Fall/Winter 2011

Hilbert Connections Fall/Winter 2011

GENERATIONS of

Families carry on shared tradition of generosity to Hilbert

Inside: Annual Report 2010-2011 View President’s

For the last five years, Hilbert College’s strategic plan, Destination 2012, has guided the college as it increased enrollment, completed the First 50 Campaign, built a new residence hall, and added two new graduate programs.

I was thrilled to have had the privilege of recently teaching as a guest lecturer in our new graduate program. What a joy to witness first-hand the outcome of several years of intensive work on the part of the faculty and staff to make the new master’s degree in criminal justice administration and master of public administration a reality. In this issue of Hilbert Connections, you will get to meet Hilbert’s new dean of “Your gifts to Hilbert make graduate studies, Dr. Walter Iwanenko, who joined our team in August. Dr. Iwanenko has also assumed a leadership role for the redesign of our accelerated degree program, it possible for us to provide which will be launched next fall. the financial support for more This edition of Hilbert Connections features three very special families who have been supporting Hilbert for multiple generations. The Russos, the Qualeys and the than 780 undergraduate and Gaughan Scotts, along with the names listed in the enclosed 2010-11 Annual Report are truly our partners in carrying out Hilbert’s mission. Your gifts to Hilbert make it graduate students to achieve possible for us to provide the financial support for more than 780 undergraduate and graduate students, or 70 percent of our students, to achieve their dream of earning a college degree. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and willingness to invest their dream of earning a in Hilbert. college degree.” In August, the college began a new strategic planning process led by co-chairs Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gymbrah and Dr. Edward Pristach to succeed Destination 2012. Over the next few months, we will be collecting input from a number of stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, staff, the board of trustees, alumni, employers, and donors as we craft a vision and specific strategies to guide Hilbert’s future through 2017. While we are experiencing record enrollment this fall with 1,117 students, in this uncertain economy, we recognize the importance of carefully making choices that will enable the college to continue to thrive. We hope you will join us in this important process in the months ahead.

Again, thank you for your ongoing support of the students at Hilbert College. Our laser-like focus on student success is having a positive impact on their completion rates and we could not achieve these results without you.

Cynthia A. Zane, Ed.D. President

2 Hilbert Connections Contents

COVER STORY GAUGHAN QUALEY RUSSO SCOTT Generations of Giving Over the decades, families’ acts of generosity have had a major impact on the success of Hilbert and its students. Giving FEATURES 4 Hands-On Labs Opening Students’ Eyes to Life Sciences 5 Chemistry lab improvements to further enhance learning environment.

10 A New Opportunity Debuts Journey begins for Hilbert’s history-making 6 graduate students. 18 Annual Report 2010 – 2011 Hilbert gratefully acknowledges and A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI, celebrates the college’s donors in this FAMILY, AND FRIENDS special section.

Published three times annually by DEPARTMENTS Hilbert College 10 5200 South Park Avenue President’s View...... 2 Hamburg, New York 14075 Around Hilbert...... 4 TEL (716) 649-7900 Faculty Q&A...... 11 FAX (716) 558-6381 Faculty and Staff File...... 12 www.hilbert.edu In the Sports Zone...... 13 E-mail: [email protected] Alumni News & Notes...... 15 Editor/Writer Paula Witherell Remember When...... 24 Director of Public Relations Publication Design Leith Chamberlain / Leith Design Group 18 Cover Story Contributing Writer Grace Lazzara Contributing Photographer Ian Gattie Director of Development Craig Harris Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Deanna Messinger

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Alumnus Named New Trustee Ann Swan Edward Gelia, Jr. ilbert College alumnus Michael Sendor ‘10, Gretch Wylegala H president of Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., a Buffalo-based land surveying and engineer- Hilbert Board Elects Officers ing firm, has been named to a three-year term on the Hilbert Board of Trustees. nn Swan, an active community leader in member of the University of Virginia Jefferson Active in various professional organizations, Amany civic activities in the Western New Scholarship Regional Selection Committee. Sendor is a member and past president of the York area and a longtime teacher in the Buffalo She received a law degree from the Univer- Niagara Frontier Land Surveyors Association Public Schools, has been re-elected chair of sity of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor’s and the Greater Buffalo Board of Professional the Hilbert College Board of Trustees. She’s degree in psychology from Ithaca College. Land Surveyors. been affiliated with Hilbert’s board since 2004. Gelia is executive vice president of Amherst- Among his other memberships include In addition to serving as board chair, for based United Insurance Agency, Inc., a company the American Society of Civil Engineers, the second year Swan is chairing the Hilbert he’s been with for more than 30 years. American Institute of Architects, and the Board of Trustees Executive Committee and Long active in community work, he’s vice pres- National Association of Industrial and Office serving on the trustee committee. Previously, ident of the Restoration Society, Inc., and chair- Parks. she was chair and vice chair of the student man of the organization’s program and personnel Most recently, Sendor served on the Buffalo affairs committee. committee. He also holds membership in vari- Niagara Partnership Board of Directors Swan is executive director of the William E. ous civic and professional associations, including and was chairman of the Town of Colden and Ann L. Swan Foundation. She also serves the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Environmental Board and vice president of on the boards of several local organizations, Society, and is a past member of the Board of Niagara Business Associates. including the Buffalo Niagara American Heart Regents at his alma mater, Canisius College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business Association, Christ the King Seminary, Catholic Gelia holds a bachelor’s degree in history administration from Hilbert and is a profes- Diocese of Buffalo Foundation and the YMCA and business administration from Canisius. sional land surveyor. Buffalo Niagara. The recipient of many honors for her commitment to the community, Swan most recently was presented a Bishop’s Medal from the Iranian Author Featured at Cultural Buffalo Catholic Diocese and a Caritas Award from the Brothers of Mercy. Awareness Week Swan earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University at Buffalo. estselling author Firoozeh Dumas, the Hilbert College’s Visiting Artist Series event Other 2011-12 Hilbert board officers are Bfirst Iranian author to be nominated that took place this fall. Gretchen Wylegala as vice-chair, and Edward for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, Author of Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Gelia Jr. as secretary. gave a lighthearted perspective on her life Growing Up Iranian in America, Dumas’ pre- Wylegala, who has practiced law for more in Iran and America as featured speaker at sentation was part of several educational than 25 years, is an assistant U.S. attorney and entertaining activities held during the in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western New college’s “Celebrating Differences” Cultural York District. Awareness Week. A member of Erie County Bar Association The weeklong celebration also included and the American Bar Association, her work in the unveiling of the college’s new “Wall of law enforcement has been recognized by the Peace and Inclusivity.” The wall was created U.S. Justice Department with a 2011 National with pieces of cloth designed or written by Crime Victim Service Award and a 2009 students, faculty and staff that express each Director’s Award. individual’s view of Hilbert coming together Wylegala has served in volunteer capacities as an inclusive community and the ways the with various organizations and is currently a college shows respect for cultural differences.

Bestselling author Firoozeh Dumas 4 Hilbert Connections

as a statewide model for similar programs in other communities.” Hands-On Labs Opening Students’ In addition to the HUD Coalition recently being formed, an educational seminar on Eyes to Life Sciences “Conduct and Successful Decision Making,” which examined negative behaviors, includ- ollowing last fall’s opening of a renovated ing alcohol abuse and its impact on life and Fstate-of-the-art biology laboratory at employment success, was held at Hilbert Hlbert College, phase two of the project to for residence assistants and students who upgrade the college’s science facilities will reside in campus housing. soon be underway, an effort that will wrap Also, a campus-wide survey developed up a changeover from virtual to hands-on by the HUD Coalition was done at Hilbert to science labs. better gauge the perception and attitudes of Improvements to the chemistry lab in resident students about the risk and harm Bogel Hall will be an important step in related to alcohol use by underage drinkers. further enhancing the academic experience Survey results will serve as a guide for and depth of science learning for students. messaging to correct misperceptions about Featuring the latest classroom technology, underage drinking via a social norms cam- renovations to the space will help make GATTIE IAN BY PHOTO paign that will be developed by the HUD chemistry classes more interactive and offer Upgrades to the biology lab shown here Coalition. more versatility in teaching course material. and the chemistry lab are creating a more To further engage Hilbert students in the With the latest renovations, it will com- interactive learning environment in Hilbert’s process, criminal justice and digital media science facilities. plete the physical framework for a new and communication majors will participate general science curriculum that will be rolled For more information or to discuss ways in focus groups and assist with grant-related out in Fall 2012. To achieve this goal, sup- to support this project, contact Craig Harris, activities as they move forward. port is being sought to assist in completing director of development at 716-926-8888 In another effort, 50 local students who the science facilities modernization project. or e-mail [email protected]. show high-risk behavior due to alcohol or drug use or violate Hilbert’s substance abuse policies will participate in the ECCPASA’s two-session educational intervention program “Focus on Consequences.” Participants will Teaming Up to Reduce Underage Drinking learn about the risks and negative consequences of their behavior and be educated ducational programs, sobriety checkpoints in the community to address about making safe, Eand other proactive measures intended to alcohol use by youth in the healthy choices. reduce alcohol and drug use among under- Hamburg area,” said Edward “Working together, Working together age youth in the Town of Hamburg will be Qualey, chairperson of Hilbert’s we can best protect through partnerships established through a new college-community Criminal Justice / Forensic Science like the HUD Coalition, collaboration involving Hilbert College, the Town Division. “We recognize there is a our future we can best protect of Hamburg Police Department and the Erie crucial need for effective preven- our future generations County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and tive components to be in place to generations from from the risks and con- Substance Abuse (ECCPASA). address underage drinking and to sequences of underage The joint pilot program is being funded by a educate students about the short- the risks of drinking and help keep one-year $20,000 College Community Coalition and long-term impact alcohol them on track to achieve Sub-Grant awarded to ECCPASA, which is can have on their life goals.” underage drinking.” their aspirations in life,” administering the grant, and one of only five According to a recent Roswell said OASAS Commis- presented across the state from the New York Park Cancer Institute study on –OASAS Commissioner sioner Arlene González- State Office of Alcoholism and Substance underage drinking in Erie County, Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez Sánchez. Abuse Services (OASAS). Funding is being 28 percent of ninth-graders A number of other provided by the Office of the Juvenile Justice reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days measures both on campus and in the and Delinquency Prevention’s Enforcing the and 16 percent reported being drunk in the same Hamburg community will be implemented Underage Drinking Laws Grant Program. time period. With this and other indicators cited in the coming year, including retail compliance With the 2011 grant, a Hamburg Underage by the Center for Health and Social Research at checks, party patrols, and sobriety check- Drinking (HUD) Coalition, under the guidance Buffalo State College, Hamburg is considered at points as ways to curb drinking by area of the Western New York Prevention Resource high risk for underage drug and alcohol use. youth under the legal drinking age. Center, has been created with representatives “Support from the grant allows us to take an To this end, Hilbert will work with from Hilbert, the Hamburg police, ECCPASA, and active role in assisting the Hamburg community ECCPASA staff and the HUD Coalition to stakeholders in the community. and to be involved in a cohesive partnership re-evaluate the college’s current drug and “As a Hamburg-based college with strong crim- that’s instrumental to addressing a challenging alcohol policy and make adjustments as inal justice programs, this grant provides Hilbert issue,” said Andrea Wanat, executive director needed based on suggestions and out- an opportunity to tap into its expertise in the law of ECCPASA. “Ultimately, it is our goal that with comes from the year-long strategies. HC enforcement field and work with key partners the success of this new initiative it can be used

