Mount Aloysius Magazine - Fall 2021

Meet President McKeegan | pg 5

Commencement | pg 18

Future Heroes | pg 21

Available Online at mtaloy.edu/magazine Board of Trustees Mr. Richard Rose, Esquire (Chair) Mr. Adam Sheetz (Vice-Chair) Dr. Renée Martin-Nagle, J.D., LL.M, Ph.D. ‘79 (Secretary) Mr. Gregory Drew (Treasurer) Mr. Michael McLanahan (Trustee Emeritus) Mr. Joseph Adams Ms. Anna M. Anna `95 Dr. Reginald Blaber Mr. Paul Calandra Mr. William Caldwell, Jr. Sr. Eileen Campbell, RSM Mr. Sean Cook Mr. Philip Devorris Sr. Mary Ann Dillon, RSM Ms. Carolyn Donaldson Ms. Jan Fisher Mr. Philip Freeman Sr. Mary Ellen Fuhrman, RSM Dr. Leamor Kahanov Mr. Mark Latterner Mr. Matthew Stuckey Mr. Tyler Trimbath `08 Mr. William (Bill) Ward. Jr. Editor in Chief Samuel Wagner

IN THIS ISSUE » 1. President’s Message » 2. News From Mount Aloysius College » 4. Strategic Plan - “Growing Greater” » 5. A Conversation with President McKeegan » 6. Alumni Notes

Editorial Designer Sean Steffy `12, `14

» 8. A Look At Ihmsen Hall

Contributing Writers Courtney Edmundson `17 John Farkas, Ph.D. Luke Fragello `12, `14 Brian Geisler `17 John McKeegan Samuel Wagner

» 10. The Mountie Response To COVID » 12. Donor Recognition » 18. Commencement

Photography Sean Steffy `12, `14 MAC Communications Department

» 20. Athletics Rundown » 21. Future Heroes

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Commitment to Diversity

Mount Aloysius College strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status in the administration of its admissions and employment practices, educational policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, athletics or any other College administered program.

Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.

Any person with limited English language skills will be provided assistance upon request. Such assistance is provided by the College to ensure limited English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in programs of the College.

Inquiries or requests for information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, should be directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the College’s designated Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Office of Student Affairs, Cosgrave Center, 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630.

Tel: (814) 886-6472.

Philosophy of Mount Aloysius: As a Catholic College founded and sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius College provides a setting in which students are encouraged to synthesize faith with learning, to develop competence with compassion, to put talents and gifts at the service of others, and to begin to assume leadership in the world community. With emphasis on values of justice, hospitality, mercy, and service, the College’s liberal arts core curriculum provides the necessary basis for leadership and the knowledge and skills in a wide range of professions. While the academic focus is paramount at Mount Aloysius, the College also considers spiritual, cultural, social and personal growth as essential elements in the development of the student.

Mission Statement: The mission of Mount Aloysius College is to respond to individual and community needs with quality programs of education in the tradition of the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Each student will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and to develop values, attitudes, and competencies necessary for life-long learning within an environment that reflects a liberal arts orientation and a Catholic, Judeo-Christian heritage.

Greetings, Mounties!

June 1, 2021 marked the one year anniversary of my service as president of this outstanding institution. What a year it has been!

COVID-19 tested our resiliency in many ways, but our Mercy values sustained us, and our deep-rooted mission lit our path. We had a successful, in-person 2020/21 academic year thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated faculty and staff, matched by the diligence of our student body. The entire community rose to meet the challenges we faced. As a community, we will continue to respond to the ever-changing world with quality programs of education in the tradition of the Religious Sisters of Mercy.

Institutions across the country are grappling with myriad issues, including smaller high school populations, reductions in financial resources, and changing perceptions regarding the value of education.

Our response is to approach the new landscape strategically and with the courage and determination that the Sisters of Mercy have demonstrated since the mid-19th century.

Our new strategic plan, “Growing Greater,” is highlighted in this magazine. As the title suggests, we are focusing heavily on growth, and achieving even more greatness. Mount Aloysius College is well-positioned to meet the challenges of this era and to leverage our strengths to thrive.

At a time when many institutions are facing substantial enrollment declines, the Mount is excited to welcome its largest entering class in the past six years. We’ve doubled our alumni giving percentage in one year, and achieved a 41% increase in total giving.

To be sure, our College is not immune from the challenges of the day. Our ability to grow depends heavily on support from our alumni and community. I hope this magazine’s stories and news will encourage you to engage with Mount Aloysius, and to join in “Growing Greater” with the rest of our special community.

Yours in Mercy,

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News From Mount Aloysius College be an important part of our efforts to develop the ‘whole student’ and create greater awareness around these topics.”

Mount Hits ‘Start’ on E-Sports Activities

Nursing Faculty Contribute to Book

Mount Aloysius is getting into the esports game. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art esports lab in the basement of Cosgrave, and a new esports coach, the College is primed to make waves in the gaming community.

Two MAC nursing faculty members, Nicole Custer, Ph.D., chair of the nursing department, and Heather Zonts, Ph.D., BSN Program Coordinator, contributed to the “Academic Clinical Nurse Educator Review Book: The Official NLN Guide to the CNE®cl Exam.” They used their nursing experience and knowledge for the project, which will help academic clinical nurse educators better provide their students with a more well-rounded nursing education.

Currently, the Mountie esports players are focused on League of Legends, a popular multiplayer online battle arena game, but new coach Joseph Lee would like to expand beyond that based on player interest and skill.

The Mount Aloysius esports team streams their matches on twitch.tv/MtAloy_ESports.

This summer, the Mount and The Esports Company also hosted an esports summer camp for local teens geared toward teaching the campers about the esports industry as a whole. Classes focused on marketing, technology, strategy, and more.

Mount Aloysius Receives Grant from Department of Justice In October 2020, MAC received a grant for $290,698 from the Office on Violence Against Women at the US Department of Justice to establish a Healthy Relationships Resource Center. The Center will educate the MAC community about sexual assault and other domestic violence issues, as well as lead prevention and response initiatives. “We appreciate the DOJ’s recognition of the importance of this issue,” said President John McKeegan. “The Healthy Relationships Resource Center will p. 2 | Mount Aloysius Magazine - Fall 2021

Mount Aloysius Awarded $100,000 for 3D Anatomy Visualization System The College was the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust to be used for the purchase of an Anatomage Virtual Dissection Table. The table allows students in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences to virtually dissect human subjects in a 3D environment. “This amazing piece of technology will assist our students greatly in their pursuit of knowledge and skill in the health science fields,” said President John McKeegan. “At the time of this grant, we are the only institution within 50 miles, and 1 of only 16 in the state, to offer this experience to incoming students.”

Mount Aloysius Cuts Ribbon on Community Sidewalk Mount Aloysius College cut the ribbon on the new Community Sidewalk that connects the Mount Aloysius campus to downtown Cresson. The project was made possible by a $666k Grant from PennDOT, a $100k investment from Mount Aloysius College, and additional support from Cresson Township for lighting along the sidewalk. The project will allow greater interaction between Mount Aloysius students/employees and the downtown Cresson business district.

It will also enhance the safety of those pedestrians making the trek along Admiral Peary Highway.

Congratulations to Dr. Marilyn Roseman and Shamim Rajpar on their Retirements Dr. Marilyn Roseman announced her retirement this year after 35 years of teaching Mounties as a professor of Early Childhood Education and the department chair of the education department. After 30 years assisting students in the Mount’s library, Shamim Rajpar announced her retirement this year.

We wish them all the best in their retirement!

services to the local community.

The grant, administered through the Energy Transfer Corporation, will be used to purchase two mobile radios. These radios will allow the department to provide faster response times and improve safety measures for both first responders and the community.

Mount Aloysius Professor Published by Smithsonian Magazine Mount Aloysius College Professor of Biology Dr. John Whitlock has been mentioned in an article posted

by Smithsonian Magazine for his work on reclassifying a dinosaur fossil discovered in 1883. Whitlock’s work, coauthored by Jeffrey Wilson Mantilla, originally appeared in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology in 2019.

Whitlock is a paleontologist and a research associate at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Whitlock and Mantilla reclassified the fossil as a dicraeosaurid–a family of long-necked dinosaurs rarely found in North America, according to the Smithsonian Magazine article. They have named the specimen ‘Smitanosaurus agilis’

Mount Aloysius College Student Secures Grant for Local Fire Department Mount Aloysius College MBA student Richard Clark assisted Keystone Regional Fire & Rescue Department in securing a $10,000 grant for an upgrade to the department’s radio system. Clark wrote the grant as part of his MBA Fund Development class.

The Keystone Regional Fire & Rescue Department (KRFRD) is a cooperative effort between the Cresson Volunteer Fire Company and the Lilly Volunteer Fire Company to provide comprehensive fire and rescue

“In the past year, we’ve written over 30 grants. It got to be a lot of work for us,” said Dave Fulton, president of the KRFRD. “Rich came to me with his class project, and he was able to help us write this grant. He did a great job. The money will be combined with financial support from Cambria County to help us purchase this new radio system. $10,000 is a lot when you’re a volunteer fire company like us.”

