Celebrating the Lifetime of Distinguished UD Alumnus Shirley Pohl

February 20th, 2012

Shirley Pohl graduated from the University of Dayton in 1957. She made extraordinary contributions in the field of clinical laboratory technology throughout her distinguished career. She served as the Managing Director of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.

Her professional affiliations included The American Society for Medical Technology and the International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists, of which Shirley served as President from 1984 – 1986 and conducted the Congress held in Perth, Australia.

In the early 80’s she was appointed the Temporary Advisor to the World Health Organization. W.H.O is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Shirley received many professional honors as well. She was named the Outstanding Medical Technologist of the Year in the Ohio Society for Medical Technology in 1969 and 1975, the Mendelsohn Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Profession of Medical Technology in 1973 and 1978, and designated as the National Medical Technologist of the Year by the American Society for Medical Technology in 1975. Shirley also received the Omicron Sigma Award for Service to Professional Organizations from the American Society for Medical Technology four years in a row, 1978-1981. She received the Merz-Dade Award for Outstanding Contributions to International Medical Technology in 1982.

Shirley shared her expertise at seminars and workshops in hospital settings and professional meetings all over the world. She was a key faculty member in UD’s baccalaureate program in the Medical Technology and Master’s program in Clinical Laboratory Technology.

Shirley passed away in 1993 at the age of 58. You can visit her gravesite located at Section 8 Lot 103.

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Celebrating the Lifetime of Distinguished UD Alumnus Torrence Makely

February 20th, 2012

Dr. Torrence Makley pioneered the glaucoma operation known as phacoemulsification. This procedure reduces the chances of painful eye swelling and retinal detachment. The procedure also cut down the time for recovery after surgery.

Makley graduated from the University of Dayton in 1940. He attended Washington University Medical School receiving his M.D. degree in 1943. After serving two years in the WWII army, he went to Ohio State University to train in ophthalmology. What started as training turned into teaching, practicing, researching and writing. He became a full professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine. He was the department’s chairman from 1963-1973 and was the director of the Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory. Much of the research Dr. Makley did at OSU was published in prestigious medical journals.

Dr. Makley passed away in 1972 at the age of 77. You can visit his gravesite located at Section 8, Lot 148.

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Celebrating the Lifetime of Distinguished UD Alumnus Ronald Collins

February 20th, 2012

Dr. Ronald Collins was a prestigious chemistry educator, author and innovator in computer assisted education.

Collins earned his first Chemistry degree from UD in 1957. He achieved his Ph. D in inorganic chemistry in 1962 from the University of Indiana. He taught and published at University of Indiana, Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University, where he later became the department chairman. Moving to administration, he was Provost and then vice president at EMU.

He worked for Wyandotte Chemical Company. Dr. Collins acted as a visiting professor in chemistry at the University of Indiana for three summers and Michigan State University for one year. In 1965 he joined the faculty at Eastern Michigan University, serving as an assistant professor in the chemistry department. Seven years later he became a full professor and then the chairman of the Department of Chemistry. A year later, Dr. Collins was named the associate vice president for academic affairs. In 1983 he became the provost and vice president at EMU.

He was a part of the American Chemical Society, The Royal Society of Chemistry (of London), The American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Science Teachers Association, Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Michigan College Chemistry Teachers Association, Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, and Phi Kappa Phi.

Collins professional honors include the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching and Commitment to Students, University of Dayton Alumni Association Special Achievement Award, Association for Educational Systems Award, Chemical Manufacturer’s Award, and the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents Certification of Recognition.

Collins authored a textbook for general chemistry; a book on computer assisted instruction and published many papers on that topic. Dr. Collins has given talks all over the world, in places such as France, England, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Venezuela, and the USSR.

Collins passed away in 1993 at the age of 54. You can visit his gravesite located at Section 38 Lot 27.

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Celebrating the Lifetime of Distinguished UD Alumnus Carroll A Hochwalt

February 20th, 2012

Carroll A Hochwalt was a talented chemist who made significant contributions to commercial, retail and government projects. He graduated from the University of Dayton in 1920. From the early 1920′s, when he was a chemical engineer at General Motors, until his retirement from Monsanto in 1964, Hochwalt developed 92 patents. At G.M., he developed tetraethyl lead, which increases octane in motor fuel. In 1926, he co-founded Thomas & Hochwalt Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio, a chemical company that was acquired by Monsanto in 1936.
At Monsanto, which is based in St. Louis, Hochwalt was director of central research and coordinator of research, patents and developments.
In World War II, Hochwalt worked on the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb. Later he led a study commissioned by the Atomic Energy Commission examining chemical problems in the field of atomic energy.
Hochwalt talents were applied to many household uses as well, including making the first practical chemical fire extinguisher for Fyr Fyter, iodizing Morton’s Salt, creating a low suds washing machine detergent called “All” and developing a fast aging technique for the National Distillers’ Association.
Honors Bestowed Upon Carroll Hochwalt
1956 Midwest Award, American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section
1962 Honorary D.Sc., Washington University
1963 Knight of Malta, Pope Paul VI
1964 Honorary D.Sc. St. Louis University
1967 Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Dayton
1969 Brotherhood Citation, National Conference of Christians and Jews (St. Louis)
1970 Cardinal Gibbons Award, Catholic University of America
1971 Society of Chemical Industry Medal (American Section)
Carroll A. Hochwalt died of a heart attack at his home in St. Louis in 1987 at age 88.
You can visit his gravesite in Section 28, Lot 31.

