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If you like sporting events, attending class celebrations and the opportunity to make new friends, join us for homecoming weekend.

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ROBERTS TODAYThe magazine for alumni and friends of Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary, Vol.36, No. 2, Fall 2013. Published by Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624-1997;Phone 585.594.6500; Email editor@roberts.edu. The magazine is distributed free to alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students.

PRESIDENTJohn A. Martin

TRUSTEESJohn D. Cooke ’66David W. HughesGeorge A. KimmichRoy W. King, NES ’04David M. LascellNorman P. Leenhouts, Vice ChairPaul A. Lysander ’85Duncan W. O’DwyerDwight M. (Kip) Palmer, Vice ChairMary G. Perna, SecretaryE. John Reinhold ’63Mary D. RichardsDavid B. RinkerDavid T. RollerDeborah K. Schmidt ’79Robert E. SmithTerry R. Taber, ChairSteven E. Von BergCaryl L. Wenzke NES ’04Daniel D. WolfeMary A. Worboys-Turner, Vice ChairCoralie B. Hoselton, Honorary

TRUSTEES EmERITIDavid C. Hoselton Ruth E. Simpkins

PRESIDENT’S CABINETDavid Basinger – Dean, School of Professional StudiesJack Connell – Executive Vice PresidentJames E. Cuthbert – Sr. VP, CFO and TreasurerNelson W. Hill – VP for Academic and Student SupportRuth A. Logan – VP for AdministrationStanley C. Pelkey – Dean, School of Liberal Arts and SciencesRobert Zwier – Sr. VP and Provost

PUBLISHERDonna McLaren Grace ’99 – Assoc. VP of Brand and Marketing Communications

EDITOR Kathy Merz

GRAPHIC DESIGNERJessica Scribani ’09

WRITERSLynn Bates Donna McLaren Grace ’99Kirk Kettinger ’92Ben Murphy ’00Katie RedmondMarsha Bolton Rivers ’96, NES ’04Tom Rivers ’96

PHOTOGRAPHERSIsland PhotographyLaura Ann PhotographyMatt Wittmeyer PhotographyStegall’s PhotographyTom Rivers ’96 A special note of thanks to all those who submitted personal photographs.

COvER PHOTO Starry Night – Melissa Duet ’15

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CORRECTIONSWinter 2013 issue of Roberts Today -

A photo of Michelle (Flynn) Coots ’86 was displayed on Page 30 instead of Janice (Looney) Ash ’86. Janice has been notified.

I am astonished at the way education has changed. When I arrived at Roberts in the summer of 1996, the College lagged behind many of our peers, with our fledgling computer technology on campus. My first task as provost was to hire a consultant to help us move to a stable Internet connection and a reliable email system. Today, we have at our fingertips a world of information and the capacity to search for answers on our smartphones and laptops. What used to take hours or even months of research is now available in seconds. The way educators work, study, teach and communicate with each other has completely changed.

I have been proud — first as provost, then as president — to lead teams of bright people who take our mission seriously, through such incredible alterations. It is indeed a high calling to be motivated by a higher purpose. As I reflect on the nearly 18 years we’ve shared, I am impressed by our talented faculty members, who, through adaption and creativity, have worked together to start more than 70 new programs during that time. Our courses are technologically rich and thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of students preparing to enter the fluctuating work environment of today’s digital world. New initiatives and partnerships within the Rochester community have provided opportunities for our students to benefit from internship and learning experiences, as well as demonstrate “the Roberts’ difference” out in the workforce, service sectors and business world.

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It has been an honor to serve alongside administrators who have insisted that the spiritual needs of our students, faculty and staff members don’t get short-changed in the shifting educational environment. Our goal of transforming lives has driven all of us to a persistent determination that our expanded academic offerings include all three important aspects of our mission: scholarship, spiritual formation and service. Some of our major transitions — to NCAA Division II, to two schools instead of 12 divisions, and to online or distance classroom delivery models — have required skilled and focused administration, and I am grateful to my colleagues for these accomplishments without compromising our foundational beliefs and traditions.

Flexibility in programs and facilities has been and will continue to be crucial to the success of Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary. Whether it is our completely re-engineered historic buildings and state-of-the-art new structures, or our increasingly popular online offerings and other curricular innovations meeting the needs of traditional and non-traditional students, the College and Seminary will strive to innovate and reinvent education. We will also strive to remain deeply rooted in the faith that defines our identity.

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innovation is a modern catchword. A search of annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed “companies mentioned some form of the word ‘innovation’ 33,528 times last year” (cited on washingtonpost.com). However, the focus is not about the word; it is about how we use it. Innovation can be used to describe such things as strategy, ambition, resourcefulness, creativity and leadership. They share the same goal — to create value.

This issue highlights the innovative, creative learning and teaching that occurs in our classrooms and beyond. The outcome is deep change for our students, the community and the world.

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Civil waR anniveRsaRY July 2013 marked the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal turning point in our nation’s history. Interestingly enough, a group of soldiers from the Rochester region — the 140th New York Infantry — played a critical role in that famous battle. Today, their history lives on through the reenactments of the 140th New York Infantry Living History Organization, and among the members are a lengthy list of Roberts Wesleyan alumni, faculty, staff and students!

Roberts Wesleyan staff member Dave George ’98 has been involved with the 140th for nearly a dozen years and developed an interest in Civil War history as a young boy. When asked to reflect on the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg, he pointed out a little-known aspect of history that actually occurred a century ago: The 50th anniversary reunion at the Gettysburg Battlefield in 1913. “It is a story of reconciliation and reunion unlike any other in the history of nations,” said George. “I liken it to the gospel, where the union that we were created to have with God himself was rent because of sin. The sinful nature struggled for its independence … but God loved the world so much, He gave us His Son as a way to unify us again.”

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Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary are currently in the quiet phase of the most ambitious fundraising initiative in our history. The President and the Advancement Office are in the process of securing the large leadership gifts that will form the foundation of a campaign that will ultimately touch every member of the RWC and NES communities.

Named in honor of the College’s coming sesquicentennial year (2016), the Legacy 150 campaign has three primary goals:• Strengthening the natural sciences and

nursing programs through the construction of a new Science and Nursing Center and the renovation of the current Merlin G. Smith Science Center

• Expanding scholarship support for needy and deserving students at both the College and the Seminary

• Securing the future of the College and Seminary by doubling the size of endowments for the College and Seminary

The Legacy 150 campaign will be a widely inclusive effort involving alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff, students and community

partners. All of us who care about Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary will have the opportunity to play a critical role in advancing our educational mission through these strategic initiatives. Stay tuned for more information in the near future, and please join us in prayer for God’s blessing on this transformational effort.

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The JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge is a platform to promote health and fitness in the workplace, foster goodwill and camaraderie among their employees, and show commitment to the community and best environmental practices.

Healthy Hawks:Patti Radel, Susan Sullivan, Jason Hammel, Sharon Conley, Karen McKeown, Laura Scavo

Rendering of the new Science and Nursing Center

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The 30th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting student scholarships took place June 10 at Brook-Lea Country Club. In spite of the rain, golfers had an amazing day on the links with friends. A total of 33 teams played a “scramble” format and made some great shots — and a few lucky shots, too! The College raised more than $120,000 for student scholarships due to the generous support of our sponsors and players. The flight winners were:

Golden Flight:Dave Scribner, Dave Heimberger, Paul Curtis and Chuck Lowell

First–Place men’s B Flight:Pat Goessling, Jason Beiter, Charlie Miller and Jason Gurnett

First–Place men’s A Flight:Chris Pompa, Brett Wilcox, Mark Kovaleski and Dan Grastorf

First–Place mixed Flight:Paul Thompson, Christine Kirkwood Thompson, Scott Keister and Gabrielle Keister

enaCtus team seRving and Competing The Enactus team won its 11th consecutive Regional Competition in Baltimore, Md., this past March, and traveled to Kansas City, Mo., to compete at the Enactus 2013 National Competition in May. The team presented three projects and placed in the top 10 percent of all Enactus teams across the nation. They also received a special honor for being one of the top 10 teams in the nation for empowering female entrepreneurs. With 49 active members, the RWC Enactus team has initiated eight projects designed to meet a social, economic or environmental need in the community during the 2012-2013 academic year, impacting more than 1,000 people.

“We are committed to seeing our students at Roberts Wesleyan become thoughtful, servant leaders who will transform our society and world,” Roberts Wesleyan College President John A. Martin said. “Enactus gives students the outlet to do just that by serving people in the local community, and the world, with the passions and skill sets they have.”

Enactus is a global nonprofit organization and community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives. The RWC Enactus team has been ranked in the top 1% in the nation, placing fifth out of 535 U.S. teams for two consecutive years. They have partnerships in India, Guatemala and the Rochester community, with a proven track record of successful results and sustainable projects.

On June 5, Roberts Wesleyan College hosted their second Adult and Graduate Education open house with nearly 100 perspective students in attendance. This event highlighted more than 15 programs from the following disciplines: business, health administration, healthcare informatics administration, nursing, school psychology and school counseling, social work, and teacher education. Program directors, faculty members, admissions staff, alumni and student services were all on hand, as a team, to answer questions and showcase why Roberts is Higher Education with a Higher Purpose. This new format, designed to provide a “one-stop-shop” experience for busy perspective adult and graduate students, generated a lot of energy and excitement around the adult and graduate programs offered at Roberts.

The next AGE open house is scheduled for November 7, 2013 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center. For more information or to register, visit www.roberts.edu/OpenHouse.

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Susan Holliday, president and publisher of Rochester Business Journal, presented to nearly 100 attendees on “Rochester’s Future: The Challenges and the Opportunities” in April. Susan is greatly involved in the Rochester community and shared her thoughts on several relevant topics, from technology to higher education. Her insights sparked an engaging question-and-answer session that left the attendees pondering how they could make a difference in Rochester’s future.

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Congratulations to Morgan Mitchell ’15 for winning the “Life At Roberts” Instagram Contest. The contest is featured in the Life at Roberts brochure that is sent when a student is accepted.

Keep tagging your Instagram photos #lifeatroberts or #robertswesleyan!

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The undergraduate admissions team hosted 194 incoming students on campus in June. Students were split into 15 different teams and colors to compete in “The Roberts Games.” While visiting the campus, students were able to get ID cards, set up their intranet accounts, learn about student activities, receive their schedules and look into different banks.

Other activities included:Academic and financial-aid sessionsKnockout and dodgeball tournamentsConcert by Jeremiah Garcia

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The RWC campus building, formerly known as The Roberts Cultural Life Center, now bears its full identification on the outside of the structure. “The Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center” is named for the father of Dr. Leighan Rinker, a direct descendant of Benjamin Titus and Ellen Lois Stowe Roberts. Not simply the College’s cultural life center, the name more accurately honors this important individual, who was also a decorated WWII veteran. Howard Stowe Roberts’ numerous medals and brief biographical plaque are displayed in the atrium of the building.

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For a full schedule and tickets, visit www.roberts.edu/CLC or call 585.594.6008.

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phil keaggy & michael Card Christmas ConcertDecember 13, 2013|7:30 p.m.

ivan parkerwith final harvestOctober 25, 2013|7:30 p.m.

tim hawkinsNovember 17, 2013|3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

brass transitFebruary 8, 2014|7:30 p.m.

national dance Co. of irelandMarch 29, 2014|7:30 p.m.

greater visionApril 4, 2014|7:30 p.m.

2013 spRing CommenCement

By the Numbers:

434 Students Graduated

278 Undergraduates

156 Graduates

24 Students inducted into Alpha Kappa Sigma Honor Society

View Leith Anderson’s commencement address online at www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday.

Cari Aldinger ’13, President’s Citation Academic Acheivement

Hannah Wentz ’13, Alumni Association Senior Award

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A crowd of more than 6,500 walkers lined the Blue Cross Arena in April, helping raise $620,000 at the American Heart Association’s 23rd annual Heart Walk. Roberts Wesleyan College was pleased to be a primary sponsor of this community campaign designed to influence healthy eating, being physically active and ultimately improving the health of Americans.

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Steven Brown Administrative SergeantCampus Safety

Diana BrunsonNES Admissions Administrative Assistant

Julianne Dusendang Resident Director

Julie Green Administrative Assistant Division of Business

Eboni Henderson Admissions Communications Specialist

Kathryn Kvasnica Administrative Assistant Psychology & Criminal Justice

Jillian Laurtizson Administrative Assistant Dept. of Music & Performing Arts

Rebecca mcCollAssistant Director of Roberts Fund

Robert mcCollHead Women’s Soccer Coach

Heather morgigno CLC Admin. Assistant/Room Reservation Specialist

Kate SedgwickHead Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Jane Walker Admissions Coordinator & Administrative Assistant PTT Program

Holly Yates Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Supervisor

mark Zoccali Admissions Counselor

Tze Khian (“David”) Chin, Instructor of Choral Studies • Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the Eastman School of Music, 2012.• Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Liberty University, 2012.• As conductor, pianist and composer, he has taught at the 21st World Sacred

Music Conference in Auckland, New Zealand, and at the 4th Annual Youth Choral Camp in East Malaysia; served as conductor at the Sarteano Chamber Music Workshop in Italy; and was appointed music director of the Chinese Choral Society in Rochester.

Visit www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday to see him conduct the RWC Chorale and Orchestra.

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mark Concordia, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice• Master of Science in International Studies from St. John Fisher College. • Bachelor of Arts from SUNY. College at Brockport and an Associate of Applied

Science from Monroe Community College, both in Criminal Justice.• Since 2006, Mark has served as an FBI and New York State counterterrorism

instructor. He has been a member of the Town of Greece Police Department since 1999 and, since 2001, he has been assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, serving as a counterterrorism investigator.

Julie Rushik, Director of the English Language Institute• Master of Arts, Azusa Pacific University, teaching english to speakers of other

languages, 2004.• B.A. in English, Secondary Education from Roberts Wesleyan College, 1999. • Before joining us in March, 2013, she served for almost four years as assistant

professor and lecturer at Keimyung University in South Korea in the English Language and Literature Department, and prior to that as a lecturer at National Tsing Hua University and at Minghsin University of Science and Technology, both in Taiwan.

Cathy Wells, Assistant Professor of Nursing• A 2012 graduate of Roberts’ Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and

Administration program and a 2010 graduate of Roberts’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

• Associate of Science in Nursing from Norwich University, 1987.• Prior to coming to Roberts in April 2013, Cathy served for a decade at Olean

General Hospital, where she worked most recently as a clinical documentation specialist and previously as care manager and as a medical/surgical staff nurse.

