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Paul Spradley is RMU through and through. As an undergraduate majoring in Communication MediaProductions, he was involved in everything from Colonial Theatre and Colonial SportsCenter to intramuralsports and the Black Student Union. He got his bachelor’s degree in 2003, and earned a master’s inInstructional Leadership three years later. He’s still a familiar face on the RMU campus today, as assistantdirector of student life for multicultural affairs.This summer, Paul launched the Diversity Speakers Series. Featuring one-hour conversations withregional and national leaders, the series stimulates conversation and learning about diversity for students,faculty and staff. He also was instrumental in having the university sign on to the Anti-Defamation League’s“No Place for Hate” campaign, which aims at combating prejudice and promoting equality and harmonyamong people of different backgrounds. Paul is also a deacon and youth director for Hillcrest Seventh DayAdventist church in the Hill District.1. What is it about RMU that’ s kept you here forso many years?When students ask me that, I usually respond bysaying, “I’m working my way up to president of theuniversity.” In all seriousness, though, I stay becausethere are some really great people here and thecampus is rich with all kinds of opportunities.2. Why do you think diversity is so important ina university atmosphere?The world is very multicultural and very diverse.Sometimes students and employees come to auniversity with little or no appreciation ofdifferences. If we want our students and employeesto serve as ambassadors of the university, we musthelp them understand and appreciate differencesand other cultures. After all, the many things thatmake us different are fascinating!3. Who are your heroes and role models?Nowadays I would have to say my hero is Jesus,because he saves the day. My role model is TroyPolamalu because in addition to being a hardworker, a superb football player and a real man’sman, he’s a very spiritual person. I mean, he says aquick prayer after every play – how cool is that!4. What’ s your favorite book?I try to read the Bible every day, but I really enjoyTuesdays with Morrie. I love the simplicity of themessages given by Morrie as he helps the readerappreciate what’s really important in life.5. If you could have dinner with any one person,living or dead, who would it be and why?It would be a toss-up between Saint Paul and theDalai Lama, but I think I’d love to go to Primanti’swith Saint Paul. I just think Paul and I have somethings in common, and I’d like to know howspecifically he transitioned from who he was in hislife to who he became.6. What would people be surprised to know about you?That I sang bass in a quartet that produced two lowbudget CDs, and that I’ve done a lot of televisionwork, both as a TV news reporter and an actor inseveral commercials and industrial videos.7. Do you have any hobbies?I write children’s stories, and I already have enoughfor a series of books that I’m planning on publishingwithin the next year.8. What’ s on your iPod right now?The last song was “Mary” by Take 6, the current songis “Echoes” by Pink Floyd, and the next song is“Got to Give it Up” by Marvin Gaye.9. What’ s your favorite movie?It’s a tie between “Pursuit of Happyness” and “300.”10. What’ s the best piece of advice you’ ve ever been given?My mother told me, “Throughout your successesyou’ve got to stay humble, and always keep Godfirst because He got you where you are.”3 2 • W W W. R M U. E D U
Upcoming Events> JANUARY> FEBRUARY> MARCH>APRIL15 Alumni Pre-GameReception, 6 p.m., SewallCenter; Men’s Basketball:Central ConnecticutState, 7 p.m.28 Pittsburgh SpeakersSeries: Anna Quindlen,8 p.m., Heinz Hall31 Women in Sports Day,Basketball vs. Monmouth,Women at 4 p.m.,Men at 7 p.m.2 Men’s Basketball: PittPanthers, 7 p.m. at Pitt12 Alumni Pre-GameReception, Sewall Center;Basketball vs. Sacred Heart,Women at 6 p.m., Men at 8 p.m.27 Winter Blast Weekend:Alumni Happy Hour, 5–7 p.m.,Trivia Pub (facing campus)28 Winter Blast Weekend:Legacy Lunch, 1:30 p.m.,Sewall Center4 Pittsburgh SpeakersSeries: Bob Woodward,8 p.m., Heinz Hall18 Alumni Luncheon:Downtown Pittsburgh(details TBA)27 International Dinner,6 p.m., Food Court,Nicholson Center2-4 The Miracle Worker,8 p.m. (also 2 p.m. Saturday),Colonial Theatre, Massey Hall16 After-Tax Happy Hour:Downtown Pittsburgh(details TBA)22 Pittsburgh SpeakersSeries: David McCullough,8 p.m., Heinz Hall23 RMU Idol contest,9 p.m., Food Court,Nicholson CenterFOR MORE INFORMATION on these and other upcoming events, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (412) 397-2586 or rmualum@rmu.edu.alumniNEWSNAME __________________________________________________________________ YEAR OF GRADUATION __________________PREVIOUS/ MAIDEN NAMEADDRESSCITY/STATE/ZIPHOME PHONEE-MAIL ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK PHONE ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PROFESSION/POSITION __________________________________________________________________________________________EMPLOYER NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________________ADDRESSCITY/STATE/ZIPSPOUSE’S NAME____________________________________________________________________________________________________CHILDREN’S NAMES AND AGESNEWS ITEM__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM TO: Office of Alumni Relations, Robert Morris University, 6001 University Boulevard,Moon Township, PA 15108-1189. Or, send your news via e-mail rmualum@rmu.edu or fax (412) 397-2142.R O B E R T M O R R I S U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N S • 3 3
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