Bestselling author Firoozeh Dumas Fall/Winter 2011 5 GENERATIONS of

A look at generations of “With private colleges facing funding challenges, support has to families whose tradition of come from people who themselves have been given opportunities. Those who want to go to college need the door opened for them, giving has helped nurture often through scholarships and financial aid.” – Karen Gaughan Scott Hilbert’s evolution over the past five decades – a belief aren Gaughan Scott is speaking of her family’s generations- long commitment to giving, whether in the form of funds, and support that endures K time or knowledge. As Hilbert College nears its 55th year since for what the college and its its founding, the institution is fortunate to have in its commu- Knity several families who have through generations passed along their students are poised to achieve now and in the future. commitment to giving to the Franciscan college. Among these generous families are three who are well into a second- and third-generation of Hilbert supporters. by Grace Lazzara “The families who continue to support us know they’re helping to build a legacy – a legacy of our students completing a college degree, many of whom represent the first generation of their families to attend college,” says Hilbert President Cynthia Zane, Ed.D. “We’re very humbled that multiple generations of families like the Gaughan Scotts, Qualeys and Russos continue to believe in our mission and support us in such a generous way,” she adds. Why do some families focus their collective attention outward toward supporting something in the community? A recent study actually goes a long way in answering this question: “Giving families often identify a set of shared values, a philanthropic culture that has grown up around their giving.” (“Families Making Good on Philanthropy’s Promise,” August 2011, Family Giving News) To a striking degree, each of Hilbert’s “giving families” bears out what the study shows: Each has developed an internal culture that revolves around an important value, amplifying their natural tendency to give back.

6 Hilbert Connections Committed to Community: The Russo Family

ENERATIONS of “If you have a way to help people and to make a difference, then take the steps to make good things happen. Talk to the people who have benefited from your efforts, and you’ll be hooked. It’s life-changing for everybody.” – Jeff Russo PHOTO BY IAN GATTIE IAN BY PHOTO

or years, the Russo family, who to see a vision through to completion. founded the Sorrento Cheese Co., “They shared the same drive,” says Jeff. Fhas served Hilbert as a sustaining The relationship has existed as long force, an ardent contributor to the col- as Jeff can remember. “When the college lege’s success and growth. Indeed, the needed help with a project or moral sup- Russos encompass three-generations of port, there was always a family commit- Hilbert support. ment,” he says. The late Louis Russo, founder of “It’s our family culture,” Jeff explains. Sorrento, and his wife, Anna Mae, were “In business and life, we’ve been very for- Main photo at left: Jeff Russo in office; b/w photo at top: Louis Russo; second from top: shown at a Hilbert introduced to the college by family tunate, and we’ve never lost sight of the Scholarship Golf Tournament, left to right, are Jeff Russo, friends. They developed a close personal fact that a community is out there. It’s John Russo, Joseph Russo, and Joseph Russo II; above: Jeff relationship with Hilbert President just expected—you do for those who and Joe Russo meet Hilbert students who have benefitted Emerita Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ. need your help.” from the family’s support. The importance of the relationship was Jeff himself has served as a Hilbert made clear when Hilbert named the board trustee and stays connected as thought it would with every contribution McGrath Library Conference Room in much as his growing business and two of time, energy, funds and commitment,” honor of Louis and Anna Mae. young children allow. He is also consid- he says. The foundation that Louis and Anna ering, with President Zane’s guidance, The Russo family’s support of Hilbert Mae established, the Russo Family a plan for the family to become more spe- actually reflects their lifelong support of Charitable Foundation, also continued cific in its giving to the college; for instance, their home base, Hamburg, N.Y. “We all the support to Hilbert. Louis and Anna to provide scholarships for students in cer- were born, raised and live here,” Jeff says. Mae’s children, Celia, John and Joseph, tain academic programs. “We’re trying to “Western New York has always been very maintained the commitment, supporting author some new ways to offer support in good to us.” Hilbert and its mission to educate students an effort to be more focused on what we’re In return, the family has invested in in the Catholic Franciscan tradition through trying to accomplish,” he says. the region’s schools and real estate. “One the family foundation and Sorrento. Today, Jeff articulates a family philosophy of the area’s biggest assets is Hilbert,” he Jeff Russo, president of Pine Hill Fresh of giving that speaks to this: “Legacy adds. “The vision that President Zane and Foods, Inc., who is the grandson of Louis involvement is vital. Having the organi- the board have brought to the growth and and son of Joseph Russo, also maintains zation you support intertwined with who development of the college is a tremen- the connection to Hilbert. you are as a family engenders a lifelong dous advantage to Hamburg and all of The foundation of this bond, says Jeff, involvement that sees efforts through Western New York. There’s so much poten- was a common thread and belief shared to completion. We have a belief system tial for Hilbert to do more and to have an by Jeff’s grandfather and Sister Edmunette: that says we’re always going to have this even greater impact on our community personal commitment and a tireless effort relationship because it rises above what we and its students.”

Fall/Winter 2011 7 Honoring the Past: The Qualey Family PHOTO BY IAN GATTIE IAN BY PHOTO “As a fourth generation law enforcement officer, supporting a college that is well respected in the field is one of the best ways I can give back to the profession and honor my family’s law enforcement legacy.“ – Richard Qualey ‘88

truism in law enforcement is that while also assisting students,” Ed explains it runs in families. It’s true for about the scholarship, which is named in A Edward Qualey ‘74 and his fam- memory of the parents of Beverly, Richard ily. Interestingly, the family’s support for and Mary Flood, and Ed’s parents, Isabel Hilbert stretches across the generations, too. and Vincent Qualey. Again, true the fami- Main photo at left: Edward Qualey, Melissa Qualey Sentz Ed, a retired New York State trooper, is ly’s law enforcement legacy, Richard Flood and Richard Qualey; b/w photo at top:Richard Flood for a long-time associate professor and cur- was a captain in the Erie County Sheriff’s whom the Flood-Qualey Family Scholarship is named; second rent chairperson of the college’s Criminal Office where he served for 33 years. photo from top left: Richard & Ed at ’88 academic honors Justice/Forensic Science Division. His Ed obviously has strong ties in the law reception; second photo from top right: Ed Qualey’s ID photo during his student years at Hilbert; above: Stephen and son, Richard Qualey ’88, followed in his enforcement community, so what led to Ed Qualey. father’s footsteps as an alumnus, in teach- Hilbert being the beneficiary of the fami- ing as an adjunct instructor of criminal ly’s generous support? “I was a Hilbert stu- to give seems to have rubbed off on the justice, and in his career as a New York dent during the time the college offered younger. Richard says that his first expe- State Police investigator. Richard’s wife, only two-year degrees. Even though I went riences with community involvement Maureen ’01, a Hilbert graduate as well on to earn degrees at other colleges, this came through his family environment. and a retired police lieutenant from the was a better place to be,” says Ed. “One of my contemporaries and best Kenmore Police Department, teaches at The entire Qualey clan took on the friends has a term he calls ‘Qualey-ing’— the Erie County Police Services Academy. Hilbert cause. Ed’s brother, Stephen, who taking on lots of projects,” he says with Daughter Melissa Qualey Sentz ’94 also passed recently and was a lieutenant in a smile. “Dad manages that really well.” received her degree from Hilbert. (She’s the Buffalo Police Department where he Ed jokes that he uses the power of guilt a teacher whose husband, John, is a ser- had 33 years of dedicated service, was to motivate his kids to give to Hilbert. A geant in the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.) fond of challenging Ed with his own close look, though, reveals another, more The Qualey’s educational and profession- donations to the scholarship fund. powerful motivator: family pride. “Seeing al connection with Hilbert evolved into a For Melissa, the scholarship is an ideal the Qualey name on a scholarship makes giving connection several years ago on a bit- mix of family remembrance and a ben- me feel proud,” Melissa says. “People ben- tersweet note. Ed and his wife, Beverly, want- efit to others. “It’s all about service and efit from [the scholarship] and can follow ed to find a lasting, different way of honor- giving,” she explains. “That’s the motive. their educational dreams.” ing family members who had passed. That Having a positive impact is what you Richard’s thoughts run along simi- realization led them in 1993 to establish the should strive for every day. Hilbert does a lar lines. “The scholarship is a tribute to Flood-Qualey Family Scholarship, which lot to make that happen—trying to get stu- members of our family who have passed, supports criminal justice majors. dents what they need and make college a and I’m proud to be part of it. Even when “It’s based on the thought that we soon growing experience. I’m glad they want me the time comes that I’m no longer with forget those who have passed and this is to be part of an organization like that.” the college, I want to continue supporting our way of remembering family members The older Qualey generation’s desire the scholarship.”

