Terrier Fall 2004 / Volume 68, Number 2

The Small College of Big Dreams Builds for theFuture Terrier

Contents: St. Francis College Terrier Alumni Board of Directors Fall 2004 Building for the Future 2 Vol. 68, Number 2 President Update: Campaign for Big Dreams 3 Terrier, the magazine of St. Francis College, James Bozart ’86 is published by the Office of College Rela- SFC Faculty and Alumni Publish Vice President tions for alumni and friends of St. Francis Book About 9/11 4 John J. Casey ’70 College. Commencement 2004 10 Directors New Women’s Studies Minor 14 Edward Aquilone ’60 Linda Werbel Dashefsky Jeannette A. Bartley ’00 Mary Robinson to Speak at SFC 15 Vice President for Government and Brian Campbell ’76 SFC Grad Receives Fulbright 16 Community Relations Joan Coles ’94 John Burke Celebrates Sean Moriarty Kevin Comer ’99 60 Years at SFC 18 Vice President for Development Keith Culley ’91 Sports Roundup 22 Dennis McDermott ’74 Franey M. Donovan, Jr. ’68 Director of Alumni Relations James Dougherty ’66 Alumni News and Events 25 Gerry Gannon ’60 Profile of a Terrier 25 Editorial Staff Daniel Kane ’67 Class Notes 30 Susan Grever Messina, Editor Mary Anne Killeen ’78 Director of Communications Lorraine M. Lynch ’91 SFC Mourns Loss of Trustee Vanessa De Almeida ’00 James H. McDonald ’69 Michael P. DeBlasio 33 Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Martin McNeill ’63 Anthony Paratore ’04 Thomas Quigley ’52 Webmaster and Marketing Associate Danielle Rouchon ’92 Robert Smith ’72 Please address all letters to the editor to: Theresa Spelman-Huzinec ’88 St. Francis College Peter Spiess ’75 Communications Department Joseph Szkutnik ’71 180 Remsen Street, Room 7304 Brooklyn Heights, N.Y. 11201-4305 The opinions and viewpoints expressed in Phone: (718) 489-5466 Terrier are not necessarily those of St. Fran- cis College, its trustees or administration. Email: [email protected] Design: mNovakDesign, New York, N.Y.

Photo Credits: Ken Brown, pp 10, 23, 26-27; Vanessa De Almeida, pp 27; Susan Grever Messina, pp 6, 14; Anthony Paratore, front cover and pp 2-3, 16-17, 19; Steve Rohrbach, pp 8-9; John Vollaro, pp 22-23; courtesy of St. Francis Hospital, Blue Island, Ill., pp 25.

Cover Photo: SFC students Victoria Ziskind ’07, Sean Miller ’05, and Kimberley Nicoli ’05 eagerly watch over the construction for the new academic center, scheduled to open late next year. Message from President Macchiarola

Dear Alumni and Friends:

The academic world, in contrast to much of nature’s annual springtime rebirth, experiences its renewal every autumn with the start of the academic calendar. At St. Francis College, this is no exception.

In September, students and faculty minor in Women’s Studies. This timely Finally, we are proud to report that returned to campus to find McGarry enhancement to the curriculum addresses the combined efforts of students, faculty, Library, a venerable and reliable College the academic needs of current students administration, staff, and alumni have landmark, removed and construction studying a variety of disciplines and cele- resulted in a recent citation by U. S. News underway in its former spot on Remsen brates the contributions of women to & World Report naming St. Francis Col- Street for a 35,000 square foot academic society and world cultures. lege one of the best comprehensive center. In preparation for the center’s Construction projects and academic colleges in the north. It seems that now scheduled opening a year from now and improvements such as these bring a pal- everyone will know what those of us asso- to remain compliant with building codes pable energy to St. Francis College, ciated with St. Francis College have and fire department regulations, floors, which, without the generosity of our known for years. classrooms, and offices throughout the many friends and dedicated alumni, Welcome back to campus. remainder of the College have been would not exist. Through your spirit and renumbered. support, students of today and tomorrow Enhancements to the College’s physical are promised an education that reflects, structure are not the only changes stu- and, in many cases, exceeds today’s edu- dents discovered this fall. For the first cation standards. Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. ’62 time, St. Francis College is offering a President

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 1 The Changing Face of St. Francis College SFC Builds on a Tradition of Excellence Remsen Street looks different than it used to. Between Court and Clinton Streets, the space where McGarry Library once stood has been cleared and under construction is an addition to St. Francis College that will affect the College’s learning environment in a num- ber of innovative ways.

35,000 square foot academic standards require students and faculty to Francis College is making to its students center, which will stand adjacent have access to technology and informa- and their long-term needs will be clear.” A the College’s main building, is tion to prepare students to enter the During the design phase of the build- scheduled to open in fall 2005. It will workforce or be accepted to graduate and ing, the College’s information technology include a state-of-the-art library, “smart” professional schools,” said President division met regularly with architects and classrooms equipped with wireless Inter- Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. ’62. “These building engineers to decide how class- net access and multimedia technology, exciting changes allow St. Francis College rooms would look and feel. One goal was theater/lecture hall, updated facilities for to remain a high-quality option for stu- to create a wireless environment for the the communication arts department, dents and their families.” library and informal common spaces as gathering spaces for students, and office In fact, up-to-date facilities are often well as classrooms. Among the academic space for several academic departments. high on the list of selection criteria for center’s features are classrooms that con- Renovations to the main lobby and what high school students and their parents tain smart white boards, a tool for was formerly the 1M student lounge will when searching for a college. “Prospective presenting and modifying PowerPoint bring updated facilities and an Internet- students are extremely savvy and know and other electronic media demonstra- ready cyber lounge overlooking Remsen the difference between a contender and a tions during classes and lectures. Street for the convenience of students, pretender,” said John McAuliffe, associ- “Today’s students grew up in an faculty, and visitors. ate dean of admissions. “With the new interactive, information-rich climate,” “Today’s competitive higher education academic center, the commitment St. said Jessie Riley, the College’s vice pres- ident for information technology. “Their active learning style, which is an indica- tion for what we can expect of future students as well, requires a flexible learn- ing environment, something the new academic center is designed specifically to accommodate.” Construction of the new building, which is defined as “environmentally friendly,” began this fall after the demoli- tion of McGarry Library and excavation Construction for the new academic center is being managed by Turner Construction. The team includes Bob of the space for the new building’s foun- Kiler; Emad Lotfalla; Jim McKenna; Wendy Castro; Kevin O’Rourke, director of facilities management for SFC; Toby Romano; Bill Sabino; and Ralph Amarosa. dation. In addition to its ability to draw

2 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 in and maximize natural sunlight, the management, “makes the building’s air ty will have on their college experience. building’s in-floor air distribution system more breathable.” “We envision a technological yet warm will facilitate efficient heating and cool- While faculty, administrators, staff and environment” said Sean Miller, presi- ing. This limits the need for a complex alumni look forward to new ways of dent, Student Government Association. duct system, reducing the opportunity teaching, learning, and working that the “This will enhance the pride students for mold to grow, which according to new academic center will bring, students have in St. Francis and, hopefully, inspire Kevin O’Rourke, director of facilities foresee the considerable impact the facili- future students to share our satisfaction.”

Don’t Get Lost: Floors, Classrooms and Offices Renumbered o prepare for the completion of the new academic center and to remain compliant with current New York City fire depart- ment regulations and building codes, all floors, classrooms and offices at St. Francis College have been renumbered. T Elevators, hallway signage, and door signs throughout the entire campus reflect this change. Here’s how to find your way around campus when you visit: The former mezzanine level (1M) is now the second floor. The second floor is now the third, and so on up to eight. The floor below ground level is the cellar; the floor below that is the sub-cellar. All room numbers have four digits. The first number indicates the new floor. The second number indicates the “zone.” (We no longer refer to the “science building” or the “arts building.”) The last two numbers indicate the room’s ID number. For a complete list of offices and classrooms, visit the website, www.stfranciscollege.edu.

Students are finding newly renumbered classrooms and other information through Other campus updates include a complete renovation of Founders Hall, paid for by the SFC website, accessible by using any of several new computer kiosks on cam- support from the State of New York, obtained with the assistance of State Senator pus. This technology was funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Martin Golden. secured with the assistance of Congressmen Ed Towns and Peter King ’65.

Campaign for Big Dreams Hits $16 Million Mark Generosity of Alumni, Friends, and Foundations Moves Campaign Closer to Goal he Campaign for Big Dreams, launched in 2003 to give alumni and friends of St. Francis College the opportunity to sup- port the enhancement of the College’s facilities, increase scholarship support for deserving students, and strengthen T academic programs, continues toward its goal of $25 million. As of October 1, $16 million in contributions has been received from individuals and foundations. Of the 104 gifts made so far to the campaign, 42 commitments are for $100,000 or more. Seven donors have pledged gifts of at least $1 million. Two of these are from alumni who each made a gift of $2 million, representing the largest contributions to the College in its history. “The heights to which St. Francis College alumni and friends consistently reach to support the College are humbling,” said Pres- ident Frank J. Macchiarola ’62, who himself has made a $1 million commitment to the campaign. “I am confident we will achieve our goal, positioning St. Francis College well for the future.”

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 3 SFC Faculty, Administrators, and Alumni Contribute to Perspectives on

A recently published book showcases the expertise of faculty mem- bers, administrators, and others from St. Francis College. Three years after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, Perspectives on 9/11 has given rise to thoughtful and original viewpoints on terrorism, globalization, and strategies for living in a post-9/11 environment.

The book is the project primarily of Dr. Yassin El-Ayouty, Before the sun set that night, the book was conceived.” Esq., a former Thomas J. Volpe Visiting Professor at St. Francis The book, a compilation of essays written by various experts College, retired United Nations Principal Officer, and Special in such fields as foreign policy, disarmament, and bio-terrorism, Counsel to the New York City law firm of Spector & Feldman. also includes powerful accounts of personal experiences on He is also founder of SUSGLOW, an organization dedicated to September 11 from a Wall Street bond trader and members of global training in the rule of law, specifically in regard to legal the New York City Police Department and Fire Department and judicial reform, respect for human rights, and the enhance- of New York (FDNY), in particular an essay by Thomas Von ment of good governance across national borders, time zones, Essen ’72, former chief, FDNY, titled, “How the Fire Depart- and language barriers. ment Coped.” “Perspectives on 9/11 represents a symbiosis between the In addition to several St. Francis College students, Dr. El- momentous events of that date, St. Francis College, and Ayouty was assisted by a number of faculty members and myself,” said Dr. El-Ayouty. “The attacks occurred as I was en administrators of the College. Gerald J. Galgan, Ph.D., profes- route to the College to teach a class on Terrorism and the Law. sor of philosophy; Francis J. Greene, Ph.D., professor of

4 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 international cultural studies; and Edward Wesley O.S.F., and ongoing role in educating New Yorkers,” said Dr. Mac- Ph.D. ’68, chairman, department of English, contributed essays chiarola. “It is particularly significant in light of the number of related to their fields of expertise. The book’s prologue was graduates who have chosen careers in public service and the written by Thomas J. Volpe, chairman, St. Francis College hundreds who were among the ranks of first responders on board of trustees, and its preface was written by President 9/11.” Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. ’62. Perspectives on 9/11, published by Greenwood Publishing “It’s fitting for St. Francis College to be the nexus for many Group and dedicated to the heroes of 9/11, is available at ama- of the scholars involved with this book because of our historic zon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

Excerpts from Perspectives on 9/11 Of the 21 contributors to Perspectives on 9/11, seven are connected to St. Francis College, either as faculty mem- bers, administrators, board of trustees members, or graduates. It should be noted that the manuscript was sent to the publisher in March 2003, before war in Iraq had erupted. Although this caveat does not diminish the relevan- cy of the authors’ opinions or contributions, readers should consider the book, including the following excerpts, through the appropriate time lens. “Compounding the problem for the United States on the Arab and Muslim street was the continuous reference to the criminal wrongdoers of 9/11 as ‘Muslim,’ not only by U.S. media but also by official pro- nouncements. In an area, such as the world of Islam, where the faith merges the secular and the religious, listing Tehran and Baghdad as components of an axis of evil sounded to the Muslim populace as if Islam itself was being attacked under the cover of the war on terror.” — From “Basic Tenets of the Anti-U.S. Ideology on the Arab and Muslim Street,” by Dr. Yassin El-Ayouty, editor, Per- spectives on 9/11. “This is an arena where the institutions of learning in both the East and the West could marshal the power of their shared values to stem the ugly tide of endless terror. The combined message is simple and true: we know of no faith that espouses the terror ideology, for the cause of terror is beyond the pale of any creed except what the evil- doers imagine as a creed. Evil stands alone contenting itself with destruction and mayhem. It has no destination except a swirl around itself in a deceptive feeling of moving forward. As it carries death into its wake, it gives all, we the members of humanity a new determination to fight the disease by all means at our disposal, in an unflinching spirit of grim isolation to push back the walls of darkness.” — From “Death Be Vanquished,” by Edward Wesley, O.S.F., Ph.D. ’68, chairman, department of English

“Where does our proud and proven department go from here? It will be years if ever before it could possibly recover. What does recover actually mean? I don’t think it will ever be the same. It will now evolve into a very dif- ferent great department—one that we hope will keep many of the wonderful traditions of the past as it embraces change that is necessary to prepare for an uncertain future.” — From “How the Fire Department Coped,” by Thomas Von Essen ’72, former Chief, FDNY.

