George Whitson, a University of Findlay trustee emeritus and his wife Shirlee, along with Whitson Properties have made a $520,000 grant to support the new Center for Student Life and College of Business building as well as the hospitality management program at University of Findlay.  A portion of the half million-dollar commitment will create the Whitson Family Hospitality Endowment Fund that will allow students to participate in internships with Whitson Properties including three hotels in the Findlay area.

Thomas J. Usher, chairman of the board of Marathon Petroleum Corp., announced Wednesday he will retire following the company’s annual shareholders meeting on April 27.  The board has elected Gary R. Heminger, the company’s president and chief executive officer, to succeed Usher as chairman.  Heminger will serve in addition to his current duties.
 

For the first time since 1989, the University of Findlay has introduced a new graphic identity and academic logo.  The change was driven by changes in graphic design concepts over the years, but also to reflect the University’s commitment to its “brand promise” of academic excellence.  The logo features a graphic representation of the cupola of Old Main, the oldest and most iconic building on campus. Six slats in the cupola are intended to reflect the six colleges within the University and a gentle arch is reminiscent of the Griffith Arch on the University’s front lawn.

The Salvation Army of Tiffin is seeking volunteers.  Major Becky Stetser says volunteers from the community-based correctional facility CROSSWAEH no longer are helping out with the organization.  Three volunteers from CROSSWAEH assisted daily.  The Salvation Army is looking for regular volunteers 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily.  For information on how you can help, call (419)-447-2252.