“I’m happy to help,” said Clark, a Cresson native who also serves as a social member of the department.

“If they need help with any future grants, I’m more than willing to provide it.”

“This project really meets the mission of the Sisters of Mercy in terms of supporting the community.

The Sisters are very serviceoriented, so this is just the students living out the Sisters’ principles in their work,” said Dr. Leah Spangler, who teaches the Fund Development class at the Mount. “I’m just so happy to have a student who is so invested in an organization to really do this kind of work for them. It’s so much more than a grade for a class that you can do something so positive for the community.”

A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOHN FARKAS VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Dear Alumni and Friends of the Mount, We hope you enjoy our new Institutional Advancement Report to the Community and are exceedingly grateful to all of you for your significant contributions and ongoing passion for our mission.

Mount Aloysius College has become a vibrant leader in higher education and it’s important to understand how far we’ve come. Students are given every opportunity to expand their horizons, discover their interests, and explore their passions.

Help us continue to inspire, educate, and empower future generations of Mount students. With each passing year, it is clear that the most significant part of our story is the people who have been touched by our college.

Donors to Mount Aloysius College provide support to sustain our College, fund need-based financial assistance, and all aspects of campus life. They have also been instrumental in helping build our endowed scholarship program, where anyone may establish an endowed scholarship starting with a $10,000 gift that may be spread out over four years. 11 endowed scholarships were established just this past year alone, and you can create one in memory of someone or to honor someone, as well.

Discover how you can make an impact at Mount Aloysius College by donating today.

Should you also have questions regarding planned giving, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

With Gratitude, John A. Farkas, Ph.D. Vice President for Institutional Advancement

GROWING GREATER

Summary of the Strategic Plan for Mount Aloysius College | 2021 - 2026 A strategic plan, if truly strategic, reflects choices that a college has made to secure its future and propel its mission.

These choices can vary: from increasing investments in established strengths, to building new programs, to maintaining support for mission-defining offerings.

Mount Aloysius College – like many other institutions – had experienced multiple years of steadily shrinking enrollment; workforce reductions; flat compensation; operating budget restrictions; and a narrowing of student interest to a handful of disciplines.

However, the choices also must reflect what a college will not do, whether that means not countenancing magical thinking (e.g., everything will be fine simply because of our long history), or not avoiding painful decisions to prune when conditions warrant.

Regardless, there can be no doubt that continuing to operate the College within current norms, albeit tolerable in the short-term, is unsustainable.

In March, 2020, a global pandemic disrupted established norms across higher education. Yet even prior to Covid-19,

Below are the three major imperatives of the new strategic plan, which will be supported by a robust collection of tactics and measurement plans.

STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE #1: GROWTH THROUGH FIRST-CHOICE OFFERINGS.

STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE #2: GROWTH THROUGH UNIQUE AFFORDABILITY.

STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE #3: GROWTH THROUGH “BEST MOUNTIE ROI.”

Goal 1: Based upon “First-Choice” parameters, implement a comprehensive procedure for program review, creation, and elimination.

Goal 1: Reduce the College’s dependency on student-generated revenue through greater fundraising.

Goal 1: Enhance the Mission Statement’s promise that each student will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge, by increasing focus and resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Goal 2: Achieve highest quality academic assessment.

Goal 3: Enhance the environments, staffing, tools, trainings, and materials to ensure First-Choice programs.

Goal 2: Control net cost to students by growing other revenues.

Goal 3: Evaluate and implement pricing strategies that align with the quality of our educational programs, student experience and outcomes, and support the College’s growth strategy.

Goal 2: Develop a cutting-edge Career Center to increase professional skills, career focus, attention and outcomes (job placement) for students.

Goal 3: Reimagine the Student Experience.

A Conversation with President McKeegan Get to know the 15th President of Mount Aloysius College, John N. McKeegan.

Photo (L): President John McKeegan and his wife Theresa help students get moved in at the 2021 Freshmen Move-In.

What drew you to Mount Aloysius College?

The Mount’s mission statement grabbed my attention, acting as an invitation to service and making a difference for individuals and communities. From my first visit to campus, I sensed that the campus community fully supported our special mission. Every day since then, I am inspired by the palpable dedication and passion of our faculty and staff for responding to students’ needs and preparing them for bright futures. Our graduates are imbued with key values of mercy, justice, service, and hospitality - in a time of national divisiveness, they will be community builders.

I’ve also been blown away by the beauty of our campus, and its incredible technology, labs, and athletic facilities. This place and its people are incredible!

You started your presidency in June 2020 as a first-time president during a statewide pandemic shutdown.

My on-campus interview was just days before the COVID shutdown in March 2020. Putting it mildly, it has been a rather interesting time to acclimate! It has certainly helped that this is such a friendly area. Although many traditional, in-person encounters were initially postponed, Theresa and I found ways to connect with students, faculty, and staff in accordance with COVID protocols. We employed virtual gatherings to help build the sense of community through townhalls and livestreams. I used social media, community messages, and videos to share campus events and for folks to get to know me. Our community responded incredibly to the pandemic, and as in-person opportunities return, I look forward to more “personal” gatherings, as well as opportunities to meet more of our great alumni.

Tell us about your family.

Theresa and I married in 1992, and we were blessed with 6 children. Our daughter and youngest child, Mary, is a sophomore at a local high school. Her four oldest brothers are in various graduate programs (law school, medical school, or masters), while brother

Brendan is an undergrad. We’ve tried to emphasize faith, education, and fun (whether sports, music, or enjoying the outdoors).

There’s nothing like getting the whole family together, particularly now that we have two fabulous granddaughters!

You’ve talked about the influence of your parents as mentors in your life. How has that affected your leadership?

My Dad and Mom grew up in depression-era Pittsburgh. They were both first-generation college students. They both became educators: Dad was a college professor, Mom a school teacher. The impact and value of education, and its power to transform families and communities, is a wonderful legacy. They were humble about success, grateful for the opportunity to make a difference for others, and emphasized giving one’s best effort, no matter the task, as a way of thanking God for the gifts and talents we receive.

What is your vision for MAC? Like many other areas, COVID-19 disrupted all of higher education. In addition to daily operations, it added fuel to challenges that were already in place, such as declining enrollment, shifting demographics, mental health challenges for Gen Z, and the public perceptions of the ROI of a college education.

With that in mind, my vision for Mount Aloysius is centered around “Growing Greater.”

Indeed, that’s the focus of our recently completed strategic plan. Small, private colleges which continue business as usual will struggle in the changed environment. To continue to thrive at the Mount, we must make bold choices and seize opportunities to expand our reach. We must, we can, and we will do all of this within the guidelines of our mission, which has helped to propel us throughout the College’s history.

You spent a large portion of your career in Oregon. Go Seahawks?

Seahawks? Never! As a lifelong Steelers, Pirates, and Pens fan, it’s great to be back in PA! That said, let’s shake down the thunder with my new favorite phrase: “Go Mounties!”

Below are some fun questions that President McKeegan answered as part of a “Get to Know You” video. Watch the whole thing at the link below.

HOMETOWN: Lewisburg, PA HERITAGE: Irish DEGREES: Law from Notre Dame, and English from Bucknell.

FAMILY: Large FAVORITE MOVIE: Rudy or Casablanca FAVORITE LOCATION ON CAMPUS: Either the Grotto, the Chapel, or the Hallways in Main.

MAC SHACK ORDER: The quesadilla with spinach, some form of protein, cheese, buffalo sauce, and a little mayo.

FAVORITE SOCIAL NETWORK: Instagram: @jmckeeg BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED: “Have a plan, consider alternatives.“ FAVORITE BAND: U2 and Bruce Springsteen COOLEST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE: Marrying Theresa!

WATCH ONLINE

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ALUMNI NOTES 1940

Mary (Brent Webber) Bocckino `40A celebrated her 98th birthday in May 2021. She also shares that she is the great grand-daughter of Christian and Eleanor Ihmsen and niece of Mother Mary de Sales Ihmsen, co-foundress of Saint Aloysius Academy.

2016

Christine Eckenrod `16 was recently elected to a two-year term as secretary on the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists Board of Directors.

Gatherings

1995

Anna M. Anna `95 was named CEO of Tyrone Regional Health Network/ Tyrone Hospital on July 1, 2020 after serving as acting CEO since April 2019.

Mary Keller `69 and her husband, Walter, met up with President John McKeegan, his wife, Theresa, and Dr. John Farkas, VP for Institutional Advancement, for lunch in Palm Beach Garden, FL.

2014

A group of Mounties celebrated the marriage of Matthew `14 and Brooke Davis on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Alum Bank, PA. Included in the photo are (L-R) Luca Farina `13, Ryan Hills `13, Matthew Davis `14, Anthony Penna `13, Matthew Varner `13, and Luke Fragello `12, `14.

2015

Taylor Clark `15 was named to the Altoona Mirror and Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 list of 20 Under 40. Taylor is currently the Evolution Expressions program director at Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. Dr. Megan Chicoine `15, who specializes in prenatal and pediatric care chiropractic techniques, was hired as a chiropractor at ChiroCynergy in Leland, NC.

