FALL 2014
1964–2014 SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE EDITION
ADVANCEMENT NEWS NEWS BRIEFS
CONTENTS CSU AT 50 Cleveland State Magazine EDITOR/WRITER BARBARA CHUDZIK
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PROUD PAST, UNLIMITED FUTURE
Cleveland State University, yesterday and today
CONTRIBUTORS WILLIAM BECKER JORDAN BURRESS LISA DOYLE MARY GRODEK JOHN SOEDER
RESEARCH
GRAPHIC DESIGN HILARY DEMKO
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MEMORIES OF CSU
Faculty and staff share favorite moments
PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN HART TONY MORRISON WILLIAM RIETER PRESIDENT RONALD M. BERKMAN
ALUMNI NEWS
PROVOST DEIRDRE MAGEEAN
CLASS NOTES
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PHOTO GALLERY 50 years in photos
THROUGH THE YEARS
VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CSU FOUNDATION BERINTHIA R. LeVINE ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, ENROLLMENT SERVICES AND MARKETING ROB A. SPADEMAN
Historical timeline of milestone events CONTACT US 216.687.2201 csuohio.edu/magazine 2121 Euclid Avenue UN 501 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214
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GREEN TURNS GOLD
Special events mark 50th year
DEPARTMENTS PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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NEWS BRIEFS
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ADVANCEMENT NEWS
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ALUMNI NEWS
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CLASS NOTES
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A MESSAGE FROM
PRESIDENT BERKMAN In the last five decades, Cleveland State University has grown to be a vibrant urban center in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Together with our city and our entire University family, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary with a full slate of events. Since our founding in 1964, Cleveland State has made extraordinary progress. Our campus has expanded from nine acres to 85 — the University is now the largest landowner in downtown Cleveland. Our original three buildings are now joined by 41 others, and our state-of-the-art health sciences building is scheduled for completion in June 2015. We have built a truly worldclass faculty and rank among the top 20 percent of universities in the nation for research and development. Our enrollment, which began with 6,026 students in the fall of 1964, has grown to more than 17,000 students. We were chosen by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best schools in the nation out of more than 4,200 institutions of higher learning. As Cleveland’s university, Cleveland State is committed to using its expertise and resources to helping our city grow and thrive. We have engaged in strategic partnerships with Northeast Ohio’s other anchor institutions — engagement that will prepare our students for careers that we hope will keep them in Northeast Ohio, infusing our metropolitan area with vitality for the next 50 years and more. Our collaborations with Northeast Ohio Medical University, Playhouse Square, Cleveland Play House, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Parker Hannifin and so many others clearly reflect the University’s importance to the city — and the city’s importance to CSU. Our achievements have not gone unnoticed. I’m proud to say that the Cleveland State of today is widely respected by other universities, civic and business leaders, proud alumni and
students who display a growing Viking spirit. When I walk down Euclid Avenue on any given afternoon, I am delighted by the number of individuals I see wearing green Cleveland State or Viking apparel. Our campus has truly transformed from a concrete corridor into a diverse, dynamic neighborhood, one that many of our students now call home. Nearly 1,200 students live on campus in our residence halls, with many more living near campus in downtown apartments and condominiums. The spirit of Cleveland State is not confined to our campus neighborhood; it is emanating through our city and beyond. We share this anniversary celebration with our neighbors and partners in Northeast Ohio and across the country. It is a moment for all of us to reflect on the University’s central goal: to provide our students with an accessible and exceptional education and the preparation they need to lead productive, meaningful lives. We bring into our next 50 years incredible momentum and a renewed commitment to our students and that mission. It is my privilege to serve Cleveland State as we celebrate this important moment in the life of our institution. I look forward to seeing you — in your CSU green — at our celebrations throughout the year. And I welcome your partnership and support as this great University embarks on its next 50 years.
Ronald M. Berkman PRESIDENT
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CSU AT 50
PROUD PAST, UN Historical Roots
CSU’s historical roots go back to the 19th century. During the 1880s, the Cleveland YMCA began to offer day and evening courses to students who did not otherwise have access to higher education. The YMCA program was reorganized in 1906 as the Association Institute, and this in turn became Fenn College in 1929. Historic Fenn Tower, now student housing, still stands as a reminder of the early years, when Fenn College was known as the "Campus in the Clouds." The Cleveland-Marshall College of Law traces its origins to 1897 when the Cleveland Law School was founded. It was the first evening law school in the state and one of the first to admit women and minorities. Another evening law school, John Marshall School of Law, was founded in 1916. In 1946, the two schools merged to become the ClevelandMarshall School of Law. Cleveland-Marshall became part of Cleveland State University in 1969.
On Dec. 18, 1964, Gov. James Rhodes – whose goal was that no one in Ohio should have to travel more than 30 miles to attend a state school – signed legislation creating Cleveland State University as the seventh state-assisted university in Ohio.
Negotiating committees from Fenn and Cleveland State reached an agreement in April 1965 whereby the state would take control of Fenn College, its facilities and personnel on Sept. 1, 1965. Harry Newburn served as acting president until the appointment of Harold Enarson as Cleveland State’s first president in February 1966. Dr. Newburn returned in 1972 as interim president until the appointment of Walter Waetjen as the second president in 1973.
A University Is Established
Dr. Enarson’s tenure marked a time of tremendous growth. The campus expanded from nine acres and three buildings to over 27 acres, with four new classroom and office buildings. Enrollment increased from 5,000 to 15,000, and faculty increased from 90 to 450 members. The academic program added a College of Education in 1966, graduate degree programs in 1967, and doctoral degree programs in 1969. The Cleveland-Marshall College of Law merged with the University in 1969.
Throughout its history, Fenn College never operated with a deficit. By 1963, however, increasing operating costs, competition from a new community college, and rumors of a possible state takeover had placed Fenn in severe financial straits. That year the college released A Plan for Unified Higher Education in Cleveland-Northeastern Ohio, calling upon the state to develop a university in Cleveland using Fenn College as its nucleus.
Dr. Waetjen’s tenure from 1973 to 1988 marked a period of maturation as Cleveland State sought to define its role as an urban university. Its academic, research and public service programs grew with the establishment of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs in 1977, as well as the Legal Clinic, the Speech and Hearing Clinic and more. Campus growth included the openings of the Physical Education
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Attending classes in Quonset huts . . . hanging out with friends in The Cage . . . cheering the Vikings in March Madness’ Sweet 16 . . . gaining career experience through co-op education and internships . . . conducting research alongside faculty experts. Memories of Cleveland State University are as rich and diverse as the 120,000-plus graduates who have called the campus home. This December, Cleveland State marks its 50th anniversary. Built upon the foundation of Fenn College, CSU has grown in size, reputation and excellence and today is a best-in-class urban research university and key partner in the success of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
LIMITED FUTURE building (1973), University Center (1974), the Law building (1977), and the Science and Research building (1981).
Under the leadership of third president John Flower (1988 to 1992), the University worked on improving race relations. Dr. Flower’s tenure also marked the start of a transition period in University labor relations as first the classified staff, followed by the faculty and the professional staff, formed unions to represent them in negotiations with the University. 1990 saw the opening of the Music and Communication building, with the Convocation Center following in 1991. The University undertook several major projects to improve student services and retention during the administration of fourth president Claire Van Ummersen (1993 to 2001). Improvements included conversion to the semester system in 1998 and the implementation of an information technology infrastructure and a new administrative computer system. The campus continued to grow with the opening of the Health Sciences Center in 1997, Monte Ahuja Hall (home of the College of Business) in 2001, and a new building for the Levin College of Urban Affairs in 2001. In May 2001, Michael Schwartz was named interim president. Six months later, he officially became CSU’s fifth president, pledging that the University would become a leader in innovative collaborations with business, industry, government, other educational institutions, and the community. His tenure was marked by a $500 million campus makeover – a revitalization that included construction of the Recreation Center, the
Student Center and the College of Education and Human Services building; the conversion of Fenn Tower into student living space; and remodeling of the Main Classroom building.
Other accomplishments during this era include: enriched academic quality with a focus on faculty research and outstanding teaching; creation of an honors program; adoption of heightened admissions criteria for incoming students; enhanced student service and technology initiatives; and increased scholarship support for deserving students. Dr. Schwartz stepped down in June 2009. The following month, July 2009, Ronald M. Berkman was unanimously selected by the board of trustees as CSU’s sixth president. With his leadership and bold vision for Cleveland State as a best-in-class urban university, there has been a heightened awareness of the University and a growing recognition of its critical importance for the city, Northeast Ohio, and the entire state. In recent years, CSU has become a destination for the best and brightest students, with record-setting freshman classes and students whose grade point averages and ACT scores are above the national averages. In fall 2013, total enrollment was nearly 18,000 students. With residence halls that are full, a campus that is bustling, and an educational and engaged learning experience second to none, CSU is Continued on page 4 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE // 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION // 3
1960s 1964
FREDDIE THE FOX The old Fenn College mascot got the boot when his alma mater morphed into CSU
1965
VIKTORIUS VIKE Following three days of voting, the student body settled on the Vikings nickname, which stands to this day
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consistently ranked among America’s best universities by U.S. News & World Report. And with $55 million in annual research and development, CSU now ranks among the top 20 percent of universities in the nation.
