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AutisM SpEctruM Disorders

New Certificate Program addresses shortage of trained school personnel in Connecticut

All performances take place in The Bruyette Athenaeum’s Hoffman Auditorium, with the exception of The Tempest which takes place outdoors in front of The Bruyette Athenaeum. Inauguration Coverage • Pharmacy Program Approved • Reunion 2007 Photos • Coach of the Year for tickets and information, please contact: The Frances Driscoll Box Office Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 860.231.5555 www.sjc.edu/arts Leading in Perpetuity

Raymond H. Deck (1922-2008) Trustee • Supporter • Friend “For every minute I’ve given to the College, I’ve gotten many, many returns.” — Raymond H. Deck H’82, Trustee Emeritus, recipient of the 2004 Heart of Life Award

Ray Deck’s life is commemorated by value and meaning at the institution concept of ‘paying it forward.’ He his loving family, loyal friends and he so honored. knew that to help a student achieve lasting legacy. A stalwart supporter “The many projects Ray guided and her educational goals was to make of the College and Greater Hartford supported at Saint Joseph College a profound difference, not only in communities, Mr. Deck will long form a legacy that will live on in the life of that student, but also be remembered for his warm and the students who benefit from in the lives of her family and the generous spirit. His is a legacy that them, and in the people whose community itself.” will bloom in the years to come: lives are touched by those students. — Janet Bailey Faude, M.Ed., generations of Saint Joseph College Long before the phrase became vice president students will reap the harvest of popularized, Ray understood the Institutional Advancement his gifts as they prepare for lives of

To learn more about giving opportunities for you at Saint Joseph College, please contact Mary Kate Cox, M.Ed., assistant vice president of Institutional Advancement, at 860.231.5206 or [email protected]. OutlOOk Saint Joseph College Winter 2009

CONTENTS

9 Joining the Board 30 $123,000 — a Measure of suPPort 11 assessing the Vitals 31 “An Awesome 17 Multi-national Multi- Responsibility And tasking An extRAoRdinARy 18 ConVoCation address: oppoRtunity” — Why not? the inauguration of President PaMela 19 My Profession of faith trotMan reid

20 hayley BroWn ’11 — 38 reliVing the MagiC — Changing liVes reunion 2008

21 CaMPus liVing — soMe 57 the President’s things neVer Change! annual rePort, July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 24 the future of PharMaCy

25 autisM sPeaks at sJC

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2 inSightS 48 alumnae/i ClaSS noteS 4 inSide SJC 52 alumnae/i Calendar 13 FaCulty & StaFF 53 Blue JayS SportS aChievementS Back Cover 42 alumnae/i proFileS the Bruyette athenaeum Spring SChedule 44 alumnae/i newS

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“All the great spiritual leaders in history were people of hope. Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Mary, Jesus, Rumi, Gandhi, and Dorothy Day all lived with a promise in their hearts that guided them toward the future without the need to know exactly what it would look like. Let's live with hope.” ­— Father Henri J. M. Nouwen ­

Dear Readers,

Every time the calendar flips to a new year, I feel an instinctive surge of hope. What will the coming months bring? As Father Nouwen suggested, hope is a promise that guides us towards the future. Sometimes the hope plays out favorably — and other times … well, we’ve all had years we wish went differently! This past year fulfilled more of my hopes than I could have imagined; it was an incredible year for the College and for me.

Now, as we turn to 2009, we renew our hope and energetically launch our plans for this year and beyond. At the national level, the country is unified in its commitment to heal the rifts of war and economic disparity. Here at the College, feelings of “hope” and “change” are palpable within the community. We feel that we are in the midst of a renaissance — one that positions the College to meet the future with vision and aplomb.

This issue of Outlook highlights the multiple ways the College is repositioning itself for success in the 21st century. Stories on the Autism Spectrum Disorders Program, the newly approved Pharmacy Program (our first at the doctoral level), and developments at The Gengras Center — all of which match our mission to societal and community needs — exemplify the College’s ability to develop programs that meet student interest and highlight career opportunity.

“Campus Living” offers a peek inside the new suite-style residence halls and into life as a student on today’s campus. The College’s commitment to its Catholic tradition is celebrated as we welcome Sister Kathleen Dorney as director of Campus Ministry and follow Melissa Smith ’09 on her journey to Australia to pray with the Pope. Profiles on Professor Marylouise Welch and alumnae/i Ann Uccello ’44 and Lucille Arrigan Rice ’46 illustrate some of the outstanding individuals who grace our College community.

We are fortunate to have received many blessings this year; our success must be attributed to faith, fortitude and a shared commitment to the full potential of Saint Joseph College.

Sincerely,

Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D. President

2 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 OutlOOk n e WS At PreSS tiM e Outlook Advisory Board The Editorial Advisory Board welcomes your ideas and suggestions. Feel free to send them to the Office of Director of Campus Marketing and Communications at [email protected]. Chair: Rosemary Arcari Wall ’69, M’76 Members Ministry Appointed Diane Burgess Patrick Byrne he Saint Joseph College Reverend Joseph Cheah, OSM Tami Devine Fagan ’97 community welcomes Kathleen Janet Bailey Faude dorney, Cnd, as full time director Karen Hoke ’95 oft Campus ministry. Sister Kathleen’s Dr. Catherine Hoyser Laurel Kendzior appointment fulfills a key component Diane Morton of the College’s Strategic plan: that of Kishana Pinnock ’09 “promoting our mercy values and Catholic Outlook Staff intellectual tradition.” in particular, Cynthia Mariani, executive editor Sister Kathleen will foster the spiritual Laura M. Sheehan, editor-in-chief Kathryn Gaffney, art director development and engagement of students Cheryl A. Rosenfield, contributing writer, class notes editor and enrich the spiritual life of the campus’ Tracy Alia, graphic designer diverse and pluralistic community. campus minister on a variety of campuses including yale university, wheeling Jesuit Photography She joins a campus ministry team that Tim Coffey includes: reverend Joseph Cheah, oSm, College, a community college, and at Jeff Feldmann ph.d., chaplain and assistant professor of private non-denominational institutions. Thomas Giroir i find that each campus has its own gifts Steven Laschever religious Studies, and Beth Fischer, rSm, Laura Sheehan ’76, coordinator of community outreach and challenges which add to the gifts i am Printed at Wolf Colorprint, CT and partnerships. able to bring with me. i look forward to continuing my ministry at Saint Joseph Outlook is published twice a year for alumnae/i, students, and a member of the Congregation of their families. Opinions expressed in Outlook are those of the notre dame, Sister Kathleen was born College and count on the prayers and good individual authors and not necessarily those of the College. and raised in new york where she attended grace of those at the College to assist me.” Alumnae/i news, pieces written by alumnae/i and alumnae/i Catholic schools. She graduated with a as director of Campus ministry, Sister photographs are welcome. If you want them returned, bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Kathleen will report directly to president please mark them clearly with a return address. Signed pamela trotman reid. “i am delighted letters to the editor will be considered for publication. notre dame College and a master’s degree that Sister Kathleen is joining the SJC Send correspondence to: Editor, Outlook, Saint Joseph in mathematics education from Columbia College, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117. university. after teaching high school, community,” said president reid. “She Alumnae/i News should be directed to the Office of Sister Kathleen earned a master’s degree in has wonderful experiences and a spirit Alumnae/i Relations at [email protected]. pastoral Studies from loyola university. consonant with our values. i look forward Outlook is published by the Office of Marketing and “This degree prepared me for my career to her efforts to facilitate the growth of Communications: Cynthia Mariani, director; Laura M. spiritual engagement on our campus.” Sheehan, staff writer/editor; Kathryn Gaffney, manager of in campus ministry,” she said. “i’ve been a publications and design; Cheryl Rosenfield, communications coordinator; Kathie Kentfield, Web site coordinator; Connie Seehoffer, support specialist; Kishana Pinnock ’09, student aide. The office may be reached by phone: 860.231.5334; fax: 860.231.5882; and e-mail: [email protected]. SJC Spring Preview Saint Joseph College Mission Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saint Joseph College, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Roman Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a invite the women in your life to meet current diverse student population while maintaining a strong students and faculty, tour the campus, learn about commitment to developing the potential of women. financial aid, programs of study, internships, The College is a community which promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that professional preparation, and more! encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. Sign up to attend Spring preview at SJC online at www.sjc.edu/admissions. Questions? Call 860.231.5216.

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patients throughout the world. Registrants join the program after completing an oral swab and are called for a potential transplant if a match is made.

A Strategic Future In October, the College’s Board of Trustees voted their unanimous approval of the Strategic Plan. They expressed their appreciation for the work that the College community has invested in developing and refining the Strategic Plan. The Board was pleased to learn that the plan was discussed and vetted widely by faculty, staff, students and alumnae/i. The focus now, under the leadership Robert Madden, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., J.D., special assistant to the president, is to develop implementation strategies, projected outcomes and assessment means. The StrategicP lan works Nursing students and staff work the Bone Marrow Drive. to: • Promote the College’s Mercy values SNA Bone Marrow Drive the life of someone’s child, parent, or and the Catholic intellectual tradition grandparent. Marrow transplants The Student Nurse Association (SNA), • Strengthen academic excellence, under the leadership of Nursing major leadership, and service for women Kelli Phillips ’09, led a bone marrow are needed for an array of hematologic drive in November that resulted in 80 disorders. Increasing the donor registry • Enhance distinctive professional new registrants joining the National Bone via a marrow drive on a socially conscious programs Marrow Program. With assistance from campus was a perfect fit.” • Advance an active and engaging the Nursing department, SNA, and senior The National Marrow Donor Program student culture (NMDP), in partnership with The Marrow Nursing students, Kelli coordinated the • Expand resources for improved Foundation, work to secure bone marrow four-hour event. She secured donations to strength and stability defer the $25 registration fee, collected gift or umbilical cord blood transplants for cards for a raffle and prepared food. “The credit all goes to Kelli for a successful drive,” said Kim Kim ’09, secretary of SNA. “To register 80 people Spirit of is amazing. The National Bone Marrow the Season Program considers 20 people per event Members of to be successful.” Kelli was motivated the Voices of Praise Gospel when her son’s friend was diagnosed with Choir perform leukemia. She said, “My motivation was at the College’s two-fold. As a mother it is my job to annual Advent instill a sense of civic responsibility into celebration, the the character of my children. I felt my son Festival of Lights. could honor his friend by organizing a marrow drive in her honor. From a nursing perspective, donating marrow is a relatively non-eventful procedure that could save

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Service to the Greater Community More than the College’s food service vendor, Bon Appétit Management Company is an integral part of the SJC community, apparent by its commitment to the Mercy ideal of service. For the past year, Bon Appétit has collaborated with the Office of Community Outreach and Partnerships and hosted Food Drive Fridays in the McGovern Café. For every $6.00 lunch purchased, Bon Appétit donates $2.00 towards the purchase of non-perishable food items to benefit Catherine’s Place and Mart’s House, two transitional housing programs for women in Hartford. Throughout the fall semester, Bon Seven girls in state care celebrate their Quinceañera at The Connor Chapel of Our Lady. Appétit’s General Manager Richard Frost and Director of Operations Peggy Sweet Fifteen doing so, deepen their ties to their culture,” Gadomski have worked with Sister Beth Two years ago, Professor of Social Work Lynnette said. “The workshops gave them Fischer ’76, coordinator of Community Lorrie Gardella answered a request from support in areas that go far beyond the Outreach and Partnerships, on ways to the state Department of Children and one-day celebration.” benefit the greater community. In addition Families (DCF) to assist with its new On August 16, seven girls celebrated to Food Drive Friday, the Bon Appétit Quinceañera program. The state was their Quinceañera in The Connor Chapel team packed leftovers as individual looking to host the traditional celebration of Our Lady, followed by a reception at meals each week and delivered them to for girls in foster care. A Latino rite of the Villa Capri in Wallingford. Each girl Mercy House. They also cooked a full passage, Quinceañera marks a girl’s invited ten guests for dinner, followed by Thanksgiving Day dinner for residents of transition from childhood to adulthood. remarks by keynote speaker Rosario Marín, Catherine’s Place. Lorrie and members of the Social Work the 41st Treasurer of the United States. In department signed on and for the past two preparation for the evening, the girls read years have worked closely with DCF to Ms. Marín’s memoir, Leading Between develop a comprehensive program. Two Worlds. To top off the big event, they Lynnette Colón-Ayala M’09, the attended a luncheon the next day with Ms. Social Work department’s administrative Marín who spoke one-on-one with the assistant, served as the SJC liaison. girls, signed their books and gave them Together with Tamara Acosta ’08, each a dollar bill featuring her signature as Robin Kramer ’08 and several DCF treasurer. The education committee hosted staff members, she developed a series of one final workshop — on scrapbooking, so workshops to educate the girls on history, the girls could relive their Quinceañera for culture and spirituality, self esteem, higher years to come. Left to right: Sister Beth Fischer ’76, Richard education, the benefits of DCF, as well as Looking back on the program Lynnette Frost and Peggy Gadomski etiquette and traditional dance. Members said, “We stressed with the girls that this of the committee led the workshops is not about that one particular day, or “We are fortunate to have Bon Appétit throughout the spring and summer in dressing up and looking beautiful, but that on campus,” said Sister Beth. “Not only preparation of the August Quinceañera it is about developing yourself into the type do they provide great food service to ceremony. “It was important that these of woman you want to become. I think the College, but their commitment to girls experience this rite of passage and in that ties nicely to the Saint Joseph College compassionate service is outstanding.” mission.”

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Global Education Looking for Something to Read? Saint Joseph College was listed as a participant on the U.S. Department of Try the latest SJC faculty books, available at the SJC Bookstore or online State’s International Education Week (information listed below). (IEW) Web page for its week-long North Arrow celebration of IEW. Founded in 2000 and held in more than 100 nations, IEW Stories by Dennis Barone, Ph.D., professor of English celebrates the benefits of international and American Studies education and exchange. During the week 2008 Quale Press: www.quale.com of November 17-24, the College hosted A mixed genre selection of stories and poems, described lectures, performances and open classes. by the author as “one continuous narrative,” North This year’s IEW coincided with the 60th Arrow takes the reader on a journey of intimate anniversary of the Universal Declaration landscapes. From the opening story, “The Common of Human Rights, which served as the Good,” to the title piece “North Arrow,” the book topic of a discussion led by Marilyn Denny, draws readers into worlds both foreign and familiar. Ph.D., associate professor of Sociology.

Seeing Southeast Asia The Trouble with America: Flawed Government, Failed Society Students enrolled in a spring 2009 course that studies the Thailand/Burma border By Ken Long, Ph.D., professor of Political Science will experience the region firsthand during 2008 Lexington Books: www.lexingtonbooks.com a 12-day visit in May. Under the guidance From the publisher: “The Trouble with America of Reverend Joseph Cheah, OSM, Ph.D., critiques the theory and practice of American associate professor of Religious Studies government, focusing on the fatal flaws of America’s and campus chaplain (and a native of core political arrangements. Institutionalized Burma), a group of 15 students and pluralism, the structural dispersal of power, generates alumnae/i will study the political and government too weak to solve our public problems. cultural climates of both nations. Leaving American constitutionalism, the limitation of after Commencement, they will land in government power and authority, protects property rights far better than it Bangkok and travel to the Burmese border defends our civil liberties, and it offers little or no protection for non-citizens.” region of Chiang Mai. Father Joe’s friend Christina Fink, an anthropologist and author of the book Roman Imperial Identities in the Early Living Silence, Burma Under Military Rule, Christian Era will serve as the group’s guide. “We’re very By Judith Perkins, Ph.D., professor emerita of Foreign fortunate to have Christina as a guide,” Languages/Humanities he said. “Not only is she a scholar and 2008 Routledge Press: www.routledgeclassicalstudies. resident, but she currently works with com Burmese activists on matters of human From the publisher: “This book explores the ways rights and democracy.” The tour will visit in which fictional narratives were used to explore refugee camps on the border as a follow tensions between the individual and the dominant up to their work with Burmese refugees in culture attendant on the rise of Christianity, and the Connecticut. displacement of Greeks from the hegemonic position in the Roman empire. It focuses on marginalized and suppressed identities, subtleties and the sub-rational. It is directed at students of ancient narrative, cultural studies and gender.”

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What’s a Brand, All Things Academic Anyways? Under the guidance of Tami Devine Fagan among these students,” Tami said. “They Saint Joseph College, like other higher ’97, 12 undergraduate students work in the are true academic leaders, and now they see education institutions, is mindful of how Center for Academic Excellence as content themselves as a team working to support it is perceived in the outer world — after tutors. In addition to one-on-tutoring in students across campus in all subject all, we are marketing a Saint Joseph their subject areas, the students completed areas.” The group also designed a blog, College educational experience. That is a course, Peer Tutoring in the Content CAE Smart Space, written by students, where brand marketing comes into play. By Area. “The purpose of the course was to for students on all things academic at developing a marketing strategy reflective educate the tutors about best tutoring SJC. Visit http://caesmartspace.wordpress. of the College’s innate qualities, we present practices, but I designed the course because com for first-person accounts, advice, and an accurate and compelling image. I wanted to create a ‘learning community’ resources. Working with Stamats, marketing consultants in higher education, the College developed a brand promise which Commitment to Green will serve as the basis for its recruitment, By Danielle Cowee ’09 marketing and fundraising efforts. The On Sunday, October 26, seven SJC students participated in the cleanup of Trout promise, which evolved from intensive Brook between UConn Hartford Branch and the College as part of their community interviews with SJC students, alumnae/i, service for Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society. Using trash grabbers faculty and staff, is as follows: and gloves, the students picked up fertilizer bags, bottles and cans, clothing, snack “At Saint Joseph College, students explore wrappers, and a plastic tarp. They also noticed animals living among the brush by and expand their potential in a welcoming the river including rabbits, chipmunks, and mice. With a cleaner environment, community that offers personal attention the soil will be lush, the animals can survive, and our drinking water will remain and academically challenging programs to uncontaminated. individuals who want to succeed and make a Two College clubs, Green Team and Beta Beta Beta, are helping to promote a difference in society.” healthy environment by participating in local cleanup events, as well as advocating From the brand promise comes the to and informing students and West Hartford citizens about the effects of global brand attributes — key words and phrases warming and solutions to solve the crisis. Saint Joseph College has taken many steps that capture the essence of the SJC toward sustainability and the College will continue to employ environmentally experience. They are: empowering students friendly practices in the future. toward leadership; inspiring service to others; challenging academics; career focused; and personalized attention. As one student surmised in her survey, “When you come to Saint Joseph College you may be quiet, but when you leave, you are quiet no more.” That is a reality worth promoting.

See how the SJC brand is reflected in our revised Web site.

Visit: www.sjc.edu From left to right Danielle Cowee ’09, Ashley Warren ’09, Michelle Di Pinto ’12, Kristen Pomeroy ’10, Melissa Reardon ’10, Ashley Charron ’10, and Maria Melisi ’10 with the bags of garbage they collected from Trout Brook.

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Hope for a Peaceful World On September 19, the College served as host site for A Forum on Peace Education. The Forum was sponsored by The Curriculum of Hope for a Peaceful World, a committee of faculty and alumnae/i educators from four area colleges

As they do each autumn, members of the Saint Joseph College community celebrated Mercy Day by volunteering at local non-profit organizations. Here, President Reid, students and staff box produce at Foodshare in Hartford.

Service to Others: Did you know ...

Dr. Shyamala Raman and Dr. Kathleen All campus clubs perform community service projects each year Barrett share curricular ideas at A Forum on 90% of SJC students are involved in community service as a regular part of life Peace Education. Each year, SJC students contribute 5,193 hours of service working toward the goal of infusing peace 3,345 hours are completed through the Community Service Office education into teacher training programs. 1,848 hours of service learning are completed at The Wellness Center Representatives met the previous May and established talking points on Peace The College’s Office of Community Service offers a wide range of service opportunities Education. Their goal in September was both on and off campus (see http://www.sjc.edu/content.communityservice). to establish ways to firmly integrate the concepts into existing curricula. “The goal is to raise the awareness of the Saint Joseph College community to social justice issues Anita Satriano ’58, a former educator through ‘hands on’ involvement in serving others. Our belief in the value of community service with the Mansfield, CT school district, stems from our desire to affirm the value and dignity of all people.” serves as chair of the committee. The — Office of Community Service Curriculum of Hope for a Peaceful World focuses on promoting peace, protecting the environment and celebrating diversity. The organization sponsors events, develops shared her department’s commitment to education,” said Anita. “The committee curriculum, and publishes a newsletter Human Rights and developing a global was especially impressed by the peace with readers in 18 countries. perspective as integrated in curricula, initiatives integrated into the Saint Joseph At the September meeting, SJC events and activities. Linda Labbadia ’71, College curriculum, which clearly places faculty members joined the discussion. assistant professor of Education, spoke of the College ahead of the curve. We look Dr. Kathleen Barrett, assistant professor the Education department’s conceptual forward to taking our work to the next of Counseling, spoke of her students’ framework and its emphasis on diversity, level and introducing it to middle and high participation in the Peace Makers’ Summit collaboration and student-centered school teachers.” and the department’s ongoing violence teaching. For more information on The prevention work at a Hartford-area “The Forum was very successful due to Curriculum of Hope for a Peaceful World, school. Dr. Shyamala Raman, professor everyone’s willingness to come together visit: http://www.paxeducare.org/Hope. of International Studies and Economics, and talk about the issue of peace in html.

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Joining the Board …

The Saint Joseph College Board of Directors welcomes its newest members:

Laura Berry, M.S. Laura Berry is executive director of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, an organization committed to “building a just and sustainable world by integrating social values into corporate and investor action.” Ms. Berry previously served as senior vice president for philanthropic service at the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Prior to that, she worked as a community development initiative director for the New London Development Corporation and as vice president for SSB Citi Asset Management. She received her Certified Financial Planner designation from Quinnipiac University. She holds an M.S. from the University of Michigan and a B.S. from Michigan Technology University. Thomas Nast (1840-1902), “HELP!,” wood engraving from Harper’s Weekly, November 9, 1878. Gift of Judith and Norman Zlotsky, 2006. Diane Brown, M.B.A. Now on Exhibition … Diane Brown is a philanthropist and community volunteer. She and her late husband, David, supported numerous The Saint Joseph College Art Gallery is organizations including Friends of the West Hartford showing Good as Gold: Nineteenth-Century Public Schools, Connecticut Veterans Memorial West Financial Controversies through the Eyes of Hartford, and HARC. In addition to raising her three Thomas Nast through March 15, 2009. children, Ms. Brown has served as a corporator of Hartford A renowned political cartoonist, Hospital and on boards of her children’s schools. She holds Thomas Nast weighed in on a range of an undergraduate degree from Trinity College and an MBA financial issues that faced late 19th century from the University of Virginia. American society. His trenchant visual commentaries in the pages of Harper’s Weekly helped shape opinion in an age that George F. Lynn, M.B.A. faced many issues similar to those of today. George F. Lynn is president emeritus of AtlantiCare, All of the works in this exhibition are southeastern New Jersey’s premier integrated health care drawn from the gift of Judith and Norman network. Mr. Lynn helped establish the organization Zlotsky to the Saint Joseph College Art in 1993 and today, AtlantiCare is the region’s most Gallery. The Saint Joseph College Art comprehensive health care delivery system with more Gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday, than 5,000 employees. In 2005, Mr. Lynn was named one Friday, and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 of Modern Health Care’s “100 Most Powerful People in p.m.; Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; and Health Care.” Active in civic, professional and charitable Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.; closed Monday. organizations, Mr. Lynn is chairman of the board of trustees of the American Admission is free of charge. Hospital Association (AHA) and past chairman of the New Jersey Hospital Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Winter 2009 | Saint Joseph College Outlook 9 What’s up with the Class of 2012? This fall, the College welcomed its largest incoming class in history — 225 first-time, full-time undergraduate students. Early in the semester, they participated in the The Latest on Women’s Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Colleges Freshman Survey which offered some insight into the Class of 2012, The Women’s College Coalition reports particularly what led them to Saint Joseph College: that while women’s college graduates account for less than 4% of 1/3 of the students surveyed said they started a college-educated women, more than serious college search during their junior year in high school 30% of the women in a recent 1/3 began between their junior and senior years Business Week list of rising female corporate stars were Surprise! Students preferred receiving communications graduates of women’s colleges. from the College in a combination of formats, but mostly via traditional U.S. Postal Service. In a study by The Economist magazine, researchers report that women’s college graduates represent More than half (56%) perceive the College’s academic reputation to be 24% of the women in Congress, above average when 33% of the women board members compared to other schools they considered. in Fortune 500 companies, 91% said SJC was their first or second choice. and are 2x as likely to obtain doctorates. ? …

What Students think about Women’s College Did you knowEducation In a recent online questionnaire, students were asked to share what they appreciated most about a women’s-only education: “There are so many more opportunities for leadership without the co-ed pressures of intimidation or feelings of competition.” “I’m more empowered and less afraid to state my opinions.” “It’s where you grow strong and find your voice.” “There’s total freedom to express and explore.” “I can be the class clown, the jock, the dedicated student … i

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oth in clinical practice and as a longtime administration has educator, Dr. Marylou Welch has taken control. Nurses Bexperienced a nursing career that mirrors are asked to take on a the tenets of the Feminist Movement. Dr. Welch tremendous amount earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of responsibility of Pennsylvania in 1968 and muses on the true without having full motivation behind her decision to enter the field: I“ authority to make reflect the very end of the pre-women’s movement. the decisions that My mother had a degree in English and worked as a they deem are best, secretary. I wanted to get a B.A. in English and go to despite their education. law school, but my mother was afraid that I wouldn’t Nursing grew out of get in because I was a woman. In essence, I, too, an 1850’s mindset: would become a secretary. She told me to be a nurse, the woman who teacher or social worker. So, that’s how I became a ran the Victorian nurse — there was no naïveté about trying to save household was humanity! I just thought this looked like it might be invisible.” an interesting profession.” Critical studies Dr. Welch worked in intensive care units in have been conducted the Boston area and was a nurse manager, before on the hidden work of moving to West Hartford with her husband in 1976. nurses. According to While raising a family, Dr. Welch earned her M.S. Dr. Welch, “Nurses and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut; she are ‘the in-between,’ became a full-time member of the Saint Joseph ‘the go-to,’ ‘the in- College faculty in 1983. the-middle-of.’ There While Nursing has undergone tremendous are many nurses who change, Dr. Welch said certain issues, many of informally exert more Assessing the which are socio-economic in scope, continue to authority, demand challenge the profession as a whole: “When I more respect, and finished my education, we had a nursing shortage. are visible. But Vitals The philosophy was you worked until you were formally, within married, then stopped when you had a baby. structures, they truly By Cheryl Rosenfield Nursing was never supported as an ongoing or are invisible. Yet, in sustained career. For example, in 1968 if starting hospitals and home salaries were identical and a bedside nurse was care, nurses hold it all compared to a geological engineer (both with together. In the heyday of the Women’s Movement, bachelor’s degrees), the nurse who stayed at the there was talk about breaking through the glass Professor bedside for 30 years would never make what the ceiling but much of that was directed at CEOs Marylou engineer out in the field would. This nurse would and academics. Little interest was directed towards only make more money if she earned a master’s improving the historical paid work of women in Welch, Ph.D., degree or became a nurse manager. That’s still true society, specifically the circumstances of teachers, RN, offers today. The health care system has never figured out nurses or social workers.” how to reward direct care nurses in an economically Dr. Welch acknowledged that some positive a straight- meaningful way.” steps were taken from the late 1980s through the forward Compounding the bigger picture is the reality mid-1990s to promote quality, high-level nursing that nursing traditionally has been a “female” care which significantly increased the retention of perspective on profession. Dr. Welch commented, “The history of skilled nurses. However, in the late 1990s, managed nursing is about the first group of women actually care transformed health care into a business model Nursing and going to work. Nurses were often viewed by driven by the insurance industry and as Dr. Welch Health Care. doctors as an economic threat — now health care observed, “We don’t just have a shortage of nurses,

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but we also have a shortage of the social value of our students could accomplish abroad; certainly, her nursing care due to nurse’s positions being given passion for international programs has had a positive to nurse’s aides. This lack of value has resulted in effect on me. I have also worked with Elly Vozzola, many nurses exiting from the profession.” Dr. Welch Ph.D., professor of Psychology, in spearheading the offered a telling illustration: I“ had my head handed First-Year Seminar, which has been a wonderful to me at an area hospital when I said to a nurse place for faculty collaboration. During the First-Year manager, ‘How can you, in good conscience, replace Seminar, we learn from each other,” said Dr. Welch, a nurse with a nurse’s aide?’ The nurse manager said “I co-teach a Homelessness course with Sister Beth to me, ‘Well you don’t need a college degree to wash Fischer, RSM, ’76, coordinator of Community a patient’s bottom.’ I said: ‘But a nurse’s aide goes in Outreach and Partnerships, who covers the service and washes a patient’s bottom. A nurse goes in and learning piece.” “We don’t while she’s washing the patient, she talks with that With retirement on the horizon sometime in just have a patient about why he is in the hospital and makes 2010, Dr. Welch and her husband plan to spend certain that he understands his medications; she time with their grandchild, play golf and tennis, and shortage of looks at his skin, his eyes, and connects with that travel to developing countries. She said, “I’d like to nurses, but we patient. The nurse will wash that patient’s bottom continue to be involved with international programs in exactly the same amount of time as the nurse’s for students and work with Sister Beth at The also have a aide but what she does is very different.Y ou can’t tell Wellness Center — we’ve done a lot together relative me this not important.’ The nurse manager replied, to serving the underserved in Hartford.” shortage of the ‘Well, quite frankly, we can’t afford to do that.’ ” During her tenure, Dr. Welch has been both social value of A variety of ideas have been proposed to address blessed and inspired to educate future nurses at Saint the nursing shortage; according to Dr. Welch, many Joseph College: “I think that the student coming nursing care of the suggestions are fraught with problems such in sees a nursing career as, ‘I’m going to work in due to nurse’s as, “... offering sign-on bonuses to new graduates a hospital.’ In all honesty, a Nursing education is which can alienate the current group of experienced a great education for living your life. You learn positions nurses. There’s also talk of bringing in nurses from a lot about the human condition, about life and being given to foreign countries, which I believe is an immoral act death and what’s most important to people in their since shortages exist in those locations, as well. As lives. From working in intensive care, health care nurse’s aides. for Nursing education, some nurses have associate’s management, or joining the Peace Corps — Nursing degrees; some have bachelor’s degrees. Each group is offers great preparation for a variety of professional This lack of educated quite differently yet they are both referred opportunities.” u value has to as Registered Nurses (RNs).” Dr. Welch feels that issues surrounding skilled nursing will only resulted in escalate because, “Baby Boomers are aging, women many nurses have many other job opportunities to choose from other than nursing, and a larger population of older, exiting from chronically ill people has begun to emerge.” the profession.” After more than 25 years at SJC, Dr. Welch shared, “What I have loved about teaching here is the collaborative experience. At a university, if you’re in Allied Health, Nursing or Health Sciences you are often siloed with other doctors and nurses. At Saint Joseph College, I have good friends in a variety of departments including Chemistry, Economics, Psychology, and Counseling. I’ve learned a great deal from them. For example, Shyamala Raman, Ph.D., professor of Economics and International Studies, helped to organize the Guyana Immersion Program. Dr. Raman opened me up to the potential of what

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Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., R.D., At the March 2008 Composition and Kevin J. Callahan, Ph.D., associate C.D.-N., associate professor of Nutrition, College Composition Conference in San professor of History, published a book is a member of the editorial board of the Francisco, she chaired a session on religious review essay entitled “Civilization vs. Journal of the American Dietetic Association writing and film studies. Barbarism: A Dialectic in Modern Times?” (JADA). Dr. Affenito recently co-authored for H-Peace. three full-length peer-reviewed journal Kristine Barnett, Ed.D., writing articles relating portfolio coordinator in the Center Center for Academic Excellence to the National for Academic Excellence, attended the (CAE) staff membersT ami Devine Heart, Lung, International Writing Centers Association Fagan ’97, M.A., assistant director, and Blood conference in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Barnett Kristine Barnett, Ed.D., portfolio Institute presented the findings of her national coordinator, Jessyka Scoppetta, M.A., Growth and study on writing center sustainability, writing center coordinator, presented Health Study titled “Leading College Writing Centers “Crafting Research Assignments that (NGHS): into the Future: Strategies for Survival and Maximize Critical Thinking Across the “Exploring the Sustainability.” Disciplines” at the New England Faculty Typology of Development Consortium Fall Conference. Dennis Barone, Ph.D., professor of Night Eating The same group, along withJudy Arzt, English and American Studies, published Syndrome” Ph.D., director of the CAE, presented North Arrow: Stories (Quale Press). Other was published “Critical Thinking by Design: Crafting a recent publications include a poem, in the Writing Associates Program to Improve “Field Report” in The New Review of International Journal of Eating Disorders; Assessment” at the Critical Thinking Literature; a short prose piece entitled “The Relationship between Body Mass Conference at Quinnipiac University. “Communion Rites” in the Paterson Index and Meal Frequency in Black Literary Review; an essay on the recent Eric Chen, M.B.A., assistant professor and White Adolescent Girls: More is fiction of Paul Auster in the Fall 08 of Business Administration, appeared Less” was published in the International online issue of Rain Taxi (www.raintaxi. as a guest on The Talk of Connecticut Journal of Obesity; “What Mediates the com) and a short essay entitled “Widely radio show Relationship between Family Meals and Unavailable: Predecessors, Preliminaries, on WDRC Adolescent Health Issues” was published and Other Necessities of Italian American 1360 AM to in Health Psychology. JADA acknowledged Literature,” also published in Rain Taxi. speak on the the work of Dr. Affenito and her NGHS A regular contributor to The Hartford financial crisis. research colleagues in their October Courant, Dr. Barone published “Hospitals, In September, 2008 publication, What Weight Does Heal Thyselves” and “Trashing Temple he spoke Impact Factor Carry? Two of the NGHS of Nature.” Throughout the fall, Dr. with reporter manuscripts were recognized among the Barone read his work at Rendezvous in Brad Davis top 10 JADA articles cited in the Institute Massachusetts, the University of Rhode on the Bank for Scientific Information’s 2007 report on Island and Manchester Community of America/ impact factor. College. The latter was a celebration of Merrill Lynch Judy Arzt, Ph.D., director for the the publication Wild Dreams: The Best of merger, the Center of Excellence, delivered a paper, 25 Years of Italian Americana (Fordham bailout of AIG, “Cultivating a Culture of Assessment,” University Press) which includes Dr. and the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy. at the Writing Program Administrators Barone’s memoir, “Cairns.” In November, Later that month, he spoke with reporter Council in Denver, CO. She published he participated in a panel discussion Dan Lovallo on the collapse of Washington a document on the Web sites of the “Multiple Tasks in a Transatlantic Mirror: Mutual, a government bailout plan, and National Council of Teachers of English The Italian American Man or Woman of the viability of community banks in and Writing Programs Administrators Letters” with John Domini, Rita Ciresi, Connecticut. In October, Professor Chen Council on Model Assessment Practices, and Paola Corso at Southern Connecticut appeared with Dan Lavallo again for highlighting the strengths of Saint Joseph State University. commentary on the coordinated actions College’s Writing Portfolio Program. of central banks around the world, and market volatility.

