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Wooster Magazine: Fall 2020

Caitlin Paynich Stanowick

This fall 2020 issue of Wooster magazine acts as the President’s Annual Report showcasing how undeterred by challenges of pandemic, College of Wooster faculty and staff came together to ensure innovative learning experiences and a strong engaging community endured for students. In addition to the annual financial summary and giving report, the magazine features stories that reflect on the 2019-20 academic year including new learning opportunities for students and innovative academic experiences that open students’ eyes to new perspectives. Featured student stories included Dhwani Parsana ’21 who completed research for her Independent Study with Laura Sirot, associate professor of biology, and APEX Fellows Alexandra Manopoulou ’22, Hasan Malik ’22, and Laura Haley ’21. The renovation of upper-class residence halls and shared community spaces dedicated to the Black Student Association, the LGBTQIA+ community are also included. Through a story on her mentoring relationship with Professor Jennifer Ison, Miyauna Incarnato ’21 shares her excitement for biology research. Faculty from multiple disciplines discuss two virtual courses created for incoming Wooster students. Also read about new tenure track faculty Álvaro Corral, assistant professor of political science and Carlo Moreno, assistant professor of environmental studies. Finally hear from Jennifer Faust, assistant professor of chemistry, about an advanced mass spectrometer that added to the research and learning opportunities for students and faculty, and from alumni of the Class of 2020 about where they are now. In addition to alumni achievements and awards, the Tartan Ties section shares perspectives from alumni about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their them, their work, and their industries.
Wooster Magazine: Spring/Summer 2020

Caitlin Paynich Stanowick

Dedicated to the Class of 2020, the spring/summer 2020 issue features accounts of the Independent Study experience in the words of those seniors. They share some of their big questions, strategies employed, and discoveries from their intensive research projects. Isaac Weiss ’20 and Kevin Weiss ’89, both mentored by John Ramsay, professor of mathematics, recount their experiences with I.S. and what they learned. Retiring faculty and staff share their reflections as they bid farewell with fondness for students and the Wooster experience. Members of the Class of 1970 offer their memories from 50 years before when their senior spring semester was disrupted by civil unrest, the draft, assassinations, the war in Vietnam, and the deadly student rally at Kent State University. Oak Grove includes Office Hours with Amber Larson, director of The Learning Center, and Tartan Ties welcomes Wooster’s newest alumni with pictures of the Class of 2020 from their four years at the College.
Wooster Magazine: Winter 2020

Caitlin Paynich Stanowick

The winter 2020 issue of Wooster magazine highlights the value of the arts. Alumni features include Jonathan Becker ’86, Elizabeth Marvin ’77, and Kat Hartman ’03. Also, read about how campus a cappella groups provide just the right outlet for every student and see some of the amazing artistic enrichment opportunities students and the Wooster community experienced this fall. The issue also includes an update on the strategic plan, Connect, Create, Discover. Oak Grove highlights Margie Sosa ’20 who founded two student organizations in her time at Wooster and new professor in global and media studies Nii Kotei Nikoi. Also find out how classical studies major Dante King ’21 benefits from his mentorship with voice coach Carrie deLapp-Culver, associate professor of music, and see inside the office of Denise Bostdorff, professor of communication studies. Tartan Ties includes alumni profiles from more alumni in arts fields including Maggie Popadiak ’05, Kimberly McDonough ’17, Dan Darling ’00, and highlights volunteer announcer for Fighting Scot football and basketball David Knowlton ’89.
Wooster Magazine: Fall 2019

Caitlin Paynich

The College of Wooster prepares graduates to serve their global community. Hear from Military Alumni of Wooster and Model UN Alumni about their experiences, and learn about the group of current students who traveled to London this summer to study theatre and culture. This issue also includes the 2019 Annual Report, a look inside the office of Pam Frese, professor of sociology and anthropology, and alumni answers to the prompt: “What is your favorite spot on campus?”
Wooster Magazine: Spring/Summer 2019

Caitlin Paynich

The spring/summer 2019 issue of Wooster reflects a refreshed design including an update Oak Grove section as well as a Tartan Ties section focused on alumni activity and class notes. The news section covers updates to the president's staff, retirements as part of an early retirement incentive program, and a mentoring story featuring David McConnell, professor of Anthropology and Kate Atwell '20. The traditional I.S. issue features seniors Melissa Dods (archaeology & geology), Araam Abboud (classics & biochemistry and molecular biology), Marcus Bowers (psychology), Mallory Crane (English), Jordan Griffith (political science & history), Ellie Howell (archeology), Francisco Martinez (history), Annabelle Hopkins (political science & history), Kia Radovanovic (psychology), and Jeremy Smucker (economics & music). Wooster alumni Sohil Parekh '99, Hayet Rida '11, Rachel Stephenson '96, and Ksenia Klue '18, also share how their I.S. experience continues to impact them today. Tartan Ties includes profiles on Sarah Corney '06, Austin Oberlin '14, and Scot volunteer Christine Farrell '94.
Wooster Magazine: Winter 2019