8 Hilbert Connections Education is a Fundamental Tenet: The Gaughan Scott Family

“By supporting Hilbert, we can help ensure the college will stay viable and ensure that students have the needed support to attend college. It is our hope that those who receive scholarships can pay it forward through gifts to offer the same opportunities for future students.” – Patrick Scott, D.D.S., M.D. PHOTO BY IAN GATTIE IAN BY PHOTO

ong-held family beliefs in educa- was in remembrance to my father and tion and Franciscan values have honored the FSSJ sisters,” Karen says. L wrought a strong bond between Hilbert’s role in providing for and nurturing the Gaughan Scotts and Hilbert. people who might not otherwise have the The link began with the late Vincent chance for a college education also affects Gaughan, a noted attorney who was an Karen’s actions. She believes in offering Main photo at left: Patrick Scott with his mother, Karen advisor to Hilbert’s founding president, educational opportunities to everyone, Gaughan Scott; b/w photo at top: Vincent Gaughan; Sister Edwina Bogel, FSSJ. He also served on regardless of their financial means. Her feel- second from top left: Karen Gaughan Scott with her the college’s Board of Governors. Vincent’s ing is based on the idea that molding highly father, Vincent, at Karen’s graduation from law school in interest in then Immaculata College skilled, well-educated people who can take 1992; second from top right: Vincent Gaughan at the June 1967 groundbreaking ceremony for Hilbert’s original became a drive to help guide the college’s leadership positions helps to ensure a solid campus; avove: Celebrating the successful completion of evolution into a two-year co-educational future. “You are given certain opportunities Hilbert’s First 50 Campaign in 2008 are campaign co-chairs institution. He also, according to college in life and if you want to have a positive trustee emeriti Merle Whitehead, Karen Gaughan Scott lore, suggested naming the institution after influence and touch the future, help some- and Thomas Waring, Jr., with President Cynthia Zane. Mother Collette Hilbert, foundress of the one receive an education,” she says. Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (FSSJ). Of her three children, one remains in simple philosophy of giving back. Every Vincent’s daughter, attorney and Hilbert Western New York and has “continued the person can make a difference based on trustee emerita Karen Gaughan Scott, chain” of giving to Hilbert. Patrick Scott, whatever they have to give: funds, time, remembers the attraction that Hilbert held D.D.S., M.D., is an oral and maxillofacial knowledge. “Choose something that has for her father. “With seven children, my surgeon in Orchard Park, N.Y., and con- meaning to you and your family,” Karen father always had a keen interest in edu- tributes his time and support to events like suggests. “If it has meaning, it will go on cation. He also was a very devout Catholic Hilbert’s Scholarship Golf Tournament. His through several generations.” HC and admired the Franciscans,” she recalls. motivation, like his mother’s and grandfa- Grace Lazzara is a freelance writer and public Her own relationship with Hilbert has ther’s, is the certainty that education is vital. relations consultant residing in Buffalo, N.Y. ranged from serving as First 50 Campaign “Education can never be taken away,” he co-chair to board of trustees chair, but explains. “It gives people the opportunity to began in some ways long before. “My sis- do whatever they want to do.” ters and I attended Immaculata High Patrick knows well the family stories School, also founded by the FSSJ congrega- about his grandfather’s active support of ONE tion,” she says. “We were educated by many Hilbert, as well as the fact that Vincent incredible sisters who I fondly remember.” encouraged his children to get involved. Her father’s pledge of a scholarship He’s keen to instill a similar impulse in HELPING THE NEXT fund in his will prompted Karen and her his three young sons. “I try to show them For information about making a gift to husband, Stanley, to focus and amplify via my actions that it’s important to give Hilbert College, contact: his gift by making a gift to Hilbert’s back to education and our community.” Craig Harris, Director of Development Institute for Law and Justice. “The gift Ultimately, the Gaughan Scotts share a 716-926-8888 [email protected]

Fall/Winter 2011 9 GraduateStudies

A New Opportunity Debuts Iwanenko Appointed

With the inaugural cohort Far Left: MPA student Graduate Studies Dean of students starting this fall, Crystal Rodriguez-Lane Left: MSCJA student Hilbert’s new graduate Robert Gardner programs are now a reality. Below: Dr. Martin Floss addresses By Paula Witherell graduate students at orientation as Dr. Walter Iwanenko hen 25 graduate students arrived looks on. on Hilbert College’s campus in late Aug- W alter Iwanenko Jr., Ph.D., a long-time ust for their first Wfaculty member and experienced admin- courses, they took a istrator in higher education, has been historic place at the appointed to the newly created position of college. The eclectic dean of graduate studies at Hilbert College group of working and a professor of public administration. professionals, recent He assumed leadership in August of and past alumni, Hilbert’s graduate studies division, which and adults starting was launched in 2011 with the addition of on a new career path the master of science in criminal justice became the first-ever administration and master of public admin- students to take part istration programs, the first graduate-level degrees offered at the college. in Hilbert’s newly Most recently, Iwanenko was chair of launched graduate the Health Services Administration Depart- programs leading to a master’s degree in interesting and immediately useful to ment and Business Department at D’Youville criminal justice administration (MSCJA) or students,” says Gardner, who holds both College, his alma mater, where he’s also a master in public administration (MPA). bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in criminal previously served as director of the MBA It was a turning point at the college following justice from Hilbert. and ADVANCE adult learning programs several years of extensive planning and Ultimately, “the program will strengthen Since 1995, he’s taught courses at preparation that went into bringing the my knowledge and skills to become a D’Youville in occupational therapy, health programs to fruition. strong leader in the criminal justice field services administration and research meth- For 18 months, the tight-knit cohort and in the New York State Police,” he ods. Iwanenko has won numerous awards, including the National Multiple Sclerosis adds, pointing out that his long-term goal of students will attend classes Wednesdays Society Upstate New York Chapter’s Anne and Saturdays as each works toward is to eventually teach in Hilbert’s criminal Shuell Inspiration Award and the New York completing their graduate degree. Using justice program. State Occupational Therapy Association an accelerated format, by the end of 2011, Martin Floss, Ph.D., chair of the MSCJA Niagara Frontier District’s Merit of Practice students have already finished three terms program, says that “students in the cohort Award. of classes. have been fully committed to succeeding In addition to being appointed to Sen. Robert Gardner ’03, an investigator in in this very challenging and rigorous program. Timothy Kennedy’s Western New York Small the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal As the students continue to deepen their Business Advisory Board, he serves on Investigation, is among the initial group knowledge base, they recognize the value in boards of the City of Lackawanna Community to go through the MSCJA program, which what they are learning and the professional Development Corporation and the Lackawanna Housing Development Corporation. opportunities this degree will open up for uses a multidisciplinary approach to expose A specialist in community health, health students to a breadth of knowledge in them. “ care management and program evaluation, advanced issues in criminal justice, ranging One of only two programs of its kind Iwanenko is a consultant for Baker Victory from causes of crime to penology. Once in Western New York, the MPA program Services and founded ChildPro, a multi- completed, this will be the third Hilbert emphasizes the importance of serving departmental agency for therapeutic services. degree for the 23-year law enforcement and strengthening the community. That, He is an active volunteer with the National professional. says MPA student Crystal Rodriguez-Lane, MS Society Upstate New York/Western “Hilbert has a well-respected criminal is what drew her to the distinctive edu- Pennsylvania Chapters and Our Lady of justice major so when the college started the cational program, which offers a diverse Victory Parish. graduate program it was a perfect fit for me. curriculum on local and state government Iwanenko holds a doctorate in epide- miology and community health from the functions, values and ethics and other Academically, it offers an excellent blend of University at Buffalo, and master’s and relevant courses taught by professors who essential areas. bachelor’s degrees in occupational therapy bring a high level of insight to every class. from D’Youville. HC Plus, they make the courses challenging, Continued on page 14

