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BENEFITS COMMITTEE REPORTBy James LappMembership in UTRA comes with many great benefits. Did youknow that all benefits offered by the Alumni Office to UT’salumni are also extended to our retiree members? UTRAmembers receive information on these benefits along withtheir membership cards, but perhaps you have overlookedsome of these key benefits.Visiting campus? As a retiree, you are eligible to receivefree parking privileges for all campuses (parking permit registration is on-line). Need a book? With your membership, youhave Carlson and Mulford library privileges. Ready to cheeron the Rockets? Your UTRA membership card provides youdiscounts for UT athletic events. Looking for a gift idea or UTapparel? Your membership card can save you money at theUTMC Gift Shop and the UT Bookstore. Time to exercise?UTRA members are offered discounted rates at the StudentRecreation Center and the Morse Fitness Center. Hungry?With your membership card, you are also entitled to discounts at several area restaurants, including Ferdos Mediterranean Restaurant, Social Gastropub (Secor location),and Tony Packo’s — all great places to stop before a Rocketfootball or basketball game.For additional information, and for a complete list ofUTRA benefits, visit the UT Alumni Association website attoledoalumni.org (under the Membership section) or contact Marcus Sneed, Associate Director, at marcus.sneed@utoledo.edu or 419.530.5378. Benefits are subject to changewithout notice.UTRA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEEBy Brenda McKinleyHow does receiving the UTRA scholarship impact a student’s life? I posedthis question to our two current scholarship recipients, and what follows isthe response from one of the recipients, Maggie Nigro. Maggie has beenawarded a UTRA scholarship the lasttwo years.“It has been an honor to study atThe University of Toledo in the ExerciseScience program with a concentrationin Physical Therapy. Under the guidanceof the faculty and staff who have supported me in many ways, I continue tostrive to reach my academic and careergoals.This would not be possiblewithout the financial assistance gainedthrough the scholarships I have obtained, including The University of Toledo Retirees Association Scholarship."As a dedicated student committedto success and excellence, there areenough worries and stress from jugglingmy class schedule, homework assign-ments, studying for exams, observationhours and other involvements not tomention work, family and friends. Theassistance of this scholarship helps meto feel financially stable and relievesthe pressure of seeking other means tomeet my financial obligation and moreimportantly, allows me to focus on mystudies."Big decisions about my future arefast approaching. My excitement andpassion for a quality education continues and there is no limit to where it canlead me. It means a great deal to meand my family to have been chosen forthis scholarship. I am grateful for thisscholarship and thank the organizationand its members for what you do tosupport those of us who are studying atThe University of Toledo.”It’s very gratifying to know that anycontributions that we retirees havemade to UTRA’s scholarship fund directly impact students’ lives. If you areconsidering ways to give back and makea difference in students’ lives, don’tsell short the value of a donation to theUTRA Scholarship Fund.The 2017-2018 year has broughtchange to the way UTRA scholarshipsare applied for. The application is webbased now, and as a result, has allowedUTRA to reach more eligible studentsearlier in the academic year in orderto make the awards for the 2018/2019academic year prior to the end ofSpring Semester. UTRA has extendedthis year’s submission deadline throughMay 1, 2018.In closing, I’d like to recognize thisyear’s UTRA Scholarship Committeemembers – Jim Lapp, Judith Wilkinson,Keith Schlender, and Samir Abu-Absi- for their many contributions to thecommittee in time and expertise, andthe Alumni Engagement staff who provide our UTRA activities with “supportwith a smile.” THANK YOU!MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORTBy Kathy SbrocchiThe UTRA Membership Committee isplanning a reception to welcome recent retirees for September 2018. It will be locatedat the Driscoll Alumni Center.Retirees from late 2017 until August 2018are welcome to join us. UTRA membershipis available to all retirees from the UT Mainand Health Science campuses.UTRA members will share informationon what activities, benefits and events areavailable to you as a member. We welcomeand encourage your input and participation.Invitations will go out late August 2018 andRSVP’s are necessary.We will also have a table and be availableto answer questions at this year’s Art on the4Mall scheduled on Sunday, July 29 on UT’sMain Campus.Look for us in the Student Union building.We’d love to meet you and talk.If you have any questions or need toupdate your contact information pleasecontact the UT Office of Alumni and Annual Engagement at 491.530.5378 or KathySbrocchi at ksbrocchi@yahoo.com.

