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The University of Northwestern Ohio’s 98th annual commencement exercises were held on Sunday, June 10, at 1:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. A total of 1,279 students from the College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and Graduate College received their degrees and diplomas. There are 290 students who earned two or more credentials.Ms. Sandra Woodmansee was nominated to be the graduation speaker representing the Col-leges of Business, Health Professions, and Occu-pational Professions. She was nominated by the faculty because of her excellent performance on campus both in and outside of the classroom. . Woodmansee chose to attend UNOH to make her dream of playing collegiate softball a reality. While playing softball and majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Market-ing, Woodmansee also joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, served as the president of the UNOH Chapter of the American Marketing Association, and became a RACER Leader. Upon hearing that she was selected as a graduation speaker Woodmansee said, “This means a lot to me. It means that I have made a memorable impact on the university as a whole.” When asked about her most memorable moment at UNOH Woodmansee acknowledged that it was during the AMA Chapter’s trip to New Orleans for the International Collegiate Conference. “We were named the number one small chapter in

| CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNOH CLASS OF 2018!| UNOH PARTNERS WITH MACK & VOLVO

The University of Northwestern Ohio is excited to announce a new partnership with Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks to be one of only three schools in the nation to offer the Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) Program beginning in early 2019.

This strategic partnership will provide UNOH graduates who complete the DATE Program with job opportunities as highly skilled service technicians at Mack and Volvo dealerships. Applicants for the program will be carefully screened for attitude, ability and passion for the industry. Students enrolled in the 500-hour program will be trained to work on Mack and Volvo trucks specifically with course topics covering powertrains, electrical and electronic systems, chassis components and software and engine diagnosis and repair. The program includes theory, shop time, mainte-nance training, and testing.

“This is an amazing opportunity for UNOH students currently enrolled in Diesel Technol-ogy classes. Students who are accepted into the DATE program will be able to enter the workforce as a Professional Level Technician certified by Mack Trucks Academy and Volvo Trucks Academy,” said Chuck Elwer, Diesel Technology Division Head at the University of Northwestern Ohio. “They will be just one step away from becoming a Master Level Tech-nician, a huge accomplishment in the diesel technician industry.”

Students will first complete their associate’s degree in Diesel, Auto/Diesel or Agricultural Equipment/Diesel Technology, and then, upon completion of the 12-week course, will receive a certification from the DATE program. These students will be prepared for immedi-ate employment at any of the hundreds of Mack and Volvo truck dealerships across North America.

the world,” said Woodmansee. “We set a goal and we reached it that year.” Ms. Emily Jenkins was nominated to be the gradu-ation speaker for the College of Applied Technol-ogies. She was nominated by faculty for being a stellar student very committed to completing her education. Jenkins chose to attend UNOH for the hands-on coursework and small class sizes. Her major is Agricultural Equipment and Diesel Technology. Outside of classes, Jenkins was also a RACER Leader. When she learned about being selected as the graduation speaker for the College of Applied Technologies Jenkins said, “This is such an honor. I feel truly grateful that the instructors and faculty at UNOH think highly of me to choose me to be the class speaker for the commence-ment ceremony. I am looking forward to not only delivering my speech during the ceremony but also walking across the stage as a graduate from this amazing and wonderful university.” Upon graduating, Jenkins is planning to work in an ag-ricultural equipment repair shop helping farmers maintain the equipment used to complete their jobs and feed the country. The University Grand Marshal this year was Mr. Kevin Stotts, an Associate Professor and 20 year employee at UNOH and chair of the Legal Assisting Department. Tyler Dalman and Shelby Mowery were the Student Assistant Marshals.The 2018 University of Northwestern Ohio grad-uates represent 36 states, including Puerto Rico and 32 countries .

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Register for the UNOH Alumni AssociationHave you registered for the UNOH Alumni Association yet? If not, you’re missing out on some great benefi ts! There are 4 diff erent levels of membership:

• Bronze - Free• Silver - $20 per year• Gold - $50 per year• Platinum - $100 per year

See the article on all the benefi ts of belonging to the UNOH Alumni Association on the following page.

These benefi ts are exclusive to UNOH Alumni Association Members! Even if you’re not a member, UNOH Alumni can enjoy various benefi ts such as a dedicated team from Quicken Loans and Nationwide Insurance discounts.

If you would like to register for the UNOH Alumni Association or see what beneifts you’re eligible for, click on the Alumni ID above!