Authors’ opinions are not necessarily those of St. Francis College.

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 5 Contributing authors from St. Francis College to Perspectives on 9/11 include Dr. Thomas J. Volpe, chairman, Francis Greene, Dr. Yassin El-Ayouty; Dr. Frank J. Macchiarola; Dr. Gerald Galgan; board of trustees, wrote the and Dr. Edward Wesley, O.S.F. book’s prologue.

Yassin El-Ayouty: Getting to Perspectives on 9/11

Yassin El-Ayouty grew up in Egypt and municated must be stimulating, joyful, came to the United States in 1952 as a and relevant,” said Dr. El-Ayouty. “With- Fulbright scholar. Parallel to earning a out this conversion, knowledge is purely master’s degree in history at Rutgers Uni- theoretical and cannot be useful. Students versity and, eventually, a doctoral degree would not be able to serve society.” in international law from New York Uni- In 1999, Dr. El-Ayouty founded SUN- versity and law degree from Benjamin N. SGLOW (www.sunsglow.org), an Cardozo School of Law, were professional international organization whose primary opportunities that included representing purpose is to foster globalization of the Egypt as a United Nations delegate; Rule of Law. Among its strategies is to teaching at St. John’s University, where provide training to judges and other he established fellowships for students “One of the College’s members of the legal community in interested in studying third-world coun- strengths is its willingness impoverished countries. tries; and additional professorships at During his Volpe Visiting Professorship, Cardozo, Stonybrook University, and St. to experiment with Dr. El-Ayouty was known by students Francis College. course work without for his honors seminar, Terrorism and the In 2001, as Thomas J. Volpe Visiting Law, a forum Dr. El-Ayouty used to Professor and co-sponsor of St. Francis deviating from the discuss the development of global per- College’s colloquia on globalization, Dr. philosophy and objectives spective on issues and challenges facing El-Ayouty realized that any discussion of third world nations. “This course and its terrorism and globalization after the ter- of the institution.” success can serve as an example for other rorist attacks of September 11 would be — Dr. El-Ayouty institutions,” said Dr. El-Ayouty. “It is a shaped ultimately by students’ reception reflection of one of the College’s greatest of the event. This approach is consistent with Dr. El-Ayouty’s strengths: willingness to experiment with course work without conviction that “young people know what they need.” deviating from the philosophy and objectives of the institution.” “To convert knowledge into skills, the information being com-

6 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Interfaith Dialogue:

As part of her recent sabbatical from St. Francis College, K. Priscilla Pedersen, Ph.D., chair, department of religious studies, and a trustee of the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (CPWR), www.cpwr.org, attended this summer’s Parliament of World Religions in Barcelona, Spain. Nine thousand people A Sign of Hope participated in lectures, symposia, and cul- tural events that support CPWR’s mission to cultivate harmony among the world’s religious communities and foster their engagement to achieve a peaceful, just, and sustainable world. Here, Dr. Pedersen shares her thoughts about the ways the conference and related experiences earlier this year in Indonesia strengthened her belief that interfaith dialogue is essential for people worldwide to remain hopeful in an uncertain global environment.

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 7 Early in my sabbatical I spent ten weeks in Indonesia. While in Yogyakarta, the old cultural capital of central Java, I visited the new Center for Religious and Cross-Cultural Studies at the University of Gadjah Mada, the leading university in Indonesia. This center is pioneering religious studies in a country where this approach is not well known. Here, students, faculty, and staff are extraordinarily dedicated and extremely sophisticated about religious affairs and specifically about interreligious issues. Their commitment to inter- faith work was more intense than I usually find in the United States, and this was bracing. hen I asked them, “Do you in this work have the distinct impression have organized interfaith that the number is increasing with great W activity and interfaith organi- speed. I take as the criterion for an zations in Yogyakarta?” they replied, “Oh, “interfaith” group or program any ongo- many.” I pressed the question. “How ing activity that intentionally involves many? Ten? Twenty? Thirty?” They more than one religion. Application of answered, “Oh, more, more!” I was this criterion reveals an international amazed. I had just been told that in one social phenomenon that can accurately be city in Indonesia there are dozens of called a movement: it spreads horizontal- interfaith groups, yet no one outside the ly from one community to another and region has been aware of it. I also visited from one country to another through the communication of a cluster of concerns K. Priscilla Pedersen, Ph.D. Bali, and there, too, interfaith organiza- tions are springing up. In Denpasar, the and values, and a known method that largest town in Bali, leaders of all the anyone can use without direction or island’s religious communities (Hindu, resources from a centralized agency. Muslim, Catholic, Protestant Christian, Before 9/11, most people in America and Buddhist) meet monthly to discuss were vaguely aware that there is such a their concerns. A group I met that con- thing as an interfaith prayer service. It was ducts interfaith dialogue through sharing striking how after 9/11 the image of an of the traditional Balinese arts came five interfaith prayer service came to the fore- months later to the Barcelona Parliament front of public awareness and became the of Religions where its members made a very thing that everyone wanted to have— valuable contribution. and did. All across the country people of My experiences in Indonesia were a different religions gathered in prayer to straw in the wind, one way of taking show that we can live together as neigh- soundings on the state of the global bors, trying to create a future without interfaith movement. Today there are bigotry and violence. At the same time, it thousands of interfaith groups and pro- was perceived that religious intolerance grams throughout the world. Nobody had something to do with motivating the knows how many exist, since no scientific terrorist attacks, that the basic human study has been done. But those involved right of religious freedom is not recog- 8 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 nized by all, and that America’s growing beards worn by orthodox Sikh men acceptance of religious diversity is not nec- remind some people of Osama bin Laden. essarily admired by everyone. It became Brad Hirschfield spoke with the man who much more clear what is really at stake if had been beaten. He said, “I wanted to we fail to achieve mutual acceptance and tell him he’s not alone,” and added “the cooperation among our religions. real test” of the effectiveness of interfaith The darker side of the response to encounter is not that he or thousands of 9/11 in our society was expressed in others say they were “transformed” in crimes, some deadly, against American Barcelona, but that when he came home Muslims and Sikhs. In this connection a he actually reached for the phone to help story of the Barcelona Parliament is sig- someone who had been the victim of hos- nificant. As reported in Newsday, Rabbi tility towards a particular religious group. Brad Hirschfield, vice president of the This story explains why for 20 years I National Jewish Center for Learning and have been actively and programmatically Leadership, met a large community of involved in the interfaith movement. Sikhs at the Parliament of the World’s In these two decades I have been able to Religions. The Sikhs were offering daily witness the way the interfaith movement langar, the free communal meal served has grown with dramatic speed and at Sikh temples or gurdwaras, and they dynamism, and also with arduous effort had constructed a gurdwara by the by great numbers of people who under- Mediterranean for this purpose. They stand why we cannot do without

“After 9/11, the image of an interfaith prayer service became the thing that everyone wanted to have—and did.”

served vegetarian food to an average of organized, intentional interfaith relations. 6,000 people a day, in a spirit of service I am devoted to this work because I am and fellowship that was recognized by all convinced that two paths diverge before to be “the heartbeat of the Parliament.” us. One leads to more of the killing fields, Rabbi Hirschfield said, “Every day they gas chambers, and burning towers we have seen in the last few generations. The served a free lunch simply so people other leads to a world of interreligious could experience what for them is sacred: and interethnic harmony where we will no one should go hungry. I watched peo- not only tolerate but also actively and ple who don’t just pray about feeding positively engage our differences. We everyone, but do it. I don’t think I’m must consciously choose the second path ever going to be Sikh, but because of the and journey on it to its destination. The Sikhs, I’ll be a better Jew.” growth of the interfaith movement is a On his return to New York, Rabbi story still too little known, but it is a sign Hirschfield heard of a Sikh limousine of hope in these troubled times. driver who had been beaten up in Ridge- wood in what seems to be a bias crime. K. Priscilla Pedersen, Ph.D. Sikhs are targets because the turbans and Chair, Department of Religious Studies

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 9 Commencement 2004: ReflectionOpportunity and On May 26, St. Francis College held commencement ceremonies for 547 graduates, the largest graduating class in the College’s history. Graduates and their families filled the Grand Ballroom of the Brooklyn Marriott to receive their diplomas and participate in the culmination of their undergraduate education. The commencement address was deliv- others. Alumnus John McGinley ’69 has participated in the College’s Honors Pro- ered by Donald A. McQuade, Ph.D. ’63, taught for 36 years at St. Francis Prepara- gram and completed an internship at the vice chancellor of university relations, tory School in Fresh Meadows and is United Nations while she was a student. University of California at Berkeley. In his currently that school’s music moderator. “The members of the class of 2004 are address, he urged students to contribute Judith D. Zuk is president and chief exec- impressive for reasons beyond their great to “building a kind and just world.” He utive officer of the Brooklyn Botanic number,” said Dr. Macchiarola. “As a reminded the audience that “doing so can Garden as well as an accomplished horti- group, they represent the caliber of stu- take any form, whether it was through the culturist. dent and high-quality experience found written word, music, art, business, public Class valedictorian, Vera Chopenko, at St. Francis College. As individuals, service, dance, laughter, or tears.” an English major who emigrated at age they are ready to make meaningful con- During the ceremony, honorary doctor 16 from Ukraine and now lives in the tributions to the corporations and of humane letters degrees, presented by Midwood section of Brooklyn, graduated nonprofit organizations where they will President Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade point work, the schools where they will teach, ’62 and Thomas J. Volpe, chairman, St. average. Ms. Chopenko, who plans to and the graduate schools where they will Francis College board of trustees, were enroll in graduate school to study English continue their educations.” conferred upon Dr. McQuade and two or journalism after working for a year,

At commencement, honorary doctor of humane letters degrees were conferred and chief executive officer, Brooklyn Botanic Garden; and John McGinley ’69, upon three friends of St. Francis College, pictured here with President Macchiaro- music moderator, St. Francis Preparatory School. la, second from left. They are Donald A. McQuade, Ph.D., ’63, vice chancellor of Valedictorian Vera Chopenko acknowledged, in English and Russian, her mother’s university relations, University of California at Berkeley; Judith D. Zuk, president contributions to her academic success at St. Francis College.

10 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Where Are They Headed? Class of 2004 Finds Post-Graduate Success Members of the class of 2004 are working hard at new jobs or hitting the books as they begin their post-graduate educations. Below are stories that report on the early successes of four recent graduates who share how their experiences at St. Francis College are helping to shape their futures.

