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Muskingum marks 175th anniversary with 21st century technology and a special exhibition
 Muskingum’s 175th anniversary is being commemorated using some high-tech tools.
Historic Walking Tour of Muskingum is the university’s first-ever e-book, which allows a virtual walking tour of the campus on any computer, Kindle, smart phone or tablet. To read sample pages and get details on how to download the book from Amazon, click here.
Also on the web is MuskieArchivesOnline, which contains images from Muskingum’s rich history. Thanks to a design by Caleb Eno ’12, a digital media design major, the picture viewer allows for zooming in for a closer look. Also assisting Caleb was Clint McElfresh ’12. To see the archives, click here.
On campus, Philip and Betsy Caldwell Hall features a museum-quality display of artifacts from many generations of Muskies, as well as numerous informational panels. The exhibit was created by Professor Dr. William Kerrigan, alumna Erin Stevic ’02, and current students Evan Daniel ’12, Katie Day ’12, Brock Hutichson ’12, and Muriel Smith ’14.
"They have paid tribute to Muskingum's history with dignity, cleverness, and wisdom,” said President Anne C. Steele.
Finally, Facebook will provide updates on new information added to the archives. To “Like” it, click here.
Matt Mayforth '12 is Muskingum's first undergraduate Fulbright recipient and earns Phi Sigma Iota scholarship
 Muskingum University's Matt Mayforth '12 will spend the next academic year in Braunau am Inn, Austria, as a result of being awarded an English Teaching Assistant scholarship through the 2012-2013 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. He is the first undergraduate student at Muskingum to earn this award.
The Fulbright Program, established in 1946, is the largest American international exchange program and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition offers opportunities for students and young professionals to teach in elementary and secondary schools worldwide, and to undertake international graduate study and advanced research. The Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Arts and Culture is underwriting Mayforth’s Fulbright support.
As a student, Mayforth studied abroad at Muskingum’s partner universities in both Passau, Germany, and Toledo, Spain. Prior to enrolling at Muskingum, he spent six weeks in Germany.
On campus, Mayforth was involved in the German Club and Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society. In addition, he was a resident of the university’s German House, and was actively engaged with both German- and Spanish-speaking students who have travelled to Muskingum from abroad.
Mayforth’s nomination for this scholarship was supported by his faculty advisors, Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Beth Butler and Professor of German Dr. Franz-Joseph Wehage.
Additional honors
Mayforth was also named one of only 50 recipients of the Dr. Anthony S. Corbiere Scholarship from Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society. Established in 1970, the award is named in memory of the society’s long-time national historian, editor and executive secretary.
Earlier this year, the Ohio Foreign Language Association granted Mayforth a scholarship to attend its conference in Columbus. That support allowed him to attend sessions related to his teaching interests, as well as to preside over other sessions.
Dale W. Dickson Scholarship awards support to Joseph Galloway of Kimbolton
 A first-year Muskingum University student has been awarded financial support from the Dale W. Dickson Endowed Scholarship Fund. Joseph Galloway, a 2012 Cambridge High School graduate from Kimbolton, will begin his studies at Muskingum this fall. He is the son of Ms. Tamara Galloway and Greg Galloway.
As a high school student, Joseph was in the top 10 percent of his class and was a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Council, the Academic Quiz Team, the Spanish Club and his church youth group. He also served as a class officer, played soccer and participated in theatre. His other honors include the Rotary Youth Leadership Award and he is a recipient of a Muskingum Academic Scholarship.
The Dale W. Dickson Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1998, following his death, by his family, friends and the Mace Club, a social club at Muskingum. Dickson, who graduated from Muskingum in 1965, was a member of the Mace Club and served on its advisory board after his graduation. The purpose of the fund is to make it financially possible for deserving and qualified students, preferably from Guernsey County, to attend Muskingum University.
Dickson was a teacher and coach at Meadowbrook High School, Cambridge High School, Cloverleaf High School near Cleveland and Mt. Vernon High School. Beginning in 1986, he was employed by Cambridge Savings Bank, where he served as vice president and secretary and as a board member of Camco Mortgage. He also was the high school football coach of Cambridge native Dom Capers, who is defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Capers also won Coach of the Year honors in the NFL as head coach of the Carolina Panthers.
