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stu.edu CONTACT is published by the Office of University FAREWELL to president Advancement msgr. franklyn casale St. Thomas University 16401 NW 37th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33054 When Msgr. Franklyn Casale informed the Board of [email protected] Trustees that he was set to retire on January 2018, we accepted the news with deep appreciation of his excep- President tional leadership and vision. These qualities have trans- Rev. Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale formed and expanded St. Thomas University over the course of almost a quarter of a century. Writer/Editor St. Thomas has thrived and grown exponentially under Marlen Mursuli the tutelage of Msgr. Casale. His entrepreneurial spir- Director of Communications it and leadership has helped expand not only our aca- demics, but the University as a whole. His dedication to Art Director/Graphic Designer students, community engagement, and advancement of higher education has placed St. Thomas in a strong po- Hernan Pettinaroli sition to continue pursuing its mission: the creation of local and global leaders that change the world. Photography Scott Gillig Future students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends will Photographer appreciate Msgr. Casale’s legacy as they walk across the St. Thomas campus. Since his arrival, Msgr. Casale has worked to make St. Thomas a model resource that pre- Oanh Le pares students to lead and engage in the legal, business, Photography Assistant social entrepreneurship and scientific universe of the global community. He will leave a legacy of committed service to higher education, which has Lorena Hidalgo resulted in positioning the University not only as an innovator in this area, but as an institution Alumni Relations Director that produces ethical, knowledgeable and confident graduates that are leaders in their fields. Amongst other things, his legacy at St. Thomas is reflected by: Phil De Montmollin Athletics Information Officer ▪ The construction and expansion of campus facilities which has included the Chapel of Saint Anthony; the Carnival Cruise Lines Science and Technology Building; the future Gus Machado Business School building; School of Law’s Professional Development Building and Shojaee Law Annex; Evelyn and George Goldbloom Convocation Hall; Villanova Residential Hall; and the Fer- nandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness. ▪ The academic restructuring into five schools and a college that positioned the University to better serve its globally diverse student body through enhanced focus on leadership develop- ment, academic rigor, and experiential learning. ▪ The introduction of the university’s first doctoral degrees, as well as an expansion of post-graduate programs. ▪ The renovations and additions to our athletic fields like the Dominick Miniaci Beach Volleyball Courts, and the Col. Jacquelin Kelly Field. FALL 2017 VOL. 19 Msgr. Casale has helped shape St. Thomas for the next generation and is leaving us in a great STAY CONNECTED WITH STU ON: place. Undoubtedly, his greatest legacy has and will be his desire to create graduates that are ethical leaders and change the world for the better.

I know I speak for the entire extended St. Thomas community expressing our profound gratitude to Msgr. Casale, and bidding him farewell with our deepest love. We are thankful for having the opportunity to work with Msgr. Casale and wish him all the best in his retirement.

Sincerely, John Dooner ’70 CONTACT Chair, STU Board of Trustees is also available online at: 2 stu.edu/CONTACTnewsletter President’s Message

As I sunset my presidency of 24 years at St. Thomas University, I would like to thank alumni, friends, faculty, and staff for their support and belief in our mission. We have created a dynamic hub of learning, which supports our mission of creating successful, ethical leaders in our global community.

St. Thomas has achieved so much in two decades, but no leader achieves success alone. I’ve had the pleasure of guiding the transformation with talented faculty, staff, life-long friends, and board members. The campus has blossomed through the years with nine major construction projects, extensive renovations and great landscape. With the generosity of many donors, we have been able to do all this without increasing the debt of the University. Our dynamic faculty has created many new degrees, strength- ened the academic life of the University and provided more options for our students especially in new emerging markets. A hallmark of our academic development was the creation of doctoral degrees in theology, education and law. But nothing matches the personal attention and love our faculty has for our students–it is something that never ceases to amaze me.

Together we have strengthened the university’s position as a leading Catholic University in the Southeast by developing and gradu- ating recognized leaders in ministry, science, business, education, and justice. Our reach is global and intensive. In Haiti, for exam- ple, we have created a new school for applied learning and assisted the economic development in the Northwest region. We are internationally recognized for programs in the Center for Intercultural Human Rights. And I have personally been involved in the fight against the global scourge of human trafficking.

