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A Dedication to the Class of 1959

The history of Wheeling Jesuit University has been one of big dreams and clear vision.

More than 450 years ago, St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, conceived and initiated an educational tradition which integrates academic education, virtuous living and a commitment to public service. Fast forward 400 years, Rev. Clifford M. Lewis S.J. dreamed of a Jesuit institution in West Virginia that would “…provide independent enlightenment to tomorrow’s problems.” The Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and dozens of co-founders, including the Class of 1959, had the courage and optimism to open Wheeling College for classes in 1955.

It is to our co-founders – the class of 1959 – that we dedicate this Winter Chronicle. As their Golden Anniver- sary quickly approaches in May, we congratulate them and thank them for setting the standards for the many generations of students, faculty and benefactors who have followed. Their dreams, their faith and their clear vision of what Wheeling College could mean to them, to Appalachia and to the World are testaments to their commitment and their refusal to accept anything less than success. Who would have imagined that a college with three buildings and no sidewalks in 1955 would prosper to become 50-plus years later, a University of international reputation and national distinction?

Unlike publicly supported institutions, attending a private college or university is a privilege, not a right. And, with that privilege come responsibilities. Anyone who has enjoyed a private educational experience has benefited from the financial support of someone, often unknown to them, who continues to believe in the mission of the institution.

The Class of 1959 and the other co-founders of Wheeling College have been exemplary in their lifetime support of their alma mater – by referring students, by remaining engaged in the life of the college and by their annual and planned gifts for its current and future financial well-being. They share a common bond with each other, and their bond extends to those who have yet to join them as Wheeling Jesuit University alumni. Their unwavering faith and courage a half-century ago is proof-positive that dreams can come true. It is to you, the Class of 1959, that we dedicate this magazine and congratulate you on the 50th anniversary of your graduation from Wheeling College.

Joining with you in service to the dreams of our co-founders, we are,

Very truly yours,

Julio Giulietti, S.J. Brent A. Bush, J.D. President Vice President for Institutional Advancement Contents:CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR: Kelly Klubert ‘85 4 U.S.News & World Report Rankings

7 Stewart Wins Physics Scholarship

DESIGN: 12 CET Awarded $2 Million to Study Video Games and Learning Asayo Creative Inc. 17 MSOL Program Attracting Adult Learners CONTRIBUTORS: ALUMNI NEWS Brent Bush 18 Alumni Notes Linda Comins Brian Dennison ‘08 22 Alumni Weekend 2009 Kathryn Duda 28 Murphy’s Baltimore Architecture Firm Receives Multiple Awards/ Becky Forney Recognition Sr. Joanne Gonter ‘59 ATHLETIC NEWS Fred Jordan 30 Three Join Athletic Hall of Joselyn King Fame

Janis Worklan 31 Fall Sports Roundup Maureen Zambito ‘96 FEATURE STORIES 34 Then and Now

WHEELING JESUIT CHRONICLE | WINTER 2009 A Magazine for Alumni & Friends

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President Julio Giulietti, S.J.

Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy has closed and centers, have entered together into conversation the University has shown interest in purchasing it. Can with us about advanced training for Vietnamese you tell us where that process is? health care workers. We would provide training in physical therapy and athletic training. They are in- Since last spring, Wheeling Jesuit has been terested in using WJU as a training site to advance in dialogue with the Visitation Sisters at Mount de health care in their country. Chantal about the purchase of their property which seemed to be for sale. WJU made a good faith offer, This summer, we are expecting about 100 which allowed the Sisters to remain in their com- new students in our ELI program. These students munity, maintain their chapel and be assured of the range from pre-undergraduate to graduate level. continued safety of their community cemetery. Late They will prepare to pass the TOFEL exam, which in 2008, two other entities entered the picture and allows them to obtain a study visa for matriculation “...students decide to outbid WJU. As of now, the Sisters have sold the in the United States. Our experience during the last property to no one. I am in contact with both bid- 18 months indicates that a good number of these study full time at WJU ding entities and with the Sisters. They know that students decide to study full time at WJU once they Wheeling Jesuit wants to be a good neighbor to experience the quality of our programs, competency once they experience any future owner. We are keenly interested in pur- of our teachers, safety of the area and the welcom- the quality of our chasing a piece of the property from any future ing environment of the University in general. owner where WJU could build a college of health programs, competency care science. You have spoken of the importance of marketing the WJU brand in a new way. What strides have you of our teachers, safety You have made a strong move toward the globalization made? of the area and the of our University. Can you tell us any recent develop- ments in this area? As part of the University’s growth strate- welcoming environment gies and the needed administrative reorganization, A university cannot call itself a Jesuit uni- I have appointed Becky Forney to serve as the Uni- of the University versity without a keen involvement with a global- versity’s interim director of marketing. Becky has ized society. The Office of International Programs, been with the University for nearly 18 years in sev- in general.” begun last August as part of a generous grant from eral positions involved with promotion and recruit- a local benefactor, will now be identified as the Of- ment efforts of adult and graduate students. She is fice of Global Outreach. The name change is more currently the associate dean for Professional and descriptive of its function and outreach, and will Graduate Studies. The success and growth of that create more interest from partners like foundations, aspect of the University is attributable to her ef- benefactors and federal agencies. The director of forts and talents. Becky will coordinate the Univer- the Office of Global Outreach is Ryan Wall. The sity’s marketing team, consisting of representatives English Language Institute (ELI), under the able di- from Public Relations, Admissions, Advancement, rection of Eileen Viglietta, is a part of the Office of Athletics and the University’s Web site, as well as Global Outreach. serving as the University’s liaison with the external marketing/branding consultants. Maureen Zambi- From my long-standing educational rela- to, who has been working as director of University tionships in Vietnam, and the strength of our Uni- Relations, will now serve as the University’s director versity’s health sciences, a major medical school in of Public Relations, and assist Becky in her efforts. Vietnam and a group of private owners of sports

C h r o n i c l e U.S.News & World Report Ranks WJU Top University in WV for 12th Consecutive Year

The 2009 edition of U.S.News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” ranks Wheeling Jesuit University number 16 in the “Best Universities-Master’s Category” in the South, making it the highest ranked university in West Virginia in this category for 12 consecutive years. The University moved up in its ranking this year by two spots.

“This ranking reflects the high academic standards and the commitment to excellence that is a hallmark of Jesuit education globally, for more than 400 years,” said Julio Giulietti, S.J., University president. “This is the second year in a row that Wheeling Jesuit has moved up in the rankings. I’m very grateful to our faculty and staff who have worked so hard to provide excellent quality to our students and our region.”

“On behalf of the clergy, religious and faithful parishioners of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, I congratulate Wheeling “This is the second year in a Jesuit University for distinguished recognition in the U.S.News & World Report survey on higher education,” said the Most row that Wheeling Jesuit has Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, bishop of the Diocese of Wheel- moved up in the rankings. I’m ing-Charleston. “Under the guidance of the University’s president, the Rev. Julio Giulietti, S.J., WJU’s faculty and staff very grateful to our faculty and continue to find new ways to deliver a quality, 21st century staff who have worked so hard education in the finest Catholic, Jesuit tradition.” to provide excellent quality to Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie said, “WJU is a celebrated institution and a key asset to the city. By setting these high our students and our region.” standards, we are able to attract young people from many different cities to come to Wheeling, which is vital to our progress. We are very proud of our city’s namesake University and all it does for the local community.”

The rankings examine 572 universities in the “Best Unversities- Master’s” category within four geographic areas – north, south, midwest and west. The institutions in this category provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs, according to U.S.News.

w w w . w j u . e d u CampusNEWS University Announces New Campus Personnel The University welcomed seven new faculty members at the start of the fall semester

Joining the faculty for 2008-09 are: Gloria Dorris, nursing instructor; Michael Hoops ’02, assistant professor of chemistry; Alison Kreger ‘98, clinical instructor in physical therapy; Rev. Felix Owino, visiting professor of philosophy; Jeffrey Rutherford, assistant professor of history; Christopher Stadler, assistant professor of political science; and Amy Walbert ‘04, visiting instructor in business.

Dorris, a graduate of West Virginia Northern Community College, earned her bachelor’s in nursing at Ohio University and her master’s in nursing at Case Western Gloria Dorris Reserve University. Michael Hoops

Hoops earned his bachelor’s of science at Wheeling Jesuit, his master’s of science at Northwestern University and his doctorate at the University of Cincinnati.

Kreger earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in physical therapy at Wheeling Jesuit.

Owino graduated from the Apostles of Jesus Major Seminary, an affiliate of Urbania University in Rome, and went on to complete his master’s and doctorate at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Alison Kreger Christopher Stadler

Rutherford earned his bachelor’s and master’s from the State University of New York and his doctorate at the University of Texas at Austin.

Stadler earned his bachelor’s at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, his master’s at University of Southern California and an additional master’s and his doctorate at New York University.

Walbert earned her bachelor’s at Washington and Jefferson College and her master’s at Wheeling Jesuit University. Jeffrey Rutherford Christine Alexander Also hired was a part-time instructor for the English Language Institute, Christine Alexander of Lafferty, Ohio. She is a graduate of Ohio University at Athens.

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in One Lesson.” “Objectivism “Les Miserables,” Miserables,” “Les “Atlas Shrugged.” Shrugged.” “Atlas Rand’s and Ayn Karamazov,” Bernstein has published on a wide variety of philosophical and literary issues and his most recent book was released Sept. 16, 2008 and is entitled Bernstein lectures regularly at American universities, speak- ing on a broad range of intellectual topics. A guest, he popularappears frequently on the radio lectureon shows in Boston, Northern California, St. Louis and talk-radio Detroit, guest host and in hasLos Angeles. beenHe is a a visiting sorprofes- of philosophy at Marist College and also teaches at SUNY Purchase College (State University of New York). essays His op-ed have been published in such newspapers Francisco Chronicle, as The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, Daily The Angeles Los The Times, Washington The Constitution, Atlanta and others. The Houston Chronicle News, Founded in the spring of 2006 as a result of a gift from the BB&T the from gift ofa result a as of2006 spring the in Founded ISCM is dedicated Wheeling Charitable to Jesuit’s Foundation, Schiffler Cancer Center Medical Director to Renee Stewart. the award Ehni present Peter Dr. Dr. Gregory professor, Merrick and physics

Institute Begins Third Year of Programs of Year Third Institute Begins A biology and chemistry Stewart major, plans to become a medical doctor. She is the vice president of the WJU Chemistry Club and Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-med honor BetaBetaBeta society); (biology honor society); treasurer a member of of Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit honor society); and Gamma Sigma Epsilon (chemistry honor society); and a Pedro Arrupe Community Ser- vice Scholar. “We are grateful “We to Elekta for helping us to make this scholarship who to was Renee, available chosen as a recipient based upon her academic excellence and interest in medical GregoryMerrick, S. medical director of physics,” the Schiffler Cancer Cen- said Dr. ter at Wheeling Hospital and founder/executive director ofUrologic Research Institute. “Elekta the scholars will have increased in prospects career better and study post-graduate for opportunities the future as a result of this scholarship.” The daughter of ‘76, she is from the Philadelphia suburb of Stewart Richard and Cathy Pa. Audubon, Stewart Wins Physics Scholarship Physics Wins Stewart Senior Medical Renee Stewart the Physics Scholarship received University’s for the fall of 2008, which was established by Wheeling Institute and Elekta AB. Urologic Research Hospital’s From left, Amy Walbert, Dr. Andrew Bernstein, Ted Pauls and Pauls Ted gather Ed Bernstein, Younkins Andrew left, From Dr. Amy Walbert, after the presentation. Bernstein presented Hugo’s compared ofand philosophy analyzed the he as fiction romantic a program entitled: “Atlas Shrugged as the Culmination of the Romantic Novel.” He discussed Now Now in its third the year, Institute for the Study of Capitalism and Morality (ISCM) launched its 2008 BernsteinAndrew in September. program with a talk by Dr. an examination of capitalism and the promotion of an in-depth examination legal ofofmoral, understanding deeper the ofa mission a providing ISCM its free sponsors society. a advance series to of courses, undergraduate and seminars programs, lectures, including and economic foundations of such It a supports society. the growth and development of teaching and research, while establishing a forum for differing opinions to promote an appreciation of the concept, operation and effects discussion of designed to stimulate in programs and activities students and the community of these important topics. a Capitalistic system by engaging w w w 8