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Brady Wright `16 received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from LECOM, and was hired as a full-time dentist at Pursel Dental in Johnstown. Brady studied biology during his time at the Mount and was a Mercy Scholar and a baseball player. He says that he loved the close-knit family on campus. As for why he chose a career in dentistry? “I had a really cool dentist growing up.”

2017

Ronnie Townsend `17 published two books over the course of the last year, Colors of the Earth and Journey to the Navajo Nation. Colors of the Earth is a children’s book that explores the beauty of mother nature, and Journey to the Navajo Nation shares Ronnie’s story of spending a year of service living in the Navajo Nation near Window Rock, AZ. Both books can be purchased on Amazon.

2020

Heather Harbrige `20 and Justin Siverd recently got engaged, and the two plan to get married in July 2022

2021

Shana Mark-Hood `21 and Jaden Hood `21 celebrated their graduation from Mount Aloysius as a mother-daughter duo.

Several Mounties joined President John McKeegan, his wife, Theresa, and Dr. John Farkas, VP for Institutional Advancement, for lunch in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Attendees included: Barbara Andrasko `64, Nancy Carman `68, Dr. Marylouise Fennell, RSM, Bryan Jordan `17, and Sr. Rosemary Sabino, RSM

The McElheny family had a great time at the 2021 MAC Community Day at Hersheypark on August 6, 2021. Included in the photo are (L-R) Kyrsten Kowalczyk, Spencer McElheny `23, Alison McElheny `19, Lydia McElheny `24, and Dylan Biter. If you weren’t one of the 70+ Mounties that had the opportunity to go this year, the Alumni Office plans to hold the event again next summer!

Little Mounties Whitney (Johnson) `13 and Derrick Batts `10 welcomed Theodore Joseph (8lb, 12 oz; 22.5”) to their family on their anniversary, June 17, 2021!

Nicola (Johnson) Smith `12 and her husband, Bob, welcomed Charlie May Marie (7lbs, 19 ¼”) on May 13, 2021 in Indiana, PA. She has a head full of dark har, blue eyes, and is the final piece to their family puzzle!

Austin Old `15 and Shaina Weyandt `14 welcomed Olivia Zoey, who was born on December 27, 2020.

Nearly 100 Mountie alumni, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed a MAC Community Night at the Altoona Curve in July 2021. There’s nothing like baseball and a picnic in the summertime!

Marriages

Luke Fragello `12, `14, Director of Alumni Affairs, and his wife, Aubrey, welcomed Rowan Samuel to the world on July 9, 2020.

On June 10, 2021, Adam Pernelli `15 and his significant other, Haley, were blessed with their first child, Sophia Grace who weighed 6lbs, 2oz and was 20” long!

Michelle Peoples `10 and Nathan Kephart, Warriors Mark, PA September 5, 2020

In Memoriam

Megan Peters `14 and Todd Colt, Harrisburg, PA - October 2, 2020

Charlene McMahon `63

Karen Voeltz `17 and Justin Hann `16, Altoona, PA - October 16, 2020

Margaret “Betty” Straw `76

Morgan Malovich `18 and Bradley Hillegas, Pleasantville, PA December 12, 2020 Tiffany Hall and Allen Seibert `13, Mount Union, PA - May 15, 2021

Stephanie Dorsch `57A, `59 Mary Jane (Petrini) Beck `66 Gary Schilling `89 David “Buddy” German `02

UPDATE YOUR INFO AND RECEIVE THE NEW MOUNT ALOYSIUS INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER! MTALOY.EDU/ALUMNI

Charles Mastervich `11 Sierra Farabaugh `20

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Ihmsen’s renovation included a new flat roof, new windows, and new exterior brick with added insulation. It also saw the addition of an elevator and air conditioning to the hall, as well as updates to the rooms themselves. All rooms will have new flooring, ceilings, and paint, new shelving units in the closets, new vanities for the sinks, and new bed frames, desks, and dressers. The lounge on the ground floor was enlarged to take up more space on the breezeway, and it will include a larger space for students to study and relax, as well as several quiet study rooms, an apartment for a residence life staff member, and much more.

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THE MOUNTIE RESPONSE TO COVID19

“While we place our confidence in God, we must act as if success depended on our own exertions.”

-Catherine McAuley

» MAC’s Successful Transition to Online Teaching When the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses across the United States to close their doors in March 2020, higher education institutions were no exception. The decision to fully shut down colleges and universities was enacted quickly and with little warning. One day, it was business as usual on campus, and the next, students were headed home and faculty were tasked with transitioning their classes to online formats. While some online tools were already in place, the vast majority of classes were taught in-person at the College, so adjustments had to be made.

» Reworking the Class Structure Many professors on campus were already using “flippedclassroom” techniques and tools like Canvas, but the challenge was greater for “hands-on” majors such as the health sciences and nursing.

Dr. Nicole Custer, Nursing Department Chairperson, was in charge of the department’s transition into online teaching. Custer and her team had to get creative when it came to presenting certain aspects of their curriculum, particularly clinicals and simulations.

“Our adjunct faculty worked together in teams to come up with simulated learning activities for our students

each week,” said Custer.

“These activities had to be equivalent to a full day’s worth of clinical time, which ranges from six to eight hours.

I am extremely impressed at the quality of the online clinical assignments that our faculty developed with such a short turnaround time.”

With this new normal of spending anywhere between six and fifteen hours or more in virtual classrooms, some students were forced to find ways to accommodate their home lives in addition to their education.

“Students could watch their lectures at any time of the day,” Custer said.

“We really tried to take into consideration that many of our students have careers, some already in the healthcare field, and that some have children that may also be trying to utilize technology for learning.”

Custer and many other professors found themselves relying on a combination of live classes via video chatting platforms like Zoom and pre-recorded lectures, while also working with Canvas’ discussion board and live chat services through apps like Google Hangouts.

Dr. Sara Rutledge, Deptartment Chair for Education & ASL/EI, believes that her classes were successful, even without the in-person element. She transitioned three of her five classes into an online teaching format, and while she already used Canvas extensively in all her classes, she noticed a

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change in her students when classes were online.

“I had two students who were not as engaged in the large group classroom setting in class because they were a little shy, but when we switched to online instruction, they both came alive,” Rutledge said. “For some students, the online environment is less intimidating than the typical classroom setting.”

» The Biggest Challenges Of course, while certain classes may have posed challenges when moved to an online format, one of the most pervasive problems faced almost universally by students and faculty was internet access. In response, the College opened up parking lots and some COVIDrestricted, “connected” locations for students to complete their online studies.

Student engagement and mental health were also a major concern.

“I gave my students my personal cell phone number so that they could text or call me at any time if they were frustrated or just needed to talk,” Rutledge said. “I did little mental health check-ins with them. Students still need that personal connection, and they need to know that their professors care about them personally, in addition to educationally and professionally.”

“The beauty of a small college,” Rutledge said, “is that students do not get lost in the shuffle.”

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» Positive Outcomes Despite—or, perhaps, in spite of—internet problems, it seems that the students still seemed to react and adapt positively to their transitioned classes, which may reflect more the tenacity and dedication of the Mount Aloysius community more than anything.

Students provide anonymous feedback for each class they take at Mount Aloysius via IDEA forms. These forms ask specific questions about their experiences in the classroom.

Many of the IDEA forms received after the 2020/21 school year ended reflected an overall positive response to the transition to online teaching.

“Since this was an online class, it can be difficult sometimes if you have a question on what is happening or going on,” read one IDEA form. “But the faculty did an outstanding job making sure I stayed on track and understood everything!”

In fall 2020, with the implementation of these new tools and strategies and a highly detailed COVID response plan, Mount Aloysius professors were ready to move back into the classroom. Students made it clear to faculty, staff, and administration that they wanted to return to an in-person model, so two coronavirus task forces were formed with the goal of returning safely in mind.

Desks were moved six feet apart. Some classes moved into the larger spaces on campus to accommodate larger numbers of students.

Bottles of hand sanitizer and sanitizing spray popped up in common areas. In the fall, classes moved outside as weather permitted, and every student received a Mount Aloysius face mask.

“We heard from students loud and clear that they wanted to attend in-person for fall of 2020,” said John McKeegan, the current president of Mount Aloysius who began his term during the College’s closure. “It was no small feat, but the College community pulled together to make that happen.”

(1) Mountie nursing students assist with a local vaccination clinic; (2) Dr. Emily Houseknecht teaches class outside; (3) Students attend class outdoors; (4) students attend a pumpkin painting event on campus; (5) Mountie nursing students work in the simulation lab.

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Mounties Assist Flood Victims in Kentucky Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College students started their summer vacation with a six-day service trip to assist victims of flooding in Kentucky. In total, 15 students travelled with Brianna Baker, MAC Director of Mission & Ministry, and Amy Kanich, Director of Campus Ministry, on May 19 to Riverside Christian School in Lost Creek, KY. Their projects included post-flood repairs, cleaning, assistance with church services, and serving meals to the community.