Dickson was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce Board, the Guernsey County United Way campaign and the board of directors of the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. In tribute to his college athletic career, he was inducted into the Muskingum University Hall of Fame in 1993.
Science students present findings at The James Bradford Colloquium
 Senior Science Division students presented their research findings at the annual James Bradford Colloquium, held at Boyd Science Center. The colloquium is the culmination of research conducted by seniors from the division’s biology, chemistry, geology, physics and engineering, mathematics, computer science and psychology departments, as well as interdisciplinary programs in molecular biology, environmental science, neuroscience and conservation science. Their presentations were made to their student peers and the Science Division faculty. The faculty then choose the top three presenters. Read the whole story.
To read abstracts for each of the presentations, click here.
Homer A. Anderson lecture features Chaz Miller ’07 and presentations of student research findings
 The Science Division's annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Week featured the annual Homer A. Anderson Lecture, delivered by alumnus Chaz Miller ’07.
Miller’s address, titled Creativity: The Key Ingredient, chronicled his professional and academic experience since leaving Muskingum, and the importance of creativity and flexibility when making the transition from academia to the corporate world
After graduating from Muskingum with a degree in in physics, Miller earned his master’s degree in materials science and engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. Today, he is a semiconductor fabrication engineer at Texas Instruments.
Following the Anderson Lecture, students from the Science Division made poster presentations of their research findings. The Science Division includes the departments of biology, chemistry, geology, physics and engineering, mathematics, computer science and psychology as well as interdisciplinary programs in molecular biology, environmental science, neuroscience and conservation science. Their work was judged by the division’s faculty and three prize winners and three honorable mentions were named. Read the whole story.
To see a complete list of the presenters and read their abstracts, click here.
Two students earn scholarships from the Ohio Foreign Language Association
Two Muskingum University students have earned three scholarships from the Ohio Foreign Language Association (OFLA).
Curtis Justis ’14, a French licensure major; was the only student in the state of Ohio to receive a scholarship to support his study abroad at the Université du Sud Toulon-Var in France next fall. During his time in France, he will study French civilization and language.
In addition, he and Matt Mayforth ’12, a German and Spanish licensure major, have both received scholarships to attend the OFLA conference in Columbus in late March. With the scholarship support, they will attend sessions on a variety of topics related to their teaching interests, and will also preside over other sessions.
The students’ nominations were supported by the faculty of the Department of World Languages at Muskingum and its chair, Associate Professor of French Dr. Jean Morris, and Professor of Education Dr. Rae Harriott-White.
Future educators gather at Muskingum for statewide conference, with keynote address by NBA legend Jerry Lucas
 More than 600 of Ohio’s future educators gathered at Muskingum University on March 9 for the 21st annual state conference of the Future Educators Association Ohio (OFEA Ohio).
A total of 35 OFEA chapters participated in the conference which featured student competitions in multimedia, chapter displays, lesson planning public speaking, and writing/creating children’s books. In addition, outstanding FEA Ohio chapters were honored.
A wide range of seminars and workshops were also offered on topics such as professional dress and conduct, how to stop bullying, college choices, effective communications, children’s literature, managing money, teaching science and mathematics, using social media and career exploration.
NBA legend and author Jerry Lucas (pictured here) was the keynote speaker. Lucas’ later career has focused on cultivating ideas and methods for fun and easy memory-retention. The resulting methods are known as The Lucas Learning System and have earned him the title of “Doctor Memory.”
Students and Muskingum community celebrate “John Glenn Friendship 7 Day” in Ohio
 Muskingum University, the State of Ohio, The Ohio State University and the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of John Glenn’s historic orbit of the Earth on February 20 which has been designated as “John Glenn Friendship 7 Day.”
To mark the day, students and alumni from Muskingum and OSU participated in “Join Forces for Service” on February 17, in honor of John and Annie Glenn’s commitment to giving back to others.
The United States Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to John Glenn last November. This is our country’s highest civilian award. Senator Glenn served in the U.S. Senate, representing Ohio, for 24 years and in 1998, at the age of 77, he returned to orbit aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
 Senator Glenn’s careers in the space program, in the military, in business, and in politics have not diminished his involvement with his alma mater. Senator Glenn is an active member of Muskingum’s Board of Trustees, and his wife, Annie Castor Glenn ’42, is an emeritus trustee. Senator Glenn was named a Distinguished Alumni Professor in Public Affairs at Muskingum in 1998, the same year in which Annie was named a Distinguished Alumni Fellow in Speech Communication.
