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Student Designs Interior Design Program Student Lounge Project page 2

Alumni Reunion Weekend

Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic

Alumni Regional Events

National Alumni Board

Message from the President Dear Friends, A lot of moving and shaking happened at Harcum College this past year!

Three of our programs: Harcum’s Medical Laboratory Technician Program, Nursing Program and Radiologic Technology Program, received top accreditation during the summer and fall of 2007 from their respective professional licensure organizations. Kudos to the faculty, staff and students who worked so diligently in achieving this academic milestone for us.

Two new associate degree programs have been added to our curriculum: » Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) offers an associate degree through both online and classroom courses. The curriculum is based on profession-specific competencies and includes general education courses required for both new students as well as working technologists. » Histotechnology (HT), designed to meet the growing demand for clinical laboratory workers, offers academic and clinical training and follows all criteria set by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science.

Classes in the Physical Therapy Assistants Program are scheduled in both the afternoon and evening.

Technology upgrades are essential to any college campus. Four “smart classrooms” are slated for this year along with other projects.

An integral part of our success is, of course, Harcum’s dedicated alumni. To recognize their support through time, talent and treasure, our reunion weekend featured the first Annual Alumni Awards.

We welcome our new National Alumni Board Chair, Diana Weir Smith ’87, and say, “Thanks for a job well done,” to Marcia Klein Huntsman ’78, who chaired the NAB from 2005-2007.

Conceived by our design students, the Student Lounge became a reality through the generosity of Susan Zises Green ’64. I invite you to stop by and see the transformation for yourself.

There are many other exciting challenges ahead including the development of The Little Theatre, completion of the Charles Trout Initiative and more improvements to our buildings and grounds.

Thank you for making me feel so welcomed and I look forward to working together to realize the future goals and aspirations of Harcum College.

Warmest Regards,

Jon Jay DeTemple, Ph.D. President

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Contributors Geoffrey Harrington Executive Director of College Advancement 610.526.6005 gharrington@harcum.edu Susan Friedland Director of Foundations & Special Gifts 610.526.6002 sfriedland@harcum.edu

Contents 2 .......... Student Designs

Erin Wooley Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations 610.526.6196 ewooley@harcum.edu

15 . ...... Faculty Profiles Maureen Bendyna Raymond Rodgers

Harcum on the Move

3.......... Alumni Reunion Weekend

Carol Greenwood Administrative Assistant 610.526.6060 cgreenwood@harcum.edu

16....... Alumni Spotlight

» President’s Reception » Alumni Honored at Luncheon » Harcum Dental CEU a Success!

Linda Fabrizio Mazzoli ’94 Linda Ogus-Blum ’64

6 .......... Athletics

17 . ...... Alumni Regional Events

» Men’s Basketball » Women’s Basketball » Women’s Volleyball Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic

» NYC, by Linda Ogus-Blum ’64 » Southern California

18 ....... College Advancement Staff

8 .......... Harcum Alumni Association

19....... The Charitable Gift Annuity

Andy Back Director of Public Relations 610.526.6027 aback@harcum.edu

» Bea Carpenter Blackman ’55

Diana Weir Smith ’87 Susan Faith Zeller-Kent ’72 Marcia Klein Huntsman ’78 Jessie Yon Smail ’47

12 . ...... The Little Theatre

20....... Class Notes

Photography

21....... In Memoriam

Jason Minick of Minick Photography Alumni Reunion Weekend Photos

22....... Honor Roll

» Restoring the Arts at Harcum » Dennis Marlo’s Lead Gift » An Old Friend Returns

Amy Shumoski Administrative Assistant 610.520.3593 ashumoski@harcum.edu

Maureen Bretschneider Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic Photos Design Untuck Design Studio

12 7 Editorial Guidelines The Office of College Advancement in conjunction with the Director of Alumni Relations publishes Patches. The Director of Alumni Relations serves as the editor of Patches. The editorial board is comprised of: Executive Director of College Advancement, Director of Foundations and Special Gifts, Director of Public Relations, Communications Coordinator and the President of Harcum College as an Ex-Officio member.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The comments and opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of Harcum College. The editorial board reserves the right to edit and select content for Patches that adheres to Harcum’s commitment to maintaining the high standard of integrity that has always been characteristic of Harcum College.

Harcum College is an equal opportunity institution and, as such, does not discriminate in its educational and employment practices with regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, applicable veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.

For comments, questions or opinions, contact: Office of College Advancement Bedford Hall 750 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610.526.6060

Office of College Advancement Staff (L-R): Geoff Harrington, Susan Friedland, Erin Wooley and Carol Greenwood

Patches is published by the Office of College Advancement

Student Designs

From Paper to Actuality, Thanks to an Alum Susan Zises Green ’64 was so taken with the designs for a student lounge which were exhibited by five, second-year Harcum interior design students at the 2007 alumni reunion, that she contributed a very generous gift to make it a reality.

“When I was at Harcum College during Reunion Weekend last fall, I was tremendously impressed by the quality and professionalism of the work that these five young women put forth on the project,” said Susan. “I really enjoyed my time at Harcum and I could see how much they were enjoying their experience.

I thought it would not only be exciting but helpful to them in developing their professionalism if they could experience the joy of seeing their work come to fruition.”

Heidi Techner, director of the Interior Design Program had challenged her summer students to design the lounge space so that it not only served as a more inviting place for Harcum students to hang out in between

classes, but conformed to the standards of modern, sustainable (green) design. Creating a budget was part of the class so that the students could balance their ideas within economic constraints. continued on page 10

Harcum on the Move Harcum has seen remarkable activity on every front in the past six months. Harcum’s academic offerings have been enhanced with a new Histotechnology Program, as well as a new Human Services Program.

Business offerings are being re-tooled in an effort to address niches that might attract students to Harcum. A track in International Business has already been introduced for Fall 2008 and work is progressing on another track in Entrepreneurship.

Continuing Studies Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) offerings are being given both offsite and on the main campus. continued on page 14

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Dental staff and students in the Cohen Dental Center. The hands-on laboratory allows students to have an optimal learning experience.

Alumni Reunion Weekend President’s Reception The President’s Reception on Friday evening October 19, 2007 was a resounding success. The lovely soiree was enjoyed by more than 100 Harcum College alumni, friends, faculty and staff.

Our new President Dr. Jon Jay De Temple and his family were welcomed to campus with best wishes for success in the years to come.

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of the National Alumni Board (Standing, L-R): Linda Ogus-Blum ’64, Diana Weir Smith ’87, Marcia Klein Huntsman ’78, Dorothea Cavallucci ’80, Lynda Wolf Brotemarkle ’67, Karen Naylor ’92 and Erin Wooley; (Seated, L-R): Mary Harcum ’81, Jessie Yon Smail ’47, Beatrice Blackman ’55, Tracy Johnson ’04, Christine Marlo ’00 Linda Ogus Blum’64, Marcia Klein Huntsman ’78 and Jessie Yon Smail ’47

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Alumni Reunion Weekend Alumnae Honored at 2007 Reunion Luncheon Five accomplished alumnae received awards recognizing their professional and personal accomplishments that embody the Harcum tradition of encouraging lifelong learning and offering outstanding career preparation.

Theodora Getty Gaston, 1929 (Venice, CA) received The Lifetime Achievement Award that recognizes Harcum alumni for outstanding achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and stature, who have made lasting contributions to their chosen profession. This is the highest honor given by the Alumni Association.

Susan (Steinberg) Zises Green ’64 (New York City, NY and Nantucket, MA) received The Outstanding Alumnus Award that is presented to a Harcum graduate for significant accomplishment and excellence in one or more of the following areas: professional practice, research, teaching, entrepreneurship, mentorship or other activity that brings recognition to Harcum College and the Alumni Association.

Heather Rodale ’72 (Allentown, PA) received The Community Service Award that recognizes an alum who has touched the community through leadership involvement and/or provided significant impact on their community by virtue of his/her involvement in local organizations.

Christine Marlo ’00 (Minneapolis, MN) received the award for Outstanding Young Alumna (us) recognizing a member of the graduating class from the past ten years who made extraordinary advancements in his/her career, has been active in the Young Alumni Association and/or supports Harcum in a significant manner.