. ~ UNDERGRADUATE NEWS ~ u j w festivities inIgnatiusHall. Sallie Minorreads tothechildren andguestsattheHalloween Research Conference in Texas WJU Presents at Psychophysiological and studentsfromacrosstheglobediscussresearch,news andcareers. The conference offered researchers at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to meet other professionals an opportunity who received thiscompetitive prize. schoolat St.Joseph’s Cessnaiscurrently ingraduate University inPhiladelphia. a $500 travelCessna was the recipient awardof from the conference onlycommittee. 16 students America from North He was one of psychology atWJU.Trevor of Cessna‘07.McCombsisalsoanadjunctinstructor Students and alumni who actually attended the Texas conference were: senior Tim Wright, Kristin McCombs ‘05, Alex Reed ‘07 and Wershing. ings, food consumption and weight, by Reed, Jude Almeida and Ben scent administration on reducing hunger peppermint rat- • Effects of by Trevor cessation, Cessna,Drake, Felbaum, smoking andBloom. on inhalation scent peppermint of Effects • Felbaum. Alexby Reed,mance Rosanna Drake, Mathews,Lauren Daniel and perfor cognitive enhancing on consumption chocolate of Effects • Bloom, Jared by Ryan Hunker, Kristin McCombs, andTimWright. X-box, Microsoft vs. Wii Nintendo physiology: playbehavior,game snacking video on and burn, caloric of Effects • presented theirprojectsattheconference. Thoseincluded: alumni and students WJU research, undergraduate of director psychology and of professor associate Raudenbush, Bryan Dr. by Led October andwere recognizedfortheirwork inpsychology. Wheeling Jesuit University students and alumni attended the Society for Psychophysiological Research Conference in Austin, Texas in independent livingindependent skills throughayear-round, intensive, one-on-onetherapeutic program. language,and academic,their social, enhancing while autism with afflicted children livesof the transform to aims Center Levy The Valley.Ohio the in onlyintensiveprogram the treatment as Juneautism 2005 in was established Center AugustaLevyLearning The The children,aged 3-7,camedressedincostumeand were byacollege greeted student. Psychology Club Service Project Offers Treats Treats Offers Project Service Club Psychology . u d e to SpecialLearners The CareerDevelopment Officeprovided treatbagsandcoloringbooks. who work at the center, helped the children trick-or-treat Interns Tim DeFilippis, atLaura officesCollins, Megan onKeenan campus.and Melissa Kahriman, Hamilton-Cotter andAndiDavis provided candy. Cailtin faces. painted others treats,Lexa while Stover, special and Amanda made Beam, JuliannaArner and stories read Minor Sallie and faces psychology, pumpkin make children of the helped Longerbeam Danielle professor and Lewellen Hull, Kayla majors. psychology from Debra help with party Dr. afternoon the organized and Wright Tim Senior youngsters toHalloween activities. goodiesalong withotherlearning the treated students college the as October in campus to Center Learning Levy Augusta the from University’sinvitedstudents The club psychology - Tim Wright andDr. Raudenbush. Bryan From left; Trevor Cessna,KristinMcCombs, AlexReed, ~ UNDERGRADUATE NEWS ~ 9 NEWS - h r o n i c l e C Campus WVU Interim Provost Jane Martin Jane looks on as WJU Academic Vice WVU Interim Provost agreement. Letha Zook signs the President

The women of Kirby and Sara Tracy halls completed a fall servicefall a completed halls ofTracy Sara women and The Kirby project to help local service programs. “Our hall residents in Sara and Tracy Kirby wanted to work on a service project during the month of October to help local a junior major nursing explained Irina and Vesolowski, pro- chari- ties,” gramming assistant for the halls. decided “We to a have clothing drive.” Vesolowski’s duties included coordinating building-wide socials and campus events for students to take part in. “They - work love ing together. It’s a happy place,” she said of 135 young in the halls. women who live hallway each and building whole the to up project the opened “We laundrytheir in placed and decorated they which box, a given was area. The girls one were given month to collect the Prizes items.”

Resident hall students are shown with items collected. Resident hall students are Residence Hall Students Collect Clothes for Needy Collect Clothes for Hall Students Residence The “three-plus-two” program will clearly define requirements and provide guidance and sample schedules for students so they will know what to take each semester to complete the program in a In Cilento timely essence, manner. said, the agreement provides stu “Our state and our society as a whole are in need of highly educated scientists and engineers to solve the problems that we face and to and face we that problems the solve to engineers ofand need scientists in educated are whole a highly as society our and state “Our increas- “By Resources. Mineral ofand College ofEngineering WVU dean the Cilento, Gene said offuture,” jobs the high-tech the fill enhance our ability to fulfill this vision.” we ing educational options for students in programs like this, “The demand for graduates proficient in engineering design and prac- and design engineering in proficient graduates for demand “The tice is increasing as we seek new forms of energy and redevelop ag- said ing WJU infrastructure,” Academic Vice President Letha Zook. “The solutions to the problems we will face in this challenge require a unique set of This skills. collaboration will enable students to and learningtechnical engineering in exceptional the with Jesuit Wheeling distinguishes that learning unique experience the combine known.” mineral sciences for which WVU is well “We are “We excited about entering into this partnership with Wheeling “It said E. Martin, Jane at interim WVU. provost University,” Jesuit is part of commitment our to University’s making a wide variety of educational programs accessible to the citizens of and Virginia West the surrounding region.” institution to another dents with a seamless transition from one The agreement is similar to ones that the WVU engineering college has with other state institutions. Officials from West University Virginia signed an Universityagreement in August 2008 College WVU’s in allowing years two andJesuit, students Wheeling at years three spend to Wheeling Jesuit of Engineering and Mineral Resources and graduate after years five with degrees from both institutions. WJU, WVU Partnership Enter WJU, Items collected included clothing, bedding and odds and ends. All donations were given to the St. Vincent DePaul Store and Catholic and Store DePaul Vincent St. the to given were donations All ends. and odds and bedding clothing, included collected Items Neighborhood Charities. were given to the most creative box decoration and another prize for the most items collected. decoration and another prize for box to the most creative given were w w w 10

. ~ Campus News ~ u j w Public Accountants, PublicAccountants andtheDiocesanFiscalManagers. the West Certified Virginia Societyof Certified of Institute American the in membership professional maintains and 1982 since accountant public certified a been has He hausen S.J., Lynda C. Wolford andemeritusmembersL.ThomasMarchlen‘67John B. Yasinsky ‘61. Hofreuter,H. Donald ‘84, Helm O’Hara WilliamFrank Hogan, P. James, Terrence AndrewLewisPaterno,‘93, Stock M. L. Gerard Jane Straub Friday ‘61, the Rev. Thomas F. Gleeson, S.J., the Rev. Edward Glynn, S.J,M. Benson Jr. Daniel L. Haller ‘92, ‘61, JohnBarbara R. Hazard, ‘59, Berthold Margaret John P. Buch ‘96, James S. Cullen ‘92, Rudolph L. DiTrapano, Sr. Kathleen Durkin ‘71, CSJ; Fisher leads a professional board that includes the immediate past board chairperson Col. Carol Yarnall ‘63, along with members: Don fromWJU--hisMBAdegrees in1998andhisbachelor’s inaccounting1980. Wheeling,A life-long he resident wasof raised in the Elm Grove neighborhood and twoearned Chamberlin for auditor and accountant Company. and staff as employed was also He Commission. Park Wheeling the for auditor internal and controller wasPreviously, Fisher 1998. since employed been has he where Wheeling-Charleston, of Diocese the of officer financial chief the is Fisher highly is He committee. finance qualified andwas electedunanimously.”the of chair as served and committees, executive and audit the on served has and University.2003 the in S.J.,board Giulietti, the joined “Bill Julioof president Directors,”said of Board our with role leadership the to Bill welcome to pleased am “I Directors 12,2008. Sept. of Board University’sJesuit Wheeling of chairman elected was Fisher G. William Wheeling. WheelingandPatrick Sengewalt of of JustinOhio; Pastorius Bridgeport, Wheeling, Jennifer of Crouch Wheeling, Matthewof Comer Brookside,of Baker RobertE. Ohio; of Amato Kala were: They students. accounting senior WJU six to awardedscholarships year this again Institute TaxTri-State The expresses ourfocus. We withtheUniversity.” appreciatethepartnership Theaward includedacheckfor$500. accountants,saint of bankers, bookkeepers, financial officers, money managers, stockbrokers and tax collectors, the the name awardof said Krall. “Since St. Matthew is recognized as the patron tute. WJU qualifies due to its work with us over the years,”Insti the of success the to instrumental persons honor to awardthis created directors Taxof Institute’s“The board eachOctoberinTroytional program Theater. developmentand neys educa- an offering by professionals attor- executives, insurance bankers, for programs tional educa- professional provides Institute Tax Tri-State The Wheeling Jesuit scholarshipwinners. six the Teitelland Conrad attorney law tax renowneder, speak keynote honored also dinner The mission. its and Institute the of longevity and success the in instrumental are who individuals recognizes Award Matthew St. the Krall and board member Michael E. Kelly. Begun in 2005, Robert Institute’schairman awardthe wasthe Presenting Letha Zook at the Institute’s annual banquet, held Oct. 13. awardThe Dr.VicePresident Academic to waspresented highest honor, theSt.Matthew theApostleAward. bestowingUniversityby the on partnership its years51 of The Tri-State Tax Institute honored Wheeling Jesuit for its University Receives Tri-State Tax Award Institute Fisher Chosento Lead Board . u d e - - banquet. Robinstitute chairman Krall are shownjustafter thecheckpresentation atthe Tri-State Tax Instituteboard memberMikeKelly, Dr. LethaZookandtax William G. Fisher - ~ CAMPUS NEWS ~ 11 NEWS h r o n i c l e C Campus Or utilize the online link at: at: link online the utilize Or http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/index. php?option=com_content&task=view&id=247&Itemid=240 Note: Complaints will not be considered third party comments. In- a specific dispute should or request grievance who dividuals thehave Policy on Complaints document from the HLC office or view this document at: http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view &id=256&Itemid=247 in- Learningbetween Higher disputes The settle cannot Commission stitutions and individuals. Wheeling Jesuit Undergoing Undergoing Jesuit Wheeling Accreditation By North By Central Accreditation Higher Learning Commission Seeks Third Party Comment Third Seeks Higher Commission Learning Public Comments on Wheeling Jesuit University Public Comments on Wheeling Jesuit The Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 IL 60602-2504 Chicago,

Send comments to: to: comments Send The Commission requires that public comments be sought as part of for status the continuing accreditation accreditation process, and will continuing consider public com- determining in WJU about ments as confidential, be treated cannot which Comments, University. the must address matters substantive related to the quality of the institu- be must comments signed Written, programs. tion or its academic address, name, that date after the received no 6; than March later comments received include should Comments considered. be not may ofand phone number them. the person providing Wheeling Jesuit University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation evaluation comprehensive a undergo will University Jesuit Wheeling visit April 6-8, from a team representing its accrediting theagency, HLC of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In- Univer the about comments seeking is WJU visit, the for preparation sity from its stakeholders. For more information on the self-study process or to read the self-study report, or to read the self-study more information process on the self-study visit www.wju.edu/selfstudy. For Zook said, “The inclusive and comprehensive nature of the self-study process provides the University with valuable data not only for the the for only not data valuable with University the provides process of self-study nature the comprehensive and inclusive “The said, Zook initiatives.” but also for future strategic planning accreditation process, During the on-site evaluation, HLC-trained reviewers will gather evidence that the self-study process and information in the self-study self-study the in information and process self-study the that evidence gather will reviewers HLC-trained evaluation, on-site the During recom- then will team evaluating The criteria. accreditation meet to continues University the that and thorough and accurate are report itself the Commission process, a review will take formal final action. Following mend an accreditation status for the University. A major element of the continuing accreditation process an involves on-site evaluation team visit that will arrive on evaluators the campus, occur HLC stakeholders University invites to April provide third-partysubstantive comments 6-8. related to quality Before of instruction or academic programs. As a component of the self-study process, additional information was submitted to the HLC to request approval for: 1) addition of future graduate degree programs without requiring pre-approval from the Commission; and 2) addition degree Practice as a new program. of the Doctor of Nursing Initially, Initially, task forces by wereco-chaired formedis team toself-study reviewthe and HLC criteria, Zook B. gatherLetha evidence, andDr. compile Vice-President Academic draftsby directed for being theis formal process accreditation entire self-study report. The facultymembers: Mary Dr. Railing Peter Ehni and ‘81. Dr. forces Task Bryan Ehni; James O’Brien, were Dr. chaired S.J.; by: Rev. C. Raudenbush; Kathleen G. Tagg and HelenDr. M. Faso. JosephDr. S. Brumble and CharlesDr. A. Julian assistedwriting/editing, with reportand Dennis Packer provided graphic arts and report composition assistance. 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- - ~ SPONSORED PROGRAMS NEWS ~ 13 NEWS - h r o n i c l e C Campus - The recording was later passed on to who has included it Baker, in the Sen ate records. Baker said Byrd tells the senators in his remarks, “Service in the Senate is an extreme but honor, it is a burden,” adding they should be able to display selflessness”“extreme in their duties. that, them reminds and noble, be to senators the encourages Byrd them informs ofHe any than important us.” more is Senate “The the Senate “is a special place, where there is among That members.” is unlimited not the where House, case in debate the U.S. bodies. or among foreign government debate time is limited, freshmen. the tells Byrd said Baker Constitution,” U.S. the “Read role.” to understand your “It is the best way Byrd crafted the legislation on establishing Sept. 17 “Constitution- the date Day”in 1787 signedthat the U.S. Constitutionby America’s was foundingenacted in 2004. fathers. The legislation was Platter said besides better care and improving communication, the system also eliminates extra trips for patients, especially ruralthose areas of the instate. each meet to optimized be can system records health electronic “The needs,” she said. clinic’s Currently, 21 health clinics in West Virginia use HEALTHeWV’s electronic health records system. aims HEALTHeWV to enhance the health care of people throughout by rural Virginia West incorporating a patient-focused, disease- management software tool in clinics around the state. The program highspecificallyVirginia’s West incidence addresses of chronic ill nesses such as diabetes, cancer and heart and lung disease. HEALTHeWV is based program and is adapted HEALTHeFORCES for use in rural civilian on the communities. The program U.S. is a collaboration among the NTTC, the Army’s Robert University’s Marshall and Center Medical Army award-winning Reed Walter C. Byrd Center for Rural Health Care.