1980s 1982
HÄGAR THE HORRIBLE Adopted from a comicstrip character created by Dik Browne
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1997 VIKE
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MAGNUS
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As part of Dr. Berkman’s vision of creating a thriving neighborhood in the city, campus housing has been expanded to include the Euclid Commons residence hall complex and The Langston, a vibrant apartment community. And because neighborhoods need quality schools, the University has partnered with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District on two projects that create a continuum of education. Campus International School, one of few Cleveland schools with a waiting list, follows the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate curriculum. CIS currently enrolls students in kindergarten through sixth grade and will continue to grow each year until it offers grades K through 12. CSU also is home to MC2STEM High School, where 11th and 12th graders are getting an education in science, technology, engineering and math and developing the skills they need for success in higher education and in life. Dr. Berkman brought to fruition an idea initiated by his predecessor – an Arts Campus in partnership with Cleveland Play House and Playhouse Square. The historic Allen Theatre was restored and converted into three venues, where theater and dance students now perform on stage, alongside arts professionals. The CSU art gallery, now called The Galleries at CSU, relocated to the former Cowell and Hubbard jewelry store, also in Playhouse Square. And the renovated Middough Building is home to art and dance studios, offices and more. Like the Arts Campus, CSU’s partnership with Northeast Ohio Medical University is garnering national attention. The Partnership for Urban Health – the first of its kind in the country – is training doctors to be primary care physicians in urban communities.
HALL OF PRESIDENTS
The partnership, as well as all of CSU’s medical and health care education programs, will be housed in the health sciences building now under construction. When it opens in June 2015 the building will foster interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration and provide an environment where future physicians, nurses and health professionals learn to work together.
DR. HARRY NEWBURN Interim, 1965-66
DR. HAROLD L. ENARSON 1966-72
Passed away August 25, 1974
Passed away July 31, 2006
DR. HARRY NEWBURN Interim, 1972-73
DR. WALTER B. WAETJEN 1973-88
DR. JOHN A. FLOWER 1988-92
DR. CLAIRE A. VAN UMMERSEN 1993-2001
Passed away August 16, 1997
Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Berkman has encouraged initiatives that promote student success, including a graduation incentive plan, an online degree audit program, multi-semester registration, curriculum conversion, and more. Innovations such as these are providing students with cost savings, greater flexibility in academic planning and scheduling, and a more streamlined path to graduation. Happy Anniversary From its humble start, building on the tradition of Fenn College, Cleveland State University has become a juggernaut of educational excellence. From three buildings inherited from Fenn, it has grown to more than 40 buildings on an 85-acre campus that is the largest footprint in downtown Cleveland. Nine Colleges as well as a School of Nursing offer more than 1,000 courses in 200 major fields of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as certificate and continuing education programs.
Passed away May 12, 2011
As an anchor institution in the community, CSU is committed to partnering with others to ensure the continued growth and success of the city, the region, and Northeast Ohio. And as Cleveland’s university, CSU is committed to providing the education, research and scholarship that will keep graduates in Northeast Ohio and keep the region economically competitive.
DR. MICHAEL SCHWARTZ 2001-09
DR. RONALD M. BERKMAN 2009-
Here’s to the next 50 years!
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MEMORIES OF CSU STUDENTS
FACULTY
I started teaching at colleges where almost all the students had entered right after graduating from high school. I came to CSU in 1972 and found – adults! The average student age was about 28. The average attitude was no-nonsense, hardworking and appreciative. — Glending Olson, Professor Emeritus of English
From the early years of CSU to the present, accounting graduates and Cleveland-area accounting firms have provided tens of thousands of dollars each year for accounting scholarships. This spirit of giving back has always been part of the culture of the CSU Accounting Program.
“When I interviewed for a faculty position in 1971, the president was Harold Enarson. When I received the job offer, it was signed by interim president Harry Newburn. And when I arrived on campus to teach in 1972, everybody was trying to figure out how to pronounce Waetjen.”
— Tom Flechtner, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
— Larry Kreiser, Professor Emeritus of Accounting
My fondest memories from 36 years at CSU are the students. What a privilege to guide and nurture them in classes, advise them, and provide a safe space for them to explore new ideas, address problems, develop strategies for success, and receive both tough love and encouragement in the pursuit of their dreams. — Sue Ziegler, Professor Emerita of Education
Unique was the dual opportunity afforded by CSU: help grow a new, diverse metropolitan university while growing personally and professionally. Most memorable was the creation and development of a comprehensive academic department from inception. Most ambitious was the pursuit of excellence and recognition at the local, state, national and even world levels. Most cherished were the accomplishments and associations among students, faculty and staff. Looking back, it would be worth doing all over again. — Vincent Melograno, Professor Emeritus of Education
“Before my 36-year career at the University, I was a student from 1967 to 1971. Although a work-study student, I did make time to meet friends in a small study room on the third floor of Mather Mansion where I watched as University Tower was built. This was a great study location since it was only a short elevator ride to get a beer at Fat Glenn’s. Thanks, CSU, for my education, my career and some great friends from that study room, one of whom is my husband of 42 years, Jack.”
— Vicki Plata, Associate of the University
In late summer of 1969 I was a young associate professor at the University of Rochester. Out of nowhere came a letter from CSU: I had been suggested as a candidate for chair of the newly formed Modern Languages department – was I interested? I applied, though I’d never heard of CSU, and never thinking I would spend 37 years of my academic life here. I have never regretted the choice. — Bruce A. Beatie, Professor Emeritus of Comparative and Medieval Literature
I arrived at CSU in 1973 to be the first full-time faculty member in Special Education Teacher Preparation in the College of Education. During my 38 years we developed two undergraduate and three graduate programs and I served as a department chair, associate dean and acting dean. I will always be proud to have been an active member of the University as it grew and prospered. My most cherished memories are all the wonderful and diverse students. — Thomas W. Frew, Professor Emeritus of Teacher Education
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CAMPUS
“It “ is truly exciting to look back to 1971 when I first started teaching at CSU in a temporary classroom (a leaking Quonset hut) and see how far the University has come, not only in dramatic advancements in the physical plant but more importantly, in quantity and quality of academic programs offered.”
When I arrived in fall 1966, Stilwell Hall and Fenn Tower were pretty much it. We were given master keys to all the rooms in Stilwell and walked through the library in Stilwell to get to classrooms. Students and faculty were new, and there was a pretty informal atmosphere. — Jerry Senturia, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology
When I come on campus now, I have to ask students how to find where I want to go – they used to ask me. My former students are now friends; we had a much anticipated reunion in August.
— Lee W. Gibbs,
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies
— James E. Royster, Associate Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies
I joined the Industrial Engineering faculty in 1970 and was assigned an office in a temporary modular trailer parked in front of the underconstruction Athletic building. There was a pool on the seventh floor of Fenn Tower with the Office of the President on the 12th floor. Today, our campus, facilities, academic programs and students compete with the best of any urban university. — Chittaranjan (Chet) Jain, Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering
When I joined the faculty in 1967, the infant University was more hope than reality. We were short of facilities, and the new modular classrooms coming from California were lost in transit. One of my first assignments was to call on our neighbors up and down Euclid Avenue to secure classroom space for that fall term. — Ferris F. Anthony, Professor Emeritus of Education
KENT STATE
“Following the shootings at Kent State, the CSU campus was in an uproar. Hundreds rallied to protest the deaths and the Vietnam War; classes were suspended after a small group of students tried to seize Fenn Tower, then the administrative offices. Discussions between the administration and students led to some significant changes, notably the establishment of the African-American Cultural Center.”
Following the Kent State shootings, a dozen or so CSU students wanted to stir up our campus so they went into Stilwell cafeteria, told those eating to leave and proceeded to break the windows. The University allowed students to stop attending current classes and start new ones created to deal with the post-Kent crisis. I taught what was termed the “confusion course” – a class for students confused about what to do and who wanted to study and consider alternatives. — Nelson Pole, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
— Arnold G. Tew, Associate Professor Emeritus of English;
former Vice President for Administration and Student Affairs
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LANDMARKS In five decades, the CSU campus has grown from three original buildings to 41 — soon to be 42. In June 2015, we will open our new health sciences building at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 22nd Street. The site will be a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, foster a new model of healthcare education, and house the Partnership for Urban Health, our collaboration with Northeast Ohio Medical University.
1974 The Cage
2010 The new Student Center, part of the $500 million campus renovation, opens on Euclid Avenue
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The fountain in front of Mather Mansion, circa 1971
1969 Rhodes Tower is erected
Construction of Euclid Commons was completed in 2010
1966 The CSU Bookstore on Euclid Avenue
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ACADEMICS & ENROLLMENT Before the digital age, registration could be a challenging process that involved long lines, massive binders of course data and no small measure of patience. Starting with the 201213 academic year, CSU became the first state university in Ohio – and one of the few in the nation – to offer multiterm registration, which allows students to schedule their classes for an entire academic year in advance.
1967 Enrolling for classes in Stilwell Hall
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CSU’s first Commencement was held in the Masonic Auditorium on June 12, 1966
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SCIENCE & RESEARCH 1977: CSU awards its first Ph.D. degree. Fast forward to today and CSU can boast giant strides in science and research that move our region forward and improve our world. Thriving areas include engineering, biomedical, environmental, and urban planning – in fact, the National Science Foundation ranks CSU among the top 200 universities in the United States for research and development, with $61 million in annual expenditures (up from $12 million in 2005). And the next discovery or breakthrough is just around the corner.
2013 Parker Hannifin Human Motion and Control Lab
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2009 Wind Amplification Turbine System atop the Plant Services building
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THE ARTS From conquering stage fright in the old Factory Theatre, dancing in the basement of Woodling Gym, and poring over a canvas in a new Arts Campus studio, CSU students have grown into accomplished playwrights, actors, musicians, dancers, artists and so much more. And thousands of concerts, recitals, exhibits and lectures later, the arts at CSU just keep on flourishing. Break a leg. Take a bow.