Beatrice Carpenter Blackman ’55 (Wynnewood, PA) received The Service to the Alumni Association Award that recognizes those who have provided dedicated service over the years to the Alumni Association through leadership positions, initiation of programs, commitment to membership recruitment, and support of Harcum College.

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 Jessie Yon Smail ’47 and Sue Birmingham ’52 2 Laura Riveil ’82 and Diane Weir Smith ’87 at the Pinning Ceremony 3 Susan Zises Green ’64 4 National Alumni Board Members

Alumni Reunion Weekend Harcum Dental CEU a Success!

Renowned Dentist, Dr. Jon Suzuki was the 2007 Dental CEU speaker. The annual program, attended by more than fifty people, included alumni, Sigma Phi Alpha members, faculty, staff and members of the local dental community. Each attendee received two professional credits for the class.

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Athletics The 2007-08 athletic season has once again been a success for the Harcum Bears. Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, and Women’s Volleyball all had achievements of note.

Men’s Basketball The team finished the season with a superb record of 25 wins and 3 losses; during the season the team was ranked as high as number 4 nationally in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II competition. They won in-season tournaments in Wilmington, North Carolina and Monroe, New York, defeating nationally ranked opponents in each.

The Bears overcame a pre-season, seasonending injury to star sophomore point guard Jamal Jackson, of Harrisburg (PA) High School.

There were a series of other injuries particularly at the point guard position but each time the team stepped up and continued winning.

Harcum College sophomore guard Brandon Smalls, of North Charleston High School, Charleston, SC, and freshman forward Andrew Young of Cheltenham High School

in Elkins Park, PA, were named to the NJCAA All-Region XIX First-Team.

Smalls, who has committed to NCAA Division I South Carolina State, led the Bears in scoring with over 19 points per game. Smalls also led the Bears in steals and three point field goals made. He scored a career-high 37 points against Baltimore City CC, just two shy of the school scoring record.

Young was the only freshman to be named to the first team. He averaged nearly 15 points per game while leading the team in rebounding with 9 per game. The 6'7" forward also shot 58% from the field and 73% from the foul line.

“It was a tribute to our guys that they made personal sacrifices to play together as a team,” said head coach and Athletic Director Drew Kelly, adding that the team had a cumulative

Grade Point Average of 2.86. “They had an outstanding season and we are proud of them and their dedication to academics as well as athletics.”

Women’s Basketball The Harcum Lady Bears basketball team compiled a record of 17 wins and 14 losses.

They battled back from a slow start to contend for the Region XIX title before falling in the regional tournament semi-final to Burlington County Community College 84-83 on a last second lay-up.

The team to beat in Region XIX at the beginning of the season, the Lady Bears struggled before coming on strong winning 13 of their last 18 games. Head coach Ty Taylor’s 2006 and 2007 teams compiled a record of 51 wins and 8 losses. They won the Region XIX title in 2006 and finished as runners-up in 2007.

Sophomore Angela Brown, of Orange, NJ (“One of the best players I have ever coached,” according to Taylor) was voted Player of the Year by the coaches of Region XIX, while Ashley Giddens, a sophomore out of Reading (PA) High School was named to the 2nd Team All-Region. Neither player has yet committed to a four-year institution.

Women’s Volleyball Despite few returning letter winners, the Harcum women’s volleyball team took advantage of a strong core of three sophomore returnees and a crop of talented new athletes.

Though the team began slowly, they turned their season around and captured the Region XIX title for the second straight year under the coaching of Jessa D’Achille. The Lady Bears were led by Christy MacFerren (Voorhees, NJ), Peta-Gaye Flemmings (Jamaica) and Ashley Kepler (Harrisburg, PA). continued on page 24

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Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic 23 Raising $45,000 in scholarship funds for students studying in the Allied Health Sciences, the 2007 Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic continued an eight-year tradition of being both a successful and fun annual Harcum event. Thanks to chair Tom Giamoni; committee members: Denis C. Boyle, Vincent J. Gaitley, Carol Greenwood, Geoff Harrington, Andrea Lieberman, Dennis Marlo; and to our generous sponsors.

special Thanks to our 2007 tournament sponsors presenting sponsor

Firstrust

Chairman’s club Sponsor

Main Line Health

Provost’s Club Sponsor David M. Banet & Associates, Inc. Sovereign Bank anniversary club Sponsors The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Tustin Mechanical Services Woodring-Roberts Insurance Hole-In-One Prize Sponsor Land Rover Jaguar Main Line hospitality Sponsors Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. CBIZ/Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. Citi Smith Barney – Charles Collings John Cipollone, Inc. Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. National City Bank The President’s Club Bryn Mawr Periodontal Group – Dr. Edward Woehling Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple Geoff Harrington Joseph & Lynn Lowrey Marci & Ken Huntsman Miller, Cook & Associates Radcliffe Hastings The Trout Family Wendell Ehinger Michael J. Buongiorno Hole Sponsors Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group Bob Lopes Citi Smith Barney – Charles Collings

Stay tuned for information regarding our 2008 tournament slated for Monday, June 23, JUNE 8 2008.

For information 0 0 2 on participating or volunteering, please contact Carol Greenwood, 610.526.6060; cgreenwood@harcum.edu. See you there!

Denis Boyle Edith Armstrong Toor ’50 Harcum College Board of Trustees High, Swartz, Roberts & Seidel LLP Jackson Cross Partners – John P. Morissey Joseph & Elizabeth Blaston Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Inc. Malvern Federal Savings Bank Marci & Ken Huntsman Neil Brayton PHEAA Samuel P. Cimino, DDS Sodexho Campus Services Stephen H. Palmer, Esq / Palmer & Gray The Bryn Mawr Trust Company The Hilton Hotel The Julian Krinsky Group The Marlo Family The Rittenhouse Foundation Tustin Mechanical Services Untuck Design Studio Dean Vincent J. Gaitley Weston Capital – Jack Thompson Special Contributors Carmine’s Christopher Lutz Flannigans Boathouse General Warren Inne Gullifty’s Janet Pyewell Jolene Chavira Kildare’s Mr. Bottle Beverage Savona Shangri-La Sheraton University City Hotel Standard Offset Printing Company Tango Vinny Testa’s Wild Onion Yangming Yeats Pub 7 harcum college

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Harcum Alumni Association National Alumni Board Profiles Mrs. Diana Weir Smith, ‘87, President Diana Weir Smith is the president of Harcum’s National Alumni Board (NAB) and is about to begin the second year of her 2007-2009 term.

A member of the NAB for four years, she was previously a co-vice chair. As president, she is charged with keeping alumni connected to Harcum and each other. She will also continue with NAB’s Heritage Project that seeks to maintain the historical buildings on campus including The Little Theatre renovation. Diana participated in theatre and had a part in a play while she was a student.

Diana is the director of alumni affairs, annual giving and public relations at the Perkiomen School, a college preparatory boarding/day school

Mrs. Susan Faith Zeller-Kent, ‘72 Co-vice Chair & secretary Susan is currently project manager in the corporate human resources department of Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest, integrated provider of products and services for individuals with chronic kidney failure.

Through its network of over 2,221 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 172,227 patients around the globe. Fresenius employs approximately 60,000 employees worldwide, of which approximately 1,000 are located in its North America corporate headquarters in Lexington and Waltham, MA. Susan has been affiliated with FMCNA for almost ten years and previously was the administrator for the law department and held the position of manager of office services and vendor contracts. Her experience includes employee relations, recruiting, professional development for support staff, managing the mail and copy services center, the cafeteria, the landscape contractors and the fitness center. She also managed the corporate office products, supplies and equipment purchasing.

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admitting students in grades 5 through 12 in eastern Pennsylvania. She is responsible for all facets of the annual giving and alumni programs, is editor of the biannual magazine and arranges at least 20 alumni events locally and worldwide. She has worked at the school for the last ten years.

Previously, she was the director of schoolsite programs at the American Heart Association and was responsible for Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs in the five-county area of Southeastern PA. After graduating from Harcum she was the corporate/group reservations manager at the St. Davids Inn in St. Davids, PA for two years. A graduate of Harcum’s communications and advertising program, Diana was an intern with the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau in the department of special events.

