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CAMPUSChancellor McBride was recently introducedto the community on the Sunny 106 FMMorning Connection program with local radiohost Joe Taylor.Q & A WITH OUR NEW CHANCELLOR:Getting to Know Dr. M. Scott McBrideScott McBride recently assumed the role of chancellor at Penn State DuBois in March.Throughout his ambitious career as a music educator and administrator, he hasdistinguished himself through accomplishments in strategic planning, fundraising,coordination of degree programs, recruitment initiatives, and more. College Placerecently sat down with McBride to learn more about his personal motivations andpassions.CP: Can you tell us about what steered youtoward a career in education? What hasyour focus been, and what inspired you tofollow that path?MSMc: I found an interest in music whenI was in elementary school in Salem, Ohio.One autumn day after our 4th gradeclass returned from the playground it wasannounced that we were taking a musictest; we had no idea why we were takingit or what it was about. I learned laterit was to test our ability to differentiatehigh and low pitches, and timbres. Notlong after that I saw my friends and otherstudents walking down the halls carryinginstruments and wondered why I was notincluded. It turned out that I had notpassed the test! So I pestered my momto see if I could retake the test so I toocould join the band. They let me take thetest at another school and I was in! I wasguided toward the trombone, but becauseI didn’t practice I didn’t do very well atit. When I moved to another town about10 miles up the road, I walked into newjunior high school where the band directortook an interest in me and provided mewith lessons and new opportunities. That’swhen the light came on and my interestlevel went up. I began practicing more. Itook off. It was early in high school whenI decided that’s what I wanted to do —to teach and perform music. Knowinghow poor my start was in music, youwould have never imagined that thiswould have been my path. But lucky forme, the trombone became my vehicleon the pathway to higher education.I’m not sure what I would have done orhow I would have gotten here otherwise.It’s serendipitous how things happensometimes.CP: We often hear about support for artsand music education being cut from K-12curriculums, or in higher education acrossthe nation. As a musician and musiceducator, how do you feel about that? Howimportant are the arts to a well-roundededucation?MSMc: Well, it is sometimes true thatarts programs are being cut. It dependson many factors, including curricularmandates, funding, and the value thatthe arts hold in the community. But,to be well educated, I believe that it isnecessary that we engage with the arts andhumanities. After all, there are a host ofthings that contribute to making a personwho they are. Simply said, music is centralto our humanity. It’s an important wayin which we humans express ourselves.Music is all around us. It’s a human activityand experience. So, when you say thatwe should cut it out, we are saying weshould not give people the opportunityto be active in what is a very basic humanform of expression. It’s not unlike beingphysical and competitive in athletics, it’s avery natural human activity. We wouldn’tthink of not allowing participation insports. Also, music is misunderstood asan academic field of study. In fact, it’s anancient discipline that involves the analysisand understanding of the music itself andits affect. The creative process requires oneto imagine the sounds and translate themin such a way that others can then realizethem. It’s a process of wonder, which Iadmire and enjoy very much. Music isa discipline where the intellectual andcreative mind engages with the kinestheticmind, pulling together both hemispheresof the brain in ways that most other studiescannot. Performing music requires a highlevel of sustained concentration, focus, andeffort to achieve at a level which separatesgreat performers from the others. So, whywouldn’t we want to challenge youngpeople with the study of music? Studentsare successful when that are motivated andengaged in challenging pursuits that mostinterest them. For many students, musicis that thing. And the side benefit is thatit helps them to succeed elsewhere in theiracademic studies and in life. It was thatway for me. If I didn’t have music, I’m notsure that I would have been as successful asI have been academically, in my career, andin life.College Place Penn State DuBois 3

