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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY-LAKE CAMPUS

Contact Public Relations Specialist: Sandi Holdheide
419-586-0359 or sandi.holdheide@wright.edu.

Lake Campus Breaks Ground on $9 Million Project

Ceremony held to kick-off anticipated building program

CELINA, Ohio – Wright State University-Lake Campus held a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, June 18, to kick-off its $9 million building project. Approximately 200 people joined Lake Campus administration, faculty, staff, alumni and donors for the ceremony, celebrating the culmination of a very successful Capital Campaign.

Dr. Steven Angle, Provost of Wright State University, traveled from the Dayton campus to thank the community for their support of the project. “What we celebrate today is about more than bricks and mortar,” he stated in his remarks. “It’s about a community working together to build a quality of life to help this region grow and prosper.”

Gratitude to the community for its contributions was indeed the theme of the exciting day. Dr. Tom Knapke, Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) Development Officer, likewise shared his appreciation to the businesses, organizations and individuals who contributed to the Capital Campaign. “We know that this building project campaign owes a large part of its success to the tremendous support of all of the donors who have contributed time, resources and dollars for this project,” he noted.

To date, 402 businesses, organizations and individuals have contributed over $4,100,000 to the Lake Campus Capital Campaign. Major campaign contributors include Jack Schenking, who honored his late wife Kathy with his donation, and the Reynolds & Reynolds Company. A $250,000 donation from Celina Aluminum Precision Technology (CAPT) will enhance the science labs at the Lake Campus, helping to provide state-of-the-art technology to the updated lab spaces. And the James F. Dicke Family’s lead gift of $2 million allows the Lake Campus to build the James F. Dicke Center, a multipurpose facility that will play a significant role in enhancing the quality of student and community life with recreation, meeting, and study space along with amenities for theatre and banquet-style activities.

Twelve honorees participated in the ceremony, including Katy and James Dicke III, representing Crown Equipment Corporation; Dennis Lee and Shelly Young, representing CAPT; Provost Angle and Lake Campus Dean James Sayer, representing Wright State University; Knapke and WOEF Treasurer Michael Cross of Van Wert; Celina’s Kip Wright of the WSU Alumni Association; Dr. Robert Hiskey, Associate Professor of Biology and Lake Campus Faculty Senate President-Elect; Patricia Howard, Lake Campus Staff; and Mary Will, Lake Campus Student Senate President-Elect.

Wright State University is currently administering contracts with the following prime contractors for the project: Brumbaugh Construction, Inc., of Arcanum, general contractor; Ohio Plumbing and Electrical, Inc., of Celina, plumbing and HVAC; and C & J Electric, Inc., of Anna, electrical.

Lake Campus Dean James Sayer added that close to 75 percent of the Lake Campus’s current facility will be affected by this 15-18 month project. “Our entire campus is changing dramatically… the new building and new program offerings like nursing, engineering and computer science will really meet the needs of our generous community.”

“It’s a terrific time to be at the Lake Campus… our summer enrollment is up more than 14 percent, and we’re on the move with our building program. We have a lot to be celebrating here.”

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Wright State held a reception to establish the Lake Campus’s chapter of the Alumni Association. For more information about the Lake Campus Alumni Network or the building program, please contact Sandi Holdheide at sandi.holdheide@wright.edu or 419-586-0359.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION:

Participating in the Groundbreaking Ceremony at Wright State Lake Campus include, from left, Mary Will, Student Senate; Patricia Howard, Staff; Dr. Robert Hiskey, Faculty; Kip Wright, Alumni; Michael Cross and Dr. Thomas Knapke, WOEF; Lake Campus Dean Dr. James Sayer and Provost Dr. Steven Angle, Wright State; James III and Katy Dicke, Crown Equipment Corporation; and Dennis Lee and Shelley Young, CAPT. Photo by Will Jones, Wright State University Photographer.

Lake Campus Announces Change in Summer Operating Hours

Celina, Ohio To reduce transportation costs for students, faculty and staff, the Lake Campus of Wright State University will adjust its operating
hours for the summer, effective Monday, June 16.

Most offices will be closed on Fridays throughout summer quarter to offset the rising gasoline prices. Special one-day courses and the weekend MBA program will not be affected.

Phone messages and e-mail messages are encouraged. Messages left on Fridays will be attended to on the following Monday. For the complete Lake Campus directory, including general office phone and fax numbers as well as individual e-mail addresses, go to www.wright.edu/lake/about/directory.html

Normal Monday through Friday operations will resume at the beginning of fall quarter in September.

WSU- Lake Campus BEC’s SkillsTrac Program Provides
Success for Crown’s Employees

Seven employees of Crown Equipment Corporation recently received “Green Level” certification through the SkillsTrac program, a consortium designed to train a highly-skilled workforce in West Central Ohio. Offered at the Business Enterprise Center (BEC) at Wright State University-Lake Campus, the SkillsTrac Green Level provides skills in OSHA 10 & Safety, Interpersonal Skills, and Maintenance Core Basics. The seven employees took a combination of online and traditional classes, as well as a hands-on lab at the Lake Campus BEC.

These seven Green Level certifications were the first to be awarded from companies enrolled in the SkillsTrac consortium. The consortium, which includes WSU-Lake Campus, Upper Valley JVS, Edison Community College, and Sinclair Community College, was formed to answer a need in the 10-county area for advanced manufacturing training. Companies can identify current employees to receive this industry-driven training at no cost. Local job centers can refer individuals who may be interested in obtaining training. For more information, contact BEC Director Julie Miller at 419-586-0375 or visit www.wright.edu/lake/beyond/bec.html.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION: Pictured are Duane Heitkamp of St. Henry, Crown Employee; Mike Freed, Sinclair-SkillsTrac partner; Ken Jansen of Celina, Crown Employee; Doug Bader of St.Marys, Crown Employee; Patrick Hemmelgarn of St. Henry, Crown Employee; Mark Mosier of Wapakoneta, Crown Employee; Julie Miller, Lake Campus-SkillsTrac Partner; Dale Rutschilling of Coldwater, Crown Employee; Ray Lufkin, Lab Supervisor-Lake Campus and UVJVS; James Bowers, Crown Employee; and Ray Lepore, Edison SkillsTrac Partner. Doug Leffel of St. Marys, a Crown Employee, was unavailable for the photo.

