Annual Report of Donors July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
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2012 to 2013 ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS JULY 1, 2012 – JUNE 30, 2013 2012–2013 DONOR REPORT • WWW.IMMACULATA.EDU 1 CREATE A LEGACY AT IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY At Immaculata University, private philanthropy fuels our forward progress—in scholarship, in outreach, and more. Each day, programs and initiatives made possible by donors are touching lives on campus, across our region, throughout the country, and around the world. Clare Jameson ’80 recognized this, and made a planned gift to Immaculata, and we ask you to consider doing the same. Whether you are a recent graduate considering making your very first charitable donation or are much further along in life, you can make a tremendous impact on Immaculata and, most importantly, on the lives of those the University serves. Let’s talk about the creative gift that best For inquiries, please contact: matches your financial state and charitable University Advancement intentions. Sister Rita O’Leary, IHM Director of Planned Giving & Stewardship 610-647-4400 ext 3124 [email protected] 2 IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY • 2012–2013 DONOR REPORT Message from the President Dear Friends of Immaculata, The 2012-2013 report of donors reflects the many successes of Immaculata and recognizes the generosity of our alumni, parents and friends over the past year. From the capital projects to ensuring scholarship dollars for our students, to the creation of the Mother Theresa Maxis Society to the number of alumni and friends attending our events that are happening across the country, we have a lot to be proud of. I hope you are able to visit us back on campus soon to see our community in action. We hear of large gifts to universities in the news, and we at Immaculata are certainly grateful for our leading benefactors. When I reviewed the lists of donors for this publication, I was overwhelmed by the numbers and percentage of our alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty, staff and administration who support our University in a personally meaningful way. I am grateful for this support, and on behalf of the entire University community, thank you for your constant generosity. It is because of you that we are where we are today, and will arrive where we are heading in the future. I am excited for the future successes of Immaculata University and am grateful to you for your support. Sincerely, Sister R. Patricia Fadden, IHM, Ed.D. PRESIDENT L to R: Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D.; Sister R. Patricia Fadden, IHM, Ed.D., president of Immaculata University; Sister Lorraine McGrew, IHM, chair, IU Board of Trustees; and Jamie Moyer 2012–2013 DONOR REPORT • WWW.IMMACULATA.EDU 3 Foods Lab Dedication November 19, 2012 L to R: Jack Lettiere; IU President Sister R. Patricia Fadden; IHM, Ed.D.; and Barbara Lettiere Lillian P. Lettiere Center Dedicated At a ceremony on Tuesday, September 11, the new Admissions and Financial Aid Center became officially known as the Lillian P. Lettiere Center. Through a generous donation by Barbara Lettiere, Class of 1972 and now a member of Immaculata’s Board of Trustees, the Center was officially named after her mother. Throughout the summer and into late August of 2012, the construction crew worked to complete the Foods ATHLETIC TRAINING Science Laboratory Renovation Project in Nazareth FACILITY DEDICATION Hall. Now what has evolved is a contemporary facility that features state-of-the-art food preparation equip- On September 25, Immaculata dedicated its new Athletic Training ment, integrative video and projection technologies for Facility in Alumnae Hall. The University’s athletes, exercise science class demonstrations, as well as much-needed storage majors, and athletic training majors will all benefit from this facility. and refrigeration space. Immaculata alumni and friends supported this ambitious project through generous con- tributions. Donations received toward this project totaled $74,447. 4 IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY • 2012–2013 DONOR REPORT ImmacuLatté Opens Need some coffee to kick-start your morning, or a cup of soup on a cold winter’s day—or maybe a late-night snack when you’re cramming for exams? If so, visit the newly opened ImmacuLatté Café, located inside Gabriele Library. ImmacuLatté provides a convenient and cozy GROTTO RESTORATION atmosphere to study or visit with friends. A dedication ceremony was held on February 15, with a blessing from Father Christopher Rogers, IU’s chaplain, and attended by IU President Sister R. Patricia Fadden, IHM, Ed.D.; faculty; staff; students; and representatives from ARAMARK Dining Services; Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates (architects); and A-1 Construction. An Immaculata employee, Allison Duncan, was recognized for suggesting the name ImmacuLatté and was awarded with a year of free coffee for her creativity. The Grotto, built by Edward Atkins in 1912, has been restored to its former glory. Through the generosity of alumni and friends, a new statue of Our Lady of Lourdes has been placed at the site. In addition, clean-up around the Grotto was conducted and several overgrown trees, shrubs, and tree stumps were trimmed or extracted to provide easier access along the path to the Grotto. Sixty Burning Bushes, each about 3-4 feet tall, were also planted to form a semi-circle around the Grotto. 