Diana loves to travel and her job takes her all over the world. Closer to home, she and husband Kevin and son David like to spend time at the Jersey shore. She volunteers at her son’s school and is an avid reader.

As the corporate HR project manager, Susan is involved with major project initiatives including company policy and procedure development; the creation and maintenance of corporate administrative manuals and developing a program to recruit and maintain nursing staff.

After graduating from Harcum College, Susan attended the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT and from there moved to the Boston, MA area, where she continues to reside.

Raised in a small town in northern Vermont, Susan feels that attending Harcum College provided her with experiences and the necessary tools for the challenges she encountered transitioning to a larger four-year institution. Her career path has included working in the entertainment industry for several years and then the legal field. Susan feels certain that the foundation laid during her two years at Harcum played a significant role in developing the person and manager she has become today.

Susan and her husband Tom Kent are avid tennis players, golfers, skiers, and bicycle riders. They are very close to their families, which include six nieces and nephews ranging in ages from 15 to 22.

The Kents are strong advocates for the American Cancer Society and the Dana-Farber Breast Cancer program in Boston as well as Help for Abused Women and Children (HAWC) an organization in Salem, MA.

Reverend Marcia Klein Huntsman, ’78 Immediate Past president Marci was Co-Chair of Harcum’s National Alumni Board (NAB) from 2005-2007. The hallmarks of her leadership were the adoption of the Heritage Project and the Alumni Awards. She is among the NAB’s founding members and, having passed the baton of leadership, continues to serve the NAB as an active member. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees.

Marci began her service on Harcum’s Board of Trustees in 2001 and immediately offered the Huntsman residence for alumni events, hosting three luncheons for Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia graduates and a field trip by Harcum’s Interior Design students, faculty, and alumni.

In 2003, Marci and Ken became patrons of Harcum’s new RN nursing program with a leadership gift that funded the Huntsman Nursing Laboratory and helped the College garner additional gifts and grants to fund the start-up of what has become Harcum’s largest academic program.

They regularly support the Harcum Opportunity Fund, the Kevin D. Marlo Scholarship Golf Classic, and the College’s athletic programs. In 2006, they made a leadership pledge to the Harcum College Second Century Campaign.

Marci feels especially connected to Harcum students and participated as guest speaker at the nursing program’s first pinning ceremony in 2005.

She has also connected with students in the Vet Tech and Interior Design programs and with resident advisors.

Mrs. Jessie Yon Smail, ’47 Co-Vice-chair Jessie Yon Smail, of Silver Spring MD, a member of the Harcum College Class of 1947, was a retail merchandising major who went on to become the Director of Conventions for the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, a position she held for 28 years, retiring in 2002.

Her duties included the planning of events for groups of 50 to 500, whose guests included six Presidents of the United States: Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.

A Harcum Vet Tech graduate, she continued her studies in business management and data security management at George Mason University.

In addition to a career as a veterinary technologist, Marci was a data base manager and trainer for GTE Telenet/Sprint and a corporate trainer for Alcatel Data Network. Her husband Ken, a Penn State (BS) and University of Tennessee (MS) computer science graduate, went on to help found America Online.

Marci and Ken built their dream home in a wooded setting in Clifton, VA, participating extensively in the details of its design and decoration, which reflect their personal values, including environmental conservation.

It is a model of green design, and was built in a manner that preserved trees and other features of the natural landscape.

The Huntsmans are very active in the Centreville (VA) United Methodist Church. Marci’s service as a volunteer leader in the church’s music program led to a realization of her calling to the ministry, whereupon she completed her undergraduate degree at George Mason University and is studying at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. She is now a part-time local pastor at her church. Ken is an avid golfer and volleyball coach at the high school and club levels.

Marci and Ken have two teenaged daughters, Nicole and Stephanie, and are passionate about their children’s education and personal development. The family supports a music program in Colorado and various educational, religious, and recreational projects in Virginia and Pennsylvania. They have also hosted several foreign exchange students.

Marci is a member of the Fairfax Chorale, which in 2004 performed at the Kennedy Center along with the National Symphony Orchestra led by composer Marvin Hamlisch.

They family enjoys sports, including Penn State football, travel, and volunteering as members of church missions in Appalachia and eastern Europe.

Originally from Atlantic City, NJ, Mrs. Smail has three children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Jessie served as chair of her 50th Class Reunion in 1997 and continued her involvement in the Harcum Alumni Association by helping to promote regional events for Harcum College in the metropolitan DC area.

She became a charter member of the National Alumni Board in 2004.

She also chaired the First Annual Alumni Awards Committee in 2007.

When she is not involved with Harcum, Jessie volunteers at the Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, MD. She enjoys traveling and participating in Harcum Alumni outings such as the recent weekend in New York City that included shopping, sight-seeing, and theatre-going.

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Student Designs continued from page 2

The original so-called commuter lounge, located in the basement of the Academic Building, was a dark and dreary place. The old, beat up furniture and dingy walls were neither environmentally nor people friendly.

When President Jon Jay DeTemple saw the results of the students’ inspired work, he felt it should be shared with the alumni at reunion weekend. An exhibit was set up in the Academic Center. After attending the event, Susan worked with Heidi on the particularsthe contractors were hired, the furniture and accessories were ordered, and everything was completed by March 2008.

“Now, all Harcum students have a place to relax, eat, and study in between classes in an attractive space that is environmentally-aware,” said Christina Lien Cowley, one of the design students involved in the project. She explained that aesthetics and sustainability weren’t their only focus. “We considered ways to improve lighting for eye strain, and air quality for a basement without windows.”

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“This was a wonderful opportunity for students to get hands-on, real-world experience from their class work, commented President Jon Jay DeTemple…and to be able to enjoy, along with the rest of the student body, the fruits of their labor.”

The finishing touch required now is a new ceiling. In order to replace the ceiling, the sprinkler system needs to be dismantled and replaced. The cost is approximately $25,000 and the students are hoping other alumni “angels” will heed their calls.

As far as Susan Zises Green is concerned, “This (gift) was part of giving back to Harcum for what the school did for me. I experience tremendous joy from giving.”  Photo of completed student lounge 2 Furniture plan in

1/2" scale for new student lounge, designed and rendered by special studies students

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3 Presentation board of furniture, fabrics and finishes 4 5 Alumni weekend interior design tables 6 (L-R): Jacqueline Dickman ’08 Gina Spurgeon ’08, Susan Zises Green ’64, Christina Cowley ’08, Laura Paolo ’08 and Sharon Miller ’08 7 (L-R): Sharon Miller and Christina Cowley paint the “bubbles” on a Friday evening in March 8 Presentation board of elevation drawings for the west wall

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The Little Theatre Restoring the Arts at Harcum

Dennis Marlo Talks About His Family’s Lead Gift to the Little Theatre Project It was near the end of 2005 that Dennis Marlo made a three-year, leadership commitment of nearly $300,000 toward the College’s two phase, $10 million campaign to increase scholarship support, upgrade technology and make building improvements.

Dennis had just retired as a top executive at Sovereign Bank. His daughter, Christine had graduated from Harcum as a medical laboratory technologist, and during his tenure as Chairman of the Harcum College Board of Trustees, the College had established programs in nursing and radiologic technology.

After Dennis’ son Kevin died tragically in the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001, the Board of Trustees named a scholarship in his honor and the Marlo family asked that it be designated for students in nursing and the allied health professions.

Therefore, it came as a surprise to many when Dennis announced that his campaign gift was designated toward the College’s Heritage Project and specifically for the restoration of The Little Theatre.

According to Dennis, there were two dimensions to that decision.

“First, my family and I saw a connection to Kevin’s passion for acting, how he used his business skills to help himself, by taking acting lessons, studying diction, getting a minor part in a Woody Allen movie, and making a cameo appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

All the while, Dennis said with a laugh, “I told him as a father, ‘Don’t quit your day job.’”

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“The emotional part was that before 9-11 he was showing progress in his acting career, getting a part in a reality TV show on WB, called Elimidate Deluxe,” a Dating Game reincarnation that premiered in September 2001 and that would have given him national exposure.

According to Dennis, “There was some controversy at the network after 9-11 about whether to air the episode: would it honor Kevin’s memory, or give the impression that the network was insensitive?”