Lake Campus Business Enterprise Center
Summer Course Schedule

Training for manufacturing professionals highlights summer schedule

Celina, Ohio – The Business Enterprise Center (BEC) at Wright State University–Lake Campus offers professional, cost-effective services to support the area’s businesses and industrial economic development. Included in these services are training courses that can enhance the skills needed to successfully manage a small business.

Registration is underway for summer classes through the BEC, including new courses for manufacturing employees. “OSHA 10 & Safety” is a 12-hour course and individuals completing the class and passing the exam are eligible for the lifetime, OSHA-issued certification card. “Blueprint Reading & Sketching,” another 12- hour course, will be offered as well as “Interpersonal Skills” which is a 16-hour, professional development course for supervisors and employees.

New manufacturing class offerings continue with “Intro to Fluid Power,” a 15-hour course and Electrical Troubleshooting, an 18-hour course. These classes will combine lecture and hands-on learning in an integrated lab/classroom setting.

Seating is limited and participants must pre-register for all courses in order to attend. For registration information, please call Carol Jones at the Lake Campus at 419-586-0355. You can also access this schedule at www.wright.edu/lake/beyond/bec.html

4ILLUSTRATOR

Does your office use Illustrator? This 15-hour class will allow you to discover new ways to experiment with color; work faster with new drawing tools and controls; and produce artwork for print, web, mobile, and motion designs with Adobe® Illustrator®!

WHEN/WHERE: Mondays/Wednesdays July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21; 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 196 Dwyer Hall; COST: $150 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Richter, Lake Campus Instructor

4 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

(Professional Development for supervisors and employees)

This 16-hour class will offer training in understanding yourself and others, managing conflict, and corporate health & safety. You will learn to work effectively within your team, learn suitable methods of resolving conflicts and learn the personal interaction skills to become an effective and productive employee.

WHEN/WHERE: Tuesdays/Thursdays July 8, 10, 15, 17; 3 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 102 Trenary Hall; COST: $175 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Linda Johns, BEC Staff

4 OSHA 10 & SAFETY

This three session, 12-hour class is open to all who are interested in learning more about OSHA rules and general safety guides. You will receive a lifetime, state-issued card upon completion. This class and instructor is certified by the EPA for Water/Wastewater operators to receive 12 CEUs.

WHEN/WHERE: Mondays/Wednesday July 21, 23, 28; 2 to 6 p.m.; at the Lake Campus Rm. 102 Trenary Lab; COST: $125 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Maria Bayless, PHR, OS

4 BLUEPRINT READING & SKETCHING

This class focuses on mechanical blueprint reading geared to resolving maintenance issues by maintenance personnel. You will learn how to read a variety of blueprints as well as be required to sketch them.

WHEN/WHERE: Tuesdays/Thursday July 22, 24, 29; 2 to 6 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 102 Trenary Hall; COST: $150 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Ray Lufkin, BEC Staff

4 INTRO TO FLUID POWER

Learn the basics of modern fluid power processes. This 15-hour class will provide you with a firm foundation for repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

WHEN/WHERE: Tuesdays/Thursdays August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19; 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 102 Trenary Hall; COST: $175 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Ray Lufkin, BEC Staff

4 PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES (Beginning)

This 15-hour class will allow you to learn the basics of working with Photoshop. You will become familiar with the toolbars and do basic projects. Adobe® Photoshop® is the ultimate software tool for bringing out the best in your digital images and transforming them into anything you can imagine. Learning Photoshop can enhance all your graphics used in your business.

WHEN/WHERE: August 6, 7, 12, 13, 14; 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 196 Dwyer Hall; COST: $150 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Richter, Lake Campus Instructor

4 EXCEL

Learn to use Microsoft Excel, one of the best spreadsheet programs for your business. The emphasis of this 9-hour seminar is on record keeping, business applications using Excel, and various techniques using the spreadsheet. Learn Excel formulas for basic to complex computations. All participants completing the 9-hour workshop will receive a certificate.

WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 12, 13, 14; 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 194 Dwyer Hall; COST: $100 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Carla Hirschfeld, Lake Campus Instructor

4 ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING

Learn the concepts of electrical control systems, ladder and relay logic, and meter usage. In this 18-hour class, you will learn safe, systematic troubleshooting practices.

WHEN/WHERE: Tuesdays/Thursdays August 21, 26, 28, Sept. 2, 4, 9; 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 102 Trenary Hall ; COST: $200 per person; INSTRUCTOR: Ray Lufkin, BEC Staff

4 QUICKBOOKS

This workshop will review various means of data entry for accurate record keeping. You will learn to set up and use this popular accounting tool. Participants will be instructed in: invoice and statement preparation, inventory tracking, payroll, and financial reporting. The class accommodates beginning users and veteran users who want to learn more about what the program can do for their business. All participants completing the 12-hour workshop will receive a certificate.
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 26, 27, & 28; 6-10 p.m. at the Lake Campus Rm. 194 Dwyer Hall; COST: $125 per person
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Kremer, Associate Professor of Accountancy, Lake Campus

4 “STARTING RIGHT” PRE-BUSINESS SEMINAR

We can help you maximize the potential of your new business by “Starting Right.” Learn what steps are required to borrow money, how to write a business plan and what tax and legal issues will affect you. You will receive a “Starting Right” packet with various forms and information to help with the start-up process. We recommend that all new business owners take this class before receiving free individual counseling.
WHEN/WHERE: Seminar is held the second Wednesday of the month at the Lake Campus, from 6-8 p.m. in Rm. 102E Trenary Hall; COST: $35 per business
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Kremer, BEC Consultant

You must pre-register for all classes by phone (419) 586-0355, fax (419) 586-0358, or e-mail: carol.jones@wright.edu

Celebrate May Days at Wright State UniversityLake Campus
and Come to Bella's for Guest Waiter's Night

Celina, Ohio During the week of May 12-15, Wright State -Lake Campus will celebrate May Days. Activities will include a Poker Walk, a Guitarist, a Hypnotist, and a DJ and Mud Volleyball. On May 15 in the Crown Amphitheatre at 5:30 p.m., Craig Muhlenkamp, a Lake Campus student from Coldwater who placed third in the Ohio Has Talent! competition, will treat the community to his Juggling Act. Come watch Craig juggle fruit, an ax, bowling balls and more! After Craig's act, the community is welcome to Bella¹s Italian Grille, where Lake Campus faculty and staff will participate in Guest Waiter's Night to help raise funds for Western Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships.