10 Hilbert Connections Faculty Q &A Bringing Business to Life Pat Heraty is known for his leadership and determination. Those traits have served him well inside and outside the classroom. By Paula Witherell PHOTO BY IAN GATTIE or 30-plus years, Hilbert College stands out most As a corporate consultant, what Professor Patrick Heraty’s approach in your mind? project have you found to be the Fto business education has sparked There have been two major developments which most rewarding? students’ minds and inspired many to follow have helped Hilbert become the great place it is Patrick Crotty (adjunct instructor) and I their dreams in the world of business. today. First, Hilbert’s reputation for academic worked on a Ford Motor Company project. The Chicago native’s interest in the business rigor and quality continues to grow. Second, it’s Ford recognized that its hierarchal structure arena started in his teen years during his days the college’s ability to attract new faculty, staff was inefficient and stifling worker involve- as a golf caddy at Indian Hill Country Club and administrators who reflect and promote ment, and we were brought in to work with located in an affluent area north of the city. the best of Hilbert’s culture. There is a common the UAW and Ford to facilitate the transition Also pitching in with bussing tables, washing purpose here that is evident and energizing. to “natural work teams.” dishes and shining shoes, Heraty’s fascination You recently achieved the designation with the dynamics of business was piqued What’s the greatest lesson Hilbert of Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. from his daily interaction with the many club students have taught you? Why did you pursue this? members who were working professionals. Students have taught me the importance of Six Sigma is a cutting-edge performance manage- It was also while at the country club thinking long term. I’ve discovered along the ment methodology. The certification is becoming where the future college professor crossed way that learning is a process that is different for more common in several sectors and I want to paths and worked with for nearly a decade every student. Most who appeared unmotivated remain current in workplace developments. with actor and “Saturday Night Live” alum and indifferent in the early stages came around Bill Murray, who later turned that country and went on to great careers. I’ve learned to be What’s the future of the business club experience into the famed comedic film more patient and to work with students to keep world? “Caddyshack.” Like me, says Heraty, “he “moving the needle,” even in small increments. It’s going to be more global, diverse, complex came from a large Irish family being cared for One of your areas of expertise is and competitive. by a mother widowed at a young age.” leadership. Past or present, who do What are your favorite leisure activities? Looking to turn his enthusiasm for busi- you consider the all-time great leader? Most of my free time is spent with my family. ness into a career, Heraty attended Marquette I would not want to single out one person. When I also enjoy a glass of wine and the Wall Street University in Milwaukee during the turbulent I think of historical figures, George Washington, Journal – it doesn’t get much better than that. 1960s. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King had and later earned an MBA and a master’s degree permanent and significant impacts on our Who has influenced you most in in business education from Canisius College. nation. My favorite leadership guru is Peter your life? Along the way, he started teaching in 1978 Drucker, who was inspired by Mary Parker My mother and my wife have been most influen- at Hilbert, where he’s been honored with Follett, an author in the early 20th century. The tial. My mother was widowed with six children, the President’s Medal, the college’s highest fact that businessmen would read her teachings the oldest of which was age 8, and the seventh honor, and the Sister Adrienne Faculty/Staff and listen to her presentations at that early time child arrived a month after my father’s death. Lifetime Achievement Award, among other is a testament to her wisdom. She has a story of courage and faith which honors. continues to inspire me. My wife is the most You’ve frequently been interviewed compassionate and caring person I have known. You’ve been with Hilbert for nearly by news media about the U.S. auto She is my role model. 35 years. What led you to teaching industry. What’s needed to keep the at the college? Where did you grow up? Why did you domestic auto industry competitive? In late 1977, my wife, Ann, and I lived in Angola come to Western New York? Some big steps have been taken. The domestic with our son, Jon, who was about 18 months I grew up in Chicago. After graduating from auto industry has sized itself to match current old at the time. We decided I would take a Marquette in 1970, I joined the Jesuit Volunteer and anticipated demand. It had far too much “paternity leave,” a new concept at the time, Corps and was assigned to the Fort Belknap capacity and that resulted in a cost structure and stay home with Jon while Ann returned to Indian Reservation in Montana. A young lady which rendered them uncompetitive. They are teaching full time. Looking for part time work, from Buffalo, named Ann Bellanti, was also in an excellent position now, profitable even I expressed interest in teaching at Hilbert. I was assigned to Fort Belknap. We stayed there three though industry sales are significantly lower interviewed and began teaching my first college years and married in Buffalo in 1973. than a decade ago. “Kaizen” (Japanese for con- course in economics in January 1978. tinuous improvement everywhere) will need to Describe yourself in three words. Through the years, what positive be the norm, so the automakers and UAW will Fortunate. Grateful. Determined. HC change or development at Hilbert need to continue to work together to innovate.

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Recently named full-time faculty are liberal studies, was key- Andrew Kolin, Ph.D., Lisamarie Bensman, Ph.D., assistant note speaker at the fifth professor of political science, professor of psychology; Raymond Ernst, annual “A Call to Women has been appointed referee assistant professor of forensic science; and of Color” social gathering for the academic publisher Meredith Ezak, Ph.D., assistant professor to help improve the health Rowman & Littlefield. He is of biology. status of women of color in in the process of evaluating Rochester. for publication a book manu- Martin Floss, Ph.D., chairperson of script on genocide studies. Hilbert’s master’s degree in criminal justice Christopher Holoman, administration, has received the 2011 Ph.D., provost and vice president for Catherine Nagel, adjunct instructor of Richard B. Lewis Award, the highest honor academic affairs, conducted a working legal studies, has received the Erie County bestowed by the Criminal Justice Educators session on academic success and targeting Hon. Michael F. Dillon Attorneys for Association of New York State. With the 2010 solutions at a one-day Educational Children Award in recognition of her vigor- honor going to Edward Qualey, chairperson Leadership Summit on developing and ous advocacy on behalf of children. of the Criminal Justice/Forensic Science sustaining partnerships among K-12 Division, this marks the first time in the school districts and higher education. Amy Smith, Ph.D., director of the award’s 15-year history that it was presented Honors Program and professor of English, for two consecutive years to faculty from Alaina Houseknecht, special events has been named chair of the Division of the same institution. coordinator, is also serving as career coun- Arts & Sciences. selor in the Career Development Center. Maura Flynn, director of human resources, Anthony Wiertel, assistant vice president has received recertification as a professional At Hilbert’s McGrath Library, Christopher for business/finance, has received a 20-Year in human resources (PHR) based on educa- Hulsman has been named night and week- Service Award from Meals on Wheels for tion, experience and knowledge established end library supervisor, and Kristina Kopp Western New York, Inc. by the HR Certification Institute. has been appointed assistant reference librarian. Hilbert President Cynthia Zane, Ashley Goodwin, who has experience Ed.D., has been elected to the Commission in residence life and other student/campus Tara Jabbaar Gyambrah, Ph.D., director on Independent Colleges and Universities life areas as a graduate assistant, has been of multicultural affairs, is participating Board of Trustees, which represents execu- appointed assistant director of residence life. in the Council for Independent Colleges tive-level participation from colleges and Senior Leadership Academy. universities throughout New York state’s Erika Haygood, assistant professor of independent higher education sector. HC

Coming in Fall 2012

Complete your Hilbert College’s Accelerated Degree Program degree by attending An exciting new educational opportunity designed for working adults classes just one who have completed 50 to 60-plus college credits and are seeking to night per week. complete a bachelor’s degree in a flexible, accelerated format. Details to be available Bachelor’s degrees will be offered in: soon on Hilbert’s • Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution Web site. • Organizational Development

12 Hilbert Connections In the SPORTS Zone

First FT Women’s, Men’s Soccer

Kelly Starchok-Gillow Jeff Panik Coaches On Board Julia Decker With funds awarded to Hilbert College from n In men’s soccer, Jeff Panik, a former New Coach Preparing a National Collegiate Athletic Association 0 Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) (NCAA) Division III Strategic Alliance and Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Team for Varsity Status Matching Grant, the college has appointed professional player, has been named as In preparation for Hilbert College’s women’s Kelly Starchok-Gillow to the newly created Hilbert’s first full-time head men’s soccer lacrosse program starting varsity status in position of compliance and student services coach and is also handling athletic facilities the 2012-13 academic year, Julia Decker coordinator/head women’s soccer coach. coordinator responsibilities. has been named the first full-time women’s Hilbert was one of only seven institutions “His commitment to earning several lacrosse coach of the newest Hawks team. in the U.S. selected to receive the highly com- NSCAA National Diplomas is a true testa- In addition to her coaching duties of the petitive three-year grant, which is designed ment to Jeff’s passion for coaching soccer. A current club team and recruitment efforts, to provide funding to D-III institutions seek- tireless recruiter, we look forward to growing the 2008 College of Brockport graduate is ing to develop professional administrative our program and being a perennial contender providing administrative support to the opportunities to enhance diversity and inclu- in the AMCC,” said Viscomi. athletic department. sion within an institution’s athletic program. Before coming to Hilbert, Panik, who has To lead the Hawks into Division III compe- “The new position’s coaching responsibil- more than 10 years coaching experience, tition, Decker is drawing from her coaching ities allows student-athletes to have greater served as head men’s soccer coach at North experience and from her playing days as a access and more interaction with their head Country Community College in Saranac Golden Eagle. As a stand-out lacrosse player coach, who oftentimes serves as a key mentor Lake, N.Y. He coached two All-Region Players at Brockport, she propelled the team to new for college-level athletes,” said Susan Viscomi, and three All-Conference Players with one heights her final two seasons at the suburban director of athletics, adding that the position of those young men receiving a National Rochester college. will also allow for more time and resources Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Upon graduation, the senior captain to identify and attract higher-caliber student- National Player of the Week honor during ranked second in points and third in athletes to Hilbert. the season. goals on the college’s all-time lists. Her In addition to his coaching duties, the Ohio 2007 and 2008 teams were East Coast n Starchok-Gillow brings to Hilbert native served as an adjunct instructor of physical Athletic Conference (ECAC) finalists (2008 0 more than 10 years coaching experi- education and as athletics facility manager/ champions). ence as a head coach in the Empire United events coordinator at North Country. Decker was named the team’s 2009 Soccer Academy and has earned several team Panik began his coaching career as a staff Offensive Player of the Year and earned and coaching awards. During her four years coach with the Samba Soccer Club while he a 2008 SUNYAC All-Conference Attacker at Genesee Community College (GCC), was still a student at Cuyahoga Community Award. She also earned SUNYAC All- she led the Cougars to the National Junior College. Two of his teams traveled to Academic Team recognition in 2008 and College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Sweden and Jamaica for international com- 2009, as well as a SUNYAC Commissioner’s National Tournament in 2010 (runner-up) petition and, in 2006, his U-15 boys’ team Academic List nod in 2008. HC and became the NJCAA Division III District brought home the Dalecarlia Cup. A Champions and Region 3 Champions in In 2004, Panik joined the college coaching both 2009 and 2010. ranks as an assistant coach at CCC before he Follow Hawks! Starchok-Gillow was named the 2010 moved to Great Falls, Mont., to become the on Facebook and Twitter... NSCAA/Mondo Junior College National men’s assistant at the University of Great Northeast Coach of the Year, the 2009 and Falls. Hawks fans can now get the 2010 NJCAA Region III Coach of the Year He also had a professional playing career latest information on Hilbert and the 2008 New York State ODP Coach while coaching at the college level. In 2007, College athletics on Facebook of the Year. he played in every game for the Cleveland and Twitter. As Hilbert’s compliance and student services North Coast semi-professional indoor team Visit www.hilbert.edu/athletics and coordinator, Starchok-Gillow is overseeing of the PASL and served as a reserve/practice a recently launched program developed player for the professional indoor MISL’s click the Facebook icon to specifically for at-risk Hilbert student-athletes Cleveland Force team. “Like” us. You can also get to help facilitate their academic success. She’s As a coach, Panik earned NSCAA State and game updates by following also maintaining all student-athlete eligibility Regional Goalkeeping Diplomas, as well as the Hawks on Twitter. matters and assumed the advisor position to NSCAA National and Advanced National the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Diplomas. Fall/Winter 2011 13 Graduate Studies Continued from page 10 Baseball Outing a Home Run

