Stop the Presses? How the Internet is changing the newspaper industry Departments 14 Will the Web Newsworthy ...... 2 Stop the Presses? Focus on As the Internet Faculty ...... 8 transforms the Inside the newspaper business, Administration ...... 10 Robert Dubill, J.D. ’74, executive editor of USA Today Student Spotlight ...... 12 , offers sage advice for budding journalists and their readers. Dubill, two communication faculty Sports ...... 21 The Setonian Team captains (left to members and ’s editor-in-chief analyze right) Joe Cuervo ’01, Alumni Standouts ...... 26 the newspaper’s ability to survive — and thrive — Mike Wren ’01, B.J. Benik in the era of instant information. ’01 and Shawn Tarkington ’01 proudly display the Alumni News Pirates’ BIG EAST trophy. and Notes ...... 31 18 Endpaper ...... 40 Inspired What’s Coming Up? . Insert by Faith A half-century ago, Seton Hall launched a pioneering program in ecumenical educa - tion, and a quarter- century ago began the nation’s first graduate program in Jewish-Christian studies. The department’s mes - sage of tolerance is particularly relevant in addressing challenges brought on by today’s social issues.

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Photographers Volume 11, No. 1 Fall 2001 SAussiasntaDntiaVmicoendP,reAs.Pid.eRn. t Bill Blanchard Seton Hall University Magazine for University Relations Elyse Carter After defeating a stunned is published by the Department of Paul Huegel, M.A. ’92 Public Relations and Marketing in Virginia Tech 5-2 in the BIG DShiraenctnoornoRf PoussbmlicaantioAnllsen Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey the Division of University Affairs, Steven Lane, Linz Photography EAST Championship at Seton Hall University. Steve Smith Commerce Bank Park in Carol Stavraka Send your comments and Editor-in-Chief Bridgewater, the Pirates suggestions to: celebrate their victory with a pile-up on the pitcher’s PEadmitoerilalDAusnsgisetae nt Seton Hall University Magazine Seton Hall University Magazine mound. Department of is published in cooperation with the Public Relations and Marketing Alumni Magazine Consortium. CVilnacsesnNt eMwcsNandy Notes Editor Seton Hall University 457 Centre Street Contributors South Orange, NJ 07079-2691 FA01-75 (973) 378-9834 Jeff Andriesse Dennissa Brown ’01 MProenssidigennot r Robert Sheeran ’67 Kim Capadona ’98/J.D. ’01 Carolyn Clark Nancy Masterson-Newkirk Erica Stein William Timoney ’80 Marie Wozniak Field of Dreams t was a year of dreams come true for Ithe Pirate baseball team. After a slow start to the season, the Pirates emerged in May as the BIG EAST Tournament Champions, defeating Virginia Tech to claim the team’s first BIG EAST title since 1987. Finishing the season with a 34-23-1 record, the team advanced to the NCAA Division I Championship at Clemson University. In South Carolina, the Pirates defeated top-seeded South Alabama twice before being eliminated by host Clemson in the championship round. It was the team’s most successful NCAA tournament run since 1984.

Post-season, three standout players — B.J. Benik ’01, junior Buddy Hausmann and Shawn Tarkington ’01 (pictured) — were selected in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Tarkington was picked by the Minnesota Twins in the 37th round. Benik (who returned for his senior season after being drafted by the New York Mets last year), was selected as a 23rd round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs. Hausmann, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining at Seton Hall, Although legendary head baseball coach Mike Sheppard ’58/M.A. ’67 was chosen by the New York Mets in the 31st round. (left) temporarily passed the coaching reins to son Rob Sheppard Since being named head coach in 1973, Mike Sheppard ’92/M.B.A. ’97 (right) this year while recovering from surgery, he ’58/M.A. ’67 has watched 77 of his players sign remained one of the team’s most loyal fans. Being a fan runs in the professional baseball contracts. family: That’s Rob’s son, Robert Michael Jr., in the center. In June, Mike Sheppard received clearance to resume his duties as head coach; Rob will remain on staff as associate head coach. Newsworthy

National tragedy hits home

o one at Seton Hall Uni - Via e-mail and its Web site, Remembrance. Later that chaplain, spent countless versity — or anywhere in the University quickly commu - evening, hundreds of students hours assisting in the rescue Nthe world — will forget the nicated information related to gathered on the University efforts. William Spade ’81, a tragic events of September 11, the tragedy, and added frequent Green to pray during a candle - Staten Island-based firefighter 2001. The pain and loss sur - updates. The student media light vigil. with Rescue Co. 5, was among rounding the terrorist attacks also acted as a valuable informa - In a show of community and the first to respond to Tower 1. on the World Trade Center and tion source. Minutes after the faith, Seton Hall students, Even after Tower 2 collapsed, Pentagon have touched the attack, WSOU-FM began alumni and staff have been posing great danger to those lives of many members of reporting on the unprecedented quick to support and respond to still in Tower 1, he remained the University community attacks while The Setonian the needs of others. in a stairwell, guiding the — students, alumni and scrapped an issue Students volunteered panic-stricken to safety. emplo yees — as well as their already in progress to to help local school Luckily, Spade escaped before families and friends. bring in-depth cover - officials assist the Tower 1 fell and was rushed Despite overwhelming age to its readers. children of South to Metropolitan Hospital in feelings of shock and disbelief, Early in the after - Orange residents. Manhattan, where he was the University quickly put in noon on September Others offered to treated for multiple injuries. place a series of initiatives to 11, Monsignor Robert donate blood or pitched American pride remains offer information, prayer Sheeran ’67, University in to bring food to weary evident all around campus. and comfort to all in need. president, led hundreds of rescue workers. Seton Hall On cars and in residence hall Members of the Priest Com - community members in a Cares, an emergency relief fund windows, community members munity and University Coun - prayer for peace at a special for victims and their families, are displaying the American seling Services responded by outdoor service. “Our faith was established as another way flag . Many people wear flag- offering counseling. Many on assures us that God shares our for University members to themed clothing, buttons and campus gathered around the grief; he cries our tears,” he demonstrate their kindness ribbons, or simply dress in television sets in the Main said, “In this lies our hope for and generosity. red, white and blue. Lounge of the Bishop healing, our hope for peace.” Beyond the South Orange There are many more Dougherty University Center. This same prayer was offered campus, great acts of heroism stories of sorrow, courage and The campus community the next day during the Uni - are emerging from those in the faith surrounding this tragedy reached out to accommodate versity’s annual Mass of the Seton Hall family. Despite as it continues to affect those stranded students, and made Holy Spirit. And on September being struck by debris at the all around us. The Seton Hall phones available to anyone 14, along with churches around World Trade Center site, the University Magazine will con - wishing to contact loved ones. the country, the Seton Hall Reverend Christopher Hynes, tinue to share these stories, and To help reassure the commu - community came together at a M.A. ’85/Ed.S. ’86/M. Div. ’92, pay tribute to all those whom nity, Seton Hall also increased noon Mass offered as part of D. Min., assistant professor of we have lost. its own security measures. the National Day of Prayer and education and Port Authority — Carol Stavraka

A place for remembrance and hope

beautiful memorial garden who were killed; the 58 stu - University president. has been created as a place dents who were injured; and “The gifts that the mem - Ato reflect upon and the Seton Hall family. bers of the University remember the Boland Hall fire, The idea and funding for community have made, no a tragedy that has forever the Boland Hall Memorial Gar - matter how large or small, changed the Seton Hall Uni - den was undertaken entirely by are each a lasting tribute to versity community. Located members of the Seton Hall our entire community, to within the courtyard at the community — including fac - the families of Aaron, front entrance of the freshman ulty, administrators and staff — Frank and John, and to all residence hall, the Boland Hall who wanted to create a natural, those injured.” Memorial Garden provides the quiet setting where people The memorial garden The centerpiece of the Boland Hall Memorial University community with a could remember, pray and pay was dedicated in January Garden is a stone medallion, inscribed with one powerful word: Remember. serene setting to remember their respects. “Words can’t as part of the memorial and pray for all those affected describe how the entire Uni - services that marked the blessed the space for the gar - by this tragedy — Aaron Karol, versity community was one-year anniversary of the fire den, saying, “Always this place Frank Caltabilota and John impacted by this tragedy,” says of January 19, 2000. Monsignor will speak to us, its message of Giunta, the three young men Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, Sheeran broke ground for and remembrance.”

2SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Seton Hall welcomes Archbishop Myers

“We have lost so much” he Most Reverend John J. brothers and sisters of his local Myers, S.T.L., J.C.D. in church faithfully as a priest, Excerpts from the message of TJuly was named by Pope administrator and most Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, John Paul II as the fifth recently as bishop and spiritual Seton Hall University president: Archbishop of Newark. leader,” notes Most Reverend Archbishop Myers, 60, is the Paul G. Bootkoski ’62, D.D., eton Hall University has former Bishop of the Diocese vicar general and moderator of been left stunned and S of Peoria, Illinois. Since 1967, the Curia of the Archdiocese of stricken by the tragedy of Sep - he had faithfully served that Newark. Bishop Bootkoski, tember 11, 2001. We have lost community in a number of who served as administrator of so much — nothing less, in roles, including priest, admin - the Archdiocese and president fact, than a part of ourselves. istrator and bishop. of Seton Hall’s Board of To all those who have lost He succeeds former Trustees and Board of Regents friends and loved ones, we Archbishop Theodore E. during the six months before extend our deepest sympathy. McCarrick, who was installed Archbishop Myers was named, For them, for the injured, and in January as the Archbishop notes, “I have spoken with for all who have died, we prom - of Washington, D.C., and offi - Most Reverend John J. Myers, many who know him or have ise our prayer. Please remem - S.T.L., J.C.D., Archbishop of cially elevated to Cardinal worked closely with him and ber the following members of Newark in February. “It is a special have learned that he is a caring, our Seton Hall family: honor for me to succeed committed and determined John Bocchi ’85 very much a priest and bishop Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, teacher and pastor. Such quali - Dean P. Eberling, M.B.A. ’85 of the Midwest, and I deeply a great servant-leader in the ties will truly be a grace to the Anthony Infante, M.A.E. ’98 love the Diocese of Peoria, Church for whom I have Archdiocese of Newark as we Craig D. Lilore ’95 which has always been my deep admiration and sincere approach our 150th anniversary William Martin ’93 home,” he acknowledges, friendship and affection,” two years from now.” Daniel McGinley ’83 adding, “The change will Archbishop Myers says. The The Seton Hall community Alfonse Niedermeyer, take some time, but I am con - Archbishop of Newark is a is eagerly awaiting Archbishop M.A.E. ’00 fident that we will grow in spiritual leader for more than Myers’ input on the future Angel Pena, J.D. ’83 friendship and in love… It 1.3 million Catholics. direction of the University, John Pocher ’88 will be a great adventure as Archbishop Myers also according to Monsignor Robert James Romito, M.A.E. ’98 we follow the Lord with trust serves as chairman of the Board J. Wister ’65, S.T.M., H.E.D., Kenneth Tarantino ’83. into the 21st century.” of Trustees and president of associate professor of Church May God remember Archbishop Myers was the Board of Regents at Seton history. “He is extremely them with mercy and grant ordained to the priesthood in Hall. “We welcome him, and bright, very personable and them his peace. 1966, in Rome; his first assign - ask that God bless and ment was as an assistant pastor straightforward. He says what strengthen him as he begins his at Holy Family Parish in he thinks, and he believes what new and important ministry in Peoria in 1967. He served in he says,” Monsignor Wister service to God’s people in New the Department of Interna - notes. “We look forward to Construction on the garden Jersey,” Monsignor Robert tional Affairs of the United welcoming him on campus and began in July and was Sheeran ’67, University presi - States Catholic Conference hearing his ideas on the role of completed in early September. dent, says. Monsignor Sheeran from 1970 to 1971, then as an a Catholic university in con - University members again was among those on hand to assistant pastor at St. Matthew temporary America.” came together on September greet the Archbishop during Parish in Champaign, from Monsignor Wister empha - 18 for a special blessing and his first official visit to campus 1971 to 1974. Over the years, sizes the importance of offering dedication. The circular design on October 8. The following he held a number of adminis - strong support and friendship to is by landscape architect Mark day, in a show of welcome and trative positions in Peoria, Archbishop Myers while he Sullivan, who also designed the support, many members of including diocesan vice chan - adjusts to his new position. “He plantings surrounding the the Seton Hall community cellor, vocations director and is leaving behind his family and Farinella Gate. attended the Archbishop’s diocesan vicar general. He was friends of a lifetime to serve in “The garden serves as a installation at the Cathedral installed as coadjutor bishop of an entirely different, urban reminder to all who admire and Basilica of the Sacred Heart Peoria in 1987, and acceded to environment,” Monsignor spend time in it that God is in Newark. the See of Peoria in 1990. Wister says. “We all should wel - with us always, in our deepest In adjusting to his new dio - “Since his ordination to the come him with open hearts, and sorrows and in our greatest cese, Archbishop Myers expects priesthood, he has served the offer him our friendship and joys,” says Monsignor Sheeran. to face some challenges. “I am laity, priests and religious assistance on a human level.”

FALL 2001 3 Corporations find an ideal educational partner in University College

s corporations continue result, individuals now recog - Several companies have to emphasize the impor - nize the need to broaden their partnered with the University A tance of lifelong educa - professional knowledge and to help bring these services to tion and training, Seton Hall build upon their skills through - a wider audience. In July, University is launching a plan out their career.” University College linked to meet the educational Since 1996, Edinger had up with Edcor, a Michigan- needs of professionals from worked for EVCI, a New based company that provides a variety of sectors. York-based educational learning-management services Leading this effort to video-conferencing company to corporations. The partner - forge more ties with the cor - that facilitates distance ship allows University College porate community and other learning for universities and to offer companies training and external constituencies is corporations. Before gaining continuing education options, Charles Edinger, M.B.A. ’87, this corporate experience, such as academic degree offer - University College’s new he spent 22 years in higher ings, technical and manage - assistant provost. Established education, including five ment training, and professional in 1937, University College years at Seton Hall, where certifications. “With Edcor offers a variety of evening he served as assistant dean managing its clients’ learning “Clearly, companies see educated of Enrollment Services, infrastructures, and University and weekend courses for employees as a competitive part-time students seeking Admissions and Financial College providing traditional advantage,” observes University degrees, professional certifi - Aid and Cooperative and technology-based instruc - College Assistant Provost Charles cates and Continuing Education coordinator. tion, high-quality learning Edinger, M.B.A. ’87. Education Units (CEUs). experiences are SetonWorldWide, the Univer - delivered to opportunity exists to address sity’s online degree program, is companies in a the training needs of these another of its key components. cost-effective organizations.” Edinger’s appointment in manner,” Edinger’s decision to return May marks a needed reorgani - Edinger explains. to Seton Hall as assistant zation of University College. Similar partner - provost was influenced by According to Mel J. Shay, ships with other University College’s reputa - Ed.D., University provost top technology tion in serving nontraditional and executive vice president companies are students and adapting to for Academic Affairs, the in the works. change. “Although the best revitalization and reorganiza - To attract place to continue learning is tion of University College is more profession - in a university setting, many an absolute necessity in als as students, institutions have not addressed shaping the future of Seton University the needs of corporate profes - Hall’s nontraditional student College is focus - sionals to the extent that programs. In addition, “This ing on outreach Seton Hall has,” he says. The initiative offers significant Technology is becoming to alumni, as well as on corporate educational process opportunities for the Univer - an increasingly important establishing relationships is very different from the tradi- sity to capture new revenue component of continuing with professionals working tional academic approach, he from untapped markets,” education. As a result, in the blossoming financial observes. “Undergraduate edu - Shay says. Edinger expects that the services, health care, pharma - cation focuses on developing Enhancing and increasing number of technology-based ceuticals and telecommunica - a broad base of knowledge. the number of educational courses offered through Uni - tions industries. “These are Continuing education focuses opportunities available to busi - versity College will grow. highly competitive fields; on building or enhancing ness professionals also makes “SetonWorldWide is a highly both employees and their specialized skills.” sense given the current corpo - successful model that we can companies benefit from life - Seton Hall’s reputation rate climate, Edinger notes. utilize to expand our online long learning,” Edinger says. offers a clear advantage in “Over the past 10 years, we’ve capabilities into areas such as He also is meeting with expanding University College’s begun to see changes in how corporate training,” he notes. leaders from area corporations corporate reach, Edinger people learn and the impor - A mix of Web-based classes, to evaluate potential training believes. “As competition for tance companies place on distance learning and tradi - needs. “We are centrally these students heats up, we continuing education,” he tional classroom instruction located among hundreds of have a head start that will help explains. “Clearly, companies will likely be offered, depend - national and international us tap into this niche.” see educated employees as a ing on the subject matter and corporate headquarters,” he competitive advantage. As a needs of the students. comments. “An incredible

4SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Visiting New Jersey’s public schools gives British educators some valuable lessons

wenty British teachers and observing, team teaching and school administrators took lesson planning. Tpart in a unique interna - The exchange is aimed at tional exchange program bringing the best education hosted by Seton Hall Univer - practices from around the world sity in May. The to British schools. It is part of visiting group learned about the Teachers International American education and teach - Professional Development ing methods by observing U.S. Program, an initiative funded teachers in the classroom and by the British government’s presenting their own lesson Department for Education plans to students in grades and Employment (DfEE). K-12 in the Cranford, Newark Each year, DfEE sends and Montclair public schools. 2,600 teachers around the Each visitor was paired world to observe international with a U.S. teacher according teaching strategies and to subject and grade levels classroom-management prac - taught. And each one was tices in a variety of subjects. assigned to a 10-member The program, which has placed At Hillside Avenue team that studied specific close to 300 teachers in U.S. School in Cranford, educational issues. For exam - classrooms since August 2000, second-grade teacher ple, a group from Sunderland is administered in the United Kathy Warren and her (in northeastern England) States by the British Council. students look on as focused on underachieving The partnership between British educator boys and understanding gen - Seton Hall and DfEE makes Randall Brook (center) points out the Web site der differences in achieve - good sense, according to of the Mawnan School ment. Another team, hailing Charles P. Mitchel ’66/M.A.’70, in Cornwall, England, from Cornwall (in south- Ed.D., associate professor and the elementary school western England), observed chair of the Department of where he serves as a and studied the application Educational Administration and teacher, as well as head of critical thinking skills in Supervision at Seton Hall’s teacher (principal). the classroom. College of Education and Spending most of their time Human Services (see “Focus on in the classroom, the British Faculty” in the Summer 2001 educators to benefit from inter - develop between the schools educators worked alongside Seton Hall University Magazine ). national professional develop - involved, and we look forward their American counterparts in “The British Ministry of Edu - ment,” Mitchell explains. to facilitating the growth of activities such as shadowing, cation wanted to encourage its “Seton Hall already had a those relationships.” Colvin professional development adds, “It is expected that these school set up with the Cranford educators will be a force of School District, where we work change within their school to provide training to their districts upon their return.” teachers. This was a great expe - The British educators rience for the British teachers returned with some as well as the Americans.” homework assignments: Organizers hope the part - Reporting their findings to the nership with the University is DfEE and outlining the the beginning of a long-term strategies they will implement educational exchange. “We are in the classroom. Each team happy to have been able to report is posted on the DfEE work with Seton Hall to help Web site, creating a significant develop professional relation - compilation of educational ships between educators in research that can be accessed New Jersey and England,” by teachers from around the The Friends of Barnet, an American group that has been dedicated to says Stacy Colvin, scholarship world. For more information British-American cultural/youth exchange since World War II, hosts program officer with the an afternoon tea for the British teachers during their visit to New on this program, or to view the Jersey. Friends of Barnet member Maryann Brinley (not shown) opened British Council U.S.A. “We reports, visit the Web sites at her Upper Montclair home for the occasion. hope that as a result of this www.britishcouncil-usa.org or visit, further activities may www.dfee.gov.uk/tipd/

