Defy the Ordinary ... October 5-11

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BaseBall anD the ’85 team u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight* u AlumniPracticeandGame u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival(forlunch) u Half-timegatheringonthefootballfield

sOftBall ReuniOn u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight* u AlumniPracticeandGame u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival(forlunch) u Half-timegatheringonthefootballfield

WRestling ReuniOn u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight* u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u Half-timegatheringonthefootballfield u FifthQuarterpost-gameReception u Saturday6:00p.m.WrestlerReunionDinner

VeteRans, militaRy ReuniOn u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u Flagraisingceremonyatthefootballgame u FifthQuarterpost-gameReceptionand “WeAreFamily”Party

sOcial WORk anD chRistian eDucatiOn sympOsium anD ReuniOn u FridayAfternoonSchaufflerSymposium u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u Footballgame u FifthQuarterpost-gameReceptionand “WeAreFamily”Party

’69 fOOtBall team ReuniOn u AVDHallofFameBreakfast u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u Half-timeceremonyonthefield u FifthQuarterpost-gameReception

Use the registration form to sign up for both your reunion events and other activities you plan to attend. Any Homecoming Alumnus/a Registrant gets a ticket to

admit one to the football game. But you must register by September 23.

For more information on any of the Homecoming reunions, events, or honorees

go to: http://alumni.defiance.edu

chOiR/peRfORming aRts ReuniOn u PerformtwopiecesattheFridayNight “CelebrateDC”Dinner,rehearsalisat4:30p.m. u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u LeadtheNationalAnthematthestartofthe footballgame u FifthQuarterpost-gameReceptionand “WeAreFamily”Party

gOlDen ReuniOn u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u 11:45a.m.SaturdayGoldenReunionLunchat HubbardBanquetRoom,SerrickCenter u Footballgamewithspecialseatingjustfor GoldenReunionmembers u FifthQuarterpost-gameReceptionand “WeAreFamily”Party

classes Of ’68-’78 u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u FootballGame u FifthQuarterpostgameReceptionand “WeAreFamily”Party(We’rehostingit!)

Basa ReuniOn u “CelebrateDC”DinnerFridayNight u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival u FootballGame u FifthQuarterpostgameReceptionand “WeAreFamily”Party

sigma phi epsilOn/phi sigma chi u Wearehostingthe8:30a.m.GolfOuting u WebsterStreetTailgateFestival(forlunch)

theta Xi u “MeetattheCannon”reunion 12:45p.m.NorthEndZone

*While the Saturday activities are the essential activities for their groups, it is hoped that many will attend the

“Celebrate DC” Dinner to represent their reunion group. Reunion members in attendance will be recognized.

All other reunions are using the “Celebrate DC” Dinner as their primary reunion celebration event.

Be part of theeXcitement!

Join the Webster Street Festival for refreshments, souvenirs, DC loot and lots of fun. A special tailgating area has been set up for pre-game partying. Groups who would like to be part of the Webster Street Festival can still sign up until September 1st. The Webster Street Festival will run from 10 a.m. to the end of the Homecoming game.

Reserved space for tailgaters TailgateCentralislocatedintheparkinglotofSt.JohnUCC,accessiblefrombehindthechurch.Fortyspacesareavailableforthosewantingtobeclosetotheaction,somakeyourreservationsearly.

Reunion/group/tentsLibrarymemorabilia,HistoryandHumanitiesDepartment,EducationandSportScienceStation,Baseball,1969Football,BASA,Alumni/ParentCentral,SchaufflerSocialWorkandChristianEducation,Softball,50thandGoldenAnniversary,DCANRegions,Wrestling,Softball,Choral/PerformingArts,Military.