Caitlin Paynich

The cover feature of the winter 2019 issue of Wooster magazine features three students who worked with Michele Leiby, associate professor of political science and Latin American studies to interview immigrants in Ohio. Students quoted include Natalia Parra '21, Alexis Sotelo '21, and Lizbeth Acevedo '21, and Alvaro Corral, Perry-Williams Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science also shared his perspective on the project. Also featured in this issue are the Wooster Pipers highlighting students Ana Fairbanks-Mahnke '20 and Kate Runciman '22, and alumnus and instructor Palmer Shonk '10. The third feature highlights three student's reactions to Williams Hall: Kaeli Zoretich '19, Michael Crookshanks '19, and Jesse Garrett-Larsen '19.
Wooster Magazine: Fall 2018

Caitlin Paynich

The fall 2018 issue of Wooster magazine highlights the success of the Wooster’s Promise campaign including the completion of the Ruth W. Williams Hall of Life Science with comments from Dean Fraga, Danforth Professor of Biology and Mark Snider, Robert E. Wilson Professor of Chemistry, who served as “shepherds” for the project. Each of the campaign priorities are explored including financial aid, featuring students Kiera Parker-Emerson ’19 and Brendon McBride ’20, and academic strength featuring Erzsébet Regan, Whitmore Williams Assistant Professor of Biology, and Daniel Bourne, Flo Kurtz Gault Endowed Chair of English. Under the priority of experiential learning, an article about the Health Coach Program at the College features Dr. Paul Nielson ’95 and student Scott Perkins ’20. Latrice Burks is highlighted as a donor to The Wooster Fund. Other donors featured in the campaign section include Doon ’80 and John Foster, Doug Brush ’77, William McAfee ’32, and Don ’64 and Gail Kohn. In a separate feature three students, Kate Longo ’18, Allison Secard ’19, and Jena Styka ’18, share their inspirations for nominating Martha Chase ’50, a biology alumna known for the Hershey-Chase experiment, for recognition in the Timken Science Library. The annual report for the 2018 fiscal year is also included in this issue.
Wooster Magazine: Spring 2018

Caitlin Paynich

The spring 2018 issue of Wooster magazine examines what inspires the different types of directions students can go in their Independent Study project. This issue also as notes distinguished alumni (Richard Kerr ’68 and David Douglas ’71) and covers current events on campus such as the Galpin sit-in. The I.S. Students profiled are: Justine Walker ’18 (physics and theater and dance), Harry Todd ’18 (English), Hannah Sexton ’18 (biology), Brandon Bell ’18 (geology and history), Meg Itoh ’18 (communication studies and Chinese), Meonyez Goodwin ’18 (women’s, gender, and sexuality studies), Jack Marousek ’18 (business economics), Sidney Irias ’18 (sociology), and Jack Gilio ’18 (communication studies). Another feature highlights alumna Judy Strand '78 and her work in the Portland community and how it connects to her "urban quarter" as a student at Wooster.
Wooster Magazine: Winter 2018

Caitlin Paynich

The winter 2018 issue of Wooster magazine examines the different types of data and tools used to answer research questions through the experiences of alumni who curate differnt types of collections. Alumni Kathy Bremar Hollis ’03, John Sime ’09, Erica Clites ’06, and Kristina (Brady) Shannon ’03 share their experiences as curators of scientific collections. Similarly, Wooster biology professors Rick Lehtinen and Jennifer Ison talk about the biological collections on campus. Also featured is alumna Connie Schulz ’64 and her use of digitization to improve our understanding of the past and its people through the digital publication of The Papers of Eliza Lucas Pinckney and Harriott Pinckney Horry with the University of Virginia Press. Wooster English Professor Jennifer Hayward explains how her students are using similar digital curation techniques to study British Chilean Newspapers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Also featured is Professor Olivia Navarro-Farr as co-principal investigator for the U.S.-Guatemalan El Perú-Waka’ Archaeological Project.
Wooster Magazine: Fall 2017

