C OMMENCEMENT 2003 Celebration and Remembrance

t was a day filled with celebration for the 2,047 1. 2. Igraduates who received their degrees during Seton Hall University’s 146th Commencement Exercises on May 12. But the joy - ous occasion also was bittersweet, as the Seton Hall community honored the three fallen members of the Class of 2003 — Frank Caltabilota, John Giunta and Aaron Karol. Family members accepted memorial degrees on behalf of the three young men while three 3. candles brightly burned in remem - brance and hope.

1. Citing the many personal and professional challenges he has faced since his own graduation in 1965, William F. Baker, Ph.D., president and CEO of Thirteen/WNET, shared four keys to success with the Class of 2003: ethics, education, faith and community. “These four factors, alone or in combination, have equipped me to pass any test,” Baker said in his Commencement Address. “I urge you to cultivate them in your own lives, so that they may serve you as life’s challenges begin to come your way.” Baker, to whom Seton Hall awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, has shaped American broadcasting in both the commercial and public sectors. A strong advocate for the educational potential of television, he has served as president and CEO of Thirteen/WNET New 4. York since 1987. Among the numerous honors he has received for his work as a producer are seven Emmy awards.

2. Just prior to the academic procession, Tatanya Robinson, M.A. ’03 helps class - mate Christine Komoroski, M.A. ’03 adjust her tassle.

2SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE For the past three and a half years, the Seton Hall community has worn blue ribbons as special symbols of remembrance and hope. During Commencement, guests and graduates proudly wore the blue ribbon pins, which honor and remember the three freshmen who perished in the Boland Hall fire in January 2000, as well as all of those who were injured. As a symbol of hope, the blue ribbons also offer comfort and healing to the University community.

5. 3. (From left) Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, S.T.D., University president, also presented honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Brigadier General William T. Bester, M.S.N. and Margaret Melady, Ph.D. Brigadier General Bester is commander of the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine and chief of the Army Nurse Corps. Melady is president of The American University of Rome. Pictured with them are Baker (who also was awarded an honorary degree); The Most Reverend John J. Myers, J.C.D., D.D., Archbishop of Newark; Kurt T. Borowsky ’61, chair of the Seton Hall Board of Regents; and Robert E. Baldini ’53, member of the Board of Regents and one of this year’s Jubilarians.

4. Robert Browne ’43 was one of 20 Seton Hall graduates honored during the 6. Jubilarian celebration, which took place during Commencement. A resident of Montreal, Browne traveled nearly 400 miles to join in the festivities. (For addi - tional Jubilarian photos and information, visit alumni.shu.edu .)

5. Keane A. Salmon ’03 shares a moment with his 3-month-old son, Brandon.

6. Excited family members point out their graduates as the Class of 2003 enters Continental Airlines Arena.

7. Edward Krayewksi ’03 is the youngest graduate of the Class of 2003. And this August, the 17-year-old will receive a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall.

For more Commencement 2003 information and online photo gallery, visit academic.shu.edu/commencement

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SUMMER 2003 3 Newsworthy

Live National Broadcast Features Students’ Views on War and Foreign Policy

SNBC’s popular political from Florida. The panel suspected weapons posed about the school forever. It is Mroundtable televi sion reacted to the address and also serious threats to domestic wonderful to be here. What a show, the Hardball examined U.S. foreign policy and international security. great student body, what a College Tour hosted by Chris and the consequences of a war At each stop, one student is great university!” Matthews, made a stop at with Iraq. selected to take the “Hot Other stops on this year’s Seton Hall University on The diverse views Seat” in a rapid-fire Q&A Hardball College Tour included January 29 for a live broadcast expressed by the Seton Hall session with Matthews. Seton Fordham University with before an audience of students. student body during the Hall junior Michael Chen, a Senator John McCain (R- This Washington, D.C.-based program echoed opinions at history major, answered seven Arizona); the University of series, which travels to a differ - campuses around the country. questions correctly, placing Pennsylvania with former New ent college At the time of him among the contest’s top York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani; or university the broadcast, 12 students. and Lehman College with for - each week, war was immi - During the program, mer Vice President Al Gore. features top nent. Some Matthews commented, “I love national fig - Seton Hall being at Seton Hall. I’ve heard — Dennissa Brown ’01/M.A. ’03 ures who discuss — and often students expressed serious debate — current events and concerns about U.S. involve - Matthews Fields Students’ Questions on Communication political issues with the student ment in Iraq, citing the audience. potential economic, moral and udience members were not the only Seton Hall University students The program aired the day political consequences of an Awho had the opportunity to interact with Hardball College Tour host after President George W. invasion. Other students, con - Chris Matthews. Following the broadcast, Matthews joined nearly 50 Bush’s State of the Union cerned that war could create a students for a Q&A session on careers in communication. He spoke at address. It featured political new breed of terrorists and length on various topics related to the field and gave students an inside editor Joe Conason of the New produce mass casualties, said look at his own career path. York Observe r; Katrina vanden they needed more information “I didn’t automatically get my own show,” Matthews said, “I got my Heuvel, editor of The Nation ; before making informed deci - start at CBS because they heard me speak about politics and liked how I Robert K. Dornan, former sions about their positions on approached the topic — not because I was good on TV.” Republican congressman from the looming war. Matthews cautioned students against spending too much time practic - California; and Joe Still others ing how to read news from a teleprompter. Instead, he advocated building Scarborough, supported skills through education and making personal contacts in the industry. former disarming Iraq, “The best way to get into media is through radio,” Matthews advised. Republican arguing that its “It’s the most powerful medium, more powerful than TV.” congressman Speaking to the many students in the audience who are interested in careers in public relations, advertising and marketing, Matthews urged them to immerse themselves in the field. “Marketing and public relations firms are great places to begin. You have to start out in a place where you can learn and grow,” he said. When the subject turned to media influence, Matthews had much to say. Graduating senior Nancy Manno ’03 questioned the level of influence that news organizations have on the public. “We don’t change opinions, we just reinforce the issues,” Matthews argued. He also agreed with Matt McCue, senior communication major and editor of The Setonian , who commented that he felt the media do not tell people what to think, but rather what to think about. Matthews told students that on-air media personalities and hosts do Daniel Nugent ’03 (left) and sophomore Vanessa Vera (not pictured) not become successful based on how they look in front of the camera. “In assisted the MSNBC production team with program setup, audience preparation and the live broadcast of Hardball College Tour from the the end,” he advised, “two things matter — what you’ve learned and who South Orange campus. A communication major, Nugent (pictured with you know. You have to find something you love, and learn everything you host Chris Matthews) sat in on production team meetings, and later can about it, then you’ll be ready to discuss it with the world.” assisted with shooting footage to promote the broadcast and with facilitating media interviews. — Daniel Nugent ’03

4SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Seton Hall Sets Strategy for the Future

n 2006, when Seton Hall teams of faculty and adminis - 10). Additional projects that Lombardi emphasizes that IUniversity celebrates its trators identified 250 areas crit - focus on this objective, such as there are still ample opportuni - sesquicentennial, the ical to the University’s future. repairing and restoring the ties for input. “There’s never a University will join a small This list was then consolidated Chapel of the Immaculate bad time for a new idea,” he group of American universities into a targeted set of issues. Conception, are in the plan - says. “Effective strategic plan - that has reached this milestone. As a result, the University is ning phase (see page 41). ning is a dynamic process of As a prelude to this historic focused on further strengthen - The Department of Alumni defining priorities, implement - occasion, Seton Hall has cre - ing the following areas: Relations is playing a critical ing change, evaluating results ated a multi-year strategic plan 1. Enhancing the University’s role in helping the University and redefining priorities.” to ensure the University’s con - Catholic Character, strengthen its stewardship by The Seton Hall University tinued success — far beyond 2. Building Distinctive focusing on meaningful ways to Magazine will continue to spot - its 150th anniversary. Undergraduate connect with alumni. Efforts light the efforts of the “This is an exciting time Experiences, will focus on building a University community in in University history,” notes 3. Developing Highly dynamic Alumni Association achieving each of these objec - Donald N. Lombardi, Ph.D., Distinguished Academic that engages alumni in events tives. “Working together, we director of planning and Programs Linked to and important activities such as can ensure that the University development. “It is the per - Professional Practice, recruitment, mentoring and continues to thrive as a home fect opportunity, not only for 4. Strengthening Stewardship placement of students. New for the mind, heart and spirit,” celebrating our rich history and strategies for communicating Lombardi says. “I’m confident and tradition, but also for iden - 5. Fostering a Vibrant with alumni include electronic that by 2006, the Seton Hall tifying areas where we could Community Where All Can newsletters and Web site family will be celebrating — and should — improve. Flourish. enhancements, such as the something truly extraordinary.” Having a strategic plan with introduction of an online Over the next several years, specific goals that are in line Already, many of these alumni directory. Alumni alumni, parents and friends of with our mission allows the strategic objectives are well on House, a new off-campus home the University will have the University to be proactive their way to fulfillment. For base to serve alumni better, will opportunity to learn more about rather than reactive.” example, the Lilly Endowment be located at 423 Centre Street. the strategic plan. Special Creating this strategic plan Inc. implementation grant Regional alumni chapters will events are being planned was a collaborative process that awarded to Seton Hall in be established in key locations locally as well as in key cities included culling through thou - November 2002 has provided in New Jersey and throughout throughout the United States. sands of pieces of data gath - funding to establish the unique the country to serve alumni and For more information, visit ered from faculty, staff, Center for Vocation and engage them in the life and events.shu.edu/strategic administrators, students, Servant Leadership, thus help - advancement of Seton Hall. parents and alumni over several ing the University enhance its Within the framework of — Carol Stavraka years. Working with this data, Catholic character (see page the plan’s five main objectives,

Stillman School Offers a Fun Game Plan to Raise Scholarship Funds

ollecting rent on a the Stillman School and CBoardwalk hotel, picking tournament director. “Many up $200 as you pass “Go” participants hadn’t played and owning a railroad — those MONOPOLY in years, but familiar moments came into were excited to find their play on March 21 when alumni, favorite game piece again and students and friends gathered start rolling the dice — all for a for the Stillman School of good cause.” Guests also Business MONOPOLY ® enjoyed a tricky-tray auction Tournament. The even t and cocktail party. raised nearly $20,000 for During the tournament, undergraduate and graduate groups of four competed for student scholarships. 90 minutes, following Hasbro’s Moguls of the MONOPOLY board vie for the grand prize in the Stillman School’s tournament to raise scholarship funds. “The uniqueness of the official rules for this board tournament really caught game that was invented during play money won a prize and Wendy Barber, wife of Daniel people’s attention,” says Karen the Depression. The player at went on to play another round. Barber, M.B.A. ’02, received a Passaro, J.D., assistant dean of each table who earned the most The grand prize winner, $3,000 gift check.

SUMMER 2003 5 Visits from Visionaries

eton Hall University prides itself on bringing distinguished Leading with Integrity: Betsy Bernard Svisitors to the South Orange campus. During the Spring As president of AT&T Corporation, Betsy Semester, the University welcomed a number of notable Bernard is one of the highest-ranking female authors, business executives and political commentators. Engaging executives in the telecommunication industry. the audience with stories of personal struggle, soul-searching lead - In March, she addressed the importance of ership and perseverance, these guests inspired faculty, students integrity among corporate leaders in her and alumni. keynote address during the Stillman School of Business’ fifth annual Integrity and Voice of Our Time: Amy Tan Professional Colloquium. Amy Tan’s talents as a captivating The colloquium was developed to enable and humorous storyteller were AT&T President students to focus and reflect on the Stillman evident during a February visit Betsy Bernard School’s core values — integrity and profession - to Seton Hall. Her lecture was said she relies on alism. Bernard, who leads a nearly $27 billion her “personal the third installment in the Voices organization that serves more than 4 million moral compass” business customers, noted that even after 18 years of Our Time Lecture Series, in navigating the co-sponsored by the University business world. with AT&T, she still relies on her “per sonal Honors Program and Poetry-in- moral compass” for guidance. “I’ve been around the-Round. Focusing on the path the business block, played with the players, and that led her to become a writer, I’ve been in the game,” she said. “But — and this is a huge but — the acclaimed author recounted not all of us play the game the same way. To me, integrity in the the influence that her upbringing business world means never crossing the line.” Bernard empha - as a Chinese-American had in sized the importance of self-reliance in decision making and of determining who she is today. creating a supportive, non-threatening environment for employees “My imagination is fed by Author Amy Tan’s The that encourages a healthy balance between their professional and a thanksgiving of childhood memo - Bonesetter’s Daughter was personal lives. published in 2001. ries,” Tan noted. “I can revisit my Legacy of Nonviolence: Arun Gandhi childhood when I write, but furthermore, my writing is an illu - mination of the world and how I perceive it.” Accompanied to The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi came to the Seton Hall com - campus by two of her Yorkshire terriers, Tan met with a group of munity to share a message of tolerance and servant leadership. Honors students prior to the lecture. She candidly discussed what The visit of Arun Gandhi was organized by the Dr. Martin Luther led her to write her first novel, The Joy Luck Club , as well as the King Jr. Scholarship Association as part of the University’s Black areas in her life from which she continues to draw inspiration. History Month celebration in February. Gandhi spoke about the Detailing her own writing techniques with the group of aspiring life lessons he learned from his legendary grandfather — and the young writers, Tan advised, “let your inner voice be your guide.” challenges presented in applying them in today’s sometimes violent world. Growing up in South Africa under apartheid, he often endured discrimination before moving to India to live with his grandfather when he was 12. There, the young man learned to deal with prejudice through nonviolent means. In 1987, he and his wife, Sunanda, moved to the United States to study how race issues in the South compare with South African racial discrimination and India’s caste system. The couple co-founded the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, a nonprofit organization in Memphis, Tennessee. Named in his grandfather’s honor, the Arun Gandhi heads a nonprofit organization to carry on his institute promotes principles of During her visit, Tan discussed with students the aspects of her life grandfather’s commitment to that have inspired her fictional writing. nonviolence through research, nonviolence. education and programming.

6SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Indictments Announced Following Investigation of Boland Hall Fire

n June 12, the Essex LePore, as well as Seton Hall legisla tion requiring public that human justice will OCounty Prosecutor’s student Santino Cataldo. Three buildings to meet furniture ultimately intermingle with Office indicted two indi - LePore family members also flammability standards equiva - the divine mercy upon which viduals for their alleged roles in were charged with conspiracy lent to California Technical we all depend.” the Boland Hall fire on January and hindering the prosecution Bulletin 133. Seton Hall volun - Remembering all those 19, 2000, and indicted four of a crime, in addition to other tarily adopted these standards who have been affected by the others in connection with the charges. Details of the indict - — which are the highest in the fire, Monsignor Sheeran said, investigation. The news comes ments and arrests can be found nation — by replacing all “Our hearts go out to the fami - more than three years after the on the prosecutor’s Web site at undergraduate residence hall lies of those who tragically lost tragic fire in the residence hall, www.njecpo.org/news.htm . lounge furniture with new fire- their lives — the Caltabilotas, which claimed the lives of In response to the indict - retardant furniture before the Giuntas and Karols — and to freshmen Frank Caltabilota, ments, and in accord with start of the Fall 2000 semester. Dana Christmas [’02], Alvaro John Giunta and Aaron Karol University policy, Ryan and Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, Llanos, Ken Simons, Tom and injured 58 others. Cataldo were suspended University president, acknowl - Pugliese and Nick Donato, Sean Ryan and Joseph from the University pending edged the mixed emotions felt and so many more who have LePore, both of whom who the outcome of a University by many in the University faced injury and sorrow with were Seton Hall University judicial investigation and community. “While we are sad - courage, grace and hope for freshmen at the time of the hearing. LePore had trans - dened by the news that this the future. Together we move fire, were indicted and arrested ferred to another university wrenching tragedy may not forward, confident that God is on charges of arson, aggravated in 2000. have been accidental, we can at our side.” assault, manslaughter and The grand jury, which pray that this is a step toward A prayer service took place felony murder. Separate had been reviewing evidence healing for all,” he said. “In the on June 13 at the Chapel of the charges of obstructing the and hearing testimony since days, months and years since Immaculate Conception. The investigation, witness tamper - October 2001, also issued a the fire, we have prayed for service focused on bringing ing and related counts were presentment recommending healing — and we have asked comfort and reconciliation to the made against Ryan and that New Jersey enact for justice. We continue to pray entire University community.

