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VillanovaSpring 2011

At Home and Abroad

What’s Next for Villanova • Technology and Theology: Perfect Pair or Mismatch? A Word from the President

In cities across the country and beyond, Father Donohue has been inviting alumni and friends to join him in realizing the vision of Villanova University’s Strategic Plan.

Dear Alumni and Friends, hat’s next?” is a recurring question among energized Villanovans these days. It is also the title and theme of my current multi-city tour presenting the 2010 Strategic Plan, “Igniting the Heart. Inspiring the Mind. Illuminating the Spirit,” to Villanovans around the country and the world. It is a question I am excited to answer, because the Wfuture holds so much for all of us who love Villanova—especially our present and future students. Over the past five years we’ve accomplished much together. Three new buildings—the Davis Center for Athletics and Fitness, Driscoll Hall and the School of Law—were opened. One residence hall, Fedigan Hall, was completely renovated and two others—Sullivan and Sheehan Halls—are halfway there. Our Campus Master Plan was created and will help us manage our physical plant over the next three decades. The new Strategic Plan will strengthen our tradition of excellence and ensure that Villanova thrives for years to come. I took the Strategic Plan on the road last fall to share with all Villanovans our vision of the future. The tour has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my presidency. In city after city, I have met engaged alumni who are enthused about Villanova’s past, present and future. They are particularly inspired by how the five pillars of the Plan—academic distinction, a diverse intellectual climate, faculty scholarship and graduate programs, sharing the Villanova story and securing its future—mesh so closely with our core values and Augustinian heritage. We move into the future with a strong appreciation of our past. With the Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan, we will be taking the University to new heights—yet will not forget the path we have traveled together and the many achievements along the way. As we begin to transform our campus landscape this summer, we will enhance landmarks beloved by generations of Villanovans. Likewise, as we move forward with our Strategic Plan, we remain mindful of our past achievements, current strengths and of what has made—and continues to make—the Villanova experience so unique. Memories of that experience drive healthy attendance at our annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. At this year’s event, which will be held June 9 to 12, alumni will celebrate years of friendship and sharing of the Villanova tradition— including five alumni featured here who will mark their 50th reunion. Such stories abound in our global Villanova community, as relationships fostered here last a lifetime. I invite you to join us at Villanova for a weekend of events and activities that will commemorate your time here and celebrate both “what’s now” and “what’s next.”

Sincerely,

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD ’75 A&S President A Magazine for Alumni, Family and Friends of Villanova University

Volume 25, No. 2 Spring 2011 Villanova

Villanova Magazine In This Issue Ann E. Diebold Vice President for University Communication Cover Article Editor-in-Chief 16 Service At Home and Abroad Mercedes Ott “Can Do” alumni use their minds and hearts to serve others Writers Shawn Proctor Features Jennifer Schu Suzanne Wentzel 2 Transformation of the Campus Landscape Please address Class Notes submissions to Work begins on modifying the layout of the campus grounds [email protected] or mail to Kate Wechsler, Villanova Magazine 4 What’s Next? Alumni Office, Garey Hall Worldwide Strategic Plan tour energizes alumni and friends Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085 10 In Tech We Trust Campus Circulation Theology Institute raises tough questions about the uses and Villanova University Mail Services impact of technology Villanova Magazine (USPS 659660) is published for the University’s alumni, family and friends 12 Profiles in Leadership by Villanova University’s Office of University Trustees Patrick G. LePore ’77 A&S; Sheila F. Klehm ’83 VSB; Peter L. Fong ’86 Communication. COE, ’94 MBA; Justin G. Gmelich ’90 VSB; the Rev. Joseph L. Narog, OSA Design: Pam Li

Photos by Mark Anderson, Aurora Imaging Co., 22 Ticket to Ride Scott Barnhill, Paul Crane, Angela Cranford/ Scott O’Neil ’92 VSB, Madison Square Garden Sports president, has MSG Photos, Brian Garfinkel, Mark Hamson, found his arena of success Harold Hechler, Barbara Johnston, Rusty Kennedy, Susan Knowles, Paola Nogueras, Van 24 A Whole New World of Opportunity Osten family, Ken Weingart, John Welsh Martin Garcia ’13 VSB plans to create change through leadership Address correspondence to the Editor-in-Chief, Villanova Magazine, Alumni House, Villanova 26 Feet, Pray, Love University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085. Telephone: (610) 519-4591. A foundation created by Tom Costello Jr. ’69 COE keeps the feet of the Postmaster: If undeliverable, please send homeless warm and dry form 3579 to the address above. Do not return publication. 28 Finance Hub Standard A class postage paid at Ashburn, VA, Robert J. and Mary Ellen Darretta Endowed Chair puts Villanova and other entry offices. at forefront of finance education © 2011 Villanova University. 30 “Nothing About Me Without Me” Drs. Elizabeth Blunt and Suzanne Smeltzer of the College of Nursing elevate care for patients with disabilities 50 That’s What Friends Are For Five alumni celebrate 50 years of camaraderie and school spirit

Other News Inside Front Cover A Word from the President 32 News, College Updates, Villanova Athletics 46 Villanova Honors Donors at Christmas Celebration 48 Trustee Gathering Culminates Banner Year 52 Your Alumni Association 53 Class Notes

Spring 2011 1 Coming Soon to Villanova University: Transformation of the Campus Landscape

Three Phases of Campus Transformation

eginning in May 2011, the Vil- The planned modifications aim Campus Landscape will mark a tremen- lanova community will launch the dous milestone in the history of the Uni- BTransformation of the Campus to create a campus core that is versity—one that will provide our students Landscape initiative. This bold, three- vehicle-free, pedestrian-friendly, with an exceptional physical environment year, $22.5 million project—approved by in which to learn, live and grow as a mem- the Villanova Board of Trustees in Decem- more accessible to people with ber of the Villanova community.” ber 2010—is part of the implementation different mobility needs and The University tentatively plans to of the University Strategic Plan and Cam- implement the Transformation in three pus Master Plan. more aesthetically beautiful. phases over three years, and will shorten By modifying the layout of the campus this timeline if construction schedules grounds, this initiative will improve the permit. Phase One is scheduled to take quality of life for Villanova community enhance the student experience,” says place from May to November 2011, Phase members and enhance the visitor experi- Vice President for Administration and Two from May to October 2012 and Phase ence. The planned modifications, which Finance Kenneth G. Valosky ’82 VSB. Three from May to October 2013. The are largely driven by research and by stu- A park-like, vehicle-free model of Villanova Office of Facilities Management dent feedback, aim to create a campus campus-core architectural landscaping is will lead the initiative with architectural core that is vehicle-free, pedestrian- quite common at universities nationwide, guidance from Mark B. Thompson Associ- friendly, more accessible to people with including those that Villanova counts ates and Wells Appel Land Strategies, different mobility needs and more aes- among its peers. However, Villanova’s both Philadelphia-based firms. thetically beautiful. campus will retain its unique qualities and To stay informed about the Transforma- The landscape changes have been traditional identity, with attributes includ- tion of the Campus Landscape, the Uni- thoughtfully and deliberately designed to ing both historic and recent architecture. versity Strategic Plan and the Campus integrate all areas of campus life into a “This initiative will bring the Univer- Master Plan, please visit the Villanova cohesive, interconnected whole. “Just as sity Strategic Plan and Campus Master University Office of the President Web we seek to integrate our curricular and Plan to life in a very tangible way,” says page at www.villanova.edu. Should you co-curricular activities at Villanova, we University President the Rev. Peter M. have questions, please email the Univer- are now seeking to create a closely-linked Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S. “I am sity at [email protected]. physical environment to support and confident that the Transformation of the

2 Villanova Magazine Phase One: May to November 2011 The first phase will include the transformation of Vasey Plaza. In addition, the University will install new bollards and check The plaza will be widened to allow ramps on both sides for differ- points to re-route vehicular traffic during Phase One. The inner- ent mobility needs, and new hardscaping will provide convenient most driving route will be closed to regular traffic, while emer- access to Vasey Hall from all levels. The space will become gency and service vehicles will continue to have full campus greener and will encompass an expanded outdoor dining and access at all times. Drivers with special needs may use the free gathering area. Renovations to Sheehan and Sullivan residence campus shuttle, or call public safety for transportation, to enter the halls will also be completed. vehicle-free campus core.

Vasey Plaza Before Vasey Plaza After The innermost driving route will be closed to regular traffic.

Phase Two: May to October 2012 The second phase of the project will transform the Kennedy Oval—the area Three Phases of Campus Transformation between Kennedy, Corr and Dougherty Halls and the Connelly Center— into an open and attractive gathering place. This phase will also include improvements to the Sullivan-Sheehan Quad and a turnaround on Dougherty Drive. Kennedy Oval Before Kennedy Oval After

Phase Three: May to October 2013

The final phase will include a transformation of the areas around Corr and Alumni Halls. The Grotto will be moved to the area between St. Rita Hall and Austin Hall, and defined by an archway. The end result will resemble a small amphitheater designed to hold approximately 50 people.

Alumni Hall Area Before Alumni Hall Area After

Corr Hall Area Before Corr Hall Area After

Spring 2011 3 WHAT’S NEXT? Worldwide Strategic Plan tour energizes alumni and friends

By Suzanne Wentzel

4 Villanova Magazine Spring 2011 5 he word unprecedented kept lapping “Attending this event gives you a good view of Villanova’s through the mind of Charles A. Ruibal ’68 COE. Sitting in West plans and what alumni can do to help. After all, it is in our Palm Beach’s palatial Flagler best interest that Villanova keep improving; it strengthens TMuseum, he listened to the Rev. Peter M. the power and marketability of our degrees.” Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S, president of Villanova University, describe the insti- —Ed Toben ‘70 VSB, retired CIO, Colgate-Palmolive tution’s Strategic Plan and invite the audience to help bring it to fruition. Ruibal, retired executive vice president Ed Toben ’70 VSB, retired chief the charisma and dynamism of Father of Cytec Industries Inc., was already information officer of Colgate-Palmolive Donohue catapult the events into the appreciative of the warmth and accessibil- Co., was impressed not only that the realm of spectacular. ity of Villanova’s presidents. His encoun- administration had created a vision of the “Father Peter is really the closer. He ter on campus in 1990 with the Rev. future but that it was sharing it with inspires people to walk away motivated Edmund J. Dobbin, OSA, STD, ’58 A&S, alumni and seeking their input. “Attend- to help Villanova meet the goals of the president emeritus, had reengaged him in ing this event gives you a good view of Strategic Plan.” the life of his alma mater. But new eras Villanova’s plans and what alumni can Patrick Meyer ’74 VSB, president of afford new opportunities, and here was do to help. After all, it is in our best inter- Sourcebits Technologies, was delighted by Father Donohue, bringing the message est that Villanova keep improving; it the Miami event. “It was a better presen- about Villanova’s exciting future all the strengthens the power and marketability tation of strategy and vision than I’ve seen way to Florida as part of his multi-city of our degrees.” in any corporate boardroom. It called to “What’s Next?” tour. Because the Plan’s five pillars—aca- mind the reasons why I was first attracted “You don’t often get a president coming demic distinction, a diverse intellectual to Villanova.” to your home state to meet with you,” climate, faculty scholarship and graduate Ruibal says. “Father Peter came early to programs, sharing Villanova’s story and Being part of the story the event and stayed late to be available securing its future—are founded upon the The events also help alumni recall what to anyone who wanted to talk, and I think core values and guiding principles that they gained at Villanova: a holistic educa- that’s special.” distinguish Villanova, stakeholders find it tion, a commitment to using their knowl- easy to rally around them. “The University edge to transform the world and lifelong Road trip continues to be committed to its students relationships. Listening to Father Since taking the 2010 Strategic Plan, and its Augustinian heritage,” says Robert Donohue, they can’t help reflecting on “Igniting the Heart. Inspiring the Mind. Browne ’86 A&S, senior vice president, how their connection to Villanova has Illuminating the Spirit,” on the road, Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors. shaped their lives and, in return, enriched Father Donohue has inspired Villanova The message of the Strategic Plan is Villanova’s collective story. alumni, parents and friends in cities as far powerful, and so is the way in which it is Michele Stafiniak ’89 VSB, who has away as Dublin. At each location, he delivered. Upscale venues, arrays of hors attended receptions in Pennsylvania and invites them to embark on a journey to d’oeuvres and a mesmerizing presentation Florida, traces her love affair with Vil- further strengthen the University’s tradi- captivate attendees. But according to lanova back to March 31, 1985, the date tion of excellence and to ensure that Robert Byrnes ’76 VSB, president of the she received her acceptance letter. The Villanova thrives for years to come. Villanova University Alumni Association, next day, the men’s basketball team won

6 Villanova Magazine Spring 2011 7 “It was a better presentation of strategy and vision than I’ve child sound so happy when she is discuss- ing her school experience,” Dormer says of seen in any corporate boardroom. It called to mind the reasons his daughter, Kaitlyn, ’14 VSB. why I was first attracted to Villanova.” Regardless of their connection to Villanova, people who have come to —Patrick Meyer ’74 VSB, president, Sourcebits Technologies the receptions feel proud, excited and optimistic about what they and the the NCAA championship. Now she gives Now a passionate alumna herself, Riley University can accomplish. “This is a back to the University as a member of the is excited by what she heard in London, competitive world,” says Tony Viscardi ’88 Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. where she works in human capital man- A&S, a managing director at Deutsche Meredith Nichols ’06 A&S, who agement in the financial industry. “I want Bank. “To sustain and push forward completed her master’s degree at London’s to be more involved and get my friends Villanova’s academic reputation, every- Courtauld Institute of Art in 2009, went involved, too, so that we can communi- body needs to be active.” to the reception at the Landmark London cate the vision to others.” So far, more than 2,000 alumni, Hotel out of curiosity more than anything parents and friends have attended a else. By the end of the evening, she felt Growing family “What’s Next?” event in one of 15 cities a renewed appreciation for what the Other attendees, such as Parent Ambas- in the United States and abroad. Their University had given her. “Two students sadors Frank and Petra Conte, are new to responses to the presentation, says I met at the beginning of freshman year the University and want to build their Michael J. O’Neill, vice president for are still my best friends. I can’t imagine own “family tradition.” Wowed by the pre- University Advancement, have been life without them.” sentation they saw during Homecoming incredible. “Father Donohue is successfully Many of the attendees who feel a Weekend, the Contes hope that their bringing the vision for Villanova directly personal obligation to strengthen the younger sons will follow their brother to the Villanova community, presenting University for future generations hail from Michael ’14 VSB to Villanova. the Villanova Strategic Plan in a truly ’Nova dynasties. Brigid Riley ’02 VSB was Parent Ambassadors Stephen and unique and exciting way. Most impor- the first of four sisters to attend Villanova. Eileen Dormer were likewise “hooked” that tantly, he’s personally asking all Villano- She was recruited by her grandfather, James night. They are eager to participate in the vans to help us secure the future of Riley ’46, a passionate alumnus. The month mission of a school that lives its message the University.” before he died, he experienced the joy of and creates an environment in which stu- To view the schedule of the “What’s Next?” seeing his first grandchild go to Villanova. dents can thrive. “It’s amazing to hear your tour, visit www.whatsnext.villanova.edu.

8 Villanova Magazine Spring 2011 9 In Tech We Trust Theology Institute programming spotlights relationship among technology, religion and society

Mark Graham, PhD, who specializes in Christian Environmental Ethics, examines the dangers of "technophilia."

By Suzanne Wentzel o realize how ingrained technology how and why people use technology, and in Church Management, faces similar is in our lives, consider this inven- what the consequences might be. challenges. Kacvinsky is the founder tory of words that have invaded “Technology gets embedded in institu- of Witness to Hope Ministries, which popular parlance. We blog, text and tional and personal life at a pace that out- provides mission work, education and tweet; we surf, swipe and Skype®. strips public debate about whether the ends catechesis. He and his colleagues world- WeT download apps, update statuses, out- it serves are worthy,” says Darlene Fozard wide depend on tools such as Web source jobs and input data. We inhabit the Weaver, PhD, director, Theology Institute. conferencing, e-mail marketing and vir- virtual and LOL at the viral. We fear “We need to draw upon traditions of wis- tual private networks to manage their spammers who “phish” and see mobs that dom and experience to ask enduring ques- ministries and communicate across flash. We watch on demand, obey GPS tions and engage in reflection.” international borders. and Google everything. However, Kacvinsky notes, technolo- It’s a wonder we keep up with this Web of relationships gies can secularize ministry, making it “the technological revolution. Who has time In all areas of human endeavor, technol- cool thing to do rather than something to ask pesky questions about what it all ogy cuts both ways. For example, social counter-cultural.” They also supplant face means? Yet according to leaders at media has opened up new horizons for time, which is essential to a community’s Villanova University’s Theology Institute, exchanging ideas and forming relation- spiritual health. ask them we must. ships. In his message marking World Sheila Anderson, LLM, Esq., ’89 VLS, Beginning in October, the Institute Communications Day, Pope Benedict XVI another Church Management student, launched a series of events—culminating extolled these opportunities. However, gained this insight while serving as in its 43rd annual conference in April— relationships suffer whenever users create chief business officer at a 8,500-member to explore the theme “Children of a Better false profiles, ignore direct human contact Protestant church outside Washington, God: Technology and the Next Human- or dilute the truth. DC. The availability of worship services ity.” (See sidebar for details.) The purpose Pittsburgh’s Kevin Kacvinsky, a via webcast connects the church with of the programming was not to label tech- student in the Villanova School of those unable to attend, including people nology as “good” or “bad,” but to ponder Business’ online master’s degree program who are sick or serving in the military.

10 Villanova Magazine Unfortunately, it can lead into temptation to comply with technical imperatives or those who prefer the sofa to the sanctuary. pay a severe penalty.” “Church is about fellowship,” Ander- Noelle Comolli, PhD, assistant profes- son says. “Operationally, the church needs sor of Chemical Engineering and a confer- its members’ time and talent to thrive. But ence presenter, positions bioengineering when members begin to prefer televised or issues within the context of the common webcast worship, it can undermine the good. A researcher in drug delivery design, sense of community church should foster.” she recognizes the risks of putting a foreign Anderson’s observation illustrates why material into the body and the damage the user’s personality must factor into con- that could result should the technology versations about technology and relation- end up in the wrong hands. She encour- ships. George Boone ’98 MA, a doctoral ages students to explore the ethical impli- student at the University of Illinois Urbana- cations of cloning, stem cell research and The Theology Institute sponsored pro- Champaign, wrote his master’s thesis on other issues. “Because ethics are incorpo- gramming throughout the year, including World of Warcraft. During his research, rated into their curriculum, students have its 43rd annual conference on April 4, to Boone found that people unsatisfied with a frame of reference for these debates.” explore the theme “Children of a Better their real-life relationships could come to God: Technology and the Next Humanity.” rely upon online role-playing games as a Does God have a Web site? The following presenters shared their crutch. “They often invest time and Research in bioethics and other fields insights and expertise at these events: energy into their characters and games challenges our notions of human limita- and don’t try to sustain other aspects of tions and divine providence. Even when Robert Beck, PhD, Noelle Comolli, PhD, their lives.” we use technology to deepen our faith, it and Bill Lorenz ’68 COE can trip us up. Having unprecedented Villanova University It’s not about Mii access to information—e-Bibles, blogs, “Scientific Exploration and Technological It seems that a device no sooner appears ancient writings and virtual tours—is a Innovation: At Home in a Christian on the shelves than it is replaced by a blessing, but as we click through site after Context?” newer model. As we trade in one for the site, we can get so high on hyperlinks we other, are we bothered by the suggestion fail to plumb spiritual depths. Mark Graham, PhD of planned obsolescence? By the disposal “Technology can erode our capacity to Villanova University of our cast-offs? By our consumer habits? ground ourselves in the silence, solitude “Welcome to the Dazzling Technological By the digital divide? Such questions help and patience required to attune ourselves to Revolution!?” us think of technology in terms of the a God not of our making,” Dr. Weaver says. common good. As people continue to grapple with James Caccamo, PhD “We need to make choices based not what Dr. Graham calls our “technophilia,” St. Joseph’s University on a technology’s ability to titillate but on it might help to adopt the litmus test to “The Practice of the Christian Life at the a suitable set of moral criteria,” says Mark which Kacvinsky subjects every technol- Dawn of a New Era” Graham, PhD, associate professor of ogy: Does it bring people together and The Rev. George Coyne, SJ, PhD Theology and Religious Studies and one help them better the world? President, Vatican Observatory Founda- of this year’s presenters. A little courage “Human achievement should glorify tion; 2008 Mendel Medalist wouldn’t hurt, either, since choosing not God,” he says. “When we do something “Children of a Fertile Universe: Chance, to be an early adopter isn’t easy. “You have great, it shows we have an awesome Creator.” Destiny, and a Creator God” Mary Devereaux, PhD University of California, San Diego “Engineering the Body/Engineering the Self” Donald Kraybill, PhD Elizabethtown College “From the Buggy to the Byte: How the Amish Tame Technology” Kristin Shrader-Frechette, PhD University of Notre Dame “Using Science, Ethics and Theology to Fight Environmental Injustice” William Schweiker, PhD The University of Chicago Divinity School “Against the Seductions of Trans- humanism: Responsibility for the Human Future” Brent Waters, PhD Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary As chief business officer at a mega church outside Washington, DC, Sheila Anderson, LLM, Esq., “In Whose Image and Likeness? Post- ’89 VLS saw the pros and cons of worship in the digital age. human Creators and Creatures”