Defiance shoppingAnumberoflocalstoreswillbepartoftheWebsterStreetFestivalwithgiftitems,foodandmemorabilia.TheDCBookstorewillhaveaboothatthefestivalandtheHubbardHallstorewillbeopenaswell.

fun for the Whole familyKeepinglittleoneshappyandentertainedisabigpartoftheWebsterStreetFestival.Childrenwillhaveaballatthecarnivalwithgames,inflatables,facepainting,corn-holegames,andmore.

food and Beverage tentsDCdoesprovidetheopportunitytopurchasefoodandbeveragesattheFestival.AlcoholicbeveragesareavailableforsalewithvalidID.NoalcoholicbeveragesareallowedintheMcMasterCenterComplexorwithintheCoresselStadiumgroundsduringtheFestival.

corporate tentsNewthisyearistheopportunityforbusinessestohaveaHomecomingcorporateouting.Packagesincludetent,food,beveragesandmore.ContactDavePlantat419-783-2572ordplant@defiance.edufordetails.

chilDcaRe aVailaBle (Registration is required.)ChildcareisavailableFridayandSaturday,4:00p.m.to10:00p.m.for4through12yearolds,potty-trained.Costis$5perchild,perhour.ChildcareprovidedbytheClose to Home Child Care CenterrunbyalumnaDarlineClemens.FullylicensedandofferingtheonlyconferencecareprograminNorthwestOhio,CHCCCisusingthefacilitiesofSt.JohnUnitedChurchofChristsothatyourson/daughterwillalwaysbecloseathand.To register:gotowww.closetohomechildcarecenter.comandthenclickontheconferencesbuttontoregisteryourchild.Registration after September 23 will cost $7 per hour.

mOnDay- OctOBeR 059:00 a.m. City decoratingstartsattheDefiance DevelopmentandVisitorsBureau Campus decorating throughoutthedayT-ShirtMaking – order your Homecoming T-Shirt when you send in your registration

tuesDay- OctOBeR 06 9:00 a.m. CampusOfficesDecorationJudging5:00 p.m.Teachers Reception Women’sCommissionArtGallery OpeningofArtGalleryExhibit DC Alumni in the Art Education field will display their personal work and that of their students.6:00 p.m.Art and Humanities Meal DanaHall6:45 p.m. Hands-on WorkshopsinPainting,Clay, Jewelry,Photography,WebDesign

WeDnesDay- OctOBeR 0711:00 a.m.Staff, Faculty Spirit Day Luncheon OfficeDecorationAwardPresentation HubbardBanquetRoom4:30 p.m. Wings and Things Social HubbardBanquetRoom6:30 p.m. DC Follies SchomburgAuditorium

thuRsDay- OctOBeR 08Noon Inaugural Guest Luncheon2:30 p.m. Inauguration Ceremony Weaner/McMasterComplex4:30 p.m. Inaugural Reception Weaner/McMasterComplex5:30 p.m. Chief’s Campus/Community Barbecue Weaner/McMasterComplex7:15 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally Introduction of Teams, Homecoming Court, and Induction of Mark Shine’74 into Hall of Fame-CoresselStadium7:40 p.m. Homecoming Fireworks Sponsoredby:Sodexo CoresselStadium8:15 p.m. Blessed Union of Souls Concert WeanerCenter8:15 p.m. Foster Jazz Trio Concert SchomburgAuditorium

fRiDay- OctOBeR 098:00 a.m. Alumni Leadership Breakfast HubbardBanquetRoom Open to alumni, faculty, staff, presenters, and family members. 9:00 a.m. Career Day Panel and Presentations SchomburgAuditorium Alumni share insights into the value of their college education with first-year DC students.10:00 a.m. Presentation #1 – Floyd Knoop ’66 SchomburgAuditorium Presentation #2 – Cindy (Youtsey) Conner ’92-HubbardBanquetRoom11:00 a.m. Presentation #3 – Jeremy Ball ’04 SchomburgAuditorium Presentation #4 – Mark Shine ’74 HubbardBanquetRoomNoon Alumni Award Winners Luncheon HubbardBanquetRoom Open to alumni, faculty, staff, presenters, and family members. 1:00 p.m. Presentation #5 – Charles Beard ’70 SchomburgAuditorium Presentation #6 – Michael Wright ’72 HubbardBanquetRoom2:00 p.m. Career Day Panel SchomburgAuditorium Presentation #7 – Dave Scott ’73 HubbardBanquetRoom3:00 p.m Presentation #8 – Dee (Miller) Balser ’67 - SchomburgAuditorium Presentation #9 – Frannie (Ryan) Millward ’47 -AttheSchauffler Symposium.HubbardBanquetRoom5:00 p.m. Student October Fest Dinner ResidenceHallQuad5:00 p.m. “Celebrate DC” Reception WeanerCommunityCenter5:45 p.m. “CELEBRATE DC” DINNER WeanerCommunityCenter For All Alumni, Staff, Faculty, Student Leaders, Community Leaders, Parents Reserved tables: GoldenReunion,All YearsBaseball/SoftballReunions, SchaufflerSocialWorkandChristian EducationReunion,BASA,DCAN Regions,Choir/PerformingArts,Military Reunion,1968-1978Classes,Trustees, StudentSenate,WrestlerReunion Award Presentations: AlumniAward winners,McCannCircleinductees, SchaufflerLegacyAward,Trusteeswith 25+yearsofservice.andspecial recognitionforSandyHillmanandBev Harrington8:30 pm All Campus Movie ResidenceHallQuad