For more information about May Days, contact Student Activities Director Steve Moor at Steven.Moor@wright.edu or at 419-586-0314. The complete schedule is in the online calendar at www.wright.edu/lake.

To ask about Guest Waiter¹s Night, please contact WOEF Development Officer Tom Knapke at Thomas.Knapke@wright.edu or 419-586-0389.

February 26, 2008

Sayer Named WSU Lake Campus Dean

After serving for over six months as interim dean of the Wright State University Lake Campus, James Sayer, Ph. D., has been named to fill that position permanently following a national search for the campus’s top administrative post (effective March 1, 2008).

Sayer had stepped up to fill the position on an interim basis last September.

“In our national search, Dr Sayer emerged as the top candidate,” said WSU Provost Stephen Angle. “Jim’s leadership skills and knowledge of the region has proven to be an asset for both the Lake Campus and the community. During his tenure as interim dean, he traveled extensively throughout the community, visiting area schools and business to see how the Lake Campus could continue to meet the needs of various constituencies through added or expanded academic programs, new outreach activities, and innovative partnerships.”

Sayer, who is in his 34th year of service at Wright State, served 18 years as chair of the Department of Communication at the Dayton campus. Throughout his tenure, he also forged strong connections with the Lake Campus community by conducting consulting and team-building sessions with businesses and organizations in the area.

As interim dean of the Lake Campus, Sayer received much praise for his oversight of a $9 million construction and renovation underway that includes new state-of-the-art science labs and classrooms, and expanded facilities open to community functions and events.

Sayer’s areas of research and scholarship focus on public communication, the mass media and political communication. These efforts have resulted in the publication of nine books, seventy-plus journal articles and over 100 conference presentations.

In addition to his teaching and administrative activities, Sayer has been very active in the faculty governance system, serving seven terms as university faculty president. Ever popular with students, he has received the Trustees Award for Faculty Excellence and been named a Distinguished Professor of Professional Service.

“I am delighted and honored to be named dean,” said Sayer “This is a remarkable community, with highly motivated and hard working students and equally dedicated faculty and staff. It’s no wonder that the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has deemed it a ‘Shining Star’ in the community. This campus is remarkable for its close community ties and for the educational opportunities that it offers residents. I look forward to forging even deeper ties with students and the community we serve.”

Lake Campus to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Annual Program
Noon program will feature the renowned Wilberforce University Choir

CELINA, Ohio On January 17, 2008, at 12 p.m. in the Lake Campus Auditorium, Wright State University-Lake Campus will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a multimedia performance featuring the Wilberforce University Choir. Join us for ³Honoring Dr. King Through 40 Days of Nonviolence: Building the Beloved Community,² a presentation of outstanding
music highlighted with a message of peace.

Led by Jeremy Scott Winston, the Ray Charles Distinguished Chair of Sacred and Choral Music, the Wilberforce University Choir traces its roots back to 1878 when the traveling chorus was the life and support for many Historically Black Colleges and Universities; of which Wilberforce University stands proud as the first. Today¹s Choir is composed of more than
fifty exceptionally gifted singers and songs in this Choir¹s repertoire artistically represent many beloved genres including the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras of the Classical style; the African-American concert and traditional spirituals; traditional and contemporary gospel; vocal and instrumental jazz; and Opera and Broadway styles. In October 2005 the Choir placed 1st in two areas of The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM) International Spiritual Festival and Symposium and the Choir was named ³Best Collegiate Choir² and ³Best Overall Choir.²

For the Lake Campus performance, the Wilberforce University Choir will perform classic spirituals including Lift Every Voice and Sing, If I Can Help Somebody, and Oh, Freedom, and more. The songs will be complemented with a multi-media presentation of photos, video and audio from some of Dr. King¹s finest and most prolific moments.

Join the Lake Campus for fellowship and unity in this joyous celebration of diversity, where we take pause to reflect on what The King Center, the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. King, designates as ³a day of service, not a day off.²

The performance is free; however, a reservation is required. To make a reservation, please call the Lake Campus at 419-586-0330.

Lake Campus Celebrates Anniversary with Gala Event

Exclusive evening recognizes WOEF Board, shows appreciation to community and donors

CELINA, Ohio More than 260 people turned out for an elegant evening to celebrate the anniversary of Wright State University and the Lake Campus. Held recently at Romer¹s Westlake, the exclusive night brought recognition to the founders of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF), whose members continue the mission developed in 1962 to bring higher education to this area.

Following a short social hour featuring the local talent of Celina's Julie Kuenning on harp, honorary emcee Mauri Cron, Coldwater, began the program by introducing a video presentation that reflected on the Lake Campus¹s past, progress and future. Senator Keith Faber then presented founding WOEF member Boyd Granger, Celina, with a special commendation from the Ohio Senate.Faber also recognized Celina¹s William Meikle, statutory agent of the
founding board, and Margaret Fuhrwerk, wife of the late Victor Fuhrwerk, who also was a founding WOEF member. Resolutions were also awarded from the Ohio House of Representatives and the Mercer County Commissioners.

Dr. Thomas Knapke, who has been associated with the Lake Campus since 1977, provided an extensive look at the evolution of the Lake Campus since 1962. Knapke was followed by Dr. Jim Sayer, Lake Campus Dean, who promised that "the best is yet to come" for the Lake Campus. Dr. David Hopkins, WSU President, addressed the attendees as well, and emphasized his commitment to support program development at Lake Campus and its upcoming building project.

Following dinner, guests were treated to a musical theater program featuring selections from the past 4 decades. Jamie Cordes and Marya Spring Cordes, with the WSU Department of Theater Arts, were vocalists. David Hapner, also with the department of theater, accompanied the duo.

To read Dr. Knapke¹s historical speech or to see additional photos from the Lake Campus gala, please go to
http://www.wright.edu/cgi-bin/lake/news.cgi?action=news_item&id=83.

Shown above: Senator Keith Faber awarded a special commendation to the founding members of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, who joined together in 1962 to create what has become the Lake Campus. Representing the Board are, from left, Margaret Fuhrwerk, wife of the late Victor Fuhrwerk, Faber, Boyd Granger, and original statutory agent William Meikle, all of Celina. Photo by William Jones, Wright State University.