Chanardai Ramjattan, Ronnie Guidice, Tamika Phillip, Danielle Kruger, B.S. Accounting and B.S. Biomedical B.A. Communications B.S. Physician Assistant Information Technology Science/Pre-Dentistry Arts/Film and Broadcast Danielle Kruger decided on a In her new position When Ronnie Guidice sat down There is no doubt in Tamika career as a physician assistant as audit associate to take his entrance exam for Phillip’s mind that the factors over becoming a doctor for two for KPMG, Chanar- dental school, he knew he that led to her landing a job as a reasons. She’d be able to spend dai Ramjattan is was well prepared. What he production assistant with BBC more time with patients and, responsible for gain- wasn’t prepared for was the America’s cable television pro- thanks to St. Francis College’s ing complete variety of options waiting for gram “While understanding of her clients’ him afterward. You Were Out” businesses and auditing their High scores led the way to are great teach- “[We have a] records to identify potential acceptances from five schools ers and the desire to make areas of fraud. That’s where her of dentistry, with an additional internships accounting degree is most use- four placing him on their waiting she had while a a difference ful. For Chanardai, the most lists. After weighing his choic- student at St. in the world.” exciting part of her job, howev- Francis College. es, Ronnie selected SUNY —Danielle Kruger er, is putting to use the skills of Buffalo. “The tuition is reason- “Competition is her communications minor able and the so tough that when she meets with clients campus is internships are located throughout the tri-state beautiful,” essential for a successful job partnership with St. Vincent’s area. he said. hunt,” she said. Catholic Medical Center, she “St. Francis College provided Internships at MTV and Eyewit- could earn her degree in four Arriving on years. me with a good education, but campus in early ness News prepared her for the I’m thoroughly prepared for the August for ori- fast-paced, deadline-driven envi- “During the first two years of social aspects of my job as well,” entation and an ronment in which she now the program I learned from she said. “Participating in the introductory computer course, works. This experience and excellent professors in my sci- healthy dialogue that exists Ronnie felt right at home graduate school, which she is ence courses at St. Francis, between professors and students when he bumped into St. Fran- already making plans to attend, which definitely prepared me has given me the confidence to cis College alumna Mariam will help her achieve her long- for the heavy workload and clini- communicate effectively with Imnadze ’03, who is attending term goal to produce and direct cal rotations waiting for me at colleagues who attended other SUNY Buffalo’s medical school. documentary films. St. Vincent’s,” she said. After colleges or have more business “It’s great to see a familiar face “The small classes at St. Fran- Danielle graduated this spring experience than I do.” when everything else is so cis give people like me an as valedictorian, she accepted Studying for her CPA exam and new,” he said. advantage over friends and col- a full-time teaching position at exploring opportunities for con- leagues who attended large St. Vincent’s and plans also to tinuing education universities,” work in a clinical setting as an at KPMG have Tamika said. emergency room P.A. Chanardai thinking “I knew my Knowing that a career in medi- about business professors and cine requires lifelong learning school. “I want to they knew me and commitment to helping learn as much as and that made others, she reminded her St. I can, in any way I all the differ- Vincent’s classmates during her can,” she said. ence when I valedictory speech, “We have “I worked hard at needed guid- the skills to learn, the talent to St. Francis College ance in the succeed, and the creativity and and it’s paying off classroom or desire to make a difference in in the transition to “I knew my professors and getting the the world.” my career.” field experi- they knew me and that made ence I needed.” all the difference.” — Tamika Phillip

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 11 Embrace Diversity, Be Prepared, Have Faith Excerpts from Dr. Donald A. McQuade’s Address to the Class of 2004 “When I graduated from St. Francis in 1963, the people receiving diplomas looked more alike than different. Most of my classmates came from working- class neighborhoods, and the list of graduates was dominated by Italian and Irish names.

“Now look around you. Witness the native would be simply to express the splendid diversity of this graduating class. mutual respect that makes tolerance pos- Each of you is contributing to reinvigo- sible and difference appreciable. rating the American spirit. If pluralism is “I’d like to leave you with a few the genius of American society, then this respectful suggestions about how you nation’s remarkable diversity is the most might contribute to making our frag- promising source for continued civic mented world a little more coherent, just, renewal and harmony in the United and humane. As Dr. Martin Luther King States—and a source of great pride for St. reminds us, the moral arc of the universe Francis College. Since its founding in is long, but it does eventually bend 1859, this College has served as the edu- toward justice. cational home for thousands of “To contribute your voice to building a first-generation college students. St. more kind and just world, I urge you as Francis College has had a consistent mis- you move on in your life to identify and sion and a storied history. address some unmet need in society. “I trust that you have taken advantage “I urge you to foster originality among of this opportunity to embrace and to both your children and those with whom learn from the enlivening and enriching you will spend your working hours. diversity that is St. Francis College. One “I urge you to advocate for the values our society cherishes and to exercise your “I urge you to take the moral high ground. You will freedom to insist that our leaders exem- sleep better at night and preserve your dignity.” plify these values. “I urge you to invest in social capital. way or another, each of us will need to While ‘venture capital’ allows us to build educate ourselves to understand and a business, ‘social capital’ enables us to appreciate difference. build a better society—one that is dedi- “Let me express this point in more cated to the principles of a literate, stark terms: the alternative to education is informed, and participatory democracy. catastrophe. The consequences of failing “I urge you to continue to do your to educate ourselves about others are per- homework, to be prepared. If you are sonal diminishment, societal limitation, unprepared, you risk your credibility. and national catastrophe. We—each of us “I urge you to combine passion with a as well as our nation—will either learn to clear goal and a healthy dose of strategy. understand and appreciate difference, or “I urge you always to take the high we will continue to kill each other at moral road—you will sleep better at night home and abroad. A more humane and and in the long run you will preserve less technologically ‘sophisticated’ alter- your integrity.

12 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 “Define in your own mind what it means to help others, then go out and do that work in the world.”

be a source of harmony and salvation as Wit and Wisdom well as, regrettably, an excuse for discrim- ination and violence. for the Real World “In the face of the booming, buzzing During his remarks to graduates, com- mass of relations that characterizes our mencement speaker Dr. Donald A. lives, the simplest of actions that can McQuade ’63 offered a moment of remain enduring and healing is our desire lighthearted, yet practical, advice for and our capacity to help each other. No navigating life after graduation. He matter what form this help takes, helping described them as “eight bits of wis- dom to file for future use.” others represents and expresses the best— and the most powerful commonness—of “First, I encourage you to remember that light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. “Second, the only time the world will beat a path to your door is when you’re in the bathroom. “Third, if at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving isn’t for you. “Fourth, if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished. “Fifth, consider whether it may be that your sole purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others. “Sixth, before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way Commencement speaker Dr. Donald A. McQuade ’63, above, fourth from left with the 1962-63 water polo when you criticize them, you’ll be a team. He addressed former teammates at a pre-commencement reunion. mile away and you’ll be wearing their shoes. “And finally, I urge you to continue to our humanity. help others. Learn how to make the best “Please remember that definitions of “Seventh, borrow money from pes- of your resources—be they intellectual, helping others can be packaged for us, simists—they don’t expect it back. religious, or financial—and then put and especially so by those in power. Be “And eighth, be nice to your children; those resources to work on behalf of oth- wary of definitions handed to you. Define they will choose your nursing home.” ers. Let me invoke the words of a in your own mind and with people you distinguished but now mostly forgotten trust what it means to help others. And remain open to the possibilities of experi- American woman, Eleanor Roosevelt. then go out and do that work in the ence. ‘Faith’ enables us to risk moving She said: ‘When you cease to make con- world. beyond whatever—and wherever—we tributions, you begin to die…’ “…I learned here at St. Francis…to currently are. Yet ‘faith’ always enables “It’s taken me more than a half a cen- have faith—faith in God and faith in us never to forget where we come from. tury to realize that the essence of life is myself. And faith remains a word I invoke ‘Faith’ also enables us to move about in the pleasure that comes from helping every day in my life. For me, faith is a the world with humility and to leave our others. Yet, our earth may not be able readiness for surprise. But what does it distinctive mark on the world with quiet to sustain us much longer; politics will mean to be ready for surprise? and understated confidence. If you have continue to seek to influence our behav- “In the Franciscan spirit of humility, enough ‘faith’ in yourself, heaven will cry ior, whether it is for the good of the faith in God and faith in yourself and with joy.” people or not; religion will continue to faith in others enables each of us to

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 13 Women’s Studies Minor Available to SFC Students

eginning this fall, a minor in by the departments of psychology and women’s studies is available for sociology. Bthe first time to St. Francis Col- “The availability of this course struc- lege students. Designed to promote ture puts St. Francis College on a par understanding and communication of the with hundreds of colleges and universities role of women and their contributions to across the country that offer a similar society, the minor focuses on the biologi- concentration in this subject matter,” cal, psychological, and social aspects of Dr. Suzanne Forsberg, professor of fine arts, and said Dr. Hirsch. “Factors such as level of women within their unique cultures and Dr. Michele Hirsch, associate professor of psycholo- student interest and availability of schol- gy, spearheaded faculty efforts to create a minor in arly literature on topics related to the areas of expertise. Women’s Studies. “With women comprising 57 percent minor will, over time, shape the evolution of the student body and 37 percent of The curriculum, which includes par- of the curriculum.” faculty, it’s timely and appropriate to pro- ticipation in relevant cultural events, “Given the College’s commitment vide opportunities for students to explore highlights women’s contributions to to interdisciplinary collaboration, the these themes within an academic frame- literature, the arts, and the sciences. women’s studies minor provides tremen- work,” said Suzanne Forsberg, Ph.D., Required and elective coursework draws dous opportunity to examine, clarify, and professor of fine arts. Dr. Forsberg, along primarily from existing courses offered define links among related fields,” said with Michele Hirsch, Ph.D., associate by the departments of economics, Eng- Gerald Largo, Ph.D., vice president and professor of psychology, coordinated lish, fine arts, health sciences, philosophy, dean for academic affairs. “This approach efforts of male and female faculty mem- political science, psychology, religion, not only enriches the College’s overall bers from several disciplines to gain and sociology. One new required course, curriculum but makes it more appealing support for the minor’s approval and for- Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspec- to current and future students.” malize its curriculum. tive, has been developed cooperatively

SFC Mentoring Program Begins Second Year

he St. Francis College Mentoring Pro- an outline for their careers,” said Naomi student. “The impact my mentor had on my gram, which links current students to Kinley, director of career development. life was profound,” he said. “It’s been a T alumni working in their fields of inter- “Students who participated last year report- pleasure to try to do the same for Louis as est, returns for the 2004-2005 academic ed that their mentors offered valuable he makes decisions about his career.” year. The program, coordinated by the advice and encouragement about graduate Because many of the 21 alumni who partici- department of alumni affairs and supported school, internships, and the job market.” pated in the program’s first year have by the office of career development, was Kevin Clark ’77, educational supervisor for renewed their commitment to the program launched in 2003 to provide a way for alumni Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, is a or recruited other alumni, available mentor to stay connected with the College by shar- certified school psychologist and adjunct positions for 2004-2005 are filled. ing professional and graduate school professor of education and counseling psy- For more information about becoming a experience with students who might benefit chology at Queens College. Last year, he future mentor, contact Vanessa De Almeida from their guidance and expertise. mentored Louis Mora ’04, who plans to ’00, assistant director of alumni relations, “The mentoring program, although not earn his doctorate in psychology. Kevin (718) 489-5363 or vdealmeida@stfrancis- designed specifically as a direct avenue to became a mentor because a similar experi- college.edu. employment, is certainly a helpful learning ence through the Urban Youth Corps helped tool for students as they begin to develop shape his career choices when he was a

14 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Mary Robinson to Speak at St. Francis College

Former President of Ireland will Deliver Thomas J. Volpe Lecture on Global Business and Finance

ary Robinson, former president of Ireland, will appear at St. Francis College on October 28, 2004, to deliver the 2004 Thomas J. Volpe Lecture on Global Business and Finance. The lecture will take place in Founders Hall, St. Francis M College, 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights, at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Robinson’s presentation will serve The Thomas J. Volpe Lecture Series on also as the inauguration of a series of lec- Global Business and Finance was estab- tures that feature prominent women in lished in 1997 to prepare future business business, politics, and the arts. The lec- leaders to create opportunities in a cli- ture series, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” mate influenced by diverse cultural and will take place throughout the 2004- economic pressures. Typically, lectures 2005 academic year to celebrate the are designed to build awareness for the launch of the College’s women’s studies sensitivities of various world cultures and minor. how those affect social, legal, political, “We are honored that Mary Robinson and economic forces of the international has agreed to share her expertise and marketplace. Speakers represent all areas insight with us for two events significant of the global economic environment, to the life of St. Francis College,” said including finance, banking, insurance, President Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. accounting, marketing, law, and human ’62. “As a world leader, she brings first- resources. hand knowledge of the relatedness of diverse international issues to global she traveled to Rwanda, South Africa, economies. As Ireland’s first female presi- Columbia, and Cambodia, among other Women’s Lecture Series: dent, she offers fresh insight and countries. In China, she signed an agree- Reserve Your Seat Now appreciation for women’s contributions ment designed to lead to wide-reaching “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” lectures to world culture.” improvements of human rights in that will be held throughout the 2004- From 1997-2002, immediately follow- country. 2005 academic year on the St. ing her term as Ireland’s president As president of Ireland, Mrs. Robinson Francis College campus. For further information about speakers and event (1990-97), Mary Robinson served as developed a new sense of that country’s dates, check the St. Francis College United Nations High Commissioner for economic, political, and cultural links website, www.stfranciscollege.edu, Human Rights. In that capacity, Mrs. with other nations. She was the first head or call the Office of Special Events, Robinson implemented the reform pro- of state to visit Rwanda in the aftermath (718) 489-5272. posal of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to of the 1994 genocide there. In 1992, she Lectures are open to the public but integrate human rights concerns in all received the CARE Humanitarian Award require a reservation. activities of the U.N. During her term, for her efforts in Somalia.

