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Issue I, 2013
In the future, there is clearly going to be a demand for nurses in our state as well as an increased emphasis on the extensive training that the B.S.N. offers, said Giese. Whats even more compelling is the growing number of prospective students in our own applicant pool with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in the nursing field. The Universitys strong foundation in the liberal arts and an extensive number of clinical practicum opportunities is what makes Mount Unions B.S.N. program unique. The program consists of a rigorous curriculum that will prepare students to be leaders in the nursing profession. Additionally, Mount Unions program allows for direct entry into the nursing major. Students will begin experiencing nursing coursework immediately during their freshman year. Students enrolled in the B.S.N. program at Mount Union will benefit from a new science facility with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, which will provide an exceptional venue for foundational science courses integral to the nursing curriculum. Students will experience small class sizes and intensive one-on-one instruction by highly-qualified and experienced faculty members. The campus also has a long-term working relationship with the Alliance Community Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic, providing students with opportunities to complete clinical rotations in a variety of clinical specialty settings and clinical sites. Upon completion of the program, students will earn a B.S.N. degree and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN Board exam to become a licensed registered nurse upon passing the exam. For more information on nursing, visit: mountunion.edu/nursing
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OUNT UNION a g a z i n e
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Pictured above are President and Mrs. Giese with quarterback Kevin Burke 15 and his father Jeff Burke during the after party following Mount Unions 11th NCAA Division III National Football Championship win at the Stagg Bowl. As Mount Unions Purple Raiders claimed their 11th NCAA Division III National Football Championship, I couldnt help but marvel at all of the athletic successes that the University has celebrated over the past years. It goes without saying that our football teams accomplishments have been unparalleled, and our other teams are making names for themselves as well. Sandy and I couldnt be more proud of our student-athletes and our outstanding coaches! What makes their athletic accomplishments even more amazing is that they are matching them equally with success in the classroom. The term student-athlete in and of itself alludes to the balance these individuals must find in their lives on campus. As a member of the NCAA Division III, these dedicated and hard-working athletes are students first. They commit themselves to intercollegiate sports because, quite simply, they love the game. Yet in the end, their academic success is the number one priority. The Division III philosophy so wholly complements our mission as an institution, and it truly allows our students to continue their passion for athletics while also having the time needed to properly prepare for life after graduation. It is evident that their athletic participation enhances their educational experience, and for this very reason, we will join the NCAA in celebrating Division III Week April 8-14. I encourage you to check out the Mount Union website during that week to learn more about our successful student-athletes and how their athletic participation is impacting them and their futures. Your support makes a difference for them too! Loyal fans, M Club members and Century Raiders alike work tirelessly to make their experiences as student-athletes memorable and rewarding. You play a significant role in the continued success of our athletic teams and the institution as a whole, and for that, I sincerely thank you. Go Raiders!
EDITOR: Joni Poorbaugh DESIGNER: Callie Livengood 09 CONTRIBUTORS: Melissa (Smith 98) Gardner, Joni Poorbaugh, Leonard Reich and Megan Smith 13 PHOTOGRAPHERS: Cockrills Studio, Joni Poorbaugh and JT Higgins EDITORIAL BOARD: Melissa (Smith 98) Gardner, Dr. Richard Giese, Anne (Zimmer 95) Graffice, Gregory King 89, Callie Livengood 09 and Joni Poorbaugh CONTACT: University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601, (330) 821-5320 or (800) 992-6682
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pretty quickly, Boyd-Kimball said. Unless we are in class or lab, our office doors are almost always open. We provide personalized attention and our students become accustomed to approaching us with their questions and concerns. Students in the biochemistry program benefit from the modern science facilities of Bracy Hall and will utilize new labs in the Health and Medical Sciences Building, slated to break ground this spring. Graduates are split roughly in thirds among students who pursue careers directly upon earning a bachelors degree, pursue graduate studies in biochemistry and pursue professional studies in medicine, physician assistant studies, dentistry and pharmacy.
year but in Mount Unions program, students begin working in the lab as freshmen. We feel that its a unique and strong feature because students get an opportunity to see things work and understand them, he said.
