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Educator of the Year: Dr. Albert Dr. Daniel Albert, associate professor and chair of the Chemistry Department at Millersville University, was selected as the 2023-2024 Educator of the Year. This prestigious award, presented by the University, recognizes faculty members who exemplify excellence in teaching, advising and mentorship. Albert was honored during the University’s commencement ceremony last May and again at a faculty celebration during the fall semester. His dedication to student success and creative teaching approaches have made a significant impact on countless students. There are three categories a professor must be proficient in to be considered for the Educator of the Year award: behavioral/actions, disposition and influence. Albert believes that the qualities of a good teacher extend beyond subject matter expertise. “Being reflective and patient are some of the key elements to being a good teacher,” he said. “Sometimes I feel like I designed a really great class where students are engaged with material, but then I poll the class with a related question and less than 50% of students get the question right. Patience is key because you want students to understand concepts right away but that’s not really the way meaningful learning works. Reflection is critical because now you need to talk with your students and ask questions to better understand why they don’t understand the concept and then take that information to try to do better the next time.” To motivate and inspire his students, Albert focuses on building strong relationships. “Getting to know students as people and allowing them to understand who I am as a person is important in motivating and inspiring students,” he shared. “By getting to know students you get to understand their goals and if they don’t know what their goals are you can help guide them to different possible outcomes. Ultimately, the motivation and inspiration must come from students but as a teacher, you can help them see possibilities that they might not have considered and connect them to opportunities that allow them to grow.” When asked about the significance of receiving the Educator of the Year award, Albert expressed his gratitude and humility. “It is a great honor to win this award,” he said. “There are so many talented and inspiring educators on the faculty at Millersville. Most of what I have accomplished as an educator has been achieved through collaborations and in working groups with other faculty. I appreciate the opportunity to talk about teaching and mentorship with them so we can work together to improve the student experience. I’m thankful to be considered amongst the wonderful people that are my colleagues.” Nominations for the 2024-2025 Educator of the Year award are now being accepted. Faculty members who exemplify the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply. Nominations need to be completed by March 2 […] “Educator of the Year: Dr. Albert”

An Educator’s Journey from Addis Ababa to Millersville Negede Aligaz does many things: she’s an educator, a full-time student, a graduate assistant while she’s earning her master’s degree in early childhood education at the ‘Ville. She’s also the founder and director of Little Einsteins Addis Early Learning Center.  That’s a lot of work for any person. But things are a bit more complex for Aligaz: the center she founded and directs is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It’s a prestigious Highscope/Montessori-style school that often works with the families of visiting diplomats and government workers. Aligaz is doing it all while living and studying stateside working on not her first, but second master’s degree. She already holds a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature and a master’s degree in teaching English as a second language from Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia, along with her bachelor’s degree from MU.   Following the completion of her first undergraduate degree, Aligaz quickly accepted a proofreading job to help pay the bills. She didn’t intend to stay in that role for long and accepted a job at an early learning center on a whim.   This choice would prove to be pivotal for her career. While working at the center, she found herself under the tutelage of the principal, a woman named Jane with many years of experience as an educator. “I was an assistant with no clue on how to interact with kids because it was just me and my brother growing up,” she explains, noting that at that time, she wasn’t certain if she even wanted to invest her career in education. “I did not know anything about interacting with kids, but I had the passion. I was a quick learner.”  But Jane, she says, saw something in her she had yet to see. Aligaz was a naturally gifted educator. Jane nurtured that growing ability, gave her opportunities to learn and grow, promoting her through the ranks, and soon enough, Aligaz discovered she had a real passion and skill for molding young minds herself. “She trained me for more than three years and I’m grateful for her. I would not be here in this profession, to be honest, without her.”  Eventually, Aligaz wanted to strike out on her own. She found investors and other teachers who believed in her vision, opened an early learning center called Little Einsteins Addis in 2016. Today, the center serves approximately 65 children from more than 24  nationalities. The school was, and is, flourishing. And yet, Aligaz wanted to learn more to better herself and the center.   With family ties in Pennsylvania, it seemed like a logical place to look. Her family spoke highly of Millersville. The University and the education department’s longstanding reputation for educating top-tier teachers was also attractive to Aligaz. “The fun part about education is that you can never say it’s enough. You never say, ‘I’m there and I know it all.’ So, you have to keep reading. You have to go to school,” she explains. “And here I am going to school and doing it again.”   Aligaz is also the graduate assistant for the International Programs and Services office. “As an international student, I know how hard the first few months could be adjusting to the weather, understanding the school system and everything,” she explains. “I love helping and mentoring new international students by sharing my experience. I feel proud to be a part of the team that helps international students have the best experience while they are away from home.”  Aligaz says she’s not just getting a Millersville education to better herself. “It’s not just an individual benefit; it’s also for the center. I have to go back to school and challenge myself. I have to set an example for my te […] “An Educator’s Journey from Addis Ababa to Millersville”