lODging OptiOns Make your reservations early in order to guarantee a room for this year’s Homecoming. Rooms will go quickly!

Frank Baker Inn419-784-5027Holiday Inn Express*419-784-0782Super 8 Motel419-782-8000Comfort Inn*419-784-4900Hampton Inn*419-784-1515

The Inn on Third419-438-8053Augusta Rose B&B(Napoleon)419-592-5852Holiday Inn Express(Napoleon)419-592-5599Best Western(Napoleon)419-599-0850

*ask for the DC Homecoming rate

satuRDay- OctOBeR 108:00 a.m. Two Mile Fun Run/Walk SigninatCraigA.RutterField8:15 a.m. Homecoming Golf Outing KettenringCountryClub Tee time, 8:30 (sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon/Phi Sigma Chi ) 8:30 a.m. Alumni Varsity ‘D’ Hall of Fame Breakfast –HubbardBanquetRoomin SerrickCampusCenter Hall of Fame Award winners will be honored. All alumni and parents are welcome to attend.9:00 a.m. Alumni Baseball Reunion Batting Practice–CraigA.RutterBaseballField9:00 a.m. Alumni Softball Reunion Batting Practice–SalHenchSoftballField9:00 a.m. Tour of Whitney Hall, Schomburg Auditorium–MeetatWhitneyHall10:00 a.m Baseball Alumni Game CraigA.RutterBaseballField10:00 a.m Softball Alumni Game SalHenchSoftballField10:00 a.m. Webster Street Tailgate Festival 11:00 a.m. Hall of Fame Brick Laying Ceremony 11:00 a.m. Football Team Game Day Walk11:30 a.m. Joe Kahle Dedication WhitneyHall11:30 a.m. Tour of Whitney Hall, Schomburg Auditorium–MeetatWhitneyHall12:45 p.m. Meet by the Cannon End Zone Event ThetaXiReunion1:00 p.m. Football Pre-Game Coronation of Homecoming Court CoresselStadium1:30 p.m. Football vs. Manchester CoresselStadiumHalftime HallofFameInductionand’69Team Recognition,BaseballAlumni,Wrestling Alumni,SoftballAlumnae4:30 p.m. Fifth Quarter Post Game Reception–SerrickCampusCenter All are welcome 5:00 p.m. Student Meals McCannCenter6:00 p.m. “We Are Family” Party SerrickCampusCenter Open to all; Dancing, Cash Bar/Grill (Sponsored by the classes of 68-78)6:00 p.m. Wrestling Reunion Meal HubbardBanquetRoom

sunDay-OctOBeR 119:00 a.m. Alumni Buffet Breakfast SerrickCampusCenter10:30 a.m. Worship at St. John UCC Rev.NormanMoxley,Preacher11:30 a.m. Rev. Moxley Reception St.JohnUCC

DR. flOyD c. knOOp alumni citatiOn fOR acaDemic eXcellenceDr.FloydKnoop’66hashadadistinguishedcareerinteachingandresearchspanningmorethan30years.SincearrivingattheCreightonUniversitySchoolofMedicineinOmahain1975,Dr.Knoophasfocusedhisteachingandresearcheffortsinmedicalmicrobiologyandimmunology.HemajoredinbiologyatDefianceCollege,graduatingin1966.HeearnedaMasterofSciencedegreeinmicrobiologyfromtheUniversityofDaytonin1969andaPh.D.inmedicalmicrobiologyfromtheUniversityofTennesseeMedicalCenterin1974.Dr.Knoopwasnamedfullprofessorin1992andbecameComponentIdirectorin1996.Heandhiswife,Pamela,aretheparentsofadaughter,Tiffany.