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Mary Kate Cox, M.Ed., assistant vice in the novel. She also served as a panelist at evolved from Joanne’s presentation at the president of Institutional Advancement, the closing celebration of “Redding Reads 2006 Gerontological Society of America and Thomas Borjas, M.A., manager of Huck,” a town-wide discussion of Twain’s Annual Scientific Meeting entitled advancement services, presented workshops 1885 controversial novel. “Gerontology and Geriatrics Education: at the Association of Catholic Admission Moving from Teacher-Centered to Learner- and Advancement Professionals Conference Joyce S. Fontana, Ph.D., RN, Centered Strategies and Environments.” in October. Mary Kate presented “Your associate Head of School and You — Managing professor Dorothy Keller, M’85, C’97, M.Ed., Your Partnership in Philanthropy,” and and chair of professor of Fine Arts, delivered the Thomas presented P“ rospect Researchers as the Nursing following slide/lecture presentations: Intelligence Analysts.” division, “Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt: Collector, presented Patron, Business Woman” at the Church Joanne Cunard, Ph.D., professor of the keynote of the Good Shepherd; “Washington’s Education, chairs the University and State address at the National Treasures: History, Monuments, Think Tank of Literacy Professors and Evidence- Art Collections” at the University Administrators. Dr. Cunard also serves Based Practice of Hartford; “Treasures From the on the boards of the Greater Hartford in Action Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York” Literacy Council and the Connecticut Conference for the College’s CREC program; “L.C. Reading Association, where she is chair sponsored Tiffany, Chihuly, Simpson: Creativity of the International Literacy Committee. by Saint in Glass” at the New Britain Museum She was recently appointed as the Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. of American Art and the Mark Twain International Reading Association state Fontana’s address was entitled, “Keeping Museum; “Ramesses II in Context: liaison for the Response to Intervention it Real: the Past, Present and Future of National Initiative. Evidence-based Nursing Practice.” She also completed a week-long bioethics course Agnes Curry, Ph.D., associate professor at Georgetown University’s Joseph P. and of Philosophy, presented “Where’s the Kink Rose F. Kennedy Institute of Ethics: “The in Firefly?” at the Slayage International Future of Bioethics: How it Began, Where Conference on the Works of Joss Whedon, It’s Going.” held at Henderson State University in Arkedelphia, AR. She also attended the Lorrie Greenhouse Gardella, J.D., English Society of Southern Africa, at the M.S.W., A.C.S.W., associate dean University of Pretoria in South Africa, for Graduate and Professional Studies, where she presented “Television as the New presented a paper at the Annual Program Literature.” Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education entitled, “Lessons from the Kerry Driscoll, Ph.D., professor of Holocaust: Social Work Practice with English, delivered “Still Getting the News Refugees and Displaced Populations.” from Poems: Reflections on Williams Dr. Gardella also delivered a panel in the 21st Century,” at a symposium presentation on the topic, “From Passion honoring the 125th anniversary of the to Publication: Turning Your Idea into Egyptian Diplomacy — Can It Work poet’s birth, in Rutherford, NJ. In a Book.” response to discussion of banning Today?” and “The Architectural Legacy Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry C. Joanne Grabinski, M.A., adjunct of Saint Joseph College Campus” at Saint Joseph College; “Legacy of Finn at Manchester High School, Dr. lecturer in Gerontology, published “Use of Light: California Impressionism” at Driscoll joined the Mark Twain House’s Games as a Learner-Centered Strategy in The McAuley; and the following at educational staff and offered a series of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Aging-Related the New Britain Museum of American on-site workshops for English and Social Courses” in Gerontology & Geriatrics Studies teachers concerning issues of race Education. The article, which was co- Art: “California Impressionism;” authored by V. Schmall and S. Bowman, “Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Influence on

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Contemporary Glass Artists;” “The Art of improve the quality and delivery of student Shyamala Raman, Ph.D., professor Louis Comfort Tiffany;” and “Chihuly and health services and to promote innovative of Economics and International Studies, Beyond: Tiffany Inspirations.” Professor health programming. facilitated a workshop on the Millennium Keller led an SJC alumnae/i trip to Development Goals at the International Florence, Italy and a University of Hartford Robert G. Madden, L.C.S.W., J.D., Intergenerational Conference, hosted by trip to Washington D.C. She conducted professor of Social Work, was named Social the UNESCO Chair on Comparative a series of tours throughout New York at Work Educator of the Year by the National Human Rights at the University of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Association of Social Workers, Connecticut Connecticut. She also: led a faculty Cloisters, and The Cathedral of Saint John Chapter, in June. He also published “From development workshop at SJC on the the Divine. Her photo “Mystery and Myth: Theory to Practice: A Family Systems “Internationalization of the Curriculum/ The Maasi” was exhibited at the Hartford Approach to the Law” in the Thomas Campus;” moderated “Sari Katha: Stories Art School Gallery. This summer, Professor Jefferson Law Review. Professor Madden that Saris Tell” at the Hartford Public Keller conducted research in Libya (shown presented “Legal Issues in Social Work Library; served as a panelist at the Hartford at left), focusing on Greek, Roman, Management” at Enhancing Social Work Public Library’s discussion on the H-1 B and Byzantine sites. She worked with Management: A Trans-continental Seminar Visas and their impact in Hartford; and archeologists at the Roman site of Sabratha in West Hartford, CT; “Ethical and Legal delivered a lecture on “End of Life Care on the Mediterranean Sea. Challenges for Treatment Providers” (along in Hinduism” for a class in the School of with F. Reamer) at The Broken Boundaries Nursing at UConn. Dr. Raman published Joan C. Lester, Psy.D., M.S.N., RN, 2008 Conference in Warwick, RI.; and an article, “I Teach about Women in this director of Counseling and Psychological “A Therapeutic Mediation Program for Global Economy” in Network Connections, Services, delivered the keynote address at High Conflict Custody Cases” at John Jay a publication of the Catholic Social Justice the Middlesex Memorial Hospital/Ona College of Criminal Justice International Lobby. Dr. Raman, along with Joyce M. Wilcox College 11th Annual Alumni Conference: Justice and Policing in Diverse Fontana, Ph.D., chair of the Nursing Dinner in October. Dr. Lester’s talk was Societies in San Juan, PR. division and Michelle Stronz, Ph.D., entitled, “Adventures Along a Crooked director of Undergraduate Business Nursing Path.” Justin McGlamery, facilitator of adventure education and technology, Programs, appeared as panelists on the Kenneth J. Long, Ph.D., professor and Mike Gessford, M.S., adventure Ray Hartman (CPTV) show “Front and of Political education coordinator, presented their Center.” Science and workshop, “Hocus Pocus Focus Your Rick Rayfield, Ph.D., adjunct faculty chair of the Locus,” at the Annual Northeast Regional member in Liberal Studies and Psychology, Social Sciences Association for Experiential Education worked with the B. F. Skinner Foundation division, Conference at Boston University’s Sargent to publish an audio recording of Skinner authored a Center. They joined First-Year Seminar reading his novel, Walden Two. Dr. book entitled Coordinator and Associate Professor of Rayfield designed the packaging, wrote The Trouble French Karen Palmunen, Ph.D. in copy for the wraparound and the DVD with America: presenting “Together Everyone Achieves label, registered the ISBN, and shepherded Flawed More,” at the New England Faculty the project in time for sell-out distribution Government, Development Consortium Annual at the Association for Behavior Analysis Failed Society, Conference at UMass-Amherst. meeting in Chicago. He also helped his published by college fraternity win another Best Overall Judith Perkins, Ph.D., professor Lexington Performance award at the University of emerita of Foreign Languages/Humanities, Books. Chicago Interfraternity Sing competition published a book, Roman Imperial Identities in June 2008. Throughout the summer, Nancy Kowalski, RN, M.A., R.M.T., in the Early Christian Era (Routledge Dr. Rayfield sang in the steel-band, Saint nurse in the Office of Health Services, Press). In July, Dr. Perkins delivered a Francis in the Americas, and in the chorus received a grant from the New England lecture entitled “Jesus was no Sophist: the of the Green Mountain Opera Festival College Health Association (NECHA). Christian Novel and Education,” at the professional production of La Traviata. Presented at the NECHA Annual meeting International Conference on the Ancient in October, the grant will be used to Novel in Portugal.

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This fall, Pamela Trotman Reid, Diana Valencia, Ph.D., associate Raymie Wayne ’94, J.D., M.S.W., Ph.D., president, served as emcee at a professor of Spanish, led a book discussion assistant dinner honoring the Venerable Pierre at the Simsbury Public Library on Carlo professor of Touissant, hosted by the Office of Black Eire’s award-winning Waiting for Snow Social Work, Catholic Ministries of Hartford. She was in Havana. At the event, entitled, “An published “The interviewed by Mary McNally on the Evening with Carlos Eire,” Dr. Valencia Best Interests public access television show, Mary-Go- of the Child Round. President Reid also participated in … Will you a panel discussion sponsored by the Robert Know it When Wood Johnson Foundation to support the you Hear it?” mentoring of young minority researchers. in The Journal of Public Child Tonya Rondinone, M.A., instructor Welfare. of Psychology, presented a workshop entitled, “For Which Student under Phyllis Winer M’08, teacher at The Which Circumstances: A Developmental School for Young Children, presented a Approach to Curricular Revisions and moderated a discussion with the author. poster reflecting her master’s thesis research Innovations” at the Fourth Annual They are shown together in the photo at the National Association of Early Northeast Conference for Teachers of above. Childhood Teacher Educator Conference Psychology at Western New England in Dallas, TX. The poster was entitled College. Elizabeth C. Vozzola, Ph.D., professor “Pre-kindergarten Teacher Perceptions of of Psychology and chair of the Psychology Academic Redshirting.” Phyllis received a Virginia Seeley, M.Ed., art teacher department, student research grant to travel and present at The Gengras Center, celebrated the published the research. dedication of her mosaic, “Secession,” as the following part of a permanent installation by Lincoln articles: Mary Alice Wolf, Ed.D., professor Financial Group at Riverfront in Hartford, “Review of of Gerontology, presented “Aging and CT. The 4’ x 8’ sculpture, created from Education for a Gender” at the Conference of Women more than 20,000 pieces of glass, tile, Caring Society Professors of Adult Education on Yukon mirror, marbles and stones, was dedicated and Educating Island, AK. Dr. Wolf published two in June along with 19 other sculptures. Citizens chapters in The Routledge International for Moral Handbook of Lifelong Learning, Laura Sheehan, M.A., staff writer/ Awareness” in entitled: “Learning in Middle Age” and editor in the Office of Marketing and The Journal “Learning in Older Adulthood.” She also Communications, conducted two of Research presented, “The Art of Recording Life workshops on “Living, Breathing in Character Stories — Do you Know your Family Shakespeare” for eighth grade students at Education; and “Sharon Lamb’s Sabbatical History?” with alumna Mary Mitchell the Hartford Magnet Middle School. Scholarship Finding a Wide Audience,” M’94 at the Connecticut Interfaith Robert Smith, Ph.D., director of in The AME Forum. Dr. Vozzola also Network on Aging, and “Life after 40: The Carol Autorino Center for the Arts attended the 34th Annual Meeting of the Changes and Challenges,” at the Saint Joseph College Reunion in October. and Humanities, served as professional Association for Moral Education, where she served as member of the AME development faculty at the Performing Board Hong Zhou, Ph.D., assistant professor of Arts Exchange Conference of East Coast of Directors and chair of the Poster Prize Computer Science, delivered “Discoveries Arts Center Directors and Talent Agents Committee. in shRNA Design,” at the 2008 in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Smith’s session on the International Conference on Bioinformatics challenges of the small arts center attracted and Computational Biology held in Las the largest audience at the conference. Vegas, NV. Dr. Zhou also published an article of the same title in the Conference’s publication, In Proceedings.

16 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 Academic Life Multi-national

s I write this piece, it is All scholars from literary, film, and Souls’ Day, Nov. 1, 2008. media criticism, gender studies, In the best tradition of anthropology, medicine, history, and Aour students, I am multi-tasking: so on. writing as I listen to a lecture. I am The first speaker this morning sitting at a conference in Salzburg, was from Bolivia, and the one Austria, listening to a presentation speaking now is from Northern on the impact of globalization on Ireland. In between, we’ve had moral development by a British speakers from Turkey, India, South educator. I am marveling at my Africa, and Germany. During the incredible good fortune. As coffee break I chatted with a man the chair of the Philosophy from the University of Malmö department at SJC, I could be at in Sweden who directs a Peace home grading the exam I gave on Multi-tasking and Conflict major that is taught Thursday. But instead, I’m here in both Swedish and English. By Nancy Mardas Billias, Ph.D., in Salzburg, wearing a different I told him about our College’s Assistant Professor and Chair, hat, for an international interdisciplinary involvement with members of the Hartford Department of Philosophy conference group headquartered in Consortium for Higher Education to England. develop a Peace minor. This initiative Everything is closed today. This is a (which is inter-disciplinary as well as inter- Catholic country, a point brought vividly campus) looks simultaneously backward home to me last night when I had to (at the College’s mission of social justice) accompany an Israeli colleague to the and forward (at our growing attention police station to report a stolen passport. to globalizing and internationalizing the I speak German, so I offered to help fill campus and curriculum). out the necessary forms. Looking around Last night I had dinner with a the waiting room, I was startled to see a Romanian woman who has studied in crucifix on the wall — of the police station! conference (on evil) in 2005 quickly led to Germany for the last 11 years. She was My position allows and encourages me my becoming the project leader for another very interested in our continued existence to further my professional development (on hope) and then the offer of a non-paid as a women’s college, and we had a lively by attending conferences. Through this position within the organization as Head discussion about models and emphases in process I’ve had the opportunity to become of Publications. ID-net’s conferences are contemporary pedagogy. I invited her to part of an organization called Inter- intentionally small so as to encourage come and see it first-hand if she ever came Disciplinary.net. ID-net began 10 years meaningful dialogue and sharing of to Connecticut. So I am flying the Saint ago with a conference on the topic of evil. ideas. At each gathering, a minimum of Joseph College flag all over the world! I It now holds 30 conferences annually on 14 countries and a dozen disciplines are want to thank the College for allowing me topics as diffuse as madness, death and represented: philosophers, psychologists, both the flexibility and the impetus for this dying, global citizenship, heavy metal sociologists, educators, nurses, and kind of involvement with scholars all over music, and fashion. My presentation at one the world.

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By Judith Perkins, Ph.D.

e wear these ritual clothes today to emphasize that happens when you learn the meaning of a new word — suddenly, those joining this academic community are making a the word seems to turn up everywhere and you realize that your Wtransition to a new kind of educational institution — earlier ignorance had hidden this word although it must have one whose goal is not simply the transference of knowledge, but been right in front of your eyes. Our perceptions of reality are the creation of new knowledge. Here, professors strive as diligently filtered through our knowledge categories and often things right as students to learn new things and to push the boundaries of in front of us go unseen. This unawareness can have serious knowledge. The goal of higher education is thus not so much to repercussions. My own area of study is social suffering. Like the inform students, but to enable you to transform yourselves, by unseen word, people do not know others’ pain because their acquiring the habits of mind and perceptual processes do not allow analytic skills that will allow you them to see either the sufferer as to meet the future, capable of another human being or the pain adapting, reinventing, and creating as pain. Roman authorities did not whatever is necessary. see Christian martyrs as people in Contemporary students pain, but as criminals receiving just appear to be well situated for this punishment. European colonists future. Your experiences with the saw not people in pain, but other swift pace of technology have races in need of civilization. Slave made you quick adapters, able owners saw not people in pain, to utilize digital resources for but property. In every period, independent learning. Even so, I socially given perceptual processes will make the case that the skills work to hide or define away the of reflection, discernment and sufferings of some “others.” And reasoned evaluation still need later generations ask, “How could At the May 2008 to be sharpened in this digital they have done that?” This is the Commencement ceremony, environment. Nietzsche describes the method challenge to our age, to struggle to imagine how Dr. Judith Perkins, of my own philological discipline as the ability professor emerita of Foreign our perceptions may be expanded so that we to “to take one’s time, to become still and slow Languages/Humanities, received do not cause pain to those in our world that we … with second thoughts, with doors left open.” the Reverend John J. Stack have turned into “others” and whom we do not “With doors left open” seems an especially fine Teaching Excellence Award. recognize as fellow human sufferers. Use every phrase for describing the habit of mind that In keeping with tradition, chance to expand your perspective; make use of refuses to rush to judgment, that can accept Dr. Perkins delivered the the opportunities of this community — study the complexities that complicate any decision Convocation Address abroad, work at The Wellness Center, go to the and evaluation. College instructors are called at the start of the academic year. film series, lectures, performances offered on professors because they do not claim a truth, Excerpts of her speech campus. Walter Benjamin writes that every age but rather profess (put forth) a position based are reprinted here. dreams the next and does so to awaken it; to on their learning and make it open to question awaken it to be a community of greater inclusivity and debate. To discover new knowledge, received knowledge that recognizes the full humanity of all those sharing this world. must be put under interrogation. The college classroom offers In the words of the Dalai Lama: “The beginning of wisdom the opportunity to acquire deliberative skills; it should ring with is to realize that all human beings are equal in not wanting “Why nots?” and “what ifs?” unhappiness and suffering and equal in the right to rid themselves It is crucial that we take every opportunity to expand our of suffering.” By enlarging our perceptions, all of us can help perspectives, to learn and experience new things. Recall what awaken this new world — And why not? Begin! Learn new things!

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very three years the Catholic Church, under the leadership of God’s love. We participated in a live Stations of the Cross, of the Pope, hosts World Youth Day (WYD) — a gathering the Arrival of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, and the Papal Eof Catholic youth from all over the world who join in a Mass. The most moving part for me was the Adoration with spiritual profession of faith. This past July, WYD was held in His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. As I knelt next to my fellow Sydney, Australia, and I was fortunate enough to attend. Passionists, I remember thinking, “Here I am, praying in front of My participation was sponsored by the the Lord, along with hundreds of thousands Passionist community, here in the United of others and the Pope is with us, doing the States and in Australia. They organized a My same thing.” It was a very humbling experience three-week pilgrimage to Australia for 41 because it hit home that we were all the same, participants, including three Passionist priests, regardless of where we came from, what was a brother, and youth from all over the country. Profession going on in our lives, or who we were. It was The trip was split into three sections: a week almost as if I were kneeling next to the Pope in Melbourne where Passionists from around himself, showing my respect to the Lord. the world gathered for the Passionist Youth of Faith As I reflect on the trip, I struggle putting Encounter; a week in Sydney where WYD took into words the intensity of the experience. I place; and a week in Brisbane where we met By Melissa Smith ’09 am different than I was before — I look at with and served members of the local Catholic the world differently, find the positive side community. of things, and am open to my calling as a Looking back, I can easily say that World Catholic. Since I returned to campus I’ve Youth Day was the best thing that ever been given the opportunity to respond to this happened to me. It strengthened both my faith calling: I now serve Saint Joseph College as and my sense of Catholicism. There I was, half student head of campus ministry and liturgical a world away from everyone I know and love coordinator. and yet I never felt so peaceful or sure. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity The highlight was the week spent in Sydney I had to attend WYD. It was a breathtaking for WYD. I was one of 400,000 pilgrims Pope Benedict XVI at Mass at experience — one I will remember for the rest from around the world called to be witnesses World Youth Day. of my life.

Melissa, at center holding the flag, as part of the Passionist World Youth Day group. Melissa Smith ’09 is a Biology major.

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selling point for me. I decided then to become a special education teacher.” She selected Saint Joseph College partly on instinct: “I was looking at schools and the moment I stepped on this campus I said, ‘This is it. I’m going here.’ I had such a strong feeling that I was meant to be here.” Hayley was also influenced by attending her aunt’s (Darcie Leary Shewokis ’99) graduation when she was in fourth grade. “Something about the campus always stayed with me,” Hayley said. A year and a half into her SJC studies, Hayley makes the most of all the College offers. A member of the Honors Program, she is also president of the Education Club and manager of the Lacrosse team. She finds that opportunities to “make a difference” are plentiful. Leading the newly developed Education Club, Hayley joined the existing after- school mentoring program that serves fifth graders from Hartford’s West Middle School. In the past, the program has struggled to get enough volunteers Hayley Brown ’11: for the one-on-one mentorship. This year, Hayley recruited 15 of the 24 mentors and the program is running at full capacity. “My favorite thing Changing Lives about this program is knowing that I’m making a difference in the life of the girl I am mentoring,” By Laura Sheehan Hayley said. “She opened up to me the first day about her difficulties in dealing with a death in her aking a difference” may well be family. We’ve gotten real close and I feel she knows Hayley Brown’s personal mantra I am there for her.” “M — it is certainly a recurring Hayley says the same about her commitment to theme in her busy life. Whether she is coaching a coach the girls’ middle school soccer league in her A passion for youth soccer team, tutoring a fifth grade student, hometown: “I remember being just like them when assisting in a dual language classroom or working I played in the league. Now I’m there, not just to in an assisted-living center, Hayley connects teach them the fundamentals of the game, but to teaching personally to those she serves. A Special Education support them in their lives.” Likewise, she is drawn major, Hayley was drawn to the field by that very towards the students at Moylan School where she trait. is participating in a field study. Looking ahead, helps When she was a senior at Southington High Hayley wants to teach an inclusionary classroom School, Hayley participated in a “Careers in in an urban setting. “I see so much promise and make a Education” program, which placed her in a public strength in a combined classroom,” she said. And school classroom that combined special needs her favorite thing about Saint Joseph College? “I students with standard education students. Hayley most appreciate the personalities of the professors, difference. was struck by the teacher’s ability to lead and their willingness to help you grow and learn,” guide the group. “I was there at a time when I was she said. “They take a genuine interest in their deciding what I wanted to do career-wise,” Hayley students. I’m getting so much out of my education said. “Seeing the difference that someone like Joie- and I can’t wait to apply it!” Marie Mazurek could make in a classroom was the

20 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 Campus Living — Some Things Never Change!

By Laura Sheehan

Ahh, college living! The opening of the new residence 1942 halls draws focus to the obvious evolution of college life. But as much as things change, they remain the same: residential life is the place to develop social skills, form friendships, get a little wild, and create lasting memories. Members from throughout the campus community share their favorite memories of “dorm” living.

The Way We Were “I lived in a lounge because of overflow housing. We had eight bunk beds, four couches, a TV, and a coke machine. I lived with people who resembled a typical MTV Real World cast, but those girls taught me the ropes and helped me be successful.” — Tamara Stevens, assistant dean for Retention and Residential Life in 1952 Engagement & director of Residential Life and Housing, graduate of the University of Connecticut

“I had a double for the first two years, and then my last two years I had a single in the maids’ quarters. The maids’ quarters were literally that: where maids used to stay back in the days when wealthy students brought their own help. There were four narrow little singles in an area over the kitchen. I loved it because it had a separate back staircase and was quiet and cozy.” — Ruth Foxman, executive assistant to the president, graduate of Smith College

“I lived in Madonna Hall. My roommate, who is still a close friend, was a nocturnal creature who slept during the day. Unfortunately for me, I had to find alternate sleeping arrangements since she was literally up all night long, lights and music blaring. I set up my blankets, pillows, and alarm clock in the lounge on Madonna 3rd, and my friends even decorated the door to make A Campus Room in 1979 me feel more at home.” — Tami Devine Fagan ’97, assistant director of the Center for Academic Excellence, graduate of Saint Joseph College (continued on next page)

Winter 2009 | Saint Joseph College Outlook 21 And a Peek Inside the New Residence Halls …

“One of the best things about living in the new residence halls is the sense of community. I came in hardly knowing any of my roommates (and 10 is much different than one) and we were all able to come together and bond.” — Ashleigh Boyer ’10

“A typical night in our suite is loud, with a hint of homework. My favorite memory so far is the night we decided have a dance party. We put on our dancin’ shoes, which happened to be rain boots, and blasted music. I wouldn’t trade that night for anything in the world. It was Kristi Autote ’09 gets a first look really silly suite bonding.” — Amber Sanchez ’10 at her bedroom at the residence halls dedication in August.

“Living in the suite helps us become more independent. We have to pick up after ourselves and do our own dishes. The girls who live in my pod are all very close; we have family dinners and do things as a suite. We all share pretty much everything we have.” — Krystyna Kazakos ’11

Tina Clout ’09 catches up on her studies in the quiet study area.

The Way We Were snowy window perch served us quite well!” on campus for a month. One day I just had (continued from page 21) — Cheryl Rosenfield, communications enough, so I biked home. My mother was not coordinator, graduate of Syracuse exactly excited to see me. As the youngest, I “I shared a ‘room with a view’ and our University was the last to leave the nest and my parents window looked out on a vast expanse of were enjoying it!” — Nancy Billias, Ph.D., “I had a horrible first semester because I rooftop. The first major winter storm off assistant professor of Philosophy, graduate didn’t get along with my roommate, but Lake Ontario left drifts that almost covered of Clark University the window! My roommate, who hailed after the first year, I loved staying in dorms. from northern Maine, could not understand They were close to everything on campus “I remember when a water pipe broke and my sense of wonder: ‘Aren’t you from and safe; they had quiet study areas, many flooded the stairwells. We took the mattresses Connecticut? It snows there, right?’ I kept people in close quarters to make friends with, and made our own version of a stairway slip- playing Here Comes the Sun, in hopes that and lenient R.A.’s!” — Sarah Signorelli, and-slide before the staff made us evacuate we’d soon see the light of day. The rooftop leadership giving officer, graduate of the building.” — Tracy M. Lake, director of snow, which stuck around through early Bloomsburg University student activities and orientation programs, spring, did offer one advantage. We didn’t graduate of Central Connecticut State “I lived at home, but during my last summer need a refrigerator to keep things cold — our University I did an intensive immersion course and lived

22 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 Megan Gagne ’09 enjoys her new kitchen “I think Suite 3 is the best — we’re like a family. We all get along so well, and we’re always planning something. On a Thursday night, it’s typical for us to all get ready together to go out. We take lots of pictures!” — Antoinette Marciano ’10

“The new res hall offers us newfound independence. As a senior, I’m going to be on my own very soon, and with this living arrangement I feel I’m ready to take on that responsibility.” — Allison Weckerly ’09

Suitemates Lauren Muccino ’10, Lauren Cianciaruso ’10, Danielle Desjardin ’10 and Jackie Peck ’10 in their kitchen. “Apartment-style gets you adjusted to real-life living: buying and making our own meals and cleaning up after ourselves. Also, living with many people is a good experience, because each person was brought up differently, so getting used to 10 girls’ habits is an experience within itself.”— Danielle Cowee ’09

“In my suite, we have parties —a Halloween party, an election night Tauheedah Alexander ’08, party. We all cook, too. I enjoy suite-style living because it is a great M’10 and Michele Berdan way to learn to live with other people.” — Krista Dickinson ’09 ’09 at the Quiet Room.

“Best memory: Hanging out with friends and “My favorite memories? Blaring stereos, big caught breaking this curfew you could be not getting my work completed.” — Cheryl speakers, cotton Indian print bedspreads, expelled. In my first month of classes, three A. Barnard, Ph.D., vice-president/dean of bell bottoms, pay phone in the hall as the classmates were sent home! It was pretty students, graduate of Bentley College only way to call home.” — Kerry Driscoll, unnerving to see their trunks lined up in Ph.D., professor of English, graduate of the the hall on Monday morning.” — Pamela “I lived in Bacon Hall on the all-male University of Connecticut Trotman Reid, Ph.D., president, graduate corridor in the basement of the building of Howard University known as the ‘Bacon Pit.’ One memory that “There were two phone booths at the ends comes to mind: Putting towels on the outsides of the hall. When the phone rang, someone “I had the most amazing freshman of all the doors on the floor and flooding the would run to answer it and if it wasn’t for roommate who had the best wardrobe and corridor with soapy water so we could slide them, they would yell out the name. It was jewelry. She introduced me to all designer the length of the floor in our underwear.” great when you got a call, but the worst clothes and jewelry I would grow to love — Rick Halstead, Ph.D., professor of was when someone talked for an hour, and adore — even though I can’t afford Counselor Education, graduate of State monopolizing the phone. I should also add them!” — Alicia Meyer Wilson, admissions University of New York at Oneonta that first-year women had a 10:00 p.m. counselor, graduate of the University of curfew in the first semester. If you were Connecticut u

Winter 2009 | Saint Joseph College Outlook 23 Academic Life The Future of Pharmacy at SJC By Laura Sheehan

ast fall, the Board of Trustees and human services education. unanimously approved the “A Pharm. D. program will maximize Why a Doctor of Ldevelopment of a doctor of the College’s ability to carry out its Pharmacy Program Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.), launching mission by building on our strength in Makes Sense for SJC the College’s first doctoral program in its science and our reputation in health care,” 76-year history. Proposed by President said President Reid. “It also positions Mission: Pharmacy builds upon our Pamela Trotman Reid, the program the College to thrive in an increasingly traditions of quality science and health care programs and our commitment to received campus support following an competitive education marketplace.” meeting the needs of society. extensive feasibility study which analyzed Students who complete the program will be in high demand. A recent Hartford Program Mix: Pharmacy contributes Courant article (1/5/09) reported to the College’s mix of programs by that “Pharmacists remain in short adding a professional degree in an area supply across the country … that draws upon our academic strengths. Competition among retail outlets Program Focus: Pharmacy gives us a and health-care facilities is fierce, distinct program (there is only one other and the pay — salaries typically Pharmacy program in Connecticut that start around $120,000 — is high.” offers a doctor of Pharmacy degree). The College’s Graduate Council Reputation: The College has well- approved the proposed three- established and valued relationships with year curriculum, which takes an hospitals and health care professionals innovative approach, allowing that can translate into internships and job students to work in groups and placements. the need for pharmacists and the College’s focus on one subject at a time. At the Investment: The program represents capacity and expertise to deliver such a undergraduate level, the College now offers a wise investment in the College’s future program. a program in pre-pharmacy that prepares which will: “What is optimal about a Pharmacy students to apply to professional Pharmacy program is the way it will alleviate a programs. In order to move forward • diversify our program offerings to stay critical workforce need while providing while obtaining the requisite approvals, competitive our students with expanded programming investment in the program is under way. • anticipate and address workforce options,” said President Reid. With the The College is engaged in a campaign needs that fit within our mission potential for the first class anticipated to to raise $5 million from individuals, • create an opportunity for a broader enroll as early as the fall of 2010 (subject institutions, and government sources. A regional draw of students to appropriate approvals), the Pharmacy two-year fundraising period will precede • offer potential for a significant new doctorate is both a natural extension student enrollment and the campaign revenue stream of the College’s mission and a forward- will underwrite key components of the thinking initiative. The program meets program: recruitment of faculty members; a well-documented need for pharmacy student recruitment and retention; student professionals (the Connecticut Department placements; community outreach and of Labor projects a growth rate of planning; and the development of a 19.9% until at least 2016). In addition, permanent facilities plan. the program will help the College to Outlook magazine will continue strengthen its competitive niche, building to report on Pharmacy program upon its reputation for excellence in health developments.