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Villanova University has added five distinguished new members with sure we have the best faculty, facilities and technology to attract great students,” he diverse knowledge, skills and experience to its Board of Trustees. notes. “That requires a great amount of focus, resources and strong leadership. Patrick G. LePore ’77 A&S career in leadership positions in the phar- Driving the Strategic Plan is a significant maceutical and health care industries. He development that we are all behind, and is currently president and CEO of Par we are optimistic we can get it done.” Pharmaceutical Cos., Inc., a specialty LePore feels that one of Villanova’s pharmaceutical company and drug manu- greatest assets along with its academics facturer, and prior to that was president of is the “team atmosphere” on campus— Cardinal Health Sales and Marketing Ser- which leads to strong networking after graduation. “To continue to be one of the “I hear it all the time in the business most highly regarded schools, we world. Villanova grads tend to want to help have to make sure we have the Villanova grads—because they’re smart and well-rounded,” LePore says. “When best faculty, facilities and tech- a resume comes across my desk from a nology to attract great students.” Villanovan, it gets special attention.”

vices, a leading provider of products and services supporting the health care indus- Sheila F. Klehm ’83 VSB try. But what he’s most proud of at the moment is his appointment to the Villa heila Klehm loves to visit the nova University Board of Trustees. Villanova School of Business’ “It’s an honor to be named to the Applied Finance Lab, which offers Board, because my college education has students the same equipment and played such an important role in my life,” Sreal-time resources available to actual he says. “Villanova gave me a chance. I atrick LePore has always been was a financial aid student. My parents something of a trailblazer. One of were very bright and hardworking people, five boys, he saw his two older but neither had the opportunity to gradu- brothers choose Boston Col- ate from high school.” lege—andP decided that he would attend To help pay for his education and Villanova. His two younger brothers fol- related expenses, LePore worked at various lowed suit. “I led the way,” he laughs. jobs during his Villanova years, including “My three children—Jaclyn, Brian and a cleaning position at a local country club. Kathryn—are all Villanova graduates as “I got to know a bunch of the members well, and my wife Rosemary has served on who were execs at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals the Parents Committee, so it’s become a [now part of Pfizer Inc.]. They offered real family affair.” me my first job after I graduated from His choice of college proved to be a Villanova.” He later earned an MBA from good decision. “I owe everything I’ve Fairleigh Dickinson University. accomplished in large part to my experi- He’s passionate about Villanova’s ence at Villanova,” he says. Strategic Plan and its academic compo- That’s quite a compliment, considering nent. “To continue to be one of the most that LePore has spent much of his 30-year highly regarded schools, we have to make

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Women’s Association of the New Jersey “The fact that engineers can take Performing Arts Center and she has spent advantage of business courses, more than two decades raising funds for and business students can get a many worthy causes. In 1992, she co- background in humanities, is a big founded the Student Partner Alliance, a part of what makes a Villanova Newark-based nonprofit providing financial assistance and mentoring to economically- education unique.” disadvantaged high school students. In addition, Klehm has done extensive fundraising for spinal cord research for The Wall Street traders. It’s something VSB Christopher Reeve Foundation. didn’t have when she was an undergradu- She has also given her time and talents ate—and it’s one of the things she feels to Villanova. Klehm and her husband, sets today’s VSB graduates apart. Henry Klehm III ’80 VSB, have long been “Things like the Finance Lab give active members of the Villanova commu- graduates coming out of VSB today a nity. She has served as the chair of the really practical edge on the competition Dean’s Advisory Council at the Villanova for jobs in the financial world,” Klehm School of Business, and the couple has says. “Villanova grads leave the University served on theVSB Center for Global with skills they can use immediately.” Leadership Advisory Council. Fong, former president and CEO of the She should know, since she herself has “Villanova has been such an important Chrysler Brand for Chrysler Group LLC, had an exceptionally successful career in part of our lives for the last three decades. has had a long and successful career in the that world. She is an executive director in It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to automotive industry. Prior to that, he Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Manage- give back and make an impact.” spent 14 years with Ford Motor Co., where ment Division. She was just named one of She says it’s an honor to have the he held management positions with the New Jersey’s “Best 50 Women in Business” opportunity to help direct the future of Ford, Lincoln Mercury and Jaguar by NJBIZ magazine. Villanova. “I think the University is in brands—and gave many young Villanova Recently appointed to the Villanova a great position to be able to leverage graduates their first jobs. He is currently University Board of Trustees, she’s what it’s doing in different areas and take president of Carmoza LLC, an automotive especially passionate about the interdisci- the educational experience to an even transport company. plinary education available to today’s higher level.” Fong is clearly passionate about Villa Villanova students. “The fact that engi- nova. “The University produces well- neers can take advantage of business rounded people,” he points out. “When courses, and business students can get a I graduated, I felt prepared to handle background in humanities, is a big part of Peter L. Fong ’86 COE, almost any situation—social, political, what makes a Villanova education ’94 MBA and even those of adversity,” he says. unique,” Klehm notes. “You come out of this institution grounded She finds that the art history classes she eter Fong is celebrating his 25th in every aspect of the real world.” took at Villanova come in handy while Class Reunion in a big way. He His Villanova experience served him managing the assets of clients who are was just named to the Villanova well during his eight and a half years in serious art collectors. “It isn’t just my busi- University Board of Trustees. the U.S. Navy, where he served as a naval ness and research skills, but my liberal arts P“A quarter century after graduation, it’s aviator, instructor and maintenance test background that helps me in my career. an honor to be asked to join such an aus- pilot, and did a tour of duty during Opera- It’s a valuable resource to draw upon.” picious group—and have the opportunity tion Desert Shield. It’s also helped her in her extensive phil- to help shape the University in the com- Fong’s undergraduate degree was anthropic work. She is president of The ing years,” he says. funded through a full Naval ROTC schol-

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“The University produces well- Justin G. Gmelich ’90 VSB “Education is the biggest rounded people. When I graduated, differentiator for people in need … I felt prepared to handle almost any I think it is the biggest contributor situation … You come out of this to success, so a lot of the things institution grounded in every aspect I do in my free time in terms of of the real world.” philanthropy are devoted to education.” arship. He received a degree in Mechani- cal Engineering, and returned to Villanova in 1991 as an NROTC senior leadership ment to the Villanova University Board and management instructor. He’s justifi- of Trustees. ably proud of Villanova’s NROTC pro- “Education is the biggest differentiator gram. “We are among the highest produc- for people in need, and for people in gen- ers of admirals and generals of any school eral,” Gmelich says. “I think it is the big- in the country.” gest contributor to success, so a lot of the He taught at the University for three things I do in my free time in terms of and a half years, during which he earned philanthropy are devoted to education.” his MBA at night from the Villanova One of his most meaningful experi- School of Business. In 1994 he joined ences while at Villanova was when one Ford—and while there, created a job and of his professors pulled him aside one internship pipeline for Villanova under- day and complimented him on a business graduate and graduate students. He and his case study he had just presented in class. mentor at Ford, James O’Connor ’64 VSB, “I’d always felt I wasn’t a great student, “established our own Villanova network and it really bolstered my confidence,” within Ford Motor Company,” he notes. native Californian who chose he recalls. Fong’s connection to Villanova an East Coast school, Justin It did that and then some. Gmelich includes serving on the Board of the Gmelich thought he wanted to went on to earn a master’s in Accounting/ Villanova University Alumni Association, be an engineer, but switched to Taxation from the University of Southern where he was a liaison to the Dean of the business.A Engineering’s loss is the financial California and an MBA in Finance from College of Engineering and chair of the world’s gain, and the field of education has Columbia University. Corporate Relations Committee. benefited as well. In 2002, Gmelich and his wife, Victo- He is happy to have the opportunity to Gmelich has had a long and successful ria, started Teddy’s Fund in memory of work closely with the Rev. Peter M. career on Wall Street, and is currently a their son, Edward “Teddy” Hall Gmelich, Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S, partner with Goldman Sachs in New after his sudden death at age 1½ from a University president. York, where he heads the U.S. Credit viral infection to the heart. The not-for- “I’ve known Father Peter since I was a Trading Group and Mortgage Trading in profit organization is devoted to providing freshman in 1982. He was always warm the Fixed Income, Currency and Com- scholarships to financially challenged and engaging with students and had a modities Division. He has deployed the yet academically capable young men. genuine concern for everybody on cam- fruits of his career success to give young “We look for smart kids who are finan- pus,” Fong says. “When he was chosen people experiencing hardships opportuni- cially challenged and have experienced as president, I was just elated. He’s the ties to learn. His passion for education some kind of hardship in their lives, perfect leader for the University.” makes him a natural choice for appoint- such as losing a parent. So far, we’ve put

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almost a dozen through high school,” he says proudly. “As I admired the beauty of Currently, Teddy’s Fund provides five the mountains, I realized I academic scholarships. Three recipients had a calling to the priesthood. attend Loyola High School in Los Ange- The beauty of creation … led les, Calif.—Gmelich’s alma mater—and Augustine to God, and it led two attend Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, N.J. me to God as well.” He and Victoria are the parents of six children—“five on the field and one in Villanova Parish in Rosemont, Pa. and a the stands.” newly-appointed member of the Villanova He adds, “You try to do your best with University Board of Trustees. what you are given. You can’t control After receiving a Master of Divinity everything, but you can control your degree from the Washington Theological response to what life gives you. So that’s Union, he was ordained an Augustinian what we decided to do.” priest in June 2005 at his home parish in He’s excited about being on Villanova’s Pottsville, Pa. It was especially moving to Board of Trustees. “We have a great mix of him to be ordained there because he had professionals from different business back- interrupted his studies—with the full grounds, as well as academics, Augustin- support of the Augustinians—to become ians and lay people. It’s bound to be a primary caretaker of his cancer-stricken diversity of opinions, which is important parents, who died 11 months apart. for healthy decision-making.” he earned a master’s degree in Foreign That experience led him to begin a Affairs. Yet something was missing. bereavement ministry for others who have “It was interesting and rewarding work, lost loved ones. “I was fortunate to have The Rev. Joseph L. Narog, but I wasn’t fulfilled,” Father Narog recalls. that time with my parents,” he says. He OSA After the Olympics, he went on a hik- also appreciates the importance of minis- ing trip in the Rocky Mountains. It was try to the sick and homebound. n the summer of 1996, as a U.S. August 28, the feast day of St. Augustine. In addition to his duties at St. Thomas intelligence analyst and manager of “As I admired the beauty of the moun- of Villanova, he looks forward to his role as the federal government’s Counter- tains, I realized I had a calling to the a Trustee. “It’s a wonderful link between terrorism Training Program, the Rev. priesthood,” he remembers. “The beauty the University and the people of our par- JosephI L. Narog, OSA, was working in the of creation was one of the things that ish,” he says. “[Villanova president] Father Olympic Intelligence Center at the Sum- led Augustine to God, and it led me to Donohue has helped out here for years. mer Olympics in Atlanta. It was his latest God as well.” There’s a real spirit of one community.” assignment in a career many would envy, While he had no previous exposure to Had he stayed with the U.S. govern- which involved traveling the world. He the Augustinians, he was drawn to them ment, Father Narog would be just three watched a dress rehearsal of the Opening because of his close friendship with years away from retirement. Instead, he is Ceremonies and some of the Games’ most Michael Gaynor ’88 MS, Villanova’s busier than ever. “I’m happy and fulfilled. exciting competitions. director of University Admission. I’ve met incredible people through the He had always been passionate about “It was really a leap of faith,” Father Augustinians. It’s not a job—it’s my life.” his field. He was a Thomas Jefferson Fel- Narog says. “But it just felt right.” —Jennifer Schu low at the University of Virginia, where Today, he is the Pastor of St. Thomas of

Spring 2011 15 Ye s Alumni dedicate Can themselves to service Do at home and abroad

By Suzanne Wentzel

t some point in the journey, even the most patient travelers ask, “Are we there yet?” They watch for the tell- tale signs that their des- tination is near: the ghost of a skyline; the screech of seagulls; Athe whiff of mountain pines. As a mission-driven university, Villa nova asks the same question. It checks its strategic map and asks, “Are we there yet? Have we developed leaders who will have a positive impact on society?” It, too, must look for the signs: alumni who are using their knowledge and Augustinian values to transform the world. Fortunately, these signs are aplenty. The six profiles that follow exemplify—and pay tribute to—Villanovans of all ages who, on scales local and global and in ways dramatic and hidden, improve the lives of others.

For Ivanley Noisette ’08 A&S, participating in service opportunities at Villanova was one of the most valuable and rewarding experiences of his undergraduate years.

16 Villanova Magazine Villanova service trips ignited in Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholar Bridget Bucardo Rivera ’02 A&S (pictured with daughter, Emma) an interest in international development.

Ivanley Noisette When cholera broke out last October, will study human-rights law and transi- he troubled student at a North Phila- Noisette traveled to Haiti to educate tent tional justice at the University of Ulster in Tdelphia high school had not uttered a communities about preventing the spread Northern Ireland. Afterward he plans to word to her teachers or classmates in more of disease. “I was heartbroken at what attend law school. than a year. When she did finally speak, it I saw,” he says, “but there is reason for In whatever career he finds himself, was to Ivanley Noisette ’08 A&S, a senior hope. Haitians have much to teach us Noisette aims to be a problem solver and from Villanova University who had been about the resilience of the human spirit.” social-change agent. “I’ve been blessed patiently mentoring her as part of a service- learning course in which he was enrolled. Witnessing her breakthrough was a “I’ve been blessed with opportunities that many people don’t have. profound experience for Noisette—and a It’s appropriate that I work tirelessly to open doors for others.” prophetic one. Today, Noisette, a Mitchell —Ivanley Noisette Scholar and human-rights advocate, has made it his mission to serve people who He is now partnering with Catholic Relief with opportunities that many people don’t have no voice. He’s well aware of what Services in the area of protection and have. It’s appropriate that I work tirelessly such an enterprise demands. disaster relief. to open doors for others.” “The skills, networks, discipline and Last summer, Noisette was in Rwanda A. Maria Toyoda, PhD, associate pro- passion necessary for my calling are all writing strategic plans for the Ministry of fessor and chair of the Department of clear to me, as are the people I want to Education. Struck by the number of chil- Political Science, has her own opinion of serve,” Noisette says. dren begging in the streets, he resolved to her mentee’s destiny. “We’re looking at a Anyone can see the plight of the disad- help them. He teamed up with a local future world leader.” vantaged. Noisette acts to redress it. He NGO to craft a vulnerable children’s ini- was a first-year graduate student at the tiative and an action plan. Bridget Bucardo Rivera Clinton School of Public Service in Noisette, a Philadelphia native whose s junior Bridget (Fednik) Bucardo Arkansas when the earthquake devastated family instilled in him the values of ARivera ’02 A&S listened to the Haiti. He launched an initiative called academic achievement and service, is presentation at the international head- Hope for Haiti Little Rock to raise funds embarking on a new journey in August. quarters of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for relief organizations and, later, to assist As Villanova’s first recipient of the presti- in Baltimore, she saw her kaleidoscopic with disaster preparedness. gious George J. Mitchell Scholarship, he interests—faith, social justice and interna-

Spring 2011 17 “People’s lives are more important than the bottom line,” says Derek Fiorenza ’08 A&S. “Anyone who says differently is missing out on what really matters: helping others.” tional development—coalesce. She turned she was going to do this or that, and she Edwin Goff, PhD, associate professor to Suzanne Toton, EdD, associate professor would say, ‘Don’t worry!’ Then she’d make of Philosophy. of Theology and Religious Studies, and it happen.” Finally, Bucardo Rivera’s regular trips to exclaimed, “I can see myself working for At Villanova, Bucardo Rivera had a Nicaragua in behalf of the nonprofit Free this organization!” habit of “making things happen.” Her the Children put the town of Waslala on Today, Bucardo Rivera no longer has to enthusiasm after the Baltimore visit the University’s map. In 2002, a group of imagine. She serves as CRS’ business inspired Dr. Toton to continue her quest to Villanovans accompanied her to the remote region. Moved by their experi- “You don’t realize until you leave that you had everything at your ences, they created Water for Waslala, fingertips. I learned about faith and justice in and out of the classroom an organization that provides funds and found my passion.” —Bridget Bucardo Rivera and expertise to construct potable- water systems. development and strategy manager in forge an institutional partnership between Living her dream in Zambia, Zambia, managing proposals for new fund- Villanova and CRS. Now in its sixth year, Bucardo Rivera is excited about what the ing and working to build the capacity of the partnership has enhanced Villanova’s future holds for her, her husband, Pablo, local partners. “This is my first permanent program and curricular offerings. and their daughter, Emma. It’s a future for position with CRS, and I love it.” In 2001, Bucardo Rivera and Marcie which Villanova has prepared her well. It took years for Bucardo Rivera to Willcox ’02 A&S devised a visionary plan “You don’t realize until you leave that you acquire the tools needed to work for the for enhancing the fledgling Honors Ser- had everything at your fingertips. I learned overseas humanitarian agency. She vice Learning Community. Their innova- about faith and justice in and out of the became proficient in a foreign language, tive initiatives helped increase enrollment classroom and found my passion.” worked in Nicaragua after graduating and and grow the program. earned a master’s degree in International “They constructed a bridge from an Derek Fiorenza Political Economy and Development from experimental pilot program to a mature n life and on the gridiron, Derek Fordham University. Her determination option for succeeding generations of IFiorenza ’08 A&S is at the top of his never waned. students who come to experience, through game on fourth down. He knows when to “Nothing is too challenging for civic engagement, their own humanity punt and when to go for it. Bridget,” Dr. Toton says. “I would ask how as much larger than themselves,” says For example, though crushed that he

18 Villanova Magazine The career path that Kelly O’Leary ’03 A&S is following—and by which she hopes to improve student learning and quality of life in inner-city schools— originated in her service break experiences at Villanova. had been cut from his high school soccer “You have to check your ego at the door. We’re in this together, team, Fiorenza acquiesced to the decision. and with God’s grace, we can make a difference.” —Derek Fiorenza Afterward, the football coach tapped him to kick, and he became an all-county player. When his dream school, Villanova, career—at California University of Penn- which his uncle, David Fiorenza ’80 VSB, didn’t recruit him for football, Fiorenza sylvania, had bigger dreams. In 2010, he visiting instructor of Economics, is half— persisted. He reached out to Assistant launched Fiorenza’s Food for Friends (F4) gave a benefit concert. Head Coach Mark Ferrante and, after under the auspices of United Charitable Fiorenza, who works for his father, multiple interviews, walked on. Programs and began soliciting food dona- Anthony ’76 A&S, in the employee-bene- “Derek’s enthusiasm is so contagious tions from restaurants and other vendors. fits field, hopes to grow F4 nationally. He you want to help him,” Ferrante says. Often the answer was no, but he persisted, can’t do it alone, nor does he want to. “His positive attitude was awesome for and soon the yeses started coming—in- “You have to check your ego at the door. the program.” cluding one from Villanova. We’re in this together, and with God’s These experiences taught Derek a life As an undergraduate, Fiorenza had grace, we can make a difference.” lesson: “We can’t control what happens known Timothy Dietzler, director of Din- to us, only how we respond.” It was a ing Services. When he pitched his idea, Kelly O’Leary mantra he repeated often in 2010, when Dietzler was eager to help, as Villanova is rincipal Kelly O’Leary ’03 A&S he took on one of his biggest challenges: committed to hunger-relief efforts. Ploves to go to work. It doesn’t matter providing 1,000 meals to homeless “Derek is a remarkable individual,” that the school day runs 10 hours, the people at Christmas. Dietzler says. “He’s focused on others and school year lasts 11 months and the It began in 2007, when Derek asked cares about improving the world. It was institution’s survival depends entirely on two caterers in West Chester, Pa., if they an easy fit.” donations. When you have a staff that would donate meals that he would deliver From Dec. 17 to the 22, Fiorenza, his gives 110 percent, it changes your defini- and serve to a local shelter. The trio pro- family and faithful volunteers organized, tion of work. vided 25 meals that year, 50 the following delivered and, in many cases, served “Everyone wants to be there. They year and 100 in 2009. 1,200 meals to 16 shelters in eastern care about working hard for the students But Fiorenza, who had gone on to earn and western Pennsylvania. At one locale, and breaking the cycle of poverty an MBA—and continue his football the musical duo Fiorenza-Dowlin—of through education.”

