photograph by jon styer
mileposts
Pictured are some of the alumni who work at Philhaven, a non-profit behavioral healthcare organization operating in seven counties in southeastern Pennsylvania: (from left) crisis intervention trainer Brent Swope ’05; "Plain community" liaison Charles Bauman '70; psychologist Melanie Baer ’82; chaplain Susan Weaver Godshall ’65; clinical coordinator Rita McCrae Boer ’06; therapist Heidi Mitchell Kanagy ’90; nurse Marlene Hess ’79; asst. dir. human resources Mark Emerson ’03, ’86 (seminary); and therapist Laura Ruth ’09. Known alumni missing from the photo: Lancaster outpatient director Luke W. Good '73; psychiatrist J. Allen Miller '68, retired but on call; development director James W. Shenk '78; therapist Nathan Stoltzfus '01; Ephrata outpatient therapist Nelson Yoder '81; and mental health workers Christy Rohrer '06, Emelene Reist Wenger '04, and substitutes Brian and Lachelle Hackman, both '08 graduates.
Faculty/Staff
Tim Arnold researches funding sources and prepares grant proposals in support of the EMU science center campaign on a part-time basis. He received an MA in English at James Madison University and a PhD in English from the University of Kentucky. Tim has extensive experience writing grant proposals for endowments, fellowships, and major gifts for the University of Virginia Office of Public Affairs and its School of Law. He also teaches English courses at Blue Ridge Community College. Stephanie Bush began as the instructional services librarian in January 2011. Before coming to EMU, Stephanie worked as a librarian at the Massanutten Regional Library and on staff at JMU. She completed her MLIS at Florida State University and her BA in English from the University of California, Davis. Eric Codding is associate dean of students in the student life department. He obtained an MA in theological studies from Wheaton College. He was previously employed in a dual role as vice president for students and dean of students at Tabor College.
John Filson is program manager of “Partners for Peacebuilding Policy” (3P Human Security), a program of EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. He oversees the day-to-day functions of 3P’s operations in Washington D.C.,
which include hosting delegations, organizing events, participating in policy forums, and coordinating with conflict prevention partners and coalitions. Matthew Freed is recycling crew leader with recycling services. He graduated with an AAAS degree from Blue Ridge Community College. He previously worked as a recycler at the JMU recycling and integrated waste management department. Joanne Gallardo, associate campus pastor, was licensed for special ministries by Virginia Mennonite Conference at EMU on Sept. 9, 2011. Julie Hatfield assists the vice president for enrollment. Julie most recently worked with Harrisonburg City Schools as a substitute teacher. Randal Keener is residence director in Hillside Suites. He earned an AA degree from Hesston College and a BA in history from Goshen College. After graduation from Goshen College Randal joined Seeds of the Kingdom, a five-month traveling peace education team in the Central Plains Mennonite Conference. In his second year at EMS, Randal is pursuing an MDiv degree. He is also a pastoral intern at Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg. Susan Kolb is the women’s soccer coach and assistant athletics director for student athlete well-being at EMU. Susan graduated with a BA in elemen-
Nominate Someone for an Alumni Award! At Homecoming each October, EMU confers two awards on alumni: (1) Alumnus/a of the Year and (2) Distinguished Service. You are invited to nominate persons for each of these awards, to be conferred in October 2011. Use the online form at www.emu.edu/alumni/awards or send nominations to Douglas Nyce, EMU Director of Alumni/Parent Relations, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. You may also e-mail your nominations to douglas.nyce@emu.edu. Please include the nominees’ names, approximate years of graduation (to help us not confuse the person with someone else), and explain the reasons why they deserve the award in up to 500 words (in approximately one or two double-spaced, typed pages). DEADLINE: March 30, 2012 Alumnus/a of the Year nominees must possess a degree conferred by EMU or have attended EMU at least two years; they should have made a significant positive impact on their profession, church, community, family, or the world. The Distinguished Service Award has similar requirements, with an additional emphasis on contributions in the areas of service and peacemaking. The names of previous award winners can be found at www.emu.edu/alumni/awards. www.emu.edu | crossroads | 47