ODK - The Leader - Fall 2017

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“To Recognize Leaders Among Leaders”

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND: CONSTRUCTION PARK

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND: CONSTRUCTION PARK OMICRON DELTA KAPPA SIGMA CIRCLE CELEBRATES 90 YEARS AT UMD TERPS HELPING TERPS

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: A CHECK-IN WITH SOME RECENT ODK ALUMNI PHILIP ARONSON STEWARD OF THE FOUNTAIN SOCIETY ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

SPOTLIGHT ON ODK MEMBERS THE NEWSLETTER OF THE SIGMA CIRCLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

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Message from the President Welcome to all ODKers, past and present! s we embark on a new academic year, ODK remains at the heart of the University of Maryland experience!

Celebrating leaders from the past, present, and of the future, Omicron Delta Kappa’s Sigma Circle is already making

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LEADER OMICRON DELTA KAPPA SIGMA CIRCLE 2017-2018 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS JACOB VEITCH

JESSICA YAU

President

Public Relations Coordinator

CECE UKEJIANYA

SAM KORALNIK

Vice President

Membership Coordinator

IVY XIA

TREY MASON

Communications Coordinator

Digital Communications

MATTHEW SWETZ

DAVID NIEZELSKI

Philanthropy & Community Service Coordinator

Officer At Large

SAMANTHA LEVY

Officer At Large

the most of the fall semester, impacting the greater Maryland community!

While students have been hard at work in their first weeks back on campus, families in Texas, Florida, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico remain focused on recovery from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

In response, ODK is proud to be leading Terps4Terps! Terps4Terps is a charitable effort dedicated to raising funds to support those members of the Maryland community that have been affected by these recent natural disasters. With the campaign nearing its end, ODK is primed to deliver more than $5,000 in relief funds to support our fellow Terps!

Furthermore, we recently celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the Sigma Circle! Marking the occasion with an incredible night by the fountain, alumni and current students joined to honor Dr. Drury Bagwell, former ODK Faculty Secretary, with the Inaugural Distinguished Service Award, an award now forever-named in his honor!

Looking ahead, the Sigma Circle is proud to be engaging the broader student body and campus community! On October 21st, in partnership with the Student Government

Association and Maryland Discourse, ODK is hosting the first-ever campus-wide Leadership Summit!

Continuing efforts from last year, ODK will also be hosting an alumni panel for current members and will be volunteering to support local high school students as part of a growing resume review program.

Today, the University of Maryland is thriving! No doubt, the strength of our campus is due in large part to the fearless leaders that compose ODK. As we continue on this journey in our 91st year, the Sigma Circle is prosperous and only growing larger! In the weeks and months ahead, we look forward to welcoming new members and embracing our alumni family as they return to campus!

Together, the members of Omicron Delta Kappa’s Sigma Circle - past, present, and future - continue to serve as a beacon of light on campus! I am so grateful for your continued interest in and support of this enduring legacy!

Jacob Veitch ODK Sigma Circle President

RICK TETA Events Coordinator

BROOKE SUPPLE UVA DAYALAN

Circle Coordinator

Historian

SUE BRIGGS Faculty Advisor

SIGMA CIRCLE OF OMICRON DELTA KAPPA University of Maryland 2108 Mitchell Building College Park, MD 20742 www.odk.umd.edu

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Engineering, named for Alfred James Clark, a distinguished alumnus of UMD who went on to have a successful career in construction.

One of the most exciting places to be on campus right now is the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center. On Campus Drive and in the center of campus, ESJ hosts state of the art classrooms and technology, including Construction Park continued on page 3

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Message from the Faculty Secretary appy Fall ODK! As I sit here writing this article, I am filled with tremendous gratitude for the amazing things accomplished by this exemplary organization.

We started the fall with three monumental efforts. First, we celebrated the significant history of the Sigma Circle at a glorious 90th anniversary event under a tent on McKeldin Mall. We were joined by generations of Sigma Circle members to celebrate 90 years of ODK, the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the ODK Fountain, and the excitement of seeing the newly engraved names of the most recently inducted members of the Sigma Circle. Over 200 alumni joined President Wallace Loh, National Executive Director Tara

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Construction Park from page 2 TERP Classrooms. These special facilities, designed to enable students to Teach, Engage, Respond, and Participate, come in four different styles, all created with special educational principles in mind. Gorgeous in its design, Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center even hosts a stunning sculpture, “The Elephant”

by Karel Appel, from The Phillips Collection.