Spring 2011 19 When Ganda, a gifted scholar, expressed interest in studying in the United States, Stoicsitz and her family offered to check out the options. One school rose to the top. “We knew Villanova would be the perfect fit for Martin and a place where he could flourish,” Stoicsitz says. During his years at Villanova, Ganda experienced many more firsts, from computers to pizza to flag football. He majored in Mathematics and Economics, served as a resident assistant and held down a job so that he could send money home. But he never lost sight of the reason why he had come to the United States: to get the best education possible and then help others have access to the same knowledge, technology and opportunity. Thus was born the Seeds of Africa Foundation. Co-founded by Ganda and fellow countryman Simba Marekera, the nonprofit provides financial support to promising, economically disadvantaged In 2010, Martin Ganda ’07 A&S and his “sister” Caitlin Stoicsitz (right) visited students of Diane students in Zimbabwe. One of the organiza- Miller, the Pennfield Middle School teacher whose pen-pal program ultimately brought the Zimbabwe tion’s immediate goals is to build a knowl- native to Villanova. edge center that will feature educational resources for individuals and communities. Growing up in Connecticut, O’Leary master’s degree at Sacred Heart University, For technical assistance with the proj- didn’t envision herself in this career— she volunteered at St. Martin de Porres ect, Ganda, who works for Goldman although her father, Donald ’76 A&S, Academy, a NativityMiguel middle school Sachs, contacted his alma mater. Senior and her mother, Lizabetta ’77 A&S, had that had just opened in New Haven, Conn. Mechanical Engineering students Thomas taught O’Leary and her sisters, Katherine She stayed on as a teacher and was pro- Bennington, James Kruse, Sean McIntosh ’05 A&S and Margaret ’09 A&S, the moted to principal in 2009. “It’s exciting to and Ethan Loiacono are now designing a importance of education and love in be part of a fledgling school that has the photovoltaic system to meet the knowl- action. O’Leary wanted to study Biology potential to be an incredible institution.” edge center’s power requirements. at the university that, thanks to her Her drive and selflessness do not sur- Villanovans also are helping publicize alumni parents and her uncle the Rev. prise Director of Service Learning Noreen Stoicsitz’s and Ganda’s story and the foun- Richard O’Leary, OSA, ’65 A&S, had Cameron, who keeps in touch with dation’s mission. In December, Maggie become a second home. O’Leary. “What sets Kelly apart is her sense Mistal ’95 VSB interviewed the two on O’Leary’s decision junior year to give of humility. She is never jealous of the her radio show, Making a Living with up her position as goalie on the lacrosse good that someone else can do, and she Maggie. Ganda’s pay-it-forward attitude team and instead participate in service puts all her energy into helping others.” impressed her. “Villanova is about appreci- break experiences changed the course of ating who you are, what you have and the her life. After four trips, including one to Martin Ganda support you’ve been given,” Mistal says. Mexico that exposed her to unimaginable ugust 15, 2003, was filled with firsts “Martin exemplifies that.” poverty, she knew she wanted “a career Afor Martin Ganda ’07 A&S: being that would give me the natural high of away from his native Zimbabwe, traveling helping others.” on an airplane and seeing, in person, Kathleen Krackenberger Her search for post-graduate volunteer Caitlin Stoicsitz, the Hatfield, Pa., pen he young man’s Villanova tee shirt opportunities led O’Leary to Mother pal who had been instrumental in Tcaught the high school student’s eye. Caroline Academy in Dorchester, Mass. bringing him to the United States and As the van carried the group of groggy- It is part of the NativityMiguel Network Villanova University. eyed protesters from Chicago to Fort Ben- of Schools, which provides families in “We recognized each other right away,” ning, Ga., site of an upcoming vigil out- impoverished neighborhoods with a high- Ganda recalls, “and I was overwhelmed. side the U.S. Army’s School of the quality, tuition-free education. “As soon as I was finally meeting the girl who, at a Americas, Patrick Kennedy ’95 A&S told I walked into the building, I knew it was tender age, had believed in me and the the girl about his alma mater. He didn’t where I wanted to be.” power of education.” know his words had impressed his travel- O’Leary and seven other volunteer In the course of their seven-year letter ing companion until several years later, teachers threw themselves into the duties exchange, Stoicsitz had learned that when he ran into her at another vigil. of their extended day, from breakfast for Ganda was not attending school regularly This time, Kathleen Krackenberger ’05 the students to after-school programs. At because of his parents’ meager means. She A&S was there as a Villanovan. night, they retired to their living quarters started sending her babysitting money— “Patrick piqued my interest in Villa on the fourth floor. $20 here and there, which in Zimbabwe, nova,” Krackenberger recalls. “As soon as I By the end of her two-year commit- Ganda says, was huge. “It paid for my fees was accepted, I knew I would go there.” ment, O’Leary had found her passion: and books and even helped buy food.” At Villanova, Krackenberger headed inner-city education. While earning her Soon, her parents were contributing, too. right for the Center for Peace and Justice.

20 Villanova Magazine “The best thing my colleagues and I did was show the workers that we were invested in them— as a company and as people— and that we recognized their rights.” —Kathleen Krackenberger

When she showed up at a planning meeting two months into her first semester, she floored the organization’s leaders, one of whom was Teresa Mambu Rasch ’02 A&S. “When Katie came to the Center, there was a tight-knit group of seniors,” says Mambu Rasch, now a labor lawyer in Mil- waukee. “We were stunned that a freshman not only wanted to be involved but also was determined to lead.” Mentored by Rasch and others, Krack- enberger helped organize activities that raised awareness about sweatshops. A Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholar, she had service break experiences in Mexico, Nicaragua, Vietnam and South Africa. Writing letter after letter, she con- vinced Archbishop Desmond Tutu to come to Villanova and receive the Adela Dwyer–St. Thomas of Villanova Peace Award. At the ceremony, Krackenberger said the invocation. Armed with a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Krackenberger headed to Nicara- gua to consult for a worker-owned sewing co-op in a free trade zone. When she returned to the United States, she co- founded the Nicaraguan Garment Workers Fund to assist the co-op with production enhancement, market development, quality management and technical assistance. Today, the co-op has expanded its workshop and maintains its own client base. “The best thing my colleagues and I did,” Krackenberger says, “was show the workers that we were invested in them—as a company and as people—and that we recognized their rights.” The 2010 recipient of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Young Alumni Medallion, Krackenberger works as a public health consultant for the World Bank Group’s Human Development Network, bringing her passion for human rights to the global arena. According to Kennedy, having someone like her “on the inside” is critical. “Katie has taken her knowledge to a sophisticated level where she can make meaningful progress toward creating a more sustainable and peaceful world.”

Villanova’s multifaceted approach to education enabled Kathleen Krackenberger ’05 A&S to learn about global poverty from the perspectives of academics, social justice and faith.

Spring 2011 21 Ticket to Ride Madison Square Garden Sports president Scott O’Neil ’92 VSB can fill seats and navigate life’s ups and downs

By Jennifer Schu

n 2001, Scott O’Neil ’92 VSB was “I had an amazing experience at walked onto campus, to this day every “out of work, out of money and out of Villanova. I wouldn’t trade those time I go back.” luck,” he recalls. With a new baby Along with his knack for forming close Iand a mortgage, the pressure was on. four years for anything. What lifelong friendships—as he did in his first After a steady climb up the career ladder distinguished my time there days as a freshman in the St. Mary’s resi- in the world of professional sports, he’d dence hall—and his prowess in Villanova’s taken a risk and launched his own com- more than anything else was the “A” level basketball intramural league, pany. But as dot-com euphoria sank, so did freedom to learn and the sense O’Neil was known for his focus in the the fortunes of his business. classroom. He scheduled all his classes in Resolutely working his contacts, of community from the second the early morning—“I was a bit of a nerd,” O’Neil nabbed an interview with National I walked onto campus, to this he laughs—and especially enjoyed his Basketball Association Commissioner day every time I go back.” marketing classes. “It was an extraordinary David Stern. “I took New Jersey Transit learning experience. Villanova really instead of Amtrak, because it was 12 bucks —Scott O’Neil stretched my mind.” instead of 40,” O’Neil laughs. He landed His professors were impressed with his the job. enthusiasm. “Scott was a strong academic Today O’Neil is president of Madison a game is enough to give you chills,” student in my classes, but what made him Square Garden (MSG) Sports, where he he says. “As a work environment, it stand out was his high energy level,” says oversees the business operations of the is unparalleled.” his former professor P. Greg Bonner, PhD, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, chair, Marketing & Business Law, Villa New York Liberty and Hartford Wolfpack. “Villanova stretched my mind” nova School of Business. “He puts his He also manages the growing MSG Sports It’s a dream job for the sports-loving kid energy, focus and work ethic into every- business, which includes college basket- from Newburgh, N.Y. who played basketball thing he does.” ball, boxing, tennis, mixed martial arts “at least once a day” during his Villanova and all other sports attractions at MSG years. It’s also a testament to the business From gofer to president owned venues. acumen he acquired along the way—both After graduating in 1992 with a degree in On a given day, he is securing at Villanova and in his early career. marketing, O’Neil landed his first job as cross-platform marketing partnerships Accepted at both Syracuse University an assistant with the New Jersey Nets with national brands like Coca-Cola, and Villanova, he chose the latter—and basketball team, where his duties ranged Anheuser-Busch, JPMorgan Chase and has been “true blue” ever since. from taking dictation to picking up dry Delta Air Lines or studying plans for a “I had an amazing experience at Villa cleaning. Despite the proliferation of top-to-bottom transformation of Madison nova. I wouldn’t trade those four years for “gofer” duties, “I fell in love with the Square Garden, one of the world’s most anything,” O’Neil says. “What distin- sports business,” he says. “I loved the famous arenas. guished my time there more than anything energy and the excitement—and that “Coming to work here every day is a else was the freedom to learn and the sports is such a vehicle for escapism.” dream. Walking through a tunnel during sense of community from the second I It wasn’t long before the Nets pro-

22 Villanova Magazine moted him to corporate marketing man- worked closely with NBA D-League and recalls. “Scott is a great Villanovan, friend ager. O’Neil then moved on to a four-year WNBA teams to drive revenue and fur- and loyal alum.” stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, where ther develop their brands, helping the “Scott’s career is a perfect example of his career continued to rise. He started as NBA set all-time attendance records. He where focus and hard work will get you,” the franchise’s director of sales and was earned spots on Street and Smith’s Sports Dr. Bonner says. “And when he talks then promoted, becoming the youngest Journal (2004, 2006) and Advertising Age about his family, it’s clear he is just as suc- vice president of sales in the National (2006) coveted “Forty under 40” Lists. In cessful as a husband and father. I am proud Football League. 2008, he was recruited to become presi- he is a VSB graduate.” Somewhere along the way, O’Neil fit in dent of MSG Sports. O’Neil feels his college years were criti- an MBA from Harvard Business School. “Scott is one of the brightest and most cal to his development as a person, and As the ’90s drew to a close, he came up respected minds in professional sports,” reinforced core values he grew up with— with the idea for Hoops TV, a basketball, says Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay faith, family and friendships. He currently entertainment and lifestyle Web network. Wright. “He is creating a culture of excel- resides in New Jersey with his wife, Lisa, It was regarded as a brilliant plan, as evi- lence at Madison Square Garden. He also and three daughters, Alexa, Kira and Eliza. denced by the $15 million O’Neil raised shows his Villanova pride to everyone in “Life can be a bit of a roller coaster. from venture capitalists. But after a suc- the world of sports.” When you are in the down part of it, you cessful launch, the company’s fortunes— O’Neil returned to Villanova last lean on your friends and family and past like that of many dot-coms—went south. fall to speak to the current men’s basket- experiences and find the inner strength to The experience was humbling, yet he ball team and its alumni who now play in come up again. quickly picked himself up again with the the NBA. The theme of his talk was “You can learn to love it—or you can job offer from the NBA. As vice president “Everything Counts.” take the train. I prefer the roller coaster.” and then senior vice president of business “It was an inspiring talk about how operations and team consulting, O’Neil their actions define them as men,” Wright

Spring 2011 23 A Whole New World of Opportunity

24 Villanova Magazine A Whole New World of Opportunity Martin Garcia ’13 VSB plans to create change through leadership

By Shawn Proctor

efore visiting Villanova Martin diverse perspective to the Villanova com- tion, GEAR UP helped Garcia attend a Garcia ’13 VSB had been away munity, not only in terms of ethnicity, but National Hispanic college fair, where he from the West Coast just once also by growing up in a different region of encountered a recruiter from Villanova. before. The La Puente, Calif., the country. She spoke to him about the highly ranked nativeB had never seen snow until visiting academic programs and, recognizing his campus to compete for a scholarship. Learning through action potential, encouraged Garcia to apply for This leap of faith, which led to him Garcia lives in a Sophomore Service the Presidential Scholarship. becoming a Presidential Scholar at the Learning Community (SLC), a three- “It opened my eyes, because I had University, has proven transformative, credit course designed to connect students thought the California educational system expanding his horizons far beyond his with opportunities to meet the needs of was as far as I could go,” he says. Southern California experiences. Garcia people in underserved communities. It Unfortunately, GEAR UP no longer has become a true global citizen, with pro- integrates theoretical knowledge and receives funding in the state, leaving fessional contacts and friends across the experiential learning to provide a context students like Garcia without resources United States and in Europe. for critical and constructive thinking and to navigate the college application pro- “College is all about opening doors. action that promotes the common good. cess. During his winter break, he was Attending Villanova has given me the “It’s great to see what others are learn- invited to an area high school to speak chance to accomplish so many things,” ing and how they are putting it into about his experience as a Presidential he says. action. They are trying to change the Scholar and encourage students to Coming from a family of hard workers, inequalities they see,” says Garcia, who achieve academically. Garcia sees higher education as a way of hopes to become a SLC student facilitator Garcia gave a 40-minute speech about developing himself as a leader while push- next year. “I love learning and applying how his hard work has paid off. Then he ing the boundaries of discovery. He was what I’ve learned. My promise to spent time helping students with the recently elected President of Villanova’s Villanova is to be a leader every step application process, everything from forms Latino fraternity, which has enriched along the way.” to funding. Based on his experience, Garcia’s understanding of his culture and, In addition to his academic and service Garcia encouraged students to open their in turn, given him a way to bolster the commitments, he has found a way to use minds about college opportunities on organization’s presence on campus. Last his basketball talent to benefit others. the East Coast. summer he received funding to intern A practice player for the Villanova “I want to give back to my community, abroad in at Conair and Ferrari Corp. in women’s basketball team, Garcia runs but it’s hard to create change. I can’t do it Spain and Italy, respectively. drills during practice and emulates oppos- alone. There are just too many people to While making friends in Europe, he ing teams to help the Wildcats prepare help at one time,” he says. found they had much in common. They for upcoming games. Garcia is determined to create a non- enjoy similar music and films. “It felt like I “I’m proud to be part of the women’s profit program in the same vein as GEAR had known them a long time,” he says. team,” says Martin, who attends every UP to fill the need for future students like Jeremy Kees, PhD, assistant professor of home game. him. He will rely on his business training Marketing and Business Law, who taught Though has made an impact on cam- from Villanova to ensure the program will Garcia and plays with him in club basket- pus, Garcia knows his focus will ultimately be self-sustaining, available for generations ball, feels he is striking in his perseverance return to his hometown. As a high school to come. It is his hope that it will enable and toughness on the court and in the student in the close-knit La Puenta com- others to follow in his footsteps, perhaps classroom. “He was in my office more than munity, he first had the opportunity to even to make waves in business. any other student last semester, not learn about Villanova through a govern- “I want to see more diversity in the because he was struggling in class. Martin ment initiative known as GEAR UP— business world,” explains Garcia whose was trying to see how he could bring his B Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness father owns an accounting business. up to an A,” Dr. Kees says. “He worked for Undergraduate Programs. “But no matter where I go I want to hard to achieve the grade he expected out Designed to increase the number of help others. It’s an attitude I see a lot of himself.” low-income students who are prepared to at Villanova.” He adds that Garcia contributes a enter and succeed in postsecondary educa-

Spring 2011 25 Feet, Pray, Love

Compelled by unmet need, Tom Costello Jr. ’69 COE creates an organization to bring socks to the homeless

By Shawn Proctor

26 Villanova Magazine hen Tom Costello Jr. ’69 COE holds a sock drive at schools for Portraits of Dignity Whis nonprofit organization, The Joy of Sox, rather than money, he asks Sister Helen David Brancato, IHM, students to donate socks for someone their adjunct professor of Theatre at own age. First graders bring in socks for Villanova, painted the image that first graders. Sixth graders, likewise, give accompanies this sidebar. socks intended for sixth graders. He hopes A believer in art as an agent of to impress on the children that boys and change, she began sketching and girls—ones just like them—are homeless. painting homeless and people living They struggle and go cold and hungry in poverty while volunteering at hos- every day. It also helps meet a critical need pices and shelters in Philadelphia. for the local homeless population. She has painted for 40 years and “A homeless person getting clothing many of her works have been dis- from a charitable organization may get just played in private homes and art gal- about everything—except socks. Though leries throughout the Delaware Val- most homeless people are adults, socks for ley. One of her works, depicting children are especially hard to come by,” Jesus sheltering the impoverished, says Costello, chief sock person of The Joy hangs in the basement of the Old of Sox, which received nonprofit status First Reformed Church in Philadel- last year. So far the organization has col- phia. November to April, homeless lected or purchased with donations about men sleep nightly beneath and draw 16,510 pairs, which have been distributed comfort from it. in homeless shelters and through compan- “My painting draws attention to ion nonprofits like Bethesda Project, which finds and cares for abandoned poor. the homeless and those who exist It’s just the beginning. Consider that on the margins of life and gives them a human face,” she says. “It portrays the the average person changes his or her dignity of every person and is a true identification with the poor.” socks daily. Unlike most people, the homeless do not have a sock drawer and must needed in the local community and not tears of sadness. They were tears of wrap their feet in bags to keep out the ele- 16.7 million pairs needed nationally joy,” he says. Before she left the room, she ments. This also locks in moisture, which each year. turned and said, “Merry Christmas and can lead to fungus, mold, gangrene and bless you.” subsequently even amputations. They need A perfect fit In that exchange, The Joy of Sox to change socks every two weeks, at mini- It’s hard to imagine, but only a few years was born. mum, to avoid serious medical problems. back Costello was, in his words, homeless- The reality is homeless people often wear phobic. He had not had many experiences Super socks a single pair of socks for months, if they working with homeless people. At his The Joy of Sox’s ideal pair of socks is simple have socks at all, says Kathya Zinszer, DPM, wife’s urging, he began to volunteer at a cotton crew socks, the kind that sell for less chairperson of the Department of Podiatric soup kitchen, where he first heard about than 50 cents wholesale. For people who Medicine and Orthopedics at Temple the foot problems of the homeless from a live on the fringe of society, the socks pro- University and Medical Advisory Board podiatrist. He decided to buy socks at a vide comfort and help ensure foot health. member of The Joy of Sox, along with Lara department store and hand them out Costello hopes to spread the power of Carlson Weinstein, MD, of Thomas Jeffer- around Christmastime. his organization’s message by connecting son University. He saw a woman who was homeless people with socks: giving those who “They are fearful we will throw out and dropped a pack of socks in her bag. donate the opportunity to hand out socks their socks because it might be the only “Merry Christmas. God bless you,” Cos- to those who will use them. For example, pair they have,” she explains. “The col- tello recalls saying. he will take a few sixth and seventh grad- laboration of efforts of primary care physi- She remained quiet, made no eye con- ers to distribute socks from recent middle cians, podiatry and organizations like The tact and began to walk away. Then she school sock drives. Joy of Sox are something cities need more.” turned and asked for a second pair. When The message has begun to resonate— More than 640,000 people are home- she took them, the woman looked at him people in other cities have begun to estab- less in the United States. That’s roughly for the first time and began to cry. “No lish their own “Sox” chapters and Penn- the same as the population of Baltimore. one has ever given me socks before,” she sylvania declared Valentine’s Day Nearly 5,800 homeless live in Philadel- explained and hugged him. National Socks for the Homeless Day. phia alone, according to the Department Strangers only moments before, “I want to give them the opportunity to of Housing and Urban Development Costello and the woman embraced and interact with the homeless. Just seeing a (HUD). For The Joy of Sox, it adds up to cried together. He felt transformed in a video or poster doesn’t mean as much,” a pretty tall order: 150,000 pairs of socks moment of shared humanity. “They were says Costello.