24 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 AutisM Speaks at SJC By Laura Sheehan

n the midst of all that remains unknown about Iautism, John Molteni, Ph.D., delivers a consistent message of hope for families dealing “Th e g r e a t e s t n e e d s o c i e t y f a c e s with a diagnosis: “We are r e g a r d i n g ASD i s t h e d e v e l o p m e n t getting better at treating this condition, and while the origin o f comprehensive programming of autism is a cause of ongoing concern, we need to focus on t h a t s e r v e s a c r o s s t h e l i f e s p a n . Th e intervention. The good news Co l l e g e ’s p r o g r a m i s c l e a r l y a s t e p i n is, we can identify autism at a much younger age and t h e r i g h t d i r e c t i o n a s i t a d d r e s s e s t h e that leads to earlier and more effective treatment.” n e e d s o f e d u c a t o r s a n d f a m i l i e s .” As a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior — Mi c h e l l e Le s t r u d , M.Ed., a s s i s t a n t d i r e c t o r , Analyst, and director of Th e Ge n g r a s Ce n t e r the College’s new Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Certificate Program, John speaks from a position of

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Winter 2009 | Saint Joseph College Outlook 25 ASD Program: Helping Teachers Help Students

his past fall, the College welcomed its first cohort of Teight students who completed the course, Nature and Characteristics of Autism. The group was composed of Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals, a classroom teacher and an administrator. Lauren Cables, a first-grade teacher, participated in the following interview:

Q. What led you to enroll in the ASD program? Q. As a professional, what have been your biggest stumbling A. I am applying this certificate towards a master’s degree in blocks in dealing with ASD? Special Education. I have been interested in ASD for a few A. I don’t have a lot of experience in this area, but have had a years. I have a family member who was diagnosed with student who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. He Asperger’s syndrome. I also had a student with ASD and will was strong academically and was able to initiate conversations most likely have other ASD students in the future. and make friends, but he needed support maintaining Q. What do you want to get out of the program? friendships and being flexible. I found it difficult to help him socially at first, because I didn’t know as much about A. I hope to learn more about autism and ASD. Specifically, Asperger’s syndrome then. I also discovered that many adults I want to learn how these students learn best, what may be have misconceptions about ASD and are quick to claim that a difficult for them academically and socially, and how I can child has autism without looking carefully at their behaviors, work with other school personnel to support them. strengths, and academic and social deficits. It is important for people to understand that the term “autism” is specific to a Q. Have you applied anything you’ve learned to your work? disorder and there are other disorders that fall under the term A. I don’t have any students with an ASD in my class this “autism spectrum.” year, but I have used some ideas with children in a regular education setting. I use a visual schedule to help them Q. Do you think teacher training in ASD should be state transition and plan. I incorporate social skills in their learning mandated? throughout the day. Some students with ASD need social A. I think that education and training for ASD should be part of skills to be explicitly taught and practiced, but we do a lot of any undergraduate teacher preparation program. I also believe social skills practice as it is embedded in the curriculum. that school districts should provide professional development opportunities for teachers with ASD children in their class. Q. What did you like best about the Nature and Characteristics The prevalence of autism and ASD is increasing. Children course? with ASD are in regular education settings, depending on A. I love discussing experiences with the other professionals in the severity of their symptoms and behaviors. All teachers the class. One is a principal who is in charge of the district’s need to be prepared to teach them and learn about them as program for children with autism and others are special individuals. education teachers. They have so much experience to share. They help me to better understand students with autism.

26 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 Autism Speaks at SJC Hartford — offers a strong foundation. (continued from page 25) The courses, which build upon each other knowledge and practice. Over the course in a cycle of assessment and application, of his career, he has developed numerous are designed to serve as a supplemental instructional and behavioral programs for certificate program or as part of a master’s children and young adults with autism. degree in Special Education. John accepted the position with SJC to A cross-disciplinary program, ASD continue his focus on autism education for works within the context of the College’s teaching professionals. “The impetus of departments of Education, Psychology, the ASD program was the lack of training Human Development and Family Studies, available,” John said. “More and more along with The Gengras Center. Both the children are being diagnosed with ASD College and The Gengras Center — a and there is a great need for teachers — state approved facility for students with not just special education teachers but special needs — are planning to develop classroom teachers, too — to be trained the program beyond academia in order to accordingly.” Last year the state passed assist families in the community. “Looking a mandate to assess the competencies of ahead, we want to develop non-credit teachers. Education professionals expect courses and training opportunities for there will be follow-up legislation requiring parents on relevant issues like behavior

“Teachers, families and practitioners share the same goal: we want to develop an independently functioning child.”

— John Molteni, Ph.D., director of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Certificate Program

that all teachers be trained in ASD. management, feeding and toilet training,” But John cautions that the training is said John. an expansive and ongoing process: “Autism Michelle Lestrud, M.Ed., assistant is a broad condition that encompasses director of The Gengras Center, concurs: a wide spectrum of behaviors and “The greatest need society faces regarding concerns. The amount of information to ASD is the development of comprehensive be delivered is enormous, compounded programming that serves across the life by the fact that new understandings and span. The College’s program is clearly a treatment applications are continually step in the right direction as it addresses being discovered.” The College’s five course (continued on page 28) program — the first of its kind in greater

Winter 2009 | Saint Joseph College Outlook 27 Autism Speaks at SJC (continued from page 27) the needs of educators and families.” Re a d e r s s h a r e As teacher of the Applications of Instructional Strategies course, Michelle sees firsthand how educators confront an t h e i r p e r s o n a l overwhelming amount of information. “This particular course focuses on strategies — what and how to apply them e x p e r i e n c e w i t h according to students’ individual need,” she said. “There is so much information out there. Our program teaches the educators to discern between what is credible and research-supported, and what is not.” In the previous issue of Outlook, we asked readers to Whether working on an autistic student’s share the ways their lives have been touched by autism. communication or social limitations, a Here’s a sampling of the response: teacher must apply strategies to match the students’ individual skill level. “We are always evaluating what works, what doesn’t Coping with the Loss of services and why,” she said. An alumna who asked that her name not be used, described her families’ Michelle and her Gengras Center ongoing struggle in seeking services for her autistic grandson: “He colleagues serve as a source of ongoing participated in the State’s Birth-to-Three program which was wonderful. support to the ASD Program. “The staff He went from being an unresponsive child with long periods of staring into has developed an expertise in ASD because space to a child who is affectionate, active and, at the age of three, was just our population of autistic students has beginning to speak. Then the program ended for him and we were forced to grown substantially in recent years,” she rely on the town’s services. It has been a real struggle with the town making said. The staff includes speech/language numerous promises for care that it never kept. Some towns are better than pathologists, occupational therapists, others, but ours has little to offer. The fight over resources has gotten so bad a school psychologist and others, all that another family with a special needs child said they are upset with us for of whom use their experience to guide using the resources we do. I guess they feel it takes away from their child.” College students who access The Center She credits the progress her grandson has made to the devotion of his as a laboratory school. As the ASD parents and their relentless pursuit of services. “I’m thrilled the College Program develops its community outreach is developing a program to educate teachers. It is a crucial element seeing component, these professionals will play a that many autistic children are mainstreamed,” she said. “Please teach your pivotal role in developing effective training students not to block out parents. Some parents are well informed in the options for families. subject of autism, but even the uninformed can tell when they are being While still in its infancy, the ASD ignored.” Program is paving the way in society’s service to families struggling with autism, both in the classroom and out. “Our primary message is one of hope,” John said. “Teachers, families and practitioners share the same goal: we want to develop an Looking for Help? independently functioning child.” u In the course of Outlook’s interview with Dr. John Molteni, he recommended the For more on the College’s Autism following resources for families looking for assistance: Spectrum Disorders Program, visit www.sjc.edu/autism.

28 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 Au t i s m Sp e c t r u m Di s o r d e r s

connecting with nature Carol A. Krawczyk ’79 is a landscape architect who also teaches comfortable. By taking cues, we can modify those that don’t work on the college level. When her son was diagnosed with Asperger’s as well. It is important that they provide children settings for real syndrome, she and her husband struggled for ways to reach him. or imaginative play and ways to engage the senses and thoughts.” “We were looking at ways to engage and understand him so that As her son grows, Carol and her husband continually look for we could communicate with him,” she wrote in an e-mail. While ways to cultivate his interests. “One thing we did of real value on vacation, they noticed his strong connection to nature: “We was build a pond,” she said. “My son picked out the location, were walking in a nature preserve when we observed him acting helped put water in the liner, and selected animal and plant life. differently. We were curious about whether the different outdoor He observes what goes on.” When asked what advice she would settings made a difference in his behavior. I wrote a proposal to give to parents, Carol said, “Read a lot, ask a lot of questions, and observe children in nature camps to see whether the environment join an autism support group. Above all, I think it is important to made a difference.” try to engage your child in life. Start with small things. Animals Carol is currently enrolled as a doctoral student in and water are wonderful ways to engage children. A big plastic Environmental Psychology at City University of New York. Her bucket or small aquarium is fine. The important thing is to let the dissertation looks at the school playground as the setting for child touch the water and animals in order to learn about them. teaching social skills. She reports, “My interviews with children Touching is very important in cognition and frequently leads to with autism and their parents have revealed that there are many communication with people.” places, both outdoors and indoors, where the children feel

www.ct-asrc.org www.ctfeat.org

The Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center, The Connecticut Families for Effective Autism Treatment, an organization that provides guidance and training to parents a parent organization that supports evidence-based practices and as well as several services. offers service to help connect families with service providers.

Winter 2009 | Saint Joseph College Outlook 29 Academic Life $123,000 — A Measure of Support By Laura Sheehan

hen Gengras Center Director provided support for improvements to The and cabinets, improve dryer and cooking Bernie Lindauer, Ed,D., Center’s Multi-purpose Room, including ventilation, and install new flooring. Bernie W welcomed visitors to the expanded food service capabilities; power said, “Among a population already facing opening of The Gengras Center Greater doors; new flooring; and improved lighting. many impediments to learning, a more Hartford Jaycees Yurt in October, he “Thanks in large part to the support of the carefully arranged, less crowded, and well- expressed his gratitude for a year of American Savings Foundation, substantial ventilated kitchen and laundry room will remarkable growth, due in large be more conducive to education, part to the College’s vision and the training and productivity.” symbiotic relationship between the The Center’s music education two institutions. “The values of program benefitted from a the College are a part of the daily $16,000 grant from the J. Walton life of each student at The Gengras Bissell Foundation and $7,000 Center and the students are a daily from the Hartford Courant part of the life of the College,” Foundation, allowing The Center he said. “This integration has a to purchase assistive devices and profound and wonderful effect on new computers. The school now everyone who visits our campus.” has an updated and fully equipped Working closely with Emily Gresh, music technology laboratory that the College’s manager of corporate allows greater access to music and foundations relations, The education. Music director Rick Center received $123,000 in grant Alfonso said, “My students have funding from local foundations to made great strides in learning support the following initiatives: about and creating their own A $55,000 grant from music. With our new technology, the Greater Hartford Jaycees we have the latest in keyboard lab Children’s Fund built the yurt, Dr. Bernie Lindauer, Gengras Center director, and networking capabilities that a circular hut-like structure that provides welcomes visitors in to The Gengras Center further extend the educational possibilities Gengras students with a year-round, Greater Hartford Jaycees Yurt. of adaptive music technology.” natural, and weather-protected setting to develop their physical skills and social changes and renovations will have a In other news, The Gengras Center bonds. “The yurt is a wonderful addition to profound and lasting effect on the quality received a bequest from Gengras our Adventure Education program,” Bernie of learning and everyday life experiences of family member Reverend Joseph said. “It fosters close ties to the natural the Center’s population,” Bernie said. “Cal” Gengras. Throughout his career, world, and provides a beautiful non- The Lincoln Financial Foundation Reverend Gengras led parishes in New institutional setting where our students can awarded $15,000 in support of The Center’s Britain, Hamden, and Bloomfield, interact, play, develop friendships, and stay Vocational Education and Life Skills and served as director of the Office physically fit.” Programs. The funds restructured the space of the Handicapped for the Hartford A $30,000 grant from the American used to simulate work-related activities and Archdiocese. His gift purchased a fleet Savings Foundation supports The Center’s the development of life skills. The grant of four buses and contributed to the Learn, Lead, Live: Adapting Spaces was used to eliminate a dividing wall, Learn, Lead, Live Project. for Adapting Needs Project. The grant relocate two stoves, install new counters

30 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 “An Awesome Responsibility and an Extraordinary Opportunity”

Th e In a u g u r a ti o n o f Pr e s i d e n t Pa m e l a Tr o t m a n Re i d

By Laura Sheehan

Winter 2009 | Saint Joseph College Outlook 31 As the skies opened up the day of President Pamela Trotman Reid’s Inauguration ceremony, so did the collective heart of the Saint Joseph College community. Indeed, spirits were high on September 26 as contingents of well-wishers poured into The Connor Chapel of Our Lady to celebrate the investiture of Saint Joseph College’s eighth president.

Highlights of the day, along with pre-Inaugural events, appear on the following pages. For more Inauguration news, including President Reid’s complete Inauguration Address, visit www.sjc.edu/inauguration.

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“O Holy Gracious One … Pour out upon this woman, Pamela Trotman Reid, the wisdom and courage to lead us in our search. Bless her leadership as she fashions a community of learning that seeks the truth, leading to a mercifully deeper life.”

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1. Mary Daly, RSM, delivers the Prayer of Michael Meotti, commissioner of Higher the faculty; 7. Sydney Lake, assistant Invocation Education; Sister Mary Roch Rocklage, the coordinator of community service, 8. 2. Dr. Billye Auclair, vice president for Conference for Mercy Higher Education; representing the staff; Samantha Kirrane academic affairs/dean of faculty, emceed Charles Middleton, President of Roosevelt ’09, on behalf of the student body; and the event. University; and Dr. Diana Slaughter-Defoe 9. Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli ’61, M’66, from the University of Pennsylvania president of the Alumnae/i Association. 3. The Most Reverend J. Henry Mansell, archbishop of Hartford, greets President 5. Gifts were presented to the president by: 10. Speaker Dr. Sylvia Hurtado, director of Reid and the congregation. President Emerita Consolata O’Connor, the Higher Education Research Institute at RSM, ’39; 6. Dr. Diane Dean, associate UCLA, offers a national perspective on the 4. Greetings also came from West professor of Chemistry, representing College’s place in the 21st century. Hartford Mayor Scott Slifka (shown here);

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“A Catholic college is the “The more I learned about place to question, to seek. It your College, the more is the place to encounter the I came to think that it living God and witness the is becoming the model power of transformation.” American college for the — The Most Reverend 21st century … We can only Henry J. Mansell, expect great things in the archbishop of Hartford years to come!” — Dr. Sylvia Hurtado

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“Given this level of support and enthusiasm, I have to say that I have never been happier, more at home, or more proud than I am to be the eighth president of Saint Joseph College. Today, I commit myself, my intellect, my energies, and my full enthusiasm to work with and for the Saint Joseph College community. I hereby promise to sustain the commitment of the Founding Sisters to this community and this mission and to build our academic capabilities, our reputation, and our resources.” ­ ­— President Pamela Trotman Reid

11. Jeanne Merola, chair of the Board of 12. Newly invested President Pamela 13. Reverend Gary Miller, senior pastor Trustees, congratulates President Reid. Trotman Reid and Archbishop Henry J. at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Mansell acknowledge the congregation delivers the closing Benediction. following her investiture as president.

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President Reid with her guests (from left to right) Dr. Charles Middleton, president of Roosevelt University; Dr. Diana Slaughter- Defoe, professor of Urban Education at the President Reid celebrates with her President Reid greets Gene Bruyette H’04 University of Pennsylvania; and Dr. Sylvia grandchildren Zachary and Grace. in the reception line following the Hurtado, director of the Higher Education Inaugural ceremony. Research Institute at UCLA.

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Po l iti c a l Pa n e l Hartford Courant columnist and talk The College launched its Inauguration show host; Kevin Rennie, attorney, celebration with a timely political event former Republican state legislator, and on September 24, entitled “Commentaries Hartford Courant columnist; discuss the from the Commentators.” Featuring four economic crisis, the war on terror and of Connecticut’s most highly-respected the qualifications of the candidates with journalists/political commentators in a moderator Ken Long, Ph.D., professor of panel discussion, the evening offered a Political Science at Saint Joseph College. diverse and balanced perspective on the “state of the nation.” Th e In a u g u r a l Lit u r g y On the eve of her Inauguration, President Pamela Trotman Reid was honored at a Eucharistic Liturgy celebrated by The Most Reverend J. Henry Mansell, archbishop of Hartford. Archbishop Mansell (above right) prays for her tenure: “God has empowered Pamela Trotman Reid with great talents and abilities and she has used them well.” Kathleen Driscoll Amatangelo ’62 (below right) welcomes the congregation Panelists Yvonne Davis, president & to the Liturgy: “As we gather in CEO of Davis Communications; Duby Thanksgiving, let us consider God’s McDowell, president of Duby McDowell abundant blessings on this most blessed of Communications LLC; Colin McEnroe, institutions.”

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Excerpts of President Pamela Trotman Reid’s Inaugural Address

ince arriving at Saint Joseph likely to have higher levels of achievement examined along with the mysteries of College, I have been bolstered compared to their counterparts who science; a Mercy College where diversity is Sby the prayers of the Sisters of attended coed colleges. One of the most not a slogan, but a reality; a campus with Mercy, the confidence of Saint Joseph compelling statistics was recently produced beauty and peace that provides us all with College Trustees, and the enthusiasm of by the Women’s College Coalition; their the inner strength to address the challenges faculty, staff, students, and alumnae/i. report indicated that while women’s college of today’s world; and a community that is It is an awesome responsibility and an graduates account for less than 4% of supportive, collegial, and caring. extraordinary opportunity, but I am very college-educated women, more than 30% Indeed, we have challenges, but we have pleased to have accepted the presidency of of the women in a recent Business Week never been better prepared to meet them this great College. list of rising female corporate stars were and to flourish. We are developing exciting Our College faces a future littered graduates of women’s colleges; additionally, new outreach strategies; we are expanding with challenges, stemming from changes more than 20% of women in Congress are our partnerships and collaborations with in academia, in the Church, and in the women’s college graduates. On the personal Hartford schools; we are preparing to American culture … Few students enjoy level, our students tell me that here, they recruit students internationally and launch the myth of carefree college days; most have the encouragement, support, and new programs to take our own students work to buy their books and borrow to pay community that permits them to become abroad. Our creative faculty will soon tuition. Only the most heavily-endowed the women they seek to be. introduce new programs and re-envision institutions have the financial resources What about the role of Catholic colleges existing ones. As we invest in our future, to fully support their faculty, students in today’s world? The Catholic worldview I believe that a focus on the vital areas of and various academic enterprises. Here, is to seek truth. Indeed Pope John Paul health care and management will serve we depend upon our students’ tuition and II, in his document Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the College and Connecticut well. I am the generosity of our donors. Changes spoke of the Catholic university “as sharing confident in our success because this within the Catholic Church bring other the joy of searching for, discovering and College has the support of community challenges. In the past, Catholic colleges communicating truth in every field of leaders and our alumnae/i. We are taking counted on religious men and women knowledge.” This is consonant with the bold, imaginative, and creative steps to to serve at all levels. Today, the ranks of goals and the mission of Saint Joseph strengthen and move the College to a new religious women and men in the Church College. As we develop our curriculum level. are thin. Perhaps the greatest challenge and our programs, we strive to keep the Given this level of support and we face is our changing culture. We now Catholic intellectual tradition of academic enthusiasm, I have to say that I have never operate in a community with a plurality excellence and the Mercy values of social been happier, more at home, or more proud of perspectives. For us, there is a challenge justice and integrity foremost in our minds. than I am to be the eighth president of to adjust our practices while maintaining Now I stand here with the awesome and Saint Joseph College. Today, I commit our values. We are challenged to provide humbling responsibility to lead this great myself, my intellect, my energies, and my meaning in the face of expanding College, accomplish our mission, protect full enthusiasm to work with and for the knowledge and to navigate variable cultural our legacy, and enrich the opportunities for Saint Joseph College community. I hereby expectations. another generation of young women. I am promise to sustain the commitment of the For Saint Joseph College, among the reminded that the author and playwright, Founding Sisters to this community and most salient questions are: Why remain a Ntosake Zhange, best known for her this mission and to build our academic college for women? And what does being play For Colored Girls, once opined, “To capabilities, our reputation, and our a Catholic college mean? As a student of be Black and a woman and an academic resources. Thank you again for this honor. women’s studies and gender roles, I can is a metaphysical dilemma.” I guess if I cite research findings and anecdotes to am going to be a mystery of faith I am Read President Reid’s Inaugural Speech in its demonstrate that women from female- in the right place … a Catholic college entirety at www.sjc.edu/inauguration. only colleges thrive; they are actually more where mysteries of faith are explored and

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Dear Friends,

“Vision” is a common word with uncommon origins. We recognize its root in the Latin “to see.” In Sanskrit, the term takes on the connotation of sacred knowledge. Throughout the centuries, it has taken on mythic overtones.

President Reid has articulated a vision for our College, one that is grounded in reality, with a strong sense of purpose. The Strategic Plan, currently in the process of completion by the various components of the College community, reflects this vision. The development of a brand message and creative brand concepts have been completed. A campaign will share the brand vision with the public.

Alumnae/i have played an important part in the formation of the Strategic Plan and the brand. President Reid will look to us again as she promotes the College. Your Alumnae/i Association is positioned well to respond and has done so already. At September’s Annual Alumnae/i Association Meeting, the membership approved the formation of the Recent Graduate Committee. Composed of alumnae/i of the last decade, the Committee has added new energy to the Alumnae/i Council structure.

The Saint Joseph College vision is evident throughout the pages of Outlook. This issue tells of new programs, residence halls, the ongoing evolution of The Gengras Center, alumnae/i, faculty and students of distinction. There are also photos and memories of President Reid’s Inauguration and Reunion weekend.

I look to all of you to join me. Together with the Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving, let us savor the vision as we work to make it real. Ours is a powerful voice; let it resound in support of the College we love. Best wishes for health, peace, and renewed prosperity in 2009.

Best wishes,

Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli ’61, M’66 President, Alumnae/i Association

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Members of the Classes of 1958 and 2003 celebrate their 50th and fifth anniversaries at The President’s house. Left: Josephine arena Galullo ’58 and Denise Carney Beaudoin ’58 Below: President reid with (left to right) Tiffany Bell ’03, Maryam Wassil-Wardak ’03 and Christine Paterna ’03.

reid offers a toast to launch President Pamela Trotmanreunion rSaturday.

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parade of classes above: Jessica Bell ’09, 2008: Jodi Warner Fyfe ’71 and roselee Barbagallo Fanelli ’61, M’66 line up for the start of the Parade of Classes. Reliving the magic

By Laura Sheehan reunion giving totaled $116,267. The Class of 1958 had the highest level of participation with 70%, and the Class invited to “relive the of 1968 raised the largest amount. Left, Deborah Fischer Thompson ’78 magic” of their Saint Joseph presents her class gift to President reid College experience, more and Courtney Burns ’10. Below, Marge riley ’38 presents her than 200 alumnae/i did class gift. just that at reunion 2008. The two-day celebration offered ample opportunity to reconnect with classmates and rediscover the spirit of SJC!

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alumnae/i prepare for their class meetings. at far left, M. Evelyn Gaughn Guertin ‘48; at center, Clare Murphy; above, Mary Ellen Fay ’68 with student ambassador Megan McGonagle ’09.

“State of the college” Address President reid updates alumnae/i on the latest SJC news: “I am particularly excited to tell you that just yesterday the College’s Board of Trustees approved the development of a doctoral degree in Pharmacy.”

reunion liturgy above, President reid and President Emerita Consolata O’Connor, rSM, ‘39 bring the gifts forward at the Liturgy, which also marked the close of the College’s 75th anniversary celebration. right, alison reno Leeds ’98 holds Isabella Ducharme, daughter of her classmate Deidre amirault Ducharme ’98.

reunion Weekend closed with a reception to honor the Sisters alumnae/i of Mercy. above, Bettyanne with young Janelle ’07, SJC director children made of campus events, greets the most of Frederick Tzacz, rSM, while the family- agnes Kiely, rSM, looks on. friendly events at the Blue Jay Paula Ballantyne DeSilva barbecue and ’68 and her husband, hema tailgate party. DeSilva, visit with Professor of Fine arts Dorothy Keller M’85, C’97.

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Living the Mercy Mission

The Alumnae/i Association’s distinguished alumnae/i award committee, under the leadership of Chair Margaret Steeves Laffin ’76, honored four members of the Saint Joseph College community at the Reunion Luncheon

Shelagh Heffernan O’Neill ’59 Shelagh Heffernan O’Neill ’59 is a woman of integrity, principle and distinction. Throughout her impressive career as an attorney, her continual involvement in community, and her commitment to her alma mater, Shelagh has modeled the life of a concerned and engaged citizen. From her early days as an attorney to her later work as a founding partner of the all-female law firm Leete, O’Neill and Kostco, Shelagh viewed the world through a broad-based lens wherein the actions of one person affect the lives of many. She is, as Sister Mary Ellen Murphy ’50 noted in her nomination, “everything that Saint Joseph College educates its students to be.” “It is indeed humbling to receive this award. I was one of the first non-traditional students to come to Saint Joseph College as a wife and mother in 1957. I am so grateful for the support I received. Sister Mary Theodore, especially, was an ongoing source of support. When I didn’t want to take gym class she said, ‘Okay, we’ll count housework.’ I’m very grateful to Sister Theodore and to Sister Consolata who convinced me to take the Graduate Record Exams which led me to law school. My years as a Trustee have drawn me closer to this College and I love it more than ever.” — Shelagh Heffernan O’Neill ’59, accepting the Mary Rosa McDonough Award

Laurette Laramie ’60 As most educators understand, the impact of a teacher’s work is not always immediate, but rather flowers over time in accordance with the students’ development. To many, not knowing the measure of one’s life work might prove a source of frustration. To others, the concept of reward is inconsequential to the goal of living a life of purpose and meaning. Laurette Laramie ’60 belongs to the latter group. For 49 years she has taught and influenced countless students. Over the years, many colleagues, students and professional organizations have recognized Laurette’s classroom accomplishments. As many of her friends and colleagues noted in their nominations, “Laurette’s life has been dedicated to the learning and the giving back that defines the Saint Joseph College experience.” “Fifty two years ago, I took two buses to Saint Joseph College. I had no idea as I entered campus what I was in store for: how well I would be launched and how long I would live the mission of Mercy. Today, I publicly thank the College for giving me the education of a lifetime. The sense of community among the student body was nourishing then and has sustained me throughout my life. Our common bond was the Sisters of Mercy and our Saint Joseph College experience. The College opened us to all the possibilities of life and provided us an anchor, a place we can come home to on a day like this.” — Laurette Laramie ’60, accepting the Mary deLourdes Kenney Award

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Dr. Elizabeth Lewis ’44 In the years since her 1944 graduation, Dr. Elizabeth Lewis developed a life devoted to the betterment of humanity through the practice and teaching of Social Work. Committed to both Social Work practice and education, she established a home in Cleveland, Ohio where she taught at Cleveland State University (retiring as professor emerita) and served the greater community as a practitioner. Each year, the College celebrates her legacy when it hosts the Caritas Conference on Women, Culture and Society, established as an endowed fund by Elizabeth in 2001. As noted in her nomination, “Her practice, research, writing and teaching has contributed to the empowerment of women, children and communities, and the advanced knowledge base of the profession.” “Before I came to Saint Joseph College, I never took a college course. My father suggested I go talk to the nuns so I met with Sister Rosa McDonough. Little did I know I was expected to know things about the College and its values. I sat across from her and she asked me about the seven Core Values. I had no idea what she was talking about and I burst into tears. I remember she gave me a nice, white handkerchief and I realized at that moment that I had better get with it and learn. Sister Rosa and the College were gambling on me, so I’d better hustle. I’ve been hustling ever since!” — Dr. Elizabeth Lewis ’44, accepting the Mary Rosa McDonough Award

Steven Waitkus It is both fitting and unsettling that we posthumously honor our beloved friend and colleague Steven Waitkus. Throughout his 30-plus years as a staff member he demonstrated exemplary service while representing the College’s Core Values. There is an implicit sadness in recognizing Steve after his death, for it was in his living that he influenced the campus community with his dependability, wit and gentle spirit. One nominator noted that “Steve understood our Core Values, values that hold important the ideals of community, respect and relationship. Steve lived these values through his interactions with others every single day. His easygoing manner, keen wit and puckish charm enhanced our campus.” Though he no longer dwells in our midst, our hearts, minds and spirits unite in love for Steve as we name him the worthy recipient of Saint Joseph College’s 2008 Winifred E. Coleman Service Award. “I am truly honored to accept this award on Steve’s behalf. If he were here, it would have undoubtedly been his proudest moment. Steve gave 32 years of his life to Saint Joseph College because he felt an integral Steve’s sister, Diane Anderson, and partner, Dr. Ronald Clark part of the community. He established many friendships here that carried throughout his life. I am grateful to Dr. Richard Halstead and all who nominated Steve for this award. I am also grateful to the College in recognizing one of their staff members.”— Dr. Ronald Clark, accepting the Winifred E. Coleman Service Award on behalf of Steven Waitkus

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mother’s influence on her writing success: A“ rt was a constant part of our lives. I remember my An Artist’s Life: mother bringing her easel when she took us down to the tide pools to play. When I was about 10, she returned to graduate school and would involve us in Lucille Arrigan Rice the educational activities she learned.” In particular, the sisters remember a summer spent at the shore with their mother leading them in writing exercises. ’46 “She’d give us assignments like ‘think of 10 words to describe a cloud’ and we loved it!” Luanne said. By Laura Sheehan “I was in the habit of writing every day from a very young age.” Maureen is a published poet and painter of n her quiet, but persistent nature scenes and Rosemary, who also attended SJC, pursuit of art, Lucille produces etchings and miniature watercolors. “From Arrigan Rice ’46 crafted a my mother we all learned the importance of creative lifeI devoted to the exploration expression,” Maureen said. and expression of the human As an English major at SJC, Lucille was condition — all while working involved in everything literary. Editor-in chief of and raising a family. She the yearbook, Epilogue, and editor of the literary was, at one time or another, a journal, Interpretations, Lucille also originated a fiction writer, painter, teacher, column in the Targe, “SJC is Talking About.” She is and journalist. Lucille married remembered in the 1946 yearbook for her “poems Thomas Rice a year after she and short stories whipped up at a minute’s notice.” graduated from Saint Joseph After college, Lucille worked as a reporter for The College. She went on to raise Hartford Courant and The New Britain Herald. three daughters, creating for Later in life, she turned her attention to painting, them a life rich in artistic sensibility. exhibiting her work at the Lyme Art Association and Giving up art for the sake of family was never the Essex Art Association. an option Lucille considered. “My mother held Although never one to boast of her an unabashed belief that women could do or be accomplishments, Lucille believed writers should anything,” said her oldest daughter, author Luanne be published and read. And so she was. Maureen Rice. “She was greatly influenced by her Saint Joseph remembers browsing through a bookstore in College education and the women she encountered Newport while she was in college and stumbling there. Still, I think it took great courage for her to upon an old issue of American Magazine that pursue her art while working and raising a family.” included one of her mother’s stories. In addition to Luanne and her youngest sister, Maureen Rice her College writings — several short stories and an Onorato, recall a household always in the midst of Easter play, Quem Quarteris — Lucille wrote a play, creation. “My two strongest childhood memories The Bride’s Grandmother, which was produced in the are of falling to sleep every night to the sound of my late ’40s at Boston College. mother typing, and the easel she always had set up More than 13 years after her death, Lucille in the kitchen with a painting in the works,” said continues to be a source of surprise and inspiration. Luanne. Likewise, Maureen remembers a literary It is indeed surprising that a young woman card game called “Authors” and a weekend ritual: graduating in 1946 with such a strong artistic drive “Every Saturday, Mom would take us to the library could step into marriage and motherhood without followed by a visit to the New Britain Museum of losing sight of her own ambition. And it is inspiring American Art.” to reflect on a life lived in accordance to one’s It is no wonder that Luanne, Maureen and their intent. sister, Rosemary Goettsche, are all artistic. A New York Times best-selling author, Luanne credits her

42 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 Alumnae/i Profile Hartford Celebrates Ann Uccello ’44

By Laura Sheehan

“Since its founding, Hartford has been a House of Good Hope to generations of newcomers in search of a better future ... Today, as in some periods in its Ann Uccello ’44 with Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz (left), Hartford City Councilwoman rJo Winch (center); past, the future Ann Uccello Street, downtown Hartford of our city seems artford honored one of its own — and Carter administrations. somewhat cloudy. and one of ours — on September 29 In his blog, The Gizz-ette, posted after the when it renamed Ann Street after dedication, writer John Gizzi recalled Ann’s But Hartford Hthe city’s first female mayor, Ann Uccello ’44. enormous popularity: “In 1970, polls in both The has always made A crowd of family members, friends and admirers Hartford Courant and The Hartford Times showed stood by as Ann pulled off the fabric the woman known universally as ‘Mayor Ann’ good on its motto to reveal the newly named Ann Uccello Street. not only the most popular elected official among ‘Post Nubila The City also determined September 29 to be Ann Republicans, but just about the most popular Uccello Day. politician in the state.” Phoebus: After “I cannot find the words to describe the One of five daughters (whose sisters include the Clouds, the emotions that welled within me when I saw for Nellie Romaine Ucello ’54 and the late Vincenza the first time the sign on I-84 East pointing to the Uccello ’56, longtime director of Fine Arts/ Sun.’ Ann Uccello Street exit, nor can I convey to you Collections at SJC), Ann recalled her father’s So take heart, the depth of my gratitude mingled with a sense concern in passing down the Uccello name. “It of unworthiness for the honor you have bestowed will certainly live on in Hartford,” said WFSB Hartford: there upon me,” she said. Ann made history in 1967 anchor Dennis House, who served as emcee of will be a brighter when she became the first woman to be elected the dedication ceremony. And Ann herself said, mayor of a capital city. She was re-elected in 1969 “Thank you God for keeping me alive to witness tomorrow.” and asked by President Richard Nixon to go to this all.” Washington where she also worked for the Ford ­— Ann Uccello ’44

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An Evening in Tuscany Left: Host Wendy Montanaro ’69, Sister Pat Rooney ’58, M’72 , President Pamela Trotman Reid and Sister Peggy Rooney. Right: Bunny Fitzpatrick Webb ’54; Maryanne Roche ’67, President Pamela Trotman Reid, and Lynn Dacey ’67 visit poolside.

