March 2024

Dear Friends,

I recently spent a wonderful Saturday with students who were participating in our inaugural undergraduate Muskingum Leadership Academy (MLA). Not only did the students have an opportunity to work with our Applied Leadership faculty, Drs. Robert McManus and Henry Stanford, they were also able to connect with alums Darrell Hazell '86 and Bill Goetz '86 and learn from their extensive leadership experience.

We are intentional about providing our students with unique opportunities to connect with alumni and community members both on and off campus. Bringing the community to campus and our campus to the community brings the Muskingum Experience to life for our students.

You will read about these connections throughout this issue of Magenta Lines. All these transformative experiences show the impact of a Muskingum education, which are demonstrated in the exceptional accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni reported in this newsletter.

As we enter this Spring season of growth and renewal, I encourage you to draw strength from your connections with Muskingum, inspiring future opportunities and experiences.

Warmly,

President Sue Hasseler

IMPACT

Impact Center Partners with MVHC for Experiential Learning

Creating real-world intervention proposals for non-profits was embedded into Dr. Kristen DeBois' Community Health Course, with one chosen for implementation with Muskingum Valley Health Centers funding.

London Spring Break: Filmmaking and Culture

Students on the March 2024 study abroad trip made a short film in London, took a day trip to Paris,and enjoyed art, theatre, history, and culture, including a soccer game.

Impact Fair: Discovering Healthcare Industry Careers

The inaugural Impact Fair brought healthcare employers, workforce professionals, and alumni to campus, helping students discover the wide range of career paths available across majors.

Brewed Awakenings: Student Community & Leadership

The student-run coffeehouse offers Muskies weekly opportunities to engage with each other, build community, and learn more about the student organizations.

ACADEMICS

1st Financial Literacy Program Completion Earned

Anna Chylik '26 earned 9 digital badges, becoming the 1st student to complete the Financial Literacy Program, which is introduced in the First Year Experience class.

MOT Program Presents Older Adults Health & Wellness Fair

During the inaugural event, held in the Bullock Complex, MOT students provided interactive tips and strategies for healthy and productive aging to regional community members.

Spotlight on Faculty Work

View our online collection of recent faculty publications and accomplishments. Congratulations to all!

ALUMNI

Alumni Enjoy Winter Social

Alumni from the classes of 1962-2023 gathered in Columbus, enjoying a String Ensemble performance and a Coffee Tasting presented by the Muskie-owned coffee roasters Jennings Java.

ARTS

Muskingum Arts on The Road

Muskies have taken their talents on the road this semester to honors band and theatre festivals, an alumni social, a music educators conference and the annual performance tour.

ATHLETICS