Spring 2011 27 Finance Hub

Robert J. and Mary Ellen Darretta Endowed Chair puts Villanova at forefront of finance education

As the inaugural chair holder, Michael Pagano, PhD, wants to ensure VSB students are prepared for the rapidly changing and increasingly global business community.

by Jennifer Schu

t a time when understanding the created to enhance the study of finance allowed VSB to establish it. I am equally intricacies of the financial mar- at the Villanova School of Business pleased that Michael Pagano will be the A kets could not be more crucial, through applied research and cross- first to hold it. With his reputation for Villanova University is strengthening its disciplinary curricula. groundbreaking research, strong teaching, position as a leader in finance education. “This important new endowed chair dynamic conference leadership and In December 2010, the University will enhance, expand and provide leader- engaged and involved mentorship of stu- announced the inauguration of the Robert ship in the study and development of this dents, he is an ideal choice.” J. and Mary Ellen Darretta Endowed Chair critical component of business education After joining VSB in 1999, Dr. Pagano in Finance and the selection of Michael at Villanova University,” says James M. quickly established a national reputation Pagano, PhD, Villanova professor of Danko, The Helen and William O’Toole in finance for his research on market Finance, as the inaugural chair holder. Dean, Villanova School of Business. microstructure, financial markets and The endowment, provided by Robert J. “I am incredibly grateful to Bob and financial institutions. In 2009 he was fea- ’68 VSB and Mary Ellen Darretta, was Mary Ellen Darretta, whose generous gift tured in The Wall Street Journal for his

28 Villanova Magazine investigative look at the correlation “We are pleased to give back” to grow and dream, and to attain those between U.S. terror alert levels and activ- “Michael Pagano is a distinguished profes- dreams. That is what made them so ity within financial markets. He is regu- sor who has made significant contributions special. They are both value-driven larly consulted for his insights by leading to financial research,” says Robert Dar- organizations, and that has made them business media including Bloomberg, The retta. “His insight and understanding of great over a long period of time. We are Associated Press and BusinessWeek. His financial markets make him the perfect pleased to give back to the Villanova research has been featured in twenty-two candidate to fulfill the Darretta family’s School of Business.” refereed publications and top tier journals vision to position VSB as a leader in The Darrettas’ son Colin is a 2006 and has been cited extensively by scholars finance. Mary Ellen and I could not be graduate of VSB, and their son Nicolas ’12 in his field. more honored to have our name associ- is a current VSB student. In 2009 Dr. Pagano was appointed to ated with him.” “The Darrettas are committed to the Financial Industry Regulatory Author- The former vice chairman and chief Villanova’s success and clearly embody ity’s (FINRA) Market Regulation, becom- financial officer of Johnson & Johnson, what it means to give back and to be ing the first finance professor ever chosen Darretta retired in March 2007 after a involved in the life of the University. We to serve on the 10-person committee for 38-year career with the organization. An are not only grateful for their tremendous the largest non-governmental regulator for expert in corporate governance, the gift to Villanova and VSB to endow the all securities firms doing business in the health care industry, direct consumer mar- Chair in Finance, but also for their dedica- U.S. As a member, he helps oversee the kets, technology/business process and tion as volunteers and proud Villanova regulatory activity in major U.S. equities financial/capital markets, he is the former parents,” says Michael J. O’Neill, vice markets and the securities firms that oper- chair of VSB’s Dean’s Advisory Council president for University Advancement. ate within them. and currently serves on the President’s Dr. Pagano says he is “honored” to be Leadership Circle for the University. chosen as the first endowed chair in “Today’s financial news becomes Darretta began his career with Johnson finance. “Mr. Darretta clearly knows how tomorrow’s lecture” & Johnson straight out of college in 1968, to motivate and excite people, and when Prior to earning his doctorate and joining starting at its subsidiary, Ethicon, Inc. you see someone with that kind of enthu- the Villanova faculty, Dr. Pagano spent Within ten years, he progressed from siasm and joy for the school and desire to more than 10 years in the financial ser- finance management trainee to vice presi- see it succeed, you can’t help but want to vices industry. He holds the Chartered dent of finance. work hard to make that vision a reality. Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and “Over 40 years ago, I found Villanova, “I am eager to collaborate with faculty, has experience in both commercial lend- and then I found Johnson & Johnson,” Dean Danko and the Darretta family to ing and investment valuation analysis. He Darretta says. “The two institutions are further elevate VSB’s status in the field has been instrumental in VSB initiatives similar in that they have enabled people of finance.” such as launching the Executive MBA program, the master of science in Finance program, the mid-Atlantic Research Con- ference in Finance (MARC), the Institute for Research in Advanced Financial Tech- nology and the award-winning Applied Finance Lab. “Dr. Pagano has an extraordinary way of bringing current financial issues and topics to life in the classroom,” says Dean Danko. “Today’s financial news becomes tomorrow’s lecture. He truly connects theory with practice in a way that helps students understand our complex financial markets and institutions.” As the Robert J. and Mary Ellen Dar- retta Endowed Chair in Finance, Pagano will direct curricular and programmatic developments on emerging topics in finance to ensure VSB students are prepared for the rapidly changing and increasingly global business community. Further- more, he will spearhead partnerships with international scholars and universities to enhance the quality of learning at VSB.” “There is a great deal of important research being generated right now about the financial crisis, and much being debated,” notes Dr. Pagano. “Because we will be on top of that research, we can bring those debates and the supporting The endowment, generously provided by Robert J. and Mary Ellen Darretta (above), will enhance the evidence behind them into the classroom.” study of finance at VSB through applied research and cross-disciplinary curricula.

Spring 2011 29 “Nothing About Me Without Me” Nursing elevates care for patients with disabilities

By Shawn Proctor he Americans with Disabilities medical and dental programs also lack con- Act, which marked its 20th anni- tent to prepare their graduates to address versary last year, guarantees equal health care needs and their own lack of opportunity for people with dis- experience that serve as barriers to care for abilities in areas such as public people with disability. “Disability doesn’t accommodations,T employment and govern- receive attention because no single organi- ment services. Unfortunately, the law offers zation or discipline takes responsibility for no similar assurances regarding health care. it,” Dr. Smeltzer asserts. “Disability issues Thanks to a team at the College of are simply not on the radar.” Nursing, care of people with disabilities will improve in the future. Led by Eliza- Call to action beth Blunt, PhD, RN, APN, BC, assistant Health care providers often don’t realize professor and coordinator of the nurse one in every five of their patients, regard- practitioner programs; and Suzanne Smelt- less of age, is affected by disabilities or lim- zer, EdD, RN, FAAN, professor and direc- itations. That’s as many as 60 million tor of the College’s Center for Nursing Americans, according to the U.S. Bureau Research, the College has received a of Census. The number is only expected to three-year grant from the Advanced Edu- rise due to an aging population, increased cation Nursing Program of the Health survival rates of children with develop- Resources and Services Administration of mental disabilities and childhood illnesses, the U.S. Department of Health and and improved management of chronic Human Services. illnesses and trauma. Their project aims to add new content Even classifying disability is difficult. about care for patients with disabilities More than 100 definitions exist, each with into curricula of the more than 300 nurse its own interpretation of the physical, cog- practitioner programs around the country. nitive, sensory, emotional and develop- Currently, students pass through under- mental criteria. The problem goes much graduate nursing and nurse practitioner deeper than simply knowing whether The call to action specifically identified programs with very little knowledge of, someone has a disability. the need for health professions’ education exposure to or contact with people with To attempt to remedy continuing programs to teach students about disabilities. disabilities. “Although nurse practitioners health care disparities that affect people “It’s important to get beyond the disabil- provide excellent primary care, many with disabilities, in 2005, the U.S. Sur- ity and into how it affects the individual,” nurse practitioners are not as well pre- geon General issued a call to action to says Dr. Smeltzer. “Health care providers pared to work effectively with patients improve the health and wellness of people should ask themselves, ‘What is it we really with disabilities as we would like. There with disabilities. need to do for this patient today?’” is a great lack of information in nursing Sometimes people with disabilities find The medical model asserts that physi- curricula,” Dr. Blunt says. health care professionals and their staffs— cians and nurse practitioners look to fix a Nursing program faculty most com- along with the general public—have the patient’s problem. Yet lifelong medical monly reported textbooks as the major wrong ideas. The health care provider can conditions can’t always be solved, says Dr. teaching strategy regarding disability. As a become so focused on the patient’s disabil- Blunt. In that case, the goal of care may be writer of one of those texts, Dr. Smeltzer ity that routine health promotion and to help the patient manage a chronic dis- knows the limitations of that approach. screening interventions are overlooked. ability, become healthier and prevent sec- “There is little to nothing about disability Other times the plan of care doesn’t ondary complications. in most nursing texts,” she says. account for the patient’s specific needs “It is a very vulnerable, underserved This issue is not limited to nursing— related to the disability. population,” she adds.

30 Villanova Magazine Elizabeth Blunt, PhD, RN, APN, BC, assistant professor and coordinator of the nurse practitioner programs, and David Mears, resident at Inglis House, a skilled nursing care facility in Philadelphia. Setting the course country to include content related to dis- be reshaped to include an hour lecture During the project, teaching strategies ability so that future nurse practitioners regarding disability. will be identified and tested at the College are able to provide quality care to this Two advisory committees are partici- of Nursing and then shared nationally. population,” explains Dr. Smeltzer, an pating in the project. The first, which will Planning includes integrating individuals internationally known scholar, researcher, review content, is composed of a wide with disabilities into the classrooms and educator and author, who has served on spectrum of professionals, including health simulation labs to provide educational disabilities-related committees and advi- care providers, with an interest in improv- experiences that will increase students’ sory groups. She had led the College’s ing education about care of people with expertise in caring for patients with research and health promotion for people disabilities. The second is made up of peo- disabilities. Additionally, when the with disabilities efforts through its Health ple who live with a disability on a daily grant project is fully implemented, nurse Promotion for Women with Disabilities basis and their family members. They will practitioner students in all tracks at Project, funded by a grant from the Bris- offer firsthand experience to ensure the Villanova—adult, pediatrics and family— tol-Myers Squibb Foundation. project addresses their real-world issues. will complete a clinical practicum Based on their research, the group will “There is a saying in the field of disabil- experience in a setting with individuals help create competencies, resources and ity, ‘Nothing about me without me,’” says with disabilities. course content, designed to fit within Dr. Smeltzer. “Bottom line, you don’t cre- “We hope to change the curricula of existing nurse practitioner programs. For ate something for people with disabilities nurse practitioner programs across the example, a lecture on chronic disease may without their input.”

Spring 2011 31 News

The Rev. John M. Driscoll, OSA, PhD, ’48 A&S, 30th President of Villanova University

hen the Villanova University Col- Philadelphia, Pa. In Sep- Wlege of Nursing decided to name its tember 1942, he was new building after him, the Rev. John M. accepted as a postulant at Driscoll, OSA, PhD, ’48 A&S called the Augustinian Academy, honor “unexpected and undeserved.” Such Staten Island, NY, and was modesty was characteristic of Father received into the novitiate Driscoll, who passed away on March 2 at a year later. He professed the age of 87. first vows in September Few Villanovans would agree with 1944 and received a Bach- Father Driscoll’s humble assessment of his elor of Arts in Philosophy own contributions to the College of Nurs- from Villanova in 1948. ing—for which he was a strong and inde- After professing solemn fatigable advocate—and to Villanova as a vows in September 1947, whole. He served from 1975 to 1988 as the he pursued theological stud- University’s 30th president, leading a period ies at Augustinian College, of tremendous growth and advancement. Washington, DC, and com- “He led with warmth, charm, humor, pleted a Master of Arts in astute insight and wisdom,” recalled M. Philosophy at the Catholic Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, Con- University of America in nelly Endowed Dean and Professor, Col- 1952. Father Driscoll was lege of Nursing, at the dedication and ordained to the priesthood blessing of Driscoll Hall in October 2008. on June 5, 1951, at the Father Driscoll oversaw the purchase of National Shrine of the land that extended the borders of campus, Immaculate Conception, the construction of new dormitories and Washington, DC, by Bishop the completion of both the Connelly Cen- John McNamara. ter and the Pavilion. That same period After teaching at saw an increase in the University’s aca- Archbishop Carroll High demic reputation as the student body grew School, Washington, DC, more select and geographically diverse, from 1952 to 1956 and then the academic curriculum more innovating at Merrimack College, and challenging and the faculty more dis- North Andover, Mass., tinguished—characteristics that continue from 1956 to 1960, he com- to distinguish Villanova today as one of pleted his doctoral studies the nation’s leading universities, notes the in Philosophy at Catholic Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 University in 1964. A&S, Villanova president. During the 1960s Father As vice president for Academic Affairs, Driscoll served in many a role in which he served from 1965 until capacities at Merrimack assuming the presidency in 1975, Father College, including philoso- Driscoll facilitated the College of Nursing’s phy teacher, vice president and dean, Saint Thomas of Villanova Monastery, move to St. Mary’s Hall. As president, he religious superior of Our Mother of where he resided until his death. He is appointed Dean Fitzpatrick the third dean Good Counsel Monastery and as member survived by a sister, Fran Boyd. of the College and presided over the of the college’s Board of Trustees. In The College of Nursing’s home serves approval and accreditation of the master’s 1965 he became Villanova’s vice president as a worthy memorial to Father Driscoll program in Nursing, the founding of the for Academic Affairs, and in 1975, and his many accomplishments as an Nursing Alumni Society, the awarding of University president. alumnus, educator and Augustinian. To Villanova’s first Presidential Scholarship to After stepping down as president in Villanovans, as Father Donohue noted at a nursing student and the awarding of the 1988, Father Driscoll was assigned as prior the Driscoll Hall dedication ceremony, first College of Nursing Medallion. of the Augustinian community at Merri- “the building itself is beautiful and reflects Father Driscoll was born in 1923 in mack College. In 1995, he returned to the a beautiful man.”

32 Villanova Magazine Turn, Baby, Turn

ovie stars are not always as young as The answer lay close to the bright star Mthey look. The same can now be said itself. Orbiting HD 189733 every 2.2 days of celestial stars. A discovery by Villanova is a type of extra-solar planet called a “hot University researchers has put a new spin Jupiter.” The researchers concluded that on the way scientists determine the age of the planet is transferring orbital momen- these heavenly bodies. tum to its host star, causing it to rotate The discovery was not what Edward twice as fast as other stars its age. Guinan, PhD, professor of Astronomy and Dr. Guinan was invited to present the Astrophysics, was expecting when he findings of the team—which includes asked Thomas Santapaga ’12 and Ronald- graduate student Scott Engle and instruc- Louis Ballouz ’11 to determine the age of tor Laurence DeWarf, as well as colleagues a bright star known as HD 189733. The from other institutions—at a press confer- standard method is to observe a star’s rota- ence at the American Astronomy Society tion: the younger a star, the faster it spins meeting in Seattle in January. Their dis- and the more magnetic fields it generates. Edward Guinan, PhD, professor of Astronomy covery raises new possibilities about the On the basis of their observations, the and Astrophysics evolution and dynamics of planetary sys- researchers initially decided their star was tems containing hot Jupiters—and was a youngster. However, further reading same time. One problem: the companion one of the many recent achievements of revealed that a distant, faint, red-dwarf star was about four billion years older. faculty and students in the department, star was gravitationally bound to HD What was making HD 189733 appear which on April 2 celebrated the 50th 189733 and was probably formed at the so youthful? anniversary of its founding.

Villanova astronomers discovered that this extra-solar planet (black sphere) is transferring orbital momentum to its host star, causing the latter to spin up and appear younger than it is. As a result, the planet is spiraling inward toward its host star.

Spring 2011 33 News

Villanova Honored for Commitment to Hispanic Youth

he National THispanic Institute (NHI) has recognized Villanova University as the organization’s 2010 University of the Year. The University was honored at NHI’s annual awards dinner in November in San Antonio, Texas. Stephen Merritt, dean of Enrollment Manage- ment, accepted the award on behalf of the University. Since 2004, Villa nova and NHI have partnered to engage high-ability Hispanic/ Latino youth through the establishment on campus of the Villa nova NHI Leadership Service Center (LSC). Hector Lopez, coordinator, Villanova/NHI Leadership Service Alumna Keynotes The LSC has allowed Center, and Stephen Merritt, dean of Enrollment Management, the University to culti- Villanova University. Martin Luther King Jr. vate relationships with Celebration students through leadership and academic Villanova,” said Ernesto Nieto, NHI presi- experiences that inspire community engage- dent. “No other college or university to onica McDermott, PhD, ’93 A&S, an ment and the pursuit of higher education. date has developed an initiative similar to assistant professor of Sociology at “In NHI’s 31-year history of work, no the endeavors undertaken via the LSC M Stanford University, delivered the keynote institution has committed the resources, and its work beyond its gates to develop address for Villanova University’s Martin support and consistency of effort as driven, community-conscious leaders.” Luther King Jr. celebration, sponsored by the Center for Peace and Justice Educa- tion. Dr. McDermott, whose research International Scholar Delivers focuses on the intersection of race and class Saint Augustine Lecture in the United States, titled her remarks “Sports, Shooting and Scholarships: aula Fredriksen, PhD, noted author Christianity and translated two of Myths of African-American Mobility.” Pof Augustine and the Jews: A Christian Augustine’s early commentaries. “She The four-day observance began Jan. 17 Defense of Jews and Judaism, gave the has uncovered in the thought of Augus- with a Day of Service. Hundreds of 2010 Saint Augustine Lecture in Driscoll tine an example of how to look beyond volunteers fanned out to sites in the Hall on Nov. 10. Dr. Fredriksen’s lecture stereotypes to the ‘something more’ that Philadelphia area, while others welcomed was one of the highlights of the Augus- Augustine always sought,” says the Rev. youngsters to campus for two “Dream tinian Heritage Month, celebrated Allan Fitzgerald, OSA, PhD, ’64 A&S, Camps.” On Jan. 19, high school students throughout November. director of the Augustinian Institute. from North Philadelphia presented a The William Goodwin Aurelio Chair Held annually since 1959 and spon- workshop on prejudice. The celebration Emerita of the Appreciation of Scripture sored by the Augustinian Institute, the concluded Jan. 20 with the Freedom at Boston University, Dr. Fredriksen lecture explores the riches of Saint Augus- School, a daylong series of sessions focus- has written extensively about ancient tine’s thought in a public, engaging way. ing on topics surrounding Dr. King’s work and achievements.

34 Villanova Magazine Unforgettable Visit

or the many students, faculty, staff, Fparents and other members of the Villanova community who had read and discussed The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education, it was like a visit from a long-awaited friend. On January 31, Craig Mullaney, author of the 2010-2011 One Book Villanova selection, came to campus and took part in a full slate of activities, including book signings, student sessions, a community dinner in Dougherty Hall and a large-group presentation in the Connelly Center. Now in its sixth year, the One Book program selection provides a focal point of discussion for the University community. Throughout the academic year, the Uni- versity offers activities that explore domi- nant themes in the book, with the author Author Craig Mullaney signs copies of his book The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education, visit serving as the capstone event. the 2010-2011 One Book Villanova selection.

Bus Trip to Independence

n a snowy January morning, more that would allow the people of southern 2000. Now, a decade later, he was com- Othan 30 South Sudanese from the Sudan to secede and form their own coun- pleting his master’s degree in Political Sci- Philadelphia area boarded buses for a trip try. For Malual M. Deng Duot, the immi- ence at Villanova. sponsored by Villanova University’s Cath- nent victory had been a long time coming. An institutional partner of CRS, olic Relief Services (CRS) Partnership to Deng Duot, one of 30,000 “Lost Boys of Villanova is committed to peace-building Alexandria, Va., to vote on a referendum Sudan,” had fled his war-torn country in efforts, and the University found ways to express its solidarity with the Sudanese people in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 9 referendum. On Dec. 7, for example, it held a “Vigil for Peace in Sudan” on campus to pray for stability and a peaceful voting process. In addition, Villanova’s chapter of STAND, a student-led division of the anti-genocide coalition, helped raise con- sciousness about the situation in Sudan. Tim Horner, DPhil, the Lawrence C. Gal- len Teaching Fellow in the Villanova Center for Liberal Education and STAND’s faculty advisor, invited Deng Duot to speak to students in his course “Dilemma of Genocide.” He also organized the Virginia trip, as well as one to Washington, DC, the previous November so that the South Sudanese could register for the referendum. That trip was spon- Tim Horner, DPhil, and graduate student Malual Deng Duot inside the referendum polling center sored by the Division for Student Life. in Alexandria, Va.

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View from Washington Tackling the Global Water Crisis ince the early 1970s, when his and ccess to clean water and sanitation is & Cooperation.” Together with CRS Sfellow reporter Carl Bernstein’s cover- Aa fundamental human right, yet technical staff, Villanova faculty from age of Watergate helped The Washington each day one billion people, mostly Engineering, Nursing, Geography and the Post win a Pulitzer Prize, Bob Woodward women and children, struggle to find it. Environment, Law and Business explored has been one of the This unequal access, coupled with the opportunities for preventing, mitigating most respected growing scarcity of renewable water and resolving conflict; and for promoting names in investiga- resources, creates the potential for peace through water development. In the tive reporting. On violence and worldwide upheaval. evening, Kenneth Hackett, CRS presi- Feb. 14, the best- On Nov. 8, in partnership with dent, and Dennis Warner, CRS senior selling author and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), technical advisor for Water, Sanitation associate editor of Villanova hosted a daylong symposium and Resources Development, focused The Washington Post titled “The Global Water Crisis: Conflict their remarks on the water crisis in Haiti. came to Villanova to share his insights into the leadership successes and failures Investigative reporter Bob of presidents from Woodward kicked off the Nixon to Bush and to “Spotlight on Leadership” offer lessons that can Speaker Series. guide President Obama in his administration. Speaking to a full house in the Con- nelly Center, Woodward interwove his reflections on the qualities of effective leadership with stories of his encounters with occupants of the Oval Office. He stressed the need for a more transparent government and for the humility to admit one can never have all the answers. The event kicked off the “Spotlight on Leadership” Speaker Series. An initiative of the Office of Student Development, the Anne Ayella, CRS director, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Kenneth Hackett, president, CRS; series is designed to help students better Suzanne Toton, EdD, coordinator, Villanova University Partnership with CRS; Maureen understand the increasingly broad and McCullough, CRS Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regional director; the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, complex topic of leadership. OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S, University president.