Enjoying the Ride to the World Series The Progressive Field visitors locker room was celebratory mayhem. With music blaring, teammates dancing and bottles popping, Tim Mayza ’18, his American League champions T-shirt soaked with champagne, couldn’t help but step away from his teammates’ revelry to take in the moment. Four months earlier, his future as a professional pitcher was in doubt. But in the early hours of Oct. 18 in Cleveland, he was a member of baseball’s most famous organization, the New York Yankees, and his future was a clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Locker room celebrations should be old hat to Mayza. He reached the playoffs in 2022 and 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays – the team that drafted him out of Millersville in 2013. The Yankees donned their ski goggles and sprayed champagne after clinching a playoff berth in September, after winning the American League East, and again after beating the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series. But following the 2024 season that Mayza endured, he’s not taking any celebration for granted. “[I am] enjoying what the team has been able to accomplish,” says Mayza. “For me personally, you remember the ride of the season. It’s been a wild year.” That’s putting it lightly. At the end of June, Mayza wondered if his seventh season in the big leagues would be his last. The 2023 season was Mayza’s best as a reliever, as he set career highs in innings pitched (53-1/3) and appearances (69) while posting a career-best 1.52 ERA. He’d been the Blue Jays’ most reliable reliever for years, ranking among the franchise’s all-time leaders in appearances and holds. But early in spring training, Mayza knew something was not right. The velocity of his trademark sinker, which averaged better than 94 miles per hour in 2023, routinely dipped below 92. His strikeout rate over the first few months of the 2024 season plummeted from 24.7 to 14.4. On June 28, his ERA swelled to 8.03. The next day, he was designated for assignment. One week later, the longest-tenured player in the Blue Jays organization was released. Not even the shredding of his ulnar collateral ligament, Tommy John surgery and 19 months of rehab could compare to the disappointment of being released by the Blue Jays. “It was the lowest point,” says Mayza. “In terms of performance, going through the designation and release, unsure of what the future held and what opportunities would come next.” For the first time since before his commitment to Millersville in 2010, Mayza’s baseball future was in jeopardy. It didn’t take long for other teams to start calling, however. Among the teams was a division rival and familiar foe, the New York Yankees. The Yankees, albeit adversarial, had long played a significant role in Mayza’s career. The Yankees always seemed to be present for Mayza’s few moments of professional misfortune. Mazya was pitching against the Yankees when his elbow ligament tore, ending his 2019 season. Mayza became the history book footnote by surrendering Aaron Judge’s 61st home run in 2022. It was the Yankees scoring five runs on five hits that effectively ended his tenure with the Blue Jays. “It was ironic to sign with the team that you throw your last outing against,” says Mayza. “But they saw the potential. You play a team like that in your division over and over again. They would know me as well as anyone after seeing me pitch over and over again. It made sense that they were interested. There was a match there and an opportunity for me to contribute.” Mayza pitched against the Yankees 41 times, facing them more than any other opponent. He knew the Yankees well, but it turned out that the Yankees knew Mayza better. “The Yankees have experience in getting guys right, getting the most out of guys, pitch usage, mechanically,” says Mayza. “It always felt like watching them that they had done a good job in finding what was wrong, fixing it and getting guys to take off. There was an opportunity for me that if I pitched well, they would take the best bullpen they could into the postseason, and they would give me a shot in the big leagues, which was appealing.” The Yankees had a plan for Mayza. The organization shipped him to the spring training facility in Tampa for a week, running him through a pitching laboratory of video work, biomechanic scans, drills in the weight room and critiques and alterations to every aspect of his delivery. After diagnosing and providing remedies, the Yankees moved Mayza to Scranton. After seven seasons of chartered flights and world-class everything, Mayza found himself a member of the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The return to the minor league grind was humbling, but it provided a necessary “wake-up call,” according to Mayza. More than that, it proved to be a blessing, both personally and professionally. After a rocky four months on the road, Mayza played his home games a short two-hour drive from his wife, Darian, and their two sons in Denver, Pa. He could see his family every Sunday evening and spend an entire Monday with them, thanks to the built-in off day in the minor league schedule. When the RailRiders played a six-game series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Mayza enjoyed a week with his wife and boys, commuting the 60-mile drive to Coca-Cola Park in Allentown each day. On the field, he benefited from routine, consistency and top-notch development provided by the Yankees. He made nine appearances from July 24 through August 13 and did not allow a single run over his last eight games. “You get back to your roots,” says Mayza of the minor league experience. “You get back to getting consistent work – put your head down, not worry about the distractions that happen, focus on the work to get back to the big leagues. I felt very goal driven – driven to make the changes, compete and perform.… The Triple-A coaching staff was on the same page with the entire organization. There was communication for what I was working on and what they wanted to see.” After hurling a scoreless inning against the Buffalo Bisons on Aug. 13, Mayza received the call. The Yankees needed bullpen reinforcements. He returned to the majors on Aug. 17 and fired a shutout frame in Detroit. Mayza made 15 effective relief appearances for the Yankees and was rewarded with a spot on the postseason roster. He pitched the longest outing of his career – 3-2/3 innings –against the Red Sox, with his Millersville coach, Jon Shehan, sitting in the Yankee Stadium stands. “His career has been built upon ebbs and flows of adversity and success,” says Shehan. “This has been another example of him overcoming. Tim Mayza being Tim Mayza, figuring out a way to reinvent himself and be successful.” Mayza’s velocity jumped by two miles per hour on average over the last two months. A 95.6-mph sinker that struck out Kansas City’s Kyle Isbel in game two of the ALDS was the fastest pitch Mayza threw all season. He nearly topped it in the ALCS. A 95.4-mph sinker caused Guardians’ All-Star Steven Kwan to weakly ground to second base, ending the sixth inning of game three. Mayza was back, pitching in pressure-packed moments on baseball’s greatest stages, helping the Yankees inch closer to a 28th world championship. The tribulations of 2024 hardened Mayza for his World Series moment. As a reliever, he didn’t know when, or even if he would pitch. He had to stay ready for the possibility of facing the otherworldly Shohei Ohtani, future Hall of Famer Freddie Freeman or the red-hot Max Muncy. The Dodgers won an MLB-best 98 games and were the betting favorite from the start of the season. Mayza could only prepare and seize every opportunity presented to him in the same way he went from winning an NCAA Atlantic Regional title at Clipper Magazine Stadium in 2011 to an American League pennant in 2024. “The [Millersville] program holds such a high standard that you are prepared and practice the necessary things to compete in high-pressure situations,” says Mayza. “It’s a little bit different of a scale going from Millersville to the World Series, but you are still implementing the same strategies to slow the heart rate.” Mayza recalls starting game three of the Division II World Series against Mount Olive as a true freshman. He’d never pitched in front of so many fans. The brand-new experience stirred up butterflies, yet he managed to retire the first seven batters of the game and pitch five shutout innings, thanks to what he learned from Shehan and his staff. He’s still using the same strategies in the MLB playoffs. “We have mental goals for our pitchers,” says Shehan. “Be able to compete when you don’t have your A game. Compete in the present moment. Have a plan for adversity and be able to deal with varying levels of pressure and intensity. Hopefully you get nerves in every game. When you pitch in the World Series in front of 50,000 fans and millions on TV, the butterflies might change, but you have to get them to a level where you can perform optimally. That’s going to impact your performance in big games.” Those tactics have worked well, not just for the Marauders in May in the NCAA Tournament, but for Marauders in October. With Chas McCormick ’17 and Mayza, a Marauder has played a role for three of the last five American League champions. McCormick won a ring in 2022. Shehan has won 597 games over 16 seasons, but seeing players who graduated from Millersville live out their dreams by competing against the best in the world is as special as it gets. “Our program has been so blessed in so many ways,” says Shehan. “You don’t want to feel jaded. You have to take it all in. It may be the last World Series that we ever have a Marauder in. I do my best to take it in and enjoy it just like the first one.” Mayza knows how quickly baseball can be taken away: a freak injury, a dip in velocity, a lackluster performance. After his roller-coaster season, he’s relishing every win. He’s celebrating every moment. When he was called from the bullpen in game four of the World Series, he pitched a scoreless ninth inning, helping the Yankees extend the series. He finished the playoffs with no runs allowed in 2 1/3 innings. “Having a chance to win a World Series is all you can hope for,” says Mayza. “I have experienced a whole lot of emotion over the last six months, from the lowest of lows and highest of highs. It’s what this game will do to you. The lowest of lows is a learning opportunity…You focus on one pitch at a time. That holds true at any level.”   “The [Millersville] program holds such a high standard that you are prepared and practice the necessary things to compete in high-pressure si […] “Enjoying the Ride to the World Series”