The Marlo family wanted the episode to air but a decision not to do so was eventually made in the Warner Brothers board room.

A friendly producer, who happened to be an Emmy award winner, contributed his personal time in the studio to make a personalized tape for the Marlo family.

“They were our last scenes of Kevin, made less than a week before 9-11,” Dennis noted.

The second part of the Marlo family’s decision was even more personal to Dennis himself.

“When I retired, I wanted to use the right side of my brain—to focus on the arts and cultural aspects of life. I’d made a career (in banking) using the left side and I wanted to use my retirement to pursue the arts as hobbies, appreciating music and also painting.’

“In discussing this with Christine and my wife Karen, we thought it was a great opportunity to help Harcum College and make the connection between what Kevin wanted to do and the restoration of the theatre.”

“Kevin would have wanted this and the family sees it as an opportunity to keep his memory alive.”

“I view the theatre as a way to bring back some of the arts to Harcum College, that it was famous for in the past—as well as to get the community involved in Harcum.”

An Old Friend Returns thanks to a $250,000 gift from the family of Dennis Marlo, a Harcum trustee, The little Theatre restoration project is at the Halfway Mark Recapturing for today’s students the magic of artistic imagery that was a hallmark of Harcum College in years past, The Little Theatre will also serve the community as a 100-seat venue for performing arts. This project will not only preserve a piece of the heritage of the American theatre, but will create a multi-purpose space that meets the current needs of Harcum College students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Our goal of $500,000 for the renovation project will create new interior finishes, including flooring and ceiling, as well as electrical and mechanical upgrades, interior and exterior lighting, fire safety code improvements, a new theatre entrance and a new walkway and paving near the entrance.

The seven, large arched windows to be preserved will retain their prominence as the main architectural features of the interior. There will be a movable stage and seating, using the historic stage location when productions require the use of backdrops and scenery. Memorabilia and photos will be displayed depicting a visual history of the theatre.

We invite you to help achieve the goal: “Old Friends” Legacy An historic display honoring Nusbaum his distinguished graduates, as well as John and Florence Ullrich, Joseph Barone, Martin Zipin and others............................................$100,000

Front of House The portico over the new entrance to the theatre and the entire paved area in front of the theatre, including the “Walk of Fame,” may be named in someone’s honor...................$50,000

Intermission Terrace The paved area alongside the theatre with seating areas and landscaping may be named ..............................................................$25,000

Upstaged The theater stage may be named in honor or memory of a friend or loved one...........$10,000

House Lights Each of the seven (7) large arched windows that are central to the architectural design may be named.........................................$5,000

Stars on the Harcum Walk of Fame The walkway outside the theatre entrance will provide an opportunity for alumni, family, or friends, to place a star in someone’s honor or memory............................................... $1,000

The Golden Circle Twenty Specially designated seats may be named by alumni, family members, or friends of the College................................................. $500

History of the little theatre Harcum College’s Little Theatre was part of a theatrical movement taking place throughout the U.S. during the early part of the 20th century.

Little theatres established small experimental centers of drama free from the limitations of the large commercial theatres.

The movement was the launching pad for playwrights such as Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, as well as the distinguished Hollywood career of Harcum’s own Richard Nathan Nusbaum, better known as Richard Nash. Author and screen writer for the 1956 Hollywood classic The Rainmaker, starring Burt Lancaster and Katherine Hepburn, “Nus”

got his start at Harcum as a teacher and director of Harcum’s Experimental Theatre.

He left Harcum during World War II, but not before he touched the lives of his students: Betty Jean Grayson, a.k.a. Gail Davis, MGM and RKO film actress, whose TV series, Annie Oakley, made her television’s first female western star; Martha Maryman, who appeared in Billy Wilder’s 1951 film The Big Carnival, starring Kirk Douglas; and Suzanne Fleisher Roberts, stage actress, Emmy winning television talk show hostess, and patron of the arts. Nusbaum was also touched by the experience; not surprisingly, one of his earliest Broadway plays, The Young and Fair, is centered on events at an all-women’s liberal arts college.

Reserved Seating Each of the movable seats in the theatre will provide a naming opportunity for Harcum alumni or friends......................................... $250

Supporting Cast Any friend or graduate of Harcum may place a brick in honor or memory of someone special on the Harcum Walk of Fame..................... $100

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Most recently the requirement for state-wide EFDA certification has resulted in review offerings in preparation for the exams. This has been extremely popular.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s monitoring report was submitted on March 1st as required. This report was a follow up to the March 2006 visitation team’s recommendations. This vital step in accreditation was the culmination of a year’s work by many members of the Harcum community.

Harcum is the recipient of a federal grant in the amount of $287,000. The institution will use these funds in support of technology in the form of the development of additional ‘smart’ classrooms and upgrading student computers and technology in the library. Associated with the receipt of these funds is some relief in the College’s 2008 budget.

Another grant was received from an alum who wished to remain anonymous for use in improving the College’s technology.

These funds are being used for an additional computer lab, new servers for our technology backbone, network software upgrading, and campus safety.

The College has also contracted with e2Campus, a national leader in electronic notification systems. This system will alert students and staff via both text messaging and email of any emergency. The system will be instituted as mandatory with a required waiver form signed for those opting out.

The new “green” student lounge in the Academic Center has successfully been remodeled and equipped with new furniture.

The response from the students has been very positive. Planning continues for the remodeling of the student lounges in Pennswood and Klein.

Students in Cohen Dental Center

Working with Target-X, a web-based communications company, Admissions has increased its outreach via the Internet.

A regular feature of chats for prospective students has been stepped up including special sessions on financial aid.

The Harcum website has been updated with photography that will be changed on a regular basis. A President’s message has been added as well as a Human Resources section for employee benefits and new position postings.

A department has been created within the College consisting of Human Resources, Campus Safety, and Legal Affairs. It is headed by Julia Ingersol, Esq. A search for a Vice President of Finance & Operations is underway as is a search for an Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs.

 Students in new Radiologic Technology lab 2 Veterinary Technology program

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Faculty Profiles

Maureen Bendyna & Raymond Rodgers Maureen Bendyna: Leading Harcum College’s Allied Health Program into the 21st Century Full Name & Title: Maureen Bendyna, Neurodiagnostic Technology Program Director; Widener University, Bachelor’s Degree, Allied Health Major, Instructional Methods and Technology Minor Her Mission: Arriving at Harcum with over 20 years experience in electroneurodiagnostics, Maureen Bendyna is breaking new ground at the college by spearheading an advanced, enterprising program in the Allied Health Sciences department. “I am intent on making Harcum College the premier Neurodiagnostic Technology Program,” says Maureen. “A change in the defined minimum education standards has created a need for new students as well as working “neuro” technologists to seek formal NDT training. Harcum provides a means through in class and online offerings that allows students to achieve their educational goals and satisfy new education standards.”

Active in The Coalition of Allied Health Leadership (CAHL), Maureen’s current health professional affiliations also include The American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET), where she serves as an Education Committee Member; and The Commission on Accreditation

for Education in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-END), participating as Vice-Chair. Prior to these appointments, she served as ASET’s Academic Advisory Committee Chair and Chair of the Education Committee’s Curriculum Task Force; President of both the Philadelphia Regional EEG Technologists Association (PRETA) and the Eastern Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ESENT); and board examiner for The American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists.

Teaming up with 30 other health professionals from across the U.S. in the national CAHL (The Coalition of Allied Health Leadership) initiative— which is supported by a grant from the Bureau of Health Professions, Department of Health and Human Services and sponsored by the Association of Schools of Allied Health, the Health Professions Network and the National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-Year Colleges—Maureen has contributed to establishing education standards, competencies and outcomes to measure and improve the quality of educational services.

Maureen maintains her clinical and technical skills through clinical instruction and per diem NDT work at Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Maureen is married and has three children. In the summer of 2006, she was presented with the Theda Sannit Outstanding Educator Award for noteworthy contributions. “This award was especially meaningful to me because Theda Sannit was my manager at Graduate Hospital (my first neurodiagnostic technologist position).”

