Posts tagged ‘Awards’

Dr. Zeuch and LVC Choirs National Semi-Finalists

Dr. Kyle Zeuch, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, was named an American Prize: National Semi-Finalist for the Dale Warland Conducting Award (College/University Division). The LVC Choirs he directs also were announced as National Semifinalists for the Virtual Performance Award. Dr. Johannes Dietrich, Newton and Adelaide Burgner Professor of Instrumental Music and director of the Symphony Orchestra, and Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, professor of music and College organist, assisted in the 2020 Christmas at The Valley performance that was submitted for consideration by the American Prize judges.

PT Faculty and Students Present and Receive Awards

Several physical therapy faculty and students presented their research at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Denver, Colo., last month. Two faculty members also received recognition during the gathering of more than 18,000 attendees. Dr. Jennifer Price, director of clinical education for PT, received her Pediatric Clinical Specialist Board Certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and Dr. Justin Mierzwicki, clinical assistant professor of PT, was recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties–Geriatrics as “Most Productive Item Writer–2019” for the national board certification examination.

Price; Dr. Katie Oriel, professor of PT; Danielle Burns ’18, D’20; Kaytlyn Fielder ’18, D’20; Alisha Kelley ’18, D’20; and Kayla Roca ’18, D’20 presented their peer-reviewed research poster, “Parent Perceptions of an Early Participation Experience in Young Children with Disabilities: Aquatics versus Land.” Mierzwicki; Kevin Griffith ’18, D’20; Kelsey Harrison ’18, D’20; Nikki Singley ’17, D’20; Madelyn Fox ’18, D’20; and Daryl Holstay ’18, D’20 presented their peer-reviewed research poster, “Comparison of High-Intensity Resistance and Power Training Programs in Pre-Frail and Frail Older Adults.”

DiMatteo Holsinger, Lehr, and Siegel Honored

Three current or former members of the College’s Board of Trustees will be honored tonight during the Central Penn Business Journal’s Business of the Year Awards. Wendie DiMatteo Holsinger, chief executive officer of ASK Foods, Inc., and William Lehr Jr., community volunteer and former longtime chair of Capital BlueCross, will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame during the 14th annual event. In addition, Conrad Siegel, president of Conrad Siegel Actuaries, is one of two business owners to be recognized as Business of the Year 2017 (100+ employees).

 

DiMatteo Holsinger has been an LVC trustee since 1993 and currently chairs the Academic/Student Affairs Committee. She also serves on the board’s Executive Committee and Finance & Administration Committee. Lehr, trustee emeritus, began serving on LVC’s board in 1999, including two terms as chair of the board. Siegel previously served several terms on LVC’s board.   #CBPJBOY