Global Partnerships: China Institute St. Benedict’s Rule for Monks begins with a What is your powerful imperative: Listen. And at Benedictine University, we believe in the importance of listening favorite place to one another. We therefore have named our magazine Benedictine Voices. We pledge that within on campus? these pages, members of the Benedictine community will speak with candor about issues facing our University ? and our world. We cordially invite you to enter into I enjoy the view Winter 2009 | Vol. 38 | No. 2 dialogue with us. from any of the Executive Director of Marketing donor and Communications benches Mercy Robb, M.B.A.’02 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, over- do it with all thy might.” Editor Vision looking Linda A. Hale ECCLESIASTES 9:10 Lake St. Benedict. Writers 1 • William J. Carroll, President The quiet Phil Brozynski In Tough Economic Times — Benedictine University Freezes Tuition water and surrounding calm William J. Carroll 2 • Monastic Perspective provide a sense of peace and Rita A. Dougherty Benedictine Mission Call to China tranquility, allowing one to Linda A. Hale 3-5 • Special Section escape the day’s delirium. Contributors “Dreamers are Forerunners” at Benedictine’s China Institute Phil Brozynski, Marketing Pat Ariano and Communications Pina Arnone My Dave Beyer “The greatest virtues are those favorite Nadia Darwish, C07 Values which are most useful to others.” place on Marc Davidson ARISTOTLE campus is Allan Gozum Irene Gendel 7 • A Letter from The New Alumni Board President the grotto that sits Rachel Jones • Stay Connected: Upcoming University Events in front Jean-Marie Kauth, Ph.D. 8 • Alumni Briefs of the Virginia McCarthy 11 • Alma Matters: Donna S. Hronzencik, M.D., C82 cemetery. Julie Nelligan, M.S.M.O.B.’06 12 • Giving Back: Nicholas Scipione, C04, M.E.D.’08 My son Debbie Smith • Commemorative Silver Medallions Adam Danielle Swanson, C09 helped to build it for his Eagle 13 • Get Your Alumni Class Involved! Fr. David Turner, O.S.B. Scout Leadership project, but • Annual Scholar’s Society Dinner more important, it is a place Photographers 14 • Alumni Build Scholarships for a New Generation of solitude and peace. When Stephan Bates 15 • President’s Society Council Helps Raise Funds my day gets too busy and I feel Phil Brozynski for Proposed University Church overwhelmed, I walk up to the Rachel Jones • New Fundraising Staff Enriches Donor Connections grotto, sit on the bench and let Jeff Knox my mind drift. I feel like it’s a 16 • Long-time Art Donor Gives Etchings by Noted Artist Julie Nelligan, M.S.M.O.B.’06 safe and prayerful place. Mercy Robb, M.B.A.’02 • Fr. Joseph Kelchak Honored for His Art Donations Julie Nelligan, Alumni Relations Elsie Yuan 17 • Please Answer Our Call: The Phonathon Needs You • We are Looking for Your Input My Art Director • Donation Options During Difficult Economic Times favorite Mary Kay Wolf, Wolf Design place is the St. Procopius Benedictine University is accredited by “You’re happiest while you’re making Abbey the Higher Learning Commission and a the greatest contribution.” cemetery, member of the North Central Association. Vitality www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org just a bit ROBERT F. 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Distributed • University Ministry Sponsors Campus Minister’s Conference the life I received from them, free to alumni, students and friends 23 • A Look Inside Record-Breaking Freshman Class I also ask the Lord to continue of the University. • Benedictine Ranks High in Educational Effectiveness to hold them in his love as they Opinions expressed in Benedictine Voices 24 • Fast Facts: enjoy the life of heaven. I then are not necessarily those of Benedictine like to move from grave to University, its administrators, faculty or Revitalized Weekend College: Serving Adult Learners grave and think about the students. Unique Online M.S. in Nursing lives of the monks. A reflective Letters to the Editor must be signed, and 25 • University Quick Facts time in the cemetery brings me letters not intended for publication should • Accreditation Input Alert a great sense of peace. The be so indicated. • Attention Alumni: Refer a Student prayerful time spent there challenges my thought and Please address all mail to: • CMI Upcoming Events prayer to remember that one Benedictine Voices 26 • Faculty Highlight: Bill Scarlato — Sharing a Passion for Art day my mortal remains will Benedictine University 27-29 • Class Notes rest in that very cemetery 5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532 30-31 • Faculty/Staff Notes awaiting what we proclaim • Mystery Photos Revealed each Lord’s Day as we recite 31 • New Faces in the Eagle’s Nest the Nicene Creed, “…the resurrection of the body and • 32 Eagles Reach Out to Community with Free Tickets life everlasting.” • Time Out — Sports Highlights Fr. David Turner, O.S.B., Institutional Mission “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it Vision with all thy might.” — ECCLESIASTES 9:10 In Tough Economic Times — Benedictine University Freezes Tuition by William J. Carroll, President

As I grow into the position empower their employees, get An institution like Benedictine than the one with which we of Benedictine University out of their way and let them is like a ship at sea. It functions began. president, I am gaining a sense be all they can be (the quite well with little need for a of how values can steer an Benedictine value of developing captain until in the midst of Using the value of stewardship institution. In addition to its each person to be what they troubled waters. In these times, as our compass and guide in Catholic tradition and heritage, can be). the captain takes the controls these perplexing economic the University is guided by and steers the ship. The recent times, we must decide what seven Benedictine values: a To move the University economic crisis in this country options are the best for us search for God by oneself forward, and to be a life raft in is such a time when today and for those who will and with others; a tradition an economic sea of turbulence, intervention in the daily come tomorrow. No matter of hospitality; an appreciation I challenged the Benedictine operations of the University is what is happening in for living and working in University Board of Trustees required. When the captain Washington regarding community; working with to steer the ship in a time of takes the helm in troubled seas, economic matters, families individuals to be all they can turmoil for many families. The charts, graphs and even modern have been shaken to their be; an emphasis on a life lived Board accepted the challenge day electronic devices might core. Retirement funds have in balance; a dedication to and took a major step toward not be of much use. What is disappeared, savings are responsible stewardship, and helping families deal with the paramount is the ability of the depleted and tomorrow seems a commitment to academic economic crisis at their meeting captain to steer the ship out of guaranteed to no one. excellence. this past October. The trustees troubled waters using the skills For Benedictine to go on as voted to freeze tuition at its that have become innate if the recent economic crisis In recent months, with the current level through spring through his many years at sea. economic crisis swirling around 2010 for students already never happened is foolhardy. us, I have become more attending Benedictine, and When universities are beset Given the economic depression attuned to our value of guaranteed that next year’s with raging seas, presidents being experienced by most stewardship. While this is freshman class will not see a and boards function much like Americans, the University needs traditionally associated with the tuition increase through spring a sea captain. In taking the to realize that doing business as environment (and we do strive 2011. The Board felt that we helm, they must rely on the usual would be unusual at best. to be a “green” campus), I must hold the line on the cost values of the institution as their When we hear that families’ have focused on another of college so as not to endanger compass and guide. But how “nest eggs” are being depleted, dimension to this centuries old the futures of so many do the values of the University we know that these nest eggs value — one probably always promising young people. help us in this economic storm? are where families build funds present in our Benedictine The answer is rather simple: our for college education. If they predecessors. While a higher education seven values point the direction are being depleted, so are the continues to be expensive, in which we should go. They dreams and aspirations of the To understand this dimension perhaps we can slow the craft the policies to respond to families who own them. The of stewardship, I ask you to escalating tide through this the challenges at hand. University needs to reach out think for a moment as to the tuition freeze. Bolstered by the to its community and to role of a university president. Benedictine value of While all of the Benedictine partner with it through these Obviously we are fundraisers, community, stewardship, as I values mentioned are pertinent, turbulent economic seas. always looking for new financial have learned to understand it, the value of stewardship views resources to keep the ship requires us to look out for one time as practically endless, These are extremely difficult afloat and to move it to its another. A rising tide raises all with community pervasive times for students and their destination. With trustees and boats; a lowering tide, grounds throughout. Under families. Although most of the community, we set the some boats and destroys others. stewardship’s mantel, we view our students receive some form vision for the institution. In being good stewards, the the Benedictine community as of aid, we are committed to The University’s day-to-day University must take into all those who have come before doing as much as possible to operations are handled by able account the economic viability us and will follow us. As part ensure that education is a people who steer the ship of its present constituents and of this human chain, we have a life-long journey, not a life-long = almost flawlessly. As a matter future constituents. We must be monumental obligation to pass burden. of course, presidents should flexible in our approach in these to them a better University difficult economic times.

Winter 2009 1 monastic perspective by Fr. David Turner, O.S.B., Ph.D., Assistant to the Provost for Institutional Mission Benedictine Mission Call to China

ith the recent University as the dean of the It was on October 14, 1936, Fr. Francis served as a campus establishment physics department. During that the monastic chapter of minister in Georgia; Fr. of Benedictine this period, the university St. Procopius Abbey formally Sylvester served as chaplain University on was run by the monks of agreed to take over the of Sacred Heart Monastery; the Chinese St. Vincent Archabbey, the Kaifeng Chinese Mission and Fr. Richard was well- mainland,W a look at St. founding community of and sent Fr. Cosmas Vesely, known at Benedictine as a Procopius’ history with St. Procopius Abbey. O.S.B., who was appointed professor of mathematics China seemed appropriate. the first prior, along with Frs. and theology, along with his While the United States was When funds could not be Richard Shonka, O.S.B., and pioneering work in computer considered “mission territory” found, the university was Gerard Mach, O.S.B., to Asia. science. Fr. Gerard and in its beginnings, within a transferred to a mission Br. Alphonse worked at short period of time congregation, The Society The monks began to teach the Benedictine College in Americans began to see their of the Divine Word, founded in the Kwang-Yu Middle Manila and returned home own role change as they were by St. Arnold Janssen from School, though very early in 1955. being challenged to bring Holland. on war tensions began to the Gospel to other lands. develop with the eventual The Benedictine Chinese Our own foundation as a When the Divine Word occupation of Kaifeng by mission work took on a Benedictine monastery came Missionaries took over the the Japanese army. During new direction under Abbot because of the “mission university, the St. Vincent this time, Fr. Richard Daniel W. Kucera as he sent mindedness” of Fr. Boniface monks secured an “apostolic began to teach graduate Fr. Francis to arrange the Wimmer, O.S.B., of St. indult” (permission) from mathematics at Honan eventual establishment of a Michael’s Abbey in Metten, Rome to remain in the University. Unfortunately, priory in the city of Chiayi, Bavaria, who left his native mission territory. Frs. Frs. Cosmas and Richard Taiwan. The monastery land in 1846 to bring Ildephonse Brandstetter, both became seriously ill complex was dedicated in Benedictine life to our land. Francis X. Clougherty and and returned to America. 1967 and has been served Oswald Baker established Fr. Cosmas died in a Seattle by two priors: Frs. Timothy In keeping with Abbot St. Benedict’s Monastery in hospital on October 3, 1938. Marceau and Alban Hrebic. Boniface’s mission dream, Kaifeng, Honan Province, Currently, there are two St. Procopius Abbey was China. Their primary goal Frs. Ildephonse, Francis Benedictines in this small founded with the focus of was to form a community and Gerard, along with Br. monastery, though the being missionaries to Czech of native Chinese as Alphonse Keprta, remained in property now contains a and Slovak immigrants. Benedictine priests and China. War threats continued, large Catholic hospital Sensitive to the missionary brothers. It was from this and after the bombing of directed by the Sisters of ideal, it was not surprising latter mission congregation Pearl Harbor the monks Our Lady of China. that in May of 1931 that Rome chose the first found themselves in a Fr. Procopius Neuzil, Chinese Cardinal, Thomas concentration camp. Though As Benedictine University O.S.B., at that time prior Tien, S.V.D. the missionaries held high has now established itself of St. Procopius Abbey, was hopes that their educational as a formidable educational appointed to be a “promoter” The monastery, established and religious life mission presence in China, we see of the Catholic University by the three Benedictines, would continue, the eventual the dream of the original of Peking (now Fu Jen encountered difficulty as it Communist threat and the missionaries coming to University) by soliciting was not a formal dependency worsening political conditions fruition. There is an funds. In addition, in 1931 of any existing abbey, so in China prevented any kind opportunity for the Francis Shonka, Ph.D., a Rome sought to recruit more of work in the region at Benedictine message graduate of St. Procopius monastic personnel. Rome that time. to again College and a brother of made a formal request to the be heard three monks in the Abbey abbot of St. Procopius, the Most of the men involved in China. = (Fr. Emilian, William and Rt. Rev. Valentine Kohlbeck, with this mission eventually Richard) went to Peking O.S.B., in 1936. returned to America.