“One of the Mercy values is service, and it was really important to us to get back to doing these service trips as soon as possible,” said Baker. “The theme of this trip was ‘Be a Light on the Hill.’

These students truly exemplified that theme this week, and we are very proud of them.”

Leah Frerichs, who graduated from Mount Aloysius in May 2021, says the service trips offered by the College have changed her life for the better by pulling her out of her comfort zone.

“I went to Honduras with the College on a service trip a few years ago, and it helped me get my passion for helping people back,” Frerichs said. “I want to make serving others a part of my career.”

Caption: Mount Aloysius College students stand in front of the Riverside Christian School in Lost Creek, KY, where they spent six days doing service projects to assist victims of flooding. (Front, L-R) Alicia Hall, Ligonier; Christian Jamillo, Johnstown; Pete Smerecky, McKeesport; Sam Lauer, Nanty Glo; Noah Ports, Cassandra; Andromathe Mesidor, Camano Island, WA; Brianna Baker, Director of Mission & Ministry; (Back, L-R) Amy Kanich, Director of Campus Ministry; Clayton Nelen, Patton; Becca Labar, Johnstown; John Brayn Ayala, Waynesboro; Leah Frerichs, Hockessin; Enoch Quarcoo, Eastbourne, England; Noah Kanich, Nanty Glo; Emily Schrock, Mill Run; Azim Hutson, Ocoee, FL; Dakota Couturiaux, Patton.

DONOR RECOGNITION Mount Aloysius College wishes to thank all those who made financial contributions to the College between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. The support of alumni, board members, corporations, foundations, organizations and friends are essential to our continued strength as an educational resource for individuals in the community.

Annual Fund Donor Society Trustee Society ($10,000+ ) Anonymous Donor (1) Mark & Karen Barnhart Dr. Reginald J. & Lisa Blaber The Butler Family Jack M. & Genevieve Calandra Paul J. & Maureen Calandra Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation James E. Clossin `87 & Ryan D. Tinn Commonwealth of PA Conference for Mercy Higher Education David DeGol Dennis E. Doll Gregory & Mary Drew CH, COL, Robert Hochreiter, Ph. D. Glenn Jeffries Joseph Kiel Lt. Col. Veronica “Bernie” Kubica* Kenneth M. Lansing David & Sylvia (Manili) `61 Luber Matthew & Tiffany Stuckey PJ Dick Incorporated Rick & Sue Rose Amy Seltzer Adam Sheetz Will & Pat Showalter Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Mid-Atlantic Community, Inc UPMC Altoona Foundation U.S. Department of Justice John & Kathleen Welch Wolf-Kuhn Foundation

President’s Society ($5,000+ ) FNB Corporation Jan Fisher Philip & Shealia Freeman Patricia A. (McCaffrey) King `48A, `50 M&T Bank John & Theresa McKeegan

Pepsico Foundation Reliance Bank Elsie Volk Leonard M. Volk, Jr. `94, `97, `00 Bill Ward, Jr. | Ward Family Foundation

Bell Tower Society ($1,000+ ) 1889 Foundation 1st Summit Bank Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference John H. Anderson Anna M. Anna, `95 Anonymous Donors (2) Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of PA Michael & Rebecca Baker William & Ann Benzel | Benzel`s Bretzel Bakery, Inc. Mary B. (Webber) Bocckino `40A Brett Insurance Agency Inc. Martha Butzer Frank Calandra Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation The Coakley Family Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Sean Cook Rene & Janet Damin Michael DelGrosso | DelGrosso Foods, Inc Philip Devorris | Blair Image Elements Dr. Juan F. Diaz, Jr. Carolyn Donaldson Joe & Corinne Dox Edith Davis Eve Foundation Lynne M. (Rager) Faint `82 Dr. John A. Farkas in memory of John Anthony Farkas, Jr. & Nancy S. Farkas Mary Lessard Dr. Zane Gates, M.D. John Gilliam Kathleen (Powers) Gormish `61A Verlan Hall, Jr. Dan Hawbaker

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Kathleen P. (Patrick) Hoyne `83, `03, `05 Independent Catholic Foundation Dr. Patricia S. Ireland Joanna Bruno-Jiampietro `59 Dr. Charles & Adele (Kiel) Kupchella `60A Sheila Laing `56 Mark Latterner Dr. Renée Martin-Nagle, J.D., LL.M, Ph.D., ‘79 (Secretary) Jim & Therese McElwee Michael W. & Astride McLanahan Mid-Atlantic Energy Services Minnie Patton Stayman Foundation Pastor Gerald L. Myers Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc. Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance J. Robert Rightnour, Jr. Sage Dining Services Inc. Michael J. Shank `79 Slovenian Savings & Loan Association The EADS Group Tyler J. Trimbath `08 | Mihalko`s General Contracting UPMC Altoona John & Diane Watson | Laurel Valley Graphics Paul & Michelle M. (Zdancewicz) `74 Wood

Society of Mount Aloysius College (Up to $999) Patricia M. Gildea `47 1st Team Advertising Barbara A. Adams `97 Joe and Liz Adams Patrick J., Sr. & Etta Albright Mary B. (Pompa) Allenbaugh `15 William & Dawn Allshouse Altoona Curve Baseball American Insurance Marketing Serria Amis Kathleen (Doyle) Amish `60

Patricia (Brown) Ammer `55A Trevor P. Anderson `13 Barbara J. Andrasko `64 Anonymous Donors (46) Nancy Appley Cristen Aquino Denise L. (Kupetz) Augustine `69 Gysgt USMC Retired Ron Ausman, Jr. Rev. Dr. Victor & Susan Austin Christine L. Avila `89 Donna (Reilly) Bafund `64 Susan (Hald) Bailey `63 Brianna N. Baker `08 Patricia L. (Miller) Barger `70 Robert M., `81 & Susan, `81 Barilla | Cedar Hill Advisors, LLC Rosemary (Stoffel) Barry `63 Daniel Bartlebaugh `96 Gwen M. Bartolacci `73 Jan L. (Swisher) Barzona `75 Adelino Bastos Joyce M. (Williams) Bates `68 Cynthia M. (Topper) Baughman `76 Joan M. (Wills) Beckley `56A, `58 Marg (Noel) Beirlair `44A, `46 Andrew M. `83 & Sharon K. (Muzzie) `94 Bellak Brian & Ann Beloin Family Mary Ann (McGuire) Bender `60 Alli E. (Bossler) Bennett `13 Chelsea R. Benton `17 Suzanne (Bolton) Best `49 Geraldine (Wachter) Bilinski `65 Ann L. Sherry Bilko `64 Susan (Cupps) Bimle `80 Nikolas Bisko `09 Florence M. (McGough) Blake `51 BluAcres LLC Carol Ann (Adams) Bobetich `79 Joel A. Bobetich `15 Michael E. Bodenschatz `81| Simply Business LLC Mildred M. (Angert) Bodenschatz `72 Mickey (Krauszer) Bohrer `62

*Denotes Deceased

Ellen R. (Risley) Booker `59 Ann M. Booterbaugh Jennifer M. Bopp Joan (Petersen) Borchert `72 Jenny Borovicka Dr. Elise Bourne-Busby `65 Chrystal D. (Bulger) Boute `75 Edwin Bowser David C. Bracken `80 James H. Bradley `76 Marie (McGowan) Bradley `67 Bright Ideas Childcare and Preschool Inc Christopher L. Brinkman `13 Victoria (Giglio) Brown `65 Philip Sass & Karen BuchkovichSass Martina M. (Kupstas) Budjnoski `69 Burchfield & Son Landscaping Susan C. (Schwaner) Burdette `66 Julia M. (Jandora) Burke `61A, `63 Carroll (Duffy) Burrows `62 Mary Ida S. (Eichenlaub) Burrows `59 Louise A. Burskey `90 Mary Lou (Himes) Burton `68 Stellanie L. (Pappas) Butcher `03 Rachel E. Cain `17, `19 Robert Cain Doris (Grandchamp) Callan `62 James Caminiti `72 Shelley A. Campbell `06, `09 Judith Cannon Linda A. (Zedek) Cannon `89, `15 Allen M. Capriotti `74 Eileen M. (Ryan) Cardamone `65 Sally M. Carn* `95, `99 Joan M. (Petrunak) Carpenter `60 Patricia S. (Smedo) Carpenter `80 Jalonda M. Carr `93 Jim & Betty Carrieri CDI-Infrastructure LLC Joanne F. (Ucci) Cerrato `60 Nathan J. Chatman `07 William G. `75 & Kay Chick Sue E. Fogal Clark `92 Sharon M. (McCabe) Clarke `65 Mark G. Clemens `80 Andrew D. Clouse Teresa (Wood) Coffren `65 Joan (Bernard) Cogelia `54 Concurrent Technologies Corporation Muriel (Faughnan) Connolly `61