Kristen Chalmers, Assistant Professor of Social Work• Bachelor of Social Work from SUNY College at Brockport.• Master of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College, 1999. • A licensed Master Social Worker and has served in numerous settings, including Bethany Christian

Services, Agape Counseling Associates, the University of Rochester and Heritage Christian Home. • She has taught as adjunct faculty in Roberts’ Department of Social Work since 2010.

Lashawn Boyd, Graduate Assistant for multicultural and Leadership Programs• Graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in May 2013 and will be starting his graduate work in the

Master’s in Strategic Leadership program. • He will focus on promoting multicultural and leadership opportunities for the undergraduate

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Q & a with pResident John a. maRtin

You’ve said that stepping down from the presidency “makes sense from a strategic perspective.” Can you elaborate on that? How is a change in top-level leadership good for the College and Seminary? Kathryn and I feel that now is a good time to wrap up our service at Roberts and Northeastern, since I will be finishing my third four-year term as president. Because we have made such great strides, have charted the path forward with a new Strategic Plan, and are well on our way with the Legacy 150 Campaign, I feel that there can be a smooth transition for both the College and Seminary. I have been the beneficiary of being able to build on the work of those who had this office before me. I am confident that our next leader will bring new vision and skills to this important task.

What are some of the most significant changes you have seen in higher education in the past decade ?Colleges and universities need to be nimble to stay with the curve, especially in the technological changes that have revolutionized our world and continue to change our operating paradigms. One of our significant challenges is to figure out how to be as cost-effective as possible while continuing to build our reputation as premier institutions for Christian higher education. Although costs continue to escalate, I tell prospective students and parents that the cost of not going to college far outweighs the cost of going to college.

What have been some high points for you personally as president of RWC and NES?Every year at the commencements of Roberts and Northeastern, I marvel at the opportunity that I have to be a part of the process that allows women and men to secure such a fine education. Each year is a highlight. Other highpoints have included the dedications of the Golisano Library, Carpenter Hall and especially the Hastings Center for Academics. I enjoy working closely with my dear friends, the cabinet officers. A personal family highlight is that my son, Kyle, has both a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan College.

What has been most challenging?Undoubtedly, the most challenging aspect of my job in the past six years has been the multifaceted change in our culture and economy. Attitudes toward higher education have fractured in many people’s minds, the economy has been difficult for many college-bound students, and uncertainty abounds in many areas. In the midst of this, it is important to keep an optimistic outlook not only because God is ultimately in control, but because I firmly believe that our culture will get through this rough spot and come out in a better place.

What goals do you have for the next few months before you leave?My number one goal is to get as far along funding our Legacy 150 Capital Campaign as we possibly can. I would love to have the science and nursing building underwritten so that my successor can begin the term of service and get credit for building a wonderful new and important academic space. Also, I am beginning to prepare the campus for our 150th year of service, with our 150th birthday party in September 2016!

What are your plans? Where will you go from here?This fall, Kathryn and I will be making some decisions about what our next appointment will be. Ultimately, we will end up in our home in Dallas, Texas — Kathryn’s place of birth and my adopted hometown. But the move to Dallas may be delayed by quite a few years because of some other opportunities of service that are presenting themselves to us. When we married, we never expected to live in Kansas and New York. The next place may surprise some people, too!

In what ways will the new science and nursing center most benefit our students?This building is essential for the growth and development of Roberts Wesleyan College and, ultimately, Northeastern Seminary, since a strong college generates a strong seminary. It will give us needed space for our current programs, as well as provide important opportunities for enhancing our curriculum. Because science is a core requirement for an educated person, almost every undergraduate student and many graduate students will study and learn in this new structure, as well as in the totally refurbished Smith Science Center. I think our track record in refurbishing buildings is good. One only needs to look at Carpenter Hall, Cox Hall, the Voller Athletic Center, Roberts Hall, Miner Hall and the

Hastings Center to see examples of older buildings that are now sustainable, beautiful and wonderful spaces for learning and living.

What advice would you give the next president of Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary?There are a number of things I would say: • Be prepared to enjoy great

relationships. • Enjoy the “little successes” and

things that no one else knows about as much as the “big public successes.”

• Get close to the people who report to you — love them.

• Revel in the accomplishments of alumni, students, staff and faculty.

• Immerse yourself in the history of the College and Seminary — appreciate those who served on this campus both recently and many years ago.

• Know that you won’t be the last president of the College and Seminary — you are holding the office “in trust” for those who will come after you.

• Take pleasure in your work.• At the end of your term of service,

know that God chose you to be at Roberts and Northeastern for that specific time!

Visit www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday for the President’s perspective on creative learning.

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Consensus: Education Reform Is PossibleAuthor: Bill Hayes

As we consider the current status of educational reform, it is clear that the United States lacks a clear vision as to how to improve our schools. In the recent past, we have been able to gain support for ideas such as the need for special education programs, free and reduced lunches, preschool programs, and equal educational opportunities for both boys and girls. While programs such as these were possible because of a national consensus, our challenge today is to agree on the way to move forward. Although it is most obvious in our inability to act on No Child Left Behind, the failure to define a common vision is true of many other issues in the field of education. Without an agreed-upon vision that includes the support of those working in our schools, true reform will be extremely difficult. This book helps the reader understand our differences and to suggest a way that we can reach a consensus on education reform.

Education • Policy and Reform

“This ‘spot on’ work by Professor William Hayes offers a thorough analysis of the views on educational reform of the politicians on both sides of the aisle. This book will help readers to better understand the complexity of issues facing our schools and colleges as they attempt reform. Equally important, it offers a plan for moving forward to improve our current programs. Anyone concerned with the future of education should consider this a ‘must-read.’” —John Walker, superintendent of North Rose Walcott Central School

“Professor Hayes clearly describes the dilemmas that school districts in this country are dealing with as a result of failing to reauthorize No Child Left Behind. As an administrator working in the area of special education, the new initiatives, Common Core State Standards, and standardized assessments do not take into consideration that one size does not fit all. The objectives that Professor Hayes out-lines are a tall order for our government at both the federal and state levels, but he does offer a way forward. Our national leadership would be well advised to read this book as it will help readers to see that educational reform is indeed possible!” —Donna M. Moscicki, EdD, director of special education, Byron-Bergen Central School, NY

“A must-read for educators and politicians alike. Professor Hayes leaves no stone uncovered as he masterfully analyzes the topic of education reform from both liberal and conservative perspectives. His well-researched work transcends the traditional historical rhetoric used to either defend or refute educational reform at the highest levels of government by actually proposing a commonsense solution to the topic of educational reform—that being the adoption of a logical bipartisan consensus approach to the myriad of current pressing educational issues we face in America.” —Joseph D. Scanlan, EdD, principal, Notre Dame High School, Batavia, NY

As we consider the current status of educational reform, it is clear that the United States lacks a clear vision as to how to improve our schools. In the recent past, we have been able to gain support for ideas such as the need for special education programs, free and reduced lunches, preschool programs, and equal educational opportunities for both boys and girls. While programs such as these were possible because of a national consensus, our challenge today is to agree on the way to move forward. Although it is most obvious in our inability to act on No Child Left Behind, the failure to define a common vision is true of many other issues in the field of education. Without an agreed-upon vision that includes the support of those working in our schools, true reform will be extremely difficult. The purpose of this book is to help the reader understand our differences and to suggest a way that we can reach a consensus on education reform.

WilliaM HayeS has been a high school social studies teacher, assistant principal, high school principal, superintendent of schools, adjunct professor, associate professor, and chairman of the Teacher Education Division at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY. He is the father of three children and the grandfather of two.

Rowman & Littlefield EducationA division of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.A wholly owned subsidiary ofThe Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.800-462-6420 • www.rowman.com

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marriage Adventures: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life Together Authors: Carrie Starr, Ervin Starr

Vulnerable, frank, witty and wise, Marriage Adventures is the true story of best friends from college who spent their honeymoon in a borrowed tent and — with a deliberate focus on establishing a lasting romance while pursuing financial responsibility — were able to celebrate their 10th anniversary on an Alaskan cruise. Lovers of simple pleasures, unexpected adventures, spoiling others and following Jesus, Carrie and Erv share their struggles and success with transparency and grace. This dynamic couple draws you in and inspires you to follow their example.

Give me Strength: Personal Prayers for School Teachers Author: Sharon Harris-Ewing

Written by a teacher, Prayer for School Teachers assists teachers who seek to integrate their Christian faith with their work as classroom teachers. There are more than 150 prayers that cover such topics as prayers for thanksgiving, forgiveness, guidance, students of all ages, students with special needs, parents and families, educational and community leaders, people and communities of faith, the school years and the seasons of teaching.

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About 20 people attended our first Marriage Monday July 15 in the Golisano Library Café to hear about establishing a lasting romance. Co-authors Carrie and Erv Starr shared from their new book, “Marriage Adventures: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life Together.” This dynamic couple inspired the listeners and answered questions submitted by the crowd. Not only did the attendees learn about unexpected adventures, celebrating the simple things and following Jesus, but they also enjoyed live music and specialty coffees (Inspirational Iced Coffee and Marriage Mochas) that helped make this a delightful and engaging event for all who attended – from newlyweds to couples married more than 25 years!

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Powerful Learning Communities: A Guide to Developing Student, Faculty and Professional Learning Communities to Improve Student Success and Organizational EffectivenessAuthor: Oscar T. Lenning (Former Academic Dean, Roberts Wesleyan College)

This book constitutes a comprehensive guide for readers who want a broad strategic view of learning communities, enabling them to identify which type of LC best meets the learning needs of their students, and the context and mission of their institution. It also provides the tools for planning, designing and implementing what the authors define as “powerful” LCs, and for understanding the assessment implications of their decisions.

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Several awards are presented to Roberts Wesleyan College faculty and staff members each year for outstanding performance during the academic year. The following awards were presented during this year’s Faculty Celebration Luncheon.

The mary Eleanor “mel” Anderson Outstanding Service Staff Award was presented to Patti m. Radel, Assistant to the President, as she exudes the true spirit of the College and Seminary on a daily basis, consistently going the extra mile for students and colleagues while being exemplary in her work performance and actively serving in her church and community.

The Darlene E. mcCown Faculty Service Award, presented annually to a faculty member who shows outstanding service and extraordinary care to others, was awarded to Dr. Jason R. Taylor, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences.

The Donald mohnkern Academic Advisement Award, presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of excellence in the academic advisement of students, was awarded to Dr. Emily R. Smithers, Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences.

The Barbara S. muller memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, presented annually to two faculty members from the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and two faculty members from the School of Professional Studies in recognition of effective teaching, was awarded to Dr. Rodney L. Bassett, Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Ronald W. Hallman, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Dr. Judith v. Treschuk, Professor of Nursing, Department of Nursing, School of Professional Studies; and Dr. Hiie Silmere, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Work, School of Professional Studies.

The Faculty Professional Activity Award, presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding professional accomplishments within her/his area of training or expertise and apart from normal classroom activity, committee and campus obligations, was awarded to Dr. michael Landrum, Professor of Music and Film Studies, Department of Music and Performing Arts.

The Ruth mcIntyre Sittig and William K. Sittig Faculty Growth Award, an endowment established to recognize current and future significant research and professional activity for faculty in their pursuit of excellence, was awarded to Sara J. manning, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of Clinical Laboratory Education, Department of Nursing, and Dr. David m. Skiff, Associate Professor of Social Work, Director, Undergraduate Social Work Program, and Chair, Department of Social Work.

The Staff Towel and Basin Award was given to marna L. Distaffen for consistently demonstrating steadfast focus on serving others in a spirit of humility, unity and caring, and faithfulness to God, RWC and NES, through her duties as Director of Advancement Services. Her job knowledge and deep commitment to the mission of RWC and NES is evidenced daily.

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Patti m. Radel Dr. Jason R. Taylor

Dr. Emily R. Smithers Dr. Rodney L. Bassett

Ronald W. Hallman Dr. Hiie Silmere

Dr. michael Landrum Sara J. manning

Dr. David m. Skiff marna L. Distaffen

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Jim Cuthbert (Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary)Jim has been a member of the Roberts community since 1990, when he was hired by President Bill Crothers to serve as Controller. He was promoted to Vice President of Finance in 1990, Vice President and Treasurer in 1999, and Senior Vice President and Treasurer in 2008. Jim has served the College and Seminary with exemplary competence, professionalism, dedication and humility in his 23 years here. He will be greatly missed.

faCultY RetiRements

2013 brings with it the retirement of several cherished members of our faculty. And while their professional accomplishments are well worth noting, we thought it worthwhile to highlight their years of dedicated, faithful service with some quotes from the most important product of their work: their students. Each of these faculty will be dearly missed, and we wish them all the best as they continue on their paths!

Naomi Garwood (Assistant Professor of Education)The Department of Teacher Education wishes to offer heartfelt congratulations to Naomi Garwood who retired in July after 27 years of service to the College. Naomi is a person of deep faith and a passionate teacher who has given so much of herself to her students, her colleagues and the entire College.

Ronald W. Hallman (Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Director Criminal Justice Program) “Being a transfer student, I only had two years under his teaching, but he was a welcoming and wonderful professor for those two years. My favorite aspect of Prof. Hallman was his personable approach to the student’s professional and personal lives. I remember making appointments with him to discuss class work, but we ended up spending the majority of our time talking about issues affecting my family. Hallman offered advice and encouragement for dealing with the criminal justice system, and was always willing to lend a listening ear. Profs. Hallman and Trask were the criminal justice department at Roberts, and they worked so well together to create an educational yet fun environment. I absolutely loved classes with Hallman. He will be missed!” — Ashley Bellis (Howells) ’10

Janice Hurley (Associate Professor of Psychiatric Nursing, M.S., P.M.H.C.N.S. – B.C.)“Janice Hurley is a remarkable woman, and an incredible part of my experience in the RWC Nursing program. Her passion in her field shows through when she teaches. I know that she has helped expand the way that I think about mental health issues, and she has challenged me to live a life of compassion toward people living with these ‘no-casserole diseases.’ I also feel like she did an incredible job of bringing up important topics like the issue of bullying in the field of nursing that has helped prepare me to enter this profession as a new nurse. Janice has a way of making her projects and lectures memorable, the best example of this is when year after year she personally acts out the manic and depressed stages of bipolar disorder. She is an incredible woman and an incredible nurse and will be missed in this program.” — Bethany Rawleigh ’13

Dr. Peter Knapp (Professor of Education)Dr. Peter Knapp’s work at Roberts Wesleyan as a Professor of Education brought together a unique life experience that combined the foundations of social need and the humanities with an understanding of the importance of quality administrative skills in the world of education. Knapp’s experience as both a teacher and an administrator, along with being the recipient of numerous professional awards, helped inform his valuable instruction of both undergraduate and graduate students for the last decade here at Roberts Wesleyan.