NTTC’s HEALTHeWV’s Success Is Success HEALTHeWV’s NTTC’s Symposium Charleston Highlighted at According to the W.Va. Depart- W.Va. the to According Re- Human and Health of ment sources, around 256,000 West Virginians have and undiagnosed diagnosed diabetes. In nurses, September, physicians,

to Constitution Day Program Program Day Constitution to Sen. Byrd Inspires New Leaders, According According Leaders, New Inspires Sen. Byrd Baker noted it was after a session during more recent years that told D-Mass., Byrd his Kennedy, Sen. Ted U.S. colleague, Byrd’s to the senators should be recorded. remarks and advice After they are elected in November elections, new senators attend a three-day “Senate School” later that month to learn their duties, he said. It is during that time that the new senators have other and Byrd with heart-to-heartchat confidential extended, an senators. veteran By the time the freshman senators are sworn in, they already have have already they in, sworn are senators freshman the time the By Byrd, Baker noted. some schooling from Baker was appointed as the chamber’s official historian in 1975, and he is the only person to ever hold the job. In September he as part ofspoke at Wheeling Jesuit Constitution Day. “Every “Every time a new senator is sworn in, he asks them, of Baker said Robert ‘Do number?’” your know Byrd, D-W.Va. you U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd knows that 50 years ago he was the 1,579th 1,579th the was he ago years 50 that knows Byrd Robert Sen. U.S. legislator sworn ever in as senator - and so does the historian for Senate. the U.S. By JOSELYN KING, Ogden Newspapers political writer Newspapers Ogden KING, By JOSELYN “For example, at Wheeling Health Right, if a patient calls in to sched- to in calls patient a if Right, Health Wheeling at example, “For name patient’s the up brings that receptionist the appointment, an ule screening work, lab when indicates that sign warning red a see could work then can nurse A patient. the for needed is education diabetes or with the patient to get these done before the patient meets with the physician,” Platter said. The theme of the event was “Bridging the Manager of Gap Clinical Outcomes with Research for Education.” the National Technol- ogy Transfer Center’s Kathy HEALTHeWV, Platter, spoke about improving the quality of care and bridging the gap through the use of electronic health records. Platter highlighted the success electronic how and Right Health Wheeling at system of HEALTHeWV the records can improve patient care and streamline the communication process at health care facilities. pharmacies and other health care professionals from around the state the around from professionals care health other and pharmacies Symposium. and Workshop gathered in Charleston for the Diabetes w w w 14

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President Julio Giulietti, S.J., local and state dignitaries, faculty and administration were on hand to welcome guests to a grand opening ceremony of the Charleston Center. Wheeling Jesuit’s professional and graduate programs been educating adults for have more than 30 The years. department offers several degrees at its main campus: master of science in business administration; a master of science in accountancy; bachelor’s of arts in leadership and development degree (BOLD); bachelor in liberal arts; bachelor in business administration, all offered on campus. In addition, online programs in nursing (RN to BSN and RN to MSN) and programs degree leadership care ofhealth bachelor in the science also are available. had a need for adult programs like this “We’ve in the region and Wheeling Jesuit it proud to offer the non-traditional students in the Charleston area a chance to edu- to how know obtain “We said. degrees Forney careers,” their further while to and working professional workplace.” cate adult learners for today’s Alumni Weekend 2009 -- WJU Celebrates its First 50th its First 50th 2009 -- WJU Celebrates Alumni Weekend

The official opening of the Charleston Center.

IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF IN FOR: LOOK THE CHRONICLE, University Opens Center in Charleston Center Opens University Both of these cohort-based programs are up very and successful. running Hundreds and of adults who work in many including fields, banking, financial planning, government, social ser- Along with Murphy’s office, the Center includes where a the Bachelor classroom of Arts in Organizational Development Leadership (BOLD) and and the Master of Science in Organiza- tional Leadership (MSOL) classes meet. Staffed by full-time recruiter Wheeling Jesuit Kelli administration this past Murphy, July 1, who the Charleston joined students and their inquiries. prospective Center welcomes the “We “We are proud to have a full-time presence in said Charleston,” Becky Forney, associate dean of“Based Studies. Graduate and sional Profes- on research conducted the over past year, we know that there is a need for this location and we encourage any prospective students to stop by the center.” and explore The Center is located in ton at Charles- 1028 Quarrier Street, and is - HeartPar Sacred the within housed ish Center. Wheeling Jesuit University’s Cen- University’s Wheeling Jesuit ter for Professional Studies opened & its new Charleston Graduate Center in August to students in better central West Virginia. serve w w w 16

. ~ GRAD & PROFESSIONAL NEWS ~ u j w nios, chair of thenursing department. nios, chair of force asanurse timepossible,” intheshortest saidRose Kutle adults whowant togoschoolfull-timeandenterthework- in nursing in18months. isintendedforthose Theprogram complete theeducationalrequirements forthebachelor’s degree acollege toschool and degree,earned toreturn theopportunity provides“This acceleratedprogram adults, whohave already later. would inDecember,students andthegroup graduate 18-months 12-16 of groups she added.Classeswould ascohort beformed theUniversity’s day of curriculum, fered onthecampusaspart issettobegininJulyThe program 2009andcourseswillbeof sional andGraduateStudies. little as18-months, saidBeckyForney, Profes- associate deanof students whohave aBSNinas afour-year collegetoearn degree The BS/BA isdesignedfor program toBSNaccelerateddegree late 2009tobridge thegap. nursing? WheelingJesuit isplanningtolaunchanew in program Already sciencein have adegree, abachelorof butwant toearn students of dean Jesuit Wheeling former Dr.Lambert, Fredsaid “Ken proves that adults can change careers and be very successful,” organization andmanagement. a earn master’s in strategic leadership in 2004, then a doctorate in he said. Along the his wayvaried career of path, Knox went on to goals,”their reach others help to me allows Knox “Opportunity non-profits, individual clients. industries, academics andavast array of wholesale, retail, including companies of variety a serves He businesses. large and small for programs training providing and folks guiding at successful been he’s and Strategic management planning and marketing are now his focus, company, Knox. Opportunity busi ness until 1992 when grocery he sold the store to retail begin his ownthe consulting in continued Knox program, degree ful this highly success - class the of first graduating A member of 1989. spring of in graduating quickly, degree his earned and program (BOLD) the arts in bachelor organizational of leadership and development nowknownas (BHRM), management resource human in arts of bachelor’s the as known then was what in enrolled he that After more.learners. Hecalledtolearn Wheeling Jesuit University and a new degree geared toward adult for spot radio a heard he That’swhen how? but college - appealing wasto back going of idea The future. family’s his ensure to wanted he and community the in booming from far were Things in Shadyside, Ohio, justacrosstheriver fromWheeling. families served Ohio.IGA East His townin small a in story cery - gro small a of owner the KenwasKnox and 1987 wasyear The Knox Impacted by Knox Impacted WJU Adult Program New NursingDegree Program Planned . u d e - - - at [email protected]. contact TheCenterforProfessionalandGraduateStudies gram, To moreabouttheBS/BA pro- learn toBSNaccelerated degree career toanothereasierandfaster,” Forney added. a BSN–makingthetransitionfromone for someonetoearn community. TheBS/BA isanalternative toBSNprogram way inthe localstudentsandourhealthcarepartners the needsof “This isjustonemoreway WheelingJesuit isworking tomeet year toyear. nurses forlocalhospitalsandhealth carefacilitiestohirefrom Forney couldprovide saidsuchaprogram asteady poolof ates areapplying forjobs.” theyear whenfewer new- gradu enter theworkforce atatime of Kutlenios inDecember, added.“Bygraduating thesenurses will one year soonerthanattendingatraditionalnursing program, The new willallow program studentstocompletetheprogram serves asthecollege’s assessmentcoordinator. firm, management-consulting and College CommunityJefferson at own management teaches Knox his running to addition In tunities. success-oriented worker mustto recognize as golden oppor- learn always embraced change and challenge, two concepts that today’s who’s someone been as for busy as time he’s been short with family a and professional in duties. wayHe’s long a come has Knox average, accomplishment.” butaspiretogreater Extraordinary. Knox describes it as a manual us for who “all are of handbook, al motivation first his published just Building on his success story, Knox added. bert them often,”themwe welldo and Lam- do We years. done 35 We’ve for them hard. work to ing will- those for are programs adult our practical and beneficial how of example great a is story “His advance hiscareer. to things incredible done has who graduates Studies Graduate and Professional for Center many of one Ken’s just change. to old too learners recognize the fact that you’re These never graduates. adult its all of proud especially is Jesuit “Wheeling education. adult and Carpe Diem - Simple Strategies to Move from Averagefrom Move to to Strategies Simple - Diem Carpe - Ken Knox

~ GRAD & PROFESSIONAL NEWS ~ 17 NEWS h r o n i c l e C Campus Members of the first MSOL cohort. MSOL Program Attracting Adult Learners Adult Attracting Program MSOL The program will begin new cohorts in the spring of 2009. For more information, contact Forney at adulted@wju. edu or 1-800-873-7665. Designed by full-time faculty at Wheeling Forney said, Jesuit, “the curriculum learneris to relevant today’s because it integrates in- The with out-of-class modules class reading offer coursework assignments. a blend of the latest theories and their applications in the setting.” ‘real world’ Wilkinson Wilkinson said the courses have helped her to better understand issues, like the presidential campaign and “The ideology. coursework is useful and thought provoking information ... I really do not look at things the same at all. Even if I never run a I company, will be a better employee, consumer and debater.” Debbie Wilkinson, a member of the first MSOL cohort, said, “The program has been very educational, interesting and engaging. I know it will benefit me in any are direction learningI wish We to every aspect go. of leadership in an organization.” “Classes are offered one night a week, but not every week, which provides provides which week, every not but week, a night one offered are “Classes flexibility to adults who to want earn degreean - while advanced continu ing to work full-time,” she added. During the course classes are held 52 times during the 22-month period. of the program, Forney said the program has been so successful because it allows working working allows it because successful so been has program the said Forney professionals a new and to flexibleearn way degreea master’s in as little as 22 Classes months. meet on the main campus in Wheeling and in the Center. (W.Va.) Charleston University’s The program incorporates a sequence ofto sequence incorporatesprogramstudents a The expose that modules an interdisciplinary series of topics that enhance skills from human be- associate a product, said Becky Forney, to marketing to delivering havior dean of and Graduate Studies. Professional MSOL is an interdisciplinary program that directs the exploration of exploration con- the directs that program interdisciplinary an is MSOL temporary organizational development, its theoretical non-profit foundations and government and community, corporate, the in application their sectors. Those entering the program must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade ofpoint average 2.75. “Because the program is interdisciplinary, it’s very learners. The attractive program to provides them adult with the their within leadership mobility and upward students these - manage allow to necessary skills ment Lambert added. workplaces,” According to Dr. According Fred Lambert,to Dr. facilitator of the MSOL curriculum de- Life, Student and ofEducation dean Adult former and process velopment the MSOL program grew out of a desire by graduates of WJU’s Bach- elor of Arts in Organizational master’s a Leadership for University the asked had graduates and BOLD years, many Development For (BOLD). - modu and mode delivery accelerated same the offered that program level lar curriculum, he added. Since its launch in 2007, the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) has attracted more than 25 adult students to the program. One of this accelerated designers the graduatebelieves program’s degree program bornwas out of the need to provide their careers and job placement. adult learners help advance and leadership skills to with management The accelerated pace and modular delivery program. master’s system are attracting more and more adult learners to Wheeling Jesuit’s newest AlumniNOTES