*Denotes Deceased

M. Helen (Long) Conry `45A, `47 Marcelle A. Cooney Eleanor C. (Ewell) Corbin `83 Linda A. (Nienstedt) Corona `68 Jack & Ellen Coyle Julie Criswell Carole (McAteer) Cullen `51A Dr. Nicole R. (Marsalko) Custer `04, `06 Donna Cvrkel Sr. Giuseppe DaBella, RSM Mary M. DeConna Dabella `59 Albert A. `94 & Judith L. `94 Daisley Brenda (Mayers) Danielson `68 Maureen L. (Lamb) DaPonte `67 Nancy D`Aquanno Carolyn A. (Zappone) D`Astolfo `62 Kathryn M. Davare Roth `74 Anne (Tatlow) Davis `61 Julie L. (Rice) Decker `07 Lugene T. (Carmosino) DeLozier `74 Susan D. (Davis) DeLuca `66 Dorothy A. (Clark) Desch `55A Barbara (Mowery) Desiderati `58 Nancy Devorris Patricia Dietrich `69 Jules B. Dill Holly D. Blair-Kiss `14 | DLD Abstract LLC Michelle D. Doas Gwendolyn B. (DeRose) Dobas `63 Daryl D. Dobrowolski Elaine Domenick `57A Mary (Pepper) Donovan `62 Stephanie (McCall) Dorsch* `57A, `59 Chester F. Dovidio, Jr. `84 Mary J. (Rush) Dowling `61 Virginia (Healey) Doyle `56 Dr. Anthony T. & Vanessa Dragani Colleen A. (Weir) Duell `59 Ruth Ann (Branthoover) Dugan `66 Diana M. (Schembari) Dunna `67 The Hampton Durbin Family Diane R. (Roesch) Dutchick `64 Rev. John E. Eash Eastern Cambria Chamber of Commerce Carol A. Eberhart David Eberhart `15 Josephine A. (Chalhoub) Eby `55

James R. `87 & Luanne H. (Hartman) `78 Eckenrode Melissa R. (Rickert) Eckroth `14 Elisabeth Edmonston Lisa Edmundson Theresa A. Eger `98, `06 Michelle L. Elliott Elaine Ence Dr. J. Michael Engle Joel Etchen Vivian M. (Staib) Evans `79 Kalyn Blake Everett `18 ExxonMobil Foundation Marita (Minnaugh) Fagan `53 Betty Ann (Boland) Farabaugh `68 Jeanine F. (Sheehan) Farabaugh `16 Dr. Paul & Dr. Nedra Farcus Grace (Lutz) Farren `52 Barbara J. (O`Mara) Feathers `07 Joe & Marti Federowicz Alice Ference `55 Nancy Ferrante Patricia L. (Volk) Ferrin `85 Jeffrey R. `94 & Tonya M. (Simendinger) `94 Fisher Samantha Fleegle Florence M. (Rellick) Fleming `57 Trudy H. Fleming `67 Sandra (Stratton) Flynn `65 Barbara Fockler Edward & Elizabeth (Fliller) `61 Foley Richard Ford `98, `00 Honey D. Forman Regina B. Fornicola `81 Dan `75 & Maralee (Dugan) `76 Fox Luke A. Fragello `12, `14 Claudia J. (McCall) Franz `65 Carralee B. Franzwa `11 Barbara A. (Banholzer) Fraundorfer `55 Dr. Daniel D. Fredricks Mary Grace (Vigliotta) Freudenberg `70 Summer G. (Garland) Friedlander `73 Nancy (O`Regan) Fruchter `65 Karen Fugini in memory of Heather Williamson, `98 Jane A. (Quinn) Fulton `59 Melissa M. (Moerschbacher) Fulton `66 Paula (Guarriello) Gagliardi `63 Dr. Paul Gallagher William J. Gallo `84 Cecilia M. (Stewart) Gallucci `67

WHY I GIVE

“Almost all of my personal giving is focused on education.

I believe it’s a great investment and we need to lead by example.”

Denny Doll Former Board Member, MAC

William R. Garman `85 Donna Garzarelli Carolyn (Bayer) Gemino `72 George Beckett & Sons General Contracting LLC Patricia L. (Snyder) Georgiana `91, `97 Joan M. (Ronan) Gervinski `71 Donna J. Gildea `50 Patricia M. Gildea `47 Patricia (Wesner) Gill `65 Emilie Glanding `96 Dr. Samuel L. Glass Dr. Cathleen J. Golden Mary E. Golden `99 Dr. Crystal M. Goldyn Sally Gordon `09 & Robert H. Gordon, III Tonia Gordon Mr. Michael P. Gores `85 Alrene M. (Markovich) Gorsuch `79 Gloria I. Graham `96 Dr. Jessica C. Farabaugh `12, `13 Patricia A. Gregorchik `87 Barbara M. (Schmitt) Grieco `60 Mary E. Gruse `93

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Donor List Continued...

Sabrina Guida `19 Tobie L. Gunby `03 Diane C. (Ziegler) Gurney `64 Andrea D. (O`Neal) Gutmann `09, `11 Margarita Vincenty-Guzman `56 Gwin, Dobson & Foreman Inc Kelsey Hall Second Lieutenant Steven R. Hall Carol L. (Dzielski) Hallberg `63 Michael P. Haluska `17 Susan Kay (Kring) Haluska `85 Deanna L. Hamilton Marcia E. Hammond `79 Jo Ann (Thomas) Harr `65 Lucy (Acceto) Harris `62 Dr. David M. Haschak Michael & Sandra M. (Eger) `60 Haschak Nancy (Turner) Hayden `72 Rita (Priest) Haynes `71 Theresa (Brackin) Heckert `69 John & Karen Heffernan Zane A. Heiple Hannah Hench Margaret (Neufeld) Henry `68 Paul Hensler Timothy V. Heptner `86 Sandra (Young) Hess `62 Mary E. (Kelly) Hetrick `47A Michael & Karen Hickey Benjamin Hill `98 Nicole M. Hillard `10 Beatrice (Criste) Hines `60A Lee & Jane Hite Susan M. Hoberney Greg & Francine Hohenwarter Loretta (Taniser) Hohl `59 Holy Rosary Association Dan B. Hoover Wilfred C. Hoover, Jr. `95, `07 Stacie M. (Sobecky) Horvath `17 Mr. Justin M. `18 & Dr. Emily Houseknecht Vanessa K. Houser Karla (Webber) Howard `62 Mary M. (Lee) Howell `68 Horace J. Hubbard II `89 Ronald P. Huber `86 Alan S. `80 & Kelly A. (Doraski) `80 Huntington Daniel J. `14 & Amanda J. (Civiello) `14 Hutchinson Ginny (Ference) Hutchinson `67 Daniel C. Hutchison `95 Lisa B. (Wolf) Huya `83 Pamela J. (Peace) Irwin `69 Sherrie L. Jackson

Kyunghee T. (Kim) Jin `56 Dr. Roger Johnson Hon. Patricia (Egan) Jones `60 Patricia A. (Kukla) Joseph `55 Dr. Leamor Kahanov Amy Kanich A. Gail (Ryan) Kaschalk `60A, `62 Judith A. (Franke) Kaufman `94 William A. Kech `72 | Top Hat Cleaning LLC Nancy (Fulcher) Keenan `63 Barbara (Carbonetta) Keith `63 Mary F. (Flynn) Keller `69 Theresa (Daiuto) Kelly `58 Mauvette (Kiel) O`Dowd `58A, `85 Russell, `72 & Susan (Sweeney) `72 Kiel Kevin M. Kime Claire A. Kirsch, `18, `21 G. David Kissel `85 Rachelle A. Klapper `13, `15 Richard B. Klapper `09 Sean M. Klapper `16 Sarah G. Klawinski Susan (Bahr) Kleemeyer `62 Tracey Kleinmeyer Knopp & Klatt Excavation and Concrete Inc Bonnie C. (Keenan) Kocon `73 Mary Anne (Zappacosta) Kok, `80 Jane (Perkins) Kolb `64 Brenda J. (Pittsment) Kooser `73 Jamie A. Koshak `11, `12 Mikayla R. Kozorosky Sybil (Hanna) Krent `54A, `55 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kubay Ryan P. Kucera `17 Rose Marie (Erzal) Kuchera `57 Jason Kupchella Rose Marie Kushwara `62 Kathleen (Dougherty) LaFlamme `63 Genevieve A. (Disdier) Lalle `68 Theresa M. Landis `86 Laurel Auto Group Virginia A. (Beck) Lavella `66 Beverly (Wieczorek) Lazor `65 Linda A. Leahey `16 Katelyn M. Leamer `18 Lizbeth F. Lear `69 Marilyn J. (Dougherty) Leavitt `84 Janeen C. LeComte `19 Amy J. (Fouts) Leffard `04 Jo M. (Walter) Lentz `59 Dr. Penelope J. Lescher Maureen (Seyford) Leser `70