chaRles D. BeaRD alumni achieVement aWaRDAlifelongresidentofDefiance,CharlesD.BeardgraduatedfromDefianceCollegein1970wherehemajoredinelementaryeducation.HeearnedaMasterofArtsdegreefromtheUniversityofToledoin1973andtookadditionalstudiesatBowlingGreenStateUniversityandAshlandUniversity.ThebulkofhiscareerwasspentasanadministratorinprivateandpublicschoolsystemsinDefiance.HeiscurrentlydirectoroftheMiddleChildhoodEducationProgramatLourdesCollegeinSylvania.Heenteredpublicservicein1984withelectiontoDefianceCityCouncil.From1990to2006hewasCouncilPresident.Charlieandhiswife,Sandy(Reineke)Beard,alsoaDCalumnus,aretheparentsoffouradultchildren,Chelsea,Adam,NathanandNatalie.

Dee ann BalseR alumni achieVement aWaRDDeeAnn(Miller)BalserhasspentherteachingcareerinNorthwestOhioschools.From1967to1974,shetaughtatEdgertonSchools.ShewasemployedatNorthCentralSchoolsfrom1980to1984,andsincethattimehasbeenemployedatMontpelierSchools.Hercareerhascenteredonmusiceducation,andherhighschoolshowchoirhascompetedandperformedallovertheU.S.andCanada.ShegraduatedfromDefianceCollegein1967andhasadditionalstudiesatDefiance,DrakeUniversity,MarygroveCollege,andtheUniversityofSt.Thomas.Deeandherhusband,Thomas,aretheparentsofadaughter,ChristineSpieth.

JeRemy a. Ball yOung alumni seRVice aWaRDAsaDefianceCollegestudent,JeremyBalldevelopedapassionforservice.AftergraduatingwithaBachelorofArtsdegreeincommunicationsin2004,heincorporatedthatpassionintohisprofessionascapitalcampaigndirectoranddevelopmentmanagerforMAPFurnitureBank,providingfreefurnituretoColumbusresidentsinneed.In2007,JeremywasnamedadministrativeservicesmanagerforBigLotsStores,Inc.,inColumbuswherehedirectsandmanagesfivedepartments,directscharitablegiving,andassistswithcorporatecommunications.JeremyservesontheMAPFurnitureBankboardofdirectors,theDCAlumniandFriendsNetworkcentralOhioleadershipteam,andtheColumbusYoungProfessionalsPresidentsCouncil.

alumni awardWinneRs

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cinDy l. (yOutsey) cOnneR hall Of fameCindyConnerexcelledincrosscountryandtrackandfieldduringhertenureasastudentathleteatDefianceCollege.Sheletteredfouryearsincrosscountry,wascaptainforthreeyears,andwasnamedMostValuablePlayerin1989,1990and1991.Asadistancerunnerintrackandfield,Cindyletteredfouryearsandwascaptaintwoyears.ShewasnamedFemaleAthleteoftheYearin1992.Shewasthetoprunnerincrosscountryforthreeyearsandtrackdistanceleaderfouryears.

DaViD J. scOtt hall Of fameADefiancenative,DavidScottjoinedtheYellowJacketsasamemberoftheundefeated1969footballteam.Heletteredthreeyearsinfootballandwasathree-yearstarteratthelinebackerposition.HewasnamedAllMid-OhioConferencelinebackerin1970,AllHoosier-BuckeyeConferencelinebackerin1971and1972,NAIAAll-Districtlinebackerin1971and1972,teamcaptainandteamMVPin1972.Davealsoexcelledinbaseball,letteringforthreeyearsandstartingatthecatcher’spositionforthreeyears.AftergraduatingfromDefiancein1973,hewasanassistantcoachinfootballandbaseballatColumbusWhetstoneHighSchoolandwasheadfootballcoachatRiverdaleHighSchool.