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Jim Cuthbert

Naomi Garwood

Ronald Hallman

Janice Hurley

Dr. Peter Knapp

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Janice Nagle (Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Theory)“Piano Pedagogy class and ‘The Peanut Butter and Jam Blues’ — I still use it today in my 7th–grade general music class!” — Kim Stearns Higgins ’92

“Listening to her students improv at the keyboard, and the Pace Piano method!” — Loueda Bleiler ’85

“Her having the patience of a saint to work with me (on piano).” — Danielle Franca Shelley ’01

Dr. mark Redfield (Professor of Business Administration)“Mark’s commitment to his calling at Roberts and his servant leadership has characterized his career as a faculty member and an administrator. He has endured countless organizational changes with uncommon grace, dignity and class. His professionalism, dedication and attention to detail set him apart. He sets the standard for class preparation, investing significant time to ensure that he is prepared and that his students will learn. Mark was an early proponent of what we now call experiential learning, and his field trips to local advertising agencies have long been a highlight for students. Mark has quietly mentored, encouraged, and helped place countless undergraduate and graduate students over the past 20 years. As admired and appreciated as these traits are, what most endears Mark to those faculty and staff who work closely with him and what we will most miss every day is his care and compassion, his optimism, and his cheerful, fun-loving spirit.” — Dr. Steve Bovee

Dr. Howard Sanford (Associate Professor of Education)Dr. Howard Sanford’s road to Roberts started at Ithaca College in 1962 and led to Roberts in 2003 via Perry, NY, Austin, TX, and SUNY Geneseo. Sanford’s breadth of knowledge combined a unique perspective for the real-world application of special education, having served as a special education teacher and supervisor. Sanford’s decade of graduate and undergraduate instruction here at Roberts helped equip the next generation of teachers with cutting-edge knowledge grounded in real-world practice.

mary Kay Scribner (Assistant Professor of Adult Education and Director, Pathway Program)“I asked her what she most enjoyed about her work at Roberts, and she said the exciting part, besides meeting and working with great people, was to be a part of the evolving field of adult education. And I would add that the best part for us at Roberts has been her expertise and insight into adult education. We will miss her laugh. Tell her a joke or a great story and that special, unmistakable ‘Mary Kay laugh’ fills the halls at Chesbro.” — Penny Cannon

Dr. William Walence (Professor of Adult Education)Dr. William Walence, started his healthcare career as a clinical audiologist and, as he took on more administrative responsibility, quickly realized there was a clear need for clinicians to also be equipped with business administration knowledge. So he completed his Ph.D. in Organizational Communication/Health Administration from Ohio University and went on to assume various administrative leadership positions with medical institutions in Toronto, Canada, and Orchard Park, NY.

His path to higher education via professorship at D’Youville College and then RIT eventually led him to Roberts in 2003, when he joined us to help develop our Health Administration programs. Dr. Walence’s depth of experience and dedication has helped the College develop programs that are uniquely designed to meet the needs of working professionals in clinical or business units of healthcare organizations, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to assure that their organizations continue to thrive.

“My greatest satisfaction comes from the success of our graduates as they assume high-level leadership positions and make meaningful contributions to their organizations. Their accomplishments are the most rewarding part of my job.” — Dr. William Walence

Janice Nagle

Dr. mark Redfield

Dr. Howard Sanford

mary Kay Scribner

Dr. William Walence

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faCultY highlights

Dr. Elvera Berry, Professor of Communication, and three students attended the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) Convention in Pittsburgh in April. Berry presented a paper in response to “At the Roots of the Racial Divide” by Ralph Ellison and Kenneth Burke, chaired a panel of top papers and served as a member of the Executive Council of ECA.

Dr. Daniel Barta’s, Professor of Music, setting of Psalm 46 premiered at the 10th Annual International Schools of China Choral Festival in Tianjin, China, in March. In addition to speaking at the concert, Barta presented workshops for students and faculty.

John Schrenker, program director for the Master’s in Healthcare Informatics Administration (MPA, CPHIMS), completed his first year of a two-year term on the Healthcare Information and Management Systems’ (HIMSS) Distance Education Committee and has accepted an appointment to chair the committee next year. HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization.

Kudos to Dr. Rodney L. Bassett, Professor of Psychology, for his recent presentations at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS International) in Portland, OR.

Dr. Julie Grimm, Professor of Psychology, attended the CAPS International Board Meeting in Portland, OR, where she was re-elected to serve as secretary to the board.

Kudos to Kim Prouty, Graduate Psychology Field Education Director and Assistant Professor of Psychology, for her presentations at the BOCES 2, School Counselors’ Professional Development Day on April 12, 2013. Kim was part of a keynote panel titled “Update on the ASCA Model: What are School Counseling Programs Teaching?”

Dr. Paul Stevenson, Professor of Psychology, had two articles accepted for publication in the July/August issue of “Worship Musician,” titled “What Worship Does To Your Body” and “Stage Fright: Act of God or Lack of Faith.”

Peter Pincus, Adjunct Professor of Art, showed his work this summer at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, the Museum of Contemporary Craft, the Lux Center for the Arts, and the 12th Annual National Juried Cup Show at Kent State University. For a full listing of his curriculum vitae, visit PeterPincus.com.

Romy Hosford, Assistant Professor of Art, recently self-published a photo book titled “Playing Solitaire with Sin” from a recent body of photographic work inspired by Walter Benjamin and the Paris Arcades. She also presented “The Future of Remix Culture: Ethics and Ideas in an Open Source World” at the Schoenhals Symposium biennial academic conference at Roberts Wesleyan College.

Sharon Davis, Associate Professor of Nursing, was promoted to the faculty rank of associate professor in the Department of Nursing.

Dr. David m. Skiff, Associate Professor of Social Work, presented an interprofessional collaboration simulation with nursing at a social work conference.

Sandy Rajamohan, Assistant Professor of Nursing, finished the course work for her doctorate and is in the process of submitting her manuscript and taking her qualifying exam.

Dr. Elvera Berry

Dr. Daniel Barta

John Schrenker

Dr. Rodney L. Bassett

Dr. Julie Grimm

Kim Prouty

Dr. Paul Stevenson

Peter Pincus

Romy Hosford

Sharon Davis

Sandy Rajamohan

Dr. David m. Skiff

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Dr. David Basinger, Professor of Philosophy and Dean of the School of Professional Studies, has an essay on open theism included in a new book titled “Models of God and Alternative Ultimate Realities” (Springer, 2013). The volume compares and contrasts how God is envisioned in a number of Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim traditions.

The spring 2013 issue of “Christian Business Academy Review” features an article by Dr. Steve Bovee, Professor of Business and Economies, Dr. marcia O’Brien, Associate Professor of Accounting, and Dr. Erv Starr, Professor of Management, “An Integrated Experiential Model for Student Transformation — Lessons Learned.” This is an update of previously published research on the development and implementation of an integrated experiential student transformation model for RWC’s undergraduate business program, focusing on the results and lessons learned from its implementation.

Dr. Cheryl Crotser, Associate Professor of Nursing, presented April 18 at the Eastern Nursing Research Society’s 25th Annual Scientific Sessions conference in Boston. Sara Manning helped coordinate a regional nursing professional development event, “Transforming Nursing Education in Quality and Safety: Upping the Ante for Present and Future Nurses,” in June through the Simulation Educators of Western New York. She was also awarded Roberts Wesleyan College’s Ruth McIntyre Sittig & William K. Sittig Faculty Growth Award in April.

Georgia Lowmaster-Csont, Assistant Professor of Nursing, completed her doctoral work and received a DNP in May. She also presented at the 2013 National Association of Neonatal Nurses Research Summit in April and was also ordained deacon at Perinton Presbyterian Church in April.

Dr. Judith Treschuk, Professor of Nursing, and Sara manning, Coordinator of Clinical Laboratory Education and Assistant Professor of Nursing, presented at a conference at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Judith was awarded Roberts Wesleyan College’s Barbara S. Muller Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence in April.

Dr. Cheryl Repass, Professor of Psychology, will be serving as an officer for the Trainers of School Psychologists in New York (TSPNY). She will be the liaison for the organization as it interfaces with the New York State Association for School Psychologists (NYASP).

Dr. Carol Griswold, Assistant Professor of Nursing, presented at the International School Nursing Conference in July in Slovenia. She was also named Strategic Planning Committee chair of the Epilepsy Foundation Board of Directors.

Dianne Kandt, Assistant Professor of Nursing, accompanied Nursing students Kim Strong ’13 and Sara Wood ’13 to the International Conference of Human Caring in Orlando, Fla., in May. The students presented their work, and their attendance was supported by the Gallagher Chair in Nursing.

John Campolieto, Director of Undergraduate Teacher Education and Assistant Professor of Education, received the Sister Edwardine Weaver Service to Education Award May. More than 80 educational leaders and guests gathered for the 21st annual Genesee Valley ASCD Awards Banquet.

Dr. Cheryl Repass

Dr. David Basinger

Dr. Steve Bovee

Dr. marcia O’Brien

Dr. Erv Starr

Dr. Cheryl Crotser

Georgia Lowmaster-Csont

Dr. Judith Treschuk

Sara manning

Dr. Carol Griswold

Dianne Kandt

John Campolieto

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notiCing god’s pResenCe

By Rebecca Letterman, Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation

Since the inception of Northeastern Seminary, we have been using a unique learning model for our students alongside their traditional classroom work — something we call “Faith-Sharing Groups.” At the beginning of each semester, students are given a journal to guide them through daily reflection on their everyday lives. Approximately every two weeks, students are then encouraged to read back through their journal entries and note any insights that emerge, and then they gather as small groups to talk about what they have been noticing about their experiences.

What is unusual about the groups is that, while every person is invited to share their reflections, we do not allow people to comment on what other people say during the group sharing, either during the meeting or afterward. What each person shares is intentionally entrusted by the group into the care of God, without our “handling” it in any way. Some students struggle at first to withhold their comments on what other people share. After all, many of our students are training for pastoral ministry: Aren’t pastors expected to say something, to provide encouragement or teaching or correction — or at least to offer a prayer? But most students gradually discover that God actually does work in people’s lives without their direct intervention — an important (and humbling) lesson for all ministers.

Year after year, students testify to the fact that while the no-commenting format of faith-sharing groups is something that they resist when they first begin seminary, they grow to appreciate through the actual practice in the groups how to offer the gift of true listening to people around them, including not only people they serve pastorally, but also family members and friends. They also testify to growth in faith, for they witness the good work of God in people’s lives as they learn to listen for it together. While non-traditional, faith-sharing group practice often serves to transform the way our students attend to their own lives, the lives of people with whom they live, and the ways in which the life of God emerges in our world.

Dr. Letterman has an M.Div. from Northeastern Seminary. Her other degrees include: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Cornell University, 1997; M.A. in Linguistics, Syracuse University, 1990; B.A. in English, Roberts Wesleyan College, 1985. Dr. Letterman was ordained through Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, 2004. She completed a two-year certification program in Formative Spirituality at the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality, Pittsburgh, PA, 2004, where she has been an adjunct faculty member since 2004. Dr. Letterman’s research interests include the intersection of language, theology and spiritual formation.

“It’s an experience that you can take with you into the post-seminary world — an openness to seeing what God is doing in your life and others’, a deepening sense of gratitude for the goodness of God, the ability to listen and connect to others without needing to correct or fix, the immediacy of God-connection through lectio divina.” — Baiba Peelle ’07

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Beginning this January, Northeastern will offer graduate-level courses toward Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees in the Capital Region. Part of its expanding distance-education program, the courses will be offered via video conference, linking the community of learners in the greater Albany area with Northeastern’s Rochester campus through live video feed.

The Seminary anticipates offering classes at a local college and utilizing PolyCom interactive video technology, which features multidirectional streaming. This technology allows professors to teach from either the Rochester or Albany location and engage students through lecture and multimedia resources at both sites. Students at both campuses will be able to interact with each other, as well. This classroom format will also incorporate on-site small group interactions and periodic chapel services to enhance community and provide instruction in spiritual formation, a distinctive of the NES education.

Through the use of video conferencing, NES has successfully launched distance-education initiatives in Williamsville and Syracuse, N.Y. “Our recent expansion across central and western New York and the upcoming course offerings in Albany are part of our commitment to make a seminary education more accessible across New York State,” NES Vice President and Dean Doug Cullum said.

For a complete listing of informational meetings, visit www.nes.edu or call 1.800.777.4792.

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Northeastern Seminary (NES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nijay K. Gupta as Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology and Exegesis starting July 1, 2013. His expertise in Pauline theology and Greek, along with his experience and commitment to ministry in our culture, will contribute to the Seminary’s mission to prepare men and women for service to the church and world.

Gupta who holds degrees from the University of Durham (Ph.D.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Th. and M.Div.) and has taught at Durham, Ashland Theological Seminary, Seattle Pacific University/Seminary, and Eastern University in biblical studies. He is recognized for his scholarship through multiple awards and is active in the Institute for Biblical Research as a program co-chair and board member.

Among a broad scope of publications are his books “Worship That Makes Sense to Paul: A New Approach to the Theology of Paul’s Cultic Metaphors” (2010) and “Prepare, Succeed, Advance: A Guidebook for Getting a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies and Beyond” (2011), and a new commentary on Colossians as part of the Smyth and Helwys Commentary Series.

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the Relationship between the College and seminaRYWith Dr. Douglas R. CullumBy Lisa Bennett

What is the relationship between Northeastern Seminary and Roberts Wesleyan College?The relationship between Northeastern Seminary and Roberts Wesleyan College continues to be defined and understood in the way it has since the Seminary’s inception: The two institutions are legally separate, but intimately related to one another by a common heritage, ethos and governance model. This relationship is necessitated by the State of New York’s requirements for institutions that receive a form of state funding known as Bundy Aid. The Seminary is thus legally an independent, autonomous organization, yet functions in a strong and vibrant partnership with Roberts Wesleyan College, essentially as a graduate division of theology in a university model.