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Andrea L. Lingle `12 Ruth (Wyland) Link `85 Carole E. (Ricche) Litzinger `70 Eileen T. (Fogarty) Litzinger `70 M. Annette (Morningstar) Lloyd `07 Lockheed Martin AeroParts Inc Jason M. Long `99 Dr. Christopher M. Lovett Heather A. Low Barry & Bonnie Lou (Ragley) `58A Ludwig Monica L. Ludwig `64 Margaret Lykens Meghan K.F. MacDonald `72 Rachel J. Mackrell `18 Nathan & Kristina Magee Norma A. Mahoney `64 Carmen C. Makokele `02 Jean (Hald) Mammone `65 Dr. Elizabeth A. Mansley Christina M. (Madey) Marsh `06 Carolyn F. (Mihm) SopherMartin `60 Robert S. Matia `89 Diane M. (Seymore) Mazur `87 Dr. Bonnie M. Mazurak-Riga `81 Mary Lou (Stehle) McCandless `68 Ms. Tori L. McCloskey `19 Deborah A. (Kosicki) McConnell `77 Maureen (Hall) McCoy `58 Loretta M. (Putz) McCree `65 McDonald`s | JPN Management Nancy McDougall Gerry G. `20 & Alison G. `19 McElheny Dr. Tracy McFarland Barbara McGuinness `74 Aaron M. McGuire `17, `18 Judy (Topper) McKim `64 Carol A. (Gimbel) McLarney `68 Brian McLeary Charlene A. (Risley) McMahon `63* Kevin McMullen Richard McNulty Thomas L. McVicker II `15 Mr. & Mrs. Ken Meier Joan E. Meintel `68 Donna M. Messner Joan A. (Wilkins) Meyers `63 Raymond Mielnik Bradley M. Mikitko `12, `14 Kathleen (Doyle) Miller `66 Dr. Russell P. Miller & Lori A. Kosicki-Miller `90

Christopher D. Mingyar Amanda S. Minor Deborah Mishler Richard D. Mishler `06, `14 Rosemary (Trunzo) Mitchell `62 Terri & Elsie Mock Colleen E. (Creany) Mojock `61A Barbara (Degretta) Monborne `72 Melissa L. Morgan `93 Michael J. Morgan `03 Jacob A. Morisi `12 Shannon Morris in memory of Courtney M. Dalby `10 Monica (Wenderoth) Morton `69 Faber Moyer Angela Mueller `65 Maurita M. Mulligan `65 Nancy A. Mutch `76 Mr. Terry J. Myers `72 John R. Nagle `73 Joann C. (Gabris) Nagy `62 Carla J. Nelen Barbara A. Nibert `96 Kathleen T. (Terrence) Niejadlik `68 Brittany M. Mazur Noon `18 Mary Ann Norton `91, `97 Joe & Sandy Nypaver Jacklyn M. (Kreider) O`Brien `09 Margaret M. (White) O’Brien `62 Maureen O`Brien `50 Dr. Penny M. O`Connor Cathy (O`Gara) Sternberg `65 Donald W. Olear Antoinette F. O`Neill `59 Scott A. Orolin `84 Kathleen J. (Traynor) Oros `73 Joseph H. Orr, III Diane C. Orris `11 Geraldine O`Sullivan `57 Stacey M. Owens Carol L. (Farabaugh) Paddock `73 Christine (Bradley) Pagan `85 Mr. & Mrs.Tom Panetti Dawn L. Pangrazzi `72 Max D. Park `05 Maureen (Carpinello) Paronish `79 Harold R. Partsch `95 Patricia A. (Putz) Patnaude `69 Blenda A. Patterson `05, `11 Patricia A. (Strank) Pavlikowski `71 Larry E. & Susan K. Pearce

*Denotes Deceased

Donor List Continued...

Mary Beth (O`Donnell) Pedersen `64 Paul & Rebecca R. (Roberts) Pendell `71 Sophie Penney Susan (Schlipf) Peo `72 Barbara A. (Alsvary) Persing `67 Carol A. (Ballirano) Pesci `66 Mary C. Peters `77 Molly B. (Anderson) Peterson `69 Rosemary A. Sutton Peterson `60A Meghin E. Pettenati Joan Phillips Mary Jo Piccolo `81 Mary Fasnacht Pigza `66 Gerald Pirrung Sherri L. Platt `05 Elaine M. (Butch) Plewa `68 Lois A. (Miller) Points `64 Patricia L. (Cadili) Polca `73 Patricia (Matey) Posen `62 Ida J. (Raymond) Potter `55A, `57 L. Kevin Prosser `77 Shamim H. Rajpar Ann Marie (Fees) Ranck `58A Steven Reasbeck `98 Audry J. (Aroney) Reeves `64 David W. Regala `19 Kathleen E. Reilly `68 Carol (Young) Resko `62 LeAnn (Kause) Rice `62 Carol P. (Kertes) Riggleman `94 E. Joan Riley `62 Felipe J. Linan-Rimmer `03 & Wanda (Moffet) Rimmer `05 Kathleen (Bittel) Risden `69 Duane A. Roberts `88 Ronald P. Robertson `71 Maryanne (McGurk) Roman `66 Katherine (Kraft) Strauss Rosenthal `63 Alane M. Zigarovich Rossetti `69 Larisa (Comiskey) Roth `98 Natalie D. Rovansek `01 Margaret (Schloff) Rowland `65 Thomas L. Royal `08 Dr. Sara A. Rutledge Joyce Sager Rosalie (Fauls) Salko `50 Eve (Washington) Salomone `66 Sankertown VFW Post 7377 Dr. Patricia W. Savage Lawrence & Barbara `84 Savino Elinor Scannell Torello `62 Brianna M. (Baker) Schall `17

*Denotes Deceased

Margaret (Feighery) Scheiner `61 Stacy L. (Klinehans) Schenk `91, `96 Patricia C. (D`Angelo) Schneider `64 James & Barbara Schoenfelder Sherry Schorner Jared M. Seavey `12 Dorothy A. (Kozdema) Sedlak `69 Lynda (Servi) Seideman `62 Mary C. (Criste) Seip `68 Carol A. (Philbin) Senff `69 Mr. & Mrs. Ed Serafin Sister Eric Marie Setlock, RSM Jeffrey L. Shaffer Patricia (Flanagan) Shebell `57 Edward J., Jr. & Julie Sheehan Tina Sheetz Lorene S. Shelow `06 Michael D. Shipman Dana Shook `95 Jacqueline S. (Brown) Showalter `96, `07 Joan M. (Newton) Showers `68 Danielle Shrift Ramona F. (Mastalski) Shrift `81 Eileen M. (McCormick) Sickinger `55 Debra J. (LaMantia) Sideras `74 Lynn Siford Elizabeth Siglow Kathryn (Callinan) Simpson `52A O. Whitney Simpson `94 Karen Sinnott `66 Linda R. (Ehgartner) Skelley `89, `10 Cheryl A. Skelly `07, `09 Karen A. (Staub) Skrainy `71 Thomas Slater William G. Slifko `91 Rose Ann Slis `96 Patrick J. Sloan Beverly A. Smith `59 Brian K. Smith Dr. Julie L. Smith Kristi Smith Susan (Popp) Smith `61 Theresa M. (Parks) Smith `69 Sophia (Kolarczyk) Smithmyer `56 Diane L. (Denham) Maguire `63 Robert L. Snoby `00 Bridget C. (Carroll) Snyder `65 Dora M. (Villarreal) Sockell `54 Dr. Patrick M. Socoski Margaret (Shevchik) Soles `64

Dr. Tilda T. (Wright) Sorensen `75 Spangler Auto, Inc. Leah S. Spangler Judith (Price) Spencer `66 Dorothy Stefanick Sean M. Steffy `12, `14 Robert Stere Crystal A. Stevens `04 Glenn Stevick Michelle N. (Koch) Stewart `73 Karen (Anderson) Stickler `59 Eileen (Devine) Stites `64 Diane L. (Weaver) Stoehr `82 Atty. Douglas V. Stoehr `78 Carol Streilein Alicia R. Strittmatter `13, `16 Marianne (Masterson) Stryker `69 Anita Sutton Donna J. (Krawick) Taddy `69 Tina M. Tanzi Patricia L. (Brown) Tarigo `68 Christopher L. Taylor `04 Debera A. (King) Taylor `88 Barbara J. Tennent-Ponterio `83 Barbara J. (Zabreski) Thorpe `68 Maryann R. (Kovalchik) Tokar `66 Gloria M. (Torres) Lucini `70 Margaret (Metzger) Towers `67 Ronnie Townsend, III `17 Justin P. Treon Mary C. (Ulam) Tucci `70 John C. Turner `86 Danielle M. Vandenbergh `21 Monica M. (Swansegar) VanSickle `77 Joseph & Barbara D. (Stock), `82 Vargo Ann L. Vena `61A Timothy Vescovi Timothy J. Wachs `88 Patricia (Chicatell) Wade `66 Mary (McGillen) Wagner `58 Samuel & Rachel E. (Volpe) `14 Wagner Carolyn (Kroeger) Waldron `63 Cynthia A. (Gladd) Walsh `68 Robert F. Walsh `11, `13 Thomas J. Walsh Kimberly Washington Jacqueline (DeCecco) Watkins `69 Patricia (Mutch) Watson, `71 Scott & Nancy Way Lisa L. (Riner) Weakland `94 Weber Murphy Fox Inc Sally Weber

WHY I GIVE

“Pure chance brought me to Mount Aloysius College. The moment I stepped on campus, I knew I belonged, and I applied on the spot. While studying for my bachelor’s and master’s I had the opportunity to combine my faith with learning, complete service, and see the change I was actively trying to create in the world. Mount Aloysius College is truly special. I continue to give to Mount Aloysius because my experience is not unique.

