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CAMPUS NEWS No Place Like Dome: Student

Constructs ‘Geodesic Dorm’

All Fall Down: Juniata Rules Mattress Dominoes

Food History:

Students Dig Into Course

Juniata Cribs:

Fundraiser modeled after MTV show

Fall ’10

of our Juniata Ambassadors.

By Genna Welsh Kasun ’06

Erik Dulick ’11 POE: Management and Communication, Hometown: Hummelstown, Pa. My favorite place to show visitors is Founders Hall... Founders is a certified Green building, and I like telling visitors all of the ways that Founders is sustainable, like how the individual carpet tiles are all interchangeable, eliminating the need for entire replacement for one little stain and how the flooring is made partially of cork, the Bursar’s Desk from bamboo, the roof shingles from used tires, and stuff like that.

I like when people ask me about Juniata’s traditions... My favorite is Mountain Day. How awesome is an impromptu day of no classes? The day at the lake is amazing, but the lead-up to it, and attempts to guess when are also fun. It really unites the campus because nobody knows when Mountain Day will be.

Photo: Grace Canfield ’10

Visit Juniata

Tour Juniata with Erik Dulick or any

Where do I go to study? I go to a seminar room somewhere in Brumbaugh. It is quiet and a place where I can focus the best.

Why should you visit Juniata? To meet some amazing people that will go out of their way to make sure you are getting the information you need about the campus. Juniata has a small campus, so you are NOT just a number. People WILL get to know you and your interests.

How to Visit

Open Houses

Students and their families can schedule a personal visit or attend one of many Open Houses scheduled throughout the year. To schedule your personal visit, please call at least one week in advance.

2010 Fall — Saturday, Sept. 25 October — Monday, Oct. 11 November— Saturday, Nov. 13

• During the summer months, you can schedule personal visits Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

• During the academic year, you can schedule visits Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Overnight visits during the academic year for high school seniors or transfer students may be scheduled while classes are in session, with the exception of Friday and Saturday nights, holidays, and final exam periods. A two-week notice is strongly encouraged.

2011 January — Monday, Jan. 24 Winter — Monday, Feb. 21 Spring — Saturday, Mar. 19 Junior — Saturday, Apr. 9 Summer — Saturday, July 23 Special Interest Days German Opportunities — Wednesday, Nov. 17 Theatre — Sunday, Feb. 20 International Perspectives Overnight — Sunday, Feb. 27 & Monday, Feb. 28

For more information or to schedule your visit: 1-877-JUNIATA (toll free) 814-641-3428 admissions@juniata.edu

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Photo by Clare Coda ’10, Shady Grove, Pa. POE: Biology “This was taken in August right before school started during the Inbound program. We had a late-night pool party for freshmen and peer leaders.

There’s dancing, a D.J., games and we all have a great time. I’ve led the community service group the past three years. Although I was always too afraid to test the underwater feature of my camera, I knew I could after it accidentally fell into a hot tub and survived!

Comfort and friendliness kept bringing me back to Juniata after my first visit.

Although I looked at many other schools, Juniata was a place where I could see myself making an easy transition.”

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Juniata College is an independent, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences founded by members of the Church of the Brethren in 1876. Juniata’s mission is to provide an engaging personalized educational experience empowering our students to develop the skills, knowledge and values that lead to a fulfilling life of service and ethical leadership in the global community.

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7 My Biggest Influence 8 So Much to Study Here 9 What’s your fav study spot?

Who do I contact about...

Starting the admissions process?

Michelle Bartol, Dean of Enrollment 814-641-3432, bartolm@juniata.edu

Meeting my counselor?

Pat Chamberlain, Prospective Student Specialist, 814-641-3419, chambep@juniata.edu

Arranging a visit?

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Pamela Zilch, Campus Visit Coordinator 814-641-3428, zilchp@juniata.edu

Scholarship opportunities?

Terri Bollman, Director of Enrollment Operations 814-641-3424, bollmat@juniata.edu

Financial aid and planning?

Valerie Rennell, Director of Student Financial Planning 814-641-3142, rennelv@juniata.edu

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Intern Spotlight

“I had hands-on experience working on an Emmy Awardwinning television show.”—Alyssa Cuttler ’10

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Alyssa Cuttler ’10 POE: Digital Media Film Aesthetics with a Secondary Emphasis in History Hometown: Edison, N.J. Internship: Production Intern for the Rachael Ray Show Today: Alyssa is Production Assistant on the AMC show Rubicon.