FALL 2001 5 Accolades for the University

cademic excellence is, and I Academic Reputation — and intellectual rigor.” The ISI always has been, a key evaluated by surveying Guide is researched and Acomponent in the mission each school’s president, written by the Intercollegiate of Seton Hall University, and is provost and dean of Studies Institute (ISI). one way the University meas - admissions to assess The guide cites Seton ures success with its students. the reputation of Hall as a “Catholic univer - Over the past few months, other schools. sity evolving from being a Seton Hall has received I Retention — interpreted regional treasure to a national national recognition for its as a measure of student resource.” Seton Hall is excellence on the academic satisfaction. specifically recognized for its front — through various sur - I Faculty Resources — strong commitment to the veys, rankings and other indi - evaluated on class size, Catholic mission and for its The Templeton Guide cators, such as excellent faculty average faculty salaries, Freshman Studies Program. commends Seton Hall for appointments and grants. Cen - faculty degrees, student-to- The faculty-mentoring com - the volunteer opportunities tral to the University’s mission faculty ratio and the propor - ponent of Freshman Studies offered through its Institute is to cultivate future leaders tion of full-time faculty. is mentioned as an innovative for Service Learning, a who make a difference in the I Student Selectivity — way to provide academic guid - program that helps faculty world. This can only happen based on test scores, ance to students while help - members incorporate commu - through rigorous and challeng - high school class standing, ing them to adjust to college nity service projects into ing academic opportunities. acceptance rate and the life. Most of the institutions their curricula. “The institute The following four national proportion of accepted in the guide are included — and its efforts to provide resources have recognized the students who attend. because they are the most important services to the unique and exemplary learning I Financial Resources — selective ones in the country community — are vital to environment at Seton Hall. measures the total or are innovative institutions furthering the Seton Hall resources a school that, according to Bennett, mission and our Catholic The U.S. News & World devotes to education. serve as “beacons of excel - identity,” observes Joseph Report College Guide I Value Added — evaluates lence in preserving the liberal Marbach, Ph.D., co-director the school’s role in the arts tradition.” Each year, U.S. News & World of the institute (along with academic success of Report ranks colleges and Roseanne Mirabella, Ph.D.). students, as well as how Yahoo! Internet Life universities. The newsweekly’s Marbach notes that the insti - efficient the school is in magazine ranking model places college tute has experienced tremen - assuming that role. In 1999, the magazine in its and universities in “tiers” dous growth since its inception I Alumni Giving Rate — survey of “America’s Most based on their category. in 1997. As a result, students measures the percentage of Wired Colleges” listed Seton Seton Hall is one of 162 have taken part in numerous undergraduate alumni who Hall as No. 16 — the most public and 87 private institu - community projects, such as give to their school. “wired” Catholic university tions grouped in the National constructing an educational in the nation. In 2001, the Universities-Doctoral category. garden at an elementary The Templeton Guide: University moves up to the These universities offer a school, developing public Colleges that Encourage No. 13 spot. Yahoo! Internet Life full range of undergraduate relations campaigns for non - Character Development bases its rankings on areas such majors, as well as master’s profit organizations and work - as hardware, academics and and doctoral degrees; many This nationally distributed ing with juvenile offenders. free services. This survey strongly emphasize research. guide for parents, students and The guide also highlights recognizes the University’s In this year’s U.S. News faculty identifies colleges that the Nonprofit Sector Resource intensive efforts over the past rankings, released September promote values such as hon - Institute of New Jersey, a five years to upgrade the 17, Seton Hall moved up from esty, service and respect. The project of Seton Hall’s Center campus information technology Tier 3 to Tier 2, placing it guide profiles more than 400 for Public Service, for its network. Currently, Seton Hall in the company of Boston Uni - college programs that aid stu - contributions to nonprofits has embarked on IT2, the versity, Fordham University, dents in developing their own throughout the state. St. Louis University, Syracuse “moral compasses.” Through second phase of its strategic University, the University of its rigorous selection process, ISI Guide: Choosing the long-term technology plan. Arizona and the University of the guide considers a school’s Right College s these three national guides Florida, to name a few of the clarity of vision; resources; Noted educator and former focus positive attention on schools in this tier. involvement of its leaders; A U.S. Secretary of Education the University, other indicators The U.S. News & World and the impact of its character- William J. Bennett in his intro - of success are occurring closer Report rankings are based on development programs on duction to this college guide - to home, and may be even the following criteria: students, faculty and the book describes it as one that more tangible to students and campus community. “analyzes and evaluates on the faculty. The following are basis of principled instruction examples of this success.

6SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Garage addition increases campus parking by 25 percent

I The Verizon Foundation or growing universities, the addition in time for the says. “A growing number of awarded Seton Hall a having enough parking start of the Fall Semester. people also are staying on $20,000 grant to aid in the Fspaces for students, The added parking spaces campus longer while partici- installation of wireless tech - faculty and visitors can be a represent a 25 percent increase pating in events.” nology in the University’s challenge. This is certainly in overall campus parking During the summer of science laboratories. true for Seton Hall, which availability, according to Roger construction, the University I The School of Diplomacy is why the University Demareski, M.B.A. ’99, assis - operated with 900 fewer and International Relations expanded its parking garage tant vice president for adminis - parking spaces by having plays an important role as this summer to add 525 tration. The need for more employees participate in a the Secretariat in the U.N spaces to the existing 825. parking has been intensified compressed workweek. This General Assembly’s distin - Two additional levels were by several factors. There’s reduced the number of cars guished Dialogue among added to the existing three been an increase in general on campus by about 20 percent Civilizations (see the levels, along with two new awareness of the University on each day. Faculty and staff Summer 2001 Seton Hall elevators, a stair tower and both local and national levels. could track the project’s University Magazine ). In the more security phones. And campus events such as progress through a special light of the terrorism attack The construction project, University Day, SHU 500, Web site updated weekly. of September 11, the need overseen by Henderson reunions and community activ - The summer sacrifice for this dialogue takes on Construction Company in ities have become very popu - was well worth the effort, even greater significance. Raritan, began immediately lar. “This project is another Demareski comments. “We I New research-grade following Commencement necessary step, because of an are pleased with the results, instrumentation is being Exercises in May. Crews increase in student, staff and and I know our students, purchased through a grant worked feverishly through - local involvement in the Uni - faculty, staff and alumni from the New Jersey out the summer to complete versity’s academic, social and welcome the improvement in Commission on Higher civic activities,” Demareski parking availability,” he says. Education and the National Science Foundation. This equipment helps Seton Hall maintain its status as having one of the top Ph.D.-grant ing departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the nation. The equipment includes a state-of-the-art 500 MHz NMR spectro- meter and several instruments for thermal analysis. I Recent faculty honors include a Fulbright Grant awarded to Tracy Kaye, J.D., associate professor of law. Kaye will spend the 2001-02 academic year lecturing in Germany at the University of Freiburg.

All of these developments, according to Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University presi - dent, are “terrific, positive news for Seton Hall, indicating that in so many ways the University is in a more secure position now than ever in her long history. And we are poised, I am convinced, to continue to make important The University’s expanded parking garage accommodates more than 1,300 vehicles now that two new strides in the years to come.” parking decks have been added.

FALL 2001 7 Focus on Faculty

A Dedication to Diversity

t is rare to encounter and also was named one of the someone who looks for - top 10 outstanding university Iward to going to work each professors in the nation. He day. But David T. Abalos, was honored in 1995 with Ph.D., professor of religious Seton Hall’s first Human studies and sociology, is one of Relations Citation. At Com - the exceptions. Since 1963, mencement 2000, Seton Hall Abalos has educated awarded Abalos the Univer - thousands of students, and yet sity’s prestigious Bishop J. eagerly awaits the start of each Francis McQuaid Medal for semester as if it were his first Distinguished Service, an time in front of a classroom. honor bestowed each year “I really enjoy teaching,” upon a longtime member of says Abalos, a native of East the faculty, staff or administra - Windsor. “It is truly a blessing tion who is committed to for me to be inside a classroom Seton Hall and its mission. teaching and learning together For school districts with students. I love the pro - throughout the state, Abalos fession and my students. I’ve offers training to assist K-12 found that if you have a pas - teachers in revising their sion for what you do, you will curricula to reflect a more never be bored or dissatisfied.” multicultural and gender-fair A member of the Seton perspective. “I help make Hall University faculty since diversity a part of everyday 1966, Abalos has committed education,” he explains. himself to promoting diversity School districts, among in education. “When I first them Chatham, Brick Town - came to the Seton Hall ship, Irvington, Hackensack campus, the student body and Madison, have developed comprised only male students, a multicultural scholarship predominately of European- with the help of Abalos, who American descent,” he also has conducted in-service His expertise on Latino families, politics and culture has made sociolo - remembers. “I come from a gist David T. Abalos, Ph.D., a sought-after adviser to public schools and training for schools in Oregon, Chicano/Mexican background. has led to his being a visiting professor at two Ivy League universities. Ohio and Illinois. Currently, During my early education, I he is working with the learned almost nothing about A strong advocate for population is composed of Paterson and East Windsor my background in school. human relations, Abalos has students of color,” he says. Regional school districts. Because of this, diversity edu - developed and conducted “That was not automatic or “I do my best to connect cation is of great concern to many community service easy. Now that we have a my teaching and work in the me; therefore it is important projects while working at the diversified student body, the community to scholarship,” for me to teach about it.” University. He also lectures University faculty needs to he says. “My book, Strategies To meet this need, on issues such as racial and mirror this same diversity. of Transformation Toward a Abalos assigns readings ethnic diversity, Latinos in This takes time, but we are Multicultural Society: Fulfilling that represent his students’ society, and personal and working toward that goal.” the Story of Democracy , grew multicultural backgrounds — political transformation in Widely recognized as an out of my work with the African-American, Asian, higher education. outstanding teacher in the school districts.” Latino, Native American and Abalos has great hopes for state and beyond, Abalos was The professor’s most European-American — as the future of diversity educa - honored in 1988-89 by an recent book, The Latino Male: well as works by women tion at Seton Hall. “Through international educational A Radical Redefinition , is authors. “This has always the efforts of a number of organization, the Council for scheduled for release this fall. been a key aspect of my deeply caring faculty and Advancement and Support of Lynne Reinner Publishers teaching, especially during administrators over many Education (CASE), as New selected Abalos to be the the last 20 years,” he notes. years, one-third of Seton Hall’s Jersey Professor of the Year, general editor for its new

8SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE series of books on Latino program, but it has turned out Student Affairs and the politics and culture. to be one of the most reward - provost’s office so that faculty During the 2001 Spring ing things I have ever done,” members have the opportu - Semester, Abalos was a visiting Abalos says. nity to take students out to professor in the Department of SHUCAP continues the lunch, dinner and entertain - “It is truly a Politics at Princeton Univer - momentum begun in Seton ment activities.” blessing for me sity; his expertise on the Hall’s Freshman Studies Pro - At the University, Abalos Latino family prompted both gram, which assigns a mentor has found his work and rela - to be inside a Princeton and Yale University to each first-year student. tionships to be rewarding; he to invite him to teach in previ - “SHUCAP allows any stu - believes one of Seton Hall’s classroom ous years as well. Abalos also dent, regardless of class strong points is its commit - has served as Chicano/Latino standing, to continue to meet ment to faculty development. teaching and Visiting Scholar at Illinois with a faculty mentor for “In 1978, a few professors State University and as a Lilly guidance. Students can come were compiling a report on learning together Foundation Visiting Scholar at and talk to faculty about the current faculty at Seton with students .” St. Norbert College in Green anything,” Abalos adds. “For Hall. As we read through the Bay, Wisconsin. example, we’ve helped stu - catalog, we discovered that 80 In addition to his extensive dents to secure financial aid, faculty members received work with diversity education, textbooks and tutoring help. their doctoral degrees while Abalos serves as director of the One of our students wasn’t teaching at the University. Seton Hall University Com - eating properly, so the faculty This represents a remarkable prehensive Achievement Pro - mentor and the student commitment to faculty devel - gram (SHUCAP). Initiated in worked together to address opment. I hope that we can 1997, SHUCAP links students the problem. If students are continue this faithful and with faculty mentors who offer feeling depressed or upset, generous tradition.” them academic and career they can meet with us. — Kim Capadona ’98/J.D. ’01 counseling. “At first, I was SHUCAP also has received reluctant to direct the new funds from the Division of

In his 35 years of teaching at Seton Hall, Abalos has seen the diversity of the student body increase significantly. The readings he assigns reflect his students’ ethnic and racial backgrounds.

FALL 2001 9 Inside the Administration

Provost Focuses on Enhancing Seton Hall’s Academic Reputation

n June, Mel J. Shay, lades do more than simply Hall’s enrollment of 10,000 school with a strong academic Ed.D., was named provost increase the University’s status was nearly evenly split reputation. “It’s critical that Iand executive vice presi - among the nation’s top institu - between undergraduate stu - students are aware of Seton dent for Academic Affairs at tions. “Over time, we expect dents (4,945) and graduate Hall’s academic offerings and Seton Hall University. that Tier 2 status will increase students (4,553). But a study reputation for quality educa - Although he the number of student applica - released earlier this year by tion,” Shay says. is new to the position, the tions as well as the quality of DePaul University found that The provost has asked all University community is the students applying. most of the nation’s largest of the University’s schools and already familiar with Shay — Stronger applications will, Catholic universities enrolled colleges to reevaluate program he has spent more than 20 in turn, yield the resources significantly more undergradu - offerings and develop a com - years on campus in a variety needed to enhance our ates than graduate students, a prehensive plan to increase of leadership positions. In academic offerings and trend that Shay is working to enrollment and revenue over addition to serving as a full student support services.” emulate at Seton Hall. the next five years. He adds, professor and dean of the To help realize this goal, The process of attracting “We need to know where the College of Education and the provost’s plan is focused more undergraduates must University can grow, and Human Services, Shay was on “re-centering” Seton Hall begin with an internal review where the greatest opportuni - acting provost during the to place greater emphasis on of existing offerings. “Stu - ties exist.” 2000-01 academic year. its undergraduate, liberal arts dents ch oose their college An integral part of this As provost, Shay is embark - offerings. “This is the foun - based on whether the school evaluation process, Shay met ing on a strategic plan to help dation on which the Univer - has the programs they want throughout the summer with the University gain greater sity was built,” Shay says. and the quality they seek,” the deans of each school and national recognition for its “Academic Affairs is engaged Shay emphasizes. When he college, along with the deans academic excellence, espe - in serving three, broad educa - was a professor and dean, of University Libraries and the cially in its undergraduate tional sectors: undergraduate students often spoke to him Freshman Studies Program, to programs. “Seton Hall has education, graduate education about the importance of review their long-term plans strong academics but needs and continuing education. Over attending a and discuss growth strategies to achieve greater recognition time, our focus has shifted from for academic programs. To for its quality programming,” undergraduate education to the concentrate on this he explains. graduate side. ” endeavor, he also hosted a As soon as Shay came This shift has prompted two-day retreat in July for into the provost’s office, the growth of more than 90 he strongly endorsed the graduate degree and certificate University’s Tier 2 aspirations. program offerings. However, In September, The U.S. News Shay notes, Seton Hall’s & World Report College Guide , undergraduate population is a widely referenced indicator proportionally smaller of quality in higher education, than the Catholic uni - elevated Seton Hall into versities with which it its second tier of national competes. During universities. Other prestigious 1999-2000, for schools, including the example, Seton American University, Brigham Young University and the Catholic University of America, share this ranking with Seton Hall. In addition, Seton Hall was recently recog - nized by two college guide - books for its ability to cultivate socially responsible leaders and to support its students At Freshman Convocation, Mel Shay, Ed.D., provost and executive vice president for (see related article on page 6). Academic Affairs, welcomed the Class of 2005 to Seton Hall University. He encouraged new students to capitalize on the University’s rich academic traditions and talented faculty. Shay notes that these acco -

10 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE the deans and other key mem - bers of the administration. “This is a collaborative effort, and I want and need all of us to be involved every step of the way,” he says. The University already has identified some undergraduate programs that could grow, such as Management Information Systems in the Stillman School of Business. “We are nationally recognized for our technologi - cally advanced campus, but have relatively small numbers of students enrolled in our information technology “This comprehensive programs,” Shay review process is helping notes. “This com - Emphasizing Seton Hall’s strengths to attract more undergraduates is prehensive review us understand not only a high priority for Shay (standing). Over the summer, he devoted con - process is helping siderable time to discussing academic growth strategies with deans us understand not the academic needs of and other key administrators, including (from left) Philip DiSalvio, only the academic Ed.D., director of SetonWorldWide; Charles Edinger, M.B.A. ’87, assis - needs tant provost of University College; and Karen Boroff, Ph.D., dean of the prospective students, but Stillman School of Business. of prospective students, but also also the specific student the specific student Shay says, adding, “but it’s assistant provost, Charles populations that we populations that we need absolutely critical that we Edinger, M.B.A. ’87 (see need to reach effec - to reach effectively .” re-center toward serving a related article on page 4). tively.” In response, larger undergraduate popula - “E-learning and technological Seton Hall will tion.” Ensuring that student advances have opened up a employ a focused on our path to success.” services, such as the Univer - wealth of new opportunities in marketing approach for such Over time, Shay expects sity’s award-winning Freshman continuing education. We can fields to tap students at an that the number of undergradu - Studies Program, have the satisfy changing adult-learner earlier stage in their college ates in each incoming class will support in place to accom mo - needs without compromising decision-making process. rise. Approximately 1,200 date changing demographics the more traditional educa- Some changes to the Uni - freshmen have enrolled this will help maintain quality. tional needs of our undergradu - versity’s academic offerings are year, up from about 1,100 last Despite a heightened focus ates,” Shay explains. to be expected. “If we are to year. “We have to proceed cau - on undergraduate programs, Shay acknowledges that further improve upon our cur - tiously, but I certainly want us Seton Hall’s graduate and while paying close attention to rent quality, both existing and to see the number of fresh - continuing education programs enrollment numbers and rev - potentially new programs must men on campus continue to will not be overlooked. enue are critical components of undergo rigorous review for increase,” he states. “We are streamlining these his job, his sights are set on consonance with the Univer - One challenge to accommo - programs to meet the achieving much loftier goals. sity’s goals, quality standards dating a larger enrollment is University’s mission and qual - “The real bottom line is pro - and mission,” Shay empha - doing so without compromising ity goals, while capitalizing on viding a rich academic experi - sizes. “Generally, universities quality. “While we are in this market realities,” he says. ence for our students — one have a tendency to continu - growth mode, it will be chal - These areas are now being that enriches the mind, the ously add new programs. Dis - lenging also to increase quality reorganized as part of Univer - heart and the spirit. Recogni - continuing the programs that measures, such as SAT scores sity College, under the direc - tion clearly flows from may not work as well is less and student-to-faculty ratios,” tion of its newly appointed academic excellence,” he says. common, but is a critical step