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 15 The Road to Morocco SFC Graduate Receives Fulbright Award Biology major Alissar Maaliki ’04, is the recipient of a 2004-2005 U.S. Student Fulbright award for graduate study abroad. She is spending nine months in Morocco researching the utilization and conservation of herbal medicine. s. Maaliki, a native of Lebanon posed projects will “Every Day I Grow Wiser,” who as a child immigrated with help advance Mher family to the United States, mutual under- A Moroccan Journal chose Morocco for two reasons. Herbal standing among “Morocco is an absolutely amazing medicines are used widely in that country nations. place with a culture so unique that one can discover great variations within due to the availability and affordability of “This honor is a one city. While it sometimes seems testament not only a large variety of regionally grown herbs. like a magical kingdom at Disney And she speaks Arabic, Morocco’s official to the quality of St. Francis College stu- World, other times it isn’t so. Unem- language. “To make the most of my dents but also Fulbright’s commitment to ployment is high; poverty is visible; and experience I knew being able to commu- selecting students from diverse institu- lack of education leads to evident drug nicate effectively would be critical,” she tions to study abroad as scholars and use among young people. said. serve as ambassadors of cultural under- “I’m finding the use of herbal medicine Ms. Maaliki, who lives in Sheepshead standing,” said Frank J. Macchiarola, abundant. I have had great luck in Bay, Brooklyn, graduated from Fort Ph.D., president, St. Francis College. speaking with several women, who— to my surprise because they are Hamilton High School in 2000. “The “There is no student more qualified or otherwise illiterate—know a lot about deserving than Alissar Maaliki to repre- combination of my childhood in Lebanon the scientific properties of medicinal and education in the United States has sent the U.S., Brooklyn, and St. Francis plants. Word of mouth through genera- created in me a desire to study medi- College.” tions helps maintain the ‘recipe’ for cine,” said Ms. Maaliki, who plans to During the period of her scholarship, good healing. Herbal pharmacists have enroll in medical school in 2005 upon Ms. Maaliki will be based in Rabat, but generously provided me with herbs, the completion of her Fulbright commit- will travel frequently to Casablanca, Mar- books, and leads to scholars in the field. I look forward to meeting political ment. “The opportunity a Fulbright rakech, and Agadir to study the full range figures whose duty it is to ensure the of plants sustained by varying climates of scholarship offers will nourish my ambi- conservation of agricultural resources tion to understand the many faces of the region. She plans also to visit several of Morocco and visiting herbal export medicine in different cultures.” herbal export companies to gain under- companies and plantations where With this award, Ms. Maaliki joins the standing of issues surrounding the herbs are grown. ranks of 261,000 Fulbright award alumni production of herbs for mass consump- “Undoubtedly, the Moroccan people worldwide who include heads of state, tion. are among the nicest, most hospitable ambassadors, CEOs, university presi- “Alissar’s life experience as well as her people I’ve ever met. Daily experiences dents, journalists, artists, professors and compassion, enthusiasm, and intelligence have helped me break down misper- make her uniquely qualified to con- ceptions and stereotypes about a developing nation. Day by day, as I tribute meaningfully to the work she communicate and live here, I appreci- is pursuing,” said Virginia Franklin, ate more clearly this way of life and its Ph.D., professor of English at St. Fran- related beliefs. Every day I grow wiser cis College and Fulbright advisor to in my journey to understand others.” Ms. Maaliki. A former Ful- — Alissar Maaliki, Aug. 29, 2004 bright scholar herself, Dr. Franklin added, “the knowledge Alissar gains about herbal medicine, a topic of growing inter- est worldwide in alternative medical teachers, 34 of whom have been treatments, will only awarded Nobel Prizes. Among the crite- enrich her future medical ria for an applicant’s consideration is the school and professional extent to which candidates and their pro- experiences.”

16 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 SFC Hosts 9th Annual Arthur Miller Conference

On April 23, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller appeared at St. Francis College at the 9th annual Arthur Miller Conference, sponsored by the Arthur Miller Society. In addition to the visit from Mr. Miller, Arthur Miller: The Man Who Had All the Luck, Celebrating his 60 Years on Broadway featured lectures over two days and a walking tour of Arthur Miller’s former Brooklyn Heights residences.

In a conversation moder- experience most of us will ated by Christopher “…a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity never forget.” Bigsby, professor of Ameri- Mr. Miller’s overall can studies, University of to connect with one of America’s greatest straightforwardness and East Anglia, Norfolk, UK, living playwrights.” candor about his lackadaisi- Mr. Miller, 88, discussed a cal approach to academics number of topics. The con- — Stephen Marino, adjunct professor of English, SFC during his youth resonated versation covered his with some St. Francis boyhood in Harlem and College students in the Brooklyn, early writing influences, experi- “Arthur Miller’s trip ‘back home’ to audience. “I think of actors and others ences writing for radio and the stage, Brooklyn provided a once-in-a-lifetime who have a lot of fame as not like real works for which he is best known, critical opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and persons,” said Kevin Barry, a student standards for Broadway musicals and the community to connect with one of in Mr. Marino’s American Drama class dramatic plays, and his newest play, America’s greatest living playwrights,” said who is currently a senior. “Arthur Miller Finishing the Picture, currently in Stephen Marino, adjunct professor of was anything but that. He was one of rehearsals preparing for its world premiere English, St. Francis College, and president the most down-to-earth people I’ve this fall at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre. of the Arthur Miller Society. “It was an ever met.” St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 17 1944-2004 John Burke Celebrates 60 Years on SFC Faculty

n 1944, the year Allied troops invad- World War II, enrollment boomed,” ed Normandy, Casablanca won the he recalled. As St. Francis College grew, Oscar for best picture, and a gallon Dr. Burke moved with the chemistry “Dr. Burke’s organic chemistry I class, where I was first challenged to of milk, at $.62 per gallon, cost three department and the College from Butler times more than a gallon of gasoline, Street to Henry Street to Remsen Street. understand a phenomenon and prove it, John Burke began teaching chemistry He remembers the enthusiasm surround- was my introduction to the world of sci- at St. Francis College. Today, 60 years ing the opening of the Science Building ence and influenced my career choice,” later, after “officially” retiring in 1988, in 1968. “For the first time, the chem- said Louis J. Imbriano, M.D. ’67, who is he’s still a member of the faculty as an istry department was housed under the director of inpatient dialysis services at adjunct professor. same roof as the rest of the College,” Winthrop Hospital in Mineola and an A 1940 graduate of the College, Dr. he said. assistant professor of medicine at SUNY Burke returned to St. Francis after work- Scientific advancements and dramatic Stony Brook. “He got students to inter- ing as a researcher for General Foods. In improvements in instrumentation “have act with subject matter in the lab and 1946, he earned a master’s degree from made possible what was once impossi- stimulated us to find applications of the New York University and in 1962, a doc- ble,” observed Dr. Burke. While the science in our daily lives. I can never for- toral degree from St. John’s University. teaching of classical chemistry has get his impact on me.”

“He got students to interact with subject matter in the lab and stimulated us to find applications of the science in our daily lives. I can never forget

his impact on me.” — Louis J. Imbriano, M.D. ’67

changed with the times, students, aside In spring 2004, the Student Govern- from being a more diverse group than ment Association honored Dr. Burke for “When alumni and faculty tell stories years ago, he believes have remained more than 60 years at St. Francis College about St. Francis College, invariably Dr. more or less unchanged. as a student, professor, department chair- Burke’s name enters the conversation,” “There always have been excellent man, and division chairman. This fall, Dr. said Gerald Largo, Ph.D., vice president students, good students, and average Burke, who is impressed with recent and dean for academic affairs. “He’s students,” Dr. Burke explained. Now, enhancements to the College and cur- remembered not only as an excellent as has been the case throughout his riculum, is back on campus guiding teacher and mentor, but as a true gentle- career, he is most gratified when a reluc- students through organic chemistry labs. man. His interest and enthusiasm for the tant student becomes “lit up” by the “How much swimming and fishing College are as lively today as they were scientific process. “Having had the can you do?” he asked about retirement. when he first arrived.” chance to witness that moment of under- “Teaching keeps me interested and As Dr. Burke tells it, his early years on standing many times over the years has up to date. I like it as much today as I the faculty were exciting ones. “After made it all worthwhile.” ever have.”

18 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Chi Beta Phi Celebrates 35 Years at SFC

Pre-Basketball Game Reunion Planned

he Alpha Xi chapter of national science honor fraternity Chi Beta Phi cele- brates its 35th anniversary at St. Francis College during the 2004-2005 T academic year. The chapter, which inducted its first group of applicants in 1970 after receiving its charter in 1969, was started by 12 biology and chemistry stu- dents as a way to recognize the academic and research accomplishments of St. Francis College science students. Over the past 35 years, more than 400 students studying biology and/or chemistry at St. Francis College have become Chi Beta Phi members. “A high percentage of members are physicians, dentists, podia- “Most impressive is trists, osteopathic physicians, and optometrists. Others teach science or members’ willingness work in the health sciences and pharma- ceutical industries,” said James Corrigan, to assist current stu- Ph.D. ’60, professor of biology at St. Fran- SFC Alumna dents with career cis College and a member of Alpha Xi chapter. “Most impressive is their willing- Appointed advice and support.” ness to assist current students with career Controller — James Corrigan, Ph.D. ’60 advice and support.” Chi Beta Phi was started in 1920 at June Carroll McGrisken, CPA ’76, who has served St. Francis College Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. since December 2002 as director of In 1935, the honor fraternity was approved as an associate society by the American student financial services, has been Association for the Advancement of Sciences. There are 25 chapters on the east coast, appointed controller. In her new role, three in New York State. To be considered for membership, candidates must have Ms. McGrisken, who has experience cumulative and major grade point averages of 3.0 with at least two years of completed in higher education as well as the pri- vate sector, assumes responsibility for coursework in chemistry and biology. Members offer tutoring in science courses financial operations, financial report- for all students, particularly freshmen and sophomores. ing, and budgeting for the College. In spring 2005 on a date to be announced, a reunion of Chi Beta Phi members After graduating with a bachelor’s will be held prior to a Terriers men’s basketball game. Current and former members degree in accounting and completing will receive information about the event to be mailed in an internship as a student for Deloitte December. Former members who are interested in partici- & Touche, Ms. McGrisken was hired pating should contact Dr. Corrigan (718) 489-5294, by the international accounting firm, [email protected]; or Dennis McDermott ’74, where she worked directly for Bill Parrett ’67, currently global CEO for director of alumni affairs, (718) 489-5362, Deloitte & Touche USA. In 1982, she [email protected]. earned an MBA in finance from Ford- ham University. Ms. McGrisken, who is married to alumnus Ronald McGrisken ’80, is enthusiastic about her new position during a time of growth for the College. “The chal- lenges that come with the capital project underway are exciting and positive,” she said. “I look forward to seeing the benefits to our stu- dents over the next several years.” Chi Beta Phi members in 1969.