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What does that mean for the leadership and decision-making process?This “legally separate but closely related” status is most evident in the composition and functioning of the Seminary’s Board of Trustees, a governance structure that exercises oversight for both Northeastern Seminary and Roberts Wesleyan College. This shared arrangement allows both institutions to benefit from the vast legal, educational, financial and governance experience these 25 to 30 individuals bring to the table. And although the College is obviously a much larger and more complex organization, it is our experience that the members of the Board are equally interested in and committed to the success of the Seminary.

Do you have an example of this?In order to clarify and further strengthen the Board’s investment in the Seminary, two significant modifications were made in 2009 to the committee structure of the Board. Originally, the Board of the College and the Board of the Seminary utilized the following committees: academic affairs, advancement, business affairs, constitution and bylaws, facilities, Seminary, student life and trusteeship. The Seminary committee had been established to oversee matters pertaining to Northeastern Seminary and to represent the interests of the Seminary to the Board. However, in two distinct accreditation site-visit reports, it was noted that the unintended consequence of this structure created the impression that the other Board subcommittees (and even the full Board) do not also have significant interest and involvement in the governance of the Seminary.

As a result, two modifications were made. First, the former Seminary committee became the Seminary Academics and Program committee to clarify the focus of this committee on Seminary academics, admissions, student life, etc., while oversight of the other aspects of the Seminary (finance, advancement, facilities, trusteeship, etc.) are provided by the respective trustee committees and, ultimately, by the entire Board. And second, the advancement and business affairs committees of the Board established separate subcommittees that focus exclusively on the affairs of the Seminary. The Seminary acknowledges the very real financial challenges it is faced with; these new subcommittees now ensure that the trustees have sufficient time to focus on the complexities of these challenges.

Is it common for seminaries and colleges to be related in this way?In April 2011, Northeastern was invited to participate in a Conference for Theological Leaders in Relationship with Undergraduate Institutions, sponsored by The Association of Theological Schools. With the number of ATS schools employing this model growing beyond 30 percent,

the prevailing judgment of those in attendance was that though the relationship requires a particular sort of diligent tending in order to ensure that the needs of both institutions are equitably cared for, the strengths inherent in the relationship far outweigh any deficits or difficulties.

What opportunities does this relationship offer?The need for public awareness is central to institutional health. The relationship between Seminary and College increases the number of

contact points and the variety of contexts that we can access and engage. In many ways, the Seminary fills a church-relations role for both institutions, creating the reputation as a resource in service to the churches from which we both draw our students. So, well beyond the economies of scale that the relationship affords us, we also enjoy the benefits of networking beyond what each institution could do on its own.

Two more specific and recent examples come to mind: The Seminary and College are exploring and gaining appropriate approvals for a joint 3/3 B.A. to M.Div. degree program. This is made possible as a direct result of the close and collegial relationship between the Bible, theology and philosophy departments of Roberts Wesleyan College and the graduate theology faculty of Northeastern Seminary. The goal is to have appropriate approvals in place so that the new program can begin in fall 2014. The success of this joint program will be mutually beneficial, providing a fresh incentive for new students to select Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary for both their college and seminary education. For several years, graduate students have been recruited because of the dual degrees through the social work department and the Seminary.

Another opportunity is the repurposing of available on-campus housing units — both dormitory rooms and apartments — for students of graduate programs at both the College and the Seminary. The College receives income for rooms that might have remained empty and the graduate programs have an added benefit to offer prospective students.

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the noRtheasteRn seminaRY distinguished alumni awaRd

By Lynn Bates

The Northeastern Seminary Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2009 to recognize graduates of Northeastern Seminary who exemplify faithful service in ministry. Recipients demonstrate such characteristics as innovative approaches to ministry, engagement of their cultural context, perseverance in the face of challenges, excellence in biblical preaching and worship, equipping others to serve, and transformation of self and others through spiritual formation.

“Vision is never about maintaining the status quo. When you clearly hear the Lord, the Body of Christ must be ready, willing and able to launch out into the depths of faith, hope and love — to acknowledge our responsibility to make a God-given, Holy Spirit-inspired vision come to pass.”

These are the convictions of Bishop Reginald (Reggie) A. McGill, founder and senior pastor of New Life Fellowship in Rochester, N.Y., and recipient of the 2013 Northeastern Seminary Distinguished Alumni Award.

Established in 1984, New Life Fellowship brings about reconciliation among the races and seeks to restore families back to God. It aspires to and has become a place of refuge and healing for the abused, disenfranchised, emotionally damaged and lonely. It is a place for all races, ethnic heritages and ages; a place where stature in this life and past burdens would be set aside as all come to understand the outstanding freedom of being led by the Spirit. Birthed with just seven members and the Rev. McGill as a part-time pastor, its expansion in the late 80s and early 90s prompted him to leave his full-time position as the personnel director for the New York State Department of Transportation to became the full-time shepherd of the growing flock. Having outgrown two previous church buildings, New Life Fellowship is noted as one of the fastest-growing urban churches in the Greater Rochester Metropolitan area. According to Bishop McGill, this was in large part due to intercessory prayer and the evangelistic presence everywhere in the ministry. From youth choir, drama ministry and senior-adults ministry to outreach programs such as evangelism, drug and alcohol counseling, and jail and prison ministry, New Life has more than 20 ministries serving the Rochester community and Monroe County. In addition, Bishop McGill is a pastor-to-pastors

who oversees a network of other clergy who look to him for leadership and guidance as a “father in the gospel.”

A genuine vision expressed is always closely associated with the character one lives. Those who know Bishop McGill know of his godly authenticity. Having served for several years in human resources, Bishop McGill interfaces well with people of diverse backgrounds — from city mayors to children, from teenagers to corporate professionals. One colleague attests to his genuine care for both the practical needs and the spiritual journeys that others experience, noting he is a person who daily lives out Rudyard Kipling’s poetic admonition: He is one who can “walk with Kings — nor lose the common touch.”

During his time at Northeastern Seminary, Bishop McGill always demonstrated his thirst to expand his horizons in understanding and clarity. He sought out experiences such as service in a Chinese orphanage as part of his field education and pursuing an independent study, which required him to dig more deeply into the role of scripture in developing a consistent contemplative prayer life. Even though he had been a stellar practitioner for many years, he sought the challenge to become an even better student of scripture and servant of God’s people. For Bishop McGill, this constant eagerness to learn is always a means of pouring himself into others. As one parishioner noted, “As he gains knowledge and insights, Bishop McGill shares them — whether in cell groups, Bible study or through sermons. The result is that individuals desire to be better men and women” of God.

Bishop McGill received his Master of Divinity from Northeastern Seminary in May 2011 and has continued to participate in the life of the Seminary as a member of the NES Clergy Council and as a key participant in churchUNITED, a Rochester-based collective committed to ministry in the City of Rochester.

Bishop McGill shares the pastorate of New Life Fellowship with his wife, co-pastor Dr. Cynthia L. McGill, who assumed her pastoral responsibilities after serving as the assistant provost at Rochester Institute of Technology, and to whom he has been married since 1972. He and his wife have two daughters and a granddaughter, who, of course, has captured their hearts.

In recognition of his service to Christ’s church, our community and beyond, it is our honor to present the Northeastern Seminary 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Bishop Reginald McGill.

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Paul Livermore (Professor of Bible & Systematic Theology — NES)“I worked in the Religion and Humanities Division for two years as the student helper. Although I may have been there to assist the professors and students, I received so much from all them that has lasted far beyond my days at Roberts. Not only did I get to know Dr. Livermore better through working directly with him, but I also picked up a job on the side to help clean their house. It was nice getting to know Dr. Livermore and Alice on a personal level. I will never forget one day in class when Dr. Livermore mentioned that he had asked Alice to be “his roommate.” If I could sum up my time with in and out of class with Dr. Livermore in one word, that would be respect. He showed so much respect for me and everyone around him. Different passages in the Bible also remind me of Dr. Livermore, particularly the Beatitudes and the passage in Matthew about the lilies of the field as those were the two we could choose from to memorize in Jesus of Nazareth.” — Amy Clark ’97

Smyth & Helwys Commentary on ColossiansAuthor: Dr. Nijay Gupta

The temptation is all too common for busy pastors — deciding on a message or position and then looking for a text of scripture to back it up. The practice of “text-jacking” raises concern for Dr. Nijay Gupta, Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology and Exegesis. His approach to addressing the issue is evident in his recently released commentary on Colossians (Smyth and Helwys, 2013) and in the development of his current project that focuses on Paul’s theology of the redemption of the mind. Rather than “plundering the text,” his study promotes using scripture as a source of reflection, to slow down in scripture reading as he looks at God’s work of salvation. In an effort to build a bridge between church and academe, Gupta takes heady esoteric concepts and translates them for ready application into pastoral messages—including diagrams and charts that take the reader beyond a “this is interesting” approach to exegesis to a greater understanding of salvation as a process involving the whole self.

Likewise, Gupta’s recent articles in the Lexham Bible Dictionary, a project by Logos Bible Software, focus on “New Testament Ethics,” “Christology” and “The New Perspective on Paul.” Their extensive use of links to outside sources and other information make them a useful resource for both seminarians and clergy.

Keep track of Gupta’s research at his blog site, Crux Sola.www.NijayGupta.wordpress.com

A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology Author: Dr. J. Richard Middleton

Being Heaven bound is more than just distracting, it misconstrues the real vocation of a christian. So argued Dr. J. Richard Middleton, professor of biblical worldview and exegesis, in a 2006 article that gave rise to his new book by the same name, “A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology.” Having always been interested in eschatology as a means to understand God’s purposes for the world, Middleton is particularly mindful of the need for the church to have a clear and systematic statement of God’s intent to redeem creation. Written primarily for pastors, theological students and educated church people, the book unpacks the biblical roots of this teaching and how it motivates us to live holistically, embodying the kingdom now instead for yearning for Heaven hereafter. Employing key Old Testament and New Testament texts, he makes the case that the “ultimate blessed hope for the believer is not an otherworldly heaven,” as one reviewer notes, but that it is “participation in a new Heaven and earth brought into fullness under the transformation of God’s kingdom.” The release date for the book is late fall 2013.

Middleton’s upcoming research includes the preparation of a chapter for the Livermore tribute on orthodoxy and orthopraxis titled “Does God Come to Praise Job or to Bury Him? The Function of YHWH’s Second Speech from the Whirlwind.”

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faCultY and staff news

Dr. Brian Babcock, former assistant dean and director of the D.Min. program, co-authored a book titled “God in Story,” the third volume in The Gathering Place Series from Resource Publications. He also co-authored “Radical: A Discipling Journey with Jesus,” which will be produced out of the Orlando Fellowship this fall.

Donald Bastian, one of the Seminary’s Core lecturers and bishop emeritus of the Free Methodist Church of North America, has released a book titled “The Pastor’s First Love and Other Essays on a High and Holy Calling.”

Lisa Bennett, Associate Vice President for Communication and Enrollment, presented a lecture on marketing and engaging members of the media, using social networking, and building relationships through websites, e-publications and activities for the Amherst Chamber of Commerce At-Home Business “U.”

Dr. Douglas Cullum, Vice President and Dean, led a workshop on “Biblical Interpretation Through a Different Lens” for A Day Apart, a series offered at Lima Presbyterian Church. He and Dr. Nijay Gupta, Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology and Exegesis, consulted at the Arthur Vining Davis Interfaith Dialogue in Chicago, Ill.

Dr. Tim Dwyer, Professor of Christian Scriptures, served as keynote speaker for the Minister’s Institute of the Northeast for pastors and leaders of the Northeast conferences of the Free Methodist Church. The theme of the conference was The Christian Message and Ministry in the Book of Acts.

Peter Englert, Director of Admissions, preached at Batavia Assembly of God in Batavia, N.Y., on June 9.

Dr. Nijay Gupta recently wrote an article on the term and theme of faith in Scripture for the Lexham Bible Dictionary, published by Logos Bible Software. Even though the dictionary articles continue to be written and published, you can purchase the dictionary now for your computer, and, as articles are completed, they are automatically added to your dictionary. Dr. Gupta’s article on faith should be available in early 2014.

Dr. Rebecca Letterman, Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation, led a seminar in spring 2013 for Roberts Wesleyan College Master of Science in Nursing students in ways of addressing compassion fatigue, including issues of self-care and secondary stress.

Dr. J. Richard middleton, Professor of Biblical Worldview and Exegesis, organized and chaired the annual meeting of the Canadian Evangelical Theological Association, held in conjunction with the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences in June. His essay, “Samuel Agonistes: A Conflicted Prophet’s Resistance to God and Contribution to the Failure of Israel’s First King,” was published in :Prophets, Prophecy and Ancient Israelite Historiography: (Eisenbraun, 2013).

Rev. Andy Sass, adjunct faculty member, will serve as the lead pastor of Brockport Free Methodist Church, beginning in September. He has served the past six years as lead pastor at Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia, N.Y.

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13th CommenCement foR noRtheasteRn seminaRY

More than 40 graduates celebrated a completed course of study on May 18 during Northeastern Seminary’s commencement ceremony in the Cultural Life Center at Roberts Wesleyan College. Founding faculty member and Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology Paul Livermore provided the keynote address, titled “Some Thoughts on Authentic Christianity.”

alumni news

Steve Dunmire (C7) was recently named director of church relations at Houghton College. Beginning his responsibilities on August 1, Steve will foster the development of sustained relationships between Houghton College and church communities.

Elizabeth Guckenbiehl (C18) will begin a two-year master’s program in historical theology with a concentration in Early Christian studies at Wheaton College. She has received a full scholarship for this program and will be working on languages and specialized courses in patristics. Elizabeth also joyfully wed Joseph Herman Lang on August 2.

michele miner (C20) was a guest on the Mars Hill Network program, Open Mic Night, on July 26. She discussed the importance of imprinting God’s Word in your heart and mind.

vern Saile (C1) has been appointed lead pastor of Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia, N.Y., beginning in September. He has served as lead pastor at Gowanda Free Methodist Church for the past six years.

Jack Staversky (C18) serves as belong coordinator for Browncroft Community Church in Rochester, N.Y. In this role, which he started in June, he works with all the ministries that nurture spiritual growth for adults. Traci Birge (C17) was awarded the 2013 Association of Christian Librarians Research Award for Roberts Wesleyan College for her research project, “The Open Vocation of Humanity as Established in the Genesis Cosmogonies and Its Implication on Scripture.” She has also been accepted as a Ph.D. student at McMaster University for fall 2013.