A Grand Finale for Maestro Zsako

he 84th concert of the Arts Smith, Ph.D., dean of the TCouncil International College of Arts and Sciences] Music Festival included a and Jeanette Hile [professor surprise prelude — flowers, of music] made their presenta - commemorative plaques and tion to me,” Zsako says. A applause for Julius Zsako, Ph.D., Star-Ledger review (the third professor emeritus of music his - of the season) captured the tory at Seton Hall University excitement and quality of the and former director of the performance, although Zsako University’s Arts Council assures concert-goers that Concerts. The concert fea - “the first season was as great tured the Orpheus Chamber as this one!” Orchestra and honored Prior to the establishment The Most Reverend John J. of the Arts Council in 1982, the Myers, J.C.D., D.D., Department of Art and Music Archbishop of Newark. produced concerts sporadically. Congratulating maestro Julius Zsako, Ph.D. (second from left) during In February, Zsako Zsako’s vision to bring high- intermission are (from left) Monsignor Robert Sheeran, S.T.D., Seton announced his retirement quality performances to Seton Hall University president; The Most Reverend John J. Myers, J.C.D., from the daily management Hall on a consistent basis was D.D., Archbishop of Newark; Jeanette Hile, M.A., professor of music; of the popular concert series. motivated by his desire to and Molly Easo Smith, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The March 25 concert enhance music education for brought a well-deserved students. In the early days, cultural opportunity. “The first used in music classes to teach fanfare for his farewell. there was no advertising and priority has always been our the students how to listen and “I was speechless when little publicity for the con - students,” Zsako explains. appreciate the concerts.” Dean Smith, [Molly Easo certs, yet the community “The program notes are specif - Students and subscribers quickly caught on to this ically written for them and need not worry about the fate

SUMMER 2003 7 School of Diplomacy Named for Revered Statesman John C. Whitehead

of the series. Zsako mentored ive years after the School of Diplomacy and International Dena Levine, D.M.A., assistant FRelations launched its innovative curriculum — which professor of music, to prepare focuses on training the next generation of global leaders her for taking over the director - — Seton Hall University named the School in honor of a man ship. “Selecting the musicians who has dedicated his life to promoting diplomacy throughout and scheduling the concerts is the world. like a game of chess — or a To celebrate the naming of the John C. Whitehead School of gamble,” Zsako muses, “but Diplomacy and International Relations, more than 500 guests, Dena is up to the challenge, including many political figures and world leaders, attended the and every future concert will December 17, 2002, gala at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New be delightfully different from York City. Noting Whitehead’s lifetime of honorable public the rest.” service and leadership in global affairs, Monsignor Robert Levine has 10 years of Sheeran ’67, University president, said, “From this night experience running the forward, he will help shape generations of students. The Portland (Maine) Chamber School’s graduates will, in turn, help shape America and the Music Festival, complemented world of tomorrow.” More than $3 million was raised by experience as a pianist at to support the School’s growing academic programs. The Carnegie Hall and other Whitehead School has 450 undergraduate and graduate venues. “In the future, I hope students from more than 50 countries. Clay Constantinou, J.D. ’81, LL.M., dean of the Whitehead School and to continue cultivating a former U.S. ambassador to concert environment that is Luxembourg (left), reflected on audience-friendly and encour - the significance of naming the ages performer/audience School in honor of Whitehead, interaction,” Levine says. who also is a longtime New After 40 years in the class - Jersey resident. “John Whitehead is an outstanding civic leader room, Zsako will remain a and a great role model for our familiar figure on the Seton students,” the dean said during Hall campus. “It has been my the gala. “His name brings us great joy to give the gift of prominence and honor, and places music to so many students and upon us the responsibility to live members of the community,” up to a remarkable standard.” he concludes, “but I am ready to be among those in the audi - ence, just enjoying the con - certs.” He plans to take a front-row seat for the chamber music series, and will continue to teach Music of America, a course for undergraduates. John C. Whitehead, the distinguished statesman, renowned business Three of the four concerts executive and longtime philanthropist, expressed his commitment to for 2003-04 have been sched - furthering the mission of Seton Hall and its Whitehead School of uled and will take place in Diplomacy, now named in his honor. “The importance of furthering Kozlowski Hall Auditorium: education, particularly on foreign policy issues, is paramount,” he I Musici de Montréal on October said in his address. “Thanks to the School of Diplomacy, a fine idea 14; pianist Ivan Moravec in has been transformed into a first-class reality.” Whitehead served as deputy secretary of the U.S. State Department from 1985 to 1989 Winter 2004; and the Miami and is currently chairman of the Lower Manhattan Development String Quartet in Spring 2004. Corporation, which is spearheading the largest rebuilding project in For more information, call the nation’s history. As chairman of the United Nations Association (973) 275-2750. of the United States of America (UNA-USA) from 1989-99, Whitehead played an instrumental role in establishing the School — Catherine Memory through a unique partnership with UNA-USA. (He currently serves as UNA-USA vice chairman.) In 1998, Seton Hall awarded Whitehead an honorary Doctor of Law degree in recognition of his personal support and commitment to this endeavor.

8SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Many national and international dignitaries turned out for the gala, including former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York). Also in attendance were Senator Jon Corzine (D-New Jersey), who also was honorary chair of the gala; New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey; former Governor James Florio; and Fred Hassan, chairman of the board and CEO of Schering-Plough Corporation and former chairman, president and CEO of Pharmacia Corporation (Hassan was honored as the School’s Global Citizen in 2000).

As part of the evening’s festivities, Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president (left), and Constantinou presented Whitehead with a crystal globe, symbolizing his lifelong efforts to further diplomacy on an international scale.

Sharing a table — and conversation — during the event were U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan (left) and The Most Reverend John J. Myers, J.C.D., D.D., Archbishop of Newark. “I am delighted that this School is taking its name from such a distinguished world citizen,” Annan said of Whitehead. “I hope generations of future world citizens will take after your example and serve the world and the country in the way that you have.” The School presented its Global Citizen Award to Annan in 2001.

SUMMER 2003 9 A Spiritual Jou rney to

Institutions, as well as individuals, have a calling to vocation.

With a $2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.,

Seton Hall University has embarked on a journey to inspire,

motivate and promote this call to service and leadership

on campus, in spiritual life and throughout the world.

BY CAROL STAVRAKA

ourteen miles from to heed ‘the better angels’ of their natures, A Call To Service. In today’s culture Ground Zero, the Seton it is now. If ever there was a time for us to of consumerism, it is all too easy to Hall University commu - hear and obey the deep callings to personal find oneself in the midst of “a frenzied “F nity has experienced the and cultural authenticity that miraculously spiral of acquiring more, doing more, deepest sorrow and loss. persist and continue to well up within us, and doing it all faster, while our souls Long before September 11, we had always it is now. If ever there was a season for can often feel empty and yearn for known how important our faith is in time servant leaders to surface and shine in our renewal,” the proposal eloquently of trial. Our own private grief over the loss midst, it is now.” stated. In an era of terrorism, war and of three students in a residence hall fire was — From the IMPACTS proposal scandal, in a time of deeply felt sor - not even two years old when the eyes of the to Lilly Endowment Inc. rows, there is a pressing need for world turned to the World Trade Center. “transformative leaders,” not only in From the depths of both sorrows, we stand ith those stirring words, Seton the Church but in classrooms and today ever more convinced that the strong WHall University sounded a clar - workplaces as well. assurance of God’s ever healing grace can ion call — a call to service, a call to Seton Hall’s call has been heeded, bind us more closely into a community of leadership, a call that begins with each in a very generous way, first with a plan - love and service to the world. individual and radiates out into the ning grant and then with a $2 million “A year has passed since September 11, larger world community. implementation grant from Lilly and it seems our world has grown colder This call was sounded clearly last Endowment Inc., an Indianapolis-based and more fearful. We find ourselves now year in the University’s IMPACTS foundation that promotes the causes of immersed in a rush of realities that can proposal to Lilly Endowment Inc. The religion, education and community life. truly chill the human spirit ... If ever there acronym reflects the program’s main When Reverend Paul A. Holmes, S.T.D., was a need to incite our young and our old goal: to Inspire, Motivate and Promote vice president for Mission and Ministry,

10 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE to Serve and to Lead

learned early last year that Seton Hall “The result is a wonderful amalgam Hall are William J. Toth, M.Div., had received a $50,000 grant from of creative programs that are well- Ph.D., assistant professor of Christian Lilly to plan new programs to foster thought-out and have a real chance ethics, and Monsignor Richard Liddy, the community’s links between faith of success,” says Craig Dykstra, Lilly S.T.L., Ph.D., director of the Center and vocation, he was understandably Endowment vice president for for Catholic Studies. Toth explains excited. So when he learned in religion. The programs also provide how the grant directly benefits the November 2002 that the University’s opportunities for students to explore community. “In today’s hectic and IMPACTS proposal to Lilly had the rewards and demands of Christian demanding world, it’s hard for most resulted in a $2 million grant to imple - ministry, and help colleges and univer - ment the plan, he was overjoyed. sities prepare the next generation of The joy quickly spread to the team leaders for important roles in the of 60 faculty, staff and administrators Church — and society. who had labored together on The Lilly Project. A Road Map to Reflection The grant is a ringing affirmation of the importance of this calling, and eton Hall’s initiative is of Seton Hall’s heritage as the oldest Sdesigned to build upon the diocesan university in the United University’s strategic goals. “The States. Seton Hall is one of only 39 mission of the University has colleges and universities in the nation always been focused on educating to be awarded an implementation competent servant leaders who grant. (Lilly received more than 300 make positive contributions to soci - applications from liberal arts colleges.) ety,” Father Holmes says. “This According to Lilly Endowment, those grant helps us accomplish more who received the grants will ca rry extensively what we have accom - out programs to encourage their plished for generations. In communities to reflect on how faith addition, the grant will help us commitments are related to career permeate every process, literally choices, and what it means to be impacting every person associ - “called” to a life of service. ated with Seton Hall.” Lilly Endowment challenged each Joining Father Holmes on institution to reflect on its particular the executive committee of strengths, history and mission. The Lilly Project at Seton people to find time to reflect on the A Center Where Mind, staff, administrators and alumni by importance of vocation in their lives,” Heart and Spirit Connect offering multiple opportunities for he acknowledges. “But, through a true service and ministry. Known as four-year process, this grant will do just arlier this year, Seton Hall began SETON CALLS, these initiatives that — help individuals find greater Eits spiritual journey by establish - include assisting in the transformation meaning in their personal and profes - ing a Center for Vocation and Servant of the University’s core curriculum; sional lives through service to others.” Leadership. The center, which will offering scholarships for vocational be housed in Presidents Hall, takes education exploration; and expand - The Path to More as a key mission the theological ing the work of existing programs Meaningful Pursuits exploration of vocation. But it also and groups on campus, among them “creates an engaging environment in the Institute for Service Learning, or many people, one of the chal - which a sense of vocation is awakened The Career Center and the Institute Flenges in pursuing a vocation is and intensified, helping the commu - on Work. “I believe God has a pinpointing what they are called to do. nity hear and respond to God’s call,” ‘vocation’ for each of us, and that a “People often recognize that they Father Holmes says. Catholic university educates its want to feel more fulfilled in their This new center will offer a series students mindful that God is calling lives and serve society, but have no of retreats, seminars and workshops them,” Foster says. “Our center will idea how to get there,” Toth says. focused on leading the community help Seton Hall fulfill its vocation to To help faculty, staff and students through each step of IMPACTS. educate our community in light of discern these meaningful pursuits, “This process will help us all — that profound and happy truth.” Seton Hall created the four-step faculty, alumni, students and staff — Several of the center’s initiatives IMPACTS process (see page 13). to find out where and how we are being are under way. In June, a core group of University leaders who helped “Vocation involves a call to self. It evolves create the initial proposal were trained in the fundamental concepts through the challenge of turning inward. and dynamics of the IMPACTS processes. The intensive, three-day Vocation reminds us that what matters most event featured schol ars and religious leaders skilled in this area. Among is that, for a time, one be ‘inwardly attentive. ’” them were J. Michael Stebbins, Ph.D., director of the Gonzaga Institute of — From the IMPACTS proposal Ethics at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington; Michael J. Naughton, Ph.D., director of the John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Each step along the way focuses on a called,” Monsignor Liddy says. “We Social Thought at the University of different aspect of the journey — self- do that by listening, by hearing what Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, discovery, character formation, perceiv - others tell us about ourselves and by Minnesota; and Patrick H. Byrne, ing one’s work as a vocation and seeking to find out where we can best Ph.D., founder of Boston College’s servant leadership. “Each of us has serve the world.” PULSE Program for Service unique talents and skills that can make Leading the important work of Learning and the Program for Study a real difference in the world,” Toth the center is David Foster, Ph.D., of Faith, Peace and Justice. Another explains. “IMPACTS will help our a professor of philosophy in the group will undergo training in July. community draw from these talents.” Immaculate Conception Seminary “These sessions help participants All who take part in the IMPACTS School of Theology since 1987. develop a common-ground under - journey will have the opportunity to Foster, who was part of the team standing of what vocation is, what realize the many ways they can view that helped develop the proposal, it means in our personal and profes - their work and daily life as a calling. is excited about his new role as sional lives and how all of us can IMPACTS also issues a special chal - director of the Center for Vocation pursue it,” Monsignor Liddy says. lenge to undergraduate and graduate and Servant Leadership. “The “They also gain greater insight students: to consider whether they are grant gives us the opportunity to into ways we can heighten this called to Church ministry in ordained transform our community — to sense of vocation throughout the or non-ordained vocations. “People promote a healthy Catholic life in University community.” often associate the word ‘vocation’ which faith and vocation are vibrant with ordained ministry, but there are and meaningful parts of our every - countless other ministry roles that are day lives,” he notes. essential to the life of the Church,” Through 14 initiatives, the center Toth points out. also will engage students, faculty,

12 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE “We want people to be excited “Above all, Seton Hall is a place for the spirit. about this approach and share their enthusiasm with others,” he says. In Catholic tradition, every spark of creativity, “There are ample opportunities for meaningful interaction. Together, we every transcendental thrust into beauty, truth can transform our community.” Lilly Endowment staff members also and love, every bonding of true community — are excited about the possibilities that abound for grant recipients. “People in short, every good gift to our humanity comes are getting together with others to exchange ideas and share the most from the befriending Spirit of God.” promising aspects of their projects, so the ‘infrastructure’ of connections — From the IMPACTS proposal keeps building,” Dykstra says. “We think that will greatly enhance both their common purposes and the The Rich Dividend of for churches in the local community. endowment’s ultimate objective of Servant Leadership Scholarship winners may reapply developing a talented new generation each year. of ministers leading healthy and ow equipped with the tools to lead “Making this investment in our vibrant congregations.” others on this journey, these newly N people will help us realize rich divi - In a future issue of the Seton Hall trained facilitators will play a pivotal dends, namely, the formation of a new University Magazine , we will examine role in bringing this message to the generation of spirit-filled servant lead - this call to vocation as it infuses the rest of the community — including ers for the Church — and the world,” lives of individuals in the Seton Hall students, alumni, faculty and staff. Toth states. community. Over the next several years, each of While not every person connected For further information about The these groups will be introduced to this to Seton Hall will participate in each Lilly Project at Seton Hall, including concept through seminars and retreats. Lilly Project activity, Father Holmes its purpose and goals, details of all Many of the 14 SETON CALLS believes that word of mouth will help initiatives and upcoming events, visit initiatives are already in motion. In spark interest and participation. mission.shu.edu/lilly May, faculty, administrators and staff examined how their faith impacts their managerial skills during the Center for Catholic Studies’ annual seminar. Drawing from Naughton’s book, The Four Steps Along the IMPACTS Journey Managing as if Faith Matters , the 25 par - 1. 3. ticipants were challenged to view their Self-discovery: This first step Work to Vocation: This process managerial role as a unique and trans - provides opportunities for members of involves viewing one’s work not formative vocation. Each one will the Seton Hall community to reflect solely as a paycheck, but as a calling write a paper on this topic, which will on their gifts, talents, charismas, incli - in which one’s deepest bliss be published in 2004. nations, passions and relationships, as intersects with the needs of others. Also in May, Seton Hall awarded well as on the people and life events The participants are challenged to Servant Leader Scholarships totaling defining who they are. Through evaluate their work lives, not only in $50,000 to 28 students who have retreats, seminars and workshops, terms of their technical competencies, demonstrated a commitment to participants will consider their faith but whether these competencies servant leadership through their commitments as a rich matrix from genuinely serve others. understanding and support of social which personal callings can be 4. justice issues, diversity and volunteer discerned. Servant Leadership: Community activities. “It is imperative that we members are given opportunities to 2. find ways each year to celebrate Character Formation: In this respond to the call for servant leader - students who embody the mission of second process, community members ship — exercised for the Church and the University, and provide them are challenged to reflect upon and the world. Retreats, seminars, courses with opportunities to further explore acquire the skills and virtues needed and workshops will teach classic lead - vocation,” Father Holmes says. Five to become who they are called to be. ership qualities and creative strategies of the scholarship winners plan to During this process, Seton Hall’s that can be used to meet human serve as music ministers, cantors or deepest convictions will be shared, so needs and engage others in this choir members at campus worship that the community can embrace — important work. services, as well as become resources and further cultivate — these values.

SUMMER 2003 13 Remembering When Richie Regan passed away on Christmas Eve, the Seton Hall University community lost a dear friend. During his more than five decades of service to the University, Richie proved to be not only a gifted athlete, but also a devoted alumnus, talented coach and able administrator. Now, family and friends fondly recall the man behind the legend .

BY MARGARET M. H ORSFIELD BURT , M.A. ’02

ichard J. “Richie” Regan ’53/M.A. ’67 was a loyal son 12 of Seton Hall University, beginning on the day he Rfirst came to campus in 1949. With unsurpassed fervor throughout his 72 years, he devoted himself to three loves — his family, his alma mater and his friends. His accomplishments, both on and off the basketball court, are as countless as the lives he touched.

The Making of a Legend

Thin and wiry, full of energy and talent, “The Cat” quickly became a Seton Hall standout. In 1949, he led the freshman basketball team to a spectacular 39-1 record, making national headlines. But that was only the beginning — Richie’s athletic ability, sheer quickness and agility gave him the grace to excel throughout his college career. In his senior year, as a star guard, Richie and his team won the National Invitation Tournament Title. His death on December 24, 2002, fell just a few months before the 50th anniversary of that victory — Seton Hall’s only national championship.