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 19 been promoted to associate professor; and Dr. Evelyn C. Wolfe (chemistry) was award- Faculty Notes Dr. Ian Maloney (English) has been promot- ed the Dr. Henry C. McBay Outstanding ed to assistant professor. Dr. Timothy Professor Award in Recognition of Pedagog- Houlihan was appointed a full-time mem- ical Leadership and Mentorship at the 2004 New Appointments ber of the history/political science/social Annual NOBCChE Conference. At the same studies department. conference, she presented “Analysis of the St. Francis College is delighted to announce Medicinal Contents of Curcumin in Curry the following faculty appointments for fall Tenure and the rank of associate professor Leaf.” 2004: have been awarded, effective September 2005, to Dr. John Dilyard (management); Athena Devlin, Ph.D., assistant professor Dr. Sintia Molina (fine arts, foreign lan- of English—Dr. Devlin joins the St. Francis guages and international cultural studies); Publications and College faculty after an adjunct professor- Dr. Gregory Tague (English); and Edward ship at the College in 2003. She holds Presentations Wesley O.S.F., Ph.D. ’68 (English). doctoral and master’s degrees in English Dr. Sophie Berman (philosophy) delivered from the University of Massachusetts, a paper titled “Human Free Will in Anselm Amherst, and a bachelor of arts degree in Faculty Grants and Descartes” at the Third St. Anselm literature from Barnard College, Columbia Conference, St. Anselm College, Manches- During the 2003-2004 academic year, sever- University. ter, N.H. al faculty members received professional Dr. Mary Bolan (philosophy) edited an arti- Jana Dixon, lecturer, physical education— development grants, through which they cle titled “Transformation and Victory in I Ms. Dixon comes to St. Francis College assisted in research projects and attended Corinthians 15:50-58,” for publication in from the Lynn, Mass., public schools. She and participated in courses, workshops, and Dunwoodie Review. She also delivered two holds a master of secondary education conferences. They are Dr. Suzanne Fors- papers at St. Francis College, “On the Pos- degree and a bachelor of science degree in berg; Dr. Uwe Gielen; Dr. Peter Gomori; sibility of a Philosophy of Religion” and physical education from Salem State Col- Dr. Francis Greene; Dr. Michele Hirsch; “The Medical School Admissions Process: lege, Salem, Mass. Dr. Renee Goodstein; Dr. Lynne Jackson; Some Reflections.” Joseph Eaton, Ph.D., assistant professor Dr. Steven M. Lipson; Professor Carmine of chemistry—Dr. Eaton joins St. Francis Nogara; Dr. Kathleen Nolan; Dr. Matthew Dr. Allen Burdowski (biology), in collabora- College from North Dakota State University, McGowan; Dr. Marianne Sennick; Dr. tion with others, published two abstracts, where he was assistant professor of chem- Behrouz Tabrizi; Dr. Alan Udoff; and Dr. “The Training of Undergraduate Science istry. He holds a doctoral degree from Evelyn C. Wolfe. Majors in Virological Techniques: Research Application to Anti-Viral Activity by Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor of Similarly, faculty research grants were Comestible Juices,” and “Effects of Salinity science degree in chemistry from George- awarded to Dr. Suzanne Forsberg; Dr. Changes on Dissolved Oxygen Concentra- town University. Enildo Garcia; Dr. Uwe Gielen; Dr. Renee tions in Water Inhabited by Mollies,” for the Barbara Edington, instructor, information Goodstein; Dr. Steven M. Lipson; Dr. American Society for Microbiology Confer- technology—Ms. Edington is the former Frank M. Sorrentino; and Dr. Gregory ence for Undergraduate Educators Annual director of business value practice at Tabb Tague. Conference. Group, where she conducted studies relat- ed to the value and improvement of Dr. James Corrigan ’60 (biology) presented information technology processes. She has Notable Achievements two lectures on biological and chemical been an adjunct professor at Pace Universi- Dr. Geoffrey Horlick (accounting and busi- agents in terrorism to CERT-1. ty, where she is completing coursework for ness law) was selected for inclusion in the Dr. Gerard Davidson’s (chemistry) her doctoral degree. She holds an MBA in eighth edition of Who’s Who Among Ameri- research article, “Nickel Compounds Act finance from Temple University and a bach- ca’s Teachers, 2004. through Phosphatidylinoditol-3-kinase/Akt- elor of science degree in psychobiology Dr. Stephen Lipson (biology) was awarded Dependent, p70s6k-Independent Pathway from Albright College. an Early Career Faculty Travel Grant from to Induce Hypoxia Inducible Factor Transac- Emily Horowitz, Ph.D., assistant professor the American Society of Microbiology to tivation and Cap43 Expression in Mouse of sociology—Dr. Horowitz, who comes to present a paper prepared in collaboration Epidermal C141 Cells,” was published in St. Francis College from the New York with others titled “The Training of Under- Cancer Research. Academy of Medicine where she served as graduate Science Majors in Virological Dr. John Dilyard (management) completed research associate, holds doctoral and mas- Techniques: Research Application to Anti- editing a book with Dr. H. Peter Gray titled ter’s degrees in sociology from Yale Viral Activity by Comestible Juices” at the Globalization and International Economic University and a bachelor of arts degree in organization’s annual conference. Stability to be published by Edward Elgar. history from Bard College. Dr. Kathleen Nolan (biology) received a Professor Jean Ende (management) pub- grant from the New York/New Jersey Har- lished articles in several issues of Crains’ Promotions and Tenure bor Estuary Program. It will provide New York Business, including “Builders pre-service teachers from St. Francis Col- Drop from Weak Bonding,” “Banks Effective September 2004, Dr. Behrouz lege opportunities to develop curricula Giving Start-Ups Affordable Head Start,” Tabrizi (economics) has been awarded designed to improve language arts skills “Responding to Whistle Blowers,” and, tenure and promoted to associate profes- while increasing awareness of issues relat- “Sheepshead Bay Economic Woes.” sor. Dr. Renee Goodstein (psychology) has ed to local estuaries. 20 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Dr. Suzanne Forsberg (foreign languages, Christian Art: The Role of Myth,” in Pro- Dr. Fotios Paliogiannis (mathematics) fine arts, and international cultural studies) ceedings of the Annual Conference on published “On Commuting Operator Expo- gave two lectures to the New York City Christianity and Literature. nentials,” in Proceedings of the American Council for the Humanities, “Johann Sebas- Dr. Arthur Hughes (history, political sci- Mathematics Society. tian Bach, a Portrait of a Musician of the ence, and social studies) completed a book Dr. Paddy Quick (economics) published Baroque,” and “Hildegard of Bingen, a titled A Life of Brooklyn, 1903-1904. two articles, “Subsistence Wages and Woman for all Ages.” Dr. Michael Kaune (sociology and criminal Household Production,” Review of Radical Dr. Virginia Franklin (English) delivered her justice) co-authored an article with Richard Political Economics, and “A National invited paper, “African American and Maori Callahan titled “A Survey of Probation Offi- Income Approach to Income Distribution,” Socio-legal Paths to Progress,” at the Fulbright cers Concerning the Use of Hair Testing for Newsletter of the Union for Radical Political American Studies Conference, University of Illicit Substances,” submitted for peer Economics (URPE). Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. review to The International Journal of Drug Owen Sadlier, O.S.F. ’69 (philosophy) pub- Dr. Enildo Garcia (foreign languages, fine Testing. lished “Foundations of the Philosophy of arts, and international cultural studies) com- Mitchell Levenberg (Academic Enhance- Disclosure,” Festshrift for Robert Sokolowski, pleted two manuscripts for publication, ment Center), published in The Common The Catholic University of America Press. “The Establishment of a Public School Sys- Review a review of Old School, a new novel Dr. Frank Sorrentino (history, political sci- tem during the American Intervention in by Tobias Wolff. ence, and social studies) co-authored with Cuba 1899-1902,” and “The Papers and Dr. Ian Maloney (English) has been select- Dr. Luis W. Koenig, The Chief Executive, 7th Letters of Dr. Clara Cardounell and the His- ed to present “To Work or Not to Work; Edition, and “Italian-Americans: the Alternat- tory of Matanzas Teachers College.” Bartleby’s Problematic Refusal” as part of ing Image of Artist and Mafioso,” with John Dr. Richard Giaquinto (education) authored the Speakers in the Humanities Program of J. LaCorte for Proceedings of the American two articles, “The Software Picture Book” the New York Council for the Humanities. Italian Historical Society. He presented this to be published by T.H.E. Journal, and “Com- paper at the Italian American Historical Dr. Jaskiran Mathur (sociology and criminal prehension and Picture Book Illustrations,” Society Annual Meeting. He published justice) published several articles, “Rich- submitted for publication to the Journal of “The United States and Italy,” also for Pro- mond Hill Gurudwara Opens Door to Balanced Reading Instruction. He presented ceedings of the American Italian Historical SAKHI,” Voices of SAKHI, published by “Content Reading Instruction in the Elemen- Society, and is the contributing editor of The SAKHI for South Asian Women; “Empower- tary Schools” at the New York State Reading Encyclopedia of the American Presidency. ment: the SAKHI Experience,” Proceedings Association Annual Meeting and “Digging of First South Asian Conference, AAARI- Dr. Behrouz Tabrizi (economics) published Informational Text” at the Brooklyn Borough- CUNY, CUNY Bulletin of Asian American/ “Growth and Development: Two Comple- wide Reading Conference. Asian Research Institute; and, co-authored mentary Concepts, Not Substitutes,” Dr. Uwe P. Gielen (psychology) chaired a “Women Empowerment and Self-Help Danesh va Mardom (People and Knowl- symposium on “Psychology Around the Groups,” Conference Proceedings of the edge); “A Note on Microeconomics of World,” presented a poster on “Assessing National Conference on Women and Devel- Islam,” Newsletter of the Union for Radical Moral Maturity,” and was a discussant for opment, Central Institute of Engineering and Economics; and his book review of Dr. “Challenges of Being the Psychologist Advi- Technology, Longowal, Punjab, India. Michael Zweig’s Working Class Majority in sor to Heads of State in Europe” at the Review of Radical Political Economics. Dr. Sintia Molina’s (foreign languages, fine annual meeting of the American Psychologi- arts, and international cultural studies) Dr. Gregory Tague (English) published an cal Association. In Jinan, China, he book, Dominican Perspectives, was pub- article on D.H. Lawrence in Dictionary of presented “The Cross Cultural Study of lished by the University Press of Florida. Literary Influences: the Twentieth Century, Human Development” at the annual meet- Together with Danilo Figuero, she has 1914-2000. ing of the International Council of signed a contract with Greenwood Press to Dr. Alan Udoff, ’68 (philosophy and reli- Psychologists. In Beijing, Dr. Gielen chaired edit a Cuban literature volume for Caribbean gious studies) published “Jean Amery: the symposium “The Psychosocial Adjust- Literature Encyclopedia. Her article, “Carta Evil and the Language of Loss” in Truth, ment of Immigrant Adolescents” and a Liz,” was selected for publication in the Reconciliation and Evil, Rodophi Press. presented a paper co-authored by St. Francis anthology Pensante II: Writing by Women. College graduate Antonio Lombardo titled Dr. Marilyn Verna (education) published “The Psychosocial Adjustment of Chinese Dr. Kathleen Nolan (biology) published sev- several articles, including “Raising Your American Adolescents in New York City.” eral articles in collaboration with other Child to be Gifted: Successful Parents scholars, including “Intraspecific and Inter- Speak,” Gifted and Talented International; Dr. Peter Gomori (management) delivered specific Molecular Differentiation of “Jordan Auslander Discusses Voter Regis- “Policy Issues in Online Course Develop- American Shad and Alabama Shad,” Trans- tration Records,” Genealogy Group; and ment” at the Academy of Business actions of the American Fisheries Society collaborated with others in publications by Education Annual Conference. He also co- Symposium 35:295-302; and “Introducing the Research Centre for Vocational Educa- authored a paper with Dr. M. H. Students to Conservation Genetics Using tion and the MENSA Research Journal. She McSweeney titled “Assessing Long-Term Sturgeon Caviar and Other Fish Eggs,” Pro- presented papers at the Annual Conference Financial Risk and Long Term Options.” ceedings of the 25th Workshop Conference of the American Education Association, IEA Dr. Francis Greene (foreign languages, fine of the Association of Biology Laboratory International Research Conference, and St. arts, and international cultural studies) pub- Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. John’s University. lished, “Imagery and Iconography in

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 21 Sports Roundup SFC to Dedicate Basketball Court to Peter Aquilone

he faculty, administration, students, and staff of St. Francis College are deeply saddened by the sudden passing on September 23 of Peter Aquilone, the son T of Edward Aquilone ’60, director of athletics for St. Francis College. Peter, always an enthusiastic supporter of the Terriers, will be honored on December 1 as the College dedicates the basketball court at the Generoso Pope Physical Education Facili- ty, the College’s main gym, to his memory. “Peter did it all for us. When there were things we needed, he was our ‘go to’ guy. Peter said ‘done’ and it was,” said President Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. ’62. “He helped design the Terriers logo, participated in the layout of the Genovesi Center, and shared his legal skills to make sure the College com- plied with complex NCAA regulations to be eligible to compete with other colleges in recruiting athletes for our basketball teams. He was the most com- plete young person I knew and a friend to all whose lives he touched. It is fitting that Ed Aquilone’s son will continue to be at his side with his name on the Terriers’ home court.” Peter, 34, a graduate of Fordham University and Benjamin Cardozo School Peter Aquilone, left, and his father Ed, director of of Law, was, manager, Center Ice and Media for the National Hockey League’s Televi- athletics for St. Francis sion and Media group. He devoted a great deal of time to the Special Olympics and College, recently partici- New York’s Empire State Games, serving also as co-meet director and founder of the pated in the Empire New York Hispanic Games, the largest high school track meet in the United States, as State Games. The Peter Aquilone Court will be well as co-meet director for the New York City Marathon High School Road Race. dedicated in Peter’s The dedication ceremony, which takes place at 6:00 p.m., will precede the opening memory at St. Francis game of the Terriers women’s basketball season against Towson State University. For College on Dec. 1. more information, please call (718) 489-5372.

