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Welcome New EducatorsMuskingum proudly welcomes to our community the educators who are beginning theirfirst academic year with the University and congratulates those who are now serving in newleadership roles.Academic & Student Affairs DivisionFront Row, L-R:Katie Smith, Student Life CoordinatorJacob Graham, PLUS Program Learning ConsultantKathryn Carter, PLUS Program Learning ConsultantDeborah Stout, Instructor of FrenchNancy Evangelista, ProvostBack Row, L-R:Robin Kuhns, PLUS Program Learning ConsultantSusan Waryck, Dean of StudentsKerry Guerard, Assistant Dean of StudentsJulia Sprague, Chaplain for Student AffairsTyler Hendzel, Student Life CoordinatorShaomeng Jia, Visiting Professor of EconomicsAthletics DivisionFront Row, L-R:Aimee Cline, Head Athletic TrainerKirsten Hammer, Assistant Coach Women’s BasketballMichael Pannone, Assistant Coach FootballBridget Barrett, Head Coach Women’s TennisErik Ieuter, Head Coach FootballBack Row, L-R:Taylor Graf, Head Coach Women’s LacrosseNathan Roach, Assistant Coach FootballTyler Walker, Assistant Coach FootballSteve Brockelbank, Vice President & Director of AthleticsTo read more about our new Athletics Division educators,visit www.fightingmuskies.com.10 MUSKINGUM UPDATE

EXCELLENCEMaking an ImpactDr. Robert Sharp, Dr. Mark Stambush, Dr. Shelley Amstutz-SzalayFaculty Honored for Teaching, Scholarship and ServiceThe University’s highest faculty awards were presented during Opening Convocation,recognizing exceptional impact in teaching, scholarship, and service.The William Oxley Thompson Award forExcellence in Teaching:Dr. Robert Sharp, Associate Professor of PhilosophySince 2008, Dr. Sharp has taught introductory and advancedcourses in Philosophy. In nominating him for the award,his faculty colleagues noted that students have been knownto change their majors or add philosophy as a minor aftertaking one of his courses. Dr. Sharp earned a B.A. from theUniversity of Alabama-Huntsville and a Ph.D. from VanderbiltUniversity. The William Oxley Thompson Award is namedfor Muskingum’s Class of 1878 graduate who served for threedecades as a transformational president of The Ohio StateUniversity.The William Rainey Harper Award forOutstanding Scholarship:Dr. Mark Stambush, Associate Professor of PsychologyDr. Stambush joined the Muskingum faculty in 2005. Hisresearch explores how people feel about themselves indifferent situations and how they are perceived by others.Each year, Muskingum students work alongside Dr. Stambushon research projects, participate in professional conferencepresentations, and can earn co-authorship of articles publishingthe research results. He holds a B.S. from the University ofCharleston, M.S. from Ball State University, and Ph.D. from St.Louis University. The William Rainey Harper Award is namedin honor of Muskingum’s Class of 1870 graduate who becamethe first president of the University of Chicago.The Cora I. Orr Faculty Service Award:Dr. Shelley-Amstutz Szalay, Associate Professor ofHealth ScienceA member of the faculty since 2008, Dr. Amstutz-Szalayserves as the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences andas Muskingum’s Director of Student Success. By designingeffective approaches to tutoring, academic coaching, and otherservices, Dr. Szalay helps ensure that students from all majorscan achieve success in their coursework. She earned a B.S. fromBaldwin Wallace College, M.S. from the University of Michigan,and Ph.D. from Walden University. The Cora I. Orr Award isnamed in tribute to a faculty member and administrator whoserved Muskingum with distinction for four decades.FALL 2018 11

EXCELLENCEThree-peat: Nursing Achieves 3rd Year of 100% NLCEX Pass RateFor the third consecutive year, 100% of Muskingum’s nursinggraduates passed the National Council Licensure Exam(NCLEX) on their first attempt. The Class of 2018 joins theClasses of 2017 and 2016 in achieving a coveted milestonewithin the nursing profession.“Few nursing programs are fortunate enough to accomplishthis result three years in a row,” said Dr. Cynthia Wilkins,Director and Chair of Muskingum’s nursing program. “Everymember of our faculty takes great pride in our students’remarkable achievements and the important and meaningfulimpact they make on their communities.”Muskingum’s nursing program is accredited by the nationalCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).Students can choose from two degree options: The Bachelorof Science in Nursing for those new to the field and the onlineRN-to-BSN program for registered nurses in current practice.Students Selected for NEW Leadership OhioCarly Palmer ’19 and Destiny Williams ’19 are among a selectgroup chosen to participate in NEW Leadership Ohio, anational bi-partisan program designed to prepare collegewomen for political and public leadership.During a 5-day intensive residential experience at the John GlennCollege of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, NEWLeadership participants engaged with current political leaders,formed a peer network, and explored a variety of political issues.Ms. Williams is majoring in political science, minoringin sociology and pre-law, and serves as the President ofMuskingum’s Black Student Union. Ms. Palmer is majoringin history, minoring in psychology, and her activities includeserving as Student Homecoming Co-Chair and as a MuskiePreview Leader.12 MUSKINGUM UPDATE