Caitlin Paynich

The fall 2017 issue of the Wooster magazine examines the internship opportunities provided by APEX and Fulbright fellowships. Jesse Garrett-Larson, Jordan Griffith, Arabella Goodrich, Justin Warner, and Meonyez Goodwin engaged in internship opportunities provided by APEX. A section highlights Morgan Hughes, who had a Fulbright fellowship as an English teaching assistant in Malaysia. This issue also profiles four alumni journalists on truth-telling. The alumni journalists profiled are Rick Dayton ’89 (news anchor), Sarah Fenske ’99 (editor-in-chief), Stephanie Stapleton ’89 (senior editor), and Mike Householder ’95 (video-first journalist). In another feature, Morgan Hughes ’15, a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia, shared her experience. This issue also profiled Tom Hilt ’72, who details his experience returning to Kauke as a class auditor.
Wooster Magazine: Spring 2017

Karol Crosbie

The spring 2017 issue of the Wooster magazine is editor Karol Crosbie’s last edition. It profiles of 10 of the 438 I.S. projects created that year: Catherine Boyles, Tali Westreich, Jason Solinsky, Robin Morillo, Foster Cheng, Nate Huwar, Bethany Smith, Tyler Bostdorff, Tashiyanah Hutchins, and Lucas Skogland. This issue also celebrates the launch of Wooster’s Promise, a new fundraising campaign to enhance financial aid, The Wooster Fund, academic strength, experiential education and the life sciences. There is a special section for Herb Stetzenmeyer ’69, a member of the original Wooster Pella team, a multidisciplinary group of Wooster students that conducted a full-scale excavation of Pella, one of the most important archaeological sites in Jordan. Stetzenmeyer returned to the site 50 years after the Wooster trip.
Wooster Magazine: Winter 2017

Karol Crosbie

The Winter 2017 issue of the Wooster magazine celebrates the College’s sesquicentennial and the 12th president. Director of Alumni Engagement, Thomas McArthur thanks alumni for continuing the spirit of celebration and engagement. Page 3 remembers the life of Michael “Hutch” Hutchison ‘67. Laurie Priest ‘77 is recognized as a distinguished alumni for her work as the director of athletics at Mount Holyoke College and her mission to combat bullying and homophobia in the athletic world while also promoting equal opportunities for female college athletes. Judy Patterson ‘63 is recognized for her over 30 years of work providing legal counsel to children in juvenile court. T. William Evans ‘60 is also recognized for pioneering facial aesthetic surgery and emergency/acute care medicine. Further more on page 11, the College of Wooster Nursery School celebrates 70 years of service. Lastly, the magazine features two main stories. The first is a history of fashion at the College of Wooster and the second is a story about Navajo mothers and daughters.
Wooster Magazine: Fall 2016

Karol Crosbie

The fall 2016 issue of the Wooster magazine features a section dedicated to Sarah Bolton, the College of Wooster’s 12th President, the renovations to the Cornerstone Playlab, and voices from the past, a creative endeavor with portraits by Mattie Cannon ’14 of John H. Gault, George C. Nimmons, Carlo Nolletti, Maria Sexton, Theodore “Ted” Williams, Lucy Lillian Notestein. This issue also remembers Stan Gault ’48, who passed in 2016, introduces Brush Hall, named in honor of donor Doug Brush ’77, and details the construction work beginning on Ruth W. Williams Hall of Life Science. This issue also includes a list of legacy students in the Class of 2020 and a fiscal summary of 2016.
Wooster Magazine: Spring 2016

Karol Crosbie

The spring 2016 issue of the Wooster magazine shares a diverse collection of Independent Studies from 2016 by the following students: Kelli Baxtrom, Michael Williams, Krysden Schantz, Popi Palchoudhuri, Abigail Leanne Frank, William Rial, Nick Flannery, Emily Baird, Katarina Greensdale, Clare Carlson, Jacob Beckstead, Laura Darby, Isabel Perman, and Emma W. Nathanson. This issue also celebrates the 60th birthday of the Jenny Investment Club, started by John Sell, named after Hans Jenny. Slam poetry also gets a special section, as the Wooster magazine explores activism and the spoken word; Slam poets, Hannah “Bird” Jackson ’18, Lexi Pacheco ’18, Caira Lee ’16, among others, are mentioned. This issue also says goodbye to Mateer Hall, including a brief biography of Dr. Horace Mateer and the Mateer Hall building. This issue also commemorates the opening of the Melissa Shultz Nature Preserve and retirements of John Gabriele and John Finn.
Wooster Magazine: Winter 2016

