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Feb 20, 2019
5 Things to Know: Anthony Wise
鈥淚 probably signed up for about 20 clubs,鈥 but Greek life wasn鈥檛 one of them 鈥 until he got to know some members of the Excelsior Men鈥檚 Society. 鈥淪omething just clicked, and I鈥檝e loved it ever since.鈥
Feb 15, 2019
Adam Smith, 鈥94: Standout athlete and alumnus
During his days as a standout student-athlete, Adam Smith, 鈥94, spent a lot of time on the Seiberling Gymnasium court and at Frost Kalnow Stadium, where the Student Princes played home football games until Hoernemann Stadium opened in 2012. In 2006, he was inducted into the 鈥楤erg Athletic Hall of Fame.
Feb 13, 2019
5 Things to Know: Lucy Biederman
鈥淲riting is as interesting and challenging and as smart as you are and as the world is.鈥
Feb 6, 2019
5 Things to Know: Gavin Hubbard
鈥淚 had no idea that I鈥檇 still be having these awesome experiences as a senior, but I am.鈥
Nov 8, 2018
Annette (Meek) Slater, 鈥87
As a student, Annette (Meek) Slater, 鈥87, was involved in every performance ensemble the music department had to offer. 鈥淚 just loved the experience, the closeness we got with our professors and the other students,鈥 said Annette, who鈥檚 been teaching music and directing ensembles for 31 years, currently at Northwood in suburban Toledo. Now, Annette
Oct 30, 2018
Passing of Frann Zverina, '74, Board of Trustees member, Alumni Council president
Following is a message to the campus community from President Rob Huntington about the passing of Frann Zverina, 鈥74: Last Friday (Oct. 19) was a tremendously difficult and sad day as we learned of the passing of Frann Zverina, 鈥74, one of 花季传媒鈥檚 major benefactors, staunchest supporters and most dedicated alumni. Frann had been battling
Oct 18, 2018
Gail (Koechling) Cordy, 鈥82
Since 2010, Gail (Koechling) Cordy 鈥82 has made it a priority to return to campus regularly 鈥 to see old friends, make new ones and check on the growth of the university. She鈥檚 a fixture at major events such as PALS, Homecoming, Fellows Day and many others.
Sep 24, 2018
Jim Reese, '64
The wheels started spinning for Jim Reese, 鈥64, when he was asked to chair his 50th Class Reunion Giving Committee about five years ago. A little gentle arm twisting of classmate Bill Minor, and the two were off and running in their quest to lead their class鈥檚 successful reunion giving efforts.
Aug 21, 2018
Fellowship supports young alum teacher
First-generation alum Enya Granados did it all during her four years at 花季传媒: internships, student organizations, student research, faculty collaboration. Now, just three months after graduating with her bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology and education, she鈥檚 realized the first step in her dream to be a high school science teacher, and she鈥檚 getting a boost to get her career off on the right foot.
Jun 26, 2018
Denise Seachrist, 鈥82
Doors open for successful people because they have great passion and find great value in what they do. Dr. Denise Seachrist鈥檚 stage in higher education is impressive. As an intelligent, creative, hard-working lifelong learner, her teaching and administrative leadership skills place her an octave above the rest. With humble beginnings as a graduate
Jun 26, 2018
Mayer-Longworth-McDonald-Uher Family
Members of the Mayer-Longworth-McDonald-Uher Family have been represented among 花季传媒鈥檚 alumni for well more than a century 鈥 nearly 14 decades, to be exact. Today, we honor them for sending five generations of graduates 鈥 including one current student 鈥 to 花季传媒. The family鈥檚 legacy dates back to 1880, when the Rev. Frederick Mayer
Jun 26, 2018
John Adams, '58
John Q. Adams鈥檚 love for 花季传媒 is as big as the state of Texas. Whether in his distinguished 50-year career in the pharmaceutical industry or in service and philanthropy to 花季传媒, John has stood head and shoulders above many with his wisdom, foresight and generosity. Married to Pat while an undergrad, John has never forgotten the value of
Jun 26, 2018
Melissa Harrison, '02
Politics can be a very polarizing topic, yet it does play a major role in our culture today. Contentious discussions can be tempered when there鈥檚 a voice of reason 鈥 a person with integrity and intellect 鈥 working behind the scenes to make a difference. Melissa Harrison is that voice. Melissa is thankful for the career path that had its foundation
Jun 26, 2018
Frank Krupka, '94
Every fall semester, veterinarian Dr. Frank Krupka spends time on campus, supervising the surgeries conducted on rats by students in Dr. Pam Faber鈥檚 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab.One fall, the lights mysteriously went dark during the surgeries, and he rolled with the punches, continuing on with the work under emergency and available natural
Jun 12, 2018
Dr. John C. and Eleanor (Lauchlan) Hoffmeier, 鈥68
That was then. This is now. While milestone reunions give 花季传媒 alumni 鈥 especially those who met their spouse on campus 鈥 a wonderful opportunity to reflect on those golden days, one couple took the opportunity to re-create a special memory.
May 8, 2018
Paula Roediger, 鈥89
Paula Roediger, 鈥89, landed at 花季传媒 thanks to a strong academic record in high school and a connection with alumnus and Trustee Ted Hieronymus, 鈥65. Ted was the longtime director of the Mentor Top 25 show choir and Paula, a Top 25 member, was among a long list from the group who chose 花季传媒
Apr 16, 2018
Dee (Sonnhalter) Groman, 鈥76
花季传媒 alumni find varied and unique ways to give back to their alma mater. Frequently throughout the academic year, faculty members welcome them back to their classrooms alumni who share their career expertise and advice with classes. Students 鈥 and faculty 鈥 find great value in these visits.
Mar 27, 2018
Kaylea Bowers
I was nervous to audition for college shows, because the idea of competing against people who were studying to become professionals seemed a little scary. I decided to give it a shot and rest is history!
Mar 21, 2018
Kevin & Susan (Kraner) Alexander, 鈥93
鈥淪ome of life鈥檚 most wonderful gifts aren鈥檛 planned.鈥 Those were the words of Susan (Kraner) Alexander, 鈥93, in a 2009 issue of The 花季传媒 Bulletin that featured alumni couples who met and fell in love at 花季传媒.
Mar 13, 2018
Chris Abrams
My advice is to take a step outside your comfort zone, try something new. College offers so many opportunities you may never have again.