1970 “The Birds” featured the debut of the CSU Dance Company
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David O. Frazier (left) as Charles Dyer and Reuben Silver as Harry Leeds in the 1980 CSU production of “Staircase”
Art studio in the Middough Building, part of the Arts Campus which opened in 2012
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ATHLETICS In 1964, CSU offered 10 men’s sports — women’s sports were not introduced until the 1970s. Today, the University has 16 intercollegiate varsity sports. Cleveland State Athletics has twice won top honors in the Horizon League by receiving the all-sports James J. McCafferty Trophy, first in 2007-08 and then again in 2012-13.
1972 Intramural Sports Center, aka “The Dome”
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1986 The Vikings make it to March Madness
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CAMPUS LIFE Remember when elevator operators greeted you in the lobby of Fenn Tower, or when parking cost just 25 cents per day? Over 50 years, the CSU campus has changed considerably, evolving into a metropolitan neighborhood and diverse center of intellectual and cultural life where ideas take shape, knowledge gives strength, and lives are transformed.
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
July 1978 An increase in tuition of $17 per quarter and an additional $3 per quarter for general fees sparked this student march and rally.
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1965 Parking lot at East 24th Street and Euclid Avenue
1981 Fenn Tower elevators are automated; operators receive a plaque for their services
1985 The Shire offers food and entertainment
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PHILANTHROPY From Cleveland State University’s inception, philanthropy has been a bedrock of student success, enabling premier academic programs, learning spaces and student services. In 2014, the University wrapped its most successful year in fundraising. During the 50th anniversary year, we will launch a $64 million initiative to ensure bold, blazing student triumphs for years to come.
2011 Monte and Usha Ahuja donate a record-breaking $10 million
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2013 Don and Pam Washkewicz and the Parker Hannifin Foundation donate $10 million
2014 The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and the Mandel Supporting Foundations award $3.6 million to create the Honors College (shown – Morton Mandel)
2004 Iris Wolstein donates $6.25 million in honor of her late husband, Bert
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CSU THROUGH THE YEARS www.csuohio.edu/50/homecoming Prince Charles receives Honorary Doctor of Laws degree; Law building dedicated; College of Urban Affairs established
Dr. Walter B. Waetjen named second president
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1980 1981
1974
Science and Research Center dedicated
Woodling Gym dedicated; University Center Atrium opens (commonly referred to as “The Cage”)
1984
Former Trustee Joseph E. Cole donates Cleveland Press Library to Cleveland State
Men’s basketball team wins AMCU championship and post-season tournament
1986
Music and Communication building opens
Dr. Claire Van Ummersen named fourth president
1993
1990 1988
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Dr. John A. Flower named third president
CSU Arts Campus opens; phase one of The Langston opens – Cleveland’s largest residential development in 30 years; U.S. News & World Report ranks CSU within the top 10 percent of more than 3,000 universities in its “National University” category; CSU welcomes largest freshman class in history – 1,550 students
2012
Convocation Center opens
Student Center and Euclid Commons residence hall open; CSU and Cleveland Schools collaborate on Campus International School; College of Science renamed College of Sciences and Health Professions; independent School of Nursing established
2010 2014
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College is established; CSU marks its 50th anniversary
2013
MC2STEM High School opens on campus; Washkewicz College of Engineering named in honor of alumnus/donor Don Washkewicz; Stilwell Hall renamed Fenn Hall
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2011
Alumnus Monte Ahuja makes the largest gift commitment in CSU history – $10 million for scholarships and an endowed faculty chair; Monte Ahuja College of Business named in his honor; University inaugurates annual scholarship event – Radiance, CSU Realizing the Promise; CSU and NEOMED collaborate on medical education initiative to train primary care physicians for urban areas
First Cleveland State students attend class
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1964
Gov. James Rhodes signs legislation creating Cleveland State University as Ohio’s seventh state university
1966
Dr. Harold Enarson named first president; College of Education added
University Tower (now Rhodes Tower) and Main Classroom building dedicated
Cleveland-Marshall School of Law becomes sixth college of CSU; first doctoral programs; Science building dedicated
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First graduate degree programs offered in education, engineering, chemistry and mathematics
Enrollment jumps from 5,000 students in 1966 to 15,000; faculty increase from 90 to 450
New College of Business and Health Sciences buildings open; 75th anniversary of Engineering’s Co-op program; CSU switches from quarters to semesters
Dr. Michael Schwartz named fifth president
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Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs moves into new building
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law celebrates 100th anniversary; CSU offers nation’s first master’s degree in diversity management
2004
First Honors Program classes begin; Campus411 opens; College of Arts and Sciences reconfigured as College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and College of Science Parker Hannifin Administration Center opens; CSU reaches 100,000 alumni
2007
2009
Dr. Ronald M. Berkman named sixth president
2008
Renovated Main Classroom building opens; University Center razed; construction of new Student Center begins
2006
Grand openings of remodeled Fenn Tower and new Recreation Center and East Garage
2005
Convocation Center renamed in honor of donors Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein; multi-million dollar remake of campus begins
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, CSU! Break out the party hats and horns! Cleveland State University is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the academic year. The official start of CSU was Dec. 18, 1964, when Gov. James Rhodes signed legislation creating the seventh state-assisted university in Ohio. Celebratory events begin this September and continue through spring 2015. A blockbuster weekend will kick off the festivities, with the Distinguished Alumni Awards on Thursday, Sept. 18 (see page 40) and Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 20 (see page 42). On Friday, Sept.19, there will be a block party from 4 to 10 p.m. Euclid Avenue at East 18th Street will be closed to traffic and the area transformed into a fun and family-friendly hotspot with live entertainment, food for all tastes, fair booths, games, kids’ activities, a beer garden and more. There will even be fireworks at dusk. A highlight of the block party will be a Parade of the Decades featuring alumni and student marchers at 6 p.m. Throughout the 50th year, a variety of activities honoring CSU’s rich heritage and focusing on its bright future will be sponsored by the University, its Colleges and the Alumni Association. One program sure to draw a crowd will feature President Ronald M. Berkman, President Emeritus Michael Schwartz and President Emerita Claire Van Ummersen reflecting on CSU, past and present. The presidential panel is slated for Thursday, Nov. 13. Plans also include a speaker’s series, panel discussions focused on the arts, entrepreneurship and other topics, a look at 50 fantastic alumni, an oral history project, a 50-book reading challenge for youngsters, a commemorative coffee table book, and more. The celebration continues into next spring with the fifth-annual Radiance: CSU Realizing the Promise event in support of student scholarships, the ribbon-cutting to open the new health sciences building and more. Join us for all the fun during this milestone year. Watch your email and visit www.csuohio.edu/50 for updates; then help us celebrate 50 years of Cleveland State University.
November 6, 1965 CSU’s first Homecoming Parade
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NEWS BRIEFS
PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE MBA STUDENTS VISIT ISRAEL President Ronald M. Berkman and a group of 24 Executive MBA students from the Monte Ahuja College of Business represented CSU in Israel recently. The students, participants in a unique international study tour, met with Israeli business leaders and entrepreneurs from a range of industries – including health care, cybersecurity, software and the defense industry – in Tel Aviv, the Golan Heights and Jerusalem, among other locations. President Berkman met with educational leaders to establish CSU relationships with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of Haifa and Tel Aviv University.
Monte Ahuja College of Business Dean Joseph Mazzola, President Ronald M. Berkman, Hebrew University Rector Asher Cohen
President Berkman and the CSU team also visited the Mandel Leadership Institute and met with human rights activist Natan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency for Israel. The trip “exceeded every expectation,” President Berkman said. “It was an incredible learning experience.” The CSU delegation also included College of Business Dean Joseph B. Mazzola and Elad Granot, assistant dean for MBA programs, who led the tour. The international study tour is a hallmark of CSU’s Executive MBA Program, designed to provide students with a rich international perspective on business. In the past, the program has traveled to India, Turkey, Dubai and Scandinavia.
President Ronald M. Berkman and Moshe Vigdor of the Mandel Foundation-Israel beside a photo of the Cleveland brothers who founded The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation
The CSU delegation meeets with Natan Sharansky of the Jewish Agency for Israel
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FOSTERING STUDENT SUCCESS
CSU LEADS THE WAY IN TUITION REBATE, MULTITERM REGISTRATION An innovative tuition rebate program proposed by President Ronald M. Berkman to improve graduation rates — the only such program at an Ohio public institution — is off to a rousing start. More than one-third of undergraduates qualified for a $185 tuition credit and $200 book stipend by completing a full-time course load during the 2013-14 academic year.
Cleveland State’s multiterm registration option is making headlines on Inside Higher Ed.
About 4,800 students completed the academic year with at least 30 credit hours and at least a 2.0 grade point average. They will receive the tuition rebate and book credits this fall. Since the program is retroactive, a graduating senior receives $400 toward graduate school.
CSU is the first state university in Ohio – and one of the few in the nation – to offer multiterm registration, which allows students to plan their entire academic year in advance. Some 60 percent of students used the option during its first year, with that figure expected to climb to 80 percent this year.
The tuition rebate is part of the University's efforts to encourage student success. Studies have shown that college students are more likely to graduate if they don't interrupt their education and take as many classes as possible. College students who complete 30 credit hours a year are on track to graduate in four or five years. This year, students who complete a full course load will be eligible for a $187 tuition rebate and book stipends.
According to the online source for news about higher education, “Cleveland State University’s new strategy to get students to degree completion faster is a pretty simple idea that’s surprisingly uncommon: students are allowed (and encouraged) to register for an entire year’s worth of courses before the fall semester.”