FALL 2001 11 Student Spotlight

Leadership Program Gives Finance Major a Portfolio of Skills

mil Kurtisi is no “That was a major milestone stranger to turning for me,” he affirms. Eadversity into success. At Garfield High School, Born in Nis, Yugoslavia, he Kurtisi became fascinated emigrated to the United with numbers and business. States in 1990 with his par - His academic skills were not ents and younger brother, limited to these subjects, Igor. Like many Yugoslavian however, and in 1998, he was immigrants, the family barely inducted into the National escaped the wars and ethnic Honor Society. Active in struggles plaguing their school activities, he tried his native country. hand at a number of sports, Now a senior at Seton including football, basket - Hall University, Kurtisi hap - ball, soccer, and track and pily resides in Garfield with field. “Extracurricular activi - his mother and brother, and ties taught me a lot about keeps in close contact with American culture, but also his father, who lives out-of- how to accept life’s wins and state. “I have no other rela - losses,” he reflects. tives in the States,” he says, After graduating with “The entire family is still in honors in 1998, Kurtisi fol - Yugoslavia. Both financial lowed up on his math and constraints and civil unrest in business skills by enrolling the area have prevented me in the Stillman School of from going back to visit.” Business as a finance major. Kurtisi remains in touch “I knew Seton Hall had a by calling his overseas rela - great reputation for its busi - tives as much as possible, ness programs and its ability especially since the recent to turn out leaders. I felt very resurgence in violence comfortable on the campus throughout the region. “It’s and knew I could make a con - very unnerving to see news tribution here,” he comments. reports about conditions Since then, Kurtisi has there, and know that the received various scholarships people you grew up with and to help fund his studies, care about could potentially including a $3,000 State be in danger,” he says. Farm Companies Foundation Although adjusting to a Exceptional Student Fellow - new country, language and ship. This national fellowship culture — all at the same program is designed to iden - time — was a challenge for tify, aid and encourage high- Kurtisi, he knew he could potential college students not shy away from it. “I had majoring in business-related to find a way to fit in some - fields. Kurtisi fits the criteria how. Learning the language well: An academic achiever, was the first step,” he recalls. he demonstrates leadership in The determined student extracurricular activities, poured his energies into mas - strength of character and Mastering English was the first challenge Emil Kurtisi met in coming to tering English, and after only potential to excel in a busi - America. Since then, his talents in math and business have been four months in ESL (English ness administrative capacity. prompting him to focus on becoming a corporate leader. as a Second Language) As he aims to become a classes, Kurtisi was assimi - future business leader, lated into regular classes.

12 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Kurtisi feels his strong work ethic and determination will take him far, but he also cites leadership skills as essential for his success. He was there - fore pleased when he was invited to take part in Seton Hall’s Leadership Studies Program. This program offers business students a challeng - ing course of study, special workshops and events during the year, plus internship opportunities. By interning at some of the area’s most pres tigious companies and community organizations, “I learned that students gain hands-on experiences. In a unique giving back to the partnership, the interns are community and mentored by corporate execu - tives and community leaders. demonstrating a During the summers of 1999 and 2000, Kurtisi commitment to interned at Merrill Lynch, regarded as one of the corporate social nation’s top financial-services companies. It was an oppor - the company were very open- We’ve spoken about his future responsibility are minded and gave me valuable many times, and he clearly tunity he never imagined an important part could be possible. Working advice. They were always wants to be successful. He out of the Plainsboro and available to answer any ques - knows you get there through of business New York City offices, he tions I had,” he says. hard work and determination.” analyzed the firm’s financial On campus, Kurtisi has Hunter was so impressed with strategy .” products, including several certainly made an impression Kurtisi that he recommended top-performing mutual as a standout. Although him for the State Farm fellow - funds. He also evaluated Richard J. Hunter Jr., J.D., ship program. leadership program and work - product processes and per - faculty chair and professor of Because of interning at ing at Merrill Lynch make me formance, and participated, finance and legal studies, has Merrill Lynch, Kurtisi has feel that I am on the right along with other interns, in never had Kurtisi in class, the developed a heightened inter - track for the future. There is the firm’s philanthropic com - two have developed a strong est in the stock market. He so much opportunity out munity activities. “I learned rapport. Hunter comes to cam - closely follows market activ - there, and I just want to do that giving back to the com - pus early each day, and often ity, analyzes corporate data my best,” Kurtisi says. munity and demonstrating a meets informally over a cup of and makes small investments. Despite his focus on becom - commitment to corporate coffee with a group of leader - Of Kurtisi’s trading activities, ing a corporate leader, social responsibility are an ship students who meet each Hunter notes, “Although his thoughts of his family are important part of business morning in the Kozlowski Hall dabbling in the stock market never far from his mind. strategy,” he states. student lounge. Kurtisi “is right now might be seen as a “Almost everything I do, I do At Merrill Lynch, Kurtisi extremely hard-working and hobby by some, it is giving to make my Mom proud. She learned how to communicate very focused,” Hunter says. him real-world, hands-on is my oracle and has played a with business professionals “He knows where he wants to learning experiences and a great role in preparing me for and had the opportunity to go in life and how he wants to strong base for the future.” a bright future.” work with the best in the get there, which is extremely The finance major agrees. — Dennissa Brown ’01 industry. “The managers at rare in such a young person. “My involvement with the

FALL 2001 13 WIn the shadow iof thelInternlet, newsptapershare battline g for reaWders. eb Two faculty members and the editors of USA Today and The Setonian weigh the Internet’s impact on journalism in the Information Age.

BY SHANNON ROSSMAN ALLEN AND CAROL STAVRAKA

espite the newspaper’s primary daily, weekly and other newspapers even reform-friendly view. Newspapers function — to inform the have online versions. And while that gained in credibity, causing politicians public of current and future number is still far smaller than the to court the press. As the century Devents — newspapers have always had many thousands of newspapers pub - progressed, reporters began to view an element of timelessness to them. lished globally, the rapid rise of the themselves as guardians of the people’s From their beginnings in the early online news industry contrasts sharply rights. This new spirit is clearly seen in 1600s, their form and function haven’t with the slow, but steady, history of the journalist’s credo, created by H.L. changed much. Still printed on paper the printed publication, leaving some Mencken, the highly respected writer, and organized mostly by content, question as to whether traditional editor and social critic. The credo, newspapers have always served as the papers can keep up. which has since been adopted by jour - voice of the people. But now, some nalists everywhere, states: “I believe industry analysts say that the “news” Society’s Watchdog that it is better to tell the truth than a may not be fit to print anymore, as lie. I believe that it is better to be free more people begin to rely on a new In the late 17th century in England, than to be a slave. And I believe that it source for their daily news and infor - members of the upper class regarded is better to know than be ignorant.” mation: the Internet. newspapers as a public nuisance. This The profession’s ultimate chance to live While the possibility may seem had an influence on content as editors up to that ideal came during a myriad unlikely that the Web will replace and publishers wrote with an eye of political crises in the 1960s and the millions of newspapers delivered toward their readers, the largely liter - ’70s, culminating in the resignation to doorsteps each day, consider that as ate members of the middle class. As a of President Richard M. Nixon. of May, some 1,300 North American result, newspapers became a rebel - Since that time, newspapers have daily newspapers were publishing lious medium, and a voice for reform. enjoyed a relatively steady popularity, online versions, according to the In the 19th century, American news - although some did experience declines Newspaper Association of America papers quickly became big business, in readership following the advent of (NAA). Worldwide, more than 4,500 and made millionaires out of moguls television news program s and dedicat - such as William Randolph Hearst and ed cable networks such as CNN. Robert R. McCormick. But their rise Now online news sites add a new to fame and fortune also collided with dimension of competition to the the advent of “yellow journalism,” industry. Often reporting news as it when the sensationalized stories pub - unfolds, the sites lure audiences by lished by Hearst and his competitor, packing news stories with sound Joseph Pulitzer, in 1898 helped drag bytes, moving images and hyperlinks. the United States into the Spanish- American War by strongly influencing Here to Stay public opinion. That abuse of the newspaper’s Robert Dubill, J.D. ’74, executive power sparked the major reform move - editor of USA Today , believes that ment of the early 20th century. A new printed newspapers are not going any - generation of reporters and editors — where anytime soon. “The Internet is many of whom were veterans of the not replacing newspapers; the printed Spanish-American conflict or World page will always be needed,” he states. War I — revitalized the industry. Papers “It’s accessible to and it’s readable for returned to their roots, covering strikes, all literate people. When a person is trials and elections with an objective or browsing the Internet, he or she knows

14 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE STOP the Presses? R E K C E B U E N T R E B O R ©

Breaking News ... or Is It? what to look for. If you’re unfamiliar in one day. A year later, traffic to the Two cross-town newspapers become fierce with an online publication, navigation online site soared to a one-day high of rivals. An editor is sued for libel. A new could take a substantial amount of 92 million hits. Although the company publisher introduces a gossip column. A list of time, and ultimately the screen is limit - no longer measures traffic to the site notable persons and local entertainment ed and you can’t view a total page.” based on total hits, the Web site does appears on page six. Dubill does agree that the Internet track its number of monthly readers, at Although these news items sound like they is an important accent to the newspaper 25 million this past summer. took place recently, they date as far back as the industry. USA Today’s online service, Despite the success of USA Today’s 17th century, and have had a far-reaching influ - located at www.usatoday.com , launched Web site, Dubill remains traditional in ence on the way people receive information. in 1995. Based on the successful hard his views about journalism and its final The bitter rivalry occurred between the Royalist copy newspaper, the site provides product. “There’s just a delight and joy Aulicus and the Parliamentarian Britannicus in readers with easy access to up-to-the- in having a newspaper in hand,” he England in 1643. The editor of The New York minute news. In less than one year, the says. “While reading the paper, you are Weekly Journal was jailed in 1735 after criticiz - online version surpassed 2 million total your own editor. You can pick and ing the British colonial government. Founded in “hits” (representing the total number of choose what and how much you read.” 1709, The Tatler quickly became known for its files viewers request) per day. In 1997, Amy Nyberg, Ph.D., professor gossip, and the first “page six” entertainment it set a record-breaking 20 million hits of communication at Seton Hall page appeared in 1755 in the Bath Advertiser .

FALL 2001 15 University, agrees. “The Internet or “junk-food journalism.” In 1,000 remains far less portable and reader- Years, 1,000 People: Ranking the Men friendly than a newspaper,” Nyberg and Women Who Shaped the Millennium points out. “It is much more difficult, (co-written by Gottlieb; her husband, for instance, to scan through the Henry; and Barbara and Brent Bowers), Internet version of a newspaper than its Neuharth is ranked number 987. printed copy.” Nyberg, who also works “USA Today influenced other media. as a copy editor at the Herald News in Even The New York Times , the great gray West Paterson and the Daily Record in U.S. Daily and Sunday lady of journalism, beefed up its graph - Newspaper Reading Audience Parsippany, says the printed version ics and switched to color,” the team remains a “vital information source for wrote. “The border between television those who do not have access to the 55.1% news and entertainment blurred. Web.” Although the digital divide is 2000 65.1 Neuharth created a newspaper for 62.4 closing, an estimated 42 percent of 1990 people who watched television.” U.S. households were still without 67.1 By the end of USA Today ’s first year, 66.9 Internet access as of July, according 1980 67.4 its circulation hit 362,879, double its projections. And the numbers contin - to Nielsen/Net Ratings. 77.6 1970 72.3 ued to climb. Less than a year after its Technology Reshapes the Industry launch, USA Today topped the 1 million 20 40 60 80 100 mark, according to Price Waterhouse While there always have been chal - Weekly Readers Sunday Readers certification, and three years later it lenges in the newspaper industry — Percent of Total Percent of Total became the second largest newspaper Adult Population Adult Population and the Internet ranks right up there — in the nation, with a daily circulation in Dubill views the Information Age as © 2001 Newspaper Association of America excess of 1.4 million. The newspaper an opportunity to be seized. “Whether turned its first profit in 1987, six months radio would destroy them, but they it’s published on ne wsprint or on a ahead of projections. In 1999, USA survived. But now the ‘threat’ of Web site, it’s still journalism and it’s Today inched ahead of The Wall Street information technology is real.” still reaching the people,” he says. Journal in circulation — with 1.76 “The Internet will continue to grow, million — making it the nation’s largest A New Approach to News and some may move away from that daily newspaper for the first time, tangible newspaper, but it won’t dis - according to the Audit Bureau of appear. Newspaper journalism is the Newspapers are losing readers, accord - ing to th e NAA. The percentage Circulations (ABC). Though their noblest profession; it’s the watchdog approaches differ considerably, competi - of the state.” of Americans reading a daily national newspaper has fallen from 64.2 tion between the two papers remains Dubill emphasizes that now is a fierce; as of May, the ABC reported good time for budding journalists to percent in 1995 to 55.1 percent in 2000 (see chart above). “A video and USA Today’s daily circulation had get into the business. “There’s a real reached 1.85 million, just 33,000 copies hunger out there for good journalism,” television culture, the world no longer views the newspaper as a natural ahead of The Wall Street Journal . he says. “It provides a context and What makes USA Today so success - a balance to our lives. There’s a great media,” Gottleib says. But one newspaper — USA Today — ful? It’s the focus, according to an market out there for journalists who article published in Brill’s Content in are enterprising, investigative and have has flourished in the shadow of TV news and electronic media. This September 1998. “ USA Today believes a flair for writing.” its readers are not terribly concerned Tracy Gottlieb, Ph.D., associate daily paper has made great strides since its sell-out launch in the with foreign news, except when there’s professor of communication at Seton a major crisis or disaster,” Brill’s Content Hall and acting dean of the Freshman Baltimore/Washington, D.C., area in September 1982. At his paper’s debut, reports. David Mazzarella, the Newark Studies Program, believes that while native who retired in 1999 as editor of there’s really no way for the newspa - USA Today founder Al Neuharth criti - cized papers for being boring. He USA Today, proudly told Brill’s Content per industry to predict what the that he had given the paper “more future holds, technology definitely envisioned something different when he launched his colorful new depth, more breath, more length” and comes into play. a “more serious” approach to news. “Newspapers don’t know what newspaper with its informal and succinct writing style. USA Today continues to adapt to they’ll look like in 10 years because its audience. To reach guests at an esti - technology is rapidly changing,” says Gottlieb points to USA Today as one of the forces that have changed the mated 3,500 hotels, this fall the paper Gottlieb, who has been an Associated will start offering its USA Today News Press reporter and worked with Dubill industry. USA Today’s splashy approach revitalized the newspaper industry, Center, an interactive television news for a while. “In 1922, newspapers were service similar to its Web site. in a panic because they thought the though some critics called it “McPaper”

16 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Survival Strategies on the “real-life” experiences offered through internships and The Setonian, Demographics of Online Newspaper Audience Traditional newspapers should be the student newspaper (see Endpaper Average age : 37.7 nervous about the impact of the on page 40). Average income: $58,900 Information Age on the industry, Senior Paul Tencher, editor-in-chief according to Gottleib. “Statistics of The Setonian for 2001-02, advocates Gender: 56% male, 44% female on readership show that they’re in that newspapers and new technologies Education: 52% college or more trouble,” she says. “Women don’t read operate in tandem to take journalism them. More people under the age of Access location: 62% home, 35% office to the next level. “The Internet and Source: Belden Web Site Survey, March 2001 24 are choosing to forego the daily read. the newspaper must work together,” The St. Petersburg Times in Florida runs he insists, “Fact-finding is easier obituaries on the front page.” While Who’s Reading Online?

n a survey conducted in 2000 by Scarborough Research, a consumer media research company, 41 percent of online newspaper readers were between the ages of 18 and 34; that I same age group comprised just 23 percent of traditional daily newspaper readers. Among adults who reported using the Internet, 45 percent reported logging onto an Internet newspaper during a 30-day period. Of the online newspaper readers, 55 percent read a national online newspaper such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal or USA Today . But what may be alarming to traditional newspapers, especially those that have yet to add an online component, is that 15 percent of online readers said they are reading printed newspapers less frequently since they started using the Internet. metropolitan areas and the commuter communities.” But exactly how the online newspa - that state does have a high population [on the Web] and the transfer of infor - per will ultimately fit into everyday life of senior citizens, Gottleib points out mation through e-mail and networks — and the news industry — is still that in general, “Newspapers have has made this exchange almost effort - anyone’s guess. Nyberg comments, more of an appeal to the elderly.” less,” he points out. Tencher speaks “Its place in American mass media For newspapers to survive, from experience gained at The continues to evolve, much the same Gottlieb says, there must be a revolu - Setonian and while interning this past way that other new technologies did tion, and newspapers must take a summer at the Newport Daily News in when they were first introduced. As closer look at themselves, adapting to Rhode Island. That opportunity, he with all new technology, its potential the changing needs of their readers. says, “has given me the confidence seems virtually unlimited at the “Look at what commercial magazines of a seasoned professional.” moment. If I could predict with are doing — news doesn’t need to be As traditional newspapers — and the certainty the future of the newspaper, defined too narrowly. The front page student press — introduce online news I could instantly become the highest- of a newspaper should reflect the sites, they boost their ability to reach paid consultant in the industry.” concerns of its readership.” a wider, global audience. “ The Setonian Understanding your audience is a works hard to keep the electronic Erica Stein contributed background research principle that Nyberg, along with her portion of its paper [ www.Setonian.com ] and information to this feature. colleagues in Seton Hall’s Department up-to-date at all times,” Tencher says. of Communication, emphasizes to jour - “We feel that as a ‘mobile’ community nalism students. “It’s not enough to made up of alumni, students and know how to write; students need to friends of the University from all coun - This Just In: know what to write about,” Nyberg tries and backgrounds, it is imperative Setonian Reunion says. “Seton Hall, with its emphasis on to provide information that can be a broad, liberal arts education, provides accessed from anywhere in the world.” The Setonian is planning a reunion excellent preparation to these students. Tencher is emphatic in stating that celebration. All former staff members are We make use of new technology in the the printed newspaper, backed b y its invited to attend the event, which will classroom, but it’s only a tool. The basic 400-year history, will remain an take place in early November. For more skills of reporting remain the essential important resource even as society information, call The Setonian at skills for journalists,” she emphasizes. grows more dependent on technology. (973) 761-9083 or e-mail Practice is still the best way to hone “Print will never become extinct,” [email protected] those skills, which is why Seton Hall he believes. “People like taking the students are encouraged to capitalize actual paper with them, especially in