Wendy Montanaro ’69 opened her home in Auditorium of The Bruyette Athenaeum. Red Barn in Westport. Roselee Barbagallo Easton, CT, to nearly 40 alumnae/i for “An A reception and silent auction followed, Fanelli ’61, M’66, president of the Evening in Tuscany.” Alumnae/i enjoyed hosted by the Graduate and Prime Time Alumnae/i Association, also addressed the a poolside reception and were treated Alumnae/i Committee to benefit the group. Fairfield Club officers in attendance to hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared Committee’s Scholarship Fund at Saint included (below left to right): Roxana by Diana Rotondi, owner of Tuscany Joseph College. Rojas Miranda ’98, vice president; Meg Restaurant in Bridgeport, CT. Seven Whalen Francis ’64, secretary; Susan banners proclaiming the College’s Core Members of the Alumnae/i Club of Conti Root ’68, president; Marita A. Ryan Values surrounded the backyard and music Fairfieldgathered on October 19 for ’50, treasurer; Roselee Fanelli ’61, M’66, was provided by pianist Mark Jonas and brunch and a College update with Mary president of the Alumnae/i Association. lyric baritone opera singer Michael Devito. Ellen Murphy, RSM, ’50, Ph.D., at The The guest of honor was Saint Joseph College President Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D. In her remarks, President Reid highlighted the physical changes to the campus that took place over the course of the summer, specifically the dedication of the two new residence halls. Other news included the College welcoming its largest incoming class in September, and the completion of the five-year Strategic Plan.

After a summer of research in Libya, Professor of Fine Arts Dorothy Bosch Keller M’85, C’97 delivered her annual autumn slide/lecture presentation. She presented “Ramesses II in Context: Egyptian Diplomacy – Can it Work Today?” on October 7 in the Hoffman

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Jacqueline Bly ’12, Psychology Instructor Tonya Rondinone, M.A., Narjis Rizvi ’07 and Andrea LeClair ’03 catch up at the Young Alumane/i event.

Alumnae/i and guests made the most of described how she has used her Psychology the Goat, led by Diana Valencia, Ph.D., a “One Day – Two Museums” event on background to create and direct the non- associate professor of Spanish and Latino October 11 when they visited the Mark profit Time for Life Foundation and to Community Practice. Twain House and Museum and the New design and manage her new restaurant, Britain Museum of American Art. The day Sauce. Below, Susan Guilbalt Santagelo ’65, began with a breakfast discussion by Patti founder/director of the Breast Cancer Philippon, Mark Twain House museum The College hosted a trip to the Big Apple Survival Center, and Beth Fischer, RSM, curator, and a tour of the exhibit “Fragile on November 15. Alumnae/i, friends and ’76, coordinator of Community Outreach Beauty under Glass: Tiffany at the Twain family members explored the city, shopped, and Partnership, attend the annual Breast House.” The group gathered for a luncheon visited museums and attended a show. The Cancer Mass in The Connor Chapel of presentation in New Britain by Professor bus trip was sponsored by the Alumnae/i Our Lady on October 26. of Fine Arts Dorothy Bosch Keller M’85, Club of Hartford to benefit the Club’s C’97, entitled “Opulence, Reflection, Scholarship Fund at Saint Joseph College. Light: The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany.” A tour of the exhibit “Contemporary Members of the Alumnae/i Club of Glass: Chihuly and Beyond” followed the Hartford gathered in McGovern Hall discussion. Lobby during Reunion Weekend to sell Vera Bradley merchandise. Proceeds Alumnae/i from the past 15 years benefitted the Saint Joseph College gathered in the Crystal Room on October Scholarship Fund. 30 with faculty from the Psychology and Human Development/Family The SJC Alumnae/i Book Club hosted Studies departments to socialize and two discussions this fall. Faculty hear about new initiatives. Prior to the moderators and books discussed included faculty presentations, Jacqueline Bly ’12 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, led and Courtney Hebert ’11 shared their by Catherine Hoyser, Ph.D., associate experiences in the new research-based professor of English, coordinator of Honors Introductory Psychology course. Women’s Studies and chair of the Alumna Marci Spellman Moreau ’98 Humanities Division; and The Feast of

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Stay Connected! Receive College and alumnae/i Take Me Out to the news and event information Ball Game … regularly with Alumnae Update. Catch the Red Sox in action on Sunday, May 10 as they Send your e-mail address to take on Tampa Bay! Alumnae/i and friends will make their [email protected]. Publication way to Fenway Park via coach bus to attend this afternoon schedule: January 28, April 1, and game. Limited seating is available. Please contact June 2. If you don’t have an e-mail the office of alumnae/i relations and annual address and would like to receive giving at 860.231.5364 with questions and a copy of the Alumnae Update via to purchase your ticket(s). traditional mail, please contact the Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving at 860.231.5364. 4’s and 9’s: Mark your Calendars and Save the Date for Reunion Calling all Graduates Alumnae/i from class years ending in “4s” and “9s,” mark your calendars, call a of The Mount! classmate and plan to attend Reunion on September 26, 2009. The College is gathering information Reunion offers the ideal opportunity to celebrate with one another, renew old that may be helpful in establishing friendships, and visit campus spots that hold fond memories. With the combination of a committee to plan a reunion for festive and scholarly events, the weekend is a time for recalling the past, enjoying the present and learning about the future of Saint Joseph College. graduates of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. If you are an alumna Are you interested in helping to plan Reunion 2009? Contact Diane Burgess, of The Mount and want to be assistant director of alumnae/i relations at 860.231.5502 or [email protected]. included in all mailings (or join the planning committee), please Stories Needed for call Diane Burgess, assistant Outlook director of alumnae/i relations at 860.231.5502 or All in Good Fun [email protected]. In keeping with the adage “well behaved women seldom make history,” Outlook magazine is asking all alumnae/i to share their student escapades. Did you paint the rock? Climb the tower? Sneak into the Nutrition lab for a late-night snack? No need to worry, the statute of limitations is up! Send your SJC student prank story to Keep up with the latest Karen Hoke, director of Annual Giving campus news! and Alumnae/i relations, at 860. 231.5363 or [email protected] and watch for a story in Visit our web site: a future edition of Outlook. WWW.SJC.EDU

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Planned Giving Corner

Call for Nominations for 2009 The You’ve devoted Distinguished Golden your career Alumnae/i to helping others. Celebrate the graduates Dome of SJC by nominating Society How about helping more your classmates young women and peers for the discover that joy? College’s Distinguished Alumnae/i Award Helen Bucior ’50 retired in 1992 after teaching 30 years in the (DAA). Each year, Hartford Public Schools. Helen has been a member of the Golden Dome Society since 2003 and a Founders’ Circle member since 1998. President Pamela Trotman Reid and the Join other alumnae/i and friends of SJC as a member of the Golden Dome Society. Alumnae/i Association honor graduates of Name the College as a beneficiary in • your will • your IRA or 401(k) distinction — those who • your life insurance policy have made outstanding contributions to Go to Planned Giving at SJC at www.sjc.planyourlegacy.org or call Mary Kate Cox, assistant vice-president of Institutional the College, the Advancement, at 860.231.5206. community, and/ or their professions. You can make a difference. Recipients are honored during Reunion weekend at the annual Welcome Hunt Alumnae/i Association Scholars meeting and receive In 2001, John and Carol a Distinguished Hunt established the Hunt Scholarship, dedicated to Alumnae/i medal. funding the education of Nominations are due students from the Maria Sanchez School in Hartford. May 15, 2009. This fall, the College Award criteria and welcomed the first two Hunt scholars, Yarianne Arciniega nomination forms are ’12 and Hecmaly Rivera ’12. available online at They attended a luncheon www.sjc.edu/alumnae. this fall with Carol Hunt, President Pamela Trotman Reid and staff from the College’s financial services and admissions offices. Above, President Reid and Carol Hunt visit with Hecmaly and Yarianne.

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relations, at 860.231.5502 or Appeal, which donated $1 1939 1947 [email protected]. million and paved the way for 70th reunion Ida Sadotti Cianci, who currently a successful fund raising effort September 26, 2009 resides in Sunnyvale, CA, writes, Gail Santuccio Lumbruno was from additional sources. The Planning and Class Gift “From the summer 2008 issue appointed assistant manager new facility houses a child Committees forming now! To of Outlook I learned that my of the Greenwich offices of guidance clinic, a day care volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, classmate, Victoria Ferola ’47 Coldwell Banker Residential program, family support services, assistant director of alumnae/i passed away. I had a Mass Brokerage. A resident of a substance abuse program and relations, at 860.231.5502 or said for her on September 17. Fairfield, CT, Ms. Lumbruno has health and wellness services [email protected]. She was a good friend … I shall been a licensed broker in both for the Latino and Spanish never forget her.” Connecticut and New York for population of Hartford. 25 years. In addition to her Saint 1944 Joseph College degree, Ms. 65th reunion 1949 Lumbruno is a graduate of the 1978 September 26, 2009 60th reunion Realtor’s Institute and is a member Planning and Class Gift September 26, 2009 of Executive Women of America. Committees forming now! To Planning and Class Gift volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, Committees forming now! To assistant director of alumnae/i volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, 1969 relations, at 860.231.5502 or assistant director of alumnae/i 40th reunion [email protected]. relations, at 860.231.5502 or September 26, 2009 [email protected]. Planning and Class Gift Committees forming now! To 1946 volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, Dr. ann-Margaret anselmo, 1954 assistant director of alumnae/i professor emeritus and former 55th reunion relations, at 860.231.5502 or Claire Cormier Fournier, a academic dean at Saint Joseph September 26, 2009 [email protected]. first-grade teacher at Toffolon College, along with Molly, her Planning and Class Gift Elementary School in Plainville, King Cavalier Spaniel, were Committees forming now! To CT for the past 15 years, was recently featured on the cover of volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, 1974 named the school district’s Alliance Advantage magazine. assistant director of alumnae/i 35th reunion Teacher of the Year for 2008- The caption read, “Pet Therapy relations, at 860.231.5502 or September 26, 2009 2009. Now a candidate for … Healing Your Heart.” Ann- [email protected]. Planning and Class Gift Connecticut Teacher of the Year, Margaret shares, “Molly is used Committees forming now! To she was nominated for this honor in pet therapy and makes regular volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, by her colleagues and has been visits to Jerome Home where she 1959 assistant director of alumnae/i teaching for a total of 30 years. brings smiles to the residents’ 50th reunion relations, at 860.231.5502 or Mrs. Fournier writes, “I have faces!” September 26, 2009 [email protected]. also served as a trained reading Planning and Class Gift recovery teacher … I have been Committees forming now! To a mentor and portfolio scorer volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, 1976 for the State of Connecticut rose alma Bonazellim Senatore assistant director of alumnae/i Beginning Educator Support and (M), relations, at 860.231.5502 or chief executive officer of Training (BEST) Program. I love [email protected]. Catholic Charities, participated teaching first-graders and look in the grand opening celebration forward to many more lively for the newly-built Institute for and gratifying years teaching the Hispanic Family on June 17, children to read and become 1964 2008. Ms. Senatore brought 45th reunion lifelong learners!” In addition to September 26, 2009 the need for a larger facility to her bachelor’s degree in Special the attention of then Archbishop- Planning and Class Gift Education and Child Study from designate Henry J. Mansell in Committees forming now! To SJC, Mrs. Fournier earned a 2003. The nearly $7-million volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, master’s degree from Southern project became a major priority assistant director of alumnae/i Connecticut State University. of the Archbishop’s Annual

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She resides in Bristol with her schools in Connecticut to focus Nightingale Awards presentation, husband, Leigh; they have two 1985 solely on pre-kindergarten and hosted by the VNA Health Care grown sons, John and Gregory. Lisa McNeill was promoted kindergarten education. Built Inc., in May. Ms. Egbertson to vice president of the Cape on former farmland located on currently works as the nursing Cod Foundation, a nonprofit Brown Street in Bloomfield, the skills laboratory coordinator at 1979 charitable organization that 48,000-square foot learning Capital Community College in 30th reunion serves the people of Cape Cod center was designed by the Hartford, CT. September 26, 2009 by linking community resources world-renowned architectural firm Planning and Class Gift with community needs. Ms. of Tai Soo Kim Partners. anne-Marie Seppey Sladewski Committees forming now! To McNeill will provide oversight (M) was appointed by the volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, of day-to-day management Newington Board of Education assistant director of alumnae/i and create more systemized 1989 as principal of Elizabeth Green relations, at 860.231.5502 or operations in addition to her 20th reunion Elementary School. In addition [email protected]. previous duties in grant making September 26, 2009 to her master’s degree in and special initiatives. In addition Planning and Class Gift Special Education from Saint to her bachelor’s degree in Committees forming now! To Joseph College, Ms. Sladewski 1983 Business Management from Saint volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, earned her undergraduate Lisa Ellis was featured in the Joseph College, she holds a assistant director of alumnae/i degree in Elementary Education “Library Lines” column that master’s degree in International relations, at 860.231.5502 or at Central Michigan University. appeared in the October 9, Development and Community [email protected]. Ms. Sladewski became a leader 2008 issue of The Enfield Press. Development from American in Special Education at the She has worked for the Enfield University. second largest school district Public Library for the past 10 1990 in Michigan, where she was years and currently serves as Clara Liz velez was named Kimberly Crouch Dessert circulation manager. K-12 educator of the year by the was named principal of the Society of Hispanic Professional F.M. Kearns Primary School in Congratulations Engineers. Ms. Velez, who is also Granby, CT, effective July 1, 1984 a 1999 recipient of Saint Joseph 2008. Ms. Dessert has worked Marriages and 25th reunion College’s Distinguished Young in education since 1991. Her Engagements September 26, 2009 Alumna Award, was honored for experience includes teaching Planning and Class Gift her work at Hartford Public High pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, adrienne Payne ’04 married Committees forming now! To School, where last year she was and first grade, as well as work Barry Wolmetz on January 5, volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, a teacher and the adviser for as a literary coach at the Broad 2008 at Saint Joseph Church assistant director of alumnae/i the school’s junior chapter of the Brook Elementary School in East in New London, CT. relations, at 860.231.5502 or Society of Hispanic Professional Windsor where she supervised [email protected]. Engineers. The society is a tutorial support staff, managed Emily M. Barrett ’05 married national organization for the Title I program, supported Marc L. Bonaguide on June Sarah J. Bachand Barzee Hispanic engineers and technical teachers on best instructional 16, 2007 at Saint Mary’s (M’89) completed her Ph.D. in professionals that aims to give its practices and presented data Church in Simsbury, CT. Leadership at Andrews University members more educational and in support of instructional in Berrien Springs, MI. In professional growth opportunities. improvement. Along with her amy LaBarge ’05 married addition, her dissertation was Ms. Velez was honored at the bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph Gagne on July 12, nominated for the outstanding society’s annual conference in Joseph College, she holds an 2008 at Saint Casimir’s qualitative dissertation award Phoenix, AZ. M.A. in Reading and her Sixth Church in Terryville, CT. from the American Educational Year in Administration at Central Research Association (AERA). Dr. Connecticut State University. amy Elizabeth Contois M’06 Barzee is currently employed as 1988 is engaged to Andrew Thomas associate director at the State Jenna Brown Tenore (M’91), Farrior. A July, 2009 wedding Education Resource Center a native of Avon, is serving as 1991 is planned. (SERC) in Middletown, CT. principal of the Wintonbury Early Joan Staszko Egbertson (M) Childhood Magnet School. The received a Nightingale Award Tracy Marie rice M’07 newly constructed school will for Excellence in Nursing at the married Bryan Paul Hurlburt in open in fall 2009 as one of only sixth annual Greater Hartford December, 2008. two interdistrict public magnet

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2005 and again in 2008. In both involved in education the two media centers and the CONGraTuLaTIONS addition to her master’s degree initiatives beyond Lauri’s two media villages. In addition in Special Education from Saint faculty position in the Biology to her master’s in Nutrition from Births and Adoptions Joseph College, she received a department at Saint Joseph Saint Joseph College, she holds B.A. in English from California College. Through their a bachelor’s degree in Clinical State University, completed her participation in the Generations Nutrition from Cornell University Elementary Teaching Credential Capital Campaign, the couple and is starting work on her Coursework at Chapman made a generous donation doctorate. University in California and to establish the Miller Media earned her Sixth Year Certificate Center at Congregation Beth in Administration and Supervision Israel in West Hartford, CT. 2004 from the University of Hartford. Congregants use this new space 5th reunion to read, do homework, pursue September 26, 2009 Giovanna Fappiano Ciesco Nancy a. Moody joined research projects or relax and Planning and Class Gift ’03 and her husband, Bruce, CMIC Insurance of Glastonbury talk with friends. With its airy Committees forming now! To welcomed a daughter, as a medical loss prevention space, comfortable seating, volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, Angelina Elizabeth, on March specialist. Ms. Moody is Wi-Fi/internet access, reading assistant director of alumnae/i 23, 2008. responsible for leading CMIC’s tables and work areas, the relations, at 860.231.5502 or medical loss prevention Miller Media Center welcomes [email protected]. education and policyholder everyone who enters the responsible for Special Education education initiatives. She is also synagogue complex. Michelle O’Connell received programs and services. She responsible for the development a master’s degree in previously served as the of new programs and services to Communications from the assistant principal at Squadron assist policyholders in achieving 2001 University of Hartford in May, Line Elementary School in and maintaining the highest Tricia Zubrowski (M’06) was 2008. She graduated with Simsbury, CT and as assistant standards of medical practice. named head coach of the honors as a presidential principal at Westwoods Upper Prior to joining CMIC, Ms. University of Bridgeport women’s member of Sigma Alpha Pi, Elementary School in Farmington, Moody who is an RN, held lacrosse team. In early October the national honor society CT. positions as Medical Policy 2008, Ms. Zubrowski was for leadership and success. Analyst and Transplant Case featured in an interview about Currently, Ms. O’Connell is Manager at WellPoint/Anthem her playing and coaching career working on a second master’s 1994 Blue Cross Blue Shield. She in The Sports Capital. A native degree in Organizational 15th reunion also served as Pre and Post of Torrington, CT, she previously Psychology. September 26, 2009 Heart Transplant Coordinator at served as coach of the Saint Planning and Class Gift Hartford Hospital. In addition Joseph College lacrosse team Eileen Connelly Parisi is working Committees forming now! To to holding a B.S. in Nursing from the initial club stage to its as a special education and RTI volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, from Saint Joseph College, Ms. inaugural varsity season in 2005. coordinator at Northwestern assistant director of alumnae/i Moody is pursuing a master’s Regional High School and relations, at 860.231.5502 or degree in Public Health from the Middle School in Winsted, CT. [email protected]. University of Connecticut. 2002 Jillian Kearing Wanik (M) robert J. Sullivan (M) returned of New Britain was the lead to Windsor, CT to become 1997 dietician at the 2008 Summer principal at Poquonock School, Julie Carroll (M) was named 1999 10th reunion Olympics in Beijing, China. She effective July 1, 2008. He Special Education coordinator September 26, 2009 ensured that the menu met all the served as an elementary school for the Enfield Public Schools. Planning and Class Gift standards for proper nutrition for principal in Berlin, CT for two Ms. Carroll was previously Committees forming now! To the athletes, from precision sports years; previously, Mr. Sullivan associated with the East Hartford volunteer, contact Diane Burgess, to endurance and team sports. was interim principal at Oliver Public School System, where she assistant director of alumnae/i Ms. Wanik, who was featured Ellsworth School in Windsor and served as a Special Education relations, at 860.231.5502 or in a Hartford Courant article on an elementary school teacher teacher. She has extensive early [email protected]. August 8, 2008, is an employee for six years in Manchester, CT. childhood experience and was of Aramark Corporation and was He worked in banking for 15 voted as East Hartford’s Teacher Lauri Jordan Miller (M) responsible for nutrition services years before going into the field of the Year for her school in and her husband, David, are at the athletes’ Olympic Village, of Education. In addition to his

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master’s degree in Elementary than 11 years. Ms. Howard is campus in Denver, CO and Education and Curriculum and past president of West Hartford graduated from the program on Instruction from Saint Joseph Community Television and served November 19, 2008. Amber College, Mr. Sullivan holds on the Mercy Community Health and her team completed a a bachelor’s degree from Board of Trustees. She and her series of projects in communities Ripon College and a Sixth husband, Michael, are members across the country, each running Year Certificate in Educational of St. Peter Claver Parish in West for six- to eight-weeks. NCCC Leadership from the University of Hartford, and the parents of two projects assist with disaster Connecticut. daughters: Elizabeth Howard relief, improve the environment, Small and Katherine Howard enhance education, increase Smith. public safety and address 2005 unmet human needs. Amber’s Cynthia Basil Howard (M) graduating class responded to was appointed director of Thomas the Apostle School, 2007 22 disaster callouts nationwide development for the Foundation Mount St. Joseph Academy, the Amber Eck is one of 272 during the year in partnership for the Advancement of Catholic University of Connecticut, and members of AmeriCorps’ with the American Red Cross, the Schools (FACS) by The Most Saint Joseph College, where National Civilian Community Federal Emergency Management Reverend Henry J. Mansell, D.D., she earned her master’s degree Corps (NCCC) who have Agency, and the United States Archbishop of Hartford and chair in Education. She worked at completed 10 months of full- Forest Service, including a large- of FACS, and Laura Flynn Baldini, Saint Joseph College for 12 time service to communities in scale response to Hurricanes president of FACS. A life-long years and has been a writer for need. She began her term of Gustav and Ike. resident of West Hartford, Ms. Imprint Newspapers and the service on February 4, 2008 Howard is a graduate of St. West Hartford News for more at NCCC’s Southwest Region

In Memoriam

Katherine O’Connor Mary Felicitas Rzasa, DM, ‘50 Patricia Quish Hayes ‘61, M’71, Katherine Zahronsky Henebry ‘39 July 26, 2008 P’84, P’89 Callahan M’77 September 8, 2008 June 22, 2008 June 5, 2008 Ann-Celine Trombly Lehmann Mary Crosby Brennan ‘40 ‘54, P’81 Patricia Gaffney Fleming ‘63 Raymond H. Deck H’82 May 26, 2008 June 12, 2008 May 17, 2008 October 23, 2008 Anne E. Scott ‘40 Elvira G. Testa ‘54 Mary Arline Bujanauskas, Patricia Smith Diego M’88 June 7, 2008 October 31, 2008 RSM, ‘65 June 9, 2008 August 12, 2008 Helen Gabriel Reinholtz ‘41 Rosaria Guarnaccia Margaret Rosita Kenny, August 3, 2008 Insalaco ‘55 Kathryn Meyer Cloonan ‘65 CSJ, M’90 June 17, 2008 August 5, 2008 September 5, 2008 Muriel Lohneiss Glasow ‘44 April 14, 2008 Ann Casey Griffith ‘56, Mary Roberto Futoma M’68 DAA ‘96 October 11, 2008 Spring Chapel Bells Marie Bergeron Geary ‘47, P’99 August 5, 2008 Mass and Reception August 19, 2008 Mary Michael Moore, RSM, ‘69 The next Mass will be held M. Patricia O’Connell ‘56 September 29, 2008 Margaret Neagle Ruhlmann ‘47 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 October 8, 2008 July 20, 2008 Diana Promuto ‘73 at 12:05 p.m. in The Connor Cecilia Priest Downing, OP, ‘57 February 4, 2008 Chapel of Our Lady followed by Claire Rush Burke ‘48 September 13, 2008 a reception for alumnae/i and September 21, 2008 Dominique R. Gagne C’74 their guests at the McGovern Katherine Joyce Hunter ‘59 September 16, 2008 Mary Fenton Fleming ‘49 Café. If you would like a September 9, 2008 October 24, 2008 Irene E. Murphy M’74 recently deceased alumna/us or Eleanor Farren, RSM, ‘60, August 11, 2008 member of the SJC community Marie Dungan Francoeur ‘50 M’72, C’76 remembered, please contact Rita October 7, 2008 August 21, 2008 Bayer ’05 at 860.231.5462 or [email protected]

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March 29 7 Date TBD 11 Spring Chapel Bells Mass Founders’ Circle Reception Alumnae/i Club of Fairfield 12:05 p.m., The Connor Chapel 5:30–8:00 p.m., The Pond Café Barbecue The Alumnae/i and Friends of Our Lady in Elizabeth Park, Hartford Members of the Club will host Book Discussion Club All are invited to attend this Members of the Founders’ Circle an early summer barbecue at the 7:00 p.m., Second Floor Mass which honors the recently (those who made a gift of home of Edith “Bunny” Fitzpatrick Reception Room, The Bruyette departed. Alumnae/i and their $1,000 or more) are invited to Webb ’54. Plans are currently Athenaeum guests are invited to attend a attend this annual celebration. under way. Stay tuned for further All alumnae/i and friends are reception following the Mass at Visit with President Reid, current details. invited to join the Alumnae/i and McGovern Café. If you know of students, and other donors. Friends Book Discussion Club. a classmate or member of the Details to follow; invitations will 7 Books to be discussed will be SJC community who has recently be mailed. selected at the previous meeting. passed away we would be Presidential Brunch Reservations are required. pleased to include them in the 10 Celebrating Legacies Contact the Office of Alumnae/i Chapel Bells Liturgy. To submit 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Location Relations and Annual Giving at a name, please contact Rita RED SOX VS. TAMPA BAY TBD 860.231.5364 or alumnae@sjc. Bayer ’05 at 860.231.5462 or Fenway Park Mothers, grandmothers, edu. [email protected] See page 46 for details. daughters, sisters, aunts, and nieces connected by SJC are 22 invited to attend this special MAY 16 Alumnae/i Club of brunch to celebrate their family and collegiate connections. If Hartford’s Annual Pool 2 Baccalaureate Mass Party 4:00 p.m., The Connor Chapel you have questions or would like Bus Trip to NYC of Our Lady to register as a legacy, please Reservations are required; call 860.231.5364 or alumnae@ Sponsored by the Alumnae/i contact the Office of Alumnae/i sjc.edu. Watch the mail for your Club of Hartford. Bus departs 17 Relations and Annual Giving at invitation! 860.231.5364 or alumnae@ from the parking lot of The Pope The College’s 74th sjc.edu. Proceeds benefit the Pius XII Library at 8:00 a.m. and Commencement Saint Joseph College Scholarship leaves New York to return to 10:00 a.m., McDonough Quad JULY Program. campus at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the SJC Scholarship 9-26 Fund. For more information, 50th anniversary, Class APRIL contact the Office of Alumnae/i of 1959 The Capital Classics Relations and Annual Giving at Celebrate your 50th anniversary Shakespeare Festival 1 860.231.5364 or alumnae@sjc. year at Commencement where Thursdays–Sundays, The Sunken edu. Cost: $40.00. you will participate in and be Garden, The Carol Autorino Look for your e-mailed copy honored at the Commencement Center of the Alumnae Update. If you ceremony. The day begins 6 (Rain location: the Hoffman haven’t received it, please with a breakfast preceding the Auditorium of The Bruyette send your e-mail address to: ceremony. Details and invitations The Alumnae/i and Friends Athenaeum) [email protected] to be added to Book Discussion Club are forthcoming. the mailing list. 7:00 p.m., Second Floor Enjoy Shakespeare under the Reception Room, The Bruyette stars! Capital Classics Theatre 15 Athenaeum JUNE Company, in collaboration with The Carol Autorino Center, All alumnae/i and friends are Third Annual Alumnae/i 2 presents The Tempest, preceded Nurses’ Reception invited to join the Alumnae/i and by a family-friendly Theatrical Friends Book Discussion Club. Time and location TBD Look for your e-mailed copy Fair. Visit www.capitalclassics.org Books to be discussed will be of the Alumnae Update. If you for updated information. All Nursing alumnae/i are invited selected at the previous meeting. haven’t received it, please to attend. What a wonderful Reservations are required. send your e-mail address to: opportunity to network, connect Contact the Office of Alumnae/i [email protected] to be added to with former professors and Relations and Annual Giving at the mailing list classmates, and meet current 860.231.5364 or alumnae@sjc. students. Watch your mail for edu. an invitation or check the Saint Joseph College Web site for more details.

52 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 SBlueportsBlue JaysJays Page Winter Sports Wrap Up By Patrick Byrne, Sports Information Director

fourth, fifth, and sixth positions, posting Jays defeated Massachusetts College of a winning record in all three spots. The Liberal Arts, 3-2, on September 6 in The Blue Jays finished the season sixth in O’Connell Athletic Center. The Blue Jays the conference and earned a spot in the earned a league-best 3-1 record in five-set GNAC Tournament Quarterfinals. The matches. team mounted a four-match winning streak mid-season, dominating their opponents by a total score of 33-3.

Volleyball Elyse Allard ’09 In her first season as head coach, Val Tennis Briggs led Catherine Irwin ’10 and Brittany Souza ’11 to Third-Team All- Senior Elyse Allard earned Second- Conference recognition, as each finished Team All-Great Northwest Athletic in the league’s top in hitting percentage Conference (GNAC) accolades as she and kills. Catherine finished the season led the Blue Jays to a 10-6 season record, second in aces while Brittany placed including a 5-2 record against conference sixth in blocks. Coach Briggs earned opponents. Elyse bounced between the the first win of her career when the Blue Ashley DeBella ’10 The Blue Jays volleyball team, with Coach Val Briggs (back row left). Cross Country The Blue Jays remained undefeated on their home-turf as junior Ashley DeBella took third place at the Saint Joseph College Invitational on October 4, leading the team to a first-place finish. Ashley led the Blue Jays in each race of the season, earning GNAC Runner of the Week honors on October 27 for her 12th place finish at the Wellesley Invitational. She also placed 14th at the Conference meet. The Blue Jays finished sixth as a team, moving up two slots from 2007. In the nation’s toughest region, the Blue Jays finished 44th at the NCAA Regional Championships.