Juniata’s Career Services office and Alumni Career Team connect students to more than 150 internship sites and a network of more than 1,200 active professionals who mentor students.

80% of our graduates are employed in their field or enrolled in graduate school.

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icking up familiar Rachael Ray-isms like “yummo” and “delish” were just a few effects of the EVIO (Extra Vibrant Internship Opportunity) Alyssa Cuttler ’10 experienced while interning for the Food Network star’s daily talk show.

Like most interns in show biz, Cuttler spent time making coffee and photocopying. But, her work in the production office also mirrored some of her work at Juniata’s Digital Media Studio and involved set decorating, food styling and cooperation with other broadcasting entities.

“I would do runs all over the city to CBS and Kingworld,” Cuttler says. “One day I went out to buy 15 different scarves for a scarf segment.”

Although the internship was unpaid, Cuttler sees the value of gaining hands-on experience working on an Emmy Award-winning television show. “This was the best decision I could have ever made. I am not sure how you can learn any of this from a textbook.”

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Nearly 85% of recent Juniata graduates interned or collaborated with faculty on a research project.

By Genna Welsh Kasun ’06

“My kids. It’s easy when you have been on the planet for 50 years to find your way. It’s complicated when you are a teenager.

I’m impressed with my kids’ abilities to navigate through things and to achieve, when so much of what they encounter is new.”

Photo: J.D. Cavrich

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Who/what was your biggest influence?

—Randy Rosenberger, Associate Professor of Management Reporting by: Sarah Erdley ’12

Professor Rosenberger with his daughter, Veronica.

Photo: J.D. Cavrich

“My professors. Larry Mutti, Bethany Benson, Uma Ramakrishnan, Celia Cook-Huffman, and Doug Glazier have opened my eyes to the different fields I’m interest in. This enticement is one reason I ended up developing an individualized POE. I simply could not pick ONE discipline to commit to, since each professor made their respective areas of study irresistible to simply dabble in as part of my ‘requirements.’ Whether it was within the guidelines of my Individualized POE or in my personal interest, their level of commitment and passion for their fields influenced my life path.“ —Mark Prins ’11, human habitat interaction Reporting by: Laura Hess ’11

“My career path. (And therefore life path) has definitely been my job with the Marketing department. It was through that work and experience that I had my ‘ah ha!’ moment and realized that what I really wanted to go into was graphic design. It allowed me to find the work and learning that I truly am passionate about.”

Photo: Laura Hess ’11

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Professor Glazier in the field with a student.

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—Holly Brandes ’12, digital media and marketing Reporting by: Sarah Erdely ’12

Holly Brandes ’12 found an outlet for her creativity at Juniata’s marketing office.

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My Biggest Influence

Photo left, History Professors Belle and Jim Tuten say, “Cheese.” At right, Jonathan Knepp ’08 is the Director of the Mount Union Public Library and holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons College in Boston, Mass.

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“I was so close with my mentors that I invited both the Stifflers and the Tutens to my wedding. Even though Doug and his wife, Judy, were leaving for Hawaii the day before the wedding, they invited us to their house to toast our wedding. And the next day, we had a traditional Chinese/Amish lunch at the Stifflers’ farm in Big Valley,” Knepp says.

Juniata’s entire team of history professors inspired Knepp to follow his experiences at Juniata with internships at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.

Now, Knepp holds Masters in Library and Information Science degree from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. and is employed as Director of the Mount Union Public Library, a position introduced to him by one of his many historian-mentors, Belle Tuten.

Choose or create your academic disipline Juniata created the Program of Emphasis (POE), for you to design a program of study that fits your interests. juniata.edu/academics/poe.html

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hich came first—the chicken or the egg?

It’s a question that relates to the inspiration dilemma of Juniata alumnus Jonathan Knepp ’08. Which professor is his greatest inspiration—the one who helped him gain internships in his discipline that led to his career or the one who interested him in the discipline in the first place?

The answer could be Belle Tuten, Juniata’s W. Newton & Hazel A. Long Professor of History, who helped Knepp obtain an internship at Juniata’s Beeghly Library. Or, it might be Belle’s husband, James Tuten, associate professor of history at Juniata, who helped secure undergraduate research funding for Knepp’s subsequent work in Juniata’s collections.