Richie Regan took to the Seton Hall basketball court in 1949, launching a spectacular career with the University that spanned more than a half-century. (Opposite page, top) His 50 years included a decade of coaching in the 1960s. In this 1961-62 team shot, Richie is in the center, with assistant John Murphy on his right. Mike Murray ’63 (left) wears Richie’s fabled Richie number 12 jersey, which would later be retired.

SUMMER 2003 15 “When Richie played, he was just like NBA Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy. He was the closest thing to ‘the Cooz’ I ever saw,” recalls Michael “Mickey” Hannon ’54, a teammate and friend. “The things he could do with a basketball are up there with the tricks you see players doing today.” But Richie was modest, saying, “I prefer team honors, rather than awards that recognize one person.” Arnold “Arnie” Ring ’55, a friend and former teammate, agrees, remembering him with a metaphor: “Richie lived his life The success and popularity of the men’s basketball program in the as if it were a basketball game — never wanting the glory for 1960s under Richie’s leadership was captured in this photo taken himself, he wanted it for the team and Seton Hall. He pre - during a courtside television interview with the coach (right). ferred to get the ball and then give it up, so that another teammate could have that chance. That’s how Richie was.” In fact, Richie is among the most honored athletes in New Jersey history. A charter member of the Newark Sports Hall of Fame, he also received a Garden State Award from the Collegiate Athletic Administrators and the ECAC Distinguished Service Award, and he was inducted into the New Jersey Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame and the Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey. “I am very proud of the recognition I have received, but I always accept these honors on behalf of the University,” Richie said in 1999.

Richie’s players looked to him as a source of guidance both on Courtside with “The Cat” and off the court. The popular coach is surrounded by the 1963-64 varsity squad. fter serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and enjoying a professional basketball career, Richie returned Ato Seton Hall in 1960 as head coach of the men’s basketball team. It was a job he excelled at, and he proudly held the post for a decade. Following in the footsteps of his coach and mentor, John “Honey” Russell, Richie guided the Pirates to four consecutive winning seasons and 112 career victories. While winning was always important, so was taking an interest in his players. Reflecting on the time he spent with students, Richie said, “Though we didn’t always have winning seasons on the court, the men who played for me were and still are all winners in the most important game — the game of life.” Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president, concurs. “Sports are not only about physical education. Sports are about moral education, too,” he says. “As a seasoned coach, Richie was patient and enriched others’ lives with kindness and encouraging words.” Richie was among the first to welcome men’s basketball coach P.J. Carlesimo (left) on the day he was hired (April 5, 1982). In 1971, and for the next 14 years, Richie served as Edward R. D’Alessio, Ph.D. (right) was University president at the time. director of athletics at the University. In 1979, he orches - trat ed Seton Hall’s entrance into the BIG EAST Conference CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1949 1953 1960 After a stellar career on the courts The Pirates boast a 31-2 record, After service in the U.S. Marine of Newark’s West Side High School cinching the National Invitation Corps and an all-star NBA career and signing a national letter of intent Tournament Title — equivalent to with the Rochester and Cincinnati to play basketball at Seton Hall today’s NCAA Championship — during Royals, Richie returns to The Hall University, freshman Richie Regan Richie’s senior year at point guard. In as head coach of men’s basketball. arrives on the South Orange campus. his varsity career, the team posts an In 10 years, he posts four consecutive Already nicknamed “The Cat,” he 80-12 record. He graduates with 1,167 winning seasons and racks up 112 would become one of the greatest points and 443 career assists, the third career victories. players in Pirate history. highest total in Pirate history. His number 12 subsequently is retired.

16 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY as one of its original seven members — an accomplishment that helped move Seton Hall’s athletics programs into the national arena. His talent as an athletic administrator was evident , and, in 1985, he accepted a position as the first executive director of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund, created to provide immediate In 2000, Richie graciously agreed financial support to the University’s 19 varsity sports. Over to take his number the years, his efforts generated more than $10 million. “He 12 jersey out of retirement so current point guard loved his fund-raising work,” says his wife, the former Sue Andre Barrett could wear it. Dilley. A driving force behind women’s athletics, Sue served as Seton Hall’s director of athletics and senior associate direc - tor of athletics. “He relished this time in his life because he was strengthening Seton Hall’s athletic tradition in a new way,” she recalls. Richie so loved his work that, in 1998, rathe1r than 2 retire, he became special assistant to the vice president for University Affairs (now University Advancement). In this new role, he continued providing vital support to the University’s fund-raising and athletic priorities. Throughout his career, Richie’s loyalty always rebounded to Seton Hall. He summarized his University career in one word: “great.” He added, “Anyone who spends as much time as I have in one place always has special people to look back on who made a significant impact on them. For me, my former players and the Priest Community have always been Richie and his wife, Sue, attended a Memorial Mass for former teammate my favorites.” Walter Dukes ’53 in 2001, along with men’s basketball coach Louis Orr (left) and former team member Charles P. Mitchel ’66/M.A. ’70, Ed.D. Putting Family First (right). Mitchel, nicknamed the “Columbus Comet” as a Pirate, is now chair of Seton Hall’s Department of Educational Leadership, n thinking back on their father’s positions at the Management and Policy. University, his children recall the support of their mother, ISheila, Richie’s first wife who passed away i n 1991. “Throughout his career, Mom stood by him, through all the wins, and losses, too,” says Matthew Regan ’86. The eight children especially cherish the memory of the role their father played after their mother’s death. “A transformation took place. My father became both parents,” Matthew says. “Family was extremely important to him, so he became the shoulder to lean on while maintaining his strength as a father.” Daughter Marybeth Regan ’81 adds, “When my dad married Sue in 1993, all of my brothers and sisters were extremely grateful because we could see happiness return to my father’s eyes. Sue was the perfect addition to our family. She had known my mom and never tried to replace Throughout his career, Richie (second from right) worked on various her. Instead, she was herself — loving, loyal, kind and strong projects with people he soon considered friends, including (from left) — a terrific friend and wonderful companion for Dad.” Adrian M. Foley ’43; Daniel Murray ’57; and Kenneth Kunzman, counsel For Richie, Seton Hall was an integral part of his family, to the Board of Regents. 1971 1979 1991 1999 Seton Hall names Richie director Richie leads the University into the BIG Seton Hall names its field house for The annual Pirate Blue Salute pays of athletics. EAST Conference as a charter member. Richie and his late wife, Sheila. tribute to Richie and Sue (she is director of athletics at the time) for 1973 1985 1998 their unprecedented 75 years of One of the first inductees to the Seton Named the first executive director of Richie is appointed special assistant to combined service to the University. Hall Athletic Hall of Fame, “The Cat,” is Seton Hall’s Pirate Blue Athletic Fund, the vice president for University Affairs recognized for his legendary quickness Richie begins to shape a fund to (now University Advancement) at 2001 and agility, as well as his loyalty and provide immediate financial support Seton Hall. Richie is inducted into the Sports Hall leadership as a Pirate coach and for Seton Hall’s 19 varsity sports. of Fame of New Jersey. It is the latest administrator. in a long list of accolades.

SUMMER 2003 17 as Marybeth affirms: “It was as if Seton Hall was his ninth child. Wherever he went, he was always the goodwill ambas - The Regan Family sador for the University.” Richie proved this in many ways. Richard J. Regan ’53/M.A. ’67 “No matter what the topic, he closed every conversation with died on December 24, 2002, at two words — Go Pirates!,” Marybeth remembers. “It was his the age of 72, surrounded by his family. He is survived by way of letting you know Seton Hall was always on his mind his wife, Sue (Dilley) Regan; — and in his heart.” his children (indicated by an *) and their spouses: Kevin* and A Loyal Friend Megan Regan, Colleen ’78* and George Christie, Marybeth Regan ’81*, Tracey Lynch*, ore than 600 family, friends, teammates and Matthew ’86* and Tami Regan, colleagues gathered for a February 20 Memorial Ellen ’87* and Howie Dombroski, MMass for Richie, appropriately celebrated in Walsh Meg* and Dave Smith, Kate ’96* Gymnasium, where he had spent so many memorable and Tim Moloughney; his brother, William; and 15 moments and dedicated so much of his life. The Most grandchildren. Reverend John J. Myers, J.C.D., D.D., Archbishop of Newark, presided and Monsignor Sheeran served as celebrant, along with 23 members of the Priest Community who served as concelebrants. Underneath the gym’s banners highlighting athletic accomplishments, many people had tears streaming down their faces. But they also smiled as they thought about a man who seemed so much larger than life. Says Henry Cooper ’54, “He was as much an institution as is Seton Hall, and, as such, we never contemplated his mortality.” In the homily, Monsignor Sheeran observed that “Richie had many names, ‘The Cat,’ father, husband, brother and, of course, ‘Coach.’ How lucky we are to call him friend! He loved Seton Hall University; he loved us. For a believer, there is no greater joy than this. The angels in heaven are in good, good company.” Clearly, many people considered him a friend. “Richie had Richie and Sue Regan, with their treasured grandchildren on an incredible ability to connect with people,” Sue shares. “He November 8, 2002. (Back row, from left): Paige, Brittany holding remembered their families and where they went to school — Erinne, Sue holding Sheila, Richie holding Brigid, Sean holding Trey and Samantha holding Caitlin; (sitting on the floor, from left): Ryan, without fail.” Former teammate and friend John Ligos ’52 Patrick, Timothy, Regan and Shaine. (Not pictured: David, born agrees: “He would hear a name once and remember it forever.” February 24.) “Richie’s jovial nature and good-hearted friendliness were endearing and contagious,” says Charles Doehler ’56. When Doehler was director of planned giving at Seton Hall, he says, Richie “had lunch in the cafeteria at least once a week to stay in contact with the students. On the walk to lunch, we met countless people who wanted a minute or two of his time — and he always gave it to them. He made people feel important. Most of all, he made people feel part of the Seton Hall family.” During the last few months of his life, Richie began work - ing on a project that was very important to him: He became involved in raising funds to provide scholarships for Seton Hall’s student-athletes and significantly improve the University’s athletic facilities. To pay tribute to him and to further his work, the Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics was established in February (see page 19). Now, the freshman guard who went on to devote more than 50 Among the more than 600 people who joined Sue (second from years to his alma mater will continue to help and inspire right) and Richie’s family at a Memorial Mass in February were Seton Hall student-athletes for generations to come — which Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president (left); is exactly what Richie Regan always wanted to achieve. New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey (third from right); and The Most Reverend John J. Myers, J.C.D., D.D., Archbishop of Newark (right). Special thanks to the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives and Special Collections Center for providing photos and background for this article. 18 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE The Regan Legacy Lives On Through Endowed Fund “Establishing Seton Hall as a charter member of the BIG EAST put our athletics program on the map. Now, it is our turn to give something back. After all, we owe much of our success to him. The Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics will honor Richie in a way he would have loved — by strengthening the program. ” — Thomas Sharkey ’54 Secretary of the Board of Regents

o honor their legendary contributions, Seton Hall University in February established Tthe Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics. The ambitious goal of raising $5 million for the endowed fund will serve several purposes. An estimated $2.5 million will be used to enable the University to improve and expand athletic facilities, including creating a room where the Seton Hall University Athletic Hall of Fame is showcased and renovating the women’s basketball locker rooms. The remaining funds will be used to create endowed scholarships for student-athletes, as well as to increase operating funds for the Department of Athletics and for individual Pirate teams. “Richie left us an unparalleled legacy in an athletic tradition of which we can truly be proud,” notes Thomas Sharkey ’54, secretary of the University’s Board of Regents and one of five co-chairs of the committee for the fund. Adds Charles Doehler ’56, also a co-chair, “The goals of this unique endowed fund are ambitious. By endowing scholarships, we can ensure that the most talented and academically qualified student-athletes are able to choose Seton Hall.” The committee, which has more than 40 members, also is co-chaired by David Gerstein ’59; Kenneth Kunzman, counsel to the Board of Regents; and former Board of Regents member Frank Walsh. “Contributing to this fund means directly helping the student-athletes of today as well as those of the future,” Doehler says. “Richie would certainly be proud because he had his own, unwavering tradition of serving Seton Hall. It is a lasting tribute in the Regan name, much like shouting Richie’s two favorite words — Go Pirates! — forever.”

e invite you to be part of the Seton Hall team by W supporting the Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics. Contributions may be sent to:

The Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics c/o Joseph Del Rossi Director, Pirate Blue Athletic Fund Seton Hall University 457 Centre Street South Orange, NJ 07079 For more information, contact Joseph Del Rossi at (973) 378-2681. Focus on Faculty

Half a World Away, Professor Plants Seeds of Education Reform

Whether seated on a tractor, in the mayor’s chair or at desks around the world, Joseph M. Stetar, Ph.D. explores the crossroads he encounters.

hen South Africa of 1997, South Africa turned to education and economic minority who once ruled — dismantled a Seton Hall University profes - development. After that but is now widely spoken in Wapartheid in the sor of education, Joseph M. lecture, Khotseng invited southern Africa.) mid-1990s, one of the major Stetar, Ph.D. He has been Stetar to help South Africa “The transformation of challenges facing the new working diligently since 1988 build a new world of integrated UFS into a racially mixed democracy was to reinvent the to strengthen the curricula at education. Stetar accepted institution posed many daunt - higher education system. Until South Africa’s black colleges. Khotseng’s invitation. ing challenges,” Stetar that time, the country’s lead - Since 1995, he has been assist - The main campus of UFS, remarks. “Our first major goal ing universities were generally ing the South African Human which has its origins in the was to increase access for only open to white students. Sciences Research Council; colonial era, is in Bloemfontein, black students. Our other Black and mixed-race students and for the past seven years, the capita l city of what is now goals were to increase black were segregated into substan - he has been a research associ - the Free State Province. A faculty at UFS and help dard colleges, where libraries ate at the University of the research university, it offers strengthen the Free State’s were commonly void of books Free State (UFS). classes both in English and historically black colleges.” and very little or no academic As vice rector of UFS, Afrikaans. (Branching out from Part of the challenge, he research took place. Benito Khotseng, Ph.D. had its 17th-century Dutch roots, recalls, was finding a way to To assist with what became heard Stetar deliver a paper in Afrikaans became the language “balance the need for access known as the “transformation” Austria on the links between of the Boer — the white and equality for students at

20 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE UFS with the university’s “Education is an need to remain an institution of international quality. We economic engine, knew that future economic development in South Africa no matter where depended upon the univer - sity’s continued success.” you go.”

Integrating the hard to convince qualified Free State campuses black faculty to settle there.” Through nearly $3 million Stetar’s solution was his in grants that Stetar and “Grow Your Own Timber” colleagues secured from foun - mentoring project, for which dations, including the Andrew he and Khotseng obtained a W. Mellon Foundation, the $900,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Mellon Foundation. The proj - and the Schering-Plough ect identifies highly qualified In what little spare time he has, Stetar enjoys taking in the scenery at South African college students his farm in Hunterdon County. Among the animals he cares for are Foundation, they slowly goats, chickens, homing pigeons and his loyal herding dog, Schatzi. brought many lofty goals to who are interested in pursuing fruition. In 2003, approximately academic careers. These American to receive an hon - State University of Trade and seven years after the begin - Mellon Fellows are guaran - orary Doctor of Education Economics in Ukraine. His ning of the transformation, teed faculty positions after degree from UFS. The award scholarly activities also have nearly 60 percent of UFS’s they complete their doctoral recognized Stetar’s work at the taken him to London (he 18,000 students are black studies, which are supported university as well as his ongo - was a visiting scholar for a or of mixed race. Mellon through their fellowships. By ing research, contributions and semester), China, Germany, Foundation grants of 2007, 30 new black faculty commitment to advancing Switzerland and Romania, $1.2 million were used to link members will join UFS or one South African education. among other countries. Free State’s library with sev - of two historically black cam - When asked if there is a eral historically black colleges, puses: Vista University, with A Rural Refuge in New Jersey thread that links the diverse enabling students to have locations in Bloemfontein and From his 200-year-old farm - universities with which he access to one of the cou ntry’s other cities, and QwaQwa house that sits on a 10-acre has worked, he replies, largest university collections. (now part of UFS) in the city Hunterdon County property “Education is an economic Another $625,000 from the of Uniquwa. among pastures, orchards and engine, no matter where Kellogg Foundation provided Seton Hall doctoral streams, Stetar doesn’t seem at you go.” He adds, “I am scholarships for students, as students also have benefited all like an international mover constantly impressed by the well as health sciences and from Stetar’s projects in South and shaker. But with technol - quality of students I have education at UFS. Africa; three of them have par - ogy being what it is today, he taught over the years.” Their goal of increasing the ticipated in exchange programs easily conducts much of his Born in San Francisco, diversity of faculty members at with UFS. “ ‘Grow Your Own overseas research from the Stetar grew up in a suburb of UFS proved more difficult Timber’ enriches Seton Hall comfort of his home office, tak - Pittsburgh with two younger than encouraging students to students as well, giving them a ing trips to South Africa several brothers and a sister. His enroll. “We had an enormous global perspective on educa - times each year. In addition, father was a foreman in the cultural hurdle to climb tion in other countries,” Stetar he is near the completion of a steel industry; his mother because the university was explains. “Concurrently, hav - six-year research project on owned a restaurant. He was located in Bloemfontein, a ing the Mellon Fellows join the privatization of Ukraine’s the first person in his family former Afrikaaner stronghold our classes at Seton Hall shat - universities and economic to go to college. and a center of apartheid,” tered a lot of mispercep tions development, geared toward While pursuing a Bachelor Stetar recalls. “Because of its that our students had about assisting the country’s rural of Arts in History at Saint history and because the quality of South African areas. He has been a visiting Bonaventure University, Bloemfontein is a more education.” scholar in Japan at the Stetar became keenly inter - provincial city, whereas In September 2002, the University of Hiroshima, and ested in educational policy Johannesburg and Capetown University of the Free State has taught at the University of and economics. He continued are the major metropolitan bestowed a special honor on Tampere in Finland and Kyiv to study higher educa tion at areas of South Africa, it was Stetar: He became the first SUNY Buffalo, earning a