My biggest sense of accomplishment, however, as both a spiritual and academic leader, comes every year during commencement. Nothing matches the sense of pride I feel at seeing our students from all walks of life take the stage and become college graduates. I am proud of our graduates, proud of their professional accomplishments, and proud of their leadership in the community.

As I prepare for my retirement in the spring, I am confident in St. Thomas’ future and in those who continue to help our students achieve excellence. It has been a great honor to serve as President of St. Thomas University, and I look forward in continuing to have a role in shaping St. Thomas’ future and to see it thrive as it becomes the best Catholic university in the Southeast.

Sincerely,

Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale

Msgr. Casale on one of his first days if work, circa 1995. CONTACT is also available online at: stu.edu/CONTACTnewsletter 3 A Legacy of Leadership While names like Nintendo, Jordan, and O.J. were making headlines Young Casale was active in the church, starting off as a mass server in 1994, the groundwork for major headlines to come was being qui- at the age of 10, and as a result he grew very close to the sisters and etly laid at St. Thomas University. Twenty four years ago, on April 19, ministers of his parish St. Francis Xavier in Newark. The pastor was a 1994, Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale began his first day of work as presi- dominant and positive figure in the area who inspired Casale to start dent of St. Thomas University. thinking of a leadership role within the clergy.

“St. Thomas became his second family the moment my brother He attended Seton Hall Preparatory School, where he started giving stepped on campus,” said Gail Casale, Casale’s younger sister. “It’s serious thought to going into the priesthood. He then went to Seton a family to him because he personally knows so many people that Hall University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. work and study there.” He also has a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology from the Catholic University of America, and a master of divinity degree from the Im- Casale is hard to miss when he’s on campus. On any given day he can maculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, New Jersey. be seen chatting with students, faculty, or staff, a chat that is usually punctuated by his unique laughter. He makes it a point to be as ac- After being ordained a priest by the Catholic Church in 1967 and re- cessible as possible to students. This is something that stems from ceiving the title of Monsignor in 1979, Casale thought he would be a the days he was interviewing for the position at St. Thomas. Students parish priest his whole life, but God had different plans for him. were part of the interview process, and he asked one student what he would like to see in the university’s next president, “more on-cam- Prior to joining St. Thomas, Casale was the secretary, chancellor and pus presence and interaction with students” is what the student told vicar general of the Archdiocese of Newark, where he worked for 20 him. years, and met his mentor and life-long friend Archbishop Peter Ge- rety.* “He’s not your typical president,” said Pam Loconto, executive assis- tant to President Msgr. Casale. “He’s accessible to everyone. To put “I have been fortunate to work with a number of wonderful priests, it in perspective, he has a secret entryway to his office that he never especially Archbishop Peter Gerety,” said Casale. “He was a man of uses because he prefers the longer way, which allows him to interact great integrity and honesty. Tremendously respected man with a with others, and to see what’s happening on campus.” wonderful disposition. I learned a lot from him.”

And according to his friends and family he has always been that way. “We have had a transformational journey in renovating, reinventing and strengthening many aspects of the academic, physical, and student life at St. Thomas. And I could not have accomplished these things alone.”