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Chris LeGates Sports Wrap Up (continued) Named GNAC Coach of the Year

Eva Peart ’11

Soccer The Blue Jays enjoyed a historic season on the soccer field setting 12 school records. Five players were named to the All- Conference Teams and Chris LeGates Coach Chris LeGates instructs the team from the sidelines. was named GNAC Coach of the Year for the third time. Abby Montambault ’12, JC Soccer Coach Chris LeGates defeated 5-4 by Norwich University. along with Susie McKenna ’10 and Cait was named the Great Northeast Chris also directed two individuals to Witham ’10, were each named First-Team Athletic Conference (GNAC) school-records this season: sophomore All-Conference. Leading scorer Paige SCoach of the Year. This marks the third Paige Briglia scored 17 goals and junior Briglia ’11 was named a Second-Team time Chris was honored during his goalkeeper Cait Witham recorded 12 selection and Eva Peart ’11, who led the 12 seasons with the Blue Jays. He was shutouts and 13 wins. Under Chris’ Blue Jays in assists, earned Third-Team named Coach of the Year in 2003 and guidance, the Blue Jays qualified for the recognition. Laura Conover ’09 and again in 2005. The GNAC is comprised GNAC Tournament the last nine seasons Christina Dias ’12 were each named to of 13 women’s soccer teams from and have six consecutive winning seasons the GNAC All-Tournament Team. throughout New England. Coach of the A native of North Haven, Chris took The Blue Jays set school records in Year honors are based on voting amongst over the Blue Jays soccer program in wins (14), conference wins (8), and all 13 coaches in the conference. Chris is 1997 and has posted an overall record of shutouts (13). Cait broke the SJC record the first GNAC Women’s Soccer coach to 95-87-12. He is a 1992 graduate of the for shutouts (12) and Paige now holds be named Coach of the Year three times. University of Hartford where he played the College record in goals in a single He led the team through a historic goalkeeper for the Hawks for four years, season with 17. The Blue Jays also made 2008 season, setting 12 school records including an appearance in the NCAA their second appearance in the Eastern including most wins and most goals Final 16 in 1991. College Athletic Conference (ECAC) in a season. The team made it to the Tournament. GNAC Tournament Semifinals and was

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Taking to the Pool by Laura Sheehan

he College’s pool is a busy place. In addition to the Blue Jays swimming and diving team, physicalT education classes, and O’Connell Center members’ swim time, the Bruyette Natatorium houses a thriving swim school, a USA Swim Team, and a junior swim team — all under the guidance of Kieran Myers Osgood, aquatics director and head swim coach. Kieran started at Saint Joseph College in 1993 determined to build a competitive program and she hasn’t looked back since. “The past 15 years have been a whirlwind, but I’m happy with the way the programs have evolved. They overlap and build in a logical sequence, providing opportunities Aquatics director Kieran Myers Osgood (center) with Katie O'Donnell Riccobon ’98, M’00 (left) to swimmers of all ages and levels. And and Christina Sears ’98, M’01 (right). the connecting thread is our student and Since her graduation, Katie went on to and serves as assistant to the Blue and alumnae/i body,” she said. earn a master’s degree, teach, get married Gold Swim School. Her husband, West Katie O’Donnell Riccobon ’98, and have two children. Throughout, she Hartford Police Officer Rob Riccobon, M’00 exemplifies Kieran’s point. As an stayed in close contact with Kieran and coaches the W.H.A.T. and has worked undergraduate, she came to SJC for its the SJC swim program. Today, Katie with Kieran in a variety of capacities over Education and swim programs (“Katie manages the USA Swim Team (West the years. was the most decorated swimmer to ever Hartford Aquatic Team or W.H.A.T.) “The world of competitive swimming come through our program,” Kieran said). is fairly small. We all know each other and we grow by connecting to other professionals, like Katie and Rob,” Kieran said. “By doing so, we build a competitive program that accommodates swimmers as they evolve.” Coming from a competitive swimming background, Kieran clearly envisions a swimmer’s progressive path toward success. She earned national recognition in her youth as an age-group swimmer, setting numerous state records and qualifying for Junior and Senior Nationals in breaststroke. Kieran was awarded a full athletic scholarship to Tulane University, Renovations to the Bruyette Natatorium included a resurfaced pool bottom, repainting, improved lighting fixtures and an upgrading of the heating and plumbing systems. where she qualified for the NCAA

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National Swimming Championship and are Education majors, so this gives them year-round membership club, the team Olympic Trials in her freshman season. the opportunity to develop teaching skills has approximately 40 members, ages Prior to accepting the position at SJC, in an area they love,” Kieran said. “They 7-18. They swim five afternoons a week Kieran was the assistant coach at Central submit lesson plans, learn to communicate and on Saturdays. In addition to Rob, Connecticut State University’s Division professionally with parents and develop former SJC swimmer Christina Sears ’98, I swim program. She was attracted insight into their upcoming student M’01 and Chris Vaughn, the College’s to SJC by the opportunity to build a teaching.” lifeguard supervisor, serve as assistant comprehensive and competitive program, Out of the swim school evolved the Team coaches. Only in its second year, one that transcends the boundaries of the Junior Jays Swim team, a pre-competitive W.H.A.T. is already seeing growth. College, reaches into the community, and league for swimmers between the “We are attracting more swimmers and cycles back to strengthen the Blue Jays recreational and competitive levels. SJC developing faster swimmers. As the program. students volunteer as coaches. “These reputation of W.H.A.T. grows, so does Two years into her tenure, Kieran students often become very interested in the reputation of the College and its swim launched the Blue and Gold Swim coaching as a result of their participation team,” Kieran said. “Many of the best School. Following the American Red in Junior Jays and they enroll in the college swim teams in the country sponsor Cross curriculum, the school started College’s Coaching certificate program,” a USA Team because it helps recruit good as a summer program that offered SJC Kieran said. swimmers. Why shouldn’t we?” u swimmers teaching experience and raised In 2007, Kieran, Katie and Rob revenue to purchase an electronic timing joined forces again to launch the West Keep Up with the Blue Jays board needed for swim meets. Now in its Hartford Aquatic Team. “Anybody on our Web site: 13th season, the school runs 10 months looking to swim in college or on the gobluejays.sjc.edu per year, serving 125-150 swimmers each Olympic level joins their local USA week. Kieran and Katie oversee a paid Swim Team,” Kieran explained. “It is a You’ll get the latest sports coverage, rosters, staff of swim instructors — all SJC swim logical step in a swimmer’s development, schedules, scores, and more! team students. “Many of our swimmers a step toward a competitive career.” A

On Monday evenings this fall, approximately 50 students met in the pool for intramural water polo, an event that culminated in a four team tournament. Here, members of the Destroyers prepare to take to the water.

56 Saint Joseph College Outlook | Winter 2009 The President’s Annual Report July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008

Your Investment in Saint Joseph College Mary Meaney’s Cycle of Success

As she approached her final years, Mary Meaney ’42 turned her thoughts to her early years and the college that prepared her for a life of success and meaning. In an act of lasting gratitude, Mary named Saint Joseph College as the beneficiary of her retirement account, a decision unknown to the College until after Mary’s death in January 2008.

“Mary held her alma mater in high regard,” said Mary Kate Cox, assistant vice president of Institutional Advancement. “She had close relationships with her classmates and was an ongoing supporter of the College’s annual fund. I believe her final gift was a way for her to acknowledge the College’s place in her life and to ensure its continued place in the lives of future students.”

Mary was an active member of the Class of 1942: she served as class president for four years and was elected by her classmates for inclusion in Who’s Who of American Students. An Economics major, Mary headed to New York City after graduation and worked in executive positions at Macy’s and Helena Rubenstein. She continued her education at Columbia University where she completed coursework in Personnel Administration. A Human Resource professional, Mary returned to Connecticut to serve as director of Human Resources at New Britain General Hospital. She retired in 1998 as a vice president.

Throughout her life and career, Mary credited Saint Joseph College for instilling in her the confidence and knowledge needed to excel — a cycle of success she will help to perpetuate.

A bequest is one of the simplest ways to ensure that the causes you believe in can flourish for generations to come. Please join other SJC alumnae/i and friends by providing for the College in your will. Contact Mary Kate Cox, M.Ed., assistant vice president of institutional advancement, at 860.231.5206 or [email protected]. “I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dear Friends of Saint Joseph College, his has been a year of transition, planning and accomplishment. As I review the various events, I am both grateful for and proud of my colleagues, our alumnae/i T and supporters, and this wonderful institution. In a year when we made a transition of leadership, we were able to remain committed to our mission and advance an ambitious agenda. During the 2007-2008 fiscal year, we planned and completed the construction of two state-of-the art residence halls; introduced new programs in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Latino Community Practice to better serve the diverse needs of our community; admitted the largest incoming first-year class (225 new students) in the College’s history; launched the Charter School at Asylum Hill; completed a comprehensive Strategic Plan; and initiated planning for our first doctoral program — in Pharmacy. I attribute our success to a combination of the responsible fiscal management of our dedicated Trustees, the courage of faculty and staff to think creatively, and the invaluable support of donors like you. In the midst of a challenging economic climate, Saint Joseph College continues to: provide rigorous academic programs, give personal attention, instill Catholic and Mercy values within a caring community, position students for successful careers, and prepare them as leaders ready to respond to societal needs. Our wonderful students justify our pride and the support we invest in them. As we move forward into this promising new year, we will continue to cultivate collaborations with organizations in ways that broaden our reach into the global community. I truly appreciate the individuals, foundations, corporations and community partners who contribute to Saint Joseph College. I ask for your continued support in fulfilling the mission established by the Sisters of Mercy more than three quarters of a century ago. Together, we will allow this community and this College to grow even stronger and more effective as it encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D. President

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 59 Saint Joseph College President’s Executive Council 2007–2008

Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D. President Carol J. Guardo ’61, Ph.D. Interim President (to 12/07) Billye W. Auclair, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Faculty Cheryl Barnard, Ph.D. Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students Christine Bell, M.S. Saint Joseph College Mission Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management Carol Descak, M.Ed. Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management aint Joseph College, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Janet Bailey Faude, M.Ed. Roman Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and Vice President of Institutional Advancement professional education for a diverse student population while Smaintaining a strong commitment to developing the potential of women. Charles G. Mann, B.B.A. Vice President of Finance and Administration The College is a community which promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. Board of Trustees 2007–2008

Core Values Philip J. Schulz, Chair • Catholic Identity: Saint Joseph College is grounded in its Managing Partner, retired heritage as a Catholic institution, expressing the Catholic tradition PricewaterhouseCoopers, L.L.P. in an ecumenical and critical manner. Jeanne B. Merola, Vice Chair Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer • Commitment to Women: Saint Joseph College encourages, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. inspires and challenges each woman to develop every aspect of her personhood — intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional Mary Ellen Murphy, RSM, ’50, Ph.D., Secretary and physical. Visiting Scientist Saint Joseph College • Compassionate Service: Saint Joseph College promotes, supports and facilitates caring service as an integral part of all Gerald J. Boisvert Jr. teaching and learning experiences. Chief Financial Officer Connecticut Children’s Medical Center • Academic Excellence: Saint Joseph College provides a value- Joseph T. Brophy centered education that prepares students as global citizens, Consultant lifelong learners and informed decision makers. Karen L. Chase ’97 • Respect/Integrity: Saint Joseph College demonstrates respect Fiber Artist and reverence for all people and fidelity in personal witness. Madelyn Colón • Hospitality: Saint Joseph College is a welcoming community Assistant State Treasurer where its relationships are based on openness, inclusivity and Office of the State Treasurer, State of Connecticut mutual respect. Janice B. Deshais ’80, J.D. • Multiculturalism/Diversity: Saint Joseph College is committed Director, Office of Adjudications to fostering the growth of an inclusive community that welcomes CT Department of Environmental Protection differences among community members and benefits from them. Trudy A. Dickneider ’68, M’73, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry University of Scranton

1160 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli ’61, M’66 Edward G. Sullivan Agency Services Manager Partner Saint Joseph College Raynard & Peirce Inc. Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C. Alumnae/i Association Board Candida Flores Trustees Emeriti and Council Membership Vice President for Families and = 2007–2008 Community Support Services Raymond H. Deck Village for Families and Children President Chase Insurance Enterprises Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli ’61, M’66 Suzanne Gallagher, RSM, Ph.D. President Associate Professor M. Leo Joseph Devine, RSM, ’57 Jean Carosella Fitzpatrick ’75 Gwynedd-Mercy College Administrator, retired Saint Mary Home Vice President Martin J. Gavin Beverly Dutton ’98 President and CEO John L. Flannery, H’99 Treasurer Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Senior Executive Vice President, retired People’s Bank Marjorie Robb Mlodzinski ’96 E. Clayton Gengras Jr. Secretary CEO Edward L. Hennessy Jr. Chairman of the Board, retired Gengras Motor Cars, Inc. Joan McGrath Donahue ’56 Allied Corporation Representative, Alumnae/i Club of Hartford Carol J. Guardo ’61, Ph.D. Joseph R. McCormick Interim President to December 2007 Joanne (Jodi) Warner Fyfe ’71 President, retired Chair – Nominating Committee Irene Holowesko, RSM, M’69, C’79 Hartford Electric Light Company Patricia Quish Hayes ’61, M’71, Sheila W. Horan ’69 Frank L. Murphy = P’84, P’89 = Owner Senior Vice President, retired Chair – Graduate and Prime Time Cape and Islands Senior Move Managers United Technologies Corporation Alumnae/i Committee Ann Iseley John S. Murtha, J.D. Joanne Rees Kaczor ’76, M’94 Chief Financial Officer Partner, retired Lois M. Nesci ’85, M’87 JCJ Architecture Murtha, Cullina, Richter & Pinney Co-Chairs, Annual Fund Committee Rosemary E. Jeffries, RSM, Ph.D. M. Consolata O’Connor, RSM, ’39, Ph.D. Margaret Steeves-Laffin ’76 President Archivist and President Emerita Chair, DAA Committee Georgian Court University Saint Joseph College Linda Catrambone M’97 William T. Kosturko John C. Reagan Chair, Alumnae/i Ambassador Committee Executive Vice President and Partner in Charge, retired General Counsel Arthur Andersen & Co. Rosemary Arcari Wall ’69, M’76 People’s Bank Chair – Public Relations and Outlook Advisory Board Lois F. Lewis = Deceased Freelance Writer and Editor Mary McCarthy, RSM Principal Mercy High School Shelagh H. O’Neill ’59, J.D. Attorney Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D. President as of January 2008 Elizabeth A. Secord, RSM, M’74, M’81 Associate Community Partners in Action Resettlement Program Edmund M. See, J.D. Partner Day Pitney LLP

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 61 Fiscal Year 2008

iscal Year 2008 was an important transitional year at a modest rate of 2.6%. Total net assets decreased $2,219,000 for Saint Joseph College. The community enthusiastically during the year, however, due to a loss in endowment earning and welcomed Dr. Pamela Trotman Reid as our eighth a one-time debt extinguishment expense associated with the bond FPresident in January 2008. Additionally, during the year, the financing for the new residence halls. Board of Trustees approved the financing and construction of Exhibit A shows the sources of revenues, with Net Tuition and two new residence halls. These were the first residence halls built Fees constituting 49% of total income while Sale and Services by the College since 1966 and offer modern apartment-style suites of Educational Departments (tuition revenue from The Gengras that will support growth in our residential population. While Center and The School for Young Children) provided 23% of these exciting events have strengthened the College’s future, the total income. Exhibit B summarizes operating expenses, with economic uncertainty caused by the credit market turmoil and Instructional costs representing 31% of total expenditures, the subsequent stock market decline were distressing as followed by Public Service (instructional costs for The Gengras endowment earnings and values dropped. Center and The School for Young Children) at 18%. For the year ending June 30, 2008, the College achieved Despite the current economic climate, Saint Joseph College an operating surplus of $949,000 compared to a surplus of remains optimistic that enrollment will continue to grow and the $1,970,000 in the previous year. Total revenues remained institution will maintain strong financial operations. relatively constant from the prior year, while expenses increased

62 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2008 and 2007

Assets 2008 2007 Cash and Cash Equivalents $280,000 $145,000 Accounts and Loans Receivable, Net 1,571,000 1,481,000 Pledges Receivable, Net 1,394,000 1,507,000 Other Assets 966,000 509,000 Investments 18,397,000 20,345,000 Deposits with Bond Trustee 3,180,000 1,425,000 Investment in Plant, Net 31,334,000 26,226,000 Total Assets $57,122,000 $51,638,000

Liabilities Short-Term Line of Credit $910,000 $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 7,684,000 6,258,000 Deposits and Deferred Revenue 2,541,000 2,475,000 Capital Lease Obligations 123,000 58,000 Bonds, Notes and Loans Payable 15,000,000 9,764,000 Government Grants Refundable 350,000 350,000 Total Liabilities $26,608,000 $18,905,000

Net Assets Unrestricted $18,602,000 $20,747,000 Temporarily Restricted 3,177,000 3,341,000 Permanently Restricted 8,735,000 8,645,000 Total Net Assets $30,514,000 $32,733,000

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $57,122,000 $51,638,000

E x h i b i t A Sources of Revenue

Sales and Services of Education Departments 23%

Net Tuition and Fees 49% Auxiliary Enterprises 10%

Endowment Spending 2% Contributions 6% Grants 10%

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 63 Statement of Activites Years Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

Revenues 2008 2007 Student Tuition and Fees, Net $17,588,000 $17,082,000 Grant and Contract Income 3,504,000 3,062,000 Contributions 2,249,000 3,927,000 Investment Income 704,000 723,000 Residence and Dining 3,278,000 3,224,000 Other Auxiliary Services 281,000 261,000 Sales and Services of Educational Departments 8,451,000 7,896,000 Other Revenues 168,000 176,000 Total Revenues from Operations $36,223,000 $36,351,000

Expenses Instruction $10,997,000 $10,448,000 Public Service 6,222,000 6,006,000 Academic Support 3,702,000 3,652,000 Student Services 3,964,000 4,070,000 Auxiliary Services 5,664,000 4,580,000 Institutional Support and Other Expenses 4,725,000 5,625,000 Total Expenditures $35,274,000 $34,381,000

Total Operating Surplus $949,000 $1,970,000

Non-Operating Activities Net Return on Long-Term Investments, Net ($2,429,000) $2,060,000 Debt Extinguishment Charges (739,000) 0

Change in Net Assets ($2,219,000) $4,030,000

E x h i b i t B Expenses by Function

Auxiliary Services 14%

Instructional 31% Institutional Support and Other Expenses 16%

Student Services 11% Public Service 18%

Academic Support 10%

64 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 2007-2008 Fundraising Report

t’s always a humbling and energizing experience to tell Once again the Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman the story of our accomplishments in the Annual Report. Foundation gave key support to a significant capital project on Humbling, because I’m reminded again of the importance campus. Supporting an initiative directly affecting the College’s Iof loyal donors the College is fortunate to call its own. Energizing, ability to remain competitive, a grant was secured to assist in because your expression of faith in our mission through your the Residence Halls Project. This project encompassed the financial support gives us the confidence to set larger goals for the construction of two new residences to house 75 students, as well institution as a whole. as needed upgrades to existing halls. The new halls were immedi- ately filled with students eager to experience living as a group in This year the College’s Annual Fund again exceeded its goal and suite-style units. Other grant funded projects include a yurt for has now grown to more than $650,000, an increase of nearly The Gengras Center’s recreation program funded by The Greater $100,000 over last year. You may recall that in 2005 we charted an Hartford Jaycees. Additional support for The Gengras Center ambitious goal of raising the Annual Fund to the $1 million level came from a grant from American Savings Foundation for the by 2012. These two consecutive years of double-digit growth bode multi-purpose room and from the Bissell Foundation for the well for our future. expansion of the music program. Increases in dollars and in the number of gifts were seen in nearly Other support came from individuals and organizations who all of the key constituencies of our wider community: alumnae/i share our commitment to the community and embrace our Mercy giving was up by 18% for undergraduates and 13% for graduates; values of compassionate service. The Latino Community Practice faculty and staff giving was up by 33%; and gifts from friends were program, now well-established and with a full roster of students, up by an astounding 83%. attracted two grants from the Aetna Foundation. A new giving society, the 75th Anniversary Society, was inaugurated Scholarship gifts totaled more than a half million dollars, coming in honor of our closing celebration of this milestone year. This from donors who supported gifts to unrestricted and named appeal asked some of our most generous donors not only to increase scholarships, and several gifts made by bequest. Alumnae/i and their giving, but to pledge to give that increased amount for two friends know well the transformative experience that our high consecutive years. This was an outstanding success and has already quality, private college education brings to all students, and how placed our 2009 Annual Fund on track to meet its $700,000 goal. our mission drives us to ensure access to students from all walks of Restricted gifts to the College added nearly $3.5 million in major gift life. These scholarship donors have often used their giving as a way commitments in fiscal year 2008. These gifts came from a variety of to honor a loved one, thereby ensuring a legacy of education for sources: alumnae/i, friends, corporations, foundations and federal years to come. and state agencies. As in past years, many of these gifts reflect long- It would be difficult to match the record of fiscal year 2007 for standing relationships which have endured through much of the bequest gifts, but this year brought a particularly special bequest College’s 75-year history and show great potential for helping the from Reverend Joseph “Cal” Gengras, whose generous spirit and College prosper in the future. vision are never far from us through the lasting impact of The College designated projects received substantial support from key Gengras Center. His work lives on and is helped immensely by his donors. Several former trustees and long time donors, led by Gene generous bequest to The Gengras Center. F. H’04 and Kathleen Barry Bruyette ’49, H’04, P’81, collaborated Many factors large and small contribute to the fundraising success to support Interim President Carol Guardo’s vision of creating of any College. We are grateful for the impact President Pam Reid an appropriate office space for future presidents and their staff. has had on our work. Her leadership and vision, her energy and With nearly $400,000 raised, the Social Room was transformed her unqualified commitment to the College and all it stands for into a state-of-the art conference room for small group meetings, have helped all of us reaffirm our belief in the brightest of futures a welcoming reception area, space for the president’s staff and the for this beloved College. Thank you for believing along with us. president’s office. The space was dedicated in August, with the Carol J. Guardo Conference Room so named by the trustees in With appreciation and thanks, honor of Dr. Guardo’s contributions during her tenure here. Janet Bailey Faude, M.Ed. Vice President of Institutional Advancement

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 65 2007–2008 Donors Gifts Received July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008

Gold Club – $10,000-$19,999 Lois F. Lewis (Trustee) Wilson H. and Janet Bailey Faude Founders’ Circle Liberty Mutual Barry Feldman, Esq. Aetna Foundation, Inc. Kathleen Magowan ’47 Marylouise Fennell, RSM The Founders’ Circle recognizes Ruth E. Clark ’87 (SCS) Mellon Trust of New England, N.A. Follett Higher Education Group Doris O. and William R. Davis (SCS) Saint Joseph College supporters Peter F. and Christine Moore P’83, P’92 Brendan M. and Maureen Dunn Fox ’55, Ronnie A. and Raymond H. Deck, H’82 = of $1,000 or more. Elaine Vesco Otter ’63 P’81, P’82 (Trustee Emeritus) A Lucia Lim Rees ’61 Anne W. Garrett ’83 Elizabeth Cotter Ehrich ’75 President’s Club – Nellie Uccello Romaine ’54 Stuart A. and Linda Ottinger Geffner Ann Collins Fecke ’47 (SCS) Frances M. Rosetta A (SCS) Louis and Carolyn Suprenant Genovese ’61 $50,000 and above J. Walton Bissell Foundation Ann E. Rosetta ’44 A (SCS) Christine Maznicki Golaszewski ’55 Nicholas S. and Kathleen Driscoll Helen C. Marut ’54 A M. Jane Ryan ’54 A Doris Brodeur Goldman ’52 Amatangelo ’62 A Joseph R. McCormick (Trustee Emeritus) Marita A. Ryan ’50 A Jacki Goldstein Gene F. H’04 and Kathleen Barry Bruyette ’49, Shelagh O’Neill, Esq. ’59 (Trustee) Barbara Zuchowski Schnabel ’83 Carol E. Gourlie M’64, M’86 (SCS) H’04, P’81 A (SCS) Judith and Brewster B. Perkins (Trustee) (SCS) John M. Sedlak M’66 and Cheryl Dwyer Greenfield ’84 Capitol Region Education Council Richard Shima Elizabeth Korotash Sedlak ’66 Janet A. Griffin ’69 Connecticut Department of Higher Education United States Department of Health Ellen and Edmund M. See (Trustee) Catherine O’Brien Grimes ’40, P’71 (SCS) Davis Educational Foundation and Human Services Kathleen Daly Stingle ’58 Rita C. Griswold ’61, M’65 Edie P. and E. Clayton Gengras, Jr. (Trustee) Antonina P. Uccello ’44, H’71 (SCS) Virginia Vaccari Guillet ’41, P’71 Reverend Joseph C. Gengras = Silver Club – $5,000-$9,999 Susan G. Vomacka ’76 Esther and Joseph Haloburdo M’94 (SCS) The Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation Bank of America Thomas J. and Rosemary Arcari Wall ’69, Richard Halstead Marion Brazel Hanaghan ’51 A (SCS) James Canivan M’76 A (SCS) Jean Machol Hamilton, M’65 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Community Foundation of Western John and Marylouise Welch Sara Kolodney Harrigan ’63 A Jean Doyle Smyth Trust Massachusetts Nancy Crowley Wilde ’59 Meredith A. Harris ’78 Helen M. Lynch ’41 A (SCS) Frances Brochu Connelly ’52 Maurice and Marilyn Loughlin Yandow ’53 Mary-Frances C. Hennessey Middletown Board of Education Daphne Seybolt Culpeper Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Company of Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Memorial Foundation Founders’ Club – $1,000-$2,499 Connecticut, LLC Foundation, Inc. Anna M. Famiglietti ’62 A (SCS) Irene V. Holowesko, RSM, M’69, C’79 Paul L. Jones Fund ARAMARK Corporation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Trustee) United States Department of Energy Billye W. Auclair Mary K. and Martin J. Gavin (Trustee) Jeanne M. Hunciker ’45 A Cheryl A. Barnard Carol J. Guardo ’61 A (SCS) Alice E. Hurlburt Janet V. Bartosiak ’48 Platinum Club – Hartford Courant Foundation Catherine Keane Jermain ’50 Alexis W. and Ann Love Blood ’52, P’05 $20,000-$49,999 Antoinette Iadarola ’62 A (SCS) Robert E. and Joanne Rees Kaczor ’76, M’94 Ross F. Boland Linda = and William T. Kosturko (Trustee) Dorothy Bosch Keller, M’85, C’97 A (SCS) American Savings Foundation Bon Appetit Salvatore Miano (SCS) Francis J. and Eunice McGinn Kelly ’91 Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation (c/o HFPG) Margaret T. Bonetti ’56 Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Barbara Baisley Kenny ’49 Connecticut Health Foundation Edwina Lynch Bosco Pamela Trotman Reid, President Nancy Moffitt King ’52 Connecticut Women’s Education James Bowers and Rebecca Swanson-Bowers Joseph and Margaret Steeves-Laffin ’76 Betty-Rae Fitzgerald King ’58 and Legal Fund Inc. Carole A. and Joseph T. Brophy (Trustee) Vicki L. Tate ’79 Virginia Smith Kirkwood ’67 Raymond J. Dunn, III / Dunn Family Marjorie Mulcahy Brown ’64 Joseph P. and Margaret Noon Toce ’75 Barbara E. Lacey Charitable Foundation (SCS) Kathleen Wysocki Buchino ’71 Jean and Donald K. Wilson, Jr. Elizabeth Lewis ’44 A (SCS) Claire A. Markham, RSM, ’40 (SCS) Helen Carone Bucior ’50 A Town of West Hartford William C. and Eileen M. Lichtenfels Mary H. Meaney ’42 = Frances Shea Buckley ’50 A Anonymous Lily Yuli Shao Lin ’54 Arline R. Mooney ’44 (SCS) Kathryn Lynch Burdette ’43 L.J. Electric Company, Inc. Maria Obregon ’74 (SCS) Catherine Capuano ’73 Mary Lowery ’57, M’63 A John Rose and Patricia Rose (SCS) Bronze Club – $2,500-$4,999 Diane Basney Carroll ’58 Mary Catherine MacDonnell ’49 A Roosevelt University All Waste, Inc. Melanie J. Cecarelli ’78 A Jean and Tracey Madden-Hennessey Mary and Philip J. Schulz (Trustee) Leonard J. and Elizabeth J. Agnew (SCS) Charles Dickson and Karen L. Chase ’97 Charles G. and Amy Mann Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community Ann Caldarella Kerr Bache ’68 (Trustee) (SCS) Mary A. McCarthy, RSM (Trustee) Gail J. and Gerald J. Boisvert (Trustee) Irene Blake Clark ’57 Anne Clark McGuinness ’49 Capitol Indemnity Corporation ConnectiCare, Inc. Legend John P. McHugh = A Connecticut Commission on Consolidated Health Plans, Inc. Joan Brennan Meyer ’53 Culture and Tourism Patricia Campion Cobb ’54 A Golden Dome Society Sarah O’Brien Miller ’44 Josephine Madaffari Cormack ’54 Francine A. Coffey ’67 A Member Florence Bonsignore Misselwitz ’45 Joseph B. and Lisa Curran Nancy Peters Costello M’88, M’95 Mary Pringle Mitchell ’90 FC Founders’ Circle Member Dennis H. ’69, M’76 and Marie Fredericks Thomas and Mary Kate Cox Wendy Bosak Montanaro ’69 Derby ’70, P’00 Mary C. Custy ’65, M’75 Jane and Frank L.Murphy = = Deceased Hema N. and Paula Ballantyne DeSilva, ’68 Henry Daden (Trustee ) Nicholas A. and Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli Richard R. and Janice Beatson Deshais ’80 Emeritus P Parent Mary Ellen Murphy, RSM ’50 (Trustee) ’61, M’66 (Trustee) (Trustee) A Murtha Cullina, LLP H Honorary Degree Recipient D. Bernice Gauggel Fogarty ’39 Louis A. and Irene Welna DeVivo ’54, P’96 National Philanthropic Trust DAF Pierre and Mary Ellen Murphy Guertin ’75 Trudy A. Dickneider ’68, M’73 (Trustee) Elaine Lowry Neubelt ’48 C Certificate James W. and Mary Serksnas Heslin ’66 Joan Donahue ’56 Nancy Roser Newton ’49 Sheila W. Horan ’69 (Trustee) Maureen McConville Donoghue ’57 SCS Saint Catherine New England Foundation for the Arts Ann Iseley (Trustee) Marie Lanza Dube ’65 Society Member Susan Nickerson ’75 Mary James Krenn ’48 A Deborah Ducoff-Barone and Dennis Barone Judith M. Nigro ’53

66 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 B. Catherine Lumpkin Noble ’47 A Lorraine Cervero Bauer ’69 Sylvia Bartholomew Rotherforth M’91 Ann E. Rosetta ’44 A (SCS) Daniel E. Nussbaum Keith G. and Rose S. Bernhardt Marilyn E. Rush ’43 = M. Jane Ryan ’54 A G. Robert O’Brien Patricia Collins Boyle ’58 M. Jane Ryan ’54 Marita A. Ryan ’50 A Karen Palmunen Mary E. Brosnan ’44 = Marita A. Ryan ’50 Barbara Zuchowski Schnabel ’83 Ann Fisher Putnam ’88 Gene F. H’04 and Kathleen Barry Bruyette ’49, Mary L. Scully ’43 = Louise Motto Setaro ’53 A Marcel O. Rajotte H’04, P’81 Louise Motto Setaro ’53 Kathleen Daly Stingle ’58 Krishnan and Shyamala Raman Helen Carone Bucior ’50 Lynda L. Sherman ’97 Linda Tagliamonte ’72 Rosemary Kuckel Reynolds ’62 Mary G. Carroll ’50 David R. Smith P’79 Antonina P. Uccello ’44, H’71 (SCS) Marguerite A. Riley ’38 (SCS) Melanie J. Cecarelli ’78 Patricia Regine Smith ’48 Joanne Blasek Vannuccini ’54 Barbara A. Ryan ’54 Sara F. Cialfi ’62 Shirley Goldstone Smuckler M’80 Thomas J. and Rosemary Arcari Wall ’69, Susan Guilbault Santangelo ’65 Louise Nichols Clarke ’43 Evelyn Horgan Spina ’48 M’76 A (SCS) Anita Guardo Satriano ’53 (SCS) Mary L. Cochran ’68 Lewis M. St. George, Jr. M’80 John W. and Beverly A. Walton P’92 Frederick and Philomena Francine A. Coffey ’67 Frances McGraw Stephenson ’89 Hazel Canfield Weiner ’46 Miano Sawyer ’71 (SCS) Barbara Jeffers Cole ’40 Mary Cedilotte Stephenson ’71, M’77 Nancy Crowley Wilde ’59 Pauline Rossignol Schlosser ’44 Winifred E. Coleman Katherine A. Sullivan ’36 = Schuster Driscoll, LLC Lois M. Colli ’45 = Nancy Lattanzio Swanson ’57, M’06 Elizabeth A. Secord, RSM, M’74, M’81 Margaret F. Collins ’63 University of Hartford 2008 Reunion (Trustee) Angela B. Conochalla ’63 Josephine E. Verrengia ’37 Class Giving Louise Motto Setaro ’53 A Joanne Kelly Coursey ’85, M’98 Mariacristina Beltranena Von Feldt ’48 Barbara Kennedy Shortell ’70 Leonard Dannahey Thomas J. and Rosemary Arcari Wall ’69, M’76 Cl a s s o f 1938 – Karen Kochanowski Silver ’73 Deborah J. Davis ’82 Christina Centola Wofford ’67 70t h Re u n i o n = SJC Alumnae/i Club of Fairfield Ronnie A. and Raymond H. Deck H’82 Mary Mazur Ziomek ’88 Class Gift Participation 33% SJC Graduate and Prime Time (Trustee Emeritus) Helen Ryan Donnelly A Alumnae/i Committee Richard R. and Janice Beatson Deshais ’80 th Marguerite A. Riley (SCS) (FC) SJC Alumnae/i Club of Hartford Angela Corso DiGioia ’51 75 Anniversary Dorothy Horan Strauss Marilyn Hayes Snow ’46 Lois-Jean Day Dion ’50, M’70 Society Arline Boucher Tehan Anne Marchetti Stasiewski Helen Ryan Donnelly ’38 Gloria M. Dowaliby ’52 75th Anniversary Society Gail Flaherty Sturdevant ’58 Cl a s s o f 1943 – Mary Rose Fagan Ebner ’60 Alice Pattinson Sullivan ’51 donors made a special two-year t h 65 Re u n i o n Kathryn and Edward Sullivan (Trustee) Anna Marie Famiglietti ’62 commitment to the Annual Linda Tagliamonte ’72 Nicholas A. and Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli Class Gift Participation 55% Kenneth R. and Rosalie Shields ’61, M’66 (Trustee) Fund of at least $2,500 in Barbara Cowles Bartosik Thorsen ’48 (SCS) Barbara J. Fantone celebration of Saint Joseph M. Frances Blackall Blanchfield P’76 University of Hartford Nancy C. Ferrero M’99 College’s 75th Anniversary. Kathryn Lynch Burdette (FC) Joanne Blasek Vannuccini ’54 Jean Carosella Fitzpatrick ’75 Louise Nichols Clarke A Beverly Duhamel Fleming ’65, M’92 Richard G. Velte Leonard J. and Elizabeth J. Agnew (SCS) Barbara Calnen Connolly Barbara A. Gawle Linda Wagner Billye W. Auclair Marie Buckley Langrill Cathryn and Joseph S. Gerstner M’77 Walgreens Gene F. H’04 and Kathleen Barry Bruyette ’49, Eleanor Fisher McBride P’72 Carol J. Guardo ’61 Charlotte Hayes Walters ’50 H’04, P’81 A (SCS) Malvina Murphy Shea Marion Brazel Hanaghan ’51 John W. and Beverly A. Walton, P’92 Melanie J. Cecarelli ’78 Jean Lowry Walsh (SCS) Sara Kolodney Harrigan’63 Rita Troy Weidman ’79 (SCS) Josephine Madaffari Cormack ’54 Max E. Holcomb = Cl a s s o f 1948 – Hazel Canfield Weiner ’46 Thomas and Mary Kate Cox Jeanne M. Hunciker ’45 t h Cecilia T. Welna ’49 Dennis H. ’69, M’76, P’00 and 60 Re u n i o n John C. = and Carol B. Hunt Mary Alice Wolf Marie Fredericks Derby ’70, P’00 Antoinette Iadarola ’62 Class Gift Participation 49% Margaret Reilly Zikowitch ’58 Elizabeth C. Cotter Ehrich ’75 Dorothy Bosch Keller M’85, C’97 Janet V. Bartosiak (FC) Margaret C. Zorsky ’71 Nicholas A. and Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli Joan M. Kelly ’71 Elizabeth Smyth Clark P’73 ’61, M’66 A (Trustee) Mary James Krenn’48 Jean Grady Conway P’81 Wilson H. and Janet Bailey Faude Lucille E. Kuhnly ’40 Colette Schauss DiLorenzo Jane and John L. Flannery H’99 : the number Elizabeth Lewis ’44 Marion Hoyt Flanigan 9,661 (Trustee Emeritus) Mary F. Lowery ’57 Janice Morrissey Gunther of alumnae/i who live in or Louis and Carolyn Suprenant Genovese ’61 James = and Mary Jane Ferreira Lund P’89 Kathleen Walter Hart P’89 work in CT Christine Maznicki Golaszewski ’55 Helen M. Lynch ’41 Jane Rose Harty Carol E. Gourlie M’64, M’86 (SCS) Mary Catherine MacDonnell’49 Dorothy DeVore Hayes Rita C. Griswold, J.D. ’61, M’65 Margaret Goekler Marlowe ’58 Barbara Flynn Kallaugher Carol J. Guardo ’61 A Helen C. Marut ’54 Mary James Krenn (FC) Golden Dome Pierre and Mary Ellen Murphy Guertin ’75 Florence M. Maski ’48 Helen Aszklar Kycia Esther and Joseph J. Haloburdo M’94 (SCS) Members Jean R. McCreesh ’90 Phyllis Tinnirella LeConche Betty-Rae Fitzgerald King ’58 John P. McHugh = Rosemarie Sponzo Loalbo P’77 The Golden Dome Society Mary James Krenn ’48 A Pamela M. McVeigh Frances Perrone Lombardo recognizes and honors alumnae/i, Joseph Laffin and Margaret Steeves-Laffin ’76 Lucille A. Miano ’47 Katherine Unwin Marotto Lily Yuli Shao Lin ’54 parents and friends who have Arline R. Mooney ’44 Barbara Monckton McCann Mary Lowery ’57, M’63 A included Saint Joseph College B. Catherine Lumpkin Noble ’47 Norma Perantoni McLean Helen M. Lynch ’41 in their estate plans. Vitaline O’Connell O’Toole Elaine Lowry Neubelt (FC) Charles and Amy Mann Alice C. Ogalin ’53 Melide Domenici Normand Nellie A. Agostino ’49 Mary Pringle Mitchell ’90, M’94 John Piskor Constance O’Meara, RSM, C’74 Dorothy M. Allen ’40 Loren and Elaine Vesco Otter ’63 Barbara Joan Quigley ’96 Muriel Dillon Peck Nicholas S. and Kathleen Driscoll Lucia Lim Rees ’61 Patricia Russek Ritchie ’83 Elizabeth Collins Pickering Amatangelo ’62 Rosemary Kuckel Reynolds ’62 Ann E. Rosetta ’44 Alba Prisco-D’Amico Ann-Margaret Anselmo ’46 Marguerite A. Riley ’38 (SCS) Frances M. Rosetta Mary McDonough Rosehill Anthony D. and Elizabeth Autorino Nellie Uccello Romaine ’54 Evelyn Horgan Spina A