Multiterm registration is a navigational tool that enables students to plan their courses, stay on track to graduation, and save time and money, notes President Ronald M. Berkman. As a bonus, the system provides wait lists for in-demand classes. When 25 to 30 students are on a wait list, the University opens up a new section for that class.
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VIKINGS WIN MEN'S ALL-SPORTS TROPHY CSU Athletics captured the 2013-14 Horizon League Men’s AllSports Trophy, while finishing fourth in the race for the James J. McCafferty Trophy recognizing the league’s all-sports champion. This is the second straight year that CSU has won the men’s all-sports trophy and the seventh straight year the Vikings have finished in the top four of the McCafferty standings, including first-place finishes in 2008 and 2013, a runner-up finish in 2012, and third-place showings in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Highlights of the Viking men’s season included the Horizon League Championship for the golf team, and runner-up finishes in basketball, swimming and diving, and tennis.
CSU, CWRU OFFER UNIQUE CYBERSECURITY CURRICULUM
WORKFORCE GRANT SUPPORTS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Students at Cleveland State and Case Western Reserve University are earning academic credit for hacking into computers.
The Washkewicz College of Engineering was awarded a $293,500 grant from the Ohio Board of Regents in support of its proposed Workforce Development Equipment and Facility Program in Additive Manufacturing.
Supported by $200,000 in grants from the National Science Foundation, both schools this fall introduced the first of three courses in which engineering and computer science students are learning how to break into — and protect — computer hardware, software and data. The goal is for students to understand how they can then protect their own, or their employer’s, computers from viruses, phishing attacks, Trojan horses and other cyber attacks. The new curriculum is among the first cybersecurity education programs in the country for undergraduates. Graduate-level versions of the courses are in the works as well. The hands-on course of study was developed by CSU faculty members Sanchita Mal-Sarkar, associate lecturer of computer and information science, and Chansu Yu, chair of electrical and computer engineering, in collaboration with CWRU’s Swarup Bhunia, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science. The three courses will teach students how to analyze, validate and build secure computer hardware and systems. Students will perform handson experiments that will show them how and where the systems are vulnerable and how they can be protected. After completing each course, students will finish with a “Can You Hack It?” project in which teams will challenge each other in hacking and protecting a system.
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Additive manufacturing allows products and components to be made from a digital model, using 3-D printers. This application is being used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, defense and materials manufacturing. The award will fund the purchase of electronic and polymer 3-D printers, to be housed within the College’s Additive Manufacturing Instructional and Training Laboratory. The educational, training and research outcomes from the laboratory will lead to the establishment of the Center for Innovative Manufacturing. The College will work in partnership with Youngstown State University, Cuyahoga Community College and Lorain County Community College, offering students from each institution access to a unique educational environment. The College will collaborate with rp+m, a leading additive manufacturing company, which will assist in developing the project, and with MAGNET, the Ohio Aerospace Institute and regional manufacturing companies to offer professionals on-campus training.
Marin Alsop, acclaimed music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra
Honorary event chairs Milton and Tamar Maltz
Panelists John Wood, Milton Maltz, John Frohnmayer, Marin Alsop and Joshua Nesbit
CREATIVE ARTS SUMMIT It was standing room only for the annual Creative Voices Summit and Arts Education Day Luncheon at Playhouse Square, home of the CSU Arts Campus. The popular event included a Visionaries panel discussion at the Idea Center, moderated by John Frohnmayer, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and featuring Milton Maltz of Malrite Communications Group, John Wood of Room to Read, Joshua Nesbit
of Medic Mobile and Marin Alsop, music director of the Baltimore and Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestras. Lunch on the State Theatre stage included a keynote address by Alsop, and entertainment by the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Alumni Trio and the Cleveland Heights High School Barbershoppers. Presented by CSU’s Center for Arts and Innovation, the event brings together Cleveland’s leading cultural organizations to celebrate arts in education and the community.
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CSU AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON STREET REVITALIZATION A plan to revitalize East 185th Street on the Cleveland-Euclid border has prompted University-community engagement that is likely to have lasting impact. Faculty and students from the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs worked with students from Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School to conduct research and make recommendations for the revitalization project, which received an $88,000 grant from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. Students surveyed businesses on the street to collect analytical data to offer recommendations to the Northeast Shores Development Corporation for ways to use the grant to improve the street. They addressed issues of sidewalk quality and width for walkers, safety of street crossings, landscaping, consistency of building canopies, parking concerns, and even the need for a common gathering place for members of the community to come together. Villa Angela-St. Joseph, Hospice of the Western Reserve, University Hospitals’ Euclid Health Center and Cleveland Clinic’s Euclid Hospital are all located at East 185th Street and Lake Shore Boulevard and bring countless visitors into the neighborhood.
CSU IN TOP 25 FOR HEALTH SCIENCES For students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, Cleveland State is among the top 25 choices in the country, according to TheBestSchools.org. CSU is the only Ohio university on the BestSchools.org list, ranked among the likes of Boston University, the University of Florida and Arizona State University. Programs were evaluated based on academic quality, range of courses offered and faculty strength, among other factors. TheBestSchools.org is a leading resource for degree-seeking students who hope to gain a competitive edge through higher education. CSU’s bachelor of science in health sciences is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a health-related career. Programs of study either prepare students to enter a graduate program in a specific health care field – such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry or physician assistant science – or prepare them to enter a health-related field.
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CSU, ASIA INSTITUTE WIN AWARD FOR STUDY-ABROAD PROGRAM Follow the Smart Phone Trail, a unique study-abroad program created by Cleveland State University and the Asia Institute, won the 2014 Innovative New Program – Study Abroad Award presented by GoAbroad.com, a premier online resource for meaningful international experiences and alternative travel opportunities. In March 2014, this first-of-its-kind program took 31 undergraduate and graduate students to China, where they tracked an end-to-end supply chain during a 10-day international study program. With stops in Hong Kong as well as the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou and Shenzhen, the faculty-led tour featured visits to leading smart-phone companies, including Apple (for insights into consumer experience), ZTE and Huawei (original design and equipment manufacturing) and Knowles and TE Connectivity (component manufacturers). The tour also included the Yangshan Deep-Water Port (import/export). Follow the Smart Phone Trail was a collaboration between the Operations and Supply Chain Management Department at CSU’s Monte Ahuja College of Business and the Asia Institute, whose mission is to build an education platform connecting Asia with the rest of the world. The GoAbroad Innovation Awards were presented in May in San Diego during the annual conference of NAFSA, the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education.
CASE GOLD AWARD TO CSU CSU’s Division of University Advancement won a national gold award in marketing and branding for Homecoming 2013 digital communications. The award was part of the 2014 Circle of Excellence Awards sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. The gold award places CSU in the company of Duke, Emory, Stanford, Oberlin and many other high profile schools. CSU’s winning entry consisted of a series of alumni emails with reasons to participate in Homecoming, including the opportunity to sing the CSU Fight Song which featured audio from good singers (CSU Chorale) and not-so-good singers (random students).
SEE A SHOW, SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS Want to support CSU’s Department of Theatre and Dance while seeing a great Cleveland Play House production? The Play House has designated three upcoming Allen Theatre performances as benefit shows where $20 per ticket will support Theatre and Dance scholarships. The shows and dates are: The Little Foxes on Friday, Sept. 19, A Christmas Story on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Five Guys Named Moe on Friday, Jan. 30. For details, visit www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre/benefits. To purchase tickets online, visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com and use promo code BENCSU. Tickets also are available by phoning 216.241.6000 or in person at the Playhouse Square box office in the State Theatre. CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE // CSUOHIO.EDU // 31
ADVANCEMENT NEWS
President Ronald M. Berkman, Thomas Adler, Shannon Yarbrough, Eric Gordon, Timothy J. Cosgrove
The President’s Medal to Eric Gordon
EVENT RAISES $1 MILLION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS The University’s fourth-annual Radiance: CSU Realizing the Promise was the most successful to date, raising a recordsetting $1 million for scholarships. “These scholarships are more than just dollars,” said President Ronald M. Berkman. “They are truly life-changing and allow students to achieve their goal of graduating from college.” The event was held in the Student Center’s Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom, newly named in honor of alumni Lee and Larry Glasscock. A generous gift from the couple and The Glasscock Family Foundation will fund full-tuition scholarships, including room and board, for firstgeneration college students at CSU’s Monte Ahuja College of Business. (See story on page 34.) As part of the festivities, President Berkman awarded the President’s Medal, the University’s most prestigious nonacademic honor, to Eric Gordon, chief executive officer of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The CSU/CMSD partnership includes Campus International School and MC2STEM High School, both located on the CSU campus. The president praised Gordon for the Cleveland Plan, which is transforming the schools and bolstering student success. “The students in Cleveland schools are better by far because of the leadership, energy, devotion and commitment of Eric Gordon,” he added. As the audience gave him a standing ovation, Gordon accepted the award on behalf of the students he fondly calls “my kids” and praised the CMSD/CSU partnership that is “reshaping education.” 32 // CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE // CSUOHIO.EDU
The program also included an inspirational speech by Radiance Scholar Shannon Yarbrough, who graduated the following day with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from CSU and hopes to begin her professional career working with children in the Cleveland schools. She, too, brought the capacity audience to its feet and was interrupted several times by applause as she recounted her educational journey. “There were many times when I came terrifyingly close to quitting school and abandoning my dreams,” said the married mother of three. “Scholarships motivated me to keep going and gave me hope that I could finish my degree and graduate. Generous donors changed my life and I look forward to the day when I can give back in the same way.” Inside the ballroom, with its sweeping views of downtown Cleveland, hundreds of guests sipped cocktails and wine, dined on hors d’oeuvres and enjoyed music by CSU students. As they have since its inception, CSU trustee Thomas Adler and CSU Foundation director Timothy J. Cosgrove served as chairs of Radiance. Over the past four years, Radiance has generated $2.6 million to fund scholarships for more than 550 CSU students in good academic standing who were at risk for dropping out of school because of financial issues. This year’s $1 million achievement “shows how much the community cares about CSU and CSU cares about the community,” said the president.