“Belle and Jim helped me get the internship at Beeghly and it was there that I realized that I really enjoy working in libraries,” Knepp says.

Knepp’s inspiration could also be Doug Stiffler, another Juniata associate professor of history.

“Dr. Stiffler helped me realize that I wanted to be a history POE after I came to Juniata without any idea what I wanted to do,” Knepp says.

In the end, Knepp can’t pick just one inspiration.

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By Genna Welsh Kasun ’06

“No one knows this little nook in the bookstore exists. There is always soft music playing and it’s a comfortable environment to get things done.”

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—Katie Keating ’13, business management, Huntingdon, Pa.

academic exploration.

1 ALANA students, international students and/or study-abroad returnees give presentations about their cultural heritages and study abroad learning to local K-12 students through Juniata’s novel Language in Motion program. In this photo, Jimmy Musa, a one-semester exchange student from the Philippines who came to Juniata through the Global UGRAD program, presents.

2 Produce, film and direct, guided by in-house experts, at Juniata’s Digital Media Studio. At the DMS, students like Monae Dewitt ’13 develop all of the video used to tell the story of the college.

Check out some of their recent work at juniata.edu/services/dms.

3 Bowl it up at Juniata’s popular ceramics studio. Faculty, administration, alumni (like Celina Isenberg ’07) and students throw bowls annually for the popular Peace and Conflict Studies program’s annual fundraiser, “Empty Bowls.”

4 Jacob Gordon ’10 built a replica WWI trench on the grounds of Juniata’s Peace Chapel. Read more about Gordon’s project, and the Juniata students and administration that helped make it possible, in his trench blog at entrenched.tumblr.com.

“As an education POE, I find it interesting to be able to observe my studies in action outside the Early Childhood Education Center. The couches are comfy and it’s a low-traffic area that everyone ignores so I get a lot done.”—Ryan Benjamin ’13,

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English, secondary education, Washington, D.C.

“The Sherwood lounge is a good place to get a group together to study. I prefer to study with friends so that, if I do not understand something, I can ask questions. This round table works well for that.”

—Yang Wang ’13, mathematics, Sichuan, China

Mountain Day of the Mind Students share their various forms of scholarship at Juniata’s Liberal Arts Symposium each spring. juniata.edu/las

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5 Electro-fishing is just one of the activities students like Elyzabeth Engle ’12 explore at Juniata’s Raystown Field Station. Live at the field station for an entire semester where you can choose from over 15 different courses in seven different departments including courses such as hydrogeology, limnology, conservation biology, vertebrate zoology and deer management. In the summer, hands-on research opportunities are available in a wide variety of fields including water quality, wildlife management and vertebrate ecology.

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“The cream room is a good environment to focus and get things done, but it’s also a central location where I can grab food from Eagles Landing if I want. Plus, I can study, break and easily socialize.”—Leah Cullen

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Photo: J.D. Cavrich

Jake Weller ’11, of Lusby, Md., finds life in a geodesic dome, well, expansive. Although the stark white exterior suggests a minimalist lifestyle, the dome’s interior is larger than the average dorm room and holds everything Jake needs, from mountain bike to mattress.

No Place Like Dome: Student Constructs ‘Geodesic Dorm’

By Genna Welsh Kasun ’06

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ustainability and environmental awareness are the topics of hot debate on many college campuses today, but Juniata’s Jake Weller ’11 is digging deeper and settling into a sustainable lifestyle—by living for the entire school year in a geodesic dome he built himself.

“I have always been interested in off-the-grid architecture,” explains Weller, who is from Lusby, Md. Weller’s “geodesic dorm” is located in a grassy field behind Juniata’s Brumbaugh Academic Center. The structure, covered with white plastic sheeting, looks like a synthetic igloo.

That is, until you step inside. The interior bespeaks college student chic. Clothes hang from connecting rods.

Books are lined up in milk crates. A mountain bike sits in one corner.

A purely personal journey for the philosophy POE, Weller’s not getting any academic credit for his sojourn in the dome, nor is he writing a paper on his experience. He’s doing it because he’s always wanted to.

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“You’re not going to convince someone to live in a dome unless they already have an inclination,” he says of the project. “I have to figure things out as I go along and remember not to take the fun out of it.”