Casale, a former Boy Scout, was born and raised in Newark, New As vicar general, not only did he have the opportunity to meet Pope Jersey during the 1940s and 50s, a time when children roamed the John Paul II, but he learned the inner workings of the church. The streets until their mothers would call them in for dinner. position suited him well considering his love of math and numbers (a vicar general is much like being the COO of a company). His ten- “It was different back then, the streets were our playground,” said ure at the Archdiocese of Newark prepared him for his next career Casale. “We would spend hours upon hours outside playing pick-up endeavor – St. Thomas University. basketball, baseball, and football on the streets or empty lots.” “We [the family] were surprised when he told us he wanted to be Although he was an excellent student and loved by everyone around the president of a university, but it was right in line with his experi- him (even his teachers), he wasn’t void of mischief. He was also a ence in fundraising, community service, and leadership positions in typical older brother. With Gail being four years younger than him, several higher education associations,” said Gail. he was mortified every time his parents would make him take his sister places. Over span of two decades, Casale developed and nurtured St. Thomas into a better and stronger university. By engaging and en- “He would make me walk two blocks behind him, and make me sit couraging those around him – students, faculty, staff, and alumni rows away from him and his friends at the movie theater! But I love – Casale has invigorated the Bobcat spirit. him to death and we’re best friends,” said Gail. But as president, especially president of a university, you do almost Up until high school, Casale wanted to become a lawyer to fulfill nothing on your own. There’s a lot of team work and meeting half- the dream his father couldn’t because of The Great Depression. But way. according to his sister Gail, Casale always had an inclination toward clergy leadership. “Together we have strengthened the University’s position as the leading Catholic university in the southeast. We have had a trans- “Our grandparents, who emigrated from Italy to the U.S., were very formational journey in renovating, reinventing and strengthen- entrepreneurial, so it’s definitely in his blood. And while other little ing many aspects of the academic, physical, and student life at St. boys his age were making airplanes out of clothespins, he was mak- Thomas. And I could not have accomplished these things alone.” ing crosses.” 4 Although there are many milestones he is proud of, he is proud- When he’s not at St. Thomas University, 76-year-old Casale can est of the Law School’s Human Trafficking Academy. Casale’s be found swimming laps in a pool, sprawled on the floor playing voice is unwavering when speaking against human trafficking. with his grand nieces and nephews, engrossed in a book, or in He is the spokesperson on human trafficking for the Institute for the kitchen practicing his culinary skills. And come this January, Intercultural Human Rights at the St. Thomas School of Law, and St. Thomas University’s longest serving president of 24 years, has testified before the United States Congress on the reautho- will be doing a lot more swimming, playing, reading, and espe- rization of the Human Trafficking Act. Casale may be retiring, but cially traveling. he’ll continue to have a leadership role in the strengthening and expansion of the Human Trafficking Academy. “The job of president is never-ending. Did I accomplish every- thing I wanted to accomplish? No, but I accomplished a lot, and “We want to empower and educate on a national level, to col- I’m satisfied. It has been an honor to be part of an institution laborate and be the hub for our nation’s efforts in eradicating that changes the lives of people for the better, both intellectually human trafficking while providing dignified care to victims and and spiritually.” survivors.”

*Archbishop Peter Gerety, the oldest Catholic bishop in the world, passed away Sept. 20, 2016 at the age of 104 – 77 years after his ordination as a priest and after 50 years as a bishop. 5 AROUND CAMPUS

an educational pioneer in the fight against modern day salvery St. Thomas Law hosted its one-week Human Trafficking Academy for the second time this year, July 31 through Aug. 4. The Academy, under the leadership of its director, Dr. Roza Pati, professor of law and executive director of the LL.M./J.S.D. Program in Intercultural Human Rights, brought together 62 participants from all over Florida, the United States, and also from Thailand. They represented a multi-disciplinary group of various professional - back grounds including attorneys, law enforcement, border protection, social service providers, child protective investigators, academics, advocates, and students.

Professor Roza Pati, director of the Human -Traffick ing Academy, and Janet Basilan, survivor of human trafficking and vice chairperson of GABRIELA USA.

The Great American Eclipse at STU

On the hot and humid afternoon of Aug. 21, St. Thomas University science professors Dr. David Quesada and Dr. Luis Fernandez-Torres were working up a sweat educating STU students and faculty about the once-in-a-lifetime Great American Eclipse simultaneously hap- pening overhead. The main attraction was the viewing telescope equipped with a spe- cial solar filter, which allowed people to view the eclipse without hurting their eyes. The eclipse watchers also shared eclipse viewing sunglasses, using them as filters for their cell phone cameras.

Longtime Curator Says Goodbye after 14 years This past October, STU celebrated both artist and curator. “Layers of Contradictions” by Margarita Correa Ochoa was the last art ex- hibit curated by Gail Casale, director of the Sardiñas Gallery at St. Thomas University. The University community celebrated Gail’s 14 years of dynamic and thought-provoking exhibitions with con- viviality and fun.