Rockford Eagles Contributes to WSU-Lake Campus
Aerie #1292 supports scholarships and Reading Center

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Shanes Aerie #1292, Rockford, recently donated to Wright State University-Lake Campus. These funds support scholarships that have been established in Aerie #1292’s name. The group also contributes to an additional scholarship for one Parkway student to attend the Lake Campus Reading Center. Shown taking a tour of the Reading Center are, from left, Western Ohio Educational Foundation Development Officer Tom Knapke; Scott Call, Junior Past Worthy President; Reading Center Co-Director Judy Brewer; and Reading Center Instructor Angie Imel.

For scholarship information and application materials, please go to www.wright.edu/lake/prospective/scholarships.html or call Sandy Gilbert, WOED Scholarship Coordinator, at 419-586-0336.

WSU-Lake Campus Observes Veteran’s Day
Speakers, students remind us to pause this Sunday

CELINA, Ohio – On Thursday, students from Wright State University-Lake Campus took time from their busy schedules to thank those who are serving or have served our country. Coordinated by the Student Government, led by President Heather Wilson, the second annual event included a moving address by Lake Campus Academic Advisor Dr. Sharon Showman. Dr. Showman, whose mother was buried with military honors, encouraged us to remember all those who have served by pausing on “the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month,” which is this Sunday.

Sgt. Chris Felton, 29, who served in Iraq, then took questions from the group. A St. Marys native and Lake Campus student, Felton was called up from the National Guard to go to the Gulf.

WSU LC Veterans Day Photo Caption: Sgt. Chris Felton addresses a group of students, faculty and staff in the second annual Veteran’s Day Observation held at the Lake Campus.

Area High School Guidance Counselors Welcomed to the Lake Campus
Minster counselor Pat Gavit is scholarship winner at annual appreciation luncheon

CELINA, Ohio Wright State University (WSU)-Lake Campus welcomed 11 guidance counselors from high schools representing Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, and Shelby counties on Tuesday, December 11, for an annual appreciation luncheon. In a show of gratitude for the collaboration that counselors share with the Lake Campus throughout the school year, the Lake Campus treated the attendees to a festive holiday lunch, door prizes and informative presentations.

Brent Stocksdale, coordinator of admissions, welcomed the counselors to this year¹s luncheon. New to the Lake Campus staff, Stocksdale introduced himself and Dr. Tom Knapke, who gave an update on the renovations and construction
set to begin at the Lake Campus this spring. Dr. Joe Cavanaugh, Faculty Senate President, discussed the new programs being established at the Lake Campus, such as English and Liberal Studies as well as Computer Science and
building interest in engineering and technical programs. Sandy Gilbert, Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) Scholarship Coordinator, spoke about the WOEF Board and their continuing dedication to the Lake Campus
scholarship program. Student awards totaling more than $200,000 were given this year.

Counselors also heard from Dr. Dave Hochstein, assistant professor of psychology, Teacher Education Lecturer Judy Brewer, and teacher education students Jonathan Taylor and Melissa Steinke, who recently conducted research about helping students prepare for the rigors of college writing and how to recognize and avoid plagiarism.

Counselors in attendance were eligible for a drawing for a Lake Campus $300 scholarship, which they could choose to award to any senior at their respective school. Pat Gavit, guidance counselor at Minster High School, was this year¹s winner.

Counselors in attendance included: Greg Kulwicki, St. Henry; Becky Curtis, Krista Subler and Tom Bernhard , Greenville; Pat Gavit, Minster; Mickey McConahay , Parkway; June Wuebker, Marion Local ; Deb Hinckley, St. Marys Memorial ; Amy Kaiser, Ft. Recovery; John Reed, Coldwater; and Anita Barton, Sidney .

Next year¹s luncheon will be held December 9, 2008. For more information, please contact the Lake Campus Office of Student Services at 419-586-0330.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION: 12_20_07 GC Luncheon.jpg: Minster High School Guidance Counselor Pat Gavit accepts a certificate for a $300 scholarship from Western Ohio Educational Foundation President Bernie Schroer. Gavit was the
winner at the WSU-Lake Campus¹s annual holiday appreciation luncheon for high school guidance counselors, and can award the scholarship to any eligible Minster High School senior who will be attending the Lake Campus.

Lake Campus Celebrates Anniversary with Gala Event
Exclusive evening recognizes WOEF Board,
shows appreciation to community and donors

CELINA, Ohio – More than 260 people turned out for an elegant evening to celebrate the anniversary of Wright State University and the Lake Campus. Held recently at Romer’s Westlake, the exclusive night brought recognition to the founders of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF), whose members continue the mission developed in 1962 to bring higher education to this area.

Following a short social hour featuring the local talent of Celina’s Julie Kuenning on harp, honorary emcee Mauri Cron, Coldwater, began the program by introducing a video presentation that reflected on the Lake Campus’s past, progress and future. Senator Keith Faber then presented founding WOEF member Boyd Granger, Celina, with a special commendation from the Ohio Senate. Faber also recognized Celina’s William Meikle, statutory agent of the founding board, and Margaret Fuhrwerk, wife of the late Victor Fuhrwerk, who also was a founding WOEF member. Resolutions were also awarded from the Ohio House of Representatives and the Mercer County Commissioners.

Dr. Thomas Knapke, who has been associated with the Lake Campus since 1977, provided an extensive look at the evolution of the Lake Campus since 1962. Knapke was followed by Dr. Jim Sayer, Lake Campus Dean, who promised that “the best is yet to come” for the Lake Campus. Dr. David Hopkins, WSU President, addressed the attendees as well, and emphasized his commitment to support program development at Lake Campus and its upcoming building project.

Following dinner, guests were treated to a musical theater program featuring selections from the past 4 decades. Jamie Cordes and Marya Spring Cordes, with the WSU Department of Theater Arts, were vocalists. David Hapner, also with the department of theater, accompanied the duo.

To read Dr. Knapke’s historical speech or to see additional photos from the Lake Campus gala, please go to http://www.wright.edu/cgi-bin/lake/news.cgi?action=news_item&id=83.

Caption: Senator Keith Faber awarded a special commendation to the founding members of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, who joined together in 1962 to create what has become the Lake Campus. Representing the Board are, from left, Margaret Fuhrwerk, wife of the late Victor Fuhrwerk, Faber, Boyd Granger, and original statutory agent William Meikle, all of Celina. Photo by William Jones, Wright State University.

