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Welcome New Educators
First Row (left to right): Rebecca Finni, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Kathleen Jefferis, Assistant Professor of Nursing Caroline Christoff, Assistant Professor of Philosophy James Fox, Assistant Professor of English Timothy Slekar, Director of the Educator Preparation Program Second Row (left to right): William Cooper, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Brian Bradshaw, Director of Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) Christopher Hendley, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Beth Vaughn, Associate Professor of Accounting Natalie Mallis, Assistant Professor of Music Laura Reed, Assistant Professor of Education
Honoring Our Faculty
Each year, Muskingum University presents faculty awards to recognize exceptional impact in teaching, scholarship, and service. Congratulations to the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 honorees!
The William Oxley Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching
The William Rainey Harper Award for Outstanding Scholarship
The Cora I. Orr Service Award
Ana Kehrberg, Associate Professor of Psychology, 2021-2022 Kekoa Kaluhiokalani, Associate Professor of English, 2020-2021
Laura Hilton, Professor of History, 2021-2022 Hallie Baker, Associate Professor of Health Science, 2020-2021
Barbara Hansen, Dave Longaberger Professor of Teaching & Learning and Distinguished Professor of Education, 2020-2021
Danny Ingold, Homer A. Anderson Distinguished Professor of Natural Science, 2021-2022
Inaugural MOT Graduates Receive Hoods
On October 9, 2021, Muskingum’s first Master of Occupational Therapy graduates were honored in a Brown Chapel ceremony.
The class members returned to campus to accept their master’s degree hoods in person, after graduating in the University’s May 6, 2021 virtual commencement ceremony.
They are the first group in Muskingum’s history to earn Master of Occupational Therapy degrees.
In addressing the class, President Sue Hasseler recognized their leadership and determination, as they enrolled as pioneers in a newly established program and then completed the majority of their studies under pandemic conditions.
The two-year MOT program was established in Fall 2019 to meet critical healthcare workforce needs in the Southeastern Ohio region and beyond. Dr. Mary Arnold serves as the Program Director.
2020 Alumni Cross the Platform
Class of 2020 alumni gathered on campus during Magenta Homecoming for a special recognition ceremony on October 10, 2021. The class members, who graduated virtually on May 9, 2020, crossed the platform in person during the ceremony.
They received congratulations from President Sue Hasseler and Chair of the Board of Trustees Dr. Kim Gage Rothermel ’71, and celebrated with family, friends, and Muskingum faculty and staff.
Dr. Larry Normansell, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, was the featured speaker. Dr. Normansell served on the faculty from 1986 through 2020, holding the position of the Harry and Mary Evelyn Laurent Distinguished Professor of Psychology from 2008.
Reverend Dr. Rick Nutt, Professor Emeritus of Religion, offered the Invocation and the Benediction. A Muskingum faculty member from 1988 through 2018, he also served the University as Associate Provost.
Hope Babbitt ’20 shared reflections with her classmates. Hope graduated with a major in animal studies and minors in Spanish, psychology, and sociology. In April 2020, Hope was recognized as the “Muskie of the Year” during the annual Magnus Awards. The Muskie of Year is presented to a student who demonstrates excellence in academic growth and achievement and in campus and community engagement and leadership.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology Larry Normansell.
Hope Babbitt ’20.