SUMMER 2003 21 Ph.D. In 1974, he began a The higher education doctoral nine-year career at SUNY program, which he directs, has College at Buffalo, where he grown from one to three fac - held a variety of positions, ulty members in the past six including director of continu - years. Students are recruited ing educa tion, assistant vice from all over the United States president for faculty and staff and abroad. relations, and dean of graduate “Although we have had sub - studies and research. stantial growth, we have been In 1984, Stetar joined the careful to maintain individual Seton Hall faculty as associate relationships with students professor of education and asso - while ensuring that we South Africa’s University of the Free State honored Stetar in September ciate provost for academic continue to provide quality 2002 with the first honorary Doctor of Education degree that it has affairs. He recalls immediately programs,” Stetar points out. conferred on an American. feeling comfortable — and says Motivating students is not a he has stayed because “Seton concern. Stetar marvels at the as school superintendent or Educating students and Hall’s administration and fac - bright minds and enthusiasm college dean. Others are inter - improving access to educa - ulty are willing to think inter - he encounters in his classes. ested in academic and research tion aren’t Stetar’s only nationally. The University “Most of my students have careers at leading colleges and stints in life. As mayor of permits people to flourish.” careers and families,” he says. universities. Bethlehem Township (popu - “By the time they arrive for Stetar encourages students lation 3,850), he regularly Seton Hall Attracts More their evening classes, they have to consider educational systems tackles weighty issues such Doctoral Students put in a full day’s work, but are as global enterprises where as combating sprawl, balanc - In addition to the progress he still ready to challenge me! they will need to collaborate ing the budget amidst state has seen in South Africa, They give me a sense of humil - with colleagues all over the cutbacks, enforcing zoning Stetar is encouraged by the ity by showing me how much world. “Seton Hall should be laws and encouraging the growth of Seton Hall’s educa - they have to offer the world.” the beginning of your educa - protection of the area’s envi - tional programs over the last His most important words tion, not the end,” he advises ronment and rural character. several years. Interest in the of advice to his graduate stu - them. “You have to be student- In his leisure time, he rides Department of Educational dents, he says, are to “think centered, contribute to horses and bicycles, plays rac - Leadership, Management and beyond the classroom.” Many research efforts, improve the quetball, chops wood for his Policy is very high — more of his students are completing practice of education and write fireplace and enjoys outdoor students are applying for its doctoral degrees so that they and speak to the practice of activities. He jokes that Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs. can hold advanced positions in education theory every day.” knowing how to plow a field the practice of education, such and drive a tractor in a straight line (“not an easy feat,” he says) impressed colleagues in Ukraine. “Thanks to Seton Hall, I’ve been able to combine rural life with my academic life,” Stetar says. “Living and working at the crossroads of the world, I am blessed to be able to make contributions to educational systems through - out the world.” — Barbara Iozzia

Barbara Iozzia is a New Jersey-based freelancer who writes frequently on higher edu - cation and healthcare topics. Stetar’s efforts on behalf of South African universities have helped to increase access for black students.

22 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Sports

Soccer Star Reaches Goal to Play Professionally

Phil Swenda ’03, a two-time All-Region selection and three-time All-BIG EAST team selection, finished his soccer career at Seton Hall with 61 career points (26 goals, 11 assists) and helped lead the Pirates to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2001 and 2002. He was the third BIG EAST player selected by Major League Soccer (Chicago Fire) on draft day in January. “It has always been a dream of mine to play professional soccer,” he says. Swenda is Seton Hall’s highest draft pick since 1996, when the draft began.

Freshman Julie Costello reads to fourth-grade students at Seth Boyden Demonstration School in Maplewood.

Celebrity Readers Promote Literacy

Two freshman Pirate basketball players — Julie Costello and Eric Davis — traded their basketballs for books as part of a local Celebrity Read project sponsored by the South Orange/Maplewood Board of Education and the United Way of Essex and West Hudson. Costello is a forward for the women’s basketball team, and Davis is a forward for the men’s team. The February event was part of Read Across America, a national literacy program sponsored by Graduating senior Phil Swenda ’03 was the third BIG EAST soccer the National Education Association. player to be selected as part of Major League Soccer’s SuperDraft.

SUMMER 2003 23 Men’s basketball head coach Louis Orr (right) earned several prestigious honors this year, and helped lead the Pirates to a third-place finish in the BIG EAST conference’s West Division.

Basketball Teams Earn BIG EAST Accolades

Men’s basketball: In his second season as head coach, Louis Orr led the Pirates to a final mark of 17-13 and a 10-6 conference record, earning him Coach of the Year honors from the BIG EAST Conference and the United States Basketball Andre Barrett Writers Association (USBWA) District II. With 1,325 points and 479 assists in his career, junior Kenia Sinclair ’03 (right) set a new Seton Hall record during the Andre Barrett is the third stu - preliminary round of the NCAA East Regional Championships. With a time of 2:03:85, Sinclair’s finish is ranked sixth in the nation among dent-athlete in Pirate history to collegiate athletes. record more than 1,000 points and 450 assists. Barrett also was Team Enjoys Runaway Success named to the BIG EAST All- Conference second team and Kelly Whitney With a first-place finish in the 800m run, Kenia Sinclair ’03 selected to the All-District 3 helped Seton Hall win its second straight indoor track and field team. Freshman Kelly Whitney title at the 2003 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) was named to the BIG EAST Indoor Championships in March, and earned the ECAC’s Most All-Rookie Team. Outstanding Athlete Award. Sinclair also captured the women’s Women’s basketball: Leslie 800m crown at the 2003 BIG EAST Indoor Track & Field Ardon ’03 received the 2003 Championships. BIG EAST Sportsmanship Bridgette Ingram ’03 captured her third straight pentathlon at Award. She averaged 8.2 points the 2003 BIG EAST Indoor Track & Field Championships and per game and was third on the won the pentathlon at the ECAC Indoor Championships. team in rebounding, with 5.6 boards per contest. Leslie Ardon ’03

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Perfect Pitch: Her Career Choice Blends Vocal and PR Talents

Dinean Robinson (second from left) and the Seton Hall University Gospel Choir joyfully spread the Word of God.

inean Robinson has “When I joined the event for high school athletes. In her freshman year, she a passion for singing While on campus, she met Lisa joined the University Touring Dthat she plans to Gospel Choir , Morgan, M.A., associate track Choir and eventually the fine-tune into a future career and field coach, who encour - University’s Gospel Choir. — with a twist. Though she I felt like I was aged her to apply. Because the two choirs met probably could pursue a Robinson’s interest in on the same night, she had to recording contract, for now coming home .” Seton Hall increased after make a tough choice. On the the communication major she met several people from one hand, the touring choir was has chosen to combine her the Educational Opportunity a good experience and a great vocal talents with her skills Program (EOP). The EOP way to exercise her vocal a perfect fit for her outgoing in public relations. combines the funding from the chords. On the other hand, personality and her communi - Singing has been a Educational Opportunity Fund “when I joined the Gospel cation talents. “I am used to common chord throughout her (EOF) with an innovative sup - Choir, I felt like I was coming singing and performing, which life. Robinson, who grew up port program. “I was impressed home,” she confides. She had has made me very comfortable in Buena, a town about 20 by what I heard and the people made her choice. in front of an audience,” she minutes from Atlantic City, has I met. From that point on, I Robinson is a board mem - observes. “This comfort level been a member of at least one knew I wanted to attend Seton ber of the Gospel Choir and has helped to build my public choir ever since third grade. Hall,” she recalls. Once accepted has served in several leader - speaking and public relations “I’m just continuing the family to the EOP, Robinson had ship positions, including as last skills. As a performer I also legacy,” she says. “My mother access to a freshman summer year’s president and this year’s have learned stress and time- has a beautiful voice and both program, financial aid, learning treasurer. She also is a member management techniques essen - my grandmother and great- center enrichment, tutoring, of the fund-raising committee. tial to a public relations career.” aunt sang.” individualized counseling and In April, the choir performed Interestingly, it was sports Scheduled to graduate in other support services. “EOP God’s Love: Illustrated in Poetry, — not music — that first led December, she is now pursuing made me aware of University Movement and Song , directed by Robinson to Seton Hall her passion by making plans for resources and provided a road Andre Brown ’03. In addition University. “My high school a career in entertainment public map for my educational career,” to a Christmas and spring was sports-oriented. The major - relations. “Entertainers bring she says. She also appreciated concert on campus, the choir ity of the student body partici - smiles to people’s faces. That’s all of the personal support from also performs at metro area pated in sports,” she notes. a great feeling, and that’s the her family — especially an aunt churches. “As a Christian Robinson played field hockey kind of environment in which I — and her church, First Baptist organization, we have a respon - and was a member of the track want to work,” Robinson says. in Richland. sibility to spread the Word of team. In her senior year, she People-oriented, a self-starter At Seton Hall, one of the God both on- and off-campus,” came to South Orange for the and a woman of strong convic - first things Robinson did was Robinson says. Seton Hall Games, an annual tions, she views this field as seek out singing opportunities.

26 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE she confesses. “Before taking “In my time at the class, I thought the profes - sor would follow a strict lecture Seton Hall , I’ve format, but instead he incorpo - rated hands-on experiments, learned that observation of the stars and constellations, and class people are debate,” she says. “It was edu - cational, and the level of stu - most important .” dent involvement was optimal.” Kathleen Donohue Rennie, Her internship at the New M.A. ’93 is “one of my favorite York City office of PMK/HBH professors,” Robinson contin - Public Relations helped ues. “She really connects with Robinson confirm her career the students. When I had her choice. Widely recognized as for Public Relations (I), I always a leader in entertainment pub - sat up front. I didn’t want to lic relations, the firm handles miss a thing.” The senior keeps accounts in the motion picture, in touch with Rennie through television, theater and music Seton Hall’s chapter of the industries. Nicole Kidman, Among her other extracur - Her interest in promoting Public Relations Student Robert Redford and Sony ric ular activities, Robinson is healthy lifestyles began during Society of America (PRSSA). Music are among its clients. the founder of PLUS, an infor - her freshman year, when she Rennie is the faculty adviser Looking to expand her musi - mal student club focused on participated in “Just for Girls,” for this student organization cal reach, Robinson also wants to size acceptance and building a discussion group that met dur - that fosters understanding of learn to play the guitar. And she positive body images. She ing the University’s Welcome current theories and procedures can’t wait to record a classic founded PLUS because, as she Week. Following one of the in the profession and gives rhythm and blues CD, saying, puts it, “If you love yourself, sessions, Sandra Sarro, Psy.D., students access to professional “I would not be complete if I the rest is easy. I believe most consulting psychologist for development opportunities. As didn’t accomplish this goal!” women have self-love, but University Counseling members of PRSSA, Robinson Like the women who have for some, the love needs to Services, invited her to become and fellow students handle pub - influenced her musically — the be cultivated.” Wise words, a peer health educator. Since lic relations for the University’s late Phyllis Hyman, Anita Baker, especially when you consider then, Robinson has been Theatre-in-the-Round. She also Regina Belle and Tina Marie — that more than 90 percent of involved in this effort, through applies her expertise to help the Robinson says she has “so much people with eating disorders workshops, information tables, Gospel Choir create advertise - to say. And rhythm and blues is are women. And 56 percent discussion groups and special ments and promote its events. one of the best vehicles for me of women dislike their overall events. As one of seven peer This past semester, to say it in. These women made appearance, according to a health educators, she helps Robinson’s classes included beautiful music that was from survey sponsored by the U.S. engage students in dialogues Philosophy and the Modern the heart and from the soul. It Department of Health and about nutrition, depression, Mind, Music of America, was true and real.” Human Servic es. substance abuse, stress, Christian Belief and Thought, Heart and soul, in fact, sum True to the PLUS theme violence prevention, sexuality Women and the Media and up what Robinson puts into of “being comfortable in your and HIV. “I’m involved in the Television-Film Writing. For her life. “In my time at Seton own skin,” the group hopes to discussion, but I also facilitate the latter, she wrote a screen - Hall, I’ve learned that people sponsor a fashion show next the dialogue, making sure play. “That class was a great are most important,” she fall. “If the majority of the participants interact with one learning experience, and my affirms. “In our efforts to be club’s members are proud another,” she explains. curiosity was piqued. I wrote all that we can be, to be true enough and have enough Robinson fondly recalls a romantic comedy, and at the servant leaders, we have to be courage to walk that runway, some of her more memorable end of the semester I present - careful not to disregard the then the club has accom - professors and courses. Much ed it to my professor [Thomas people who matter to us. In plished what it set out to to her surprise, Introduction to R. Rodinella, M.F.A.] and my short, we just have to love one do,” Robinson believes. Astronomy, taught by Parviz H. classmates. Who knows, maybe another — and everything else “Participating in the fashion Ansari, Ph.D., professor of someday you’ll see my name will fall into place.” show will be the ultimate physics, ranks in her top five. on the big screen,” she says display of self-love.” “I am not a science person,” with a laugh. — Pamela Dungee

SUMMER 2003 27 Pirates in Print Y R O T S I

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memorable moments of C yesterday are remembered for generations. In this case, the At their inaugural game on December 9, 1903, the Seton Hall varsity basketball team tied the Mohawks of Newark club team 15-15. With connection between history their manager John E. Holton are the “Starting Five.” They are (front and sport is truly special.” row, from left) Martin J. Reynolds, Bernard L. Stafford, (back row, An avid basketball fan, from left) William Baird, Henry “Harry” McDonough (captain) and Delozier reflects upon a sport Robert J. Barrett. that celebrates the University’s about Frank Hill, who in the prominently featured, along athletic talent, school spirit early 1900s coached both with notable coaches John and spectator appreciation. Rutgers University and Seton “Honey” Russell ’36, Bill Seton Hall Pirates: Seton Hall Pirates: A Basketball Hall — a feat made all the Raftery and P.J. Carlesimo. A Basketball History History explores the emerging more amazing because, at var - With a number of superla - popularity of hoop action ious junctions, he guided both tive student-athletes, coaches by Alan Delozier, M.A., M.L.S. within the context of school (Arcadia, $19.99) programs simultaneously. and unforgettable victories, history and the growth of the Another passage tells the and a commendable standard game at large. Its scope begins story of Francis “Pat” of excellence, Seton Hall’s The undeniable strength with the first game in 1903, in of the Seton Hall men’s Reynolds, who holds the place among college basket - which an uncertain Seton Hall dubious distinction of earning ball programs makes this basketball program has made tied the Mohawks of Newark the popular sport an integral a varsity letter from Rutgers book a compelling read for club team, and concludes with after he inadvertently sank a any Pirate fan. “Seton Hall part of the University’s his - the hiring of head coach Louis tory. Now, as the program basket for his opponents dur - basketball is a proud institu - Orr in 2001. ing a 1924 tilt. Other signifi - tion, and this book would not reaches its 100th anniversary, The book features a this book, compiled by cant events also are have been possible without number of rare photos that well-documented, including all the players, coaches, Delozier, details the Pirates’ capture defining moments incredible story. the team’s first BIG EAST staff, alumni and fans, all of in the team’s history, culled Conference game in 1979 and whom share in the program’s At Seton Hall, Delozier from thousands of items is University archivist and an countless full houses at Walsh success,” Delozier notes. housed in the Monsignor Gymnasium. (The crowds assistant professor. With William Noé Field Archives many manuscripts, ledgers, eventually led the men’s — Scott E. Helfman and Special Collections team to move its home photographs, newspapers, Center in the University scrapbooks, physical artifacts court to Continental Libraries. Among these Airlines Arena.) and other archival resources treasures is a photograph at his fingertips, he jumped Of course, Seton Hall of the famed “Starting Five” greats Bob Davies ’42, at the chance to achieve his — the first team to represent lifelong dream of publishing Walter Dukes ’53, Richie Seton Hall in varsity competi - Regan ’53/M.A. ’67, a book. “The opportunity to tion in 1903. write a volume on the history Nick Werkman ’64, Delozier also brings the Glenn Mosley ’78, of Seton Hall basketball was history of the sport to life a stroke of good fortune with Terry Dehere ’93 and with interesting and amusing many oth ers are a logical link to my academic anecdotes. One such story is

28 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Uncommon Faith by John F. Coverdale, J.D., Ph.D. (Scepter Publishers, Inc., $14.95)

A professor at Seton Hall University School of Law, Coverdale is the author of several books on Spanish history. In Uncommon Faith , he chronicles the early years (1928-43) of Opus Dei. As a personal prelature of the Catholic Church (the status it achieved after the Second Vatican Council), Opus Dei helps JUST RELEASED ! its members turn their work — and the rest of their lives — into occasions of loving God and serving others. An Opus Dei Preaching from follower himself, Coverdale worked in Rome in the 1960s with the Lectionary: Blessed Josemaría Escrivá, the movement’s founder who died in 1975 and was canonized in 2002. Coverdale explores the An Exegetical faith of the founder and his early followers. The author also Commentary, with details the movement’s struggles and triumphs — from a series bonus CD-ROM of legal attacks and the outbreaks of anticlerical violence by Gerard S. Sloyan ’44 during the Spanish Civil War to its present status with 80,000 (Augsburg Fortress followers in 90 nations. Publishers, $40)

A biblical scholar, Sloyan is a graduate of The College Seminary – Saint Andrew’s Hall. His book provides an in-depth analysis of passages from Hidden Rome the Revised Common by Frank J. Korn ’58, M.A. Lectionary and the Lectionary for Mass for (Paulist Press, $16.95) each Sunday and major feasts in the Catholic A former Fulbright Scholar, Korn is recognized internationally Church’s three-year as an authority on the Eternal City and has traveled there liturgical cycle. 76 times in the past three decades. An adjunct professor of classical studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, Korn takes a special interest in the city’s Roman Catholic heritage. His eighth book, Hidden Rome , delivers an insider’s look at the many treasures and fascinating sites not found in conventional guidebooks. In his suggestions for one-day excursions to Assisi, Palestrina, Frascati and other nearby locales, he details not only what to see, but how to see it. The book’s foreward is by Corrine “Lindy” Boggs, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.