“These scholarships are more than just dollars. They are truly life-changing and allow students to achieve their goal of graduating from college.” — President Berkman
Eric Gordon and wife Dawn, President Ronald M. Berkman
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BALLROOM NAMED
ALUMNI PAY IT FORWARD WITH $1 MILLION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Cleveland State alumni Lee and Larry Glasscock and The Glasscock Family Foundation have pledged $1 million to fund full-tuition scholarships, including room and board, for first-generation college students at the Monte Ahuja College of Business. President Ronald M. Berkman announced the gift at the University’s fourth-annual Radiance: CSU Realizing the Promise event for student scholarships. He also announced that the Student Center Ballroom had been renamed The Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom in recognition of the family’s generosity. The Glasscocks, who reside in Indianapolis, attended the event with members of their family. The Radiance audience gave the family a standing ovation as a curtain dropped, revealing signage with the new ballroom name. “We are most grateful for this generous gift from Larry, Lee and their family during CSU’s 50th anniversary year,” President Berkman said. “Lee and Larry credit CSU for making a positive impact on their lives, both personally and professionally, and are proud and engaged alumni.” “Our family is honored to make this donation,” said Glasscock. “CSU is about letting people realize their dreams, lifting them up, and giving them opportunity.”
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Glasscock said he and his wife are proud of their accomplishments and feel fortunate to be able to give back to the school that helped them get started. By funding a scholarship that includes room and board they hope to provide students with “the full college experience.” Lee Glasscock graduated from CSU in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Larry Glasscock graduated from CSU in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in business and enjoyed a career of 40-plus years in the banking and health insurance industries, retiring as CEO of Wellpoint Inc. in 2007. He is a former member of the CSU Foundation Board of Directors and former president of the CSU Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was named a member of the President’s Club, the highest recognition level among CSU donors. In 1992, he received the CSU Distinguished Alumni Award and the CSU College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award. He was inducted into the CSU College of Business Hall of Fame in 2010. Two years later, CSU awarded him an honorary doctor of business administration degree.
President Ronald M. Berkman and Morton Mandel
MANDEL FOUNDATIONS’ $3.6 MILLION GIFT BOOSTS HONORS COLLEGE The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and the Mandel Supporting Foundations have awarded $3.6 million to CSU to create The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College. The gift will fund merit scholarships and create the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Chair in Humanities, an endowed position to be held by the dean of the newly designated Honors College. It also will provide significant funding to renovate the exterior of the building in which the Mandel College will be housed. “The establishment of the Mandel Honors College is a defining moment in CSU's evolution as a premier urban university,” said President Ronald M. Berkman. “A permanent endowment will provide scholarship support to the best and brightest of a talented group of students who are the region’s future civic, business, and nonprofit leaders, as well as provide greater opportunity for our faculty to work together in interdisciplinary collaborations. The planned external renovations will provide a tangible example of the Foundations’ generosity.” Started as the University Honors Program 10 years ago, the Mandel Honors College will become the ninth college at CSU and will enroll more than 500 students from the University Honors and University Scholars programs. Each year, the highly selective program admits qualified freshman candidates as well as internal and transfer students through a rigorous application process. Freshman applicants to the most selective University Honors program must graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class and score in the 90th percentile or above on the ACT exam, among other criteria.
“Our Honors program serves extraordinarily bright students who are highly motivated to succeed in college and beyond. It seems fitting that the newly renamed Mandel Honors College will provide our scholars with rigorous preparation for career excellence, and that the Foundations' endowment will ensure this pathway exists for years to come,” said President Berkman. “The Mandel Foundations made this tremendous investment because they recognize that Cleveland State graduates are the intellectual capital of Cleveland.” “I admire the vision that has been established by President Berkman and the CSU leadership team that is driving exceptional student achievement, while producing outstanding graduates for our community,” said Morton Mandel, chairman of the Mandel Foundation. “This gift is appropriate given our commitment to growing future leaders and the advancement of higher education.” The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and the Mandel Supporting Foundations primary mission is to provide outstanding leadership for the nonprofit world. The Foundations support leadership education programs in their own institutions and at selected universities and organizations. The Foundations believe that exceptional leaders are the critical factor that enables organizations to contribute most significantly to society. The priority areas of activity include leadership, higher education, Jewish education, strengthening the State of Israel and urban neighborhood renewal.
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT One of the simplest ways to support Cleveland State is through a bequest in a will or living trust. The Washkewicz College of Engineering was the beneficiary of such a gift from alumnus Frederick H. Ray, BS ’49, who passed away in April 2013 at the age of 91. Through a provision in his will, Ray made an estate gift of more than $733,000, which will be used to support capital improvements and equipment purchases for the upcoming renovation of Fenn Hall (formerly Stilwell Hall). Ray’s gift was made in memory of his late wife Dorothy, a fellow engineer. As a student, Ray was an active member of the Iota Eta, Alpha Chi and Phi Epsilon Nu fraternities. He also served as president of the Fenn Society of Structural Engineers and on The Cauldron student newspaper staff. Establish your own legacy through a planned gift to CSU. Visit www.csuohio.edu/giving or call 216.875.9833.
CSU’s first-ever Giving Day raised $23,500 in just 24 hours. More than 270 donors supported the University and their specific College with funds for scholarships, research, engaged learning and more. Giving Day is an online-based fundraising event that encourages alumni and friends to support their favorite College, School or program in a 24-hour period. The goal is to engage as many donors as possible in a friendly competition. At CSU, general University support had the highest number of donors, followed by the Monte Ahuja College of Business. Throughout the day, donors took to Facebook and Twitter to check out the real-time results. Thanks to all who participated.
Dean Sajit Zachariah, Professor Ronald Abate, Principal Julie Beers, President Ronald M. Berkman, donors Mary and William Conway, daughters Jane Conway Barber and Anne Juster
Own a piece of history! CSU and Rascal House have teamed up for a special offer: buy a Rascal House brick for $100 and support CSU student scholarships. Already alumni from as far away as Georgia and Michigan have joined their local counterparts in purchasing a part of their past. Buyers include a couple who met at Rascal House and a woman who gave the brick to her husband for Father’s Day. For each brick purchased, buyers receive a coupon for a free large, onetopping Rascal House pizza at the new campus location at 1836 Euclid. Buyers can pick up the attractively wrapped brick at CSU’s 50th Anniversary and Homecoming Celebration on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20. Or they can call 216.687.3557 and arrange a pick-up time. For those who are out of town or cannot come to campus, CSU will ship the purchase for an additional fee of $10 per brick. Each brick is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Visit www.csuohio.edu/giving for details.
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Gleeful children ran, jumped and played at the ribbon-cutting to officially open the new playground at Campus International School (CIS). “Today is a highlight of my life,” said William E. Conway, whose gift to CSU of $50,000 funded the playground. He added that his granddaughters came up with the idea. Conway is the founder and chairman emeritus of Fairmount Minerals, Ltd. of Chardon. He received an honorary doctor of business administration degree from CSU in 2011. Recognized by the New York Times as an innovative model for urban education, CIS is a collaboration between CSU and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. CIS opened in fall 2010 with 112 youngsters in kindergarten through second grade; with one grade level added each year, the school now has 480 students in K-six. Eventually the school will be K-12. The on-campus school offers the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate curriculum to its diverse student body. Daily exercise and physical activity are part of the school day. The new playground equipment, which encourages creativity and unstructured free play, includes musical instruments, art murals, an outside classroom and stage, reading areas in the garden, and benches and tables for chess or other games.
SCHOLARSHIP DONORS, RECIPIENTS SALUTED CSU’s annual Celebration of Scholarship featured audience members’ live Tweets shown on big screens, photo opportunities with mascot Magnus, and enthusiastic students sharing what CSU means to them. Amidst all the fun, the purpose of the luncheon was a bit more serious – recognizing generous donors who support scholarships and students who receive those awards. “More than 3,000 CSU students hold scholarships. You are helping them achieve their dreams,” said program emcee Berinthia R. LeVine, vice president for University Advancement and executive director, CSU Foundation. Provost Deirdre Mageean praised the dedication and grittiness of CSU students, more than 80 percent of whom depend on scholarships, grants and loans to finance their education. And she described CSU as a transformative agency, impacting not only students but the neighborhood and economy. “We are in, of and with the city. We are Cleveland’s university – producing the human capital for the city,” she said.
“We are in, of and with the city. We are Cleveland’s university — producing the human capital for the city.” — Provost Deirdre Mageean
Philanthropic support, she added, enables CSU to enhance its academic program and facilities, attract top-notch faculty and researchers, and most importantly, help hard-working and academically talented students earn a college degree that leads to successful careers and lives. “Your investment in CSU is an investment in our city and Northeast Ohio. You are helping us educate the workforce and leaders who will do great things for Cleveland in the years ahead,” she said. Speaking on behalf of donors was David M. Paris, JD ’78, managing partner of Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, a law firm comprised primarily of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law alumni. In 1990 the firm established an endowed scholarship in its name that Paris said has since benefitted more than 100 students. “I could not afford to go to school full time so I clerked at the law firm where today I am managing partner and attended classes whenever I could,” said Paris. “I am the luckiest guy in the world. I would not be in the legal profession without Cleveland State and C|M|LAW. “Why am I passionate about this school? Because it changed me,” he said.