Singer, and current members to recognize our inaugural Drury Bagwell ODK Distinguished Service Award recipient, the incomparable Drury Bagwell, who received the inaugural award and had it named for him on the same night! It was a magnificent and memorable evening! For more on the ODK 90th Anniversary Celebration, go to page 4.

Second, following the tragedies of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, ODK was asked by President Loh to lead the way in student fundraising.

The students creatively developed the Terps4Terps campaign focused on raising funds for UMD students who were personally affected by the hurricanes. Through Venmo and Launch UMD, the ODKers challenged other student organizations and alums to help out their fellow Terps in need by donating to the Student Crisis Fund.

Third, we had another banner selections process the same week as the other two efforts were underway.

Seven honorary, three graduate students, and 334 undergraduate leaders applied for membership and were thoroughly vetted by a mighty, multi-hour effort of current ODKers. The results were a diverse group of 63 inductees.

The exciting semester continued with two ODK lectures in the beginning of October. On October 6 we hosted Ben & Jerry's Jerry Greenfield followed on October 12 by Rep. John Lewis who authored this year's First Year Book, March: Book 3.

We look forward to another amazing Homecoming Student Leadership Celebration on Saturday, October 28 in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp beginning two hours before the kick-off of the Maryland Football game. Hope to see you there!

“I want the Iribe Center to feel like Silicon Valley just hit College Park.” That’s what co-founder and CEO of Oculus VR, Brendan Iribe, said about the massive upgrade to the computer science department at the University of Maryland. With a good deal of construction still required to finish the project, the Brendan Iribe Center is influenced in design by headquarters of Facebook, Google, Oculus VR, and other tech industry leaders. The facility will inspire Terps

with an interest and aptitude for technology to make the “next big thing” to change our lives for the better.

There may have never been a more exciting time to be in College Park than now, with all of these great additions to the University of Maryland. In not too long, these shining, state-of-the-art facilities will be just as special a part of the memories of future Terps as the current cornerstones are to our beloved alumni.

Brooke L. Supple ODK Circle Coordinator

THANK YOU! micron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle wishes to express our thanks to Princeton Review for their generous support of the ODK Fall 2017 Induction Ceremony and Reception.

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OMICRON DELTA KAPPA SIGMA CIRCLE CELEBRATES 90 YEARS AT UMD

By Jessica Yau ’18 After months of planning, guests entered the 90th Anniversary Celebration of the ODK Fountain in suits and dresses next to the fountain.

After mingling with the alumni and currents students over desserts and drinks, the ceremony began.

There was a brief proOmicron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle executive board gram, with remarks from members enjoying the 90th Anniversary Celebration Sigma Circle President Jacob Veitch, University President Wallace D. Loh, and Executive Director of Omicron Delta Kappa Tara Singer. The highlight of the evening was the President Wallace D. Loh delivering remarks to the presentation of the ODK members of the Omicron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Dru Bagwell, for his service to the marks the 90th anniversary of leaderSigma Circle and to the ship at the University of Maryland University of Maryland. and the 20th anniversary of the dediOmicron Delta Kappa Fountain with the engraved Stewards of the Fountain names of members of the Omicron Delta Kappa Sigma cation of the ODK Fountain at the were also recognized for their Circle shining with candles and lights center of McKeldin Mall. Over 4,000 donations to the fountain and Sigma Circle members have conOmicron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle for giving back to the Sigma Circle. tributed to the success and spirit of is proud of each and every single Maryland and on this night, both With lots of laughs and smiles, member. alumni and current members gaththis was a night to remember. The Happy Anniversary, ODK! ered to celebrate. n the night of Saturday, September 16th, bright lights illuminated engraved names of the members and stewards of the Omicron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle on the fountain. This year

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TERPS HELPING TERPS

By Matthew Swetz ’18 his semester, ODK Sigma Circle pioneered a University of Maryland campus wide effort to raise funds for the University’s Student Crisis Fund. In early September, Sigma Circle members were taken aback at the destruction of Hurricane Harvey and began working on possible initiatives that could help those in need. During this initial planning, Hurricane Irma began to form in the Atlantic and those involved quickly realized that this effort needed to be bigger and broader than initially imagined. After some deliberate planning with other student groups, and with the support of

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University President Wallace Loh, the Sigma Circle executive board decided to raise money for the University’s Student Crisis Fund, a fund that offers support to students who face sudden, unanticipated financial hardship.