Scott Nicodemus is principal of 1972 1961 Good Shepherd Catholic School (MD). Mary Brandt is a Mikell Lynne (Scholotter) Hedley earned a Karen (Roman) Connelly, runs her own special assistant for the U.S. doctorate in May 2008. She is a research scientist consulting business and tutors at a local Government. and SATELLITES education coordinator at community college. the University of Toledo (OH). Mickey (Prenger) Dalton is a nurse for Community Hospice House (NH). 1969 Paula (Scott) Felt works for the Federal 1963 Marylou (Carrico) Tietz works for Energy Regulatory Commission in James Dissen is senior vice president of Lamaze International in Maryland. Washington, D.C. Triana Energy, LLC. and is an adjunct Bob Thornton works for GEICO. professor at the University of Charleston Ann Marie Moriarty works for the National Association of Home Builders in (WV). 1970 Washington, DC. Kathleen (Hodges) North is manager of 1964 Children’s Hospital in Oakland, CA. 1973 William Floria works for Corporate Veronica (Domsic) Riffle is teaching Denny and Mary (Platten) Fallon reside Assistance Group (MD), LLC. chemistry at the International School of in Stafford, VA. He is the director of Prague in the Czech Republic. Lockheed Martin. 1966 John and Sally (O’Donnell) Rooney Patrick Muth works for Travelers John Long is the owner/president of reside in Drexel Hill, PA. He is retired and Insurance Co. in Maryland. Safety Shoe Distributors Footworks (OH). she is assistant dean for the School of Arts Gary Wetmiller works for GEICO. & Sciences at LaSalle University. Ed and Teresa (Purpura) Schmitt, reside 1974 in Wheeling. He is treasurer & CFO of Jim and Carolyn (Evosevic) O’Neil ‘73 Riesbeck’s Food Markets in St. Clairsville, resides in Towson, MD. He is employed by OH. Baltimore County. Pat Simons is a claim supervisor for GEICO in Lakeland, FL. 1975 Harry J. Adams is the HIV coordinator 1971 for the state of West Virginia. J. Edward Buckley is human resource Roger Staso works for the Dept. of the Five members of the Class of 1966 director for Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Army. visited Shepherdstown, West Virginia in Corp. in Alaska. John Supan was the keynote speaker October. Davitt McAteer who divides Lewis Davis is the pension fund manager at the 3rd International Workshop his time between WJU and his home in for Bakery & Confectionery International. on Aquaculture Sanitation of Bivalve Shepherdstown played host to classmates Pete and Mary Anne (Siwinski) Gummere Molluscs in September 2008. He is a Charlie Hayes, Jon Donnelly, Jeanne ‘73 reside in St. Johnsbury, VT. He is research professor at Louisiana State Hamilton, Mickey Kelley. The group is a deacon, works for the Northeastern University. shown outside the Yellow Brick Bank in Vermont Regional Hospital and had an Shepherdstown. article published in the National Catholic 1976 Bioethics Quarterly summer issue. Fr. Thomas Hamm is pastor of St. Mary 1967 Jeff Jacaruso is slot shift manager at of the Immaculate Conception and St. Jim Fitzgerald is a realtor and owns Sold Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael’s Catholic churches in Ohio. On Betsy and Jim Group with his wife. Evelyn Minick is librarian at St. Joseph’s Frank Reilly owns The Reilly Group, He is the president of the Kennebunkport University in Philadelphia. which was employed by the U.S. Customs (ME) Chamber of Commerce. Robert Mustin was appointed to the East and Border Protection to help plan the Ford “Woodie” Stevens is owner of Pennsboro Township (PA) School Board. National Environmental Protection Act General Family & Cosmetic Dental in the William Rogerson is project manager Policy for the Secure Borders Initiative. Philadelphia area. for Community Education Partners in Timothy and Vickie (Byers) Sleevi ‘79 Nashville. reside in Hastings, MI. He is a director 1968 Kathleen (Larkin) Wynne is a consultant for Kellogg Community College and she is a John Bertelli works for Bertelli for the Center for Montessori Education. Homes, Inc. in Boardman, OH. teacher for Hastings Area Schools. James DeSarno is now a federal law enforcement rep. for IBM.

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1980 Frank Finn is assistant superintendent for Angela (Macci) Bires is the director of students and special education for Fauquier nuclear medicine technology at Robert County Public Schools (VA). Morris University ( PA). Karen (Manning) Horsey is an HR specialist Kelly (Mary) Faul works for XO for Capital One Financial Corp. (VA). Communications in the Washington, DC area. Stanley T. Tuchalski works for the Nancy (Galligan) Fulton works for Transportation Security Administration at Steamboat Enterprises in Maryland. Orlando (FL) Airport. Paul and Michelle (Morganweck) Mulholland reside in Media, PA. He is 1985 president of Mulholland & Company, LLC. Tim “Spike” Howe works for Polk Audio Jennifer Taeko Harada-Yoshizawa is in Maryland. Several members of the class of 1976, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Pacific Maureen Nash is an attending physician at known as the Stokers, got together during Properties in Hawaii. the Quality Center for Geriatric Psychiatry the Summer of 2008 at Ocean City. Sporting (OR) and is vice chair of the clinical practice the WJU flag are: Mike Reiff ‘77, Luciano 1981 committee of the American Association of Muzzatti, Dan Gieser ‘74, Tony Girifalco, John and Donna (Poplawski) Pastorius Geriatric Psychiatry. Bill Battista, Chris Ganssle and Dan reside in Wheeling. He is a vice president Rosato. at Wheeling Hospital and she is a medical 1986 technician at the hospital. Charles Cooke is program coordinator for 1977 Jean Rumsey is drug safety manager for Kankakee Community College (IL). Kevin Foy is an attorney for Zauner & Icon Clinical Research (PA). Tony Eisel works for Bank of America in Associates in Baltimore. Colleen (Griffin) White is IT director/ Charlotte, NC. Rodney Gaddy is vice president of corporate project manager for Greif, Inc. in Ohio. Cecilia (Cipriani) Irvin is a consultant for services for Progress Energy in North the Marshall County (WV) School’s Autism Carolina. 1982 Program. Rev. William Matheny, Jr. is pastor of St. Keith Galloway is a consultant to the U.S. John University parish in Morgantown. Government. 1987 Abby (Rubin) McCarthy is a 6th grade Melissa (Pelkey) Ankrom is president of 1978 literacy teacher at the Howe Manning School MWA Enterprises (OH). Art and Peggy (Rydelek) Smail ‘79, reside (MA). Dorothy Blaner received the Richard in Crofton, MD. He is owner of Smail Raymond Newhouse is vice president & CFO Abrams Trustee Award from the Ohio Associates, Inc. for LANXESS Corp. (PA). Assoc. of Community Colleges Trustees. Rachel (Brown) Trueblood is co-founder & She is employed at Jefferson Community 1979 CFO of HRH Adventures, LLC. College (OH.) Sorin Brull, M.D. is a professor at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Jacksonville, FL. 1983 1988 Albert Bugaj is professor of psychology at Peggy (Knuth) Ferguson is CFNP at Matthew Campbell is CFO of Appalachian the University of Wisconsin-Marinette. MedExpress in Wheeling. Materials Group in Dunbar, WV. Verne Hedgpeth, Jr. is senior tax auditor Marie (Brosnan) Katavolos is the director James Carey is a partner with Manypenny for the DC Office of Tax & Revenue/Audit of school age programs for the YWCA of and Carey law firm in New Cumberland, Division. Bergen County (NY). W V. Christine (Downing) Little is a teacher for Greg Chermol works for Vanguard Group Marietta (OH) City Schools. 1984 (PA). Dan and Anne (Exner) Moran, reside Helena Dowd works for the city of Oak Christine (Dovich) Dallman works for in Glen Mills, PA. Dan is a construction Creek, WI. Sycamore School in Indianapolis. superintendent for T.N. Ward Co. and Anne Michael Ferrebee, M.D., is vice president of Mary Guzzetta is communications is a special education teacher for Delaware Mon. General Hospital in Morgantown. manager/fellowship evaluation manager for County. Bill Floria is DIACAP specialist with Modis, Idea Foundry in Pittsburgh. Mary Lousie Petrisko is an outpatient Inc. in Maryland. Patricia “Patches” (Albert) Holmes therapist for Mulberry Center, Inc. founded the Touch of Tradition Family School (TN).

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Patti (Pfund) Kosylo is a registered nurse 1992 with UPMC Private Duty Services. Marie (Cooney) WASHINGTON, DC Eileen (Foy) McCann is an elementary Corson works for Sun Bank CHAPTER teacher for the Allegheny County (PA) in Marmora, NJ. Board of Education. V. Scott Gallagher is property controller Christine (Leeper) Osborne is a public for Casto Property Management in An initial meeting to discuss the forma- health nurse for the Lorain County (OH) Columbus, OH. tion of a joint DC/Baltimore alumni chap- Health District. Marc England works for Roylance, ter was held in Columbia, Maryland. Ten Abrams, Berdo & Goodman, LLP. 1989 alumni, along with Alumni Director Kelly Mario Julian works for American Glass Jeff Corle started an organic dairy farm in Company. Klubert ’85 and Fr. Jim O’Brien, S.J. met Windber, PA. Jodi (Mestrovic) Shackelford owns Nails and discussed the best ways to involve Dr. Janet (Huang) Fitzpatrick is the By Jodi in Wheeling. other alumni in the area, what activities to clerkship director at Drexel University Brian Trischler is a CPA for Costanzo & College of Medicine. undertake and what events to hold. Associates PLLC. Robert and Judi (Pavlasky) Knott reside in Baltimore. He is senior VP of corporate 1993 Any alumni in and around Washington communications for Edelman Public Shawn Berry is a senior developer for D.C. and Baltimore who want to help Relations. American Eagle Outfitters (PA). with the chapter in some way, are en- Thomas Cozzens is in banking sales for 1990 the Bank of America (MD). couraged to contact the Alumni Office at Deborah Harris is an OR educator at St. Joseph Martino is director of advancement 1-800-888-2586. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh. services at Chestnut Hill College in John Skrha is a nursing student at Notre Philadelphia. Dame College (OH). Mark and Stefanie (Keller) McMahon reside in West Chester, PA. She is an ICU 1991 nurse at Riddle Memorial Hospital and he COLUMBUS, OH Patricia (Richardson) Easterling is an is senior VP at Tedeschi McMahon Wealth CHAPTER adjunct faculty member at Jefferson Management. Community College (OH). Samuel Phipps is senior financial analyst The Columbus Alumni Chapter held Scott Ferrell is a games producer for for Bayer Material Science, LLC in Cranium Inc in Seattle. Pittsburgh. a family picnic at the home of Marian Mary (Myers) Laumann is branch account (Malley) Jones ’80 in August. The annual manager for Citifinancial in Ellicott City, MD. 1994 event is a hit with alumni with families! Anne (Gemensky) Metzler is an associate Jessica Barrett is CSA/ARMS for the U.S. More than 20 alumni and their families professor at The Ohio State University Treasury Department/BPD in Parkersburg enjoyed a relaxing day by the pool. Fr. College of Veterinary Medicine. WV. Jim O’Brien, S.J. was in attendance along Benjamin and Heather (Wintrich) Anthony James is the head women’s soccer Robb, reside in Sykesville, MD. She with Kelly Klubert ’85, alumni director. coach at Youngstown State University is employed by the Carroll County (OH). Alumni Council President Scott Gal- Department of Social Services. lagher, Klubert and Fr. O’Brien offered Daniel Saccardi works in the finance 1995 alumni updates on campus happenings. department at the Bank of Georgetown Johan Isaksson is head of the international (MD). audit life division for SEB in Stockholm, The chapter also held its 2nd Annual Post Paula Witt is an administrative Sweden. assistant for U.S. Securities Associates, Holiday Party Jan. 24. University Presi- Richard Shields is office manager for Inc. in Wheeling. Martin Marietta, Burning Springs Mine dent Julio Giulietti, S.J. was on hand. James Toy is a courier for Federal Express Petroleum. This was Fr. Giulietti’s first visit with in Union, NJ. Mingo Winters is an associate attorney with alumni in the Columbus area. Alumni Hayden & Hart, PLLC in Beckley, WV. of all ages gathered at a restaurant in the Dublin area of Columbus for the social.

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C h r o n i c l e Alumni Weekend 2009 A GOLDEN CELEBRATION

Opening the doors to 90 students in September 1955, Wheeling College began the tradition of educating and serving the people of Wheeling and Appalachia. Five decades later, Wheeling Jesuit University continues to build upon its rich heritage and celebrate the achievements of its alumni.

During Alumni Weekend 2009, the University will mark a milestone -- its first 50th class reunion. This year will be a special time for all the reunion classes -- 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004 -- as the entire University community celebrates along with the Class of 1959 -- the co-founders and 50th reunion celebrants.

Alumni Weekend 2009 also will mark another reunion! For the first time in 25 years, the alumni band from the 1980s – The Ash Cats – will reunite on Saturday night. Don’t miss this chance to see Big Mike, Soapy, Monjack, Sabia and all the boys live and on stage for one night only!

This is your chance to return to campus May 29-31 to relive your college days, reminisce with your classmates and reconnect with your alma mater! Mark your calendars and see you in May!

Registration Registration is easy, simply go to “http://www.wju.edu/alumni” and click on the Alumni Weekend 2009 link. You can make your reservations and pay via our new registration portal.

The deadline for early bird prices is May 20 and the deadline for room reservations is May 22.

For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-888-2586 or [email protected].

PACKAGE INFORMATION A LA CARTE PRICING Package prices good through MAY 20. After MAY 20, a la carte pricing Residence Hall – $45 per night (single or double occupancy) applies. Red and Gold Dinner – $17 Saturday Breakfast -- $11 Package A (Meals and Lodging) Barbeque Picnic – $15 Includes two nights lodging in Ignatius Hall and all meals for the entire Alumni Awards Dinner and Dessert Reception – $30 weekend. The package does not include the cost of the class photo Farewell Brunch – $11 and cash bars. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Package A Early Birds (Reservations received by May 20) Children of alumni are welcome at all activities throughout the week- Early Bird Couples -- $245 end. Special games and activities will be held for children during the Early Bird Single -- $165 Saturday picnic. Check the Web site for a complete list of activities.

Package B Meals Only Reservation Guidelines: Includes all meals for the entire weekend. Package prices do not ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 22. include the cost of the class photo and cash bars. • Reservation forms must indicate all events you plan to attend and your room reservation (if you plan to stay on campus). Package B Early Birds (Reservations received by May • Full payment must accompany a reservation. The online 20) reservation company will accept credit cards and personal checks. Early Bird Couples -- $150 • Reservations can be placed online via the WJU Web site. Early Bird Singles -- $75 • Rooms will be assigned by class. Once designated class areas are filled, room assignments will be made on a space available basis. **ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN MAY 22 Cancellation Policy Refunds will be made to anyone who cancels by 5 p.m. May 27. No refunds will be made after May 27. CLASS PHOTOS will be available at a cost of $15 each. Packages do not include the cost of class photo. Dietary Note: All meal menus will be posted online. Anyone with - Payment of class photos can be made the day of the event. special dietary needs should indicate in the space provided on the registration form or should contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-888-2586 no later than May 22.

