April 2006 PUBLISHED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON Volume XVIII Number 4 A Goldwater, a Truman and a USA Today First Team Member Three Scranton students have been nominated by memorial to the 33rd President of the Academic Teams, and the second in three selected for some of the nation’s most com- 311 universities. United States. The foundation awards years to be named to the first team. petitive and prestigious scholarships and The merit-based scholarships to college stu- Ms. George also received a 2005 academic accolades. University of dents who plan to attend graduate school Morris K. Udall Kristy Gogick has been named a Scranton is in preparation for careers in government Scholarship, Goldwater Scholar; Vincent Solomeno has one of only or elsewhere in public service. which recognizes been selected as a Truman Scholar; and five Jesuit Tina Marie George, USA Today All-USA college stu- Tina Marie George has been named a USA universities to College Academic First Team Member dents who have Today All-USA College Academic First have a student Tina Marie George, a senior major- demonstrated Team Member. named as a ing in biology and philosophy, is listed outstanding Kristy Gogick, Goldwater Scholar 2006 Truman among the top 20 college students in the potential in their Ms. Gogick, a junior majoring in Scholar. Vincent Solomeno nation as selected by USA Today for its study of the chemistry with a minor in mathemat- Mr. Solomeno is the seventh All-USA College Academic First Team. environment and ics, is among just 323 sophomore and Scranton student to be named a Truman The academic teams, announced in the related fields. Tina Marie George junior undergraduates in the nation to be Scholar. In the past six years, The Feb. 15 issue of USA Today, were selected Additionally, she awarded a Goldwater Scholarship for the University of Scranton has nominated 12 by a panel of judges from 600 students was among the 75 students in the nation 2006/2007 academic year. students for Truman Scholarships, eight nominated by colleges and universities to be named as a 2005 Truman Scholar. “The Goldwater Scholarship is con- of whom became national finalists, with from across the nation. She is working with Rev. Timothy sidered to be the premier undergraduate four, including Mr. Solomeno, being Ms. George is the only resident Cadigan, S.J., Assistant Professor of scholarship for the fields of mathematics, named as Truman Scholars. from Pennsylvania named to the first Biology, on a study of the Lackawanna natural sci- As a Truman Scholar, Mr. Solomeno team, and Scranton is the only college in River. She was inspired by a group of ences and will receive $30,000 for graduate study. He Pennsylvania and the only Jesuit school neighbors working to rid the town of the engineering,” plans to pursue a law degree with a concen- with a student named to the first team. remnants of creosote, a carcinogen that said Gretchen tration in civil rights and public interest. Ms. George is the fifth University was used extensively by a plant in Avoca. Van Dyke, Congress established the Truman of Scranton student in four years to be To view the full text of the news stories Ph.D., Associate Scholarship Foundation in 1975 as a included in USA Today’s All-USA College visit the Web at www.scranton.edu/news Professor of Political Science and the University’s Performer Will “Jazz” up Commencement Director of The principal to this entirely American The University of Scranton also Kristy Gogick Fellowship address at Scranton’s art form. This promises to raised more than $7,000 in donations for Programs. 2006 Commencement be among our most mem- Katrina victims through a series of cam- “Kristy, a member of the university’s hon- ceremony will be, quite orable and moving com- pus initiatives and collected instruments ors program, was chosen from a highly literally, music to the ears mencement ceremonies.” for New Orleans band students. competitive field of more than 1,000 of all those attending. The University A frequent and welcome guest art- nominees from colleges and universities Acclaimed jazz of Scranton Jazz Band ist with The University of Scranton from across the country.” musician and educator and Jazz Combo will Performance Music Ensembles, Mr. Ms. Gogick is one of only eight Wycliffe Gordon will accompany Mr. Gordon Gordon has had an extraordinary career as Goldwater Scholars to be selected this communicate through his in his performance of a a performer, conductor, composer, arranger year from six Jesuit schools (Georgetown, music and perform the number of arrangements and educator, receiving high praise from Holy Cross, St. Joseph’s, Loyola New “principal address” at the of traditional and well- audiences and critics alike. As a solo art- Orleans, Loyola Maryland and Scranton). University’s 2006 com- known New Orleans ist and member of the Wycliffe Gordon Vincent Solomeno, Truman Scholar mencement ceremony for music. Their performance Quartet and as a former member of the Vincent Solomeno, a political science undergraduate and gradu- Acclaimed jazz musician will underscore how the Wynton Marsalis Septet, the Lincoln Jazz major and the student body president at ate students. and educator Wycliffe University community Orchestra, and the Gully Low Jazz Band, Scranton, is one of only 75 students from Mr. Gordon will also Gordon will use his has been affected by and Mr. Gordon has toured the world per- 63 colleges in the nation to be selected receive an honorary degree trombone to communicate responded to the tragedy forming jazz for audiences of all ages. His as a 2006 Truman Scholar. The scholars at the ceremony, which when he performs the of Hurricane Katrina. extensive performance experience includes were selected from among 598 candidates will begin at noon at the principal address. Scranton joined recordings and concerts with many of the Wachovia Arena at Casey its sister Jesuit colleges world’s greatest jazz musicians, past and Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, on Sunday, May 28. in accepting visiting students affected by present. His discography includes nine solo In this Issue “Wycliffe Gordon is equally gifted Hurricane Katrina last fall. Scranton wel- CD’s, and an impressive list of recordings as Jesuit Heritage Week ...... pg. 3 both in musical talent and in his passion to comed more than a dozen students from a co-leader and/or sideman. educate and inspire others through music,” Loyola University New Orleans and Tulane Praised by The New York Times for Second Annual J.J. Quinn, S.J. said Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., University University. In addition, 40 University of his “masterful” playing, Mr. Gordon has Memorial Lecture ...... pg. 4 of Scranton president. “Wycliffe will Scranton students, along with eight staff and received the Jazz Journalists Association Cura Personalis Program . . . . pg. 5 perform New Orleans jazz music at our faculty chaperones, volunteered at Catholic Award for Trombonist of the Year, the Athletics ...... pg. 6 Commencement, and I can think of no charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Jazz Journalists Association Critics’ better way for our community to stand in this January, helping to repair homes and Choice Award, and has been nominated Calendar ...... pg. 7 solidarity with the great city that gave birth remove debris in flood damaged areas. for the Jazzpar Award. Page 2 The Scranton Record, April 2006 The Royal Fund: A New Way of Giving Post-graduation Survey Shows Strong What was formerly known as Annual The Young President’s Circle recog- Employment, Salaries for Scranton Grads Giving Programs at Scranton will become nizes gifts made by alumni during their The Royal Fund, effective