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Collegiate Housing Services Awards Scholarship to DeVry Columbus Student

Reynoldsburg resident Travis Roberts, a DeVry University/Columbus student, was awarded a 12-month housing scholarship from Collegiate Housing Services. Roberts, a freshman at DeVry University's Columbus campus, is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer information systems.

Roberts is the first of three DeVry University students nationwide who will receive a CHS scholarship this year. The scholarship covers the students' housing application and deposit fees, as well as monthly rent for a year.

Travis Roberts, a student at DeVry University/Columbus and the recipient of a Collegiate Housing Services scholarship, poses with the ceremonial check he received at a luncheon held in his honor at DeVry University/Columbus. Pictured left to right are: Benita Martinez, Vice President of Housing Operations, Collegiate Housing Services; Kathy Hoff, Dean of Student Affairs, DeVry University; Travis Roberts, DeVry University student and CHS scholarship recipient; Amy Raab, Director of Student and Career Services, DeVry University; and Brian Owens, National Director of Student Life, Collegiate Housing Services.

DeVry University Seniors Present Senior Projects

DeVry University seniors in the electronics engineering technology and the electronics and computer technology degree programs got an opportunity to present their senior projects to a panel of industry experts. Projects included:

• Portable plant watering system — This system is able to read soil moisture, temperature and light exposure. It also allows the user to control the plant water based on the plant type and user input. The system will also detect low water levels in the reservoir.



• Pulse controlled race cars — This system uses the pulse rate of a player to control the speed of an electric car on a track. The system uses a programmable logic microcontroller that collects the pulse rate information, controls the electrical current to the track, senses cars approaching sharp curves and decreases the current accordingly, and records the number of laps the car has made around the track.



• Wireless heart monitor — This system uses a heart rate monitor, which detects the heart rate of the person to whom it is attached. Then the monitor wirelessly communicates the information to a microcontroller board that processes the wireless information and interactions. This information is then displayed using a program on the computer and is able to generate alarms when something unusual is detected.

Other projects displayed included a sound tracking remote-controlled robotic vehicle, wireless ECG device, an auto-controlled home fan and temperature system, a rotary speaker and a home automation system.

DeVry University/Columbus Spring Graduation DeVry University's Columbus campus held its spring commencement ceremony for more than 300 students graduating with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, technology and management at Veteran's Memorial in Columbus. Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Harris addressed the graduates, some of whom were members of DeVry University's Advantage Academy and had graduated earlier in the month with their high school diplomas (see story below). DeVry University chose student Chris Glover to speak to his peers at the ceremony. Glover graduated during the ceremony with a bachelor's degree in network systems administration.

Reynoldsburg resident Chris Glover addresses his peers during DeVry University's recent commencement ceremony at Veteran's Memorial. Glover graduated from DeVry University with his bachelor's degree in network and communications management. Photo courtesy of Bruce L. Heflin Photography.

DeVry University's Advantage Academy Graduates First Class

On June 22, 20 Columbus City Schools students graduated with their associate degree after graduating from high school earlier this month. These students were part of the inaugural class of DeVry University's Advantage Academy, a unique program that is the result of a partnership between DeVry University and the Columbus City Schools, that allows qualified high school students to complete their junior and senior year coursework while concurrently taking college-level courses from DeVry University faculty at DeVry's Columbus campus. After completing all Advantage Academy classes, students may graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in network systems administration.

All 22 students in the inaugural class have been accepted to colleges and universities around the country to pursue their bachelor's degree. About one-third of these students have decided to remain at DeVry University's Columbus campus to pursue their bachelor's degrees.

Currently, the second Advantage Academy class just finished its first year of studies and is scheduled to graduate in June 2009. A third cohort of Columbus City High School students began classes at DeVry University's Columbus campus this summer.

Students in the DeVry University Advantage Academy program come from 16 high schools in the Columbus City School system.

DeVry University Advantage Academy high school students prepare to receive their associate degrees in network systems administration at the DeVry University commencement ceremony last month. The graduates include (from left to right, front row to back):

Row One:
Jasmine Miner (Mifflin High School), Markus Lewis (Independence High School), Alonnee Gray (Ft. Hayes Career Center), Shapierra Foster (Walnut Ridge High School), Donnitta Parker (Mifflin High School), Breanna Smith (Independence High School), Whitney Scott (Mifflin High School), Emily Thompson (Beechcroft High School)

Row Two:
Dr. Marilyn Wiggam (DeVry University), Diane Ging (Columbus City Schools), Adam Skaggs (Centennial High School), Eddie Erion (Whetstone High School), Bianca Daniels (Beechcroft High School), Jasmine O'Dor (East High School), Cory Geddert (Ft. Hayes Career Center), Jeff Jackson (Whetstone High School), Bruce Green (Columbus City Schools), Dr. Gene Harris (superintendent, Columbus City Schools)

Row Three:
Jamie Veals (East High School), Dustin Reed (Briggs High School), Michael Peters (Walnut Ridge High School), Trisha Okeke (Mifflin High School), Darrian Cordell (Beechcroft High School), Matthew Walter (Whetstone High School), Dr. Galen Graham (president, DeVry University Columbus campus), Cyndi Roberts (dean, DeVry University Advantage Academy)

Not pictured: Cierra McDowell (Walnut Ridge High School) and Joe Tweedy (Columbus Alternative High School)

DeVry Students Receive Awards at
IEEE Student Activity Conference

Eleven DeVry University students and faculty member John Golzy traveled to the University of Cincinnati to participate in the annual Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers conference. Competing in several events against 200 students from Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, DeVry students Elizabeth Schmucker and Jason Guild placed first in the Ethics Competition, while their peers Joshua Herald, Jeremy Bock, Daniel Siemer and Robert Graves placed third in the Project Showcase.