STU adds executive doctorate in information security As part of its ongoing process to develop the Gus Machado School of Business’ cybersecurity management graduate program, STU has added a three-year, part-time executive doctor of business administration in information security degree, which is designed to develop scientist-practitioners who will be skilled in practice-focused research in information security.

In addition to the university’s new doctoral program, the cybersecurity management’s Master of Science degree program had its first graduating class last October.

6 AROUND CAMPUS St. Thomas Law Student Kicks off Summer of Service with Rural Summer Legal Corps On June 1, the 2017 Rural Summer Legal Corps officially kicked off at a joint training in Washington D.C. Rising St. Thomas Law student, Melissa Ramos served at Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. Melis- sa joined 29 other public interest law students in addressing press- ing legal issues facing rural communities. Melissa advocated for and guided individuals hindered within their communities because of past criminal convictions. The students traveled to Martinsburg, West Virginia, and gained firsthand experience and training on the unique challenges and benefits of working with legal clients in a rural setting.

Second Annual Sushi in the Sukkah

MetroTown’s Leaders for Life St. Thomas University’s Center for Community Engage- ment – in collaboration with the MCCJ – once again host- ed the 2017 MetroTown Summer Camp, an intensive, six-day residential camp focused on developing young leaders from across Miami-Dade County. A group of 50 high school students from across Miami-Dade County came to St. Thomas University’s campus in July to build community ties and gain skills for cross cultural team- work with the aim of resolving conflict and living peace- fully in an increasingly diverse society.

For the second consecutive year, the STU community gathered under the Sukkah for kosher sushi, bagels, and music to celbrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot.

Maccabi Haifa Basketball On Oct. 8, the St. Thomas University men’s basketball team hosted Maccabi Haifa team from Israel, one of the world’s top international basketball clubs, in a charity ex- hibition game at the Fernandez Family Center. The event’s proceeds were donated to disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico as well as “Haifa Hoops for Kids,” a joint initiative be- tween Maccabi Haifa and the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest New Jersey.

7 ANNUAL FUND HONOR ROLL

St. Thomas University is grateful to those who have donated to the university’s Annual Giving FY 2016-2017 Campaign ending June 30, 2017. Your generosity is providing student scholarships, opportunities for research, access to internships, and improvements to our campus, among many other important initiatives. On behalf of our students, faculty and staff, THANK YOU! MAIN UNIVERSITY DONORS

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*Deceased 9 Blueprint For Leadership updates why i give back: Joe Cooney ‘68 1964 was a year of many firsts – The Rolling Stones released their first album, the first Ford Mustang was manufactured, Martin Luther King received the Nobel Peace Prize, and Joseph “Joe” Cooney, alongside eight other young men, arrived at St. Thomas University, then called Biscayne Col- lege, for their first day of class.

They lived in temporary dorm rooms located in a Miami Beach hotel, and according to Joe it wasn’t the posh, high-rises you see today, “the Kimberly Motel looked like an ugly concrete box.”

“We had such a good time. We were the first resident class, so we were the first to do many things. We were young and dumb, and sorta had free reign,” said Joe, between bouts of laughter.

It was a different world in the 1960s, but what made St. Thomas special then, still makes it special today. Students then and now had one-on-one relationships with professors, class sizes were small creating a strong comradery, and a vibrant, caring, close-knit university community.

It’s been 50 years since graduating from St. Thomas, and Joe still visits campus, meets for lunch with Professor Richard Raleigh, and plays golf with other ’68 graduates during STU’s annual Fore the Love of Education Golf and Tennis Tournament. Currently, he is spearheading their 50-year class reunion.

Over the years, Joe and his wife, Mary, now both retired, have contributed significantly to STU – both financially and with their time. Joe says he enjoys the relationship he has with STU now, just as much as he enjoyed it when he was a student. When he visits he still sees familiar faces, and has the opportunity to meet new ones.

“I feel an obligation to higher education and how it transforms people’s lives, specifically St. Thomas,” said Joe. I was a mischievous teen- ager with average grades, and St. Thomas took a chance on me, and gave me the foundation to begin a career.”

There’s a sense of pride when I see what St. Thomas has become. We give because we want to see St. Thomas continue to grow and thrive.