June 1, 2006. first 10 years after graduation. The giving The results of a University of on the 83 graduates that provided salary The new name is more than a new levels in the Young President’s Circle are Scranton post-graduation survey reveal information, an increase of 1.7 percent name. as follows: that 98 percent of its 2005 graduate and above last year. The highest average sal- “The Royal Fund represents a 1996-$500 undergraduate class members are either ary reported is $112,693 for graduates whole new way of showing support 1997-$500 employed or pursuing additional educa- with master’s degrees in nursing (mainly for Scranton,” says Carol Maculloch, 1998-$400 tion within six months of graduation. nurse anesthetists), followed by $63,500 Director of The Royal Fund. 1999-$350 The survey is based on responses for software engineering graduates and The Royal Fund recognizes both unre- 2000-$300 received from 61 percent (148) of the 244 graduates with master’s degrees in physi- stricted giving, as well as donor-designated 2001-$250 students who received master’s degrees cal therapy at $54,139. annual contributions. At the same time, 2002-$200 and 75 percent (670) of the 899 students Sixty-seven percent of the master’s the new name recognizes that many donors 2003-$150 who received bachelor’s degrees from the degree graduates who are employed make gifts weekly, monthly and quarterly, 2004-$100 University in 2005. full-time are working in Pennsylvania, as well as annually. 2005-$100 For the master’s degree graduates, 92 with 49.3 percent working in northeast While the name is changing, the The Royal Fund will be aligned to percent of respondents are employed full- Pennsylvania. purpose and effects of the fund remain the University’s fiscal year, running from time, three percent are employed part-time Of the 2005 graduates earning a the same. June 1 – May 31. For additional informa- and 3.4 percent are pursuing additional bachelor’s degree who responded to the Increasing funds available for student tion, call 1-800-SCRANTON. To make a education. Only two percent report being survey, 60 percent are employed full-time, financial aid is a crucial need and a priority gift online, visit the Web at unemployed. three percent are employed part-time, and at the University: 92% of freshmen receive www.scranton.edu/makeagift. The average (mean) salary for mas- 35 percent are pursuing additional educa- financial aid. The Royal Fund provides ter’s degree graduates is $50,494, based tion within six months of graduation. critical resources that help talented and The average salary reported is deserving students of all socioeconomic $37,572, a 6.2 percent increase over last backgrounds realize the dream of a Scranton Noted Author, Brandeis Professor to year’s average. The highest average sala- education. The Royal Fund also provides ries reported are in electrical engineering Deliver Morris Gelb Lecture ($58,000), nursing ($57,930), and man- important financial support for a wide range Scranton’s 24th annual Jewish history and Director of agement ($51,000). of other services and initiatives, including Morris Gelb Lecture will fea- the Center for the Study of the Geographically, of those employed, computer equipment for the library, service ture Jonathan D. Sarna, Ph.D., American Jewish Experience. 38 percent of the respondents report opportunities for students, and additional Brandeis University professor, He has also taught at Yale, the working in Pennsylvania (21.5 percent merit- and need-based scholarships. author, and commentator on University of Cincinnati, and in northeast Pennsylvania), 15 percent in In launching The Royal Fund, the Jewish life, history and religion at the Hebrew University in New Jersey and 24 percent in New York. University announced new giving levels. in America. The lecture, pre- Jerusalem. A total of 86.8 percent of the Within the President’s Circle giving cat- sented free of charge, will be held In 1990, Dr. Sarna returned respondents indicated that their full-time egory, there will be three levels of giving: Thursday, May 11, at 8 p.m. in Jonathan D. to Brandeis as the Joseph H. employment is related to their major. • Magis Society - gifts of $5,000 or more; the Eagen Auditorium of the Sarna, Ph.D. & Belle R. Braun Professor of Another 4.5 percent indicate working for • Founder’s Society - gifts of $1,888 to Gunster Student Center. American Jewish History in the the military, and 3.5 percent are volun- $4,999 (The University was founded in Dr. Sarna’s talk is entitled “Judaism department of Near Eastern and Judaic teering full-time. 1888) in the 21st Century.” studies. He served two terms as chair of • Ambassador’s Society – gifts of $1,000 Dr. Sarna’s most recent book, that department, and additionally, serves as to $1,887. American Judaism: A History (Yale chief historian of the National Museum of Brennan Hall Marks University Press), won the 2004 Everett American Jewish History and of the 350th Family Foundation Jewish Book of the commemoration of Jewish life in America Fifth Anniversary Year Award from the Jewish Book Council from 1654-2004. The Kania School of Management and the Weinberg Institute of Judaic The Morris Gelb Memorial Lecture is celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Studies’ award in American Jewish stud- named in honor of the late Morris B. Gelb, location in Brennan Hall with a day of ies. It has been praised as being “the single Esq., in tribute to his more than 50 years of special events on April 6. best description of American Judaism community service and his role in the devel- Benefactors after whom Brennan Hall THE SCRANTON RECORD during its 350 years on American soil” opment of The University of Scranton’s and the Kania School of Management is published by by Michael Berenbaum, Ph.D., Director Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute. Mr. are named were honored during the The University of Scranton of the Sigi Ziering Institute: Exploring Gelb’s wife, Mae, has continued the family’s anniversary celebration. John E. Brennan Editorial Offices: the Ethical and Religious Implications of civic and charitable endeavors. ’68 delivered the keynote address at O’Hara Hall the Holocaust, and Adjunct Professor of The Gelbs were among the founders a luncheon. Mr. Brennan discussed The University of Scranton, Theology at The University of Judaism. of the Judaic Studies Institute, which was “Entrepreneurship.” Arthur J. Kania, Esq. Scranton, PA 18510-4628 Dr. Sarna is the Chairman of the created in 1979 through an endowment ’53, a senior partner in the Bala Cynwyd (570) 941-7669 Academic Advisory and Editorial Board funded by the local Jewish community. firm of Kania, Lindner, Lasak & Feeney, was the keynote speaker at the dinner. Mr. Editor: Valarie Wolff of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center The institute fosters an understanding Kania discussed “Nothing Happens Unless Contributing Writers: Stan M. Zygmunt of the American Jewish Archives at and appreciation of Judaism, Israel and First a Dream.” Sandra Skies Ludwig Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass. He their histories. It supports visits to the The day’s events also included tours Sports Writer: Kevin Southard has written, edited, or co-edited more University by Jewish scholars, writers of Brennan Hall and the campus, visits to Photography: Terry Connors, Michael than 20 books. Named one of the 50 and leaders, and supports library acquisi- classes in Brennan Hall and a student poster Touey, PaulaLynn Connors, Bill Johnson most influential American Jews by the tions, publications, faculty research travel display entitled “Past, Present, Future.” The University of Scranton Forward newspaper, he attended Brandeis and other scholarly endeavors. The work Brennan Hall is the most tech- Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President University, the Boston Hebrew College, of the institute was further enhanced nologically advanced building on the Patrick F. Leahy, Vice President Merkaz HaRav Kook in Jerusalem, and by a $1 million gift from the Weinberg University’s campus. It is home to the for University Relations Yale University, where he earned a doctor- Foundation in 1990. Kania School of Management, which Gerald C. Zaboski, Associate Vice ate in 1979. From 1979-1990, Dr. Sarna For information on the Gelb earned accreditation from the prestigious President for Alumni and Public Relations taught at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Lecture, contact Marc B. Shapiro, Ph.D., AACSB International, the Association to © 2006 The University of Scranton Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, Associate Professor, Theology/Religious where he became professor of American Studies, at (570) 941-7956. Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Scranton Record, April 2006 Page 3 Scranton Celebrates Jesuit Heritage Week and the Jesuit Jubilee The University of Scranton cel- pated in the January service trips to New ebrated its Catholic and Jesuit identity Orleans. during a special week of liturgy, lectures A highlight of the week’s events and events from March 27 - 31. occurred during the University Assembly This year marks a Year of Jubilee for on March 29, with the presentation of Jesuits worldwide to commemorate the the annual Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for lives and works of St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Francis Xavier and Bl. Peter Faber. The Mission and Ministries. Fr. Pilarz pre- Jubilee year marks the 450th anniversary sented the award to Rev. George V. Coyne, of the death of St. Ignatius (July 31, 1556) S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory and the 500th anniversary of the births of and Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at St. Francis Xavier (April 13, 1506) and Bl. the University of Arizona. Fr. Coyne has Peter Faber (April 7, 1506). received numerous honors throughout his Scranton President Rev. Scott R. distinguished career, including having a Pilarz, S.J., was among the cast members comet named after him in 1991. of a staged reading, held March 27, of “In presenting the Arrupe Award “Companions,” a two-act play about St. to Fr. Coyne, the University honors Rev. George V. Coyne, S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory and Adjunct Ignatius and the first Jesuits written by someone who has dedicated a lifetime to Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona, received the annual Ernest Ferlita, S.J. developing a dialogue and understand- Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award during Jesuit Heritage Week. From left: Sr. On March 28, the Division of ing between science and faith,” said Bernadette Duross, R.S.M., Vice President for Mission; Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, Mission and Ministries showcased “Faith Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M., Vice S.J., University President; Fr. Coyne; and Rev. George A. Aschenbrenner, S.J., in Action” through a panel presentation President for Mission at Scranton. Rector of the Jesuit Community at Scranton. by students, faculty and staff who partici- In his remarks following the Arrupe Award presentation in Brennan Hall, Fr. Coyne reflected on how a “believing Pride, Passion, Promise: Shaping our Jesuit Tradition { The Strategic Plan in Action } scientist like myself views...the nature of Strategy: Foster a Caring, Collegial and Diverse Campus Community Compelled God and the nature of the human being.” by Catholic, Jesuit Ideals of Justice and Concern for Each Person “Today, as we attempt, with the use of the most advanced methods of physics and mathematics, to understand ourselves and the universe of which we are a part, we real- Three Appointed to Administrative Posts ize that we stand on the shoulders of giants University President Rev. Scott R. community life and governance of the A member of the Sisters of Mercy of the past and that the path to our present Pilarz, S.J., has announced the appointment University. He served on the Board on of the Americas, Sr. Duross earned her day understanding has been a long one, rel- of Harold W. Baillie, Ph.D., as Provost Rank and Tenure for several terms, as Bachelor’s degree in sociology from The ative to a human lifetime, but a very short and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Chair of the Philosophy Department, as University of Scranton and a Master’s one, relative to the age of the universe itself, Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M., as Vice first President of the Faculty Senate and degree in Pastoral Counseling and and that it has been travelled by many,” said President for Mission; and Patrick Leahy as as a member of the Faculty Handbook Certification in Spiritual Direction from Fr. Coyne. “We are today’s pilgrims, aware Vice President for University Relations. Committee. Neumann College. of what lies behind us, but impatient to The announcement was made follow- Dr. Baillie earned his Bachelor’s Patrick Leahy know what lies ahead.” ing approval of the appointments from the degree at Yale University and his Mr. Leahy joined Also on March 29, Fr. Coyne hosted Board of Trustees at its March 10 meeting. Master’s and Doctorate degrees at the University in a “Theology Cafe” for students, discuss- The appointments became effective imme- Boston College. 2004 as Executive ing “Faith, Justice and Jesuit Identity.” diately after the Board approval. Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M. Assistant to the A special Heritage Week Liturgy Harold W. Baillie, Ph.D. Sr. Duross has President. In his posi- will was held on March 30 in the Byron The selection of spent more than 15 tion, he undertook a Complex. Dr. Baillie as Provost years assisting adults in wide range of respon- Faculty Appreciation Day, held and Vice President faith formation. sibilities including March 31, included a presentation by Fr. for Academic Affairs She joined the directing all of the University’s federal, Coyne at the Research Seminar Series Fr. was made following a University in 2004 as state and local government relations Coyne discussed with faculty members national search. Director of Ignatian programs and initiatives. In July 2005, “Pope John Paul II on Science and Faith.” Dr. Baillie joined Spiritual Formation he was named Interim Vice President for the Philosophy and was named Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Department at the University in 1978 Mission and Ministries in 2005. Prior to joining Scranton, Mr. and earned a promotion to full Professor Sr. Duross came to Scranton fol- Leahy was Founder and President of in 1993. He joined the University’s lowing almost ten years on the program The Graduates Club, a business learning administration in 2004 as Interim staff of the Jesuit Center for Spiritual community for business school alumni Associate Provost and was later chosen to Growth at Wernersville. At Wernersville, and other professionals. His career hold the position permanently following she provided spiritual direction, offered also includes work as an Investment a national search. Since July 2005, he has the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Officer at Allied Capital Corporation, held the position of Interim Provost/Vice all formats, trained adults to give retreat as an Account Executive with Deluxe President for Academic Affairs. programs, and supervised Jesuits and lay Corporation and as