Alex Pittman Receives WSU President’s Award for Excellence in Service
Lake Campus librarian honored at fall luncheon in Dayton

CELINA, Ohio – Alex Pittman vividly remembers his first day on the job at the Lake Campus. “It was July 18, 1979,” he says with his easy smile. “And it was the day I was first introduced to my beautiful wife, Susan.”

In the 28 years since that first day, Pittman has not only married the former Susan Heckler of Celina, but he has dutifully served the Lake Campus as librarian. Under his supervision, the library has evolved to a technologically-based system that provides over 125 online research databases and resources, approximately 42 million volumes via OhioLINK and more than 6,000 online journals. This is in addition to more than 30,000 volumes in the book collection and 300 periodical subscriptions, all of which he carefully boxed and moved to the current library location in Trenary Hall in 1990. He also serves as the Lake Campus’s resident historian and archivist, managing collections and memorabilia that help to tell the Lake Campus story that he personally knows so well.

However, Pittman’s penchant for helping other Lake Campus faculty, staff and students is the real reason for his recent honor. Since 1986, the Wright State University President's Awards for Excellence have recognized the vital role that classified and unclassified staff has in promoting and maintaining excellence in all areas of the university. Honorees are recognized at a luncheon where they receive a cash award and an inscribed plaque.

Pittman fits the nomination criteria for these awards like a glove – faculty and staff alike will testify that he is one of the first to help if another instructor is absent and a stand-in test proctor or substitute teacher is needed. Along with teaching courses in library science, German and French, one might find Alex working with fellow faculty in their research.

“As our new faculty have pursued much more ambitious research, he has tried to meet their needs conscientiously, enthusiastically, and when necessary, imaginatively,” says Martin Kich, professor of English. “Moreover, Alex has presented a large number of workshops on using the library and its electronic resources to students in a wide variety of introductory courses.”

An ambassador to the community in many ways, Pittman is active in the St. Marys Sister City Association with Lienen, Germany, and he has translated for groups traveling to Germany and for German visitors coming to Ohio. As a member of the College Community Arts Council, Pittman has helped bring to the community such performers as the Moscow Boys Choir, the Chinese Magic Circus and the Dayton Ballet Theater. He is also active in the St. Marys Rotary Club.

However, despite all this constant and on-going activity, Pittman remains as humble as he was on the first day in 1979. “I thank my colleagues who nominated me, all my colleagues in University Libraries, and especially Mrs. Barbara Hicks, my wonderful assistant in the Lake Campus Library,” he says with utmost sincerity. “This award also belongs to each of them. Also, I truly appreciate everyone who has supported me and the Library over the several decades that I have been here at Wright State Lake Campus. My thanks to all of you.”

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION: Pittman_Award.jpg:

Alex Pittman, center, stands with Wright State University President David Hopkins, right, and Provost Steven Angle, left, as he accepts the 2007 Wright State University President’s Award for Excellence in Service.

A Quest to Find the Extraordinary
Wright State students set out to find a dinosaur

CELINA, Ohio – When Dr. Chuck Ciampaglio, associate professor of geology at Wright State University-Lake Campus, planned his latest geological expedition, he aimed high and promised his colleagues that he would come home with something big. As he and a crew of 28 Lake and Dayton campus students, faculty, friends and relatives set out at the end of the summer, you could see he was not kidding. Their caravan included 2 large cargo vans, 2 minivans, a third 8-passenger van, 2 SUV’s and a station wagon. Like last summer, the group would once again be heading west toward the South Dakota Badlands, in hopes of discovering a dinosaur.

For the students who enrolled in this field course, their hopes were high, too. Some students had excavated fossils with Ciampaglio last summer, and they were hooked. Said second time traveler and amateur paleontologist Jennifer Burnett, “The prospect of finding something monumental was amazing.” Burnett, a graduate student from Celina studying criminal justice at the Dayton campus, enjoyed the trip last summer when Ciampaglio led them to similar locations, and caught the “paleo bug” at that time.

Burnett and the others knew that Ciampaglio again worked with friend Tad Rust, a professional paleontologist who lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota, to coordinate the details of the trip. Rust, who owns the business Fossil Origins in the Black Hills, worked with Ciampaglio for over a year to help pinpoint locations where their odds would be the highest for monumental discovery.

Rust’s first suggestion led the group to the Lytle Ranch in Wasta, South Dakota. This ranch is famous for its ammonites, which are fossils from the late Cretaceous period that are exposed in the ranch’s series of rolling hills. Ciampaglio and the crew spent about 4-5 hours digging for the ammonites, which you locate by searching for large nodules in the hillside. Once found, the group was instructed to break them open with a hammer to see the iridescent fossil forms.

“Our group found four or five dozen,” says Ciampaglio. Do they keep the fossils they find? “Yes, but the rancher keeps the best one, that’s the deal for getting to dig there,” he adds.

After a lengthy tour through the incredibly beautiful Badlands national park, the group set up camp in Custer, South Dakota, where they held five cabins and four campsites. Unlike last year, when they traveled to several locations, this time they would be staying, for the most part, in one camp and spending most of their days in the ground and not on the road.

The first morning at White River Badlands Ranch would yield bones from the Oligocene era. After over five hours of digging, the group was thrilled to find the complete lower jaw of a small rhino, or Subhyracodon, dating about 33 million years in age. They also found the lower jaw and vertebrae of a titanothere, which had enormous teeth.

How do the digs commence? According to Ciampaglio, people go off on their own or in small teams, basically treasure hunting. In his classes, he talks about how to dig above and below a fossil, so as not to damage it, and then to work in and around it. The technique, which may be hard to understand in class, becomes the reality when you discover something as phenomenal as the rhinoceros jaw.

Although the White River Ranch proved to be a success, the group would leave the camp the next day and travel to the Derflinger Ranch in Faith, South Dakota. A proven site for dinosaur discovery, this is the home of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils, the famous Sue and Bucky. The town, which is rather isolated, received a good rain the night before and although the trek in proved to be muddy, the conditions were right for the real reason why they had come so far.

The group set up a rustic camp and then started in where they believed there was exposure of a hadrosaur, a duck-billed dinosaur that was a common herbivore in the Late Cretaceous period. Working together, they soon had an official paleontological dig setting – they erected a canopy over the areas where they thought they could see a few pieces of bone and then set up teams to work meticulously to excavate the pieces.