Terriers Women’s Basketball Team Fueled for Winning Season

After missing the playoffs last spring by one from the University of New Hampshire as game, the Terriers women’s basketball assistant coach; recent graduate Natasha team is ready to return to the wood for the Green ’04 has been added as assistant 2004-2005 season where they left off last coach; and Phil Merlino was promoted to year. Their 7-11 conference record and 8-19 first assistant coach. New players include overall record, including three key consecu- 6’8’’center Katja Bavendam, at St. Francis tive wins to end the season—a significant College from Germany; guard Tiffany Hill improvement over the previous year—have and all-state point guard Kara Ayers, both inspired the team to set its sights higher. from New Jersey; and Linda Warrington, a Brenda Milano, returning for her second swing player from Massachusetts. season as head coach, is optimistic. “At the According to Coach Milano, returning play- end of last season, we were happy but ers as well as those new to the team look we know we have what it takes to be even forward to the support of fans at their better,” she said. “Our experience has pro- games. “Encouragement from a crowd real- pelled us to work hard to earn a spot in the ly helps during a game and affects our playoffs.” overall optimism,” she said. “We appreciate New players and coaches are providing that students, alumni, family members, and Head Coach Brenda Milano, center, and her staff depth to an already talented group. Since community folks curious about what we’ve anticipate a successful season for the women’s Terriers basketball team. last season, Kelly Hall Barsky was hired got support our team and our efforts.”

22 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Athletics Department Honors Student Athletes

ast spring, the St. Francis College athletics department named male and female student athletes and scholar athletes for 2003-2004. Honored as student ath- L letes of the year are Marina Shport, women’s swimming; Jelena Maljkovic, women’s water polo; and Mike Wilson, men’s basketball. Scholar athletes of the year are Kelly Quigley and Franz Pouchet. Ms. Shport, who was named most holds the St. Francis valuable player for Jelena Maljkovic College record for the men’s basket- the backstroke, won ball team and to the the 100- and 200- All-Northeast Con- yard backstroke events at the Northeast ference second team. He has been hired Conference 2004 championships, break- by the College as second assistant coach ing a meet record in the 100-yard event. for the men’s basketball team. Ms. Maljkovic, selected as All American Ms. Quigley, an education major with a in 2003, was recently hired by St. Francis 3.81 grade point average, is a member of College as assistant coach for the the volleyball and women’s swim teams women’s swimming and water polo and is currently president of the student- teams. Mr. athlete advisory board. Mr. Pouchet, a Wilson, in member of the men’s swim team, is a addition to business management major with a 3.69 this honor, grade point average.

Marina Shport

Mike Wilson

Kelly Quigley

Franz Pouchet

Dr. Macchiarola Named NEC President Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. ’62, president, St. Francis College, has been named president of the Northeast Conference (NEC) for 2004-2006 by its Council of Presidents. The NEC, whose mission is to enhance the experience of student-athletes while strengthening its competitive position both regionally and nationally, focuses on athletic achievement, aca- demic integrity and development, community outreach, and sportsmanship. As president, Dr. Macchiarola will lead the Council of Presidents in its work in regard to conference policy issues and other matters related to the NEC achieving its mission.

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 23 Terriers Welcome Nine Fall Schedule New Coaches Nine new head and assistant coaches will Home Games lead various Terriers teams during their 2004-2005 seasons. Seven of the coaches, Team Date Time Opponent Location four women and three men, are former St. Volleyball Oct. 30 1 p.m. St. Francis PA Genovesi Center Francis College student athletes. Tennis (m/w) Oct. 30 Noon St. Peter’s College USTA Center “The combined experience and athletic excellence of our new coaches add depth to Volleyball Nov. 6 1 p.m. Sacred Heart University Genovesi Center an exceptional staff,” said Edward Volleyball Nov. 16 7 p.m. Long Island University Genovesi Center Aquilone ’60, director of athletics. “Indi- vidually, each brings considerable Basketball (w) Dec. 1 7 p.m. Towson University Pope Center knowledge and expertise about his or her Basketball (w) Dec. 4 4 p.m. Fairleigh Dickenson University* Pope Center sport. As a group, they bring enthusiasm to Basketball (m) Dec. 4 7 p.m. Army Pope Center the entire Terriers athletic program.” Basketball (w) Dec. 9 7 p.m. Rider University Pope Center New coaches include Kelly Hall Barsky, assistant coach, women’s basketball; Jo- Basketball (m) Dec. 11 4 p.m. Columbia University Pope Center Ann Eyre McNeil ’03, head coach, Basketball (w) Dec. 22 7 p.m. Lafayette University Pope Center Basketball (w) Dec. 28 7 p.m. University of Pittsburgh Pope Center Basketball (m) Jan. 5 7 p.m. Lafayette University Pope Center

Basketball (w) Jan. 6 7 p.m. Mount St. Mary’s College* Pope Center Basketball (m) Jan. 8 4 p.m. Central Connecticut State U* Pope Center Basketball (w) Jan. 13 7 p.m. St. Francis University* Pope Center

Basketball (w) Jan. 15 2 p.m. Sacred Heart University* Pope Center Basketball (m) Jan. 15 4 p.m. Sacred Heart University* Pope Center Basketball (m) Jan. 17 7 p.m. St. Francis University* Pope Center Basketball (w) Feb. 2 7 p.m. Long Island University* Pope Center

Among the new coaches leading Terriers teams are, Basketball (m) Feb. 3 7 p.m. Robert Morris University* Pope Center clockwise from top left, Kelly Hall Barsky, women’s basketball; JoAnn Eyre McNeil, women’s tennis; Basketball (w) Feb. 7 7 p.m. Robert Morris University* Pope Center Mike Wilson, men’s basketball; and Yulian Hristov, Basketball (m) Feb. 10 7 p.m. Long Island University * Pope Center men’s water polo. Basketball (w) Feb. 12 6 p.m. Wagner College*§ Pope Center

women’s tennis; Natasha Green ’04, assis- Basketball (m) Feb. 12 8 p.m. Wagner College*§ Pope Center tant women’s basketball coach; Yulian Basketball (w) Feb. 16 7 p.m. Central Connecticut State U* Pope Center Hristov ’01, assistant coach, men’s water polo; Jelena Maljkovic ’04, assistant Basketball (m) Feb. 19 4 p.m. Mount St. Mary’s College* Pope Center coach, women’s swimming and women’s Basketball (m) Feb. 21 7 p.m. Fairleigh Dickenson University* Pope Center water polo; Hugo Salazar ’04, assistant Basketball (w) Feb. 24 7 p.m. Monmouth University* Pope Center coach, men’s and women’s diving; Jennifer Tittle, head coach, women’s swimming; Basketball (m) Feb. 28 7 p.m. Monmouth University* Pope Center Gary Walunas ’85, head coach, men’s * Northeast Conference Game § Metro TV swimming; Mike Wilson ’04, assistant Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Away Games coach, men’s basketball. In addition, several members of current St. Nov. 20 7 p.m. @ Fordham University Francis College coaching staffs recently Nov. 23 7:30 p.m. @ St. John’s University were promoted. They are Neal Biscaldi, Dec. 8 7:30 p.m @ Seton Hall/Continental Airlines Arena to first assistant coach, men’s basketball; Chad Davis ’01, promoted to head coach, Dec. 23 7 p.m @ St. Peter’s College men’s tennis; and Phil Merlino, promoted to first assistant coach, women’s basketball. Srdjan Mihaljevic ’01, was rehired as assis- Go Terriers! tant coach, women’s water polo.

24 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 ProfileAlumni of a Terrier News Vincent A. Kucich ’73

ardiac surgery was not the first career choice of Vincent Kucich, who grew up in the working class neighborhood now known as Cobble Hill. “I wanted to be a cop,” he said. But when the city suspended Capplications to the police academy just as he was graduating from Xaverian High School, Dr. Kucich decided to pursue medicine.

A biology major at St. Francis College Montefiore Medical Center eventually with a special interest in chemistry, Dr. led Dr. Kucich and his family permanent- Kucich graduated in three years and was Dr. Kucich credits ly to Chicago. After positions at Cook accepted immediately to SUNY Down- the personal attention County Hospital, where he led the effort state Medical School. “I confounded all he received at SFC to restore the hospital’s cardiology pro- the guys from high school who went to gram and performed its first open heart Ivy League colleges and were struggling as critical to setting surgery, and University of Illinois College to get into medical school,” he said. “I him in the right career of Medicine, among others, Dr. Kucich knew when I chose St. Francis it was a currently is medical director of the open good choice.” direction. heart program and chairman of the Dr. Kucich attributes his successful department of surgery for St. Francis transition to medical school to several Hospital in Blue Island, Ill. In addition, St. Francis College professors with med- he is chairman for the division of cardio- ical backgrounds who, he says, were as thoracic surgery for McNeal Hospital in committed to teaching as they were nearby Berwyn. to science. In particular, he remembers Now, in preparation to assume greater Dr. Donald Metz ’47, who during the administrative responsibility, Dr. Kucich, week worked as a researcher for an avid cyclist and triathlete and father of Brookhaven National Laboratory and on “four great kids,” is looking to enroll in Saturdays taught physical chemistry at the an executive MBA program in Chicago. College for no salary. Looking back at his professional, educa- “No matter how late our Friday night tional, and life experiences, he credits the had been, no one missed Dr. Metz’s class personal attention he received at St. Fran- on Saturday morning,” said Dr. Kucich, cis College more than 30 years ago as a who throughout his career has taught at a critical factor to setting him in the right number of colleges and universities. “His direction. “Any college can help you, but passion for St. Francis College and willing- St. Francis does much more than that,” ness to share his expertise with students is Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial he said. “The faculty’s extraordinary something I respect still today.” Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hos- commitment to teaching communicated Residencies at Montefiore Hospital and pital in Chicago, and Albert Einstein & to us that we were in a special place.”

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 25 Alumni Board of Directors Focuses on Interests of SFC Graduates

lumni of St. Francis College have opportunities to lend a voice in the planning of events, activities, and programs designed especially for graduates of the College. The alumni board of directors, a group of A dedicated alumni who attend five meetings per year, offer suggestions and input that help increase awareness for St. Francis College among its various alumni constituencies. “The alumni board of directors sup- ’52, Robert Smith ’72, Theresa Spel- Amanda, and are expecting their second ports the College and its mission in a man-Huzinec ’88, Peter Spiess ’75, and child in February. number of valuable ways,” said Dennis Joseph Szkutnik ’71. Danielle Rouchon ’92, Rosedale, McDermott ’74, director of alumni rela- “The College’s reputation has a signifi- Queens, B.A., communications—As a tions for St. Francis College. “As cant impact on alumni and their student, Danielle was a member of the representatives of alumni of all ages and professional lives,” said board member cheerleading team and the black students backgrounds, board members know what Robert Smith ’72. “Through our work, association and participated in the Com- resonates with their fellow graduates. We we not only help protect the integrity of munications Film Festival. After working rely on their input to guide decisions the degrees earned by alumni but we for a public relations firm and earning a about alumni responsiveness to events assist the College in pursuing its goals.” master’s degree in media studies in 1995 and programs that are important to the Recently, the board welcomed two new from the New School for Social Research, life of the College.” members. They are: she worked for Lighthouse International, Currently, board leadership consists of a nonprofit organization whose mission is Keith Culley ’91, Old Bridge, N.J., James Bozart ’86, president, and John to help people overcome vision impair- B.S. business management—At St. Fran- J. Casey ’70, vice president. Directors ment, and the American Cancer Society. cis College Keith was a member of the are Edward Aquilone ’60, Jeannette A. Most recently, Danielle served as Pro- baseball, swimming, and water polo Bartley ’00, Brian Campbell ’76, Joan gram Director for Walk as One, a branch teams. During his first post-graduation Coles ’94, Kevin Comer ’99, Franey M. of the National Conference for Commu- job at Aetna, he obtained his independ- Donovan, Jr. ’68, James Dougherty nity and Justice. ent adjuster’s license. Shortly thereafter, ’66, Gerry Gannon ’60, Daniel Kane ’67, he joined Edward Reilly & Company. Mary Anne Killeen ’78, Lorraine M. For more information about the alumni This fall, Keith will begin a master’s Lynch ’91, James H. McDonald ’69, board of directors, contact Dennis McDer- degree program at Touro University. He mott ’74, (718) 489-5362, or email Martin McNeill ’63, Thomas Quigley and his wife, Virginia, have a daughter, [email protected].