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| ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

What fi rst attracted you to UNOH? At a young age I would follow my dad’s every move in the garage. I nev-er thought I could make a career out of what was then a hobby. I enrolled in Automotive Technology for four years in high school. During that time the teaching aide told me that both of her son’s attended UNOH, and that she would have a recruiter come visit our class if I was interested. I applied when the recruiter came and visited the school shortly after. After taking the tour of the school I was sold.

What do you remember most vividly about your time at UNOH? Automotive Alternative Fuels Tech-nology class was my favorite mem-ory of the school. There have been multiple times where the knowledge I’ve learned from those two sessions have been used in my career. I have conducted dynamometer tests with ethanol fuel, compressed natural gas, bio diesel, and I’ve also tested many hybrids/drive units.

What person at UNOH, staff , faculty or students, made the biggest im-pression on you? The instructor that impacted my time at UNOH the most was Tom Sypherd. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he was always engaged in all of the projects that were taking place in the shop. I know the kind words in his letter of recommendation helped me greatly with my interview at the start of my career.

What are some lessons you learned at UNOH that have served you well in your life after UNOH? The most valued lesson that I learned at UNOH was how to diagnose/trou-bleshoot engines and hybrid systems.

What was your career fi eld and fi rst job after graduation? My fi rst job after graduation was as a Dynamometer Technician for General Motors. I started in the Engine Validation department, where I ran mostly automat-ed durability tests on engines. I started as a contract employee in February 2010, and I became a direct General Motors Employee in December 2013.

Who is your current employer and what do you do? I still work in the Dynamometer Labora-tory for General Motors. However, I have since moved to the Engine Development department. In Engine Development I run an engine tilt stand. The tilt stand utilizes a dual axis tilt table and water brake dyno to simulate the stress an engine would experience under various g-force condi-tions. Our primary objective is to test the effect of the lubrication system under different angles/simulated g-forces.

How had your UNOH education benefi t-ed you professionally? My UNOH education helped me bridge the gap between being a Mechanic at home in my garage, and being a Techni-cian in a professional work environment.

What advice do you have for UNOH students or other alumni?Always keep a positive and professional attitude when interacting with customers and others in the work place. It will make you stand out from the rest. Also, take the extra time to get your Associates De-gree or greater. Many employers, General Motors included, have a two year degree or greater as a minimum requirement.

Name: John Connor

Graduation Year: November 2009

Degree: Associate Degree - Automo-tive Technology & Alternate Fuels Technician

Current Employer: General Motors

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| JOIN THE UNOH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!Joining the UNOH Alumni Association brings with it many benefi ts. Below are the levels of member-ship along with the benefi ts for each level:

Bronze - FREE membership. Bronze members can enjoy all the discounts in the Bronze category below.

Silver - $20 per year. Silver members will also receive an Alumni T-Shirt as a gift for your member-ship and the discounts listed in the Silver category below.

Gold - $50 per year. Gold members will receive an Alumni Polo shirt as a gift for your mem-bership and the discounts listed in the Gold Category below.

Platinum - $100 per year. Platinum members will receive an Alumni Jacket as a gift for your membership and the discounts listed in the Platinum Category below.

Would you like to keep up with things going on in the UNOH Alumni department?

Want to see who is hiring or learn more about how to make yourself more marketable?

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To join the Alumni Association, visit www.unoh.edu/offi ces/alumni/alumni-registration.php or fi ll out the form on page 6 and mail it back to the University of Northwestern Ohio.

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For more information visit: https://www.nationwide.com/unoh.jsp

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| LONDON IN MAY 2019Are you interested in traveling for course credit or just for the experience? Join us for a trip to London, for an unforgettable adventure!Enjoy seeing Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, British Museum, Lelcester Square, Theater Performance, and much more!

WHO CAN ATTEND?UNOH Students, Alumni, and Guests

QUESTIONS?Contact Dr. Clark at lclark@unoh.edu to sign up!

| UNOH CONGRATULATES VOLVO DEALER OF THE YEAR

The University of Northwestern Ohio extends congratulations to Board of Trustees Member and UNOH Supporter Todd Schaub, Dealer Principal of S&S Volvo of Lima, Ohio, for being named the 2017 Volvo Trucks North American Dealer of the Year!