The outcome of this initial planning is Terps4Terps, an ODK-lead, University-wide initiative aimed at raising money for fellow Terps who have been impacted by disaster.

Terps4Terps is broad reaching. By establishing direct lines of communication with major stakeholders and groups on campus, ODK is enabling such groups to raise funds as a part of

the greater university. Terps4Terps is also agile. Donations to the Student Crisis Fund can be distributed to those in need within days of receiving a request. Additionally, Terps4Terps is unifying; By coming together as a campus to help those of us in need, ODK is fostering a sense of community.

Terps4Terps collected donations on two different platforms Launch UMD, a university operated crowdfunding platform, and Venmo, a money transfer app. By providing access to emergency relief aid, ODK hopes to give help to Terps who need it most.

SPOTLIGHT ON ODK MEMBERS

By David Niezelski ’18 and Ivy Xia ’18 e recently had the opportunity to catch up with some members of the Sigma Circle -- we got to see how these ODKers spent their summers while also getting a sneak peak of a day in the life!

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Adwoa Boateng Adwoa Boateng is a senior double major in Economics and Government and Politics. She completed the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Adwoa Boateng is a at Princeton senior double major in University. JSI Economics and is a 7-week pro- Government, Politics

gram of classes and co-curricular activities that promote the professional and personal development of students in public service.

Adwoa considers being on the BSOS Dean’s Student advisory Council (DSAC) to be one of the most remarkable experiences of her time at Maryland. Her experience in BSOS allowed her to be an advocate for BSOS students and to build confidence in her leadership abilities.

Her favorite ODK memory happened last year on Maryland Day. It was her first time watching the kids swim in the fountain and collect plastic turtles. Being a part of ODK gave her a chance to make Maryland Day a fun day for the children.

In her free time, she loves reading African literature. “It helps me stay connected to my culture and learn more about history in different African countries.” She recommends everyone should read Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi! She also likes to catch up

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on Grey’s Anatomy, Insecure, and Game of Thrones when she has time.

Sarina Haryanto Sarina Haryanto is a senior studying supply chain management.

She loved interning at the Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship this summer. “It was so exciting to work on projects where we Sarina Haryanto, a applied design senior Supply Chain thinking to top- Managament major ics such as mu- from Potomac, Maryland sic, sustainability, and inclusion.” One project that she ODK Spotlight continued on page 6

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ODK Spotlight continued from page 5 worked on was with the Innovation+Music team to design a novel orchestral experience. This live prototype, held at MilkBoy ArtHouse, was called “NOI[SE]”. After this project, she worked with high school students from Terp Young Scholars in their three-week course on environmentally conscious behaviors.

Following that Innovation+Sustainability project, she helped lead a three-day design thinking workshop with Tribe, a group of five non-speaking autistic young adults at Growing Kids Therapy Center. This enriching experience taught her empathy and patience from a new perspective.

The Center for Social Value Creation and Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are two meaningful things that Sarina has been involved with on campus. Her experiences working with these special creative teams have inspired her to pursue her interest in education.

Participating in Social Innovation Fellows and serving as Peer Innovation Coach has encouraged her to engage in the social impact space and reimagine education.

Her favorite thing about being in ODK is meeting people who dedicate their time and energy to a variety of interests and organizations. “It is awesome getting to know these people better at different events on campus, like volunteering on Maryland Day!” In her free time, she enjoys dance fitness, reading books, and listening to music. She loves going to Daybreaker events and supporting the LiveItUp community as a Morale Officer.

Mihir Khetarpal Khetarpal spent his summer serving as a volunteer recruiter for Delegate Alonzo Washington, while working on his government and politics thesis. As if that wasn’t enough, he also had the opporMihir Khetarpal, a tunity to do senior Government some traveling Politics major from in Chicago, Clarksburg, Maryland Switzerland, and Germany! He is most passionate about the work he does with the Student Government Association as the Director of Governmental Affairs.

Advocating for students at all levels of government is something he views to be really important and is something that brings him joy every day.

Khetarpal’s favorite thing about being involved in ODK is having the opportunity to interact with leaders from across different majors. Before ODK, he felt it was natural to only see what leaders in the fields of Government, Politics, and Business do. Since joining ODK, he has learned that leadership is not only unique to just one field, but also an attitude that can be found in successful leaders of any field.