FALL 2001 17 n 1953, when Seton Hall through the ages, to promote a deeper, University established the common understanding between these Institute of Judaeo-Christian two communities.” In addition to Studies, it was the first of its courses in Hebrew scripture and kind. The institute quickly rabbinic thought, Rabbi Finkel also became known for its unprece - offers three courses on the Gospels, dented research and dialogue on the providing striking insights into the relationship between Christian and teaching and prayers of Jesus. JIewish faiths. Its founder was Monsignor As a result of Vatican II, the John M. Oesterreicher, S.T.L., an inter - Catholic Church recognized the nationally recognized scholar who grew need to foster greater understanding up in a Jewish family and later became between Jews and Christians. In 1965, a Catholic priest. in Nostra Aetate 4 , the Vatican Council After Vatican II (which took place declared, “Since Jews and Christians between 1962 and 1965), the institute have such a common spiritual heritage, in 1975 launched the nation’s first this sacred Council wishes to encour - Jewish-Christian studies graduate age and further understanding and program. It took an innovative approach appreciation. This can be obtained, in developing the curriculum by includ - especially, by way of biblical and ing among its original faculty members theological inquiry and through Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D., an friendly discussion.” Rabbi Finkel Orthodox Jewish scholar who became Monsignor Oesterreicher, who was one of the first rabbis to teach religion a key architect of this landmark declara - full-time at a Catholic institution. tion, observed years later, “The drafting Just three years later, the successful of Nostra Aetate 4 is the peak of the graduate program that had begun under Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies’ Monsignor Oesterreicher became a sep - efforts to raise the consciousness of Inspi red arate department within the College of believers that the Church and Judaism A pioneer in promoting Arts and Sciences. Now, after 25 years, are both rooted in the history of salva - the Department of Jewish-Christian tion. Personally, I am grateful to have Seton Hall continues to foster Studies at Seton Hall is stronger than been chosen to write the study of truths between th e ever, attracting students of all faiths on which the Church’s life rests.” from around the world. The institute’s founder had a keen BY CAROL Like its student body, the faculty — and very personal — understanding is diverse — and still includes Rabbi of the link between the two faiths. Born emeritus and a Prelate of Honor. At the Finkel, professor of Jewish-Christian in 1904 into a Jewish family living in time of his death (in 1993 at age 89) he studies. He notes that although his Moravia (part of the Austro-Hungarian was still directing the institute and prominent role within a Catholic uni - Empire), John Oesterreicher converted actively engaged in scholarly writing. versity may strike some as unusual, to Catholicism and became a priest in the Jewish perspective is necessary to 1927. Still, he was forced to flee his abbi Finkel, even before coming to understand the complex relationship native country in 1938 to escape the Seton Hall in the early 1970s, was between Jewish and Christian commu - Nazi regime. He emigrated to the Ran advocate for ecumenical education. nities for almost 2,000 years. United States in 1940. Despite his He promoted “friendly discussions” “Christianity is grounded in the efforts to help his parents, they per - between Jews and Christians at several history and the Jewish elements in ished in the Holocaust. At a Mass at colleges, including Fordham University the teachings of Jesus,” Rabbi Finkel Seton Hall in 1992, Monsignor and New York University (NYU). He explains. “We study the various aspects Oesterreicher celebrated 65 years as was a professor of religious studies at of the relationship between Jews and a priest. His many honors included NYU and was involved with the Christians, including their conflicts being named a distinguished professor school’s Catholic youth organization, the Newman Club.

18 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Faculty colleagues since 1975: Rabbi Asher relations on the Seton Hall campus Finkel, Ph.D., became one of the first rabbis and throughout the community. The to teach religion full-time at a Catholic institution. Reverend Lawrence E. Frizzell, University bestowed an honorary S.T.L., S.S.L., D.Phil., often travels with him Doctor of Humane Letters degree upon to help other institutions launch ecumenical Sister Rose last year during the seventh education programs. annual Evening of Roses, which raises funds for the scholarships.

ommunity education is another part of our department and has done area in which the department is great things to promote Jewish- Cactively involved. Rabbi Finkel hosts Christian understanding.” Lehrhaus (German for “study hall”), One critical aspect of the curriculum, a Bible study group that meets each Father Frizzell explains, is ensuring week in the Monsignor Oesterreicher that the subject matter, which focuses Suite of Walsh Library. The free meet - on spiritual, liturgical and moral ques - ings are open to all members of the tions, is relevant to today’s social issues. local community. “In fact, the Lehrhaus Several courses, including “Law and hour has become so popular that we are Order in Society,” “Peace and War looking for larger quarters to host the meetings,” Rabbi Finkel Father Frizzell in Bible and Jewish Tradition,” and “Jewish-Christian Approaches to reports. Other lectures and public Ecology,” use Scripture to address events take place throughout the year modern-day ethical dilemmas. (see calendar insert). Holocaust education is now a Rabbi Finkel and Father Frizzell required part of the curriculum in frequently travel throughout the coun - New Jersey’s elementary and secondary try to share their experiences and by Faith schools. The Department of Jewish- help other universities launch similar Jewish-Christian studies, Christian Studies offers courses about academic programs. The department tolerance and understanding the painful history of the Shoah to pro - and its approach to Jewish-Christian vide educators and administrators education have been emulated at two faiths. from parochial and public schools with several Catholic institutions, including Boston College and the University STAVRAKA the sensitivity and training needed to teach about the Holocaust. The of St. Michael’s College, part of the curriculum, Rabbi Finkel notes, is University of Toronto. Rabbi Finkel’s work in the Catholic also important to furthering diversity The move toward more programs community caught the attention of education and tolerance. “Holocaust that emphasize the connection between Monsignor Oesterreicher, who, in 1974, education provides a backdrop from Jews and Christians is welcome news to invited the rabbi to come to Seton Hall which teachers can address the inter- Father Frizzell. “We are gratified that a to help establish the Jewish-Christian racial and multicultural issues that number of centers for Jewish-Christian studies program. Ever since then, Rabbi today’s students inevitably face,” he says. learning have been founded in the Finkel has been working closely with Hundreds of teachers have attended past two decades,” he notes. “Jewish- the department’s faculty members, Seton Hall’s Holocaust classes through Christian dialogue can provide a model including David M. Bossman, O.F.M., scholarships provided by the Sister for others who seek peace through M.A., M.S., Ph.D., professor of Jewish- Rose Thering Endowment. Established greater understanding and respect.” Christian studies; John Morley, Ph.D., in 1993, the endowment honors Sister Father Frizzell hopes that the increase associate professor; and Reverend Rose Thering, O.P., Ph.D., professor in discussion will spark greater coopera - Lawrence E. Frizzell, S.T.L., S.S.L., emerita, who works closely with the tive efforts between Christian and D.Phil., current department chair and Jewish-Christian studies department. Jewish leaders working together to associate professor. According to Father For more than 60 years, she has respond to today’s social challenges. Frizzell, “Rabbi Finkel is an integral dedicated her life to Jewish-Christian

FALL 2001 19 The Link Between Two Faiths ver the years, the Institute of Judaeo- take my lunch with me and walk to campus,” Christian Studies and he remembers. “I was drawn not only to the the Department of Jewish-Christian beauty of the campus, but to the kind faculty OStudies have garnered interest and support and staff members who would frequently from local community members representing a greet me on my walks.” variety of backgrounds and faiths. Here are the Philip and his wife, Mae, proud of their stories of two pivotal individuals. Jewish heritage, worked to battle anti-Semitism and promote tolerance. “When people would A Legacy of Understanding ask Mae what her religion was, she would often A half-century ago, the generosity of one say, ‘If you worship God and have a decent woman made possible the Institute of Judaeo- Monsignor John M. Oesterreicher, S.T.L. (left), regard for your fellow beings, then we are of Christian Studies. H. Suzanne Jobert was a as a young priest, was an inspiration to the same religion.’ Those words always stayed descendant of a French-Catholic family that H. Suzanne Jobert. This photo from the with me,” he says. had settled in New York. Inspired by a young mid-1970s also depicts Rabbi Finkel (center) After Mae passed away in 1983, immigrant priest living in the city — Reverend and Father Frizzell, who helped him launch Feldmesser wanted to honor her memory and the nation’s first Jewish-Christian studies John M. Oesterreicher — Jobert recognized graduate program. promote her ideals. He was familiar with the the i mportance of exploring the Je wish roots innovative work of the Institute of Judaeo- of Christianity and fostering understanding Christian Studies and the Department of between Christians and Jews. Father Oesterreicher Suite on the fourth floor of Walsh Jewish-Christia n Studies. “I frequently noticed Oesterr eicher dreamed of founding the Library. That same year, the Jobert-Sharp publicity surrounding Seton Hall and its efforts Church’s first institute where the historical link Endowment of $100,000 (also named for to promote Jewish-Christian relations,” he between these two faiths could be studied in Reverend James Sharp ’50/M.D.M. ’75, former notes. “I also was very impressed with Sister depth. Eventually, Seton Hall became the place dean of University Libraries and treasurer of the Rose Thering and her efforts to combat bias where the priest’s dream became a reality, Foundation for Judaeo-Christian Studies until and promote understanding.” thanks to Jobert’s generosity. In addition to his death in 1993) provided for the continuing In 1987, Feldmesser donated $25,000 providing the funds needed to initiate and purchase of scholarly works in the field of to Seton Hall to establish the Mae Rice maintain the institute from its inaugural year Jewish-Christian studies. Since then, a gener - Feldmesser Judaeo-Christian Library Collection. in 1953, Jobert provided for all the needs of ous sum has been provided each year to help He continues each year to fund the collection, the graduate degree program during its first purchase additional books for the library. whose several hundred books include a broad three years in the 1970s. range of works. The collection, says Reverend Her legacy lives on through the H. Suzanne Honoring a Beloved Wife Lawrence E. Frizzell, S.T.L., S.S.L., D.Phil., Jobert Scholarship Fund, which for more than In the late 1970s, Philip Feldmesser, who current dep artment chair and associate 25 years has assisted students with tuition is Jew ish, owned an insurance agency in professor of Jewish-Christ ian studies, is “of costs. A major donation in 1987 furthered South Orange. His connection to Seton Hall great value to students and members of the the work of the institute; another gift in University dates back to that time. “On nice local community interested in exploring the 1993 funded the creation of the Monsignor days, especially in the spring and fall, I would history and links between these two faiths.”

At the eighth annual Evening of Roses in April, Rabbi Jack M. Bemporad (center) presented Seton Hall University with a replica of the Yom HaShoah Menorah, which was the first menorah to be placed at the Vatican. It was created to commemorate the loss of the six million Jews who perished under the Nazi regime. Father Frizzell (left) was joined on stage by Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president (right), to accept the menorah on the University’s behalf. As the director of the Englewood-based Center for Interreligious Understanding, Rabbi Bemporad works to promote understanding and communication between these two faiths. The University will officially dedicate the menorah at a November 11 ceremony. Six of the figures in the Yom HaShoah Menorah hold candles (inset photo is of the replica), and the seventh is a rabbi with a prayer - book. A plaque at the base of the replica bears this inscription: “There are no words strong enough to deplore the terrible tragedy of the Shoah, the six million. We must ensure that never again will evil prevail. I fervently pray that this tragedy will lead to a new relationship between Christians and Jews. — His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, March 23, 2000.”

20 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Sports

Fall 2001 Sports Schedule

October

3 Men’s Soccer vs. St. Peter’s 3 p.m. Women’s Soccer at Villanova 4 p.m. Volleyball at Manhattan 6 p.m. 5 Cross Country at Metropolitan Championships TBA 5-7 Women’s Tennis at Brown Invitational 9 a.m. 6 Men’s Soccer at Virginia Tech 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. Providence 1 p.m. 7 Women’s Soccer vs. Notre Dame 1 p.m. 8-9 Golf at River Landing Intercollegiate TBA 9 Volleyball vs. Siena 7 p.m. 10 Men’s Soccer vs. Princeton 3 p.m. 12 Women’s Soccer at Syracuse 3 p.m. 12-14 Women’s Tennis at ECAC Team Invitational 9 a.m. 13 Men’s Soccer vs. Manhattan 3 p.m. Volleyball vs. Lehigh 7 p.m. 14 Women’s Soccer vs. Wagner 1 p.m. 17 Men’s Soccer vs. St. John’s 3 p.m. Volleyball vs. St. Peter’s 7 p.m. 19 Women’s Soccer vs. Georgetown 3 p.m. 21 Men’s Soccer at Syracuse 1 p.m. Volleyball at St. John’s 2 p.m. 22-23 Golf at The Tillinghast Invitational TBA 26 Women’s Soccer vs. Providence 3 p.m. Volleyball at Connecticut 4:30 p.m. Women’s Tennis at Columbia 2 p.m. Cross Country at BIG EAST Championship 10:30 a.m. 27 Men’s Soccer vs. Villanova 1 p.m. 28 Women’s Soccer vs. Boston College 1 p.m. Volleyball at Boston College 1 p.m. 28-29 Golf at Georgetown Hoya Invitational TBA 28-31 Women’s Tennis at ITA Regionals at Pennsylvania 9 a.m. 31 Men’s Soccer vs. Rutgers 2 p.m.

November

2 Volleyball vs. Rutgers 7 p.m. 3-4 Women’s Soccer at BIG EAST Quarterfinals at campus sites TBA 4 Soccer at Georgetown 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. Villanova 1 p.m. 9 Women’s Soccer at BIG EAST Semifinals at Rutgers 5 p.m./7 p.m. Volleyball at Syracuse 7 p.m. 10 Cross Country at NCAA Regional Championship TBA 10-11 Men’s Soccer at BIG EAST Quarterfinals at campus sites TBA 11 Women’s Soccer at BIG EAST Championship at Rutgers Noon Volleyball at Notre Dame 2 p.m. 16 Men’s Soccer at BIG EAST Semifinals at Connecticut 6 p.m./8 p.m. 17 Cross Country at ECAC/IC4A Championships 10 a.m. 17-18 Volleyball at BIG EAST Championship at Pittsburgh TBA 18 Men’s Soccer at BIG EAST Championship at Connecticut Noon 19 Cross Country at NCAA Championships TBA

Home games are in bold . For a complete sports schedule, contact the Office of Sports Information at (973) 761-9493, or the Department of Athletics and Recreational Services at (973) 761-9497.

FALL 2001 21 PIRATE PREVIEW

MEN’S BASKETBALL for eight years with the Indiana Games’ team. This highly giving Seton Hall two players Pacers and the New York selective team, featuring the very capable of scoring and Defense Is Key to a Knicks. nation’s top collegiate players, running the offense. Over the Successful Season Orr inherits a team that fell in late August brought home a years, Shine has made his mark short of the lofty expectations bronze medal from the interna - with some big-time scoring By Marie Wozniak placed upon it last season. The tional tournament in Beijing, games, and his experience will Assistant Athletic Director/ year was deemed a disappoint - China. With only 12.2 seconds be a plus for Orr’s squad. Sports Communication ment, although Seton Hall to go in the game against Desmond Herod saw lim - posted a 16-15 record and Germany, Barrett made both ited action in his first year with ouis Orr, Seton Hall Uni - reached the NIT for its fourth of his free throws to clinch the the Pirates after transferring versity’s new head coach, straight post-season berth. Two bronze with an 80-78 win. With from the University of Nevada L NBA first-round draft picks his strong ability to push the will go back to basics as he at Las Vegas, but gives the takes over the Pirate men’s also emerged from that team — ball, Barrett should flourish in team another scoring threat off basketball program in the 2001- BIG EAST Rookie of the Year Orr’s up-tempo offense. the bench. The 6-foot-4 junior 02 season. Orr plans to empha - Eddie Griffin and sophomore Shine, a 6-foot guard, also is guard is known for his athleti - size defense and an unselfish Samuel Dalembert, both shot- important to the Pirates, as he cism; he came to Seton Hall attitude in an effort to return blocking specialists. can play both guard positions. with a solid reputation as a Seton Hall to prominence in Despite the loss of two top At times, Shine shared perimeter shooter. the always competitive BIG players to the professional point-guard duties Highly touted freshman EAST Conference. ranks, a solid nucleus remains, with Barrett, but John Allen, who was named to “I think it’s important to including two of the team’s often found him - the Parade All-America second establish your foundation, and three leading scorers: senior self in the back - team and the All-USA third we have to become a much Darius Lane and sophomore court with the team, will greatly help the better defensive team and play Andre Barrett. Seniors Ty freshmen, Pirates, either at small with more intensity,” Orr says. Shine and Charles Manga have forward or shooting “We have to create a family been key reserves for the past atmosphere — the guys have few years, but will be counted to play unselfishly, they need on this season even more to to trust each other and they provide leadership. have to be able to sacrifice for The Pirates’ strength each other. We also have to undoubtedly lies in perimeter out-work our opponents, but players. Lane, a 6-foot-4 shoot - I think all those things are ing guard, is one of the most within our reach.” explosive scorers in the BIG In April, Orr joined the EAST. Lane averaged 16.9 Seton Hall family after one points per game (ppg) to rank season as head coach at Siena second on the team in scoring College, where he guided the while already surpassing the Saints to a 20-11 record and a 1,000-point plateau in his share of the Metro Atlantic career. The senior relies on Athletic Conference regular- the three-point shot and has season title. He brings a solid tremendous range from beyond background, including 10 the arc. years of collegiate coaching Barrett, a 5-foot-8 point experience, to the Seton Hall guard, was given the ball as a program. His career includes freshman and ran the Pirate tenures as an assistant coach offense from the start. He at Syracuse University, averaged 10.2 points and 5.4 Providence College and assists while displaying Xavier University. Before tremendous quickness and becoming a coach, he was a court sense. The sophomore 1980 All- America selection at gained valuable experience Syracuse, and after college he during the summer as a mem - Senior center Charles Manga is expected to take over the starting spot went on to play in the National ber of the prestigious USA left open by NBA draft pick Samuel Dalembert. Basketball Association (NBA) Basketball World University