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by Rita A. Dougherty “ Dreamers are Forerunners” at Benedictine’s China Institute

If you listened carefully to the words of the opening festivities at the Beijing Summer Olympics, you heard many catchy sayings as to how China was welcoming its guests. “Dreamers are forerunners” was a phrase they used and it is appropriate to be used here because that is how Benedictine University’s China Institute first began.

fter centuries of higher learning executives and Benedictine representatives and discussion. Business apparent seclusion, awareness of globalization, from the College of Business concepts are not just about China seemed to Benedictine President William were sent to China to the “what” of business, but burst into the World Carroll began to look into investigate the possibility also the “why” and “how.” TradeA Organization as its China’s educational situation. of a partnership with two Serious teaching concepts are 143rd member in December Several universities in universities in northeast delivered through innovative 2001. Anticipating entrance northeast China initiated China: Shenyang University teaching methods and into international business, it conversations with of Technology (SUT) and effectively learned by the became apparent that many Benedictine which led to Shenyang Jianzhu University students. Discussions and Chinese corporate employees creation of Benedictine’s (SJZU), both situated in a assignments are involved and particularly students in China Institute. city of 7.2 million people. with much problem-solving.” higher education did not Each university has more Carroll is an old hand at Chinese students Xiao Yu know the cultural differences than 25,000 students. The new beginnings and has (Alex), a master’s degree between Eastern and Western University then applied to encouraged many regional student in Management business practices. The best the United States Higher changes at the University. In Information Systems, and place to insert this Learning Commission and the spring of 2002, he sought Bing Dai, a student in information was to add eight the Ministry of Education of and received federal funding Benedictine’s Master of Benedictine courses to China to partner with these to establish a tuition-free Science in Accountancy China’s Master of Business universities in their M.B.A. First Responder education program, spoke of that Administration (M.B.A.) programs. Classes began in program for fire and police, difference in Chinese degree. 2004. This was a unique and now veterans. In 2004, and American classrooms educational opportunity for Chang Miao, one of the University began and both appreciate working both Benedictine and China. Benedictine’s first professors discussions, and then in study groups. They said in China, said that “with the designed and finalized plans For centuries, China it helps them learn more advancement of Internet to partner with Springfield maintained a “lecture” about American culture technology and globalization, College of Illinois in the teaching method, but and language. Chinese students probably state capital. Some of these Benedictine professors Both students feel the know more about Western educational learning team introduced an entirely most difficult part of their business concepts than (a group of 25-30 students different methodology by transition to America was their previous generation. who study the same courses changing the classroom in trying to gain credit, earn However, knowing concepts together and graduate atmosphere. Miao teaches money, find an affordable is one thing, understanding together after 16 months) Project Management in the apartment and discover ways concepts is another, and that programs moved off campus China M.B.A. program, and of transportation. Recently, is what we bring to the to other Illinois sites. explains that “in our classes the China Institute held a students.” Benedictine had become I found the key to break the dinner for Chinese students regional, so why not go old habit of learning and to At about the same time, and host families interested global? stimulate more self-thinking through discussions with in helping students gain a ‰ was by introducing research

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Benedictine’s Global Partnerships

As we continue to move • Vietnam: A new M.B.A. Minh City. It is a private Since 2000, Benedictine has toward life in a technologically- program partnership was institution that offers established exchange student advanced, global society, it is formed in late 2008 with undergraduate, graduate and programs with the following necessary for our education Binh Duong University vocational training programs universities around the globe: system to respond to this (BDU) in Binh Duong, at 25 sites. BDU plans to add • The Copenhagen Business growth. Global partnerships Vietnam. Established in two-to-four new campuses in School in Copenhagen, strengthen students’ personal 1997 with an enrollment of the near future. A similar Denmark. and educational opportunities, approximately 8,000 students, program is being developed at • The Universidad de and make them better global it is located in southeastern Vietnam National University. Monterrey and the Instituto citizens in a world that is Vietnam north of Ho Chi Technologico de Estudios quickly demanding it.

A grateful Elsie Yuan, director grandmother of the Benedictine speaks with China Institute, President Carroll met students and at the SJZU 2008 graduates of the graduation program at SUT. ceremony where her grandson received his diploma.

better understanding of he said. “They particularly Having done business with At SJZU, Benedictine language, holidays, sports want to learn everything China in the past, I decided professors teach half of the and American living. These American. I finally prepared a to teach there,” Carroll 16 courses toward a Master families will include students slide presentation of how I added. of Science in Management in holiday celebrations, live and they often stay after Information Systems At SUT, Benedictine baseball games, etc., class to watch it and ask (M.S.M.I.S.) degree, professors teach half of throughout the year so questions. It’s like watching including: Organizational the 16 M.B.A. courses, they become more familiar an awakening. Behavior; Organizational emphasizing cultural with American life. Development; Systems “As I walk down the streets, differences in Western Analysis and Design; Human John Carroll, a Benedictine obviously an American, many practices including: Managing Resource Management; professor of Strategy and people and small children in a Complex Environment; Knowledge-based Systems; Marketing, is a retiree of the smile and speak a few English Organizational Behavior; Electronic Commerce; corporate world where for words, welcoming me to their Organizational Development; Enterprise-Wide Information years he was based in Europe country. They are very Information Technology Systems and Strategic and conducted business with curious and an American Management; Systems Information Technology China. He was amazed when education is vital to them, Analysis and Design; Human Management. he returned to teach for so many of them send their Resource Management; Benedictine and observed children to study here. I Marketing Management China-born Andy Sze, China’s growth. “The cities wanted to give something and Strategic Management. fluent in English, Cantonese, have skyrocketed and Chinese back after I retired, Mandarin and Shanghainese, students are like sponges,” particularly in education. needs no interpreter for his

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JAPAN SPAIN FRANCE KOREA

Speriores de Monterrey in • La Groupe Sup de CO in across the globe. It also Mexico City, Mexico. Montpellier, France. provides students and faculty • Chuo University, outside • Kyung Hee University with a great opportunity Toyko, Japan. in Seoul, Korea. to travel the world, experience cultural diversity and grow • The Universidad Catolica • Kwangnung University as people. These global San Antonio de Murcia and in Korea. programs exemplify the the Universidad Francisco Benedictine traditions of Vitoria in Madrid, Spain. These partnerships give the University the chance to quality education, values • Univesitat Internactional influence the world and and stewardship, which de Cataluna in Barcelona, spread Benedictine values have always been hallmarks Spain. of the University. =

Project Management classes founded in 1915. Benedictine world. It consists of 30 graduate students then here in the United States. partnered with HHU in its colleges and 12 departments delivered it personally to “It’s exciting to share what M.B.A. program in 2007. with 93 specialties for the headquarters of the I know of China, and merge Water resources are the undergraduates, 199 Red Cross in Beijing. Eastern and Western cultures university’s main focus with specialties for master’s degree In June 2009, the by explaining Western terms the education of engineers as students and 173 specialties Benedictine Abraham Lincoln and Western business to its first priority. Courses for doctoral candidates. PKU English Language Institute students. I have lived in the coordinate the development has approximately 30,000 and the China Institute will United States for 38 years, of engineering, science, students and 4,206 faculty offer a summer program at but I very vividly recall the economics, management, arts members. Benedictine University- first day I arrived in Chicago. and law. Nanjing is a city west Two hundred and twenty Springfield College in Illinois. It was truly another world. of Shanghai and south of two students have Students not fluent in English And this is another world for Beijing with a population of graduated from the are invited to morning class these students,” said Sze. 6.2 million. The university Benedictine graduate instruction by English as a consists of 13 colleges and “China raised the bamboo business programs in Second Language (ESL) offers 33 Ph.D. programs, curtain,” he continued, China. Another 101 professionals as well as 73 master’s degree programs, “when it welcomed President students plan to graduate afternoon activities promoting 18 engineering and M.B.A. Nixon, the first American in May 2009. cultural and communicative programs and 46 President to visit China. growth. These types of field undergraduate programs. In an effort to “carry the The people became more trips give the students a first- More than 30,000 students light” to China, Benedictine’s and more curious about hand experience in the way are enrolled at the university. faculty and staff raised and Americans. The Chinese Americans live, work and play. donated $6,000 to help the also have great respect for As of June 2008, Peking The study will also give them victims of Beijing’s educators and education. University (PKU) in Beijing the opportunity to practice earthquake. When President They have always admired became another Benedictine communication strategies Carroll and Elsie Yuan, the American capacity to partner in the M.B.A. they learn in the classroom. Director of the China blaze new trails.” program. It is a Institute, went to China for Through the expansion of comprehensive and key Benedictine also has a several 2008 graduations, he this global presence, the university ranked by TIME relationship with Hohai presented the check to the Benedictine message is being magazine’s 2006 “Higher University (HHU), located Secretary of the Party, heard in China and around Education Supplement” as in Nanjing, China, a research Fuchang Zhang, at SJZU. the world. = the 14th best university in the and engineering university One of Benedictine’s

Winter 2009 5 “The greatest virtues are those which are Values most useful to other persons.” — ARISTOTLE There’s No Place Like Home — Your old college home that is — as many people found out at the 2008 Benedictine Homecoming Festival. Getting reconnected with old teammates, classmates, coaches, professors and administrators always provides a renewed appreciation for the time spent and the relationships made at the University.

“BU — you rock!” said Ken Carruthers, C76, summing up the weekend and the spirit from alumni and students this year. There was something for everyone during the three days of the Homecoming Festival, including some great family activities.

The fun started on Friday night with an alumni “Friday Afternoon Club” in the Coal Ben. While the bags tournament went on in the Alumni Tent, about 100 people enjoyed the Open Mic Night and Poetry Slam inside the Coal Ben. It turned out to be a perfect evening for the annual bonfire as well.

On Saturday, the weather was See more photos perfect for Homecoming of this event, activities like football and including photos from tailgating. Each of the the “Ben There, Done That — Colleges, in addition to the A Walk Down Memory Lane” display, Enrollment Center and at www.ben.edu/homecoming. Athletics, had their own tents serving up many delicious varieties of food. Children

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enjoyed the family activities, while parents spent time with college friends. And to top off this perfect day, the Benedictine Eagles defeated the Maranatha Baptist Crusaders by a score of 44-0.

One of the new additions to the itinerary this year was “Ben There, Done That — A Walk Down Memory Lane,” a collection of school memorabilia and photos in the Coal Ben. “It was rewarding to see the visitors commenting on the letter sweaters, pictures, artifacts, athletic equipment and so forth. The items that held the most interest and brought forth the most emotion were the yearbooks, some dating back to the 1920s. There were several classes The “Walk” is a must-do celebrating reunions this year. departing to Chicago event for 2009,” said Steve The Class of 1965 celebrated to see the musical Grobl, C81, president of the in the Kindlon Atrium. Dan “The Jersey Boys.” President’s Society Council. Tira, M.D., C65, attended the party and said, “I consider The new activities at Also new to Homecoming these occasions a blessing. Homecoming were this year was the addition of Remember next year when we well-received by those live bands. Dave Norman’s, do this again, those who were in attendance. Kayleen C08, band “Hear You Me” here are compelled to either (Newby) Ivers, C04, played during tailgating and bring or convince another explained, “It is always received rave reviews. After classmate to come!” great to return to campus. the game, the UPS Main This year my husband and I On Sunday, the special were not able to make it for Stage played host to the Mark your calendar now Alumni Mass was celebrated the tailgating and football bands “Stellar Road” and for Homecoming 2009 on at the Abbey with Abbot “Final Say,” who both kept game, but we were very September 18, 19 and 20. the audience dancing. A Dismas Kalcic, O.S.B., C57. happy that the festivities Watch the Web site for details. member of the Eagles football Several alumni and their continued throughout the Don’t miss your opportunity team, John Lemons, joined families joined Abbot Dismas night. We enjoyed several to come back home. There the fun after the game and and Abbot Hugh Anderson, bands, touring the Coal Ben will be more networking, commented, “I thought that O.S.B., C61, for brunch in and watching a soccer game. friendship, family activities and great times…and we the events on Saturday were the Krasa Center. Another Since getting married, this group of alumni and friends was the first opportunity we want you to be here to really fun. BU had some celebrate with us! = really good bands playing. joined Benedictine President had to walk around the After our football game, it William Carroll and Executive campus together and was great to have good live Vice President Charles reminisce about our dating music and food in the quad.” Gregory for brunch in the memories. This is what a Kindlon Hall Library before Homecoming should be.”

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Retirement Dinner and Scholarship honor Coach Wolcott’s service to the University Friends, family, staff and teammates gathered in the Krasa Center on August 13 to honor track and field and cross country coach Jon Wolcott for 18 years of service to the University. Surrounded by his family, Class of 1963 (back row from left to right): Jerry Molitor; Bob Cosgrove; Jack Krueger; Wolcott enjoyed an evening C63 filled with good food, fun Jack Pieroth; Ron Krupa; Tom O’Neil; Bob Glianese; Tony Fiore; Ken Uhlarik; Dennis Trizna; Bill Seremak; Abbot Dismas; Jack Tompkins; Ed Hobart; and (seated from left to right): stories and renewed Al Coglianese; Glen Hartweck; Dom Castino; Al Rudock and Ray Vavrek. friendships.

Hosted by Coach Dave director for Athletic activities started with golf at Celebration for Swanson, the evening Advancement and External River Bend Golf Course in Sorensen’s 75th included a welcome from Resources, announced that a Lisle, followed by socializing the Offices of Alumni scholarship has been in the clubhouse. In the Birthday Helps Relations and Athletics, along established in Wolcott’s evening, classmates and to Raise Funds with many introductions of honor. A minimum of significant others joined the On October 10, past coaches and staff. The $10,000 must be raised for group for dinner at the approximately 150 students, fun began when alumni and the scholarship to be Wyndham Lisle, along with staff, faculty and alumni students were able to “roast” endowed. Anyone interested special guest Abbot Dismas gathered in the Krasa Center the coach. David Maze, in donating, or for more Kalcic, O.S.B. to celebrate the 75th birthday M.D., C99, said, “There information, can contact of Peter Sorensen, Ph.D., was always an ever optimistic Morris at [email protected] Saturday, the class enjoyed (Organization Development) attitude. We had some pretty or (630) 829-1812. In tailgating, watching the and raise money for a global bad teams and he always Wolcott’s thank-you address, football game and afterward, O.D. presence. Emceed by thought we were going to he stated, “Benedictine a pasta dinner in the Krasa Therese Yaeger, Ph.D.’95 come in there and have a University is a great place Center Fireside Lounge. (Organization Development), really good lead.” Stacey Sara, to get an education, a great About 25 classmates many had the opportunity to C08, stated, “He was always place to work, and there are participated in the weekend’s “roast” Sorensen after a very friendly with us, like a wonderful people here. I was activities. Many of these wonderful dinner and grandpa, so he’d always give here 18 years and loved alumni had not been back to birthday cake. Some of the us a big hug when he saw every bit of it.” campus in 45 years and were us.” David Do, C98, said, quite surprised and pleased “roasters” included Tracey “Coach always knew what we 45th Reunion for with all the changes. Cantarutti, Ph.D.’05; Joan Finley, Cohort 7; Darryl were up to. It’s a testament the Class of 1963 to who he is. More than a If you would like to assist in Franklin, Cohort 6; Paulo coach, he’s our friend.” It was a fun-filled weekend planning your class reunion, Goelzer, Ph.D.’03; Thomas on October 10-11 as the class contact Julie Nelligan at Head; Bruce Mabee; Rex The evening wrapped up of 1963 celebrated its 45th (630) 829-6077 or Mudge, M.S.M.O.B.’04; and with a testament to Wolcott’s reunion as St. Procopius [email protected]. Betty White-Zappa, Ph.D.’01. legacy. John Morris, associate College graduates. Friday’s Fun stories about overhead projectors and slides, trips to Copenhagen, Sorensen’s many years of service to the