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 67 Eleanor Sala Tambornini Frances Heaton Finn Patricia Kobus Staba Pamela E. Clark Rosalie Shields Thorsen (SCS) (FC) Barbara Jones Forgione Divinagracia Flores Vernier Barbara Jo Robb Doody Joan Wanat Froscio Kathryn J. Wednichuk Diana Booth Duff Cl a s s o f 1953 – R. Donna Gagliardi Rose Marie Pasquariello Zaharek Kathleen Mason Fagley 55t h Re u n i o n Josephine Arena Galullo Judith O’Donnell Faryniarz Class Gift Participation 61% Nadia U. Haftkowycz Laurie Dawkins Felber Marion C. Harnois the percent of Patricia McGuinness Fiorio Jeanne Collins Arnone Carroll Coughlin Hughes 70: alumnae/i who Jeanette Fraulo Patricia Ryan Bartelmo Margaret Glennon Jasinski Regina A. Hartung Marie E. Bill said, in a recent survey, that Betty-Rae Fitzgerald King (FC) Susan Vasellina Johnson Jacquelyn Keenan Carroll Joyce Feldman Knapton SJC instills in its students a Joanne Negro French M’77 Frances Sakmar Casey Marion Carpenter Lang Kathleen Lillis Maguire Anne Marosa Chatlos philosophy of serving others Betsy Ross Lanza M’76 Lisabeth A. Milewski M’87 Kathleen Smith Conran Nancy LaRoche Elaine M. Pagliaro Patricia McCarthy Dillon Margaret Nagle Leonard Cl a s s o f 1968 – Francine A. Petosa Barbara A. Dobie Mary Hurley Mahoney M’87 t h e u n i o n Susan Elwell Roche Sheila Gunning Dumeer P’82, P’99 40 R Margaret Goekler Marlowe A Karen Kochanowski Silver (FC) Patricia Kenney Ennis Class Gift Participation 43% Patricia Quirk Marocchini Laurel Rock Skowron Virginia Lonergan Fenn Joan Agli Anderson Sheila Moran Barbara Yost Titus M’98 Anne Davey Germeroth Jeanne Tesik-Avicolli Carol Shea Murphy Ann M. Vaughn M’81 Aileen Hagen Ginty Ann Kerr Bache (FC) Christine Connor Murphy Mary Wallace Warzecha Florence Banulski Gontarz P’76, GP’01 Denise Phaneuf Bagg Louise Sidoli Naclerio Nancy Jurgot Young Maureen Fox Hallisey Judith A. Boughton Loretta Highberger Nowakowski Helen Brown Herlocker Mary Donoghue Cadigan Nancy Burgie Phillips Cl a s s o f 1978 – Margaret Wischenbart Kaseta Paula Duzmati Clutter Mary Norris Pilch t h e u n i o n Patricia Kirby Lee Deanna Cote 30 R Christine Begley Powers Mary Bartlett Locke Paula Ballantyne DeSilva (FC) Class Gift Participation 28% Bonney E. Prout Helen Sweeney Lowe Gale DiSabato Dickau M’78 Emily Atkins Aldrich Carol Ecklund Quinn Leona Allen Mansfield Trudy Ann Dickneider M’73 (Trustee) (FC) Sharon A. Bremner Patricia J. Rooney, RSM, M’72 (Trustee) (FC) Elizabeth Muldowney Mayo Rosemary Digby Lauren Reinhardt Brigham Anna Marie Simcic Madeline Anderson McDermott M’69 Mary Ellen Fay Melanie J. Cecarelli A (FC) Dorothy Camarra Sterpka Mary Kelly McDonald M’79 Karen L. Fritsche Catherine Devine Champagney Kathleen Daly Stingle (FC) Margery Doyle McMahon Theresa Carpentieri Gernhard Aelish Sullivan Clifford Gail Flaherty Sturdevant (FC) Joan Brennan Meyer (FC) Barbara Sheridan Giarnese Elaine Robinson Conway Jane Kenney Sullivan Geraldine Querido Murasso Marilyn Martinelli Horton Joanne Bonnell Crowell Alice Mehegan Visgilio Clare T. Murphy Michelle Jakielo Carrie McLaughlin Damon Mary Lou Rice Weidl Patricia Delaney Naples Anne F. Kellner Ann O’Neil Davoren Margaret Reilly Zikowitch (FC) Judith M. Nigro (FC) Cheryl Keough Marie Casey DeMilia A Alice C. Ogalin Cl a s s o f 1963 – Maureen Dziados Kreh Rosinda Fernandes Nina Gambina Pizzarello Claire A. Loiselle Krupa Donna Burn Gagnon t h e u n i o n Judith Cavalier Quinn 45 R Ann Marie McGlynn Kubicki Meredith A. Harris (FC) Joan Healey Resnisky Class Gift Participation 37% Rhonda Dablain LoBrutto Joanne B. Hassett Eileen Kelly Russo JoAnn Longinott Armstrong Carol E. Macknis Leanne M. Kaminski Anita Guardo Satriano (SCS) (FC) Patricia Hoben Braney Barbara Guzewicz Mahoney Susan Strong Kancler Zita Gildea Schmiedel Sandra Kazman Brassard Maura Sayers McGrath M’88 Margaret Lyons Kessler Nathalie LaChapelle Schunick Helen Magoon Campbell Mary C. McKenna Susan Santore Lew Louise Motto Setaro A (FC) Janice Abramek Casparino Rose Marie A. Mikasauskas Kathleen Doyle Magalis Lillian Haddad Shaker Carroll Flaherty Cochrane-Cisek Barbara Cicchetti Monti LuAnn Pagnini Malnati Phyllis Casertano Smith Angela B. Conochalla A Kathleen Berry Olsen Anne Marie D’Amato Mangan Maureen Meunier Suchenski Marcy Senk Ford Kathleen Shaw Palcher Susan Heffernan McGuire Mary Lehan Sullivan Sara Kolodney Harrigan A (FC) Jane M. Peterson Lori Fairbanks Neumann Elaine Redding Sullivan C’71 Margaret Sullivan Jenkins Elizabeth Donovan Pinto Joan L. Palumbo Maureen Nigro Ward Margaret Boisseau Koloski Carmen Rodriguez Prelle Coleen Leary Pazzani Mary L. Welch Sandra Gadus Lenahan Susan Conti Root Patricia Pearce Marilyn Loughlin Yandow (FC) Theresa H Looby, RSM, M’73, C’83 Mary Ellen McCarthy Sakura Rita DeMilia Peretto M’00 Francine Domenick Lynch Patricia Dlugozima Santy M’93 Patrice Magnan Peterson Cl a s s o f 1958 – Mary E. Macdonald Elizabeth S. Shepard Susan Aguiar Reimer 50t h Re u n i o n Susan Duffy Madison Rosemary Smith Rebecca Reich Sammito M’82 Class Gift Participation 70% Charity M. Mathias Francia Glandorf Smith Deborah Zeffior Stevens Susanne Dandley McNamara Patricia Lee Stout Deborah Grivois Thorpe Margaret Sjovall Asplund Margaret Taylor Mitchell Diana Vytell Kim Kelliher Traczynski Denise Carney Beaudoin Kathleen J. Murphy Barbara Nietzel Wright M’87 Deborah Bartholomew Yost Kathleen Bright Bourque Joan Thornton O’Neil Janice Thompson Young Patricia Collins Boyle A Elaine Vesco Otter (FC) Cl a s s o f 1983 – Jacqueline Daly Breines Carol Chrapowitzky Perrone Cl a s s o f 1973 – t h e u n i o n Joanna Borkowski Brier 25 R Janice Curulla Pond t h e u n i o n Marjorie Wentland Caldwell 35 R Class Gift Participation 27% Marie Chlupek Poyzer Claire Dunn Carpenter Class Gift Participation 26% Deidre Cummings Arfuso Joan Sparaco Reynolds Diane Basney Carroll (FC) Kathleen Rifici Baechtle Susan Gibson Asensio Mary Kane Skurat M. Carolyn Dodd M’78 Catherine Finelli Capuano (FC) Pia Cicchetti Behlman Joan Fitzgibbon Spargo Gloria Labesky Farrell Joan M. Carboni Marion Parker Berard M’94

68 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Donna M. Bonin Carol Luce McGuire Cl a s s o f 1939 Mary T. Hogan A Colleen Burke Budzinski Patricia L. McManus Loretta Moran Connelly P’67 Jeanne M. Hunciker (FC) Antonietta Zullo Carreira Karen MacIver Petry M’01 D. Bernice Gauggel Fogarty P’65 (FC) Margaret Meaney Kane Janet Kuzlinski Ciccaglione Diane Phillips Katherine O’Connor Henebry = Rosemary Cerutti Kennedy Lisa M. Ellis Karen E. Radisch M. Consolata O’Connor, RSM Florence Bonsignore Misselwitz (FC) Cecile Enrico Melissa Agnelli Rondeau (Trustee Emeritus) (SCS) Marion Hale O’Donnell Faye Colligan Ewen Milagros Rosa Roberta Gorman O’Connor Arline Zehnder O’Donovan Donna Tuxbury Fisher Holly Sonstrom Ross Barbara Egan Pitkin Kathleen Moore Fulton M’88 Mary Jane Park Ross Cl a s s o f 1940 Helen Fitzgerald Rago P’74, P’79, P’86 Megan Cahill Goodfield Dawn Bostrom Selander M’00 Mary Crosby Brennan = Lucia Tomasso Scheer Margaret Donahue Griffin M’93 Jacqueline J. Whitehead Genevieve Grady Elliott Vivian R. Stephenson Loretta K. Hackenyos Alathea King Filon Catherine Frank Thomas Mary K. Harding Cl a s s o f 1998 – Catherine O’Brien Grimes P’71(SCS) (FC) Mary Fitzpatrick Tucker M’69, C’78 t h Pamela Chalke Horvath P’09 10 Re u n i o n Marian McCloskey Hastings Shirley Carlton Yates Elaine B. Jones Class Gift Participation 9% Georgina Buonocore Hoben P’63 Diane Baah Kyle M’89 A Cl a s s o f 1946 Mary Picard Clark Lucille E. Kuhnly ’40 Lou Ann Larwin Jean Donahue Anderson Christine A. Cohen Claire A. Markham, RSM, ’40 (SCS) (FC) Laurie Doyon Lavoie Ann-Margaret Anselmo A Madeline M. Colon Marita A. Ryan, RSM Mary Lovely Jean Fagan Arnold Kelley Crichton Katherine Collins Murray l a s s o f Faith Milikowski Beckwith Beverly A. Dutton C 1941 Mary Ann Stabiler Newton Mary T. Bergan Julia Czarnecki Mildred T. Motto Clara LeSage O’Brien Philomena F. Chiodo Theresa Hall Catherine Fitzmorris Charpentier Patricia Russek Ritchie A Kathleen Finn Corrigan Nora V. Jara Virginia Vaccari Guillet P’71 Mary Tagg Romano Mary Kerrigan Daley Barbara B. Lane Helen M. Lynch (FC) Mary Scavotto Sanderson = Loretta Dyson Wendy Wagner Lupien Helen Gabriel Reinholtz Barbara Zuchowski Schnabel (FC) Ann P. Kilfoil Denise Mackey Marjorie Fleitzer Schmale Nancy Babon Sitz Loretta F. Magnello Roxana Rojas Miranda Mary O’Hare Smith Sue A. Smolski M’89 Marie Lietar Mailloux Abigail J. Perkins Rose M. Sponzo Judith E. Stone Eleanor Hollman Mayr Elizabeth Jane Wlazlo Alice McDonnell Wagener P’71 Maryellen Rivers Strasser Marie C. Misenti Sandra Senaldi Tarca Cl a s s o f 1942 Lorraine Abbott Molloy P’79, P’85 Karen Meronek Temple the number of Elisabeth Finnegan Healy Elizabeth Chapin Olson Teresa Keyes Torres 300: Vivian Lajoie Horton Mildred Lovit Ross Ellen M. Werner days it took to build two new Rita Jackson Hughes Marilyn Hayes Snow (FC) Jeanne Carver Wolfgang residence halls Shirley Kuehnle Knapman Dorothy Spalla Mary H. Meaney = (FC) Marjorie Moffitt Streckfus Cl a s s o f 1988 – Barbara Farrell O’Connell P’70 Lois Spears Tunila 20t h Re u n i o n Cl a s s o f 2003 – Elizabeth O’Brien Phelps M’74 Marie O’Connor Varrone Class Gift Participation 13% 5t h Re u n i o n Hazel Canfield Weiner (FC) Cl a s s o f 1943 Denise E. Aguilera Class Gift Participation 6% (See page 67) Cl a s s o f 1947 John C. Bansavich Elaine Daley AbouAkar Marjorie Sackett Abbott Janice Link Cotrona Elizabeth M. Arbour Cl a s s o f 1944 Mary Frago Agosta Julie Celata DeCosta Ann Marie Leary Colapietro Mary Macchi Brockman Regina Langdon Annunziata Teresa Martin Dotson Idalina E. Cultrera M’07 Anita Callahan Fox Terese Morocco Barton M’71 Andrea Stapkowski Douyard Margaret M. Hoskins Muriel Lohneiss Glasow = Margaret E. Campbell Jean Brennan Fisher Barbara Beausoleil Lewis Joan Marzano Hogan Sophie Grogoza Carroccia Michele Pratt Gnazzo Kathryn Lepito Lucas Elizabeth Lewis ’44 A (SCS) (FC) Jean E. Carroll, RSM, M’85 Mary B. Keenan Meghan E. McMullen Elizabeth Oates Marcotte Ellen Smith Clarke Lisa Uryga Lamphere Teresa G. Stanton Sarah O’Brien Miller Mary Joan Cook, RSM, M’74 Rosalina Urbanetti Monarca Emily L. Warner Arline R. Mooney A (SCS) (FC) Eleanor Griffin Donahue Virginia M. Pudlo M’99 Robin J. Watson H. Rita Fagan Powers Elena Piccolo Donato Ann Fisher Putnam (FC) Amy M. Woronick Ann E. Rosetta ’44 A (SCS) (FC) Ann Collins Fecke (SCS) (FC) Michele Desjardins Roberts Pauline Rossignol Schlosser = (FC) Marie Bergeron Geary = Dorothy Blais Swain Cl a s s Gi v i n g Mary McCormack Thompson Pauline Sullivan Haas Vanessa Wheeler Whitcomb Antonina P. Uccello H’71 (SCS) (FC) Esther Radosti Hannum P’71 = o n e u n i o n Marion Hoban Walsh Ann Draper Hayes l a s s o f (N -R ) C 1993 – Marie Pfunder Konicki t h 15 Re u n i o n Cl a s s o f 1936 Cl a s s o f 1945 Frances Golden Krenisky Class Gift Participation 11% Marie A. LeVan Kathleen Kenure Alderman Margaret Finnegan LaFrancis Christine Shea Bianchi Virginia Ferguson Murphy Jean M. Bachman Kathleen Magowan (FC) Patricia Peters Cavanagh Jeanne La Course Edwards Lucille A. Miano A l a s s o f Patricia Chavanick Davis M’97 C 1937 Eileen Cashin Effing Bernice Deady Moore P’84 = Kimberly D. Fair-Cheman Genevieve McGrail Curran Kathryn Smith Feeney B. Catherine Lumpkin Noble A (FC) Lisa Griffen Dorothy D. Heneage M. Elizabeth Moore Fitzpatrick Jean McEvoy O’Brien Linda R. Harrison Jane McGowan Madigan Elizabeth A. Foley Jean O’Brien-Butler Nancy Anderson Holl Catherine H. Vargas Nannette Auletta Giovine Pauline Wertsching Saunders Mary Marix Karnolt Frances Wren Grahn Genevieve Smith Cl a s s o f 1938 Renee J. Lavoie M’01, C’95 Lorraine Pallotti Grandin Irene Grodovich Smith (SCS) (See page 67) Lillian Avroch Grant Genevieve Cote Thiem

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 69 Barbara Morrissey Tomassi Janet McCarthy O’Brien Barbara McCarthy Friestedt Joanne Blasek Vannuccini (FC) Rosemary Grennan Werdelin Mary Guilmartin O’Connor Jane DeRoehn Giguere Edith Fitzpatrick Webb Marie Vaillancourt Wierbicki Mary Dillon O’Connor Doris Brodeur Goldman (FC) Peggy M. Webb Kathleen Campion O’Neill Marjorie Johnson Hogue Cl a s s o f 1948 Marilyn Edgecomb Parker M’72, P’78 Mary Jane Panalitis Holt Cl a s s o f 1955 (See page 67) Joan Prendergast Pilz Jeanne F. Howard Dorothy O’Connor Anderson Mary Philbin Pursell Anne Landish Kendall Una Marguerite LaPre Botham Cl a s s o f 1949 Alice Cronan Reiley Nancy Moffitt King (FC) Audrey Valois Cassem Nellie A. Agostino A Marita A. Ryan A (FC) Vilma Moriarty Langh Margaret Spellicy Crofton Rosamond Ainger Baldwin Josephine Mingrone Segro Lucia De Dominicis Maccarone P’80 Mary Welch Culligan Kathleen Barry Bruyette, H’04, P’81 A Jean Fagan Sisk Gloria Scriminger Maloney Mary Ellen Curtin (SCS) (FC) Janet Hart Smith Dorothy Zehnder Mariano Mary E. Donovan M’67 Julia Filippini Casey Jean Renehan St. Peter Patricia Hurley Marmion Carol Male Farley Claire Park Clark P’76 Anne Marchetti Stasiewski (FC) Gilda Salvio Martin Doris More Finch Geraldine Smith Cook A Mary Shea Sweeney Dorothy Contrastan Martino Margaret Sullivan Florence Ann-Marie Crowley Charlotte Hayes Walters (FC) Joan Kenny Mattes Maureen Dunn Fox P’81, P’82 (FC) Meada Galatro Ebinger Sally Ann Moylan McGurkin Mary Hilda Gionet = Mary Kelly Greene Maureen Grimes Mullane Shirley Woinicki Glynn Alice Drolet Grimes the percent of Therese Harpin Olivar Christine Maznicki Golaszewski (FC) Theresa Thabault Harrington 87 : graduates who are Joan Maciora Plocharczyk Elizabeth O’Connor Halliwell Joan Muldoon Heppner Jeannine Massicotte Provenzano Carol Foley Hamel Joan T. Jurale likely to stay in Connecticut Jeannine Fradette Quick Barbara James Haviland Patricia S. Keegan and make a difference in our Katherine Keohane Rajewski Joyce Hall Hinsley Barbara Baisley Kenny (FC) communities Phyllis Colturi Rubera Charlene Sheridan Kearns ’85, P’78 Betty Anthony Leslie Barbara Studeny Sampl M’92, P’79 Flora Mailhot Keller Laurette LaLiberte Lipson Lauretta Schulz Jean Dully Kramer Grace Rametta Lyons Carol Brennan Shepard Patricia Curtin Lawler Mary Catherine MacDonnell A (FC) Cl a s s o f 1951 Fleurette Fradette Shingler Justina DeCarli McLaughlin Verna Muller Manfredi Janice Castendieck Blide Marion Brynga Smith Mary Frances McMahon, RSM, C’72 Josephine DeGrandi Mascolo Kathryn Cootware Bonyai Josephine Tarantino Theriault Anne Yeomans Mehn Anne Clark McGuinness (FC) Arline German Brady P’79 Joan Cassidy Vayo Patricia Tupaj Miller Lucille Telesca Namnoum Rosa M. Brown Mary Paternostro Vitelli Marcia Pickett Moran Nancy Roser Newton (FC) Nancy S. Bushey Barbara Brett White Helen Grogan Murphy Mary Christel Nolan RSM, C’71 Eileen O’Connor Camp Rosalie Benny Zanoni Margaret Allen Murphy Barbara Ropelewski Nowacki P’79 Doris Fetzer Campbell M’71 Janet A. Reardon Patricia Kelly O’Connell Rosemary Zazzaro Cardwell Cl a s s o f 1953 Joan Scarritt Reynolds Irene Krusinski Pockoski Sally Dudack Carroll (See page 68) Juliette Wollenberg Sandberg Eleanor Ferrari Reale Pauline Clarke Cole Rita Hollywood Saunders Anna J. Sadotti Margaret Hall Condon Cl a s s o f 1954 Mary Smith Selfors Mary Berglund Sofrin P’92 Janet Helm Dauphinais Nancy Rodriguez Arnold Kathleen Fennell Talbot P’81 Marie Lavieri Sollitto Dorothy Chezek Desi Joyce Owens Brennan = Dolores Celeni Williamson Patricia Deptula Swanson Joan McIntyre Distel Patricia Campion Cobb M’79 (FC) Catherine Collins Vaughan Barbara J. Dixon Josephine Madaffari Cormack (FC) Cl a s s o f 1956 A Cecilia T. Welna (FC) Marion Brazel Hanaghan (SCS) (FC) Barbara Houghton Deveau Gloria Bissonnette Beaudreault P’80 Florence Hanlon Hayes Irene Welna DeVivo P’96 (FC) Margaret T. Bonetti (FC) l a s s o f Elizabeth M. Horton C 1950 Shirley Allaire Dubay Kathleen McMahon Bruttomesso Mary K. Karl Anne McNamara Ackerman Mary Ann Clancey Fox Kathleen Quirk Butler Marilyn Hyland Kelley Jean Van Raalte Brook Mary Ann Riley Harvill Elizabeth Cooley Carney A Eileen Long Lovett Helen Carone Bucior (FC) Mary Kinsley Kalinoski Mary Sylvester Cashman Mary Jean McGoldrick Mahoney Frances Shea Buckley (FC) Joan McIntyre Leary Catherine McKinley Centurion Marie Flood Merkel Yolanda Salvio Burr Lily Yuli Shao Lin (FC) Mary English Chadwick Ann Collins Mills Barbara Davis Clark Beverly A. Loughlin Nancy R. Clare Florence Kristopik Peasley A Patricia Harries Clarkin Helen C. Marut (FC) Clare Lynch Clark M. Gloria McKinnon Perret Marjorie Hart Conley Elizabeth A. Melley Maureen Maher Daly Catherine Carroll Petroni Mary Bowman Cowles P’81 Lois Smith Metzler Rosemary White DeMichiel A Rita Vaillancourt Reagan Lois-Jean Day Dion M’70 Jean Broderick Mulpeter Joan McGrath Donahue (FC) Marion Hunt Sierra Geraldine Casey Donohue (SCS) Carolyn Spellacy O’Mara Carol Brothwell Fasolo Doris Laverdiere Stevens C. Louise Farrell Drury Virginia Baldwin Pelech Mary O’Connell Flaherty M’78 Alice Pattinson Sullivan (FC) Olga Coppola Fisco Frances Scully Riendeau Mary Danaher Grabowski = Margaret Brennan Walker Marie Dungan Francoeur Nellie Uccello Romaine (FC) Ann Casey Griffith = Cecile DuBois Gagne Barbara A. Ryan (FC) Marijane MacFadden Jorgensen Cl a s s o f 1952 A Nancy Lawlor Gallagher M. Jane Ryan (FC) Joan Canales Lane Angela Carroccia Basile Alberta Crampton Guidone Margaret A. Sackett Joan Guerin Malizia Ann Love Blood P’05 (FC) Mary Moriarty Hogan-Oleksak Virginia Spugnardo Schlueter Mary Stannard Manion Elaine Hart Burke Catherine Keane Jermain (FC) Theresa Zielinski Shamansky Dorothy DeBari Manner Joan Leamy Carroll M’73 Marjorie A. Kane Margaret Mun Soong Norma Carone Mazzone Frances Brochu Connelly (FC) Frances Lalas Malin Lucia Pappalardo Spada Patricia A. McCabe Colleen Moore DeFrancisco Jane Zuchowski McKenzie Elvira G. Testa Eileen Griffith McClure Jane Haupt Delaney Mary Lou Driscoll Moulton Sheila Moreau Traphagen Janet O’Brien Mary Ellen Murphy, RSM (Trustee) (FC) Joan Burke Drury

70 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Caroline Tormey Rowe Marilyn Bowen Sagnella Patricia Cisco Rougeot Nancy Ahern McGill Barbara McCabe Spehar Patricia Nolan Santelle Mary Jane O’Neil Shay Mary-Christine Lauritzen Moran Joan Delatore Taft Grace Cusano Schaefer Carol M. Short JoAnn Trafaconda Morris Elizabeth Kenehan Ustanowski Lucy Banulski Skinger Esther Dora Ziegler Barbara Puzzo Negrola Marion Redden Wellette Jane Dichello Socha Barbara Fama Nordin Agnes Dudley Wren Maria Gugliemino Swift Cl a s s o f 1962 Roberta Hamel Place Joanne Fitzgerald Vancor Barbara Dickinson Abbate Maureen Metcalf Ramsdell Cl a s s o f 1957 Maria Carangelo Wagner Margaret D. Adams Denise Russell Rancourt Mary Jane Greene Bickers Nancy Crowley Wilde (FC) Kathleen Driscoll Amatangelo A (FC) Gustina Petro Sullivan Carroll Jane Callahan Antoinette J. Coiro Gail Fondabella Sullivan Sharon Welch Canny Cl a s s o f 1960 Marilyn Manion Connors Sheila Kelly Wiezalis Dorothy Kirschner Carey Maureen Casey Borkowski JoAnn DeMarco M’71 Anita Favata Young Irene Blake Clark M’78 (FC) Margaret Ryan Brenton Mary Battiston DiCenso M. Austin Close, RSM Mary Rose Fagan Ebner A Maureen Paquette Dion Cl a s s o f 1964 – Rosann M. Conran MaryAnn Malone Enright Anna Marie Famiglietti A (SCS) (FC) Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Merle T. Coughlin M’67 Elaine Gallo Fortuna M’74 Barbara Smith Geelan Carol E. Gourlie M’86 (SCS) (FC) Maureen McConville Donoghue (FC) Lorraine Simoneau French M’66 Mary Jean Glesmann Lydia Korchynska Dychdala Frances M. Giunta Joan Pernatozzi Guerrera Cl a s s o f 1965 Harriot Fuller Dyer M’70 Claire Schatzman Grady Maryann C. Healey Kathleen Hickey Arecchi Joyce Breault Franciscus Judith Kirby Gunning Antoinette Iadarola A (SCS) (FC) Susanne Modafferi Barrach Irene Rydziel Galvin P’82 Irene Sullivan Haney Kathleen Dempsey Losey Gertrud Burkard Baumann Margaret B. Golub Margaret Mark-Anthony Josephs Alberta Shea Marcy Anita Hamstedt Bender Kathleen Gallagher Griffin Margaret Glasheen Judd Maria Uccello Mullady P’87 Barbara Carlson Betz Jean Stratton Hill Patricia Fagan Kofsuske Rose Julie Regan Paula Mayo Burnette Joan D. Hill Laurette T. Laramie Rosemary Kuckel Reynolds (FC) Joan Peyton Casinghino Janet Haddad Hurley Rosemary Miele Leonard Jeanne Fortin Ricard Mary C. Custy M’75 (FC) Patricia Grady Kenney Margaret Carley MacRae Isabel Doerfler Richard Susan Vickery Davis Neonillia Korchynska Lechman Patricia Larue Marchand M’79 Marcia Fradet Ryan Claudia M. DellaBitta Mary Lowery M’63 A (FC) Carol Papagno McClatchie Jean Emanuelli Shirvinski Marie Lanza Dube (FC) Jean Healy Modliszewski Sandra DeConti Miele P’89 Sandra Simmons St. James P’02 Delphine Johns Farrelly Jacqueline Filipek Nadile Rosemary Boccalatte Molloy Erva M. Willett Virginia Miller Ferlazzo M’69 Rose Marie Gagliardi O’Dea Marguerite Des Lauriers Morin Beverly Duhamel Fleming M’92 A Marianne Petrus Papandrea Margaret Casey Noble Cl a s s o f 1962 – Susan Cole Foley Anne-Marie Pare Quagliaroli Katherine O’Brien Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Donna Ennis M. Foley Jean Lanerie Ravalese Elizabeth Bachl O’Leary ’83 Paul A. Vozzella Martha Dery Hanrahan M’76 Maureen Fitzgerald Reynolds Isabelle Sanchirico Pingree Joyce Norman Holmes Mary Jane Jakupco Thibodeau Faith Furlan Poliquin Cl a s s o f 1963 Mary Foley Kane Katherine E. Tolis Carol Thone Remington (See page 68) Adele Macknis Kasinskas Marcia Donnelly Wellons Leonore La Barbera Rizy Susan Mihaley Marra Wilma Weaving Willoughby Nanci O’Connor Scully Sheila Chappell Montovani Patricia Bunn Shamamy Susan Stearn Moore Cl a s s o f 1958 Ann Leptic Surge 577: the number of Patricia Sullivan Naccarato (See page 68) Elaine L. Torsiello times SJC was in the news Carol Ann Archacki Nelson Marybeth O’Reilly Walsh M’64 last year Jean Chlupek Nolan Cl a s s o f 1959 Charline Gianetti Whalen Judith Dunn O’Brien M’83 Marjorie Goodwin Albert M’68 Sally Clark Wight Sharon Murphy Palmer Liuda Jucenas Avizonis Cl a s s o f 1964 Jean Cunningham Peoples Nancy Prior Bacinello Cl a s s o f 1961 Therese M. Becker Mary Polka Potter Mary Ann Bianchi M’64, C’74 Ruth Hallowell Bortolan M’76 Marilyn L. Brewer Rosemary Ambruso Powers Betty-Kay Cunningham Callahan Carol Monti Bowen Marjorie Mulcahy Brown (FC) Susan Kwantz Probst Elizabeth P. Carey Susan Fippinger Carey Sara Wolff Byrnes Susan Guilbault Santangelo (FC) Nancy Grosso Clifford P’86 Vilma Connolly Cook Mary Uricchio Camilli Noreen Lafontaine Scafuri Angelica-Elaine Ciarla Cummings Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli M’66 Dolores Sadlowski Carron M’87 Jane Cosgrove Smith Ellen E. English (Trustee) A (FC) Carol Hopper Chanen Elaine Dineen Sponzo M’85 Joanne McCourt Fenton M’92 Madeline Follachio, RSM Kathleen Kerrigan Dasney Judith Gencarella Spooner Mary Louise O’Loughlin Fitzgerald Carolyn Suprenant Genovese (FC) Diane Bessette DeJoannis Marianne Wise Thuesen Barbara Tobin Flinn Rita C. Griswold M’65 (FC) Elaine Alix Farrell Rosemary Ciriello Tyrrell Kathryn Coppeto Haight Carol J. Guardo A (SCS) (FC) Meg Whalen Francis Mary Stewart Young Virginia Zima Jedziniak Patricia Quish Hayes M’71, P’84, P’89 = Mary Bailey Gaul Dorothy J. Kobus Cl a s s o f 1965 – Pearl Ginsberg Jacobson Marie Carole Graf Dolores Paradis Landry Sandra Barson Kravet Judith Grosner Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Mary St. Cyr Lennon Marilyn Berardis Lombardo Ellen Staley Guertin Margaret Crowley, RSM Joan Maffei Letchworth Lois Cerilli Lyons Linda Hebert Hepburn Jean Machol Hamilton (FC) Elizabeth Parker Lundy Mary Ann Shine McDonald Jacqueline Gillardi Ivanko Albert A. Latour Sally Foley Martin Karen Mellon Oddi Beatrice Collins LaRoche John B. Walsh Laura M. Meskill, RSM, M’64 Alberta Capodiferro Patti Cynthia Bokus Leader John R. Yellen Shelagh O’Neill, Esq. (Trustee) (FC) Barbara Folcik Quinby Anne Jones Makrogianis Maureen Murphy Prior l a s s o f Lucia Lim Rees (FC) Maura Gunning Mathieu C 1966 Ellenmary McGauley Richards Mary Ann Magnano Reid Marcia M. McCormack Maureen McGowan Barbelet Mary Klett Ryan Marie Piche Reluga M’67 Mary-Gertrude McDonough Aileen O’Connell Beckman

