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Fall 2012 The Catholic University of America MAGAZINE Cool Jobs ON CAMPUS The Catholic University of America MAGAZINE Web Extra: Read about more people with “Cool Jobs,” including J.B. Martin, senior melter operator at 16 the Vitreous State Laboratory, at cuamagazine.cua.edu. 16 Cool Jobs 22 At 75, CUA 24 Walking with on Campus Drama Earns Nathaniel In addition to a world-class Rave Reviews Through the simple act of faculty, it takes more than 950 putting one foot in front of With production number 525, staff members to keep Catholic the other, a grieving father finds the Department of Drama University running. Take a look comfort and a way to help has launched its 75th season. at just a few of the coolest jobs others. An anniversary gala is planned on campus. for April 26–27. On the cover (clockwise from the bottom): Meghan Gates, stacks inventory project manager, John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library; Rev. Andrew Santamauro, O.F.M. Conv., associate chaplain for graduate and law students, Campus Ministry; Omar Lewis, certified landscape technician, Facilities; Patrick Gibbons, electrical instrumentation supervisor, Vitreous State Laboratory; Cassundra Roberts, officer, Department of Public Safety; Mark J. Wujcik, technical director, Hartke Theatre. Fall 2012, Vol. 25, No. 3 Editor in Chief Victor Nakas Managing Editor Ellen N. Woods Associate Editors Lisa Carroll Carol Casey Janice Colvin Mary McCarthy Hines Catherine Lee Contributors Regina McFadden DiLuigi Joanna Gardner Kyra Lyons 22 24 Michael Stagnitta Art Director Donna Hobson Departments Graphic Designers Lara Fredrickson From Nugent Hall ..................................................................................2 Kristin Reavey Forum......................................................................................................3 Photographer Ed Pfueller News@CUA ............................................................................................4 John Garvey President Cardinal Athletics ..................................................................................14 Kyra Lyons Alumni News ........................................................................................28 Executive Director of Alumni Relations The Catholic University of America Alumni Essay ........................................................................................31 Magazine is distributed three times annually by the Office of Public Affairs. Correspondence should be sent to the Class Notes ............................................................................................32 magazine, Office of Public Affairs, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064. (ISSN 1086-7473) The Catholic University of America Magazine Online © 2012 by The Catholic University of America. We invite you to go online to view our digital magazine. The digital edition gives you every- thing you love about the print version of the magazine and more. You can view photo galleries, bonus articles, videos, and links to more information. Go to cuamagazine.cua.edu. Then send us an email and tell us how you like it at [email protected]. Phone: 202-319-5600 • Fax: 202-319-4440 • Email: [email protected] Web: cuamagazine.cua.edu FROM NUGENT HALL by President John Garvey Majestic Buildings, Beautiful Grounds ach year when we welcome a new crop of students on move-in day, I E meet a few moms and dads who are returning to campus after several or many years. Some of them are here to drop off a son or daughter for the second or third time. Others are alumni and recall being dropped off at Orientation by their parents many years ago. When I ask these veteran parents about the experience of returning to Catholic University, one reflection they share with Maloney Hall. Across the decades, the lost a significant number of trees over the is particularly common: “Campus looks more University has also tried to harmonize new, past 30 years, we partnered with the Casey beautiful than ever.” modern structures, like the Columbus School Foundation to help restore our tree canopy. Historically, beauty has played an impor- of Law and the Edward J. Pryzbyla University During the coming years we hope to restore tant role in shaping the major structures on Center, with our older buildings. The idea is to even more natural beauty to campus by replac- campus. Our oldest buildings, Caldwell and convey a sense of overarching unity on campus. ing some of our parking lots and roadways McMahon halls, are magnificent. They imbue While our beautiful buildings provide the with grassy quads and walkways. our campus with a sense of continuity with central focal points on campus, like the key As we make further improvements to the the past, and serve as a visual reminder of figures in a Michelangelo fresco, they are buildings and grounds of Catholic University, our connection with those who walked their only one part of the beauty. Our grounds and