Schedule of Events, May 29-31

FRIDAY, MAY 29 SATURDAY, MAY 30

2 to 9 p.m. Registration McDonough Center Lobby 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration - McDonough Center Lobby

3 to 5 p.m. Hospitality Room Erickson Alumni Center 8:30 to 10 a.m. Breakfast - Benedum Room A place for classmates to meet, talk and enjoy refreshments. 10 a.m. to noon Campus Tours Leaving from the McDonough Center on 5:30 to 6:55 p.m. Class of 1959 President’s Reception - Troy Theater the hour Recognition of classmates, presentation of class gift and a time to gather as a class to remember and 10 a.m. Faculty presentation enjoy old memories. Acker Science Center Auditorium

6 to 7 p.m. Class of 1984 Champagne Reception - Discovery Center CET 11 a.m. Ignatian Spirituality presentation Hosted by the Alumni Council president, Acker Science Center Auditorium a reception for the class to celebrate 25 years since graduation. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Family Picnic and class photos ** McDonough Center Lobby 7 p.m. Red and Gold Dinner - Benedum Room Hosted by Alumni Council, this dinner serves as the **Fun for the entire family! Swimming, games and showcase for the presentation of the Clifford Lewis, activities for the children. Great food and fun for all! James O’Brien and Magis awards. The dinner will also serve as a time to recognize the 50th reunion class. 2:15 to 3 p.m. Advancement Presentation Place TBA 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. All Class Party - The Ratt and Chapel Plaza Music, dancing and fun for all. 4:30 p.m. Alumni Mass - Chapel of Mary and Joseph Gather with other alumni to remember deceased members of the WJU community.

6 p.m. President’s Reception & Dinner - Benedum Room

Hear from WJU President Julio Giulietti on the state of the University. You can also help us recognize the first 50th anniversary class and this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award winners.

8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Farewell Party - The Ratt and Troy Theater Live music by the ASHCATS!

SUNDAY, MAY 31

9 to 11:30 a.m. Farewell Breakfast - Benedum Room

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Colleen (Ellis) Townsend is employed by SRA International (VA). CHARLESTON, WV Michael Vascura is a teacher for CHAPTER Worthington (OH) City Schools.

The Charleston Alumni Chapter host- 2000 ed a reception and prospective stu- Matt Burnett is owner of Burnett Family dent night at the new WJU Charleston Chiropractic and Sports Performance. Lisa Holloway married Sean Waugh in Center Oct. 1. More than 30 alumni Tom Cecil is group supervisor for September 2008. Gail (Walton) O’Donnell welcomed three prospective students Mindshare Worldwide (NY). Carrie Chisholm is assistant director of ‘01, Andrea (Russell) Hopkins ‘99, Molly – each of whom had a family member multimedia at Carnegie Mellon University. (Hoban) Blackburn ‘01, and PJ Blackburn graduate from the University. Julio Brianne Harrison is an ESL instructor at the ‘02 attended the wedding. Giulietti, S.J., University president, University of Pittsburgh. was on hand for the event. Alumni got Melissa (Jackson) Hurt is a lab processor for Theresa (Bowman) Phipps and her spouse, Peter, announce the birth of their the chance to tour the new facility and Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians. daughter Julianna born July 18, 2008. to receive an update from Fr. Julio on Eric Lundell is LAN information specialist at Washington (DC) Regional Transplant Desiree (Pichard) and Jeff Poach ‘99 what’s happening at their alma mater. Community. reside in Morgantown. She is a respiratory Daniel Schemmel is a detective with Case therapist at WVU Hospital and he is a Western Reserve Police Department. service agent for AIG. Jim and Shannon (Glitch) Welsh ‘03 reside Rosemary “Marcie” Tom is director in McMurray, PA. He is territory manager/ of student activities and orientation at broker for Swett & Crawford. DeSales University (PA). Mary Tomshack is a faith formation 2001 consultant for the Diocese of Wheeling- Catherine (King) Brennan is business office Charleston. manager for HCR Manor Care North Hills Sam Zinn and his spouse, Elizabeth, (PA). announce the birth of daughter, Mia, born Jennifer Gregor is a psychological services June 14, 2008. Sam is center manager/ specialist with SCI-Somerset (PA). physical therapist at Drayer Physical Kylie (Westfall) Henson is a business & Therapy Institute (PA). information technology teacher at Fauaguier County (VA) Public Schools. 2002 Dan Harris is territory sales manager for Robert Blosser is a nuclear medicine Philip Morris USA. technologist at Washington (DC) Hospital. Maureen (Wojnar) Kendall is corporate Martha Bowman is in the last year of her director of compensation at Charleston (WV) internal medicine residency at WVU. Medical Center. Katy Buettner is a case manager for Jason Los works for EBI Consulting (MD). Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Annmarie (Dorich) Macaraeg is an aircraft Erin (O’Hare) Conley is a financial security noncommissioned officer in analyst for University Hospitals in charge for the U.S. Air Force. Cleveland. Melissa (Winesdoerffer) and Tony Nieto Leslie (Smith) Jancart is a nurse at ‘00, reside in Delaware, OH. Melissa is a Allegheny General in Pittsburgh. registered nurse at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Anne Laux works for Recovery Resources Hospital. in Columbus. Emily (Urbanek) Otte works for Nolan Kim (George) Long is a supervisor for Associates, Inc. (MD). Digirad Imaging Solutions (OH). C. Michelle (Providenti) Patterson is a Shannan (Winkler) Palmer is a reading teacher at Charleston Catholic (WV) High initiative teacher for New Martinsville School. (WV) Elementary School.

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Ann Marie Tost is an account coordinator for Sara Lupardus is medical oncology supervisor ProEd Communications in Cleveland. Angela Reese is event coordinator for Harvard at Marietta (OH) Memorial Hospital. Medical School. Antoinette Moran attends Wake Forest 2005 Megan Witzgall is a physical therapist for University where she is pursuing a degree in Candace Giuffre is group manager for Columbus Circle Physical Rehabilitation & physician assistant studies. Anheuser-Busch, Inc. (CA). Wellness (NY). Aaron and Meredith (Romey) Parry reside in Kristine Malmgren is a paralegal specialist Cross Lanes, WV. He is a resident physician for the U.S. Attorney’s Office/Department of 2003 at CAMC Women’s and Children’s Hospital Justice in Washington, PA. Christopher Bourque completed medical in Charleston. Kirstin (Williams) Morrison is a teacher school at Ross University and began his Kathryn Post is an intervention specialist at and Web site manager for Woods Charter residency at Virginia Commonwealth. Millersport (OH) Elementary. School (NY). Tara D’Angelo is in the U.S. Navy and is a Stephen and Melissa (Hocevar) Robertson Erica Ouellette is a senior therapist/associate lieutenant for Wackenhut Services, Inc. reside in Sorrento, FL. She is sales manager consultant for Autism Outreach, Inc. in Rebecca Gauntner is manager of for Symantec Corporation and he is a sales Reston, VA. communications for Comcast in rep. with JP Morgan Chase. Erin Parrill is a physical therapist for Western Pittsburgh. She won the 2008 Beacon Award. Theresa Niro married Justin Tatulinski Maryland Health Systems. Christopher Lewis is in residency to be a on Sept. 6, 2008. She is a nuclear medicine Greg Roedersheimer is a manager for dental anesthesiologist. technologist at The Cleveland (OH) Clinic. Coventry Health Care. Paul McNally is a high school teacher for Natalie (Valine) and Dave Tallman reside Susan (Groves) Thoburn is a teacher for Cherry Hill (NJ) Public Schools. in California, MD. She is an associate agent Highlands (FL) County Schools. Deborah O’Brien works for Siemens with Nationwide Insurance. Annette Vingia is an accountant for KEMBA Healthcare Diagnostic. Financial Credit Union. Justin O’Neil works for AEP in Columbus. Valerie Oswald is a graphic artist and print production coordinator for the Mathison’s Company (ND). Bethany Peters is a registered nurse for NovaPro Staffing (CA). Scott Seago is in the U.S. Air Force and stationed at Eglin Air Force Base. Christine Winschel is an associate professor in organic chemistry at Washington and Lee University.

2004 Tyler Alspaugh is a legal courier with Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP. Liz (Fritsch) Ciarrocchi is senior marketing coordinator for Take Care Health Employer Solutions in Conshohocken, PA. Nichole Donahue married Eric Dunkin Sept. Peter Bowman ’04 and Marie Somera ’05 were married Oct. 4, 2008. Many members of the 6, 2008. She is an admissions counselor at Wheeling Jesuit community and alumni family were present at the wedding. They include: WJU. Theresa (Bowman) Phipps ‘01; Martha Bowman ‘02; Emily Hein ‘05; Marie (Somera) Jayson Johnson and his wife Brianne Bowman ‘05; Peter Bowman ‘04; Joe Bowman ‘98; John Bowman ‘06; Chris Jordan; announce the birth of Jayden James on Sept. Michael Bowman ‘68; Margie Bowman, WJU nursing professor; Mary Bowman ‘97; Sara 14, 2008. Budacki ‘05; Michael Bowman ‘99; James Bowman, brother of the groom; Annisa Kreis Ross Jones is vice president of procurement ‘06; Brie Basilone ‘06; Moe Heinrich ‘05; Emiliee Romano ‘05; Jessica Bracamontes ‘05; for Sokolin LLC in Bridgehampton, NY. Shamori Todd ‘05; Patricia Bowman, WJU nursing professor; Paul Barchie ‘68; Stanley Erin Long is a residential therapist for Kaniecki; Cletus Stanton ‘04; Brian Schmoldt ‘05; Joe Maloney ‘08; Steve Eppich ‘05; Catholic Charities Parmadale. Tyler McCarthy ‘05; Devin Murphy ‘06; Rev. Donald Serva, S.J.; Nate Stone ‘05; Bobby Rochelle Lucero is a registered nurse for Janosko ‘05; John Arthurs ‘04. Northwestern (IL) Memorial Hospital.

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2006 Justin Barker works for the National Joshua Thomas is Carson Bryan pens book, Apartment Association. club membership manager of Cabela’s Meredith Bradley is document World Foremost Bank. “A Man for All Seasons” specialist/QA administrator for SRA Jeremy Vittek is a special education It would only be somebody with Ohio Valley roots who International, Inc. in the Government teacher for the Harrison Hills (OH) would know the history of Marsh Wheeling Stogies. Grow- Accountability Office (DC). School District. ing up in that hard scrabble region, the same person would Drew and Melissa (Negley) know, too, that a man’s word is his bond, that we have good Brenenborg reside in Arlington, VA. 2008 days and bad days, and that our lives are defined by the many He works for the U.S. Navy. Emily DeRosa is a respiratory therapist characters we meet along our journey. Cindy (Shaw) Ealy works for Fresh at the University of Virginia Health William “Divot” Mulligan is that man, and he and a cast of Start in Cleveland, OH. Systems. eclectic acquaintances are the imagination and reflection of Jade Eckleberry is a nurse at Ruby Jessica Howard is the academic records Carson W. Bryan ’59, a member of the first graduating class. Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. coordinator at Georgetown University After retiring to Florida in 2000, Bryan developed the story Marybeth Feeney works for SRA Law Center. about William “Divot” Mulligan, the protagonist in a satire International, a contractor at the U.S. Lindsay Klimcheck is a teacher about the characters and choices we encounter on our jour- Government Accountability Office in for Norfolk (VA) Public Schools. ney through life. With senior golf as a backdrop, the book Washington, DC. Elessa Young was accepted to the explores the different ways our character gets tested everyday. Amy Finneran is a financial analyst Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Southwest The wrong choice, Mulligan asserts, can turn contentment for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Region. into great tragedy. Pete Harlan is a senior research analyst with the division of integrated DEATHS After graduation from Wheeling College, Bryan received a bio-defense at Georgetown University Robin (Loudenslager) Crum ‘91 died master’s from Marshall University and a doctorate from the Medical Center. May 9, 2008. University of Pittsburgh. His early years were spent in the Carie Harris is an assistant volleyball John M. Gallagher ‘83 died Sept. 8, field of education. Later in life he entered the financial world coach at High Point University (NC). 2008. of retirement planning and employee benefits. Brandon Holmes works for Citizens In Bernard Fitzpatrick ‘69 died May 8, “There is no doubt that the characters of my book represent Charge Foundation. 2008. the values and characters of persons I have met along my Sebastian Price is a religion teacher at Catherine (Bodnar) Iaconis ‘96 died life’s journey, and with whom many others can identify,“ St. Ignatius Loyola Academy (MD). July 27, 2008. said Bryan. “I have seen humor and tragedy everyday. It is Eric Roe is site coordinator for Jeff McGeary ‘64, father of Jeff through “Divot” that my fictional reflection about life and Sports4Kids. McGeary, Jr. ‘92, died June 19, 2008. human character examines the threads that make up the col- Lauren Russo is a teacher for Arlington Joseph J. O’Brien ‘68 died May 29, orful fabric of our lives. Some of them might have been my (VA) Public Schools. 2008. classmates at Wheeling College.” Erica Williams is a registered nurse at Peter Rohr ‘62 died June 10, 2008. When asked about the University’s first Golden Reunion, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Sandra Prager-Wertman ‘78 died which will be celebrated in May 2009, Bryan said, “Those Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. April 22, 2008. were wonderful days. The Ohio Valley was vibrant, educa- Allen Wojcik ‘63, spouse of Roann tion was empowerment and service to others was instilled as 2007 Burris Wojcik ‘63 and sister of Rita a responsibility and a virtue. Alex Baker is a junior electrical Wojcik Wolen ‘59, died Oct. 26, 2008. engineer for Ali Technologies. “For those of us in the first class, education was knowledge- Katie Bliss is finance manager at FAMILY, STAFF & FRIENDS seeking about our chosen majors, but also about ourselves,” Williams Lea Corp in Wheeling. Ronald J. Blatt II, infant son of Ronald he added. “The 50th reunion is, indeed, a milestone for the Jenna Johnson is a special education ‘00 and Kathy (Schuetz) Blatt ‘01, University, and for me. I am thrilled that the pioneer college, teacher in the Shadyside (OH) Local died May 12, 2008. which I attended has grown into a university of national dis- Schools. Bernard Carney, father of Darlene tinction. See what good character can do.” Kevin Ritz is a chemist with Intertek (Carney) Newell ‘81, Marie (Carney) William “Divot” Mulligan, A Man For All Seasons is Caleb Brett (TX). Clatterbuck ‘85, Dale Carney ‘85, available at: Julie South is a CSR/backup team and Jeanne (Carney) Blaessing ‘88, http://www.Amazon.com leader at Huntington National Bank in died April 29, 2008. http://www.BarnesandNobel.com Columbus. Helen Casey, mother of Victoria Casey http://www.XulonPress.com ‘76, died June 8, 2008. and fine book stores everywhere. Bryan can be contacted at Thomas Donahue, Sr., father of Nicole [email protected]. Donahue Dunkin ‘04, died Sept. 23, 26 2007. He also is the uncle of Kenneth