David Paris with daughter Dana, JD ’12, and wife Michelle, JD ’84
For information on supporting scholarships, visit www.csuohio.edu/giving.
“Why am I passionate about this school? Because it changed me.” — David M. Paris, JD ’78
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FACULTY RESEARCHERS EXCEL
RESEARCH
The National Science Foundation reports that Cleveland State ranks among the top 200 universities in the nation for research and development. Here’s some of what’s happening.
Michael Kalafatis, professor of chemistry, received a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the Parker Hannifin Foundation to support his cancer research. He will use the funding to investigate apoptosis, or normal programmed cell death, in cancer cells. The experiments will include testing on several tumor cell lines in vitro and in mice, in combination with several molecules that promote apoptosis by inhibiting cell survival. A co-founding member of CSU’s Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease, Dr. Kalafatis is nationally known for his cancer research. A substance he calls CancerX has consistently shown promise in extinguishing the disease by killing cancer cells but not impacting healthy cells.
Taysir Nayfeh, professor of mechanical engineering, received the Trailblazer in Copper Technology Award for his research into ultraconductive copper wire with the potential to dramatically improve electrical systems and devices. The award was presented by the Copper Development Association. Dr. Nayfeh and his team have developed a nanocomposite copper wire with ultraconductive properties that surpass the electrical conductivities of any known material on earth. This breakthrough could revolutionize a wide range of applications, from residential wiring to the creation of lighter high-performance motors for aircraft, electric cars, electric submarines and other vehicles.
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Andrew Resnick, assistant professor of physics, is the second recipient of CSU’s Faculty Innovation Fund award for his proposal, "Microperfusion Tissue Interrogator: platform technology development." The award recognizes a multiyear collaboration involving CSU, Case Western Reserve University, and BioEnterprise. It will support research led by Dr. Resnick to manufacture working prototypes for the Tissue Interrogator, an instrumented device for culturing small numbers of epithelial cells that could be used for analytical in-vitro studies, cancer research, studies of immunological and defense mechanisms, and more.
Moo-Yeal Lee, assistant professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, is the co-author of an article published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. In the article, Dr. Lee and his colleagues at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of California, Berkeley, Samsung ElectroMechanics and Solidus Biosciences report on their development of the transfected enzyme and metabolism chip – TeamChip for short. Their new microarray biochip can mimic drug metabolism in human livers and predict likely adverse drug reactions.
ALUMNI TRAVELING FAR AND WIDE Whether it’s discovering the world or discovering Cleveland, CSU alumni and friends are broadening their horizons. Two new initiatives – Passport to Cleveland and Viking Travelers – have met with overwhelming success. Passport to Cleveland, hosted by the CSU Alumni Association in partnership with Discover My Cleveland, provides a behind-the-scenes look at area hot spots. The first four programs, all sell-outs, explored the West Side Market After-Hours, Cleveland From Above and Below (tunnels under the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Terminal Tower observation deck and Old Stone Church), urban farms and microbreweries. Don’t miss out on the next Passport to Cleveland programs: ASHTABULA COUNTY IN FALL Sunday, Sept. 28, 1–6 p.m. This family-friendly bus trip will visit three covered bridges, an apple barn and winery. Guests under 21: $39 CSU alumni, staff or student: $45 General Admission: $50 HAUNTED CLEVELAND Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7–10 p.m. This Ghosts and Graveyards walking tour will take brave guests to Cleveland’s scariest places and share tales of the city’s ghostly, grisly and ghastly past. CSU alumni, staff or student: $12 General Admission: $15
WINTER WONDERLAND Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5:45–9:15 p.m. Kick off the holiday season with a tour of over 600 nativity scenes at the Historic Kirtland Visitors’ Center and the “Glow” holiday displays at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. Guests under 12: $49 CSU alumni, staff or student: $54 General Admission: $59 To register for Passport to Cleveland events, email discovermycleveland@gmail.com or call 216.369.9399. For those who want to venture a bit farther from home, CSU is embarking on world-class travel experiences beginning with nearly a dozen trips in 2014 and 2015. A number of alumni and friends have already signed up for the first trips, Cuban Discovery, from October 17-25, and Greek Isles Odyssey, from October 21-29. Trips planned for 2015 include: Waterways of Holland and Belgium, Ireland (Galway, Killarney, Mallow, and Dublin) and Mediterranean Marvels in spring; Alaskan Glory and Baltic Marvels in summer; and Italian Riviera, Historic Interlude (Greece, Italy, France and Spain), Spain (Valencia and Barcelona) and Danube Passage with Prague in fall. For information on Viking Travelers, visit www.csuohio.edu/alumni.
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From West Side Market After-Hours
UPCOMING EVENT 2014 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS CELEBRATION SALUTES NINE GRADUATES AND ALL PAST AWARDEES Cleveland State’s 50th anniversary celebration begins with the Distinguished Alumni Awards, honoring nine outstanding graduates for their service, leadership and career achievements, as well as all past recipients. This year’s honorees are: Anthony S. Bakale, Andrew Jackson, Murray Winland, Kenneth P. Jayjack, Elizabeth Pugh, Richard Janus, Cynthia Struk, Paul J. Gemperline and Sam McNulty. The awards ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave. Tickets are $125 each; sponsorships and tables are available. The evening includes a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program at 6:30 p.m. Valet parking is included. For reservations, call 216.687.5045.
COLLEGE AWARD CATEGORY
ALUMNI NEWS
GEORGE B. DAVIS AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY
Recognizes a graduate’s generous dedication to the growth and advancement of Cleveland State University. Alumnus Davis, for whom the award is named, received a BBA in 1941 and an MBA in 1981.
Anthony S. Bakale, BBA ’82, is a partner with Cohen & Company, one of the country’s largest certified public accounting firms. He is the firm’s tax technical director and the longestserving member of its board of directors. A 12-year member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, he held officer positions for six years as vice president, president and past president. He also has served on the Accounting Department Advisory Committee in the Monte Ahuja College of Business for 28 years, and chaired the group for three years. A current member of the CSU Foundation Board of Directors, he chairs the Audit Committee and serves on the Executive, Investment and Development committees.
Monte Ahuja College of Business Andrew Jackson, BBA ’82, is an entrepreneur who serves as president and chief executive officer of AJ Automotive Group and Elsons International, two of six small businesses he has created in the Greater Cleveland area. His career also includes nearly six years as senior vice president of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and executive director of its Commission on Economic Inclusion, and 25 years with Accenture, including 12 years as partner in charge of diversity. Jackson is a member of the Monte Ahuja College of Business Visiting Committee and in 2012 was inducted into the College’s Hall of Fame. In 2005, he established the Andrew Jackson Family Endowment at CSU.
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College of Education and Human Services Murray Winland, MEd ’93, joined eBay in 2012 and is the director of the Global Customer Experience Learning and Quality Management organization. He has 25 years of experience in corporate learning, including 15 years at the executive leadership level for such firms as Progressive Insurance, Nationwide Insurance, and Cardinal Health. He has served as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at CSU, Otterbein College, and The Ohio State University.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Richard Janus, MA ’77, is the senior managing director and chief investment officer, convertible securities for Victory Capital Management. He joined the firm in 1977 after serving as a bank examiner with the U.S. Treasury Department.
Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Sam McNulty, BA ’97, has opened six restaurants in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland – ranging from a nano brewery where experimental beers are concocted to Market Garden Brewery, a full brewpub with close to 500 seats.
He is a member of the CSU Foundation Board of Directors, where he serves on the Investment Committee, and is a four-year member and current chair of the Visiting Committee for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He recently created an endowed scholarship to benefit CLASS students.
He began his career in the hospitality industry during his junior year at CSU after attending a class in proposal writing. He put his new skills to work responding to a Request for Proposal to fill a restaurant space on campus. The proposal was accepted and at 21 years of age, he opened Cafe 101 in the former University Center. He operated the restaurant-bar for eight years.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Elizabeth Pugh, JD ’78, has been the general counsel of the U.S. Library of Congress since 1998. She serves on C|M|LAW’s National Advisory Council and in 2008, received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from CSU.
College of Sciences and Health Professions Paul J. Gemperline, BS ’78 and Ph.D. ’82, has been dean of the Graduate School at East Carolina University since 2009 and a faculty member in chemistry since 1982. He also served as associate vice chancellor for research and graduate studies for seven years.
School of Nursing Cynthia Struk, BSN ’83, is the president of home care, hospice and palliative services for the Summa Health System.
A former general counsel at the National Archives and Records Administration, Pugh played an important role in the settlement of a case that led to the opening of tape recordings made by former President Nixon. She also has been an attorney in the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Education.
A sought-after speaker on his area of research expertise, chemometrics, Dr. Gemperline has presented more than 30 invited lectures at international venues and universities in Europe and Asia. He has produced more than 60 publications and has received $1.8 million in grants from government and industrial sources. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Chemometrics.
Washkewicz College of Engineering Kenneth P. Jayjack, BSIE ’82, is vice president of global supply for American Greetings Corporation, with responsibility for North American manufacturing/distribution operations and China-based global sourcing functions. He serves on both the CSU Foundation Board of Directors and College of Engineering’s Visiting Committee. A member of the Varsity C Club, he lettered in baseball as a Viking athlete. His father, Edward, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1996 and the College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award in 1992.
She is a faculty member of the Department of Justice’s Legal Education Institute and serves as vice president for the DC circuit of the Federal Bar Association.