22 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE guard. The 6-foot-5 swing player, from Coatesville High School in Pennsylvania, fin - ished his career as his school’s all-time leading scorer (2,372 points), averaging 26 ppg dur - ing his senior year. With out - standing scoring ability, good size and solid fundamental skills, Allen should make an immediate impact. Sophomore Marcus Toney- El opened last season in the starting lineup and made 20 starts at small forward, gaining some valuable experience. The 6-foot-6 Toney-El, who aver - aged 6.7 ppg and 4.0 rebounds per game, is a slashing-type player who many times was given the assignment of defend - ing the opponent’s top scorer. Junior Raheem Carter Senior Darius Lane (left) is one of the BIG transferred into the program EAST’s biggest scorers, averaging 16.9 points last year from Monmouth per game last year. Ty Shine (right) also has made his mark with some big-time scoring University and participated in games. The senior guard will be counted on practices during the season. this year to provide leadership to the team. The 6-foot-3 point guard is a walk-on who brings a great in the attack, Morton should Gambino most likely will College and St. John’s Univer - work ethic to the program and get his chance this year to be back-up Manga at center. The sity, and trips to Connecticut adds depth to the backcourt. more involved in the offense. 7-footer — from Huntington and Virginia Tech (see calendar). The loss of Griffin and A trio of newcomers — Station, New York, and Long Orr is a solid believer in the Dalembert, plus the graduation sophomore Fray and freshmen Island Lutheran High School sports adage, “defense wins of Reggie Garrett ’01, will be Branwell and Gambino — will — possesses solid potential and championships,” and wants felt the most in the frontcourt also get a chance to bolster the should greatly benefit from the squad to be characterized — Manga and junior Greg inside game. Orr’s tutelage. by that defense as well as an Morton are the only returnees Last season Fray sat out as a Orr and the Pirates will be up-tempo offense. in that area. However, all of the partial qualifier, but consistently challenged early this year “I know that in order to be Pirates’ post players, including made his mark as one of the while participating in the Maui champions at any level of a newcomers Mauricio Branwell, standout players at the team’s Invitational from November 19 sport, you have to build on Damion Fray and Alexander practices. A 6-foot-7 forward to 21 (see calendar insert for your defense. We have to be Gambino, should benefit from Huntington, New York, more details). Joining the able to stop people, we have greatly from the teaching of Fray is extremely ath letic and Pirates in Hawaii for this eight- to make people earn their Orr, who was a standout power could be one of the surprise team tournament is NCAA points and take away those forward in his playing days at players this season. Another Champion Duke University, as easy baskets,” Orr notes. Syracuse and in the NBA. newcomer, 6-foot-6 Andre well as Ball State University, “Ideally, when the team is Manga, a 6-foot-11 center, Sweet, who transferred from University of Houston, Univer - clicking, we play very good has spent the last two years as Duke University, will have to sit sity of Kansas, University of defense, but we are creating Dalembert’s backup, but out this season under NCAA South Carolina and UCLA. offense off our defense. should get his chance to regain rules, but will practice with the Also highlighting Seton “Offensively, I want us the starting spot he had as a team and hone his skills for Hall’s non-conference slate are to be unselfish and make freshman. A strong player who next year. matchups with Michigan State the extra pass. I want us to has improved greatly over the The versatile Branwell will University and the University be able to set good screens. years, Manga has a good shoot - bring a great deal of energy to of Illinois. This year’s BIG I want us to have the ing touch that could be utilized the squad. A 6-foot-8 freshman EAST Conference schedule confidence to take shots that more in the Pirate offense. from Brooklyn, New York, consists of home and away are good shots,” he continues. Morton, the 6-foot-7 Branwell attended Notre games with the six divisional “We’ll play unselfishly, play forward and blue-collar player, Dame Prep in Massachusetts, opponents (Georgetown, Notre hard and try to create easy excels at rebounding, getting and will add considerable Dame, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, opportunities to score, but it’s loose balls and playing defense. depth to the frontcourt. Syracuse and West Virginia), our defense that I want to be Although not generally consid - home games with Boston our foundation.” ered as one of the first options

FALL 2001 23 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL has steadily improved by five and sophomores, as well as in lineup when injury-free. This wins in each of the last two the new class of freshman year, the floor leader will vie years, culminating in a 16-12 hopefuls. The graduation of for time as point guard; she is Depth and Balance record last year and sixth-place leading scorer Arminda Moreno experienced at running the conference finish. That finish ’01 and top inside players Starr offense and has gained a repu - Position Pirates to was marred by a six-game los - Fuller ’01 and Devin Jefferson tation for being Mangina’s best Reach New Heights ing streak to end the season. ’01 presents some challenges “coach on the floor.” The loses were partially the for their teammates, but the Point guard will be one of By Jeff Andriesse result of Smith’s knee injury, Pirates have proven to be a the Pirates’ deepest positions Associate Sports which benched the top point resilient, balanced group set on with junior Simona Burgess Information Director guard when she was playing proving that last year’s peak returning, along with Univer - her best basketball of the year. record of 16-6 and 9-2 in the sity of Kentucky transfer ver the last three years, Now recovered from her BIG EAST was not a fluke. Melissa Langelier, a Quebec Othe Seton Hall women’s torn ligament, Smith is healthy Balance and versatility are native. Burgess is skilled at basketball program has and ready to play. With Smith critical to a successful season, handling the ball and penetrat - undergone a remarkable firmly in place, the team is according to Head Coach ing the opposition. Langelier, period of growth and continu - expected to continue where it Phyllis Mangina ’81, who has who sat out last season as an ous improvement. Now, as left off last season. In addition guided the Pirates for 17 NCAA partial qualifier, has the Pirates gear up for the to the leadership provided by years. “The key to this team practiced with the team and is 2001-02 season, the team’s Smith, Murray and Townsend, will be that a different player an intriguing prospect for the three senior leaders — Susan significant talent abounds can take over for us on any lineup. In addition to her pass - Murray, Naimah Smith and among given night,” she explains. ing skills, Langelier is known Stacey Townsend — hope to the “We have the makings of a for her deadly outside shots. finish their careers by taking returning very balanced team.” She is able to keep defenses the program to a new level, juniors Success also hinges on honest from the point guard advancing to the upper eche - Smith’s continued health. Last spot and slide over to the lon of the BIG EAST Confer - year, the team posted a 12-3 shooting guard position, posing ence and a berth in the record with Smith in the start - a scoring threat. NCAA Tournament. ing lineup, but finished the The point guard corps also After a 6-21 finish just three season 2-6 after she was has plenty of options on the years ago, these goals might injured. Reports from the train - wing, as Seton Hall boasts a seem a bit lofty. But the team ing staff about her progress deep group of swing players. since her recuperation are Junior Leslie Ardon enters the nothing short of glowing. The season as the small forward. 5-foot-8 senior from Elizabeth While she was Seton Hall’s is known as an unselfish second-leading scorer (9.9 ppg) distributor and a tenacious and leading rebounder (5.8 one-on-one defender. rpg) last season, the numbers Two factors that will drive do not accurately reflect her the upcoming season will be talent and versatility. Ardon Murray’s play and whether she can elevate above smaller can continue to blossom on the opponents and out-quick court. The 6-foot-4 center was bigger ones. On a given night, selected in August as one of the 6-foot-2 player can be seen only 12 players to represent banging with the opposing Team Canada at the World team’s forwards and centers University Games in Beijing, underneath the net — or shad - China. The team’s sixth-place owing the opposition’s shoot - finish included a win against ing guard all over the court. the United States, the first win A superb defensive player, she against Team USA since the will see increased scoring Pan Am games in 1975. Murray opportunities and has the abil - appears to be ready to take her ity to capitalize on her skills. game to the next level. As a While Ardon started junior, she averaged 4.9 points showing her true potential per game (ppg) and 4.1 last season, junior Cecilia rebounds per game (rpg). Lindqvist was shuttled from Junior Leslie Ardon (left) is Although Townsend has the point guard spot to the capable of playing nearly any had trouble shaking various wing and back several times position on the court and will be counted on to lead the Pirates this season. injuries throughout her career, as she struggled with her jump Also ready for action, senior Susan Murray (right) spent the summer honing her skills at the World University Games as part of Team Canada. she is hard to keep out of the shot. She will enter the 2001- 02

24 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE season playing the wing strengthen our guard position playing time will be awarded almost exclu sively while she considerably.” to the players who work the rediscovers her offensive game. On the frontcourt, Murray hardest in those areas.” When at her best, this former will be joined by sophomore Depth is a luxury, and Swedish National Team player power forwards Ayanna Phillip Seton Hall will continue to gives the Pirates a three-point and Charlene Thomas. Phillip play a hard-nosed brand of bas - threat, and is good at handling can be one of the league’s top ketball based on team defense and passing the ball. shot blockers and looks to and controlling the glass. Last Sophomore swing player establish an offensive reper - year, the Pirates were among Tine Duelund will see her toire this season. Thomas aver - the nation’s leaders for much playing time increase. The aged 7.0 ppg and 5.4 rpg last of the season in field goal per - 6-foot Denmark native, who season, but will need to add centage defense and rebound has a knack for offensive play, more consistency to her game. margin. While the Pirates have spent time last season adjusting A raw talent, she is one of the lost some of the offensive to the American game, but is team’s best rebounders. punch contributed by Moreno expected to be a bigger con - Sophomore Love Brown and Fuller, the four newcom - tributor this season. is a talented newcomer who, at ers all bring their own talents Two promising freshmen 6-foot-3, can replace Murray to this area. While some teams guards, Ashley Bush and Asia at center and also play forward. would be pleased with a sixth- Carroll, are ready to push the She practiced with the team place finish in the highly returnees for minutes, mostly last year, sitting out as an competitive BIG EAST Naimah Smith, now at the shooting guard spot. NCAA partial qualifier, and Conference, the Seton recovered from a Both are gifted athletes who brings a good offensive game Hall women’s basket - torn ligament that benched her last year for can put points on the board. to the Pirates. ball team is out to prove it the team’s final eight games, “Asia and Ashley can both con - “Competition for positions can reach the next level of is ready to reclaim her status as tribute right away,” affirms will be very intense,” Mangina competitive play — and is one of the top free-throw shooters Mangina. “They possess good says. “Our team is based on backed by the determination in the BIG EAST Conference. mid-range games and will rebounding and defense, so to make it happen. NCAA Compliance Corner

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FALL 2001 25 Alumni Standouts

“Cheers” for a Career in Films, Radio and TV

he list of Seton Hall University students who have gone on Tto achieve a degree of fame in their acting careers is relatively short. At the top of the list is Chuck Connors (who died in 1992 at age 71). Connors, a stellar student-athlete in the early ’40s, became a household name in 1958 as television’s “The Rifleman.” He also appeared in hundreds of movies and TV shows during his career. Add to that list the name of Robert Desiderio ’73, who has estab - lished himself in both television and film. The actor broke into prime-time TV in 1981, starring with Valerie Bertinelli in the movie “The Princess and the Cabbie.” Since then, he has appeared in dozens of TV movies and shows, as well as feature films. He has acted with Charleton Heston, the late George Burns and James Gandolfini (the lead in “The Sopranos”). Appearing as a regular cast member (Ted Melcher) on the popular evening drama “Knots Landing,” Desiderio also played a recurring role in the sitcom “Cheers” (Gary, the proprietor of a rival bar). He landed the leading role in two TV series, “Maximum Security” and “Heart of the City.” His career has been exciting, consistent and productive, and it all began at Seton Hall. A communication major who overcame a stutter in his early teens, Desiderio had no interest in pursuing an acting career when he first came to campus. “I chose Seton Hall because the school had a good baseball team and a great radio station,” he says. “When I was grow - ing up, I used to pretend that I was a DJ with my record player.” Beginning in his freshman year as a studio intern at WSOU-FM, Desiderio worked his way up to become a popular DJ by his senior year. “I hosted a rock show called ‘Our House’ on Saturday nights from 8 to 9 p.m.,” he remembers. Desiderio also did news reports and features, even recreating the classic “War of the Worlds” radio broad - cast for the station. “WSOU was a terrific environment,” he says. “It was probably Unlike his early Hollywood roles, where he often died as the villain, the deciding factor in my coming to Seton Hall. The facilities Robert Desiderio ’73 in “Cold Steel and Neon” played a Los Angeles were great — although I hear they’re even better now. It was a detective struggling to balance his work and home life. Jonathan Ward and Christina Applegate portrayed his children in this 1986 TV drama. great experience and prepared me, in a practical way, for the rigors of professional broadcasting.” While his radio pursuits thrived, his baseball career was another my Act 1 entrance, I delivered my Act 2 speech! When I saw matter during his student days. He played on the freshman team, Professor Rathbun backstage at intermission, I asked, ‘What should I but as a sophomore found himself riding the bench. He decided do in Act 2?’ He calmly replied, ‘Go back out there and do it again.’ ” to redirect his energies into the radio station and the University’s Desiderio has fond memories of Rathbun as the person who got theater opportunities. him hooked on acting via Theatre-in-the-Round. “Gil gave me my “Gil Rathbun was directing ‘Antigone’ my sophomore year,” first real acting job,” the alumnus recalls. “He put a great deal of Desiderio remembers. “I auditioned and got the role of the Sentry.” sensitivity and care into his work and gave everyone the opportunity (Gilbert L. Rathbun, M.F.A., the founding professor of the to give it their all. You could tell he loved his work.” Department of Communication, is now professor emeritus.) After “Antigone,” Desiderio soon appeared in other productions Glimpses of Desiderio’s future stardom were not evident in his directed by Rathbun and by James P. (Doc) McGlone, Ph.D., profes - acting debut. “The character has two big speeches, one in each act,” sor of communication. Among them were “Guys and Dolls,” he explains. “I was so nervous on opening night that when I made “Richard III,” “Hamlet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “The Glass Menagerie” and “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.”

26 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE “I took as many courses taught by McGlone as I could,” Desiderio and “Murphy Brown,” quickly gained a reputation in Hollywood for says, “and I absolutely loved Tom Duff’s Shakespeare course. These reliability, professionalism — and villainy. two professors continue to have a positive effect on my career.” “When I first arrived in California, I did all the shows of Stephen (Thomas Duff, M.A. ’59, now deceased, was associate professor of Cannell [a prolific producer of TV action shows]. I always played the English and later professor emeritus.) bad guy who was killed. My aunt would joke with me: ‘Robert, why During Desiderio’s theater do you always wind up dead on the floor?’ And I would answer, days, he also befriended Owen ‘Because they pay me.’ ” WSOU “was a great McEvoy, the Theatre-in-the- The actor often is recognized in public for one of his briefest roles Round set designer. The two — Gary on “Cheers.” “The truth is, a couple actors played the role,” experience and natives of the Bronx, New he relates. “I only played him on three episodes, but it was the last York, would sometimes com - three times the character was shown. I still hear ‘Hey, Gary!’ from prepared me, mute to campus together, time to time when I’m out.” talking shop the entire way. Desiderio continues to enjoy his on-camera career. He welcomed in a practical way, Desiderio also credits his the chance last year to revisit New Jersey when he guest-starred fellow student-actors — Ralph on an episode of “The Sopranos.” Currently exploring opportuni - for the rigors of Pape, M.S. ’72, Mike Burg ’71, ties behind the camera, he has written a screenplay and completed Elaine Vreeland ’73, James his first play. His WSOU radio training also comes in handy these professional Stefanile ’72, Laurence Rosler days: He is a voice-over artist who has many clients, including broadcasting.” ’73 and Jane Waterhouse ’74 Shell Oil Company. — with helping him learn and Yet theater remains closest to his heart. “Every couple of grow as a professional. years, I’ll find a good play that I can do somewhere,” Desiderio “Janey was a great leading lady,” Desiderio remembers. “She says. Most recently, he performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in was able to transition from high drama to comedy. I always felt “Room Service,” which is one of McGlone’s favorite plays. comfortable working with her. We were like a family — the Theatre- in-the-Round group — and Janey always seemed to be its guiding — Bill Timoney ’80 and unifying force.” Vreeland was another of Desiderio’s favorite leading ladies, and Bill Timoney ’80 is an actor/producer in Los Angeles. His in 1973, they played leading roles in “The Glass Menagerie.” They recent film appearances include “Mission to Mars,” “Rocket’s both describe Desiderio’s portrayal of Jim, the dashing “gentleman Red Glare” and “The Last Late Night.” caller,” as a “break-out” performance for the actor. Desiderio then set his sights on starring in another Tennessee Williams play: “I wanted Doc [McGlone] to direct ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ because I desperately wanted to play Stanley,” Desiderio says. Though McGlone considered showcasing Desiderio in this demanding role (immortalized by Marlon Brando), McGlone decided to direct “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” instead. “I didn’t like Doc for a time after that,” Desiderio confesses. “But he taught me a valuable lesson about not always getting what you want in the field and about dealing with disappointment.” Following his graduation, Desiderio interned at the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival and later joined The Boston Shakespeare Company. While performing, he earned a living reading news and Theatre-in-the-Round Alumni Host spinning records at radio stations in Morristown and Dover. 21st Annual Dinner In 1980, he returned to New York City to pursue acting. After a year performing in what he calls “off-off-Broadway plays” and doing ince 1982, Theatre-in-the Round alumni have hosted a party to weekend radio gigs, Desiderio booked a contract role on “Search for honor graduating seniors who have played an active role in Seton Tomorrow,” the daytime soap opera based in New York City. Other SHall University’s oldest, ongoing cultural activity. The 2002 dinner soap opera roles followed, including “Ryan’s Hope” and “One Life will take place during the Spring Semester, and current and former to Live,” where Desiderio met his future wife, actress Judith Light. faculty members will be on hand to welcome back alumni. For The couple moved to Los Angeles in the early ’80s, where Light more information, contact Stephen Duff, assistant director began her long-running sitcom “Who’s the Boss?” Desiderio, who of Alumni Relations at Seton Hall, via e-mail at was booked as a guest star on many popular TV programs, includ - [email protected] or call 1-800-992-GRAD. ing “Family Ties,” “Remington Steele,” “The A-Team,” “Picket Fences,” “The Fall Guy,” “Scarecrow and Mrs. King,” “Matlock”

FALL 2001 27 Cancer Center Executive Learned as a Teen the Value of Caring

lthough Anne Peach ’76, R.N., M.S.N., has worked as Aa nurse for a quarter of a century, shattering some glass ceilings in the health care industry along the way, the New Jersey native says that nursing is more than a “career.” She considers her work to be a “calling” in which she is challenged to make a difference in other people’s lives. As a high-ranking administrator of a major cancer center in Florida, Peach puts her caring approach into practice on many fronts. Ever since she was a child growing up in Union, she has found both medicine and Seton Hall University to be an integral part of her life. She was the second of four children in a family headed by her attorney father, Cornelius V. Gallagher ’48, J.D. “My father always spoke very highly of Seton Hall,” Peach remembers. “He loved Seton Hall.” Her mother, Elizabeth, faced a long bout with cancer, which gave Peach during her teenage years a chance to observe the inner workings of hospitals in great detail. That experience had a profound influence on her career choice. “When my mom became ill, I started taking care of her. I was always very impressed by the floor nurses, and I wanted to follow in their footsteps,” Peach explains. Initially, she considered attending a diploma-nursing program, but her father convinced her to enroll in a four-year degree pro - Even after moving up the ranks in health care administration, Anne gram. “My father wanted me to have a well-rounded liberal arts Peach ’76, R.N., M.S.N., continued as a staff nurse for many years. education. I wanted to be close to my family, because I had a younger brother I was helping to take care of,” Peach says. Choosing a college was not difficult, she recalls. “Seton Hall always had a great reputation within my family; my sister, Elizabeth [’74/M.A. ’76] and brother, Neil [’86], also attended. I already knew Seton Hall’s faculty, “through and respected some of the faculty. I instinctively knew that it was the right place for me.” their dedication and expertise, At Seton Hall’s College of Nursing, Peach learned that the health care industry was undergoing a great deal of change. “It was an excit - helped me to view nurses not ing time of major advances in nursing, from implementation of new only as caregivers but also as technology to new management methods,” she comments. A clinical rotation in Newark and a trip to England with Sister Agnes M. patient advocates, community Reinkemeyer (then dean of the College of Nursing) to observe inno - vations in health care confirmed “that I wanted to be a part of this activists, mentors and leaders .” profession,” Peach says. In addition to studying, she took an active part in University life, serving on the Student Senate and regularly attending Pirate basketball games and campus events. After graduating, Peach moved to the nation’s capital and worked for a year as a nurse in a respiratory/infectious disease unit at the Washington Hospital Center. She returned to New Jersey, and soon after married Kenneth Peach ’76, whom she met at a Seton Hall graduation dinner. In 1977, Peach became a critical care nurse at Monmouth Medical Center, renewing contact with many Seton Hall faculty. Jean Palletta, at the time a professor of nursing, convinced her that a postgraduate degree in nursing would be invaluable and that

