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Customized POE Leads to Dual Career Path Ryan Mull ’17, who works as executive secretariat staff in the U.S. Department of r State, met with forme n Joh te Secretaries of Sta n. rso lle Ti x Re Kerry and
An individualized Program of Emphasis (POE), political economy with a secondary emphasis in both Spanish and international studies, put Ryan Mull ’17 on a path to a dual career working as executive secretariat staff in the U.S. Department of State and running his own business, The Higher Flyer, LLC, as a travel consultant. Q: What influenced you to customize your POE? A: I was certain that I wanted to get a degree in international politics before I even started at Juniata. I met Emil Nagengast and Henry Thurston-Griswold while I was a prospective student and knew I wanted to have them as professors. It was my professor and advisor Brad Andrew who suggested that I check out the economics side of foreign policy. These three professors helped me recognize my interests. Working with Carol Peters and Shannon Cotrell was very important for my professional development. The writing skills I learned from them are skills that I use every single day both at the State Department and for The Higher Flyer. Q: When did you take an interest in government? A: My parents and my maternal grandparents have combined to work over 100 years for the U.S. Department of State as Foreign Service officers. I spent most of my childhood living overseas—in Poland, Indonesia, and Lithuania—and in doing so, I learned about how embassies work and how the United States formulates and implements foreign policy. Q: Where is your favorite place in D.C. and why? A: I live within walking distance of many national monuments. On a nice day, I like to take the elevator up to the roof of the Kennedy Center. The rooftop is seldom crowded, and there are plenty of spots to eat, drink, and admire the beautiful views. Georgetown and the Watergate are to the north, the Potomac River and Northern Virginia are to the west (stunning sunsets too), the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials are to the south, and the State Department to the east. It’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon.
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survived by wife Beulah, daughters Ellen and Jennifer, sons David and Jack, and nine grandchildren.
Vale A. (Close) Rebok ’63 June 6, 2019—Vale worked as a schoolteacher for the Middletown Board of Education in Middletown, Pa. Vale is survived by daughter Kathryn, and a granddaughter.
Paul D. Shockey ’65 July 11, 2019—After graduating from Juniata, Paul attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He retired from his family dental practice after 32 years. Paul was an avid golfer and enjoyed saltwater boating and fishing. Paul is survived by wife Barbara, daughters Carly, Catrina, and sons Matthew, Alex, and Jason.
Elmer C. Knaub Jr. ’66
Oct. 8, 2019—After graduating from Juniata, Robert earned a doctorate in philosophy from Purdue University, Ind., and a doctorate in medicine from Jefferson Medical College, Pa. He enjoyed many hobbies including soccer, racquetball, backpacking, canoeing, and leading long-distance cycling trips for youth groups. He was an active member of the BMW Club of America and participated in many of the local chapter events including many driver schools held at racetracks on the east coast. Robert also had a great love for sports, classical, and jazz music, as well as reading. He was preceded in death by daughter Stephanie, and is survived by wife Carol, daughters Ashlee and Trisha, son Philip, and two grandchildren.
Jeffrey L. Cawley ’68 May 27, 2019—After graduating from Juniata, Jeffrey began to pursue a degree in geochemistry from Princeton University, but was interrupted by the Vietnam draft where he served two years in the New Jersey Neuropsych Hospital. He later started Northwest Analytics Inc., a technology company in Portland, Ore. An expert in the application of laboratory data focusing on food safety, Jeff was internationally in demand as a speaker and consultant. After retirement, Jeff became a founding member of the arts collective Manifestation PDX and active in the
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Feb. 9, 2019—Elmer was a retired regional manager for the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection Agency in Harrisburg, Pa. He was a member of the Penn Twp. Water and Sewer Authority, the Duncannon Sportsman’s Association, the National Rifle Association, and attended the Marysville Church of God. He was a former coach for Susquenita Midget Football, the Duncannon Little League, and Legion Baseball Teams. Elmer was an avid hunter and loved going to his granddaughter’s sporting events. He is survived by wife Betty Jane, sons Robert and Gregory, and three granddaughters.
Robert J. Mead Jr. ’67
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