Engineering
The Department of Engineering at Mount Union has wrapped up the development of the engineering curricula. Plans for all laboratories, courses and classwork required for four years of study have been developed. Currently, 60 students are enrolled in engineering courses with 41 in mechanical engineering and 19 in civil engineering. The department hopes to have 100 students enrolled in its engineering programs by fall 2013. Several juniors in the civil and mechanical engineering majors are participating in internships with local organizations. Our aim is to ensure that we set up at least one internship for each student before he or she graduates, said Dr. Sudhir Kaul, assistant professor of mechanical engineering who also is serving as interim chair of the Department of Engineering. The department has three full-time faculty members, one technician and three adjunct professors. In July, Dr. Osama Jadaan will begin working at Mount Union in the role of chair of the Department of Engineering. Kaul said Mount Unions engineering program is unique in that students get more personalized attention than at a larger school. In a larger program, students may not participate in lab work until their junior Andrew Milhoan 16 built a functioning robot this semester out of Legos. Engineering students have worked on a number of hands-on projects this year, including building windmills, constructing Lego robots and building a vehicle from scratch. For more information on engineering, visit: mountunion.edu/civil-engineering and mountunion.edu/mechanical-engineering
The biochemistry major is housed within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, which is approved by the American Chemical Society and offers a certified degree track in biochemistry. The department has received more than $54,000 in funding in the last six years to expand the instrumentation for biochemistry teaching and research labs. In the research lab, biochemistry students are looking at aging on the cellular level by studying oxidative stress and how that relates to Alzheimers disease. Research opportunities are available for students during the academic year and in summer months.
Biochemistry
The biochemistry major is booming on campus, with the program doubling in size in just the last five years. According to Dr. Debra Boyd-Kimball, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, the program allows students to become actively engaged in learning from the moment they start. As freshmen, students gain handson laboratory experiences and are invited to participate in research opportunities as early as second semester. We (faculty members) teach the firstyear chemistry courses so new students get to know us and we get to know them
Rebecca Gibson 14 works with an absorbance spectrometer used in biochemistry teaching and research labs.
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Through research experience, biochemistry students learn to operate instrumentation on their own and are responsible for keeping their own projects going. Students get very engaged in the projects and several students have landed jobs because they have those laboratory and problem solving skills, she said. The program provides a strong foundation for students when they leave here and theyre prepared for a number of well-paying career options. For more information on biochemistry, visit: mountunion.edu/biochemistry
health-related programming to Mount Union faculty and staff through the Healthy Campus program and work with City of Alliance firefighters to develop workout programs. Another strength of Mount Unions exercise science program is the high-caliber equipment available for students. Students have access to a metabolic cart, a cycle ergometer to determine lower body power, a Bod Pod to measure body composition, a Dartfish motion analysis system and EMG and EKG machines. Most schools our size do not have the equipment we have, Mendel said. Our students are able to collect data from a research standpoint so, when they move on after
Julie Jakmides 14 is interning this semester with the Alliance Police Department. There are many benefits of internships, according to Conser. One is that students often are able to narrow their focus based on their experiences. Additionally, internships help students establish a work record, which can lead to direct employment upon graduation. The emphasis is on showing students they can be a professional and that goes a long way in helping them establish their career goals, he said. For more information on criminal justice, visit: mountunion.edu/criminal-justice
Criminal Justice
Criminal justice is a growing major on campus, with numerous careers available to students upon graduation. Dr. Kathleen Piker-King, professor of sociology and criminal justice and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, described criminal justice as an interdisciplinary major, drawing on courses in sociology, psychology and political science. Criminal justice graduates pursue a broad range of opportunities, including attending law school, graduate school, police academy or ROTC and starting careers in the postal service, private security and corrections. We broaden our students horizons, PikerKing said. We are preparing students for careers that havent even been developed yet. Piker-King said the applied aspect of students having an internship before they graduate is an important facet of the criminal justice major. Adjunct faculty member James Conser works with students to set up internships based on their interests. This semester, students are interning in probation/parole jobs, Alliance Municipal Court, Alliance Police Department, Alliance Fire Department, U.S. Marshalls offices and domestic violence shelters. Other internship locations include private law firms, sheriffs offices and victims assistance offices.