HSC SCHOLARSHIP REPORTBy Keith K. SchlenderOne of the major goals of the HealthScience Campus (HSC) retirees is to recognize outstanding students by providing them scholarship support. Fundingfor the scholarships comes from threesources, income from the HSC RetireeScholarship Endowment, fundraisingactivity, such as the hospital shoe salesand contributions from HSC retirees.This year we were able to grant 1,500 scholarships in each of the fourcolleges on the HSC—Graduate Studies,Medicine and Life Sciences, Nursing,and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.The recipient for the College ofGraduate Studies is Prabhatchandra(Prabhat) Dube. Prabhat is a studentin the Doctor of Philosophy Degreeprogram in the Molecular Medicinetrack of the Biomedical Sciences program. He has been in the laboratory ofDr. Guillermo Vazquezs since 2013 andcompleted his studies for the Ph.D. fallsemester 2017.Dr. Guillermo states that, “Something I came to admire in Prabhat is hisdesire to grow and his determination todo what it takes to succeed. He had avery difficult project and he respondedwith strength, determination and thefirm desire to take his project to fruition."Prabhat gathered experimentalevidence demonstrating the existenceof a novel, previously unrecognizedpathway, in bone tissue formation. Hehas demonstrated the significance ofthese findings using an animal model ofadvanced atherosclerosis. Prabhat haspublished seven papers, including twoas first author and six presentations(poster or oral) at scientific meetings.Prabhat has been a good “team player.” He agreed to be shadowed by summer students and junior fellows whoneeded to learn a number of difficulttechniques.Dr. Vazquezs noted that Prabhat“showed an incredible dedication, patience and responsibility when teachingand training these students, showing anatural talent to teach and to work in ateam.” Prabhat also has worked to helpnewly arrived international students totransition into their lives in the UnitedStates in general and to the HSC camacademic studies.” Her career interestspus in particular. He was instrumentalare in cardiology and ophthalmology.in the organization and success of theThe College of Nursing chose to se2016 World Hypertension Day (May 17, lect two students to share their schol2016) held at the UT Medical Center,arship. Zachary Douglas entered thewhere he helped to bring awareness to Master's of Science in Nursing, Clinicalthe local community, employees andNurse Leader program the fall of 2017.students about prevention and treatHe graduated from Monroe Countyment of hypertension.Middle College with an Associates ofThe recipient of the scholarshipScience Magna Cum Laude. He thenin the College of Medicine and Lifeentered The University of Toledo andSciences is Megan Sharrett. Megan isgraduated with a B.S. in Biology Magnaa third-year medical student. WhileCum Laude. While studying at UT hegrowing up, Megan said her main hobparticipated in a number of programsbies were running and reading Holothat provided him with unique opporcaust era novels.tunities. He participated in the SalfordIn high school she ran cross-countryExchange program, which is a directand track receiving nine varsity letters.exchange program with the UniversityShe graduated from high school in theof Salford-Manchester, England.Top Ten, a category of students withZachary studied in Salford for onethe 10 highest GPAs, out of 400 graduyear and completed several of hisating students.upper-level biology classes there.Megan graduated from Miami UniWhile there, he also was able to travelversity in 2014 with honors; she earned and experience many different culturesa bachelor of science in zoology and athroughout Europe and Morocco. Hesecondary degree in neuroscience. Atparticipated in a program called CampUTMC, Megan received honors in seven Adventure, which is an internshipof the eight preclinical courses. Sheprogram that sends university studentsconducted cardiology research and has to U.S. military bases around the worldtwo research papers being submittedto run summer camp programs forfor publication. Megan also has beenmilitary children. He participated in Yovery active outside of the classroom.kosuka Japan, Stuttgart, Germany, andEvery week, she mentored a middlePearl Harbor, Hawaii.school girl at a local inner-city schoolDuring his time at UT, Zachary alsoand volunteered at the Communityparticipated in undergraduate researchCare Clinic.for two years, focusing on cell prolifMegan served as Vice President foreration research. Outside of school,the History of Medicine Club, a student Zachary is involved in theater and hasorganization devoted to the foundation participated in various productionsof medicine throughout history.since he was 6. He also studied theShe also served as Vice President for piano for 10 years and has had vocal inPhysicians for Human Rights, an orgastruction for 11 years. He