Glen Dornsife (C23) wrote a blog article titled “Top 3 Things I Learned at Seminary.” Read the article at blog.nes.edu. He started a new career at Messiah College in August as a resident director.

Wilfredo Irizarry (C14) was named senior pastor at Adonai Assembly of God in Rochester, N.Y., last fall. He also serves on the chaplaincy team for Millwood Corporation, a packaging systems, materials and services company based in Ohio.

Bridgit marable (C20) is president and founder of Daughters of Zion House of Restoring Lives, a Christian-based transitional home assisting residents in transitioning back into society from a correctional facility, homelessness or drug rehabilitation. The house opened June 15.

Starting in June, Suzanne Pearson (C18) is affiliated with the Mercy Prayer Center and will serve as a prayer guide for retreatants desiring to practice the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola at the Mercy Prayer Center.

Bill Rabjohn (C10) was ordained on June 1 at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

student news

Daria Roesch (C30) traveled to Haiti in July with a group from Edgewood Free Methodist Church. The group was the first team to partner with Eden Projects as they launch a reforestation program in Haiti. They built a fence around 35 acres of land and also put in 16 nursery beds on the land for the first seedlings.

Josh Czyz (C30) was promoted to coordinator of spiritual care at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

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Creative Learning and Teaching at RobertsBy Ben murphy ’00

The term experiential learning seems to be everywhere these days. It’s a buzzword that many schools use in their marketing, but what does it actually mean? And, more important, how does Roberts Wesleyan approach experiential learning in a way that is unique and different?

In its most basic form, experiential learning is best understood as “learning by doing,” as opposed to learning through repetitive memorization of facts. As an educational concept, it dates as far back as Aristotle, but was made broadly popular in the 1970s through the work of David A. Kolb. And while Roberts approaches higher education through a well-rounded, traditional liberal-arts perspective of learning, our approach has been enhanced through a rich tradition of experiential learning. After all, the very mission statement of the College talks about “preparing thoughtful, spiritually mature, service-oriented people who will help transform society.” In other words, experiential learning isn’t just something we teach, promote or practice. It’s in the very identity of our institution. Roberts was founded on the idea that we learn so that we can serve.

The Roberts community contains numerous examples of experiential learning in action. From student internships and graduate work to staff involvement in the community and cross-disciplinary faculty research, Roberts Wesleyan is immersed in — not just talking about — experiential learning by giving students tangible, real-world opportunities to learn through action.

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EnactusOne of the most prominent examples of Roberts faculty and students involved in experiential learning is through the work of Enactus (meaning “Entrepreneurial Action, With Us” and formerly known as SIFE), a thriving, student-led business organization focused on social enterprise and community need. Enactus is an international nonprofit that spans 62,000 students and 1,600 universities in 39 countries. Led by professors Carrie and Ervin Starr of Roberts’ Department of Business, the Roberts Enactus team is ranked in the top 1% of teams in the United States, having placed fifth in the nation for the past two years.

The Roberts Enactus team exemplifies learning by doing through its innovative approach of addressing community need through the lens of business entrepreneurship. Working with the Rochester City School District through Project Elev8, Enactus addresses factors related to school delinquency and high school dropout rates. Enactus members also work directly with the regional C.A.S.H. Coalition to help provide free-tax preparation and financial counseling to low-income working families in our local community who cannot afford to pay for tax services. Additional partnerships include Campbell’s Let’s Can Hunger program and reSTORE, which assists local inner-city small businesses in strategic development and sustainability. Globally, Enactus also partners with organizations in India and Guatemala, helping develop sustainable social-enterprise practices that can help provide funding for the societal and educational needs of orphans in multiple communities.

Biological and Chemical SciencesNumerous other examples of creative learning and teaching through action abound within the Roberts community. Our Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences has developed a relationship with the Au Sable Institute in

Michigan to provide environmental learning experiences for Roberts students during the summer. This institute is one of the leading Christian environmental organizations in the world. Many of our faculty and staff also dedicate their time and energy to furthering real-world application of academic learning through hands-on service both nationally and internationally.

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Music – A Passion to DiscoverPaul Shewan is a Professor of Instrumental Music and the Conductor of the Roberts Wind Ensemble and Orchestra. He also performs in the trumpet section of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Paul is passionate about making music and sets a high bar for himself and his students, who are challenged to become better musicians both on and off the stage.

Dynamic, engaging and passionate about his music and his God describes David Chin, Instructor of Choral Studies and Conductor of the Roberts Wesleyan College Chorale. At Roberts, the winter tours are often a highlight of the year for our students. Students will perform concerts and choral clinics in various venues during this one-week winter tour. Bonded by a passion for compelling musical performance and a desire for meaningful Christian fellowship, the Chorale is an ensemble of talented singer-artists who combine their gifts to cultivate excellence in choral singing.

Mike Van Allen, Professor of Jazz Studies and Conductor of the Roberts Jazz Ensemble, takes student performers at any level and helps them discover their potential. The Roberts Jazz Ensemble and various combos perform on-and-off the campus throughout the year.

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For example, when those impacted by the tragic events of 9/11 (and, more recently, Hurricane Sandy) were in need of mental health and trauma response services, College faculty traveled to New York City as active partners in the response. Closer to home, faculty and students are jointly exploring new, evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to addressing the needs of military families dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and domestic violence. This cross-disciplinary melding of social work and behavioral health is part of a nationally significant, federally funded pilot in partnership with several other select Upstate New York colleges and universities.

Nursing and Social WorkThis innovative approach to experiential learning is also evident in the college’s Nursing program, which, working in collaboration with the Department of Social Work, has developed a cross-disciplinary emergency room trauma-simulation lab under the direction of Professors David Skiff and Sara Manning. This simulation lab greatly enhances students’ crisis-intervention skills by drawing on multiple skill sets and perspectives in an interactive environment that has practical application in the real world.

Business and Strategic MarketingCompetition in the higher-education sector is tough, and it’s not enough to offer only experiential-learning opportunities. It’s important to note that Roberts has been a leader in this area by addressing the unique needs of adult graduate learners for the past two decades, long before its competitors. Professor William Todd of Roberts Wesleyan’s Department of Business points out that “as a national leader in non-traditional, time-shortened, adult-oriented programs, Roberts Wesleyan has had much experience integrating experiential learning into degree-completion and graduate degree programs.”

This approach has real-world professional value and flows throughout our undergraduate and graduate program philosophies by providing concrete opportunities for our students to impact the community around them.

One such example at the graduate level is that of our Masters of Strategic Marketing (MSMK) program, which provides students the opportunity to develop integrated marketing plans for local small-business customers.

Social Work – A Focus on PartnershipRoberts Wesleyan is a key member of a consortium consisting of seven Upstate New York social work schools partnering with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Veteran’s Administration to study and meet the unique behavioral health needs of our veterans and their families. This initiative is one of only 13 funded nationally.

“This partnership focuses on creating a pool of highly qualified professionals by offering the unique opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) with specialized training in mental and behavioral health services for high-need/high demand populations.”

— David M. Skiff, Ph.D., LMSW, M.Div., Social Work Department Chair, BSW Program Director

Simulation Lab

Chrisann Fennessey, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of Undergraduate Clinical Education, facilitates student learning through competency-based skills labs in the traditional undergraduate Nursing program.

Undergraduate students learning patient-centered communications through real-life scenarios using patient actors.

Nursing and Social Work students collaborate to provide holistic care for a patient and family in a simulated crisis experience.

“This speaks directly to the applied nature of our MSMK program,” Associate Professor of Marketing Laura Falco said. “Students learn marketing strategies one day and add value to their clients and their employers the next day by applying those strategies. This hands-on approach differentiates our program and really sets our graduates apart.”

The Charles Finney School, a private Christian school (K-12) in Penfield, N.Y., is a current “client” of Roberts’ MSMK program. “These types of plans, when created by an outside firm, have a price tag that is completely out of reach for a small Christian school, but private-school education in our region is very competitive and requires us to elevate our brand,” Finney Director of Advancement Sheila Roman said. “Roberts’ MSMK group is a win-win for both Roberts students and for The Charles Finney School because the students are gaining valuable hands-on experience working with a client, while we gain from their expertise.”

Finney Principal Mike VanLeeuwen ’83 lauded the program, calling its application of research partnered with the community “learning at its very best.”

And not only does Roberts equip students with real-world learning gained through experience, it helps students develop the character values necessary to apply those skills in a meaningful way.

“Students may be able to access some of these experiences at other colleges, but it’s how we

Department of Psychology“We believe that internships are key for a number of reasons: They help define and affirm career direction for many students, they are an important part of developing one’s professional network — especially if students are headed to the world of work before further graduate education — and internships also foster tremendous growth in interpersonal skills.”

— Julia Pecnik Grimm, Ph.D., Professor, Chair, Department of Psychology

“My internship experience helped bridge the gap between classroom training and the professional world — it brought life to textbook concepts and helped prepare me for a future career in psychology.”

— Kaitlyn Hoflein ’13

Bell Program – Teacher Education“I joined the BELL Program because I really wanted to experience what college kids do every day. Now I am more independent. The classes are hard, but they are fun; my favorite class was Music in the Church. I really like getting lunch in the cafeteria and I loved the spring formal. I want to be a hair stylist, and am working in a hair salon and looking at cosmetology school.”

— Fallon Kane ’13, BELL Program Graduate

Dixon Schwabl InternshipHannah Dale

“Interning at a marketing firm like Dixon Schwabl helped me put classroom theories into practical context. It was like a backstage pass to a play: I had the opportunity to see and experience the dynamics behind brand research, project management, event planning, PR and teamwork in a creative workplace. My experience at Dixon Schwabl was invaluable, as it helped me figure out what business field I might pursue as a career. Beyond professional skills, my internship allowed me to observe the qualities required to become a professional of excellence, and it was inspiring to work among individuals regularly putting these qualities into action.”

To read the full interview with Hannah, visit www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday.

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process these experiences at Roberts that is different, because it’s done through a faith lens,” Chaplain Jonathan Bratt said.

This spiritual formation has such an impact on character that Professors Bill Todd, Steve Bovee, Marcia O’Brien and Ervin Starr, of Roberts’ Department of Business, published a study in the spring 2013 volume of the Christian Business Academy Review. Their study looked at how experiential learning can serve as a strategic approach for student transformation. In it, they measured the progressive positive impact an integrated experiential-learning model has had on specific characteristics in Roberts’ students over the past decade. The characteristics were hope and courage, integrity, personal excellence, servant leadership and teamwork skills — traits not always readily found in today’s marketplace.

Indeed, it is these traits — in conjunction with a liberal-arts foundation — that embody “the Roberts Difference.” A difference evident in the lengthy list of businesses that employ Roberts graduates, as well as the number of prestigious graduate schools that attract Roberts alumni.

CommunicationsProfessor Elvera Berry of the Department of Communication points out that our well-rounded approach to higher education equips students to not just perform tasks, but to think on their feet in an ever-changing world. The proof, she says, is in the demand for Roberts alumni. “Simply put, people want our interns and grads,” she said. “There is a continual demand, and that speaks volumes.”

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men’s soCCeR adds Canadian midfieldeR

Men’s Soccer Head Coach Mark Fish signed Malcolm Shaw (Pickering, Ontario) to the 2013 class.

“We are very excited to have Malcolm commit to Roberts Wesleyan and our program,” Fish said. “Malcolm is a player who plays at a very high level and will have an immediate impact.”

The midfielder brings an accomplished soccer resume to the Redhawks. Most recently, Shaw took his high school team, Dunbarton, to the semifinals of the Lake Ontario Secondary School Association (LOSSA) tournament. Shaw has been a starting midfielder for Dunbarton since 2009, when the team won the LOSSA title.

At the club level, Shaw won the Canadian Soccer League Reserve title with SC Toronto in the 2012 season.

“Malcolm really embraces Roberts Wesleyan College and our soccer program’s vision and mission,” Fish said. “He will be great addition on and off the field.”

outstanding student athlete

Congratulations to Taylor Isselhard ’14, who has been awarded:

The Harry F. Anderson Track and Field AwardThe Phil L. King Business AwardECC First Team in the Weight Throw and Hammer Throw

athletiC diReCtoR wins ChaRaCteR awaRd

Mike Faro ’73, Athletic Director at Roberts, won the National Christian College Athletic Association Game Plan for Life Mentor Character Award. Vice President for Academic and Student Support, Nelson Hill, announced this award at the “Celebration of Excellence” Roberts Wesleyan College Community Chapel service on April 29.

This is a national honor. Mike was chosen from a pool of nominees covering all 113 NCCAA member colleges. Letters of recommendation were written by former players, athletic directors and contacts from all over the nation. “The term mentor may be, above all, the best word that describes Mike Faro,” Hill said. “Through his steadfastness and example and character-building coaching, he has impacted many lives for Christ. A well-deserved affirmation.”

CongRatulations to pRofessoR ChRistine pessagno ’72

Christine Pessagno ’72 was featured for the East Coast Conference “ECC on Campus Faculty Spotlight” in March.

A 1997 inductee to the Roberts Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame, Pessagno coached 37 seasons in basketball, volleyball and softball from 1972 to 1989. She is truly one of the pioneers in women’s athletics. Pessagno has stayed active in supporting the athletic program in many ways, including photography. Many of the photos posted on the Redhawks website are done by Pessagno, and she shares them with team members.

In the ECC interview, Professor Pessagno was asked: Can you briefly discuss what you think the place is of athletics at a college? What do you see as the value based on your experience of working with some of the student athletes?

“Just as honor programs bring academically talented students together, I see athletics as an extraordinary educational experience for high-achieving students in the realm of sports/ athletic skills. Athletics is a blend of learning opportunities that ultimately enhance the college experience. Research has shown exercise/sport can affect every aspect of the body: brain, physical, spiritual and emotional. It can teach values, respect, responsibility, fairness, hard work and discipline. Athletics is a preparation for life. Roberts’ student athletes challenge their bodies daily in practices, showing discipline, striving for excellence, working cohesively as a team and developing Christian character, to name a few significant merits and distinctions.”

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athletiC highlights

Indoor Track & FieldAt the East Coast Conference Championships, six athletes won events as the Redhawks put together a fine showing in their first-ever ECC Indoor Championship meet. On the women’s side, Julia Berkowicz ’15 won the 800m with a time of 2:20.97. Rachel Cannon ’15 took first place in the 1,000m by crossing the finish line in just 3:08.87, and Rachel Prutsman ’16 won the mile.