Raymond Rodgers: Innovatively Guiding the Students of Harcum’s Business & Professional Studies Program

“One of the missions of the Business Administration department is to prepare students for careers in business,” says Rodgers. “But my primary mission is to prepare them for entry into four-year institutions in pursuit of their Bachelor’s degrees.” Currently, 85-percent of the graduates of Harcum’s Business Administration program have gone on to four-year institutions.

Full Name & Title: Raymond Rodgers, Business & Professional Studies Program Director; LaSalle University, MBA

The avid golfer remains active as a volunteer for the Business Volunteers to the Arts (BVA) and is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD).

His Mission: Aside from “getting young people to understand that MTV is not how the real world works,” Rodgers’ intent is to inspire students to reach their full potential both in and outside of the classroom.

Currently working on a business/entrepreneurship track set to roll out in the Fall of 2008, Rodgers’ next initiative involves the addition of five international courses to the Business Program curriculum, which will serve as an international business track for Business Administration students interested in that field.

The Business Administration Concentration provides a strong foundation in the basic principles of business to prepare students to develop the skills for entry-level management positions or to transfer to a fouryear institution. The program includes computer systems, marketing, management, accounting, business law, finance, and economics. Students who choose this career track will learn specific technical skills and experience the “real world” of business through internships that will prepare them for successful professional careers.

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Alumni Spotlight

Linda Fabrizio Mazzoli & Linda Ogus-Blum

Linda Fabrizio Mazzoli, ’94, MS, ATC, PTA, PES A Philadelphia native, Linda Mazzoli graduated from West Chester University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Student Design in Athletic Training. She earned her Associate of Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Harcum College in 1994. Linda completed her Master of Science, Exercise Science and Health Promotion degree in 2004. During her master’s degree she also completed her Performance Enhancement Specialty Certification (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Linda Ogus-Blum, ’64, Liberal Arts Major Linda looks back on her time at Harcum with fond memories. A member of The Little Theatre Club, Campus Chest, Harcum Athletic Association (basketball and tennis) and volunteer aid for vets during the Korean War and WWII; Linda enjoyed being a part of the Harcum community and the close proximity to other colleges on the Main Line.

“It was the bridge to becoming a young adult from a teenager,” notes Linda. “By going to Harcum, I met different people from all over the country and learned various skill sets that prepared me for the many surprises I’ve had in life!”

Linda’s 19 years of experience boasts an extensive clinical leadership back round with 16 years of it in management positions, serving as Director, Vice President, President and Business Owner. She has served in roles on the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society’s (PATS) Board of Directors, PATS Co-Chair Clinical Committee, and NATA EDTF. She currently serves as the PATS Co Chair to the Committee of Reimbursement, is on the Board of Directors for the Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ), the NATA COE Hospital Task Force, and District II liaison to the NATA Committee on Revenue. Linda is the Director, Marketing, PR and Professional Development for Cooper Bone and Joint Institute in New Jersey.

Linda taught Early Childhood Education full-time and has been active in the National Alumni Board for 5 years. Her position as Activities Committee Chair, where Linda assists in organizing and planning events and generating ideas for fundraising, led to a number of major contributions for Harcum. “I was able to contact many lost alums and reconnect them with the College—and all of them gave back.”

Linda has a daughter, Ronet, who graduated law school in Boston and a son, Robert, married to wife, Michelle, with three children, Emma, Jacob and Rachel. She also has a pug named ‘Hottie.’ Still an ardent educator to children, Linda enjoys tutoring and working with youth in her spare time.

She also takes pleasure in traveling with friends and listening to the classic, smooth vocals of Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.

In 10 years…“I see Harcum doubling its student population and maintaining an idyllic setting for future students to engage in and grow in, just as my fellow alums and I were able to do.”

Can you help? We are currently seeking nominations for the Harcum College Alumni Awards: » Teddy Getty Gaston Life Time Achievement Award » Susan Zises Green Outstanding Alumnus (ea) Award » Heather Rodale Community Service Award » Beatrice Blackman Service to the Association Award » Christine Marlo Young Alumni Award For award descriptions and nominations, please visit us online at MyHarcum.com or contact the Office of College Advancement at 610.526.6060.

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To submit your Alumni Profile, please visit us online at MyHarcum.com, the Harcum College Online Alumni Community. The College reserves the right to edit all content.

Alumni Regional Events New York City & Southern California Harcum alums from the 1940s, ’50s, ’60s and ’80s spend a weekend together in New York City, January 2008.

By Linda Ogus-Blum ’64 It was mid January, and as I drove up to Harcum College early on a sunny, chilly morning, I realized this would be the start of a wonderful and adventurous weekend.

Harcum alums from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 80s meeting together to spend a weekend in New York City.

Traveling across The George Washington Bridge and down the Henry Hudson Parkway I pointed out the many magnificent buildings that make New York the amazing city that it is!

As we all met and entered the Beverly Hilton, I realized the city belonged to Harcum College for a few days.

We walked to Seventh Avenue and had a fun time at The Carnegie Deli. We window shopped down Fifth Avenue, watched the skaters at Rockefeller Plaza and finally reached Broadway and the Theater District where we were entertained by A Chorus Line. That evening we met up with more alums and ate dinner at Patsy’s. We were then treated to a wonderful performance at Carnegie Hall, a tribute to the Beatles. We rocked and rolled along with the sold-out crowd, remembering the music as if it was yesterday. Next door,

(L-R): Erin Wooley, Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations with Mary Harcum ’81, Jessie Yon Smail ’47, Mary Ann Oaks ’52 and Linda Ogus Blum ’64

Alumni from the southern California area gathered for an intimate luncheon at the Beverly Hilton, Sunday February 24, 2008.

Many thanks go out to Amy Mayer ’67 who spearheaded the event. In attendance were alumnae Alix Greenblat ’69, Teddy Getty Gaston ’29, Christine Marlo ’00, Mary Harcum ’81 and Jane Wooster Scott.

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(L-R): Linda Ogus Blum ’64 and Susan Zises Green ’64

(Standing L-R), Geoff Harrington, Christine Marlo ’00, Amy Mayer ’67, and Alix Greenblat ’69; (Seated L-R): Mary Harcum ’81 and Teddy Getty Gaston ’29. ( Jane Wooster Scott was also in attendance.)

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College Advancement Staff Harcum’s New Assets in College Advancement

Geoff Harrington, Executive Director of College Advancement When Geoff Harrington came to Harcum College as a fund-raising consultant in February 2000, he found a development program that had never raised more that $239,000 a year. “The academic year was almost gone and only $50,000 had been raised.”

Three months later the total funds topped $200,000 and when the College asked him to stay as Executive Director of College Advancement, he agreed with enthusiasm!

“I was excited about Harcum’s mission and about reaching out to an impressive group of alumni who had never been challenged to step up for their alma mater.”

The fund-raising effort soon blossomed from $360,000 in 2001 to $524,000 in 2002. With the involvement of continued on page 24

Susan Friedland, Director of Foundations & Special Gifts Susan Friedland has more than 20 years of experience in public relations, marketing and fundraising. Previously, she was a grant writer at Philadelphia University, a marketing manager at a major Pennsylvania law firm, a self-employed consultant, and a capital campaign director at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. Susan has a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish literature with a minor in linguistics from Penn State and a master of science degree in instructional design technology from Philadelphia University.

She enjoys traveling, visiting her two children, spa vacations, hiking, historical fiction, gardening and entertaining.

Erin Wooley, Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations, BS ’02, MBA ’07 Possessing a successful track record in event management and fundraising, Erin came to Harcum College with specific goals in mind. “I am contributing to a bigger picture,” she says, “where we (Harcum College) are providing an opportunity for young adults to make a difference in both their lives and society as a whole.” Erin recently obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from Philadelphia University where she worked for two years as Assistant Director of Alumni Relations.

When she’s not devouring the literary prowess of authors like Wally Lamb, she spends time with her daughter Taylor Jaye, eight; playing indoor soccer and flag football as a member of the Philadelphia Sport and Social Club and planning trips to exotic corners of the world. “I am about to visit Costa Rica, my favorite vacation spot!”

Carol Greenwood, Administrative Assistant Since her induction as Administrative Assistant, Carol has proved an innovative and resourceful attribute to the Office of College Advancement. In June, Carol co-spearheaded the execution of the Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic, raising approximately $60,000 and ensuring a memorable time had by all.