In addition to “Joining Forces for Service,” the following activities took place:
Orbit Media (Orbit TV and WMCO) offered commemorative programming. In 1998, Muskingum’s student radio station became “The Orbit” as part of a student-initiated action that marked the Senator’s return to space aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
Muskingum’s Library is highlighting Senator Glenn’s career with a special display that will be in place until the end of March.
In the top photo: More than 50 Muskingum University students ready to depart for Columbus to participate in "Join Forces for Service Day."
In the bottom photo: Alumni taking part were: Left to right, back row: Alumni Director Jen Schultice Bronner ’97. Marjie Burlingame Hancock ’91 and Stephanie Falter Wood ’93. Left to right, front row: Mary Scott ’65, Ruth Backstrom Brown ’52, Bob Brown ’52 and Elizabeth Hancock, daughter of Marjie Hancock.
Professor F. J. Wehage publishes book on German business culture
 Muskingum University Professor of German Dr. Franz-Joseph Wehage has just published Geschäftsdeutsch: An Introduction to German Business Culture.
The book, written with Dr. Gudrun Clay of Metropolitan State College of Denver, introduces college students to the language of business German. Its goal is to increase students’ knowledge of and interest in Germany’s national and global economy.
The language, topics and skill-building exercises in the book offer preparation for students who, after two years of college-level German, plan to pursue careers in international business. At the same time, the materials are appropriate for students, such as German majors or minors, who have chosen business German as an elective course.
Dr. Wehage joined the Muskingum University faculty in 1991. He earned his bachelor’s master’s and doctoral degrees from the State University of New York – Albany. In 2002, he received the university’s William Rainey Harper Award for Outstanding Scholarship and the Outstanding Foreign Language Technology Award from the Ohio Foreign Language Association.
The book is published by Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Company, and is available at www.focusbookstore.com.
Nursing program receives accreditation
Muskingum University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
"In creating our nursing program, Muskingum recognized the need ofthe nation and the southeastern Ohio region for nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree," said Dr. Anne C. Steele, Muskingum University president. “This accreditation affirms the distinction of Muskingum’s nursing program, as well as the quality that can be found throughout the entire university.”
Muskingum’s BSN program admits both four-year pre-licensure students and registered nurses who have either graduated from a hospital diploma nursing program or an associate degree nursing program. The program provides a strong liberal arts and science foundation integrated throughout the program to create the basis for the study and practice of professional nursing. Successful completion of the program also provides a foundation for graduate study and continuing professional education.
"The accreditation status by CCNE is a significant achievement and is grounded in the Baccalaureate Essentials published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing,” said Dr. Elaine Haynes, chair of the department of nursing and director of nursing programs at Muskingum. “This means that all graduates of Muskingum with the BSN are graduates of a nationally accredited program. This is a vital component for most employers and for entry into graduate nursing education programs.”
Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency located at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. It contributes to the improvement of the public's health and ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs in nursing.
Four majors offered for individuals holding associate’s degree in Allied Health fields
Muskingum University is offering four majors – community health, health science, health studies and healthcare management – for individuals holding associate’s degrees in allied health fields. Completion of the program will lead to a bachelor of science degree.
The program is designed for working and busy health professionals, with courses offered in flexible formats (including online, daytime and evening and in 1-week, 5-week and 10 –week sessions). Classes are offered every term and students may begin the program and register for classes in any one of three terms – fall, spring or summer.
"These majors provide an opportunity for students to continue their education and to earn degrees that can help advance their careers in the healthcare industry, which continues to grow both regionally and nationally,” said Cindy Wilkins, Ph.D., R.N., assistant dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Muskingum University.
"The coursework within each major builds on the student’s previous academic and professional experience by providing a broader and deeper understanding of the healthcare industry and by enhancing that individual’s scientific and clinical knowledge,” Wilkins added.
In addition, the program prepares graduates for advanced professional training and graduate education in healthcare professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and healthcare management.
For further information, call the Muskingum University Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at 740-826-8038 or click here.
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