28 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE federal grants and loans were available. So Peach enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania’s graduate nursing program, earning her M.S.N. in 1981. (Palletta, former undergraduate chair for Seton Hall’s nursing program, is now retired.) Peach then joined a group of clinical specialists at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) at University Hospital in Newark. There, she covered four medical units, designed new programs for nurses and took part in a new joint-appointment system with Rutgers University. The program also enabled clinical nurse specialists and other master’s-prepared nurses at the hospital to serve as adjunct faculty members at Rutgers, mentoring and teaching nursing students. Just a few years out of school herself, Peach began what would become a lifelong dedication to teaching. When she moved to Florida in 1983, she made the leap to the management side of her profession, becoming the manager of health care education at Orlando Regional Health Care System. But her love of nursing led her to continue working as a bedside nurse. “I had to be in touch with the staff nurses and see how the decisions I made affected them. It was a great opportunity to dialogue with staff, so I continued as a staff nurse on the evening shift for many years,” she observes. In addition, the busy nurse, who by now was the mother Although Peach’s work and community activities keep her busy, of three sons, served as a lecturer and adjunct faculty member at the she still finds time to spend with her family. Peach and her husband, University of Central Florida. Kenneth Peach ’76, recently traveled to Ireland and England, where Over the years, Peach rose within Orlando Regional to corporate they paused to admire some traditional English gardens in Stratford- upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. director of education, and later site administrator and executive director at the system’s Sand Lake Hospital. During this time, she Association and the Theta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau also took on executive roles on local and state boards and in organiza - International. Honored as a Rotarian of the Year, she also was tions, including the nursing and allied health advisory boards of selected for the Summit Award from the Women’s Resource the University of Central Florida and Valencia Community College, Center. The Orlando Business Journal named her one of the “Top the Lake Buena Vista Rotary Club (she is president-elect) and 100 Most Influential People in Central Florida.” the Florida chapter of the School-to-Work Leadership Team (she In April, Seton Hall’s College of Nursing Alumni Association chaired it for three years). Peach is treasurer of the American Nurses honored Peach with its 2001 Margaret C. Haley Distinguished Foundation, the national philanthropic organization of nursing. Alumnus Award for her “significant contributions to the nursing As the women’s ambassador for Orlando Regional, she interacts community and the civic arena.” with women’s groups, including Florida Executive Women, Central Peach attributes much of her success to her positive experiences Florida Women’s League and the Women’s Resource Center. She has at the University. “Seton Hall instills professionalism, high values and helped design women’s programs for Orlando Regional and ethical standards from the day you arrive,” Peach notes. “The faculty, speaks throughout Central Florida on women’s issues. through their dedication and expertise, helped me to view nurses not Of all her activities, Peach affirms that her greatest satisfaction only as caregivers but also as patient advocates, community activists, comes from her work in the community and with graduate students. mentors and leaders.” As two examples, she cites Carolyn Rummel, The School-to-Work program, for example, focuses on involving local R.N., Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing who retired this year, and businesses in public schools; it prepares students for careers by Lucille Joel, former professor and director of the nurse practitioner donating computers and equipment for science labs, as well as by program. “Carolyn Rummel showed me what it means to be a good sponsoring interns and hosting seminars. nurse. And Lucille Joel inspired me to always remain active in my Her decision last year to take on a new position — chief operating profession,” she says. officer of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando — “was one of Through Peach’s involvement with M.D. Anderson-Orlando, she the hardest career decisions I’ve ever had to make,” Peach states. envisions a way to secure better care for cancer patients. “I am fortu - “I loved being the executive director of the Sand Lake H ospital, and nate to work with an incredible leader, Clarence (Buck) Brown, M.D. it was difficult to leave such a dedicated team. But I started my And we’re associated with M.D. Anderson in Houston, the best can - career because of cancer, and this is where I see myself working cer center in the world,” Peach proudly notes. “Working with the for the rest of my life.” best, we can increase early detection and extend life. I can have an Widely recognized for her dedication to her profession and the impact and help to improve the quality of people’s lives. You couldn’t community, Peach has received accolades from numerous groups. possibly have a better job than that.” They include the Florida Nurses Association, the Florida Hospital — Erica Stein

FALL 2001 29 T HIS IS WHERE I LEARNED that SERVICE isn’t a SACRIFICE. It’s a PRIVILEGE.

“I’ve had my share of business success,” says Frank Cannata (Seton Hall ’55) , president of Market Research Consultants, Inc. , “but my work with organizations that help children suffering from poverty and abuse has been the most rewarding of my life. My goal has always been to live up to the example set by my parents and reinforced by my professors in college. I entered Seton Hall with the desire to serve my community. I left with the commitmen t—and the abilit y—to do so.”

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1950s services firm, The Dowling of L.R. Costanzo Company, as Bush appointed him to the Group, in Stamford, CT. Joseph well as the J.J. Palumbo Masonry President’s Trade Policy Sister M. Stanislaus Surgoft, J. Olenick ’65 , of Perkasie, PA, Company. Costanzo is a member Commission, among other hon - S.C.C., ’54/M.A. ’69 , of Denville, joined the Quakertown National of the board of directors for Glen ors. The attorney’s civic service completed 60 years of teaching at Bank as a senior vice president. Oak Country Club and an annual includes having been a vice the elementary and secondary Olenick has more than 30 years’ fund drive volunteer for the chairman of the Greater Miami levels at Catholic schools in experience in finance and University of Scranton, where Chamber of Commerce. Ronald New Jersey, New York and investments. Most recently, he he earned his M.B.A. degree. F. Foreso ’74 , of Stanhope, was Pennsylvania. For 25 of those served as a financial advisor Joseph H. Ely, J.D. ’71 , of one of only five teachers inducted years, she has taught French and vice president of Univest Winston-Salem, NC, was named into the 2001 class of the National and Latin at Morris Catholic High Corporation of Pennsylvania. executive vice president and Teacher’s Hall of Fame in May. School in Denville. Alfred J. Luciani ’67/J.D. ’70 , Southeast region head of the The organization honors the Honorable Edward J. Toy of Linwood, was promoted to Miami-based Aon Consulting “unsung heroes” in public and ’58/J.D. ’63 , of Kenilworth, retired president and chief operating Worldwide’s employee benefits private pre-K-through-12 schools. in January as a Union County officer of the Sands Hotel Casino consulting group. Ely is responsi - For the past 26 years, Foreso, Superior Court judge after serving in Atlantic City. Previously, he ble for overseeing the group’s who teaches social studies at 19 years with the Superior Court headed Luciani & Associates, operations within Aon’s nine Parsippany High School, has of New Jersey. Previously, he a consulting firm that provided Southern offices. Robert been boosting school spirit. He is served as an assistant Union casino management and develop - McCullion ’71 , of Toms River, the announcer for every home County counsel as well as the ment services. was appointed manager of sales football game. He founded the municipal attorney for the town - Kenneth R. Krushenski ’69 , for Software Consulting Services Institute for Political and Legal ships of Cranford and Westfield. of Oak Ridge, TN, was appointed in Nazareth, PA. Previously, Education to introduce students the first full-time municipal attor - McCullion was a regional sales to the American political, legisla - 1960s ney for Oak Ridge, which was manager for GEAC (formerly tive and legal processes. And he established in 1959. Most Collier Jackson), where he organized a “Books for Bosnia” Anthony A. DiFlumeri ’60, recently, he was a partner with received the International Com - campaign, during which students M.P.H., M.D. , of Toms River, the Lafollette, TN, law firm of puter Programmer Super Seller collected 2,000 boxes of school earned his Master of Public Rogers, Hurst & Krushenski. Award for exceeding $1 million supplies to send to children in the Health degree from the Medical David M. Wildstein, J.D. ’69 , of in sales. war-torn country. Joseph X. College of Wisconsin. DiFlumeri WestfieTldh,ewBaesssteLleacwtyeedrsfoirn inclu - Josephine Siao ’73, M.A. Meehan Jr., M.B.A. ’74 , of North is the medical director of the Asimonerinica 2001-2002 was honored with CineAsia’s Ira Stamford, CT, is manager of Ocean Bay Occupational Medi - . Wildstein D. Kaye Humanitarian Award financial services for the New cine Center of Toms River. He is is a shareholder with the 2000 for her contributions in the Canaan Public School System. In a member of the American Woodbridge law firm of Wilentz, area of child abuse prevention. May, Meehan celebrated the College of Occupational and Goldman & Spitzer, where he Siao is founder and chairperson graduation of his son, Joseph X. Environmental Medicine and the concentrates in family law. of the End Child Sexual Abuse Meehan III ’01 , from Seton Hall American College of Preventative Robert A. Winter, M.A.E. ’69 , of Foundation in Hong Kong. A leg - University and the completion of Medicine. Joseph F. Hannan, St. Simons Island, GA, has been endary actress in Hong Kong (as his daughter Meghan’s first year M.A.E. ’60 , of Pompton Lakes, named superintendent of schools Josephine Siao Fong-fong), she at Seton Hall’s School of Law. was the guest speaker at the for Georgia’s Glynn County Public has appeared in 235 films. She Michael Krivek ’75 , of Irving - February meeting of the Borough School System. Previously, Win - launched a second career after ton, purchased Pilot Air Freight, a of Totowa Historical Society, ter was an administrator with earning a master’s degree in franchise serving New York and where he discussed the Morris Alabama’s Tuscaloosa City child psychology in 1992. In New Jersey. Krivek’s career in the Canal. Hannan is a member of School System. 1997, she was named to Queen air freight business began in col - the National Writers Union, the Elizabeth II’s Honors List and lege; he served as a customer Great Falls Development 1970s was made a member of the Most service agent at several air freight Company and the North Jersey Excellent Order of the British companies before progressing Empire in recognition of her dis - into various sales positions. HistoricalNSeovceiertyT.eHaseeisathDe inosaur Frank Yedwab ’70 , of Ringwood, tinguished service. Anthony J. Principi, J.D. ’75 , of authoKrilloinfg Time was appointed director of retail and . services for Hunter Realty of Alberto R. Cardenas, J.D. Rancho Santa Fe, CA, was Joseph M. Dowling ’65 , of Manhattan. A member of the Real ’74 , of Key Biscayne, FL, is a appointed Secretary of Veterans Old Greenwich, CT, won the Estate Board of New York, Yed - partner in the Florida law firm of Affairs by President George W. 105th Boston Marathon’s Hand - wab has 20 years’ experience in Tew Cardenas Rebak Kellogg Bush; the Senate confirmed cycle Exhibition event in May, in the textile industry and real Lehman DeMaria Tague Principi’s nomination in January. a personal best time of 1:41:58. estate. He is a past master of the Raymond & Levine, LLP. Principi heads the Veterans Racing in his arm-powered Masons in New York State and is Cardenas was elected chairman Administration (VA), the U.S. gov - three-wheeler, Dowling also won currently an executive with the of the Republican Party of Florida ernment’s second largest depart - both the New York City New York Shriners. in 1999 and was reelected in ment. The VA has a budget of Marathon Handcycle and the Anthony Costanzo ’71, 2001. President Ronald Reagan $48 billion and 219,000 employ - Achilles Marathon Handcycle M.B.A. , of Clarks Summit, PA, appointed Cardenas as chairman ees at its medical centers, clinics, events. A certified public and his brother, Lou, own and of the President’s Commission on benefits offices and national accountant, Dowling owns and operate the construction business Small and Minority Business cemeteries around the country. operates his own financial Affairs, and President George H. Prior to his nomination, Principi

FALL 2001 31 Send in Your News...... and let other alumni know of the good things happening in your life. had been president of QTC Med - was named senior vice president ical Services, Inc. During his dis - of sales for Prescient Markets of Now you can send us your news online at tinguished career, he served as White Plains, NY. The firm pro - alumni.shu.edu . Click on News and Notes. senior vice president of Lockheed vides Internet-based technology Martin IMS, as acting secretary of solutions for the fixed income Share your recent news of: Veterans Affairs (under President markets. Rothrock had been vice George H. Bush) and as first I president of corporate marketing New job or promotion. Include your new title, the full name deputy secretary. Principi gave and communications at Lawson and location of your company and your previous position. the keynote address at the Seton Software. I Hall School of Law’s Commence - The Honorable Edward J. Professional or educational achievement. 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Figurelli ’78, I community activist, Kavanaugh M.D.M. ’81/M.A.T. ’83 , of West Baby or adoption. Provide the name of your spouse and was a member of the City of Orange, joined the staff of Oratory the baby or child’s name, sex and birthdate or age . Buffalo Common Council and an Preparatory School of Summit as attorney for Neighborhood Legal a geometry instructor and cam - We’ll publiSshetyoonuHr naellwUsnivnearsnituypMcoamgainzginie ssue of Services. Frank Paolantonio ’76, pus chaplain. Father Figurelli had the . M.D. , of York, PA, completed a been a pastor with Our Lady of The is published three times a year in a six- six-month fellowship at the Lourdes in West Orange, as well monSthetpornodHuaclltiUonnicvyecrsleityfoMr eaagcahzinise sue. Alumni News & Notes submissions will be included within six months of receipt by the Office of Alumni Rela tions. Thomas Jefferson University Hos - as an instructor in the mathemat - pital of Philadelphia. Now a staff ics and religion departments of radiologist with Memorial Hospital Seton Hall Preparatory School in NAME of York, he specializes in imaging West Orange. Harold Gibson, and biopsies for the early detec - J.D. ’78 , of Plainfield, was recog - tion and prevention of cancer. nized by the Union County Board CLASS YEAR (S) AND DEGREE (S) FROM SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Joseph Refinski ’76/M.A.E. ’78 , of Chosen Freeholders for his 50 of Scotch Plains, together with his years of dedicated public service. wife, Tricia, announced the birth He served as the deputy county DEGREE (S) FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS of their son, Eric Joseph, in Feb - manager and chief of investiga - ruary. Eric joins two older siblings, tors for the prosecutor’s office. Sasha and Zachary. Refinski is a BUSINESS ADDRESS Gibson retains the position of consultant with the John L. director of public safety for the Costley Middle School of East county. Peter J. Pace ’78 , of HOME ADDRESS Orange. Robert C. Troccoli, Neshanic Station, was appointed M.B.A. ’76 , of Denver, is a part - vice president of business devel - ( ) ( ) ner with KPMG LLP of Denver, opment at Americas Systems, WORK PHONE HOME PHONE responsible for the firm’s local Inc. (ASI), a firm in Murray Hill financial-services practice. serving the transportation and Troccoli has been with KPMG for logistics industry. Pace had been E- MAIL ADDRESS 30 years. He has served on the general manager of business board of several nonprofit organi - development for Container Port NEWS TO SHARE WITH SETON HALL CLASSMATES zations, including the advisory Group Inc. He has also worked board of the University of Denver for several other freight School of Accountancy as well as transportation companies, includ - the Denver Museum of Science ing Puerto Rico Marine Manage - and Nature. ment, Maersk and United States Anne S. Babineau, J.D. ’77 , Lines. Matthew Sumner, J.D. of Summit, wasBsesletcLtaewd yfoerrs in ’78 , of West Paterson, is a court- iAnmcluesricoan i2n0t0h1e-2002 approved mediator and arbitrator . Babineau within the Franklin Lakes Board of is a shareholder with the Education System, where he has PLEASE SEND OR FAX THIS FORM TO : Woodbridge law firm of Wilentz, served since 1998. Sumner is a SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FAX : (973) 378-2640 Goldman & Spitzer, PA, where member of the Franklin Lakes ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES she concentrates in telecommuni - Operations Committee, as well as 457 C ENTRE STREET cations and energy law. Judith a board liaison to the Franklin SOUTH ORANGE , NJ 07079 M. Rothrock ’77 , of Trumbull, CT, Lakes Education Foundation.

