals made contributions for which an application was made for an eligible employee matching contribution from the companies and foundations indicated.

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American Refining Group, Inc. Robert and Ann Esch John P. Eschrich ’67-’69 Pamela ’10 and Michael Eschrich Kenneth P. ’67-’69 and Denise E. Kelly David Krantz and Silvia Martinez Charlotte Loudermilk Layton ’88 John H. Peterson ’99 and Denise A. Seagren-Peterson ’90 Jeannine T. and Brett Schoenecker Eric ’08 and Jennifer M. Taylor ’00 BNY Mellon Steven T. ’05 and Jennifer Douglass Emerson Steven E. Wesmiller ’74-’76 ExxonMobil Foundation Dr. Donald D. and Carol O. Esch Frank C. ’64-’66 and Mary M. ’64-’66 Rizzo GE Foundation Mike and Susan Carlson Heinz Company René J. and Susan A. ’78 Al Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, Inc. Stephen P. and Gail M. Grillo PNC Bank, Northwest Christopher L. ’94 and Megan Luke PSEG Scott W. ’87 and Carol A. Hazlett Telcordia Technologies Corey S. ’77-’79 and Donna D. ’77-’79 Clinger

PBAA survey finds out what alumni care about most his summer the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association conducted an alumni attitude study designed to analyze the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of its members. “The university is fortunate to have such a dedicated and loyal alumni community, and we initiated the survey to improve the alumni experience for our graduates,” said Lindsay Hilton Retchless ’98, director of alumni relations. Those who responded indicated a high level of loyalty to the university or a faculty member or instructor. Respondents said that in terms of gifts to the university, they would like to know more about how gifts are used, how to designate gifts to a chosen fund or area and how to support current and future students. The topic that affects the alumni opinion of the university the most, the survey revealed, is the increasing value of a Pitt-Bradford degree. Alumni expressed a desire to know about the university’s improvements through hearing about new scholarships, student and faculty and accomplishments and new facilities. Portraits magazine was the most popular means of receiving information from the university, along with email and the Pitt-Bradford website. The survey also pointed to the current and future PBAA programs that alumni care about most, which included identifying job opportunities for graduates, serving as ambassadors to promote Pitt-Bradford and mentoring students. “We’re using the survey results to help us understand what we’re doing well and where improvement is necessary,” Retchless said.

PBAA BOARD – ELECTED AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS FY 2016 ELECTED Susan A. Al ’78 Ralph W. Bailey ’67-’69 Marianne J. Brown ’84 Thomas B. Cole ’80-’82 Karen A. Costello-Pecht ’11 Dr. Jason T. Eastman ’00 Joseph F. Fire ’65-’67 Alicia J. Hooks ’12 John R. Kohler ’71 Terri A. Leven ’69-’71 Cheryl L. Lutz ’69-’72 Amy M. McCoy ’08 Jeanine M. McGuire ’10

Joseph D. Muhitch ’96 Danielle C. Munksgard ’08 Lyndon C. Orinion ’11 George S. Repchick ’82 Frank C. Rizzo ’64-’66 Matthew A. Rowles ’05 Jason T. Tobias ’04 Jessica N. Vigliotta ’09 EX-OFFICIO Ms. Jill M. Ballard Delaney Held ’16 Julian Joyner ’16 Lindsay E. Retchless ’98

This report lists donors who have supported the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in an Annual Giving Fund or campaign contribution to the Bradford Educational Foundation or the University of Pittsburgh system during the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Despite our best efforts, errors may occur in the process of producing this report. If your name has been accidentally omitted, please notify us so that we can offer our apology and correct the mistake. Write to the Office of Institutional Advancement, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA, 16701, or call 814-362-5091 or e-mail at [email protected]. To see your name in the 2016-2017 Honor Roll of Donors send your gift before June 30, 2017.

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insider Q&A

Bob Patterson ’98

Advice for college-bound students and their parents As the vice president of student success at Chegg Inc., Patterson leads a team that counsels families on how to get their students into the college of their choice. He has 18 years of admissions experience It’s a nurturing at Stanford University, University of California place that gives a Berkley, University of North student a better Carolina, University of chance at getting Pittsburgh and Pitt-Bradford. We asked him how to to know faculty help your favorite student or taking on get the fat envelope.

Patterson leads a team that counsels families on how to get their students into the college of their choice.

leadership roles.

How has the admissions process changed since the 1980s and ’90s?

The number of high school students graduating has declined, but the number of applications to colleges have increased. Students have also increased the number of schools they’re applying to, so colleges are getting more overall applications. That means they’re turning down more applicants, too. Also, parents can be completely out of the loop and not know what’s going on with their student’s search process since colleges are communicating directly with students via email or text. Get a joint email account for college communications. How much should parents be involved in the process?

Help your student create a balanced and realistic list. A lot of people today are very unrealistic about their foundation school (what those of us in Generation X used to call a “safety school.”) When should a family begin the college search?

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good time to start visits. Check out the local college and go to a large, medium and small school to get the feeling of different-sized campuses.

open house; have an interview. Also, when a school says something is recommended – such as taking the SATs – it’s required.

Any secrets to improve chances?

What is the benefit of a college like Pitt-Bradford?

Colleges want to have high yield rates for accepted students, so one thing many take into account is “demonstrated interest.” Visit the campus; go to an

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Office of Institutional Advancement 300 Campus Drive Bradford, PA 16701 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENT

May | Dedication and Opening of the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center The women’s volleyball team holds its Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference trophy aloft after capturing the conference tournament championship before a packed house in the KOA Arena. It was the coronation of a magical season in which the team amassed a school-record 25 wins and an undefeated conference season. Head coach Tom Roof would be named AMCC Coach of the Year, and sophomore middle hitter Kirsten Platz of Erie, Pa., was named AMCC Volleyball Player of the Year.

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