Defiance College
The Magazine
Fall 2009
The Right Fit
The Right Fit
The more information Mark C. Gordon found about Defiance College, the more excited
he became
Making Connections
President Gordon's inaugural address defines the role of Defiance College as a place
of opportunity
Honorees Recognized at Homecomming
Four alumni are honored at the Celebrate DC dinner; four are inducted into the AVD
Hall of Fame
Progress: The Transforming Difference
With your help, the largest campaign in College history is on the path to success
Tradition of More Than 80 Years
Handel's 'Messiah' may be billed as the 38th annual performance, but its history at
DC is far greater
Active On and Off Campus
Chantille Millender embodies the Defiance College spirit by her numerous activities
both on and off campus
A Change Wasn't Part of the Plan
A service trip to New Orleans changed Kyle Shong's life and career path forever
Welcome New Faculty to Campus
Eight new fulltime faculty bring extensive academic expertise to the DC community,
from accounting to social work
Recognition: Faculty Scholarly Achievements
Workshops, conferences, research opportunities, publications, and presentations
Wild Ride: And Enjoying Every Bit of It
Rich Zvosec '83 has gone from hitting golf balls, to coaching, to author, with no
plans of slowing down
Athletics: Update from the Field House
Updates on all of your favorite Fall sports teams
Partners for Adolescents with Autism
Defiance College and Defiance City Schools are teaming together to help those with
autism
Editorial Board & Staff
Kathy Punches '96
Editor, Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Rev. David Plant '73
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
Michele Tinker
Director of Annual Giving
Debbie Richard '02 '04
Assistant Director of Marketing
Ryan Imbrock
Creative Design Manager