“The MPA courses are immediately for Hilbert Fans applicable and directly connect to the responsibilities of working professionals and to those looking to diversify their career options,” says Rodriguez-Lane, early 160 Hilbert College executive director of the City of Buffalo’s alumni, staff, faculty and Commission on Citizens’ Rights and Nguests came out on a beau- Community Relations. “Learning in-depth tiful late-July evening for the 10th about administrative leadership, budget annual Hilbert Day at Coca-Cola and government processes and additional Field, a fun summertime baseball core practices will help me contribute more outing that had the crowd cheering to the City of Buffalo.” on the Buffalo Bisons as they played Building on her educational background, the Columbus Clippers. Rodriguez-Lane, who holds a law degree The celebration started with a from the University at Buffalo, was looking pre-game party and music, food for a way to establish a stronger foundation and drinks before guests took their in pertinent processes and techniques seats for the Friday night game. The used in the public sector, which Hilbert’s well-attended event, which was program offers. Beyond this, she says, the co-sponsored by the Hilbert Alumni college’s learning environment drew her Association and the Office of to the MPA program. Alumni Relations, closed out with “The way Hilbert’s program is structured spectacular post-game fireworks and the small college atmosphere lends over the City of Buffalo. itself to the cohort becoming a very tight- To be sure you won’t miss out on knit group. I’ve gotten to know and bond the 2012 Hilbert Day at Coca-Field, with my peers and professors and appreciate check the Hilbert alumni Web site at the diverse range of experiences everyone www.hilbert.edu/alumni for details brings to the program,” says Rodriguez- on next year’s event as information Lane, who also has a bachelor’s degree becomes available. HC in social sciences from California State University San Marcos, which she received while serving in the U.S. Navy. As the inaugural cohort progresses through the programs, the interconnectedness among the students, as well as the high caliber of the professors and coursework have already become the hallmark of the programs, says Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D., dean of graduate studies and MPA professor (see Iwanenko Appointed on page 10). “Right from the start, the students were remarkably positive about the programs and quickly recognized the many ways their degree will enhance their professional Jonathan Heraty ’97 with sons Jack and Ryan lives,” says Iwanenko. along with Professor Patrick Heraty, father of Jon. “Equally notable,” he adds, “has been their reaction to learning from top quality faculty and program enrichment opportunities through regular guest speakers who are experts in their field. With this, the students are building relationships in the professional community they may otherwise not have available to them.” For Iwanenko, “it’s been extremely rewarding to get to know each student Before throwing out the first pitch, Christopher Holoman, Ph.D., provost and vice president for and to learn about their goals. In many academic affairs, meets Bisons mascot Chip. respects, it’s been exciting for me to be on Michael Gabor ’10, Hilbert graduate student and the ground floor of Hilbert’s new graduate assistant men’s soccer coach, and guest. programs.” HC

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News&Notes

professor in the Wentworth Institute of KYLE CAVALIERI BS ’07 is an investigator Technology’s College of Management at DIGITS LLC in Buffalo. and Construction Management in PAUL PIOTROWSKI AA ’74 is running 70s Boston, Mass. THOMAS CZORA BS ’08 is an account for Cheektowaga town judge in ‘ specialist in the commercial truck divi- Cheektowaga, N.Y. ROBYN YOUNG BS ’97 has been elected sion at Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise to the board of directors of the Credit Rent a Car) in Hamburg, N.Y. Union Association of New York. She is currently chief executive officer of Great MELANIE GROTKE DABOLT BS ’03 has Erie Federal Credit Union in Orchard been promoted to corporate controller at Park, N.Y. JULIEANN90s LINDSTROM HOERNER AA Affival, Inc., in Williamsville, N.Y. ‘ ’90 has been appointed principal of Lake Shore High School in Angola, N.Y. LORETTA LABBY FELDER BA ’05 received a master’s degree in mental health GWEN SQUIRE BS ’96 was featured in a counseling from Medaille College and is West Seneca Bee story about the closing JENNIFER00s ALLEN BA ’07 is a senior working as an independent practitioner. of the West Seneca Developmental ‘ counselor at the Union Losson Clinic in Center in July. A former resident of the Cheektowaga, N.Y. DEVIN HERKIMER FIK BA ’02 has been center, she commented on her accom- promoted to vice president, claims man- plishments, including graduating from ANGELA BACO BONK BA ’07 is ager at NCAComp in Buffalo. Hilbert, during the center’s “Journey enrolled in the community mental Home” closing ceremony. health counseling program at St. KRISTINA KOPP BA ’08 has received a Bonaventure University and received a master’s degree in English from Buffalo CINDY STEVENS BA ’93 is an associate Dean’s Scholarship. State College.

From the Alumni President

The Hilbert College Alumni In addition to alumni of several alumni and others affiliated with Association continues to events, a Future Alumni the college. If you were not able to join us, make excellent progress in Network (FAN) has been I hope you will do so next year. The event connecting alumni with started. We’ve seen great inter- provides a great way to reconnect with our each other and with the est from the student body in Hilbert family of alumni, students, faculty college community and joining this group and con- and staff. campus, a place we consider necting with alumni. Look I welcome your ideas and feedback on home. for these impressive students ways the Hilbert Alumni Association can This year the alumni asso- at a future alumni event. improve its relationship with you and ciation hosted its first-ever The Hilbert Alumni Asso- increase its effectiveness in connecting you G.O.L.D. (Graduate of the ciation firmly believes in the with other alumni, current students and Last Decade) Wine Tour positive impact of private Hilbert. Also, if you have new contact infor- along the Niagara Wine Thomas McArthur philanthropy from our alumni mation, please pass along any updates Trail. The day-long event and the impact we have on the to Deanna Messinger, assistant director was filled with alumni sharing campus college and students. I’m pleased to report we of alumni relations and annual giving, at memories, a Hilbert trivia contest, making have 100 percent participation in the Hilbert [email protected]. new connections, and, of course, tastings of Fund from our board of directors. In addition I wish you continued success and encour- some the region’s finest wine! We hope this to our individual gifts, through the success of age you to stay connected to other Hilbert will be an annual event and look forward to our events and fundraisers, the alumni asso- graduates and with your alma mater. more alumni joining us next year. ciation board has fulfilled its yearly commit- Over the past year, the alumni associa- ment of $1,500 designated for the Alumni tion also hosted the widely popular Hilbert Association Endowed Scholarship. I hope Day at Coca-Cola Field (see page 14), where you will also consider giving back to support alumni gathered to enjoy a pre-game party Hilbert’s current students, who need our help and cheered on the Buffalo Bisons in a game now more than ever. Thomas McArthur ’06 against the Columbus Clippers. In November, we celebrated the success [email protected]

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News&Notes

JOHN KORDRUPEL BS ’06 has been for the United States Park Police in cation at the University at Buffalo and named office manager at Habitat for Washington, D.C. received UB’s Arthur Schomburg Scholarship. Humanity in Buffalo. WILLIAM WESOLOWSKI BS ’11 was pictured in the Lancaster Bee for his participation in the Taste of Lancaster held in August. Bill and his wife, Amy, are STEVEN10s KNIERY BA ’11 is employed owners of Billamy’s BBQ and Catering in ‘ in M&T Bank’s Trust and Securities Depew, N.Y. Department in Buffalo. DEBRA TREDO BS ’10 is attending law FREDERICK MARTIN BS ’11 is studying school at the University at Buffalo. mental health counseling at Canisius BA ’06, a video journalist College in Buffalo. ALLEN LEIGHT at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, is shown here Weddings

filming Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

ANGELA MEYER KRUSZKA BS ’06 is a senior accountant of investment and debt at Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in Belmont, N.C.

