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.

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.

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.

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 9^th.

Mound Builders of Calvary Cemetery

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!

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Information compiled from the UD Archives.

Information compiled from the Dayton Daily News Archive.

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.

   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. “