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 71 Mary A. Boutilier Kathleen McInerney Musson Carol Taubert Siro P’97, P’98 Ann M. Corcoran M’81 Elaine Valade Copeland M’87 Joyce C. Narden Ilona K. Stagliano Janet Dumont Shirley Daunis Corden P’02 Janice Kosciusko Narel Charlotte A. Swienton Nicola Grappone Formica Sandra Strugala Coyle Joan Landraitis Navin Marilyn Ann Vaughn Joanne Warner Fyfe Maureen Stiles Dammling Janet Neary M’77, P’99 Rosemary Powers Walcott Molly Rees Gavin Louann M. Daragan M’82 Janice Dube Nelson Rosemary Arcari Wall M’76 A (SCS) (FC) Catherine Sinaguglia Gentile M’76 Edythann Chiarizio DeFilippo Mary Connelly Pereira Maureen A. Walsh Linda Leone Goldin Ellen Secord Doyle Nancy Grady Peters M’70 Ann Anastasio Gorman Elaine B. Bessette Maryanne C. Roche Cl a s s o f 1969 – Carroll J. Grant Sandra Darling Forrest Constance Rondeau Sutula Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Karen B. Grossman Margaret Grainger Herzlich Marianne A. Tomassone Mary Jane Edwards Diane Rutledge Hayden Mary Serksnas Heslin (FC) Jane L.Winsch Ronald E. Ferri P’85 Salvatrice Calafiore Keefe Sharon Kelly Heyob Christina Centola Wofford A Irene V. Holowesko, RSM, C’79 (Trustee) (FC) Ellen Davis King Mary Margaret Browne Horan Marie Castagno Pezzlo Jean Hom Kong Mary Ann Vendetti Hubert Cl a s s o f 1967 – Marie McLaughlin Koontz Esther Campbell Jordan Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Cl a s s o f 1970 Roberta Daniello Krajci Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM, M’73 Mary Ann Fitzgerald Lally Lynne Radcliffe Banach Linda M. Labbadia Karen Beakey Mansfield Suzanne M. Lawlor Louise Gervais Bridge Mary Shannon Lawson Kathleen McManus Minton Margaret Colton Mojesky Margaret T. Cawley Ann Marie Colangelo Lengyel Carole Grady Mulready Margot A. Chapman Ellen Jasek LeSure Antoinette M. Munoz Cl a s s o f 1968 Dianne Caron Chauvin Margaret Tencza Marchesani Jane Jensen O’Connor (See page 68) Jo-Ann Christadore Barnoski Maria Rotondaro Maynard Mary O’Connor O’Marra P’96, P’02, P’03, P’04 Maria Santagata Cosentino Janet Meyers Mielcarz Mary Ann T. Pellegrino Cl a s s o f 1968 – Catherine A. Cosgrove Virginia Pulito Miller Rose-Lee Amodeo Petronella Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Marie Fredericks Derby P’00 (FC) Robert Moore Carolyn Gelormino Rainey Esther G. Gendel Cheryl Kuncas Dering Christine Guillet Morris Ellen Scheiber Rooney Lita Preston Murphy Bonnie Sime Farnham Helena E. Mubarek M’76 Rita Jones Santostefano Ruth Joyner O’Neill Suzanne Webber Fitzgerald Linda Tazzara Olesak Elizabeth Korotash Sedlak (FC) Mary Ellen Lane Roos Clemence Goupil Godin Mary Grimes Parent Jane F. Seraphin Elizabeth O’Malley Gotha Carolyn A. Perkins Carol Jensen Skarzynski Cl a s s o f 1969 Lynette Taylor Grande Mary Adinolfi Provini Patricia Froehlich Vedder Jane Reilly Allen Marie Scully Gray Zita Temesy Register Joan McCarry Wallace Lorraine Cervero Bauer A Linda Fichera Hawkins M’05 Ellen-Jane Cronin Reinertsen Johanne K. Walworth Lucy De Corleto Callahan Geraldine P. Heath Philomena Miano Sawyer (SCS) (FC) Nancy A. Carroll Marybeth Viola Hill Doris Morin Seria Cl a s s o f 1966 ­– Joan Iacino Chaput Theresa Lomauro Jones Patricia Severson-Wager Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Kathleen Reilly Chase Carole J. Leahy Sandra D. Sheridan Patricia Cook, RSM Elizabeth Ducillo Christinat Eileen Farrell Lettick Susan Badrick Snavely Patricia Linehan Karen Davis Kundla Deborah C. McLaughlin Mary Cedilotte Stephenson M’77 A John M. Sedlak (FC) Barbara Earls Day Marie Mecca Cheryl Campbell Sutyla Nellie F. Shepard Susan Lombardi Delvecchio M’82 Beverly Johnson Montresor Barbara Walczyk Mary Frances Mazens Sullivan Dennis H. Derby M’76, P’00 (FC) Ann Morrin Eleanor Gervasini Willis Maribeth Nadolny Eugene Georgie Mubarek Margaret C. Zorsky (FC) Laura McQueeney Fraser Geraldine L. Natwin Linda Rizk Noujaim M’74 Cl a s s o f 1971 – the number Janet A. Griffin (FC) 13,044: Sally Heroux Hagan Christine Laskoske Peczynski Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m of living SJC alums Kathleen Kotak Harris Dolores Montuati Redman Barbara Noyes Damauskas Catherine M. Havens Diane Crepeau Sanderson Marian Katz Pava Andrea Nevers Heaton Barbara Kennedy Shortell (FC) Frank J. Raffone Sheila W. Horan (Trustee) (FC) Concetta Spagna-Czaczkes Mary Ellen Prout Spellacy Cl a s s o f 1967 Nancy Leber Jordan Janet B. Wade Lee Potter Bepko Joan A. Konareski Cl a s s o f 1970 – Mary Anne Kelly Zak Gail A. Blalock Sharon Donahue Kurwelnz Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Margaret Krol Brasket Dorothy Tenerowicz Landry Arthur R. Bruce Cl a s s o f 1972 Mary Connors Burnell Jeanne Bisaillon Lee Joanne Beyus Durstin Michele Calabro Banach M’75 Mary Mangiante Clair Janice Vicario McClanaghan Patricia Caplis Kelly Barbara Betkoski Francine A. Coffey A (FC) Wendy Bosak Montanaro (FC) Joseph C. Peters JoAnn Mettler Bosnick Karen Piotrowski Cohn Mary Elizabeth Covill Olesnevich E. Joan Halpenny Sereda Kathryne Ray Brignac M. Lynn Dacey Virginia McKinnon Ouellette Gail Repass Stafford Sharon Quallen Fialkievicz Elaine T. Deasy, RSM, M’75 Eleanor Mlynarski Payton Lillian M. Tringe Margaret Fox Flanagan Patricia Murno DiGiacomo Susan Healy Ring Mary Hoban Habif Mary Pierce Doherty Janis Bailey Robinson Cl a s s o f 1971 Lynn Tobey Klauser Louise A. Gordona Marie Petrone Schauster Margot Ballantyne Alfano Nancy Lis-Holland Eileen M. Heaphy Susan K. Semancik Frances Noviasky Anderson Nancy Richmond Miner Adele Rossiter Imber Mary Jane Carlson Senechal M’78 Nancy Weir Berlet P’04 Olga R. Pannone Carol A. Kelp Mary Scollard Shanahan Patricia Coffey Bernier Mary Blackmore Ragno Virginia Smith Kirkwood (FC) Judith Bosley Shivy Diane Donaghy Blake Nancy Goode Roath Marj E. McCarthy Anne McVerry Shove Kathleen Buchino (FC) Geraldine A. Roberts, Esq. (SCS) Andrea Gadus Molett Lois Sembrich Simonian Kathleen Halloran Cherney Kathleen V. Rohn Barbara O. Moulton Dawn Connolly-Markowitz Albina R. Salvador

72 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Cynthia Parzyck Sarnowski Cl a s s o f 1974 – Helen Hoffa Hughlett C’78 Mary Egan Larsen, M’82 Eileen Peschel Smith Judith Hill Lawes Susan Hickey McCabe Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Barbara Was St. Lawrence Robert W. Marsh Barbara McLaughlin M’80 Lawton S. Averill Rita M. Sullivan M’75 Judith A. McGrath Carla Sabia Perlotto M’82 Gabrielle Freeman Bartlett Linda Tagliamonte (FC) Lorraine Ducharme Noone Patricia Schaefer Sehulster Donald H. Berg Susan Genovesi Vermes Kathleen Sibley Mary C. Shake Dorothy A. Choyce, RSM Kathleen Dursi Vinci Jacqueline Rosenfeld Werner Susan Ten Eyck Grace Minson Cole Rose Marie D. Walsh Sheila R. Durante Margaret Weber Cl a s s o f 1976 Cl a s s o f 1977 – John R. Galli Regina Robbins Wohlke C’80 Holly Abery-Wetstone r a d u a t e r o gr a m Gladys Nunez Hernandez G P Mary Connors Young Donna Lavinio Acker Maureen Nash Jendrucek Katherine Zahronsky Callahan Susan L. Borchard Sylvia Valerius Matthews Gretchen Craffey Cl a s s o f 1972 – Maryanne O’Keefe Burton Barbara Fritz Meier Emily Eisenhaure r a d u a t e r o gr a m Mary Lou McLaughlin Caffrey G P Ronald Miecznikowski Jackson G. Gemmell Karen Lovallo Casinghino M’86 Mary Baldwin Brady Evelyn Giles Mitchell Nancy M. Roy Gail Pecci Clark Patricia McMahon Clark Maria Obregon (SCS) Ann Seigel Maryalice Crofton Susan M. Fennelly Michael F. Pacinda Nancy Chiaravalloti Cuminale Cl a s s o f 1978 Eda Fuccella Moroney Rona Packer Gail Butkiewicz Dwyer Pasquale J. Thomas Elizabeth A. Secord, RSM, M’81 (FC) (See page 68) Joanne Dipollina Eisenhard Alice M. Weibel William F. Watson Marcia Clark Goldreich Cl a s s o f 1978 – Jean Monast Weiss Cl a s s o f 1973 Karen McGuire Guay Leonard A. Zapatka Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m (See page 68) Catharine Faber Joslyn Diane Cardinal Joanne Rees Kaczor M’94 (FC) Cl a s s o f 1975 Marianne Cassidy l a s s o f Roberta Cappetta Kania C 1973 – Joan M. Adorno M’82 Richard J. Dalidowitz Judith Powell Kelliher Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Jean M. Bernius Phyllis Dulk Gibbs Barbara Rom Masone Theodore S. Anderson Elizabeth Renn Chase Rosemarie V. Hunt Susan M. Miller Richard K. Dorr Katherine Miller Chimini Dorothy O’Dwyer, RSM M. Katie O’Brien James Fucini Mary Niebielski Cikatz Mary Ann Lenis Seleman Eileen T. Pearce Jean Von Allmen Greene Maureen Byrnes Corley Ann Pettengill Shea P’05 Joanne Pollara Helen D. McLendon Rita Martinelli DiMaria Betty Titus Ann Marie Crooke Reed Leonard Paul Kathleen Wilcox Dossot Mary J. Tucker Lynn Costello Serra Stephen J. Seleman Marilyn Elliott Downing Margaret Steeves-Laffin (FC) Shirley B. Spaeth Elizabeth C. Ehrich (FC) Cl a s s o f 1979 Margaret Sheehy Thombs Mary Spear Elkas Maura Healey Aldrich Susan G. Vomacka Cl a s s o f 1974 Deborah Thibault Ferry Kathleen Conrad Barningham Jo-Ellen DeRoma Wickwire Anne L. Berti Jean Carosella Fitzpatrick A Gail Dineen Bergeler Joan Piscopiello Boucher Christine A. Gibson Diane Betkoski Cl a s s o f 1976 – Christine Frey Brault Mary Ellen Murphy Guertin (FC) Lori LaCapra Briody r a d u a t e r o gr a m Christina S. Breen Kathleen DiBiaso Jardine G P Mary Burns Elizabeth Slavin Brown Lois A. Luddy M’83 Joyce Hartline Allen Kathleen Javor Clark M’87 Carole A. Cangiano Denise Kerwin Mahoney Cynthia Brinkman Elizabeth Dillon Sandra Gattuso Cozzo Patricia Krombel Martucci Mary Russell Dunning Allison Newman Dykas M’85 Linda A. Fallon Christina A. McNaboe Kathleen C. Faulds Janet Pankiewicz Fisher Charlene O’Brien Fearon M’77 Barbara Beekley Michelson Doris Anne Hauptman Penelope Gonzales Elaine Golec Gromak Joanne Woods Miller Ellen Kadden Marilu St. Pierre Gullen Patricia Koch Hardison P’06 Mary D. Mulvaney Cheryl Franzi Kloczko Corinne Laurinaitis Klatt Laura Hogan-Rozmus Susan Nickerson (FC) Margaret Slaiby Lisa A. Kuntz Dorothy Reiss Hunter Josephine Privitera Petrycki Carol Werner Tucker Anne DiBiasi Lippincott Mary Brewster Jason Carole Dzanis Pinney June Woodhouse Jane Lyman Cole Jacqueline J. Jill-Rito Marcia A. Prenguber Juanita Smith Mansell Cl a s s o f 1977 Pauline A. Kruk ’81 Kathryn Calvanese Reinhard M’01, P’93 Sylvia LeClerc McInerney Noreen Armstrong Bachteler Barbara Cook Langner Barbara Whitesell Ryan Jo-Ann Karchauskas Mussa Nancy Scully Bannon Christina Kiewlen Lepi Susan Gacek Smialowski M’91 Joan C. Rago Ms. Betty Jeanne Bolton Mary N. Lonergan Anna Massad Sobanski Betsy J. Shelley Jeanne Kalbacher Burdett Susan Mitchell June Lesnick- Sturtz Kathleen Bourgeois Strunk M’97 Louise Algiere Carlson Mary M. Monty Nancy B. Taylor Dolores Bruscino Szyszko JoAnn Donah Charland Elizabeth Miga Morrissey Margaret Noon Toce (FC) Barbara Burns Tanguay Deborah A. Corcoran Olga Gulewicz Nickerson Michele Welch Trela Vicki L. Tate (FC) Sarah Wishart D’Addabbo Cynthia Healy Pulito Judith Pinsonneault Trickey Kathleen O’Toole Tetreault Frances Morena D’Elia Frances Arnini Quish Hanna Zyruk Janis Miggins Vignati Georgia Hurston Riley Anne E. Diamantini Celinda A. Weber M’84 Jean Ambrosetti Robertson Cl a s s o f 1975 – Mary Doherty-Provencher Rita Troy Weidman (SCS) (FC) Mary Peterson Duplin Susan Fournier Ruigh Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Linda M. Estabrook Cl a s s o f 1979 – Mary Dwyer Sarubbi Carol Dalton Beach Margery Barton Forcucci Janice Yarusewicz Starkey Louise M. Fiengo Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Elizabeth Roemke Graves Maureen Sullivan-Burns Patricia Reardon Flahive Edie L. Balkun Catherine Ward Heath Ms. Judith Wren M’78 Maria Woodside Freitag Deborah Case Crosset Carlotta Mubarek Jordan Kathleen Treacy Zimmerman Constance M. Gilderdale Carol Castro Croteau Elizabeth Firnstahl Kavanah M’99 Kenneth J. Fastiggi

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 73 Margaret Sundell French Cl a s s o f 1981 – Judith Buzinski Suski Cheryl Robinson Krewsky Lorraine M. Grodovich Jean Thompson Anne DeCaro LeDuc Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Charlotte Dowley La Femina Tatjana K. Tomicic Patricia A. Mahar Nona Dwyer Aubin Christine Mason-Giardini Eliezer Vilinsky Johanna Rainsford Mandy Jean Wolman Callahan Joan Buckley Matson Cynthia I. Wilusz Ellen Wilcox Matos M’90 Laurel B. Fey Rosemary S. Petruzzi Chelsea Ellison Michauld M’99 Elizabeth Ambrose Hiltgen Esther W. Spigel Cl a s s o f 1984 Charleen Kupec Miele Diane Novak Virginia C. Stewart Elizabeth Dugan Appelman Lesa A. Milas M’92 Joseph Poland Susan H. Behling Danielle Wharton Neary Camilo Rojas Cl a s s o f 1980 Mary Zalot Boucher Lois M. Nesci M’87 Frances Sculli Salone-Pelletier Jane Thiery Adinolfi M’90 Katherine M. Cardoso Mary Blejewski Perron Carolyn Shears Debra J. Bailey Regina DeNigris Cogliano Rita Albino-Powers Joann Sievers Valerie Ballard Therese A. Dandeneau Barbara F. Retartha Mary Beth Weigert Patricia Grace Bartek Kelly Doyle Del Gobbo Lynn Nilsen Richmond Kathleen Kelly Bedula Cindy Luba Dubowsky Cl a s s o f 1982 Katherine Williams Schiessl Erin Benham Susan G. Ellsworth Susan D. Andrus M’88 Ellen LaMotta Thibodeau Michele Maccarone Brophy M’90 Anne G. Fodera Lisa Stevens Baker Kimberly A. Tripp Jean Thibeault Davidson Cheryl Dwyer Greenfield (FC) Mary Ann Comen Bertini Stella Tamsky van Laer Lisa Swanson Delano Margaret Jablonka Hanbury Rita Featherstone Bonczek Clara L. Velez Janice Beatson Deshais, Esq. (Trustee) A (FC) Candace Naegel Harrod Mona E. Branchini Shelley Banulski Watts M’93 Dianne Jacob Dinnean Jill Mule Hart Simone Amirault Calhoun Barbara Winterson Womer April M. Feathers Julia Caroso Huggins Terry A. Carbone Mary E. Gagnon Holly Rosenbeck Jensen Cl a s s o f 1985 – Patricia Gerdo Cinea Nancy Murtha Heckler M’86 Robin Hewitt Jones Linda J. Cleary Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Eileen Zottoli Hernandez Margaret Atchison Kaklamanos Kelly Collins Cummings Rosemarie B. Belcher Judith Pero McAuliffe Maureen Stolle Knibloe Olive D. D’Aiello Joyce H. Cohen Priscilla A. Miller Diane Blanchette Longobucco Colette Miller Dempsey Catherine M. Daly Ann M. Milner M’87 Ruth Luipold Lundy M’90 Nancy E. Fidler Suzanne T. Donnellan Donna DeNicola Morelli M’94 Margaret L. Mahar Sonia Famiglietti Finnegan Marilyn G. Fithian Joan A. Nelson Susanne Wiest Mantel Nancy Lee Fiore Linda J. Fournier-Devlin Joan Sullivan Palladino Marguerite T. McEnteggart A Mary Ellen Kenney Ginter Dorothy Bosch Keller C’97 (SCS) (FC) Karen DePaulo Pasiuk Patricia Palmer Moore Denise Drisdelle Hallisey Gregg W. Loveland M’85 Deborah Zettergren Quilty M’88 Vita R. Ostrowski Paula Gutt Hankard Edward R. Mullady P’87 Judith Richter Schmidt Colleen Hayes Pendagast Laine Sheldon Krisiunas Lynn A. Rascoe M’85 Mary Marsh Silva Robin Preston Strong Michelle Morrissette Kuhlberg Mary Costello Ruffo Athena Julianelle Simpson Suzanne Taylor Reynaud Tammy Avery Meyers Lisa Locascio Strelecky Anne Maloney Ryan l a s s o f Kathleen Dougherty Morris C 1986 Mary Adamo Wiktor Nancy Famiglietti Testa Patricia Carrasquilla Murphy Marguerite Tremble Adams Kimberly Foster Wilson Moira Scully Myers Violet P. Archer Cl a s s o f 1980 – Susan A. Wyckoff Cathleen Chapell Pallotti Deborah Sundin Bailey r a d u a t e r o gr a m G P Marie Chlebicki Parker Michelle Rahoczy Bettigole Cl a s s o f 1984 – Joan Bogert Brigham Teresa A. Robertson Patricia Gaimari Brennen r a d u a t e r o gr a m Kathleen O’Connell Chesto Margaret Plikaitis Simon G P Susan Girolomoni Buckwell M’91 Louise Toole Healey Ellen Fox Spalluto Kathleen A. Blake Ellen S. Burke Barbara A. Koff Ann Staszko Tuttle Myra Hemenway Bowers M’90 Catherine Andrews Byrne Mary Enloe Moore Linda R. Vereneau Marianne Cote Susan Revere Christopher Susan Santos Whitehouse Evelyn Dominguez Kathleen Coyle M’94 Cl a s s o f 1981 Ann M. Williamson Joseph S. France Kathleen Fugazzi Ferreira Ann Talbot Beloin Myrle B. Goodman Alice Baker Genest Kim Shea Boyd Cl a s s o f 1982 – Jeanne M. Lattanzio Eva Niebrzydowski Gryk Ann Marie Maniccia Burgess Frances Melnicsak McNally Darcy Grisel Izzarelli M’91 Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Linda A. Carosella Elizabeth V. Mullins Dolores Romanzo Jaeger Diane E. Bell Mary Hoey Carr Carol Reller Lorraine F. Jalbert Susan Fisher Ellen Conway Mary T. Trombley Diane Schutt Kingston Francis Laffin Ann P. Dion Patricia Y. VanInwagen Glenda Nicolay Martin Michael P. McMahon, Jr. Joyce S. Fontana Maria Starzyk McGuigan Debra Warren Nest Diana Gavin Cl a s s o f 1985 Jo-Ann Bialaski-Neriani Barbara Nicholson Kathleen Golec Lisa Pizzo Ambrogio (FC) Colleen Chase Palozej Suzanne Nolan MaryJean Donovan Higgins Patricia Houle Cometti Maryann Altieri Peschel Norma Pelletier Doris Moorhouse LaFerriere Joanne Kelly Coursey M’98 A Brenda Rago Slayton Elaine Turro Cathleen Fox Laffin M’83 Susan Silvester Duncan Beth Smith Darryl Ward Patricia Cousins Marshall Lisa Rinaldi Falce Diane Brodeur Tilkemeier Kathleen A. McGuiness Jane L. Fitzmaurice Cl a s s o f 1983 Mary Potter Young Kathy Moonan-Wartman Katherine Bombara Ford Mary-Jane Parry Zocco Maura E. O’Connor (See page 68) Norah Dowling Furlong Deborah Lindsay Snyder Lynn Rose Greer Cl a s s o f 1986 – Cl a s s o f 1983 – Mary Magdalene Sullivan Paulette Laramee Hallihan Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Julie Haynes Sylvester Susan McCarthy Henneberry M’89 Esther R. Bartlett Anne W. Garrett (FC) Kathleen Sullivan Troccolo Lisa Castlevetro Hilger Mary Kearney Blume Michael S. Griffin Susan Novak Turenne Emily Carangelo Judd M’88 Karen K. Fournier Regina J. Wiggins

74 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Carol E. Gourlie M’64, M’86 (SCS) (FC) Gail Lewchik Bernaiche Gail Glaser Korten Beverly G. O’Leary Ivan Hawk, III Linda Reilly Blue Lorie A. Lojzim Monique M. Medina Margaret M. Lynam Teresa Giegel Bournique Jenifer Stephens Minicucci Kristin Lange Ramondetta John J. Mylott Debra Russo Brackett Jennifer Brown Prigodich Gretchen Wolf Riggott Kathleen Danehy Perlitz Jill Bernard Brooker Karen M. Ragaisis Joan H. Roberts Arlene Vannie, RSM Doreene Schachner Carr Joan M. Smola Toni D. Royal Susan L. Viccaro Joan Flaherty Corradino Barbara Vitolo Scheideler Sharon J. Courneen Cl a s s o f 1991 Rosanna Di Nallo Todd Cl a s s o f 1987 Mary Dillon Dickerson Diane Hultgen Bennett Josephine Giuliano Vassallo Sandra Weiland Allen Wendy Billings Ehrhardt M’95 Linda Cirullo Calcagni M’05 Joan Wyman Wallace Carrie Flipping Allison Martha Casey Flannery Alexandra Ayazides Colavecchio Julia Perez Zemetres Beth LeMay Beutler Andrea Murphy Graham Donna Franco Deschenes Mary Carter-Santos Alexandra Pierson Griffin Maria Silva Dubauskas Cl a s s o f 1992 – Ruth E. Clark (SCS) (FC) Sharon M. Hennessey Denise M. Ehner Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Karen R. Clen Erin Louise Hermann M’93 Ann Carvalho Fuini M’93 Ruth T. Cion Karen Breckbill Cohen Theodore R. Labedzki Kristen Waldron Gianacopolos Marjorie Pavlick Haas Elise DiStefano Cotrone Nancy Murray LaBonne Annette LaCava Giuliano Lois B. Harmon Pamela M. Fall M’92 Susan Vodarski Sklenka Amy L. Gosselin Michelle Horan Amy A. Freeman Juliann L. Stoppani Connie Schrode Henderson Irene M. Klein Kristin Gabrielson Garrison Liese Franklin Zitzkat Mary Stone Hyde Pamela Neumann Langer Andrea Rahoczy Gladu Thomas M. Irving Eloise W. Linden Karen Foligno Hedberg Cl a s s o f 1989 – Eunice McGinn Kelly (FC) Anna M. McManus Kimberley Grant Laham Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Karla Westerman Kleinschmidt Catherine H. Posteraro Sheila Schilling Levanti Pamela D. Abel Joyce Ferguson Kowalczyk Michael C. Rooney Donna Anger Lewkowicz Lieba J. Bernstein Gail Pedneault Lataille Susan Cole Ross Laurie Baumann LoStocco The Rev. Sally Day J. Brown Gisele M. Lavoie M’97 Nancy Schwanda Jill Gagne McLellan Annetta K. Caplinger Elaine M. LoSasso Annette Scaramuzza McGrath Lorraine E. Daigle Sarah H. Machowski Cl a s s o f 1993 Sara West Schmidley Linda Forest Gay Andrea A. Marinak (See page 69) Denise Tarbox Snyder Claudia A. Hart Karen M. Markie Betsy J. Sweeney Marilyn Menko Hamlin Longo Lori Wallace Matyjas Cl a s s o f 1993 – Maria Elena Tormo Wilson Michael Myers Sandy Lessard Micari M’96 Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Denise Long Woodward Patrice Schukei Myers Carol Gandolfo Millard Judith Carey Margaret A. O’Brien Janice Paradis Pawlak David F. Gregorski Kimberly Corrette Pedneault Linda Griffin the percent of Cl a s s o f 1990 Patricia Delaney Pianka Amy Danaher Hickey 90 : students who will Barbara Szalkiewicz Alexander Colleen M. Poulin Midge M. Lenihan Rita Bazzano Birritta Ann Purcell-Murray Cindy A. Paluch receive financial support Sharyn Coulter Rose K. Riley Leslie Raider while attending SJC Jennifer A. Crean Hillary Garvey Todd Diane Dorniak Robaczynski Darlene Benedetto Crickmore Pamela Jenkins Weber Peggy Rogers Shanahan Catherine Bellizzi deSimas Carmen Rivera Zea Lorraine A. Wells Cl a s s o f 1987 – Lisa Christensen Gaynor l a s s o f Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Lisa LePine Higgins C 1991 – Cl a s s o f 1994 Elizabeth H. Fowle Donna Ferrero Hovey Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Mary R. Baker Robert P. Houle Marie H. Juergens Carolyn S. Arvidson Jennifer Miazga Bordonaro Jane Chickosky Oswecki Joseph L. King Theresa L. Baker Angela Cenzalli Virginia A. Trafidlo Laura Hart Leigh Maureen Sheeler Briand P’92, P’93 Anabela Pinho Cerdeira A Laura Price Wilson Jean R. McCreesh Rosalind Clapp Gambardella Tricia McCord Conduah Mary Pringle Mitchell M’94 (FC) George O. Murtagh Cynthia Urso DiBattista Cl a s s o f 1988 Laura L. Morris Jeanne Haase O’Neil Patricia Carmon Frost (See page 69) Cheryl Benoit Owsianko Andrea Swist Pranaitis Linda M. Groppo Susan Pietrowicz Pinkham M’99 Sylvia Bartholomew Rotherforth A Christine L. Hurdle Cl a s s o f 1988 – Christine Tkaczuk Riopelle Julie Block Saffir Beata Brzoska Kubacka Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Sheila T. Risser Lois A Weissenburger Elizabeth D. Loveday Susan F. Brine Jane Smith Tait Windy Danko Thomson l a s s o f Joan E. Brown Marilyn Burke Yakaitis C 1992 Raymie Wayne Carol J. Burnham Sharon Benjamin Zaffetti Carol Cashman Aylward Kristen Campbell Wilder M’97 Nancy Peters Costello M’95 (FC) Caitlin Bergin l a s s o f Lea Toto Dmytryck C 1990 – Jacquelyn G Calamari Cl a s s o f 1994 – Nancy L. Eastlake Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Marilyn Hurlburt Cushman Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Marilyn Walker Fielding Timothy R. Bowles Ann Bottiglieri Dylewski Barbara Faltz Barbieri Jain E. Gavin Patricia S. Cassella Kelly Campbell Enoch M’99 Carol Anderberg Bogard Doris Guenter Alisa Di Biasio Correa Maureen Cunningham Fleming Julie Cookson Erlandsen Erin L. Leavitt-Smith Marita F. McHugh Eppler Jean Ramsay Garrity Joseph J. Haloburdo (FC) Ilene W. Perlman Jean B. Evans Karen Whittel Lavoie Maureen Bailey Kelly Jane S. Eyes Wendela J. Pelzel Patricia Tiede Logee Cl a s s o f 1989 Linda L. Hanson Michele M. McKelvey Madeline Long Jennifer Acuna-Schlenker Marjorie F. Johnson Melinda F. Miller Emanuel Masselli Karen Landerman Anderson Susan S. Jorgensen Sandra Goodermote Morales Virginia F. McCormack