Charter Day Celebration Brings Special Gift to SFC April 30—On Charter Day, Margaret Jones presented to St. Francis College a photo of the 12 members of the class of 1904, of which her father, James Horgan, was a graduate.

Margaret Jones (second from left) and her son Stephen (far left) present a photo of the class of 1904 to Becket Ryan, O.S.F., and Dennis McDermott ’74, director of alumni affairs.

26 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Alumni Events Reunions Celebrated at 2004 Alumni Dinner May 7—At the annual Alumni Reunion Dinner at the Marriott Hotel in Brooklyn, members of several classes celebrated reunions and the class of 2004 attended its first alumni event.

Members of the class of 1954 and their spouses ’54reminisced over 50 years.

The class of 1979 and their spouses recalled their college days. ’79 ’04

Graduates from the class of 2004 celebrate the completion of four years at St. Francis College.

Young Alumni Gather for Food and Fun June 3—Recent graduates attended a reception at Third and Long Saloon in Manhattan for food and conversation. Kevin Comer ’99 and Joan M. Coles ’94 relax after work at Young Alumni Night. Tessa P. Mathurin ’03 and Sandra L. Beecher ’03 visit St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 27 with their classmates. While in New York for the President’s Club Dinner, Bill Love- joy ’75 and his wife, Gerrie, who live in Birm- ingham, Mich., planned to visit Jeff Russo, Jesus Linares ’84, Michael Donovan ’81, and Armando Rodriguez pre- their daughter. pare to tee off at Meadow Brook Country Club. 2004 Golf Outing: President’s Club Dinner Brings More Than Par for the Course Most Generous Donors Together $85,000 Raised for Scholarships On September 14, nearly 100 society’s long-time and brand members of the President’s new members.” On June 28, more than 150 described by tournament co- Club, St. Francis College’s giving John Tully ’67, who recently alumni and friends of St. Francis chairman Brendan J. Dugan society for donors who make moved back to New York from College attended the 2004 St. ’68, president, Independence annual gifts of $2,500 or more, Texas, attended the dinner this Francis College Golf Outing at Community Bank’s Business joined President Frank J. Mac- fall for the first time. “After Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, Banking Division, as “critical to chiarola, Ph.D., ’62 at the being away for so many years, N.Y. The event raised a record the 90 percent of St. Francis society’s annual dinner at Tiro A it’s inspiring to see the College $85,000, a 40 percent increase College students who receive Segno, a private club in Green- flourishing,” he said. over last year’s outing. scholarships or financial aid.” wich Village. While the President’s Club “It was a great day for a truly "The annual golf outing at Dr. Macchiarola expressed grati- includes all donors to the Col- great purpose,” said Josephine Meadow Brook has become tude on behalf of the College to lege who make annual gifts of Foley Savastano, senior vice one of the College’s foremost those in attendance, after being $2,500 or more, those whose president, Citibank Commercial fundraisers,” said tournament introduced by society member gifts meet or exceed $5,000 are Markets Group, who served as co-chairman Edward Anthony Providenti ’67, who considered members with dis- the event’s caddies sponsor. Travaglianti ’70, president, attended the event with his tinction. To learn more about Commerce Bank Long Island. Proceeds from the event, which wife, Fran. becoming a member of the “This year’s was the most suc- broke records for participation “President’s Club members are President’s Club, contact Sean cessful ever.” as well as revenue, will support special to St. Francis College Moriarty, vice president for scholarships for St. Francis Col- Joseph Wangler ’53 and Roger J. Daly and vital to the College’s ability development, (718) 489-5443, lege students, a cause ’52 visit over brunch before golf. to continue offering a quality [email protected]. education in today’s competitive higher education environment,” said Dr. Macchiarola. “Every year we look forward to this Anthony Providenti ’67, introduced marvelous event to honor the President Macchiarola to President’s Club members.

Mark Your Calendars: The 2005 Meadow Brook Golf Outing is Mon., June 27. For more information, contact Michael J. Iadarola, senior develop- ment officer, (718) 489-5482 or [email protected].

28 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Ways to Support St. Francis College

The generous contributions of alumni and friends make possible the continued high-quality educational experience that students discover at St. Francis College. These essential and valued gifts support the College’s programs, campus resources, and students in a number of ways. For more information about making a contribution to St. Francis College, please contact the Development Office, (718) 489-5361 or e-mail [email protected].

Make a Gift to the Annual Fund A Special Opportunity for NYC Employees Every year between July 1 and June 30, alumni and friends of Employees of the City of New York can support the College in a St. Francis College have the opportunity to make contributions quick and convenient way, through the Combined Municipal to the College for a variety of purposes, such as scholarships, the Campaign, a charitable payroll deduction program, in which St. College’s endowment, or general needs. These gifts can be des- Francis College participates. Those interested should contact ignated by the donor as “unrestricted,” meaning the College is their supervisors for information. able to decide where to apply the gift, or they can be designated specifically for athletics, the library, or scholarships. All gifts to the annual fund are acknowledged in the College’s annual report. Learn More: If you would like to learn more about ways to contribute to Remember SFC When Planning Your Estate St. Francis College or let us know that the College is in your It’s possible to include St. Francis College in your estate plans. estate plans, please complete and mail this form to St. Francis College, Development Office, 180 Remsen Street, Many alumni, by working closely with their attorneys, use their Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., 11201; or call Sean Moriarty, vice wills to make their most substantial gift to the College, usually president for development, (718) 489-5443. through a bequest or by naming St. Francis College as benefici- ary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan. Others choose I would like more information about (check one or more): to make gifts of real estate or stock to the College as their way Bequests and wills of helping to shape the future of their alma mater and future Planned giving generations of students. Endowing a scholarship 2004-2005 Annual Fund Contribute to the Campaign for Big Dreams Campaign for Big Dreams Funds donated to the Campaign for Big Dreams, a $25 million I / We have already included St. Francis College in capital campaign currently underway through 2005, are sup- my / our estate plans. porting enhancement of the College’s facilities, increased scholarship support, and strengthened academic programs. To date, $16 million has been raised for these purposes, including construction of the College’s new academic center with state- Name of-the-art library, “smart” classrooms equipped with wireless technology, a theater/lecture hall, updated facilities for the Address communication arts department, and an Internet-ready student cyber lounge. City

Endow a Scholarship State ZIP Alumni and friends of St. Francis College are able to endow scholarships to honor a loved one or former teacher. Since 1996, more than 60 new scholarships of this type have been E-mail Address endowed; the College is committed to increasing that number further to provide funding for deserving students who other- Telephone Number wise might not be able to afford a Franciscan education.

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 29 Class Notes

Nicholas A. Daddona ’69 retired from Special Mentions 1960s teaching at H. Frank Carey High School Monsignor Paul F. Bradley ’37 was hon- James M. Burns ’60 sold his New Jersey after 31 years. ored May 21 by the Long Branch Knights of accounting practice and retired to North Michael J. Sinneck ’69 was appointed sen- Columbus and the Friends of Monsignor in Carolina. ior vice president of Veritas Consulting. celebration of his 90th birthday. A decorated Frank J. Macchiarola, Ph.D. ’62, president, soldier, the Monsignor has received the St. Francis College, and his wife, Mary, 1970s Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Navy Commenda- announce the birth of grandson Daniel Thomas J. Curtin, Jr. ’70 is proud to tion Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Michael, Sept. 2. He is welcomed by his announce his daughter, Margaret, selected Unit Commendation, American Defense Ser- parents, Joseph and Michaela Macchiarola, St. Francis College over several universities vice Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and brothers John and Joseph. and World War II Victory Medal. that offered her full scholarships to study Patrick F. Sullivan ’63 has opened SSI theater. He hopes she becomes a member Arthur Beyer ’61 won the 2004 Terrier Realty of Florida, LLC in Fort Lauderdale, of the St. Francis Troupers. Rooter Golf Tournament in St. Thomas, U.S. Fl., where he lives. In the past, he has held Edward Travaglianti ’70 is president of Virgin Islands. Other participants included executive positions with IBM and KPMG Commerce Bancorp on Long Island. He is 2nd place winner, Robert Ball ’61 and final- Consulting. ist John Wagnes ’61. also vice chairman, board of trustees, Charles A. Bennett ’65 received the Gan- Winthrop-University Hospital; member of non University Service Award for 35 years the board of trustees, Winthrop-South of dedication, loyalty, and commitment to Nassau Health System; member of the the university. board of directors, Pall Corporation; chair- John T. Ferraioli ’66 retired and spends man of the board, Long Island Works time taking aerial photographs over eastern Coalition and Project Long Island; on the Long Island from a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. board of trustees for Long Island University Edward J. Jaworski ’66 and his wife, and chancellor of LIU’s Brooklyn campus. Kathy, are retired. He currently is the junior He also serves on the board of directors varsity basketball coach at Nazareth High for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and is chairman of the Maurer Foundation for Robert Ball ’61, Arthur Beyer ’61 and John Wagnes ’61. School in Brooklyn. The Jaworskis’ son, Jerome, is completing his master’s degree Breast Health Education. William J. Ryan ’65, chairman, president, in performing arts administration at New Patrick J. Russo ’71 retired from the New and chief executive officer, Banknorth York University. York State Supreme Court in 2002. He now Group, Inc., received The Henri A. Benoit Michael A. Davino ’68 retired from the teaches at St. Gregory the Great Elemen- Award for Leadership in the Private Sector NYC Department of Education as principal tary School in Bellerose, N.Y. at the Portland, Maine, Regional Chamber’s of Michael J. Petrides School. He is now Pasquale A. Bianculli ’72 announces the 150th Annual Dinner. The award was given superintendent of the Springfield N.J. publication of his book, 101 Tips and Tricks to Mr. Ryan for contributions to his commu- school system. for Acoustic Guitar, which became available nity through leadership and effort in civic Neal P. Bennett ’69 recently hosted a get- in February. and charitable activities. Mr. Ryan was also together for fellow alumni at his home in Frank L. Punturieri ’72 graduated from elected to the board of directors of Breezy Point. the Chubb Institute with a degree in web UnumProvident Corporation. development and business programming. He has been married for 30 years to Carol; 1940s they have a daughter, Alicia, and son, Brian. Mr. Punturieri works for the New Jersey J. Vincent Gallagher, Esq. ’41, received Insurance Underwriting Association in the Progress of Peoples Achievement Newark, N.J. Award, given by the Progress of Peoples Development Corporation, which he served James C. Malone ’73 is chief financial as president, 1975-2003. officer for The TriZetto Group, Inc. Robert E. Woods ’73 announces the birth of granddaughter, Mallory Ann Joiner, April 1. 1950s (L-R) Neal P. Bennett ’69, Martin T. McNeill ’63, Mahmoud M. Elghandour ’74 was Joseph Ippolito ’56 and his son opened Daniel T. Kane ’67, James H. McDonald ’69, Eugene appointed vice president-controller of Kaneb Northgate CARE Pharmacy in Waldorf, Md. J. Gartlan ’66, Robert E. Kearney III ’68 and John R. Mathis ’63. Pipe Line Company LLC. Kevin Hayes ’74 published a children’s book, Joy of My Heart: A St. Patrick’s Day