“We’ve had a good life, we’ve done well for ourselves, and we want to share whatever we can.”

To learn more about giving to St. Thomas University, please visit http://plannedgiving.stu.edu/.

In honor of President Msgr. Casale and in continuing his legacy, St. HONORING A LEGACY Thomas University is establishing a robust program that can serve students in perpetuity, the Msgr. Franklyn Casale Honors College. This will be the undergraduate honors program at STU with the objective of providing scholarship support and enriching educa- tional experiences to students with exceptional academic record and potential. The Casale Scholars, comprised of the top 10 per- cent of academic achievers at the University, will participate in intellectually challenging seminars that fulfill core requirements in the areas of literature and writing, philosophy, theology and social science.

The University will be raising $5 million to endow the college. For more information, please contact Janine “Gigi” Laudisio, Vice President of Advancement, at 305.628.6796, or [email protected].

10 NAIA Champions of Character points of pride

STU was named the 2017 Buffalo Funds Five-Star NAIA Champions of Character Softball Team Award winner for its excellence as a character-driven intercollegiate athletics program. This prestigious award is given to the team that best demonstrates in every-day decisions the NAIA Champions of Character core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. St. Thomas Law’s Intercultural Human Rights Law Review Ranked No.6 in the World

The most recent Washington & Lee Global Law Journal Ranking (2009-2016) ranks St. Thomas Law’s Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, in terms of its impact, No. 6 among all human rights law journals in the world. STU Students and Faculty Present Scientific Research

Eighteen undergraduates, working with six faculty mentors, from STU’s School of Science presented their original scientific research at five different research conferences. Their talent showcased at the regional, state, and national levels. Conferences included: the Max Planck Neural Circuits Research Conference; the AgroEcology Symposium; the Florida Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting; the Life Sciences South Florida (LSSF) Undergraduate Research Symposium; and the 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition Students work as interns for US Senator

STU students continue to prove their leadership skills and potential to impact the community well beyond the classroom. STU stu- dents Brandon Keller and Yanelis Madrigal have been working hard at U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s office as interns for the summer and fall semesters, respectively. National Diversity in STEM SACNAS Conference

Student Yanexis Zarut was granted a travel award to attend and present her summer research project at the National Diversity in STEM SACNAS Conference in Salt Lake City. SACNAS stands for Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Ameri- cans in Science. Law Student Appointed to National Advisory Committee of Equal Justice Works

Second-year law student Diego Sanchez, was selected as a member of the Equal Justice Works (EJW) National Advisory Committee. He is tasked with providing feedback on EJW’s existing programs and new initiatives and to assist with outreach to member schools and students throughout the country. President Honored by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

STU President Msgr. Franklyn Casale was honored by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during its annual installa- tion gala Friday, May 19. Casale was presented with the Golden Eagle Award in recognition of his 24 years of leadership and service at STU. The Golden Eagle Award is the chamber’s most prestigious award. Bernard Graham Foundation Recognizes STU Student Leader

In May, the Bernard F. Graham Scholastic Award in Finance and Accounting recognized the finance student with the highest grade point average, Luciano Cucinotta, and awarded him with a $10,000 check. All-Star Experience of a Lifetime

Coaches and players were invited to assist in several events as part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week at Marlins Park. STU Head Baseball Coach Jorge Perez and Pitching Coach JC Gutierrez along with a number of Bobcat student-athletes assisted in a variety of roles. RAISING THE NEXT GENERATION OF NURSING STUDENTS

The Nursing Program at St. Thomas University has grown from 18 in the fall of 2016 to 84 this past fall. Nursing is part of the cutting-edge academic offerings that enhance the academic and professional success of our students, for more information visit: www.stu.edu/nursing. 11 Faculty& staff news

Associate Dean Tamara Lawson was re-elected as the Chair of the Law Professors’ Division of the National Bar Association, and presented on a panel.

Professor Judith Bachay was awarded a Fulbright Specialist Award in Athens, Greece. She will be working with an international refugee group to help children from war-torn countries like Syria and Iraq. She’ll also be teaching their caregivers about trauma, as well as bringing together the international agencies in uniting their efforts effectively.