Weller’s commitment to the experience dates to well before his approach to the Juniata administration.

He has a dog-eared notebook filled with measurements, drawings, calculations, musings and outlines that are a testament to how long he has dreamed of “going dome.”

And he did build the dome himself. Instead of looking for a used geodesic dome on e-Bay or ordering a new one from L.L. Bean, Weller fitted ¾-inch electrical conduit to form the dome structure. An attached solar panel generates about 50 watts of power (the panel charges the golf cart batteries Weller uses to provide light and to charge his laptop). The whole shebang cost about $1,300, with about half that expense going toward buying the batteries.

The experience, as Mastercard would say, and Weller would agree, is priceless.

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Special Feature

Mattress Dominoes

By Molly Sollenberger ’10

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“I will never organize another event like this, it was overwhelming at times,” says Laura Hess ’11, a junior from Broad Top, Pa. and, with Leah Cullen ’11, a junior from Pittsburgh, Pa., the organizers of the event “The actual event was fun because we were part of the attempt.

When the dominoes reached the end was the best part, because everyone was laying down on their mattress cheering. It was a pretty loud celebration.”

The College will receive a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records as the official world record holder until another sanctioned group breaks the students’ record. For those who’d like to see the event on video, see juniata.edu/mattress.

Photo: Edward Sinnes ’12

ypically, students sprawled around on mattresses throughout the campus quad means burst pipes in dorm buildings or insufficient housing accommodations. At Juniata it meant 157 Juniata students set a world record Oct. 10 (until someone else officially breaks it) by lining up throughout the Juniata campus quad and falling into each other while gripping their dormitory mattresses.

Toppling into each other like tenpins at a bowling alley, the students took 1 minute, 34 seconds to collapse on the quad taking part in an event known as mattress dominoes. The Juniata effort is currently under approval by the Guinness Book of World Records. The event was sponsored by the student clubs, JC Rotaract and the JC Gym Class Club.

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Gaining momentum, the mattresses tumble at the halfway point of Juniata’s attempt to break the world record for mattress dominoes. More than 150 students, all lugging mattresses, participated in the event.

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By Molly Sollenberger ’10

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ollege students typically chat about where to grab a bite after class—Taco Bell or Burger King?—but at Juniata, students are thinking about food inside the classroom more and more.

“History of Food” is a new course at Juniata that examines food as sustenance, commodity, cultural artifact, signifier of identity and art. A long time foodie, James Tuten, historian, conceived his course as an academic version of “Extreme Cuisine.”

“I learned that food has started wars, pushed exploration and has fueled populations for centuries,” Zach Wakefield ’10 says.

From the Middle Ages and the age of Christopher Columbus, when plants and livestock were brought back from the new world, to the 21st century, when foods are mass-produced, class dialogue is dynamic. Regional cuisine and cultural cuisine that is personal to each student are also discussed.

Two class trips also enrich the course. Students hit Standing Stone Coffee Co. in Huntingdon, Pa. for a coffee sampling and Altoona, Pa. for a Seder during Passover week.

“My favorite part of the course was the Seder dinner,” says Wakefield. “We sang traditional Jewish

Chesney Richter ’12 cooks up a dish in the Lesher Hall kitchen to take to Dr. Tuten’s house.

hymns, read Jewish scripture, all of which was followed by a large, large feast with classic Jewish foods ranging from matzo to gefilte fish.”

Students base their final projects on recipes they have grown up with. They select a dish and write up both the recipe for it and an analysis of its history.

“I really enjoyed the haluski dish a student made for us last semester,” says Tuten.

Tuten, whose research interests center on the rice plantations of the South, will soon publish a book on rice culture in South Carolina and has published several pieces on Madeira wine. “It’s finally being recognized that history is the study of what humans do, and food has been a huge part of that.”

Photo: Andrew Meloney ’10

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Photo: Alison Rihs ’11

Special Feature

J.C. Cribs

Students put together a fundraiser to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Prizes were awarded for coolest, most pimped out, cleanest and messiest rooms. Clare Coda ’10 won the coolest room for her pad in Cloister Hall (pictured above and below).

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Bittner recalls the best common room, “It was great because of the way the girls had it set up. I especially liked the mini elephant statue that they had. It didn’t fit with the rest of the room. It really represented a college room where things do not always have to have a theme.”