CAMPUSCP: Obviously, you followed personal passion in carving out yourcareer. What is your advice to someone who may be thinking aboutturning their own passion into a career?MSMc: For many years I have been on the front lines of welcomingnew students to the academy. I’ve sat down with countlessprospective students and their families to offer advice aboutbeing successful. During most of those discussions the family issupportive of their student following her own path. But at othertimes I would see a struggle between what the student wants andwhat parents want. In such cases the student is clearly passionateabout an area of study, but the parents would want the student tofocus on pursuing a field where they’d have the greatest opportunityfor economic gain. Though such conflicts and concerns areunderstandable, I’ve always suggested that, if you’re not followingyour passion, it’s going to be a hard row to hoe to have sustainedsuccess. We all work for a very long time. Doesn’t it make sense topursue a career that will keep you interested and motivated? We’veall heard people express regret after many years of work, wishingthat they had followed the path of their dreams. So, I think it’sbest to be honest with yourself. In any career or job, there arechallenges. But the one thing that rallies you through the toughtimes is your passion; your desire to do what you’re doing.CP: Who could you credit with being an inspiration in your life,personally or professionally, who helped you set your course orachieve your goals?MSMc: I don’t believe wholly in the idea of being a self-madeperson. Many people, experiences, and conditions contributeto make us who we are. I think most people would tell you thatthere are key people in their lives that contributed to their success.There’s so many people that have helped me and who believed inme over the years. But, if I were to pin down a single person, Iwould have to recognize is a fellow by the name of Paul A. Rossi.Paul was the band director at Canfield High School, who when Ihad moved to that school in the middle of eighth grade, he tookme under his wing and showed an interest in me. When I cameinto my first band class with him, he was immediately encouragingand helpful. He got me involved with other students who werepassionate about music and excellent performers and students.He gave me private lessons. He had me playing in the AmericanLegion youth band that he directed, a place where I learned muchand gained confidence. He was extremely kind and supportive andnever gave up on me. Even back then at a young age I knew therewas something special about him as a person. We all understoodthat he was a veteran, but not until many years later did I learn thathe was a member of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division that landedat Normandy on D-Day plus 2, that fought through France andthe Battle of the Bulge. He was one heck of a guy. The way he caredfor people and the spirit he had. He’s still at it—he’s over 92-yearsold now and doesn’t look much different than he did when hetaught me in school. I think if he hadn’t come along, a lot of thingswould have been very different for me.CP: What is it about Penn State DuBois that attracted you to takeover the leadership of this campus?MSMc: When I visited the campus for the first time last December,4 College Place Penn State DuBoisI recognized immediately the passion and commitment of thefaculty and staff and how much they cared about the students andtheir success. This really piqued my interest in coming to DuBois.I know that if people don’t have that passion, you can’t create itin them. We have good people who care about doing good work.I had a very fulfilling career at Morehead State University inKentucky as the dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, butI was interested in the opportunity to find a position where I couldtackle the full range of challenges associated with leading a campus.Also, it was very appealing to become part of the Penn State family.I’m very impressed by the investment that the institution and itsmany supporters make to see that all citizens of Pennsylvania haveaccess to a coveted Penn State degree. We have the ability to reachstudents who need a little extra help, or otherwise couldn’t bereached. It’s a mission that I believe in. So, when you think aboutthe things that motivate me about my work, it makes sense for meto be here. As a bonus, this is as close as I’ve been to my familyhome [Columbiana and Mahoning Counties of Ohio] in manyyears. It’s nice to be back in this region. It’s home to me.CP: What other hobbies or interests do you have that you could tellus about?MSMc: When I have time I like to ride my adventure motorcycleand take day or weekend trips by myself or with friends whoalso ride. I enjoy riding through the beautiful countryside ofthe Appalachians. Last summer I went to Colorado to ride themountains out there. I guess you could say that it’s a bucket listhobby. I also play some golf, something I hope to do on occasionwith so many terrific golf courses in the area.CP: Is there a favorite celebrity or public figure, past or present,from any point in history that you would most like to have aconversation with?MSMc: There are many. I thinks that’s why I love reading historyso much these days. But in music, a person I would have loved toconverse with is Leonard Bernstein. He may be one of the mostimportant musical figures of the 20th century. A true Americancreative and performing artist and scholar. I would have loved tohave talked to him. A great mind, a great creative artist in everysense of the word. A man with a passion for life, who understoodthe human condition.CP: To end on a fun question for the musician in you: If there wereonly one album you could listen to for the rest of your life, whatwould it be?MSMc: That’s easy. My CD of Andrew Rangell’s performance ofJ. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations and The Musical Offering. Thatwould be it. There’s an amazing amount of music that has beencreated, but there’s something about Bach’s music, especiallythese pieces, that have a way of never growing old. I never tireof them. This is Bach at his most mature level, demonstratingeverything that he was ever able to do as a composer and performer.It’s thrilling and imaginative. Every time I listen to it, it is asfresh, interesting, and as moving as it was the very first time Iencountered it. w

CAMPUSStudent Government President Amber Metzger, centerleft, and Lion’s Den Café Manager Shelly Caine cut theribbon on for the opening of the new Lion’s Den Café,joined by Student Government representatives. Right:The newly updated Student Union at the completionof renovation.Ribbon Cutting Marks Official Openingof New Lion’s Den Café, Student UnionIn January, members of the Student Government Association cut the ribbon onthe newly renovated Lion’s Den Café and the Student Union at Penn State DuBois.Located in the Hiller Building, the Student Union and café areas were just one partof a major renovation project in that building that took place throughout the fallsemester. Work was completed in December, making this popular area once againavailable for student use.A fully upgraded kitchen includes all newequipment and appliances, and expandedspace. New flooring, ceiling, lightingand wall treatments have been installedto upgrade the entire area, providing anup-to-date and appealing atmosphere forstudents.Also included in the Hiller Buildingrenovations were upgrades to thebuilding’s heating and cooling systems,such as the replacement of outdatedboilers. Existing restrooms underwent acomplete transformation to fully accessible,Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)facilities, and one new unisex bathroomwas added to the building. The addition ofan elevator also helps to make the buildingfully accessible to everyone.“The renovated kitchen and union areasare beautiful and the installation ofthe elevator allows for better access tothe building,” said Director of StudentAffairs Rebecca Pennington, who creditedthe perseverance of students on theFacility Fee Committee in working withadministration to help set the projectin motion. “We hope all of you willutilize this space, eat in the Lion’s DenCafé, study, meet your friends here, andparticipate in programming and all of thegood things that happen in a space likethis. It is always a great feeling to be a partof change like this and we are glad you arehere to celebrate with us today.”Student Government Amber Metzger said,“This new union will be a place for pride.It will be here that most of the events oncampus take place. Musicians, comedians,artists, games, shows, and so on. Theyare all learning experiences and make thetime on this campus even more enjoyable.This is where you will meet many friends,study for exams, and make unforgettablememories.”The total cost of the Hiller Buildingrenovations is estimated at 3,500,000.Funding has been provided by the Officeof the Vice President for CommonwealthCampuses Madlyn Hanes, the FacilityResource Committee at University Park,and the student facility fee.Constructed in 1976, the Donald S. HillerBuilding is named for the former campusexecutive officer, who served from 19501978. In addition to the Student Unionand Lion’s Den Café, the building housesthe campus auditorium, the bookstore,the library, and the Offices of StudentAffairs, Student Engagement, and CareerServices, as well as faculty offices. This isthe first major renovation the building hasundergone since its construction. wCollege Place Penn State DuBois 5

HCEAAMDPI UN SGEngineering Student’s Breakthrough ResearchArticle Featured in Industry PublicationWhen Kyle Bear applied to the General Engineering program at Penn State DuBois,he never imagined he may help to influence an entire industry. The U.S. Army veteran,originally from Chelsea, Michigan, sought out the Penn State DuBois engineeringprogram in order to launch a second career after his service in the armed forces. Hegot more than he planned for already, however. While still a sophomore Bear authoredan article on research he is conducting with a faculty member, and his work is gettinginternational attention.The article, Fundamentals of Sinter Brazing,appears as a cover story in the May, 2017issue of The American Welding Society’sWelding Journal, an industry publicationwith a readership of over 70,000 people.Dealing directly with the Powder Metalindustry, Bear’s work focuses on improvingbonds through the