Professor Roy Balleste is the author of the lead article in the latest issue of the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology, with a piece entitled War in the Expanse: The Metaphysics of Cyberspace, 15 C.J.L.T. 1-192 (June 2017).

Professor John Makdisi received the Ph.D. degree in Moral Philosophy in May 2017 for his dissertation on “The Object of the Moral Act: Understanding St. Thomas Aquinas Through the Work of Steven Long and Martin Rhonheimer.”

Professor Michael Mulvey was one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate in a seminar on Teaching European Art in Context. The seminar, “Landscape and Identity in Britain and the United States,” is designed for full-time faculty members who regularly teach art history at smaller colleges and universities and aims to strengthen the teaching of art history.

Professor Amy D. Ronner’s article, “Is Stavrogin Leading us by the Nose? The Nihilistic Confession,” was recently published in XX Dostoevsky Studies 71 (2016).

Professor Carol Zeiner made a presentation, “Hot Topics in Higher Education,” from a therapeutic jurisprudence perspective at the 35th Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health in Prague, Czech Republic, on July 12. Professor Zeiner also was sworn in as a Commissioner on the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust on July 9.

Kera Dukic has been named Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at St. Thomas University. She arrives from University of Central Oklahoma to take over the helm of the Bobcat volleyball program that finished runner up in The Sun Conference last season. Dukic will also lead the STU beach volleyball program.

Melissa King was named Head Softball Coach at St. Thomas University. King is an STU alumna who played for the Bobcats for four seasons then served as assistant coach for the past two years. She succeeds Jeff Norman as Head Coach. Norman is retiring after spending 15 years at STU and over 26 years in the South Florida softball community.

Candace Walker has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Thomas University. Walker, an alumna of the St. Thomas University Sports Administration Master’s program and a former Assistant Coach for the Bobcats, returns to STU after spending the last four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

Sizzling Summer of Science During the School of Science’s Summer Research Institute 33 STU and 14 Miami Dade College undergraduate stu- dents (under the supervision of eight science faculty research mentors) conducted scientific research in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering.

12 IN FOCUs

Middle school erases its ‘F’ grade, and STU students might be why

After eight years, long-struggling Carol City Middle school Vinciguerra, coordinator at STU’s Center of Community Engage- jumped from its string of F and D grades to a C — and one rea- ment for the past 13 years, was inspired by the popular Diplo- son why might be a partnership the school establish in 2015 mas Now program that tackles the factors that stop kids from with St. Thomas University. going to college: absenteeism, suspensions, poor grades and standardized test scores. In February 2015, STU and Carol City Middle school established the STU-Carol City Middle School Community Educational Part- He wanted to pull off the same results without the full-time nership (STU-CCMS CEP), a partnership to improve education in staffers and without a $1 million budget. So he enlisted his stu- Miami Gardens. dents. Undergraduates and graduates serve as reinforcements in the classroom and work with students in small groups on This five-year partnership connects the community, schools, their math and reading skills or tutor them one-on-one after students, and parents with university expertise, resources and school. research-based intervention programs to address the pressing educational and social needs of students at CCMS, a school in Professors Judith Bachay and Jeffrey Pickens, both long-time one of the most challenged communities in Florida. participants in the program, agree the partnership is a trans- formative one that allows STU students and CCMS students to One full year into the programming, Carol City had half as many learn and grow from each other. indoor suspensions and has seen a steady rise in standardized test scores that determine the state’s school grading system. “Working in the STU-CCMS partnership allows STU students to apply what they are learning in a context that makes a differ- “In the first year, they made some really fantastic gains,” said St. ence,” said Bachay, counseling professor and director of STU’s Thomas University’s Anthony Vinciguerra. “I’m not saying we graduate program. did it all, but we had hundreds of students spending thousands of hours there, so we like to think we helped.” The program has even inspired recent graduates like Segane Robinson, STU’s new Americorp-VISTA member, to continue volunteering at the school.

“I love working at CCMS,” Robinson said. “I grew up in the same environment as these kids, so I understand and can relate to what a lot of them are going through. I want them to know that despite the challenges, they can still succeed.”

As the 2017-18 year comes to a start, Vinciguerra is hopeful.