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University and more were Network with part of the night’s discussions. Benedictine through The $11,000 proceeds from MySpace, Facebook this event went toward the and LinkedIn® establishment of a Students, alumni, faculty and Benedictine University staff can all stay in contact Organizational Behavior/ with Benedictine with one Organization Development click of a button. MySpace, Global Presence fund. For Facebook and LinkedIn® more information, or to social networking sites are donate, contact Meagan now being housed Daniel, associate director by the Offices of Alumni for Academic Advancement Relations and University at (630) 829-1813 or Development. By adding [email protected]. Ernie Eagle as your friend, it Class of 1965: Dan Kuhn; George Ryniak; Terry Burns; is possible to see upcoming C65 Tom Brophy (partially hidden); Al Graziano; Tony Ryan; 25th Reunion for events, projects and most Tom Kelly; Tom Stras; John Zigmond; Gilberto Class of 1983 important a way to stay in Barrantes; Rich Brusko; Dick Pajtas; Dan Tira and Mike O’Connell. touch with all of your friends. The Wyndham Lisle was the site for the 25th reunion for For questions regarding the class of 1983. Twenty Benedictine’s MySpace five alumni renewed old access, contact Eric Guthrie, friendships they had first coordinator of alumni established at Illinois relations, at eguthrie@ Benedictine College. ben.edu or (630) 829-6081; Classmate Bruno Berszoner Facebook: Jessica Stillo, traveled from Massachusetts coordinator of alumni for the homecoming stewardship and philanthropy, festivities. He ran into fellow at [email protected] or classmate Al Nunez who was (630)829-1811; and thrilled he was attending the LinkedIn®: Lindsey Kasha, reunion. The group enjoyed Office of the President and many activities throughout Executive Vice President, the weekend and encouraged at [email protected] or even more classmates to try (630) 829-6008. Class of 1978 celebrating their 30th reunion (front row and make the 30th reunion. C78 from left to right): Lorraine Dyba; Nancy Rudzinski; Class Notes Winners Terry Lulek; Vicki Bielanski; Russ Pavlock; Justine 30th Reunion for Pavlock; Jeanine Williams and Carol O’Donnell, and from Fall 2008 (second row, left to right): Bill Lisowski; Marie Osborne; Class of 1978 John Osborne; Tony Lulek; Dave Herrmann, D.D.S.; Diane Ogiela, Ph.D., C90 Chuck Giger, M.D.; MaryEllen Giger, Ph.D. and John Knobloch. It’s been 30 years since the Christopher Mays, C97 class of 1978 graduated from Tracy Richards, C97 Illinois Benedictine College. On Saturday, October 18, If your name is listed here, classmates returned to then you have won a prize celebrate their big day. from the Office of Alumni Some of the 26 alumni in Relations. Congratulations! attendance gather regularly to visit one another, while others If you are one of these lucky had not seen each other for winners, please contact Julie 30 years. The night included Nelligan at [email protected] a Mass celebrated by Fr. before February 20, 2009 to Michael Komechak, O.S.B., collect your prize. Good luck then drinks and dinner and and keep sending in those great stories from their days class notes! = at IBC. A lot of laughs and hugs rounded out the night Class of 1983 (back left to right): Brian Fitz, D.D.S.; Jim with promises to meet again C83 Bond; Al Nunez; Bruno Berszoner; Jim Miloch; Bob Rozner; and (front left to right): Liz Eischeid; Mary for the 35th reunion. Mikhailov, M.D.; Michelle Haizel; Brian Ebalo; John Karakourtis; Donna Rozner and Patty Marchese.

Winter 2009 9 1 2 3 Stay Connected 2009 Upcoming University Events Mystery Photos Can you guess where these images can be found on campus? Give it a try. FEBRUARY 1 Answers on page 31. Super Bowl Party in the Coal Ben

FEBRUARY 5 Wine Tasting in the Coal Ben A Message from the Alumni Board President

FEBRUARY 7 In the last issue of Voices, I willing to serve the alumni the Krasa Red & White Gala wrote a letter introducing community. Center (formerly Sweetheart Club) myself and explaining my parking lot, FEBRUARY 7 role as the President of the At this meeting, we discussed then the pig Men’s and Women’s Alumni Association. I feel this starting up our national roast in the Basketball Reunions is an incredible responsibility chapters. So far, we have alumni tent and added representatives from FEBRUARY 17 and I am honored to have the listened to three live Florida and California. Alumni Board Meeting privilege to represent the fine bands. That was all alumni from this institution. We are also looking into just a small part of the FEBRUARY 20 In that letter I stated, “I representation in other states weekend’s events. Please plan College of Science want to open a line of such as Michigan, Wisconsin to attend Homecoming next Reunion and Re-dedication communication between and Arizona. year because it promises to of The Jurica-Suchy myself and the alumni be even bigger and better. I Nature Museum community.” In order to help We also discussed how to know you will really enjoy better communicate with our APRIL 30 facilitate this, I will write a yourself. alumni through technology. Caribbean Night at regular column in Voices the Coal Ben updating you on our current The Offices of Alumni One event we plan on giving and future initiatives to Relations presented a even more alumni support to MAY 1 7 engage alumni, and suggest proposal for an online is the annual golf outing on Commencement/Golden ways to give back in time, directory that all University Monday, June 29, 2009. The Eagles Reunion talent and treasure. I hope alumni will be able to utilize. Alumni Association wants to MAY 19 you will feel free to let me We hope the directory will be take a more active role in this Alumni Board Meeting know your thoughts and up and running in early 2009. important fundraising event Along with the directory, and we will need your JUNE 29 suggestions on how we can Facebook and MySpace are support. Please watch for 15th Annual President’s make our ideas even better. part of the plan. Look for more details. Invitational Golf Outing On October 17, we held the more details on the alumni SEPTEMBER 18-20 first of three meetings of the Web site. I am very excited about our Homecoming Weekend Alumni Association Board future and want to thank you for 2008-09. We welcomed Upcoming alumni events again for allowing me the For updates on were also on the meeting’s privilege to represent you. alumni events, go to the following new board agenda. You can find I’m very interested in hearing www.ben.edu/alumni members: Brian McDaniel, information about them at your thoughts on ways to or call (630) 829-6077. B.A. Business and Economics, C08; Christopher Awalt, B.A. www.ben.edu/alumni. If you engage alumni and support Political Science, C95; Torian missed the Homecoming our school. Look for the “Carry the Richardson, B.A. Finance, Festival, you missed a great Light” logo throughout day! I participated in an John Parker, C01 this issue for examples C99 and John McGuinn, B.A. Literature, C62. We alumni baseball game in the Alumni Board President of giving back in time, = talent and treasure. offer a huge thank you to morning, then attended [email protected] these new members for being tailgating events throughout

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alma matters Donna Hrozencik, M.D., has continued her involvement at Benedictine University Donna S. Hrozencik, M.D. throughout her adult life. While a student at the B.S. Biochemistry, C82 (cum laude) University, she was a member of the American What did you do after graduating? Chemical Society; Tri Beta After I graduated from Illinois Benedictine College I was accepted into the Rush Medical College. After earning my Biology Society; a teaching medical degree I did my residency in obstetrics and gynecology assistant in General (OB/GYN) at the University of Michigan. I now run my private Chemistry, Organic Chemistry practice in OB/GYN services in Canton, Mich. I have been on and Nursing Chemistry; a the staff of the University of Michigan and St. Joseph Mercy resident assistant in Ondrak Hospital since I finished my residency. and Kohlbeck Halls; and involved in intramural In 1994, I married Mark Ouimet and moved to a surrounding sports. She believes her township with his son, Mark, and daughter, Courtney. I have “Alma Matters” and been actively involved in the Department of OB/GYN at St. Joseph’s serving in roles as secretary, resident and student continues to stay involved education. I often do community speaking on a variety of with the University’s goals subjects related to my field. My husband and I also find time and mission. to actively fundraise for many foundations and not-for-profits in the community.

How have you stayed connected to your alma mater? I have stayed connected with the University by being a member talents and interests — we never know when they may be of the President’s Society Council (PSC) and by attending as appropriate to help one another (students or other alumni) — many of the events sponsored by the University (Educare Ball, where better to start this type of networking than at Benedictine? Golf Outing, etc.) that I can. These activities not only allow me to stay connected to the people involved at the University, but What was one of the most important experiences you had they help raise necessary funds to promote the University’s goals. at Benedictine? My acceptance to medical school was the most important event Why does your “Alma Matter” to you? that happened to me while at the University. I could never have My “Alma Matters” to me because it provided me with the achieved this without the help of the many professors in the educational foundation to achieve my career in medicine; it gave Department of Science who actively helped me throughout my me the opportunity to learn a new appreciation of my faith and four years there. Also, I received the Outstanding Alumni to deepen my feelings about it in my life; and it introduced me Award three years ago at commencement — how humbling to my closest and dearest friends who I value to this day. and thrilling — it was a great moment.

How do you give back to the University in your How do you “Carry the Light” of the University in your life? time/talent/treasure? I “Carry the Light” by always trying to do my best for my family I have been a member of the PSC for several years and have and my patients on a daily basis. I also try to give back through attended many fundraising events. With the help of the attendees volunteering and raising funds for good causes. of the Educare Ball over the last two years, I helped raise nearly $40,000 solely for scholarships! I have made a personal Hrozencik remains active in Ann Arbor through her husband commitment to donate back the amount of scholarship funds Mark’s extensive not-for-profit work. They also enjoy spending time made available to me so other students may also obtain a with Mark’s grandson Trey. She often visits with her sister, Karen Benedictine University education. My husband and I have (Hrozencik), C96, her nephew Garret and niece Zoe in Georgia. also had three alumni reunions of the Southeast Michigan Her brother, Dan Hrozencik, who once taught Calculus at region at our home. Benedictine, teaches at Chicago State University and DePaul University. Her mother, Nancy, still lives in Chicago, but sadly What benefits do you receive by staying close to her father, Rudy, passed away in 2003. Known as “the biggest your alma mater? Benedictine fan ever,” Rudy’s memory was honored by the family Staying close to my alma mater means continuing to cultivate with a bench and tree near Lownik Hall on campus. = friendships I began in my undergraduate years. It also affords the opportunity to have interaction with students, which is always motivating, uplifting and inspiring. It is a community Carry the Light: The Alma Matters feature that you don’t grow out of just because you graduated. highlights alumni who have chosen to donate Everyone should try to stay connected. We all have different their time, talents and/or treasure to Benedictine in order to support the school’s goals and needs.

Winter 2009 11 Nicholas Scipione, C04, M.E.D.’08 B.S. Biology (Secondary Education Minor), M.E.D. in Leadership and Administration

Nicholas Scipione feels he has been given so much in life that it is his duty to help others. He is sometimes questioned by friends as to why he is involved in so many activities. His answer is that he believes you should spend your spare time helping your fellow human beings. He credits his love of volunteering to the strong Catholic values concerning social welfare that were instilled in him throughout his life.

giving back “My true passion in life is helping others. In fact, I have always said that is the true meaning of our life here on Earth.”

cipione serves human Knight and a trustee. He does, this world would be a “Every day, I recommend to kind in his day job as a worked closely with Fr. David much better place. I am my close friends and relatives chemistry and physical Turner, O.S.B., and aided tremendously grateful for my that is vital that they give science teacher at him in semi-annual audits as friendship with Fr. David and back to their community. The SGlenbard East High School in well as many council events. the stewardship values that I future of our great country Lombard. He is also the head He felt his time was well- learned from Benedictine,” and world is balanced on the varsity baseball coach at the spent because he was able to said Scipione. backs of community school and runs community help bring many wonderful organizers and volunteers. baseball camps for ages five activities to campus and made Academically, Scipione There should be no shame in through high school. He a difference by volunteering immersed himself in school being a community organizer. spends some of his spare time for important fundraisers such and volunteered to be a If a person truly wants to as a Science Olympiad as the annual Tootsie Roll teaching assistant in chemistry make a difference in this volunteer, a Freshman Drive to benefit children with to Wayne Wesolowski, Ph.D. world, they can start small Academy Leader (working mental disabilities. He still and Ted Jankowski, Ph.D. He and give one day a month to with students to achieve remains active in this also had the honor of being a their favorite charity or their highest potential), organization. Wingspread Fellow and cause,” concluded Scipione. a participant in student participated in The Great leadership weekends, and by “It was my great fortune to Lakes Network Seminar. It is hoped that these stories serving on committees for become a Knight of of those who give back will school restructuring and Columbus at Benedictine and In addition to running help inspire others to go coach evaluations. meet one of the kindest and baseball camps in his forward and help those in most knowledgeable people I community, Scipione need. If you know someone During his years at know, Fr. David. As a college volunteers at the local library, who is “Carrying the Light” Benedictine University, student I watched Fr. David participates in many cancer in the Benedictine spirit of Scipione enjoyed his give back to the University and diabetes events and works giving back, please let us involvement with the Knights and the community every on environmental campaigns know about them. E-mail of Columbus council on chance he had. I always said that advocate green [email protected]. = campus. He served as a Grand that if everyone could give advancements. back a tenth as much as he

Each medallion is 1.5 inches Reminder: Order yours today! For more information, call in diameter and contains one (630) 829-6072 or order ounce of .999 pure silver. Commemorative Silver Medallions directly from the Web site at The obverse side presents a St. Procopius College, Illinois Benedictine College and Benedictine University www.ben.edu/medallions. portrait of St. Benedict and the reverse shows the shield These medals will make of the College/University great gifts for alumni, If you have not already done made). Each medal is $100 with the appropriate dates. students or yourself! so, reserve your medallion plus shipping. Proceeds These treasured medallions today. Only 1,000 of each will be used for student commemorate the history medallion will be made scholarships. Consult your of Benedictine education (a minimum order of 300 tax expert on what portion and should prove to be a medals per school name must of this contribution is tax store of value. be placed before medals are deductible.

