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Center Stage—College for Professional Studies News

Editor’s Note: “Center Stage” is a new feature that highlights news of interest from around our College for Professional Studies degree completion centers statewide and online program.

Siena Heights Opens New Center at Henry Ford College

On May 13, 2014, Siena Heights University opened a new University Center at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Mich. This is the first new SHU location since 2004. “Siena Heights University is pleased to expand its presence in metro Detroit with its partnership with HFC,” said SHU President Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD. “By allowing Siena Heights to offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs on its campus, HFC is providing even more opportunities for students to continue their education on the Dearborn campus,” she added. “Our collaboration with Siena Heights University on this new University Center will serve as a model for future endeavors like this, and provides a strong foundation for increased student success,” said HFC President Stan Jensen. “Providing students the opportunity to complete their first years of college at HFC and save money, then work toward their bachelor’s degree on campus at a high-quality four-year institution like Siena Heights gives them the best of both worlds.” SHU’s office is located in the Welcome Center on the HFC campus.

Shane Horn
Shane Horn

Battle Creek

Shane Horn ’04 (left) was appointed the city administrator for the city of Adrian in March 2014. Horn previously served as utilities director for the city. He began with the city in 1992 as a wastewater treatment plant operator, was promoted to water plant superintendent and was then appointed utilities director in 2007.

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Saints Athletics Highlights—Spring 2014

Sam Parlette
Sam Parlette
Elaine Johnson
Elaine Johnson

Cross Country

Women: Elaine Johnson was eighth overall as the Saints placed fourth at the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Championships. Johnson earned honorable mention all-conference and represented the Saints at the NAIA national championships. Junior Arika Knannlein was named a NAIA Scholar Athlete.

Men: The Saints placed third at the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Championships. Samuel Parlette led SHU with an 11th place finish (26 minutes, 17 seconds) and was named the WHAC Newcomer of the Year. Parlette and Brett Smith both earned honorable mention all-conference. Parlette, Smith and Justin Bateson each represented the Saints at the NAIA national championships. Parlette earned a top 100 finish, finishing 98th overall at 25 minutes, 52 seconds.

Nick Campbell
Nick Campbell
Andrea Richards
Andrea Richards

Golf

Women: The Saints finished third in the final Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference standings last fall. Freshman Andrea Richards was named to the All-WHAC first team, while teammates Ashley Everett and Sydney Gossett each earned honorable mention recognition. Andrea Rumler was the team’s Champions of Character recipient.

Men: Senior Nick Campbell was named to the All-Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference first team after earning conference medalist honors last fall. Joe Forest received the team’s Champions of Character award. SHU finished third in the final team WHAC standings.

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All in the Family

Three members of the Marowelli family—father Koby, daughter Tayleen and mother Donna, seen with daughter Tenille—received degrees May 3 from Siena Heights University. Photo courtesy of Lad Strayer—Adrian Daily Telegram.
Three members of the Marowelli family—father Koby, daughter Tayleen and mother Donna, seen with daughter Tenille—received degrees May 3 from Siena Heights University. Photo courtesy of Lad Strayer—Adrian Daily Telegram.

Marowellis Share in the Commencement Experience at SHU

By Dan Cherry—Daily Telegram Staff Writer

Editor’s Note: This is an edited version of a feature that ran in the Adrian Daily Telegram on Sunday, May 4, 2014. It is reprinted with permission.

Three members of the same family received degrees from Siena Heights University May 3.

Koby Marowelli; his wife, Donna; and daughter Tayleen participated in the University’s commencement ceremonies. Koby earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational studies with a minor in professional communication, Donna received a master’s degree in community counseling, and Tayleen a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a minor in psychology.

Koby and Donna’s other daughter, Tenille—Tayleen’s twin sister—is scheduled to graduate from Spring Arbor University in December with a degree in elementary education.

Donna said when they each started pursuing their degrees, they did not realize they would be participating in commencement ceremonies at the same time.

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