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Sam '82 and Linda-Lee Troiani '83 Niedbala 1 Subject ESU Alumni Herald AlumniAlumniEast Stroudsburg University HeraldHerald of Pennsylvania FallFall 20062006 VolumeVolume 19,19, No.No. 22 SSamam ’’8282 aandnd LLinda-Leeinda-Lee TTroianiroiani ’’8383 NNiedbala:iedbala: LLeadingeading tthehe wwayay fforor tthehe fi rrstst CComprehensiveomprehensive CCampaignampaign - PPageage 2244 TODAY’S DREAM, TOMORROW’S REALITY RRetiringetiring ProfessorProfessor TThatcherhatcher ’’69,69, MM’70’70 lleaveseaves llegacyegacy ooff sstudenttudent aaccomplishmentccomplishment - PPageage 3366 SSciencecience aandnd TTechnologyechnology CCenterenter IsIs UUndernder WWayay - PPageage 2233 118042_herald8042_herald ffallall 22006006 ffinalinal 00101101 1 11/9/2007/9/2007 3:00:163:00:16 PPMM From the President’s Desk ESU Alumni Herald Opening Remarks Dear Friends, This magazine is an excellent means to catch up on what has been happening at the university. It is entirely fitting that the cover feature in this first issue of the new magazine style format is the inspiring story of alumni Sam and Linda Niedbala. It is a classic en- trepreneurial tale which I feel embodies the true spirit of your university. Other highlights inside include: • Alumni Association honors, Alumni Day Dr. Dillman at groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Science and coverage and Homecoming coverage Technology Building. (Perry Hebard photo) • Spotlight on alumnus Darrin Lamont Byrd Science and Technology Center and the kick-off of the ’91, who is an up and coming international public phase of the Comprehensive Campaign. You musical theater performer will read more about this exciting project inside, and you can view the progress of the construction by click- • Feature on retired Distinguished Professor of ing on the web cam on the ESU home page. Athletic Training John Thatcher ’69, M’70 Thank you for your continued interest in and A few of the highlights that a visit to your univer- support of your university. Please let us know what you sity would reveal are: A tremendous amount of student think of the new Alumni Herald magazine format. activity, with a new record number of students (over 7,000) ; major construction activity on the new Science Sincerely, and Technology Center; dynamic academic initia- tives such as a new organismal biology laboratory/in- digenous animals exhibit; and visits by speakers as prominent as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations and 1960s activist Angela Davis. Most of you received the university’s Annual Re- Robert J. Dillman port, a 16-month ESU photo calendar which features President photographs and other highlights of the past year. Among those highlights is the groundbreaking for the Robert J. Dillman, Ph.D. Contributors Notice of Nondiscrimination AAlumnilumni HeraldHerald University President David Bracetty, East Stroudsburg University of The Alumni Herald is the Amanda Bruck ’06, Pennsylvania does not discriminate offi cial publication for Isaac W. Sanders, Ph.D. Jessica Cohen, on the basis of race, color, religion, East Stroudsburg University’s Alumni and Vice President Vincent Dent, Regina Diverio, national origin, sex, veteran status, is published three times a year. Michelle Dramé, for University Advancement disability or age in its programs and Please address all correspondence to: Perry Hebard, David Hooper ’05 activities in accordance with state Alumni Relations Editor Bob Kelley ’71, and federal laws. The following East Stroudsburg University John J. Ross Christina Fenton Mace ’00 person has been designated to 200 Prospect St. Director of Alumni Engagement Pete Nevins M’84, handle inquiries regarding this East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Rita M. Plotnicki ’72 policy: Director of Diversity and Tania Ramirez, 570-422-3533 Design Equal Opportunity, 200 Prospect 800-775-8975 Sheree B. Watson Samantha Robinson, Street, 115 Reibman Building, East John J. Ross, Michelle Rupp, Fax: 570-422-3301 Offi ce of University Relations Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-422- Douglas F. Smith, 3656. E-Mail: [email protected] Ryan Yanoshak M’05 Web site: http://esualumni.org 118042_herald8042_herald ffallall 22006006 ffinalinal 00102102 2 11/9/2007/9/2007 3:01:273:01:27 PPMM Fall 2006 Table of Contents 1 Office of University Advancement Ahnert Alumni Center 800-775-8975 http://advancement.esu.edu Isaac W. Sanders, Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director, ESU Foundation Laurie Schaller 2244 Executive Staff Assistant 6 Cover Story Carolyn Bolt Alumnus Scores With Assistant Vice President for Development Niedbalas lead the way for Comprehensive Campaign. Musical Theatre Tonya Williams Together again are, from left, Theo Gilbert, Dr. James Administrative Assistant for Development Jackson, Oscar Squire, Darrin