DeVry Students Awarded at IEEE Columbus Section Spring Banquet

The DeVry chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers participated in the annual IEEE Columbus Section Spring Banquet. DeVry electronics engineering technology student and chair of DeVry's IEEE Laser Society Jason Salt conducted a laser light show presentation as part of the event. DeVry electronics engineering technology students Eddie Charusethakarn and Jason Guild both received awards at the event. Charusethakarn received an award for academic achievement and Guild received the award for service to IEEE student branch.

Ohio State Senator Ray Miller Speaks at DeVry's Commencement Ceremony

DeVry University's Columbus campus held its spring commencement ceremony for approximately 365 students graduating with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, technology and management at Veteran's Memorial in Columbus.

Ohio State Senator and Minority Whip Ray Miller (D-15), whose district includes DeVry's Columbus campus, addressed the graduates.

DeVry University Awards Full-Tuition Scholarship to Two Ohio Students

Circleville resident Brandon Richardson, a 2007 graduate of Logan Elm High School and Gahanna resident Gabriel Jugan, a 2007 graduate of Gahanna Christian High School, have been selected as recipients of DeVry University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior based on his/her scholastic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, class rank and an essay.

Chambers excelled both in and out of the classroom during his high school career, graduating with a 3.7 grade point average and remaining involved in numerous extra-curricular activities. Specifically, he founded Logan Elm's Rocket Team and served as president of the team for three years. He also has been an active participant in his church youth group, taking part in youth rallies and service projects.

Jugan also excelled in the classroom, graduating with a G.P.A of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale. During his four years at Gahanna Christian Academy, he played on the school's soccer team, spending time at a variety of positions from defense to midfield to forward. Jugan was also an active member of the student council.

DeVry University Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Four Ohio Students

DeVry University's Columbus campus has announced that four of its students, Joshua Herald of Reynoldsburg, Sheila Harvey of Westerville, Keirra Karshner of Groveport and Oreaona Washington of Columbus, have been awarded the David C. MacFarlane Memorial Scholarship. DeVry University's MacFarlane Memorial Scholarship is a one time only award of $1,000 awarded to students at DeVry University's Columbus and Chicago campuses. All recipients are first generation degree holders, have completed at least two semesters of school, demonstrated financial need, and have shown satisfactory academic progress.

Herald graduated from DeVry University in June 2007 with a G.P.A of 3.42 on a 4.0 scale and was involved in many extra-curricular activities on campus. He served as president of DeVry University's Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) student branch. He was also a member of both Tau Alpha Pi (TAP) and Delta Epsilon Iota (DEI) honor societies, and worked as a tutor for the university.

Washington, who is beginning her fourth year of studies at DeVry, focuses the majority of her time on her studies in order to maintain a G.P.A of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale. This accomplishment has allowed her to become a member of Delta Epsilon Iota (DEI) academic honors society where she participates in various volunteer outreach programs around the community.

Now in her second year at DeVry University, Karshner maintains an impressive G.P.A of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale. She also holds a job as an intern at the DeVry University library, which keeps her involved with the campus environment and provides good job experience.

In addition to taking classes at DeVry full-time, Harvey works part-time as a courier at FedEx and is a single mother. She is starting her third year of studies at DeVry and is confident that her DeVry education will prepare her for her dream job of developing and maintaining Web pages for a prominent company.

About the MacFarlane Memorial Scholarship: David MacFarlane was a life-long advocate for education. Upon receiving his master's degree in educational administration from Ohio State University, MacFarlane began his career in education as an elementary school teacher in Columbus. He joined DeVry Institute of Technology's Columbus campus in 1967 and transferred to DeVry's Chicago campus in 1969. He left DeVry in 1971 for a job at Stanford University, but returned to Chicago to help Ron Taylor and Dennis Keller open Keller Graduate School of Management. In 1987, David's career came full circle when the Keller Graduate School of Management purchased DeVry. MacFarlane retired as senior vice president at DeVry Inc. in 1997.

Local High School Students Get a Head Start On College

A second cohort of Columbus Public High School students began classes at DeVry University's Columbus campus this summer. The group of 24 students is the second class enrolled in Advantage Academy, a unique program that is the result of a partnership between DeVry University and the Columbus Public Schools, that allows qualified high school students to complete their junior and senior year coursework while concurrently taking college-level courses from DeVry University faculty at DeVry's Columbus campus. After completing all Advantage Academy classes, students will graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in network systems administration.

The new class joins last year's class of 23 students in the program. Students from both classes come from 16 high schools in the Columbus Public School system.