Karol Crosbie

The winter 2016 issue of the Wooster magazine focuses on building cultural community. William Longbrake ’65 introduces Sarah Bolton as the next Wooster President. Mark Wilson ’78 received a prestigious national award from the Council on Undergraduate Research. Distinguished Alumni include Lucius F. Ellsworth ’63, Elizabeth Eaton ’77, and George Davis ’64. This issue also took a behind-the-scenes look at leadership and critical thinking, highlighting: William McCulloch ’23, Max Lesko ’06, Justina Williams ’02, Jeff Beck ’92, Bruce Peterjohn ’74, Reverend Heidi Kugler ’94, Dave Unsworth ’81, and Art Pearce ’95. There is a section on International ambassadors (thriving international students); students included are Ruben Aguero Quinteros, Khue Minh Hoang, Lango Sichizya, and Nisa Usman. This issue also lists legacy students, promotes Dick Figge’s podcast, and shows David Morrow ’16 and Kelly Brethauer ’16 studying abroad in China for “A Wooster Moment.”
Wooster Magazine: Fall 2015

Karol Crosbie

The fall 2015 issue of the Wooster magazine celebrates 100 years of the Wooster Symphony Orchestra. Past conductors mentioned include: Daniel Parmelee, Homer E. Crain, Daniel Parmelee, Alan C. Collins, Stuart Ling, Marshall Haddock, Manuel Prestamo, Nancy Garlick, Dale Moore, Jack Gallagher, and Jeffrey Lindberg. There is also a profile on Don Swegan ’47 as an athlete, educator, and administrator. This issue also includes the 2015 annual report and donor list, a piece on Interim President S. Gloria Nugent and her “One Wooster” campaign, reflections on Ted Celeste ’67, and a piece dedicated to the Holden Annex coming down after 90 years of “temporary” service. There is a section about Wooster’s connection with Ghana through the Ashesi University College (which employed Ngozi Cole ’15 and Caroline Bybee ’15) and the Akaa Project, in which Lauren Grimanis ’12, Annelise Bay ’16, and Eryn Greaney ’14 are involved. Lastly, there is a section titled “The Keys to Success,” which draws from Howard Lowry ’23, Bill Townsend ’86, Doug Strickler ’84, Ben Schrock ’08, Jill Chokey Ramsier ’95, Johanna Tilbury ’77, Sundaram Tagore ’84, Jamie Christensen ’86, Keith Nahigian ’90, and Federico Erebia ’84. Chris Perrin ’18 closes out the issue with some information on Wooster’s new Peace Corps Prep Program.
Wooster Magazine: Summer 2015

Karol Crosbie

The summer 2015 issue of the Wooster magazine covers several different cases. It recaps the beginning of Interim President S. Gloria Nugent’s leadership in the College, details the sustainable budget initiative positions for Wooster’s future, and announces the retirement of Hayden Schilling with quotes from Michael Ruttinger ’05, Megan Prichard ’07, John D. Faust ’86, Keith Beckett, and Megan Thomas ’08. The issue also recaps Wooster’s biggest fundraising day ever (the five big gifts), archaeology conference contingents, and Black and Gold Weekend. During Black and Gold Weekend, Nancy Roha Meislahn ’65 spoke about her 50th reunion and was pictured with Don Bean, and Lee Stekla ’80 simulated the graduation ceremony she never attended, with the help of Michael Lauber ’80 and Elizabeth Van Cheef Lauber ’81. There is a section detailing the Independent Studies of seniors Blair Heidkamp, Mitch Czerniak, Teresa Butel, Lauren MacDonald, Christopher Scimecca, M. Jalen Goodwin, and Gabrielle Morrison, as well as a piece on the Wayne County Historical Society, with profiles on alumni volunteers Richard Peterson ’70, Mary Eberhart ’55, Joe Retzler ’50, Cameron Flint ’97, Susan Zimmerman ’95, Lynette Mattson ’08, Dave Broehl ’69, and Louise Keating ’77. The issue closes out with a bit on the Wooster Equestrian and club president Lauren MacDonald ’15, with Cassidy Jester ’15 pictured.
Wooster Magazine: Spring 2015

Karol Crosbie

The spring 2015 issue of the Wooster magazine examines Wooster alumni architects, Wooster’s Pre-Architecture program, as well as the architects that contributed to campus. Wooster alumni architects mentioned include Eric Bloom ’97, Amy Johnson ’01, John Howey ’54, Mark Kosmos ’91, Kian Goh ’96, Tania Bruno ’90, Bill Westhafer ’76. Architects who have contributed to campus, including Robert Kliment, Bob Shaeffner, and Mark Careaga, were interviewed. This issue also included a message from President Grant Cornwell about his leaving the college. Retirements include Lyn Loveless and Theodor Duda. Distinguished alumni include Barbara Frajola Atkinson ’64 and David R. Hopkins ’70. There is a section that remembers Richard T. Gore and another that reflects on three deaths in the Wooster community, those of Melissa Schultz, Rhishav Choudhury, and Nancy Tinoza ’12. This issue also describes the “Bee” sculpture by Kim Palagyi ’15 and Doug Brush’s gift to the College. There is also a section dedicated to the Longbrake Student Wellness Center.
Wooster Magazine: Winter 2015