Exercise Science
The exercise science major continues to be a popular choice for Mount Union students, with about 130 enrolled in the program. According to Dr. Ronald Mendel, associate professor of human performance and sport business, exercise science majors pursue numerous career opportunities upon graduation. Many choose to continue schooling and pursue jobs as physical therapists, physician assistants, occupational therapists and chiropractors while others become strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers or corporate wellness professionals. For students studying exercise science, the learning experience takes place both in and out of the classroom. Students work with organizations such as Copeland Oaks Retirement Community, the Alliance YMCA and Alliance Community Hospital. In addition, students are involved with providing
Jackie Profera 14 works with Alliance firefighter Jeff McDaniel as he lifts weights at the MAAC as part of his workout program. graduation, they have experience with a wide variety of equipment used in the field. Students in the program choose from a graduate school track and an applied track with courses determined based on which they choose. The department continues to expand, having added a third faculty member this past fall. We hope the program continues to grow, Mendel said. There will always be jobs in health and wellness and the fitness industries. Were providing students with great opportunities for practical experiences, which is what graduate schools and employers are seeking. For more information on exercise science, visit: mountunion.edu/exercise-science
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Events are held in Presser Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. April 1, Mu Phi Epsilon April Fools Concert, 7:30 p.m. April 5, Preparatory Division Musicale: Baroque, 7 p.m. April 14, Alliance Symphony Orchestra, Alliance High School, 3 p.m., Fee required April 17, Alumni Artist: Maria Fesz (cello) and the Bella Armonia Trio, 7:30 p.m. April 20, Inspirational Voices of Praise Spring Concert, Dewald Chapel, 6 p.m. April 21, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, Rodman Playhouse, 3 p.m. April 24, Jazz Ensemble, Campus Grounds, 7:30 p.m. April 25, Stark County Honors Flute Choir, 7:30 p.m. April 26, Mount Union Concert Choir Spring Concert, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH, 7:30 p.m. April 27, Cantus Femina Spring Concert, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH, 7:30 p.m. April 28, Mount Union Alliance Chorale, First Presbyterian Church, 425 E. Market St., Alliance, OH, 3 p.m.
Check in and lunch begins at 11 a.m. in the Hoover-Price Campus Center. The campus tour and informational session will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cocktails will begin at 6 p.m. at the Sebring Mansion Inn and Spa in Sebring, OH, and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Attendees have the option of attending Baccalaureate and a Commencement luncheon the next morning at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively, with robing and lineup for Commencement starting at 12:50 p.m. Cost for the reunion dinner is $25 per person. Alumni who plan to attend any of the days events should RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at alumni@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-2030.
Theatre
Performances are held in Rodman Playhouse. April 4-6, Musical Company, 7:30 p.m. April 7, Musical Company, 2 p.m. April 11-13, Musical Company, 7:30 p.m. Schedules are subject to change. For the most up-todate information, visit mountunion.edu.
For further information on these and other alumni events, visit Purple Raiders Central at alumni.mountunion.edu.
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Mens Lacrosse
April 3 April 10 April 13 April 17 April 20 April 24
Womens Lacrosse
April 6 April 7 April 13 April 19 April 21 April 23
Softball
April 6 April 9 April 11 April 13 April 17 April 20 April 6 April 10 April 13 April 16 April 20 April 24 April 6 April 9 April 13 April 17 April 20 April 23
at Baldwin Wallace* John Carroll* Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Northern* at Capital* Heidelberg* Baldwin Wallace* at John Carroll* at Ohio Northern* Capital* at Heidelberg* Marietta* at Baldwin Wallace* John Carroll* Ohio Northern* at Capital* Heidelberg* at Marietta* John Homon Open at All-Ohio Championships (Ohio Wesleyan) Stark County Challenge at Jesse Owens Meet (Ohio State) OAC Championships at University of Akron Invitational
Mens Tennis
Womens Tennis
Raider Rally
Hundreds showed up to celebrate the Purple Raider football teams 11th NCAA Division III National Championship win at Raider Rally on Monday at the University of Mount Union. The free event began with an autograph signing in the East Room of the Hoover-Price Campus Center, where team members were asked to sign multiple mementos of the Purple Raiders latest championship game. The event moved to the Kresge Dining Commons for remarks by head football coach Larry Kehres, City of Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani and Mount Union President Dr. Richard F. Giese.
For complete schedules, visit athletics.mountunion.edu. Home games in bold * OAC Conference Game
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