32 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Elizabeth “Betsy” (Callaghan) Flanaghan, J.D. ’79 , of South Orange, was appointed to the board of directors for the Chil - dren’s Institute of Verona. Flanaghan is an attorney specializing in corporate litigation on a consultation basis with several law firms throughout New Jersey. She was previously affili - ated with the law firm of Pitney, Hardin, Shanley & Fisher. Jeffrey W. Pom - peo ’79/J.D. ’82 , of War - ren, was named counsel and director of finance and administration for the War - ren law firm of Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis and Lehrer, P.C. Previously known as DiFrancesco, Kunzman, Coley, Former Pirate Yospin & Bernstein, the firm was basketball player renamed in January when partner William Terry ’77 Nardone ’83 , of Sussex, was Donald DiFrancesco, J.D. ’69 creates his own version promoted to assistant vice left to become act ing governor of of the Big Mac at the president, director of network New Jersey. Barbara Weisman, African-American Alumni services for National Bank of J.D. ’79 , of Cedar Grove, Council (AAAC) Barbecue Sussex County (NBSC). launched her law practice, Bar - on June 30. Hosted on Nardone has been employed bara Weisman Arbitration, Medi - the Galleon Lawn, the with NBSC since 1992. She has ation, and event attracted 125 alumni and friends of Seton Hall University. more than 20 years of banking Dispute Resolution Services, in Established in 1998, the AAAC works to advance the interests experience, including positions Verona. Weis man is a barrister and needs of the University’s African-American community. with People’s Bank and Midlantic with the national American Inn of National Bank. Court for Alternative Dispute Bonnie C. Frost, J.D. ’84 , of Resolution, as well as a member been with the center for 13 years. ’83 , of Watchung, was named Bernardsville, is a partner with of the Superior Court of New the law firm of Einhorn, Harris, Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals She publishedJaonuranraticl lfeorinNtuhresing president of Taratec Development October 2000 of Bridgewater after a successful Ascher, Barbarito, Frost & and the National Association of & Staff Development Ironson. Frost is a frequent lec - Security Dealers. titled tenure as chief operating officer. “Utilizing the Nursing Process Taratec Development ensures turer on ethics for the New Jersey to Implement a Y2K Computer that the information systems of Institute for Continuing Legal 1980s Application.” Douglas M. pharmaceutical and other life Education and the Morris County Mautner, J.D. ’82 , of Rutherford, sciences companies meet regula - Bar Association. She also is a Michael P. Bonner ’80 , of Plain - has a private law practice in tory requirements. Richard D. legal consultant for the New field, joined the Cranford law firm Jersey Battered Women’s Center, Rutherford. Hwwe wre.eczeonotlpy.cinotmroduced Grundy ’83 , of Salem, MA, is a of Frieri & Conroy, practicing real a Web site ( ) chief trial counsel and head of the Centenary College and the estate, land use, banking, corpo - offering handmade creations and homicide unit of the Norfolk Resource Center for Women in rate and commercial transaction craft supplies; it gives people County district attorney’s office. Summit. Robert Kiefer ’84 , of litigation. Previously, Bonner was making and buying crafts another Previously, Grundy served as Lake Hiawatha, together with his a partner with the Westfield law outlet. assistant district attorney of wife, Laurie, adopted a daughter, firm of Garrubbo & Romankow. James P. Doran ’83/M.A. ’89 , Middlesex County. Edward J. Katerina Lee, from Ukraine. William Gold, J.D. ’81 , of of Harrison, was elected council - Leppert ’83 , of Layton, was Kiefer has been a paramedic Maplewood, is an attorney with man for the township of Harrison appointed to the board of direc - for 10 years with Saint Clare’s the West Orange law firm of in November 2000. Doran is a tors for Sussex Bancorp, head - Hospital in Denville. Bendit Weinstock, specializing principal and supervisor for adult quartered in Franklin. Leppert is a Robert Kerr ’85 , of Wall, is a in medical malpractice law. and alternative programs for the certified public accountant and regional leasing manager with Crystal P. Hobbs ’82/ Hudson County School of managing partner with Perry & Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation M.P.A. ’84 , of Piscataway, is a Technology, as well as a co- Leppert of Branchville. He also of Stamford, CT; he has been clinical analyst with Somerset owner of Harrison Realty and is chairman of ProPay Inc., a employed with the firm for 20 Medical Center in Somerville, chairman of the Harrison Police payroll-processing firm in years. Kerr and his wife, Colleen, which honored her as Employee Department. William Gargano Branchville. Mary (Anderson) have three children, Ryan, Megan of the Year for 2000. Hobbs has and Melissa, who are enrolled in

FALL 2001 33 McKenna ’87/J.D. ’90 , of Bloom - the University of North Florida field, together with her husband, and is employed with Ford Motor Keith McKenna ’86/J.D. ’89 , Company in Orlando as a sales announced the birth of their zone manager, supervising sales daughter, Sara Rosemarie, in and marketing activities of south - December 2000. Sara joined her west Florida Ford dealers. Judith brother, Jack, 3. Janet is an attor - Q. Bielan, J.D. ’89 , of Bayonne, ney with Mulcahy & McKenna of is founder, organizer and a direc - Bernardsville and Keith practices tor of Bayonne Community Bank. law at Ambrosio, Kyreakakis, Recently, the bank’s assets of DiLorenzo, Moraff & McKenna in more than $56 million set a state Bloomfield. record for community banks. Patricia (Mahon) Bartlett ’88 , Reverend Nancy A. Conklin, of Wayside, together with her J.D. ’89 , of Norwood, is pastor of husband, Charles, announced the the Hillsborough Presbyterian birth of their daughter, Morgan Church. She had served as Kelly; she joins a sister, Tyler. interim pastor for the Norwood Bartlett is an administrative assis - Presbyterian Church and was an tant with Paramus Productions in attorney with the Princeton firm of Red Bank. Robert G. Hess Jr., Smith, Stratton, Wise, Heher & M.S.N. ’88 , of Voorhees, is the Brennan. Her ministerial career corporate director of continuing began in 1997 after graduating During the summer, alumni living in England connected with education for Nursing Spectrum from the Princeton Theological several Seton Hall administrators traveling overseas. Enjoying in King of Prussia, PA. In June, Seminary. Donna duBeth the event that took place at London’s Saville Club are (from left) Hess was honored with the 2001 Gardiner, J.D. ’89 , of Morris W. King Mott, Ph.D., former dean of Freshman Studies; Danute New Jersey Nursing Merit Award, Township, was sworn in as presi - Nourse, associate director of corporation and foundation celebrating excellence in nursing dent of the Essex County Bar relations; Monique Hardy and her husband, Phillip Hardy ’87; education. Steven G. Santoro, Association in April. Gardiner is Sandra Del Missier ’87; and Rosemary Mercedes ’99, M.B.A. ’88 , of Nutley, was named an attorney with the Somerset law public relations account manager. head of a newly formed electronic firm of Collier, Jacob & Mills, materials management team as where she practices commercial well as executive vice president real estate litigation and the the Wall Public School System. the township’s Democratic of DMC2 (Degussa Metals defense of wrongful termination Kerr recently completed a Committee. John F. Ritchie ’86 , Catalysts Cerdec Corporation) in claims. Additionally, she chairs three-year term on Wall’s board of of Hackettstown, together with his South Plainfield. Previously, the New Jersey State Bar Associ - education. He is a member of the wife, Stacey, announced the birth Santoro was a developmental ation’s Public Relations Com - Wall Community Relations/Com - of their son, Robert John, in engineer with Engelhard Corpora - mittee. Richard S. Willinger munity Alliance Committee and January. Ritchie teaches at Mount tion. Carolyn Sawyerr, J.D. ’88 , ’89 , of Langhorne, PA, received the Wall High School Band Boost - Olive High School in Flanders. M.Div. , of East Orange, earned wthwewP.rcepsaidsneent.’scoAm ward from ers. Maria A. (Pane) Smith ’85 , Allan F. Wright ’86/M.A.T. ’97 , of her divinity degree at the Yale . The annual of Towson, MD, is launching a Scotch Plains, has been teaching Divinity School. Sawyerr is an award honors CPAs in public new Neonatal Intensive Care religion at Union Catholic High assisting minister of youth and practice who have demonstrated Unit (NICU) at Duke University School in Scotch Plains since Christian education at First Bap - leading research or scholarship, Medical Center (DUMC) in 1986. The school honored him in tist Church in Branford, CT. She as well as dedication to provid - Durham, NC. She is an associate May with its 2001 Outstanding maintained a private law practice ing insight into American com - in the Department of Pediatrics at Educator Award. Wright speaks to from 1995 to 2000. merce. Willinger is a partner with DUMC. Married to William Smith, Catholic youth groups locally and Madeline E. (Cox) Arleo, J.D. the accounting firm of Druker, they have a son, John Paul, who throughout the country and ’89 , of West Caldwell, was sworn Rahl & Fein. is named after the Pope. formed Catholic Ventures, which in as U.S. magistrate for New Maryann S. Cohea ’86 , of is “the only ministry dedicated Jersey, serving in Newark. Previ - 1990s Columbia, MD, was promoted to solely to the needs of parishes ously, Arleo was a partner with partner of the Washington, D.C., and diocesan efforts in the area the Newark law firm of Tompkins, Sandra L. Lascari, J.D. ’90 , of law firm of Tydings & Rosenberg. of Confirmation preparation,” McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, Madison, is the assistant prose - specializing in litigation, labor and Cohea concentrates in the areas awcwcowrd.cinagthotolicitvseWnteubressi.tce om cutor for Morris County, a position of employment law, including ( ). employment matters. Diane J. she has held for four years. In counseling and litigation. Gary F. Christopher Christie, J.D. (Sajur) Baron ’89 , of Heathrow, February, Lascari moderated a Colucci, M.B.A. ’86 , of Mine Hill, ’87 , of Mendham, is a civil litigator FL, together with her husband, discussion on white-collar crime, is an employee benefits consult - with the Cranford law firm of Christopher Baron ’89, M.B.A. , credit card fraud and robbery on ant with First Union Bank of Dughi, Hewit and Palatucci, con - announced the birth of their the Internet at the annual confer - Morristown. Colucci serves as centrating in securities law and daughter, Jennifer Anastasia, in ence of the Business and Profes - vice chairman of Mine Hill’s plan - appellate practice. Christie was a September 2000. Jennifer joins a sional Women of Bernardsville. ning board as well as chairman of Morris County freeholder from sister, Jacqueline, 3. Christopher Anne V. (Freely) Levin ’90, J.D. , 1995 to 1997. Janet (Vizzone) recently earned his M.B.A. from of Camp Hill, PA, together with

34 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE her husband, Marc, announced cial Services in Bridgewater. He the birth of their son, Patrick brings 16 years of asset-backed Talbert, in January. Levin was lending experience to the posi - recently named partner of the tion. Previously, Coiley was senior Classes of 1956, 1961, 1971, Harrisburg law firm of Smigel, vice president and director for Anderson & Sacks, LLP. Barbara First Union Bancorporation in (Horn) Manger, M.P.A. ’90 , of Philadelphia. Lydia F. Keephart, 1976, 1981 and 1991: Whippany, was promoted to asso - J.D. ’91 , of Lawrenceville, was ciate professor in the health man - named to the board of trustees of agement program at Kean Morris Hall/St. Lawrence Inc. Get Ready for Reunion, University in Union. Manger was Keephart is a partner with the recently honored with the 2000 Princeton law firm of Pellettieri, Distinguished Member Award by Rabstein and Altman, where she Pirate Style! the New Jersey Health Informa - has been employed since 1992, tion Management AssoDcioactiuomnean n-d concentrating in the area of family Saturday, February 16, 2002 htaatisonpuRbelisqhueirdemaebnotoskf,or Non- law. Previously, Keephart served Acute Care as a law clerk in the Mercer . Darren Mills ’90 , of County Superior Court. Anthony Scotch Plains, joined the Edison Lanzo ’91/M.A.E. ’94/Ed.S. ’99 , I CPA firm of Amper, Politziner & of Verona, was named assistant Reunion begins with brunch at the Winners Mattia as senior tax manager. principal of H.B. Whitehorne Mid - Club at Continental Airlines Arena in Mills is responsible for analyzing, dle School in Verona. Previously, identifying and implementing tax Lanzo served as assistant princi - East Rutherford, followed by the highly strategies for individuals and pal for the Bernards Township anticipated match-up between two nationally businesses. Previously, he had School District and as an elemen - been international tax manager tary school teacher for Riker prominent teams — the Pirates and the for Arthur Andersen in Roseland. School in Livingston. Christine University of Illinois. After the game, alumni Mills is a member of the American (Hughes) Piro ’91 , of Fanwood, are invited back to the Seton Hall University Institute of Certified Public together with her husband, Neil Accountants and serves on the Piro ’90 , announced the birth of campus for Mass and a cocktail reception. board of the Federal Taxation and their son, Jack Matthew, in I International Taxation commit - December 2000. Neil is a human Cost is $40 per person tees. Kevin E. Mooney ’90 , of resource manager with Thomp - Virginia Beach, VA, was promoted son Financial Services in Newark. Includes brunch, game ticket and to captain in the U.S. Navy, where Robert Dias ’92 , of Paterson, campus reception he is operational manager for the was named assistant principal for personnel recovery advanced Kreps Middle School in East For more information or to volunteer for your concept technology demonstra - Windsor. He had served as vice tion of the United States Joint principal of the Franklin Parks class reunion committee, call (973) 378-9818. Forces Command. Michael P. School. Christine B. (Hardy) Murray ’90 , of Latham, NY, Hutchinson ’92 , of Hillsborough, together with his wife, Kristina, together with her husband, John, announced the birth of their son, announced the birth of their Michael Patrick Jr., in December daughter, Nikali Elizabeth, in 2000. Murray is a regional mar - March. Susan (McCarthy) keting specialist at State Farm Kerwin, ’92/M.H.R.M. ’98 , of Insurance Company’s Northeast Milltown, together with her hus - crime division of the Woodbridge Windsor, NY, together with her regional office in Ballston Spa, band, James Kerwin ’91 , law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, husband, Michael, announced NY. Janet (Kelly) O’Neill ’90 , of announced the birth of their Smith, Ravin, Davis & Himmel. the birth of their daughter, Emily Randolph, together with her daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, in Porrino has been employed with Grace, in January. husband, Peter O’Neill ’90 , March. James is an associate the firm since 1993. Thomas D. Sister Percylee Hart, M.P.A. announced the birth of their third director of new markets with Sellaro ’92 of Ledgewood, ’93 , of Scotch Plains, is principal daughter, Kate Anne, in February. Novartis in East Hanover. Daniel was named vice president of of Union Catholic High School in Kate Anne joins sisters Kelly and E. Mahedy ’92 , of Ontario, Skylands Community Bank of Scotch Plains, a position she has Erin. Stuart F. Wolffe ’90 , of Canada, was promoted to finance Hackettstown. Sellar o is respon - held for more than 20 years. Washington D.C., together with manager for the Canadian sible for New Jersey lending Recently, she was honored by the his wife, Susan, announced the College of Massage. Based in activities for the bank, where he Union County Commission during birth of their daughter, Claire Ontario, it is the largest and old - has been employed since 1998. its annual Women of Excellence Witmer, in February. est massage therapy training Previously, he was the assistant Awards Gala. She also serves as Michael Coiley, M.B.A. ’91 , institution in North America. vice president and relationship president of the board of trustees of Trenton, was promoted to vice Christopher S. Porrino, J.D. ’92 , manager for the Trust Company of the Middle States Association president of the Asset-Based of Summit, was named partner of of New Jersey. Michelle of Colleges and Schools, as well Lending Unit of Siemens Finan - the litigation and white collar (Mannion) Taggart ’92 , of New as chairman of the board of

FALL 2001 35 trustees of her undergraduate fessor of chemistry at Boston Piscataway. Previously, she prac - Dangerfield, J.D. ’97 , of South alma mater, Georgian Court College. Kelley earned a Ph.D. ticed law with Lomurro, Davison, Orange, was appointed assistant College. Roberto Lopez, M.B.A. in biophysical chemistry from the Eastman & Munoz in Freehold. legal counsel by Levin Manage - ’93 , of Bogota, NJ, joined the California Institute of Technology Petrina (Osnato) Ferraro ’95 , of ment, a North Plainfield-based Manhattan advertising agency of in 1999. David F. Merrick ’94 , of Jersey City, together with her retail property management firm. Havas Advertising as director of Hope, earned his real estate husband, Joseph Ferraro ’94 III , Dangerfield is responsible for the finance, diversified agencies, broker’s license and joined the announced the birth of their son, negotiation and drafting of lease North American division. Peter A. management team of Stan Udell Joseph W. Ferraro IV, in Febru - agreements for the company’s McKenna, J.D. ’93 , of Realtors in Hope. Merrick is a ary. Anthony J. Manziano, M.S. commercial retail properties. Pre - Potomac, MD, joined the Wash - member of the New Jersey Asso - ’95 , of Manalapan, was elected viously, Dangerfield was a leasing ington, D.C., law firm of ciation of Realtors Million Dollar chairman of the New Jersey specialist with Sprint PCS in Mah - Sughrue, Mion, Zinn, MacPeak Club. Patrick Price, M.B.A. ’94 , Society of Certified Public wah. Patrick W. Dinicola ’97, & Seas, PLLC, as an associate. of Middletown, is employed in the Accountants’ Political Action D.M.D. , of Wayne, earned his Dawn S. Global Marketing Division of Committee. The committee sup - doctorate in dentistry from the (Gunn) Morton ’93, M.B.A. , of Aventis Pharmaceuticals in ports legislative programs demon - University of Pennsylvania School Southridge, MA, together with her Bridgewater. Price also is the strating the positive impact that of Dental Medicine in May 2001. husband, Chez, announced the co-founder of Improving Middle - CPAs have on the economy and At graduation, Dinicola was birth of their son, Cheveay town’s Program for Autistic Chil - businesses. Manziano is the awarded the Abraham Cohen James, in June. Dawn is a divi - dren Together (IMPACT). Sean director of taxation at Bederson Award in Periodontics and the sional manager for the Hartford, M. Ryan ’94 , of Cedar Grove, is & Company, LLP, in West Orange. Kristeller Prize in Radiology. CT-based Aetna, and recently vice president of personal insur - Kevin G. Walsh ’95/J.D. ’98 , of Dinicola is a resident in the earned an M.B.A. from Hamilton ance lines for Hanson & Ryan Westfield, is an attorney practic - Department of Pediatric Dentistry University. Dawn M. (Nieves) Inc. in Totowa. Recently, Ryan ing with the Newark law firm of at the University of Medicine Schmitz ’93 , of Portland, CT, was appointed to the board of Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffin - and Dentistry of New Jersey in together with her husband, directors for the Greater Paterson ger & Vecchione. Walsh is a Newark. Eric J. Hall, ’97 M.Div. , Daniel Schmitz ’93, M.B.A. , Chamber of Commerce. member of the executive commit - of Bronx, NY, was appointed announced the birth of their son, Jacqueline M. Bartley, J.D. tee of the New Jersey State Bar chief executive officer of the Avery Daniel, in February. Daniel ’95 , of Sea Bright, was accepted Association. James F. Urban ’96 , Long Island Alzheimer’s Founda - earned his M.B.A. in May from into Leadership New Jersey, an of Mountainside, in January was tion. Previously, Hall was the University of Connecticut and innovative program introducing sworn in as police officer for the employed with the nonprofit is an associate with Advest Inc., emerging leaders to the Mountainside Police Department. New Jersey-based branch of the a financial services firm based challenges facing the Garden Roanne Angiello, Ed.D. ’97 , Capuchin Franciscan Friars. in Hartford. State. Bartley is the director of of Midland Park, is a visiting fel - Jennifer L. Sanyshyn, ’97 J.D. , Shana O. Kelley ’94, Ph.D. , development for the Robert Wood low at Princeton University during of Paramus, graduated from New of Montclair, is an assistant pro - Johnson Medical School in the 2001-02 academic year, as York University Law School in part of a program for mid-career May 2000 and has passed the community college faculty mem - New York and New Jersey bar Who Is Your Favorite bers. Visiting professors partici - examinations. Sanyshyn is pate in seminars specific to their employed with the Paramus law Seton Hall Mentor? field of expertise and enroll in a firm of Melli, Guerin & Melli. class. Angiello is a professor of Jeanette (Lyons) Serrao ’97 , of The professors who teach us the most are those who business at Bergen Community East Brunswick, together with her not only share their knowledge, but who also spark College and previously served as husband, Joseph, announced the new interests, inspire leadership and demonstrate the the college’s academic vice presi - birth of their first child, Joseph value of lifelong learning. We are looking for examples dent. Michael D. Bell, J.D. ’97 , of Thomas, in April. Jeanette is a of Seton Hall University professors who have made a Alexandria, VA, is an associate in first-grade teacher with the lasting impression on their students to highlight in an the Washington, D.C., law firm of Elizabeth Board of Education. upcoming article for the Seton Hall University Magazine . Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Thomas Heim, M.B.A. ’98 , of Is there a Seton Hall professor who had a profound Glovsky and Popeo, specializing Brooklyn, NY, together with his influence on your educational path, career choice or in the firm’s health care practice, wife, Kim, announced the birth of approach to life? Share your story by e-mailing Carol which is focused on health care their son, Owen Robert, in Sep - fraud and health information tech - tember 2000. Tom is a director Stavraka at [email protected] or write to her at: nology. Previously, Bell was an with Keyspan Energy in Brooklyn, associate with the Washington, NY. Christopher T. Hughes, J.D. Carol Stavraka D.C., law firm of Epstein, Becker ’98 , of Kearny, was appointed Editor-in-Chief and Green. Lisa (Rampolla) associate for the New Brunswick Seton Hall University Magazine Bernardo ’97 , of Dumont, law firm of Hoagland, Longo, 457 Centre Street together with her husband, David, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP. South Orange, NJ 07079 announced the birth of their Barry A. Kleinman, J.D. ’98 of daughter, Ashley Elizabeth, in Highland Court, NY, joined the Please respond by December 15, 2001 April. Lisa is a special education Manhattan law firm of Goetz, teacher with the Hackensack Fitzpatrick, Most & Bruckman as Board of Education. Melody M. an associate. Previously, Klein - man served as a police officer