One Horse, One Human, a World of Change In the tranquil setting of Lone Oak Animal-Assisted Therapeutic & Educational Services, an extraordinary symbiosis unfolds between humans and horses. This unique sanctuary is dedicated to helping horses who have suffered from abuse, neglect or abandonment, and in doing so, offers profound healing opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Lone Oak has partnered with Millersville University to expand its reach and impact. Dr. Heather Girvin, associate professor at the School of Social Work at Millersville University, is the president/CEO and founder of Lone Oak. “The partnership between Lone Oak and Millersville aims to integrate academic research with hands-on therapeutic practices, providing students and faculty opportunities to engage in meaningful research and experiential learning. By leveraging Millersville’s resources and expertise, Lone Oak enhances its therapeutic offerings and broadens its educational initiatives,” says Girvin. Students are one of the main benefactors of the partnership. Darlene Newman, director of Student Access and Support Services, has identified students through SASS, the majority of whom are first-generation, to attend programming at Lone Oak. She has also reached out to younger adolescents, who are potential future MU students. Lone Oak has worked with the University’s financial aid office to establish Lone Oak as a work-study, community-service host site for students who qualify for aid. Biology and psychology students have also been offered internships at the site, and Girvin says she hopes to expand and “offer internship opportunities more broadly and to diverse students.” Veterans at Millersville University benefit from the collaboration with Lone Oak through a variety of means. Lone Oak partners with the MU Veterans Center to host supportive and outreach events and was designated as a veteran-friendly service provider through the Veterans Center. Lone Oak has also hosted veteran interns on multiple occasions to support their learning and growth. Millersville’s School of Social Work offers a graduate-level certificate in Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health. The certificate has two tracks: Expressive Arts and Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning. Girvin says that equine-assisted strategies are widely accepted and used to address a variety of mental-health issues, including posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Other departments are involved with classes for the certificate. The connections of faculty and staff extend far beyond Girvin’s impact. Dr. Abigail Wilson, a graduate of the DSW program and an adjunct faculty member, is the Vice President of Operations and Development for Lone Oak. Dr. Karen Rice, professor and chair of social work, is a volunteer and Dr. Curtis Proctor, assistant professor, helps with data analysis. Dr. Marc Felizzi, associate professor and Dr. Bertha DeJesus, a DSW graduate and assistant professor, are clinical consultants for Lone Oak. Girvin says several MU students and graduates are actively involved in the Lone Oak community, some in leadership roles. Marisol Santos, a graduate of the MSW program, is a consultant for Lone Oak. “Horses at Lone Oak bring with them stories of hardship – each scar a testament to their past,” says Girvin. “Through careful, patient rehabilitation, these animals begin to trust again, learning to feel safe in their new environment. This journey is not just about physical recovery; it’s a profound emotional restoration. As they heal, these horses offer invaluable lessons to their human counterparts about resilience, trust and growth.” Lone Oak has a more significant community impact through partnerships with other providers and individual community members. Lone Oak provides services across Lancaster, Berks, Dauphin, Cumberland, York and Lebanon counties. “Lone Oak is 100% volunteer,” says Girvin. “Our overarching goal is to build a trauma-informed, inclusive community that reflects social work values and fosters inclusion, respectful discourse, healing and connection. This community care model and the philosophy and values that support it provide a scaffolding for all of our services and partnerships.” Shannon Wittlinger is Lone Oak’s Barn Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. “She is such an important part of our ongoing work; we couldn’t do it without her,” says Girvin. Wittlinger is a graduate of Millersville’s MSW program. Lone Oak provides trauma-informed individual, family and group services using the expressive arts, with particular reliance on nature-based strategies and equine-assisted therapies. Lone Oak partners with several different school programs, offering trauma-informed alternative education, emotional support, credit completion and skills training across all grade levels. For those interested in continuing education units and credit, Lone Oak provides professional training and development to service providers, offering CEUs and graduate-level credits for educators and professionals in the helping professions. “We have provided training at local, national and international levels,” says Girvin Horseshoe UP “Okay, everyone, horseshoe up.” Those are the words that start most days at Lone Oak Animal-Assisted Therapeutic & Educational Services. Everyone in the area stands foot to foot, and the group talks about their expectations and needs that day for the horses and themselves. “Some of the people who come here are introverts, on the autism spectrum, they may have had trauma or just don’t want to be touched, so this offers an alternative,” says Dr. Heather Girvin, founder of Lone Oak. “Not everyone wants to hold hands, so standing hoof to hoof is an easier option. We do breathwork in these sessions to get everyone calm and focused for the horses.” And although the horses benefit, so too do the clients, who are learning to self-regulate their nervous systems and emotions.” On a Saturday this past fall, Darlene Newman, director of Student Access and Support Services, was on hand with some of her Millersville students. She has been to Lone Oak with students on multiple occasions. After the horseshoe, they were off to muck stalls, weed, walk the horses and do other necessary jobs. “We bring students here from all majors,” says Newman. “Some have mental health issues; some don’t have any way to get off campus. They come here and see how a degree in social work or psychology can be put to use. They also have their eyes opened to other fields, like becoming a veterinarian.” Students in the Master of Social Work program are often involved with the program at Lone Oak. Savannah Gregoris and Tim Gageby are both second-year students who graduate in May. Gregoris says interning there was her first time around horses, but she hopes to continue using animals in therapy going forward. “I want to go into the field, get my license to work in a clinical practice, but I do intend to use animal-assisted interventions and therapy, with horses, cats and dogs. It’s so important the impact animals can have on people – it can open a lot of doors for them.” This is also Gageby’s first time around horses. “I originally came to Lone Oak in the summer of 2023 for Dr. Girvin’s Summer Institute, and then I was hooked.” Long term, Gageby wants to teach at the college level. Baby Huey is a favorite horse at Lone Oak. Girvin describes Baby Huey as “2,000 pounds of love.” “He was a logger and wasn’t pulling his weight. When we got him he wasn’t eating, but we took a chance on him, and it was the best chance we ever took. He is such a gentle giant and doesn’t mind three little kids on his back. Everyone can hug him and kiss him, and he eats it up. He gives everyone unconditional love.” Another group that Lone Oak serves are veterans, through the Horses and Heroes program. Dr. Abigail Wilson, an alum of Millersville’s DSW program, is vice president at Lone Oak. “Veterans are used to camaraderie in the service and miss that when they return,” says Wilson. “We’ve found they want less structure in a program and more time to connect with the horses and each other. We’re hoping to expand our veterans program to first responders.” At the end of the day, everyone at Lone Oak returns to their circle to give a compliment to someone or say what they are grateful for. “It can be something as simple as, ‘I liked the way you held the rake’ or ‘I’m thankful I didn’t die when I got on the horse.’ Through it all, we use trauma-informed therapy to care […] “One Horse, One Human, a World of Change”