SUMMER 2003 29 Developing a Successful Baseball Program by Richard M. Trimble, M.A. ’78, Ed.S., Ph.D. (Coaches Choice, $19.95)

Managing Knowledge Through play-by-play examples, photographs, charts and Workers: Unleashing checklists, Trimble details the essentials of establishing a successful baseball program for Little League, middle school Innovation and and high school teams. The coach covers everything from fund- Productivity raising, motivation and team rules to determining the lineup, by A.D. Amar, Ph.D. scouting strategies and handling parents. Trimble systemati - (Quorum Books, $69.95) cally reviews the fundamentals, among them practicing and executing, the running game, hitters and hitting, and condition - A professor of management ing drills. The alumnus has been coaching baseball since he in the Stillman School of was 15. Currently, he is the assistant varsity baseball coach Business, Amar examines at Ocean County College in Toms River. On staff at the how employers can maximize Brookdale Baseball Camp for more than 20 years, Trimble the talents of knowledge also directs his own instructional camps, Baseball Prep. workers. The cutting-edge A man with multiple talents, he coaches ice hockey expertise that these skilled and has published two drill books for hockey coaches. professionals possess demands a brand and style of management quite different from what is typically prac - ticed in corporate America. Italian Women in Black Dresses In 264 pages, Amar provides by Maria Mazziotti Gillan ’61, M.A. an in-depth understanding of (Guernica Editions Inc., $13) who these knowledge work - ers are, as well as how man - Gillan, the author of eight poetry books, is the executive agers can select, adapt and director of the Poetry Center at Passaic County Community develop strategies and tech - College in Paterson and the director of the Creative Writing niques to help these employ - Program at Binghamton University (State University of New ees achieve success for their York). Her latest collection reads like a memoir, detailing the organizations. Amar’s book lives of a family across generations. The overall voice in Italian provides practical, ready-to- Women in Black Dresses is that of an Italian mother, telling sto - use assessment tools and ries and guiding the lives of her daughter and granddaughter. instruments to help human Through poems titled, “Blessed,” “My Mother Who Could resource specialists and Ward Off Evil,” “A Geography of Scars” and “Learning How upper management redesign to Love Myself,” the poet looks into the multiple ways of management practices. identifying oneself — from being part of the Italian community in Paterson to life beyond ethnicity. She and her daughter, Jennifer Gillan, have collaborated on Growing Up Ethnic in America and other books.

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F.B.I. Agent Who Captured Most Wanted Shares Life-Saving Techniques

t’s a scene that reads like a Hollywood script: A dangerous fugitive, “There are no second wanted in several states for violent crimes, leads law enforcement offi - Icials on a cross-country chase. Finally, an FBI agent, a marshal and a chances, no time to have an police detective working the case spot him entering a crowded hotel lobby in Manhattan. They approach the man. A struggle ensues. Without warning, off-day . An off-day could be he draws a gun, pointing it directly at the detective’s head. your last day.” That’s when FBI special agent Timothy Latterner ’87/M.A.E. ’93 makes a lightning-quick decision. He draws his gun and fires, apprehending one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted justice from a sociological perspective. Fugitives (he later died in custody). In addition to saving The two faculty members focused the life of the detective, Latterner protected the many on the roles that culture and organi - bystanders who could have met with tragedy. zational structure play in effective Following this May 2001 incident, Latterner received law enforcement and management. numerous local and national awards for his bravery and “They taught that you have to truly heroism. He was even featured in re-enactments on the know the culture and neighborhoods television shows America’s Most Wanted and FBI Files . But you work in to be effective,” he says. “As an the Allendale resident argues that he was simply doing investigator, you also must adjust your strat - his job. “Although it’s highly unlikely that you will ever egy accordingly to get the information you have to fire your weapon in the line of duty, you have need to do your job.” to be prepared — expect the unexpected,” Latterner On his job, Latterner frequently applies this says. “There are no second chances, no time to have same approach. As a police officer for five years, an off-day. An off-day could be your last day.” he patrolled suburban Allendale and urban Fort It is this important message, and his real-life Lee. “These two different experiences really experience, that Latterner now shares with opened my mind to the value of a sociological hundreds of law enforcement officers each perspective,” he notes. “Crime is very different year. Assigned to the FBI’s training division, in different regions, and crime prevention he teaches critical skills to fellow agents and strategies need to be adjusted.” municipal police officers throughout the While serving as a police officer, Latterner tristate area. The subjects he covers include began to consider teaching. He particularly use of firearms, defensive tactics and enjoyed working with children through survival techniques. D.A.R.E., the national community outreach Growing up in Queens, New York, program that teaches drug, gang and vio - Latterner was unsure what direction his lence prevention to 26 million elementary career would take. After moving to school students each year. So in 1991, he Waldwick and graduating from Bergen returned to Seton Hall to obtain a Master Community College, he transferred to of Arts in Education degree as part of the Seton Hall University on an ROTC Police Graduate Studies Program. “I was scholarship. Majoring in criminal justice, learning so much in my career, and I Latterner felt instantly drawn to the wanted to explore the possibility of some - subject matter. He found that the SWAT team day sharing this experience with others program, which is liberal arts-based member ... terrorist working in the field,” Latterner says. D

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32 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Latterner says. In addition to “I’m a survivor being a member of the Bureau’s SWAT team, he also has investi - because of good gated cases such as the crash of TWA Flight 800, the U.S. training. The Seton Embassy bombings in Africa and the terrorist attack on the Hall program guided missile destroyer U.S.S. Cole in Yemen. prepares you for Shortly after apprehending any avenue of law the dangerous fugitive in New York City in 2001, Latterner enforcement that made another change in his career. He returned to the FBI’s you might want training division, where he had spent two years before joining to pursue.” the fugitive task force in 1999. Without a doubt, the change was motivated by what happened in 2001. “I have an even greater responsibility to help officers understand the dangers of the profes - sion and learn how to protect themselves — and others,” Latterner says. He also has trained police officers from Canada and Ireland New York’s finest: On the day Latterner received the New York Police and cadets at West Point Military Academy. Department (NYPD) Medal of Valor, he was commended by NYPD The biggest challenge for all law enforcement officers, he says, Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik (left). is preparedness. “There is less than a 1 percent chance that an offi - cer will ever have to fire a gun in the line of duty, yet you need to Medal of Valor and the Heroism Award from the New York State always be ready for that reality,” he emphasizes. Although it can be Shields. His act of valor also was read into the Congressional Record painful at times to relay what happened to him while apprehend - in May 2002 by U.S. Senator Jon S. Corzine (D-New Jersey). ing that fugitive, he also says it is absolutely necessary. “If you One of Latterner’s most meaningful accolades came from don’t talk about these dangerous realities, no one benefits.” former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik, who Latterner’s own readiness on that day has earned him the cited the incident in his memoir, The Lost Son: A Life in Pursuit of respect and admiration of many organizations. Among the honors Justice . Latterner, recalling the day he was awarded the NYPD bestowed on him are the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation’s Medal of Valor, says, “I was very honored to have met Investigator of the Year Award, the Award for Valor from the Commissioner Kerik. I have a tremendous amount of admiration Federal Executives Board, the New York Police Department and respect for him.” Latterner credits his successful career in part to preparation — both as an officer and as a Seton Hall student. “Your success is a direct reflection of your training. I’m a survivor because of good training,” he says. “The Seton Hall program prepares you for any avenue of law enforcement that you might want to pursue — from corporate security to corrections to patrolling the inner city.” At home, Latterner enjoys the simple pleasures of married life, including coaching son Tim’s football team and taking daughter Courtney to her dance classes. In what little spare time he has left, he likes to go running. He has competed in several marathons and is a certified fitness trainer for the FBI. “Exercise helps me unwind, and it is good practice as well. You never know when you may need to pursue a suspect or get out of a life-threatening situation quickly,” he says. And even when not physically chasing down fugitives, Latterner remains in constant pursuit of justice — taking extraordi - nary steps to protect others and make the world a safer place.

— Carol Stavraka Latterner also enjoys those times when the tackles are less life-threatening, such as coaching his son’s football team.

SUMMER 2003 33 Inspired by her mother, who took classes at night to earn her high school diploma, Linda Ward Gupta, M.A.E. ’95 has shaped a leadership philosophy that includes reaching out to help other educators. At right, she’s pictured with her husband, Dev Gupta, Ph.D.

Alumna Teaches Lesson in Giving

t’s easy to see that teacher Linda Ward Gupta, M.A.E. ’95 has Her husband, Dev Gupta, Ph.D., is a highly successful Ia big heart. The developmentally delayed children she has electrical engineer who launched four technology companies taught are precious to her, and the devotion she has for her and holds an impressive 30 patents. Today, at one of the firms he husband and their three sons is evident. founded — Narad Networks, a broadband technology company Gupta’s love and dedication to education extend far beyond — he is chairman of the board. Over the years, his career has the classrooms where she has taught. In fact, for Gupta, the taken the family to Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey and importance of education has deep roots — roots that were planted Massachusetts. by a woman she has sought to emulate throughout her life. During the 13 years that Gupta and her family lived in “My mother worked the third shift at a mill and then took the Garden State, she once again sought to further her own classes four nights a week for three years to earn her high school knowledge of the teaching profession. Emulating her mother’s diploma,” Gupta remembers. And while her mother certainly determination, Gupta decided to earn a master’s degree in edu - was happy on that graduation day, Gupta was even happier. “It cation from Seton Hall. “I felt an advanced degree would allow was very grueling for her at times, but when she finally reached me to grow professionally, giving me a broader perspective to her goal, it was tremendous,” the daughter says with pride. share with students,” she says. Growing up in Maine, she recalls, “I always loved to read, Living in Readington, a rural community in Hunterdon and was often inspired by my teachers to go in new directions County about an hour’s drive from the Seton Hall campus, might and learn new things.” Knowing that she, too, wanted to inspire have been a stumbling block to her quest for a graduate degree. others, she chose education as her vocation. In 1977, she gradu - But, through the College of Education and Human Services’ ated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Off-Campus Program, Gupta was able to attend classes five min - Child Development and a teaching certificate for grades K-8. utes away from her home, at a local “satellite” school. After moving to Massachusetts, she taught for two years at the Convenience was hardly the only factor in Gupta’s choice of Belchertown State School, then a residential school for develop - a graduate program. She was very familiar with Seton Hall’s mentally delayed adults and children. strong academic reputation and welcomed the opportunity to “Teaching special-needs children requires expertise, attend a Catholic university. “I always loved to go to school and patience, kindness and a personal connection with their learn new skills. The Seton Hall program was an opportunity to parents,” Gupta says. “For all the parents, their children are learn side-by-side with other teachers, including some local stars — unique and loved.” teachers who had taught my sons,” she says. “I was grateful

34 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE that such a ‘big name school’ would practically come to Given her husband’s prominence in the technology field and my doorstep.” her own appreciation of technology, it is only fitting that several While earning a master’s degree, Gupta worked as a substi - of the Gupta awards have supported technology-focused endeav - tute teacher for special needs children. Her days also were filled ors. For example, James Daly, Ed.D., director of secondary educa - with taking care of her family. “Few things in life anchor a tion for the College, received a $2,000 teaching excellence award person, but for me, pursuing a degree at a very good school was for the application of technology in social studies education. mine,” she observes. “Earning my master’s degree Shouping Hu, Ph.D., assistant professor, won a scholarship reaffirmed my professional choice.” excellence award for his research titled “Computing Gupta was immediately impressed with the Seton Experience and Good Practices in Undergraduate Hall program and its “wealth of instructors.” One Education: Does the Degree of Campus professor, Frances Hobbie, Ed.D., was well- ‘Wiredness’ Matter?” But not all of the recipients versed in the field of special education, not only are researching high-tech topics. A teacher in terms of codes and requirements, but also in enrolled in the University’s Catholic School the complex nature and needs of mentally Leadership Program — a unique master’s challenged students. “She really broadened my degree program for Catholic school educators view,” Gupta says. and administrators — is one of the four student Another faculty member, Mel Shay, Ed.D., now scholarship winners. provost and executive vice president for Academic The Gupta scholarships, which were Affairs at Seton Hall, remains one of her most memo - awarded in December 2002, were open to all of rable professors. “Dr. Shay spoke eloquently and the College’s students enrolled in teacher education openly about the profession,” Gupta recalls. “He taught programs and who were in good academic standing. us about the positive aspects of teaching, such as the personal But, reflecting Gupta’s interests, preference was given and career development opportunities that to women re-entering the workforce or transi - exist and the power of effective leadership. He “I have a tremendous tioning from non-teaching professions to the also made us aware of potential challenges, like educational field. “I have a tremendous lack of mobility.” amount of respect for amount of respect for women who forge ahead Though Shay has taught hundreds of in their careers, even when doing so creates a students during his Seton Hall career, he women who forge challenge,” she notes. remembers Gupta well, especially her views Now, Gupta is thinking about returning to on educational leadership. “Whereas many ahead in their careers, the classroom once again as a student. This studying school leadership tend to think from time, she has her sight set on obtaining a a limited perspective, the one they have even when doing so master’s degree in the healthcare field or in from their classrooms, Linda had a larger, creates a challenge .” special education. Because the Guptas now community-wide, and even a world view, on live in Massachusetts, she will probably the problems related to change in advancing attend a college in the Boston area, though educational improvement,” he observes. Seton Hall remains special to her. Shay also recalls how Gupta’s personal experiences helped “I really appreciate Seton Hall’s tradition of excellence and shape her leadership philosophy — a philosophy she openly the way the University reaches out to the community,” Gupta shared with her peers. “She brought business and international says. “My husband founded his companies not only for his perspectives to the concept,” he says, “and it was a wonderfully personal betterment, but for the betterment of society. My con - refreshing perspective, for both me and the students in the class.” tributions to Seton Hall are based on that same philosophy — Gupta’s generous nature has prompted her to help other edu - that by giving to teachers, many more people will benefit.” cators. She decided to give something back to the College of In reflecting on his former student, Shay adds that “At the Education and Human Services’ faculty and students through time, I had no idea of her ability to give back to education and awards and scholarships. In 2000, she made a $50,000 donation Seton Hall in the generous way she has, but I’m not surprised. to the College — a gift that will positively impact teachers She gave of herself to all of us in that Readington classroom.” and students alike. Her gift established three programs: Now as these teachers and future teachers venture out into The Linda Ward Gupta Award for Excellence in Scholarship, The their classrooms, they will in turn share Gupta’s gift — the gift Linda Ward Gupta Award for Excellence in Teaching and of learning — with countless students. The Linda Ward Gupta Scholarships. These three funds are currently providing financial and research assistance to 10 Seton — Sheila Smith Noonan Hall faculty members, as well as scholarships to four Seton Hall graduate students.