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Get Your he Annual Scholar’s Society Dinner hosted Alumni Class more than 150 donors and students Involved! Tin October at the Krasa Center. This annual event for “Carry the Light” scholarship donors, student by using your time, recipients and their families is talent and/or a wonderful opportunity for treasure. everyone to get to know one another better and share Alumni Events thanks. There are many great opportunities to get your Scholarship donors are alumni class involved with instrumental in helping fund events on campus, foster education for Benedictine Thanks for the Education: long-time friendships and students. Donors are making share your time and talent Annual Scholar’s with others. a huge difference in the lives of these students and with Society Dinner If you would like to this recipient/donor event spearhead a gathering they can see just how much or project for your alumni Some of the donors who Richard (Trustee Emeritus) class, please contact their gifts are appreciated. attended this year were: and Mary Locher for the Julie Nelligan at John Locher Memorial (630) 829-6077 or The donors love to meet Tim and Alisa Allen, and Scholarship [email protected]. We the students and learn about Tom and Beth Allen for the will help you contact class their accomplishments, their Ed and Mary Ann Allen Omer Sultan, Aheed Siddiqi, members and aid in goals and future plans. This Memorial Scholarship M.D., and Shama Ahmed Siddiqi for the Muslim communication and is a special time for the Richard, Ph.D., and Lynn organization efforts. Alumni Endowed Scholarship students to put a face with Becker for the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation James Baker, Ph.D. for the Fundraising Projects the name and see up-close Scholarships, Rose Becker President’s Scholarship Consider an alumni class why “carrying the light” to Scholarship and Richard and Cheryl B. Richardson, Ph.D. giving idea. We will work others matters so much. It is Lynn Becker Scholarship for the Dr. Cheryl B. with you to pull it all also important to the students together and aid you in Luz Marie Berd, Ph.D. for Richardson Scholarship to be able to personally thank fundraising efforts through the Luz and Malcolm Berd Award promoting your idea to their donors. Endowed Scholarship Margarete, Ph.D., and fellow classmates. Robert and Pamela Warren Roth, Ph.D. for Members of the Scholar’s Cebrzynski for the Cindy the Dr. Margarete Roth If you have an idea for Society have started Cebrzynski Memorial Scholarship a fundraiser, would like scholarships at Benedictine in Endowed Scholarship suggestions for a gift William Scarlato for the memory of loved ones who or have already gathered Willis Gillett for the Fine Arts Award have passed away or for together an interested Margaret M. Gillett Memorial Richard and Carol Cline for group of classmates, faculty members who have Scholarship in Education the Kindlon Fellows Award please contact Jessica Stillo retired. Some are for specific Barbara Griesser and Vicki James Ryan, C76, at (630) 829-1811 or majors and others are Griesser for The Robert Benedictine Honorary Fellow [email protected]. Let intended for students with Griesser Scholarship and The us help you pull it all Robert and Barbara Griesser financial need. Without these If you would like to help together by aiding with Scholarship change the life of a student announcements and scholarship funds, many Anthony and Monica by starting a scholarship fundraising efforts. = students would not be able LaScala for the Anthony or helping to fund an to continue their education LaScala Endowed Scholarship existing one, please contact Remember: Even after at Benedictine. James J. Renn for the Lisle Jessica Stillo, University you graduate, you are Savings Bank Scholarship Development, at still connected here! Award (630) 829-1811 or [email protected]. =

Winter 2009 13 Alumni Build Scholarships for a New Generation

Scholarships are the life- African-American Alumni Endowed Scholarship* Supporter: Darryl Boggs, blood of a college education Music Education, C81 for many students. At Qualifications for Scholarship: Band Director, District 92, Benedictine, 87 percent of 1. Student must be of African-American descent. Broadview, Ill., students receive financial 2. Student must be an incoming freshman with a second and professional help, and scholarships are a semester high school GPA of 3.0. musician for big part of filling that need. more than 30 years. 3. Student must demonstrate an active participation in one Now more than ever, with of the following areas: social, religious or civic organizations. Raises funds for the economy trying to Benedictine as a 4. Scholarship is renewable for three consecutive years with a regain strength and higher member of the education being a necessity GPA of 3.0 and continued participation in extra-curricular Alumni Board for advancement, students organizations. for the past nine need help in getting a years. Setting up college education without Founder: Maurice Bell, Supporter: Ken Carruthers, a mentoring program for a life-long debt to repay. Political Science Sociology, C76 African-American students. (Pre-Law), C87 Vice President at Alere, a health Many Benedictine alumni Also involved with the United Sales Management for PepsiCo. improvement provider. Volunteers Negro College Fund and raises have stepped up to this Past member of the Alumni time at Benedictine for various funds for a VH1 program that challenge and have started Association Board, current events and activities. Also involved buys instruments for children scholarships to aid a new member of President’s Society with the Vivian Pennymon who cannot afford them. generation of students. Council. Also involved in Scholarship-Forest Park Alumni Two great examples are the Ugandan Orphanage Relief Fund. “Many of us who went here Association. African-American Alumni years ago found it hard to “Starting this scholarship was afford the tuition. Yet many Endowed Scholarship started “This scholarship a way to give back as others of us had great scholarships, by Maurice Bell, Ken is important because it have who went to Benedictine therefore it is up to us who Carruthers and Darryl will provide financial relief University before me. It was have been in this position to Boggs, and the Albert R. to minority students in need important for me to give lead the effort to keep current and Mary Rita Brusek of help. It will also provide other people the opportunity students at Benedictine. Memorial Scholarship for recognition and I had. In particular, this Supporting this scholarship Freshmen Students of acknowledgement that scholarship will afford an gives me the satisfaction that Recognized Potential minorities have in fact African-American a chance another student with a desire started by James Brusek. achieved success while to attain a college education. to work hard, in spite of their attending and being This offers me the ability to financial circumstances, will These scholarships, and associated with the University. help someone else and it is be given something to help others like them, need help It’s important for alumni to our obligation as alumni to them succeed in the world of in being funded so that be charitable gift-givers. For support the institution that academia and their future. I me, being involved in this they can offer the greatest helped develop us.” remember seeing how hard it scholarship recognizes the amount of help to students. was for my parents to come positive impact Benedictine Donations to these up with the remainder of the had on my life during a time scholarships go directly to money after all of the grant, when I was juggling the pay for the education of loan and small scholarship college experience with students. They are awarded money had been received, expenses and to individuals who meet and I want to help another financial issues. the criteria stated in the student so they won’t have There is no scholarship, and they to go through as much better way to forever change the life of hardship. It is also important help continue to prepare our country for that student. It is truly a the legacy of the the future by giving it people rewarding experience to University than who can compete in our know that you have touched by building on global conduit. I heartily another person’s life with the solid tradition recommend that others start such positive affirmation. of excellence at a scholarship for any interest Benedictine they may have, or donate to Here’s a look at these and reaching out an existing one, because it two scholarships and the to a new generation of only contributes to the fabric individuals involved in them. students.” that America needs at this time.”

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President’s Society Council Helps Raise Funds for Proposed University Church The Albert R. and Mary Rita Brusek This past summer the donors Memorial Scholarship for Freshmen Students from the President’s Society of Recognized Potential* Council (PSC), formally known as the President’s This scholarship is to be awarded to incoming freshmen students Associates Council, were who are considered “diamonds in the rough,” by their high invited to the University Concept sketch of proposed church. school teachers, guidance counselors and principal. for a buffet dinner and 1. Candidates must be first-year, full-time, incoming freshmen. entertainment at the Abbey. 2. Minimum high school grade point average of 2.0 (4.0 scale). Christian performer Paul Todd gave a wonderful performance singing and using his astonishing technique of playing six 3. Candidates must demonstrate financial need. keyboards simultaneously. 4. A minimum of three letters of recommendation is required. PSC members donate $1,000 or more to the University annually 5. Preference will be given to those candidates who can and play a major role in supporting Benedictine’s goals and demonstrate active participation in any of the following areas: needs. This event served both as a “thank you” to the PSC civic/social organizations, religious organizations, members for their support and as a fundraiser for the proposed theatre/arts or athletics. University Church and Ministry Center on campus. Once built, 6. Preference will be given to those candidates who are the church will offer a full array of services to support the “first generation” college/university applicants. spiritual growth of Benedictine’s diverse student body, provide 7. Candidate should demonstrate the “potential” for academic resources to enhance outreach to the surrounding community, achievement, leadership, character serve Benedictine’s alumni community and provide a place for and work ethic. moral grounding in today’s chaotic world. If you are interested in becoming a member of the PSC, Founder: James M. Brusek, would like to know more about the proposed University Psychology, C69 Church or donate to this cause, please contact Denise West Employed in sales at 3M for 36 years. at (630) 829-6027 or [email protected]. = Retired from the Ill. Army National Guard/US Army Reserve as a LTC after almost 37 years of service. Also involved in the Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago, and the American New Development Diabetes Association. Team Enriches “I started this scholarship to the first Donor Connections honor my parents. Neither of awardee, I have received my parents attended college letters of thanks which I In an ongoing effort to keep and it was their desire to have share with my family. This close connections between their three children complete a scholarship requires more the University and its alumni college education. They saved, funds to continue serving and supporters, the Office of sacrificed and pushed us to students. Once people John Morris, Meagan Daniel, University Development is earn a college degree. I also contribute they will have the Jessica Stillo and Jason Leppin. introducing four new wanted to give back to the satisfaction of knowing they members of its staff. This new college that took a chance on have improved someone’s life. me. I enjoyed the camaraderie, My wife, June R. Macciaverna, team will serve as yet another link between the University and its the “Esprit de Corps” of the has been a source of love and supporters. They are available to meet with supporters, answer student body — Hell Week, support for me and helped questions and help guide donation choices. Dinty’s, Rat Pack and Friday grow this scholarship. I’m “We are always looking to improve our connection with all our Night Mixers. It is personally hoping more people can supporters. Adding to our staff has given us the ability to have satisfying to me to know that become involved and make a more personal approach in our donation relationships,” said I’m helping students. Since a difference.” = Charles Gregory, executive vice president of the University. Helping the University enrich relationships and achieve goals are: Help “carry the light” to a new generation of students Jason Leppin, associate director for major, corporate and planned by contributing to these and other scholarships. giving, [email protected]; John Morris, associate director for Details about scholarships can be found online at www.ben.edu/scholarships. For more information, athletic advancement and external resources, [email protected]; contact Jessica Stillo at (630) 829-1811 or Meagan Daniel, associate director for academic advancement, [email protected]. [email protected]; and Jessica Stillo, coordinator of alumni stewardship and philanthropy, [email protected]. = * For full details about the two scholarships listed here, visit www.ben.edu/scholarships. Winter 2009 15 From left, Bill and Rosemary Zuraw and Fr. Joseph Kelchak, O.S.B.

Long-time Art Fr. Joseph Kelchak Donor Gives Honored for His Etchings by Art Donations The Office of Alumni Noted Artist Relations had the privilege to host a dinner in honor of the Very Rev. Joseph Kelchak, S.P.A. ’43 and ifty-one sensational Before he Ministry office in S.P.C. ’45, to thank him etchings of European died in the Krasa Center, for his many art donations churches by noted 1953 at a sculpture from to the University. Fr. American artist John age 66, China of the Joseph has donated more FTaylor Arms are on display Arms told Goddess of Love than 300 pieces, at an indefinitely in the Krasa his friend and Tranquility undetermined value, to Center at Benedictine and is on the third both the University and University thanks to the chronicler, floor of the St. Procopius Abbey. His generosity of Fr. Joseph M. William library in generosity over the years Kelchak, O.S.B., S.P.C.’45. Dolan Fletcher, that his best Kindlon Hall, and many and most successful image of other pieces can be found has given the University Fr. Joseph collected these the nearly 500 he printed throughout campus in offices, many beautiful pieces of detailed etchings over several beginning in 1915 was his hallways and public spaces. art to add to its valuable decades. He had become award-winning view of Fr. Joseph plans on leaving his collection, including his fascinated with the precision Stockholm in 1940. That entire art collection to recent donation of John with which Arms etched his etching is included in this the University in his will. Taylor Arms etchings on subjects and had collected incredible exhibit on campus. display in the Krasa Center. almost one-tenth of his work. Fr. Joseph spent 40 years as Art collecting has been a life- a diocesan priest in northern Some of the guests in “The images are remarkable long hobby for Fr. Joseph, Wisconsin. He is now retired attendance included: because of their spiritual and he has donated parts of and living in Indiana, but is Rosemary and Bill Zuraw, quality, unusual design and his vast collection to the still active in the Diocese friends of the University, exquisite detail,” said Fr. University on a yearly basis. of Gary. who renovated the display Michael Komechak, O.S.B., His more than 200 donations cases that house the S.P.A.’50, S.P.C.’54, curator can be found all over campus. The etchings are on display etchings collection; art of the Benedictine University For instance, a large batik and open to the public for professor Bill Scarlato; Ann art collection. “One of them, print of St. Michael the viewing. If you would like Buczek, Fr. Joseph’s sister; titled ‘Cavendish Church, Archangel hangs in Lownik to learn more about the University art curator Fr. England,’ took the artist 290 Hall, a six-foot high bronze University’s art collection, Michael Komechak, hours to draw on a copper sculpture of a Plains Indian contact Fr. Michael at O.S.B., S.P.A. ’50, S.P.C. plate.” Chief stands in the University [email protected]. = ’54; Jason Leppin, University Development; Eric Guthrie, alumni relations coordinator, and Julie Nelligan, It’s easier than ever to make a difference: M.S.M.O.B.’06, alumni = Online Giving is available at www.ben.edu/giving. relations director. Easy. Quick. Appreciated.