Eager to assist in her new role, Carol sees Harcum as “a small school with a big heart. I not only hope to obtain a wealth of knowledge,” she says, “but I am also trying to learn at least one thing from everyone I meet.” Carol is currently taking classes at Harcum to pursue advanced education objectives. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, reading, and doing arts and crafts. Carol is also an avid member of the Upper Merion Township Softball League.

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The Charitable Gift Annuity A way to give and receive!

Contributions from alumni and friends are vital to the financial strength of Harcum College, just as they are at every other college and university. Each year Harcum supporters make their gifts to the College in a variety of ways, including money, stocks and bonds, works of art, equipment, and estate plans. Charitable gift annuities are another alternative that passionate alumni can use to help themselves, while benefiting future generations of Harcum students.

If you have provided for Harcum College in your estate plan, it may be to your advantage to make that gift during your lifetime with a life income plan such as a charitable gift annuity.

This type of gift was established long before the U.S. tax code as a way to help people accomplish their personal and financial goals.

It’s especially helpful for charitably minded alumni who would like to make a special gift to Harcum, but can’t afford to give up the income generated by the asset, be it money, securities, or real estate.

In establishing a charitable gift annuity, you receive fixed payments for life in return for your gift. You may elect to include your spouse or another beneficiary of your choice, in which case the payout is based on both lives. The chart accompanying this article summarizes the rates for ages 50 through 95 for both single life and two life annuities.

With charitable gift annuities, age definitely has its privileges! The older you are, the higher the payout you receive. Some of the income is partially exempt from tax and you may also receive a sizeable income tax deduction.

In addition, you receive the satisfaction of making a gift during your lifetime and will enjoy a special bond with the College as a member of the Legacy Society and major gift donor.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Here’s an example of how a charitable gift annuity worked for Bea Carpenter Blackman, class of 1955.

Amount of Bea’s gift: ............................................................$5,000 Amount of Bea’s Gift that was ta x-deductible : ............................................................$2,253 Bea’s Payout Rate : ...............................................................6.6%

AGE

RATE

AGE

RATE

50

5.3%

50/55

4.7%

55

5.5%

55/60

5.0%

60

5.7%

60/65

5.5%

65

6.0%

65/70

5.7%

70

6.5%

70/75

6.1%

75

7.1%

75/80

6.6%

80

8.0%

80/85

7.3%

85

9.5%

85/90

8.4%

90

11.3%

90/95

11.3%

+

+

Receive Fixed Payments for Life Bea’s Annual Payout Amount: ...............................................................$330 Amount of Bea’s payout that is ta x-exempt: ............................................................... $181

Bea Carpenter Blackman ’55: “I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, as I was, by the many benefits of helping Harcum College with a charitable gift annuity. I receive a quarterly income for the rest of my life plus an immediate tax deduction for a portion of my gift. In addition, a portion of my payment is partially tax-exempt. My gift has also increased my itemized charitable contributions on my year-end IRS return and the quarterly checks are like “found money.”

What a nice way to contribute to a charity that had made a difference in my life! Please join me in making a difference to Harcum College and its students for years to come!”

To establish a charitable gift annuity, you simply make a gift to Harcum College and receive fixed payments for life.

The rate of payout depends on your age at the time of the gift: the older you are, the higher your rate is! A portion of your payment is exempt from federal income tax and you also receive an income tax deduction at the time of your gift. You can name a second beneficiary to share your payout. Rates of payout are slightly lower for two people of similar ages.

For a confidential, personalized illustration of the benefits, contact Geoff Harrington in the Office of College Advancement (610.526.6005 or gharrington@harcum.edu).

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ClassNotes 1971

1982

International Alumni

Rebecca Krangel

Barbara Haas Blydenburgh

German Alumni - August 2007

I have just become a grandmother

Photographed below are former exchange students from Harcum between

for the second time in six months.

2004 and 2007. In 2003, Harcum College and the University of Education in

My daughter Terri and son-in-law

Freiburg, Germany established an exchange agreement to promote international

Daniel Pogoda became parents of a

understanding among students and provide an opportunity for studying

beautiful son, Ross Jonathan born

abroad. Based on this agreement, Harcum invites two German students to visit

on November 16, 2007.

Harcum each year for one semester, and in exchange, the German institution hosts up to six Harcum students for two weeks each December.

1973

The alums pictured remain actively engaged in Harcum happenings. This

Jodee Thompson

summer, we met to discuss ways in assisting the Harcum students visiting

Hi, anyone out there from the class

the following December by arranging field trips and giving tours of local

of 1973? Our son, Corporal David

attractions. They also provide Harcum students with experiences not easily

Thompson USMC, is deploying to Iraq

available to visitors, such as opening their homes to them for holiday

for the third time, in about two weeks.

celebrations or overnight stays, or taking them to local “student haunts”

Please keep him and all those serving, in your thoughts. I’d love to hear from

Barbara married Ray Blydenburgh on

anyone. My husband Dave and I will be

October 4, 2007.

where they can experience student life first hand.

– by Kerstin Potter

cycling the time away until he returns.

1983

1974

Stephanie Wernet

Joy Lisak

Harcum prepared me for a profession

I’ve been living in Hollywood, FL for

I love—working with children. This

18 years; celebrating my 28th wedding

year I am at home full time, and

anniversary; have two wonderful kids,

keeping busy with volunteering at

Justin 20, and Jennifer 18; Justin is

my daughter’s school, and church

a sophomore at Florida International

activities. I wish everyone a hello to

University, and Jenn is a senior at Nova

the Class of 1983!

High School. I’m an administrative assistant at United Healthcare. Still

2002

in touch with my freshman and

Jennie Brown

sophomore roommates, Mindy Heilweil

(Seated, L-R): Laura Armbrust, Melanie Duerr, Stefanie Puetz, and Jessica Sonntag; (Standing): Kerstin Potter (Program Director, Early Childhood Education)

and Pam Rothschild. Hi to Debby Ryan, Laurie Penterman, and Heidi.

1975 Judith Maria Gallons Hello everyone from the class of “1975.” I was a visual arts major back

I graduated in the class of 2002 with a

then and a student of Martin Zipin. I

degree in interior design and I have just

have been working in management

started a new business, J. Bee Designs.

and have used my artistic talents many

I would love to hear from any Harcum

times over. To all fellow classmates

alumni who have visited my website—

To submit your Class Notes, please visit us online at MyHarcum.com,

I hope the past years have seen you

the more feedback the better: www.

the Harcum College Online Alumni Community. Submissions should be

smile! jap4305@aol.com.

jbeedesigns.com. Wish Me Luck!!!

limited to 100 words. The College reserves the right to edit all content.

jencbrown@aol.com.

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In Memoriam Carol Lynch

Rachel Woodings

Arthur Klein,

Class of 1955, passed away August 6, 2007.

Class of 1952, Passed away January 8,

prominent

Carol was captain of the 1955 Basketball

2008. She received her associate’s degree

Philadelphian and

Team, she was quoted, “As captain of the

in General Studies.

previous Chairman

1955 team, I can’t say that we broke any records or even won many games, but I do remember that it was fun, and the girls on the team were wonderful. I guess that counts for something. Sportsmanship, technique and a good work out were the order of the day. My hat is off to all the

of the Board of Dr. Michael Duzy

Trustees at Harcum College died of

Dr. Michael A. Duzy

kidney failure

of Bryn Mawr, PA, former president of Harcum College,

at Pennsylvania Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2007. He was 73-years-old.

girls on that team.”

died on Monday, November 19,

“The Harcum College Board of Trustees,

Heather Lynn Mahoney

2007. Dr. Duzy

as well as the entire Harcum community

Class of 1990, passed away January 3, 2008. She earned her associate’s degree in equine studies.

served as president from 1963 to 1983 and

expresses their condolences to the Klein

was a key architect of the College’s growth.

family,” said Dennis Boyle, current Chair of

During his presidency Klein Hall, Pennswood

the Harcum Board of Trustees.

Hall and the Academic Center were Betty-Marr Newsom (Siebert) Class of 1939, passed away on April 26, 2007 after suffering a stroke.