Educator Preparation ProgramsAwarded CAEP AccreditationThe Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation(CAEP) Board recently awarded Muskingum University’s educatorpreparation program full accreditation on all five national standards.This distinction reflects the quality of Muskingum’s multiple teachinglicensure programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.CAEP was created in 2016 as the result of the merger of the formerNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).Engineering ProgramAccreditationRenewed by ABETMuskingum’s bachelor’s degree programin Engineering Science recently receivedrenewed accreditation from the EngineeringAccreditation Commission of ABET, theglobal accreditor of university programs in theengineering discipline. Through a rigorouspeer-review process, ABET accreditationassures that degree programs meet thestandards to produce graduates ready to enterthe critical fields that are leading the way ininnovation and emerging technologies.THANK YOU for Your ServiceMuskingum gratefully recognizes and congratulates those who recently retired from theUniversity. Thank you for your commitment and the profound impact you have had on ourstudents and our community!ThankYouProfessor Emeritus Rick Nutt retiredfrom the Department of Religion after30 years of service.Professor Emeritus Robert Hiteretired from the Department ofEducation after 7 years of service.Library Acquisitions AssistantConnie Burke retired after 5 yearsof service.Professor Emerita Donna Edsallretired from the Department of Englishafter 29 years of service.Administrative Assistant for BrownChapel Linda Walters-Smithretired after 16 years of service.Athletic Director Larry Shankretired after 16 years of service.Associate Professor Richard Hydellretired from the Department ofEconomics, Accounting, and Businessafter 28 years of service.Coordinator of Graduate andContinuing Studies Bettina Brownretired after 15 years of service.FALL 2018 13

ATHLETICSCATCHING UP WITH THE FIGHTING MUSKIESVolleyball Garners Championship Berth and OAC AwardsThe exciting 2018 Muskies VolleyballVolleyball Head Coach Hallie Donathanteam captured a finalist appearance inwas named OAC Coach of the Year for herthe Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)outstanding performance. Coach Donathan hasTournament along with top OAC coachingled the Muskies for three years, coaching herand player awards. On their way to a spot inteams to 60 victories for a win percentage of .670.the OAC Tournament Finals for the first timesince 2006, the team posted an overall 25-7Sophomore Brooke Fatheree was named Firstrecord, which included 11 consecutive wins,Team All-OAC, sophomore Erin Dickson was15 straight-set victories, and a 7-2 slate in thenamed Second Team All-OAC and theCoach Hallie DonathanOAC. Before falling to 20th-ranked Ohiosophomore tandem Jessica Cottle and BrynnNorthern in the Tournament Championship match,Guist were both named Honorable Mention All-OAC.they notched victories over Otterbein in the semifinaland Mount Union in the opening round.Visit fightingmuskies.com for wrap-ups on all fall season sportsand previews of upcoming winter sports action.14 MUSKINGUM UPDATE

Members of the new Muskie Athletic Club enjoy the field-level view and hospitality from the Touchdown Tent.New Muskie Athletic Club AnnouncedThe Muskingum Athletic Department is proud to announcethe new Muskie Athletic Club. This annual membershipprogram is open to everyone – alumni, family, friends, andcommunity members – who would like to support theFighting Muskies.“We are thrilled about the launch of the Muskie Athletic Cluband the assistance it will provide to our student-athletes,” saidVice President and Athletic Director Steve Brockelbank.“We hope that alumni, parents, and friends will enjoy being partof this new opportunity to support our program.”Muskie Athletic Club memberships will support studentathlete programming, uniforms and equipment, facilityimprovements, recruiting efforts, travel for all Muskie teams,and professional development for the coaching staff.Muskie Athletic Club memberships range from 50 to 1,500annually, and members receive exclusive benefits at each level.Access to special athletic hospitality events such as the TouchdownTent at all home football games and the Muskie Skybox at selecthome basketball games; private athletic department tours; andFighting Muskie apparel are some of the benefits available.The mission of the Muskie Athletic Club is to provide studentathletes with an outstanding athletic and academic experience,and to strengthen the overall competitiveness of Muskingum’sathletic programs.For full details and to join online, visit fightingmuskies.com, or contactSteve Brockelbank by emailing stevenb@muskingum.edu.Athletics Official Online Store NOW OPENThe Muskingum Athletic Department, in partnership with BSN Sports, has launchedthe Official Online Store for Fighting Muskie gear. Offering a wide variety of famousbrand apparel for men, women, and kids as well as fun game-day accessories, thestore features many items which can be customized with sports, names, numbers,or relationships. Proceeds from the store help support the Muskingum AthleticDepartment. To shop, visit fightingmuskies.com.FALL 2018 15