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Why do we call? or in communications, and a few have not yet The Benedictine Please decided. They are young men and women Phonathon is Answer who sing in the choir, work at campus jobs, calling for participate in sports, write for the student We are several Our Call: newspaper, and are involved in other student reasons and it The Phonathon activities that you too may have experienced. Looking for only takes a few minutes Needs You The one thing that almost all the phonathon Your Input: to participate. callers have in common is that they need and receive some form of The University The Educare wants to stay in financial aid in order to Scholarship Ball is contact with you, so we attend the University. They, appreciate it when you take like 87 percent of the taking a hiatus. We a moment to verify your students at Benedictine, are looking to either could not attend without information, such as address revitalize the concept and e-mail. We also ask you financial help. When they ask about campus clubs, sports and for a donation to the General of the Educare Ball or activities in which you were Scholarship Fund, it has a lot create a whole new involved while a student here. of meaning for them. event to replace it, We then offer information either of which will about upcoming events that This fall, the University may interest you, and then we announced a freeze on serve the necessary ask if you would like to make a tuition. In addition to this function of raising the action, students need more gift to further the goals of the needed scholarship University. award and scholarship money to ease the financial burden funds for our students. Who are these callers? on their families. By giving The phonathon callers are real back to the University for a Your thoughts and students who live and study specific scholarship or to the ideas are welcomed General Scholarship Fund, here. They know many of the by Deb Smith, Director same campus landmarks that you enable more students to of University Events, you remember and may be afford a quality education at Benedictine. taking some of the same courses that you at (630) 829-6080 or So please answer our call and engage a student took. The callers are mainly freshmen and [email protected]. = sophomores. They come from large families with your Benedictine experiences and = and small. Some aspire to be educators, doctors generosity.

Bequests, Trusts and Joint Contributions

Donation Options During Difficult Economic Times

As the current economic times make giving donations harder for individuals, it’s important to remember that there are ways to continue helping the University provide a necessary education to students.

One great idea is to participate in a bequest or trust donation. These are plans that you can implement now while hanging on to your cash assets. Another idea is to join in with friends and classmates to help fund a scholarship, start your own scholarship or just pool your resources for an Annual Fund donation that helps the University fund its day-to-day operations.

It is more important than ever to help students struggling to continue their education. We are all called on during these times to continue to “Carry the Light” and provide opportunities to those in need. The University has instituted a tuition freeze in an effort to help families in financial turmoil, and we ask that you do what you can to help as well. Even the smallest contribution can make a difference because “donations matter.” = Donations Matter Donations

Winter 2009 17 “You’re happiest while you’re making the greatest Vitality contribution.” — ROBERT F. KENNEDY Former Papal Representative to UN Addresses Environmental Issues by Danielle Swanson, C09

champion of the One of Keenan’s lectures and by world leaders at modern world. “How can environment, peace was titled “From Belief to a summit held in Iran. children learn to care for Action,” and discussed how nature that they rarely and disarmament, She said that not only should people of all faiths may be ever see?” Keenan asked, Sr. Marjorie Keenan, religions be united in their R.S.H.M.,A presented two able to put environmental explaining that churches resolve to protect the natural theories into action to and parish committees need lectures at Benedictine world, scientists and religious preserve the natural world. to work on a local level to University as part of the leaders should also work in She placed emphasis on the educate parishioners. Visiting Scholar in Catholic conjunction with each other. unity required between Thought program sponsored Keenan believes that religious The lecture ended with a leaders of different religions by the Department of organizations are in a unique personal story from Keenan’s and nationalities. She called Theology and the College position to “inform, inspire youth. As a girl she rode on care for the environment “a of Liberal Arts. and instruct people” about the train from New York to sacred trust” placed into environmental problems and Connecticut, a track that ran Keenan earned a bachelor’s human hands by God, and would do well to advance at times between two cinder degree from Marymount added that we “have no right scientific solutions among banks. She commented to her College and a doctorate at all to damage the life of their followers. father that the cinder blocks from the University of Paris future generations.” were ugly. Her father told her (Sorbonne). She has worked Keenan spoke on the role of Living in harmony with the that beauty could be found on various church councils natural beauty as related to environment, Keenan noted, anywhere and pointed out a and served as Secretary environmental protection. could be a step along the single daisy growing General of the World Council Humans are able to observe road to living in harmony on the bank. “In the pursuit on Religion and Peace in the animals, plants and with each other. of beauty,” said United States from 1978 to landscapes, and to “know Environmental issues have Keenan, “we 1986. She was also a senior their author, by analogy.” She brought those of different are also staff member of the Pontifical quoted Pope John Paul II, faiths together, causing joint seeking to Council for Justice and Peace, who claimed that humankind statements to be issued by transform concentrating on the “must learn the language of the Catholic and Greek the world questions of disarmament and nature,” a difficult task in an Orthodox churches, by for all.” = the environment. increasingly urbanized and Catholic and Jewish leaders visiting scholar In catholic thought series thought In catholic visiting scholar

New Program Difficult economic times are will be able to take advantage affordable college financing creating financial challenges of the University’s new plan, and provide free career Assists for students and their families. “Displaced Earner Program.” development services to Benedictine University wants students’ parents who have Students The “Displaced Earner to ensure that its students do lost their jobs. Program” will provide and Alumni not find themselves unable to financial assistance — which “No parent should have continue their education and Facing could include additional to tell their child that they that alumni have help finding grant money, extended cannot go to college because Economic jobs. payment plans and student they can’t afford it,” said Hardship Beginning with the Spring employment opportunities — Benedictine President William 2009 semester, current to students affected by a Carroll. “Doing whatever we students whose parents or deteriorating financial can to help our students is guardian become unemployed situation at home. The the right thing to do. It’s the or whose financial situation program will allow University Benedictine thing to do. We radically changes because of staff to work with families want to impact our students the current economic crisis to develop a creative and

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Greening Benedictine — Dining services initiatives

As part of a three-year, 30 percent. Diners take less employees, refillable mugs on making an effort to buy food campus-wide effort to green food and drink and go back sale in the Coal Ben and regionally rather than having Benedictine, the University only for what they can eat. Kindlon Hall Coffee Shop, and it shipped from distant states. has begun an array of courses, Some students first found that potato and corn-starch based Unfortunately, consumers are events, speakers, activities juggling dishes, cups and disposable utensils and take- not ready to go without and campus changes that flatware could be irritating, out containers. Sodexo also produce such as tomatoes in emphasize this environmental but once they learned of the uses Green Mountain coffee, the winter, so it cannot be a challenge. The University has lessened impact on the which is both organic and year-round effort just yet. examined its own carbon environment, most agreed Fair Trade. Even the stir footprint and found ways that the extra effort was sticks are now wooden Future efforts might include to lessen its impact. One worth it. The next step instead of plastic. an on-campus herb garden major way was in the will be adding a “Trayless and composting, or Budig emphasizes that dining services partnership Thursday,” and then it will vermiculture. There is a education and familiarity with Sodexo. be time to assess how the huge portion of water, land are essential to integrating Benedictine community and energy that goes into On the first “Trayless these new steps into campus responded to the effort. At producing our food, so Tuesday,” all meal trays culture. For instance, that point, a determination anything that can be grown disappeared from the serving although the potato-starch will be made as to whether on location is one step closer line. Tuesday’s dish crew chief utensils degrade within about there is enough grassroots to treating the planet with expressed his amazement to six months if placed in a hot support for going almost more respect. Benedictine Frank Budig, director of compost pile, they may never completely without trays, and its valuable partner, Dining Services at degrade if thrown in with as Sodexo does at other Sodexo, continue to look Benedictine, telling him he regular trash. This is because campuses. for ways to reduce waste couldn’t believe the reduction landfills lack the oxygen to and use of toxic chemicals. in waste. Not only have Sodexo has implemented spur decomposition. Budig For more information, campuses that eliminate trays other green efforts as well, theorizes that green waste please visit www.ben.edu/ from their cafeterias reduced which include new detergents collection will be the next yfte/. = water usage, but they have that are less harmful to logical step. Sodexo also also cut food waste by up to the environment and to incorporates sustainability,

in a positive way and help Traditional undergraduate be available to recent alumni registration in a class for their parents.” students who are facing with an undergraduate degree which they are able to economic hardship will be who have been unable to find pay. Adult undergraduate The “Displaced Earner able to meet with University work, and alumni who have and graduate students who Program” is a three-pronged personnel to explore recently become displaced are currently unemployed or plan to help current alternative financing options. because of the economic find themselves unemployed traditional undergraduate If their situation was the downturn. while enrolled at Benedictine students whose financial result of a parent or guardian for the Winter and Spring situation has changed, alumni University staff will also meet becoming unemployed, free 2009 terms will also be able who have been unable to with these alumni to discuss a career development services to meet with financial aid find employment, and adult number of options such as — such as resume writing, counselors to discuss undergraduate and graduate continuing their education interviewing and job search financing options. = students who find it difficult and deferring payment on workshops — will be made to continue their degree student loans. They will also available. These career program. be eligible to enroll in one development services will also graduate class for free with

Winter 2009 19 Broadening Horizons

Benedictine’s students have ver the past year, the many opportunities to travel International Programs abroad. Jane Crabtree, professor of undergraduate Office (IPO) has been Business and Management, O will lead a Spring Break trip making new and exciting changes to to Montreal, Canada for the fourth consecutive year; internationalize the academic careers Christine Fletcher, assistant professor of Theology, will Team Benedictine of both international and domestic lead a Spring Break trip to students. This fall, the University Israel; Timothy Goines, chair of International Business and As part of the effort to live life through the hosted more than 100 international Finance, will lead a summer Benedictine values, Team Benedictine once again trip to China, and Bill helped beautify the campus this fall. Faculty, staff students from more than 20 different Scarlato will take students to and students volunteered to plant bulbs and clean up study fine art in Florence, countries. With the help of a $25,000 Italy. plant beds. This semi-annual University-wide effort builds community, nurtures the grant from the Institute for Study The IPO is also proud to environment and brings nature’s beauty offer two opportunities for Abroad, the Office of Education Benedictine alumni to travel to campus for all to enjoy. the world in a meaningful Abroad sent four students (Alex way with mission trips to Argianas, Nora Becker, Brittany Sucre, Bolivia and Bacalod, Philippines. Missionaries in Lawler and Sara Guice) to partnership Sucre will work with many different sites in the of leadership, civic awareness housed on the Springfield universities in Spain, France and “barrios,” helping members and responsibility. College/Benedictine of the community by working University campus. The Semester at Sea. Education Abroad with the homeless, day care The IPO, in collaboration Institute was developed for centers and orphanages. with the Language and international students who also sponsored two faculty-led trips in Participants in Bacalod will Literature Department in need to increase their English the College of Liberal Arts, language proficiency in the summer of 2008 to Costa Rica, build a house for a homeless family. introduced the Academic order to matriculate into the English Language Program Spain and the annual mission trip traditional academic programs On another front, at Benedictine for English at either the Springfield or to Sucre, Bolivia with the Diocese Benedictine hosted 17 language learners. These are Lisle campus. college-age students from the credit courses that are of Joliet. Middle East and North Africa specifically designed for multi- As the IPO continues to through the Middle Eastern lingual learners so that they grow, new opportunities will Partnership Initiative (MEPI) continue to work on academic be made available to students, again this past year. This is a proficiency throughout their staff, faculty and alumni. prestigious grant from the college career. Department of State given For more information on each year to only six The University is also any of these programs, universities in the nation. proud to introduce the new call (630) 829-6342 or The program is designed to Abraham Lincoln English e-mail [email protected]. = develop students in the areas Language Institute program

20 Benedictine Voices university news Vitality Faculty Insight What is the greatest challenge facing scientists today?

literacy. As scientists and animal migration and plant achievement was just the science educators, our growth cycles, to name a few beginning. One of the biggest greatest challenge then is to items. With substantial data in challenges facing scientists learn to communicate better hand, mathematical models today is to determine with all Americans in order to can be improved to better what the genome actually convey to them not only the predict future trends in both does. One of the primary value of science, but also the weather and regional ecology. functions of DNA in the sheer joy of science and the genome is to code for the excitement of discovery. Though hands-on monitoring long chains of amino acids Alfred R. Martin, Ph.D. of the actual trends is that make up proteins. Professor, Biological paramount to the success However, knowing the Sciences of such models, much new sequence of the amino acids fundamental physical and in the protein is not enough. Communicating the chemical data are required For the protein to do its Value of Science as well. With a greenhouse- work, the long chain enhanced atmosphere at molecule must collapse in The biggest challenge facing hand, better knowledge of on itself to form a compact scientists today in the United atmospheric chemistry and folded structure with the States is working within the solar radiation-induced correct biological functioning. present cultural and political processes will undeniably Determining a protein’s climate, which often adversely prove paramount in folded structure is extremely affects science education and ascertaining the crucial difficult and time-consuming, research funding. The United thermodynamic quantities requiring careful States has some of the best required for successful crystallization of the purified scientists, universities and climate change prediction. protein (if this is even research facilities in the world The amount of scientific possible) and subsequent and is an undisputed world Timothy W. Marin, Ph.D. work required to complete examination with X-rays. leader in science and these tasks is simply Assistant Professor, Chemistry technology. Yet we also have a incomprehensible, and An alternative to this X-ray very high rate of science and Climate Change thus the situation mandates crystallographic approach is to math illiteracy compared with immediate attention and develop computer simulations many other countries. Many Forecasting action. of the protein and the Americans just do not know surrounding molecules. The Now that the majority of the enough basic science or about computer could then make world has finally recognized Peter H. Nelson, Ph.D. the process of science to the molecules move according that global climate change is a Associate Professor, distinguish science from to Newton’s laws of motion. real and threatening problem Physics and Biophysics popular pseudosciences. In principle, we would then to nearly all species on Earth, have a computer-generated There are strong opinions undoubtedly one of the Advancing movie of the protein but there is often little biggest and most crucial Computational spontaneously folding into its understanding about topics challenges facing scientists is biologically active state and like genetically-modified climate change forecasting. A Biophysics then observe its biological foods, stem cells, evolution multi-pronged attack is vital A major scientific triumph functioning in exquisite detail. and the value of pure in confronting this daunting of the 20th century was the This sounds fantastic, but research. Much of this comes issue, requiring pooled sequencing of the human unfortunately with current from the mistaken belief that contributions from scientists genome. This fantastic methods and technology, certain scientific ideas and of all disciplines as well as more than 30 years of religion must be in conflict, mathematicians. The supercomputer time would and I believe some of it information necessary to be required for a typical comes from a distrust of understand and quantify the protein. Overcoming these scientists and their cabalistic changes to be incurred obstacles is one of the biggest language and ideas. A few includes seasonal and regional challenges in computational recent studies have suggested monitoring of weather biophysics today. = some improvement, but the patterns, annual mean United States still has a long temperature, extent of water way to go to attain a evaporation in arid areas, respectable level of science cloud cover and changes to