Her career also includes 23 years with the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, where she served as chief operating officer, vice president of quality and clinical practice, and director of hospice. At VNA, she developed one of the first pediatric home care programs in Cleveland. She also served as a mentor for the Vision on 22nd Street program which integrated community-based care into the CSU nursing curriculum. She has been an adjunct faculty member at CSU since 1980.
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UPCOMING EVENT HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2014 COME HOME TO CSU Homecoming Weekend – part of Cleveland State University’s 50th anniversary celebration kickoff – will be packed with exciting and engaging activities for alumni, families and the community. Here are some of the highlights – visit www.csuohio.edu/50/homecoming for the complete schedule. THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 Distinguished Alumni Awards, 5:30 p.m., Wolstein Center Honoring nine outstanding graduates and all former award recipients. See story on page 40.
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50th Anniversary Block Party, 4–10 p.m., East 18th Street and Euclid Avenue Enjoy live music, food, fireworks, fair booths, games, and more as CSU kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration. See story on page 24. Parade of the Decades, 6 p.m., Student Center Plaza to East 18th Street All alumni are invited to march in CSU’s first-ever Parade of the Decades. Break out those outfits from your era or show off some new CSU gear as you march with classmates and current students. Register at 216.687.5045 and receive a free t-shirt.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 Homecoming Headquarters, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Student Center Rear Atrium Check in, pick up the schedule of activities and a Homecoming badge and gift novelties. Then have fun! Viking Fair, 8:30–10 a.m., Student Center Front Atrium See displays from CSU’s colleges, reconnect with favorite faculty members, learn more about CSU today, and enjoy coffee and donuts with old friends. This is a great central one-stop Homecoming gathering place. Oral History Project, 9 a.m.–noon, Student Center Rear Atrium Be part of CSU’s history by sharing your favorite memories and recollections. College Admissions Today — Everything You Wanted to Know but Feared Asking, 9:30–10:30 a.m., Main Classroom 102 Learn about common admission practices, with special insight into the CSU process. This session is perfect for all alumni who have youngsters nearing college age. Campus Tours, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Welcome Center, Euclid Avenue and East 24th Street Walk the campus with student guides and learn about the CSU experience today. Tours leave on the hour.
Homecoming Signature Lecture, “In the Year of `64” presented by Professor Emeritus Norman Krumholz and Professor Dennis Keating of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, 10–11:15 a.m., Drinko Auditorium, Music and Communication Building 1964 was an important year, not only for the founding of CSU. These two esteemed faculty members will share their insights on everything from local politics to the war on poverty, civil rights legislation, the Great Society, the beginnings of the Vietnam War, and the Browns winning a championship. All Alumni Luncheon, noon, Student Center Ballroom, $15 per person Whether you graduated in ’14 or long before ’64, you’re invited to join us for lunch hosted by the CSU Alumni Association. Alumni celebrating milestone years (‘09, ‘04, ‘89, ‘64) will be recognized. Vikefest, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Student Center Front Atrium Enjoy complimentary desserts while viewing displays from CSU’s colleges, departments, organizations, and student groups. Alumni Career Workshop: Today’s Strategies to Advance your Career with Sunny Lurie, founder and CEO, Fast Focus Careers, 2-3 p.m., Main Classroom 102 Whether you’re new to the workforce or a seasoned pro, this session will provide you with insights and suggestions to advance your career. Homecoming Signature Lecture, “Cleveland’s Brain Gain” presented by Richey Piiparinen, Senior Research Associate, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, 2-3 p.m., Drinko Auditorium, Music and Communication Building While many cities are losing their educated populations, Cleveland is gaining college-educated residents. Learn what’s behind this promising trend.
These are just some of the many Homecoming activities taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Other events include athletic games; fraternity, sorority, honors college and academic department reunions; tours of the Washkewicz College of Engineering, School of Nursing, and chemistry, health sciences and speech/hearing departments; the At Home in Africa exhibit at The Galleries at CSU; free workouts at the Rec Center; and much more.
Free campus parking after 1 p.m. Friday and all day Saturday! Visit www.csuohio.edu/50/homecoming or call the Office of Special Events at 216.687.5045 for details.
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CSU’s first Homecoming Parade, November 6, 1965
A past Homecoming float
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1950s Frank Scarpitti, BA ’58, is the Edward F. and Elizabeth Goodman Rosenberg Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Delaware.
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1 Robert E. Baier, BES ’62, is an adjunct professor of biophysics at SUNY Buffalo and is conducting research to prevent ships’ ballast tank biofilms from further polluting the Great Lakes.
Thomas J. Scanlon, JD ’63, is a member of the Class of 2014 inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. An attorney, he is very active in Cleveland's Irish community.
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5 Robert A. Cutietta, BEd ’75 and MMusic’78, is dean of the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California and the inaugural dean of the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, the first new school to be established at USC in more than 40 years. Dr. Cutietta received CSU’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008.
Gary B. Gorton, MA ’77, is the Frederick Frank Class of 1954 Professor of Management and Finance at the Yale School of Management.
Dennis Roche, BA ’70, MSUS ’74 and MA ’85, is a senior associate with Dorsey & Company in Cleveland.
Marla Franklin, BEd ’77 and MEd ’81, has been the internet sales manager for Sunnyside Honda for nine years. Previously the Brooklyn, Ohio resident was a middle school teacher for the Lorain City and Keystone Local schools.
2 Edward M. Ryder, BA ’70 and JD ’77, recently retired after 30 years of leadership with Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., L.P.A. The co-founding partner is now serving in an “Of Counsel” role.
David Taddie, BMusic ’77 and MMusic ’89, is a professor of music theory and composition and director of the electronic music studio at West Virginia University.
Edward Kemmerling, BBA ’70 and MBA ’78, is a senior lean transformation expert for Lean Manufacturing Results in Brighton, Mich. He has provided manufacturing leadership expertise to such companies as Ford and Caterpillar.
6 Dean Pasquale, BBA ’78, recently retired after 36 years in the insurance claim service industry. The Willoughby resident spent 12 of the past 18 years with Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc. as a district manager and senior vice president.
Scott Gordon, MSCE ’71, is a retired environmental engineer. He lives in Zoar, Ohio, and keeps busy as a volunteer with the Zoar Garden, which contains thousands of flowers, trees and shrubbery laid out in an elaborate series of geometric shapes.
James Primosch, BMusic ’78, is the Dr. Robert Weiss Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
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Jay Wills, BA ’75, and his wife Susan L. James, BA ’75, are enjoying retirement in the San Diego area. Wills’ career included publishing and the food industry; James finished her working years at Microsoft.
3 Robert Grossman, BBA ’71, retired after 41 years as an accountant for NASA. The South Euclid resident has been directing the B’nai B’rith Health Run for 28 years and received a lifetime achievement award for his work with the Combined Federal Campaign, in which federal employees support nonprofit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.
Zolton Acs, BA ’72, is a professor and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy at George Mason University in Washington, D.C. David Allen, BA ’73, is chief executive officer of the Kevric Company in Maryland, which provides management, technical and scientific support services to private and public sector clients. Michael W. Parsons, BA ’73, is the senior director of sales strategic initiatives at DuPont Nutrition & Health in Kansas. 4 Monte Ahuja, MBA ’75, is a member of the Class of 2014 inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. One of CSU’s strongest supporters, he is the chairman and chief executive officer of MURA Holdings, LLC.
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7 Joseph R. Hetzel, BCE ’79, received the 2014 Distinguished Service Award from the International Door Association for his work as technical director of the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association managed by Cleveland-based Thomas Associates, Inc. The Brunswick resident has worked at the firm since 1996 and is the associate director of technical services.
Paul Kozel, BMusic ’79, is a professor of music and audio technology at City University of New York.
1980s Frederick W. Bianchi, BMusic ’80, is a professor of humanities and arts and director of computer music research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. Paul Benevich, BA ’82, is a copywriter who specializes in advertising, marketing and branding. He lives in New York City. Frank Joseph Pekoc, MMusic ’82, is a product specialist at Studio Consultants, Inc. in New York City. Dennis O’Toole, BA ’84, is vice president of marketing at Manitowoc Foodservice, Ovens and Advanced Cooking. 8 Carter Strang, JD ’84, is the first Ohioan to win the DRI Lifetime Community Service Award. He was nominated by the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys. He also received the 2013 Federal Bar Association’s Elaine “Boots” Fisher Award for exemplary community, public and charitable service. Carter, a partner with Tucker Ellis LLP, is a past president of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter. He created the Louis Stokes Scholars Program, a pipeline diversity program that provides paid legal internships for college students.
Jean Brandt, BA ’85, is a lawyer and the former owner of Brandt Gallery in Tremont, which recently closed after a successful 24-year run. She also co-founded the Tremont ArtWalk, one of the city’s liveliest art events. Brandt continues to practice law in Tremont. Kevin Goodman, BA ’85, is the managing director of BlueBridge Networks, LLC. The firm was a Best IT Services Company finalist in the 2014 Council of Smaller Enterprises/Northeast Ohio Software Association Best of Tech Awards. Goodman also was a Class of 2014 Corporate College Smart 50 honoree. William Miller, BA ’85, is a social worker for 1199 SEIU Funds in New York City. Danny Kastner, BMusic ’86, is the founder of Social Edison and performs regularly with his band, The Jazz Punks. He also is cofounder of The Weather Report Legacy Project, honoring the seminal jazz group Weather Report, and is producing the Weather Report documentary Calm Before the Storm. 9 Ganesh Raman, MS ’86, is deputy viceprovost for research and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He is recognized for his work in aeroacoustics and has made advances in reducing noise from aircraft, automobiles, wind turbines and office machines. Dr. Raman also serves as the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Aeroacoustics and recently edited his third book, Frontiers in Aeroacoustics. He is a Fellow of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society in the United Kingdom.