an Associate Director He is an affiliated faculty member colleagues from several Jesuit universities in the Campus Ministry Office at The Division of Mission and in the Department of Public Health and in giving the Exercises. Georgetown University. Ministries hosted a panel discussion Management of Tbilisi State Medical Previously, she served for seven years Mr. Leahy earned his Bachelor of by students, faculty and staff who University in Georgia, and has been a vis- as a Parish Social Minister at the Church Arts degree in English literature from participated in January service trips iting professor at the University of Trnava of the Gesu, a Jesuit Parish in North Georgetown University and master’s to New Orleans. From left: Anne in the Republic of Slovakia. Philadelphia. She also assisted homeless degrees in business administration and Marie Stamford, Assistant to the Throughout his 27 years of service, women and children for several years at industrial and labor relations from Provost, and students Jonathan Dr. Baillie has actively taken part in the Mercy Hospice in Philadelphia. Cornell University. Musyt and Jaclyn Newns. Page 4 The Scranton Record, April 2006 Scranton’s Director of Multicultural Affairs The University of Scranton, Lackawanna Honored by Governor Rendell College Renew Transfer Agreement inform the public about the history of the Underground Railroad and aboli- tion in northeastern Pennsylvania. He is the current President of its Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Blind Association of Lackawanna Sherman F. Wooden, Director of Multicultural Affairs County, the Council at the University (center), receives congratulations for Community from Judge Marjorie O. Rendell, First Lady of the Representatives from The University of Scranton and Lackawanna College Affairs, Inc., the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania recently renewed an articulation agreement between the two schools, boards of direc- Governor Edward G. Rendell at a Black History Month allowing Lackawanna College graduates to transfer credits to The University tors of Friendship luncheon held Feb. 13. of Scranton. From left: Harold W. Baillie, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President House, Old Mill for Academic Affairs, and Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President, The University Sherman F. Wooden, Director of Village, and Lincoln of Scranton; Raymond S. Angeli, President, and Francis M. Goskowski, Multicultural Affairs at the University, University, and the Black History Academic Dean, Lackawanna College. was honored at a Black History Month Advisory Committee for the Pennsylvania luncheon held Feb. 13, at the residence Historical and Museum Commission. Mr. Thanks to a renewed partnership University of Scranton, gaining junior of Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Wooden serves as a Commissioner on offering greater accessibility and expanded standing. Rendell and his wife, First Lady Judge the Governor’s Commission for African opportunities, Lackawanna College University of Scranton President Marjorie O. Rendell. American Affairs. graduates can complete a University of Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., and Raymond S. Mr. Wooden and four others were He is a former board member of the Scranton bachelor’s degree in as little Angeli ’74, President of Lackawanna honored for their contributions to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. as two years. Representatives from The College, signed the formal agreement, African-American community. Mr. Wooden is a graduate of Howard University of Scranton and Lackawanna effective immediately. Mr. Wooden was instrumental in University, where he earned a Bachelor’s College recently renewed a transfer agree- Features of the updated agreement founding the Center for Anti-Slavery degree in psychology and speech and a ment between the two institutions. include 120 courses transferable from Studies, Inc., the goal of which is to Master’s degree in communications. Lackawanna College graduates will Lackawanna to Scranton as well as a be able to transfer up to 60 credits to The Liberal Studies option for adult learn- ers. Under the terms of the articulation agreement, Lackawanna graduates must Noted Theater Expert to Deliver Second earn a minimum of 63 credits at Scranton The Canadian Criminal Justice Annual J.J. Quinn, S.J., Memorial Lecture toward their bachelor’s degree. Association has published a favorable review Michael Zampelli, S.J., Associate research, he also directs. His most recently of a book by Thomas E. Baker, Associate Professor of History, Literature and production is San Ignacio de Loyola, Professor, Sociology/Criminal Justice. Colorectal Surgeon to The book, Introductory Criminal Analysis: Women’s and Gender Studies, and with music by Domenico Zipoli, Martin Crime Prevention and Intervention Strategies Associate Director of the Medieval Schmid and indigenous composers of the Speak at Symposium Renaissance Program at Santa Clara Paraguay reductions (settlements). was published by Pearson/Prentice-Hall One of the nation’s leading colorec- University, Calif., will be the featured Father Zampelli holds a Bachelor Publishers in 2005. In addition, his article tal surgeons in the United States will be speaker at the second annual of Arts degree in English from titled, “Police Leadership: COMPSTAT the featured speaker at the 22nd annual J.J. Quinn, S.J., Memorial Georgetown University, a Strategies,” was published in the November/ , Boland Surgical Symposium sponsored Lecture. The lecture will take Master of Arts degree in human- December 2005 issue of The Chief of Father Zampelli by The University of Scranton and Mercy place at The University of ities from Fordham University, Police, official publication of the National will discuss Health Partners. The event will take place Association of Chiefs of Police. Scranton on Thursday, April a master of divinity degree and “Make Believe: Friday, May 5, in the Eagen Auditorium John R. Conway, Ph.D., Associate 27, at 7 p.m. in the Heritage a Master of Sacred Theology Performance of the Gunster Student Center. Professor, Biology, has had his article titled Room of the Weinberg degree from the Jesuit School and Catholic Gerald J. Marks, M.D., Chairman “Costa Rica: Wildlife Sanctuary of the Memorial Library. It is free of Theology at Berkeley, and Cultures.” of Marks Colorectal Surgical Foundation, Americas” published as the feature article and open to the public. a Ph.D. in drama from Tufts Co-director of the Lankenau Hospital in the January 2006 issue of Biology Digest Father Zampelli will University, Medford, Mass. Comprehensive Rectal Cancer Center, and (Vol. 32, No. 5: pp. 10-21). Dr. Conway’s discuss “Make Believe: A published author, Father Director of the International Network of photographs illustrated the article and Performance and Catholic Cultures.” Zampelli has contributed essays on Comprehensive Rectal Cancer Centers, appeared on the cover and inside cover. The relationship between Roman pre- and early modern performance to will be the featured speaker. Catholicism and western theater has been several volumes, including From Rome to The Boland Surgical Symposium New Staff stormy. The great religious spectacles of Eternity: Catholicism and the Arts in Italy, The following is a list of full-time is a cooperative educational endeavor the medieval period notwithstanding, the ca 1550-1650, edited by Pamela M. Jones staff hired at the University in January and sponsored by the Surgical Department institutional church and the theater have and Thomas Worcester, and Hrotsvit February. of Mercy Hospital, Scranton, and The often squared off in the public arena. of Gandersheim: Contexts, Identities, Martin P. Biel, Mail Center University of Scranton to honor the Both “making” and “believing” as theatri- Affinities, and Performances, edited by John J. Culkin, Senior Systems Administrator, memory of Francis P. Boland, M.D., cal and religious activities invite partici- Phyllis R. Brown, Linda McMillin, and Systems and Software Resources a prominent urologist and native of pants to consider the range and nature of Katharina Wilson. Edward Hanis, Custodian, Byron Scranton, who began the series in 1984. the interactions between performance and The J.J. Quinn, S.J., Memorial Recreation Complex At the symposium, the Francis P. particularly Catholic cultures. Lecture honors the late J.J. Quinn, S.J., Elizabeth S. Pascal, Project Coordinator, Boland, M.D., Memorial Scholarship Father Zampelli has been a member who served as a professor of English at the Jane Kopas Women’s Center will be presented to Daniel Ostermayer, of the Santa Clara faculty since 1998. University for more than four decades. The Alex Wasalinko, Assistant Zone Supervisor, Moscow, ’07, a biochemistry student at In conjunction with his teaching and lecture series began in 2005. St. Thomas Hall Scranton. The Scranton Record, April 2006 Page 5 Cura Personalis Program Fosters a Reunion 2006 Events Announced Scranton will hold its annual Alumni A family picnic will be held on the Sense of Community for Freshmen Reunion Weekend, Friday, June 16, Alumni Memorial Green from noon until A college freshman’s first year away tiative,” says Kent Drake-Deese, Assistant through Sunday, June 18. Honored classes 3 p.m. Guided campus tours will leave from home can be challenging. The list Dean and Director of Residence Life, are those ending in “1” and “6” from the from the picnic site on the hour begin- of things to which freshmen must adapt which oversees the program. “They have class of 1956 through the class of 2001, ning at noon. The “Grand Reunion” can seem endless: new faces and friends, done such a great job that many of the and all “golden grads” from the classes of reception of the milestone classes will difficult classes, and an unfamiliar cam- residents of McCourt who did not sign up the years before 1956. Weekend activities take place from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on the pus, to name just a few. for the program are now actively participat- are open to all Scranton alumni and their Commons, followed by Reunion Class But several resident advisors in ing in it.” families. Dinners from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on campus. Scranton’s McCourt Hall are actively Community service is a large part Reunion Weekend begins on Friday New this year is a coffeehouse with striving to help students adjust to those of the program. Most recently, members with registration at the McDade Center music and karaoke from 9:30 to 11 p.m. challenges through the Cura Personalis of the program conducted an Easter for Literary and Performing Arts from Saturday. Community Program, the first of its kind egg hunt for 45 children in the Central noon to 10 p.m. Sunday’s schedule includes a Mass on the Scranton campus. City Head Start program in Scranton. “Our alumni have organized them- in the Madonna della Strada Chapel at “One of our biggest goals is simply to According to Mr. Rosinski, the biggest selves into volunteer committees and are 9:30 a.m. followed by a Farewell Brunch provide a community for freshmen in which undertaking of the fall 2005 semester was reaching out to their classmates to encour- in the Pocono Northeast Room of the they can feel comfortable, practice their faith the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, age attendance,” said Robert P. Zelno, ’66, Gunster Memorial Student Center from and serve others, as well as promote social which was coordinated by the Center G’77, Director of Alumni Relations. “We 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. justice,” says junior Adam Rosinski. for Social Action and Service Initiatives, are getting a very enthusiastic response Athletics facilities, the library and Mr. Rosinski, along with fellow under the direction of Patricia Vaccaro, from our alumni, who are looking forward bookstore will be available all weekend to resident assistant Bridget Lally, a senior, Director of the Center. Program mem- to their reunion.” accommodate reunion guests. helped develop the Cura Personalis bers collected donations from students, The Frank J. O’Hara Awards, rec- Reservations are required to attend Program, which was proposed by senior faculty and staff totaling $3,500, and ognizing alumni and others who have all events. To make reservations, or for Sarah Hayes and Edward Wahesh, a for- provided Thanksgiving dinner baskets for achieved distinction in their professions or information, call (570) 941-7660 or 1- mer Residence Life area coordinator, and approximately 125 families. personal endeavors, will be presented at a 800-SCRANTON, or visit the Web site began in the fall 2005 semester. Cura They also conducted a weekend ceremony in Brennan Hall at 8 p.m. The at www.scranton.edu/reunion. Personalis, which means “care of the whole retreat at Scranton’s Retreat Center at ceremony is open to the public and will person,” has its roots in the Jesuit ideal Chapman Lake just before Finals Week be preceded by a dinner for honorees and of “men and women for others.” The in the fall semester. their guests. program is intended to foster a sense of Smaller events held included an open An All-Class Welcoming Reception is Environmentalist to community, “education for justice” in the house for faculty and staff members who scheduled from 8:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday. Ignatian tradition and leadership skills. expressed interest in the program, discus- Saturday’s events begin at 8 a.m. with Speak on Earth Day “Most of our programming is based sions on faith issues, and movies dealing a morning Mass at St. Ignatius Chapel, The University will celebrate Earth around the ideals of faith, service, peace with issues of social justice, such as Romero. St. Thomas Hall, as well as a golf outing. Day with a luncheon and lecture by Sister and justice, so we try and foster a desire Plans for the future include another Registration will continue on Saturday Gail Worcelo, C.P., on Tuesday, April 25, for personal growth of the whole indi- weekend retreat, service projects and the from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the McDade beginning at 11:30 a.m. in Collegiate vidual, as well as helping our residents expansion of the program. Three addi- Center. Hall, Redington Hall. The event is free develop leadership skills,” says Mr. tional RAs have been hired to continue A Reunion Run-Walk is also sched- and open to members of the University Rosinski. “We also strive to mold our the program during the 2005-2006 aca- uled for 8:30 a.m. Beginning at 10 a.m., community. own lives around these ideals in order to demic year. Also, all of the residents in alumni may tour their old residence Sister Worcelo is a leader in environ- serve as the best role models possible.” the program have expressed interest in hall rooms, or take their children to an mental theology, the founder of the Green Their efforts so far have been tre- continuing participation in their sopho- Open Swim for Kids, which will con- Mountain Monastery, North Chittenden, mendously successful. more year, according to Mr. Rosinski. tinue until noon. Alumni parents with Vt., and a member of the Congregation “The resident assistants in the Cura “We are extremely pleased that the college-bound students are invited to of the Passion (Passionists). She will speak Personalis Program have been absolutely program will