She lived in Florida for the past 50 years, and

prior to lived in Colorado where she met her husband in college.

Joy Gibbs

constructed on the Harcum campus.

Arthur began serving the Board in 1971, following a long-standing history of family

Dr. Duzy is survived by his wife, Nancy,

involvement within the college. He was

his sister, Julia, five children and seven

later elected to act as Chairman in 1982.

grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held at

At the time, Harcum was a “junior” college

the Church of St. John Neumann in Bryn

and undergoing extensive building and

Mawr on Saturday, November 24, and was

expansion. While a crucial member of

attended by Harcum’s President, Dr. Jon Jay

Harcum and devoted to his role, Arthur’s

DeTemple and many other members of the

civic duties extended beyond higher

Harcum community, as well as Dr. Duzy’s

education. He was the head of the Society

friends and extended family.

of Professional Journalists, the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia Jaycees, treasurer

Class of 1947, passed

“Dr. Duzy ably led the College through

away in February 2007,

a period of unprecedented change and

leaving behind three

growth, on the campus and in higher

children, five grand

education as a whole,” said Dr. DeTemple.

Arthur is survived by his four children, and

children and two

“His leadership and vision in developing

seven grandchildren. His wife, Marilyn

great grandchildren.

and expanding the Harcum campus and

Barnett, passed away in 1990.

She received her associate’s degree in

curricula helped the College become a

General Studies.

national leader in two-year college education and a leading member of Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Christiansen (Woodruff) Class of 1943, Passed away on December 18,

higher education community.”

of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, and active in several Jewish associations.

“We are very appreciative of everything Arthur did for the College,” said Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, President of Harcum College.

“His leadership and local reputation aided in poising Harcum to become a strong, competitive force amongst Philadelphia’s finest in higher education.”

2006. She was a loyal supporter of Harcum for many years.

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HonorRoll

Harcum Gifts Honor Roll Gifts received July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

Presidents Circle

Martin Zipin Society

Gifts of $10,000 or more

Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499

Alumni

Alumni

Anonymous Donor

Sandi Feinberg ‘64 Patricia Friend ‘68 Carole O’Connell ‘56 Marcia Klein Huntsman ‘78 Elizabeth Werth ‘68 Lynda Wolf-Brotemarkle ‘67

Corporations Firstrust Bank Main Line Health System

Foundations 2004 Carita Foundation McLean Contributionship

Corporations

Friends Patricia Gibson Katherine Trout

Government Department of Community & Economic Development Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation

Trustees

CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory, LLC High, Swartz, Roberts & Seidel, LLP Hirtle, Callaghan & Company Jackson Cross Partners Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Inc. Procter & Gamble Fund Smith Barney Sodexho Campus Services Woodring-Roberts Corporation

Foundations

Dr. Nancy O. Brown Samuel P. Cimino, DDS

Kimberly Clark Foundation Wachovia Foundation The Rittenhouse Foundation

Philip & Esther Klein Society

Friends

Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Denis Caslon Christopher Dorrance Dr. William Lechtenburg Ralph Muller Dr. Howard Rotner Ed Woehling, DDS

Alumni Heather Rodale ‘72

Friends John C. & Chara C. Haas

Trustees Beatrice Carpenter Blackman ‘55 Denis C. Boyle Wendell C. Ehinger Marvin B. Levitties

Maud L. Marren Society Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999

Alumni Laurie Forbes ‘71

Corporations Bryn Mawr Trust Company David M. Banet & Associates, Inc. Sovereign Bank Tustin Mechanical Services

Foundations

Arthur Klein

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Faculty & Staff

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

Foundations

Organizations Student Dental Hygienist Association

Trustees Denise Armbrister Thomas Giamoni Dennis S. Marlo Mary Ann Oaks ‘52 Gerson Rosenbloom Karin Takiff

Katherine B. O’Neil Society Gifts of $250 to $999

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Beasley Broadcasting Group Beneficial Savings Bank Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group Chartered Investment Hilton Philadelphia John Cipollone, Inc. Malvern Federal Savings Bank National City Bank Palmer & Gray, LLP Untuck, LLC

Government

Edith Armstrong-Toor ‘50 Kathryna Barone ‘52 Marie T. Denney ‘47 Susan Doebling ‘92 Jeanne M. Frank ‘82 Teddy Getty-Gaston ‘29

Trustees

Corporations

Tim Ely Vincent Gaitley Geoff Harrington Jo-Anne Perkinson Stephen J. Pipitone Charles H. Trout, Ph.D. Madeleine Wrightson

Alumni

Connelly Foundation Lindback Foundation

Abigail D. Greene ‘55 Susan Grell ‘79 Betty Haas ‘42 Debra Kirshner ‘76 Sharon Lee ‘01 Susan Price ‘55 Suzanne Roberts ‘41 Carryanne Ruffin ‘02 Lila Suna ‘68 Karen Tomlinson ‘79 Kathryn Unger ‘64 Nancy Urbach ‘63 Susan Zeller-Kent ‘72

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Philadelphia Foundation Verizon Foundation

Friends Mary F. Aldrich Sheldon M. Bernick, DDS Joseph & Elizabeth Blaston Lewis Bluemle, MD Dr. Neil W. Brayton Ann Coleman R. Radcliff Hastings Christian Havemeyer Robert Lopes Christopher Lutz John and Nancy Minnick Jonathan W. & Dot Taylor Edmund Thelen John Thompson William Tinge Bette Zipin

Organizations Montgomery/Bucks Dental Hygienists Association Lower Merion Little League PA Dental Hygienists Association Registry for College & University Presidents Rosemont School of the Holy Child Jesus

Purple & White Club Gifts of $100 to $249

Alumni Betty Boyko ‘41 Cynthia Canevari ‘90 Fran Caso ‘66 Silvia Chapkovich ‘81 Diane Church ‘90 Kathryn Craver ‘77 Rosalie D’Amico ‘73 Patricia Davis ‘71 Deborah Donze ‘70 Lena Mae Dulling ‘45 Carol Fanning ‘58 Donna Fuchs-Corcoran ‘83 Karen Goodwin ‘85 Diane Greene ‘69 Pamela Hamilton ‘79 Mary Harcum ‘81 Susan Henry ‘80 Janet Hewes ‘44 Ann Hunnicutt ‘50 Virginia Huntzinger ‘56 Marlene Inman ‘68 Deborah Johnson ‘85 Margaret Kachel ‘50 Michele Kelley ‘04 Amy Kirshner ‘78 Sherry Krall ‘85 Elizabeth Legnini ‘81 Patricia Lehman ‘00 Helene Levin ‘62 Alice Lippincott ‘47 Ann Lockwood ‘44 Jane Maytin ‘59 Justine McCabe ‘93 Donald McMullin ‘96 Alison Meneely ‘06 Joan M. Mullin ‘94 Virginia Nahas ‘66 Sharon Ney ‘83 Thelma Nordeen ‘44 Barbara Novak ‘66 Linda W. Ogus-Blum ‘64 Jacqueline O’Neil ‘56 Marolee Pollock ‘59

Annet Reigel ‘81 Justine Robinson ‘43 Carol Saxon ‘61 Gwyn Sirota ‘57 Jessie Smail ‘47 Diana Smith ‘87 Nan Towne ‘47 Nancy Walczak ‘84 Abbie Lee Warden ‘90 Joan West ‘44 Janet White ‘68 Susan Wolfe ‘80 Susan Zises-Green ‘64

Corporations Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Council on Foreign Relations FBA, Inc. Kirk Restorations McLaughlin & Morgan Standard Offset Printing Company

Faculty & Staff Winifred Curtis Virginia Gibbs Alexandra Hilosky Carol Linfoot Joann Mirigliano Martin Ranft Raymond Rodgers Mark Sickinger

Foundations AICUP

Friends Joseph Battaglini Dr. John Chambers Jolene Chavira Charles Cronin Kent Dolby Beatrice Harwood Dr. O. Clayton Johnson Joshua Klein Mr. & Mrs. Richmond Mayo-Smith Robert Mulcare Richard Rooney Joyce Rosenberg Norman Roy Peter T. Strickler Daniel Sullivan