Students who attend the Mount see the beauty in campus, the opportunity around every corner, and the compassion the community holds. When I donate, I ensure others will have the same chance at experiencing all Mount Aloysius has to offer.

Continuing to give keeps your memories of Mount Aloysius alive, and gives others the opportunity to make new Mountie memories.”

Claire Kirsch, ’18, ’21

Donor List Continued...

Kathleen E. (O`Kane) Wellenbrink `69 Dr. Lawrence Wess Amanda L. Wess-Gates Clyde, Jr. `05, `19 & Jenna (Shuck), `07 Weyandt Judith (Grove) Whitbred `65 Mary M. (Reilly) White `48 Dr. John A. Whitlock Rosemary Whitlock Nancy (Garvey) Wiest `62 Kay D. (Hoffman) Wilson `71 Mark Wilson Nancy R. (Ridsdale) Winkler `71 Marcia J. (Mathianas) Wood `82 Wu`s New China Restaurant Mikayla Wyrwas Bonnie J. (Wolfe) Yanick `67 Dr. Sandra (Grady) Yates `63 Jim Zablosky Mary Frances (Senita) Zadzilko `66 Elaine C. (Gavlak) Zajac `70 Julie J. (Snyder) Zimmerman `82 Mary L. Hench Zindler `68 Marianne Ziviello `61 Sharon L. Zoskey `71, `84

Loyalty Donors** 1889 Foundation Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Kathleen (Doyle) Amish `60 John H. Anderson Anonymous Donors (9) Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of PA Denise L. (Kupetz) Augustine `69 Brianna N. Baker `08 Michael & Rebecca Baker Patricia L. (Miller) Barger `70 Rosemary (Stoffel) Barry `63 Joyce M. (Williams) Bates `68 Mary Ann (McGuire) Bender `60 Alli E. (Bossler) Bennett `13 William & Ann Benzel | Benzel`s Bretzel Bakery, Inc. Susan (Cupps) Bimle `80 Philip Devorris | Blair Image Elements Florence M. (McGough) Blake, `51 Carol Ann (Adams) Bobetich `79 Joel A. Bobetich `15 Mickey (Krauszer) Bohrer `62 Ellen R. (Risley) Booke, `59

David C. Bracke `80 Marie (McGowan) Bradley `67 Brett Insurance Agency, Inc. Martina M. (Kupstas) Budjnoski `69 Julia M. (Jandora) Burke `61A, `63 Carroll (Duffy) Burrow `62 Jack M. & Genevieve Calandra Paul J. & Maureen Calandra Doris (Grandchamp) Calla `62 Shelley A. Campbell `06, `09 Allen M. Capriotti `74 Eileen M. (Ryan) Cardamon `65 Joan M. (Petrunak) Carpenter `60 Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Joanne F. (Ucci) Cerrato `60 Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Andrew D. Clouse Teresa (Wood) Coffren `65 Joan (Bernard) Cogelia `54 Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Eleanor C. (Ewell) Corbin `83 Concurrent Technologies Corporation Dr. Nicole R. (Marsalko) Custer `04, `06 Albert A. `94 & Judith L. `94 Daisley Brenda (Mayers) Danielson `68 Maureen L. (Lamb) DaPonte `67 Carolyn A. (Zappone) D`Astolfo `62 Anne (Tatlow) Davis `61 Michael DelGrosso | DelGrosso Foods, Inc Jules B. Dill Mrs. Gwendolyn B. (DeRose) Dobas `63 Dennis E. Doll Elaine Domenick `57A Carolyn Donaldson Stephanie (McCall) Dorsch `57A, `59 Chester F. Dovidio, Jr. `84 Mary J. (Rush) Dowling `61 Gregory & Mary Drew Diana M. (Schembari) Dunna `67 Carol A. Eberhart Edith Davis Eve Foundation Elisabeth Edmonston Theresa A. Eger `98, `06 Michelle L. Elliott Dr. J. Michael Engle

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Jeanine F. (Sheehan) Farabaugh `16 Martha Federowicz Alice Ference `55 Jeffrey R. `94 & Tonya M. (Simendinger) `94 Fisher Sandra (Stratton) Flynn `65 FNB Corporation Richard Ford `98, `00 Claudia J. (McCall) Franz `65 Barbara A. (Banholzer) Fraundorfer `55 Dr. Daniel D. Fredricks Summer G. (Garland) Friedlander `73 Jane A. (Quinn) Fulton `59 Melissa M. (Moerschbacher) Fulton `66 Paula (Guarriello) Gagliardi `63 Dr. Paul Gallagher Donna Garzarelli Joan M. (Ronan) Gervinski `71 Donna J. Gildea `50 Patricia M. Gildea `47 Dr. Cathleen J. Golden Sally Gordon, `09 & Robert H. Gordon, III Tonia Gordon Kathleen (Powers) Gormish `61A Alrene M. (Markovich) Gorsuch `79 Dr. Jessica C. Farabaugh `12, `13 Carol L. (Dzielski) Hallberg `63 Deanna L. Hamilton Jo Ann (Thomas) Harr `65 Dr. David M. Haschak John & Karen Heffernan Timothy V. Heptner `86 Mary E. (Kelly) Hetrick `47A Beatrice (Criste) Hines `60A Susan M. Hoberney Wilfred C. Hoover, Jr. `95, `07 Justin M. `18 & Dr. Emily Houseknecht Karen (Anderson) Stickler `59 Karla (Webber) Howard `62 Mary M. (Lee) Howell `68 Kathleen P. (Patrick) Hoyne `83, `03, `05 Horace J. Hubbard, II `89 Alan S. `80 & Kelly A. (Doraski) `80 Huntington Independent Catholic Foundation Dr. Patricia S. Ireland Pamela J. (Peace) Irwin `69 Sherrie L. Jackson Hon. Patricia (Egan) Jones `60

Patricia A. (Kukla) Joseph `55 Judith A. (Franke) Kaufman `94 Barbara (Carbonetta) Keith `63 Mary F. (Flynn) Keller `69 Theresa (Daiuto) Kelly `58 Russell `72 & Susan (Sweeney) `72 Kiel Patricia A. (McCaffrey) King `48A, `50 Sean M. Klapper `16 Susan (Bahr) Kleemeyer `62 Jane (Perkins) Kolb `64 Sybil (Hanna) Krent `54A, `55 Dr. Charles & Adele (Kiel) Kupchella `60A Sheila Laing `56 Genevieve A. (Disdier) Lalle `68 Lizbeth F. Lear `69 Dr. Penelope J. Lescher Maureen (Seyford) Leser `70 Mary Lessard M. Annette (Morningstar) Lloyd `07 Dr. Christopher M. Lovett Sylvia (Manili) Luber `61 Barry & Bonnie Lou (Ragley) `58A Ludwig Monica L. Ludwig `64 M & T Bank Nathan & Kristina Magee Dr. Elizabeth A. Mansley Dr. Renée Martin-Nagle, J.D., LL.M, Ph.D., ‘79 (Secretary) Robert S. Matia `89 Mrs. Diane M. (Seymore) Mazur `87 Maureen (Hall) McCoy `58 Nancy McDougall Gerry G. `20 & Alison G. `19 McElheny Carol A. (Gimbel) McLarney `68 Bradley M. Mikitko `12, `14 Tyler J. Trimbath `08 | Mihalko`s General Contracting Sharon A. (Zupon) Miller `05 Christopher D. Mingyar Minnie Patton Stayman Foundation Amanda S. Minor Rosemary (Trunzo) Mitchell `62 Colleen E. (Creany) Mojock `61A Melissa L. Morgan `93 Michael J. Morgan `03 Monica (Wenderoth) Morton `69 Carla J. Nelen Mary Ann Norton `91, `97 Joe and Sandy Nypaver

*Denotes Deceased

Donor List Continued...