continue and are confident attend an Admissions Open House in on the formation of Green Mountain and outstanding in providing the necessary that it is in the right hands,” he says. the Admissions Visitor’s Center at Rupert sustainability of natural resources in every- leadership to drive such an ambitious ini- Mayer House from noon to 1 p.m. day life. The Earth Day luncheon will feature organic and free trade foods, which is Funding Cut for NYSP food produced by countries that can pro- Funding has been cut from the 2006 duce those foods most efficiently, which federal budget for the National Youth trade their surpluses for goods they cannot Sports Program (NYSP), a federal pro- produce. gram that has provided a free summer The University’s Sustainability sports camp to children from low income Committee will announce a call for propos- families each year since 1969. The bud- als for projects focusing on sustainability. get was proposed by President Bush and The proposals will be discussed and consid- approved by Congress. ered at the committee’s summer meeting. As a result, the NYSP will not oper- Following the luncheon, participants ate this summer on the more than 200 will proceed to the Scranton Area Garden colleges that usually participate, including Metropolitan Life Foundation Donates to University of Success Exchange (SAGE), in the 300 block of The University of Scranton. Representatives of the Metropolitan Life Foundation recently presented a check North Irving Avenue at Mulberry Street, “We were disappointed when we in the amount of $10,000 to Scranton in support of its University of Success mentor- where Sister Worcelo will give a blessing to received the official notice from NYSP that ing program for middle and high school students. Shown at the check presentation open the gardening season. SAGE’s mission our 2006 application was denied due to the are, from left: From Metropolitan Life, Lynn McGinty, Vice President; Michael Reilly, is to provide organic produce to be distrib- federal budget cuts,” said Paul Cutrufello, Human Resources Director; Joseph B. Manley, Jr., Financial Services Representative; uted to food banks and kitchens. NYSP activity director at Scranton. The Christine Chamberlain, Assistant Vice President; Paul McNulty, Vice President. From To make reservations for the Earth University has participated in the program The University of Scranton, Bonnie Oldham, University of Success Director; and Day events, contact Catherine Murphy in nearly every year since the program began. Charles E. Kratz, Dean of Library and Information Fluency. the Provost’s Office at (570) 941-7520. Page 6 The Scranton Record, April 2006

NCAA tournament by averaging 16.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. She started all 33 games this past season and scored in double- By Kevin Southard figures 24 times, Sports Information Director Allison Matt including a career- high 24-point performance in Scranton’s Mellody, Matt Earn 86-68 victory over King’s College on All-America Honors January 18 at the Long Center. She also For the second straight year, Taryn scored at least 20 points on five other Mellody (Dunmore/Bishop O’Hara), a occasions. junior guard on women’s basketball team, Matt has started 65 of 93 games in has been named first-team all-American her career and enters her senior year with A Royal Send-off 892 points, 185 assists and 161 steals. by the Women’s Basketball Coaches University President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. (far right), joined the Lady She becomes the 16th player in Scranton Association. Teammate Allison Matt Royals at the base of the Commons for a University-wide send-off as the history to earn all-America honors. (Allentown/Allentown Central Catholic) team advanced to the NCAA Division III championships for the 21st time in was an honorable mention selection. school history. The Lady Royals capped off a 31-2 season by finishing third The announcement was made at a Royals Honored for overall. They also earned a third-place national ranking in the final polls banquet at the Basketball Hall of Fame in conducted by ESPN/USA Today and D3hoops.com. Springfield, Mass., on Thursday, March Academics 16, to honor the Lady Royals and the Keeping things in perspective Katie Martino (Hummelstown/Lower in the community who have been instru- three other teams that advanced to the has never been a problem for many Dauphin) mental in the overall development of Final Four of the 2006 NCAA Division University of Scranton student-athletes. Katie McKenna (Drexel Hill/Merion the University’s athletics program. The III championships. Recently, 30 Royal winter sport stu- Mercy Academy) University annually honors those who Mellody has dent-athletes were named to the Middle Gina Miller (Secane/Cardinal O’Hara) have distinguished themselves in the areas earned a number of Atlantic Conference Academy Honor Roll, Rosie Moran (West Chester/Unionville) of intercollegiate competition, coaching, accolades this season which honors student-athletes who are at Jill Palmiotto (Brookfield, Conn./ administration and promotion of the after leading the 3rd- least a sophomore and have a cumulative Brookfield) athletics department by induction to the ranked Lady Royals grade point average of 3.2-or-higher. Amanda Tryon (Syosset, N.Y./Walt Wall of Fame. of veteran head The following were named to the Whitman) The Wall of Fame is comprised of coach Mike Strong honor roll: Wrestling two parts: the first is for those nominees in scoring (17.2) and Men’s Basketball Trevor Needham (Doylestown/La Salle who have completed their athletic eligibil- Tom Bicknell (Melbourne, Australia/St. Taryn Mellody free throw percent- College) ity and/or have been a coach or admin- age (.818). She was Bede’s College) Matt Pastore (Tarrytown, N.Y./Irvington) istrator at the University within the last named the Freedom Conference Player of Bill Burke (West Pittston/Seton Catholic) Neil Slocum (Scranton/Scranton 20 years. The second is an Old Timers’ the Year for the second straight year and Darren Cannon (Paupack/Wallenpaupack Preparatory) ballot for those whose athletic eligibility was selected the player of the year for the Area) Steve Tatum (Mickleton, N.J./Kingsway and/or contributions to the athletics pro- Mid-Atlantic region by D3hoops.com. Ryan Kirk (Lansdale, Pa./LaSalle College) Regional) gram occurred more than 20 years ago. Mellody has scored in double-figures Women’s Basketball For those who qualify in the first 29 times this season, including a season- Julie Brophy (Exton/Downingtown East) Editor’s Note: The Middle Atlantic category, nominees must have completed high 27 points in the Lady Royals’ 78-55 Kathleen Daly (Bryn Mawr/Merion States Collegiate Athletic Corporation their athletic eligibility ten years prior victory over Marymount University (Va.) Mercy Academy) does not sponsor a championship for men’s to the year of the class that is being in a first-round game of the NCAA tour- Erin Healy (Drexel Hill/Archbishop ice hockey. Therefore, members of The inducted. For example, a student-athlete nament. In six NCAA games, she aver- Prendergast) University of Scranton men’s ice hockey team whose athletic eligibility expired in 1995 aged 18.