GATHERINGSREUNION WEEKEND @ HOMECOMING 2018October 19-20, 2018 started a new tradition of alumni and current studentscelebrating Reunion Weekend and Homecoming together, and spotlightedthe tremendous impact Muskies have on the world.16 MUSKINGUM UPDATE

Thank You, Class of 1968!The 1,714,491.79 Reunion Gift from the Classof 1968 was presented by Dave Evans ’68 andMuskingum Trustee John Gardner ’68. Thank youfor your commitment to Muskingum!New Chaplain for Student Affairs InstalledRev. Julia Sprague was installed as Muskingum University’s firstChaplain for Student Affairs during the Reunion Weekend @Homecoming Worship Service. Serving alongside University ChaplainRev. Dr. Will Mullins ’02, Rev. Sprague’s work will focus on supportingMuskingum students in their spiritual development, exploration ofpurpose, and service to others. A graduate of Princeton TheologicalSeminary and St. Lawrence University, Rev. Sprague servedMuskingum as a Chaplain Intern during the 2017-18 academic year.M-Club Breakfast Honors Championship TeamsThe annual M-Club Breakfast brings togetherMuskie varsity letter award winners fromthroughout the decades. Three championshipteams were honored this year during thebreakfast and on Sherman Field at halftimeof the Homecoming Game: Men’s Golf of1978, Men’s Basketball o f 1988, and Women’sSoftball of 1998.FALL 2018 17

GATHERINGSAlumni Distinguished Service Awards 2018Bev Coen ’68, Craig Anderson M.D. ’73, and Ruth Wasem ’76. Not pictured: John Bollinger ’68.Craig W. Anderson, M.D. ’73Beverly J. Coen ’68Muskingum University Trustee Craig Anderson has hada powerful impact on children and families, the medicalprofession, and new physician education. A neonatologist,he is the founder and president of Central Ohio NewbornMedicine, Inc. and practices at OhioHealth Grant MedicalCenter, Mount Carmel Medical Center, and NationwideChildren’s Hospital. He is a faculty member of his medicalschool alma mater The Ohio State University Collegeof Medicine, has served as the president of regional andstatewide medical associations, and received multipleprofessional awards. He and his wife Deborah HartAnderson ’74 are the parents of Ashley Anne Anderson ’09,Andrew Anderson, and Allyson Anderson Wycuff, and thegrandparents of Ella, Finley, and Piper.Muskingum University Trustee Bev Coen’s impact hasenhanced child and family life, community vibrancy, andeducational opportunities. After an early career as a juniorhigh school English teacher, she earned a Case WesternUniversity law degree. Serving as Chief Tax and Risk Officerof Nordson Corporation, she oversaw global tax and riskmanagement functions and was a trustee of the NordsonCorporation Foundation. She co-founded the GreaterCleveland Interfaith Hospitality Network (now FamilyPromise of Greater Cleveland) and has held volunteerleadership roles for multiple service organizations. Sheholds an honorary Muskingum Doctor of Humane Lettersdegree and was named a Volunteer of the Year by the OhioFoundation of Independent Colleges.John C. Bollinger ’68Ruth Wasem ’76John Bollinger has made life-changing impacts for veterans,their families, and people with disabilities. Commissioned inthe U.S. Navy in 1969, he served until a cervical spine injuryended his military career. For 35 years, he assisted veteransand their families, first with the U.S. Department of VeteransAffairs and then with the Paralyzed Veterans of America,from which he retired in 2006 as Deputy Executive Director.He has served on the boards of the President’s Committeeon Employment of People with Disabilities, ChristopherReeve Foundation, Spinal Cord Research Foundation, andAlexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Heand his wife Judith reside in Alexandria, Virginia, and are theparents of Lindsay and John.Researcher, analyst, and educator Ruth Wasem has impactedgovernment leaders, students, and the public with criticalpolicy insights. She holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from theUniversity of Michigan, served for 25 years as a domestic policyspecialist on immigration at the U.S. Library of CongressCongressional Research Service, and was honored by the U.S.Library of Congress and the John F. Kennedy PresidentialLibrary. Currently Professor of Policy Practice in the LyndonBaines Johnson School of Public Affairs at the Universityof Texas at Austin, she has authored many publications andcontributes to TheHill.com, NPR’s All Things Considered, andother media outlets. She served as a representative to thePresbyterian General Assembly in 1974 and 2002.18 MUSKINGUM UPDATE