maRk R. shine hall Of fameMarkShineplayedYellowJacketbasketballunderCoachMarvHohenbergerfrom1970to1974,earningfourvarsitylettersonchampionshipteams.Aftergraduating,Markbecameateacherandcoach,firstatBellevueSchoolswherehewasajuniorhighteacher,juniorvarsityandvarsitybasketballcoach.HisaccomplishmentsatBellevueincludetwoleaguechampionships,foursectionalchampionshipsandonedistrictchampionship.HewasnamedNorthwestOhioCoachoftheYearin1985.Since1987hehasbeenatBathHighSchoolwherehecoachesbasketball.

michael l. WRight hall Of fameMichaelWrightgraduatedfromDefianceCollegein1972wherehestudiedbusinessadministrationandeconomics.Heplayedquarterbackpositiononthefootballteamforfouryears,letteringtwoofthoseyears,andearningAll-NAIAdistricthonors.Mikewasathree-yearmemberofthetrackteam,letteringallthreeyears,andreceivingAll-Leaguerecognition.Heheldtheschoolrecordinthe220-yarddashin1970and1972andcurrentlyholdstheschoolrecordinthe440-relay,runningasanchor.

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pResiDential inauguRatiOnMarkC.Gordonwillbeinauguratedasthe18thPresidentofDefianceCollegeonThursday,October8,2009,duringaceremonyintheWeanerCommunityCenterbeginningat2:30p.m.

BeforearrivingatDC,PresidentGordonwasdeanoftheUniversityofDetroitMercySchoolofLawwherehedevelopednationallyrecognizedexemplarypublicserviceprograms,auniqueinternationalapproach,andcurricularinnovationsfocusedonsuccessingettingjobsforitsstudents.Theschool’senrollmentnearlydoubledduringGordon’stenureasdean.

PresidentGordonearnedaJurisDoctordegreefromHarvardLawSchool,amaster’sdegreeininternationalaffairswithacertificatefromtheRussianInstitutefromColumbiaUniversitySchoolofInternationalAffairs,andaBachelorofArtsdegreefromColumbiaCollegeatColumbiaUniversity.

PresidentGordonandhiswife,Anne,aretheparentsoftwosons,ChrisandCharlie.

schauffleR legacy aWaRDFrannieMillward,SchaufflerCollege,’47,aChristianeducator,tookontheresponsibilitiesofMinisterofOutreachfortheChurchStreetMinistriesofBerea24yearsago.ThisprogramcaresfortheneedyoftheCuyahogaCountyareaofOhio.FranniecontinuestoserveontheDefianceCollegeSchaufflerAdvisoryBoardShewillpresentaspartoftheSchaufflerSymposiumonOctober9.

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TUESDAY:___Arts&HumanityMeal($15) per = $__________Hands-onWorkshopSelect:PaintingClayJewelryPhotoWebWEDNESDAY:___AllEmployeeSpiritLuncheon___EveningWings&ThingsReception($5 Adult) ($2 student) per = $_______THURSDAY:Inauguration: ___Ceremony___Reception___Barbecue(free-will donation or meal plan)___PepRally/Fireworks___BlessedUnionofSoulsConcert ($10 or College ID) per = $ __________FosterJazzTrio($10, College ID or DCCC/ Schomburg Series Member) per = $________FRIDAY:___AlumniLead.Breakfast($10) per = $_________AwardWinnerLunch($15) per = $__________SchaufflerSymposium___SinginHomecomingChoirPerformance___Helppostcolorsfor“CelebrateDC”Dinner___“CelebrateDC”Dinner($25) per = $_______

SATURDAY:___TwoMileFunRun/Walk($10) per = $_________GolfOuting($55) per = $___________HallofFameBreakfast ($15) per = $__________HallofFameBrickLayingCeremony___BaseballReunionGame&Lunch___SoftballReunionGame&Lunch___SigmaChiPost-GolfLunch___WebsterStreetTailgateFestival___GoldenReunionLunch.($15) per = $__________ThetaXi“MeetbytheCannon”Event___Helppostcolorsforthefootballgame___SingintheChoirfortheNationalAnthem___FootballGameTicket($6, College ID or registered alumni free) per = $________Half-timeRecognition:___Wrestler___Softball___1969Football___Baseball___HOF___FifthQuarterReception ($5 Adult)($2 student) per = $__________“WeAreFamily”Party-open to all (Dancing,CashBar,CashGrill)___WrestlerReunionDinner($25) per = $ _____

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