David K. Ehlert, BA ’87, is director of research operations at University Hospitals’ Case Medical Center. John McCann, BA ’87, is the chief executive officer of Mace Security International. William Spetrino, MA ’87, is a regional director and senior vice president/market director for PNC in Philadelphia. Dwayne Bray, BA ’88, is a producer for ESPN’s Outside the Lines. Recently, he and his crew produced The First Cinderella about former Vikings basketball coach Kevin Mackey.
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Peter Anthony Caleb, BMusic ’88, is director of library services at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Cyd Upson, BA ’88, is a senior producer at Fox News in New York City.
1990s Joseph A. Stuczynski, BA ’90, is a program director, information technology for A+E Networks. Linda A. Lukacs, BSN ’91, is a dentist in private practice in Coronado, Cal. The La Mesa resident was elected 2015 president of the San Diego County Dental Society. Kelly Falcone-Hall, BA ’92 and MA ’95, was named chief executive officer of the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) after serving as interim CEO for six months. The Westlake resident joined WRHS in 1995 as a reference assistant and manuscript processer. She has served in positions of increasing responsibility over the last 19 years, including director of interpretation at Hale Farm & Village, vice president of Hale Farm & Village, vice president for institutional advancement and chief operating officer.
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Lonnie-Sharon Williams, BEd ’96, is a retired middle school teacher who now works part time as an administrative assistant at the Ostendorf-Morris Company. The Cleveland resident is the author of Coming Home, now in its second printing.
Gary Kelly, BA ’93, is head of sales at Interscope Records, part of the Universal Music Group. Carlo LoParo, BA ’93, is vice president of public relations at Strategic Public Partners. Rose (Suzan) Kolovrat, MA ’94, is the director of disability services at South Seattle College. She lives in Renton, Wash. James E. Lockard, BA ’94, lives in Fairview Park, works as a driving instructor, and is writing a book. Deborah Schein, MEd ’94, co-authored The Great Outdoors: Advocating for Natural Spaces for Young Children, a practical guide on outdoor play for children. She is an adjunct faculty member at Champlain College and consults for the Agency of Jewish Learning in Pittsburgh. 10 Patrick Arcaro, MPA ’95, is marking 10 years as the executive director of the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services. He lives in Conneaut.
11 Alexandra Frech, BA ’97, received the Dan Maclachlan School Library Media Award from Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. The award honors graduates who have exhibited creativity, leadership and dedication to the K-12 audience. The Brunswick resident earned a master of library and information science with K-12 school library media licensure from Kent State in 2013. She works as the school librarian and media specialist at Padua Franciscan High School in Parma.
Lisa Abrams, BA ’98, recently stepped down as curator at New York City’s Museum for African Art to stay home with her new son. She lives in Greenwich, Conn. 12 Jomill N. Wiley, MEd ’99, earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Argosy University in March 2014. The Brecksville resident is a K-12 STEM education national director for the NASA Science Engineering Mathematics and Aerospace Academy.
Joseph R. Leoti, BBA ’95 and JD ’00, was elected by the Parker Hannifin Corporation’s board of directors as vice president, general counsel and secretary. He has been with the firm since 2006.
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Matt Martin, BA ’01 and MA ’10, is executive director of the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, which serves the city of Warren and Trumbull County with programming in local foods, housing renovation and quality of life. The organization also manages a Court Community Service program and the Trumbull County Land Bank, both modeled after programs in Cuyahoga County. Giao Buu, BA ’02, is an editor/writer for technical cards at American Greetings. He has been with the company for 10 years. Daniel Winterich, JD ’02, is a supervisor in the crime scene unit of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in the Office of the Ohio Attorney General.
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Eugene Yakubov, BA ’06, specializes in operations, system development, outreach and food policy at his company, E.Y. Group Food Service & Nutritional Consulting. Carolyn Kane, MA ’08, is a product evangelist at Hyland Software. Paul Mills, BA ’08 and MA ’10, is a teaching fellow in the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Kent State University. He recently returned to CSU to present “The Effects of Social Rewards on Intrinsically Motivated Donations” as part of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences’ Brown Bag Series.
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Faith Boone, BA ’09, is an on-air social media specialist at WEWS NewsChannel 5. 15 Carolyn Ross, BSN ’09, is an oncology nurse at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center. She recently received the Helen S. Tanenbaum Award for Heroics in Nursing in recognition of her clinical nursing excellence and willingness to go beyond the norm to care for her patients.
Benjamin Gifford, BA ’10 and MA ’13, is a qualitative analyst at VGMarket, a market research firm specializing in the video game industry. He is a former editor-in-chief of The Cleveland Stater as well as a former arts and entertainment editor of The Cauldron. Maya Edwards, MA ’12, is a middle school Spanish teacher at Hathaway Brown School. Jennie Ford, BA ’12, is director of digital marketing at Stevens Strategic Communications, Inc. in Westlake. Milton Horowitz, BA ’13, and student Ryan Forte created a film entitled Moonshine Kingdom, which they sold to NanoTech Entertainment. The film was shot on location in Cleveland and in rural Huntsburg, Ohio. Josh Usmani, BA ’13, is an artist, curator and writer whose work has been featured in more than 50 local and regional exhibitions. He also teaches cartooning to youngsters through the Cleveland Institute of Art’s Young Artists program and elsewhere.
IN MEMORIAM ALUMNI Thomas J. Gray, JD ’41, in January 2014 Charlotte Adams, BS ’42, in April 2013 Robert H. Smith, BBA ’42, in March 2014 Emma Rita Ashmus, BS ’43, in June 2013 Alberta Prasse Barnes, BS ’43, in June 2014 Virden C. Beckman, BS ’43, in February 2014 Allen J. Miller, BBA ’46, in April 2014 Frederick H. Ray, BS ’49, in April 2013 Walter A. Keller, BBA ’50, in November 2013 John T. Tatakis, BBA ’50, in April 2014 William J. Walsh, JD ’51, in June 2014 Daniel E. Hurley, JD ’53, in November 2013 Henry A. Gorjanc, JD ’55, in May 2014 Richard H. Hartnett, BSME ’58, in March 2014 William F. Hady, BS ’59, in March 2014 John E. Miklus, BBA ’60, in June 2014 James J. Brown, JD ’64, in May 2014 George W. Demarest, BA ’65, in April 2014 Robert I. Tepper, JD ’65, in May 2014 Frank C. Gasper, JD ’68, in May 2014 William E. Anderson, BS ’69, in April 2014 David A. Borga, BBA ’69, in March 2014 Brian T. Allen, MEd ’70, in May 2014 Carol R. Turoff, JD ’70, in June 2013 Paul F. Entres, BBA ’71, in May 2014 David R. Poplin, JD ’71, in March 2014 James R. Schunck, BA ’71, in April 2014 Linda Goldner, BA ’72, in April 2014 Thomas H. Monroe, BBA ’72, in March 2014 Paula Zane Yafonaro, BEd ’72 and MEd ’78, in October 2013 David M. Haller, BA ’73, in January 2014 James R. Murphy, JD ’73, in April 2014 Jeffrey L. Terbeek, JD ’73,
Mark Biniecki, JD ’74, in May 2014 Florence Schwarz, in May 2014 MA ’75, in December 2013 Larry I. Weinstein, BS ’75, in February 2014 Patricia S. Gancarz, BA ’77, in March 2014 Richard D. Salo, MEd ’77, in April 2014 Lynn A. Stewart, BS ’77, in February 2014 George Andrijowych, BS ’78, in April 2014 Bari E. Goggins, BS ’79, in May 2014 Bettye M. Logan, BA ’79, in May 2014 Lewis P. Tomer II, MBA ’81, in May 2014 Dolores Witzler, MEd ’82, in June 2014 Ralph P. Nickols, BA ’85, in May 2014 Andrew J. Grdadolnik, BBA ’86, in April 2014 Kathleen G. Gettys, BA ’87, in May 2014 Rhoda Katzel, BA ’88, in March 2013 Mark R. Martin, BS ’88, in March 2014 Shirley Newmark, BA ’88, in June 2013 Audrey V. McGuinea, MEd ’89, in May 2014 Peter M. Wise, JD ’89, in March 2014 Jeffrey T. Hartigan, BBA ’90, in March 2014 William S. Henry, MS ’92, in February 2014 Karen M. Pelka, BA ’93, in April 2014 Delores F. Phillips, BA ’94, in June 2014 Bruce A. Smith, BA ’94, in April 2014 Charles L. Durham, BA ’96, in April 2014 Gaila E. Klimas, BA ’97, in June 2014 Marina E. Deviney, BA ’98, in May 2014 Heather Ann Mink, BA ’98, in February 2014 Sandra B. Bell, BEd ’00, in June 2014 James F. Kvak, BA ’01, in June 2014 Benton K. Henkel, BA ’03, in June 2014 Bryan D. Phillips, MBA ’03, in June 2014.
IN MEMORIAM CSU DEATHS Reuben Silver in May 2014. Professor Emeritus Silver was a theater legend – producing, directing and appearing in productions that helped shape CSU’s Dramatic Arts program over 17 years, teaching and mentoring students who went on to successful careers, and starring in countless productions (often with wife Dorothy) on stages around the world. He retired from CSU in 1993. Frank Webb in April 2014. He was a fire safety inspector at CSU for 28 years until his retirement in 2002.
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