Organizations Washington College

Harcum Bears Club Gifts of $50 to $99

Alumni Angie Barakos ‘82 Katherine Bennett ‘68 Elizabeth Bisbing ‘89 Susan Bullitt, CAHT ‘78 Karen Crowell ‘57 Carol Durnan ‘80 Tonya Foster ‘95 Bunnie Goldstein ‘63 Heidi Guess ‘90 Cindy L. Hoffman ‘81 Josephine Holt ‘38 Donna Karfunkle ‘63 Diane Kosik ‘72 Laura Lafferty ‘67 Patricia Levin ‘53 Amy Mayer ‘67 Louis Millis ‘84 Ruth Ann Parry, CAC ‘83 Mary Jo Schimaneck ‘73 Ronna Segal ‘66 Christine Tobin ‘90 Betty Vlamis ‘57

Faculty & Staff Jan Greenlee Marilyn Meder Brandie Plasket Julie Taddeo

Friends Claudette Bilodeau Dr. John Cheek Robert Girvin Janet Pyewell Linda Wardwell

Organizations Alvernia College

Harcum Spirit Club Gifts of $5 to $49

Alumni Natalie Allen ‘81 Jane Anderson ‘81 Karen Arehart ‘92 Jenny Bushman ‘44 Randi Cohen ‘72 Christine Daniels ‘73 Mary Jo DiPalma ‘80 Deborah Evans ‘74 Susan Fegley ‘69 Phyllis Feinert ‘59 Marianna Flowers ‘52

Merrie Forstein ‘63 Elizabeth Higgins ‘68 Ali Johnson ‘98 Sharon Hulton ‘67 Heather Kauffman ‘97 Terri Kenley ‘83 Alison Koch ‘ 86 Cynthia LaCour ‘79 Virginia Landis ‘71 Lisa Maginnis ‘86 Christina Marrongelli ‘87 Barabra Mather ‘70 Kathleen McKeown ‘99 Kelly McPherson ‘06 Cynthia Muller ‘74 Cynthia Murphy ‘58 Marion Noble ‘67 Elizabeth Olshefski ‘06 Kathleen Pileggi ‘87 Eileen Pitel ‘63 Diane Raezer ‘82 Camilla Ray-Brown ‘77 Carol Rich ‘64 Jane Roberts ‘36 Stephanie Scalfaro ‘05 Leslie Scardaci ‘75 Johanna Schleyer ‘74 Sophie Shissias ‘54 Kathy Skinner ‘79 Susan Urrico ‘66 Sandra Valenti ‘84 Stephanie Wernet ‘83 Deborah Widger ‘77 Veronica Wistar ‘76 Julie Zimmerman ‘00

Corporations New York Painters

Faculty & Staff Mira Baric Elaine Bell Jacqueline Brown Jean Byrnes-Ziegler Carol Champlin Jessa D’Achille Joseph Diorio Julia Ingersoll Therese Kennedy Carol Martin Rupert Meredith Karen Naylor ‘92 Shawn Riley Michele B. Sacher, MEC Dr. Marian Slater

Rita Sullivan Heidi Techner Sharon Watson

Friends Anonymous Donor Anne Cascarina Susan Chialastri, DMD Lisette Mendez-Rodriguez Melvin Smithgall Joseph & Lynn Lowery

Gifts-In-Kind Carmine’s Creole Café Cigar, Cigars Dr. Alexandra Hilosky Flannigan’s Boathouse General Warren Inne George P. Purvis Gerson Rosenbloom Gullifty’s Joseph Diorio Kildare’s Irish Pub Laurence H. Stone, DDS Mr. Bottle Beverage Parkway Dental Services Savona Shangri-La Inn Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Tango Bistro Vinny T’s of Boston Wild Onion Yangming Yeats Pub

The Harcum Legacy Society Alumni and friends of the College who remember Harcum through their will or a planned gift such as a charitable trust or gift annuity, are recognized as members of The Harcum Legacy Society.

Beatrice Carpenter Blackman ’56 Luther & Effie Garns John Gerner & Rachel Horn Gerner ’60 Susan Silver Price ’65 Katherine T. Trout Contact Geoff Harrington in the Office of College Advancement, 610.526.6005 or gharrington@harcum.edu for information on how you can be recognized for your generosity during your lifetime.

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President Charles H. Trout and help in the form of federal and state grants, Harcum’s gifts and grants swelled to $1.5 million in 2004. Over the past four years, the College has averaged $1.1 million per year in charitable support.

the Russian Tea Room beckoned. We all slid into our chairs at a beautifully appointed round table and chatted for hours. I guess you can say we closed this unique place down for the night! We spoke of our country’s future and politics—women of all ages sharing our thoughts and dreams.

Harrington credits Harcum’s development success to leadership by Presidents Trout and DeTemple and by acting President and Provost Ed D’Alessio, to a hard-working staff, and to the dedicated support of the Board of Trustees.

Now there is nothing like Sunday in New York. We made our way up Fifth Ave. and then Central Park to the Boathouse where we brunched at a lakeside table, soaking in the warm sun and splendor of the moment.

We decided our final destination would be the zoo in Central Park. We traveled through the rainforest and truly felt we were in the Amazon. Brilliantly colored birds of all species greeted our group. Our feathered friends swooped down on us and fretting us into an unforgettable show. We watched the polar bears frolic in the frozen waters. The penguins were amazing and the seals were yelping for food. The time spent together was a wonderful experience for all. We missed our friends that were unable to attend and hope that we will be able to add more to our group next time!

“In 2008, with a new President and staff, our job is to help more alumni and friends know that they can make a difference in the lives of so many Harcum students. There’s also a joy that comes from reconnecting with the College that helped them get a good start in life. I want to help them experience that!”

When Harrington is not friend- and fundraising for Harcum, he spends time walking and biking with his wife Fran, and staying in touch with their four children, who range in age from 21-35. The couple became grandparents for the first time in April.

Harrington serves as football team journalist for Bishop McDevitt High School, his alma mater in Harrisburg. He has been an award-winning winemaker and vineyard owner. In his days as a distance runner, he ran the Boston Marathon.

A passionate soccer fan, he supports Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League.

Graduating Phi Beta Kappa as a history major from the University of Pittsburgh, Harrington received a Master of Science in Social Administration and Social Work Studies from the London School of Economics and Political science (LSE) in London, England. He served as a community organizer, hospital administrator, and foundation director in the health care field before moving to higher education.

“ In this world you will have to make your own way. To do that, you must have many friends.

You can make friends by being honest, and you can keep them by being steadfast.”

—Andrew Jackson, An American President The preconceived notion of fun and relaxation was accomplished. See you all in the near future.

“MacFerren and Flemmings were probably the two best middles I saw all season,” said D’Achille. “Not only were they able to dominate at the net, they were our primary passers and key to our defense.” Kepler, making the switch from Libero to Setter to help out the team battled a knee injury all season but played in every match. Flemmings looks to continue her career at a four-year college next year.

Also helping the team was the play of athletes new to volleyball. Brittany Murray, Brittany Burkholder and Astrida Kahley all came in and made an immediate impact. “I credit those three with turning our season around,” says D’Achille. “Without their athleticism, skill, and work ethic, we would not have been able to make it as far as we did. They will definitely be a good core for next year’s team.”

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Linda Ogus-Blum ’64 PS: Unbelievably, even Ed McMahon was humble enough to greet our group and chat with us all. That was a real treat. All of us remember the wonderful entertainment Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon gave us every night for a quarter of a century.

What difference does my Harcum Opportunity Fund gift make anyway?

A Huge Difference!

The pooled resources of our 7,500 Harcum College Alumni can: Impact national health care by continuing to train qualified nurses and allied health professionals Provide state of the art laboratory and classroom experiences to our students Support the success of our current students and ensure the future of Harcum College Your gift and commitment to the Harcum Opportunity Fund makes an immediate difference to all aspects of the Harcum educational experience!

Make your gift today: Cash, Check, Credit Card—please use the enclosed envelope or give online at MyHarcum.com.

If you would like to learn more about specific Harcum College funding opportunities, please contact Geoff Harrington, Executive Director of College Advancement, who will be happy to speak with you personally.

610.526.6060 • gharrington@harcum.edu

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