Winter 2009 21 University Ministry Sponsors Campus Minister’s Conference

ampus Ministers from Benedictine colleges and universities met at Benedictine University to attend the 2008 Campus Minister’s Conference this past year. “Campus Ministry Crisis Response” was the theme chosen as a result of the shootings at CNorthern Illinois University and Virginia Tech University. The event focused on how campus ministry workers should respond to a crisis on campus. Faith and Reason Symposium: The knowledgeable speakers included Marta Bleich, Sustainability, Food Shortage Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Jane Boumgarden, Benedictine professor of Psychology/ Benedictine University environmentally responsible Sociology, and Fr. John Grace, Newman Center Director espouses the belief that ways.” at Virginia Tech. religion and science — or faith The first panel discussion Bleich covered the areas of preparedness research, personal/ and reason — do not exist at family preparedness, workplace preparedness and Internet polar ends of the intellectual “What is Sufficiency? resources. The attendees were challenged to put measures in spectrum, but rather are both Envisioning Sustainable, place not only in the workplace, but in homes and cars. Part central to solving the world’s Ethical Growth in the 21st of the disaster plan included identifying an escape route and most urgent problems. Century,” featured a cross- section of Benedictine faculty a meet-up place, as well as having a 72-hour disaster supply The Second Annual Faith including John Mickus, kit for home and car. and Reason Symposium in Ph.D., professor of Biology; Boumgarden presented the many levels of anxiety that take November sought to bring Martin Tracey, Ph.D., place during a crisis. Anxiety is experienced by parents, faith and reason to bear on associate professor of students and employees in a crisis because all are concerned the issues of sustainability Philosophy; Pat Flynn, Ph.D., about the safety of loved ones. She said the most important and the global food crisis, associate professor of thing to do was remain calm and follow procedures. “How Much is Enough: Philosophy; and Preston Sustainability, Environmental Aldrich, Ph.D., assistant Fr. Grace shared his experiences of the aftermath of the Ethics and the Global Food professor of Biology. shootings at Virginia Tech where 33 lives were taken in April Crisis.” The symposium was In addition, Jim Ludema, 2007. He noted that in the midst of all the pain, hurt and sponsored by the Global disbelief, God’s presence still reigned on the campus. The Studies Forum and the Ph.D., one of the world’s leading experts in community held a Mass in memory of their fellow students Center for Mission and and staff. The Mass had a great impact on the attendees and Identity at the University. organization development and the Appreciative Inquiry they made a CD of the music used at the service as a way to “As countries continue to put method of assessing business keep the victim’s memories alive. For many of the students, the planet in peril in the name effectiveness, presented “Why this was a way of healing and they found gratefulness in their of economic growth, we must Values-Driven Leadership is own lives. ask ourselves if there can be the Solution to Sustainability These conferences help campus ministry workers stay prepared economic growth that is also and the Food Crisis.” to best serve the University community. Benedictine’s sustainable growth,” said University Ministry offers many services to students, faculty Vincent Gaddis, Ph.D., chair The second panel discussed of the Department of History, “The Global Food Crisis: and staff. To learn more, contact Linda Owens at lowens@ = Philosophy and Religious Causes, Consequences and ben.edu or Abbot Hugh Anderson at [email protected]. Studies at Benedictine. What Our Community Can Do.” Panelists included Isabel “As food prices continue Lobo, Ph.D., associate to hit record highs, many professor of International governments cannot feed Business and Economics; their people,” he added. Deepa Handu, Ph.D., “Even here in the United assistant professor of States, food insecurity is Nutrition; Alan Gorr, Ph.D., rising. The symposium dean of the College of sought to determine if Education and Health faith and reason can find Services; Christine Fletcher, common ground to find Ph.D., assistant professor of solutions to these issues Theology; and Robin and educate people to act in Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., associate professor of Biology. =

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A Look Inside Record-Breaking Freshman Class freshman Benedictine University has of their high school No. 1 choice, followed by students enrolled a record freshman graduating classes. business, social sciences and 427 class for the fourth education. and 31 percent are minorities. Fifty-three percent of the consecutive year, and it’s Students transferred from freshmen enrolled are female. The University also welcomed filled with diversity, academic College of DuPage, Forty-six percent of the a record number of students prowess and dreams to be University of Illinois-Chicago, freshmen are minorities with who transferred from fulfilled. DePaul, Northern Illinois and Asians comprising the largest community colleges and other University of Illinois- Four hundred twenty-seven group at 27 percent. Seventy- four-year institutions. Three Champaign. freshmen began fall classes at five percent are from the hundred and five students the University, compared to suburbs of Chicago. began the fall term after Thirty-eight percent of the 403 who started the fall term beginning their post- transfer students who Thirty-nine percent of the one year ago and the 261 secondary careers elsewhere. responded to a survey of the freshmen who responded to a who started the fall term as field of interest indicated survey of the field of interest Fifty-seven percent of the recently as 1999. Seventeen science as their No. 1 choice, indicated science as their transfer students are female percent, or 75 members of followed by business, this year’s freshmen class, education and health. = ranked in the top 10 percent

Satisfied Students: Benedictine’s diversity was reflected in its scores as well, Benedictine with both first-year and senior students reporting much Ranks High higher scores than students from other campuses on in Educational questions involving interaction with peers from Effectiveness different racial or ethnic backgrounds. College faculty continually Two of the survey’s final ask themselves if they are questions asked students to succeeding as teachers. summarize their educational Potential students want to experience. know which institution will are recognized indicators of on assignments outside of provide them with the best educational effectiveness. class than were students from In both cases, favorable education. The National other institutions. responses from Benedictine Survey of Student Last spring, Benedictine was students exceeded those Engagement (NSSE), among 714 institutions that Benedictine’s first-year from comparable institutions. conducted by the Indiana administered the survey to a students reported using Furthermore, Benedictine University Center for random segment of first-year computers and technology seniors not only gave the Postsecondary Research, and senior students. More significantly more than first- University a more favorable was designed to help answer than 375,000 students replied year students elsewhere. rating than students from these questions. nationwide. Seniors gave Benedictine high comparable institutions, they marks on providing a broad gave the University higher In all five areas measured, Each year, NSSE asks general education, and more marks than students from all students scored Benedictine students at hundreds of said they developed a institutions participating in higher than the average score colleges and universities to deepened spirituality than the survey. for 171 comparable respond to questions about seniors at other schools. the various learning activities institutions. In fact, first-year In short, 93 percent of in which they are engaged at students scored Benedictine Benedictine students also Benedictine’s first-year their respective institutions. as well or higher than the reported a greater emphasis students were satisfied with The survey measures highest scoring institutions on writing clearly and their overall education responses in five critical areas: in all classifications. effectively, and indicated that experience, and more than they wrote more papers and 80 percent of seniors said Level of Academic Challenge; In several key areas, were required to produce that if they could start their Active and Collaborative Benedictine’s educational more drafts than students at college career over, they Learning; Student-Faculty opportunities exceeded those other institutions. They also would attend Benedictine Interaction; Enriching of most other institutions. felt better prepared to solve University. = Educational Experiences; For example, Benedictine’s complex, real-world and Supportive Campus students were far more likely problems. Environment. All five areas to collaborate with classmates

Winter 2009 23 REVITALIZED WEEKEND COLLEGE The programs are based on a traditional curriculum that has been refashioned SERVING ADULT LEARNERS to fit the needs and schedules of today’s working adults. It is designed for those who bring with them transfer One of the The primary consideration in developing and credits from other colleges, as well as most significant students who are just beginning their challenges facing implementing the Weekend College was to maintain college education. Adult students who educators is to the high standards and quality education programs pursue a degree via the Weekend College provide quality offered at the University while accommodating program receive outstanding quality education that is of instruction from expert faculty who both convenient the adult student’s personal responsibilities are leading practitioners in their and responsive and commitments. respective fields. to the needs of today’s adult Benedictine’s Weekend College is under Courses are delivered in an accelerated population. The the auspices of the Moser College of format with most courses offered on a adult student’s Adult and Professional Studies and offers five-week basis. They are designed for primary focus is accelerated degree programs available highly motivated, well-prepared students usually on earning a living and raising entirely on the weekend (Saturday who need an alternative to traditional a family. There is not much time for mornings, afternoons or Sunday semester-length classes, and who are anything else. afternoons). The degrees include looking for high-quality and rigorous the Associate of Arts in Business instruction with ample opportunity to Yet within many adults there lies the Administration, Bachelor of Arts in meet and learn from their professors. need to enhance life professionally and Management and Master of Business personally through education. The Administration. More degrees will be For more information, revitalization of Weekend College at offered in the near future. call (630) 829-6307. = Benedictine responds to that need.

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To prepare nurses to meet the growing homeless, those with chemical addictions, demand for highly qualified nurse HIV/AIDS, the poor and those with administrators, nurse leaders and nurse catastrophic illnesses. educators, Benedictine University’s School of Health Sciences has launched The M.S.N. program is unique because the its fully online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program. curriculum combines an eight-course core with the flexibility of four additional elective courses. The new online M.S.N. program offers a truly innovative curriculum, designed Students have the opportunity to reach across to prepare registered nurses at the different academic disciplines to create a truly master’s degree level for the rapidly changing face of health care. The custom degree that will expose them to the skills “The role of the nurse is rapidly moving beyond bedside care. Increasingly, nurses program emphasizes interrelated they need for these modern times. For example, academic preparation in areas of are taking on new challenges managing leadership, education, administration, a student in the M.S.N. program could select large clinics, overseeing million-dollar and public and global health care. Nurses elective courses in topics such as Disaster budgets and educating the next study these content areas in the context generation of nurses to meet growing Management/ Public and Global Health Care, of emerging demographic trends such demand. Our program is uniquely as the expected increase in the elderly Health Care Administration, Accounting/Finance, designed to provide nurses with the knowledge necessary so they can flexibly population and/or trends in caring for Organizational Behavior, Education and Leadership. vulnerable populations including the adapt to and positively shape the future

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Accreditation Input Alert

Benedictine University is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The University will undergo a Quality Checkup visit February 18-20, 2009, by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Benedictine University has been accredited by the Commission since 1958. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the commission’s criteria for accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the University to: Public Comment on Benedictine University The Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602 Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed and cannot be treated as confidential. All comments must be received by February 1, 2009. =

UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS CMI Upcoming Events ENROLLMENT OTHER KEY FACTS The University’s Undergraduate ...... 3,282 Sports Teams ...... 17 Center for Mission and Identity (CMI) Graduate ...... 1,997 Buildings ...... 20 has focused its efforts on promoting the Student-to-faculty ratio . . . . 13:1 characteristics and values PROGRAMS that enhance the institution’s Representation: Undergraduate ...... 46 Catholic and Benedictine identity. by state ...... 44 Traditional by foreign countries ...... 16 FEBRUARY 13 Undergraduate ...... 43 Conversatio Full-time faculty ...... 93 Adult Accelerated Attention MARCH 3-6 Part-time faculty ...... 6 Visiting Scholar in Catholic Undergraduate ...... 13 Alumni: Refer Thought (John Haught) Adjuncts ...... 327 Graduate ...... 13 a Student MARCH 13 Total faculty ...... 426 Conversatio Graduate Certificates . . . . . 29 If you know someone Doctorate ...... 2 who would make a MARCH 26 good addition to the Theology and Life Lecture Benedictine student Series: Catholic Green community, help them MAY 11-15 complete the alumni- Summer Faculty Workshop referred prospect of health care,” explained Ethel Ragland, MAY 28-30 student form online at R.N., Ed.D., professor and chair, Benedictine Pedagogy www.ben.edu/referral Department of Nursing and Health Conference (Latrobe, PA) and their application Nursing; chair, Health Department. fee will be waived. For more information, contact Alicia Cordoba Tait at To learn more about how you can earn For more information, (630) 829-6324, [email protected], or an innovative online M.S.N. degree, contact the Enrollment Alfred Martin at (630) 829-6540, contact the University’s admissions Center at (630) 829-6300 [email protected]. Visit the CMI Web team at (866) 295-3104 or or [email protected]. = page at www.ben.edu/cmi. = www.onlinedegrees-benedictine.com. =