Karol Crosbie

The winter 2015 issue of the Wooster Magazine covers many bases. It reflects on Wooster’s past from Harold Lowry to the 21st Century, a section written by Errol K. Footlick ’56. The Wooster Volunteer Network is given the spotlight for a section. The story of Harriet Steiner Sands ’31 is told by Katherine Harper ’85. Additionally, Will Lance ’57 shares the value of a liberal education and a Q and A with John Hopkins and President Grant Cornwell discusses issues related to liberal arts and higher education. There are pieces on the College’s nursery school and Chorus.
Wooster Magazine: Fall 2014

Karol Crosbie

The Fall 2014 edition of the Wooster Magazine showcases the newly opened dorm, Gault Schoolhouse, on the cover. President Grant Cornwell opens the issue with an article about student debt. A section titled "Pain and Grace" delves into Ramses Clements '10 experience working with the Bellefaire JCB’s Homeless and Missing Youth Program. Mieke Vandersall '98 discusses her work with the Presbyterian Church since 2004 to end denominational discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Kristen Leslie '83 and her involvement regarding the topic of rape in the military. A number of Wooster students and their reaction to the border conflicts and tragedies are highlighted from page 26-29. Next, the financial summary for 2014 is featured. The issue closes with some students experiences abroad.
Wooster Magazine: Summer 2014

Karol Crosbie

This Summer 2014 edition of the Wooster Magazine begins with an article regarding liberal arts education and Moot Court. The Shack has officially been knocked down and an image from that is featured on page four. Photos and other highlighted from the 2014 Alumni Weekend are featured on pages eight to ten. Some Independent Study projects from the class of 2014 from pages fifteen to twenty-seven. There is a section by Karol Crosbie regarding equal pay in women's athletics highlighting the timeline for the past 50 years.
Wooster Magazine: Spring 2014

Karol Crosbie

This edition of the Wooster Magazine from Spring 2014 begins with an article by the Vice President for Enrollment & College Relations, Scott Friedhoff, about the admissions process. Karol Crosbie writes a section on five must see movies. The next section discusses the teaching minor with licensure and the experiences students and graduates have. To close the magazine, there is a small paragraph regarding the five day summer music camp.
Wooster Magazine: Winter 2014

Karol Crosbie

The Winter 2014 edition of the Wooster Magazine highlights many different topics. Editor Karol Crosbie gives the top 10 reasons why she likes her job as an introduction in the magazine. The beloved restaurant, The Shack, has closed its doors for good. The college's radio station, WOO 91, has a new home in the basement of Lowry Center. There is a section about the plants on campus and how they are seen by different people on campus. Some students in Charles Kammer's religious study course, "Just Work" share their experience working in Lowry Dining Hall. Karol Crosbie put together a section highlighting some alumni that are now noteworthy chefs.
Wooster Magazine: Fall 2013

Karol Crosbie

This edition of the Wooster Magazine from Fall of 2013 highlights those who have donated money for scholarships, the college budget, summer programs for students, and reviews the year. A section celebrates the 20 years of AMRE (Applied Mathematics Research Experience). Summer research program projects in physics are highlighted. The evolution of the Lilly Project to APEX is then discussed, along with students that were able to receive APEX Fellows. Professor Olivia Navarro-Farr and her archaeological team discovered the tomb of Lady K'abel in northwestern Guatemala. Images from Maddie Socolar's Independent Study are highlighted on the final page.
Wooster Magazine: Summer 2013

Karol Crosbie

This edition of the Wooster Magazine was published in the summer of 2013. The edition begins with an article by alum David Gilliss '80 reflecting on the Wooster Network and Independent Study. Page four features an article by President Grant Cornwell about Wooster's slogan, "America's premier college for mentored undergraduate research." A section by Karol Crosbie looks at the Scot Center and its fitness program. Both the women's and men's Ultimate Frisbee teams are highlighted in a story regarding their history and present. An advertisement for Alumni Weekend is on page six and seven. Some seniors have their independent studies highlighted. Class Notes are featured from page 36 to 63.