Reflections Magazine Issue #75 - Winter 2012 | Page 3

Contents on the inside . . . 2 WINTER 2012 Editor Doug Goodnough Director of Integrated University Marketing [email protected] Graphic Designer Jeff Masse [email protected] Contributing Student Interns Michelle Blackerby—Student Writer Austin Harper—Student Writer Alumni Office Jennifer Hamlin Church Associate Vice President for Advancement Director of Alumni Relations [email protected] Produced by the Office of Institutional Advancement Mitchell P. Blonde ’04/MA, CFRE Vice President [email protected] The mission of Siena Heights, a Catholic University founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, is to assist people to become more competent, purposeful and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all. Reflections is © 2012 by Siena Heights University. On the Cover Siena Heights University officially unveiled O’Laughlin Stadium and Dr. Mike and Lynne Dawson Field during Homecoming Weekend 2011. Approximately 5,000 people attended the stadium dedication ceremony and first home football game in the institution’s history. President’s Message 5 From The Heights — Campus News 7 The Best of the Best — Nick Kaplan 8 Many New Fresh Faculty Faces 10 Men of Distinction Lead by Example 12 Beth Tibbs is a New Voice on Campus 14 Saints Highlights 15 2011 Annual Donor Report 20 Alumni News 24 Scenes from Homecoming 2011 28 Class Notes