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OHIO VALLEY WJU Vice President CHAPTER The chapter held two events during the J. Davitt McAteer second half of 2008. More than 30 alumni took part in a wine tasting held at Good Receives National Award Mansion Wines in downtown Wheeling in September. Special guest for the evening J. Davitt McAteer ‘66, has received a national advocacy award from the American Public was Julio Giulietti, S.J., University presi- Health Association. dent, who gathered with the chapter for an McAteer, vice president of sponsored programs at WJU, received the David P. Rall evening of fun and fellowship. Award for Advocacy in Public Health for “outstanding career-long contributions in the fall of 2008. In December, the Chapter hosted its annual Holiday Party at Erickson Alumni Center. The Shepherdstown attorney was a special adviser to West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin More than 80 alumni of all ages attended after the 2006 Sago Mine disaster. the holiday gathering. Fr. Julio was on He’s also a former director of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration and hand to offer some words of blessing and authored a book on the Monongah mine explosion, which killed hundreds in 1907. encouragement to the group for their commitment to the University. Earlier in his career, he teamed with Ralph Nader to push mine-safety reform, and he helped the United Mine Workers revitalize its health and safety department.

Loan Specialist Pagot Joins USDA Rural Development

Wendy S. Pagot has been named USDA Rural Development loan specialist in the Mc- Mechen, W.Va., office by State Director Rick E. Rice.

Pagot, a native of St. Clairsville, Ohio, earned a master’s degree in business administration from Wheeling Jesuit University in 2006. She spent the last seven years working in the banking industry as a personal and corporate trust officer.

“I am quite confident that Ms. Pagot’s experience and education will be a real asset to USDA Rural Development in fulfilling its mission: To Increase Economic Opportunity and Improve the Quality of Life for all Rural Americans,” Rice said.

Rural Development serves as the lead federal entity for rural development needs and ad- ministers program assistance through its housing, business, community and infrastructure programs.

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James M. Wicks Recognized for Legal Work

James Wicks ’83 was nominated for a the New York business community. Wicks area of practice is in business fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of and commercial litigation. He co-chairs the ethics and professionalism America (LCA) ™ and selected for inclu- committee of the NY State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal sion in 2008 New York Super Lawyers® Litigation Section, and is a member of the executive committee of the – Metro Edition. New York State Bar Association’s Section on commercial and federal litigation. The Litigation Counsel of America™ is a trial lawyer honorary society composed In addition, Wicks is a past president of the Theodore Roosevelt Ameri- of less than one-half of one percent of can Inn of Court. He is a member of the Federal Bar Council’s Central American lawyers. Fellowship is highly Islip United States Courthouse Committee, and the Eastern District of selective and by invitation only. Fellows New York’s Committee on Civil Litigation. He is a Life Fellow of the are selected based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and New York Bar Foundation and is a member of the American Bar Asso- superior ethical reputation. His recognition as a New York Super Lawyer was ciation, the Nassau County Bar Association and the Association of the for the area of business litigation. Bar of the City of New York. Wicks serves on the Board of the Nassau Aviators Wheelchair Sports Association. He authors a periodic column Wicks graduated from Wheeling Jesuit with a bachelor of arts degree and is for The Suffolk Lawyer entitled, “Federal Practice Update.” He also is a lawyer with Farrell Fritz, a law firm that has earned a strong reputation in an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. John’s University School of Law.

Murphy’s Baltimore Architecture Firm Receives Multiple Awards/Recognition

Baltimore architecture firm Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, headed by timore (2005), the Marikle Cha- Michael Murphy, FAIA ’70, continues its award-winning ways. pel at the College of Notre Dame, Baltimore (2002) and Saint Igna- The firm has been recognized for design excellence by three chapters of the tius Church, Baltimore (2001). American Institute of Architects (AIA). The peer juries of the Maryland Society, AIA; AIA Baltimore and AIA Central Pennsylvania have singled Murphy & Dittenhafer’s work out three recent Murphy & Dittenhafer projects from among the many also has been honored for de- entries in their separate design competitions. sign, historic preservation and craftsmanship by a wide range of Murphy & Dittenhafer was recognized for its restoration of Immaculate groups including Baltimore Heri- Conception Church in Towson, Maryland, the design of the new public tage, AIA Maryland, the Maryland Historical Trust, Associated Build- library in Boonsboro, Maryland and the as-yet unbuilt project, the CODO ers & Contractors, the Building Congress & Exchange, and the National mixed use redevelopment project to be located in York, Pennsylvania. AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art & Architecture. Overall, Murphy & Dittenhafer has received 118 awards since 1992. Additionally, for the fifth time, AIA Baltimore has presented its highest honor for excellence in historic preservation-the Michael F. Trostel FAIA Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects is led by Murphy and Frank E. Ditten- Award-to the architectural firm. Murphy was the principal in charge of all hafer, II, FAIA and was founded by the two men 23 years ago. The firm’s five projects. portfolio includes historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects and renovation and new construction for higher education, housing, libraries, These five exemplary preservation projects include the following: Immacu- churches and non-profit organizations. late Conception Church, Towson (honored 2008), the Tremont Grand/ former Masonic Temple, Baltimore (2006), the Hippodrome Theater, Bal-

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Donahue ‘83, Ryan Donahue ‘03, Eric Charles Mahler, brother of Marilyn Pittsburgh Vasey ‘02 and Greg Vasey ‘01. (Mahler) Meagher ‘65, died in October CHAPTER Gilbert Dwyer, former faculty member 2008. in the business department, died Oct. David Moran, father of Toni Moran ‘04, 31,2008. died Oct. 16, 2008. Alumni from the Pittsburgh area gathered at Eleanor Front, mother of Lale (Front) John A. Nash, father of Maureen Nash Tambellini’s in downtown Pittsburgh Nov. 8 for Virostek ‘79 and Mary (Front) Babb ‘83 ‘85, died April 21, 2008. an evening social. More than 45 alumni, family died Oct. 8, 2008. Patricia Pastor, mother of Kathee and friends gathered for food, conversation and Norma Jean Hutchings, sister of Bob (Pastor) Small ‘88, died July 9, 2008. fellowship. Julio Giulietti, S.J., University Presi- Hutchings ‘73, died in October 2008. Victor Pellarin, father of Richard dent, updated alumni on the many happenings Robert Keller, father of Stefanie (Keller) Pellarin ‘71, died Oct. 23, 2008. at the University and encouraged each to remain McMahon ‘93, died May 17, 2008. Ruth Soos, mother of Rick Soos ‘92, Theresa Kimble, mother of Kelly died Sept. 9, 2008. involved in activities at their alma mater. (Kimble) Beck ‘83 and Michelle Kimble Regina Troiani, mother of Anna Marie ’85 died Nov. 20, 2008. Troiani ‘91, died Aug. 9, 2008. Denny Maceiko, former professor Mrs. Helen Yasinsky, mother of John of psychology and father of Alison Yasinsky ‘61, and grandmother of Terry Maceiko ‘95 and Jeffrey Maceiko ‘91, Lewis ‘93, died July 18, 2008. died Nov. 14, 2008.

Richard Riley ’84 Named Educator of the Year

Richard Riley ‘84, the Louis F. Tanner Dis- of the Department of Justice, National In- tinguished Professor of Public Accounting stitute for Justice-funded model curriculum at WVU’s College of Business and Eco- project was extremely important. He is con- nomics, has been named the 2008 Educator sidered one of the leaders in the anti-fraud of the Year by the Association of Certified community.” Fraud Examiners. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting Riley was instrumental in creating WVU’s from Wheeling Jesuit University, a master’s forensic accounting and fraud investigation degree in professional accountancy from graduate program in 2004. He was also part WVU and a doctorate from the University of a group that created national curriculum of Tennessee. guidelines for such programs under a grant from the National Institute of Justice. Last Riley joined the WVU faculty in 1998. year, he implemented an educational pro- Since 2002, he has performed expert finan- gram for the Internal Revenue Service. cial analysis and litigation support for the mining, construction and minerals process- He was nominated by William J. Kresse, ing industries and investigated biometrics director of graduate programs in financial for the biometrics industry and automated fraud examination and management at litigation support for the Department of St. Xavier University’s Graham School of Justice. Management. Before joining WVU, Riley was senior ac- “Dr. Riley is one of the most active academ- countant at Deloitte & Touche and vice ics in the promotion of fraud examination president, treasurer and chief financial offi- and forensic accounting as an academic dis- cer of Georgetown Leather Design Co. and cipline,” Kresse said. “His work at the helm Jordan Kitts Music.

C h r o n i c l e Athletic NEWS Three Join Athletic Hall of Fame

ABOVE: Wheeling Jesuit University inducted three new members play in its Senior Bowl, which highlighted the talent of the Anthony James ’94, men’s into its Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 25. top 22 players in the country. soccer, Joy Descutner ’92, This year’s inductees were: Joy Descutner ’92, women’s Sancomb was a first-team All-American, first-team All- women’s soccer, and Danny soccer; Anthony James ’94, men’s soccer; and Danny San- WVIAC and first-team all-region during his playing days. Sancomb ’98, men’s basketball. comb ’98, men’s basketball. As a member of the Cardinal team, Sancomb scored 1,454 points in just two years to establish himself as the Descutner earned the Intercollegiate Soccer Association University’s sixth all-time leading scorer. Sancomb also of America adidas National Player of the Year Award in received All-East Region recognition. He is currently the 1992 and Regional All-American honoree as a goalkeeper. head men’s basketball coach and director of athletics at She was a member of the soccer team that claimed Dis- Wheeling Jesuit trict 28 championships in 1988, 89, 91 and 92 and was All-WVIAC in 1988, 91 and 92. Additionally, Descutner Additionally, the Cardinal women’s soccer team was hon- had 37 career shutouts and racked up a .692 career goals ored as it celebrated its 20th anniversary as a varsity sport. against average during her four years in goal. Many of the team members returned and were recognized by current WJU women’s soccer coach Carrie (Plute) James was a four-time All-WVIAC champion and two- Hanna ’96 during the Hall of Fame ceremonies. time Regional All-American as a member of the Cards soccer team. He is the soccer coach at Youngstown State The Athletic Hall Of Fame was established in 1987 to University. James began his coaching career as an assistant honor former student-athletes, coaches or other members coach for women’s soccer at WJU. While at WJU, James of the WJU community who make significant contribu- was named to the NAIA National All-American team in tions to the success of the Cardinal athletic programs. 1993. That same year, he was selected by the NAIA to

w w w . w j u . e d u www.wju.edu/athletics - ATHLETIC NEWS Cross Country Teams Finish Second & Third at Meet

The men’s and women’s cross country teams placed among the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) top teams at the conference’s annual meet in October.

The Cards finished second at the meet with two top 10 runners. Sophomore Dustin Hall and freshman Stewart Jones led the team. The duo finished in third and fifth place Campanelli and Jones were recognized by the WVIAC respectively. as the women’s and men’s runners of the week on October 20 for their outstanding performances at the Wilmington College Fall The Lady Cards scored a third place finish at the Conference meet. Classic. Campanelli recorded a 5K time of 18:54.52, good for second The team was led by sophomore Sarah Campanelli who finished sixth place at the meet. Jones completed the men’s 8K race with a time of and junior Kasey Jividen, who recorded a ninth place finish. 26:00.19 and a 13th place finish. Campanelli also was named the women’s runner of the week Oct. 7.

WJU Volleyball team Reaches NCAA Regional Tournament The Lady Cardinal Volleyball team, which was ranked second in the region, reached the NCAA D-II regional finals, but fell to California (PA) in the Atlantic Region championship contest.

WJU, the first West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Con- ference (WVIAC) team to reach a regional championship contest since 1998, posted a record of 30-10 overall and 14-1 in the conference. Leading the way in the match were junior Missy Gossett with seven kills, and junior Catie Halberstadt and sophomore Emily Borchers with six kills each. Halberstadt also recorded 11 digs for WJU. The Lady Cards advanced to the regional final following a five-set win over WV State. Gossett, Borchers and senior Caitlin Carey were named to the all-tournament squad.