Alumnus Honored for Green-Energy Efforts

n Jan. 28, Taylor Henderson ’05 COE His Villanova experience helped him Oreceived the first Young Alumnus realize that “life can be about something Environmental Leadership Award for his greater than our personal desires [and] work in the development of wind- and can be lived in such a way that we leave a solar-energy projects through Renewable lasting, positive impact.” Energy Systems Americas Inc. The award is given by the Environmen- Over the past 13 years, RES Americas tal Leadership Learning Community, in has constructed enough megawatts of conjunction with Paul Rosier, PhD, renewable energy to power over a million associate professor of History, and Chara homes. Henderson was a founding member Armon, PhD, the Arthur J. Ennis Postdoc- of RES Americas’ Emerging Renewables toral Fellow in the Villanova Center for team, which has established the company Liberal Education, to a graduate who has in the solar-energy development and contributed to the increased knowledge or construction industry. restoration of the natural environment. Taylor Henderson ’05 COE and Paul Rosier, PhD

36 Villanova Magazine From Main Line to Midtown University Advancement Opens New York Regional Office

illanova University now has an address Manhattan and beyond. Having a physical Before joining Columbia, she was a Von Park Avenue. The Office of Univer- presence there will enable our alumni and development officer with the Wildlife sity Advancement, whose wide range of corporate partners to increase their Conservation Society and the Central activities build strong support and lasting involvement and support, thereby helping Park Conservancy in New York. Cook has relationships with alumni, parents, friends us to secure Villanova’s future,” says been a guest lecturer and panelist for and members of the community, has opened Michael J. O’Neill, vice president for Columbia’s Fundraising Management a regional office in midtown Manhattan. University Advancement. Graduate Program, serves as the fundrais- Located at 245 Park Avenue, 39th Overseeing the office’s operations is ing advisor to the board of directors for Floor, this office will serve as a highly vis- Stephanie Cook, the new director of Major the Riverside Choral Society and is a ible presence for the Villanova community Giving for New York. Cook brings a wealth committee member for the Bloomingdale in the New York region. This dedicated of experience in higher education and School of Music and the Boys and Girls regional office will allow the University nonprofit development to her role. Prior to Club of Harlem. Advancement program to more broadly accepting the position with Villanova, she Cook received a Bachelor of Fine Arts engage the large number of Villanovans in was the director of individual giving for from the University of Kentucky and mas- the tri-state area. the arts at Columbia University, where she ter’s degree in Fundraising and Nonprofit “Our New York office will provide a also had served as associate director for Management from Columbia. direct link from our campus to midtown major gifts and a development officer.

Edward J. Welsh ’66 VSB, chair, President’s Leadership Circle Executive Committee; Stephanie Cook, director of Major Giving for New York; William Green, associate vice president for Development and Major Gifts; Terence M. O’Toole ’80 VSB, chair, Villanova University Board of Trustees.

Spring 2011 37 College Updates

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Irish Poet Carries Her Song to Villanova

nternationally acclaimed, award-winning IIrish poet Moya Cannon was named the Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Chair in Irish Studies for the spring 2011 semester. A native of Donegal, Cannon studied at University College Dublin and earned a master’s degree at Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge. Much of her poetry reflects preoccupations with archaeology, music, language and migra- tion of birds, humans and culture. She has published three collections of poems, including Carrying the Songs, and a fourth is expected to be published in November. In addition, she has collaborated with Irish musicians, and her poems have been set to music. Inaugurated in 2000, the Heimbold John Doody, PhD, acting dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, Chair has become one of the most presti- dean of Graduate Studies; James Murray; Kathleen Krackenberger; Candace Robertson-James; gious Irish Studies positions in the Philip Davidson; and University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S. United States. Standing “O” for Alumni ach year the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences spotlights alumni who have Golden Milestone Eexcelled in their careers and served their communities and the University. Congratulations to the 2010 honorees: o mark its 50th anniversary, the Alumni Medallion TPsychology Department hosted a James Murray ’60, co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House program and former series of events on April 8-9. Alumni general manager, Philadelphia Eagles of the bachelor’s and master’s programs gave talks and participated in a panel Candace Robertson-James ’98, research manager at the Women’s Health Education discussion, while students presented Program at Drexel University College of Medicine posters during a reception. The celebra- Young Alumni Medallion tion culminated in a banquet Saturday Kathleen Krackenberger ’05, public health consultant for the World Bank Group’s evening at Overbrook Golf Club. Human Development Network (read Krackenberger’s story on pp. 20-21) Graduate Alumni Medallion Philip Davidson, PhD, ’68 MS, professor of Pediatrics, Environmental Medicine, and Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s School of Medicine Ireland-Bound Scholar and Dentistry

he U.S.-Ireland Alliance has selected TIvanley Noisette ’08 A&S to be one The Envelope, Please of 12 new George J. Mitchell Scholars. Noisette, the first Villanovan to receive oming off the DL, a student documen- received the Broader Vision Award at the this prestigious award, will spend 2011– Ctary that dispels stereotypes about 2011 Garden State Film Festival and was 2012 studying human rights law and tran- people with disabilities and was produced nominated for Best Documentary Short sitional justice at the University of Ulster by the Waterhouse Family Institute’s Cen- Subject Concept at the L.A. Reel Film in Northern Ireland. (Read more about ter for Social Justice, has been chosen for Festival. In addition, United Cerebral Noisette on p. 17.) five film festivals this year, including the Palsy selected the filmmakers as the col- 2011 Peace on Earth Film Festival, held at lective winner of its 2011 Outstanding the Chicago Cultural Center. The film Youth Award.

38 Villanova Magazine College of Engineering

Past Perfect Engineering Freshman Curriculum Gets National Exposure eeling disor- Fganized? According to he College of Engineering’s new First- vidual components were also featured in a Sean Carroll, TYear Curriculum, developed by faculty blog post dedicated specifically to the PhD, ’88 A&S, and Gerard Jones, PhD, ’72 COE, associ- First-Year Curriculum. senior research ate dean for Academic Affairs, reaffirms Now in its second year, the College’s associate in why the College is a national leader in First-Year Curriculum was designed to Physics at the undergraduate engineering education. The help incoming students understand what it California Insti- hands-on, interdisciplinary program was means to think as an engineer and help tute of Technol- the focus of several papers presented at an them choose their intended major disci- ogy, the uni- international conference last June and was pline sooner and more effectively in their verse is in the featured in the Chronicle of Higher Educa- college careers. same predica- tion in October. Coverage appeared in the The curriculum begins with a seven- ment. It has print issue and on the publication’s “Mea- week core course that blends engineering gone from being suring Stick” blog. fundamentals with hands-on group micro- simple and orderly to complicated and Reporter David Glenn spent the day on projects that bring classroom lessons to messy. In a talk he delivered in January in campus learning more about the curriculum life. Following the core course, students Driscoll Hall, Dr. Carroll speculated about from faculty and students; touring the Col- select two of five interdisciplinary, the nature of time, the origin of entropy lege’s teaching and research facilities; and hands-on mini-projects that expose and the connection between what hap- dropping in on several freshman classes. students to a minimum of two major pened before the Big Bang and the “arrow As a result of his visit, the curriculum disciplines each. By mid-second semester, of time” that is observed today. He also was included in a trend story about the students select their intended major presented his views on Comedy Central’s shift toward discipline-specific efforts to discipline and spend the remaining seven The Colbert Report. address assessment needs and improve stu- weeks studying in that area. dent performance. The curriculum’s indi-

Literary Lights

ive authors visited campus during the Fspring semester to discuss the writing life and read from their work as part of the 13th annual Villanova Literary Festival, sponsored by the Department of English: n Monique Truong, whose second novel, Bitter in the Mouth, was recently released by Random House n Poet Terrance Hayes, whose collection Lighthead was a 2010 National Book Award winner n Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for fiction n Eleanor Wilner, whose poetry has appeared in more than thirty anthologies n Fiction writer John Haskell, author of Out of My Skin, American Purgatorio The College of Engineering’s hands-on, interdisciplinary First-Year Curriculum received national and a short-story collection attention in a Chronicle of Higher Education feature story.

Spring 2011 39 College Updates

Villanova School of Law

Moeness Amin, PhD, Community Unites in Support Wins Naval Research ore than 300 members of the Law Judge Elizabeth Hey ’89; and Judge Challenge Award MSchool community came together Gary Glazer of the Court of Common for a reception hosted by Dean John Y. Pleas of Philadelphia he Office of Naval Research (ONR) Gotanda to show support for current law n Charles Widger ’73, CEO of Brinker Tselected Moeness Amin, PhD, profes- students. The “Community United” event Capital Inc. sor and director of the Center for provided an opportunity for students to n Advanced Communications (CAC), to meet with alumni, faculty, staff and friends Kathleen ’81 and Thomas Wilkinson receive one of only 10 Chief of Naval in a social setting, make connections and ’81, slated to serve as chancellor of the Research Challenge awards through its discuss individual career interests. Among Philadelphia Bar Association and presi- prestigious $1 million annual competition. the participants: dent of the Pennsylvania Bar Associa- Open to all U.S. academic and industry tion, respectively n Gordon Cooney ’84, managing partner communities, the competition invites n Sara Woods ’00, executive director of of Morgan Lewis’ Philadelphia office applicants to propose research that Philadelphia’s Volunteers for the Indi- addresses the ONR’s key “challenges.” n Pennsylvania State Rep. Greg Vitali ’81 gent Program Dr. Amin, who is honored to be selected n Members of the bench, including n Graduates who serve their alma mater, as one of this year’s winners, will use the Madame Justice Sandra Schultz New- including Kathleen Shay ’77, partner $100,000 award to advance research in the man ’72, the first woman to serve on of Duane Morris LLP and member of area of compressive sensing, an emerging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court; U.S. the Law School’s Board of Consultors, technology that can improve radar imaging District Judges Juan Sanchez and Berle and Beth Naples ’94, partner of Kelly for both civilian and defense applications. Schiller; Chief Judge Kevin Carey ’79 Monaco & Naples and president of the of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Villanova Law Alumni Association Amy Fleischer, PhD, District of Delaware; U.S. Magistrate Receives 2010 Woman Engineer Award

n recognition of her significant technical Iachievements in the area of electronic and photonic packaging, the Electronic & Photonic Packaging Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engi- neers (ASME) recognized Amy Fleischer, PhD, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, with its 2010 Woman Engineer Award. The award was presented at ASME’s 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, James C. O’Connor ’80, partner of Cozen O’Connor and father of Siobhan O’Connor ’08 VSB, held in November in Vancouver, ’10 MA, offers advice to students interested in litigation. British Columbia.

40 Villanova Magazine John F. Scarpa Conference on Law Explores Constitution

he fifth annual John F. Scarpa Confer- Tence on Law, Politics, and Culture explored the topics and themes of A Republic of Statutes: The New American Constitution (Yale University Press, 2010) by William Eskridge Jr., the John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School, and John Ferejohn, the Sam- uel Tilden Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. The book seeks to upset the usual understanding according to which the Constitution embodies the nation’s highest aspirations. Eskridge and Ferejohn argue that U.S. citizens live instead under a statutory constitution that creates entrenched normative commitments in a gradual process of legislation and administration. This process, they argue, is superior to the amendment- or judge-centered process by which constitutional entrench- ment is supposed to proceed. Professors Eskridge and Ferejohn were co-keynote speakers for the conference. Leading scholars of constitutional law, administrative law and political theory responded to the controversial claims of this monumental new book. Among the other speakers were the following: n Thomas Merrill, Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law, Columbia Law School n Jane S. Schacter, William Nelson William Eskridge Jr., the John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School, was one of Cromwell Professor of Law and the keynote speakers at the fifth annual John F. Scarpa Conference on Law, Politics, and Culture. associate dean for Curriculum, Stan- ford Law School n Theodore Ruger, professor of Law, n Patrick M. Brennan, associate dean for n Henry Paul Monaghan, Harlan Fiske University of Pennsylvania Law School Academic Affairs and John F. Scarpa Stone Professor of Constitutional Law, Chair in Catholic Legal Studies, n Columbia Law School Martin M. Shapiro, James W. and Villanova University School of Law Isabel Coffroth Professor of Law, n Associate Justice David Stras, Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall) n Kristin E. Hickman, Julius E. Davis Minnesota Supreme Court Professor of Law, University of Minne- sota Law School

Spring 2011 41 College Updates

Villanova School of Business

VSB Students Meet the “Oracle of Omaha” Business Without Borders Named Chapter of the Year

ne year after becoming a chapter, OVSB’s Business Without Borders (BWB) student group was named Net Impact Chapter of the Year for 2010. VSB students accepted the award at the 2010 Net Impact Conference, held October 28-30 at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Net Impact, an organization for professionals and students, strives to use business to create a socially and environmentally sustainable world. VSB’s BWB community is one of 48 Net Impact undergraduate chapters in the United States.

Warren Buffett spent the day with students from the Villanova Equity Society and the student- managed-fund classes.

wenty Villanova School of Business out that it is a skill few business schools T(VSB) students; David Nawrocki, teach their students,” Nawrocki says. “Part The Katherine M. and Richard J. Salis- of his message also illustrated the success bury, Jr. Endowed Professor of Finance; he has experienced by enjoying life as a and James Jablonski, instructor of Finance, positive, friendly person who is compas- traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, in October sionate toward others.” to meet Warren Buffett, primary share- “Warren Buffett was, as advertised, an holder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire incredibly humble and modest man, whose Hathaway Inc. thoughts on finance-related issues, leader- Buffett hosts eight of these special ship and people were simple but, at the events each year, giving university stu- same time, remarkable,” says Rob Haderer dents the opportunity to ask candid ’11 VSB, co-president of the Villanova questions to the “Oracle of Omaha.” Equity Society. “His ability to break down Nawrocki, who oversees the Villanova complex issues into several succinct points Equity Society with Jablonski and teaches provided us insight into how his thought the graduate student-managed-fund process works.” (SMF) classes, submitted VSB in a The VSB group also toured two Kayleigh Huang ’12 VSB and Daniel Newell ’13 national lottery, from which 48 schools Berkshire Hathaway-owned businesses VSB attended the 2010 Net Impact Conference. were ultimately selected. Joining Professor and dined with Buffett at one of his favor- Nawrocki on the trip were 13 undergradu- ite restaurants. ate students from the Villanova Equity According to James Danko, The Helen Society and seven undergraduate and and William O’Toole Dean, this trip is the graduate students in the SMF classes. kind of firsthand experience on which During the two-hour Q&A session, VSB’s new curriculum is built. “A VSB Buffett shared personal stories, career education extends beyond the classroom, advice and life lessons. “I thought the translating theory into practice. The stu- emphasis he placed on public speaking dents’ meeting with Warren Buffett is one was interesting, and he is correct to point great example.”

42 Villanova Magazine College of Nursing

Villanova Nursing Selected for Improved Global Health Peace Corps Fellows/USA Program Achievable

he College of Nursing has been Science in Nursing program for college hether the topic is malaria, HIV Tselected as a Peace Corps Fellows/ graduates with degrees in other fields. Winfection, safe deliveries or immuni- USA Program site by the United States Fellows who already are nurses with a zations, there is hope for women and Peace Corps. bachelor’s degree have the option of babies in impoverished countries, says Les- Through this exciting new partnership, enrolling in the College’s Graduate lie D. Mancuso, PhD, RN, FAAN, presi- the College will welcome returned Peace Program in a specialty such as nurse dent and CEO of Jhpiego (“jay-pie-go”) Corps volunteers to campus and give them anesthesia, nurse practitioner, nursing and former acting CEO of Project HOPE. opportunities to continue working with education or health-care administration. As the 32nd annual Distinguished Lec- underserved populations in a domestic In addition, Fellows will participate in turer in Nursing, Mancuso presented setting while engaging in formal study to professional seminars with other student “Improving Global Health for Women advance their own career. leaders in the College, present their Peace and Newborns … Within Our Reach” in Peace Corps Fellows who want to pur- Corps experiences to other Villanova stu- April. An international nonprofit health sue nursing as a second career may enroll dents and partner with faculty mentors to organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins in the College’s accelerated Bachelor of achieve career goals. University, Jhpiego is active in more than 50 countries. It empowers frontline health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions that strengthen the delivery of health-care services to vulnerable populations. The Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International co-sponsored the lecture. Patient Outcomes at Forefront of Research Symposium

romoting Health Care Quality through PEducation and Practice Research” was the theme of the College’s annual Research Symposium held March 15. Nursing students, faculty, alumni and colleagues from the region gathered to hear keynote speaker Donna Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ’83 MSN present “Designing Nursing Systems to Promote Desired Outcomes.” Dr. Havens is a professor in the School of Nursing at the University of North Caro- lina at Chapel Hill, where she teaches in the graduate and doctoral programs in Healthcare Systems and Outcomes. The symposium, which included addi- tional research presentations focusing on clinical excellence, nursing education and health-care leadership, was jointly provided by the Center for Nursing Research, the Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Kimberly Trout, PhD, RN, CNM (right), a certified nurse midwife and assistant professor in the International and the Continuing Educa- College of Nursing, volunteered for a week in Haiti in November, providing prenatal exams, tion in Nursing and Healthcare Program. delivering babies and teaching health promotion. She and Haitian nurse Marie Senise (left) also cared for cholera patients who were quarantined in tents outside a hospital in the city of Hinche.

Spring 2011 43 Villanova Athletics

Lacrosse’s Brian Karalunas Recognized for Athleticism and Scholarship

rian Karalunas ’11 A&S was chosen as the B2010–11 American Eagle Outfitters BIG EAST Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. A senior from Dewitt, NY, Karalunas will receive a $4,000 scholarship, which may be applied to graduate or professional studies. He is Villanova’s fifth Male Scholar- Athlete of the Year selection and is the first men’s lacrosse player from any school to win the award. In addition, he is only the second Villanova lacrosse player to be a two-time All-American. Karalunas, a long-stick midfielder, was named the 2010 BIG EAST Co-Defensive Player of the Year and an All-BIG EAST First Team selection. He registered 55 ground balls and had 55 caused turnovers in 2010, finishing as the national leader with an average of 3.47 caused turnovers per game. He was selected by the Long Island Lizards with the 35th overall selection in the 2011 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft. Karalunas, an Honors major with an emphasis in Philosophy, is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Interdisciplinary Honors Program at Villanova.

Men’s Basketball Retires Randy Foye’s Jersey Number

or the arm-waving, poster-flapping fans pated moments was the retirement of the Foye. “I appreciate everyone in the ’Nova Fwho rocked the Pavilion during the No. 2 jersey of Randy Foye ’06 A&S. He is Nation for their support. I’d like to thank nationally televised ESPN GameDay on the 18th member of the Villanova men’s Coach [Jay] Wright, my teammates and Feb. 12, one of the morning’s most antici- basketball family to be honored in this way. the entire staff who were instrumental in Foye, who cur- creating successful seasons during my rently plays for the career. Villanova basketball is built on a Los Angeles Clippers, tradition of hard work, togetherness and helped lead Villanova pride, and I’ve carried this positive atti- to a 52-13 record and tude with me throughout my NBA career.” appearances in the Along with Jason Fraser, Allan Ray ’06 NCAA Sweet 16 and A&S and Curtis Sumpter ’06 A&S, Foye, NCAA Elite Eight in a native of Newark, NJ, was a cornerstone his final two seasons. of Wright’s first full recruiting class in As a senior, the guard 2002. The group steered Villanova back was named a consen- into the national rankings in 2004 follow- sus All-American and ing a seven-year absence, and Foye scored the BIG EAST 1,966 points over his four seasons. Player of the Year. “Randy’s impact on this era of Villa “I’m honored to nova basketball entitles him to be listed be joining the elite among the all-time greats at Villanova,” company of Vil- says Wright. “I know how much Randy Former teammate Thomas Grace ’04 A&S; Ruth Martin, Foye’s lanova basketball reveres the tradition of Villanova basket- grandmother; Randy Foye ’06 A&S, the 18th Villanova men’s basketball players with their ball and how much it means to him to player to have his number retired; and head coach Jay Wright. jersey retired,” says have his jersey hang in the rafters.”