36 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE with the New York City Police Award, presented by Apple Com - Previously, he was the deputy Dennis Hanley puter Inc. to the top 25 educators township clerk in Hillsborough. Department for 12 years, and for Paul N. Bonavita, J.D. ’96 to in North America for 1998-2000. 18 years as a New York State Christine L. Vigliotti court clerk. Hany Mawla, J.D. Marriages ’98 , of North Brunswick, joined 2000s Brad Butash ’96/M.B.A.’99 to the law firm of Riker, Danzig, Andrea Valenti Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP of Helen A. (Franzese) Durkin, Lisa A. Lewandowski ’83 to Joseph A. Cheringal ’96 to Morristown as an associate. Pre - J.D. ’00 , of Fair Lawn, joined the Ronald Schneider Donna M. Babyak viously, Mawla was an associate law firm of Mendes & Mount in Joseph Catalano ’85 to Mandi S. Cohen, M.A.E . ’96 to with the law firm of Newman, Newark as an associate. Janis M. King A.C. Morgan IV McDonough, Shofel and Giger, Alessandra Esposito, B.S.N. P.C. of Roseland. Michele H. ’00 , of Edgewater, is a registered John E. Wohlhrab ’86 to Kara F. Fuoto ’96 to Redler, J.D. ’98 , of Somerset, nurse in the neuro/vascular/ Catherine R. Rossi Timothy Closius joined the law firm of Norris, oncology unit of the Englewood Christopher J. Mueller ’88 to McLaughlin & Marcus of Donna A. Lloyd ’96 to Hospital and Medical Center. In Catherine J. Snyder Kirk D. Basehore Somerville as an associate in the May, she earned her chemother - real estate department. Brian J. apy certification. Joseph E. Mary Frances Allegro ’89 to Matthew J. Palmer ’96 to Waters, J.D. ’98 , of Glen Ridge, Kernan, J.D. ’00 , of Eatontown, Donald Olsen Kimberly Spill joined the law firm of Drinker, devoted a year of his legal serv - Wendy L. Lesnieski ’89 to Biddle & Reath LLP of Princeton Kathleen Powanda ’96 to ices to the Catholic Charities Edward G. Denmead Robert Geisler as an associate in the litigation Legal Services, part of Catholic department. Volunteers in Florida. This full- Michael P. Torpey, J.D. ’89 to W. Peter Ragan, J.D. ’96 to Louis Izzi, M.A.E. ’99 , of time church-sponsored volunteer Rachel Donington Kara E. McLaughlin Verona, is a lieutenant with the agency, based in Orlando, staffs John T. Genoni Jr. ’92 to Shanna D. Roberts ’96 to East Orange Police Department, a wide variety of nonprofit agen - Dawn M. DePoe William C. Peters where he has served in several cies throughout Florida. As a staff Angelo Sarno ’92 to capacities during his 21 years attorney, he assisted clients in Mary Ellen Silva ’96 to Kimberly D’Achille there. Izzi is a member of the immigration matters. Shannon K. Theodore Gambogi III board of directors of the New Philpot, J.D. ’00 , of Atlantic High - Katherine Guarino ’93 to Thomas B. Woodard ’96 to Jersey Narcotics Enforcement lands, joined the Woodbridge law Thomas Kelly Amy A. Clarke Officers Association, a trustee for firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Davis Daniel J. Liska ’93 to the Italian-American Police Soci - & Himmel, LLP as an associate in Laura A. Bosco ’97 to Cindy E. Meyer ety of New Jersey and an instruc - the litigation group. Philpot had Stephen Yarosh tor with New Jersey’s Division of interned with the Honorable Louis David M. Meehan ’93 to Carrie G. Kobb , M.A.E. ’97 to Criminal Justice. Gregory D. F. Locascio of the Superior Court Jennifer A. O’Reardon Seth M. Mastropaolo King ’99/M.B.A. ’01 , of Totowa, of New Jersey. Marisa Roberts, Amy C. Orga ’93 to Victoria R. Melillo ’97 to was named assistant manager of J.D. ’00 , of Belle Mead, has Frank C. Corvino Renato M. Brito broadcasting and scoreboard for passed the New Jersey State Bar the New York Yankees. examination. Roberts is a patent Melissa Bondy ’94 to William P. Nossen, J.D. ’97 to Previously, King was director of attorney with the Princeton law John Walsh Jr. Leslie Jo Friedman media relations for the Newark firm of Roberts & Mercanti. Rae Lyn Ciccone ’94 to Bears baseball club. Albert N. Laura J. Pearson ’97 to Justin P. Runke, J.D. ’00 , of Tobia G. Russo Michael A. Simeone Lasso, J.D. ’99 , of East Hanover, Scottsville, NY, joined the law firm is a law clerk for the Honorable of Harris Beach LLP in Rochester Stephen E. Mohn ’94/M.B.A. ’01 Jennifer M. Quintela ’97 to Joseph Bonaventure of Nevada’s as an associate in the business to Cathleen Kiernan Joseph T. Pergola Eighth Judicial District Court in transactions group. Geoffrey D. Richard C. Papera, M.A.E. ’94 to Las Vegas. Lasso was the Jennifer Rae Rossi, J.D. ’97 to Urbanik, M.P.A. ’00 , of Raritan, Stacey T. Craw Brian Edward Walsh founder and operator of the East was appointed deputy township Hanover-based Mr. Photo, a busi - manager for South Brunswick. Jennifer H. Thorpe ’94 to Laura J. Smith ’97 to ness he sold to finance his law Urbanik assists in the township’s Christopher R. Lawton Thomas Santaita school education. Randall day-to-day operations, preparing Eric R. Brickman, M.B.A. ’95 to Melanie K. Vitiello ’97 to Rossilli, M.A.E. ’99 , of information and projects to Gail Ratzker Michael Klastava Livingston, joined the Millburn go before the town council. Township School District as Francine Dragotta, M.A.E. ’95 to Renee Zarro ’97 to director of technology. Previously, Frank Centrella Frank Butera Rossilli was supervisor of art, Craig L. Lapham, J.D. ’95 to Josette S. Ferrazza, J.D. ’98 to music, media centers, instruc - Catherine A. Dunning Steven Spivak tional technology and university programs in communication Kevin E. Picollo ’95 to Kara Fuoto ’98 to technology and fine graphic arts Sharon C. Thorsen Timothy Closius for Ramapo-Indian Hills High Tara Valiante ’95 to Edward P. Hobbie, M.S.F.P. ’98 to School District in Franklin Lakes. Rossilli was honored with an Apple Distinguished Educator

FALL 2001 37 Memorial Tribute scholarship for Hall and its mission. undergraduate For Brianne Sawicki Maria Giunta A psychology majors ’01, who tied with five Lisa Miralles, J.D. ’98 to is being established in other graduates for Kevin G. Walsh ’95/J.D.’98 memory of Donald N. first-in-class honors Margery P. Shanahan, M.A.E. ’98 Lombardi ’54, Ph.D. , in the College of Arts to Thomas Conniff, J.D. ’95 professor of psychology, and Sciences in May, Alison P. Waler, J.D. ’99 to Lombardi was a mentor James J. Pignatello Jr. who died in May at the age of 68. Lauded for who helped guide her in Charleen Ward, M.A.E. ’99 to developing career goals John Scully his commitment to his profession and his and objectives. “He Scott P. Brown, J.D. ’00 to Alicia L. Hurst students, Lombardi was only in lecturing, but in assisted me in obtaining a familiar face on the an internship in a child Clayton Trivett, J.D. ’00 to hands-on courses such as Elizabeth Barber South Orange campus Practicum in Psychology care center, which opened my eyes to the Gregory P. Zammitti, M.B.A. ’01 for nearly 50 years. After and our psychology co-op to Michele A. De Luca earning a doctoral degree classes,” notes Jeffrey idea of helping and in social psychology and Levy, Ph.D., chair of the working with children,” In Memoriam psychometrics from psychology department she recalls. Fordham University, he in the College of Arts A memorial Mass Harry A. Murphy ’32 returned to Seton Hall and Sciences. honoring Lombardi took George B. Lariot ’35 University in 1962 as an “This scholarship is a place on October 22 at the Pascal J. Sagato ’36 associate professor. fitting tribute to a beloved Chapel of the Immaculate Alvah M. Kenah ’37 As an educator, colleague and teacher who Conception. Henry L. Komarowski ’40 Lombardi was well Contributions in his Harold J. O’Brien ’41 will be missed by all who regarded by both col- memory may be sent to: Reverend Charles P. O’Connor knew him,” Levy says. leagues and students. ’46/M.D.M.’50 The Seton Hall com - Donald N. Lombardi His contributions to the Sister Mary Raphael munity in 1996 recognized Scholarship Fund community extended far Monczewska ’47 Lombardi for his commit - c/o Seton Hall University beyond the campus to Joseph J. Bianchi ’49 ment to his profession by Division of University Kenneth E. DeMilt ’49 encompass a private psy - presenting him with the Affairs James D. O’Leary ’49 chology practice as well Bishop McQuaid Medal 457 Centre Street Sadie B. Bonner ’50 as consulting work for for Distinguished Service. John E. “Jack” Emmett ’50 South Orange, NJ 07079 the Essex County Youth The honor is reserved for Gloria Esposito ’50 House, a Newark facility faculty, staff and adminis - For more information William H. Henchey ’50 that houses at-risk youth. on the scholarship, con - Neal F. Herron ’50 trators who have demon - “His extensive experience tact Paula Stein, Office Frank Mastrangelo, M.B.A. ’50 strated an exemplary Elsie R. Merish ’50 as a practitioner resulted commitment to Seton of Donor Relations, at Francis I. Perier ’50 in his being effective not (973) 378-9819. Mabel W. Caldwell ’51 Webster H. Gildersleeve ’51 Thomas G. Rabito ’51 Leonard Volenski ’58 Harry J. Maroulakos ’72 Angel Pena, J.D. ’83 Monsignor Francis Floyd H. Lee, M.A.E. ’60 Jeanne A. Padrone ’72 Kenneth Tarantino ’83 DeDomenico ’52 Kenneth Johnston ’61 John A. Terranova, M.A.E. ’73 John Bocchi ’85 Paul R. Scotti ’52 Henry W. D’Elia ’62 Dennis F. Wasniewski ’73 Dean P. Eberling, M.B.A. ’85 Sister Mary C. Wlazlowski ’52 Richard W. Gindel ’62 Rosemary Brainard, M.A.E. ’74 John Pocher ’88 Ernest W. Anderson ’53 Natalie Smith, M.A.E. ’64 Rosaline Bressler, J.D. ’74 Dennis E. Bullett, J.D. ’92 William G. Fuller ’53/J.D. ’60 Donald F. Cummins ’65 Joan E. Hall ’74 William Martin ’93 Andrew R. Miele ’53 Sister Mary A. Ruane ’65 Peter T. Moffitt ’75 Craig D. Lilore ’95 William J. Schneider Jr. ’53 Joseph P. Constantino ’66 David J. Gallagher ’76/J.D. ’79 Anthony Infante, M.A.E. ’98 Donald N. Lombardi ’54 Lawrence J. Kansky, M.B.A. ’66 Peter G. Schirmer ’76 James Romito, M.A.E. ’98 Martin Steiger ’55 Robert J. Santo ’66 Ann L. deCastro, M.A.E. ’77 Alfonse Niedermeyer, M.A.E. ’00 George D. Sullivan ’56 Sister Theresa Costantini ’67 William H. Raquet, M.A.E. ’78 James S. Voltaggio ’56 Michael P. Axt, J.D. ’70 Sister Mary Ann Cantore ’82 Mary J. Doherty ’58 Constance Brennan ’71 Gerard R. Boyce, J.D. ’83 Friends of the University Thomas Waldron ’58 Larry D. Waddell, M.A.E. ’71 Daniel McGinley ’83 Brad Bissinger Henry J. Walker ’71 George P. Farley

38 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Seton Hall Basketball Star Named to During the ninth induc - New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame tion ceremony for The Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey, basketball ichard J. “Richie” state’s sports history also legend Richie Regan Regan ’53 , the leg - have received this cov - ’53 gratefully acknowl - R edged the important endary Seton Hall eted award. Regan was role that God, his fam - University basketball one of eight honorees ily, his coaches and player, men’s basketball inducted at the dinner Seton Hall have played coach, athletic director ceremony in May. in his success. and athletic fund-raiser, It was at Newark’s has been named to the West Side High School helped him become Sports Hall of Fame of that Regan’s long and successful. “First of New Jersey. This honor exemplary basketball career all, God has been places the Newark native began; he was named an very good to me,” among a select group of All-State guard during his Regan emphasizes. New Jersey’s sports leg - senior year in 1949. Later team. “I’ve been blessed, ends, including Yogi that year, he went on to He went on and the support of my Berra, Bill Bradley and play for Seton Hall, helping to become coaches, the Priest Com - Vince Lombardi. the freshman team achieve Seton Hall’s athletic director munity at Seton Hall and Regan, who began an incredible 39-1 record. in 1970, and is credited with my dear family have working at Seton Hall in In his senior year, Regan helping the Pirates join the helped me achieve my 1958, currently serves as played an integral role in BIG EAST conference in dreams.” the special assistant for helping the Pirates post a 1979. In 1985, he became Sue Regan, senior University Affairs. 31-2 record and clinch the the founding director of associate athletic director, Established in 1993, 1953 NIT Championship, Seton Hall’s Pirate Blue attended the induction The Sports Hall of Fame the most prestigious Athletic Fund. ceremony honoring her of New Jersey is a non - national collegiate tourna - Being named to the New husband, as did a number profit organization ment at the time. Jersey Sports Hall of Fame of other Seton Hall sup - that pays tribute to the After a three-year stint is quite an accomplishment, porters. Monsignor accomplishments of New playing professionally for according to its chairman, Robert Sheeran ’67, Jersey’s amateur and pro - the Rochester Royals, Aubrey Lewis. “The nomi - University president, gave fessional athletes. Coaches Regan returned to his alma nation committee and the the invocation. Also on and sports administrators mater in 1958 as head coach board are grateful to have hand to congratulate who have been part of the of the men’s basketball such a vast collection of athletes to choose from,” Regan were John H. Lewis said during the Shannon, ’75, M.B.A. ’77/ induction dinner. “One has J.D. ’82, vice president for to be truly special to be University Affairs at the considered for induction.” time; Helen Cunning Always the team player, ’81/M.A. ’96, assistant Regan is modest about his vice president for Univer - personal accomplishments, sity Advancement; Paul which also include places in Huegel, M.A. ’92, execu - the Seton Hall Athletic Hall tive director of the Pirate of Fame and the Newark Blue Athletic Fund; and Athletic Hall of Fame. Joseph Burt, director of “Being named to the New Alumni Relations. Jersey Sports Hall of Fame A plaque honoring is a great honor for me, Regan and other hall of Aubrey Lewis (left), chairman of The Sports Hall of Fame of New although I prefer team hon - famers is on permanent Jersey, welcomed Regan (center) as an inductee. During the ceremony, ors, rather than awards that display in the box office Regan was presented by Kenneth F. Kunzman (right), partner at the law recognize the efforts of one lobby of the Continental firm of Connell Foley LLP, based in Roseland. Kunzman serves as Airlines Arena in East outside counsel to the University. He is a Pirate Blue Athletic Fund person,” he admits. supporter and received the 1999 Seton Hall School of Law’s St. Thomas Regan dedicated his Rutherford. More Medal in recognition of his contributions to the legal field. award to those who have

FALL 2001 39 r Endpaper

How The Hall Jump-started my Journalism Career

BY ROYCE T. H ALL ’99

t’s who you know, not what you know. Isn’t that what a business reporting internship at Newsday in Long Island, we always hear? In my case, it was who I knew before New York. After being invited back to Newsday to work on II arrived at Seton Hall University that got me into jour - the copy desk in the fall of my senior year, I finally realized nalism. In high school, I knew I had a passion for writing, that editing was something I wanted to pursue as a career. but was not exactly certain how I wanted to channel that Beyond my coursework at Seton Hall and the seven energy. It began when a high school classmate of mine internships I had completed by the time I graduated, there mentioned that her aunt, Dr. Tracy Gottlieb [now acting was one experience that prepared me for this field better dean of the Freshman Studies Program], than any other: The Setonian . At times, it was the adviser to the student newspaper was the death of me, but when all was said at Seton Hall — the same school I would and done, it was one of the most rewarding be attending. And since graduating from experiences of my life. Some people with the University in 1999, I have been in whom I work do not seem to understand a field that has allowed me to live on both that working at a campus newspaper, coasts and has taken me places I never especially at a relatively small school where thought I would go. everyone pretty much knows each other, is Some people in the newspaper busi - one of the toughest things to do. If you were ness insist that to be successful you need to sit next to the editor of The Wall Street an undergraduate degree from a school Journal or The New York Times on a bus, you with a big-name journalism program. But probably would never even know. But when what are those students really learning in you are the editor of The Setonian , and you the classroom? Journalism, like most live with and have class with the people fields, is best learned by doing. I found you cover, it can be challenging. As editor, that at Seton Hall, I was able to do just you are held accountable for the words that that. Of course, the communication appear on your pages. Sometimes your courses I took gave me the foundation readers do not like what you have to say, I needed to grow, but the biggest advan - but that’s just part of the job. From report - tage to studying at Seton Hall was that ing, writing and editing, to layout and I had the opportunity to take other classes design, all of the aspects of newspaper and be exposed to what life would be like outside the journalism are learned here. There is no better training. newsroom. These days, I feel that most daily newspapers I think newspapers have a good future ahead of them are out of touch with what is really going on in the commu - if they become better attuned to their communities and nities they serve. And you have to wonder if that is because if they take their focus off breaking news. Let’s face it: of a lack of exposure among many aspiring journalists. With the growth of the Internet and other real-time media The main reason I was able to get a leg up on many of outlets, newspapers rarely break news anymore. Seton Hall my counterparts at other universities was because of the has already shown that it is serious about information internships I did during the school year. And I don’t think technology. So, combining this technology with they would have been possible if not for Seton Hall’s traditional journalism opportunities will only further proximity to the largest media market in the world, New benefit Seton Hall students. York City. While many college students, including myself, interned during the summer at various daily newspapers, Royce T. Hall ’99 is an associate editor at CNET News.com in my internship experiences did not end when it was time New York City and has worked in the newsrooms of The Boston to go back to school. In the fall of my junior year, I had Globe and The Wall Street Journal . He was editor-in-chief of an internship with MSNBC at its TV headquarters in The Setonian during the 1998-99 academic year. Secaucus. That spring, I braved the commute and did

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