Maureen O`Brien `50 Dr. Penny M. O`Connor Antoinette F. O`Neill `59 Diane C. Orris `11 Dawn L. Pangrazzi `72 Max D. Park, `05 Harold R. Partsch `95 Patricia A. (Putz) Patnaude `69 Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance Susan (Schlipf) Peo `72 Carol A. (Ballirano) Pesci `66 Molly B. (Anderson) Peterson `69 Mary Jo Piccolo `81 Mary Fasnacht Pigza `66 Lois A. (Miller) Points `64 Patricia (Matey) Posen `62 Shamim H. Rajpar Reliance Bank Carol (Young) Resko `62 Carol P. (Kertes) Riggleman `94 J. Robert Rightnour, Jr. Kathleen (Bittel) Risden `69 Duane A. Roberts `88 Rick & Sue Rose Katherine (Kraft) Strauss Rosenthal `63 Audrey S. Rosenthall `95 Rosalie (Fauls) Salko `50 Sankertown VFW Post 7377 Stacy L. (Klinehans) Schenk `91, `96 Lynda (Servi) Seideman `62 Mary C. (Criste) Seip `68 Amy Seltzer Edward J., Jr. & Julie Sheehan Tina Sheetz Lorene S. Shelow `06 Jacqueline S. (Brown) Showalter `96, `07 Joan M. (Newton) Showers `68 Eileen M. (McCormick) Sickinger `55

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Mid-Atlantic Community, Inc Cheryl A. Skelly `07, `09 Thomas Slater Slovenian Savings & Loan Association Beverly A. Smith `59 Brian K. Smith Dr. Julie L. Smith Sophia (Kolarczyk) Smithmye, `56 Dora M. (Villarreal) Sockel `54 Robert Stere Michelle N. (Koch) Stewart `73 Eileen (Devine) Stites `64 Marianne (Masterson) Stryker `69 Tina M. Tanzi Maryann R. (Kovalchik) Tokar `66 Gloria M. (Torres) Lucini `70 Ronnie Townsend, III `17 Danielle M. Vandenbergh Paul & Rebecca R. (Roberts) `71 Pendell Samuel & Rachel (Volpe) `14 Wagner Carolyn (Kroeger) Waldron `63 Thomas Walsh Sally Weber John & Kathleen Welch Clyde Jr. `05, `19 & Jenna (Shuck), `07 Weyandt Judith (Grove) Whitbred `65 Mary M. (Reilly) White `48 Nancy (Garvey) Wiest `62 Wolf-Kuhn Foundation Paul & Michelle M. (Zdancewicz) `74 Wood Dr. Sandra (Grady) Yates `63 Elaine C. (Gavlak) Zajac `70 Julie J. (Snyder) Zimmerman `82 Marianne Ziviello `61

Grant Funding 1889 Foundation Charlotte Newcombe Foundation Commonwealth of PA GEER Funds Conference for Mercy Higher Education NCAA / AMCC PA Academic Library Consortium Pepsico Foundation U.S. Department of Justice UPMC Altoona Foundation

New Endowed Scholarships American Sign Language/ English Interpreting (ASL/EI) Endowed Scholarship Michael & Rebecca Baker Endowed Scholarship John Anthony Farkas Jr. Endowed Scholarship for History & Political Science Monsignor Patrick V. Fleming Endowed Scholarship for History & Political Science Gayle M. Jeffries Endowed Scholarship The Alice K. Lansing Scholarship Joan Dougherty McKeegan Endowed Scholarship Sister Eric Marie Setlock RMS Scholarship Andrew Showalter Criminology Scholarship Amy Butler Smith Critical Care Endowed Scholarship for Nursing Students Leonard M. Volk Memorial Scholarship

Giving Societies Trustee Society $10,000+ President’s Society $5,000 - $9,999 Bell Tower Society $1,000 - $4,999 Society of Mount Aloysius College - Up to $999 Please forgive any omissions or errors, as they are unintentional. Please forward any changes to the Office of Institutional Advancement at 814-886-6396 or email AdvancementOffice@mtaloy.edu accordingly. **The Loyalty Society, established in 2018, recognizes those who give to the College consecutively for 3 or more years.

*Denotes Deceased

WHY I GIVE “Hi, my name is Mauvette and I graduated from Mount Aloysius Academy when it was an all-girls Catholic high school and Jr. College. I returned to the Mount 25 years later after raising my eight children and graduated from Mount Aloysius Junior College with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

I was fortunate enough to get a scholarship from the Sisters of Mercy, which helped tremendously since four of my children were also in college. Now it’s my turn to give back.

We have an obligation to help one another however, whenever, and wherever we can.

When you are there for someone in need, someone will be there for you in your need. I call on my classmates and friends that have graduated from the Mount to step up and help those students who are struggling to make ends meet. Write your check today. Thank you in advance.”

Mauvette Kiel O’Dowd, ’58A, ’85

Mount Aloysius Receives $900k Nursing Gift Mount Aloysius College is the recent beneficiary of a generous gift, courtesy of a local community member. The late Veronica “Bernie” Kubica named the College as a recipient of a $900,000 trust to be used for scholarships for MAC nursing students.

Kubica, an Altoona native, retired as a lieutenant colonel after a nearly 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force. Bernie was a charter member of both the Society of Air Force Nurses and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. She worked at several local hospitals as a registered nurse. Kubica passed away in July 2020. “She felt very strongly about the field of nursing, and my understanding is that she wanted to leave a legacy at a small, private college with a strong nursing program,” said Dr. John Farkas, MAC’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The trust will provide an endowed scholarship that will allow students to benefit from the scholarship funds for decades to come.

“Receiving this gift was a wonderful surprise, and our students will benefit tremendously from it,” said MAC President John McKeegan. “A majority of our students are firstgeneration college students, and over 98 percent of our current students receive some sort of financial aid. To have an endowment such as this allows our students to focus on becoming fantastic nurses.”

Farkas agrees. “Ms. Kubica provided this opportunity to offer scholarships to better not only our current and future students, but ultimately the local community, where our graduates will provide the best of compassionate nursing care.”

COMMENCEMENT

Celebrating Two Years with Two Unique Ceremonies Commencement at Mount Aloysius College looked a little different this year. Because the pandemic forced us to have a virtual ceremony last year, we knew that we needed to make this year’s Commencement ceremony special—not just for the Class of 2021, but for the Class of 2020, as well. So on May 15, students, employees, and

loved ones gathered in the Athletic, Convocation, and Wellness Center for two ceremonies, divided by school of study. The School of Nursing & Health Sciences had their Commencement in the morning, while the School of Business, Arts, and Sciences held their Commencement in the afternoon. Both ceremonies had speakers specific to their fields of interest.

Jan Fisher, President of UPMC Altoona/UPMC Bedford and member

of the MAC Board of Trustees, spoke to the Nursing & Health Sciences students.

Adam Sheetz, Executive Vice President of Operations at Sheetz, Inc. and Mount Aloysius Trustee, was the speaker at the Business, Arts, & Sciences ceremony.

Students from the Classes of 2020 and 2021 appreciated both speakers’ candor and personal stories during their speeches.

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Mountie Athletics Striving Strong in 2020/21 The 2020/21 athletic season had its struggles, with no official contests during the fall semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the Mountie student-athletes persevered to have a quality spring semester full of competition. Not only did spring sports play a full championship season, each and every one of the Mountie athletic teams were able to compete against outside competition.

Due to AMCC guidelines, only outdoor competitions were allowed to have spectators present at home events, but fans were able to see our baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and softball teams in action.

Of the sports that had a championship season, baseball, lacrosse, softball, and men’s tennis all made the conference tournament. The baseball team advanced to the semifinal round, before falling in a best-of-three series.

They had a successful 19-win season, which included a 6-5 victory over nationally-ranked Shenandoah (#13 at the time). Lacrosse competed in their first season as a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) and made it to the semifinals. They had three first-team All-NEAC members in their first season. Softball played their first games since 2019, when they competed in the NCAA Tournament. They made the conference tournament with a 15-10-1 record, where they made a run to the AMCC Championship round before falling. They were attempting to make their third consecutive NCAA Tournament. Men’s tennis added to the trophy case in 2021, as they went undefeated in conference play and won the AMCC Championship, giving Mount Aloysius their first championship in the sport. They also qualified for the NCAA, marking the first time in program history.

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Future Heroes Supporting the next generation of Mountie nurses!

President John McKeegan and Jan Fisher, President of UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford, sign agreements committing to the Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship program. This program provides financial and employment incentives to Pennsylvania residents who attend Mount Aloysius for their nursing degree.

Mount Aloysius College, in affiliation with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, and UPMC Somerset, recently announced a new opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Incoming nursing students will be eligible for up to $54,000 in funding towards their education, plus guaranteed employment and hiring incentives at those UPMC locations.

Mount Aloysius College will offer a $24,000 “Future Heroes” scholarship to all incoming nursing students from the state of Pennsylvania enrolled in the Associate RN degree program or the final two years of the pre-licensure BSN program. Students accepted into the UPMC Nursing Tuition Loan Forgiveness Program and who agree to a three year employment contract with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, or UPMC Somerset prior to matriculation at the College are eligible for a forgiveable loan up to $15,000 from UPMC while attending Mount Aloysius. UPMC will also offer up to $15,000 in hiring incentives on top of the forgivable loan.

“We are incredibly excited to announce this new initiative.

The mission of Mount Aloysius is focused on responding to the needs of the community with quality education. Our

region needs nurses now more than ever, and through this collaboration, we will provide the community with ’Future Heroes’ at little or no net cost for the student,” said John McKeegan, president of Mount Aloysius College.

“Incoming nursing students will receive an exceptional nursing education in our premier nursing program while taking advantage of the tremendous affordability and many other benefits that come with this affiliation.”

Jan Fisher, president of UPMC Altoona/UPMC Bedford, agrees.

“The missions of Mount Aloysius College and UPMC match,” she said. “These are local students­­—local families— who will have an opportunity to go to college at little to no cost, and in the end, they will work for a world-class healthcare organization. It’s a great start to a wonderful career.”

The Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship is available to students who are starting their nursing education in fall 2021.

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