As for the fundraiser’s future, BBBS club members are optimistic.

“I believe J.C. Cribs had a successful first run,” says Bittner. “We are planning on holding this again.”

The idea was based on the MTV show.

“A lot of my friends always talk to me about how ‘awesome’ or ‘cool’ or even dirty their rooms were. I combined this idea with my love of watching the show ‘Cribs’ to come up with the idea,” says Will.

And that idea is about to get closer to its original source.

“Next year, we’re planning on doing something involving a video camera,” Bittner concludes.

What will your room look like?

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itting in Lesher Lounge one evening, Linden Will ’11 made a suggestion to his fellow Big Brother Big Sisters (BBBS) club members.

Will’s idea was a Juniata-based fundraiser called “J.C. Cribs” that spurred on dorm room decorating competition and unintentionally created learning experiences for its leaders.

According to club member Raneasha Bittner ’11, about 10 members of Juniata’s BBBS club took turns contacting local businesses, creating a Facebook event, creating and distributing signs, advertising in the campus announcements, sitting at a table to get sign-ups and votes, taking pictures, and, finally, distributing gift cards to the winning rooms.

“The biggest challenge was getting people to sign-up during dinner, which was also the week Pigroast tickets were being sold,” says Bittner. (Pigroast, a popular campus tradition, is an annual picnic hosted by the campus rubgy teams each spring.)

Thankfully, the efforts of BBBS club members were well worth it. The fundraiser brought in money, awareness and a few lasting impressions.

Fresh on Will’s mind was the messiest room. “It was really dirty. I didn’t see any bugs. But, I didn’t want to stick around to look for any either.”

Photo: Alison Rihs ’11

By Genna Welsh Kasun ’06

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What’s your competitive edge?

Sports Photos: J.D. Cavrich

Reporting by: Molly Sollenberger ’10

“I feel like every ball in the air or not possessed by the other team is mine, so I attack it with a lot of intensity and no fear, which motivates my teammates to work harder as well.”

“As soon as I set foot on Juniata’s campus, I knew it was the place for me.

The team is great, the coach is great and the academics are great.

It was a perfect fit!

My lucky charm has to be my blue sports bra/multicolored spandex combo.”

—Chad Kohr ’11, English and secondary education

“Athletics gives you a group of teammates who practice together, lift together, eat together and study together. They become your family.”

“I get my competitive edge from being part of a highly-skilled team where the competition in our own gym often exceeds the competition we face from opponents.”

—Ronnie Shrift ’11, management

—Collin Wallace ’12, management

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When he’s not on the soccer field, Chad is in the newsroom. Since coming to Juniata, Chad has been the Editor-in-Chief of the college newspaper, The Juniatian, which is published on line and in print. Next semester, Chad will begin his student teaching practicum at a local high school.

Photo: Marty Hauck ’11

—Caroline Phillips ’13, English

In addition to playing midfielder for Juniata’s field hockey team, Caroline volunteers at the Special Olympics.

When he’s not playing tight end on the football field, Ronnie volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, Science Olympiad, Read Across America and the Special Olympics. Ronnie also works at the college’s print shop.

While she’s not killing and digging on the volleyball court, Collin raises money for “Dig Pink,” a breast cancer awareness volleyball fundraiser.

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Reporting by: Laura Hess ’11

“Habitat for Humanity is a club where you can learn how to use a hammer at the local Huntingdon build, travel to another state for Spring Break or even just a place to relax and be silly with new and old friends. There is always something going on and there are always people to hang out with. I personally joined Habitat because I love to work on houses and I knew that Habitat is a really great cause to partner with.”—Emily Gray ‘10, Spanish–Hispanic cultures and biology, Habitat for Humanity club president

“To describe the Colleges Against Cancer club, REWARDING would sum it up! The club reaches every student in an individual way and at an individual level, but brings us all together with a common purpose. Each month we’re gathering together to plan a creative event to raise awareness about a different cancer, inform our peers, and remember and celebrate the lives that have courageously battled cancer.”

—Alicia Dahl ‘11, global health communication, Colleges Against Cancer club co-president

“Ultimate Frisbee was by far one of the best experiences I had at Juniata. The people who play are amazing, and it’s a great way to make friends! It’s also flexible and a good way to fit in both the busy academic schedule and exercise.”