was involvednization addressing medical and socialin dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, andissues within Toledo and throughoutlyrical. He also has his scuba certificathe world. This organization has helped tion and enjoys scuba diving wheneverto create an elective that works withthe opportunity presents itself.the nonprofit SewHope, a GuatemalanZachary is learning to speak Germanmedical clinic formed by Toledo docand enjoys exploring and discoveringtors, which implements global healthnew cultures. To date, he has travelededucation and service within the medi- to 23 countries. Zachary’s long-termcal student’s coursework.goal for Nursing is to work in criticalMegan presented their work atcare for two years and then apply to athe 2017 Global Health SymposiumCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetistat Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit,program and join the Air Force.Michigan. Megan stated that the HSCHe was drawn to nursing by theRetirees Scholarship “motivates me toContinued on Page 11remain dedicated in volunteerism and5

GENEALOGY 101Have you always wanted to learn more about your family history but never quite knew how to get started? Chris Spengler presented a talk that led UTRAmembers through her personal journey of researching her own family tree. In doing so, she shared the basics of her organizational system, amazingdiscoveries of her family heritage, tips and tricks to use, as well as pitfalls to avoid when searching for information to help preserve your family history.2017 UTRA HOLIDAY BRUNCHThe UTRA Annual Holiday Brunch was held on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Heather Downs Country Club. UTRA members enjoyed each other’s company and shared a wonderful brunch in alovely setting. UTRA Scholarship awards were announced and presented to those recipientsable to attend. Maggie Nigro, at right, was one scholarship recipient in attendance. Donationsof stuffed toys also were collected.6

GLOBAL CLIMATE DISRUPTIONWe’ve all heard about climate change. Dr. Andrew Jorgensen presented an outstanding interactive talk, showing UTRA members why and how climate haschanged over the past 100 years. He effectively demonstrated the causes, what we can to do to disrupt further damage, and how it affects all of us. Climatechange is a hot topic and finds its way into political, business, and social conversations. Dr. Jorgensen referenced his family to illustrate change that has takenplace over generations. Dr. Jorgensen recently retired from The University of Toledo in the role of associate professor of chemistry and environmental sciences. He is a regular speaker on this subject.FOLLOWING THE SILK ROADThe ancient Silk Road in China connected China with Central Asia and Europe. Camel caravans plied these mountains and desert roads carrying merchandise as well as ideas, arts, music, religion, and even diseases. This lecture, based on Dr. Amjad Hussain's April 2017 Silk Road expedition to China, exploresthe origin of the Silk Road and the impact it has had on human civilization. Dr. Hussain is a trained general and cardiovascular surgeon. He is also anemeritus professor of cardio-thorasic surgery and emeritus professor of humanities at UT. Dr. Hussain is the author of 50 scientific papers in American andinternational medical journals and is the inventor of two surgical devices. He also has published techniques of new surgical operations.7

Freeze Frame: New book offers UT pictorial historyBy Vicki L. KrollThere are 240 photos packed into the128 pages of “University of Toledo.”That’s a lot of pictures telling manystories in the new book by BarbaraFloyd. Part of Arcadia Publishing’sCampus History Series, the work takes alook back at The University of Toledo.“This book would not have beenpossible without the incredible imagespreserved in university archivescreated by photographers known andunknown,” Floyd said. “The Ward M.Canaday Center for Special Collectionshouses more than 15,000 UT images,and sifting through them to decidewhat to include in this book was alabor of love.”Floyd was the perfect person tocurate the book. She retired last fallas director of the Canaday Center,where she worked 31 years, initiallyas university archivist and later also asdirector of special collections for 20years.And she is a UT alumna. Shereceived a bachelor of arts degreein journalism, a master of arts degreein American history, and a master’sdegree in public administration fromthe University.“The University of Toledo changedmy life,” Floyd said. “Having thechance to pay tribute to this belovedinstitution that means so much to somany was a wonderful opportunity.”The pictorial review starts with oneman who had a vision: Jesup W. Scottbelieved Toledo could be the “FutureGreat City of the World.”