SUMMER 2003 35 Alumni News and Notes

1950s Opportunity Foundation for his by Essex County Executive instruction for the West Windsor- service as pastor of Saint Joseph DiVincenzo. Scaglione Plainsboro Regional School Michael Chicoris ’52 , of Boonton Andrew’s Church. Ordained to the oversees ethics and prevention of District. He was the founding head Township, and his wife, Barbara, priesthood in 1964, he has served fraud, waste and misconduct by of school of the Samuel Dewitt celebrated their 50th wedding at Saint Thomas More Parish in county employees. Prior to his Proctor Academy Charter School anniversary with a gathering of Fairfield and Saint Bartholomew’s appointment, he spent 22 years in Ewing and Trenton — the coun - family and friends at Senatore’s Parish in Scotch Plains, where he as an FBI special agent and try’s first open enrollment public restaurant in Randolph. The cou - founded the ministry for divorced served as director of corporate boarding school. Reece also ple married in September 1952. and separated Catholics and the compliance for Park Place served as New Jersey’s assistant Achille Onnembo ’53 , of parish food pantry. John P. Entertainment in Atlantic City. commissioner of education for Whiting, and his wife, Edith, McGee ’60/J.D. ’69 , of Short William V. Giglio ’68/M.A. standards and assessment. celebrated their 50th wedding Hills, received the Essex County ’70 , of Basking Ridge, was anniversary with a dinner and Bar Association’s Lifetime inducted into the Union County 1970s dance at the Regency House in Achievement Award in October Baseball Hall of Fame at the Pompton Plains. The couple mar - 2002. With more than 30 years of annual Hot Stove League Dinner William J. Setaro ’70, Ed.D. , of ried in September 1952 at Saint experience, McGee was recog - in February. He is the varsity Tinton Falls, was appointed to Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church nized for his contributions to the baseball coach at Ridge High a two-year term on the board in Jersey City. Frank B. Pesci Sr. field of law, particularly in the area School — the 2002 Group II state of trustees of CentraState ’53 , of New Carrollton, MD, par - of civil trials. He is a senior part - champions. Healthcare System in Freehold. ticipated in a panel discussion The ner of McDermott & McGee, LLP Joseph D. Abruzzese ’69 , of CentraState consists of an acute- evaluating the impact of Sopranos in Millburn. Darien, CT, was named president care hospital, three senior living television program on Bruce J. Cullen ’64 , of of advertising sales for Discovery centers, a health education and Italian Americans. The event was Newbury Park, CA, retired as a Networks’ domestic channels and activities center, a clinic for the organized by Anne Arundel captain from Delta Air Lines in properties in October 2002. needy and a charitable founda - Community College in Arnold, December 2002 after 30 years. Based in New York City, he tion. Setaro, who has served as where Pesci is a political science Prior to his career as a commer - supervises sales activities in the superintendent of Millstone instructor. cial pilot, he spent seven years New York, Chicago, Detroit and Township Schools for the last two Joseph M. La Motta ’54 , of as an Air Force pilot. Los Angeles areas. Abruzzese years, has 19 years of administra - Pound Ridge, NY, and his wife, Sister Mary Klutkowski ’66 , has more than 30 years of experi - tive experience in education. Geraldine, were honored last fall of Lodi, was awarded the ence in broadcast network sales, Kenneth W. Faistl ’71, M.D. , at the UNICO Orange/West President’s Medallion from most recently at CBS Television. of Freehold, received the Orange Chapter’s annual dinner, Felician College in December John J. Bertalan ’69, M.A., Community Service Award from which took place at Seton Hall 2002. Sister Mary was honored Ed.D. , of Tarpon Springs, FL, is the YMCA of Western Monmouth University in the Peterson for 53 years of service as a the author of the 2003 edition of County in March. Faistl was recog - Reading Room of Walsh Library. A Brief Introduction to Florida Felician sister. As provincial treas - nized for his commitment to com - The La Mottas are the benefac - Government urer for the Felician Sisters, she . For 28 years, munity health and his success in tors of the Joseph M. and manages a range of fiscal and Bertalan has been a professor of establishing affordable, quality Geraldine C. La Motta Chair legal responsibilities. The medal - political science and education at healthcare programs and services in Italian Studies at Seton Hall. lion was presented by Sister Hillsborough Community College for disadvantaged families in Monsignor John B. Wehrlen Theresa Mary Martin, the in Tampa. Robert J. Fettweis Freehold and Asbury Park. He ’55/M.Div. ’78, J.D. , of Flanders, college’s president. ’69, J.D. , of Randolph, was made also received the 2002 EPIC received the Paterson Federation Richard Kennedy ’67, M.A. , a partner in the law firm of Wolf, (Exceptional People Impacting the of Knights of Columbus Council’s of Lake Hiawatha, joined the staff Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen in Community) Award from the New 2002 Humanitarian Award. of Oratory Preparatory School in Philadelphia. The firm has 18 Jersey State Nurses Association Monsignor Wehrlen was recog - Summit last fall. Kennedy teaches practice groups and more than and the Circle of Excellence Award nized for successfully leading a four levels of French and eighth- 250 lawyers in seven East Coast from the Western Monmouth range of programs over the last grade English. He formerly taught offices. Fettweis specializes in Chamber of Commerce. John H. 40 years for people with mental at Dwight-Englewood School in white-collar criminal defense, Flammer ’71, Ph.D. , of Barnegat, and developmental disabilities. Englewood. Donald Naiman ’67 , arbitration and commercial litiga - was awarded Diplomate status in He has served at Saint Philip’s of Danbury, CT, was appointed tion. Arthur G. Mattei, M.B.A. the American Psychotherapy Roman Catholic Church in Clifton supervisor of special education ’69 , of Lawrenceville, retired in Association. Flammer is principal and as chaplain of the North and assistant principal at Sarah July 2002 after 31 years with the of the Matheny School and Jersey Training School in Totowa. Noble Intermediate School in New Jersey Judiciary in New Hospital in Peapack. John He also founded the Murray New Milford, CT. Previously, Brunswick. At the time of his Kvasnosky ’71 , of Seattle, was House Group Home and is pastor Naiman was director of student retirement, Mattei was municipal named 2002 Public Relations and founder of Saint Elizabeth services, managing programs for division manager. Gary T. Reece Professional of the Year by the Ann Seton Parish in Flanders. grades K-12 in Torrington. He ’69/M.A.E. ’73 , of Skillman, was Puget Sound chapter of the Public also taught at Immaculate appointed superintendent of Relations Society of America. 1960s College in Pennsylvania and at Watchung Hills Regional High Kvasnosky, director of special Penn State University. Dominic School Board of Education in projects communications for Reverend John R. Doherty ’60 , Scaglione ’67 , of West Orange, Warren Township. Reece previ - Boeing Commercial Airplanes, of Bayonne, was honored last fall was appointed inspector general ously served as assistant super- was recognized for leading a team by the Bayonne Economic intendent for curriculum and that created and implemented a

36 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE communications strategy to Development Schools National served in various capacities, Foster Wheeler Ltd.’s operations support Boeing during contract Conference in Orlando, FL, in including president. The hospital worldwide. Ferraioli has been at negotiations with its two largest March. On a trip to Ghana for mid - is a level-one trauma center that the firm for 23 years, serving in unions. James E. Pinkin, M.B.A. dle school students, she was the treats more than 80,000 patients a number of managerial roles, ’71 , of Westfield, was elected curriculum coordinator and guide. annually. John P. Jason, M.B.A. including vice president and board chairman of the Mailing & George Z. Hevesy ’75, M.D. , ’75 , of Washington Crossing, PA, chief financial officer of Foster Fulfillment Service Association, an of East Peoria, IL, was named was chosen as the new vice pres - Wheeler USA and Foster 83-year-old trade association. director of emergency medical ident of pharmaceutical solutions Wheeler Power Systems. He Pinkin is the president and chief services (EMS) and chairman of at Target Software, a software also has served in senior corpo - executive officer of The Corporate the Department of Emergency engineering firm based in rate financial positions for divi - Communications Group, marketing Medicine at OSF Saint Francis Allentown, PA. He oversees the sions in England, Italy and support company in West Caldwell. Medical Center in Peoria. launch, marketing and sales Spain. Captain Thomas F. Sandra Eato-Taylor ’74, Previously, he was vice chairman efforts behind Target SFA — a Melody ’77 , of Colonia, was M.Ed. , of Columbia, SC, of the department as well as the sales force automation product — promoted to his present rank in presented a session on effective medical director for the Peoria- and other custom software for the the Essex County Department classroom management strategies area EMS system. Since 1985, pharmaceutical industry. of Public Safety. He works with at the South Carolina Middle Hevesy has been actively Brian K. Ferraioli ’77 , of the Special Operations Gang School Conference in February involved with the OSF Saint Lebanon, NJ, was promoted to Intelligence Unit. and lectured at the Professional Francis medical staff and has vice president and controller of Howard Piggee Jr., M.B.A. Couple Marry Talents to Produce a Video Guiding Parents

hen actor and filmmaker Bill McPherson’s The Weir in January WTimoney ’80 and television and February. producer Georgette Reilly ’86 Just weeks after their honeymoon married in March 2002, the couple found in 2002, the couple started conducting a unique way to celebrate their union. research for the video at the National Combining his love of film with her Center for Missing & Exploited expertise in producing and marketing, Children and at the FBI’s Crimes the Timoneys created KidSmartz , an Against Children Unit. The two wrote educational video designed to keep the script last summer, while Cranston children safe. worked on financing. Filming began in Kidsmartz offers parents straight- October in Los Angeles. forward advice on how to talk to their “Bryan convinced people to donate children about avoiding potentially materials, equipment and talent,” dangerous situations that could lead to Bill recalls, noting that the Malcolm abduction. It was released in May in in the Middle crew filmed the video. conjunction with National Missing “We deferred our salaries, so almost Children’s Day. But the video might everyone worked for free.” not have been produced if the couple Cranston served as on-camera host had not wed. and executive producer, and the “At our wedding reception, Bill’s best Timoneys were co-executive producers. man [Bryan Cranston] told me about a A Spanish-language version of the video TV show proposal they had pitched to features Francesco Quinn, Anthony the networks,” Georgette explains. (Back row) Bill Timoney ’80 (left) and Georgette Quinn’s son (best known for his role as Cranston is the actor nominated for an (Reilly) Timoney ’86 (right)) created the KidSmartz Private Rhah in Platoon ). video. Actor Bryan Cranston (second from left) was Emmy for his role as Hal, the quirky the executive producer and on-camera host, and The production relied upon generous father on Malcolm in the Middle on FOX Francesco Quinn (second from right) appeared in contributions of time and talent from sev - TV. He and Bill had pitched a Saturday the video’s Spanish version. eral Seton Hall University alumni. Mark morning show imparting safety tips to Roger ’82, who produces a newsletter young viewers. Although several networks expressed interest, for Seton Hall’s Theatre-in-the-Round, helped locate L.A.- based none chose to make the program. actors for the project. As a result, Michael C. Mahon ’81 and Peter “Bryan talked about the good the show could do, confessing Gregory ’82 were cast in supporting roles. Entertainment journalist that he wasn’t sure how to talk to his own child about protecting Alan Carter ’81 serves as the video’s publicist. herself,” Georgette says. She convinced the partners to change Georgette’s parting thoughts on the project? “It was made their focus to adults and to produce a direct-to-video program. possible by the kindness of so many people,” she says. “If this The new version would give parents the tools they need to speak video can help keep even one child safe, then the value of this to their children — in a reassuring and non-threatening manner project is worth its weight in gold — and more.” — about safety issues. For more information or to purchase the KidSmartz video or The Timoneys have performed in many Celtic Theatre DVD, visit www.bryancranston.com . A portion of the proceeds Company productions at Seton Hall, including Conor benefits the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

SUMMER 2003 37 ’78 , of Horseheads, NY, was appointed chief finan cial officer of named one of the top 100 infor - MIM Corporation, a pharmaceuti - Send in Your News... Cmoamtiopnutercwhonroldlogy executives by cal healthcare management magazine in company based in Elmsford, NY. ...and let other alumni know of the good things January. Piggee was recognized Lusk oversees financial opera - happening in your life. for applying technology to carry tions, including planning, report - out organizational business strate - ing and investor relations. Nalouwmnyio.suhcua.endusend us your news online at gies. He is the former director of Previously he was president of . Click on News and Notes. information technology and chief business services at Lucent Share your recent news of: information officer for Corning Life Technologies, where he managed I Sciences in Acton, MA. a budget exceeding $200 million. New job or promotion. Include your new title, the full name Joseph Monti ’79 , of Frank R. Dudis, M.B.A. ’85, and location of your company, and your previous employer Lavallette, received the Patriotism J.D. , of New York City, was pro - and/or position. Award from the Ocean County moted to felony assistant district I Marine Corps League and the attorney of the King’s County Professional and education achievement. In listing completion Distinguished Citizen Medal and Public Assistance Crime Unit. The of an advanced degree, professional certification, accreditation Ribbon from the Veterans of unit was created to prevent fraud or other achievements, include the full name of the granting Foreign Wars in Point Pleasant in welfare, Medicaid, food stamps institution or association and the date of the achievement. I last fall. He also was awarded the and other areas. Sherilyn Pastor Award or honor. Include the full name of the award and the Distinguished Service Award in ’85/J.D. ’88 , of Basking Ridge, organization, along with the date you received it. December 2002 by the Marine was appointed to the Professional I Corps League, Department of Responsibility Rules Committee of Marriage. Provide the name of your spouse and, if applica - New Jersey. Monti, a history the Supreme Court of New Jersey ble, his or her Seton Hall University graduation information. I teacher at Toms River High in December 2002. Pastor is a Baby or adoption. Provide the name of your spouse and School East, was honored for his partner in the law firm of McCarter the child’s name, sex and birth date or age . Also provide the articles and school programs that & English in Newark, where she is name, sex and age of any siblings. celebrate the lives and contribu - the practice group leader of the tions of American veterans. insurance coverage and general We’ll publiSshetyoonuHr naellwUsnivnearsnituypMcoamgainzginie ssue of litigation group. Mike Stefaniak the . 1980s ’85 , of Wauwatosa, WI, was made *The is published three times a year in a six- a partner at Scheibel Halaska, a Seton Hall University Magazine month production cycle for each issue. Alumni News & Notes submissions business-to-business marketing will be included within six months of receipt by the Office of Alumni Rela tions. Army Master Sergeant Stephen J. Jarman ’81 , of Hope Mills, NC, communications firm based in was transferred to Riyadh, Saudi Milwaukee. As vice president of Arabia, in October 2002 by the client services, Stefaniak leads the design and execution of communi - NAME U.S. Army and is now a military police advisor to the Saudi cation plans for clients in manufac - Arabian National Guard. turing, information technology and CLASS YEAR (S) AND DEGREE (S) FROM SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Following his transfer, Jarman financial services. He has been was promoted to his present rank. with the division since 1994. Reverend Paul S. Rimassa, Michael A. Egenton ’86 , of DEGREE (S) FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS M.Div. ’82/M.A.T. ’85, Ph.D. , of Voorhees Township, was recently Hamilton, was appointed execu - appointed vice chairman of the tive director of the Center for New Jersey Clean Air Council, BUSINESS ADDRESS Sexuality and Religion (CSR) based in Trenton. The council based in Wayne, PA. CSR helps makes recommendations on pol - lution control to the Department HOME ADDRESS faith communities promote sexual and spiritual health and provides of Environmental Protection. As ( ) ( ) clergy and lay people with related assistant vice president of govern - WORK PHONE HOME PHONE information, education and train - ment relations for the New Jersey ing techniques. Father Rimassa State Chamber of Commerce, served as a priest for the Diocese Egenton represents the business E- MAIL ADDRESS of Trenton from 1983-2002. He community on legislative and reg - also is the founding president of ulatory matters to the governor, NEWS TO SHARE WITH SETON HALL CLASSMATES Angel’s Wings Inc., a nonprofit, the state legislature and other faith-based organization at Saint state agencies. Francis Medical Center in Trenton John Siberio ’87/M.B.A. ’02 , that provides emergency care to of Bridgewater, was promoted in abused and neglected children. November 2002 to first vice presi - Alan J. Genitempo ’84, J.D. , dent of Valley National Bank in of Nutley, was appointed munici - Wayne. The community bank pal prosecutor and assistant has more than 100 branches in township attorney in November northern New Jersey. 2002. Genitempo has been a Robert J. Curth ’88 , of SEND YOUR NEWS TO : partner with the Nutley firm of Hazlet, was promoted in December 2002 to supervisor at SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Piro, Zinna, Cifelli & Paris since the Eastern Telephone ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES 1988. He has chaired the Nutley Counseling Center in New York 457 C ENTRE STREET Juvenile Conference Committee for City. Curth advises clients on SOUTH ORANGE , NJ 07079 the past 13 years. James S. Lusk, M.B.A. ’84 , of Basking Ridge, was asset allocation and retirement