BRIAN MEYERS BS ’05 is Wyoming Lonna McCrary ‘11, right, and her mother, County Emergency Preparedness Donna Zimpfer ’99, Hilbert assistant professor coordinator. of criminal justice. Dennis and Melanie ‘03 DaBolt with her daughter, Hilbert student Jessica Grotke. LONNA McCARY BS ’11 was crowned KRISTY MILLER BS ’05 is a care coordi- Miss Buffalo 2012 in September. She is MELANIE GROTKE BS ’03 to Dennis nator at Gateway Longview and works also a graduate student in Hilbert’s new DaBolt on July 23, 2011. in behavior therapy at Baker Victory master’s degree program in criminal Services in Lackawanna, N.Y. justice administration. BRENDAN PHILLIPS BS ’08, who has been employed at the Smithsonian Institution since 2008, was shown in a LINDSAY MILLER BS ’11 is an admis- photo included with a Washington Post sions counselor at Alfred University in story on “Smithsonian Inspector General Alfred, N.Y. Finds Substandard Storage Conditions at American History Museum.” MICHAEL NERO BS ’11 has been named business administrator for com- APRIL REED BS ’09 is enrolled at mercial oxygen products at Cobham Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Technologies in Orchard Park, N.Y. Mich., and continues to work part- JOSEPH FERRARA BS ’06 to Jenna time as a contract specialist at Meritain KRYSTEN SAUER BS ’10 is a market Krzyzaniak on June 25, 2011. Health’s branch in Michigan. development specialist at Ingram Micro in Williamsville, N.Y. STEVEN ROGERS BS ’08 is a legal assistant at Meritain Health in Amherst, N.Y. EMILY SCHILLING BS ’11 is a vocational case manager at Southeast Works in SUE SHADE BS ’08 is an AML investiga- Depew, N.Y. tions officer at HSBC Bank in Buffalo. JAMIE SLOANE BS ’11 is attending KIMBERLY BONK SMOLINSKI BS ’04 the Federal Law Enforcement Training has been promoted to account executive Center for U.S. Customs and Border at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western Protection in Brunswick, Ga. New York. CHRISTOPHER SPENCE BA ’11 is pur- SAFINA FETTERICK BS ’10 to Richard JEFFREY SOJA BS ’06 is a police officer suing a master’s degree in English edu- Karns on May 12, 2011.

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To contact the Hilbert Office of Alumni Relations: 716-926-8791, [email protected]

NICHOLE BECKER RANNEY BS ’01 welcomed a son, Kane Joseph, on Aug. 17, 2011.

Linda ’06 and Josh Potter with several Christine Ward ’97, Diane Hotaling Kozak Hilbert staff members. ’96, Heidi Sanderson Daniels ’96, and Meghan Maska Goldyn ’96. LINDA FRENZEL BS ’06 to Josh Potter AMANDA ALESSI on Oct. 1, 2011. CHRISTINE ZACHER BS ’97 to Todd STEINBACHER Ward, June 4, 2011. Sister Edmunette BA ’04 welcomed Paczesny, president emerita, gave a son, Nathaniel BRIAN MEYERS BS ’05 to Tricia the blessing before the meal at the Arthur, on Snyder on Sept. 4, 2010. reception. Aug. 3, 2011.

Births

DAWN BELLEZZA In Memoriam EHRHARDT BS ’02 welcomed CHRISTOPHER CAUDILL AAS ’91 a son, Daniel July 17, 2011 JEANNETTE TESTA BS ’06 to Dustin Michael, on ELAINE DUNLAVEY AAS ’92 Delaney on May 28, 2011. Oct. 6, 2011. Aug. 26, 2011

TIMOTHY MCKEEVER BS ’98 Aug. 21, 2011

COLLEEN NEAR KUMIEGA NEW BS ’94 Baby Hawks! welcomed a daughter, If you are a Hilbert College

Paul Pitz, Chris ‘08 and Tami Treavel, and alumnus, we’d like to Genevieve Heather Hazlett ’09. Elizabeth, on welcome your baby April 14, 2011. Hawk to the family with CHRIS TREVEAL AA ’08 to Tami a Hilbert onesie or bib. Denson on Aug. 20, 2011.

HEIDI Audry Rian Sigler, born Sept. PYNCKEL 16, 2010, granddaughter of DIANNA LARAISO BS ’08. AA ’11 welcomed a daughter, Simply share with us news Amelia Rose of your birth announce- Bell, on ment and we’ll send you Kolton Trevor Johnson, a complimentary new Aug. 27, 2011. son of BILLIE JO THOMAS JOHNSON BS ’03. baby item. Share your SALLY WLOSTOWSKI BS ’10 to littlest Hawk update by e-mailing Thomas Paradowski on June 11, 2011. [email protected].

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n CUMULATIVE LIFETIME GIVING

n n San Damiano Society Evelyn Naughton* San Rufino Society First Niagara Bank Foundation Total Gifts of $1,000,000+ New York State Higher Total Gifts of Five Star Bank Education Services Mr. and Mrs. James P. Flatley Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Mrs. Jean Oshei* $10,000 - $49,999 Fleet Bank (Norstar) John R. Oishei Foundation Russo Family Charitable Flynn & Friends, Inc. Aetna Foundation, Inc. U.S. Department of Education Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gacioch West Herr Automotive Group Anna U. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garman White Directory Publishers, Inc. Allied Mechanical, Inc. Ms. Margaret Gaughan* n William E. and Ann L. Swan Amadori Construction Co., Inc. GE Fund Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tom Augustine Daniel Gernatt Sr. La Verna Society Mr. John Babi H & K Publications Total Gifts of Mrs. Henry Balling* Mr. Anthony Habib n Ms. Kathleen Balus Hallmark Management Service $250,000 - $999,999 Greccio Society Bell Atlantic Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Hayman Bell Funds Patrick and Ann Heraty Lambert Graham ‘80* Total Gifts of Benderson Corp. Mr. Richard Higgins M & T Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. G. Gary Berner Higgins-Kieffer, Inc. Harriet & Vincent Palisano $50,000 - $99,999 Mr. Homer Berryman* Hilbert College Alumni Association Foundation Baillie Lumber Co. Bethlehem Steel Corp. Hilbert College Basketball Camp Mr. and Mrs. Louis Russo* Mr. F. Steven Berg Mr. Scott R. Bieler Hilbert College Guild Teagle Foundation Biddle Family Foundation Ms. Susan Bompczyk Mary Ann Hobar ‘96 Virginia Weiss ‘85* Jerry and Barbara Castiglia The Buffalo News Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Holmes The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation The James H. Cummings Foundation Buffalo Truck Center, Inc. Dr. Christopher Holoman Evans National Bank Andrew and Helen Cappuccino Lorraine Sturdevant Hritcko ‘81 n William and Nancy Gacioch Capital Cities Communications Mrs. Olive Hurlburt* Garman Family Foundation Community Foundation of Ilio DiPaolo, Inc. Porziuncola Society Daniel R. Gernatt Jr. Greater Buffalo J.M. McDonald Foundation Total Gifts of Goya Foods Great Lakes Community of the Way Jephson Education Trust HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Contour Erection & Siding Systems, Inc. George Johengen $100,000 - $249,999 Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP Michael Conway ‘71 Josephine Goodyear Foundation William McGowan Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig Joy Family Foundation Booth Ferris Foundation Foundation Mrs. Carolyn Craig Ms. Elizabeth M. Kane Cameron Baird Foundation NYBDC Charitable Foundation Cullen Foundation KeyBank Foundation Barbara Conners Mr. and Mrs. Angeline A. Pantera* Daniel & Flavia Gernatt Foundation KeyBank of Western New York Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Donough Mr. and Mrs. Richard Penfold Deloitte & Touche Mr. John Klass Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Drago Sr. Ms. Alice Poynton* Deluxe Check Printers Foundation Knapp Foundation George Alden Trust Rich Family Foundation Dunkirk Ice Cream Koch Foundation, Inc. Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc. Richard & Karen Penfold Durward Paving KPMG Peat Marwick Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Brad Hafner Foundation, Inc. EF Burke Realty Co. KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP William Randolph Hearst Ms. Natalie K. Roth* Maurice* and Pearl Emerling ‘75 Lawley Service Insurance Foundation Mrs. Maureen Saab Empire Savings Bank Wilbur Lewis* i2, Inc. Dr. Stanley A. and Karen Gaughan Scott Maureen English ‘83 LP Ciminelli, Inc. Mr. Waldemar Kaminski* Mr. Stanley P. Szymanski* Excellus Health Plan, Inc. (Univera) Lumsden & McCormick, LLP Kresge Foundation Cynthia Zane and Stephen Mazurak Michael Fantaske ‘74 M & T Bank Mr. Francis J. McGrath Jr.* The Ferguson Family Foundation M & T Insurance Agency, Inc. First Niagara Bank Mader Construction Corp.

We are very grateful to the many donors who make an exceptional educational experience possible for all of our students. Every effort has been made to accurately list each donor. Please let us know if you note any errors or omissions.