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Her Marisa Healy (Philadelphia/Saint Basil are ineligible for the academic honor roll. is eligible. A student-athlete does not have 569 points this year is the fourth highest Academy) to have graduated from The University of Kelly Lewandowski (Willow Grove/ single-season total in Scranton history. Nominations Being Scranton in order to be eligible. A coach She joins three-time all-American Jen Archbishop Wood) and/or administrator must have been Nish as the only players in Lady Royals’ Allison Matt (Allentown/Allentown Accepted for Wall of Fame: employed at The University of Scranton Central Catholic) history to score more than 500 points in Deadline, July 1 for at least ten years to meet the eligibility back-to-back seasons. Taryn Mellody (Dunmore/Bishop O’Hara) standards for induction. For those classi- Her trademark, however, is her con- Casey Thran (Dalton/Abington Heights) Kevin Southard, Assistant Athletics fied for their contributions as community sistency. She has started 93 of 95 career Men’s & Women’s Swimming Director/Sports Information Director, has members, there are no specific eligibility games and is currently the seventh all- Steve Bane (Bel Air, Md./C. Milton announced that the athletics department requirements. time leading scorer in Scranton history Wright) is accepting nomination for its Wall of In order to be eligible for the Old with 1,382 points. Mellody is also the Annie Bostwick (Chalfont/Gwynedd Fame. The deadline to submit a nomina- Timers’ ballot, a former student-athlete’s Lady Royals’ all-time leader in free throw Mercy Academy) tion is Saturday, July 1. athletic eligibility must be completed by percentage (.857) and is third in 3-point Angela Buren (Livingston, N.J./ To receive a nomination form, 20 years prior to the year of the class that field goals attempted (374), fourth in Livingston) please contact the Sports Information is being inducted. Therefore, a student- 3-point field goals made (124) and tied Kristin Donohue (Warrington/Mt. St. Office at (570) 941-7571, or by e-mail at athlete whose athletic eligibility expired in for ninth in 3-point field goal percentage Joseph’s Academy) [email protected]. Nomination 1985 is eligible. Again, a student-athlete (.332). Michelle Kline (Lansdale/North Penn) forms can also be downloaded from the does not have to have graduated from The Matt, a first-team all-Freedom Anthony Lentini (Cortland Manor, N.Y./ Internet at http://matrix.scranton.edu/ath- University of Scranton in order to be eli- Conference and D3hoops.com second- Walter Panas) letics/at_wof_nomination.shtml. The Class gible. The 10-year eligibility standard for team all-Mid-Atlantic region selection, led Lauren Liberatori (Ossining, N.Y./Good of 2006 will be formally inducted on Dec. a coach and/or administrator for the first Scranton in assists (2.7), steals (1.9) and 3- Counsel Academy) 2 in the John J. Long, S.J., Center. part of the Wall of Fame ballot is waved point field goal percentage (.396) and was Stephanie Mallick (Harrisburg/Bishop In 1970, the Wall of Fame was for the Old Timers’ ballot. Again, for those second in scoring (13.1). Like Mellody, she McDevitt) founded to honor former student-ath- classified as community service, there are came through for the Lady Royals in the letes, coaches, administrator and those no specific eligibility requirements. The Scranton Record, April 2006 Page 7

4 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse hosts Widener, 8 p.m. The Morris Gelb Memorial April Fitzpatrick Field May 11Lecture: “Judaism in the 21st Exhibit: “Gold and Cloth: 19th Century 8 p.m. The University of Scranton’s Exhibit: “The 19th Annual Juried Student Century,” with guest speaker Jonathan Publishers Book Bindings,” on display Concert Band and Choir present “The Exhibition,” on display through May 6th, Sarna, Eagen Auditorium, Gunster through April 22nd, Heritage Room, 23rd Annual World Premiere Composition Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall Student Center Weinberg Memorial Library Series Concert” Exhibit: Examples of scholarly endeavors Exhibit: “The 19th Annual Juried Student 7:30 p.m. The University of Exhibition,” on display through May 6th, 11 a.m. Golf hosts Glenmaura submitted by University faculty will be on 12Scranton String Orchestra “In Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall 23National display throughout May. Heritage Room, Concert,” Houlihan-McLean Center 2 p.m. Public Reception for “The 19th Weinberg Memorial Library. 1 p.m. Golf hosts FDU Florham SJLA Reunion, Various Campus Annual Juried Student Exhibition,” and Misericordia, Glenmaura The University of Scranton will hold Locations 11 including an Awards Presentation at 2:30 its Sixth Annual Celebration of Student 13 National 2 p.m., Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall Scholars, featuring work through either a Noon Commencement, Wachovia 3 p.m. Softball hosts King’s, physical display of posters or oral presenta- Arena 8 a.m. Golf hosts Collegiate 28 Tripp Park tions, Eagen/Trophy Room, Gunster Student 12 24Tournament, Glenmaura National Center 4 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse hosts For additional information, visit the Susquehanna, Fitzpatrick Field 11:30 a.m. Earth Day Celebration, 8 p.m. The University of Scranton 7 p.m. Graduate School MBA 25lecture and luncheon, with Sister 5Players present “The New Director’s EVENTS CALENDAR Information Session, Room 500, Gail Worcelo, C.P., speaking on “The Workshop,” today through May 6th, Royal Theater, McDade Center Brennan Hall Formation of the Green Mountain www.scranton.edu/events Monastery and the Sustainability of 8 p.m. The University Reading Or call the 1 p.m. Baseball hosts FDU Natural Resources in Everyday Life,” Series presents Award-win- Florham, Connell Park 10 EVENTS LINE 15 Collegiate Hall, Redington Hall. ning Poet Cate Marvin, Studio Theatre, (570) 941-4094 Easter Sunday 7 p.m. Softball hosts Marywood, Tripp Park McDade Center 16 7 p.m. The J.J. Quinn, S.J. 7 p.m. Information Session for 27Memorial Lecture, “Make Believe: 19certificate, associate and baccalau- Performance and Catholic Cultures,” with reate programs for adult learners, Room Michael Zampella, S.J., Heritage Room, 228, Brennan Hall Weinberg Memorial Library 4 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse hosts 7:30 p.m. The University String 20Moravian, Fitzpatrick Field 28Orchestra “In Concert,” Houlihan- 7 p.m. Softball hosts Misericordia, Tripp McLean Center Park 9 a.m. The Weinberg Memorial 1 p.m. Baseball hosts King’s, 29Library “2006 Book and Plant Sale,” 22Connell Park today through tomorrow, in the Heritage 1 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse hosts Room, Weinberg Memorial Library Susquehanna, Fitzpatrick Field 1 p.m. Baseball hosts Wilkes, Connell Park 1 p.m. Softball hosts College of Staten 3 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse hosts Keuka, Island, Tripp Park Fitzpatrick Field Pennstar Bank presented a check as corporate sponsor of the 23rd World Premiere Composition Series. Shown at the presentation are, from left: Vincent Carilli, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs at Scranton; Commencement: May 26 – 28, 2006 Cheryl Y. Boga, Director of Performance Music at Scranton; Pennstar Schedule of Events representatives David E. Raven, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Karen L. Thomas, Vice President and Marketing Manager; and Margaret Friday, May 26 6:00 p.m. McNulty, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, Scranton. 8:00 p.m. Outstanding Graduate Student Class Night, Eagen Auditorium Awards Ceremony, Eagen World Premiere Concert to be Held April 22 Academic robe only (no cap or hood). Auditorium Performance Music at The Ways,” which is based on the poetry of University of Scranton will pres- Elizabeth Barrett Browning for SATB Saturday, May 27 6:30 p.m. ent the 23rd Annual World Premiere (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) choir. 