In his free time, Khetarpal likes to read, watch TV, spend time with friends, and drive -- he particularly views driving as a necessary activity for unwinding and relaxing.

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LEADER Daniel Ogunlowo This summer, Ogunlowo was a Summer Analyst with J.P. Morgan, a financial services firm based in New York. This was his second summer with the firm, and he is pleased to return as a full time employee Daniel Ogunlowo, a next year. On senior Finance major campus, from Melville, New York Ogunlowo is a Resident Assistant (RA), which he finds to be his most meaningful and impactful involvement. Ogunlowo is happy to start his third year in this role this year because as an RA, he has been able to guide, mentor and work with freshman and sophomore students on several personal and academic issues. He finds the opportunity to play such a big role in the lives of young students to be a huge blessing.

Ogunlowo was just inducted into the Sigma Circle last semester, so he is excited to meet more people and make more memories this semester.

He says that being surrounded by such high-achieving and dedicated students is truly an inspiration.

In his free time, he loves watching soccer and reading books.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: A CHECK-IN WITH SOME RECENT ODK ALUMNI

By Jacob Veitch ’18 and Uva Dayalan ’18 Adam Berger Adam Berger (Spring 2016 inductee) is making sure to leave his mark on society, just as he did on University of Maryland’s campus. A Spring 2017 graduate of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, Adam Berger, Spring Adam will be 2016 Inductee and building upon Spring 2017 Graduate his B.S. in of A. James Clark Bioengineering School of Engineering by earning a MD-PhD degree from Harvard Medical School and MIT. Asking Adam what he’s been up to since graduation and how ODK has impacted his post-grad journey, he responds “The week after graduating, I took a summer road trip with some of my classmates for a few weeks, hiking many miles through 6 national parks and driving over 6000 miles. It was a great experience, allowing me to disconnect and unwind before my next journey! I am now a student once again; this time, in an MD-PhD program joint between Harvard Medical

School and MIT. I have enjoyed everything I have learned so far, and I am excited for the many years of continued education, research, and experience that lie ahead. Between long hours in the classroom and lab, I have also been finding time to run and bike around Boston; I even learned how to sail on the Charles River!

To me, ODK has impacted my post-grad life by encouraging me to always strive to be the best leader possible. I try to lead through exemplary action, but also know when to let others, who may have more expertise than me, step up to the plate. I think that this balance is something that I learned from the many great leaders (students, faculty, and staff) that surrounded me during my time in the Sigma Circle. To them, I owe much gratitude for the delicate balance in leadership that they showed me.”

Grace Cha

Grace Cha, Fall 2016 Inductee and Spring 2017 Graduate of Robert H. Smith School of Business

Adam Berger and his mother pictured at Harvard Medical School

Grace Cha (Fall 2016 inductee) exemplifies ODK’s motto of “leaders among leaders.” A Spring 2017 graduate of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, Grace is using her B.S. in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems as a Federal Business Technology Analyst for Deloitte Consulting.

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Grace and her co-counselor pictured in the teepee they shared for 10 weeks this past summer

Yet, before Grace began her journey into the corporate world she knew she wanted to participate in something meaningful and challenging first.

Demonstrating her commitment and enthusiasm for leadership, Grace spent this past summer residing in a teepee as a camp counselor to school-age kids: “Throughout high school and college, I loved to tutor and mentor young students. Their enthusiasm for learning and open-mindedness was a reminder to keep an open perspective in my own life. After graduating, I decided I wanted to spend a summer fully dedicated to children. Having never gone to a summer camp myself, I worked as a camp counselor at Camp Nor'wester in the San Juan Islands of Washington. I was responsible for 23 Mariners - all 10-11 year-old girls. The experience was incredible. I could see the impact that staff members had on campers. We played a role in their engagement in nature and the development of their relationships with each other. It was also a huge learning opportunity for myself as well. I learned how to lead my campers in group discussions on their code of living at camp, and how to bring those values after their summer in their daily lives.”

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Check-In continued from page 7 Chris Frye A Spring 2015 inductee and a Spring 2016 graduate of the College of Agricultural and Natural Resources continues his legacy of community service past his years at the Chris Frye, Spring University of 2015 Inductee and Maryland.

Spring 2016 Graduate When asked of College of about what he’s Agricultural and been up to since Natural Resources graduation and how ODK has been a part of this experience, he responds “Since graduation, I have had the considerable blessing to work and live in two of America’s greatest cities: New Orleans and New York.