44 Villanova Magazine Big 5 Inducts Kerry Kittles into Hall of Fame

t was not until he played his first game Iagainst St. Joseph’s University at the Palestra that Kerry Kittles ’96 VSB under- stood what “real city, in-your-face” basketball felt like. He quickly came to savor Big 5 competition more than conference play. Yet despite the intensity of the rivalry, Big 5 opponents were, Kittles says, always respectful of each other. On Jan. 21, Kittles had the opportunity to relive these and other memories, as he and four other basketball greats were inducted into the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame. During a ceremony held at the Palestra, Kittles expressed his gratitude to his former teammates, who were always supportive, and to his former coaches— including Steve Lappas, Jay Wright’s pre- decessor—who taught him to be a responsible athlete and student. He also thanked the Big 5 for giving him “a special place in Philadelphia basketball history.” As a member of Villanova’s men’s basketball team, Kittles was a two-time All- America pick and was named the 1995 BIG EAST Player of the Year. He continues to be Villanova’s all-time leading scorer, with 2,243 points. His successful NBA career included seven years with the New Jersey Nets. Since 1973, the Big 5 has been selecting players, coaches, broadcasters, sportswriters and others to become members of the Phila- delphia Big 5 Hall of Fame. Kittles joins other illustrious Villanova inductees, including coaches Al Severance and Rollie Mas- simino; and players Harold Jensen ’87 VSB, Howard Porter ’71 A&S, Kathleen Beisel Vince Nicastro, director of Athletics, Villanova University; Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame ’83 A&S and Denise Dillon ’96 A&S. inductee Kerry Kittles; and veteran sports broadcaster Don Tollefson.

Sheila Reid Voted Top Collegiate Female Athlete in Cross Country

ne thousand NCAA member schools great women’s cross-country tradition, and national cross-country crown by a two- Ocast their votes and selected Sheila the accomplishments of the incredible second margin, the closest finish in Reid ’11 A&S as the winner of the 2011 women that came before me have paved NCAA women’s Division I history. Honda Sports Award in cross country, des- the road for the current team to be where She is a five-time All-American as a cross- ignating her as the nation’s top collegiate we are now.” country and track athlete, and this fall female athlete in that sport. A native of Newmarket, Ontario, Reid she was named the women’s cross- Reid was honored and humbled to be led her team to an undefeated 2010 season country National Athlete of the Year. following in the footsteps of other out- and its second straight NCAA champion- In addition, she is a three-time BIG standing Wildcats. “Villanova has such a ship. She captured her first NCAA EAST Academic All-Star.

Spring 2011 45 Villanova Honors Donors at Christmas Celebration

ore than 400 guests gathered at the National Constitution Cen- Mter in Philadelphia on Dec. 16, 2010, for Villanova University’s annual Christmas Celebration. The occasion provided an opportunity for the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S, University president, to thank parents, alumni and other donors for their generous support and involvement during the past year. Michael J. O’Neill, vice president for University Advancement and the evening’s emcee, described how this support benefits students and helps the Univer- sity “work toward realizing the vision set forth in the Strategic Plan, ‘Igniting the Heart. Inspiring the Mind. Illuminating the Spirit.’” Father Donohue focused his remarks on that vision. He highlighted the “What’s Next?” tour, the University’s city-by-city rollout of the Strategic Plan, Cynthia Rutenbar ’88 MBA, director, Major Giving, College of Engineering; Jacqueline and showed the video that has been and Patsy Aguanno ’56 COE; and Evan Zaletel, major gifts officer, College of Engineering. enthralling attendees at each presentation. He even dazzled his audience by singing a Christmas carol. Speaking on behalf of all students, Alyssa Canino ’11 CON expressed her gratitude and offered personal testimony of how donor generosity has enabled her to grow. From the values-based education to her service trip to Durban, South Africa, Canino’s experiences have prepared her “to be the best nurse that I can be.” Check out the photo gallery for this event at www.development.villanova.edu.

E. Joyce McGowan, member, President’s Club, and her daughter, Lizann A. Alyssa Canino ’11 CON and M. Louise McGowan-Killmeyer ’91 A&S, member of Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, Connelly the Villanova University Alumni Associa- Student speaker Alyssa Canino ’11 CON Endowed Dean and Professor, College of tion Board and of the Daniel M. DiLella describes why she is proud to be a Villanova Nursing. Center for Real Estate Advisory Council. nursing student.

46 Villanova Magazine Villanova Honors Donors at Christmas Celebration

Alyssa M. Mitola ’11 A&S; Christopher L. Bellotti ’09 VSB, member, Robert M. Melchionni ’69 VSB, principal gifts officer; William Young Alumni Circle; Bonnie and Richard A. Spugnardi ’89 VSB, M. Gibson ’66 VSB, member, Villanova University Board of members, President’s Club; and Bridget L. Halligan ’11 A&S, Student Trustees; and Edward J. Welsh ’66 VSB, chair, President’s Government Association president. Leadership Circle Executive Committee.

Nancy Neuser, Gary Neuser ’72 A&S and their daughter, Kathryn Parents Executive Committee members Dana and Neuser ’14 A&S. Robert Bunting.

Robert F. Mulhall Jr. ’80 VSB and Kathy Mulhall ’80 The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S, University president, with VSB, supporters of the Clay Center at VSB. Jay Wright, head coach, men’s basketball, and his wife, Patty ’83 A&S.

Spring 2011 47 Trustee Gathering Culminates Banner Year

o acknowledge the extraordinary commitment, dedication and lead- Tership of past and present members of the Board of Trustees, Villanova University and its president, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S, hosted a Christmas celebration at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on Dec. 13, 2010. More than 100 guests, including members of the President’s Cabinet, attended this second annual event. In his remarks, Father Donohue discussed one of the greatest achievements of the year: the rollout of the Strategic Plan. Approved by the Board in 2009, Villanova University Board of Trustee members James C. Davis ’81 VSB (left) and Paul “Igniting the Heart. Inspiring the Mind. Tufano, Esq., ’83 VSB, ’86 JD (right) chat with former trustee Michael B. Picotte ’69 VSB. Illuminating the Spirit” outlines the Uni- versity’s vision for achieving an unprecedented level of excellence while adher- ing to its Augustinian history and tradition. Father Donohue also recognized the contributions of those complet- ing their term of service on the Board: outgoing chair Herbert Aspbury’67 A&S; Tara Cortes, PhD, RN, ’67 CON; James Curvey ’57 VSB; the Rev. Gary McClos- key, OSA, PhD, ’73 A&S; and the Rev. Donald Reilly, OSA, DMin, ’71 A&S. Providing the music during the cocktail reception was a student group well-suited to the premier venue: the Villanova Jazz Ensemble, under the The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, direction of William Whitaker. Board member Brother Robert Thornton, ’75 A&S, University president, and OSA, PsyD, ’77 A&S, visits with newly Herbert F. Aspbury ’67 A&S, outgoing appointed trustee Sheila F. Klehm ’83 VSB. chair, Board of Trustees.

Former trustee John G. Drosdick ’65 COE and his wife, Gloria, Tara S. Cortes, PhD, RN, ’67 CON spends time with Michael catch up with Charlotte and James V. O’Donnell ’63 VSB, J. O’Neill, vice president for University Advancement, and his Board member. wife, Theresa.

48 Villanova Magazine Father Donohue takes five with the Villanova Jazz Ensemble and director William Whitaker.

Trustees James D. Danella ’71 VSB (left) and Kimble A. Byrd, Esq., ’73 A&S (right) with Quinetta Roberson, PhD, professor, Tenor saxophonist John Waldron ’11 COE sets the mood for the Management, Villanova School of Business, and faculty member festivities. of the Board's University Communication Committee.

Patrick G. LePore ’77 A&S, newly appointed trustee, and his wife, Rosemary; Lisa A. Valosky, assistant vice president, Business Operations, Patricia H. Imbesi, member, Board of Trustees, and University Communication, and Kenneth G. Valosky ’82 VSB, vice her husband, John ’68 VSB, enjoy the celebration with president for Administration and Finance; and Paula and Terence M. the Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin, OSA, STD, ’58 A&S, O’Toole ’80 VSB, newly elected chair of the Board of Trustees. president emeritus.

Spring 2011 49 That’s What Friends Are For

Reunion Weekend, five alumni will celebrate 50 years of camaraderie and school spirit

By Shawn Proctor

n Move-in Day 1957, five freshmen met for the first time in Simpson Hall. They never expected the chance Oencounter would spark friendships that would stand the test of time. Yet half a century later, they still have the same camaraderie and feelings for each other—and Villanova. In fact, they plan to return to campus for Alumni Reunion Weekend June 9–12 to celebrate the University’s Bernard Cohan bright future, relive treasured moments of decades past and make new memories together. Bill Boettger It’s difficult to say what drew them together. Retired accountant Bill Boett- “We had intramural teams for basket- The more things change ger ’61 VSB, who grew up in Delaware, ball, football and softball, and the five The Villanova they attended from recalls their similar backgrounds. They of us were all a part of it. We tried to 1957 to 1961 looks very different from came from modest families, loved sports be as competitive as we could be,” the University today. Many of the and were smart enough to succeed in says Tom Ryan ’61 COE, who lives on buildings had not yet been built. college, but not without hard work. Long Island, N.Y. Sullivan and Sheehan Halls were almost “I consider myself very fortunate to By all accounts their team was able to brand new the year they arrived. The have been assigned Simpson Hall. We tally a few more wins than losses. The best basketball team played home games in became buddies for life,” he says. overall athlete, Tom Buggy ’61 COE, the Jake Nevin Field House, and Garey A smaller residence hall, Simpson recalls that time on the court led to good- Hall was the only campus building created an atmosphere that fostered close natured ribbing that continues to this day. north of the Paoli-Thorndale train association among the five friends. They “The others claimed I never passed the station. Falvey Memorial Library, on were like a fraternity of brothers, and ball. I never passed because they couldn’t the other hand, was constructed during with little money and no car, they spent shoot,” jokes Buggy, who lives in upstate their years on campus. much of their free time together on cam- New York. His son, Kevin, graduated from The residence halls employed house- pus competing on their intramural team, Villanova with a business degree in 1989 keepers who turned down the beds and the Simpson Schmooks. and works in Chicago. replaced the linens. Students were

50 Villanova Magazine Joe McLaughlin Tom Buggy Tom Ryan

expected to dress in ties and coats all They have continued to watch the “Every time we get together it is like day, whether to attend class, dinner Wildcats compete in basketball, and every all of the years melt away. Everybody or weekly chapel. game—win or lose—inspires a volley of knows one another’s idiosyncrasies,” “There were some pretty sad looking emails to discuss prospects for the season. McLaughlin explains. dress shirts, tattered jackets and the Each also remembers the championship As with other sports, Buggy is the ugliest ties you’ve ever seen,” admits in 1985, though they had to watch the most capable. He still basks in the glory Bernie Cohan ’61 COE. He enlisted in game separately. Boettger, who worked as a of his 1966 victory at the Villanova the army after graduation and served six tax accountant in San Diego, left his office alumni golf tournament. Their wives, months on active duty at Fort Dix. Later to watch. Ryan was on a business trip in whom each married in the five years he worked for the New York State Palo Alto, Calif., and listened to the game after graduation, are also friends and Department of Transportation. on his car radio. Then after the buzzer often join the men for the outing. They At that time, female students sounded and they overcame their disbelief, figure the group has enjoyed more than were enrolled only in the College of they all contacted one another. 240 years of marital bliss all totaled. Nursing. They remember, however, that changed their junior year when the first female student enrolled in the Are you coming to Reunion this year, June 9 to 12? College of Engineering. Share your Reunion story by using your smartphone to take a picture of this QR code to visit the Alumni Relations The best of times website or post to the Alumni Relations Facebook page. Their friendship is remarkable for its See next issue for a picture of these five reunited. consistency, yet no single moment defines the past 50 years. Their favorite memories of their years at Villanova, in “I don’t think any of us slept much that “Very few people know of five addition to spending time together on night. We were all talking on the phone. guys who have been together as long campus, were trips to the legendary I still have a video of the game, and some- as we have and have the amount of Palestra. “If we had a buck to our name, times I still watch it because we always loyalty to each other and their school,” we would head down to watch the team win,” McLaughlin says. Cohan says. play in the Big 5,” says Joe McLaughlin In the last decade, their interest has Fifty years. Five guys. The same ’61 COE who worked and retired in turned also to golf. They hold an annual Villanova spirit and support. Whatever Bethlehem, Pa. golf tournament and vacation, dubbed the else may change, the best things will “It didn’t matter if there were ten Simpson Open, near one of their homes. always remain the same. inches of snow, we’d still pile into the On the links, they celebrate their alma car and go,” adds Ryan. mater, golf skill and enduring friendship.

Spring 2011 51 Your Alumni Association

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52 Villanova Magazine Class Notes

John F. Maher ’60 Ch.E. and his 1930s Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S., ’72, Herbert K. Sudfeld Jr., ’73 A&S, wife, Marilyn, were named Golden A&S, Bio., has been selected for Pol.Sci., partner in the Warrington Eugene DiCerbo ’35 A&S, Arts, Anniversary Couple for the month the American Dental Associa- office of Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently published a book For of August 2010 by The Parkersburg tion’s (ADA) Speaker Corps. He named to the Board of Trustees of a Better America: Observations, News and Sentinel in Parkersburg, will present the ADA’s Suc- Tabor Services Inc. Insights, and a Plan for Action W. Va. Previously, he was ordained cess Dental Student Programs by a 95-Year-Old American. a permanent deacon for the Diocese at dental schools across the Lennie Merullo ’39 A&S, Edu., of Wheeling-Charleston, W. Va. country. Dr. Gamba serves on the was featured in a Boston Globe ar- Peter J. Howanitz, M.D., ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws ticle: “A sharp-eyed link to baseball’s F.C.A.P., ’62 A&S, Sci., received and Judicial Affairs. Previously, past.” Merullo was a shortstop for the the Laboratory Improvement he served as president of the Chicago Cubs from 1941–47. During Program Service Award from the Pennsylvania Dental Association. that time, the Cubs faced the Detroit College of American Pathologists. Tigers in the 1945 World Series. Bernard Blanche ’65 A&S, Edu., published his first novel, 1950s Iracema’s Footprint, a political murder mystery set in Brazil Class of 1951: 60th during the mid-1960s. Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Dennis H. Ferro ’67 A&S, Pol. Sci., has joined The Principal Fi- Class of 1956: 55th nancial Group’s Board of Directors. Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Adm., ’80 J.D. has joined the law James Ruberto ’68 VSB, Bus. firm Shutts & Bowen. He also serves Adm., mayor of Pittsfield, Mass., as general counsel for the National Capt. Bill Ford ’55 A&S, Engl., won the Massachusetts Cultural Italian American Foundation. and Maj. Frank Licopoli ’55 C.E. Council’s first Mayors’ Arts Chal- Alfred S. McLaren Jr., ’74 USMCR celebrated the U.S. lenge for his video testimonial A&S, Math., was tested and Marine Corps Birthday and describing the positive impact arts promoted to sandan (third-degree Veterans Day at Quantico, VA. and culture had on his city. black belt) in Nakamura Ryu Dr. Robert O’Hara Jr. ’69 Battodo, a Japanese sword martial A&S, Psy., was elected president of and concluded as a manager with art. He also won a first place gold the National Association of State the U.S. Public Health Service. medal in the annual International Catholic Conference Directors. Anita Bigatel Folino ’71 Battodo Tournament in Japan. Nur., has been named a Super Tony Ponturo ’74 A&S, Eco., 1970s Lawyer by Michigan Super Law- chief executive officer of Ponturo yers magazine. She is a part- Management Group, LLC, was Class of 1971: 40th ner with Plunkett Cooney. inducted into the Broadcast- Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 A. Roy DeCaro, Esq., ’71 ing and Cable Hall of Fame in A&S, Pol.Sci., has been named by N.Y. He was honored at a formal Class of 1976: 35th the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dinner celebrating the organi- Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 to a blue ribbon panel to inves- zation’s 20th anniversary. Nancy Story Kilpatrick ’70 A&S, tigate and improve the Philadel- Michael Alexander, Ph.D., Soc., has retired from a 38-year phia criminal justice system. ’75 A&S, Arts, has published a career of federal service. She Alfonso Martinez-Fonts ’71 book called: Immune-Based Cancer Ronald Yadusky, M.D., F.A.C.S., began as a research assistant for A&S, Pol.Sci., has been named Treatment, The T Lymphocyte ’53 A&S, Bio., has written the Senate Watergate investigation executive vice president of the U.S. Response. He has written two other two books. The Truth Collec- Forum for Policy Innovation, a new books—Terminal Cancer and Free tor was published in 2009. Poems organization created by the U.S. Life—that are pending publication. About Art, Science, Love and Twenty-seven members of Chamber of Commerce to produce Life was published in 2010. the class of 1970 attended a policy ideas and new research to John J. Contino ’74 A&S, Pol. Anthony Casciato ’57 E.E. mass celebrated by the Rev. solve challenges facing the nation. Sci., received the Council married Caryl McGee Beasley. Anthony Genovese, O.S.A., Martinez-Fonts is a member of on Government Ethics Laws Dr. Robert Lima, O.I.C., ’70, A&S, Arts, newly elected the Villanova University Alumni (COGEL) Award. He is execu- ’57 A&S, Arts, ’61 G.S.Theat. Provincial of the Province of Saint Association Board of Directors. tive director of the Pennsylvania authored a book of dramatic criti- Thomas of Villanova in the Saint Philip Terzian ’73 A&S, State Ethics Commission. cism, Prismas Oscuros: El ocultismo Thomas Monastery Chapel. Sci./Engl., has published a en el teatro hispánico, published new book: Architects of Power: in Spain. He was the featured Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and the poet at the ArtWord ArtBar in American Century. He is literary Canada and was the subject of editor of the Weekly Standard. a video on memories of World Rear Adm. Christine Bruzek- War II produced at Penn State. Kohler (ret.) ’74 Nur., is executive director for Healthcare Operations 1960s at the Joint Task Force–National Capital Regional Medical. She Class of 1961: 50th recently retired from the U.S. Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Navy Nurses Corps and was the 2009 recipient of the St. Thomas Class of 1966: 45th of Villanova Alumni Medal. Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Art Furia, Esq., ’74 VSB, Bus.

Spring 2011 53 Class Notes

Robert L. Symonds Jr., ’75 Friends and members of the Villanova NROTC Class of ’78 held David B. Ritz ’86 Ch.E. was A&S, Phil., helped draft the their first reunion. Attending were: Kevin Donahue A&S, Math., promoted to technical director 2010 amendments to Dela- Jim Mathers A&S, Pol.Sci., Fred McLaren A&S, Math., Rick Palena at Eastern Technologies Inc. ware’s business entity laws. A VSB, Bus.Adm., Tony Vellucci VSB, Bus.Adm., Bob Lenartz A&S, coauthor of Symonds & O’Toole Eco., Bill Lawler VSB, Bus.Adm., Art Corbett A&S, Pol.Sci., Frank on Delaware Limited Liability Hoff A&S, Arts, John Kowalski and Mert Dorgan A&S, Pol.Sci. Companies, he is a shareholder of Stevens & Lee and a senior legal advisor to CSC® Media.

Heart Association. He also published two papers in the journal Circulation. Emil A. Ricci, Ph.D., ’82 A&S, Hist., ’95 G.S.Edu. conducts research projects for the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, a professional association represent- Catherine Barr Windels ’75 can Association of Legal Nurse National Executive Board of Baton ing catholic higher education. A&S, Hon., is vice president Consultants. She recently retired Twirling. She also is an inductee Chris M. Slawecki, ’82 for International Programs at as a commander in the U.S. Navy into the AAU Hall of Fame and A&S, Engl., has edited the book the Center for Medicine in the Reserves after serving for 29 years. serves on the AAU High School Puppy Mill Dogs SPEAK!. Slawecki Public Interest in New York. Sullivan Scholarship Commit- is senior editor of AllAboutJazz. Daniel J. Callaghan, Esq., ’76 1980s tee sponsored by USA Today. com and is the jazz voice for A&S, Hon., ’79 J.D. was named to Class of 1981: 30th Lawrence J. Mulligan, Ph.D., the Concord Music Group. ® The Best Lawyers in America 2011. Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 ’81 VSB, Fin., recently was awarded Catherine Alznauer Greenblum He is a bankruptcy and creditor- the title of Fellow of the American ’83 Nur., received a doctorate in debtor rights attorney with Devine Class of 1986: 25th Millimet in Manchester, NH. Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Terence R. Harris ’76 A&S, Patricia Wolfe ’81 A&S Promoted to Edu., ’93 G.S.Theat. teaches Mark Maraia ’80 A&S, Phil., has English and composition at Cum- written two books: Rainmaking Two-Star Admiral berland County College and is the Made Simple and Relationships Are host, co-writer and co-producer of Everything! Growing Your Business At a special ceremony in the health and beauty DVD The One Relationship at a Time. Maraia, October 2010, Rear Chinese Acupressure Facelift. an attorney, is founder of a practice Admiral (Lower Half) development coaching firm. Carol J. Walsh ’79 Nur., is a Patricia E. Wolfe ’81 legal nurse consultant for Ven- Diane Buonaguro George ’81 A&S was promoted to the able, LLP, and president of the G.S.Sec.Adm., has been reelected Baltimore Chapter of the Ameri- as vice chairperson of the AAU rank of Rear Admiral (Upper Half). Her second Susan McTiernan ’78 A&S, Augustinians from Villanova star was pinned on by her Pol.Sci., has been appointed Province joined the celebration as husband, Robert Wolfe. associate dean for graduate Rev. Bernard Scianna, O.S.A., Rear Admiral Wolfe programs and associate profes- Ph.D., ’87 A&S, Hist., was installed received her commission as Prior Provincial of the Augustin- sor of management at Quinnipiac through the Villanova Navy University’s School of Business. ian Province of Chicago. Very Rev. Mickey Genovese ’70 A&S, Arts, Reserve Officer Training Rev. Donald Reilly, D.Min., ’71 Corps Program. She has A&S, Soc., Rev. Scianna and Rev. been recalled to active Michael DiGregorio ’70 A&S, Arts. duty numerous times in support of Operations Desert Storm, Sea Signal and Restore Democracy and twice for Operation Enduring Freedom. In January 2010 she was commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 48, part of Operation Unified Response, providing humanitarian and disaster relief after the earthquake in Haiti.