38 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE planning in this center, which is a Day at the State House Highlights University’s Mission division of TIAA-CREF, a financial service provider. Vincent Barba ’89, M.D. , of ith 79 percent of Seton Hall University Bloomfield, was elected a Fellow alumni living in New Jersey, it’s not of the American College of W surprising that Matthew Borowick Physicians-American Society of ’89/M.B.A.’94 often meets fellow alumni when Internal Medicine. Barba is an assistant professor of medicine at visiting the State House in Trenton. These New Jersey Medical School in frequent meetings inspired Borowick, Seton Newark and serves as director of Hall’s director of government relations, to plan a inpatient medicine at University day spotlighting the University’s unique rela - Hospital in Newark. Donna tionship with the state — and its employees. Delicio, M.A. ’89 , of Cranford, Seton Hall’s first Day at the State House took graduated from the Johnson & Johnson-Wharton Fellows place in December 2002. The more than 150 Program in Management for people who attended included state employees, Nurse Executives, conducted by legislators, lobbyists, reporters and tourists. the Leonard Davis Institute of Six of the University’s seven alumni who were Health Economics at the Wharton Joining Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University serving in the Senate at the time participated. president (seated, center), at Seton Hall’s first Day School of Business, University of “It was clear that establishing a day for Seton Pennsylvania. Delicio was one of at the State House were (standing, from left) John 35 nurse executives chosen Hall in Trenton was a wonderful opportunity for J. Matheussen ’75 (R-4th District); Nicholas J. nationally. She is the senior vice the University to tell its story and highlight the Sacco, M.A. ’73 (D-32nd District); John A. president of patient care services tremendous strides it makes academically and Girgenti ’69 (D-35th District and Democratic at Somerset Medical Center in technologically every day,” Borowick says. And whip); Henry P. McNamara ’56 (R-40th District) Somerville. Michael G. Gallo, and (seated, from left), Robert J. Martin, J.D. ’79 with one in five state legislators being a graduate (R-26th District) and Bob Smith, J.D. ’81 (D-17th M.A.E. ’89 , of West Orange, was of Seton Hall, he notes,“the time had definitely presented with a Thomas A. District). come to get these messages across to the people Reynolds Award at Seton Hall Preparatory School’s Annual who run and influence our state government.” their children to the University. Joseph Burt, Family Communion Breakfast in Borowick explains the importance of the assistant vice president for alumni relations, January. The award recognizes University’s presence in Trenton. “The State also was on hand to help alumni reconnect men and women in the prepara - of New Jersey is generous to its independent with their alma mater. tory school community whose colleges and universities, allocating about $24 The event also offered a unique opportunity lives serve as stellar examples of million to these 14 institutions,” he says, a figure Christian tradition and who show for Seton Hall faculty, staff and administrators to consistent and outstanding com - that translates into $3 million a year for Seton meet alumni who have dedicated themselves to mitment to students. Richard Hall. “The governor and legislature must deter - public service. Lugo ’89 , of High Point, NC, mine the annual budget. I want to make their Notes John J. Matheussen ’75, who at the was promoted to vice president of job easier. By showing them the benefits of a time was a state senator, “A significant number operations at Carson-Dellosa Seton Hall education, the value of their invest - of alumni serve the public in various elected, Publishing Company, Inc. in ment is obvious, and we hope increases the October 2002. Lugo was previ - appointed and volunteer capacities. Seeing the ously the operations manager. likelihood of additional support in the future,” room filled with these fellow alumni reaffirmed The company, based in Borowick observes. for me the University’s sincere commitment to Greensboro, develops educa - As part of the day’s festivities, Monsignor preparing students to make a difference in their tional books, guides and class - Robert Sheeran ’67, University president, personal and community lives. It made me very room materials for teachers, shared with visitors his vision for Seton Hall. proud to be a Pirate.” In February, Governor parents and students in grades Deans and other representatives from each of pre-K-8. Patrick D. Roche ’89 , of James E. McGreevey chose Matheussen as chief the University’s nine schools and colleges staffed Doylestown, PA, was promoted to executive officer of the Delaware River Port senior bank examiner for trading exhibits focusing on their academic programs. Authority and president of the Port Authority products at the Federal Reserve These displays served several purposes: to Transit Corporation, effective April 1. Bank of New York. engage and re-engage alumni and to reach out to state employees, lobbyists, politicians and — Margaret Horsfield Burt, M.A. 1990s others interested in pursuing degrees or sending ’02 Krista (Donches) Glenn ’90, J.D. , of Boothwyn, PA, was pro - in Chester through August. Her company’s Parsippany office. gies. Kevin J. Collins, M.S.T. moted to assistant vice president photography captures natural and Alan A. Bucher ’92/M.B.A. ’92 , of Caldwell, was named prin - of strategic management of ACE man-made landscapes. Steve ’02 , of Clinton Township, was cipal in the accounting firm of USA. Based in the insurance Passmore ’91 , of Bedminster, hired as financial analyst at the Tobin & Collins in Hackensack. company’s Philadelphia office, was promoted to director of Somerville law firm of Norris, The firm provides accounting she handles complex tort and accounting for Cendant’s McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Prior consulting services and helps asbestos cases. Real Estate Franchise Group, to joining the firm, Bucher was clients to develop strategic finan - Helen (Lawler) Murphy comprised of Century 21, vice president of Springfield Die cial plans. Christopher J. Kali ’91/M.A. ’96 , of Bridgewater, is Coldwell Banker and ERA Real Casting Company, Inc. in ’92, M.B.A. , of Stanhope, joined one of several photographers Estate. Passmore is based in the Kenilworth, where he evaluated AmerisourceBergen’s offices featured at Expressions Gallery financial operations and strate - in Pine Brook as an operations

SUMMER 2003 39 finance manager in July 2002. The Felician College and medical clerk for the Honorable Jose L. upstate New York. pharmaceutical company formed surgical nursing at Fairleigh Fuentes of the Superior Court in Paul Cypher, M.A. ’02 , of in 2001 after a merger between Dickinson University. Hudson County. Neil V. Mody Pittsford, NY, was appointed AmeriSource Health Corporation Evan D. Baker, J.D. ’95 , of ’98/J.D. ’01 , of Edison, joined the executive director of the Baltimore and Bergen Brunswig Corporation. Hackensack, was named partner law firm of Parker, McCay & Museum of Industry, which Sister Mary Joseph Schultz, of the law offices of Rosemarie Criscuolo as an associate attor - focuses on the city and region’s M.A. ’93 , of Mendham, was Arnold in Fort Lee in January. The ney in the Lawrenceville office. industrial, maritime and labor her - inaugurated as president of firm specializes in personal injury He will concentrate on environ - itage. Prior to his appointment, he Assumption College for Sisters in law. Baker was made a partner mental, land use and commercial was a vice president for advance - November 2002. The two-year one year after receiving her certi - litigation in state and federal ment of the Rochester Museum independent liberal arts college in fication as a civil trial attorney courts. Mody previously served and Science Center. He also Mendham, dedicated to sister- from the Supreme Court of New as a judicial law clerk to the oversaw fund-raising for formation, is guided by the Sisters Jersey. Michael A. Shadiak Honorable Lawrence Weiss of Rochester’s Seneca Park Zoo of Christian Charity. Before joining ’95/J.D. ’98 , of Ledgewood, the Superior Court of New Jersey Society. Christopher Durkin, the college as an adjunct theol - joined the labor and employment in Union County. William H. M.A. ’02 , of Maplewood, was ogy instructor in 1997, Sister law department of Connell Foley, Solomons, M.A.E. ’98 , of appointed by Essex County Mary taught in several parish LLP in Roseland. Previously, Somerville, was promoted to Executive Joseph DiVincenzo to schools in Morris County and Shadiak practiced labor and detective-sergeant in the Office of head the Office of Human several Catholic high schools in employment law with Courter, the Somerset County Prosecutor Resources. Eric Formichella ’02 , Pennsylvania. As president, Kobert, Laufer & Cohen in in December 2002. He has been of Hackettstown, was promoted Sister Mary plans to expand the Morristown. a detective with the county since from business objects developer recruitment of students from Lisa (Figueiredo) Calicchio, 1990 and has worked on cases in to regional infrastructure analyst developing countries and ensure M.B.A. ’96 , of Rahway, recently the Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit at Mars Incorporated, based in the college’s financial stability. joined Johnson & Johnson in its and the Forensics Unit. Mount Olive. Formichella is Joseph E. Conroy, Ph.D. ’94 , Skillman offices as director of Brian J. Domerstad, M.B.A. responsible for the integration of of West Long Branch, was human resources. Calicchio had ’99 , of Denville, was promoted to major business software applica - awarded Diplomate status by the served as a senior human controller at Pinnacle Communities tions for North and South American Board of Clinical resources manager at Merck & Ltd. in Millburn. Domerstad had America, as well as supporting the Neuropsychology. Conroy is a Company, Inc. been the corporate accounting company’s global infrastructure. Fellow of the American College of Marine Sergeant John J. and budget manager. Stephen Lunanuova, M.S.T. ’02 , Professional Neuropsychology Doyle ’97 , of Saint Petersburg, of Lincroft, was promoted to and is an assistant professor of FL, was called to active duty in 2000s supervisor at the accounting firm psychology at Georgian Court support of Operation Enduring of Amper, Politziner & Mattia in College in Lakewood. He also Freedom while assigned to Amy McKee ’00 , of Middletown, Raritan Township. Lunanuova, a has a private practice in child 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, was named Teacher of the Year at member of the tax department, neuropsychology. Martin J. 4th Marine Division, based in Middletown Middle School in assists clients with tax planning Dunn, M.A.E. ’94 , of Jaffrey, NH, Tampa. The 4th Marine Division, March. McKee, a special educa - and compliance. Navy Ensign was appointed police chief of the the largest ground combat ele - tion teacher, was recognized for Gary S. Mizhir ’02 , of Wyckoff, Jaffrey Police Department in June ment in the Marine Corps, has her work with autistic children. was commissioned as a naval 2002. Dunn is a 28-year veteran approximately 22,000 Marines Robert Otnisky, Ed.D. ’00 , of officer after completing the United of New Jersey law enforcement. across 42 states. Caffie J. Mount Tabor, was appointed States Naval Officer Candidate He served as the chief of police in Risher, M.A. ’97 , of West superintendent of the Maywood School at Naval Aviation Schools Alexandria Township, as a Drug Paterson, was appointed the School District. Otnisky had been Command in Pensacola, FL. Enforcement Administration agent 2002-03 Minority Scholar by the serving as principal of the Eastlake During his training, Mizhir and as chief of campus security in board of trustees of Passaic Elementary School in Parsippany. received extensive instruction in the Lower Camden County County Community College, where He has 28 years of experience in naval warfare, seamanship, navi - Regional High School District. she is a professor of communica - education as a teacher, guidance gation, engineering and naval Wendy J. Lemke, M.A. ’94 , of tions. Risher also is an adjunct counselor and principal. leadership. Air Force Captain Westfield, joined C.R. Bard Inc., professor at Fairleigh Dickinson Lieutenant Henry Borawski, Edwina M. Walton ’02 , of Bryan, a medical device company, as a University, where she teaches M.A. ’01 , of Pearl River, NY, was TX, was assigned to active duty at communication manager in communication and leadership. promoted to his present rank in Osan Air Base in South Korea in February. Based in Murray Hill, Jesus Cepero, M.P.A. ’98 , of the Port Authority of New York and November 2002. Walton, also a Lemke manages communication North Bergen, was named assis - New Jersey Police Department. public affairs chief, was assigned initiatives, such as the employee tant vice president of patient Christine A. Lehr, M.B.A. ’01 to the 51st Fighter Wing. newsletter and public relations services for Newark Beth Israel joined ESP Pharma, Inc. as Marriages events. Previously, she was a Medical Center. Cepero oversees accounting manager, based in the communication manager at medical, surgical, pediatric and Edison office. Before joining the Celanese Global Communications psychiatric emergency care serv - firm, she was a senior financial Marguerite McDonough O’Reilly ’79 in Summit. Sharon J. Zaucha, ices for the center’s department analyst with Baxter Pharmaceutical to Joseph A. Parillo M.S.N. ’94 , of Hasbrouck Heights, of emergency medicine, which Products. Prior to that, she was a was appointed assistant profes sor serves over 81,000 patients Stacey Ongaro ’80 to senior accounting analyst with John D. Cook of nursing at Bergen Community annually. Cepero was previously Pfizer. Kim M. Nazi, M.A. ’01 , of College in Paramus. Zaucha has the director of patient care serv - Athens, NY, passed the American Barbara Ann Simeone ’82 to more than 20 years of healthcare ices at Capital Health System in College of Healthcare Executives Kenneth Maiese, M.D. education experience and was Trenton. Ida C. Genova ’98/J.D. Board of Governors Exam, and is Catherine A. Kuzik ’84 to formerly the director of the School ’01 , of Union, joined the Roseland now a Certified Healthcare Luis M. Fernandez of Nursing at Saint Francis office of the law firm of Marshall, Executive and Diplomate. Nazi is Hospital in Jersey City. She also Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & a knowledge management officer James P. Allen ’87, J.D. to served as a clinical instructor of Goggin in February. Previously, at VA Healthcare Network in Jennifer E. DeCoursey both maternal child health at Genova served as a judicial law Sarah McDonald ’89 to

40 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Memories of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception

ach year as B.J. Barone ’77 and Lucia (Marano) Barone ’77 Religious Studies and minister to Ecelebrate their wedding anniversary, they always take time the Priest Community, celebrated to reflect on their love for each other. The couple, who the Nuptial Mass. celebrated their silver anniversary last year, share many special For the next eight years, B.J. and memories that make their marriage more meaningful as time Lucia continued attending weekly passes by. And even now, living in Florida more than 1,000 miles Mass at the chapel, and as their family away from the Seton Hall University campus, they fondly remem - grew, they brought their three children ber the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception and the important — Andrea, Jennifer and Daniel — with role it has played in their spiritual lives. them. “Seton Hall remained our parish. Engaged in 1975, Lucia dreamed of having her Nuptial Mass We met new friends, kept in touch with there. “The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception was truly the old friends and were able to remain center of our lives as students at the University,” Lucia shares. close to the wonderful Priest Twenty-six years ago, Commuting to Seton Hall, both B.J. and Lucia adopted the chapel Community,” B.J. recalls. With a smile, Lucia (Marano) Barone ’77 as a home away from home. Attending daily and weekly Masses, Lucia says, “We even met an endless and B.J. Barone ’77 they strengthened their bonds to both the chapel and Seton Hall. supply of college students who were exchanged their wedding “Mass was especially meaningful because the altar is so close to excellent babysitters.” Working near vows in the Chapel of the the pews — you are able to make a real connection with the cele - South Orange, B.J. attended daily Mass Immaculate Conception. brant. You feel as if the priest is talking directly to you. Mass took for 13 years until the family moved away. on a deeply personal meaning,” B.J. says. “We have wonderful memories of that gorgeous chapel,” B.J. says. “The spiritual aspect of college was very important to us,” Several years ago, the couple purchased a watercolor print of Lucia states proudly, and B.J. agrees. He recalls, “We often spent the chapel, painted by Edwin Havas, professor emeritus of art. time in the chapel outside of Mass, thinking, looking at the In their Florida home, B.J. says, “We look at it constantly, recalling beautiful stained glass windows — even making important deci - a beautiful time in our lives when we were blessed to have the sions about life through prayer — all while sitting in the pews.” Catholic faith lay the groundwork for our future.” And so, the couple was married in the chapel in 1977. Reverend James Cafone ’61/M.A. ’67, S.T.D., assistant professor of — Margaret Horsfield Burt, M.A. ’02

Joseph J. Gleason Jr. Michelle Ann Marie Creed ’95 to The Path to Preservation of the Chapel Brent Buckley Bodick Matthew R. Hamilton ’90 to wenty-six years after the Barones were married in the Melanie Mercadante Jennifer Mackessy ’95 to T Douglas Rutherford Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, and 140 years after Elizabeth R. DeLouise ’91 to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley laid its cornerstone, the chapel Brad Kollus Patricia Ann Sisto ’95 to Joseph Nicholas Altobello is in need of repair. The brownstone used to build the chapel William F. Becker ’92 to gives it a grand and dignified Kelly Ann Maloney William Robert Weeks ’95 to appearance, but this soft stone is Heather Jane Young Clinton Brooker Factor ’92 to especially susceptible to dete - Tracy Ellen Haas Kevin Kurtz ’96/M.B.A. ’00 to rioration from the weather. Kathleen Convenio Marlene Hernandez ’92 to Sections of the brownstone Christopher J. Toomey Joan M. Bosisio ’97 to exterior walls are literally Thomas Vander Valk Marie Papageorgis ’92 to peeling away; in some Edward Lachanski ’92 John M. Burke, J.D. ’97 to places the mortar is actually Jennifer Smith Tena M. Kollasch ’93 to falling off the walls. R. Kirt Thomason Craig S. Demareski, J.D. ’97 to Additional problems inside Christine E. Sieling Michael R. Strickland, M.A. ’93 to the chapel, such as water Gwynnith L. Smith Kathleen Ann Gaughran ’97 to damage and bulging stained glass Todd Michael Seelig windows, deserve attention. Jennifer L. Mahoney ’94 to Rafael L. Lagleva Dawn E. Knapp ’97 to Recognizing the spiritual and historical significance of the Christopher L. Smith chapel, Seton Hall has established the Chapel Renovation Matthew Walter Merz ’94 to Fund. For more information about the fund, or to make a Amy Jo King Melissa Lewis ’97 to Sean Finnegan donation, contact Lindsey Radeer, major gifts officer in the Ann Marie Rispoli ’94/M.B.A. ’95 Division of University Advancement, (973) 378-9810 or to Joseph Zino Neal Francis Dalton ’98 to e-mail [email protected] Sharon Ann McLarney Jacqueline M. Bartley, J.D. ’95 to Joseph W. Oxley Doretta A. Leonardis ’98 to — Margaret Horsfield Burt, M.A. ’02 Ernest Alexander