30 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 Tale. He works at P.S. 101 in Bensonhurst, Michael Angelone ’88 was named manager Brooklyn. of Commerce Bank’s Bensonhurst branch. Weddings and John R. Meyer ’74 was named head of the Previously, he was vice president/branch Anniversaries Annuity Department at New York Life Insur- manager for Republican National/HSBC Bank. Joseph P. Masco ’51 and his wife, Nancy, ance Company, where he is senior vice recently celebrated their 50th wedding president. John lives in Staten Island with 1990s anniversary with a party at the Hilton Gar- his wife, Cathy, and their three children. Christine Kaye ’90 was promoted to execu- den Inn, in Bloomfield, N.J. They have two Theodore Glikis ’75 retired from UNICEF. tive officer of the 13th Police Precinct in sons, Peter and Paul, and six grandchildren. He lives in Jamaica, Queens. Manhattan. She is one of five women to Joseph Mercurio ’71 wed Jennifer Byron Vincent A. Ferraioli ’78 celebrated his 25th hold a number-two spot in the New York in Rhode Island. Joseph is president of anniversary at Con Edison. City Police Department. She lives in Man- National Political Services, a political con- Joseph R. Ferrari ’78 was keynote speaker hattan with her husband. sulting firm in Manhattan, and is also an at Nazareth High School’s graduation cere- Richard E. Pino ’90 is chief financial officer adjunct professor at New York University. mony. He is chairman of Links to Nazareth, for Frontline Communications International, Stephen J. Dougherty ’94 wed Sara a program for alumni of the school who cur- Inc. In April, he was named to the board of Perkins at the Cathedral of the Immaculate rently work as faculty or administrators in directors of St. Christopher’s, Inc. Conception in Syracuse. colleges and universities. Janet M. Dawson ’91 benefits manager for Tahirah F. Lamont ’94 wed David Brown in William C. Armstrong ’79 was appointed Sleepy’s, Inc. She lives in East Farmingdale, Scottsdale, Ariz. Tahirah is a flight engineer to the board of directors for New Island N.Y. for Federal Express. Hospital. He is senior vice president and Paul A. Johnson ’92 is associate at Tucker MaryEllen T. Siconolfi ’95 wed Thomas chief financial officer for St. Francis Hospital Ellis & West LLP, Los Angeles. He is a DiGiulio at Resurrection R.C. Church in on Long Island. member of the firm’s trial group, which Brooklyn. She is a teacher at Our Lady of Marie E. Michaelson ’79 was promoted to focuses on mass tort and products liability Guadalupe Elementary School in Brooklyn. senior vice president and auditor, Suffolk litigation. He is a licensed Federal Aviation David E. Moskowitz ’97 married Eugenia County National Bank. She directs internal Administration pilot and a member of the Klopsis. They live in Marine Park, Brooklyn. auditing for all phases of the bank’s opera- Layer-Pilot’s Bar Association. tions and makes recommendations for Eileen M. Long-Chelales ’92 was appoint- improved controls, accounting records, and ed regional administrator of the U.S. system designs. General Services Administration Northeast and Caribbean Region. Prior to joining GSA, 1980s she served New York’s Governor Pataki as deputy secretary for administration and Anne Jackson Rasmussen ’80 recently operations. appeared on the daytime drama “All My Children.” She is a member of the Ameri- Diane A. Pencil ’94 is a captain at Colgan can Federation of Television and Radio Air, US Airways Express. Artists and works part time for the depart- Dawn M. Alberigo ’95 is manager of corpo- David E. Moskowitz ’97 and Eugenia Klopsis ment of surgery at Staten Island University rate events for Time Warner. Christopher J. Didonna ’98 married Hospital. She has been married to Roy Ras- Michael A. MacIntyre ’97 was promoted to Michele Pompilio at St. Thomas the Apostle mussen for 19 years. first vice president of media and entertain- R.C. Church in Pleasant Plains on Staten Virginia Fazio ’82 relocated to Lantana, Fl. ment, HSBC Bank. He lives in Brooklyn. Island. Christopher teaches physical educa- Victor ’82 and Donna M. Vientos ’82 tion at Michael J. Petrides School in announce their son, Victor III, was named 2000s Sunnyside, Queens, and plays with the 2004 Patriot Indoor Track and Field Team Brothers Pastry Baseball Team of the Allen J. West ’00 is managing partner of Representative for Lehigh University. Melis- Twyford-Mouche League. sa, Bryan, and Cody are also proud of their The Den, a lounge and art gallery in Harlem. Allison A. Decesare ’01 wed Kenneth Laf- brother. fey at St. Teresa’s R.C. Church in Castleton Salvatore Ferrigno ’85 joined Robert K. Corners. They live in Sunnyside, Queens. Futterman & Associates LLC as senior Angela Katherine Merlino ’01 wed William director. Prior to joining RKF, he served as Francis Manekas at Nativity Blessed Virgin managing director for Garrick-Aug Associ- Mary Church in Queens. Angela is director, ates Store Leasing, Inc. sports information and marketing, St. Fran- cis College. Her father, Phil Merlino, is first

St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 31 assistant coach for the Terriers women’s basketball team. Events Fall and Winter 2004-2005

Keep informed of events at St. Francis through e-mail updates. Did you know St. Francis College holds many events throughout the year? To receive

William and Angela Manekas. e-mail notification of these, e-mail [email protected] with your name, year of graduation, and e-mail address. You will be added to our list. Michael S. Bonanno ’02 wed Gillian It’s fast and it’s free. Bennett at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Richmond on Staten Island. Michael is October 28 December 1 securities associate at the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan and a seventh 8th Annual Thomas J. Volpe Lecture Dedication of Peter Aquilone Court grade basketball coach at St. Patrick Ele- Series and inaugural lecture of “Breaking Pope Center, 6 p.m. mentary School in Richmond. They live in the Glass Ceiling” For information, contact Office of Special Pleasant Plains, Staten Island. Speaker: Mary Robinson, former president Events, (718) 489-5272 of Ireland Births Founders Hall, 11 a.m. December 4 No charge; call Office of Special Events for Alumni Veterans Reception Jeannine Sullivan reservations (718) 489-5272. Callahan Center, 5 p.m. Ramos ’93 and her husband, Osiris, wel- To be followed by SFC vs. Army at SFC November 15 come their son, Kyle For information, contact Donna DeSiena Thomas, April 20. Networking Night for Young Alumni (718) 489-5471, They also have a two- American Management Association [email protected] year-old son, Osiris. Hosted by Edward Reilly ’68, Osiris and Kyle Thomas AMA President and CEO December 10 Ramos. 1601 Broadway (at 48th Street), 6 p.m. St. Francis College Choir Concert Margaret Doyle Kane ’95 and her husband For information and reservations, contact Founders Hall, 7 p.m. Daniel announce the birth of their son, Vanessa De Almeida (718) 489-5363, Admission is free; alumni are invited. Brendan, June 10. They also have daugh- [email protected]. ters, Bridget and Cathleen. February 5 Kimberly Henderson Gilroy ’98 and her November 19-20 Alumni Memorial Mass husband John welcome their daughter, Kelsey, Dec. 29, 2003. They live in Marine St. Francis College Troupers present Founders Hall, 11 a.m. Park, Brooklyn. The Hot L Baltimore by Lanford Wilson Reception immediately following in Founders Hall, 8 p.m. Genovesi Center Tickets $8 at the door For information, contact Donna DeSiena For more information, contact Office of (718) 489-5471, Nominations for Alumni Special Events, (718) 489-5372 [email protected] Awards Being Accepted To nominate a faculty member, admin- November 23 istrator, or fellow alumnus to be honored Alumni Reception at Sly Fox Inn at next spring’s annual Alumni Reunion Fresh Meadows, Queens, 5:30 p.m. Dinner, please contact Vanessa De Almei- To be followed by SFC vs. St. John’s Univer- da, assistant director of alumni relations, sity at SJU (718) 489-5363; or e-mail For information, contact Dennis McDermott [email protected]. (718) 489-5362, dmcdermott@stfranciscol- lege.edu

32 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 We Remember

Michael P. DeBlasio, 1937-2004 On June 30, St. Francis College lost a dear foremost among his many contributions to friend, dedicated alumnus, and valued the College and its students,” said Thomas member of the board of trustees with the J. Volpe, chairman, St. Francis College death of Michael P. DeBlasio ’58. Mr. board of trustees. DeBlasio, who had served on the St. Fran- “In every circumstance Michael led with cis College board of trustees since 1999, humility and grace,” said President Frank was, until his retirement in 2002, chief J. Macchiarola. “His enduring commitment financial officer and senior vice president and enthusiasm for St. Francis College are of the Lorel Corporation. among the gifts of his legacy.” A member of the board’s finance commit- Mr. DeBlasio served also as a trustee to tee, Mr. DeBlasio is remembered as a Dickinson College, Our Lady of Mercy Hos- devoted supporter of academic scholar- pital, and the New York Philharmonia ships. In 1998, he and his wife, Kathleen, Virtuosi. In addition to his wife, he is sur- endowed the Helen and Louis DeBlasio vived by his daughter Deirdre-Noel and her Scholarship in honor of Mr. DeBlasio’s husband Todd Engels, and two grandchil- parents. “The generous spirit Michael dren. Donations in Mr. DeBlasio’s memory extended to young people who could not may be made to St. Francis College. otherwise afford a college education is

The following alumni and friends of St. Francis College recently have passed away. We pray for the repose of their souls. Requiescant in Pacem.

St. Francis College Alumni Gerard G. Betz ’49 Mary Gay ’80 John M. McDermott ’50 Felix D. Paolucci ’43 Giles Brooks ’54 Thomas R. Greene, Ph.D. ’58 John McGowan ’65 John Rizzo ’73 Robert Buetti ’57 Mark Gullo ’75 James F. McGrath ’58 James L. Rogers ’57 William Cahill ’60 Harold Harvers, George J. Mullen ’63 Harold Savarese ’50 Anthony Caracciolo ’50 O.S.F. ’68 Maj. Raymond R. Miller ’63 Eileen Vardy-Titone ’80 Frederick Cavanagh ’48 John Hough ’69 Peter Nugent ’72 Edmund Tomaselli ’47 Louis Cunningham, O.S.F. ’40 Dr. Thaddeus Jozefowicz ’64 Patrick O’Connor ’50 Lawrence X. Webb ’49 Michael P. DeBlasio ’58 William Keating ’40 William O’Shea ’71 John J. Fleming ’50 Otis Mays ’81 John F. O’Sullivan ’59

Friends of St. Francis College Peter Aquilone, son of Edward Sarah Jean Kent, mother of Helen Mullahy, mother-in-law to to James Raftery ’63 and Joe Aquilone ’60, SFC director of Walter Kent ’68 and Robert Dan Kane ’67 Raftery ’91 athletics Kent, O.S.F. Marie Murphy, mother of Nancy F. Roach, mother of Peter Brown, father of Ken Elliot Koppell, brother-in-law to Patrick Murphy, O.S.F. ’68 Peter Roach ’67 Brown ’70 Joseph Mingrone ’76 Thomas S. O’Brien, professor David Ryan, brother of Hamil Claudius Bruno, father of Lucretia Loughlin, mother of emeritus Becket Ryan, O.S.F. Angela Bruno ’75 Mark E. Loughlin ’95 Christopher J. Palmieri, for- Mary Ryan, mother of Margaret Collins, mother of Mary Maguire, mother of Eric mer chief accountant for SFC Frank (Mickey) Ryan ’73 Jennifer Collins ’97 McGuire ’71 Marie Parrett, mother of Patricia B. Seely, former Lorraine Elhilow, mother of Susan Mammolitto, mother of William Parrett ’67 employee and mother of Fran- Joseph Elhilow ’71 Jerome Mammolitto ’73 Dorothy Quinn, grandmother of cis Seely ’69 Martha Forcina, mother of Peter Marcolini, father of Christopher Fortunato ’03 Nina Travaglianti, mother of Dominic Quigley, O.S.F. ’71 Joseph Marcolini ’02 Lynne Raftery, wife of Edward Travaglianti ’70 Charles Higgins, father of Joan Delia Montalbano, mother of John Raftery ’68, sister-in-law Higgins ’84 Richard Montalbano ’72 St. Francis College Terrier / Fall 2004 33 Stay in Touch.

Why Are These Alumni So Happy? They’re smiling because they participated in recent SFC alumni events where they reunited with old friends, networked with new ones, and reconnected with the College. To receive e-mail notification about upcoming alumni events, contact Vanessa De Almeida, assistant director of alumni relations, [email protected].

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