Winter 2009 25 rt professor Bill Scarlato earned a Master Scarlato began of Fine Arts degree in teaching Fine printmaking at Yale A Art at Illinois University. Prior to that, he Benedictine College earned a B.F.A. degree in (Benedictine University) in painting from Northern 1990 with an extensive Arizona University. He background in drawing, sharpened his techniques print-making and oil painting. and his own artwork while Drawing is what he considers teaching for three years at basic to art, and it has been New England College in a part of his life since he was Arundel, West Sussex, a boy. While in the seventh England, then for three years grade he noticed the student at the same American based next to him drawing elaborate college in Henniker, New scenes of the Civil War. He Hampshire. Scarlato also thought, “I couldn’t imagine spent three years teaching anyone not wanting to be at the University of New able to do that.” He then Hampshire. He has taught began to draw incessantly. 15 different art courses at Benedictine, and given guest From that moment, drawing professor lectures in a variety became paramount in his life. of studio art and art historical He was also influenced by a topics at the University of nun in his grade school Cincinnati and New England through her lectures on College. modernist painters such as Piet Mondrian, Picasso and Scarlato has had six selected Georgia O’Keefe. “Those solo exhibitions at the Wood lectures were the most Street Gallery, Chicago; the exciting and motivating Union Club, Chicago; New moments in my early England College, Henniker, schooling. It is important to N.H.; North Central College, me to pass that excitement Faculty Highlight: Naperville; and at on to my students,” said Bill Scarlato – Benedictine. His work Scarlato. has also been exhibited in Sharing a Passion for Art 18 selected group and Fr. Michael Komechak, competitive competitions. O.S.B., Benedictine’s art by Rita A. Dougherty He has received seven awards curator, hired Scarlato 19 and grants, and his art is years ago. Komechak feels included in five different there are five expressions of collections in Illinois, New “A number of things make Bill Scarlato a great art teacher,” said art: composition; color; craft; Hampshire and England. content and creativity. All are former student, Br. Kevin Coffey, O.S.B. “First and foremost is Bill’s captured in Scarlato’s works, deep passion for art. With him, students have the opportunity to A pillar of the Benedictine many of which hang on the realize that art is more than just something to hang above a couch community, Scarlato carries walls of Scholl Hall. These — it is the epoch of human achievement. He is also my mentor. the light of the University and skills make Scarlato an Not just in art, but in my attitude toward education. He has always encourages his students to do incredible asset to the art been positive, creative and hard-working. His application for the same through his art and program which features a classical training in art is his strongest asset. It is difficult to find teaching. “I try to be a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art art programs that value the importance of the ability to draw from responsible steward of the and a Bachelor of Fine Arts life. He holds on to these values like a guardian angel, and gifts that God has given me. (B.F.A.) in partnership with continues to be a blessing for me.” I use those gifts by making the College of DuPage art to the best of my ability (COD). Everywhere you look on students are exposed to art, and teaching students to do Benedictine’s campus, you while art students learn to so the same. When will see art displayed. The recognize that whether it’s done well, joy is collection reflects the executing art or observing, the result,” said embodiment of a “balance of it is enjoyable and helps Scarlato. = life,” one of the seven points balance the stresses of St. Benedict wrote in his Rule everyday living. for Benedictine life. All

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St. Procopius Academy/College Illinois and Southeast and Class of 1980 Class of 1994 Southwest states. Roy T. Tanaka, M.B.A., was Pat Danaher, Psychology, earned a Class of 1959 promoted to the board of directors master’s degree in Education Robert E. Pieczynski, Class of 1973 for Tomo Therapy. Tanaka brings through Concordia University in D.D.S., Biology, has Lester Sawicki, D.D.S., Biology, 27 years of operational leadership September 2008. He and his wife, retired after 45 years of would like to let his classmates practicing dentistry. He know that he is looking forward to experience, including global Sandy, became proud parents to is currently building a the 40-year class reunion in 2013. market expansion. He recently twins, Cole Patrick and Sydney log house in central Sawicki practices dentistry in retired from Biosence Webster, Lee, born in December 2007. Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Wisconsin. Harlingen, TX. Alan G. Zola, Ph.D., History, company, where he worked since Thomas “Tim” White, English, earned his doctoral degree in Class of 1974 1997 as the U.S. president of the made Benet Academy history as medieval history from Loyola Rev. Larry Snyder, Music and company before being promoted the first person to teach for 50 University in Chicago. He is Education, president of Catholic to worldwide president. consecutive years at the Lisle high Charities USA (CCUSA) was currently teaching western school. His exceptional named one of the nation’s top Class of 1987 civilization classes at the College achievement includes missing only not-for-profit executives of 2008 J. Michael Turner, M.B.A., was of DuPage and a humanities class one day on the job when he asked by The NonProfit Times. Six recently added to the Zeugma at Benedictine University. in advance to celebrate his wife months after his arrival at CCUSA, board of directors. Turner has Pat’s birthday. Class of 1995 he led the network’s largest more than 30 years of experience Amy (Klodziski) Levy, Elementary Class of 1969 disaster recovery efforts in at SBC (now AT&T) and most response to Hurricanes Katrina Education, is working as a special Joseph Allen O’Donnell, recently as president of SBC Data and Rita, providing immediate and education teacher for pre- Biochemistry, was ordained Comm, Global & Internet Services long-term aid to victims. Today, he kindergarteners. She also earned permanent deacon on June 7, where he was responsible for oversees CCUSA’s Campaign to her certification to teach children 2008 in the Sacramento Diocese. providing Internet services, global Reduce Poverty in America. This with visual impairments from customer care and networking initiative aims to cut poverty in Middle Tennessee State University. Class of 1968 services and integration. In Edward Merkel, Ph.D., Economics, half by 2020, urging Congress and She has a four-year-old son, addition, he has worked has been appointed director of the administration to give a much David John. extensively with digital media graduate business programs at higher priority to the needs of the companies. Since his departure Troy University in Alabama. He poor in budget and policy Benedictine University is also a professor of Economics decisions. In 2007, Pope Benedict from SBC, Turner has consulted a XVI named him to the Pontifical broad variety of technology and Class of 1996 and has been married to Pamela, Priscilla Laubscher, a high school Spanish teacher, Council Cor Unum, which digital media companies. M.S.M.O.B., is senior for 26 years. oversees the Church’s charitable activities around the world. He is Class of 1991 vice commander of Illinois Benedictine College also the president of Caritas North Margaret Todd, Sociology, and her American Legion Post America and serves on the board husband, Richard, have been 43, overseeing the organization’s Class of 1971 of the Independent Sector and as a appointed as missionaries with membership and Blue Star Banner Patrick Lupton, Political member of the Domestic Policy Baptist Mid-Missions. programs. Science, has joined Committee of the U.S. Tony Michels, Accounting, and his Monmouth College Conference of Catholic Bishops. Class of 1992 as the new regional Scott P. Mitchell, M.B.A.’92, wife, Kim, announce the birth of director of admissions. Class of 1978 M.S.M.O.B.’93, M.S.M.I.S.,’94, their daughter, Ruby Kate, born He is responsible for increasing the Bill Callahan, Physical Education, was appointed president, chief on March 15, 2008. She joins big college’s out-of-state enrollment, has been named the New York executive officer, director and vice sister, Abby. particularly the states bordering Jets offensive line coach. chairman of the BSA Satellink Carolyn Wilson, M.B.A., has been Company. Mitchell has played a promoted to chief operating key leadership role in innovative officer from associate dean and 2009 Distinguished Alumni technology and Internet-based vice president of faculty practice Recognition Awards businesses for more than a decade. administration at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Her new Class of 1993 responsibilities focus on unifying Charles Colander, M.S.M.I.S., the Medical Center operation in Nominees Needed: joined Elmhurst Memorial the areas of patient care, education Healthcare as its new vice The Alumni Association is accepting nominations for and research and aligning them president of information services the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Recognition Awards: with the biomedical enterprise and chief information officer. of the future. n distinguished alumni award Colander previously held the n alumni service award position of chief technology Class of 1997 officer at Northwestern n benedictine spirit award Sherry Husa, M.B.A., has been Memorial Hospital. appointed president and chief Submit nominations to the Office of Alumni Relations, executive officer of Centene Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd. Lisle, IL 60532 Corporation’s Wisconsin or at www.ben.edu/ alumni/awards. = Subsidiary Managed Health Services. ‰

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Do you remember your graduating class? Well, Class of 1998 they are wondering what you’ve been up to! Barb Ragsdale, M.O.B., and husband, Jason Ragsdale, C99, Everyone loves reading class notes, so let us know Marketing, welcomed the birth of where you are, where you have been and where you their second daughter, Isabelle are going. Are you busy in your career? Busy at home Ann, on March 10, 2008, joining with your children? Earning another degree? Getting a big sister, Mackenzie. great new job? Starting a new business venture? Met that person of your dreams? Finally retired? What are Class of 1999 you doing with your time? Carolyn “Cari” Ann (Bennett) Adams, Elementary Education, Send in your class notes today and keep your fellow and husband, Ryan Adams C00, classmates informed on all the happenings in your life. Engineering Science, announce the Even after you graduate, you are still connected here. = birth of their son, Nathan Patrick,

We want to hear from you. We Staying connected matters. born on September 13, 2007. He was welcomed home by big sister Mae Carolyn, born October 14, 2005. Send in your class notes today and keep your fellow classmates informed Class of 2000 on all the happenings in your life. Ralph Hugh Barger, Social Science, has moved from Illinois to Rogers, AR, and hopes to continue contact with the Benedictine community. First Name Middle/Maiden Last Name Major Class Year Kristina Blostica, Pre-Pharmacy, married David G. Thompson, C01, Address City State Zip Molecular Biology, in December 2005. She is working part-time as Home Phone E-mail Address a pharmacist for Osco Pharmacy. David is working at Loyola University Medical Center on a Your Title/Company Name Work Phone Photo Request cardiology fellowship. The couple Please share your photos had their first child, Brayden Job Description with us, either with a high- Gerard, on August 21, 2008. resolution scan via e-mail Jeremy Schoenecker, Elementary to [email protected] or a copy Education, is currently the athletic of your photo via U.S. mail director at Faith, Hope and to: Linda Hale, Benedictine Charity grade school in Winnetka. Spouse’s Name Major Class Year University, 5700 College He will also join the Loyola Rd., Lisle, IL 60532. Academy staff as an associate athletic director. Schoenecker has Tell my classmates that . . . Memories to share? previous experience as an AAU E-mail [email protected]. basketball coach and has also coached the boy’s and girl’s teams at Faith, Hope and Charity over the past eight seasons. He also spent one year as an assistant boy’s varsity coach at Notre Dame High School in Niles, where he played basketball and football before graduating in 1995. Class of 2001 Marc A. Serret, M.D., Molecular Biology, is working at Case Please clip and mail to: o Check here if you are interested in Western Reserve University Your Class Notes Could Hospital as a physician in plastic Benedictine University mentoring students or helping fellow surgery. He earned his medical Julie Nelligan/Alumni Relations Director Win You A Prize alumni through the AlumNet program. degree from Medical College 5700 College Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532 In upcoming issues of Voices, three people who of Wisconsin in 2005 where he appear in the class notes section will be or send an e-mail to [email protected] received many scholarships and or fax to (630) 829-6313. randomly chosen to win an alumni prize (one won the Ohio Valley Plastic win per person during duration of promotion).

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Surgery Symposium for best paper Prevention program and vice Emily A. Taylor, Communication in 2007. Serret married his wife, president of the OB/GYN interest Arts, is an editorial assistant/staff Nicole, in 2007. group. She also served as a crisis writer at the Academy of General Nicole (Oleksiak) Marcheschi, intervention advocate for the Dentistry. Lake County Council against Elementary Education, married Sexual Assault. Elgar was awarded Gary Marcheschi in December the Dean’s Award and the in memory 2006. They welcomed their first = Outstanding Female Leadership child, Michaela Noel, in February Award in addition to being elected 2008. Nicole is currently working St. Procopious College into the Gold Humanism in on a master’s degree and will Medicine Honor Society. Joseph F. Svitek, C38, Physics, complete it in spring 2009. passed away March 13, 2008. Genica (Zdenek) Miller, Chemistry, Class of 2002 married Devin Miller on June 7, Bishop Michael Dudick, D.D., C43, Demetrius Ford, Communication 2008 in Naperville. She works Philosophy, passed away May 30, Arts, has recently moved to as a nuclear medicine technologist 2007. Phoenix, AZ, where he is a new at Advocate Good Samaritan Don Scully, C43, Chemistry, director for the Department of Hospital. passed away on August 1, 2008. Education for the Title II “No Child Left Behind” Act. In spring Class of 2005 Rev. Thomas Gran, C47, Religious 2009, he will celebrate his 10-year Kristin Racine, Health Science, is Studies, passed away recently. anniversary as a member of the engaged to Travis Gillespie. The Edward J. Quinn, Ph.D., C51, Freemason Fraternal Order wedding ceremony is planned for Chemistry, passed away on August (A.F. & A.M.). March 14, 2009 in LaSalle, IL, 20, 2008. with a May 23, 2009 reception Get Your Class of 2003 in Copeland, IL. Racine earned Gerald P. Scanlon, D.D.S., C55, Jeffrey Benedek, Finance, is the a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Biology, passed away June 30, president of Twink Enterprises from Rockhurst University in 2008. Alumni Inc. and works with real estate, May 2008. She is working at John Lajka, Jr., C57, Biology, personal shopping, the online Elite Sports Medicine and passed away at the age of 73. Gear store and catalog merchandise. Physical Therapy in Kansas City. Albert Froelich, Ph.D., C62, Jonathon Cohen, D.C., Health Select Benedictine alumni Physics, passed away July 22, Science, is working as a Class of 2007 Sharla Frances Bratanch, M.C.P., 2008. items are available chiropractor in Manhattan, IL. is engaged to her longtime on the bookstore Web Illinois Benedictine College Rachel Rose Miller, Biology, boyfriend. They are planning to site at ben1.bkstore.com. married Nicholas Ryan Butler, C03, get married in December 2009. Regina D. Antosz, C75, Sociology, Health Science, on June 21, 2008. She works as a clinical therapist passed away at the age of 82 on For a greater selection September 20, 2008. Kevin Ivers, Communications, at Linden Oaks Hospital in visit the store in the married Kayleen Newby, C04, Naperville and has recently joined James J. Kreminski, C80, M.B.A., Krasa Student Center. Political Science/Philosophy, on Nowell and Associates, a private passed away on September 23, May 24, 2008 at Resurrection practice in Naperville. 2008. Catholic Church. Kevin is the ben1.bkstore.com Michael H. Ladd, Business and Benedictine University director of retreat programming Economics, works as an associate Jeffrey W. Duck, C97, B.B.A., for Resurrection Center, Inc. in transportation manager with passed away on August 9, 2008. Woodstock, IL. Kayleen works St. Charles River Boat Captains mergers and acquisitions for CIT and is the associate transportation Group, an investment banking manager. Voluntary firm in Chicago. The couple Subscriptions Sara Anne Hamilton, Sociology, Class Notes Correction resides in Woodstock. married John Hodak on October Vikas Arora, C98, was incorrectly to Voices Class of 2004 11, 2008. referred to as a female in the class You can help supplement Corissa Elgar, M.D., Health notes section of Voices, spring Laurie (Cantrambone) Spiegel, the cost of publishing and Science, Spanish minor, earned her 2008 issue, when in fact, Arora recently married Joseph Spiegel, mailing Benedictine Voices, medical degree from the Chicago is a male. We apologize for any C06, Marketing. confusion. = the alumni magazine. Your Medical School at Rosalind tax-deductible gift of $20 Franklin University of Medicine Class of 2008 helps defray the mounting and Science on June 6, 2008. Kimberly Grady, M.B.A., was costs of production. During medical school, she promoted to regional quality This is strictly voluntary. participated in several activities, assurance manager at Laboratory You can enclose your including secretary of the Corporation of America in donation in the attached American Medical Association Elmhurst, IL. contribution envelope. = chapter at RFUMS, coordinator of the Adolescent Substance Abuse