These 'Sisters' Met at Millersville It’s 10 a.m. on a Friday in October as I prepare to log on to a Zoom call. This meeting isn’t a typical, run-of-the-mill team check-in with an agenda to follow, tasks to report on and new assignments to dole out; it’s a reunion of a close-knit group of alumnae from the classes of 1972 and 1973 who’ve stayed in touch primarily through letters for many years. Almost as soon as the call begins, so do the jokes, laughs and talking over each other. There are just as many quick interjections, nicknames and cheerful greetings. Even after nearly 50 years of consistent communication, there is, evidently, a lot to catch up on. This group of friends call themselves the Millersville Sisters: a name that captures the sororal affection that is so clearly present between them across the miles, time zones and screens. While not everyone is on the call today, there are 13 Millersville Sisters in total: Marilyn (Deloplaine) Barmore ’73, Rosemarie (Tuscano) Dobbs ’73, Jan (Musselman) Johnson ’73, Susan (Border) Medasia ’73, Joy (Hartman) Wolfe ’73, Marcia (Wenger) Kreider ’73, Gail (Weinman) Harker ’73, Donna (Johnston) Force ’72, Martha (Henry) Wittstruck ’73, Diane (Fargo) Rug ’73,  Betty Ann (Gardner) Young ’73, Karen “Peachy” (Souder) Smith ’73 and Vickie (Ober) Risser ’73. The initial girl group met while living together on the third floor of Gilbert Hall, now known as Lehigh Hall. “It might have been the cookies Marilyn had hidden in her drawer,” says Wittstruck, adding, “And I wanted to escape my dorm room.” Whatever the case, slowly, friends of friends were brought into the fold. “We all really liked each other,” says Barmore. “We laughed and joked and ended up in each other’s rooms, and Rose would throw my boyfriend’s picture in the wastebasket” – a quick pause for more giggles – “Can you girls put a finger on what it was that brought us together?” “The mealtimes were something,” interjects Young. “Because you didn’t want to eat by yourself. I know for me, I probably wouldn’t have eaten if I was alone. But having so much company made a difference.” Proximity and natural chemistry may have brought them together, but it wasn’t the only thing they had in common. These remarkable women went on to find themselves working in education as teachers in elementary education, special education, English as a second language, in libraries, and at preschools and colleges. All the sisters claim at least two decades of service in education. Another commonality they share is the desire to stay in touch. The frequency of the letters that began in 1986 has changed over the years, but their connection has not. Through their letters, reunions, vacations and, now, a monthly Zoom meeting, they’ve poured their hearts out to each other. “It’s so nice knowing we have the ear of everyone,” shares Kreider. “When you get that letter, you can hear their voices come through. Everyone writes in their own voice. And sometimes it’s easier to pour things out on paper than it is face-to-face. Over the years, several of us have supported spouses dealing with similar health issues, and it helped me to feel like I wasn’t alone. It’s just so comforting.” Through letters, they’ve shared their burdens and woes and, of course, good news. The arrival of new grandchildren is always an anticipated topic and, as Dobbs cheerfully chimes in, “I was the last of the bunch to get married at the age of 43, so that was a biggie.” Even during this Zoom call, there’s breaking news. Joy Wolfe joins the call, and the sisters quickly chime in to let her know her microphone is muted and offer instructions on how to turn it on. “You’ll have to come off mute unless you use sign language,” quips Wittstruck. “Well, speaking of sign language, I must leave now because I have to go practice sign language because I’m taking a course on it,” shares Harker. The happy exclamations, laughs and “You’re kidding!” remarks begin anew. “Next time I’m on this Zoom, I’ll sign to you,” she promises as she logs off. There is warmth between these friends that radiates off the screen, and Kreider says it best: “I don’t feel like we’ve been separated by miles or years. Our frien […] “These ‘Sisters’ Met at Millersville”