beauty will continue to play a central role, as halls long before us. They are majestic, like natural environment are equally important it does on many other college and university the quest for knowledge that stands at the for creating this sense of visual unity. We use campuses. But for us, beauty’s role is about heart of our mission as a Catholic university. all kinds of shrubs and other plants to create more than appearances. We believe that the Because our beautiful old structures have so a frame for our buildings, and to highlight beauty and harmony we foster on campus is much character and beauty and significance, their most beautiful features. Our landscaping a reflection of the beauty and harmony in we channel a lot of resources into maintaining crew masterfully coordinates the color and God’s creation. The visual balance and unity and updating them. For instance, we are in texture of our flora, and choreographs the sought by the planners, architects, and land- the process of performing a major renovation bloom cycles of our trees and flowers so scapers who have shaped campus throughout of Father O’Connell Hall; with the help of that campus always looks vibrant. When we our history also shape our students, fortifying donations, we might be able to do the same realized a couple of years back that we had their moral and intellectual formation. 2 The Catholic University of America Magazine FORUM Comments from the CUA community “Your success defines the success of the University.” – Dr. Brennan #CUA #Classof2016 #Convocation — @nicolegiglia, tweeting about Provost James Brennan who spoke at Freshman Convocation For the record, the students in In response to “Today 970 new stu- the Rathskellar photo on page dents are spending their first day on Survey Says 13 of the summer issue were campus. What do you remember A sample of comments on the redesigned mag- (from left) Bill Hagen, Fran Ferrone, Claude from your first day at #CUA?” azine sent via an online survey: Pennacchia, and Shaun Randall. I was the bartender there for the first year, Looking for off-campus housing with my I really think the new design and name are 1968–69. Also, that photo must have been dad. Found a great house owned by Mrs. excellent. My only suggestion for improve- taken before 4 p.m. The bar wasn’t allowed Michaels and moved in with four great gals ment is to improve the content to be more to serve beer (25 cents for a 12-ounce Bud) who remained lifelong friends. I graduated academically substantive. For instance, Fr. until that time. Before 4 p.m. it was a cafeteria/ in 1953 so this goes way back. My first day Sullins stated, “Being Catholic is not just student lounge. Since you only had to be 18 on campus was spent at the speech and one thing; it’s many things.” Let’s have him years old to drink beer and wine in D.C. at drama department. Father Hartke took us explore this and tell us what his concept is of that time, it was open to virtually the entire all under his wing. What great memories! the faith. student body. Probably the best idea that the — Ann Bruce DeAvila CUA Student Council ever had. The stories, photos, and diverse layouts were — Richard C. Donohue “I keep deciding to be a priest every superb. There seemed to be more color to B.A. 1969, J.D. 1972 day. It’s a continual commitment this issue than in the past, which was a and a continual falling deeper and noticeable improvement. Well done. Every year I forget how beautiful deeper in love with God.” Catholic is until I’m moving — Rev. Mark Morozowich Great clean, modern look. Good use of color, back in. Every year I fall back Dean of the School of Theology and font, and integrated photos without borders. in love. #CUA Religious Studies in a National Catholic Also, notice a distinct focus of alumni — — @DCBAlexa Register article on Aug. 13 about his very important. appointment as dean. @CatholicUniv The Campus Ministry folks I welcome the extra white space on the pages, were the best moving brawn I’ve ever seen! “At first I didn’t know what to expect, but as it gives the eyes “breathing room” and lends — @TheDoctorRatto on freshman now it always makes my week. They’re so some elegance to the design. However, would move-in day happy and always asking how I’m doing,” you please consider increasing the font size of said Reilly, a 21-year-old nursing major from the body text? We middle-aged alumni have Everyone has started referring to this place as Medford, N.J. “They teach you so much to strain our eyes to read the 9-point type. home :) #cua about life.” — @reifangman — Katie Reilly Follow The Catholic University of America CUA senior in the Catholic Standard Magazine on Twitter @CUAMagazine or What’s better than a home-cooked meal by on Sept. 25, about visiting elderly Facebook at facebook.com/CUAMagazine. your professor? Eating it with your learning residents of the Little Sisters of the Or email us at [email protected] to community! #CUA Poor’s Jeanne Jugan Residence. let us know what you think of this issue.