54 Villanova Magazine Daniel O’Connell ’83 A&S, A&S, Comm., has been ap- Cheryl Ricchini-Mercurio Joe Johnson ’87 VSB, Bus.Adm., Pol.Sci., was recognized on the “Top pointed to the national board of ’89 VSB, Acct., joined Ameri- and Emil Pape ’87 A&S, Eco., 100 Wirehouse Advisors in America” directors for the Make-A-Wish Health Administrators as broker are the chief and first assistant list in Registered Rep magazine. He is Foundation of America. executive with a N.J. client base. chief of the voluntary Bellerose first vice president Investments for Geoffrey D. Brandon ’87 Christine Wnuk ’89 A&S, Fire Department in N.Y. They the Wealth Management Group at VSB, Bus.Adm., is regional vice Hon., is author of Contents have served together as fire- Merrill Lynch in Garden City, N.Y. president for TD Bank’s commer- May Have Shifted During Life: fighters for nearly nine years. Lawrence D. Jackson, Esq., ’84 cial and retail banking through- Unpacking the Stories of a Daughter, VSB, Bus.Adm., has joined the out Montgomery County, Pa. Wife and Technology Goddess. Blue Bell office of Nelson Levine Thomas Packwood ’87 VSB, de Luca & Horst as a partner in Acct., is manager of McGla- 1990s the Complex Litigation Group. drey’s New Haven practice. Mary Jane Hurley Brant, John W. Pauciulo, Esq., ’87 Class of 1991: 20th M.S., C.G.P., ’85 G.S.Hum.Rel. is A&S, Arts, is a member of the Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 author of When Every Day Matters corporate and business counsel- and is a member of the Philadel- ing practice at Eckert Seamans Class of 1996: 15th phia Area Group Psychotherapy Cherin and Mellott, LLC. Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Society’s board of directors. Andrew Berko ’88 VSB, Acct., Jeffrey P. Arch P.E., ’90 M.C.E., Laura Lento Gaffney ’85 was promoted to CFO and controller is office principal for the New York VSB, Fin., has earned a bach- at Webb Institute on Long Island. City Office of Pennoni Associates, elor of arts degree in music from Robert Phillips ’88 A&S, Soc., a consulting engineering firm. nursing science with a minor in Rutgers University. She also ’92 G.S.H.O.S., earned a doctor- Daniel E. Cummins, Esq., ’90 public health from the Unversity holds teacher certification in New ate of education at Saint Joseph’s A&S, Engl., presented an “Auto of Florida in Gainesville. She was a Jersey for grades K-12 in music. University in Philadelphia. Law/Post-Koken Update” at dif- Thomas H. Maren Fellow, and her Steve Keaveney ’86 VSB, Tyson C. Reed ’88 A&S, ferent venues. His Tort Talk blog dissertation was titled: “Women in Acct., is chief financial officer Arts, is managing director was selected by LexisNexis as one Perimenopause and Menopause: of Dutch Gold Resources, Inc. and senior private banker at of the top 50 Insurance Law Blogs Stress, Coping, and Quality of Life.” Susan Parkes-Cirignano ’86 J.P. Morgan’s Boston office. in the United States. Cummins is

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Spring 2011 55 Class Notes

Lisa Teevan Carey ’93 A&S, Lisa Szykman ’92 M.B.A. was Comm., and Robert S. Carey ’92 one of the winners of the 2010 Doctor Sheds Light on Refugee A&S, Math., welcomed a girl. Alumni Fellowship Awards from Deanna Katherine Celotto Health Issues the William and Mary Alumni ’94 A&S, Psy., ’96 G.S.H.O.S. House for her outstanding married Mark Joseph Brennan. work as an associate profes- Chris Connolly ’94 E.E. ’98 sor of art and art history. Cp.E., and Chris Schalleur ’94 Ch.E., are founders of Christo IT Services of Harleysville, Pa. The company was one of the winners of the 2010 fastest-growing, privately held businesses in the Philadelphia region by the Philadelphia 100. Jennifer Giblin Dipillo ’94 A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed a girl. Gregory Goldberg ’94 VBS, Acct., welcomed a boy. Kerry Murphy Winn ’94 VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. Tina Nienburg Rezai ’94 Nur., welcomed a boy. with Foley, Cognetti, Comerford, Jane Bono ’95 A&S, Engl., and Charles Silecchia ’89 VSB, Cimini & Cummins in Scranton. Disasters like the 2010 earthquake in Haiti have resulted in John Keegan ’90 E.E. was Bus.Adm., were married. promoted to captain in the U.S. Brian Colalucci ’95 VSB, growing numbers of refugees forced to leave their homeland Navy. He is commanding officer Fin., welcomed a boy. either temporarily or permanently. Kathleen Bronson Dussán, of the Surface Combat Systems Heidi Conner Igoe ’95 M.D., ’98 CON is helping today’s medical students and Center in Wallops Island, Va. A&S, Comm., and Ben Igoe physicians understand the special needs of refugee patients. Brendan Burke ’91 A&S, ’96 C.E. welcomed a boy. Engl., welcomed a girl. Craig Engler ’95 VSB, Acct., As a medical student at Michigan State University, Dr. Michael J. Kline ’91 G.S.Tax and Kara Reisinger Engler ’95 Dussán became involved with an organization called is a partner at Citrin Cooper- VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. Physicians for Human Rights, which focuses on education man & Company, LLP. Michael Ferrando ’95 VSB, and outreach for the benefit of refugees living in Michigan. It Fin., married Jeanne Cooley. Rich Morgan ’91 VSB, spurred her to team with a fellow student to develop a Fin., welcomed a boy. Heather Gagnon Beutler ’95 Wendy Anderson Hutto ’92 A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed a boy. Refugee Health Elective for preclinical students designed to A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed a boy. Jacqueline Heitmann Ma enhance awareness of medical and mental health issues Anson Asbury ’92 A&S, Phil., guire ’95 A&S, Pol.Sci., ’98 J.D. common to refugees. A resulting study which she tax counsel at United Parcel Service, and Michael Maguire ’95 A&S, co-authored, “Effects of a Refugee Elective on Medical serves as vice president of board Soc., ’98 J.D. welcomed a boy. development for the Fulton County Justin Kestner ’95 C.E., Student Perceptions,” was published in BMC Medical (Georgia) Boys & Girls Clubs. ’04 M.B.A. welcomed a girl. Education. It found that that those who had taken the Erin Donnelly ’92 VSB, Stephanie Russell Sutter Refugee Health Elective were more likely than non- Mkt., married Douglas Saulnier. ’95 Nur., welcomed a boy. participants to recognize refugees’ health conditions and Sarah Bannon Proulx ’96 Lauren Emery Woodard ’92 identify cultural differences in understanding them. VSB.Acct., and Mark Woodard ’92 A&S, Hum.Serv., welcomed a girl. A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed a girl. Tracy Bell Scully ’96 VSB, Currently in her second year of residency in internal Matt O’Malley ’92 A&S, Acct., and Kevin Scully ’04 medicine at the University of Michigan, Dr. Dussán has Eco., ’06 M.B.A. is senior vice M.B.A. welcomed a girl. worked with refugees stateside and in the Dominican president at XL Insurance where Elizabeth Burrows Howe Republic, where she cared for victims of the Haiti he is responsible for Planning & ’96 Nur., and Robert Howe III, Administration for the Environ- ’99 A&S, Compr.Sci., wel- earthquake. She credits her years at Villanova with giving her mental Group and INA operations comed twins (a boy and a girl). “the desire to focus on service, outreach and social justice.” for its Commercial Business Unit. Danielle DiPietro Adams ’96 Tracy Taylor ’92 G.S.Theat. A&S, Arts, welcomed a girl. is a wardrobe assistant with Disney Christopher Hayevy ’96 John R. Gunn, Esq., ’97 Trish Regan Vezza ’97 on Ice. A&S, Comp.Sci., is director of A&S, Pol.Sci., was elected to the Nur., welcomed a girl. Anthony R. Leone ’93 A&S, IT Audit at Prudential Financial. boards of directors of the Bar Plan Karen Wagner Sanford ’97 Pol.Sci., of Leone Law, LLC., is Allison Maue ’96 A&S, Psy., Mutual Insurance Company and VSB, Fin., and Chad Sanford ’98 secretary/treasurer for the Rhode and Patrick Cocks ’96 A&S, the Bar Plan Surety and Fidel- A&S, Hist., welcomed a boy. Island Association for Justice. Compr.Sci., welcomed a boy. ity Company. He also serves in Kelly Wojcik Ahern ’97 He also was recognized as a 2010 Bruce Padula ’96 A&S, the ABA House of Delegates. VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. Rising Star in Super Lawyers. Hist., welcomed a girl. Carla Jung Martin ’97 Melissa Cole Case ’98 A&S, James C. Mulligan ’93 Diane Sutliff Dennis ’96 VSB, A&S, Comm., graduated from Compr.Sci., and Jeffrey Case ’98 M.B.A. welcomed a son. Acct., was awarded a “40 Under 40” Columbia’s Executive M.B.A. VSB, Fin., welcomed a boy. Eileen O’Connell Graham ’93 leadership award from the Triangle program and is regional man- Christine Faistl Quisenberry A&S, Engl., is director of Donor Re- Business Journal in North Caro- ager in Boston Scientific’s Cardiac ’98 A&S, Edu., ’04 G.S.Edu., lations at Roger Williams University. lina. She also welcomed a boy. Rhythm Management division. and Eric Quisenberry ’98 VSB,

56 Villanova Magazine Acct., ’08 M.B.A. welcomed a girl. legal services to nonprofits from the Tara Fasano ’00 A&S, Comm., Ana Figueroa Altmann ’98 Lawyers Alliance for New York. Jim Revels ’01 M.T., a partner married Kevin McCarthy. Nur., and Brian Altmann ’99 Renzo Cerabino, Esq., ’99 at Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLC, Marisa Fiodalisi ’00 A&S, VSB, ’04 M.B.A. welcomed a girl. M.B.A., ’99 J.D. joined Mer- addressed recent changes to Engl., married Brian Campion. Tara Mataraza ’98 A&S, rill Lynch as a financial advi- the tax code for small busi- Kevin Gallen ’00 M.E. of Comm., and Topher Desmond sor in its Philadelphia office. ness owners at an economic Dewberry’s New York City office ’98 VSB, Fin., welcomed a girl. Tara Chacho ’99 VSB, Mkt., forum hosted by Delaware has been named a voting member Travis Nelson, ’98 VSB, welcomed identical twin girls. County Community College. of the administration subcom- Eco., has joined Reed Smith LLP Christopher Chandler ’99 mittee for the American Society and will work in the firm’s Phila- A&S, Hist., welcomed a girl. of Heating, Refrigerating and delphia and Princeton offices. He Shannon Gallagher Broderick Air-Conditioning Engineers. also is an adjunct faculty mem- ’99 A&S, Comm., and Denis Brod- Kara Israelow Michel ’00 ber at Villanova Law School. erick ’09 Ch.E. welcomed a girl. VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. Fran Orie Denekas ’98 A&S, Lisa Hartman Singleton ’99 Jennifer Krout Gowdy ’00 Hum.Serv., welcomed a boy. VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. A&S, Soc., welcomed a girl. Kristen Termotto Singa- Molly Hupcey Marnella ’99 Greg Paxson P.E., ’00 M.C.E. gliese ’98 A&S, Edu., and A&S, Arts, welcomed a boy. is a principal with Schnabel Peter Singagliese ’97 VSB, Maria Kovacs Ruibal ’99 Engineering and the manager Fin., welcomed a boy. Nur., and Michael Ruibal ’97 of the Dam Engineering Group Judyann Wiltsie ’98 A&S, A&S, Chem., welcomed a girl. in its West Chester, Pa. office. Bio., and Stephen Sangillo ’98 Thoma Ponticelli ’99 A&S, Pol. Matt Ryan, Esq., ’00 A&S, VSB, Acct., welcomed a girl. Sci., is vice president of commercial Pol.Sci./Engl./Hon., serves on the Brian Berg ’99 VSB, Fin., real estate lending for TD Bank, NA 2000s Development Programs committee married Melissa Owens. in the mid-Atlantic Regional. He of the boards of directors of Catholic Class of 2001: 10th Lucy Briglia Wilcox ’99 A&S, works for the northern N.J. team. Social Services of the Archdio- Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Psy., married Scott Wilcox. Kathryn Schwarz Lam- cese of Philadelphia. He is a trial Jason E. Burritt, Esq., ’99 othe ’99 A&S, Psy., and R. Class of 2006: 5th lawyer with Duane Morris LLP. A&S, Engl./French, ’06 J.D. re- Michael Lamothe ’07 A&S, Reunion, June 9-12, 2011 Aaron Weems ’00 A&S, ceived the 2010 Cornerstone Award Pol.Sci., welcomed a girl. Engl., ’03 J.D. welcomed a boy. honoring outstanding pro bono Megan Lauren Smith Miller ’99 Christy Bergamino Errico ’00 Corinne Cori French ’01 A&S, Compr.Sci., welcomed a girl. VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. VSB, Mkt., welcomed a boy.

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Tara Delizzio ’01 A&S, Pol. Jim Gillin ’06 VSB, Mgt., ’08 Have you received an honor, award or promotion? Did you earn another Sci., married Stephen Roberts. M.B.A. was awarded “Wealth Scott S. Flynn, Esq., ’01 degree, get married or have a baby? E-mail your news to alumni@ Management Rookie of the A&S, Hist./Pol.Sci., is of villanova.edu, or mail to Kate Wechsler, Villanova Magazine, Alumni Year 2010” by the Northeast counsel at McElroy, Deutsch, Division of Merrill Lynch. Office, Garey Hall, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP. Villanova, PA 19085. Digital photos should be 300 dpi jpeg or tif format, Raymond Franklin ’01 A&S, Pol.Sci., married Laura Marino. and preferably at least 3 x 5 inches. Jessica Kemler ’01 A&S, Villanova University reserves complete editorial rights to all content submitted for Soc., married William Snyder. Class Notes, and posts and publishes listings as space permits. Kimberly Marucci Sauer ’01 VSB, Mkt., welcomed a boy. John Reinhardt ’04 A&S, Eco., welcomed a boy. Kristin McKeon Blake ’01 Comm./Hon., is program Megan Anderson Dube ’05 VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. manager for the American Nur., graduated from Boston College Christina Rogers Tierney ’01 Planning Association. with a master’s degree with a spe- VSB, Acct., welcomed a girl. Victor Rossi ’04 A&S, Comm., cialty of pediatric nurse practitioner. Margaret Sakowski Oess ’01 and Katherine Dunn Rossi ’04 C.B. Ciullo ’05 VSB, A&S, Comm., welcomed a girl. A&S, Eco., welcomed a girl. Acct./Fin., and Colleen Mul- Lisa Schiano Tortolani ’01 Erin Shearman ’04 A&S, hern Ciullo ’05 A&S, Phil./ A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed a boy. Bio., and Andrew McQuillan Psy., welcomed a girl. Natalie Avioli DiTullio ’02 Caryn Adams ’03 VSB, ’04 A&S, Eco., were married. Angela Masi ’05 A&S, Pol. A&S, Edu., and Bill Ditullio ’02 Mgt., and Greg Szekalski Jessica Albelo ’05 A&S, Sci., married Brian Bader. VSB, Acct./Fin., welcomed a girl. ’03 M.E. were married. Sarah Carley Ryan ’02 Kate Banyar ’03 VSB, A&S, Engl., and James Ryan ’96 Acct., and Gary Portman ’00 Alum Inspires with his “Philadelphia A&S, Soc., welcomed a boy. VSB, Acct., were married. Chromosome” Story Michele Criseuoli ’02 Gregory Biester ’03 VSB, A&S, Chem./Hon., mar- Eco., welcomed a girl. ried William Babicky. Jennifer Durfee Bottamiller ’03 As a Villanova senior, Ryan Alexa Girardi ’02 A&S, A&S, Lib.Arts, welcomed a girl. Corbi ’05 A&S, ’07 M.A. Comm., married Jonas Raab. Lisa Fiorilli ’03 A&S, Psy., and began to have severe Jennifer Honovic ’02 A&S, Tim Healy ’03, M.E. were married. Comm., married Mark Herczeg. Brandon Janosky ’03 M.E. stomach pains, losing 35 Kathryn Kushner Santoro ’02 and Laura Rull Janosky ’03 pounds over a four-month A&S, Pol.Sci., is director of Ma- A&S, Comm., welcomed a boy. period. Realizing that it ternal and Child Health Policy and Patrick Luke ’03 M.E. might be a lot more than Development at the National Insti- welcomed a boy. tute for Health Care Management Mary Rose O’Connor ’03 the stress of finals and Foundation in Washington, D.C. Ch.E. married Brian Day. term papers, he went in for Kristen Laursen ’02 VSB, Lucio A. Privitello, Ph.D., ’03 a check-up with his Mkt./Intl.Bus., and Patrick A&S, Phil., ’04 G.S.Phil., is as- doctor—and discovered he Cunningham ’01 VSB, Fin., sociate professor of philosophy with had a rare form of cancer ’06 M.B.A. were married. tenure and chair of the Program of Katherine Neville Gray ’02 Philosophy and Religion at Richard called chronic myeloid VSB, Acct., welcomed a boy. Stockton College of New Jersey. leukemia (CML). Jeffrey Norton ’02 M.B.A., Erica Wintergeist ’03 A&S, Corbi was lucky. As a a member of Cozen O’Connor, Comm., and John Zach Shillingford patient at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, he was spoke on the future of Marcellus ’03 A&S, Eco., were married. Shale development in Pennsyl- Susan Cossette ’04 Nur., put on a regimen of a targeted cancer drug called Gleevec. vania at the Urban Land Insti- married James Jamison. The drug had resulted from research done in 1960 by two tute’s leadership breakfast. Travis Guthrie ’04 VSB, Fin./ young scientists at the University of Pennsylvania and Fox Jacqueline Remley Wal- M.I.S., and Stephanie Means ’04 Chase Cancer Center, respectively. They had discovered that lace ’02 VSB, Acct., ’03 A&S, Engl., ’08 Nur., were married. in patients with CML, one of their chromosomes was M.B.A. welcomed a boy. Lisa Johnson Connolly ’04 Lynn Santimauro ’02 VSB, A&S, Lib.Arts, and Jonathan deformed. They named this the “Philadelphia chromosome,” Fin., and David Bachstetter Connolly ’04 A&S, Comp.Sci., ’08 and it was the first hint that chromosomes could be involved ’99 VSB, Fin., were married. G.S.Comp.Sci. welcomed a boy. in cancer. Ted Sheils ’02 A&S, Pol. Whitney Madron ’04 C.E. and Gleevec worked for Corbi. Today he is in full molecular Sci., was valedictorian of his Stephen Duffy ’02 E.E. were married. graduating class from the New Kathleen Noone ’04 A&S, Pol. remission, holds a master’s degree in theology from Villanova School of Architecture & Design Sci./Engl., married Jason Stavers and is engaged to be married. Last fall he was invited to speak in San Diego, where he earned and graduated from the University of as an inspiring true life testament at the 50th Anniversary a master of architecture degree. California, Hastings College of Law. Philadelphia Chromosome Symposium held by the Fox Chase He graduated summa cum laude Brian Peach ’04 Nur., ’10 Cancer Center. and received the Henry Adams M.S.N. accepted adjunct fac- Medal for academic excellence. ulty member positions at Temple “Because of the work you and your peers are doing, I am Alicia White Humphreys University and Drexel University. able to live not just a somewhat normal life…but a full and ’02 A&S, Math., ’04 G.S.Appl. Katie Pease ’04 VSB, Mkt./Intl. healthy life,” he said. Sci. welcomed a boy. Bus., married Brian Richardson.