Alumnae Group Bonds Through Letters Across Mile & Years It was June 1963, and the Millersville State Teachers College campus was abuzz with excitement from the graduating seniors. Smiling, proud parents were everywhere. We made it! Looking over the faces of my dear friends, I thought about how much I would miss them. Today, we would all receive our teaching degrees and go our separate ways – most of them to teaching careers, while I anxiously awaited my location assignment as a Peace Corps volunteer. Not knowing where in the world or how I would be living was a disconcerting thought! Would I ever see these friends again? I wanted us to stay connected and thought a Round Robin letter would be the perfect way to do just that. While handwritten letters have declined, Round Robin letters were one way to stay connected before the days of cell phones and social media. In this arrangement, a letter is sent in a specific sequence to a group of people. Each member removes her last letter and replaces it with a newly written one before sending it to the next person in the sequence. Before we all dispersed that graduation day, I had chosen our group of participants: Nina (Palmer) Wolff, Rosemary (Rosey) Bratton, Veda (Noel) Henry, Louise (Workinger) Julius, Lynn (Evelynn Miller) Wilmot and me: Suzanne (Holtzman) Lowe. We call ourselves the Robins. Summarizing more than 60 years of friendship and correspondence is quite the task. In all that time, the letters were only lost once on their way to me in a remote rainforest in Costa Rica during a very muddy rainy season where the mail was delivered via horseback. Here are some of our comings and goings following graduation: Nina went on to marry and become an airline stewardess for Trans World Airlines and eventually became the Director of In-Flight Services Operations. In that role, she was responsible for in-flight services, procedures, equipment, communication and duty-free sales. During her career, she even served the Harlem Globetrotters, who barely fit into the plane, and was responsible for arranging the flight details of a pope! Rosey married before graduation and went on to earn not one, but two master’s degrees and eventually became Superintendent of Schools in Longboat Key, Florida. Louise married Glen Julius, a fellow member of the Millersville Class of 1963. She now resides in Texas and was an innovative kindergarten teacher for more than two decades. Lynn went on to marry Peter, a student at Franklin & Marshall College. Like Louise, she taught kindergarten for more than 20 years. I, Suzanne, finished my service with the Peace Corps, where I’d worked in a remote village in the Costa Rican rainforest near the border of Nicaragua for two years, got married and spent five years teaching ESL in a multilingual classroom in Philadelphia. I then retired to a farm with my family and became a shepherd to a flock of Miniature Babydoll Southdown sheep and a potbellied pig breeder. As for our dear friend Veda, she accomplished much in her life: After graduating from Millersville, she served as a volunteer for Volunteers in Service to America, and for many years of her life, she selflessly taught at a nonprofit that served adults earning their GEDs. While we were all together sitting on a breezy porch in a bed and breakfast in Rehoboth, Delaware, at our last reunion in 2022, we received a text from Veda’s husband, Sam: Veda passed away from cancer. None of us could speak for at least 10 minutes. We had lost a Robin. We decided, right then and there, to make a donation to the Adult Learning Center in her honor. The loss of one of our own has made us reflect on how grateful we have been to Millersville for our education, memories and the lifelong friendships we have held so dear. There isn’t much we’ve missed in each other’s lives for the past 60+ years, despite the fact that we all live in different states now. As far as we can remember, we have held 15 reunions since we graduated from Millersville. When we get together for these reunions, it’s not like catching up with people at a high school reunion: We immediately know what to ask each Robin because we are always aware of the major happenings in each other’s lives. We know whose grandchildren have graduated and gotten jobs and all the rest, and so, we just settle in with comfortable, knowledgeable conversation. Together, we had wonderful times, sad times and surprising twists and turns over and over again, but one thing is for certain: There’s still so much to write about. P.S. We really do still write and mail letters to each other, but we type them on the computer now – and we’re looking forward […] “Alumnae Group Bonds Through Letters Across Mile & Years”

