Apr
29
Kontos Named Distinguished Administrative Staff Member at BGSU Firelands
April 29, 2016 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Bowling Green State University Firelands College honored one of its best at the 47th Annual Recognition Program held Friday, April 29, in the Cedar Point Center. Victoria Kontos, Sandusky, admissions and financial aid counselor at BGSU Firelands, was honored as the 2016 Distinguished Administrative Staff member.
The award is one of the highest honors the College can bestow as the recipients of the Distinguished Administrative Staff Award are nominated by colleagues and students and selected by a committee of their peers.
“As a co-worker, Victoria is a delight to work with for her accountability, attention to detail, and sense of humor. I have worked with her on several committees, and I can attest to her ability to lead a team to successful completion of goals,” said a nominator.
Kontos began her employment at BGSU Firelands as a secretary in the admissions office in 2009 and has had several roles including student employment coordinator and admissions and financial aid counselor.
Her responsibilities include determining students’ eligibility for admission, identifying, recruiting, enrolling, and counseling prospective students, managing the student employment program, and administering and maintaining the scholarship program which annually awards more than $150,000 to BGSU Firelands students.
“Victoria is the first person many prospective students meet from BGSU Firelands, and she is the professional, approachable, and helpful ‘face’ of our College to countless prospective high school students and families,” said a nominator.
At BGSU Firelands, Kontos is a member of the College Credit Plus Advisory Board and the Enrollment Initiatives Working Group. She was also a member of the 2014 BGSU Leadership Institute.
She is a member of the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and a past recipient of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization’s Young Careerist Award. She is also a former board member for Teen Leadership Corps.
Kontos earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio.
Criteria for the Distinguished Administrative Staff Award includes performance above and beyond what is required by the position, providing services to the campus community and beyond which promote growth and harmony, and/or demonstrated resourcefulness in the work place that contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of the University.
In addition, the candidate must have been employed at BGSU Firelands for multiple years with the length being contingent on employment status (full-time, part-time, retired) and candidates must not have received the award within the past three years.
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and community relations, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
Apr
29
Buehrer Named Distinguished Teacher at BGSU Firelands
April 29, 2016 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Bowling Green State University Firelands College honored one of its best at the 47th Annual Recognition Program held Friday, April 29, in the Cedar Point Center. Jolene Buehrer, Milan, a senior lecturer of English at BGSU Firelands, was honored as the 2016 Distinguished Teacher.
The award is one of the highest honors the College can bestow as the recipients of the Distinguished Teacher Award are nominated by students and selected by a committee of their peers.
Buehrer was recognized and nominated by students for her enthusiastic approach to teaching and for the passion she demonstrates in teaching her subject matters.
“Dr. Buehrer has an amazing dedication to her students and I am proud to say I was one. College is just a stepping stone to what comes next in life and Dr. Buehrer has instilled in me the confidence to know I will succeed,” said one of her nominators.
Buehrer has been employed at BGSU Firelands since 2000 starting as an adjunct faculty member and becoming full-time faculty in 2003. She is currently a senior lecturer and the chair of the Humanities Department. Previously she taught at Mount Mary College, Yankton, S.D. She also has more than 15 years of experience in public relations at Sacred Heart Health Services, Yankton.
Her greatest teaching interests reside in Native American cultures, an interest she has fostered since her time at the University of South Dakota. She teaches courses in Native American studies and film, and she provided lectures to the ElderCollege program on the subject matter.
In a recent course, Buehrer mentored her students on a service learning project which was successful in collecting a semi truck load full of clothing and household goods which they then delivered to residents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
“Dr. Buehrer is very passionate on the courses she teaches. As a student, I could really tell she enjoys teaching and she makes learning informative and fun. I have taken four of her classes and enjoyed them all,” said another nominator.
Buehrer has also provided extensive service to the University including membership on the Bowling Green Perspective and BGSU Connecting Undergraduate Experience committees, the BGSU Firelands Budget Committee, Academic Affairs Committee, and College Council, and several department level committees.
Outside of the University, Buehrer has served on the Milan-Berlin Library District Board of Trustees since 2007, the last three years as president. She is also actively involved in the Milan-Berlin Friends of Library and assists with fund-raising activities for the organization.
Buehrer earned her doctoral degree in American literature from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, a master’s degree in English from University of South Dakota, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Mount Mary College.
Criteria for the Distinguished Teacher Award includes scholarly knowledge of the subject matter, careful organization and preparation for courses, an ability to generate enthusiasm for the field and for learning, demonstrated ability to stimulate the intellect of students so as to foster skills in critical thinking and independent analysis, ability to communicate the subject matter in a clear, effective manner, utilization of a diversity of teaching methods/techniques, and sensitivity and responsiveness to students, both in and out of the class context.
In addition, the candidate must have teaching experience at BGSU Firelands for at least two years prior to the year of the nomination and candidates must not have received the award within the past five years.
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and community relations, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
Apr
29
Maschari Awarded BGSU Community Service Award
April 29, 2016 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
At Bowling Green State University Firelands College’s annual Recognition Program on April 29, Ann Maschari, a Sandusky resident and former Erie County judge, was awarded the 2016 Community Service Award.