Volvo Trucks annually recognizes a dealer of the year in North America, Canada, Mexico, and seven regions within the United States. S&S Volvo won the U.S. Northeast Region, and went on to win the award for North America as well. The annual award recognizes S&S Volvo and its employees for outstanding performance in a number of key areas, including new truck sales, market share, parts sales, customer satisfaction, dealer operating standards, franchise invest-ment and support for other dealers.

“S&S Volvo excelled in a strong market in 2017 and consistently exceeded their organizational goals while delivering outstanding service and support to Volvo Trucks customers,” says Bruce Kurtt, senior vice president of sales for Volvo Trucks North Amer-ica. “Dealer Principal Todd Schaub and the whole S&S Volvo team maintain a strong commitment to the success of their customers and are an excep-tional representation of the Volvo brand.”

S&S Volvo, in business for more than 20 years, greatly exceeded its sales objectives, nearly dou-bling their 2017 sales plan, and supported a wide range of customers and applications with products across Volvo’s Class 8 product lineup. They strongly utilize ASIST, Volvo’s online service management and communication platform, and nearly half of the technicians at S&S Volvo maintain Volvo Master Technician certification.

S&S Volvo and Todd Schaub have been huge supporters of the University of Northwestern Ohio for many years. 90% of his technician workforce is made up of UNOH graduates or current students.

Congratulations Todd Schaub & S&S Volvo!

Pictured Above: S&S Volvo Dealer Principal Todd Schaub (right of center) and wife Lynn Schaub (center) receive the award for the 2017 Volvo Trucks North American Dealer of the Year from (left to right) Bruce Kurtt, senior vice president of sales for Volvo Trucks North America; Chris Gossler, regional vice president northeast U.S. region; and Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. | ATHENS & AEGEAN ISLES

IN SEPTEMBER 2019Join us for a trip to Athens and the Aegean islands, for an unforgettable adventure! Start off with exploring Athens landmarks - the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and many more. Then continue your journey on an Aegean cruise to visit excurisions on your way!WHO CAN ATTEND?UNOH Students, Alumni, and Guests

QUESTIONS?Contact Dr. Clark at lclark@unoh.edu to sign up!

| SUPPORT UNOH WITH AMAZON SMILEDo you shop on Amazon a lot? Did you know that you can donate a percentage of your purchase to UNOH while you shop? When you shop at smile.amazon.com you can find the same items with the added bonus of supporting the University of North-western Ohio!

If you already have an Amazon ac-count, go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/34-1695897 and start shop-ping!

If you don’t have an Amazon account, go to www.smile.amazon.com and create an account. Select University of Northwestern Ohio as your organi-zation of choice. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to UNOH at no cost to you!

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| CREDIT 101 WEBINAR

UNOH partner, Quicken Loans is offering up a webinar all about credit! Credit is a major concern of most of thier clients and people are never quite sure just how “it works”.

The Credit Managed, Mortgage Approved webinar will be on Thursday, July 26th from 3-4 pm EST. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn about how credit can affect different aspects of your life – outside of buying a home. There will be a credit expert and a mortgage banker on the webinar to provide information and answer any questions that you may have.

Did you know that, in the United States, the average credit score is below 700? Because of this, there is a tremendous opportunity to get help to improve yourr scores and make your financial life a little easier. As a UNOH Alumni, a complimentary VIP team is available at Quicken Loans to work with you to discuss areas of opportunities and clear-up blemishes on your credit report. To register for the Credit 101 Webinar click here

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REGISTRATION CAN ALSO BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT WWW.UNOH.EDU/ALUMNIREGISTRATION.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION:First Name:Last Name:Maiden Name:Date of Birth:Street Address:City: State: Zip:Phone Number:Email (NOT a unoh.edu address):Major:Student ID:Graduation Year:Membership Type: New Renewal Bronze (Free) Silver ($20 & an Alumni T-Shirt) Gold ($50 & an Alumni Polo Shirt) Platinum ($100 & an Alumni Jacket)

Shirt/Jacket SIze: Men’s Women’s METHOD OF PAYMENT: Cash Check (Check Number ) Credit CardName on Card:16 Digit Credit Card Number: CVC:Credit Card Type: Expiration Date: Signature: Date:

MAIL FORM & PAYMENT TO:University of Northwestern OhioAttn: Nicole Niemeyer & Justin Flanagan1441 N. Cable Rd. Lima, OH 45805alumni@unoh.edu

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