For the men’s team, Gabe Rivera ’15 placed first in the high jump by clearing 1.99m and Aaron McGinnis ’16 won the long jump with a distance of 6.58m. Enock Bor ’16 won the 3,000m by outpacing the field with a time of 8:58.97.

Women’s BasketballHead Coach Bob Segave guided the team to a sixth-place finish in the East Coast Conference. The team capped off a solid season with its third NCCAA National Championship tournament appearance in the past four years. Forward Marissa Sell ’15, who averaged 13 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, was named NCCAA East Region Player of the Year in addition to earning NCCAA All-American First Team honors.

men’s BasketballThe Redhawks capped off an up-and-down season with a trip to the competitive NCCAA National Championship tournament. Forward Devin Grimes ’13 earned NCCAA All-American Honorable Mention last week, highlighting the Redhawks’ post-season accolades. Grimes was stellar this season, averaging a double-double in points and rebounds. The senior ended the season with averages of 14.9 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. In addition to earning All-American honors, Grimes was selected to the NCCAA East Region First Team.

Women’s LacrosseIn just their second season in program history, the Redhawks finished with a respectable 7-9 record. Perhaps the most notable highlight of the season came on April 6 as the team picked up its first-ever East Coast Conference win against the University of Bridgeport at home. Loren Dunn ’16 was a standout in her debut season, earning ECC Rookie of the Year honors after racking up 56 goals in just 16 games. men’s LacrosseHead Coach Rocky Delfino put together a challenging schedule for his squad for their second season and first in the challenging East Coast Conference. The Redhawks responded with solid efforts as they faced a total of nine nationally ranked teams, including 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship game participants Mercyhurst University and Le Moyne College.

men’s TennisThe team logged an impressive 18-7 overall record while finishing second in the East Coast Conference standings this season. Head Coach Tom Linhart guided the Redhawks to their second consecutive trip to the NCCAA National Championships as Charles Farres ’16 was named to the NCCAA All-American First Team. Farres posted a combined record of 45-13 in the regular season (playing at third singles and first doubles). Outdoor Track & FieldAt the East Coast Conference Championships, Justin Bender ’16 took first in the 1,500m after finishing the competitive race with a time of 4:05.23, as Gabe Rivera ’15 won the 100m title after finishing with a time of 11.52 seconds.

On the women’s side, Rachel Prutsman ’16 placed first in the 1,500m with a time of 4:42.76. Prutsman teamed up with Rachel Putman ’15, Rachel Brush ’15 and Megan Hulton ’15 to win the 4x800m relay. Fellow distance runner Rachel Cannon ’15 won the 800m with a time of 2:20.56.

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RobeRts advanCes to nCaa division ii pRovisional YeaR

Roberts Wesleyan College (RWC) administrators have received notification from the NCAA Division II membership committee that the College has earned provisional-year status in its application for Division II. This advancement to the third and final year of the process puts Roberts Wesleyan on track to being granted active member status in summer 2014, becoming the only NCAA Division II member in the region.

“This is a tremendous achievement for the College, and we are grateful to the NCAA for their professionalism throughout the application process,” RWC President John A. Martin said. “Advancing to Division II is further evidence that Roberts students can compete at elite levels in both academics and athletics.”

Throughout the 2013-14 academic year, the College is required to function like a full-fledged Division II institution. Roberts was able to advance after submitting several thorough reports and hosting an NCAA site visit. Benefits of progressing to the provisional year include permission to use the highly recognizable NCAA logo and the ability to brand the College as an NCAA Division II member.

“Moving into the home stretch of this process is exciting and a tribute to the hard work of College staff and administrators,” RWC Athletic Director Mike Faro said. “The Athletic Department staff has done a tremendous amount of work and should be commended for their efforts.”

The Redhawks, who enter their second year of competition in the East Coast Conference, are unable to qualify for conference or NCAA post-season competition until officially granted full membership status in July 2014. The College has maintained its longstanding membership with the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), which allows the opportunity to compete for regional and national championships.

6th annual Redhawks golf sCRamble

The Redhawks 6th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Mill Creek Golf Club was a sports person’s dream. The Golf Scramble not only brought out the best in all the golfers, but also the best of weather. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant sunny day to golf, lunch compliments of Texas BBQ Joint, dinner and awards. All the fun also helped raise much-needed funds for student athletes. Winners were named in the Open, Senior and Mixed Flights, as well as the annual department challenge that was “aced” by the Office of Advancement. Athletics at Roberts is blessed by the faithful support of alumni, business partners and friends who we are proud to count as our ministry partners and who enable us to make a difference in the lives of our student athletes.

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athletiC hall of fame induCtion

On March 2, Keith Moore ’67 and Joe Rebisz ’02 were inducted into the Roberts Athletic Hall of Fame. Both Moore and Rebisz were standout basketball players at Roberts and contributed greatly to the success of their respective teams. Moore was introduced by his coach, Bill Hughes (Athletic Hall of Fame Member), and Rebisz was introduced by Athletic Director Mike Faro (Athletic Hall for Fame Member).

Bobby mcColl

McColl is our new Women’s Soccer Head Coach, joining the Athletic Department after spending last year as the head coach of the men’s soccer program at Greenville (Ill.) College. McColl, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, will provide coaching and administrative duties for the program.

Kate Sedgwick

Sedgwick joins Roberts as our new Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach. Most recently, Sedgwick served as the head coach of the Lambert H.S. varsity and JV programs in Suwannee, Ga. In 2011, the Lambert girls’ varsity team finished 12th in the state and 6th in AAAA, and finished with an overall record of 13-3. Sedgwick had more than doubled her wins from the previous season. In the program’s short three-year history, Sedgwick guided the young varsity team to the state playoffs. The junior varsity team was not far behind, with a record of 11-2 in 2012 and 11-3 in 2013 season.

“I am very excited about the potential and growth of the Women’s Lacrosse program,” Sedgwick said. “I already feel blessed to be a part of the athletic community, and look forward to building strong relationships and the culture of my team.”

McColl’s wife, Becca, will work alongside her husband at Roberts. After playing four years at Houghton College, she joined her husband on the coaching staff at Greenville (Ill.) College for the 2012 season. At Greenville, she helped lead the Panthers to a second-place finish in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings. Her experience playing at a high level, combined with her background in sports ministry, will be extremely beneficial for the team.

Amanda Prestigiacamo ’12 will serve as the goal keeper’s coach. Prestigiacamo was the the starting goalkeeper at Roberts in 2009 and 2010. She played in 48 games, posting a solid 1.07 goals against average to go along with a .834 saves percentage. Amanda brings a wealth of experience and expertise to share with the goalkeepers.

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Keith Moore ’67 with Reggie Joe Rebisz ’02 with Reggie Mike Faro ’73, Keith Moore ’67, Joe Rebisz ’02 and President John A. Martin

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msw alum of the YeaR

Elizabeth Patterson MSW’01 was recently recognized as the Roberts Wesleyan College Masters of Social Work Alum of the Year. After graduating from Roberts, Patterson spent several years working in Romania coordinating social services for a faith-based orphanage and setting up student internships. In 2007, she began working at Malone University, where she is an associate professor.

Patterson is actively involved in the North American Association of Christians in Social Work and serves as the volunteer coordinator at the NACSW conferences. She is in her final year of pursuing a Ph.D. at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. She has published a number of articles on international social work, international field placements and globalization. Patterson exemplifies our department’s new vision statement to “lead the advancement of integrating Christian faith with social work practice, scholarship and service locally, nationally and internationally.” Congratulations, Elizabeth!

mike vanleeuwen ’83 — a lifetime of teaChing

By Kirk Kettinger ’92

When Mike VanLeeuwen ’83 (Elementary Education) left his Maryland home to begin college at RWC, he had no idea the kind of impact that decision would have. Looking back on his Roberts experience 30 years later, he understands that his years on campus had a profound effect on the person he is today and his vocation of education.

VanLeeuwen taught elementary education for a decade and spent an additional 10 years as principal of a Maryland school. He currently serves as president of the Charles Finney School (Penfield, N.Y.). In his current role for the past five years, VanLeeuwen has tried to embody the school’s ethos as it encourages students to “Do Something Greater.”

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Brothers John Walsh ’90 and Charles Walsh ’93 are working at the highest levels of Canadian government. John is president of the Conservative Party of Canada. In addition, he has held senior political positions working for the Minister of National Defense, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance. Charles is senior policy advisor to Tim Hudak, leader of the Official Opposition (Progressive-Conservative Party of Ontario). As director of the policy shop, Charles has interest in all policy, but is particularly focused on the healthcare and education files, Ontario’s number one and number two budget items respectively. Charles works in the leader’s Toronto office at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Queen’s Park.

“It is our vision to raise up a generation that is taught through God’s word to reach out to their communities with Christ-like compassion, develop Godly character, and to use our gifts in creative ways in His service,” he said. In many respects, Finney’s goals mirror VanLeeuwen’s experiences at Roberts.

VanLeeuwen was influenced and mentored by a number of individuals in three key areas: athletics, academics and spiritual life. People who stand out in VanLeeuwen’s memory include coaches Craig Hayward (Track & Field) and Mike Faro (Soccer), Pastor Ray McGinnis at Pearce Memorial Free Methodist Church, Dave Morrow (Admissions), and Professors Stan Magill and Dave Basinger. These men cared for VanLeeuwen, giving him Godly examples of how to live.

He admits not being the most disciplined student at Roberts. However, his experiences, and the people who taught him, laid a solid foundation that has helped him succeed. Living once again in Rochester, VanLeeuwen has a new appreciation for the work of Roberts as he sees the impact of the College in the community and interacts with a new generation of graduates.

Work at The Charles Finney School continues to go well, and he enjoys seeing students graduate and go on to attend Roberts. VanLeeuwen looks forward to strengthening the relationship between Roberts and Finney in the years to come, potentially with dual-credit opportunities.

VanLeeuwen is married to Koleen (Koerper) ’88. They celebrated their 27th anniversary in July. They have five children — four girls and a boy, ranging in age from 10 to 22. Life keeps them busy. Koleen has been a great source of patience and flexibility, especially since VanLeeuwen’s work has had them moving several times to accept positions. They live in Ontario, NY.

Pictured with Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper

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amY CaReY ’04 — teChnologY woman of the YeaR

Amy Carey ’04 was named Technology Woman of the Year, presented by Digital Rochester. This award is designed to recognize, celebrate and make visible the achievements of women in high-technology fields. Amy has built a diverse background that includes solid technical experience mixed with the softer skills of leadership and operational efficiency techniques. This intricate balance of technical know-how, effective leadership and finely-tuned organization skills has resulted in positive business outcomes throughout her career. Amy holds a degree in Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan College and is married with three grown children. She enjoys cycling, golf and reading. Read our full Award News article online at www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday.

bethanY welCh ’00 — woRking foR Renewal in inneR-CitY philadelphia

By Kirk Kettinger ’92

N. Chili, N.Y., is a long way from inner-city Philadelphia. Even though the path to her current role as founding director of the Aquinas Center wasn’t exactly a straight-line trajectory, the experiences along the way have helped Bethany Welch ’00 (Communication/Art-Graphic Design) become the leader she is today.

As a Roberts student, Welch was interested in many areas of learning. Dr. Elvera Berry encouraged her to broaden her educational scope from art (her original major) to include communication, as well. That seemingly small transition and addition was the beginning of an educational life and career that has continued to encompass a variety of skills and experiences.

In addition to Berry, there were other faculty who made a significant impact on Welch. In her words, “Professor Loren Baker had a way of transforming the most basic material things of this earth into sacred objects. He was one of the first people I met who lived what he believed in a simple and authentic way.”

As Student Association president, Welch had the privilege of one-on-one access to President Martin. It was during these conversations that he challenged her to consider graduate school. Welch hadn’t really been thinking about that option, but his encouragement led to a master’s degree at the University of Rochester and a doctorate in urban affairs and public policy at the University of Delaware (for which she received the award for best dissertation that year).

Her work within Student Association and friends like Shaun Jackson ’98 nurtured a lifelong calling to lead. The night before graduation, sitting with her roommate, Jessie Spressart ’00, and her closest friends, Welch knew she was ready to take on the world.

These experiences built a strong foundation for leadership. This past year, she started the Aquinas Center as a place where people from the neighborhood can go to take English classes and participate in prayer groups, while college and high school students from outside the area can stay overnight and learn about the mostly immigrant community. Neighbors and guests work together to create a space that fosters mutual support and shared understanding through hospitality, education and service.

Because of her frequent contributions to an online journal about faith and society, Welch was recently featured as a panelist on the Philadelphia NPR affiliate WHYY, talking about Pope Benedict and the papal transition. In addition, she was published in Community Development, writing an article titled “A Dual Nature: The Archdiocesan Community Development Corporation.”

Welch lives in Philadelphia, PA, and is a parishioner and parish council member at Old St. Joseph’s Church, the Jesuit parish for the city of Philadelphia. She also belongs to a small faith community that meets house-to-house during the month, the members of which have become her local family. Welch is a member of the board of trustees for PA Virtual Charter School.

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healthY hawk: todd baxteR ’11Running helps police chief stay physically and mentally active

By Tom Rivers ’96

When Todd Baxter laces up his running shoes and heads out the door, he soon finds a rhythm — and feels his brain racing. The chief of the Greece Police Department said he does some of his best thinking while he is running. He’s free from distractions.

“There is solitude,” he said, “and it opens up the mind.”

Baxter grew up in Rochester and joined the Army for three years of active duty, followed by 19 years in the Army Reserve. Early in his military career, Army leaders advised the troops that exercise would help them, and not just by staying in shape.

“They said physical fitness would keep the stress levels down,” Baxter said.

He has maintained a regular schedule of exercise throughout a 25-year career in law enforcement. He has run 10 marathons, including the 26.2-mile course at Disney in January. Baxter also ran a 5k at Disney with his 14-year-old son. His personal best is a 3:57 marathon in Cincinnati.

He has kept up with his exercise routine, even as his schedule has become more packed.

“Running is simple,” he said. “It’s out the door with a pair of sneakers.”

A 2011 graduate of Roberts’ Organizational Management program, Baxter oversees 102 officers with the Greece Police Department. He credits the OM program with helping him be an effective police chief. The program stressed small-group dynamics, strategic thinking and research, as well as other leadership skills. Since becoming chief, he has worked to reduce officer overtime, fine-tune policies and develop a mission for the department.

