Volume 29, No. 15
December 5, 1997
Scott A. Miller
Contact: MU PR Office 662-4844
NEWS
Committee narrows presidential candidate group to 18
Trustee Lewis Lee, chair of the Presidential Search Committee, writes:
The Presidential Search Committee held its third meeting on Nov. 24, a lengthy six-hour session that was most productive.
The members of our committee have been most conscientious in reviewing carefully the files of 70 active candidates. We are very pleased about the over-all quality of the pool of candidates, and selecting a smaller number for further consideration at our last meeting was not an easy task. At this time 18 individuals have been identified for further consideration with the possibility of a few additions to this pool.
At our next meeting on Dec. 15, we plan to select approximately eight leading finalists, following the reports of telephone reference checks on the semi-finalist group now being conducted by members of the committee. These telephone interviews with persons who have been associated with the candidates are designed to help us learn as much as possible about the candidates related to the needs of Mansfield University.
By mid-January, we hope to inform the Council and the campus community of the dates that the finalist candidates will visit the campus. At that point, many others in the university community can become helpful partners to the search committee in our recruitment efforts.
I am most grateful for the excellent work of the members of the search committee and Marlene Herbst, our effective Executive Secretary. The members of the committee are working very well together.
Carter to give commencement address
Former MU trustee and Mansfield graduate Peggy E. Carter will provide the commencement address for MU's 132nd winter commencement.
The university will award approximately 148 undergraduate and 22 graduate degrees.
Carter of Osceola, PA, has a distinguished record of service to the university and the community.
After earning a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1970, she began teaching at the Clark Wood Elementary School in Elkland, PA, where she continues teaching to this day.
She served as a member of the Mansfield University Council of Trustees from 1989-97, holding the position of secretary for much of her tenure. As a member of the council, she helped lead the campus through the renovation of North Hall, the construction of the Student Fitness and Recreation Center, and a successful Middle States evaluation.
She earned a master of science degree in education from Elmira College in 1984 and has completed additional post-graduate study at Penn State, Edinboro and Millersville universities, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and George Williams College.
She is a member of the Northern Tioga Education Association and Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary education society.
Ward president joins foundation board
Doyne Chartrau, president and chief operating office of Ward Manufacturing, Blossburg, has joined the board of directors of the Mansfield University Foundation Inc.
"We are pleased to have someone of Mr. Chartrau's stature on our board," said Leslie Folmer, Mansfield's vice president for development and the foundation's executive director. "We also look forward to working with him as a member of the foundation's investment committee."
Chartrau joined Ward as president and COO six years ago. He also serves on Ward's board of directors. A native of Sikeston, MO, he holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri Rolla.
Prior to joining Ward, Chartrau served 17 years with General Motors Corporation with engineering, supervisory and general management assignments, and 12 years with Grinnell Corporation as a general manager.
He is a member of the Pennsylvania Foundrymen's Association, serving as the association's president in 1994 and 1995. He served as president of the Ductile Iron Society in 1995 and 1996, on the board of directors for the American Pipe Fitting Association from 1993-95, and on the board of trustees for the Foundry Educational Foundation in 1995, ‘96 and ‘97.
He lives in Trout Run, PA, with his wife, Donna. They are the parents of two sons and one daughter, and grandparents of six children.
The Mansfield University Foundation Inc. is a not-for-profit organization and serves as a vehicle for receiving private gifts from individuals and businesses who wish to enhance the quality of Mansfield University. Housed in Alumni House on the MU campus, the foundation is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for the noon hour.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., Steadman. Nicole Santell and Andre Canniere will give a joint trumpet recital.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Straughn. MU students have put together a Christmas show geared towards children entitled "Here Comes Santa Claus...Holiday Concert." It combines music, variety and humor to help everyone get into the holiday spirit. Santa will be there and children will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with him for $4 or to receive a letter from him for $2. Children are admitted free. The cost for adults is $4. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.
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Gene Fessler, A-V director, and Jeane Fessenden, library technician, were honored at a surprise retirement reception in North Hall earlier this week. On the right is Larry Nesbit, director of information resources. Gene has served the university for 25 years and Jeanne has served 30 years. Congratulations and happy retirement to both.
The men's basketball team never got untracked after a five hour bus ride in dropping a 101-72 decision to Westminster College Tuesday night. The Mountaineers scored just one field goal over the first 7:23 of the game and could draw no closer than 20-13 with 10:58 remaining in the first half. Mansfield shot just 33 percent (9-27) in the first half while Westminster hit 20-32 attempts from the floor. Sophomore point guard Tommy Harvey scored a game high 17 points to lead MU, adding five rebounds, five assists and four steals to his effort. The Mountaineers close out a rough four game road trip to open the 1997-98 season at 1-3 and play their first home game of the season against Clarion Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m.
Houghton built a 55-22 halftime lead and held Mansfield to just 37.9 percent shooting from the floor for an 88-55 win. Senior Jill Masker led the Mountaineers (0-5) with 17 points. It was the fifth straight away game for MU, who next host Lock Haven Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m.
Jamie Ragukonis broke the school record in the 500 free event with a first place finish and time of 5:51.58 as the swim team defeated King's College 106-89. The record stood unscathed for 16 years until freshman Candace Cipolla surpassed it last week. Now, a week later, it has been broken again by Ragukonis. Danita Pokorny earned her first win as a Mountie head coach as MU improves to 1-4. The team participates in the Clarion/Youngstown Invitational Dec. 5-7.
Charlie Tuttle won all three of his matches to capture the 190 title at the Oneonta Invitational on Nov. 23. Freshman Kris Kearns took second place honors at 150. The Mountaineers travel to the RIT Invitational on Dec. 6.
Six members of the football team have been named to 1997 second team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East honors. Seniors Barth Carson and JJ Cleaver along with junior Matt Hanley, sophomore Nate Davis (Wellsboro/Wellsboro) and freshmen Tyree Patterson and Harold Vinson were all selected to the all-conference team in voting conducted among the PSAC East head coaches. Carson, a rare four-year starter on the offensive line, was named to All-PSAC East honors for the second straight year. Cleaver, a three-year starter at defensive back, was the second leading tackler on the team this season with 75 stops including five for a loss. Hanley, who also starts as free safety, was selected to all-conference team as a punter. Davis was selected at one of the running back positions. Patterson earned a starting spot at defensive end as a freshman. Vinson, who also started at cornerback, was named as a punt returner.
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