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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
Summer 2012 Vol. 125
No. 4
The Review is published by Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and mailed free to Millersville alumni, faculty, staff and other friends of the University.
President Dr. Francine G. McNairy
Millersville Review Staff
Amy H. Dmitzak, Executive Editor Patricia Coulson, Editor Janet Kacskos, Campus News Ethan Hulsey, Sports News Steven A. DiGuiseppe ’82, Alumni News Kelly Davis ’95, Class Notes
Contributors Jennifer Ericson Laura Knowles Kelly Smedley ’93 Frost Imaging Linda Forte Creative
Printed by Pemcor, Inc. Alumni Association Jerri Anne Johnson ’76, ’87M, president Lori Dierolf ’91, president-elect Stephen Focht ’70, treasurer Kristin Waters ’05, secretary Jennifer Bertolet ’92, Sandra Brown ’76, Nathan Claycomb ’01, Jenna Craig ’10, William Dewan ’93, Catherine Glass ’53, John Held ’02, Claire Eleanor Heller ’71, Michael Henry ’83, Cassandra Pettis Karamanos ’94, Patrick Leahy ’97, Greg Ortlieb ’09, Daniel Sidelnick ’75, Carroll Staub ’72, ’90M, Patrick Witmer ’81
PASSHE Board of Governors Guido M. Pichini (chairman), Marie Conley Lammando (vice chair), Aaron A. Walton (vice chair), Leonard B. Altieri III, Rep. Matthew E. Baker, Jennifer Branstetter, Governor Tom Corbett, Sarah C. Darling, Rep. Michael K. Hanna, Ronald G. Henry, Senator Vincent J. Hughes, Kenneth M. Jarin, Bonnie L. Keener, Jonathan B. Mack, Joseph F. McGinn, C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, Senator Jeffrey E. Piccola, Harold C. Shields, Robert S. Taylor, Ronald J. Tomalis, Christine J. Toretti
Closing the gender gap in science and math Millersville engages girls to follow their dreams in science and math with an annual conference featuring positive role models in fascinating careers.
Dressing the part: Actors to average folks The Costume Shop boasts more than 15,000 costumes available for theater productions to Halloween parties.
Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.
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Class rings What ever happened to the tradition of class rings? Do you have one?
Cultural Events Center
Schedule of lectures, films, exhibits, theater and musical performances. September 2012 December 2012
Millersville University Council of Trustees Michael G. Warfel ’84 (chairman), Caroline M. Hoffer ’77 (secretary), James P. Argires, Gibson E. Armstrong, Julianne Dickson, Robert A. Frick ’66, ’69M, Kevin F. Harley ’86, Shane P. McGrady (student), William B. McIlwaine, Brian A. Rider ’87, Gerald S. Robinson, John C. Cavanaugh, ex officio.
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Cover Photo Lori Burkholder (Goss) ’89 and Dr. Dennis Denenberg, professor of education emeritus, were the hosts of Fashion and Dance through the Ages, the 30th anniversary celebration for the Costume Shop in May.
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Campus News Campaign Update Faculty Spotlight Sports Alumni Interest Class Notes Why We Give
Review online Experience the digital edition of the Review at: www.millersvillereview.com
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