“With every module in the OM program, I took something back to work for a project,” he said.

Join us foR the gReg gReve 5k at homeComing!

The 15th Annual Greg Greve Alumni 5K Race will be held on Saturday, September 28, at 8:30 a.m. This is not your typical road race. It is a cross-country race through the beautiful Roberts Wesleyan College campus. This race will be held during the College’s homecoming weekend. It is not necessary to be a Roberts alum to participate. If this year’s race does not fit into your schedule, please plan to run next year.

We look forward to running with you on September 28!

To register, visit rwchomecoming2013.eventbrite.com.

be a healthY hawk!

The topic of health and wellness is very common in today’s publications — both traditional and online. People everywhere are sharing and learning tips for being happy and healthy. The topics include diet, fitness, and getting your mind in a good place and keeping it there. Do you place an importance on health and wellness in your life? Did you transform your activity level from nothing to “pushing your limits”? Share what you’re doing and what you’re learning by writing to editor@roberts.edu.

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healthY hawk: ben muRphY ’00From out of shape to ultra-marathoner

By Tom Rivers ’96

Ben Murphy ’00 was busy in his 20s. He was married, with three kids and a full-time job. He didn’t have time to exercise or do much home cooking. He had quick meals — a lot of fast food. At night, he was exhausted, but couldn’t peel himself away from the TV.

He was an athlete in high school, playing soccer and running track in rural Pennsylvania. He hiked and biked.

“With the time crunches of parenthood,” he said, “all that fell by the wayside,”

Murphy had gained weight gradually, a few pounds each year. He bought bigger clothes. At age 32, he peaked at 217 pounds on his 5’10’’ frame. A decade earlier, he had graduated from Roberts weighing 155 pounds.

His wife, Lisa, started to run in mid-2009, and Ben tried to follow her example. He couldn’t go a mile back then.

“It was hard work,” he said. “It’s not fun, and it hurts. It was small, incremental changes.”

Murphy, now 35, kept at it, running, biking and being more conscious about eating well and avoiding late-night TV.

He has dropped 70 pounds in the past four years, and is now an ultra-marathoner, a weekly columnist about healthy living, and a far more energetic father and husband. Besides his weekly column, “The Parent Athlete,” which is run in 20 publications, he keeps benmurphyonline.com updated regularly. He shares exercise, health and wellness tips, and advice on how to juggle family life, a career and fitness.

A grant writer for Roberts Wesleyan, Murphy makes a quick change into running clothes on many of his lunch breaks and runs around campus and the school’s all-weather track. He now weighs 147 pounds and completes 40-mile trail runs, the equivalent of a marathon, plus another half marathon — all on rough terrain.

He has swum Honeoye Lake end to end, a 4.5-mile trek that took 3½ hours. He has completed a half Ironman competition, running 13.1 miles, swimming 1.2 miles and biking 56.

“Mentally, we set our own limits,” Murphy said. “An ultra-marathon, I didn’t know I was capable of that. You can do whatever you set your mind to.”

Murphy doesn’t see himself as a super-athlete. He makes a daily commitment to exercise, and he is conscious about eating well. He praises his wife, who also has completed a half marathon, for her support. They often make exercise a family outing by using a jogging stroller and a bike trailer to bring their children along.

“Everyone says they don’t have time,” Murphy said. “But I make time. You can cut out the TV, get up earlier or exercise on your lunch breaks. You really need to look at how you spend your time.”

Murphy enjoys the personal challenges of running, biking and swimming, and the excitement in crossing a milestone by going farther than before or completing a distance faster.

“It doesn’t happen overnight,” he said. “But it makes you understand what’s possible.”

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healthY hawks: bob ’07 and meg ’07 (Roupe) haRtman(Adapted for Roberts Today from the Hartmans’ blog)

By marsha Bolton Rivers ’96, NES ’04

“I have been fat my entire life,” Bob Hartman wrote in his blog, recalling above-average waistlines and weigh-ins from the seventh grade on. By the time he married Roberts classmate Meg Roupe in May 2009, Bob weighed nearly 300 pounds, just as he was settling into life at a desk job. While describing Meg as “the love of my life,” contentment eluded him.

It eluded Meg, too. They were happy with each other, but neither felt satisfied with their health. Two years into marriage, they took a trip to Disney World. Photos from that vacation motivated them to make some changes, Meg first. She signed up for Weight Watchers at Work, learned about portion control and “started seeing results immediately.”

Because Meg did most of the cooking, Bob started slimming down, too, just by virtue of their suppers together. Meg also started exercising, including a Zumba class and a Couch to 5k program, something she had started before but fizzled at after a few weeks. That fall, she ran the race. Describing her foray into running, Meg said: “I went from barely being able to run for 30 seconds without getting a side cramp to running a 5k in 31 minutes.”

Meanwhile, Bob joined the gym. A friend would be getting married in a year, and he had asked Bob to be best man in the wedding. Bob set a goal of losing 50 pounds by then. In addition to gym workouts, Bob, a very social guy, played both floor hockey and flag football once a week. “I (also) stopped eating entire large bags of candy at work in a single sitting and tried to be better about my food overall,” he recalled. All things combined, Bob hit his weight-loss goal five months early … and has kept going.

Both Bob and Meg have gone on to “bigger and better” fitness achievements: Together, they took Bootcamp classes at Flower City CrossFit. Bob began running, too, including a marathon relay. And Meg ran the Rochester Half Marathon last fall. Husband and wife have also grown “slimmer and smarter” about their dietary habits, “eating ‘cleaner’ than ever before — minimal grains and processed foods, mainly meats, eggs, vegetables and fruits,” Meg wrote.

They keep challenging themselves — they both became full-fledged members of CrossFit, having graduated from Bootcamp — and trying new things. They’ve been surprised how much they enjoy hiking, and their experimentation with the paleo diet is described on their blog, “(Not As) Big Bob: Ramblings of a recovering fat guy and his beautiful wife” (notasbigbob.wordpress.com).

While their weight loss has been significant, both Bob and Meg are now focused on growing stronger and staying fit. “I’m reminding myself daily that the scale doesn’t matter — but how my pants fit does — and I’m trying to focus on building confidence through building strength and not getting skinny,” Meg wrote.

“At this point in my journey, the pounds lost are becoming less and less important,” Bob wrote. “My goals have shifted from primarily scale oriented to more ability oriented. Who knows what my goal will be 18 months from now, because 18 months ago, I wouldn’t have even recognized myself today!”

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healthY hawk: James haRRington ’97Roberts alumus leads effort to bring safe drinking water to uganda

By Tom Rivers ’96

In May 2007, James Harrington ’97 crashed his neighbor’s Memorial Day picnic. He grabbed a bite to eat and started mingling with the crowd.

Harrington is a people-person. He chatted with George Nsamba, a pastor from Uganda who was in the U.S. for a leadership conference. Nsamba was also trying to drum up support for improving the public water quality in many of the villages in the country. Drilling wells is expensive, with a high failure rate, leaving many communities without access to safe drinking water.

“So many of the people he worked with, their basic needs weren’t being met,” Harrington said. “There wasn’t enough food. They lacked access to clean water.”

The issue weighed on Harrington’s heart. He wanted to work with Nsamba on the problem. Uganda is located along the equator, with a lot of rainfall, so Harrington and Nsamba decided to try rainwater collection systems, which cost about $3,500 — far cheaper than drilling a well, and much more reliable. The rainwater collection systems use gutters to capture water and direct it to a plastic tank that holds about 2,600 gallons of water, enough for about 400 people. The systems last 35 years with minimal maintenance.

Harrington, 38, helped with the first project in 2008. Five years later, 120 systems have been installed through the Ugandan Water Project, a nonprofit organization that he directs from his home in Bloomfield. Harrington crisscrosses the

state, building financial support for the projects and assembling teams of volunteers to inspect projects and build relationships. Next year, he plans to send teams to Uganda in February, May and August.

Roberts students and staff raised $3,500 for the cause during a chapel service last spring, and one of the students, Amanda Gilbert ’13, traveled to Uganda in June to see the system in place.

“People go and they see that they really made a difference,” Harrington said. “They can take that experience of knowing they made a difference with them and apply it right across the street when they get home.”

Harrington visits Uganda twice a year and has a network with Ugandans who do the bulk of the work constructing the systems.

People are healthier, and children are doing better in school because they aren’t as sick from drinking dirty water. They also don’t lose class time by going on long walks to fetch water. Nsamba continues as a pastor in Uganda and also serves as the water project’s field director, connecting Harrington with communities in the African country that want the water systems. Nsamba oversees all of the in-country work, including construction of the water collection units — work that is done entirely by Ugandans.

The projects provide jobs for the installation crew, who are also trained on the systems’ maintenance.

“It’s an empowerment model,” Harrington said. “The crews are making a living and doing good work. The most important thing we’re doing is building on relationships. It needs to be relational to be sustainable.”

The Ugandan Water Project has an established network in the country, as well as the respect of

the government, Harrington said. That makes it easier to complete the projects and expand the group’s mission.

He is working to develop education and business programs in the country, while retrofitting some of the earlier water collection units so they hold more water. The organization now also retrofits filtration on past tanks and adds filtration to new systems.

Harrington was working in campus ministries before committing full time to the Ugandan Water Project, which he said is providing safe drinking water to about 50,000 people. At one school, Harrington said, only 22 percent of sixth-graders were passing a national competency exam. After the drinking system was installed — providing safe water and removing the need for long walks to fetch water — the passing rate shot to 98 percent.

“They aren’t having stomach problems and chronic illnesses,” he said. “They don’t have to go get water over a distance. They’re not missing classes.”

The Ugandan Water Project is a Christ-inspired humanitarian organization, Harrington said. But the mission has been embraced outside the church. He has found willing participants at secular colleges and community service groups as sponsors for water systems.

Harrington and his wife, Christy (Oliphant ), have three children: Maia, 14; Emma, 13; and Lydia, 7. Christy, Maia and Emma have joined him on trips to Uganda.

“Changing the world isn’t as hard as you think,” Harrington said. “We’ve been able to have a major impact in over 100 communities.”

For more on the program, go to ugandanwaterproject.com.

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alumni notes

Carol J. martin ’67 In June 2013, Carol traveled to Monrovia, Liberia, in W. Africa. She visited the Carol J. Martin Academy and was the speaker for the 3rd graduation ceremony.

Barbara Schneider ’75 and her husband recently celebrated 35 years of marriage. They have two children and two wonderful grandchildren.

John Buskey ’86 was appointed Fire Chief of the Manlius (N.Y.) Fire Department. John has been part of the Manlius Fire Department since 2001 and also serves as pastor of the Oneida Baptist Church and Edmeston Second Baptist Church. Visit www.roberts.edu/Robertstoday for full story.

Rex A. Berggren ’87 Col. Rex A. Berggren took over as commander of the California Medical Detachment (CALMED) in Monterey, CA, in May 2013.

Kirk Wagar ’90, was sworn in by Secretary of State John Kerry as the United States Ambassador to Singapore. The ceremony took place at the Department of State on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Kirk founded Wagar Law, P.A. (Miami, FL) in 1998.

Ryan P. Dexter ’95 completed a flying assignment with the Naval Helicopter Squadron HSC-15 in San Diego in January 2013. He began a masters program at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, in February 2013. He was married to Jessica Kelly in January.

Gwen (Hayes) Rinker ’95 and her husband, David, joyously welcomed a son, Daniel Silas Rinker, on April 21, 2012. Proud grandparents are former RWC faculty member Drs. Robert and Leona Hayes.

victoria Silver ’95 graduated from law school at the University of Maine and passed her bar exam for the state of Maine. She will be joining a firm to practice juvenile and family law.

David m. Restivo ’96 has accepted a new position at Yellowstone National Park as new media specialist. Restivo manages all new and digital media efforts produced for Yellowstone, including social media, video production, Web and app development, and distance learning. David, wife Katrina (Nursing ’96) and their two sons live inside Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Dana L. Arcega ’97 Anthony and Dana ’97 (Scott) Arcega welcomed a son, Julian Dain, on May 16, 2012. Proud siblings are Gabriel (10) and Lauryn (8).

melanie (Harrington) Billings ’97 has been working with Whiskey Creek Press since 2005. In October 2013, WCP expanded by adding a children’s book imprint—Wee Creek Press. Melanie has been given the honor of managing as executive editor, in addition to her current duties with Whiskey Creek Press.

Kristen m. Bianchi ’00 is back in the United States teaching English as a Second Language at Greece Olympia High School.

Beth Frary Bojarski ’00 was recently appointed as executive director of Camp Stevens (Julian, California). Beth previously worked as the director of youth programs for the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky. Camp Stevens offers year-round programs and camping experiences to both church and non-church groups. Beth is married to the Rev. Mitch Bojarski ’00.

John F. Cleary ’00 retired form federal service with the U.S. Army on April 30, 2013, after 35+ years.

Joseph Englebert ’02 was unanimously selected by the Warsaw Board of Education to be the next superintendent of the Warsaw Central School District (N.Y.). Prior to his selection, Joseph had served as principal of LeRoy High School. Visit www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday for full story.

Leah J. Frazier ’04 passed the California Bar Examination in November 2012 and was sworn into practice before the United States Supreme Court in December 2012. She now has three licenses to practice law: Texas (2008), California (2012), Supreme Court (2012).

matt Hill ’04, assistant professor of philosophy at Spring Arbor University (MI), was featured in their latest journal with the article “Great Minds Think Ahead: Emerging Faculty Inspire Excellence.”

Nick Kahanic ’04-’07 set an open stone World Record. Kahanic, who went on to become an all-state performer in high school and an All-American at Roberts Wesleyan College. Competing at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Celtic Festival in August, Kahanic, an amateur, set the world record in the open stone, registering an astonishing throw of 63 feet, 3.75 inches, which shattered Oldfield’s professional record of 63-2, which was set 39 years ago. Visit www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday for full story.

good news foR ouR Canadian alumni and fRiends

Roberts Wesleyan College is a prescribed university outside of Canada, and as such, qualifies as an acceptable charitable organization for donations. While charities in Canada are assigned a number, prescribed colleges and universities outside of Canada are not issued numbers. Donors qualify for a tax donation after they have made charitable contributions to these prescribed colleges and universities. For more information, you may refer to the website of the Canadian Revenue Agency. Also, please contact our Office of Advancement at 585-594-6500 if you have other questions relating to this matter. Thank you for your support.