10:00 a.m. Reception for Master’s Degree Composition Series Concert on The World Premiere Composition Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Byron Recipients and Guests, Eagen Saturday, April 22, featuring The Series provides University of Scranton Center Auditorium University of Scranton Concert Band students with opportunities to work (Reception will follow in the Long and Concert Choir, with guest com- and interact with internationally Center Lobby) 8:30 p.m. poser/conductor Jennifer Krupa, trom- renowned composers and conductors, Reception for Undergraduate bonist with The United States Navy and has made significant contributions 1:00 p.m. Students and Parents, Byron Complex Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble and to the wind and choral repertoires. ROTC Commissioning, McDade the Diva Jazz Orchestra. The concert is Ms. Krupa, a California native, Center for Literary and Performing Sunday, May 28 scheduled for 8 p.m. in the Houlihan- has performed with the Studio Brass Arts 11:00 a.m. McLean Center on campus. The cor- and Show bands at Disneyworld, as (Reception will follow) Commencement Assembly, porate sponsor is Pennstar Bank, and well as with the Benny Goodman Wachovia Arena the performance is free and open to the Orchestra under the direction of Bob 3:15 p.m. Students should report in full aca- public. Wilbur, the Larry Elgart Orchestra and Robing for Mass, St. Thomas Hall demic attire (robe, cap with tassel and For the World Premiere, Ms. the St. John’s River City Brass Band. 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor classrooms hood) with numbered placement card. Krupa has written a band piece For additional information, con- Academic robe only (no cap or hood). entitled “Suite Jeremy,” a work in tact Cheryl Boga, Director, or call Noon three movements for concert band, 941-7624, or visit the Web at www. 4:00 p.m Academic Procession and and a choir piece entitled “Count the scranton.edu/music. Baccalaureate Mass, Byron Complex Commencement Page 8 The Scranton Record, April 2006 Irish Step Dancer from Scranton Ranked 7th in the World Conference Explores When Meghan Reilly was six Belfast, Ireland. Dancers are judged on To qualify for her World ‘Modern’ Orthodoxy years old, her grandmother, Marjorie several points, including appearance (a Championship title, she won the title of The Weinberg Judaic Studies Finnegan, asked her if she wanted to confident, smiling look is best), agility, Eastern Region Champion eight times, and Institute at the University will sponsor try Irish dancing to become better posture and technique (which includes National Champion twice, and has com- an international conference entitled acquainted with her Irish heritage. not only the dancer’s execution, but the peted in numerous smaller competitions. “(Modern) Orthodoxy in the 20th The University of Scranton junior complexity of her choreography). “We compete for the love of the Century” from June 13 to 15 on campus. remembers saying, “Sure! That sounds But her accomplishments have not dance,” she says. Speakers will include Alan Brill, cool!” but at the time, she come easily. As Ms. Reilly puts Ms. Reilly’s future plans include Ph.D., Associate Professor of Judaic Studies had no idea what Irish step- it, “There is no down time in finding a job in pharmaceutical market- at Yeshiva University; Professor Daniel dancing looked like. She’d this sport.” ing after graduation, and continuing her Statman, Professor of Philosophy at Hebrew been taking ballet lessons for From ages 6 through 18, Irish dancing by obtaining her teacher’s University of Jerusalem; Rabbi Dr. Adam about a year and was inter- she practiced 10 hours a week license by age 22. She’d also like to tour Ferziger, Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus ested in trying something with dancing coaches and other with Riverdance. Fellow in Jewish Studies and Lecturer in the different. dancers. Here at the University, Graduate Program in Contemporary Jewry Now, 15 years later, Ms. she practices for an hour and SJLA Reunion Slated at Bar-Ilan University; Lawrence Kaplan, Reilly has twice earned the a half three days a week in the Ph.D., Associate Professor of Jewish stud- More than 700 graduates of the title of best in the nation, Byron Recreation Complex. ies at McGill University; and Jonathan D. Special Jesuit Literal Arts (SJLA) Program and is ranked seventh in the And every other weekend, she Sarna, Ph.D., Chairman of the Academic at the University have been invited to world. Dancing has given her returns home for private lessons Advisory and Editorial Board of the Jacob attend an SJLA Reunion on May 13. a purpose in life. lasting two hours each from her Rader Marcus Center of the American The event will be held on the “Getting ranked seventh coaches. Jewish Archives at Brandeis University and Scranton campus and will feature “Back to in the world has been my “The most difficult part Chief Historian of the National Museum of the Classroom” sessions with SJLA faculty greatest accomplishment so about dancing is the practic- American Jewish History and of the 350th members. The day’s events will also include far,” says the 21-year-old Meghan Reilly ing and perfecting of each commemoration of Jewish life in America panel and table discussions about “How to from Bridgewater, N.J., who of my routines,” she says. from 1654-2004. Keep SJLA Ideals Alive in the Real World,” is majoring in marketing and “Sometimes what I feel is The Judaic Studies Institute, which campus tours, an alumni Mass, and a minoring in management. “Being ranked ‘good enough’ isn’t anywhere near to was created in 1979 through an endow- reception and dinner. as a world medalist is something I will where my coaches want me to be in stam- ment funded by the local Jewish com- This is the second SJLA Reunion. cherish forever. I am very proud to have ina and technique. munity, fosters an understanding and Approximately 175 alumni attended the reached that rank.” “Being away at college, I find it a appreciation of Judaism, Israel and their first SJLA Reunion, held in 2001. Ms. Reilly’s next competition is the little more difficult to motivate myself, histories. The work of the institute was There is a $10 registration fee for Irish Dancing World Championships, but I just say to myself, ‘The only way to further enhanced by a $1 million gift alumni only. Lunch is $10 per person, which will be held on Easter Sunday in improve is to drill.’” from the Weinberg Foundation in 1990. and cocktails and dinner are $25 per For further information on the con- person. For additional information or ference, contact Marc B. Shapiro, Ph.D., to register, visit the Web site at www. Associate Professor, Theology/Religious Scranton.edu/SJLA, or contact the Studies, at (570) 941-7956. Alumni Office at 1-800-SCRANTON or [email protected].

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CTLE Receives Grant from Verizon Foundation Scranton’s Center for Teaching and help students improve their reading and Learning Excellence (CTLE) recently writing skills. Equipment will include text received a grant in the amount of reading programs and a portable word $14,000 from the Verizon Foundation. processor. Monies from the grant, which is entitled Shown at the check presentation “Fostering Excellence in Literacy for (above) from left: From Verizon, Ray Students Regardless of Learning Style Totten, Service Manager, and Anna or Disability,” will be used to purchase Cervenak, Director of External Affairs; electronic equipment in support of the and from The University of Scranton, Center’s goal of promoting and improv- Andre Oberle, Ph.D., Director of the ing literacy for all students. Center for Teaching and Learning Through the grant, the Center will Excellence; and Charles E. Kratz, Dean of purchase new hardware and software to Library and Information Fluency. * * * Dated Material Please Rush* * *

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