Dining Updates: New Director, Chick-Fil-A & Student Involvement Dining at Millersville University is undergoing several new updates in 2025 to improve student experience, diversify its offerings and solicit feedback from the community. The University hired a new dining director who began working in November 2024. Daryl Matthews comes to MU with nearly three decades of experience in university dining and catering, most recently from Lake Superior State University.    Q&A WITH DARYL MATTHEWS, DIRECTOR OF DINING AT MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY 1. When did your love of cooking first begin? My first job as a teenager was working in an upscale restaurant and it sparked my passion for cooking and hospitality. I think it was the combination of learning a new craft and the human connection in service that created a very meaningful connection for me at a young age. I began to appreciate cooking not only as a skill but also as a form of art.  2. What sparked your interest in the industry?  Like I mentioned, I’ve been in the hospitality industry since my teenage years, starting in restaurants and quickly falling in love with the fast-paced, service-driven environment. To deepen my knowledge and commitment to this field, I earned a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant, and hospitality management from East Stroudsburg University.  Millersville University has always stood out to me for two key reasons. First, I grew up about an hour from campus and still have family nearby, so the opportunity to return to the area—after being away for 28 years—feels both familiar and exciting.   Second, the University’s Dining and Catering Department operates as a self-operated program and is the only dining and catering service that is self-operated in the PASSHE system, a passion of mine in this field. I’ve always believed that this type of program fosters the ability to make the most meaningful and positive impact on dining service experiences for the teams involved and the community they serve. I’m eager to bring my hospitality experience, leadership skills, and passion for self-operated dining services to campus and contribute to the department’s continued success. 3. Is there a chef that inspires you? Thomas Keller is a chef that has inspired me throughout my career. 4. What experiences have prepared you for this role? 27 years of diverse experience in University Dining and Catering as a director. I have managed large, mid-size, and small institutions’ dining and catering departments which gave me many diverse experiences—and the adaptability to work with both self-operated and contracted food services.  During my career, I’ve worn several hats at one job, from catering manager to overseeing retail operations, concessions, vending and residential dining. My experiences taught me to embrace learning moments and to adapt to the uniqueness of each institution.  I also learned that you must have operational expertise and the ability to connect with students, staff and faculty. All of these things helped me gain a comprehensive, well-rounded perspective on all facets of operations. 5. What are your plans for the future of Millersville University Dining?   My plans for the future are to ensure the needs and expectations of the students, faculty and staff are being met by increasing dining options, enhancing food quality, and improving customer service. Some of the ways we plan to do this is by keeping up with food service trends, continuously introducing new concepts, increase engagement with the campus community, and enhance our sustainability efforts and initiatives 6. What is your favorite part about working at Millersville so far? The people. Everyone is incredibly supportive and made me very welcome.  7. Can you give us an update on the food truck? Currently the food truck is in storage for the winter. Our goal is to have the students come up with a name and food concept for the food truck to reflect the interests and preferences of the student body. 8. What’s your go to take out order? A chicken burrito from Chipotle and orange chicken when I get Chinese.   9.Tell us about the Student Dining Service Committee. What is it?  The committee was created to foster communication between students and dining service management. It serves as a bridge for students to voice their needs, concerns, suggestions for improvements, and feedback regarding the dining services through monthly meetings.  Students share their ideas on things like new menu items, changes to the dining environment, or improvements in service.   Dining services management listens carefully to these contributions and works collaboratively with the committee to address the concerns. The management then translates these insights into actionable steps that aim to refine and improve the dining services, ensuring they meet the expectations and needs of the student body. This collaborative effort helps shape the future of dining services at Millersville University, creating a more responsive and student-centered dining experience. If students wish to be on the committee all they have to do is email me at daryl.matthews@millersville.edu.   10. What about Chick-Fil-A?  The much-anticipated arrival of MU’s own Chick-Fil-A is slated to open during the spring 2024 semester. Check back for more details and updates here: millersville.edu/dining.  11. Are you hiring student workers? Yes, we’re always hiring student workers to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for students to earn some extra money while enjoying several key perks that make the job both convenient and rewarding, and you can apply here: https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/search?query=&query_v0_posted_at_date=&query_organizational_tier_3_id=any&577=8&commit=Search   Here are some of the benefits:  Free Meals: Student workers receive free meals during their shifts, allowing them to enjoy a variety of food options without spending extra money  Flexible Scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling that works around students’ class times, making it easier to balance work and school responsibilities.  Convenient Location: Dining service jobs are located right on campus.  Build Work Experience: Working in Dining Services provides valuable work experience in customer service, food preparation, and teamwork, which can enhance a st […] “Dining Updates: New Director, Chick-Fil-A & Student Involvement”

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Congratulations to Fall 2024 Dean’s List Congratulations to the Millersville University students who made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students are eligible for the Dean’s List if they earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. 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Trevor Winter:  First Noyce Grant Recipient Trevor Winter, a transfer student from Harrisburg Area Community College has made history at Millersville University as the first recipient of the prestigious Noyce grant. Winter, who is pursuing a degree in physics education, will graduate in 2027 and is thrilled about the opportunities the grant provides. “This grant is incredible. It means so much to me and my family,” Winter shared. “It will not only help me achieve my dream of becoming a teacher but also allow me to pay off my car, which is a huge relief.” The Noyce grant is part of Millersville University’s newly awarded Track 1: Scholarships and Stipends Grant from the National Science Foundation, totaling $1,199,953. This five-year initiative is designed to recruit and train 15 STEM majors to address the national shortage of highly effective secondary mathematics and science teachers. Selected Noyce Scholars receive financial support covering 97% of tuition, fees, and room and board—equivalent to $48,000 over two years. In return, they commit to teaching in high-need school districts such as those in Lancaster and York, both of which serve diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations. A native of Hallam, Pennsylvania, Winter would love to stay in the York area to teach and bring his love of physics to life for students. “Physics is how everything works,” says Winter. “It’s fascinating to me to observe something and then say, let’s go find out how it works.” “Millersville University is committed to addressing the critical shortage of STEM teachers in high-need schools,” said Dr. Cynthia Taylor, professor of mathematics and Principal Investigator of the project. “Through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and our local partnerships, we aim to equip scholars with the skills to become effective, culturally competent educators.” Dr. Nanette Dietrich, professor of Educational Foundations and Co-Principal Investigator, highlighted the grant’s broader benefits: “This is an incredible opportunity for students aspiring to teach grades 7-12. Along with the Noyce support, the state offers a $10,000 stipend for student teaching. It’s a fantastic time to enter the teaching profession!” Students interested in applying for the Noyce Scholarship should contact Dr. Cynthia Taylor at cynthia.taylor@ […] “Trevor Winter:  First Noyce Grant Recipient”