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Preston Aldrich (Biology) and Cheryl Heinz (Biology) published an article of the Light and Heavy Water Absorption Band Edge.” The Gordon titled “Floral Visitation of the Invasive Stinking Ash in Western Suburban Research Conferences promote discussions and free exchange of ideas at Chicago.” The article appeared in the Transactions of the Illinois State the research frontiers of the biological, chemical and physical sciences. Academy of Science, 2008, 101: 1-12. Anthony Brusa, a graduate of the Scientists come together for a week of intense discussion and examination biology program at Benedictine was a co-author on the publication. of the most advanced aspects of their field. Dave Beyer (Sports Information Director) was named a winner of the Fred Cheryl Mascarenhas (Chemistry) published an article titled “The S. Stabley Sr. Writing Contest 2007-08 for District 5 by the College Sports Comparative Nucleophilicity of Naphthoxide Derivatives in Reactions with Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Beyer’s winning entry was a Fast-Red Dye: A Discovery-Oriented Capstone Project for the Second- “Oh Johnny O” about longtime University baseball coach John Ostrowski. Year Organic Laboratory.” The article appeared in the Journal of Chemical Education, 2008, 85, 1271-1273. Sharon Borowicz (M.B.A.) presented her research, “Managers Changing with the Times: Suggestions for Managing High-Performing Virtual Ralph Meeker (Acting Dean of the College of Science) and Dan Nohl Teams,” at the 2008 Midwest Academy of Management held in October in (Computer Science and Information Systems) attended the 15th Annual St. Louis, Mo. Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Midwest Conference in September at Hope College in Holland, Mich. Nohl wrote all seven Mardelle Fortier (Literature) published a poem titled “Soft Woman/Hard programming problems for the programming competition held at this Woman” in HazMat Review (vol.10, issue 1), a literary journal devoted to conference. Sixteen teams from across the Midwest participated in the social commentary. She has published a total of 80 poems. She also won competition. three prizes in the “Poets and Patrons of Chicago” annual contest. She received a prize for Formal Verse (“Dancing on Ice”), Free verse (“The John Moulder (Music), a jazz guitarist, performed in August at the Impossible Search”) and Chicago verse (“City of Slender Shoulders”). Democratic National Convention in Denver. He performed at the Fortier was among the winners honored at a banquet in October at the “Nomination Celebration” of the Illinois Delegation with the Paul Wertico Harold Washington Library in Chicago. Trio. Wertico is a seven-time Grammy Award winner. Christine Fletcher (Theology) presented a paper, “Code of Practice or Jeremy Nadolski (Mathematics) presented “Teaching Undergraduate Virtuous Practitioner,” at The Eighth International Conference on Statistics as a Capstone for Mathematics Majors,” at the 2008 Joint Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations’ held in August at Statistical Meetings in Denver, Colo. in August. His poster focused on Cambridge University in England. strategies and examples to engage undergraduates in data analysis as well as prepare them for future careers. Cheryl Heinz (Biology) published an article titled “Host Plant Odor Extracts with Strong Effects on Oviposition Behavior in Papilio Polyxenes. Peter H. Nelson, Ph.D. (Physics) received a $149,196 grant from the Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,” 128: 265-273, in the August National Science Foundation (NSF). He was awarded a three-year NSF 2008 edition of the peer-reviewed journal, Entomologia Experimentalis et Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant for his Applicata. Heinz also teamed with Eric Ribbens of the Department of project, “Understanding Biophysics using Excel Simulations.” This grant Biological Sciences at Western Illinois University to prepare a clicker case, will help undergraduate students develop an understanding of advanced “Darwin’s Finches and Natural Selection.” It’s called a clicker case because topics in biophysics even if they do not have a calculus background. it was designed to be presented in a class that uses personal response James Pelech (School of Education) participated in the 16th Annual systems known as “clickers.” The case study is presented via PowerPoint Constructivist Design Conference in Canton, N.Y. The conference with multiple-choice questions sprinkled throughout the lecture. Students consisted of a format in which teachers work in teams and receive guidance are expected to answer the questions as they arise using their clickers. This from expert facilitators and liaisons. The conference also helps participants approach encourages student participation even in large classes. by holding formal presentations and activities. Pelech conducted two Beth House (Fine Arts) mounted eight exhibitions at the International formal presentations and served as a facilitator. Conference for Lettering Artists at North Central College in July. More Sue Peterson (Benedictine Library) co-authored an article in the LOEX than 450 calligraphers from the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia Quarterly (V35, No.1) titled “LOEX 2008 Conference Report.” Peterson attended the conference. One of the exhibits featured the calligraphy of and her co-author, Susan Prokopeak from Joliet Community College, Timothy Botts of Glen Ellyn, whose pieces are among the 3,500 original served as recorders for the 2008 LOEX Conference held in May in Oak works of art in the Benedictine collection. Brook. The LOEX Conference is a focused conference dedicated to library Joyce Jeewek (Education) was elected co-vice president of the local Prairie instruction. Area Reading Council (PARC) and participated in the leadership Roger Rose (Political Science) contributed a short article about how conference for the Illinois Reading Council in Normal in June. As a working on Capitol Hill can enhance teaching and mentoring of students Benedictine faculty member, she is serving as a university liaison for PARC. in PS: Political Science & Politics (July 2008). The particulars about the Kelly Kandra (Psychology/Sociology) is a member of the dance troupe article are: “The APSA Congressional Fellowship: Value for Faculty from “Desert Flames” which performed at the Paramount Theater in Aurora in Teaching Colleges and Universities,” Volume 41, Issue 03, July 2008, September. pp. 670-672. Fr. Michael Komechak, O.S.B. (Benedictine art collection) presented and Niina J. Ronkainen (Chemistry) gave a presentation titled “Undergraduate commented on images of St. Paul in various artwork to parishioners of St. Research Experiences: Lasting Benefits to Students” in a Chemical Joseph Church in Downers Grove in September as part of the parish’s Education symposium at the 236th American Chemical Society (ACS) commemoration of the year of St. Paul. Fr. Michael also juried and National Meeting and Exposition in Philadelphia, Pa. in August. The awarded prizes at a photographic exhibit on portraiture at the theme of the meeting was “Chemistry for Health.” Bloomingdale Park District Museum in September, and served as one of Lee Ann Smith (Biology) received a grant/scholarship to attend the 2008 three award judges at a photographic exhibit at the Graue Mill in Hinsdale. Genomics and Proteomics Hands-On Workshop at the National Jewish Tim Marin (Chemistry) attended the “Radiation Driven Processes in Health Center this summer in Denver, Colo. The 10-day intensive course Physics, Chemistry and Biology” Gordon Conference in Waterville Valley, takes the participants from sample preparation through data analysis for N.H., and presented a paper titled “Temperature and Density Dependence DNA microarrays and mass spectrometry of proteins. Participants were

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selected based on the merits of application proposals using the technology. Smith’s proposal of using genomics to improve her research and introducing undergraduate students in her courses to the technology won her a grant/scholarship funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Alandra Weller-Clarke (Education) contributed two chapters to the Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development, one for educational psychology and the other for behavior disorders. These encyclopedias are expected to be published both in print and online in 2010. In the fall, she New faces in presented “The Child and Adolescent Wellness Scale: Definition, Deliverance and Deliberation” for a faculty colloquium, sharing the results the Eagles’ Nest of her work which benefited from the faculty summer research grant. Clarke also presented another peer-reviewed paper, “Constructing enedictine University’s Teachers: Promising Partnerships, Good Practice and Positive Results,” athletic department at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. welcomed two new Ovid K. Wong (Education) published an article titled “Revisiting the head coaches this year Learning Cycle and Its Implications to Science Instruction” in the Journal for the sports of track of the Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA), Spring 2008, Volume 34, Band field and cross country. No.1. He presented “Learning Cycle Transformation” in May at the Both take over duties James Chicago Mathematics and Science Symposium at Chicago State University. formerly held by longtime Kluckhohn In August and October, he conducted book signings for “Using Data Eagles’ coach Jon Wolcott, Analysis to Improve Student Learning: Toward 100 Percent Proficiency” and “Pivotal Strategies for the Educational Leaders: the Importance of Sun who retired after the 2007-08 season. Tzu’s the Art of War” at the Borders in Schaumburg. In September, Wong With the splitting of the coaching duties, was invited by the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada to celebrate Benedictine hopes to build upon Wolcott’s the university’s centennial, where he is a distinguished alumni. He also foundation of success and take both presented a workshop titled “Leading and Teaching in the Wake of ’No programs to even greater heights and Child Left Behind.’ ” In October, his photograph titled “The Preying distances in the future. Mantis” was published as the cover of the Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association SPECTRUM, Fall 2008 (Volume 34, No. 2). = Kluckhohn Assumes Track and Molly Remley Field Coaching Duties James Kluckhohn is the new honor for both men’s and head coach for the University women’s track and field in the Mystery Photos men and women’s track and final season of the Northern revealed field programs, and also assists Illinois Intercollegiate with the Eagles’ cross country Conference in the spring of teams. 2006, as well as the men’s 1. Hall of Fame wall in the Rice Center. and women’s cross country Prior to joining Benedictine, 2. Stained glass in Scholl Hall. awards the following fall for Kluckhohn spent five seasons the inaugural NAC campaign. 3. A section of the ceramic artwork representing the as the founding coach of both University’s history, displayed on the first floor of the cross country and track and Kluckhohn was also on staff Kindlon Hall of Learning. field at Aurora University. at North Park University, His numbers at Aurora Texas Lutheran University included five league and his alma mater, the championships in cross University of Wisconsin- country and track and field. La Crosse, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in During his tenure as a coach Physical Education in 1995 in the Northern Athletics and a Master of Science in Conference (NAC), Kluckhohn Human Performance in 1997. has produced athletes who 1 garnered 41 individual titles in Kluckhohn is an active track and field. His track and member of the U.S. field athletes have six NCAA Track and Field and Cross Division III provisional Country Coaches Association qualifying marks to their credit (USTFCCCA). He currently and made four appearances at serves as the NCAA Division the NCAA III championships. III chairman of the Likewise, his success with cross organization’s Hall of country helped his charges win Fame Committee. He, his 2 3 three NAC women’s titles. He wife Kari, and their sons is a four-time “Coach of the Jacob and Nathaniel reside Year” award winner, earning the in Warrenville. ‰

Winter 2009 31 by Dave Beyer New faces in the Eagles’ Nest (cont.) Lending a Hand Remley earned collegiate Remley Takes the Reins of Benedictine nutrition major letters in both cross country Cross Country Programs Chrissy Sitarski, C10, (right) — and track and field while who also happens to be the Molly (Morrison) Remley was leading both teams as captain reigning Miss Illinois American named as head men’s and throughout her remarkable National Teen Scholarship women’s cross country coach career at North Central Organization — lent a hand and assistant track and field College. She earned citations collecting food donations at coach. She was previously an as a CoSIDA Academic the September 20 home assistant coach for the Eagles’ All-American in both cross football game. All fans donating a non-perishable cross country and track and country and track and field. field teams since 2005. food item received $1 off the She was a three-time All- price of admission and American in cross country During her time as an all proceeds were donated to and track and field, while the Woodridge Community assistant at Benedictine, earning seven conference Pantry. Remley helped with the championship titles and coordination of the 2006 setting four school records On the Run NCAA Division III Men’s during her time as a Cardinal. and Women’s Outdoor Senior cross country (and track) runners Hannah Miller, Track and Field National Remley earned a bachelor’s Championships hosted by the C09, and Jen Murray, C09, degree from North Central (left) were consistently at University. More recently, College in 2004. She is a or near the top of the Eagles’ during the 2007-2008 track member of the USTFCCA list of finishers in every race and field season, she oversaw and the ITCCCA, USATF during the fall. The duo posted two Eagle student-athletes set Level 1 Certified and a some of the best race times new school records. Hannah graduate of the NCAA in Benedictine cross country Miller reset her previous Women Coaches Academy. history. record in the indoor mile and She and her husband, Andy, Alex Arman broke a 26-year- reside in Oswego. = old school record in the 3000 meter run.

Eagles Reach Out to Community with Free Tickets The Benedictine athletics department is lending a hand He’s Got Swing to residents of the Village of Junior golfer R.J. Schwalbach, Lisle in an effort to give some C10, (right) rose to the top of the Northern Athletics relief due to economic Conference men’s golf championship tournament, taking home pressures. To help the local medal honors after a playoff. Schwalbach carded a two-day total community stretch its dollar, of 150 for the 36-hole event. The New Berlin, Wis., native shot an the Eagles’ NCAA Division even-par 72 in the opening round on the Whistling Straights Irish “Benedictine is all about III athletics program initiated Course in Kohler, Wis. He was also named to the All-Northern community and family. a free ticket campaign this Athletics Conference team for the third-consecutive season. This is a tangible way we past fall. can give Lisle residents For the entire 2008-09 school entertainment that’s free All in the Family year, the University will waive and convenient. Our Residents of the Village of Lisle could the admission cost to all student-athletes compete take advantage of free admission to home athletics events to watch the home regular-season athletics with the same dedication likes of freshman football kick return events to all Village of Lisle as professionals and truly carry the banner for the specialist John Borsellino (left). residents and their immediate Borsellino — another in a long line of family with proof of residency. Village of Lisle whenever outstanding football players to attend they take the field. This is Benedictine from his family — ranked “We want to give a little a fantastic chance to get to among the national leaders in kickoff something back to the Village see all the things going on returns and even had the honor of of Lisle” said Dave Swanson, at the University.” = earning the first-ever Special Teams director of Sports Events. “Student-Athlete of the Week” award presented by the Northern Athletics Conference in football.

32 Benedictine Voices 50 WAYS TO SUPPORT BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY

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