“As a real estate investor, JesupScott saw the location of Toledo onrailroad lines, on the Great Lakes, andnear farmland as the elements of afuture industrial powerhouse,” Floydsaid. “And that future great city wouldneed a university.”Scott donated 160 acres of land toserve as an endowment for the ToledoUniversity of Arts and Trade. While theschool failed, it was resurrected in 1884by Scott’s sons, who gave the remainingassets to the city to create a manualtraining school.“By 1909, the institution wasbecoming a full-fledged university,but struggled financially and needed apermanent location,” Floyd said.When Dr. Henry J. Doermann becamepresident of the University in 1928, hebegan planning for a new campus. A 2.8 million bond levy was passed thatNovember, less than one year before theGreat Depression.A photo shows Doermann at the1929 groundbreaking ceremony forUniversity Hall.“President Doermann selected theCollegiate Gothic design elements ofestimated the new entity would have a 1.1 billion impact on Ohio’s economy.A few pages also commemoratewhen UT was in the national spotlight.A smiling Chuck Ealey, the quarterbackknown as the “Wizard of Oohs andAahs” who led the Rockets to a 35-0record from 1969 to 1972, is in thethe great universities of Europe becausehe wanted the architecture to inspirestudents,” Floyd said.University Hall with its iconic tower anddual courtyards continues to be one ofthe most photographed landmarks inToledo.Images chronicle the University’sgrowing campus and burgeoningstudent life, which flourished even morewhen UT joined Ohio’s higher educationsystem in 1967.The focus of this book is on the majorevents that shaped the University,”Floyd said. “It celebrates the University’sgrowth as an institution.”There was a lot to celebrate in 2006when UT merged with the MedicalUniversity of Ohio. At the time, it wasbook, along with a shot of the men’sbasketball team playing Indiana in theinaugural game in Centennial Hall, nowcalled Savage Arena. UT won, 59-57,with a basket at the buzzer to end theHoosiers’ 33-game winning streak.And the women’s basketball teamis shown celebrating its 2011 WNITChampionship.Floyd gave credit to the late longtimeUT photographer Bill Hartough, MCOphotographer Jack Meade, and currentUniversity photographer Daniel Miller:“Their keen eyes captured events bigand small, as well as campus life.”“University of Toledo” is 21.99and available at the Barnes & NobleUniversity Bookstore and online bookretailers.8

Join a UTRA group that meets monthlyLUNCH BUNCHSchedule for May – December 2018.The Lunch Bunch group meets thethird Thursday of each month.May 17, 2018, Brandywine CountryClub, 1 p.m.6904 Salisbury Rd., 419-865-2393June 21, 2018, Reynolds Garden Café,1 p.m.1220 S. Reynolds Rd., 419-381-9000July 19, 2018, Black Pearl, 1 p.m.4630 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-3801616Aug. 16, 2018, Flower Drum, 1 p.m.49 S. Byrne Rd., 419-536-2327Sept. 20, 2018, The Original PancakeHouse, Brunch 10 a.m.3310 W. Central Ave., 419-578-0342Members of UTRA meet to discuss a novel they had been reading for Book Buddies.Oct. 18, 2018, Ruby’s Kitchen, 1 p.m.805 N. Reynolds Rd., 419-578-5388Nov. 15, 2018, 5th Street Pub, 1 p.m.5577 Monroe St., 419-517-5311Dec. 20, 2018, Capers Pizza Bar, 1 p.m.2038 S. Byrne Rd., 419-389-9900BREAKFAST GROUPOur breakfast group meets the firstTuesday of each month at Denny’s,6290 W. Central Ave., at 9:30 a.m. Allare welcome; come join us.CARDS AND GAMESHey! Shhh! Do you like playingcards? I’ll let you in on a little secret— there’s a card game going on everysecond Tuesday of the month from 2-4p.m. Where?The players meet at the 31 Hundredrestaurant, at the Radisson Hotel located on the UT Health Science Campus.Psst! There is plenty of free parkingadjacent to the restaurant.The weather is breaking, spring hassprung, get out of the house! Meetsome old friends; make some newfriends. Come play euchre, bridge, ormake this your usual spot to play a fewhands of your favorite card game orwhatever game you like to play.The space is comfortable with a niceview and great hospitality. Anotherperk, the restaurant is convenientlyopen for lunch prior to the start ofgames.For more information or if you havea question, please contact Sandy Koepke at 419.865.9621 or send an emailto Sandra.Koepke@utoledo.edu.BOOK BUDDIES BOOK CLUBUTRA “Book Buddies” bookclub meets the first Wednesdayof each month from 2 p.m. until3:30 p.m. We meet at the 31 Hun9dred Restaurant located inside theRadisson Hotel on the UT Health Science Campus. There is ample free andconvenient parking.Anyone who loves to read is welcome to join our group. Each month adifferent member selects a novel andhelps lead the discussion. It’s also agreat opportunity to meet new people.

Tower T No. 40, SPRING 2018alk Karen Papadakis, editor THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO RETIREES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE As I come to the end of my first year as President of your UT