18 Hilbert Connections n GIFTS RECEIVED FROM JUNE 1, 2010 — MAY 31, 2011

n n Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Mansell Quo Vadis Editions, Inc. Assisi Society St. Joseph Society Dr. Peter A. Manzi Raskob Foundation for Catholic Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Mazurkiewicz Activities Gifts of $25,000+ Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. James McGowan ‘76 RealtyUSA The James H. Cummings Foundation Bank of America Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Minekime Mr. and Mrs. James Rebmann M & T Charitable Foundation First Niagara Leasing, Inc. Mrs. Violet M. Monaghan* Mr. Edward Reska* New York State Higher Education Five Star Bank Multisorb Technologies, Inc. Rosina Food Products, Inc. Services Daniel R. Gernatt Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Murrin Ryan Beck & Co. Russo Family Charitable Goya Foods Great Lakes Ms. Maureen R. L. Mussenden* Dr. and Mrs. Patrick V. Scott, D.D.S. Foundation, Inc. Mr. Anthony Habib Nabisco, Inc. Shelgren & Marzec Architects U.S. Department of Education Hopkins & Sorgi, PLLC National Fuel Gas Distribution Mr. and Mrs. William R. Shults Sr. Cynthia Zane and Stephen Mazurak Lorraine Sturdevant Hritcko ‘81 National Property Management Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Slon Inergex, Inc. Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Soluri Sr. n KeyBank of Western New York National Collegiate Athletic Sorrento Cheese, Inc. Liberty Mutual Group Association (NCAA ) St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, Inc. St. Francis Society LP Ciminelli, Inc. New York State Department of Ms. Norma Steffan Milton Cat Taxation/Finance The Robert J. Stransky Foundation Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999 Multisorb Technologies, Inc. New York State Education/Library Mr. James Sturm National Property Management Resources Mrs. Ann L. Swan William and Nancy Gacioch Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc. Associates, Inc. New York State Electric and Gas Ms. Josephine Szymczyk* Harriet & Vincent Palisano Foundation Foundation George Thomas ‘76 Dr. Peter A. Manzi Mr. and Mrs. Richard Penfold RSM McGladrey, Inc. New York State Federation of Home Try-It Distributing Company, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Maureen Saab Bureau United Insurance Agency, Inc. Rich Family Foundation Verizon Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Patrick V. Scott, D.D.S. NOCO Natural Gas and Electric University of Buffalo Research Mr. James P. Sturm Northeastern Appraisal Associates, Inc. Foundation William E. and Ann L. Swan Foundation Mrs. Ann L. Swan Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Ms. Jane Van Arsdale Towers Watson Novartis/Gerber Verizon Foundation Union Concrete & Construction Ms. Stephania J. Nowicki* Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wabick n United Insurance Agency, Inc. NYSERDA Mr. Joseph Walas* St. Clare Society Wachovia Bank Dr. Anthony Ogorek Waring Financial Group Mr. Thomas Waring Jr. Rev. Dr. Bernard Olszewski Mr. Thomas Waring Jr. Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 West Herr Automotive Group Ms. Gloria Paczesny Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Weaver Roger and Carol ‘94 Palczewski Wehle Electric Co. Barbara Conners Mr. Charles J. Palisano* Janet and William* Wells Cullen Foundation n Ms. Cecelia Pauly Mr. and Mrs. Merle Whitehead Evans National Bank President’s Society PCI, Inc. The Ferguson Family Foundation Pepsi Cola Buffalo Bottling Corp. First Niagara Bank Foundation Gifts of $1,000 – $2,999 Peter C. Cornell Trust Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Petri Baking Products, Inc. (Hamburg) Ad Pro Team Sports Picone Construction Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Brad Hafner Anonymous Richard and Debbie Pinkowski Hilbert College Staff Senate Lana Benatovich Mr. Howard Popkin Mary Ann Hobar ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. G. Gary Berner Power Drives, Inc. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. John A. Ciminelli Mr. John R. Powers* Dr. Anthony Ogorek Mrs. Carolyn Craig Dr. Anthony Prezyna* Petri Baking Products, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Dommer Mr. and Mrs. Edward Qualey ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Drago Sr.

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James Dunlop Deborah DiMatteo Mary Kate O’Connell Kathleen Barreca ‘92 Maureen English ‘83 Donald Demmerley Funeral Carol ‘94 and Roger Palczewski Patricia Baubonis ‘81 Foit-Albert Associates Home, Inc. Paulus & Company, LLP Michael Baumann ‘06 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gacioch Dr. Yvonne Downes PEL Industrial Supply, Inc. Edith S. Beatty Daniel Gernatt Sr. Eaton Office Supply Co. Picone Construction Corp. Fred G. Becker Richard Hamister Wendy Edson Dr. Kathy Pierino Maria Bello Health Now New York, Inc. Dr. Charles Ernst Preischel Brothers Service, Inc. Marjorie Beyers Hilbert College Alumni Association Dr. and Mrs. Ron Eskew Dr. Edward Pristach Therese Bianchi ‘80 Dr. Christopher Holoman Ferry, Inc. David Pulcini Jr. ‘03 Mr. Scott R. Bieler Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP Maura Flynn R. M. Murdock Co., Inc. Paul Biellak ‘76 Lumsden & McCormick, LLP Great Lakes Concrete Joseph A. Rath Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Black Jason Luna ‘96 Marne Griffin ‘85 Reliable Steam Cleaning Sister Emily Therese Bloom, FSSJ Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Mazurkiewicz Hallmark Management Service Mr. Edward Reska* Cynthia Bobseine ‘69 Eugene R. Mruk Hanes Supply, Inc. Robco Insurance LLC Oliver H. Bobseine NYBDC Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Vincent O. Hanley Sanderson & Company Investment Martin E. Boggan Donald A. Ogilvie Steven Hanson Consultants LLC James M. Boguslawski Roger and Carol ’94 Palczewski Craig and Denise Harris Louis A. Sarna Barbara Bonanno Richard and Debbie Pinkowski William Haslinger Gerald C. Saxe Victoria Boreanaz ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Qualey ‘74 Heavy Duty Parts, Inc. Dr. Stanley A. and Karen Gaughan Scott Marylou Borowiak RealtyUSA Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan J. Heraty ‘97 Anita Smith ‘82 Dawn Boudreau ‘99 Rosina Food Products, Inc. Michael Heraty Dr. and Mrs. Marc D. Smith ‘72 Sharon Braituwaite SIFE (National) Patrick and Ann Heraty Southside Trailer Service, Inc. Anita Braun ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Slon Peter E. Heraty St. Bonaventure University Debra Braunschweig ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Soluri Sr. HSBC Philanthropic Matching Father Michael Sajda, OFM Conv. Denise Brill South Towns Appliance, Inc. Gift Program Rev. Paul Steller Adam Brodsky ‘04 George Thomas ‘76 Ilio DiPaolo, Inc. Angelika Summerton ‘11 Thomas Brydges Frances Vaughan Immaculata Academy Superior Lubricants Co., Inc. Marie Brzuszkiewicz ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wabick Mr. and Mrs. Wayne N. Keller University at Buffalo Faculty Student Linda Budd ‘96 Richard Wipperman ‘74 Kathleen N. Kerrigan Association Nicholas Budney ‘00 Stephen Zenger Michael Kerrigan Theodore ‘90 and Mary VanDeusen David Burke Sr. ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kociela Wilbur L. Way Kathy Burr ‘77 n Eleonore E. Kolodziej Anthony Wiertel ‘78 Jerry Buscarino ‘84 Robyn Kulczyk ‘00 John Wiertel ‘73 Rosette Camillo ‘79 1957 Circle LaFarge North America Nancy Williams ‘97 Robert Cannata Gifts of $195.70 - $999 Matthew Lanfear ‘99 Gretchen Wylegala James Carr ‘82 Largo Real Estate Advisors, Inc. James Zielinski ‘80 Laurie Carra ‘81 Brian Ackley LCS, Inc. Donna Zimpfer ‘99 Jean Cassidy ‘79 Cleo Alexander ‘70 Patricia Lehman ‘73 Henry Charlap Brooke Anderson-Tompkins ‘86 Craig Lindauer Daniel Chiacchia Anonymous M & T Bank n Robert Cieslica Mr. and Mrs. Tom Augustine M & T Insurance Agency, Inc. Friends Cindy Claar AXA Foundation Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. William Cleary ‘73 Mr. John Babi The Martin Group Gifts of $1 - $195.69 Catherine Cooley ‘86 Barbara Bargmann ‘74 Thomas McArthur ‘06 Andrea Corigliano ‘10 Robert Beatty ‘71 Charles P. McQuaid Cynthia Abel ‘94 Gretchen Coyner ‘70 Linda Bernstein Amy Meisner ‘01 Curtis Ahrens Jr. ‘96 Elizabeth A. Curry Charles A. Binaxas Meridia Community FCU Jane Aicher ‘78 Mary Dafchik ‘68 Michael Bonilla Sharon Moffat ‘96 Dr. Livingston Alexander Jeanne Dallas California Detail Joseph Mordino Ms. Eileen V. Alhart ‘81 Rob deGrandpre Mary Lee Campbell-Wisley Kate Munroe Cheri Andelora ‘70 Danielle Delaney ‘07 Jerry and Barbara Castiglia Murray Roofing Co., Inc. Anonymous Barbara DeLaRosa ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip T. Catanese Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Murrin Thomas Ansuini David Demmerley ‘77 Class Act - Senior Class Gift Anthony Musante Margaret Awald ‘84 Susan Devlin ‘07 Robert Clerici New York Life Foundation Marian Baker-Sobieck ‘82 Lillian Diaz Cobham Mission Systems Northeastern Appraisal Associates Paul J. Balbierz Dawn DiCarlo ‘10 Division Residential, Inc. Mariya Balicki ‘07 Betty Dicembre ‘69 Cohen & Lombardo, PC Northwest Savings Bank Christopher Balon ‘09 Julie Diehl ‘88 Michael Conway ‘71 Dr. Carmen Notaro Joan Banach ‘63 Thomas Donovan ‘76 Dr. Michael S. Degnan Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc. Christopher Baran ‘05 Joseph Doody ‘75