Within 30 minutes it was already apparent that they were looking at a femur bone, several vertebrae and the ilium, or hip bone, of the ancient creature. The group could hardly contain their excitement as they exposed the bones and “prepped” them for the return journey to Celina. This prep work involved creating field jackets to protect the pieces, which are designed by digging a trench around the fossil and then creating a “mushroom” base where it appears as though the piece sits on a pedestal. The fossil is then wrapped in tin foil and then burlap that has been soaked in plaster, similar to a cast that would set a broken bone. After carefully breaking the dirt pedestal base and flipping the piece, the final plaster is set over the top.

Bob Holthaus, an organizational leadership major from Minster who also works as Ciampaglio’s lab assistant at the Lake Campus, was a first time traveler and was overjoyed at their discovery. “I’ve worked in the lab for more than 10 months cleaning and prepping bones… but this was the first time with a real, true dinosaur,” he remarks. “When you think of paleontologists, you think of dinosaurs and, although the other ammonites and trilobites are cool, this was just amazing to be a part of.”

Because this spot would be where they would find their dinosaur fossil, the group set up a rustic camp for the night with portable showers and toilets. The lack of creature comforts was bearable because no one seemed to want to stop digging. The next day, the group was up again early to finish excavating the femur. The threat of rain meant they had to work quickly and carefully – if they exposed something and then it rained, the bone could be destroyed. They finished jacketing the big femur and kept finding more and more potential pieces, only to have the weather force them to stop and walk away.

But what they walked away with proved to be exactly what they were looking for – the femur from the hadrosaur weighs in at over 300 pounds. The group set back to Custer with a sense of enormous satisfaction about their discovery, certainly classifiable as something “big.”

The trip concluded with a few days of touring at the Black Hills Institute, Tad Rust’s Fossil Origins and Mount Rushmore. A five hour traffic jam on the way home was the last obstacle they had to clear before making it back to Celina with their prize.

“It’s going to take a long time to prep the hadrosaur bones and those rhino jaws,” Ciampaglio states with just a tiny touch of pride. “My students could spend the next year seeing these pieces cleaned.”

“When you think it about it, it’s pretty amazing,” he continues. “We have half our group from here and half from Dayton. They barely know each other and yet they pull this off. And to do something this scientifically profound, an official dinosaur dig… there are a lot bigger schools that haven’t attempted what Wright State just accomplished.”

Ciampaglio hopes to have the bones ready for display by 2008, so the entire Lake Campus community can enjoy his group’s findings. And will they go back to get more of those pieces they left behind?

Absolutely,” he says.

More Than $200,000 in Scholarships
Awarded this Year at the Lake Campus

2007-08 sees record amount distributed by WOEF Board

CELINA, Ohio – Wright State University (WSU)-Lake Campus and the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) Board are proud to announce that 2007-08 marked a record year for their scholarship program – student awards this year totaled $204,466. In a recent ceremony, 144 students were recognized as scholarship recipients.

“Paying for college brings a lot of anxiety,” said WOEF Scholarship Coordinator Sandy Gilbert. “Lake Campus tuition is about $4800, and our average award this year was $1400. It’s extremely rewarding to make such a significant contribution to the students who might be struggling to pay for school.”

Just ten years ago, the WOEF board awarded only 37 scholarships totaling a little more than $56,000. In the past decade, the Lake Campus and the WOEF board has worked diligently to raise funds to support scholarships. This dedication, coupled with the incredible community support, has enabled the program to see such great success. Since 1997 more than $1.5 million has been awarded to over 1,000 Lake Campus students seeking assistance for educational funding. Awards range from a few hundred dollars in book scholarships to full tuition awards.

“What you see here is a year of activity culminating with these awards,” remarked Rick Giere, scholarship committee chair, at the award ceremony. “Thank you, to our corporate sponsors and our community, and the parents who support this program.”

Individuals honored at the ceremony received a certificate and were recognized individually for their achievements. The Lake Campus congratulates all 2007-08 winners and encourages those interested in 2008-09 scholarships to complete an application packet, which will be available online and from high school counselors in December. Please see your counselor for more information, or call Lake Campus Student Services at 419-586-0300. A list of available scholarships and 2007-08 winners can be found at http://www.wright.edu/lake/prospective/scholarships.html.

Other opportunities for financial assistance include federal aid awards, and the Lake Campus encourages all prospective students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Lake Campus has again been selected by the Ohio Association of Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) to host 2008 College Goal Sunday, a free financial aid FAFSA filing event. College Goal Sunday will be held Sunday, February 10, 2008 – mark your calendars now for this informational session that can help you through the mystery of the FAFSA.

If you are interested in contributing to scholarship funds at the Lake Campus, please call Thomas Knapke, WOEF Development Officer, at 419-586-0389.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATIONS:
Auglaize: Auglaize County students who were awarded Western Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships and attended the recent Awards Ceremony include, from left, front row: WOEF Scholarship Chair Rick Giere; Holley Wolfe, St. Marys Eagles Scholarship and Jenny Seas Book Scholarship; Melissa Brown, Second Year Academic Excellence Award; Kacie Schmiesing, Crown Scholarship; Cristine Homan, WOEF 1200 Scholarship. Middle row: Noriaki Tasaki, St. Marys Eagles Scholarship and WOEF Grant (Jagoditz Estate); Nicole Chapman, Wissman Scholarship; Mika Sasaki, St. Marys Eagles Scholarship and WOEF Grant (Jagoditz Estate); Alexandra Hefner, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Lake Campus Dean Jim Sayer. Back row: WOEF President Bernie Schroer, Donald Carroll, Wissman Scholarship and St. Marys Kiwanis Book Scholarship + WOEF Match; Andrew Kinninger, Schroer Family Scholarship; Jack Homan, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Brooke Stienecker, Nursing Program Grant and St. Marys Eagles Scholarship.

Darke: Darke County students who were awarded Western Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships and attended the recent Awards Ceremony include, from left, front row: Tara Thomas, General Trustees Scholarship and Continuing Education Grants (Krischak Fund and WOEF Budget); Janel Tumbusch, Academic Excellence Scholarship. Back row: WOEF Scholarship Chair Rick Giere; Kailey Robbins, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Joanna Puthoff, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Lake Campus Dean Jim Sayer.