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 75 Hannah Potter Oakleaf Marsha Ann Markie Cl a s s o f 1997 – Cl a s s o f 2000 – Rosemarie Novello Papa Marjorie Robb Mlodzinski Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Edna F. Ross Amy Francesca Morales M’04 Valerie B. Cordiano Marcie L. Denton Elizabeth Schwartz Shamroth Janice Bardusch Niver Regina T. Daly Michael Fagan Patricia Boyd Snyder Barbara Zaremba Quigley A Maria L. Genca Sharon Kase Hirsch Judith Van Nostrand Sturgis Maria G. Rondinelli Judith J. Mead Susan G. Murray Mary Moriarty Tarbell MaryLou Bascetta Tanner Camille D. Morales Elaine Smith-Lammers Helen Madden Tencellent Michelle Lee Tedford Michele Gauthier Paradis Ann Louise Person Strillacci Kimberly Thomas Jean Mulhere Wrenn Colleen Thompson Parent Megan Anglim Wares Nancy Taylor Vineburgh Edward Joseph Yergeau Karin H. Perkins Esther Scheinblum Yeck Karen Malan Walsh Catherine Cole Zelinsky Elizabeth Rafalowsky Barbara Sieger Zinberg Ruth E. Rosenstein Cl a s s o f 1995 Cl a s s o f 1996 – Lynne Steeves Cl a s s o f 2001 Stacey Parsons Anderson r a d u a t e r o gr a m G P Margo L. Vivero Teresa Wrona Brown Julie Arcila Stephanie Hogan Aceto Elizabeth Hemond Cannone Sarah Sirick Bailly M’97 Kenneth Beare Cl a s s o f 1998 Carol Morgan Cherico Wendy E. Beebe M’05 Jill Bockmann Casertano (See page 69) Nancy Trautman Davis Gloria Tidwell Bent Beverly Walter Cyr Hana Beeman Donnelly Gerda Elfving Biglin Diana I. DeVivo Cl a s s o f 1998 – Cheryl Beaugh Farmer Rocquel L. Bye Georgianna Hoffman Eastwood Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Erika Farslow-Sacharko Diane M. Catlin Judith M. Forbes Jean A. Bergquist Midge Fusci Ellen Patti Conturso Gail M. Frahm M’98 Kimberly Lounder Esler Amity M. Legair Richard F. Couture Carol Gale Margo E. Gordon Paula Zielinski Mathews Mary Rowland Crawford Lynne Ertel Haberern Susanne D. Morrill Jill K. Palma Margaret Carter Daleas Beverly Johnson Hughes Penelope Tosatti Karen C. Shanahan Patricia Dougan DePietro Jean Redding Laughman Deanna Poggie Sokola M’07 Jennifer Hedberg Derick Susan Lang Levine Cl a s s o f 1999 Carin Charest Tripodina Paula L. Fioravanti Lita Mainelli Janet Butterworth Gothers Judith Goolsby Gorski Maureen Jugler Matthews Bryar A. Hansenjaeger Cl a s s o f 2001 – Ruth Mulligan Gray Janet O’Brien Kathryn McClennen Haserick Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Roselyn M. Grodzicki Jennifer L. Spencer Elizabeth Lesso Walter J. Burke Soben Chea Hak Laura Harrison Swenson Jennifer M. Lloyd M’07 Mary Nienstadt Connolly Kristin Hughes Leopoldino Elaine Feeley Swords Ellyn Leigh Mansfield Donna Lembo Corcoran Candace Lindsay Jean Scrimgeour Taylor Susan D. Marai Anna M. D’Aiuto Mary E. Mador Gwen Maronn Joanne Moore Deskus Jan Johnson Norris Cl a s s o f 1997 Alissa Ritter Pinnock M. Frances Doherty Girard Ann Marie Verardi Pahl Alison Accardi Theresa M. Rios Sara Berg Glad Michael E. Pasinski Catherine A. Benedetto Peyton Brewster Rutledge Heather Dytko Hitchcock Marjorie Elliott Pinney Kathleen Maloney Byrnes Sandra L. Sawitzke M’00 Pamela Shea Lamont Clare Coniglione Rheiner Karen L. Chase (SCS) (FC) (Trustee) Darcie Leary Shewokis Laurie Feest Pipke Barbara Jeanne Shaffer-Bengston Kristen Radsliff Clark Gail Turner Peggy R. Reduker Ruth Hoyt Sobolewski M’99 Laura Curtis Kathleen Platt Ryan Audra Faltus Somes Katherine A. Cutter Cl a s s o f 1999 – Lisa Smith-Horn Joanne Rizzo Stranieri Lynn DeNino-Fahey M’00 Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Tami M. Fagan Nancy D. Baccaro Cl a s s o f 2002 Cl a s s o f 1995 – Christine D. Flugrad Elisabeth G. Davis Kathleen Baker Besade Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Christina Lowd Gademsky M’00 Peter Formica John J. Bell Shannon Leach Hawkins Stacey J. Brown M’06 Joanne Junor Foster Annette Alternative Champagne Mary Holcomb Hincks M’04 Sabrina A. Colangelo Sally Meyers Goodman Amy Duff Regina E. Lanouette Catherine L. Dunne Elizabeth Peabody Honey Paula Fink Wendy B. Lincoln Diane McComb Durant Kevin J. Landolina Catherine Angelo Gagnon Dorothy Lyskowski Lana Garboski Georgette Nemr Ann Parshley Heaney Clairann L. Matzke Elaine Schwend Hamilton Linda Bevilacqua Pinard Marguerite E. Janelle Randy M. Olson Lisa A. Harlow Joanne Baur Smith Margaret E. Kilmartin Cassidy Leach Olson Daysha D. Haxton Douglas G. Van Veldhuisen Tracey M. Lamothe Constance A. Ricci Christine M. Hetrick-Shamasna Susanne Fruchtman Peterson Darlene A. Saucier M’07 Tracey A. Janssen Cl a s s o f 2000 Kate Porch Janet R. Selden Jennifer DiCola Matos Diane Roraback Bussolini Janet Millerick Stuck James E. Thibadeau Ann M. McGovern, RSM Allison Calhoun-White John R. Suisman Kerri B. Thorn Rose Maldonado Meyer P’03 Claire A. Carney Cherie Bourcier Trice Anabela Felicissimo Xavier Gail Cail Millerick Gina M. Donnarummo Aisha Mobley ’02 Christa A. McManus Cl a s s o f 1996 Mary Ann Templeton Murray Harold R. Meyer P’03 Barbara Atwood Arnold : the number of Karen Cote Petrarco 381 Taryn S. Randall Katherine Radcliffe Banach alumnae/i who participated Carol Guerrette Reichardt Donna J. Sciacca Tracey Dandley-Maclaren Nancy Gendreau Sesto in a recent survey and Alice DesJardins Sheriff Halina Donna Dombkowski Sheila Smith Barbara Paulauskas Spargo Carri A. Gosselin-Wilson M’03 overwhelmingly agreed that Laureen A. Williams Elizabeth Turner Jessica A. Hurdle M’02 SJC offers an ideal learning Melissa Valley Aimee Alexis LeBrun environment for women

76 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Cl a s s o f 2002 – Suzanne Navin Diana Royce Barnard Michelle Lestrud Caitlin T. Nuhn Dennis B. Barone, Ph.D. (FC) Bernard J. Lindauer, III, Ed.D. Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Lynn M. Olson Rita A. Bayer ’05 Kathryn Lepito Lucas ’03, P’01 Elizabeth Louise M. Cocola Victoria Washburn Pandiscio Diane E. Bell M’82 Jean Madden-Hennessey (FC) James E. Eschert Martha Matsikas Pangakis Leia Bell Charles Mann (FC) Mary Ann Kelly Maria A. Sferrazza Gail Lewchik Bernaiche ’89 Claire A. Markham, RSM, ’40, Ph.D (FC) Deirdre Constantinidis Mulligan Thomas Borjas Kelly A. Mata Thomas D. Palmer Cl a s s o f 2005 – Nell W. Bourgoin Justin McGlamery Margaret Hayes Streich Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Ronni S. Breiter Mary Frances McMahon, RSM, ’55, C’72 Kathleen M. Clayton Lauri L. Brennan Marie Mecca Cl a s s o f 2003 Trudy H. Davis Patricia J. Brewer, RSM, ’50, Ph.D. Les Meyer (See page 69) Patti C. Dunne Michael Broderick Rose Maldonado Meyer ’02, P’03 Maryjane H. Furrer Michele Maccarone Brophy ’80, M’90 Elisabeth Miller Cl a s s o f 2003 – Karen A. Gordon Stacey J. Brown ’02, M’06 Alicja Minko Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Suzanne G. Guglietta Diane Burgess Normina Moura Susan L. Alender Veronica E. Henne Margaret Byrne Donna Nason Suzanne A. Atwood Cynthia Basil Howard Kevin J. Callahan, Ph.D. Edmund J. Nocera, Ph.D Marie B. DiTaranto Diane E. Huban Ewa Callahan, Ph.D. Daniel E. Nussbaum, Ph.D. Lisa Maurer Eleck Sandra Turner Kissel Catherine A. Carballeira M. Consolata O’Connor, RSM ’39, Ph.D. Melissa C. Prue Jeremy D. Rice Caroline A. Carlson Susan O’Donnell Virginia Sachs Schneider Brenda E. Thorington Rev. Joseph P. Cheah, Ph.D. Dorothy O’Dwyer, RSM, M’78 Kristen M. Varano Nobuko Tsuji Eric M. Chen Constance O’Meara, RSM, ’48, C’74 Mary Jean Yencho Patricia Cherry Margaret Palmeri, Ed.D. l a s s o f C 2004 Mary E. Claffey Karen Palmunen, Ph.D (FC) Janet Stolfi Alfano Cl a s s o f 2006 Elizabeth Louise M. Cocola M’02 Judith Perkins, Ph.D. (FC) Heather N. Belanger Joyce S. Armstrong Carol Collins Lynne Piacentini Kristen Cornish Bilodeau Graciela Baker Lydia M. Conca, Ph.D. Patricia R. Pickard Sandra J. Cannone Samantha Cahill Karen Condren Melissa C. Prue Sarah McCarthy Caron Christina Cellucci Mary Kate Cox (FC) Shyamala Raman, Ph.D (FC) Amy E. Cyr M’06 Sarah Ellsworth Gutierrez Nancy Cronin Elizabeth Ramey ’99 Donna L. Denault Robyn LaPenta Jones Joanne Cunard, Ph.D. Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D. (FC) Maria Figueredo Laurie R. Kennedy Janet M. Demo Tanya M. Robillard Judith E. Friedman M’07 Lauren E. Nadeau Lynn DeNino-Fahey ’97, M’00 Cheryl Oberman Rosenfield Janie Glover Gray Lucy A. Peoples Maria H. Dias Jamie Rosso Cynthia D. Harbeson Amy E. Taber Cynthia E. Dodge Amanda R. Saccuzzo C. Susan R. Jorgensen Caitlin D. Dowd Emily M. Sadler Kathleen A. Kerrigan Cl a s s o f 2006 – Nancy M. Drew, Ph.D. Lindsey H. Salomonsson Michelle M. LeVasseur Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Deborah Ducoff-Barone, Ph.D. (FC) Carlota Schechter, Ed.D. Rebecca Melancon McElwee Irene Garneau Judith C. Durham, Ph.D. Claire P. Scully Melissa R. Olczak Mary Ann Haar Catherine Erik-Soussi P’04 Constance D. Seehoffer Melanie A. Pappas Melissa M. Hickey Aida Estanislau Patricia Senich Linda J. Raynis Yolanda Preysner Tami M. Fagan Laura M. Sheehan Janet Bailey Faude (FC) Sarah J. Signorelli Cl a s s o f 2004 – Cl a s s o f 2007 Joanne S. Fawk Julie Simplicio Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Kimberly Aeschliman Maria Ferraria Marianne Snyder Lindsay Barniak Catherine Alco Elizabeth Fischer, RSM ’76 Deborah Spencer Ronald M. Biamonte Caroline A. Carlson Joyce S. Fontana ’81 Ph.D. Wayne Steely, Ph.D. Brian M. Carberg Natrisha D. Hoop Ruth C. Foxman Tamara Stevens Reuven A. Clein Bettyanne Janelle Joanne C. Gadomski Arlene Vannie, RSM, M’86 Linda C. Fellows Christine L. Jarvis Jolie Garfinkel Elizabeth Vozzola, Ph.D. Barbara P. Greenbaum Erin E. Jones Margaret E. Gaughan Ph.D. Joan Wyman Wallace ’92 Kelly A. Olander Eileen T. King Linda Ottinger Geffner (FC) Raymie Wayne, J.D. Jamiejo L. Powers Amie K. Senland Samantha L. Gonzalez Marylouise Welch, Ph.D. (FC) Emily M. Sadler Emily Gresh Caitlin Williams Lisa M. Scarola Cl a s s o f 2007 – Cynthia T. Hadden Eve Williams Marguerite M. Sequin Gr a d u a t e Pr o gr a m Richard Halstead, Ph.D. (FC) Kathleen Williamson Robert J. Sullivan Elizabeth Hayden Phyllis Winer Scott A. Aronson Catherine R. Wendt Sarah M. Higbie, Ph.D. Mary Alice Wolf, Ed.D. (FC) Joan S. Conceison Rachel Hoffman Mark Zelinsky, Ph.D. Thomas R. Grimaldi Cl a s s o f 2005 Cynthia B. Howard, M’05 Brian J. Heavren Rita A. Bayer Bettyanne Janelle ’07 Patricia A. Booth Ellenore Mary Jordan, RSM ’66, M’73 Parents Kathy E. Brandi Faculty and Dorothy Bosch Keller M’85, C’97(FC) Tom and Lynn Agresta Julie A. Buchanan Kathleen Kelley Mary and Horatio Aguiar P’78 Rosemary A. Chadwell Staff Lisa A. Kuntz, Ed.D. Marshall and Shirley P. Aitken P’91 Elizabeth A. Cunha Sandra M. Affenito, Ph.D. Linda Labbadia ’71, J.D. Mary and Michael Albino P’85 Deborah S. Downes Susan W. Ahern, Ph.D. Margery Lawrence, Ph.D. David C. and Monique B. Allard Maureen Ross Gemme Billye W. Auclair, Ph.D. (FC) Kathy LeBlanc Ysis Arias Megan E. Herrick Jill Baldwin Elizabeth Lesso Reginald M. and Connie A. Ballantyne Carissa M. Lastrina Cheryl A. Barnard, Ph.D. (FC) Joan C. Lester, Psy.D. P’68, P’71 Jadwiga A. Moore

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 77 John A. and Rose Barbagallo P’61 Luke O’Connor P’97 James T. Canivan (FC) Paul Gaudio Ann Bardenheier P’06 John O’Neill P’78 Elaine P. Cardia Augusto and Nancy Gautier Paul and Katherine Barnico P’79 Elsie M and Russell C. Palmer P’89 Gabby Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. James E. Geisler Joao Batista P’97 Gregory A. and Debra Parker P’06 Maurice C. Carroll Reverend Joseph C. Gengras (FC) = Barbara Benoit P’90 Bernard A. and Nancy V. Pelletier P’06 Stanley Carter ’08 Richard R. and Lynn C. Gildersleeve Lawrence R. and Corine Bock P’07 Anne Bingham Pierson P’89 Craig Castelhano Norman J. Gionet Peter Bonnell P’78 Arthur Quoos P’76 Anne Catillo Michael Golas Nell Bourgoin P’11 Howard and Catherine Robertson P’82 Virginia K. Charnick Burton Gold Gene F. H’04 and Kathleen Barry Bruyette ’49, Richard and Joyce K. Rogers P’81 Manon-Lu Christ Jacki Goldstein (FC) H’04, P’81(FC) Josephine E. Rovaldi P’67, GP’98 Karla A. Church Kimberly O. Green Robert and Catherine Burns P’99 Gregory J. and Donna Russak P’07 Ronald Clark William P. Griffith John R. and Anna Burns P’79 Donna Shears P’07 Rosemary Cleaves Elizabeth Hall Kevin J. and Cynthia C. Burns P’09 John Sirick P’95 Nicholas Coidakis Cornelia W. Hamilton Margaret Byrne P’10 Thomas and Karen Skinner P’10 Geraldine T. Connors Marian Harlow Elaine Cadogan P’90 Eleise C. Smith-Menjivar P’08 Maureen H. Connors Doris Hedrick Roy and Louise Calabro P’99 Roy Spong and Janet Mathieu P’08 Frederick J. Costello (FC) James M. and Doris E. Hendsey Vincent and Joan M. Capozza P’85 William L. Stearns, Jr. P’84 Kathryn O. Craemer Francis and Mary-Frances Hennessy (FC) Lawrence R and Joann T. Carlson P’05 Joseph Stoddard Herbert L. Crocker, Jr. Meredith L. Henry Regina Cavagnaro P’99 Frederick Stone P’91 Gertrude Evelyn B. Cullina Robert Hilliard Carol Celata P’88 Philip J. Jr. and Marilyn W. Sullivan P’01 Timothy and Fary Curran Bryan Holland David L. and Evelyn G. Clarke P’95 John Sullivan P’84 Joseph and Lisa Curran (FC) Thomas Holloway Salvatore and Lidia Colangelo P’02 Richard J. Templeton P’89 Karen Cwirka Joseph P. Honcz Janet Connolly P’04 Leonard and Deborah Thomas P’04 Henry Daden (FC) Tempest D. Honore-Williams ’08 Martin Courneen, Jr. P’89 Alice B. Trudell P’82 Charity-Ann J. D’Andrea ’08 Betsy Hoover Faith Creer P’02 Irene Walesczyk Leon S. Davidoff Carolyn Horvath ’09 Anthony and Diane Crescimano P’07 John W. and Beverly A. Walton P’92 (FC) Eddie Davis Brandi Houle ’08 Ana Paula Curtis P’02 Jeanne Woolley P’00 Donald K. Deitch J. Waide Howley Scott and Audrey Daggett P’07 Elizabeth Young P’09 Patricia DelBuono Kenneth Hungerford Doris O. and William R. Davis, Esq P’90 Iris Zecchin P’75 Rose Mary Delldonna Alice E. Hurlburt (FC) (SCS) (FC) Danielle R. Desjardins ’10 Jessalyn A. Iannone ’08 Laurier W. and Jean T. Doyon P’83 Miriam Devine Mary Sue Infante Nancy and Robert Dube, Sr. P’07 Friends Robert Dinnean Elizabeth Isaacs Catherine and Akram Erik-Soussi P’04 Lisa M. Abate Carole and John Doar David and Shelley Jacobson Mark and Brenda Eshoo P’10 Robert Adair Alida Dodd Edward S. Jason, Jr. J. Barry and Karyn A. Finneron P’99 Leonard J. and Elizabeth J. Agnew (SCS) (FC) Marie T. Doherty Anastasia Kalvoda Richard A. and Susanne S. Fracasso P’93 Martha L. Ahern Mabel C. Donnelly Sherman Katz Walter and Marie Gedney P’10 Elyse Allard Bernice Dougherty Daniel and Susan Keating Thomas Gosselin P’91 Elizabeth G. Ambrosi Thomas M. and Patricia Driscoll Karen Kelleher Helen P. Gozemba P’81 Diane Anderson Rosanne Druckman Joseph Kempf John J. and Frances B. Griffin P’79 Ruby Anderson Bruce Dubay Kimberly A. Kendal Daniel T. and Cynthia Hadden P’09 Kristin Anderson Kathryn Dubin Leonard J. Kendall James C. and Andrea L. Hart P’93 Katherine Bair Raymond J. Dunn, III (SCS) (FC) Nora Kentron Robert and Susan Hartington P’05 Arthur E. Baker, Jr. James F. Egan M. Jean Kilfoil John and Patricia Hayes P’84, P’89 Amy J. Barker Robert Elsner Shea Kinney Leon T. and Ceryl G. Hennessey P’09 Thomas Barnico Shannon A. Emmanuel Allen and Wilma Kinzer Richard L. and Marilyn Herrick P’05 Nancy and Dominic Barone Mary Lou Evans Robert Kirkman Arlette Hurdle P’94, P’96 Lois G. Baronian Rigdon Fair Gloria Kozlowski Edward Hynes P’89 R. Jeannine and R. Belisle Tina Falcigno Shelby Lata Edward Javor Andrea Bend Barbara Fantone A Stephen Lataille Francis King Elizabeth A. Bessette ’09 Lynne S. Farrell John and Jeanne Lennhoff Francis E. and Claire F. King Mr. and Mrs. B. Wade Binford John E. Farrell Edward F. Lewis (FC) Douglas and Judith B. Knowlton P’93 Ferdo Bojic Barry and Debbie Feldman (FC) Hong-Chan Li Dennis and Cecilia Kong Ross F. Boland (FC) Philip D. and Frances Feltman William C. and Eileen M. Lichtenfels (FC) Walter and Pamela D. Kozikowski P’99 Jacquelyne Y. Boucher ’08 Marylouise Fennell, RSM (FC) Debra Lightner Linda Lange P’92 Erika Bourgoin ’11 Lynda J. Ferguson Emily S. Lincoln ’08 Robert S. and Mary Latham P’07 James Bowers and Rebecca Domenic Ferraina Julie and John Livingstone Pamela Lavery P’06 Swanson-Bowers (FC) Joanne M. Ferraina Ann and Mary Lombardi Anthony and Mary Lazzaro P’83 Marilyn and Steve Bowes Caitlin N. Ferraiolo Christine M. Looby George and Mary Lester P’84 Charles Bowman Rosanne M. Field ’08 Elaine T. Lowengard Andrew and Anna Lore P’08 Robert Brennan Ruth B. Finn Dorothy Lucas Kevin and Patricia A. Malsbury P’05 Tina G. Brough Sebastian Finocchiaro Stephen Luk Anthony Mastroianni Sr. P’83 Adrianne and Kenneth Brown Jim F. Flaherty Lee Lundin Edward J. and Geri McCarthy P’84 (SCS) Courtney Gail Burns ’10 Meghan E. Fluckiger ’08 John J. Lyons, Jr. John McGuinness P’73 Beth Bye Eileen Foley Julie Lyons William McManus P’93 Brian and Rebecca Caldwell Florence Fondis Evelyn V. Maher Walter Milner P’80 Robert Callahan Jane Formica Kathryn Mahoney Angelo and Anna Molluzzo P’02 John Campbell Brendan Fox, Jr. (FC) Thomas F. Malone Peter F. and Christine Moore P’83, P’92(FC) Patrick Campbell Mary Gagnon Sandra Manafort Augustine Morales P’96 Linda Campbell Judith A. Garro Ronald Mancuso Chau and Minh Nguyen P’08 Elsie Canapa Kathleen M. Gauches ’08 Cynthia Marcantonio

78 President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 Melissa Marcos Daniel P. Rex Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Company The Columbus Foundation Alice Margolis Calla H. Riccio ’08 of Connecticut, LLC (FC) The Hartford Courant Mary S. Martin John D. Roche Kasden Fuel Company University of Hartford (FC) Joseph J. Martinkovic Patricia L. Roland L.J. Electric Company, Inc. (FC) Walgreens (FC) Emilia A. Mascaro Margaret A. Rooney, RSM Liberty Mutual (FC) WellPoint Foundation Christine M. Matts Patricia M. Rose and John J. Rose (SCS) (FC) Murtha Cullina, LLP (FC) Women’s Christian Service Association Jane H. Maulucci Frances M. Rosetta A (SCS) (FC) Park Hardware Company, Inc. Josephine Mavromatis Elizabeth F. Roth Schuster Driscoll, LLC (FC) Federal and Herbert Max Haley R. Ryan ’08 The Master’s Construction Corporation Kathleen C. McAndrews Kenneth J. Saffir Wattsaver Lighting Products, Inc. State Sources Gerald and Helen McCarthy Stuart Sakovich Woodcock Refrigeration Connecticut Commission on Culture Francine McCarthy Shirley Schwartz and Tourism (FC) Richard L. McDonald, Jr. Stephanie Scott ’11 Businesses, Connecticut Department of E. Merritt McDonough John T. Seddon, III Higher Education (FC) Judith McDonough Ross Shapiro Foundations and Middletown Board of Education (FC) Marylou McGonigle Anita Shear Organizations Town of West Hartford (FC) Estate of John P. McHugh A (FC) Diane M. Sheehan United States Department of Energy (FC) Margaret McHugh Lewis A. Shepard Aetna Foundation, Inc. (FC) United States Department of Health Timothy McLaughlin Agatha A. Shepherd American Insurance Administrators, Inc. and Human Services (FC) James F. McNally Richard J. and Denise Shima (FC) American Savings Foundation (FC) John J. and Pamela Meehan Donald A. Sineti ARAMARK Corporation (FC) Matching Gift Lawrence Merrill, Sr. John H. Sirman Arthritis Foundation, Inc. Salvatore Miano (SCS) (FC) Randall and Brenda Slayton Bardaglio Hart & Shuman, LLC Companies Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Domenica Michela Karen Slocum Aetna Foundation, Inc. (c/o HFPG) (FC) James Mieczkowski Gwen Smith AIG Matching Grants Program Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. James C. Miller (FC) Lisa and Thomas Stambaugh Amgen Foundation Capitol Indemnity Corporation (FC) Madeline Milligan Jack and Eileen Stewart AT&T Foundation Capitol Region Education Council (FC) Rebecca R. Mitchell ’07 Matthew H. Strelecky AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Matching Connecticut Health Foundation Cynthia Mitchell-Lee Joanne M. Sullivan Gift Program Connecticut Women’s Education and Helen T. Molloy Emily Sullivan Bank of America Legal Fund Inc. (FC) Patricia and Thomas Moore Rozzalynn Sullivan ’08 Benjamin Moore & Co. Consolidated Health Plans, Inc. (FC) Ashley E. Moreau ’08 Robert G. Sunday The BOC Group, Inc. Daphne Seybolt Culpeper Memorial Shirley Morgan Pamela F. Sutkaitis Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Matching Foundation (FC) Helen O. Morrissey Thomas W. Tarca Gift Program Davis Educational Foundation (FC) Steven Mulholland Margaraet Valente Tedone (SCS) CIGNA Foundation/Matching Gifts Epstein, Becker and Green, P.C Nora Mullanaphy ’09 Michelle L. Texidor ’08 Dow Chemical Foundation Florida Staffing Association Mary Jane Murphy (FC) Rachel Trudell Exxon Education Foundation The Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation (FC) Andrzej Mysliwiec May Vallez General Electric Foundation Hartford Courant Foundation (FC) Lisa Nguyen ’08 William J. Veits General Re Corporation Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (FC) Lucille M. Nickerson Richard G. Velte (FC) The Hartford J. Walton Bissell Foundation (FC) Carol and Henry Nielsen, Jr. Julianna Veronesi The Hartford Courant Jean Doyle Smyth Trust (FC) Rosalie Nogiec ’08 Anne P. Vieweger IBM Corporation Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Debra J. Norman Rebekah J. Violette ’08 ING Foundation, Inc. (FC) Roger E. Nowlin Linda Wagner (FC) The J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Miss Elaine, Inc. Christopher C. Noyes Anne E. Wall Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Moody’s Investors Services Melissa A. Oblon ’08 James A. Walsh = Kraft Employee Involvement Programs New England Foundation for the Arts (FC) G. Robert O’Brien (FC) Geraldine Walters The Lubrizol Corporation NKE Properties, Inc. T/A First Light James O’Brien The Weldon Family MassMutual Matching Gift Center Paul L. Jones Fund (c/o Webster Bank) (FC) Robert O’Brien Kimberly Wennerberg Metlife Foundation Matching Gift Program Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. (FC) Kathleen O’Connor William Joseph Wholean Moody’s Investors Services Roosevelt University (FC) Robert G. and Lori J. O’Connor Frontis B. Wiggins, Jr. New York Times Co. Sisters of Mercy Amy P. Olson ’08 Elizabeth B. and William D. Wilcox NGM Charitable Foundation Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community (FC) Michele R. O’Neill Jean and Donald K. Wilson, Jr. (FC) Northeast Utilities Sisters of Mercy of Connecticut Ethel Orfitelli Patricia Davis Witter The Northrup Grumman Foundation SJC Alumnae/i Club of Bristol Helena Papadelis Jean Witz Olin Corporation Charitable Trust SJC Alumnae/i Club of Fairfield (FC) Jacquelyn Parker Rose Worobel People’s Bank SJC Alumnae/i Club of Hartford (FC) Tiffany Pegolo Heather Lee Zemke ’08 Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program SJC Faculty Community of the Whole Lina Pellegatto Donor Anonymous (FC) Pfizer Inc. SJC Gengras Center Staff Carla Marie Perry Pitney Bowes SJC Graduate and Prime Time Ellen Ash Peters Pricewaterhouse Coopers Charitable Corporate Alumnae/i Committee (FC) Joan Peterson Foundation SJC Staff Association Rebecca A. Pierce ’08 Partners Safeco Insurance Companies Elizabeth K. Planeta University of Hartford All Waste, Inc. (FC) The Stanley Works Genevieve M. Powers State Court of Connecticut Catholic Bon Appetit (FC) The Travelers Group, Inc. Joseph V. Prior Daughters of America Budget Printers The Turner Corporation Janice S. Provost Commercial Kitchens Inc. United Technologies Corporation Marcel O. Rajotte (FC) ConnectiCare Inc. (FC) the United Technologies Matching Gifts Program Krishnan Raman (FC) $19,237: Dillon Mailing Bureau, Inc. Verizon Foundation Emily W. Rankin national average debt of a WellPoint Foundation Event Resources Inc. Joseph Ravalese, Jr. Follett Higher Education Group (FC) graduating college senior

President’s Annual Report 2007–2008 79 The Annual Fund Honor Roll Gifts to the Annual Fund make a difference every day, enabling every student, faculty member and department to count on needed support for scholarships, guest speakers, research and every facet of a Saint Joseph College education. In short, a strong Annual Fund equates to a strong College. Thank you to the Annual Fund donors of $1,000 or more who compose the Annual Fund Honor Roll.

Leonard J. and Elizabeth J. Agnew (SCS) Elizabeth C. Ehrich ’75 Barbara Baisley Kenny ’49 Frances M. Rosetta A (SCS) All Waste, Inc. Nicholas A. and Roselee Barbagallo Fanelli Betty-Rae Fitzgerald King ’58 Barbara A. Ryan ’54 Anonymous ’61, M’66 A (Trustee) Nancy Moffitt King ’52 M. Jane Ryan ’54 A ARAMARK Corporation Wilson H. and Janet Bailey Faude Virginia Smith Kirkwood ’67 Marita A. Ryan ’50 A Billye W. Auclair Barry and Debbie Feldman William T. Kosturko (Trustee) Susan Guilbault Santangelo ’65 Bank of America Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Mary James Krenn ’48 A Anita Guardo Satriano ’53 (SCS) Cheryl A. Barnard Jane and John L. Flannery H’99 L.J. Electric Company, Inc. Pauline Rossignol Schlosser ’44 = Janet V. Bartosiak ’48 (Trustee Emeritus) Barbara E. Lacey Mary and Philip J. Schulz (Trustee) Alexis W. and Ann Love Blood ’52, P’05 D. Bernice Gauggel Fogarty ’39, P’65 Lois F. Lewis (Trustee) Schuster Driscoll LLC Gail J. and Gerald J. Boisvert (Trustee) Follett Higher Education Group Liberty Mutual Elizabeth A. Secord, RSM, M’74, M’81 Bon Appetit Brendan Fox, Jr. Lily Yuli Shao Lin ’54 (Trustee) Edwina Lynch Bosco ’50 Brendan M. and Maureen Dunn Fox ’55, Mary Lowery ’57, M’63 A John M. M’66 and Elizabeth Korotash James Bowers and Rebecca Swanson-Bowers P’81, P’82 Helen M. Lynch ’41 (SCS) Sedlak ’66 Marjorie Mulcahy Brown ’64 Anne W. Garrett Jean and Tracey Madden-Hennessey Ellen and Edmund M. See (Trustee) Gene F. H’04 and Kathleen Barry Bruyette Mary K. and Martin J. Gavin (Trustee) Kathleen Magowan ’47 Louise Motto Setaro ’53 A ’49, H’04, P’81 A (SCS) Stuart A. and Linda Ottinger Geffner Charles and Amy Mann Richard J. and Denise Shima Kathleen Buchino ’71 E. Clayton Gengras, Jr. (SCS) (Trustee) Helen C. Marut ’54 A Barbara Kennedy Shortell ’70 Helen Carone Bucior ’50 A (SCS) E. Clayton & Edith P. Gengras Foundation Mary A. McCarthy, RSM (Trustee) Karen Kochanowski Silver ’73 Kathryn Lynch Burdette ’43 Louis and Carolyn Suprenant Genovese ’61 Anne Clark McGuinness ’49 Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community William A. and Diane Basney Carroll ’58 Christine Maznicki Golaszewski ’55 John P. McHugh A = SJC Alumnae/i Club of Fairfield Melanie J. Cecarelli ’78 A Doris Brodeur Goldman ’52 Mary H. Meaney ’42 = Irene Grodovich Smith ’47 (SCS) Charles Dickson and Karen L. Chase ’97 Carol E. Gourlie M’64, M’86 (SCS) Mellon Trust of New England, N.A. Marilyn Hayes Snow ’46 (SCS) (Trustee) Cheryl A. Greenfield Joan Brennan Meyer ’53 Anne Marchetti Stasiewski ’50 Irene Blake Clark ’57, M’78 Janet A. Griffin ’69 James C. Miller Joseph Laffin and Margaret Steeves-Laffin ’76 Patricia Campion Cobb ’54, M’79 Rita C. Griswold, J.D. ’61, M’65 Florence Bonsignore Misselwitz ’45 Kathleen Daly Stingle ’58 Francine A. Coffey ’67 A Carol J. 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The Bruyette Athenaeum 2008–2009 performing arts series spring 2009

Richie Havens in Concert Duquesne University Avner the Eccentric: The Capital Classics Sunday, February 8, Tamburitzans Exceptions to Gravity Shakespeare Festival: The 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 21, Saturday, March 21, Tempest 3:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Preceded by a Theatrical Annual Women’s Fair, July 9–26, Thursdays Global Film Series The P.V. O’Donnell Saint through Saturdays at 7:30 Lost in Beijing Patrick’s Day Celebration! p.m.; Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, Sunday, March 15, 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. After the Wedding Monday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. Jellyfish Monday, March 9, 7:00 p.m.

All performances take place in The Bruyette Athenaeum’s Hoffman Auditorium, with the exception of The Tempest which takes place outdoors in front of The Bruyette Athenaeum. for tickets and information, please contact: The Frances Driscoll Box Office Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 860.231.5555 www.sjc.edu/arts