Contents
on the inside . . .
FALL 2016
Editor Doug Goodnough
Director of Marketing and Communications dgoodnou @ sienaheights . edu
Creative Team Jeff Masse — Graphic Design & Photography
Liesel Riggs ’ 06 — Graphic Design Angie Raymond ’ 10 — Graphic Design
Laura Marsh ’ 10 — Photography
Alumni Office Jenny Engle ’ 12 , ’ 15 / MA
Director of Alumni Relations jengle @ sienaheights . edu
Produced by the Office of Institutional Advancement
Mitchell P . Blonde ’ 04 / MA , CFRE Vice President mblonde @ sienaheights . edu
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 © 2016 by Siena Heights University . ON THE COVER
Despite being paralyzed in both legs , Stacey Kozel ’ 15 hiked the Appalachian Trail , completing the 2,190-mile quest in October 2016 . Her achievement has become a national story of endurance , determination and will .
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From the Heights
Erin Zerbe Mixes Style with Substance
John Borton Has a Front Row Seat to All Things Michigan
Saints Athletics Highlights
Zach Bailey Turns a College Internship into Disney Career
Stacey Kozel Is a Trail Blazer with Iron Will
2016 Annual Donor Report
Four SHU Graduates are Rising Stars
Scenes from Homecoming 2016
Class Notes — Alumni News