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Alumni News 1940s Norman Johnston, '43, was a professor emeritus at Arcadia University in suburban Philadelphia. Dr. Johnston has just published the book "Stoning to Super Prisons: Punishment Throughout History," the last in a series of small books dealing with crime and punishment imprisonment. 1970s Ric Wiltse, '73, was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Society for Technology in Education. He also serves as the executive director for the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning. Jeffrey G. Phillips,'74 M.A. '76, was awarded the Samuel R. Marotta Faculty Ethics Award for his integrity and high ethical standards as a faculty member in the undergraduate program at Northwood University. Linda Seestedt-Stanford, '74, is currently serving as the provost and senior vice chancellor at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., which is one of the 17 constituent institutions in the University of North Carolina system. Recently she has become a grandmother as well. Julia LaChapelle, '76 M.A. '85, recently retired after 35 years in education as the guidance counselor at Parkview Middle School in Mukwonago, Wis. 1980s Linda Meeuwenberg, '82, was recently chosen from a nationwide search to be featured in the book "Stepping Stones to Success." She is in the process of working with Dr. Paul Ouelette on a publication about 3-D Dentistry that will be featured on iPad in late July. Brian McPherson, '85, was appointed chief information officer for Botsford Health Care. He will be responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating information and being in communication about health care impacts on patients. Ronald Strachan, '86, was recently appointed as the chief information officer for Community Health Network of Indianapolis, Ind. Linda Hancock, M.B.A. '88, recently graduated from Andersonville Theological Seminary with her doctorate in ministry. She is the founder of Poetry and Praise Publications and has published four books, numerous poems and recorded materials that have been distributed in Africa, England, the Philippines and the U.S. 36 centralight fall '11 1990s John Douglas Grether, M.A.'94, was awarded the Samuel R. Marotta Faculty Ethics Award for his integrity and high ethical standards as a faculty member at DeVos Graduate School of Management. Jim Crawley, '96, was appointed vice president of business development for SBE Inc., an industry leading advanced technology film capacitor manufacturer for automotive EV, HEV and PHEV markets, as well as alternative energy, medical, military, commercial, wind and solar verticals. Linda Marie Tarjeft,'96, was recently appointed associate director of the Michigan Area Health Education Center of Wayne State University. Aaron J. Todd, '97, was recently named the director for Learning Services at Peace College in Raleigh, N.C. Previously, he worked as an assistant dean at Duke University and an assistant director at the University of Tennessee. 2000s Jason Ellenburg, '00, was recently hired as vice president of the new Detroit office called Resolute Consulting. He will be managing the office and the Michigan-based clientele of the sister company Central Strategies. He will bring to the company more than a decade of communications and campaign experience. David Holloway, M.S. '01, joined Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana as director of auto and labor accounts. In his new role he will plan, organize and direct the corporate and department initiatives for auto-related and labor groups. Mark Moore, M.S.A. '01, got married to Netina (Anding) Moore, M.S.A. '01, in August 2010, and they just celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary. Erika L. Wattles, '01, and husband, Bill Cooke, welcomed their baby boy, Mason Brady Cooke, into the world on February 12, 2011. Tasha (Marsten) Candela, '05 M.A. '08, will be presenting several electronic portfolios at the International Education Forum in Redmond, Wash., highlighting the Career/Technology Foundations course she teaches to ninth graders. The lesson was selected to be presented from over 20,000 submissions. Meghan Moreau Heather, '05, was recently promoted to vice president of advertising agency MRM Worldwide. She is involved in connecting clients with digital resources to assist in their endeavors. Stephanie Proos, '06, was recently hired as a senior account executive at Morgan Marketing and Public Relations LLC in Irvine, Calif. She will be providing account supervision for restaurant and luxury clients. She will be creating public relations and marketing campaigns and developing social media tactics for each client. Patrick Hayes, '08, started an environmentally focused clothing company called Envolve Clothing with two of his childhood friends. The company is dedicated to remaining green during the entire clothing production process. Aside from clothing, the company offers a website for those who are interested in volunteering in their local community to help the cause. Nokuphiwa Langeni, M.S. '08, was among 36 students that received a diploma from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis at its recent graduation ceremony held in the theater at Union Avenue Christian Church. Greg Marx,'08, received his Certified Public Accountant license and was promoted to senior accountant at Yeo & Yeo PC. He provides business-consulting services in the firm's Midland office. Angela Zott, '10, was recently hired as a communications specialist for automotive supplier Inteva Products, where she is working at its Headquarters and Technical Center in Troy, Mich. Send us your news We want to include your news in Centralight. Write to us about recent job promotions, awards, marriages, births, and other noteworthy accomplishments or changes. Be sure to include your graduation year and contact information. Send your information: Email: alumni@cmich.edu Fax: 989-774-1098 Mail: Centralight, University Communications, West Hall, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859.

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