58 Villanova Magazine Megan McDonnell Giam- is working as a shelter and thrift brone ’05 C.E. welcomed a boy. store advocate in Bethel, Ala. In Memoriam Ashley Meltzer Mellott ’05 Chris Hoffman ’10 M.P.A. Nur., and Michael Mellott ’04 VSB, is assistant manager in Lower Fin./Intl.Bus., welcomed a boy. Moreland Township. Edward A. Morosky, Former Associate Vice Brian Peterson ’05 A&S, Soc., Jack Kane ’10 A&S, Eco., a President of Development received a Juris Doctorate degree, member of the Jesuit Volunteer cum laude, from Touro College Corps Northwest, is working as a fi- A beloved family man who enlisted Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. nancial relief aid in Spokane, Wash. in the U.S. Navy as a teenager at the Crystal Stine ’05 A&S, Engl., Holly Marban ’10 A&S, Hum. height of World War II, Edward A. ’06 G.S.Lib.Stud. was awarded Serv., a member of the Jesuit Vol- Morosky, 84, passed away on the Certified Financial Market- unteer Corps Northwest, is working ing Professional designation. in Sitka, Ala. with troubled youth January 15, 2011, of complications Amy Troutman Layman who have behavioral, academic due to Parkinson’s disease. ’05 M.P.A. and Keith Layman and/or emotional problems. In 1944, as a 17-year-old eager to ’04 G.S.Edu. welcomed a boy. Andrew Milbank ’10 VSB, Fin., serve his country, Morosky joined the

Katie Dunne ’06 M.E. is a financial advisor at Creative Fi- Navy. He retired after 21 years of and Augie Wilkinson ’06 nancial Group in Newtown Square. VSB, Fin., were married. service as a master chief personnel man. It was then that the Jennifer Elliot ’06 A&S, Pol. second part of his career began, for a new and exciting Sci./Hon., married Frederick Ives. In Memoriam challenge awaited him. Morosky would spend the next two Randy Foye ’06 A&S, Pol.Sci., decades as associate vice president for University Relations is a 2010 New Jersey State Gover- 1930s nor’s Jefferson Award recipient. Henry P. Schuck ’33 M.E., in Development at Villanova, during a time of exciting growth Katherine LoCarro ’06 VSB, on Sept. 18, 2010. for the University. Mkt., and Shawn Kachnowski “He was my right arm and ran twelve annual development 1940s ’06 M.E. were married. programs as well as two capital campaigns for the Connelly Gerald Lynam ’40 VSB, Sheena Moody ’06 M.E. Center and the Pavilion,” said the Rev. George Riley, O.S.A., married Wesley White. Eco., on May 18, 2010. Anil Pérez ’06 VSB, Mkt./ Joseph York Jr., ’40 VSB, Ph.D., ’58 A&S, ’61 M.A., special assistant to the President for Intl.Bus., and Ronald Meier Eco., on May 25, 2010. Alumni and External Relations. ’00 C.E. were married. Cash W. Haggerty ’41 Morosky is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth VSB, Eco., on Aug. 18, 2010. Laura Petersen ’06 Nur., Catherine Morosky, three daughters, five grandchildren and married Jonathan Curran. Jared Starr Webre Sr., ’41 Aagon Tingba Jr. ’06 M.P.A. VSB, Eco., on Oct. 17, 2010. one great-granddaughter. A funeral Mass with full military won the Inquirer newspaper Direc- Joseph F. Behot ’42 A&S, honors was held in St. Augustine, Fla. tor of the Year award for 2010. Edu., on Aug. 29, 2010. Anne Wein ’06 VSB, John Faraci ’42 VSB, , on Aug. 18, 2010. Mkt., and Peter Graham ’06 Eco. A&S, Arts, on Sept. 10, 2010. Mary Ruffini Barone ’52 A&S, Hist., were married. H. Joseph Oberhofer ’42 Robert E. Manifold ’49 G.S.Engl./Faculty on Sept. 30, 2010. , on Aug. 22, 2010. Gary Sardo ’07 VSB, VSB, Eco. VSB, Eco., on Nov. 22, 2010. Saverio Fanelli ’53 VSB, Acct., and Amanda Garret- Thomas Aloysius Shallow James P. O’Kane Jr., ’49 Eco., on Nov. 10, 2010. , on Oct. 14, 2010. son ’07 Nur., were married. ’42 M.E. VSB, Eco., on Dec. 6, 2010. Zigmund J. Laskoski ’53 Shaun Currie ’08 VSB, Francis J. Bassler ’45 VSB, Carl Wummer ’49 A&S, A&S, Hist., on Sept. 27, 2010. , on Dec. 26, 2010. Fin., passed the final por- Eco. Chem., on Dec. 14, 2010. Henry L. Malloy ’53 VSB, tion of the CFA exam. George Washington Dietz III, Eco., on Oct. 22, 2010. , on Jan. 3. Meredith McCarthy ’08 M.D., ’45 A&S, Arts 1950s John P. Keffer Jr., D.D.S., ’54 Nur., married Radley Short. William Arthur Lamb Richard A. Altman ’50 VSB, A&S, Arts, on Oct. 23, 2010. , on Oct. 4, 2010. Ashley McGinniss ’08 A&S, ’45 C.E. Eco., on Nov. 7, 2010. John A. Capell, M.D., ’55 Engl., and James P. Sweeney, Lawrence S. Lilien- Paul Hemler, M.D., ’50 A&S, Bio., on July 18, 2010. Jr., ’08 M.E. were married. field, M.D., Ph.D., ’45 A&S, A&S, Bio., on Feb. 7. William Mathias Janssen ’55 , on Sept. 21, 2010. Todd Berman ’09 M.B.A. Bio. John Walsh ’50 A&S, VSB, Eco., on Nov. 28, 2010. is senior director of digital me- Joseph M. Dervin ’47 Edu., on Aug. 24, 2010. Thomas J. Brennan, Esq., ’56 , on Jan. 2. dia at Comcast SportsNet. VSB, Eco. James H. Eckert ’51 VSB, VSB, Eco., on Oct. 16, 2010. Nick Cecconi ’09 M.P.A. is Edward Francis Lyons Sr., Eco., on Oct. 20, 2010. Anne Lung Weir ’56 , on Dec. 23, 2010. the mobility manager at Greater ’47 VSB, Eco. Thomas W. Flynn Jr., ’51 Nur., on Dec. 27, 2010. Mercer TMA in Princeton. Donald Michael Collins, Esq., VSB, Eco., on Oct. 17, 2010. J. Stanley Morehouse Jr., , on Aug. 25, 2010. Caitrin Coccoma ’10 A&S, ’48 A&S, Arts James R. Gallagher ’51 ’56 M.E., on June 2, 2010. G.I.S./Soc., a member of the Leo E. Noll, ’48, VSB, E.E. on Aug. 5, 2010. Robert J. “Rags” Rigney ’56 , on Sept. 20, 2010. Jesuit Volunteer Corps North- Eco. Rudolph “Rudy” Alexan- VSB, Eco., on Aug. 15, 2010. west, is advocating for better Michael Ruocchio ’48 der ’52 E.E. on Aug. 27, 2010. Richard Joseph Rodenhouse on July 31, 2010. funding for addiction treatment E.E. Robert Francis Andrews, OSA ’56 C.E., on Sept. 25, 2010. programs in Portland, Ore. William J. Carroll ’49 ‘52 A&S, Phil., on Aug. 15, 2010. Michael F. Boruch ’57 , on Sept. 5, 2010. Amanda Doyle ’10 A&S, Engl., C.E. Louis Marcel Costan ’52 VSB, Eco., on Dec. 24, 2010. is editorial assistant for Sports Arthur J. DiMartile ’49, VSB, Eco., on Dec. 12, 2010. Donald J. Meliado Sr., ’57 , on Nov. 9, 2010. Illustrated magazine in New York City. VSB, Eco. Edward Marecki ’52 VSB, A&S, Arts, on Oct. 8, 2010. Charlotte Gruber ’10 A&S, Stanley A. Karr ’49 VSB, Eco., on Aug. 26, 2010. Francis J. Grey ’58 VSB, , on Nov. 9, 2010. French/Hum., a member of the Eco. Robert H. McIntosh ’52 Eco., on Dec. 15, 2010. Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, A. Laurence LaRose ’49 E.E. on Nov. 17, 2010. John Charde Jr. ’59 VSB,

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Eco., on Nov. 1, 2010. Joseph Peter D’Alessandris In Memoriam Kenneth A. Harrison ’59 ’67 VSB, Eco., on Oct. 2, 2010. VSB, Eco., on Sept. 27, 2010. Richard J. Giandrea ’67 Anthony P. Rossi ’59 A&S, Engl., on Dec. 29, 2010. Arthur L. Mahan ’36 A&S, VSB, Eco., Oct. 27, 2010. Thomas Burke ’68 Former Athletic Director, Baseball Coach Michael J. Sernyak ’59 VSB, G.S.Arts on Aug. 4, 2010. Bus.Adm., on Oct. 4, 2010. Robert A. Marcellino The oldest living Theodore “Ted” Venticinque ’68 C.E. on Sept. 7, 2010. Philadelphia Phillie, ’59 E.E. on Sept. 15, 2010. James B. McKearney III a longtime Villanova William G. Winkler ’59 ’68 M.E. on Dec. 27, 2010. VSB, Eco., on Dec. 1, 2010. Anthony J. Sedelmeyer coach and athletic Edward J. Zetusky, ’68 E.E. on Aug. 11, 2010. director and a Esq., ’59 VSB, Eco., ’62 Peter S. Mulvey ’69 A&S, member of “the J.D. on Sept. 25, 2010. Soc., on Nov. 25, 2010. Greatest Generation” Brian Owens ’69 M.E. 1960s on Sept. 15, 2010. who served as a Michael P. Bianchini ’60 VSB, A. Thomas Tebbens Jr., ’69 naval officer during Eco., ’63 J.D. on Oct. 9, 2010. G.S. Engl. on Aug. 11, 2010. World War II, Arthur Eugene R. Hewitt Sr., ’60 Simone Lapres Paige (for- L. “Art” Mahan A&S, Engl., on Nov. 1, 2010. merly Patricia Waddell) ’69 ’36 A&S passed John A. Martin ’60 A&S, Edu., A&S, Soc., on Oct. 4. 2010. ’60 G.S.Edu. on Dec. 15, 2010. Marcese Walsh Downey ’69 away on Dec. 7, James F. McCormack ’60 G.S. Lib.Sci. on Nov. 18, 2010. 2010. He was 97. VSB, Eco., on Dec. 27, 2010. Mahan was a Edward O. “Lindy” Lind Jr., 1970s homegrown ’61 A&S, Eco., on Oct. 17, 2010. Gloria Chao ’70 G.S.Lib. Francis Joseph Greek ’62 Arts on Aug. 12, 2010. Philadelphia baseball A&S, Bio., on Oct. 1, 2010. Edward F. Eisenhardt ’70 talent who graduated Frederick C. Jansen ’62 G.S.Arts on Feb.10, 2009. from Villanova in 1936 VSB, Eco., on Nov. 30, 2010. Michael Ciriaco, D.O., ’71 and played minor Rev. Msgr. Paul T. Kamide A&S, Soc., on Sept. 16, 2010. league ball until the ’62 G.S.Arts on Oct. 11, 2010. James T. DeSignor ’71 Michael L. Kane ’62 A&S, Ch.E., on Sept. 22, 2010. Phillies called him up Arts, on Sept. 3, 2010. James Aloysius Diehl Jr., ’71 to “the show” in 1940. Irene M. Kenney ’62 A&S, Arts, on Sept. 20, 2010. He played 146 games G.S.Edu. on Oct. 20, 2010. Gerald “Jerry” Howe ’71 as a first baseman for Arthur R. “Buzz” A&S, Arts, on Oct. 15, 2010. Shuman Jr., ’62 VSB, Eco., Sandra Sharpe Burritt ’71 the 1940 Phillies, ’72 J.D. on Oct. 24, 2010. G.S.Sec.Sch.Sci. on Oct. 9, 2010. batting .244 and leading the team in stolen bases. Daniel Staffieri ’62 Joe Levi ’72 A&S, Among his most avid fans were the Augustinians who G.S.Arts, on Apr. 8, 2010. Edu., on Sept. 10, 2010. had taught him at Villanova. “[They] kept telling me to have Charles B. McNally ’63 Carol Seiler-Kuzmick ’72 faith in the saints and to ask St. Jude for help when I would G.S.Arts, on Aug. 31, 2010. A&S, Soc., on Dec. 23, 2010. Frederick J. Springer ’63 Martin Robert Sejda ’72 step up to bat,” he told The Catholic Standard & Times in VSB, Acct., on Aug. 21, 2010. G.S.Sec.Adm., on Jan. 5. 2010. “After trying this, it was quickly obvious that St. Jude Jean Steinberg ’63 John H. Yaworski ’72 couldn’t hit a curve ball, either.” G.S.Arts on July 7, 2010. A&S, Arts, on Dec. 25, 2010. Named Villanova’s baseball coach in 1950, Mahan’s Daniel R. Buckley ’64 Thomas E. Janora ’73 A&S, VSB, Eco., on Aug. 21, 2010. Edu., on March 10, 2010. teams compiled a 236-169-5 record and advanced to four John Laszek ’64 G.S.Arts Carol H. Nelson ’73 NCAA tournaments. In 1961 he was named the University’s on Oct. 15, 2010. G.S.Edu. on Nov. 25, 2010. athletic director. During his tenure, Villanova’s track team, Richard J. McCarthy ’64 Robert C. Pedersen ’73 coached by the legendary Jumbo Elliott, produced a wealth A&S, Arts, on Dec. 9, 2010. G.S.Hist. on Sept. 3, 2010. of Olympians, including Olympic gold medalists the late Denis M. McClain ’64 Lucien A. Rizzo ’73 VSB, A&S, Engl., on July 19, 2010. Bus.Adm., on Nov. 5, 2010. Otis Paul Drayton Jr. ’63 VSB and the late G. Larry James William Nagle ’64 A&S, Josephine M. Engel ’74 ’70 A&S. In addition, the men’s basketball team thrived, Soc., on Dec. 23, 2010. G.S.Arts on May 9, 2010. reaching the 1971 NCAA championship game. John Francis Bishop ’65 Thomas Williams Jr., ’74 After serving as both baseball coach and athletic Ch.E. on Nov. 21, 2010. G.S.Theat. on Dec. 19, 2010. Virginia W. Crawford ’66 Sister Pierre Marie Za- director from 1961 to 1973, Mahan stepped down as coach G.S.Edu., on Apr. 28, 2010. bor, RSM, ’74 G.S.Lib. and became vice president for athletics. He retired from Harry Harp III ’66 VSB, Sci. on Dec. 13, 2010. Villanova in 1978. Eco., on Aug. 8, 2010. Nancy Snellenburg Salazar ’75 Mahan’s wife of 54 years, Helen, died in 1996. They Thomas Konen ’66 G.S.Sec.Couns. on Nov. 8, 2010. had 11 children. Mahan is survived by four sons and G.S.Chem. on Mar. 20, 2010. James L. Vitale ’75 VSB, Ronald L. Swanson ’66 Acct., on Aug. 6, 2010. five daughters. E.E. on Dec. 12, 2010. Harry Deamer ’77 A&S, James H. Briggman ’67 Arts, on Sept. 12, 2010. E.E. on Dec. 8, 2009. Audrey Lester Hamme ’77

60 Villanova Magazine In Memoriam In Memoriam

David Van Osten ’57 VSB, James F. “Jim” Judge Jr., ’57 A&S, Former Villanova Basketball Player Passionate Alumnus and Fundraiser

A member of the Villanova In 2009, James F. “Jim” Judge men’s basketball team from Jr. received the Villanova 1954 to 1957, David Van Osten University Alumni Association died on December 19, 2010, at (VUAA) Distinguished Service the age of 77 after a courageous Award, presented annually to battle with amyotrophic lateral an alumnus who has diligently sclerosis (ALS). and faithfully served the VUAA A graduate of Overbrook over an extended number of High School in Philadelphia, Pa., years. It was a well-deserved Van Osten was offered a honor for Judge, who passed basketball scholarship to away on February 9 at the age Villanova, where he played for of 75. three years. As a lifelong athlete During the past 10 years he and proud Villanova alumnus, he devoted many volunteer hours returned to campus often, to the VUAA Detroit Chapter. playing for many years in the annual alumni basketball game. For seven years he successfully He hoped to attend the 2010 game on the Sunday before coordinated the VUAA Detroit Chapter’s Scholarship Golf Christmas, but passed away later that day. Outing, which draws Villanova alumni from states as far away After graduation Van Osten served his country in the United as Connecticut and the Carolinas, including Villanova States Marine Corps. At the time of his passing, he was working President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S. as a Systems Analyst for the Federal Aviation Administration, Through such outings, the Detroit Chapter has raised more where he had been employed for 30 years. He is survived by his than $60,000 to benefit student scholarships for young men wife, Theresa, six children and 15 grandchildren. and women from Michigan. Additionally, Judge served on Reunion Committees and was thrilled to return to campus for his 50th reunion in 2007. G.S.Sec.Edu. on Sept. 18, 2010. Eco., on Nov. 7, 2009. A talented athlete, Judge was a member of the Villanova Brian E. Holtz ’77 William J. Russo ’87 football team. After he graduated from the University he M.E. on Sept. 13, 2010. G.S.Comp.Sci. on July 21, 2010. served with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division in Germany Mary Martin Isabelle ’77 Murdoch Davis ’88 G.S. with a combat Battle Group as an aide to the assistant division A&S, Pol.Sci., on Nov. 26, 2010. Comp.Sci. on Nov. 10, 2010. commander. After his service to his country, Judge enjoyed a Charles John McGeehan Jr., Robin Marie Lawrie ’88 ’78 G.S.Arts on Sept. 30, 2010. A&S, Pol.Sci., on Sept. 25, 2010. successful career in the steel industry that spanned four Joyce Ann Cavanaugh Philip L. Brach, Ph.D., ’89 decades and included stints with Republic Steel Corporation Moran ’79 G.S.Sec.Couns. VSB, Bus.Adm., on Dec. 7, 2009. and Hague Steel. He is survived by his wife, Marcia, one son, on Nov. 25, 2010. David C. Falck ’89 A&S, one daughter and four grandchildren. Engl., on Dec. 3, 2010. 1980s Joseph Zagone ’80 C.E. 1990s on July 14, 2009. Scott A. Jefferis ’92 VSB, phy Department Chairperson Class Notes Publication Policy Joseph Bonk ’81 M.E. Acct., on Nov. 25, 2010. from 1968-1972, on Jan. 15. Villanova University accepts sub on Dec. 5, 2010. Kay Attenborough Fox ’97 missions of news of professional Edward Weir Fulton M.S.N. on Dec. 13, 2010. Staff achievements or personal milestones II ’81 M.E. on Jan 1. Vincent J. Maffei ’97 Thomas Ray Becker, director of for inclusion in the Class Notes sec- Paul Calello ’83 A&S, E.E. on July 29, 2010. tion of Villanova Magazine. Concise the Drumline, on Dec. 8, 2010. Eco., on Nov. 16, 2010. Shelby Posin Gringle ’97 submissions can be submitted elec- Frank A. Love, Facili- Timothy Ralph Phelps ’83 G.S.Theat. on June 11, 2010. tronically or by mail. The University ties, on Dec. 19, 2010. G.S.Hist. on Dec. 31, 2010. Charles C. Martini Jr., ’99 reserves the right to edit for content, Steven G. Mast, HVAC accuracy and length. Every effort is Claire Ella LaWall Reich ’84 M.B.A. on Dec. 16, 2010. Department, on Jan. 5. made to print submissions in a timely A&S, Arts, on Oct. 20, 2010. fashion as space permits. Reason- Peter L. Schaffer ’84 VSB, Faculty Anna Rokita, Housekeep- ing, on Dec. 24, 2010. able steps are taken to verify the Tax., on Aug. 31, 2010. Ralph Koliner, retired, professor of Michael Christopher accuracy of the information submit- Lizann DeAngelis ’85 VSB, civil engineering, on Sept. 8, 2010. ted, but the University cannot guaran- Shields on Dec. 7, 2010. Bus.Adm., on Aug. 24, 2010. William T. Robertson Jr., re- tee the accuracy of all submissions. Judith Deutsch ’85 G.S.Hum. tired, physical fitness director of the Publication of professional achieve- Org.Sci. on March 30, 2010. NROTC program, on Sept. 25, 2010. ments or personal milestones does Sean T. O’Brien ’87 A&S, not constitute endorsement by Michael Slattery, Philoso- Villanova University.

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