Ville Hosts First Gen Forward event   The office of Student Access and Support Services hosted a First Gen Forward event on Nov. 8. to provide insight into college life as a first-gen student and the vast amount of resources MU provides. The event was held for prospective first-generation junior and senior students from the TRIO Talent Search program, and Millersville University students, faculty and staff were also invited to attend. Each high school student was afforded the ability to make connections with current MU students who share similar backgrounds. Throughout the day, visiting students from Reading High School attended several presentations about what it means to be a first-gen student as well as the financial and social aspects of it. MU First Gems, a student club for first-gen students on campus, hosted a student panel for the attending high schoolers. A financial literacy presentation was held and provided resources and insight on how to pay for college as a first-gen student. Short-term and long-term goals are kept in mind when planning these events and the resources provided within them. SASS shares what they want high school students to get out of this event. “Post-secondary education is attainable for them being first-generation,” says Bemnet Bekele, project coordinator for Talent Search at Millersville. “For them to be able to see themselves on campus whether that be networking with faculty and staff, we’re hoping that they will build those long-term relationships.” The team at SASS wants to provide an accurate depiction of what it means to be a first gen student and clear up any misconceptions about what it means to be one. First-gen individuals are those whose immediate parents did not complete a bachelor’s degree in college. Grandparents and siblings who have completed a bachelor’s degree do not affect a person’s status. “The Talent Search Program is excited to celebrate even more first-generation students throughout the month,” says Bekele. For more information about Talent Search and the pre-college programs they offer, visit the Talent […] “Ville Hosts First Gen Forward event  “

Wind Ensemble Earns International Recognition The Tell School of Music’s wind ensemble recently came in third place for a 2024 American Prize in Music, a first for Millersville University. Dr. Joe Cernuto, assistant professor of music and director of bands at Millersville, directs the ensemble that placed in the Ernst Bacon Award for the Performance of American Music with their group performances of Sally Lamb McCune’s “Caveat” and Rubén Darío Gómez’s “Tríptico para Flauta y Banda.” The ensemble was joined by professor Morgann Davis, coordinator of flute studies, as the featured soloist. The competition is open to all countries and is reviewed by an international panel of judges. Named after American composer Ernst Bacon, this national honor is bestowed upon ensembles and soloists from across the globe with the performances of American music and includes a cash prize and certificate. Bacon, Cernuto explains, was a pivotal American composer. “Ernst Bacon was a teacher and administrator of music schools in the United States – most notably at Syracuse University. He composed numerous art songs on the text of master American poets like Carl Sandberg, Emily Dickinson, and Walt Whitman,” he says noting that much of his compositional work was created between 1920 and 1940. “While you might not know his works by ear, his influence was passed down to hundreds of students throughout the 20th century.” Cernuto says choosing the submissions took careful consideration. “Performing new music is an important part of my philosophical approach to the wind ensemble, so choosing two selections was difficult,” he explains. “Ultimately, I wanted to choose a repertoire that was made by relatively lesser-known composers, from outside of the traditional white/European/male norms of wind ensemble composers –  and were amazing pieces of music.” The recognition is a huge honor for Cernuto and his students. “It means a great deal to me to even place in this award. The artifacts that the internationally renowned judging panel reviewed were recordings of two different semesters of my students. Ultimately, if they didn’t perform as well as they did, there would be no award – even if my research and curation of the music was outstanding. That combination of my efforts and student effort makes this honor doubly meaningful to me.” The wind ensemble will perform two concerts this spring at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 pm, and on Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 pm, both at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door or at artsmu.com/upcoming-event […] “Wind Ensemble Earns International Recognition”

Nursing Alumna Achieves Dream Amid Terminal Diagnosis In an extraordinary display of determination and resilience, Dr. Jaima Brown-Kishbaugh graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice on December 14, fulfilling a lifelong dream even as she battles terminal breast cancer. Jaima, a triple Millersville University alumna, has her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2011), Master of Science in Nursing (2014), and now, her DNP—an achievement that was both a professional and personal triumph. Jaima’s journey to her doctorate began in May 2022 when, after being declared cancer-free, she embarked on her DNP studies. However, her path took a devastating turn earlier this year when she learned her cancer had returned as stage 4, triple-negative breast cancer—one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. Despite the diagnosis, Jaima remained steadfast. “My goal was to die a doctor—it’s one of the things that was driving me,” she shared. Dr. Kelly Kuhns, Chair of Nursing at Millersville University praised Jaima’s unwavering spirit and the profound impact she has had on the nursing program. “Earning her DNP was on Jaima’s bucket list, and she worked diligently toward it. When it became clear this fall that her disease was terminal, the faculty rallied around her to help her achieve her goal of ‘dying a doctor.’ Her success is a testament to her grit and the love and support of her ‘nurse squad.'” “Without Dr. Kuhns and the nursing professors rallying behind me this would not have been possible,” says Jaima. “The nurse squad was definitely in my corner and made it happen.” Balancing her treatments, studies, and family life, Jaima persevered. “Some days I was so sick from chemo I couldn’t get off the couch,” she recalled. “I did telephone calls for work lying on the couch—I’d get up, take notes, and have to lie back down. I just did what I needed to do to get through that.” Her relentless determination reflects what she calls “the Brown way—the family way,” a mindset instilled by her father, where excellence and tenacity are non-negotiable. Jaima’s three children, including two younger kids aged 9 and 11, were in the audience on graduation day to witness her triumph. “Oh my gosh—I couldn’t stop smiling,” she said. “I’ve been in school for 20 years. Start to finish—10 years to get my master’s, and then I came back for my doctorate. I’m a go-getter. If I see something I want, it doesn’t matter the obstacles, I go for it.” Despite her illness preventing her from practicing as a nurse practitioner, Jaima has not stopped giving back to the profession she loves. She continues to teach one class per semester as an adjunct faculty member, driven by her passion for nursing education. “One of my duties as a nurse is giving back to the profession, and I do that by teaching. It makes my heart happy.” Her outlook on life remains inspiring. “Being terminal makes your priorities a little different,” she said. “I have stuff to do before I leave.” Jaima plans to continue chemotherapy treatments and is pursuing care at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, one of the leading institutions for cancer treatment. “Your mind has so much to do with everything—the willpower to keep going matters. I’m aiming to blow past the 1-2 years they gave me.” The upcoming holidays will be spent surrounded by family and friends, a silver lining Jaima holds close. “One of the benefits of dying is that everyone comes to see you a lot. Being with them makes my heart happy.” As Jaima reflects on her journey, she hopes her story inspires others to pursue their dreams, no matter the obstacles. “You can do it. Whatever life puts in front of you, go after it. I’m a firm believer that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.” Jaima’s story is one of courage, persistence, and hope—a testament to the indomitable spirit of a nu […] “Nursing Alumna Achieves Dream Amid Terminal Diagnosis”