Byrd ’91, retired ESU Professor Neal Simpson, and Garth Partee. Byrd came John J. Ross to ESU last spring to conduct programs for performing Director of Alumni Engagement arts students. Michelle Dramé Coordinator of Alumni Services Features Tania Ramirez Alumni Awards ..............................................................................................2-3 Alumni Relations Secretary Alumni Day ...................................................................................................4-5 Vincent Dent Alumni Tony ’69 and Pat Lythgoe ’68 McMunn Host ESU Interns in Ireland ...14 Director of Major Gifts/Planned Giving Barniak Award Goes to Shoudt ’64, Snyder ’58 .............................................39 Robert Kelley ’71 Hall of Fame: Record Number Are Inducted .............................................38-39 Major Gifts/Planned Giving Officer Homecoming ............................................................................................12-13 Cynthia Lavin Major Gifts / Planned Giving Secretary Soccer Success: Phil Wheddon ’94 ...............................................................22 Christina Fenton Mace ’00 Science and Technology Center Construction Under Way ...............................23 Coordinator of Annual Funds John Shewchuk Departments Database Manager Births ...................................................................................33 Teresa Werkheiser Engagements ................................................................. 28-30 Heart ofJohn aThatcher Warrior ’69, M’70 Coordinator of Donor Relations and Gatherings & Events .........................................................8-11 Stewardship Giving Opportunities ..............................40, inside back cover Roberta Russell In Memoriam .................................................................34, 35 Secretary/Receptionist Message from President Dillman ..................inside front cover Mona Uathavikul Upcoming Events .................................................... back cover Accountant Weddings ....................................................................... 30-33 “Who’s Doing What”........................................................15-21 36 Laura P. Baatz ’00 Mark J. Mecca ’96 Emeriti DeWitt “Chip” A. Blunden ’82 Maurice J. Molin ’76 Bryan L Hill ’71 Suzanne A. Chludzinski ’90 Charles J. Morton ’64 James “Pat” Hyde ’63 Nicholas L. DiGregory ’76 Gina Rodriguez Morton ‘98 Phyllis M. Kirschner ’63 Dr. Anthony L. Drago ’76 James B. Nesbitt, Jr. ’74 Dr. Frank Michael Pullo ’73 Eugenia S. Eden ’72 “Pinky” O’Neil-Seiler ’57 John E. Woodling ’68 Board of Directors Robert C. Edwards ’55 James “Rocky” Rogers ’85 Dr. Betty Collins Henrie ’44 Mike J. Romano, Jr. ’74 Roger L. DeLarco ’80 Patricia Alberts Hibschman ’62 Dr. Faye Dallmeyer Soderberg ’58 President Robert A. Kearn ’58 Irving “Itch” Sommer ’50 Lisa Rinaldi Lewis ’80 Gerald D. Keyser ’59 Holli A. VanHook ’93 Vice President Susan B. Koomar ’88 Timothy M. Weisse ’74 Virginia H. Sten ’71 Deborah A. Kulick ’80 Secretary John T. Lambert ’54 Jessee W. Landon ’81 Ted E. Martz ’47 118042_herald8042_herald ffallall 22006006 ffinalinal 0010Sec1:110Sec1:1 SSec1:1ec1:1 11/10/2007/10/2007 22:28:42:28:42 PPMM 2 Alumni Awards ESU Alumni Herald A League of Extraordinary Ladies and Gentlemen Alumni Association Honors Five Very Special People for Their Exceptional Contributions, Abilities, Humanitarian Work or Teaching Conrad “Skip” Idukas Service with age. He later found solace and support from many as an ESU student. This served as a Award: Meghann J. Healy ’02 catalyst to the enormous success he has had to- This award is presented to someone day. In 989, David won the International Power who has made a significant contribu- Lifting Award in Ottawa, Canada. He has writ- tion to the university and/or Alumni ten a best-selling book titled “Feeling Your Way Association through exceptional volun- Through Life,” and has become a formidable teer service. motivational speaker for top Fortune 500 com- Megh Healy graduated from ESU panies. Also, David has been featured in numer- with a degree in elementary educa- ous television and radio programs and remains tion in December 2002. Returning active in speaking engagements to help motivate to pursue her graduate degree, Megh others. had the pleasure of working for the Residence Life Department as a grad- uate assistant hall director in Lenape Humanitarian Award: and Monroe Residence Halls. Her Maryellen McGee ’69 only year living in Monroe happened to be the 64th and final year it served This award is presented to an ESU graduate who as a residence hall. Along with cur- has exhibited meritorious participation in a signifi- Meghann J. Healy ’02 and her rent and previous residents of Mon- cant act or operation of a humanitarian nature. mother, Cynthia Goodman
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