Rebekah J. (Signoretti) Dietrich ’04 married Ben Dietrich on August 11, 2013. She teaches first grade for Clark County School District, Las Vegas.

Addison Cooper ’05 had his social work website nominated for a national award by the National Association of Social Workers.

Otto Harnischfeger ’06 was presented the Chief Henry Jensen Memorial Award by the Rochester Downtown Rotary Club. The award is presented annually to one of the Rochester Police Department’s “unsung heroes.” Investigator Harnischfeger was selected because of his kindness and generosity to both his fellow officers and the community.

Jeremy Rath ’07 and Rebecca Root Davis ’02 were among five area music educators honored for contributions to their students, schools and communities with the 25th Annual RPO Musicians’ Awards for Outstanding Educators. The awards were given during an RPO concert at Kodak Hall on May 9. Jeremy was honored for Outstanding Choral Directing, and Rebecca was honored with the Special Award, recognizing her tremendous commitment to music education in our area. Jeremy teaches K-12 general and choral music at Elba Central School. Rebecca is the instrumental and general music teacher for grades 3-5 at South Seneca Elementary School in Interlaken, N.Y.

Gabriel Ankamafio-Adjei ’07 is the CEO of FANSHOES, Inc. FANSHOES began with a canvas shoe and licensed it with the University at Buffalo. From there, it spread to other campuses across the United States. FANSHOES products are now available at 100 colleges and universities. Visit www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday for full story and video.

alumni authoRs

A Plum Tree in Leatherstocking CountryAuthor: Daniel Bowman, Jr. ’00

Scott Russell Sanders has written, “How could our hearts be large enough for heaven if they are not large enough for earth? The only paradise I know is the one lit by our everyday sun, this land of difficult love, shot through with shadow. The place where we learn this love, if we learn it at all, shimmers behind every new place we inhabit.” In his first collection, Daniel Bowman, Jr. extends his heart and full lyric senses out from the Mohawk River Valley of his youth across the land, exploring the persistence of season and place, and their relationship to memory and identity. These deeply atmospheric poems transcend the geographic to emerge in a rich psychological and spiritual territory. The result is a poetry that is simultaneously mysterious and disorienting as well as lucid and revealing-reflecting who we thought we were, and who we might truly be. As Jeanne Murray Walker said of the book, “It captures brilliantly the strangeness of being human.”

All Ears: A decade of listening and learning in small-town Western New YorkAuthor: Tom Rivers ’96

“Don’t form a personal opinion and don’t get involved. The editors recommended a ‘just the facts’ focus for this cub reporter...” For his first few years on the job, journalist Tom Rivers did his best to heed that advice. But living and working in a small town, it’s hard to stay out of the story. So when the editors offered him a bi-weekly column 10 years ago, Rivers jumped at the chance to share some of his own ideas, adventures, and the occasional off-beat story that just didn’t fit the news-article form. All Ears: A decade of listening and learning in small-town Western New York is a compilation of columns from the author of Farm Hands: Hard work and hard lessons from Western New York fields. Because he’s not just a journalist, he’s also a husband, dad, math whiz, sports fan, history buff and small-town citizen.

The Insatiable Quest for Beauty — A Young Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Our Culture’s Obsession with Perfection Author: Tiffany Robison ’07

Come have coffee with me! Let’s talk about an insatiable quest for beauty and the things that come with it – things like body image issues, low self-esteem, unhealthy eating patterns, and looking to dating for our worth. This is a book for young women by a young woman. I was one of those girls who hated her reflection in the mirror and wished to God she could spend a day in the shoes of someone who was truly beautiful. I tried to do whatever it took to make myself perfect, but the quest led down a road far uglier than I had ever imagined. However, out of my brokenness I found a confidence that filled the depths of my soul and gave me a reason to walk with my head held high. I found everything I was searching for – only it wasn’t to be found in beauty. Come hear my journey over a chai or latte or whatever you want, and let’s talk woman to woman about how we can overcome our culture’s obsession with perfection.

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a Call foR memoRabilia

In honor of Roberts’ 150th year, the College is dedicating efforts toward

the creation of Roberts Wesleyan College Archives. This presents the perfect opportunity to look through your treasured College items and send them “back home.”

Much like museums do for special exhibits, items will be securely house within the College’s archives or placed on display, and may be used on the College’s website or print publications.

We would appreciate collecting any of the following items:• Buttons, tickets, pins, pennants and other

collectibles• Photographs, slides, film relating to dorm

and campus life• Athletic trophies, team event programs, team

photos, caps, uniforms, in good condition• College apparel, in good condition

Before mailing or dropping off any items, please provide a description of the documents or objects you wish to donate to: Kathy Merz, Office of Brand and Marketing Communications|marketing@roberts.edu| 585.594.6424

NOTE: Items received will not be returned and — unless other arrangements are made — will not be considered a gift or tax-deductable donation for the College. Items contributed become the property of Roberts Wesleyan College. The College reserves the right to discard duplicated and/or deteriorated items.

Renee (Scott) Colon ’07 and her husband, Tony, co-own Fuego Coffee Roasters in Rochester, N.Y. They are focused on roasting and brewing fresh artisanal coffees from regions all over the world.

Faith (Dolvern) Amour ’09 The Toronto native has worked as a music teacher at Acequia Madre and Carlos Gilbert elementary schools for four years while pursuing a career as a singer. Late in May, the school district announced that Amour won the Best Vocal Performance Award for her original song “Ou Est-Tu?” (Where are you?) at the New Mexico Music Awards ceremony in Albuquerque that month. Amour self-produced her album. Visit her website at faithamour.wix.com/music or watch her video at www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday.

Andrew J. ’09 and Jennifer A. ’08 (Strope)Whitt had their first child, Annali Faith, on June 7, 2012.

Dr. Jesse E. Brown, Jr. ’10 was appointed to the Black Church Studies Advisory Board of Directors at Colgate Rochester Divinity — Crozer Theological Seminary in Rochester, N.Y.

Laura K. (Tischer) Brown ’11 married Nathan Brown on March 16, 2013, and became a wife, a homeowner and a landlord all at the same time. Laura and Nathan enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon in Colorado and thank God each day for the gift of marriage.

Chris maloney ’11 is enrolled in a Ph.D. program in microengineering and interning in Belgium. He and his wife, Kelly (Hanlon) maloney ’08, appeared on HGTV’s House Hunters International to search for their European home.

Crystal D. Sessoms ’11 is a sixth-grade Special Education teacher and modified basketball coach for Ithaca City School District.

Army Specialist Jessica Barta ’12 completed Combat Training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Kim Kirkpatrick Strong ’91, ’13 has started a new career as a registered nurse. After working for 21 years as a graphic designer at Roberts (she designed many issues of Roberts Today during those years), Kim graduated in May with a second degree in Nursing. She is now working as a labor and delivery nurse at Highland Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.

Colleen Klix ’08 was one of 23 individuals selected as recipients of the Rochester Business Journal’s 2013 Health Care Achievement Awards presented March 26. The event highlights individuals and groups

whose contributions to healthcare have been deemed outstanding by their colleagues, patients and supervisors.

Jenn suhR ’04

Jenn added two achievements to her pole-vaulting career!

• American Record-holder Indoors/Outdoors, 2013

• #2 All-Athletics World Rankings for women’s pole vault, 2013

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twitter.com/JennSuhr

2012 Olympic Gold medalist

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Jean l. adams moRton: a fiRst ladY

According to Jesus, in the Kingdom of God, “anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) Jean Adams Morton was a First Lady of Roberts Wesleyan College, but she was also a servant; she spent her lifetime in service to God and to others.

Jean was born to the Rev. and Mrs. Wesley J. Parmerter on September 19, 1922. Growing up as a preacher’s kid during the difficult years of the 1920s and ’30s shaped the life and character of this spirited redhead. In her own words, “They were ‘Depression Years,’ but full of happy memories. [My brother Stanley and I] enjoyed lots of fun times — scouting, roller-skating, trapping in a nearby creek (with Dad’s help), participating in local parades and building forts. We sold strawberries that were grown in our own garden and picked by our parents for 10 cents a quart.”*

Later, as she worked her way through Chesbrough Seminary and Roberts Junior College as a housekeeper, office cleaner and assisting Miss Sprague in the Library. Jean cheerfully accepted the discipline of hard work. Perhaps because she grew up in a pastor’s home, she implicitly understood the calling and ministry of working and serving throughout her lifetime. Later, even as the wife of the president of Roberts Wesleyan College (1974-1981), she saw that work as part of her service to the College ... and never thought it was beneath her to take direction from another employee.

Jean likewise exemplified the endurance and patience of a servant. She waited patiently for WWII to end so she could marry Paul Adams, a fascinating musician and student of history, in January 1946. She moved and established homes in a number of locations in order to serve alongside her husband in his varied ministries and professional career. The Adams’ were blessed with four children. Glenn, Charmain, Todd and Greg were brought up in a home vibrant with classical music, intellectual and spiritual curiosity, active church life, and political involvement.

As the wife of an academic dean, college president and state politician (Paul ran for governor of New York in 1966 and 1970), Jean exemplified a Proverbs 31 woman, who managed her world with dignity, grace and hospitality. Her time, talent and resources were devoted to others in an ever-widening circle of family, friends, colleagues, ministry partners and

passing acquaintances. Each benefitted from her gracious attitude, selfless giving and strong faith despite daunting challenges and limited means. She noted, “As I look back, I can see how each task better prepared me for the next. It wasn’t always easy, but so many memories come to mind. The salary wasn’t great, but we never suffered — God always provided.”

Paul and Jean were together in life and ministry until his death in 1984. When Dr. Adams died, she discovered and developed an amazing artistic talent, creating beauty and sharing it, even in her grief. She moved back to North Chili so that she could better serve her family and church. After being a widow for 13 years, a new chapter began for Jean, with marriage to Nelson Morton, who she described as “a very persistent and kind gentleman; a retired farmer.” Nelson predeceased her in 2005.

Four children, 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, step-children and numerous nieces and nephews kept Jean occupied-still serving and giving until her last days. Her large and busy family, however, was not her

only focus of concern. Kathryn Martin, wife of Roberts President John A. Martin, said “Mrs. Morton always asked about our family ... knew our kids’ and grandkids’ names and asked about each one specifically. She was supportive of my role as wife of the President of the College and consistently assured me of her love and prayers. On several occasions throughout our time here, she told me that she knew some of the burdens of a presidential family due to her own experiences and that we could always count on her support.”

Jean bore the infirmities of aging with grace while maintaining a vigorous personality in an increasingly frail body. After her earthly lifetime of support, kindness, patience, hard work and devotion (the very definition of a servant), we can only imagine Jean’s great joy as she entered her rest and reward in heaven, as she passed peacefully from here to there on April 5, 2013.

*Quotations from talk given by Jean Adams Morton at a Pearce Senior Citizen Luncheon, spring 1999, Pfouts, Neil E. A History of Roberts Wesleyan College, 2000

In Memoriam

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the Rev. duRan “unCle buCk” debaRR ’71: we CelebRate his life, and we thank god that he was a paRt of ouRs

The Rev. Duran “Uncle Buck” DeBarr ’71 served on the Roberts Wesleyan College staff during the ’70s and ’80s. His title was Director of Auxiliary Services, with oversight of the bookstore, snack bar, duplicating and mail services, but to the students. he was better known as the College’s bus driver. Driving the College’s coach gave Uncle Buck the opportunity to spend hours upon hours with students. He was especially close to the athletes and musicians.

Many would call him RWC’s #1 fan, as he rarely missed an athletic or music event when he lived in North Chili. At games, his cowbell was a constant reminder of his enthusiasm for each player and his competitive spirit. In 2001, the College honored his commitment to the athletic program by inducting him into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Uncle Buck was a prayer warrior, and he lifted this campus in prayer daily, even throughout his years of retirement. His love for the students of Roberts Wesleyan College knew no bounds. Uncle Buck served on the Prayer Committees for the campaigns for the Voller Athletic Center, the Cultural Life Center and the Faith in our Future campaign. He trusted and believed that God would provide for the college that he loved so dearly.

Several years ago, Buck and his wife, Anna, committed their personal resources to establishing a scholarship for men and women basketball players. Each year, two students are the benefactors of their generosity. The students selected exemplify the lifestyle standards of Roberts Wesleyan College, including good Christian character. Their faithful stewardship to Roberts is remarkable.

Uncle Buck came to Roberts as a 39-year-old student from West Virginia. Regarding the scholarship he founded, Uncle Buck said, “My desire to do this came from the love and respect that I have received from the students. They’ve accepted me and I want to go on being a part of their lives. I wish I had millions of dollars to help all of the departments, but I had to start someplace.”

Uncle Buck’s passion and dedication to the students of Roberts Wesleyan College and the institution he loved has made an indelible impact. Generations of students experienced life at Roberts with him at their side. We celebrate his life, and we thank God that he was a part of ours.

Uncle Buck died peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Anna Downs DeBarr, and four daughters, Janet Leary, Judy (Ronald) Penrod, Linda (Rich) Smith and Josephine DeBarr. The DeBarr’s have four grandchildren.

Roberts Wesleyan College offers condolences to the families of the following Roberts alumni and friends who have passed away.

margaret (Woodcock) Horn ’47January 1, 2013

James B. miner ’61January 1, 2013

Henry van Luther ’49February 9, 2013

Faith m. (Smartwood) Hamilton ’58February 13, 2013

William martin Fallon ’12March 3, 2013

Edwin W. Lusink ’51March 6, 2013

Thomas Earnest ’63March 13, 2013

Arther Reid Woodin ’60March 17, 2013

martin Pavone (Former Staff)April 13, 2013

Irene (Glossenger) Dayton ’42April 16, 2013

Ella Renckert (Former Faculty)May 19, 2013

Kenneth Robert Hockenberry, Jr., ’69May 27, 2013

George W. Dailey ’41June 9, 2013

Kenneth Charles Hall ’44June 23, 2013

Peter John DeBraal (Friend)July 3, 2013

Robert L. Elder ’61July 6, 2013

Raymond mcDaniel ’55July 12, 2013

marie E. Gagliano ’02July 19, 2013

Josean (Jose) Forbes, ’08-’10August 3, 2013

Harold R. Hendriks, ’41-’42August 4, 2013

For a complete In Memoriam listing, visit www.roberts.edu/RobertsToday.

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