SUMMER 2003 41 Molly Delia McDevitt, J.D. ’98 to and Glen Kallas ’85 , and Mark Kerwin ’90 , John H. Young ’41 Ricardo Angeles Torres a daughter, Alexa Grace, a daughter, Shannon Mary, George R. Bonscher ’42 Faith D. O’Leary ’98 to February 12, 2003 October 13, 2002 John A. Croffy ’42 Monsignor John R. Ryan Kevin Delaney Renee Stapleton-Ciszewski ’85 Clare (Ennis) Murphy ’92 ’43/M.Div. ’46 and Edward Ciszewski, and Michael J. Murphy ’93 , Colleen Coulter, M.A. ’99 to John J. Simons ’43 a son, John William, a son, Michael Jr., Michael Gabauer Reverend Mark Confroy, December 3, 2002 November 7, 2002 Marisa C. Grutt ’99 to M.A.E. ’46 Gino Blanco Robert Birmingham ’86 and JoEllyn (Perry) Powell ’92 Frederick William Gannon ’47 Patty, a daughter, Mary Cait, and Nickolas A. Powell ’93 , Evan H. Baker ’48 Andrea Nicole Howard ’99 to October 29, 2002 a son, Nickolas Vanel, George L. Hamilton ’48 Rodney William Raeford August 15, 2002 Lisa M. Longo ’86/M.Ed. ’92 and Edward J. Heine Jr. ’48 Gemma Pirelli ’99 to Stan, a son, Dean Michael, Melanie (Jones) Chambers ’93 Genevieve Butler, M.S. ’49 Ronald Kirtland Jr. November 20, 2002 and Charles E. Chambers ’94 , John J. Cantlon ’49 a son, Steven Charles, George H. Christiansen ’49 Matthew Reiner ’99 to Frank P. Benedetto ’88/M.P.A. ’94 August 18, 2002 John T. Desmond ’49 Theresa Stockman and Stacey, a son, Jack Phillip, Kenneth D. Jordan ’49 Nicole A. Ultimo ’99 to August 19, 2002 Joanne P. Martino-Shafer ’93 Alex R. Melleno ’49 and Matthew T. Shafer ’93 , Geovanny Olaya Robert J. Curth ’88 and Laura, Mary Roberts Stuart ’49 a daughter, Julia Patricia, William Burnside Thommes ’49 Joseph J. Whitehead ’99 to a son, Evan William, September 12, 2002 Ward R. Becker ’50 Victoria Mico December 10, 2002 Robert C. Duncheskie ’94 Joseph Patrick Mansfield ’50 Wendy (Lesnieski) Denmead ’89 Linda Baldassari ’00 to and Liane, a son, Jack Burton, Harry J. Neigel ’50 and Edward, a daughter, Paul Carifi October 11, 2002 William H. Nestler ’50 Morgan Elaine, John W. Rush ’50 Kelly H. Bremigen ’00 to October 20, 2002 Elizabeth A. Long, J.D. ’94 and James R. Theiss ’50 Adam L. Ostrander Carl Guidry, a son, Eileen M. Hurley ’89 and James “O’Toole” Barry Jr. ’51 Aidan Christopher, Philip Casey Jr. ’00 to John Clifford, a son, Jack Clifford, Dominick F. Beronio ’51/M.A. ’59 July 17, 2002 Ingrid L. Bayona September 24, 2002 Stanley J. Boron ’51 Gina Friel (Lancellotti) Sister Clement Collins ’51 Nicole M. Romano ’00 to Christine Kurtz-Sanpietro Capodanno ’95 and Gabe, Walter A. Litowinsky ’51 Matthew J. Stevenson ’97 ’89/M.S.N. ’97 and Mark, a daughter, Kate Friel, Joseph F. Lopes ’51 a daughter, Caroline Margaret, Margaret M. Savner ’00 to October 7, 2002 Richard F. Mahoney ’51 Richard DiLollo ’01 November 1, 2002 Erna Elizabeth Maas McKeon ’51 Karin Cindrich-Annunziato ’95 Catherine (Leithead) DeNovellis Concetta “Tina” Adele Morelli, Jennifer Lynn Harwood, J.D. ’01 and John Annunziato, Jr., ’90/M.B.A. ’96 M.A.E. ’51 to Stephen Raymond Haine a son, John III, and Bryan DeNovellis ’92 , Reverend Joseph A. Murray ’51 December 22, 2002 Donna L. Jeskey, M.S.N. ’01 to a daughter, Emmi Catherine, Stanley F. “Pops” Obal Jr. ’51 Christopher P. Lowry December 30, 2002 Michael P. Finnen ’95 and Matthew M. Pastore ’51 Joanne, a son, Michael Patrick, Martin J. Ford ’52 Nicole Joy Panzitta, J.D. ’01 to Jacqueline Beck DeMarrais ’91 April 2, 2002 Frank J. Frerichs ’52 Robert M. Masella and John, a daughter, Arthur W. Grimm ’52 Riley Elisabeth, Erin Nagle ’95/M.A. ’97 Ashley Remmey, J.D. ’01 to James C. Hanlon ’52 July 11, 2002 and Matthew P. Nagle ’96 , Thomas McEnroe ’93/M.B.A. ’00 Thomas J. Kean ’52 a son, Kieran Brennan, Kirk J. Baxter ’02 to Carrie (Mueller) Falci ’91/M.A.E. John Medwin ’52 January 9, 2003 Heather C. Moran ’94 and Dennis M. Falci ’90 , Edwin J. Procaccini ’52 a son, Devin Walter, Karen (Incitti) Grove ’96/M.A.E. Paul F. Purcell ’52 Melanie R. Cushman, M.B.A. ’02 September 10, 2002 ’01 and Christopher, Myrtle Louise Robinson, Ed.D. ’52 to Sergio Negrin a daughter, Abigail Mackenzie, Francis J. Tormey ’52 David V. Hamilton ’91/M.A. ’99 Steven J. Fantozzi, M.B.A. ’02 to July 4, 2002 Carl William Windsor Jr. ’52 and Grace, a son, Daniel Paul, Sharon Ellen Scott Frank A. Curley ’53 July 27, 2002 Melissa Naddeo-Nazzaro Thomas Patrick Curran Sr. ’53 Allison Lorraine Henry ’02 to ’96/M.A.E. ’03 Barbara (Mullins) Rudnick ’91 Thomas D. Fitzpatrick ’53 Barry Scott Fullman and Mark Nazzaro ’98 , and Russell, a son, Ryan Thomas, Richard J. “Richie” Regan a daughter, Megan Taylor, Cheril S. Korman, M.S.T. ’02 to July 9, 2002 ’53/M.A. ’67 November 15, 2002 Geoffrey A. Krenkel Eleanor R. (Czysz) Sico ’91 Pauline K. Schlatmann ’53 Arous Asdourian-Isakhanian ’98 and Steven J. Sico ’92 , James A. Graham ’54 and Haroud Isakhanian, a son, Thomas Joseph, Horace Westbrook ’54 a daughter, Lianna, Births October 24, 2002 Melvin Kantrowitz ’55 October 1, 2002 Calvin H. Kohl ’55 Renee (Jastrzab) Granato ’92 Joseph Murray, M.Div. ’55 Michael B. Zerres ’84 and and John, a son, Logan Anthony, Ralph Appezzato ’57 Jennifer, a son, Connor Michael, January 22, 2003 In Memoriam Lawrence A. Del Plato ’57 September 24, 2002 Christopher J. Kali ’92/M.B.A. Terrence J. Gallagher ’57 Manny J. Arencibia ’85 and and Donna, a daughter, John A. Ott ’30 Robert W. Gilvey ’57 Sophia, a son, Joshua Alexander, Patrice Marie, Fred R. Bender ’35 James H. Hazel ’57 July 18, 2002 August 5, 2002 Charles J. Reilly ’36 John F. McKeon ’57 Sister M. Frederick Engel, M.Ed. ’40 John R. Parello ’57 Barbara (Ricco) Kallas ’85 Susan Kerwin ’92/M.S. ’98 John P. Devlin ’41 Sister Helen Demetria Dillon, M.B.A. ’58

42 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Memorial Tributes

ohn A. “Jack” Paterson, D.D.S. , dean emeritus of the School special way. With kindness and gentleness, Jof Graduate Medical Education whose dedication and vision and an ever-present willing ness to help moved the School forward during his 10 years of service, died on others, Lisanti became a treasured December 1, 2002. Paterson, 69, served as acting dean before he colleague and a reliable friend to so many officially assumed the deanship on February 1, 1992. in the Seton Hall community. Prior to joining Seton Hall, Paterson was She is survived by her mother, Gerry; senior vice president for medical affairs at a sister, Theresa Bonagura; a brother-in- Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center law, Nicholas Bonagura; two nephews; and a niece. in Paterson. In addition to his active surgical In her memory, the College of Education and Human Services practice, he also held appointments at has established the Pat Lisanti Scholarship to benefit students in Fairleigh Dickinson University School of the Executive Ed.D. Program. Contributions may be sent to: Dentistry and Saint George’s University The Pat Lisanti Scholarship School of Medicine. Author and co-author of more than 20 journal c/o Stephen Duff, Major Gifts Officer articles and books in his field, Paterson was pursuing a doctoral Division of University Advancement degree in health sciences at the time of his death. His beloved Seton Hall University wife, Lois, and his children, Jack and Gina, survive him. Sadly, 457 Centre Street the day Paterson was appointed dean in 1992, his wife delivered South Orange, NJ 07079 their son Michael Anthony, who died at birth. In honor of Paterson’s lifetime achievements and commitment ilbert L. Mattos, Ph.D. , chair of the to students, the School of Graduate Medical Education has estab - GDepartment of Asian Studies at Seton Hall, lished a scholarship in his name. Contributions may be sent to: died on December 13, 2002, at the age of 63. The John A. “Jack” Paterson Memorial Scholarship A highly recognized scholar focused on c/o Stephen Duff, Major Gifts Director ancient China and Chinese writing, Mattos Division of University Advancement also served as director of the Chinese Seton Hall University language program at Seton Hall. His many 457 Centre Street years with the University were dedicated to South Orange, NJ 07079 raising the awareness of Asian studies among students. Mattos came to Seton Hall in 1990 with a background in atricia Lisanti, M.A.E. ’98 , a beloved member of the government, business and higher education. He earned a Ph.D. in PUniversity family, died on January 13. Lisanti was assistant Chinese language and literature from the University of Washington, director of the Executive Ed.D. Program in the Department of and then applied himself to reinventing the Chinese language Education Leadership, Management and Policy, College of program in the College of Arts and Sciences. “He is missed not Education and Human Services. During her nearly 11 years at only by his department, but by that whole field of study,” says the University, Lisanti considered Seton Hall her family in a Deborah Brown, Ph.D., assistant professor of Asian Studies.

Edward P. Cull ’59 William J. Tully, M.A.E. ’66 M.A.E. ’73 Michelle Berry Mark Horvath ’59 Richard Van Pelt ’66 Ida Batelli ’74 Bishop Vincent DePaul Breen Leonard J. Lesho ’60 Charles J. Bodo, M.A.E. ’67 Gerald R. Keaveny ’74 Marie G. Bucca Gertrude (Bobrow) Lieb, Richard J. Di Costanzo ’67 Toby R. Zager, M.A.E. ’76 Helen Burt M.A.E. ’60 Edward Di Tolla ’67 Catherine Anne Deehan ’77 Anthony P. Campi Frances Haynes ’61 Richard B. O’Connor ’67, M.A.E. William Terry ’77 Patricia Cardinale Joseph John Valunas ’61 Dennis E. Woods ’67 Dennis DeMeo ’79 Army Colonel Kevin Cunningham George L. Virgin ’61 Howard Joseph Berkowitz, Joan P. O’Brien, J.D. ’79 John W. Cooney III Mary M. Cavagnaro ’62 M.A.E. ’68 Leah Harrison, M.S.N. ’83 Richard J. D’Amico Dorothy B. Morse ’62 Robert H. Denequolo ’68 Terry L. Vliet, Ph.D. ’83 James Robert Evans Herman L. Rydzewski Jr. ’62 Chester A. Majka, M.B.A. ’69 Cynthia D. Guy ’84 Constancio Figueiredo Mario V. Garrubbo ’63 Mary Coyle, M.A.E. ’70 Ruben Gonzalez, Ed.D. ’87 Monsignor Walter G. Jarvais Josephine C. Harvey ’63 Arthur Fruchtman, J.D. ’70 Michael A. Thompson, M.A. ’88 Bernard Kirschenbaum Charles C. Krenta ’63 Joseph T. Giger, M.A.E. ’70 Gary Puchala ’89 Margaret M. Kunzman Joseph Louis Ranzini, J.D. ’63 Norman F. Holzberg ’70 Charles G. Ofsak, M.A.E. ’90 Julius Levine Anne Tancredi Carrera, Stanley A. Konopka ’70 Anthony L. Lombardi ’91 Takanobu Matsui M.A.E. ’63 Edward J. Narkiewicz ’70 Albert J. Zyla, J.D. ’91 Gilbert L. Mattos, Ph.D. Gerard O. Conway, M.A.E. ’64 Victor Armondo Rullis Sr. ’71 Joan Ann Cotter, M.A.E. ’92 James Ponticelli (Class of 2004) Elsworth F. Maggese ’64 Jesse Woldman ’71 Jacqueline M. Bartley, J.D. ’95 Humbert L. Riva Joseph F. Dorso ’65 Robert A. Badami, J.D. ’73 Patricia Lisanti, M.A.E. ’98 Reverend Daniel Ryan James F. Dyer Jr., M.B.A. ’65 Jane C. Conover, M.A.E. ’73 Charles F. Stark Sr. Anna T. Lanza ’65 Christopher Garrity ’73 Friends of the University William Streiter Frederick Zimmerman ’65/ Sister Catherine M. Higgins, Ashley Streiter M.S. ’69 M.A.E. ’73 Margaret M. Teeling Louis J. Avitabile Nancy B. Mellman ’66 Sister M. Clare Terrance, Joana Vaiciulaitis William Barlow, Ph.D. William G. Wright

SUMMER 2003 43 r Endpaper

“He Was Mr. Seton Hall”

hen Margaret M. Horsfield Burt, M.A. ’02, “As the son of Seton Hall alumni, I was raised in WSeton Hall University’s director of develop - a home that valued and revered Richie Regan. ment communications, set out to write a feature story Richie was an icon — a symbol of Pirate bas - remembering Richard J. “Richie” Regan ’53/M.A. ’67, ketball and athletics. His love of family, faith she received an overwhelming response from his fam - and all things Seton Hall made him an institu - ily, former teammates, colleagues and friends. tion in New Jersey. Richie’s passing is the end All of them wanted to share their stories about this of an era for Seton Hall and New Jersey. Yet, he memorable man. And while we’ve included many is the stuff of legends. His name, his contribu - of these remembrances and anecdotes within the feature tion and his Irish sparkle will forever reside in article (see page 14), there are many more to share — our hearts.” recollections that demonstrate Richie’s selflessness and dedica - — James E. McGreevey, tion to serving Seton Hall and its community for more than New Jersey governor 50 years. So in lieu of our traditional Endpaper, we’ve dedicated this space to pay further tribute to an alumnus “One of the most important lessons I learned from and colleague of whom we are most proud — and a cherished my dad was respect. He treated each person the same. friend we will always remember. He saw everyone as a friend or potential friend.” — Carol Stavraka, editor-in-chief — Marybeth Regan ’81, daughter

“I can think of no one person in Seton Hall’s history “Richie was unique — not different — unique. His who has been so completely associated with the passion for the Pirates and his extreme loyalty to his University his whole life, from the time he was a alma mater were unparalled. He was a friend to all. freshman until the day he died. He was Mr. Seton Those he touched and those who touched him valued Hall, as no one else has ever been.” that friendship. And, it was in his family that he found — Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president his greatest happiness. He leaves behind countless accomplishments. He also leaves behind many friends, “Dad never bragged about his days as a basketball and I am proud to be one of them.” player. If you wanted to hear about how talented he was, — Kenneth Kunzman, counsel to Seton Hall’s Board you had to ask someone else.” of Regents and dedicated friend of 35 years. — Matthew Regan ’86, son He eulogized Richie at the funeral on December 28, 2002.

“I was a young man growing up in Columbus, Ohio, “When I suffered a stroke in November 2002, Richie in the mid-1960s when I first met Richie. My mother called me constantly, just to see if I needed anything. was raising me alone and I didn’t have many options. His support meant the world to me.” But Richie saw something in me, and he just wouldn’t — John Keller ’57, childhood friend quit. He insisted that I come play for him at Seton Hall, and I did! I am extremely grateful to him for his Seton Hall bestowed one of its highest positive influence in my life.” honors on Richie when it retired the — Charles P. Mitchel ’66/M.A. ’70, Ed.D., number 12 that he wore on his basketball chair and associate professor of Seton Hall’s Department of jersey. In 2000, Richie granted permission Educational Leadership, Management and Policy for point guard Andre Barrett to wear his number. “To wear his number means “Aside from being my teammate, Richie was a lifelong more and more to me. He was a great friend and a brother. I never had a brother. Richie was player and he didn’t have to give me his number. I am my brother.” just trying to keep his tradition going.” — Arnold “Arnie” Ring ’55, — Andre Barrett, former teammate and loyal friend senior and men’s basketball point guard

“Go Pirates!” — Richard J. “Richie” Regan ’53/M.A. ’67 University Day 2003 Saturday, October 4

Save the Date for Food, Fun and Fellowship!

A warm and sunny autumn day ... Smells of popcorn and barbecue wafting on the breeze ... Alumni reminiscing about their favorite professor or toughest course ... Sounds of laughter from those painting pumpkins ... The thrills of scaling the climbing wall or completing a 5K run.

These are just a few of the things that made University Day 2002 an event to remember on the South Orange campus.

University Day 2003 promises to be even more memorable. There is something for everyone, including:

I New! Family Weekend – October 3-5 Featuring parent/student breakfast, comedy and movie nights, Sunday Mass and more! I 75th Anniversary Men’s Soccer Reunion I Sacred Texts Walsh Library Exhibition of I The 19th Annual Farinella 5K Run I Third Annual Alumni Homecoming Barbecue I Mass of Celebration For more I Antique Car Display information about I University Day, Scarecrow-making Contest call (973) 378-9834 or 1-800-992-GRAD Plus much more! or visit the University Day eventWs.esbhus.ietedua/t uday THE JOHN C. W HITEHEAD SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SETON HALL UNIVERSITY

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