In New Orleans, I served as an AmeriCorps volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and helped build houses in Katrina-ravaged communities. The experience was a profound one that challenged me physically and inspired me to continue a career in public service.

Due to my AmeriCorps experience, I was able to secure a NYC Service Fellowship position, where I’m helping manage AmeriCorps volunteers all across the city of New York. ODK has

been an essential part of post-grad experience. One of the first people I talked to when I moved to NYC was a fellow ODK alum (shout out to Ian Moritz) and it has been so reassuring to have a network of support no matter where I am in the country. I am grateful to ODK for providing me with a lifelong network of friends who I can lean on whenever I am in need.”

Dan Granot A Fall 2011 ODK inductee and Spring 2013 University of Maryland graduate, Dan Granot is helping to shape the future of public policy at the American Israel Public Affairs Dan Granot, UMD Committee alumnus and former (AIPAC)!

ODK Vice President Formerly a Global Development and Government & Politics dual degree student, he went on to obtain a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Dan has worked as a Research Associate at the Brookings Institution, Graduate Fellow at the Israel Council on Foreign Relations in Jerusalem, and Program Manager at the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy. In these roles, he focused on issues such as trilateral relations between Turkey, Israel, and the United States and water dialogue in Iraq and Syria. Today, Dan serves as a Senior Policy Analyst at AIPAC, focusing on issues such as women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and foreign aid, among others!

In the years ahead, Dan hopes to continue working in the foreign policy arena, contributing to a more comprehensive public understanding of the issues impacting Israel and the larger Middle East. Dan urges ODKers to not “let the fear of a wrong action lead

Chris Frye pictured in New Orleans during his time with AmeriCorps

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Based in Washington, D.C., Dan remains a constant friend of the Sigma Circle and encourages anyone interested to reach out and join him for coffee!

Grace Toohey A December 2014 ODK inductee and Spring 2016 University of Maryland graduate, Grace Toohey is pursuing her passion for journalism every day!

Previously a Grace Toohey, Spring staff writer at 2016 UMD graduate The and former ODK Diamondback, Executive Board Grace now lives member in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, working as a reporter at the state’s largest newspaper, The Advocate.

Covering crime, criminal justice, law enforcement, and breaking news, Grace is very active all around Baton Rouge.

She loves the variability of each day’s news stories and hopes to explore a new city and news organization in the near future, perhaps even in South America where she could leverage her Spanish speaking skills!

Reflecting on her experience in the Sigma Circle, Grace said, “ODK really taught me how to value and collaborate with people beyond my small circle.”

Grace continues to push boundaries in Baton Rouge!

She urges all current ODK members to translate their talents and leadership skills into meaningful, powerful, and productive work, stating, “The world needs all of us to work towards positive change!” Continuing to embody the values of ODK, Grace is serving the Baton Rouge community and state of Louisiana. The Sigma Circle could not be more proud!

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ODKers past and present hope to see you a this year's Homecoming Student Leadership Celebration!

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PROFILE: ODK STEWARD OF THE FOUNTAIN

By Phil Aronson y name is Philip Aronson.

Most of my friends and fellow ODKers know me as Phil. I began my freshman year at Maryland in 1971. With the Vietnam war still raging, the anti-war movement was in full swing. This was a turbulent time on many college campuses and Maryland was no exception. My first exposure to any kind of "leadership" was listening to the anti-war advocates who spoke to students regularly gathered in front of McKeldin library.

Not surprisingly, I joined a fraternity and began to focus on my studies. I had yet to develop any leadership skills. Then, I met my friend and mentor, Dru Bagwell, and things began to change. I became active in Greek Life and several other student groups in which I served in various leadership roles.

In the early 1970's, the Sigma Circle was far from the strong and vibrant organization that it is today. As some of you may know, Dr. Dru

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ODK Phil Aronson with former Faculty Secretary, Dru Bagwell, at the ODK 90th Anniversary Celebration

Bagwell made it his goal to revitalize the circle and make ODK, and its mission, vision and values, a fundamental part of campus life at the University of Maryland. As a student who played a small part in this resurgence, my initiation into the Sigma Circle of ODK (and later on having my name inscribed on the fountain)

were proud days indeed. Following graduation, I was honored to be asked to serve as a Voting Alumni for the Sigma Circle, which I viewed both as a commitment and as a way of giving back.

Giving back, I think, can be accomplished in a few of different ways.