—Emily Boyd ’10, wildlife conservation, Ultimate Frisbee club president

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Photo: Christopher Shannon ’09

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“I enjoy all of the different things that the club has to offer. From camping to rock climbing and from cross-country skiing to kayaking Laughing Bush Outdoor Club has everything I need for adventure all year long. My favorite Laughing Bush experience was a trip to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon during fall break.

We stayed in a cabin in the woods, spent a day touring the canyon and got to spend time canoeing at Ives Run State Park.”

—Andrew Murdock ’11, information technology, Laughing Bush club president

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Life at Juniata Juniata has no sororities or fraternities—our social scene includes everyone.

Photo: courtesy John Parajuli ’07

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Grads Around the World

By Holly Brandes ’12

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tudying abroad in the U.S. at Juniata allowed John Parajuli ’07 to begin his journey as a “global citizen.” At Juniata, John, who is originally from Nepal, gained the flexibility needed to work for a little corporation known as the B.B.C. and a teensy organization known as the United Nations. John claims Juniata as the key to his success.

“Juniata is such a close-knit community, it meant access to faculty and facilities just a few minutes from my dorm.”

Having easy access gave John a support system that enabled him to build his political and journalistic critical thinking abilities.

“I did an internship in Washington, D.C. that involved reporting from Congress. I attended hearings and wrote reports after each hearing.”

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John’s time in Washington, D.C. helped him acquire jobs at the U.N. and the BBC World Service Trust. Following these experiences, John continued his studies in graduate school in the John Parajuli ’07 working for the U.N. U.K. after being awarded in Jhapa, Nepal. a 2-year scholarship by the European Commission that allowed him to study in Denmark, Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

When talking with his fellow graduate students everywhere John says, “I will always brag with my classmates about my time at Juniata. Looking back, I feel lucky to have gone to there.”

Reporting by: Nyssa Matter ’12

Where will you go and why?

“Sevilla, Spain, to enhance

Photo: Laura Hess ’11

“Vienna. I chose the BCA Austria

program because I will get to study the German language and Vienna’s role in European history. Another reason that I chose to go to Austria is the country’s rich history of classical music, a personal interest of mine.”—Sara Holtzinger ’12, psychology

intercultural communication with an emphasis in Spanish

“Sevilla, Spain, at la Universidad de Pablo Olvide.

I am a native Spanish speaker and I wanted to immerse myself within the Spanish community and experience the difference between Spanish and Hispanic countries.”

—Gabe Castro ’11, management

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“Puebla, Mexico, at Universidad de las Americas. I love the idea of traveling to another country—this kind of hands-on exploration of other cultures, languages and lifestyles will have an impact on my understanding of the world.” —Natalie Roll ’12,

Photos: Nyssa Matter ’12

my Spanish skills, as well as experience a culture vastly different from my own. And, to translate the knowledge I’ve gained in the classroom into real world experience.”—David Grim ’12,

Seeing the world now...

Reporting by: Laura Hess ’11

Photo: Scott Sloat ’10

“I studied in Orizaba and Puebla, Mexico, primarily because I wanted to improve my Spanish. Life in Mexico was a lot different than life in the U.S. There are many things in the world that you can’t truly appreciate unless you put down the textbook and see them for yourself.”—Scott Sloat ’10,

“I studied in Leeds, U.K. last year. I think what I am most proud of about myself is that I was able to live abroad for a year. At first, I was not sure I wanted to board the plane to go over; however, by the end of the year, I had traveled throughout Europe by myself.”—Kristine Karkoska ’10, biology,

mathematics and history

Photo: Kristine Kardoska ’10

international politics and conflict resolution

Juniata offers students the opportunity to incorporate study abroad experiences into any academic program of study. Fall, spring, year-long or summer programs are among the many types of programs that exist to give students maximum flexibility when discussing study abroad options with their advisors. Each program has specific requirements. With more than 40% of Juniata students having an abroad experience, there is certainly one for you.