“This is not just about St. Thomas. This is truly a community ef- fort,” he said. “It takes all of us: St. Thomas faculty and students, our community partners, and most importantly the incredible teachers and administrators of Carol City Middle School. It takes all of us all working together to make a difference.”

13 ALUMNI NEWS Terrorism Panel and Networking Breakfast On Friday, Oct. 6, more than 75 alumni, students, faculty and guests from our law enforcement community attended the Terrorism, Security and its Control Since 9/11 seminar and networking breakfast at the Goldbloom Convocation Hall on campus. Our expert panel included Ricardo Johnson ’94-’95, senior director of security, risk and compliance at CrowdStrike Inc.; Bonnie J. Levin ’89, group supervisor, Mi- ami Group III at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF); Chief Robert Palestrant, district chief at Broward County Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services and Region 7 Terrorism Liaison Officer Program Coordinator at Southeast Florida Fusion Center (SEFFC); and Lt. Margarita “Maggie” Varela ’11, lieu- tenant at Miami-Dade Police Department’s Homeland Security Bureau and Southeast Florida Fusion Center (SEFFC); and our moderator was NBC 6 Reporter, Julia Bagg. The panel discussion focused on current concerns in homeland security; domestic and international ter- rorism; hardening of soft targets; and cyberterrorism and cybersecurity. Class of 1968 Golden Reunion The Class of 1968 will be celebrating its Golden Reunion May 3-6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. There will be various events held on campus including a Welcome Reception, Campus Tours, Dedication of Coach Ken Stibler Way, a Mass, a Cocktail Reception & Dinner, and various off-campus events. A for- mal invitation will follow by mail. For additional information and questions, please contact [email protected] or 305-628-6601. Class of ‘68 at 40th Reunion Calling All Alumni: Join the Bobcat Mentor Program Next Spring, Alumni Relations and Career Services are launching the Bobcat Mentor Program. This program is designed to create personal and profes- sional relationships between current students (mentees) and alumni (mentors). Alumni Mentors will provide Student Mentees enrolled in the program with access to industry insights; career and leadership guidance; and contribute to their professional, leadership skills, and personal development.

Mentors and mentees are asked to make a commitment between six months to one academic year to ensure mentees are able to fully benefit from the relationship; and mentors and mentees should also commit to at least one-hour face-to-face interaction each month.

If you would like to join the Bobcat Mentor Program, please contact Lorena Hidalgo, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or 305-628-6601 for more information.

The Bobcat Insider, a quarterly alumni e-newsletter, was launched this past Summer BOBCAT INSIDER: Stay Updated! to keep you informed about the latest events, campus news, and athletic highlights in Share The News! between issues of our printed CONTACT newsletter. Please visit www.stu.edu/alumniupdate to ensure we have your most recent contact information, and be sure to tell a friend to update their contact information too!

14 Anthony “Bud” Focht, B.A. Sports Administration, retired 1978 after 38 years as a college athletics administrator to become a full-time caregiver. He has also received honors such as being a CoSIDA Lifetime Achievement Award winner and being induct- CLASS NOtES ed into the Rider University Athletics Hall of Fame. While at Bis- cayne College, Bud was a varsity baseball player. Yamoule Augustin,B.A. Communication Arts, is a proud father of two daughters: 1998 Nyela and Maliha.