In the WVIAC tournament, the Lady Cards avenged a regular season defeat to WV State, capturing the conference tournament championship in a four-set victory.

Halberstadt was named the tournament most valuable player. Other All-WVIAC Tournament Team honorees were Borchers, Gossett and sophomore Laura O’Reilly. Halberstadt also took top WVIAC regular season honors as the conference player of the year. Sophomore Keysha Allison and Carey were named WVIAC Second-Team honorees, while O’Reilly received All-WVIAC Honorable Mention. Men’s Golf Finishes 2008 Campaign

The WJU men’s golf team ended the 2008 season in 11th place in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC).

In the conference championship, the Cards shot 1013 during the three-day tournament. Leading the way for the team was sophomore Jared Shank, who shot a 247 to finish 27th place. Freshman David Hartke shot a 249, which placed him in 32nd place.

The Cards best finish of the year was recorded at the WJU Invitational. The team finished sixth with a team score of 621. Sophomore Mike Goldsberry and Hartke finished tied for 25th place with two-day totals of 155.

In the WVIAC Southern Regional, the Cards finished 12th with a team score of 625. Goldsberry finished in 29th place with a score of 151. At the WVIAC Central Regional, the team finished 13th with a score of 621. Shank led the way with a 24th place finish.

Women’s Golf Completes Fall Season

The fall women’s golf season wrapped up with the Lady Cards turning in a good showing.

At the Seton Hill Fall Classic, the Lady Cards finished second out of five teams with an 809 team score. Sopho- more Jackie Elb was fifth with 179 score and junior Stephanie Krieg was seventh with a 183.

At the WVIAC Northern and Southern regionals, Wheeling finished fourth in both tournaments. The Lady Cards shot a 777 in the Northern Regional and 746 in the Southern Regional. Top golfers in the Northern Re- gional was Elb with a score of 173 and in the Southern Regional Krieg finished sixth with a 164 score. www.wju.edu/athletics - ATHLETIC NEWS

Lady Cards Recognized

Seven members of the Lady Cards soccer team received recognition by the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- ence (WVIAC).

The team finished the 2008 campaign fifth in the conference with a 5-4 record. The Lady Cards posted a 6-12 overall record.

Named to the 2008 All-WVIAC First-Team were: junior Jessica Park and senior Michelle DiPaolo. Second-Team All-WVIAC selections were: sophomore Kara Houston and junior Monica Prieur. Honorable Mention selections were: senior Lauren Lewicki; sophomore Stephanie Marazza, and junior Amanda Belsito.

Jessica Park Michelle DiPaolo Men’s Soccer Finishes Fourth in WVIAC

The WJU men’s soccer team ended the 2008 season in fourth place in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC).

The Cards posted a 6-4 record in conference play and were 9-10-1 overall.

Several Cards received post-season accolades from the WVI- AC. Named First-Team All-WVIAC were sophomore Gary Newson and junior T.J. O’Brien. Receiving Second-Team honors were sophomores Elliot Smith, and Nik Balzer. Senior Justin Clark was a WVIAC Honorable Mention selection.

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C h r o n i c l e WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY THEN NOW A Guide Through the History of WJU

“At Wheeling Jesuit University, I forged friendships with my peers, professors and priests that have made and continue to make a difference in my life.” As the class of 1959 prepares to celebrate the first 50th reunion in the University’s history, alumni will return to campus and discover many changes.

Since its founding in 1954, Wheeling Jesuit has undergone dramatic alterations in its physical make up. New buildings were constructed, older buildings renovated and programs and playing fields added. The constants though, according to alumni and {employees, are the people and the Jesuit educational tradition. }

“At Wheeling Jesuit University, I forged friendships with my peers, professors and priests that have made and continue to make a difference in my life.”

37 Wheeling Jesuit University (then Wheeling College) was founded in partnership between the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and the Society of Jesus of the Maryland Province in 1954. Wheeling Jesuit incorporated as Wheeling College on Sept. 25, 1954. The College, staffed by 12 Jesuits and four lay professors, opened its doors to the first class of 90 freshmen on Sept. 26, 1955.

July 4, 1952 – The Jesuits approve Bishop Swint’s plans for a college. Nov. 24, 1953 – The groundbreaking ceremony for the college is held. Construction of Swint, Donahue and Whelan halls began. Sept. 25 1954 – The college is officially incorporated. Rev. Lawrence R. McHugh, S.J., becomes its first president. Sept. 26, 1955 – Wheeling College opens its doors for the first time. Oct. 23, 1955 – The college is for- mally dedicated. Feb. 12, 1956 – The Caviar Club holds its first public performance. Spring 1956 – The college holds its first Gambol musical.

Dec. 1, 1956 – The Cardinals play their first game, losing 92-71 to a WVU fresh- Feb. 11, 1957 – Bishop Swint turns man team, which includes future NBA Hall over the deed of the college to the of Famer Jerry West. Maryland Provincial. June 7, 1959 – Wheeling College graduates its first class of 50 students. Archbishop Swint receives the college’s first honorary degree.

1959 – Rev. William Troy is named the University’s second president. Fall 1959 – McHugh and Sara Tracy residence halls open.

Summer 1960 – The college offers summer classes for the first time. March 29, 1962 – The college is accredited by the North Cen- tral Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Dec. 1, 1962 – The gymnasium is opened. Fall 1963 – The first formal meeting of the Wheeling Col- lege Alumni Association is held. Thomas C. Jones ‘60 is elected as the group’s first president. January 1966 – A $5 million expan- sion program is announced.

July 15, 1966 – Rev. Frank Haig, S.J. becomes the University’s third Feb. 8, 1969 – The women’s basket- t. presiden ball team wins its first-ever game. Mary Fitzpatrick is the high scorer with 14 points. w w w . w j u . e d u A Faculty Perspective Setting the Standards— the Co-Founders During the early years, Eileen Carpino, former librarian and a member of the original staff, recalls that the Jesuit were very “adaptable to do whatever it took to make the school succeed. Those first Je- suits were the cream of the crop—they were an impressive lot.”

She recalls one of Fr. Joseph Duke’s first tasks wasn’t making sure the chemistry labs were set up – he had to match up all of the keys to all of the On Sept. 25, 1955, 90 young men and women locks on campus because of a building contractor’s made their way onto the campus to begin class- error! es at the fledgling institution. Fifty years later, the memories for the members of the first class – 1959 Wheeling Jesuit was the first college in the Mary- – are as vivid as ever. land Province that was co-educational—a new twist for the first Jesuits. “None of the Jesuits had Rick Berthold recalls arriving to a campus “not quite experienced teaching girls and because Josephine finished and being welcomed by Jesuits cracking (Savaro) and I were the only two female employ- jokes.” Construction on the campus wasn’t com- ees (that first year), they would always come to ask plete, he recalled, even with the opening being de- us how to deal with the girls.” layed by a week.

For those pioneers, he said, there were no traditions and no upperclassmen, which meant the class of “The people have 1959 got to do everything for the first time—setting the standards for other classes to follow. His class- always been the mate Carson Bryan said, “Everything we did was a most important part Wheeling College first.” The class picked the mas- of Wheeling Jesuit,” cot and school colors. Eileen Carpino What Sr. Joanne Gonter remembers about those early days was the “MUD.” Yes, Sr. Joanne remembers walking around the new campus, which }{ included little, if any, pavement. “I was wearing a During her 40-plus years at the University, Carpino long habit then and I would measure how far up saw thousands of students pass through campus. my robe the mud mark was and compared it to the “They were different from year to year, but they Jesuits,” she recalled. were always connected to the school. They loved it, did all they could for it and appreciated what they “My first view of Wheeling College was seeing got out of it.” The same could be said for the many three buildings surrounded by dirt. We parked at professors, staff and administrators, she added. Mount de Chantal, dressed in our mandatory coat and ties, and walked on wooden boards to get to Paul Orr, professor emeritus of English, came to the buildings,” Bryan added. Wheeling College for a chance to teach “something other than intro courses.” And like Carpino, Academically, Berthold remembered, “those many he found a home at Wheeling. hours of philosophy classes” and learning “a new way of thinking.” The class graduated with 141 “It was a young person’s school back then,” Orr hours of credits – none being earned in an elective recalled. “Everything has become more luxurious course. As yearbook editor, he also remembers the today.” many hours spent editing the Manifest.

He watched the campus transform from the three While there were fun times, like weekly dances and original buildings to 16 buildings. Orr remembered other activities, Bryan said, “I don’t want to leave when faculty shared phones and typewriters. the impression that we had an academic ride in

C h r o n i c l e the park. An education at Wheeling College together to help with Gambol,” Rosnick re- required study and thought. The faculty let called. She said Gambol brought students us know from the very beginning that they from all areas together – some built sets, wanted no fools entering the real world others managed costumes, while others with Wheeling College stamp on their fore- were in charge of sound and lighting. “Not heads.” everyone sang or acted, many did things behind the scenes to make this huge pro- Whether it was the dirt, mud or the newness duction happen each year.” of the college, each of the classmates be- lieves their experience was worth it. Angie Zambito ’05 spent a lot of her four years participating in activities in Campus In looking back today, Sr. Joanne said the Ministry. campus appearance has changed, but much remains the same. “What’s the same? The “I remember the hours I spent in the Chapel accessibility of the faculty and staff, the high singing with Campus Ministry, the research I academic standards and our connection to accomplished in the library, the study group the city continue to be strong.” sessions I led at the Academic Resource Center, and of course, the classes and pro- Berthold said the one thing that has re- fessors. But I also recall the fun events, like mained constant over the past 50 years multicultural celebrations, lectures, debates, is “the Jesuit tradition of intellectual excel- French Club activities, dances and parties. lence.” Plus the excitement of athletics and sporting events, while I cheered on my friends.” “One of the highlights of my life was to be lucky enough to be ready for college when “I also loved singing at the Ratt with other Wheeling College opened her doors. Life student-musicians on Thursday nights or experiences influence who you are … the hanging out at the Acker Science Center College’s influence was one of my most sig- Kiosk on breaks from class. WJU’s campus nificant,” Bryan added. was like another little world, one that I remember fondly,” Zambito said. A Place To Build Relationships and Grow “Wheeling was and is a place where students could build relationships with other Roseann Rosnick ’76 transferred to students and faculty, and that’s something Wheeling Jesuit as a sophomore to be on that I miss the most,” Rosnick added. a “smaller campus.” Technology and academic programs have Like so many other alums, Rosnick’s son is advanced, but Rosnick said what continues a graduate also. “I loved when my son was to make Wheeling unique “is that the aca- there. It was the same campus in many re- demic environment is still small enough to spects.” allow students to grow personally and pro- fessionally.” She recalled bringing him to campus to visit in 2004 and seeing Dr. Rich Mullin as they “We’re all better for having gone there!” approached the Admissions Office. “Dr. Mullin was coming out of the chapel and he Passing the Torch to the Next called out my name. Jonathan couldn’t be- Generation lieve that he remembered my name nearly 30 years later. I think that sealed the deal Bill Floria Sr., ’64 like Rosnick is the proud for him!” parent of a Wheeling Jesuit graduate. His son, Bill, Jr. graduated in 1984. He’s also Involved in theater, Rosnick said many of the proud grandfather of a current Wheeling her memories are of the productions she Jesuit student and has two other grandsons was involved in. There were Caviar Club, who are leaning toward entering the Univer- One Act Plays and who could forget the sity in the fall of 2009. elaborate Gambol productions, she remi- nisced. Floria came to Wheeling by way of Washing- ton, D.C. and through the encouragement of “There was something about the camara- Joe Chincheck who attended the same high derie when all these different people came school as he.

w w w . w j u . e d u June 15, 1970 – Dr. Thomas Wack becomes the college’s first lay academic dean. Winter 1970 – Student body president Jim Doherty is one of 10 student body presidents in the nation chosen by the United States Na- tional Student’s Association for a special tour 1972 – Rev. Charles Currie, S.J. is of Vietnam. named the fourth president of the College. Sept. 13, 1976 – Men’s soccer becomes a varsity sport. Fall 1976 – A bachelor of science in nursing program is approved. Winter 1976 – The Rathskellar opens for Fall 1978 – Graduate business business. courses are added to the curriculum, and a master of business administration program begins.

1981 – The Laut honors program, named for Rev. Stephen Laut, S.J., begins. 1982 – Rev. Thomas S. Acker, S.J. is named the fifth president.

1983 – The English Language Institute (ELI) is founded. 1984 – The Chapel of Mary and Joseph is completed. The first public Mass is held on Christmas Eve 1984. Spring 1986 -- Fr. Acker announces plans to add the word “Jesuit” Sept. 7, 1988 – Women’s soccer to the name of Wheeling College. becomes a varsity sport.

Oct. 25, 1988 – The Donahue Hall renovation is completed and a rededication ceremony is held. 1989 – The College is designated as the site for the Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center and the Erma Ora Byrd Center for Educational March 8, 1989 – The men’s Technologies. basketball team earns a trip to the NAIA National Championship Tournament. The Cards turn in their finest season ever -- ranked No. 4 in the nation and finishing Fall 1989 – Physical therapy program the year 31-4. begins.

1990 – The NASA Teacher Resource Center opens.

January 1992 – Alma Grace Mc- Donough’s $6 million gift is used to build the McDonough Center, a health and recreation complex. April 1993 – An addition is made to the Benedum Room. The new campus store, mailroom, switchboard and security offices are located beneath this addition. July 12, 1993 – Ground-breaking ceremonies are held for Ignatius Hall.