2012–2013 DONOR REPORT • WWW.IMMACULATA.EDU 5 SERVICE PROJECT NEW ORLEANS Since Hurricane Katrina hit the southern coast of Louisiana and Mississippi in 2005, Immaculata students, faculty, administrators, and alumni have visited the region at least once a year, sometimes twice a year. BroadwayOnBroadStreet-Poster-EFK.indd 1 10/10/12 3:10 PM Courtnie Williams ’09 In celebration of Immaculata University being named an All-Steinway School, IU partnered with the Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) and the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) to present Broadway on Broad Street and a Few Doors Down on October 6 at the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater. 6 IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY • 2012–2013 DONOR REPORT IU GRANTED $20,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSES With a nomination submitted by Harolyn Davis, a 2011 graduate of Immaculata’s R.N. to B.S.N. program, Immaculata University now has $20,000 to offer nursing students, thanks to GENEX Services Inc. GENEX launched the scholarship program in 2012, which allows company case managers like Davis to nominate their alma mater, or other local colleges or universities, to receive a monetary Nursing students posing around Immaculata University’s front lawn sign donation from GENEX to support the educational endeavors of their student population via scholarships. The Maguire Scholars Program IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY at Immaculata James Maguire and The Maguire Foundation IU @ Montgomery recently selected Immaculata University as one of several colleges and universities to participate in The Immaculata University is now offering its Doctor of Education Maguire Scholars Program. The Maguire Foundation in Higher Education (Ed.D.) program at Montgomery County has pledged $400,000 over several years to establish Community College’s (MCCC) Central Campus in Blue Bell, PA, a pool of $25,000 in financial aid for each of the next beginning in fall 2013. four incoming freshman classes. “This agreement with MCCC is really what we were hoping for when we developed the new degree in higher education,” said The Maguire Scholars program’s mission is grounded Sister R. Patricia Fadden, IHM, Ed.D., president of Immaculata in the belief (as taught by St. Ignatius Loyola), that we University. “MCCC is our first [collaborator] in this program, and are men and women for others. The executives of the we’re very excited to bring it to the Montgomery County community.” foundation believe this is best achieved by partnering with institutions and families of need. The Maguire Immaculata’s Ed.D. in Higher Education program is designed Foundation has already partnered with archdiocesan for higher education administrators and faculty who are seeking to elementary and secondary schools to provide improved advance their career opportunities by expanding their knowledge access to families with financial need. Immaculata of current trends in higher education and developing leadership University is grateful to the foundation for this won- skills. The program is also ideal for individuals working in related derful gift for our students. fields who are seeking a career change. 2012–2013 DONOR REPORT • WWW.IMMACULATA.EDU 7 Commencement Honorees SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED –in Memory of– Pictured at Commencement are L to R: Jamie Moyer, former professional Sister Marie Albert Kunberger, IHM baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies and recipient of an honorary doctorate degree, and Sean Flannery, Ph.D., of the Department of English/ Communication, the recipient of the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. Sister Marie Albert Kunberger, IHM, associ- ate professor emerita, served over 47 years at Im- maculata. After receiving her B.S. degree in home economics from Immaculata, in 1951 Sister entered Theresa Major Payton ’89 on Couric Show the IHM Congregation. In 1962, while teaching in Discussing Internet Security secondary education, Sister received her M.S. de- gree in home economics from Drexel University and pursued post-graduate work at New York University and the University of Rhode Island. Sister’s teaching responsibilities at Immaculata began in September of 1966 with a rank of assistant professor in the then-Department of Home Eco- nomics. In 1993, it became known as the Depart- ment of Family and Consumer Sciences. Through the