James Cox, B.A. Sports Administration ’77 and M.S. Human Joshua Chilson, J.D. Law, is a full equity partner at the 1981 Resources Management ’81, was named as Associate Director 2006 well-respected Tampa Bay law firm of Johnson, Pope, Bokor, of Athletics for Facilities and Event Operations at Barry Univer- Ruppel & Burns, LLP. He also currently represents the Sixth sity. Cox, a member of the first class in the nation to graduate Judicial Circuit on The Florida Bar Board of Governors, which with a Sports Administration degree (Biscayne College) has also regulates the practice of law for the State of Florida. served as an adjunct professor in the school of Sports Manage- ment at St. Thomas University since 1982, teaching on both the undergrad and graduate level. Cox has worked in athletics administration for 40 years, working at Miami Dade College for Onel Rodriguez, B.A. Accounting, has been named chief financial officer for Broward 33 years, the last 13 years as Director of Athletics, and was pre- Health Coral Springs. Previously, he was the VP of finance at HCA’s JFK Medical Cen- viously the Facilities and Events Coordinator for the School of ter-North Campus in West Palm Beach. Rodriguez has a bachelor’s from St. Thomas Human Performance and Leisure Sciences at Barry University University and a master’s in accounting from Kaplan University. since 2011. Krista Thompson, J.D. Law, was awarded Super Lawyers Rising Stat designation Susan Zeis, B.A. Public Administration, proudly represented 2011 2017. She also opened her own business in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. St. Thomas University as an alumni delegate while attending Dr. Eric Spina’s inauguration as President of the University of Day- ton in Dayton, Ohio. The event was attended by delegates from 2015 Rev. Enrique Delgado, Ph.D. Practical Theology, The Holy Father has appointed Catholic Universities from around the nation. him as auxiliary bishop of Miami, Florida. Rev. Enrique Delgado, of the clergy of the same archdiocese, currently pastor of the Saint Katherine Drexel parish in Weston, Florida, assigning him the titular see of Acque Nuove di Proconsolare.

Tashya J. Melville, B.A. Political Science, recently became Howard Gauthier, M.S. Sports Administration, is currently an Ida- an Immigration Services Officer with USCIS in Alexandria, -Vir ho State University-Meridian Associate Professor of sports science. 1984 ginia. The former college basketball coach and athletic director recently wrote “The Positive Leader,” outlining five leadership strategies designed to build successful teams in the workplace, on the playing field or in the boardroom. Eddy Gervais, M.S. Management, is working as a realtor in Julius Lostal, B.A. Criminal Justice, is currently a Senior Customs Officer for the De- 2017 Miami, Florida. 1986 partment of Homeland Security Customs & Border Protection, where he has worked since 1986. He has also worked for the State of Florida Department of Corrections Pro- bation and Parole, Community Control (House Arrest Supervision) from 1986-1998.

Daniel Martinez, M.S. Educational Leadership, retired as a high 1988 Ana Eberhard, B.A. Communications, member of the Gus school mathematics teacher after 12 years to Machado School of Business Advisory Board was just promoted become an Instructional Coach for the Orange County School Dis- to Vice President of Membership Experience at AvMed. Read trict. Now that he has completed his masters at STU he looks for- the full Alumni Spotlight at http://bit.ly/AnaEberhard ward to becoming an Assistant Principal.

Chantel Mitchell, M.S. Elementary Education, is looking Georgina Prats, B.A. Finance, has been an administrator at The Joy of Learning, a forward to her first year as an Elementary School Teacher. 1989 preschool in Doral, Florida for the past sixteen years since the school first opened.

Neal Bendesky, M.A. Sports Administration, knowns as the 1995 “199 GUY” is a motivational speaker for corporate wellness groups and events. Michelle Murch, B.B.A Sports Administration, is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at St. Thomas University.

in memoriam Eugene “Gene” Fitzpatrick, B.A. Accounting, passed Albert Del Rio, M.B.A. Management Information Systems, away September 5, 2017. Gene graduated from Biscayne started a multicultural marketing agency with his business College and then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where partner called SquareDraft, after working more than 25 years 1968 he obtained the rank of Captain and served in Vietnam. Gene at various global technology manufacturing companies. had a successful career in the Mortgage industry for over 30 years in Miami, Fla., and Charlotte, NC. Gene was very ac- tive with the Golden Retrievers Rescue Club of Charlotte, the Knights of Columbus and served on many ministries with St. Dr. Abdul Hafiz, B.B.A. Finance, is an assistant professor in Matthew Catholic Church. 1996 the College of Business Administration at the University of Hail in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Share your news! Cheryl Gessling, B.A. Communication Arts, was promoted to Have you been promoted? Earned an advanced degree? Been honored 1997 Marketing Director of ECS Florida, LLC a premier provider in ge- for professional or personal achievements? Added to the family? We otechnical, environmental, construction materials testing, and want to be in the know! Visit us at www.stu.edu/alumniclassnotes, email facilities engineering across Florida. [email protected], or call us at 305-628-6601 to share your news!

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