Fall 1993 – The college adds master’s degree Sept. 3, 1993 – Ground-breaking programs in nursing administration, physical ceremonies are held for the Robert therapy and technology transfer. C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center and the Erma Ora Byrd Center for Educational Technologies. Nov. 1, 1993 – The Alma Grace McDonough Center opens.

Nov. 22, 1993 – The college announces the formation of men’s and women’s swimming and track teams. Sept. 22, 1994 – Challenger Learning Center hold its first mission. Oct. 25, 1994 – Senator Robert C. Byrd and Congressman Alan B. Mol- lohan dedicate the Erma Ora Byrd Center for Educational Technologies. Nov. 28, 1995 – Wheeling Jesuit’s Troy Theater is renovated.

June 1996 – Construction of the track and field complex begins. Oct. 16, 1997 – The National Technology Transfer Center is officially dedicated. Fall 1999 – Sen. Robert C. Byrd secures funding for the construction of a new $8.5 million computer and science center. 1999 – The Lantz Family donates a 540-acre farm in Jacksonburg, W.Va. to the University.

April 2000 – The first-ever student research symposium is held. May 7, 2000 – Kirby Hall, named in honor of Philip and Evelyn Kirby is dedicated. May 13, 2000 – U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno delivers the Commencement address. July 31, 2000 – Rev. George F. Lundy becomes the sixth president.

September 2000 – WJU’s swimming ace Zoran La- zarovski, representing his April 2001 – Wheeling Jesuit homeland of Macedonia, announces it will bring back women’s swims at the 2000 Sydney fast pitch softball in the spring of 2002 Olympics. Lazarovski was the after a 10-year hiatus. first WJU athlete to compete in the Olympics. Aug. 28, 2002 – The Acker Science Center is dedicated.

June 2003 – The University launches the online bachelor’s program in healthcare leadership. July 2003 – Rev. Joseph R. Hacala, S.J. is named seventh president of the University. When Floria came to campus he was met by Rev. William Troy, S.J. “He said to me ‘You are the luckiest person in your class because you have had an Augustinian education in high school and are about to receive a Jesuit education in college -- you will know how to love, and to reason.’”

Family issues forced Floria to take a break from his studies early into his second year. His sophomore roommate Bill Hillenbrand had trouble ad- Dick Riley ’84 remembers living on “The Hill.” justing to living on his own and to help make up This is the biggest change he sees now when he for the loss of his roommate, Hillenbrand called visits campus. “Although the new Ignatius dor- home to his father, the owner and founder of mitory is luxurious by comparison, those old Hill Batesville Casket Company, for a stereo. apartments were a place of fun and fond memories. From sloppy keggers, to watching double- “An 18-wheeler delivered a huge stereo and I sessions of Hawaii Five-O on Sunday nights to was told by my first year roommate, Leon Hegn- pulling the furniture out of the living room onto er, that the Batesville Casket truck was a fitting the street to just hang out with friends. There was symbol of my leaving and the stereo was a good no better place to watch the sunset than from replacement,” Floria joked. those Hill apartments.”

He wasn’t surprised when “Billy” decided to at- Karen (Albert) Emmerth ’84 agrees. “The Hill is tend Wheeling. “Billy was always proud to be a special memory for me. Oh what fun we had born in Wheeling. He always said he was going there - even though I didn’t live on The Hill, I was to go to Wheeling College. In fact, Billy never wa- able to spend most of my free time up there. vered on his college selection as he approached ‘The A-P-T,’ as the apartment was affectionately college age.” called, was the gathering place of some of the special people in my life at that time. Elsie Plum- When then-President Rev. Charles Currie, S.J. mer, Courtney Cosgrove, Lynne Lafferty, Mimie welcomed the class of 1984 in the fall of 1980, O’Hara, Beth Coss, Kate Carrigan and Trish the freshmen and their families were told “Your Marner, just to name a few.” son or daughter will contribute to the future of Wheeling College and will benefit from their ex- And who could forget sled riding down the hill perience here. Not for now only, but for the rest on trays from the B-room and sneaking onto the of their lives. While they are here, they will not go library and loosening all of the screws on the unnoticed and they will not be able to hide. We tables and chairs. are a family.” “The four years that I spent at Wheeling College That, Floria said, is still the case. He sees that were full of fun, discovery, learning, exploring spirit on the campus today when he visits his and traveling ... Some of my fondest memories grandson Joey Probert. He is proud that his were when we went on the Appalachian service grandson is at his alma mater and hopes the trips. We would put up fences, fix up a house next two will be on campus in the fall. on the property, paint a clinic and help with the livestock on the farm. We went there with hope in “Wheeling College was a family where every- our hearts and faith in our God that we would be one was known and respected, where everyone able to make a difference in the lives of people helped one another,” Floria said. He still loves who lived there. We were putting our Jesuit edu- his alma mater and is happy to see that “Wheel- cation to work - being persons for others,” Em- ing Jesuit has preserved the finest qualities of merth added. its founding fathers. You still care, in a special and unique way for our children and our grand- “I believe that I’m a better person because of the children.” education that I received at Wheeling. WJU is a very special place, with special people who are Life on ‘The Hill’ still there.”

The three apartments that made up “The Hill” It’s About the People provided many memories for students from the 70s, 80s and 90s. From parties to sled riding Laura (England) Benson ’93 was one of the last to outdoor study sessions, The Hill provided a classes that called ‘The Hill’ home. Not long af- bird’s eye view of the campus. ter she graduated, the apartments were razed to make way for Ignatius Hall.

C h r o n i c l e “Living on The Hill for three years was an amaz- with the encouragement of my friends and the ing part of my life at Wheeling Jesuit,” she re- Jesuit Community, joined the Church. At this called. “Those of us that lived there still, to this juncture, I could not imagine my life without my day, talk about living there.” faith, without my Jesuit education, without my Jesuit experience.” She witnessed the beginning of the campus’ transformation. The Donahue Hall renovation The Times They Are A Changin’ was complete and new growth was happening with the construction of the McDonough Center. From the mid-80s through the early 00s the physical characteristics of the campus changed dra- “It’s amazing to come back to campus and see matically. New buildings and facilities cropped up the NTTC and CET buildings. Sara Tracy is com- and with the growth came new technology and pletely different, but one of the biggest changes programs. to me is Swint Hall, Benson said. The renova- tions did away with the Front Page, a popular “What sticks out in my mind when I think back place where students socialized and hung out on my time at Wheeling Jesuit is the campus between classes, she explained. footprint. I remember how beautiful the campus was with its rolling hills and green fields – and The renovation to Swint also brought about a new The Hill apartments, which are now Ignatius Hall. look for Troy Theater, Benson said. “We would Ah, the memories of Last Blast,” said Carrie Fox perform one act plays or children’s plays on the Abraham ’94. little corner stage in Troy Lounge and then transform the B-Room into a theater for Gambol.” “It’s still a beautiful campus, but it’s grown with the addition of many new buildings — a testa- But with all the change, Benson said what makes ment to the academic and technical growth hap- Wheeling Jesuit unique is “the people. From the pening on campus,” she added. professors to classmates to the staff -- Wheeling Jesuit is still defined by the people you interact “While studying physical therapy in 1994, my with on a daily basis. I made friends from all over classmates and I spent two years in one class- the world, but at the same time, it was a comfort- room in Donahue Hall and now the students able and safe environment for intellectual and enjoy greater space and resources in the Mc- social development. I loved my time there. I have Donough Center as well as graduating with the made friends - students and professors - that I Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. It seems that will have for the rest of my life.” everywhere you look, you see change, but in the center of it all stands one constant – the Cha- That sense of togetherness among the students pel of Mary and Joseph. A reminder of and employees, Benson said, continues to carry- why we chose Wheeling Jesuit as the over to today’s campus life. “The students seem springboard to our future adventures,” similar and the professors are much the same. she continued. The environment and atmosphere seem similar as well. The education one gets from Wheeling Chad Carter ’99 summed up the chang- Jesuit is second-to-none. That, I hope, will never ing campus this way, “Having been as- change.” sociated with Wheeling Jesuit for more than 10 years as an undergraduate Dallas Kratzer ’05 agreed with Benson. student, graduate student and now registrar, I have seen many changes from “At Wheeling Jesuit University, I forged friend- different perspectives. One of the big- ships with my peers, professors and priests gest changes was the evolution from that have made, and continue to make a dif- college to a university: as a freshman, I was ad- ference in my life. My time spent cheering in mitted to Wheeling Jesuit College, but graduated the Bird Cage, playing foosball at the Ratt, four years later from Wheeling Jesuit University. staying up for nights on end in the Ignatius computer lab and discussing literature with “While I’ve witnessed the changing landscape of my professors has made all the difference. buildings, technology and personnel, it has been the faculty and staff’s spirit of caring for the stu- “Above all things, at Jesuit I found myself grow- dents and the desire to help them realize their ing closer to God, developing my personal phi- fullest potential which has remained the strong losophy. Through the RCIA program and Kairos, cornerstone of the WJU experience,” he added. I found myself drawn to the Catholic faith and,

w w w . w j u . e d u November 2003 – The MBA Program celebrates its 25th anniversary.

August 2004 – University establishes Service for Social Action Center.

September 2004 – Hundreds turn out for the September 24th kickoff of the year-long 50th Anniversary celebration. March 2005 – The men’s and women’s basketball teams win their respective West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournaments. Feb. 26, 2005 – The newly formed baseball team earns its first win. April 2005 – Cardinal Avery Dulles, S.J. September 2005 – University an- speaks at WJU. nounces the opening of Schenk Center for Informatic Sciences. Sept. 16, 2006 – Rev. Joseph Hacala, S.J. retires as president and Executive November 2006 – New athletic Vice President James Birge is appointed training program begins. interim president.

November 2006 – Chemistry Profes- sor Dr. Norman Duffy is named a U.S. Professor of the Year December 2006 – WJU Institute for the Study of Capitalism is founded. Aug. 22, 2007 – Rev. Julio Giulietti, S.J. becomes the eighth president.

Oct. 10, 2007 – The Alumni Office launches an official Facebook site --JesuitGold -- for alumni. Fall 2007 – The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program starts.

September 2008 – University’s Charleston Center Opens.

November 2008 – New student group forms and promotes AIDS Awareness. Alumni Join New Project to Leave a Lasting Legacy

“TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN, MUCH IS REQUIRED” -- LUKE 12:48

A new project, launched by the University and key alumni, will allow members of its earliest classes to leave a lasting legacy for future students. “I believe in our University, and hope it will always endure. “Celebrating the Past ... Securing the Future” is an endowment project calling on Though the news presents a members of the classes of 1959-1968 to encourage them to include WJU in their estate making plans. Organizing the efforts are Brent Bush, vice president for Institutional bleak picture for our economy, Advancement, and alumnus Steve Haid, ‘63. it is at times like this that people should review their future plans To date, several alumni from the first classes have become partners with the University in this planned giving project. Those who make the University a part of their income in light of current challenges. Op- or estate planning will become members of The Troy Legacy Society -- named for the portunities exist to achieve their second president of the University, Rev. William Troy, S.J. Becoming a member of goals, and charitable gift plan- the Troy Legacy Society is as simple as making a provision in your will, gift annuity, retirement funds, life insurance policies, trusts or other planned gifts that will someday ning is certainly worth consider- result in a gift to the University’s endowment. ing- regardless of one’s age,” “This project is vital to the future of the University. We want all our alumni to know -- Andrew Fenton ‘04, they can leave a lasting legacy for future students,” said Julio Giulietti, S.J., president. the youngest member of The Troy “I hope that many members of our University family will join us and leave a perpetual Legacy Society. gift to their alma mater.”

As the University embarks on its first 50th class reunion with the class of 1959, Giu- lietti said, “It is important to prepare a foundation of consistent and generous support with all our alumni. We must create a culture of philanthropy and partnership which will sustain the University into the future.”

Haid said, “It is critically important that those among us who were the earliest students of the University reflect upon the impact Wheeling Jesuit had upon our lives. We are all better having attended this wonderful institution and we need to make provisions so that future generations can have this same life-changing experience.” 1964 Those alumni who have already committed to the project will be contacting their classmates this year to update them on the University and to stimulate interest and ignite curiosity.

“The goal is to build an awareness of the benefits of planned gifts, and to provide information about these strategies in order to create a culture that will build an endowment that will ensure the future of the University for generations to come,” said Bush. “Private, selective higher learning is secured by the continued investment of those who were beneficiaries of this education – by those who appreciate the impact a Jesuit education had on their lives.”

Class volunteer John Aluise ‘64 said, “This is a remarkable opportunity, as my class celebrates its 45th reunion, to not only make an annual gift to the University in recognition of this milestone, but also to consider making a gift which will perpetually support our alma mater.”

44 w w w . w j u . e d u Class of To celebrate the Class of 1964’s 45th Reunion, John Aluise has produced a DVD to recall many of the special memories of campus life from 1960-64 and depict some of the life events of the class members after Wheeling College.

1964Gift Project The DVD, made up of pictures from yearbooks, school newspapers and photos submitted by classmates, will provide memories of those early years at Wheeling -- the faculty, campus life, Gambol, socials, athletic activities, and much more! The DVD also will feature music reflecting this time in history.

The DVD will be shown at the summer reunion, and individual copies will be available for a donation of $150 to Wheeling Jesuit University. To place your order, send your donation to the WJU Alumni Office, 316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003 and please specify the gift is for the Class of 1964 DVD Project. 2009 ALUMNI WEEKEND see center insert for details...