Mercer: Mercer County students who were awarded Western Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships and attended the recent Awards Ceremony include, from left, front row: Andria Stammen, Continuing Education Grant (Sharp Estate); Chasity Pace, Office Information Systems Program Scholarship and Jenny Seas Book Scholarship; Elizabeth Lennartz, Crown Scholarship; Ashley Eckstein, Celina VFW Scholarship; Alissa Westgerdes, Crown Scholarship and C.H.A.M.P. Scholarship + WOEF Match; Michelle Roeckner, Academic Excellence Scholarship, WOEF Board Member Bill Meikle. Middle row: WOEF Scholarship Chair Rick Giere, Kendra Obringer, Academic Excellence Scholarship and Coldwater American Legion Scholarship + WOEF Match; Julie Goettemoeller, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Cynthia Powell, Celina VFW Scholarship; Melissa Powell, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Dianna Kunkler, Continuing Education Grants (Giesige Fund and Sharp Estate) and WOEF Grant (WOEF Budget); Lake Campus Dean Jim Sayer. Back row: Deborah Werling, Office Information Systems Scholarship and Jenny Seas Book Scholarship; Angela Will, Marion Community Scholarship + WOEF Match; Abigale Hartings, Pax Machine Works Scholarship and Marion Community Scholarship + WOEF Match; Karla Buschur, Pax Machine Works Scholarship; Julie Brookhart, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Julie Albers, Continuing Education Grant (WOEF Budget); Ashley Kaiser, Celina VFW Scholarship; Kylie Dorsten, Mercer Savings Scholarship; Bradley Pontius, Academic Excellence Scholarship and Rockford Eagles Scholarship.

Van Wert: Van Wert County students who were awarded Western Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships and attended the recent Awards Ceremony include, from left, front row: WOEF Scholarship Chair Rick Giere; Courtney Dery, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Rachel Taylor, WOEF 1200 Scholarship, Lake Campus Dean Jim Sayer. Back Row: Daniel Brincefield, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Eric Germann, Academic Excellence Scholarship and Van Wert County Foundation + WOEF Match; Troy Barnhart, Wissman Scholarship.

WSU Students, Professor Publish Paper in Major Science Journal
Brooksella theory draws international attention in Palaeoworld

CELINA, Ohio – Dr. Charles Ciampaglio, associate professor of geology at Wright State University (WSU)-Lake Campus, recently had his research published in Palaeoworld, an international, peer-reviewed quarterly journal dedicated to studies on palaeontology and stratigraphy. However, recognized by Ohio magazine with this year’s “Excellence in Education” award for his dedication to his students, Ciampaglio is most thrilled that his student co-authors are now “published” scientists.

“These students are tomorrow’s educators,” says Ciampaglio with enthusiasm. “For them to achieve this type of recognition at this early phase in their careers is remarkable.”

The students, Carrie Wellman of Coldwater, Angela York of Russia and Holly Brunswick of Ft. Recovery, are all now graduate students at the WSU-Dayton campus. As part of their undergraduate Middle Education studies at the Lake Campus, the trio took a class called “Projects in Science” and, at Ciampaglio’s encouragement, began to research Cambrian fossils known as Brooksella. Ciampaglio and colleague Dr. Loren Babcock of Ohio State University had noticed characteristics in the fossil specimens that pointed to perhaps a misclassification. So, Ciampaglio and his students brought the fossils to Mercer Health in Coldwater to CT-scan and then subsequently analyze the fossils. Their year-long research presents the possibility that the fossils were not worm-like Brooksella but instead a species of sponge.

“This is truly controversial,” states Ciampaglio. “This changes the line of thinking that has been in tact for over 100 years.”

The paper, which summarized the findings, was presented at The Fourth International Symposium on the Cambrian System and The Tenth International Conference of the Cambrian Stage Subdivision Working Group in Nanjing, China in August of 2005, and created quite a stir in the world of science. Therefore, Ciampaglio was not entirely surprised that such a prestigious journal chose it for publication.

Not a stranger to controversy, Ciampaglio also saw his findings on the evolutionary origin of the Great White shark published in the December issue of the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. Here he proposes that the analysis of shark teeth indicate that the Great White originated from a distinct group of “mako” sharks and not from the huge “megatoothed” sharks as previously believed.

“Research findings like this are so exciting,” adds Ciampaglio. “For these students who spent so much time on Brooksella and are just beginning as teachers… it’s really cool that they can be involved and put something this significant on their resumes. This type of hands-on research is exactly the type of real world experience you want a teacher to be involved in.”

Another aspect of Ciampaglio’s teaching methods that allows for students to earn this essential hands-on experience includes field studies. These journeys allow his students to experience actual geological digs. His most recent trip, which was to Georgia as part of a winter intercession class this past December, gave 11 students the opportunity to excavate and prepare vertebrate and invertebrate remains from outcrops containing specimen from the Cambrian, Pennsylvanian and Eocene periods.

This combination of arranging exciting field studies and providing significant opportunities to be involved in major research, added with his passion for the best student experience, are what earned Ciampaglio the Ohio magazine honor.

“This is my life,” Ciampaglio told the magazine. It’s evident that Ciampaglio’s students are living that life, too.

Caption: Charles Ciampaglio, center, and former students Carrie Wellman, left, and Angela York, right, examine a Brooksella specimen. The three, along with student Holly Brunswick and Loren Babcock of Ohio State University, co-authored a paper that has been published in the prestigious journal Palaeoworld.

WSU-Lake Campus Professor's Work Reviewed in
New Scientist Magazine

National publication takes note of new study technique

CELINA, Ohio – When Dr. Chuck Ciampaglio, assistant professor of geology at Wright State University (WSU)-Lake Campus, wrote his paper titled “A Toothy Tale of Evolution: Convergence in Tooth Morphology Among Marine Mesozoic-Cenozoic Sharks, Reptiles and Mammals”, he knew it would make a statement in the science world. The paper, published in the December 2005 issue of The Sedimentary Record and a joint collaboration with Gregory Wray and Bruce Corliss of Duke University, was recently reviewed in New Scientist Magazine, a publication that boasts, according to newscientist.com, about 150,000 readers and maintains a respected reputation with both print and online editions.

“Toothy Tale” discusses Ciampaglio’s study that focused on the concept of faunal niche replacement, which refers to the manner in which one species of animal is “replaced” in a niche by another. A “classic example” according to Ciampaglio’s paper, includes the replacement of non-avian dinosaurs by mammals. What Ciampaglio and his Duke colleagues concluded is that “following the extinction of the Mesozoic marine reptiles during the Late Cretaceous period, Cenozoic sharks failed to occupy the vacated niches, yet Cenozoic marine mammal dentition converged on the previous Mesozoic marine reptile tooth designs.” What this means is that, based on the tooth structure that indicates diet and eating patterns, Cenozoic marine mammals, not sharks, replaced Mesozoic marine reptiles in their dietary niche.