20 Hilbert Connections Thomas Dougherty ‘08 Hilbert McGrath Library Librarians Karen McKee Ginger Smathers ‘94 Julia Downey Deetta M. Hill Anna B. McQuaid Dr. Amy Smith Edward Drabczyk William and Kathy Hochul Sandra Meli ‘05 Douglas Smith ‘78 Frank E. Dulak Brian Hoeckh ‘96 Michael J. Melton Jennifer Smith Heather Earl ‘03 Nancy Hourihan ‘83 Deanna Messinger Kimberly Smolinski ‘04 Augustine Egiebor ‘02 Alaina Houseknecht Gloria Miller ‘72 Gordon Snow Nancy Ehlers ‘98 Kenneth Huff ‘90 Kathleen E. Miller Ryan Snyder ‘06 Dawn Ehrhardt ‘02 Christopher Hull ‘02 Keith P. Miller Claudia Sodaro ‘70 Brenda Ellis ‘99 Patricia Jenney ‘80 Richard H. Miller Jeffrey Soja ‘06 John Emborsky ‘94 Robert Jeswald ‘85 Robert W. Miller Michele Sojda Thomas R. Emmerling Jimmies Pizza Becky Minkel ‘77 St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church Catherine Errington ‘80 Robert J. Johnson Deborah Mogavero ‘09 Kelly Stark Elizabeth Escott ‘00 Sister Geraldine Kaczynski, FSSJ ‘67 John Monaco ‘05 Roger Stone Irene Facklam Charlene Kane ‘95 Joseph Mooney Susan Stoney ‘71 Kathy Fairbanks ‘87 Camille Kania-Peters Roseann Mumbach ‘77 Elizabeth Stupski ‘77 Amy Fatta ‘09 Joyce Kantor ‘95 Dan Murphy Diane Sullivan ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Feasley Maia Kapuszcak ‘87 JoAnn Murrin Mary Sullivan ‘73 Mary Feldman ‘95 Herb Kauderer Donald Nitto USN ‘77 John Swanekamp Charlotte Filipiak ‘76 James Kauderer Sr. ‘74 Carol Nowak James P. Sweeney Teresa Fix Karen Kawczynski ‘86 James O’Donnell ‘71 John P. Synor Edward Frank* Jody Kelley ‘76 Samuel Palmiere Richard Szarowicz ‘94 Flynn & Friends, Inc. Christine Kennedy ‘73 Deborah Palumbo Elaine Szczepanski Arthur Freitus ‘80 Rosemary Kersten Joseph Parkinson Donna Terryberry ‘88 Marcella Fugle Anna Ketchum ‘71 Nicholas Pasquarella ‘04 Sister Anzelma Thomas, FSSJ Kristin Fyda Mary A. King Kathryn Petrinec ‘86 Mr. Donald H. Thompson G & G Fitness Klass Ingredients, Inc. Potwora Agency West Kathleen Tomaszewski ‘70 Norine Gabreski ‘89 Gretchen Koester ‘89 Eric Press ‘99 Louis Turchiarelli ‘78 Karen Gaudy ‘08 Kristina Kopp ‘08 Donna Pucciarelli ‘84 Robert Turnbull ‘95 Anne Gavin ‘84 Margaret Kosowski ‘98 Thomas Quick ‘76 Dawn Turner ‘79 Jack Gaylord Jr. ‘82 Craig Koval Nichole Ranney ‘01 Michael Tyszka ‘02 Ben Gaynes Joan Kozina ‘66 Michael Rappold ‘96 Lenin J. Uglesich Spencer George ‘08 Susan Kranz ‘82 Margaret Rawski ‘67 Dennis Vacco Joanne Gerken ‘79 Colleen Kumiega ‘94 Joann Rebrovich ‘70 Peter G. Van Denbergh Charmin Gerwel ‘89 Anne Kuwik ‘86 Dallas Reinard ‘08 Donald Vincent Anne Gibby Julie Lanski George Riedel Susan Viscomi Vastye Gillespie ‘79 Eugenia B. LaRusch Daniel Roland Virginia Walentynowicz ‘00 Sister Conrad M. Glica, FSSJ ‘64 Karen Leavenworth ‘07 Dilma Rosales ‘08 Bernard Walsh Patricia Goldwater Thomas Y. Ling Jane Rozborski ‘73 Karen Wanemaker ‘74 Mark Gordon ‘94 Jan Lisinski ‘81 Richard Ruh Mark Warren Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gorski ‘71 Jeff Logan ‘84 Sister Joanette Rutkowski, FSSJ John Waterman Jr. ‘99 Antonita Graci ‘69 Nancy Lomison ‘86 Edward Ryczek Richard Waterman ‘78 Dennis Gradler ‘91 Janet LoPresto ‘98 Joseph Sacco ‘10 Lauren Watkins Elaine Granica ‘81 Patricia Loretto ‘70 Peter Saraceno ‘75 Wee-Folk Child Care, Inc. Vincent Grasso ‘94 Susan Lupiani ‘01 Krysten Sauer ‘10 Susanne Wiencek ‘66 William M. Gray Patricia Malone ‘74 Jessica Schlecht Donna Wier ‘85 Renato Grimaldi ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Manley ‘79 Richard Schunke ‘01 Paula Witherell Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Gunnarson ‘02 Martin Mann ‘72 Jacqueline Scott ‘86 Ken Wojtanik Sister Stephen Hadrych, FSSJ ‘65 Joseph Marinello Jr. ‘07 Lisa Selvaggio ‘02 Nancy Wojtanik Katherine Hahn ‘85 Sabrina May ‘03 Michael Sendor Jr. ‘10 Peter J. Wolfe Margaret Haney ‘68 John McAlpine Josephine Sewastynowicz ‘84 Kathleen Wood Jillian Harrigan ‘00 Patricia McCabe ‘68 Nadia Shahram Chrystal Wright ‘08 Marie Hart ‘83 Betty McCarrick ‘71 Arthur Shea ‘78 Lou Anne Wright ‘79 Patricia L. Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McCartan ‘77 James C. Shults Jerome Wszalek ‘73 Christina Heiman ‘93 William McClure ‘72 Mary J. Shults Eleanor Yurchak ‘85 David Heimburg Jr. ‘00 Eileen McCormick Richard G. Shults Linda Zaborowski ‘98 Philip Hendrix ‘77 Jean McCormick ‘07 William R. Shults Paula Zeis ‘74 Arlene Henry ‘10 William McDonald Gloria Sibenik ‘67 Rev. Msgr. John W. Zeitler Ronald Hestdalen ‘01 James McDonnell Caroline Sisson ‘80 Hilbert College SGA Jean McGowan ‘85 Sharon Sisti *Deceased

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OFFICERS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Ann Swan, Chairperson Phillip Catanese, Vice-Chairperson Michael Gacioch, Secretary TRUSTEES 2009-10 2010-11 Livingston Alexander, Ph.D. REVENUES: Brooke Anderson-Tompkins James Balon Tuition & Fees – Gross $13,956,600 $16,039,800 Mary Lee Campbell-Wisley – Net $11,404,400 $12,768,400 John Ciminelli Gifts & Grants $1,138,500 $1,046,700 Robert Clerici Sister Benedicta Dega, FSSJ Auxiliary Enterprises $1,725,700 $2,050,300 Deborah DiMatteo Investment Income Joseph Dommer Realized $(190,300) $458,700 James Dunlop Jr. Unrealized $(545,700) $777,200 Edward Gelia Jr. Daniel Gernatt Jr. Other $326,400 $330,000 Vastye Gillespie Total Revenues $15,331,000 $17,431,300 Sister Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ Anthony Habib Richard Hamister EXPENSES: Vincent O. Hanley Instruction $5,027,900 $5,000,500 Sister Ann Marie Hudzina, FSSJ Student Services $2,813,900 $3,000,200 Wayne Keller Sister Joyce Kubiniec, FSSJ Academic Support $1,551,700 $1,593,900 Mary Kate O’Connell Other $4,718,500 $5,005,700 Donald Ogilvie Carol Palczewski Total Expenses $14,112,000 $14,600,300 Father Michael Sajda, OFM Conv. Net Surplus (Deficit) $1,219,000 $2,831,000 Ronald Soluri Sr. John Wabick Gretchen Wylegala OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: Cynthia Zane, Ed.D. Net Assets $20,524,800 $23,355,800 Investments $7,864,300 $9,513,900 HONORARY TRUSTEES (market value on 5/31) Amy Meisner Endowment $3,267,400 $3,420,500 Bishop John Nevins Enrollment 967 996 TRUSTEE EMERITI Tuition and Fees $17,850 $18,490 Sister Andrea Ciszewski, FSSJ Room and Board $7,700 $7,990 Robert Donough Robert Drago Sr. Bradley Hafner George Johengen Roger Palczewski Maureen Saab Karen Gaughan Scott Thomas Waring Jr. Paul Weaver Merle Whitehead

PRESIDENT EMERITA 22 Hilbert Connections Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ, Ph.D. Thank you, Michael Gacioch, for your strong belief in Catholic higher education.

Over the past eight years as a Hilbert College trustee, Michael Gacioch has seen the college experience tremendous growth and achieve many successes, including the launch of the college’s first graduate programs, the addition of William E. Swan Auditorium and Paczesny Hall, a state-of-the-art academic- auditorium complex, and Trinity Hall, a new modern residence hall. As a Hilbert board member, he has shared his talents and skills with the college in many capacities as board secretary, chair of the Institutional Advancement and Academic Affairs committees, and co-chair of the Hilbert Scholarship Golf Committee. Gacioch, president and CFO of National Property Management Associates in Orchard Park, Find out how you can N.Y., has also helped Hilbert grow through his efforts to reach new supporters of the college. support Hilbert students: Craig Harris He has played a vital role in supporting our students through scholarship funding, serving as a Director of Development strong role model and inspiring others to achieve their goals. In fact, Gacioch’s parents are now 716-926-8888 proud supporters of Hilbert College. It is through his leadership and many other volunteers that [email protected] Hilbert continues to thrive in higher education. “Having experienced a Franciscan education at St. Francis High School (in Western New York), For your convenience, an envelope to send in your gift I was drawn to the Franciscan heritage and values that define Hilbert College,” says Gacioch. is enclosed in this issue of “I feel it is important to give back and support an institution like Hilbert that provides an Hilbert Connections. opportunity for so many students to be successful in their lives. Hilbert truly is a special place.”

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the ‘90s itting in Franciscan Hall’s signa- Sture two-story windowed atrium at Hilbert College, two students chat as they take a break from classes on an autumn day at the college. The 20,000-square-foot facility housing administrative and student-services offices opened its doors in 1997, making it, at that time, the first new building on the Hamburg campus since the Hafner Recreation Center was completed 18 years earlier.