'Ville Hosts Policy Forum on Housing Millersville University recently hosted a policy forum on the Commonwealth’s housing shortage. The event was part of a state-wide listening tour featuring Cabinet-level officials from the Shapiro Administration. Leading the forum were: Secretary Rick Siger from the Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Valerie Arkoosh from the Department of Human Services Secretary Akbar Hossain from the Office of Policy and Planning DCED is tasked with presenting a draft of the Housing Action Plan to the Governor by September 12, 2025. The draft will outline strategic planning initiatives and policies to be executed over the next five years to effectively tackle the Commonwealth’s housing shortage. The Forum included over 35 participants representing the home building industry, county and municipal leaders, affordable housing advocates, planning experts, and more. Millersville’s president, Dr. Daniel Wubah, welcomed the assembly to the University and highlighted Lancaster County’s high quality of life, economic vibrancy, and growth. His remarks also emphasized the importance of keeping Millersville graduates and younger alumni in our region and the role that affordable housing can play. Among the topics addressed by participants were the lack of housing inventory, the age of the current housing stock, the rising costs of housing, regulatory, zoning, and other policy barriers, and the need for more public awareness. The Governor’s team seeks additional input from the public to identify barriers and craft solutions to the housing shortage.  A website for providing feedback is available at:  htt […] “‘Ville Hosts Policy Forum on Housing”

Lancaster artist is finalist in FIFA World Cup 26 poster competition A Lancaster-based artist is one of 10 finalists selected to create a poster for 2026’s FIFA World Cup, with one of the host cities being […]

Exhibit at the Met features work by Millersville grad known for prison art An artist with Lancaster County connections is featured in an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Shortly after […]

Tell School of Music Faculty: Making a Difference at the High School Level Tell School of Music Faculty: Making a Difference at the High School Level We are proud to celebrate the achievements of the private […]

A Yuletide Journey: Millersville's Icelandic Music Video The Yule Cat, a larger-than-life fictional creature from Icelandic folklore, has been brought to life in a chilling new music video. The project, a collaborative effort between the Music Business Technology program at Millersville University and a team of talented musicians and filmmakers from In the Wee hours, offers a unique blend of rock music and captivating visuals. “Nearly two dozen students were involved in making the film in some capacity from production coordinator to student composers,” says Dr. Barry Atticks, associate professor of Music Business Technology at Millersville University. The filming was memorable, from exploring ancient cemeteries to witnessing breathtaking sunrises over black sand beaches. The team also forged strong bonds with the local crew and young actors who brought the story to life. Atticks first encountered the Yule Cat legend during a trip to Iceland. Intrigued by the tale of a giant, monstrous cat that devours children who haven’t received new clothes for Christmas, he delved deeper into Icelandic folklore. Attics states that he “was drawn to the dark and mysterious aspects of the legend,” and adds, “It’s a perfect fit for a horror-themed Christmas short film.” The team conducted extensive research to accurately portray the Yule Cat and its historical context. They explored the legend’s origins, which date back to medieval times, and its connection to Iceland’s textile industry. “We wanted to stay true to the folklore while adding our own creative interpretation,” Atticks says. Producing a music video in Iceland presented a unique set of challenges. The team had to navigate logistical hurdles, such as securing filming permits and hiring local crew members. The biggest challenge, however, was bringing the Yule Cat to life. “We experimented with various techniques, including practical effects and CGI,” Atticks reveals. “The final result is a terrifying creature that captures the essence of the legend.” Atticks hopes the music video will entertain viewers and spark interest in Icelandic folklore. “We want to share Iceland’s rich cultural heritage with a wider audience,” he says. By bringing the Yule Cat to life, we’re paying homage to this fascinating legend and inviting people to explore the darker side of Icelandic folklore.” The students involved include: On location for the movie: Kaitlyn Myers Em Haas Aden Getz Zoey Noble Jessica Rowze Isabella Dayton Ethan Bathurst Sydney Rauchut Students involved in song production who did not travel: Dylan Gehringer Ryan Leash Marek Starry Lucy Kosoff Elizabeth Allen Jillian Dolan Merle Herring Caleb Marcott Erin McCarty Yusuf Miller Ryan Bliss You can watch the video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXUJYelC3OU More information on the project is available here. […] “A Yuletide Journey: Millersville’s Icelandic Music Video”

Construction – Learning By Doing did an experiment on a sprite bottle and used the piece shown in the picture to help keep the bottle up.  i learned that you […]