What New Scientist made special note of is how the trio went about their study. The professors took about 3 years to look at the shape of the teeth of these marine predators from the past 100 million years. Using 10 separate measurements, analysis revealed that the teeth could be group into five designs with distinct eating functions. According to the review, “Paleontologists have long recognized similarities between modern marine mammals and some extinct marine reptiles… But this was the first time anyone had done quantitative analysis of their respected teeth.”

Chuck Ciampaglio has been on the Lake Campus faculty for three years, and has done extensive research on many species of sharks, including the Great White.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION: Dr. Chuck Ciampaglio, on one of his many scientific endeavors, has again made a mark on the world of science as noted by New Scientist magazine.

WSU-Lake Campus Receives $2 Million Gift Toward Building Project
The James F. Dicke Family and Celina Aluminum Precision Technology
recognized for their generosity

CELINA, Ohio Wright State University (WSU)-Lake Campus today formally announced plans to renovate and improve the facilities at the campus. The announcement luncheon was held to honor the lead contributors to the project and to kick off a Capital Campaign in which the Lake Campus will be seeking support for the remaining project funds.

The construction project includes adding a new science wing and Multipurpose Center, which will encompass approximately 12,200 square feet of new construction. 27,860 square feet of renovations to existing facilities are
also slated to take place. Lake Campus Dean Anita Curry-Jackson, Ph.D, joined by WSU President Dr. Kim Goldenberg, offered her gratitude to the numerous donors and campus friends who are making the construction project possible.

³State-of-the-art facilities are essential for the advancement of the campus and the community,² explained Curry-Jackson. ³New and renovated facilities will greatly improve the Lake Campus¹ ability to meet the needs of students,
as well as the needs of the community.²

The James F. Dicke Family of New Bremen, Ohio, was recognized for providing a challenge gift of $2 million to the project. Katy Dicke, who serves on the Western Ohio Educational Foundation Board of Trustees, and her husband Jim, president of Crown Equipment Corporation, represented the James F. Dicke Family.

³Crown Equipment Corporation and the James F. Dicke Family are proud to support the Lake Campus, because the Lake Campus is supportive of our communities and so committed to the personal and professional development of its residents,² Mrs. Dicke commented. ³We are excited about this campaign, the direction the Lake Campus is moving and proud to be doing our part to help it reach for the next level of excellence.²

Noting the magnitude of this generosity, Curry-Jackson added, ³When the Lake Campus was founded in 1962, the Dicke Family was represented on our founding board. Today, 44 years later, the Dicke Family continues to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of the Lake Campus.²

Crown Equipment Corporation is a privately held manufacturer of electric lift trucks and other material handling products. Two brothers, the late Carl H. Dicke and Allen A. Dicke, founded the company in 1945. Carl's son
and Chairman Emeritus, James F. Dicke, joined Crown later in the same year. Today his son, James F. Dicke II, is Chairman and CEO. The latter's son, James F. Dicke III, serves as the company President, becoming the fourth
generation of the Dicke family to hold this position.

Crown Equipment Corporation and the James F. Dicke Family are well-known throughout the region for their philanthropic efforts. The Lake Campus Amphitheatre, built in 1987, bears the Dicke name. Joined by Curry-Jackson and President Goldenberg, Mrs. Dicke unveiled two conceptual renderings, the first of which showed the new Multipurpose Center, named James. F. Dicke Hall. The second illustrated the renovation projected for Andrews and Dwyer Halls. While the two halls will maintain their separate identities, they will be combined into a new entity known as the James F. Dicke Academic Center featuring a new campus entrance.

Also honored at today¹s event was Mr. Dennis Lee, representing Celina Aluminum Precision Technology (CAPT) of Celina, which provided $250,000 for the project. Lee, who serves as senior manager of the company, introduced
fellow CAPT honorees: Mr. Tomo Ono, president; Mr. Chuck Abe, executive vice president; and, Jay James, vice president and plant manager. Lee said, ³CAPT is proud to announce that we will be supporting the new science wing at the Lake Campus. This new facility will be one of the cornerstones for the majority of Lake Campus students.²

Lee then proceeded to unveil the blueprint for what will be known as the CAPT Science Wing. The wing, which will replace labs that are over three decades old, will feature labs with modern technology, instrumentation and
infrastructure. Because the Lake Campus realizes the importance that the state of Ohio and our nation have placed on math and science education, these labs are an integral part of the slated construction.

Celina Aluminum Precision Technology is a leader in the manufacture of precision parts for automobiles and recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of mass production in its Celina plant. ³We rely on new technology to keep
our competitive edge in the automotive industry at CAPT,² added Lee. ³We want to encourage [the students] future endeavors by having a solid education in science from a state-of-the-art facility.²

Curry-Jackson and Lake Campus Assistant Dean for Development Thomas Knapke, Ph.D., thanked other individuals, businesses and organizations that have given gifts toward the project. When describing the proposed construction, Curry-Jackson explained that, as the only institution of higher education in a three-county area, the Lake Campus plays a significant role in raising the region¹s level of educational attainment and has a profound impact on its potential for business and industrial growth.

However, to sustain this dual mission, the Lake Campus needs to expand and rehabilitate the facility first occupied in 1972. Priority will be given to the following areas:

·State-of-the-Art Science Labs, equipped with multimedia technology as well as modern instrumentation and infrastructure.
·
State-of-the-Art Classrooms, equipped with multimedia technology, Internet linkages, and wireless access to support varying learning and teaching deliveries.

New Location for Student Services, featuring a visible central campus entry and improved access to the campus admission offices and personnel.

New Multipurpose Center, which will play a significant role in enhancing the quality of student and community life. The Center will provide students with recreation, meeting, and study space, and will accommodate 300
people for theatre-style events and 150 people for banquet-style events. This new facility will allow the Lake Campus to host many functions that assist with the recruitment, retention, and graduation of its students, as
well as community events.

The estimated cost of the project is $8 million. Of this amount, the Lake Campus announced a Capital Campaign seeking $4 million. Because of the generosity of the donors present today, this task is attainable and the Lake
Campus plans to break ground by 2008, or as soon as the bidding and planning process is complete.