The Community Service Award is given to an individual or organization from the community who has, in an extraordinary manner, participated in the growth, development, or promotion of BGSU Firelands and the Firelands community.
A former student at BGSU Firelands, Maschari was nominated for the award in recognition of her contributions to the College’s 50th Anniversary Committee and her commitment to the success of students.
As part of the Committee, Maschari implemented and spearheaded a highly-successful scholarship development initiative. Through her efforts, funds were raised to create more than 60 new scholarships for BGSU Firelands student.
“Ann’s enthusiasm on the committee was inspiring,” said BGSU Firelands Dean Andy Kurtz. “She is a leader in the community and her relationships were instrumental in gaining the support needed for success. Her commitment to BGSU Firelands remains as strong today as it was when she was a student.”
As a student, Maschari was a member of the Society of the Flame, Student Advisory Board, Firebelles singing ensemble, Firecrackers Drill Team, and she received the Special Service Award. Maschari was also a member of Mortar Board and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Societies.
As an alumna, Maschari has served as chairperson of the area Alumni Chapter, was an adjunct instructor in the BGSU paralegal program, and was the recipient of the BGSU Distinguished Alumnus Award.
“I volunteer today because BGSU Firelands presented me with so many opportunities as a student. I am passionate about the scholarship initiative and I wish that as many prospective students experience the awesome opportunities that exist at BGSU Firelands,” said Maschari.
After graduating from BGSU in 1974, Maschari earned a doctorate in jurisprudence from the University of Toledo College of Law. She is currently a practicing attorney and has enjoyed a long and successful career in the field.
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and communications, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
Apr
21
Memory Book of BGSU Firelands to Debut at Saturday Festival
April 21, 2016 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Huron, Ohio – In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Bowling Green State University Firelands College has published a book of short stories and memories from the first five decades of the Huron-based campus.
Compiled by Professor Emeritus Joel Rudinger, “The Stories of Our College,” is filled with contributions from students, alumni, faculty, and staff of the College.
“I may have served as the collector and refiner of the information, but the contributors truly are the authors of this story of BGSU Firelands,” said Rudinger. “This collection is meant to be a chorus of different voices. If you’re like me, you will appreciate the content because it is a window into the minds of those who have made our BGSU Firelands special,” he added.
Rudinger was one of the first faculty members of BGSU Firelands and has followed the evolution of the College since its inception in 1965.
This book is a collection of fond memories of life-changing helpers and guides, faculty mentors, and fellow students; recollections of friends and crazy events; scholarship and sports; innovative teaching; and the travels of students, staff, and faculty. The book also includes dozens of photos from the history of the College and interesting trivia.
“This book is important because it reminds us of things which, though perhaps forgotten as we’ve moved on, are still a part of our lives. Every student or member of the College’s staff who has spent time within our walls or on our campus has come out a different person, however subtle or dramatic the change. The honey of learning will stick to their coattails for a long as they shall live,” said Rudinger.
The book will debut at the Firelands 50th Festival on Saturday, April 23 which is taking place on the campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to the public. The book will be available afterward in the College Bookstore and the cost is $5. For additional information on the book, BGSU Firelands 50th Anniversary, and the Firelands 50th Festival, go to the website at www.firelands.bgus.edu/50
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Apr
11
BGSU Firelands College Theatre’s “Meet Me In St. Louis” Free Performance on April 23
April 11, 2016 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Huron, Ohio – Just in time for the Firelands 50th Festival: A Community Celebration, the Bowling Green State University Firelands College Theatre presents “Meet Me In St. Louis,” April 21-24, in McBride Auditorium on the Huron campus.
Adapted from the beloved film, “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a heartwarming American classic that tells a story of happiness and family love that all ages will enjoy. As the curtain rises on the famous World’s Fair in 1904, this extraordinary musical follows the Smith family and the move that threatens to change their lives forever.
Memorable tunes like “The Trolley Song,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” will have you singing along in no time.
Directed by Caryl Crane Youth Theatre Artistic Director Brian Marshall, “Meet Me In St. Louis” combines the talents of 58 BGSU Firelands students, faculty, alumni and Caryl Crane Youth Theatre students. Join us as we celebrate the ‘family’ of BGSU Firelands during our 50th Anniversary weekend.
The April 23 performance at 2 p.m. is part of the Firelands 50th Festival: A Community Celebration, and tickets will be given out free at the event on a first-come, first-serve basis the day of the show.
The production is Rated G and for the whole family.
Tickets for Meet Me In St Louis go on sale Monday, April 11, at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by calling 419.626.1950 or ordering online at www.sanduskystate.com
AT A GLANCE
What: BGSU Firelands College Theatre and Caryl Crane Youth Theatre present “Meet Me In St Louis”
When: April 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm, April 23* and 24 at 2 pm.
Where: McBride Auditorium, BGSU Firelands, Huron, OH 44839
Cost: $6 – $14
Tickets: Call 419.626.1950 or order online at www.sanduskystate.com
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