process of sinterbrazing, which connects powder metalpieces together to form working parts. Thepowder metal industry provides parts foreverything from cars to home appliancesfor companies around the globe.Stephen Feldbauer, an instructor inengineering at Penn State DuBois andexpert on brazing, conducted the researchon this subject along with Bear andcoauthored the article. Contributions tothe article were also made by lab technicianGlen Rishel and applications engineerBrian Smith. Feldbauer explained, “Inpowder metal, we make parts out of molds.You can only get limited shapes fromthe molds. Sometimes you have to moldmultiple pieces and connect them to forma part.”Bear and Feldbauer experimented with,and discovered ways in which to increasethe strength of these bonds between thepowder metal pieces by controlling theflow of the metal at the bonding locationduring the brazing process. Their discoveryresults in parts that are more dependableand longer lasting, helping to expandthe competitiveness of the powder metalindustry.“Applying this process in one instance hastaken a 15% to 20% fail rate of parts andtaken it down to only one or two parts permillion that fail,” explained Feldbauer.The improved product quality resultingfrom this process can help companies tosave costs, function more efficiently, andyield better products, which is why theresearch is making such a buzz.“It’s an interesting feeling to know thatwhat we are working on, people reallycare about,” said Bear. It feels good thatit’s something that’s all new, it hasn’t beendone before. Hopefully, this rewrites partof the handbook and becomes an industrystandard.”“We can help to educate an entire industrywith this, and help to move a wholeindustry forward,” added Feldbauer.Bear will be among six Penn State DuBoisstudents to present research at theInternational Powder Metal Conferenceto be held in Las Vegas in June. One moreopportunity that still has him in disbelief.“It really is a great opportunity at PennState DuBois, and if it hadn’t been forSteve, I don’t know where I’d be,” Bear said.“I didn’t even know what I was gettinginvolved with at first. It’s good to know it’spaying off. I get to do stuff not everyonegets to do; write articles, present atconferences. I can’t believe it’s led to this.”Feldbauer added that Bear is deservingof accolades for his skill and dedication,saying, “He’s an exceptionally giftedindividual. He learns quickly, he’sdependable. And, as an advisor, the rewardfor me is watching the student grow andimprove. Seeing his name at the top of thearticle is so rewarding.”Bear will return as a junior in the PennState DuBois General Engineeringprogram in the fall. He and Feldbauerplan further research, and follow uparticles on their findings. Moreinformation on the American WeldingSociety and the Welding Journal can befound at https://app.aws.org/wj/ wPenn State DuBois engineering student Kyle Bear,left, and Instructor of Engineering Steve Feldbauersee their names in print in the Welding Journal’spublication of their research article.6 College Place Penn State DuBois

CAMPUSDonors Makea Difference:Recognizing Those who Make Student Scholarships PossibleScholarship awards totaling more than 420,000 are awarded each year at Penn State DuBoisthrough more than 50 individual scholarship funds, providing opportunity for aid for studentsin a multitude of majors.Fairman Family Trustee ScholarshipEstablished at Penn State DuBoisWith a 100,000 gift, the Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois has established a newscholarship at Penn State DuBois. The Fairman Family Trustee Scholarship will helpto make higher education accessible and more affordable to individuals in the regionlooking to prepare for a rewarding career.Consideration for this scholarship shall begiven to undergraduate students enrolledor planning to enroll at Penn State DuBoiswho have a demonstrated financial needfor funds to meet their necessary collegeexpenses.Members of the Fairman Family, in front, left toright: Lindsay Fairman, Joyce Fairman, and LisaFairman-Pfingstler. In back, left to right: DerekFairman and Jude Pfingstler.“Support from donors like the Fairmanfamily not only provides financialassistance for students, but also sends amessage to students that there is faith intheir abilities and they can achieve theirdreams of a higher education,” said PennState DuBois Director of DevelopmentJean Wolf. “We’re thankful for thesedonors and their investment in students atPenn State DuBois.”Members of the Fairman family are notstrangers to philanthropy, or to offeringsupport to the campus. The family fundedthe renovation of a house on campus, oncebelonging to the DuBois family, which isnow use

Penn State DuBois," said Madlyn Hanes, vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor at Penn State. "Throughout his career in higher education, Scott has been an advocate for inter-disciplinary collaboration and innovation. He has sponsored initiatives that foster engagement and student success,