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Local Geologist Details History of Glacial Moraine and Mound Builders Earthwork at Calvary Cemetery

January 20th, 2012

 

Rick Ordeman was born in Dayton and grew up in Oakwood. He graduated from the University of Dayton in 1982 with a BS Degree in Geology. He later went to graduate school to receive his teaching certificate in Ohio. In 1989 he went into the environmental consulting field.  Currently he works as a Senior Project Geologist for Ordesign Environmental in Kettering. He  takes great interest in the early inhabitants of the Miami Valley and Ohio, and especially the Indian Mounds. Rick shared his knowledge and showed topographic maps illustrating the geological history of Dayton. The following information came from Ordeman’s lecture from the University of Dayton Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course on January 9th.

Mound Builders of Calvary Cemetery

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Sam Manavis Shares Preview of 140th Anniversary Celebration Film

January 12th, 2012

Calvary Cemetery has chosen award winning producer-director Sam Manavis of ManaVision to tell the story of Calvary’s past, present and future in a thirty minute film. “What started as a series of interviews with Board members, staff, Calvary families and members of the community about what makes Calvary special,” explains Karla Hollencamp, Marketing and Community Relations, “out of those has come a beautiful message about the human spirit that everyone can relate to.”

The film will premiere at the  official celebration of the 140th Anniversary of the Calvary Cemetery Associations formation in July.

Click the link below for a short preview of the film. You may click the HD button on the video for better viewing quality. Enjoy!

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Joe McLaughlin: SID, Alumni Champion

January 4th, 2012

Joe McLaughlin first came to UD as Sports Information Director in 1957, having been the sports editor for the Network (New Jersey) Evening News. Almost ten years later, McLaughlin became the Director of General Publicity and Director of Information Services. In 1974, McLaughlin became UD’s first Director of Alumni Relations until 1980. That year he became the Coordinator of Alumni Placement, helping UD grads find jobs throughout the country. He worked until his death in 1983 at the age of 63. McLaughlin was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985. You can visit his gravesite located at Section 27, Lot 109.

 

Information compiled from the UD Archives.

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Eddie Kwest: Athletic Training at its Best

January 4th, 2012

Eddie Kwest is best known at UD for his thirty four years as the athletic trainer from 1954-1986. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, he played football at Washington High School, and then served in the Army during World War II. Kwest began his college career at Indiana University, acting as a student trainer. He eventually transferred to Florida State University, becoming head trainer until his graduation in 1953. In 1988, the Greater Dayton Athletic Trainers Association began awarding a scholarship in his honor to a high school senior entering the athletic training field. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978.  Eddie passed away in 1993 at the age of 72. You can visit his gravesite located at Section 38, Lot 178.

 

Information compiled from the Dayton Daily News Archive.

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Eddie Hamant First UD Golf Captain

January 4th, 2012

From the pages of the Tommy Frolic UD 1931

Eddie Hamant played on the first Flyer golf team from 1931-1933. Hamant was the team captain. He remained the team’s best golfer for three straight seasons. In 1933 he won the Ohio Intercollegiate Individual Championship. He finished the year by advancing to match play in the National College Championship. Eddie passed away in 1995 at the age of 85. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. He is also honored in the Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame, which is displayed at Kitty Hawk Golf Course. You can visit Eddie’s gravesite located in Section 29, lot 188.

 

Information compiled from the Dayton Daily News Archives.

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UD Junior Awarded God and Country Scholarship

December 29th, 2011

   Michael Canfield Earns Calvary Cemetery Scholarship

In celebration of the lives of those who give their all in service to God and Country, Calvary Cemetery Association’s Board of Trustees awards an annual scholarship to a deserving undergraduate student at the University of Dayton who is an active duty member or a veteran of the United States Armed Services; or is the spouse, child or grandchild of an active duty member or veteran.

The 2011-2012 Calvary Cemetery Association Scholarship award recipient is Michael Canfield.  Michael is a mechanical engineering major completing his junior year at the University of Dayton.  A 2009 Carroll High School graduate, Michael has a 3.66 grade point average in the Honors Program.  and is a third generation ROTC enlistee. His father, retired Air Force Lt. Col Robert A. Canfield, is a graduate of Duke University and served 21 years. Michael’s grandfather, retired Army Captain Robert E. Canfield, served in the Korean War.

“My parents are currently in Blacksburg, VA making that home. Growing up we moved around a lot making it hard to pinpoint a single hometown. I spent my high-school years in Beavercreek, OH which greatly influenced my decision to attend UD,” Says Michael. “I am currently going through the detachment 643rd ROTC program at Wright State University for the Air Force. I hope to serve as an Acquisition Manager for the United States Air Force. “

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