Africa – The Gambia, University of The Gambia, Banjul Australia – University of Newcastle Canada – University of Laval China – Dalian Institute of Foreign Languages; Dongbei University of Finance and Economics Czech Republic – Masaryk University, Brno;

Palacky University, Olomouc Ecuador – Universidad San Francisco de Quito Tiputini/Raystown Environmental Exchange (internships); The Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts & Sciences France – Université Catho de Lille L’Université de Nancy; L’Université de Strasbourg

Juniata Summer in France, Lille Germany – Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen, Bocholt; Fachhochschule Muenster; Philipps Universitaet Marburg; Juniata Summer in Germany, (site TBA) Greece – City University of Athens Hungary – Institute of Social & European Studies, Berzsenyi College, Szombathely India – Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work in Mangalore; The Foundation for Ecological Research Advocacy & Learning (FERAL) specifically for Marine Sciences in Pondicherry; Juniata & FERAL, Kerala; Juniata Peace Studies Summer Program, Southern India Italy – Cooperating partners: Juniata, York St. John University (UK) and the University of Perugia in Terni, Italy for a summer program Japan – Hokusei Gakuen University, Osaka; Kansai Gaidai University, Sapporo Mexico – Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa; Juniata Summer in Orizaba, (including internships) New Zealand – University of Otago, Dunedin; University of Waikato, Hamilton N. Ireland – University of Ulster, Coleraine, Magee or Belfast Russia – Volgograd State Pedagogical Institute; Juniata Summer in Russia (site TBA) Spain – Universidad de Barcelona

Universidad Pablo de Olavide United Kingdom – University of Leeds; University of Lincoln; University of Gloucestershire; College of York, St. John; Juniata Summer in Cheltenham: Photography; Educational Programmes Abroad, Internships in London Wales – University of Wales, Aberystwyth

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“My home is Fukui, Japan. I chose to study in the U.S. because, on top of polishing my English skills, I wanted to encounter and embrace a culture which I am unfamiliar with. My cousin studies in Kyoto, Japan, and she took me sightseeing.

This Inari Shrine had myriads of these gates, creating red tunnels. It was beautiful.”—Yoko Tsutani ’10, biology

Photo: Yoko Tsutani ’10

Photo: Erin Satterthwaite ’10

“I studied in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. The ocean has always been my passion. My favorite part of studying abroad was going for my daily swim and having sea lions come play with me, turtles majestically swimming in front of me, and eagle rays gliding beneath me.”—Erin Satterthwaite ’10, biology

Study Abroad Locations

Juniata guarantees graduation in 4 years or less.*

About 88% of Juniata students

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Photo: Nick Reiter ’09

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Reporting by Holly Brandes ’12 Photography by Holly Brandes ’12 unless noted.

Juniata College | Fall ’10

“From presenting to the JCEL Board to one-on-one negotiations with sellers, I am learning what goes into running a business by creating my own startup—Eagle Furniture Exchange. Since I just started, I’m mainly doing marketing, but I’ve also been meeting with sellers. So far, I most enjoyed getting confirmation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that Eagle Furniture Exchange L.L.C. is officially registered. The website for EFE, www. eaglefurnitureexchange.com, is also up and running.”

—Cheryl Mariani ’12, international studies and economics, Delran, N.J.

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“A student sat for us for a couple weeks in class. I did a few sketches of her to warm up, and then did the final drawing.

I started with an underpainting to establish the dark and light values. Then, it was simply a matter of building up the body paint and finishing it with some glazes. The painting was just practice, but it’s always a positive experience to have your artwork displayed. Right now my future is uncertain, but I’m planning on exhibiting in more art shows on campus and around the country.”

—Matthew Wren ’10, studio fine art and education, Pittsburgh, Pa.

“I had the opportunity to explore the southwestern U.S. in the Remote Field Course with 35 other students. In two psychology modules, we explored the town of Roswell, New Mexico studying alien sightings and memory. In the physics module of the trip, we rafted down the Colorado River learning about flow patterns, water pressure and speed.”

—Mariah LaChance ’12, social studies, Littleton, Colo.

“Within a semester, a student teacher is responsible for planning, teaching and managing classes. I taught a 10th grade Asian studies class, three college-prep U.S. history classes, and an accelerated U.S. history class. The experience allowed me to learn intangible qualities I couldn’t learn sitting in an education class.”

—David Sollenberger ’10, social studies and secondary education, Elizabethtown, Pa.

One in four Juniata students work on campus during the academic year.

45% of students complete research with a faculty member beyond course or program requirements.

demonstrate financial need—100% receive it.