Emerging Alumni Awards 2018Luke Ford ’03, Rob McBurney ’05, Rachael Hrisak Gorsuch ’06, and William Sherry ’13.The new Muskingum University EmergingAlumni Award honors alumni who havegraduated within the past 15 years.Personal Initiative:Lukas Ford ’03 & Rob McBurney ’05Luke Ford and Rob McBurney established The QuincyConner Foundation to raise college scholarship funds inhonor of Quincy Conner ’00, who died suddenly at age 28from a massive heart attack.Nearly 40,000 has been distributed to date through The QScholarship, for graduates of Quincy’s high school alma materWoodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, Virginia;The Memorial Scholarship, for Ohio students enrolling atMuskingum; and The Legacy Scholarship, for students whohave lost a parent due to heart disease.Muskies from across the country have contributed to theFoundation, which annually sponsors Phi Kappa Tau golfoutings throughout Ohio and the “5Q” 5k race and fun runin Virginia.Luke and his wife, Jen Stover Ford ’11 are the parents ofdaughters Brooke, Charley, and Bristol and son Titan.Rob and his wife, Emily McBurney ’01 are the parents ofGrace and Robert.Social Responsibility:Rachael Hrisak Gorsuch’06A Columbus Academy mathematics teacher with a Masterof Arts in Teaching degree, Rachael Gorsuch is a frequentconference presenter and the only North Americanhigh school teacher selected for the 2018 InternationalCommunity of Teachers of Mathematical Modeling andApplications conference in South Africa. She and her husbandDean Gorsuch ’05 and children Jonah and Arya have made “anintentional 24-7 commitment” to serve others. Since 2015,they have hosted exchange students from predominantlyMuslim countries to promote intercultural and interreligiousunderstanding. Leading by example, Rachael encouragesservice in her mathematics and Sunday School classroomsand with her Wolf Den girls of Cub Scout Pack 220.Vocational Achievement:William Sherry ’13William Sherry improves patient care and quality of life,advances clinical research, and helps encourage new membersof the nursing profession. He earned his Master of Sciencein Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from theUniversity of South Alabama. He now serves as a hospitalistfor Team Health, managing patient care from admission todischarge for Genesis Hospital. He is an active researcher andhas been recognized with the Excellence in Clinical PracticeAward and the D.A.I.S.Y. Award. A frequent volunteer withthe Muskingum University nursing program, he and his wifeDebra are the parents of a newborn son, Noah.FALL 2018 19

GATHERINGSChapel AccessibilityEnhancements DedicatedThrough the generosity of Muskingum TrusteeJohn Gardner ’68 and his wife Therese Gardner,significant accessibility enhancements havebeen made to Brown Chapel. An elevator nowconnects visitors who use the building’s groundlevel accessible entrance to the main sanctuaryand to the basement, allowing everyone tocomfortably participate in the Chapel’s manyworship, musical, and celebratory events. Theelevator was dedicated during the ReunionWeekend @ Homecoming Worship Service.Join Us Againin Florida!April 14, 2019Save the date and make your plans now to join Sueand Ken Hasseler in St. Pete Beach, Florida on April14, 2019 for a magical sunset dinner dance cruise. Wewill once again enjoy dining, dancing, and spectacularviews from aboard the Starlight Sapphire, during anevening co-sponsored by Maureen McCauley Johnson’64 and her brother W. Keith McCauley, friend of theUniversity. Watch your mail and email for detailedreservation information coming soon!20 MUSKINGUM UPDATECivil War HistoricalBonanza TourLed by Bil Kerrigan and Tom McGrathJune 9-15, 2019Travel with your fellow Muskies and friends on

therapy rehab, and Chief Executive Officer of Yodel, a calendar app that helps families and communities connect. He serves on multiple for-profit and non-profit boards of directors and volunteers his time for many local organizations, including mentoring Muskingum students and facilitating hands-on learning opportunities in