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Daniel S. Carik on January 13, 2018. He was committed to philanthropy and often directed his attention to the hungry by organizing food drives and donating to food banks. He proudly dedicated his final months contributing to a cause close to his heart — Bridges FC, a nonprofit organization focused on the development of at-risk youth in Pittsburgh through the sport he admired most, soccer. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science and played soccer at Allegheny. He earned a master’s degree in public and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing graduate school, he worked briefly for the U.S. Department of State. Most recently, he was an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, and developed advanced systematic solutions in support of national security initiatives. He is survived by his wife, Deanna; his father, Hank; his mother, Susan; and his sisters, Gretchen Carik and Anna Carik.
Friends
Valeria Blasinski on December 6, 2017. In 1986, she retired after 22 years as the head cook at Allegheny.
David H. Mead on January 29, 2018. He was the technical director of the Raymond P. Shafer Auditorium.
Emmett D. Graybill, Jr. on December 25, 2017. He taught briefly at Allegheny.
Joan Mosser on October 27, 2017. She had worked in the College’s housekeeping department.
Zachary Green on September 28, 2017. He was the women’s softball pitching coach.
Geraldine L. Shank on November 13, 2017. She had worked in the College’s housekeeping department.
Leanna L. Haemer on October 6, 2017. She had worked in the College’s housekeeping department. Robert L. Kelly, Jr. on October 30, 2017. He was employed by Allegheny. Pamela McCurdy on November 20, 2017. She was employed in the Registrar’s Office for 28 years. For approximately the last 20 years, she served as transcript coordinator, interacting with thousands of current students and alumni.
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Planning for a Strong Future
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support it. The plan calls for the careful implementation of its initiatives in three phases through fall 2021.
Planning process to guide our future development and preserve our historic campus.
able privilege for Mari, Franki, James and me to be part of the Allegheny and Meadville communities.
We have already begun to see tangible results of the Summer Working Groups’ recommendations. During the spring semester, our faculty approved a new major in business and a new interdisciplinary major in integrative informatics. This July, we will introduce a Summer Academy, which offers an enriching pre-college experience for high school juniors and seniors. We are adding two new varsity athletic teams, field hockey and men’s lacrosse, which will begin play in fall 2019 and spring 2020, respectively. In addition, we have begun initial work on a comprehensive Campus Master
The Allegheny Strategic Action Plan will help us catalyze essential innovation at Allegheny now so we can fulfill the College’s mission, preparing our students to step forward to influence society. We look forward to sharing more information with you about the Allegheny Strategic Action Plan in the coming months.
During the next year, I will continue to be fully engaged in the implementation of the strategic action plan, the vital work of the Our Allegheny: Our Third Century Quest comprehensive fundraising campaign, the fostering of national relationships for our College, and — most important — the success of our students. I am energized by the promise of Allegheny’s strong future and all who are contributing to the College’s mission. The involvement, support and loyalty of our alumni serve as a great source of inspiration to me. And the potential and creativity of our students give me great hope for the future of our world. For all you do for and mean to Allegheny, I remain most grateful.
As I shared in an email last December to the campus community and alumni, I plan to retire on June 30, 2019, at the end of my 11th year as Allegheny’s president and my 19th year as a college president. I have said often that it is a unique honor in American higher education to lead this great College, and it has been a remark-
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