14th year in Colleges that Change Lives

Guarantee* Brandon Moyer ’11, Chemistry Quinter Scholar

The keys to an affordable education and great career momentum are the same—ontime graduation. Juniata expects all admitted full-time students to be able to graduate in four years or less. At recent graduations, 9296 percent of the graduates had completed their degrees in four years or less. This has been possible because students at Juniata are motivated, focused and well advised by the College’s faculty. They also are able to study abroad and complete significant research and internship experiences while maintaining the pace for achieving their degrees.

Therefore, Juniata guarantees students will graduate in four years or less. The guarantee stipulates that students must make sufficient progress in an adviser-approved academic program, but if the student meets her or his obligations and still cannot graduate in four years or less, and the College is at fault, then the tuition for the remaining credits will be covered by Juniata. *Full details are available at juniata.edu.

Photo: Kevin Dundore ’09

Juniata Scholarships We commit to your success—and we have a variety of tools to help you.

Juniata scholarships recognize the outstanding academic achievements of incoming students. The decision to award each of the first four scholarships is determined in part by the cumulative GPA of the student, in part by the rigor of the courses taken and in part by the academic reputation of the high school or college in which the work was done. While the minimum achievements cited for each scholarship ensure consideration, Juniata reviews academic, extracurricular and community experiences in making final award decisions.

James Quinter Scholarships, valued at $18,000 per year, are named in honor of the College’s first president. Students whose cumulative GPA is 3.75 or better and who receive at least a 1320 (M+V) / 29 ACT Composite or better are eligible for consideration.

Calvert Ellis Scholarships, valued at $16,000 per year, honor the president who led Juniata in the post-World War II era. Students who achieve on average a GPA of 3.65 or better and at least a 1210 (M+V) / 27 ACT Composite may be eligible.

M.G. Brumbaugh Scholarships, valued at $14,000 per year, are named for a Pennsylvania Governor and Juniata president. Students whose cumulative GPA of 3.45 or better are eligible for consideration.

Heritage Scholarships, valued at $2,000-8,000 per year, are awarded to students who show commitment to leadership, community service, diversity and academic excellence. These may be awarded in addition to any of the first four scholarships described above.

All Juniata Fellows selections require interviews with a selection committee. It is recommended for students interested in the Fellows competition to apply for admission during the early action application timeframe.

That deadline is January 1, 2011.

Arts Fellows Faculty in relevant departments will identify and interview talented entering students with a primary or secondary emphasis in the performing, visual, and/or fine arts. The process will select four Fellows from the entering class.

Eagles Abroad Fellows New students with a primary or secondary emphasis in one of the languages offered by the World Language Department are eligible to become Eagles Abroad Fellows.

From among those students identified and interviewed by faculty from the department, the process will select up to six Fellows.

Environmental Fellows Faculty from the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences (ESS) will identify and interview outstanding ESS students among applicants to the College. Of those, the process will name up to Four Fellows from the entering class.

International and Peace Studies Fellows Faculty in Peace and Conflict and International Studies will select four Fellows from those entering students with plans for a Program of Emphasis in one of these departments.

Learn more about Juniata Scholarships and the Fellows program by contacting your Enrollment Counselor. See list of counselors at: www.juniata.edu/admission/counselors/index.html or contact the financial planning office at 814-641-3140.

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Elizabeth Baker Scholarships, valued at $10,000 per year, honor a global leader in creating peace and conflict studies. Students whose cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better are eligible for consideration.

John Stauffer and W. Clay and Kathryn H. Burkholder Scholarships are opportunities for five entering students who have achieved National Merit, National Hispanic Recognition or National Achievement Finalist status, as determined by the governing body under the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Each of four Stauffer Scholarship recipients will earn a full-tuition award, less state and Federal aid. The student selected for the Burkholder Scholarship will also receive funding for tuition, room and board and fees. All finalists must come to campus for an interview with the selection committee. Students can begin the interview process as a semi-finalist in anticipation that they will become a finalist. Finalists must present the College the official notification of finalist status and indicate Juniata as their final college choice.

Juniata Fellows

Enrollment Center 1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196 www.juniata.edu

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2010 Student Photo Contest Winners The winner gets a free semester of books!

Check out all the entries in the Juniata College Photo Contest Flickr group.

1st Runner Up Erica Quinn ’10 English

2nd Runner Up Julieta Bustos exchange student from Argentina

3rd Runner Up Lauren Seganos ’11 communication

Winner Krystal Hope ’10, communication