Time and money are two of them. As a young working guy, I was lucky enough to have a schedule which allowed me to leave work and get back to campus in time to attend ODK meetings, which I did. Selection meetings, which in those days were held during the week, were the most important. I also went to initiation ceremonies whenever I could. Some forty plus years later and happily retired, I still attend ODK meetings and programs on a regular basis. After I retired, it was time for me to give back in that other way. So, after just enough "friendly encouragement" from Dru, I made my decision and became a Steward of the Fountain.

Thank you to our Stewards of the Fountain for their continued support of the Omicron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle.

Steward of the Fountain Society Phil Aronson Drury G. Bagwell Susan and Brian Bayly Kyle Clark Beardsley James E. Bond D. Stuart Bowers Sue Briggs Kenneth Brown Zimri Diaz Devin H. Ellis Gordon R. England Terry Flannery William L. Fourney Eric S. Francis Michael J. Freiman Susan Wachs Goldberg and Bob Goldberg Barry P. Gossett

Marc Scott Greenberg Alden L. Gross Rick Jaklitsch The Kenny Family Kelly A. Kish Nick Kovalakides Philip B. Livingston Lisa and Paul Mandell Deven C. McGraw Anne Meixner Joan Meixner Margaret Meixner Thomas Meixner Hillary Cherry Mintz and Doug Mintz Ann Tatsios Mowrey Dawn K. Nichols James M. Osteen

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Khalil Pettus Caroline Carrick Pisano Philip R. Rever Joyce and Phil Schneider Mark Sobel Marc W. Solomon Lee Thornton The Honroable Joseph Tydings Joana and Jason Ward Joel A. Willcher Gail Smelkinson Willoughby and Wayne Willoughby Bruce J. Winter Julia Young and Eric Young ODK Executive Officers 2012-2013 ODK Executive Officers 2014-2015 ODK Executive Officers 2016-2017

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Alumni Highlights Thanks to all of you who keep us informed of your activities. If we haven't heard from you recently, drop us a note.

You may use the form on the back of the newsletter or submit online at www.odk.umd.edu.

Please forgive us if the information below is a little dated. It is very difficult to have up-to-date news when we only publish our newsletter twice a year. But, here is what we have and we hope you enjoy reading about your friends.

William Johnson ’63, participated in the chartering and initiation ceremonies of a new chapter at The Citadel.

James Kenney ’63, was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from the University of Maryland. After serving in Vietnam, James joined the FBI as a special agent after working as the investigator for F. Lee Bailey on the My Lai Massacre. In retirement he works, under contract, for the FBI and the U.S. Department of State. James owns a private investigations company and volunteers on a cold case homicide squad with the San Antonio Police Department. He continues to enjoy long distance motorcycle touring and has traveled more than 300,000 miles around the world.

James Kenney has been married to his wife Nancy for 43 years. They have two sons, Christopher and Jaime.

John E. Prevar ’68, retired from the Federal Government at the end of

2016. His final assignment was as the Director, Communications and Community Support, for the Assistant Director of National Intelligence for Acquisition, Technology, and Facilities. This capped a 47-year career in the Intelligence Community, including 25 years as a Naval Intelligence Officer, followed by civilian assignments at the Defense Intelligence Agency and at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He is a Distinguished Graduate of the Naval War College. John has twice served on the executive board of the College of Arts and Humanities Alumni Chapter and was a member of the University of Maryland Alumni Association Board of Governors from 2001-2004. He is currently engaged in Project 2032, the 150-year History of Naval Intelligence, and resides with his wife, Pamela, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Dana Schaefer ’98, brought her baby girl, Molly Tempe Schaefer, to campus this past spring and stopped for a photo at the ODK fountain.

Molly, born December 17, 2016, is Dana and husband Michael's second child.

Lance Governale ’99, served as a Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Ohio State University. But, after 6 years, Lance Governale and his family are moving on to the University of Florida where he will assume the role of Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery and L.D. Hupp Associate Professor of Neurosurgery. Whether a Buckeye or Gator, he will continue to use the leadership skills which had their foundation in Terrapin Nation at ODK under Dru Bagwell.

Abigail Bortnick Kopstein ‘03, is currently active at UMD as a member of the Board of Visitors for the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. Before that she served on the Board of Governors for the Alumni Association for 4 years. Abigail remains a dedicated Terp for Life!

IN MEMORIAM Peggy S. Meszaros passed away on April 18 following a brief illness.

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