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Alumni whose class years end in “2” and “7”: Make plans now to join your classmates back on campus in June. For a tentative schedule of events, hotel information and more visit www.scranton.edu/reunion Registration for Reunion events and on-campus accommodations will be available in March 2012.

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CLASS COMMITTEES your reunion a success by calling the Office of WORK TO HELP Alumni Relations at 1-800-SCRANTON or REUNITE via e-mail at [email protected] CLASSMATES & FRIENDS

More than 900 alumni attended their Reunion this past June. Here’s what some of them had to say: “The memory of the weekend and sharing with “A great and rewarding experience, well worth the time and effort. classmates, many of whom have not been seen for years, It’s amazing how much has changed, yet it’s still the same U of S.” — Lou Orban ’61 will remain with me forever.” — Drew Von Bergen ’61 “There is something about the spirit in Scranton, something that drew Despite life’s busy schedule, make time for your “ us there when we chose Scranton. The spirit grew within us over the reunion. You’ll appreciate the opportunity to reconnect years and we took a part of that when we graduated. As we gathered with the spirit of da’ U, see all the wonderful changes reunion weekend, I felt that spirit again, standing as a class on on campus and most importantly have a wonderful the steps. It was almost as each one of us brought that piece of what — Patti Clifford ’86 weekend with your classmates.” we took back to where it all began.” — AMDG John Gownley ’06

“I had not been back to a reunion in 35 years. It was awesome! An unbelievably good time and great to see my friends. Now I just can’t wait until the 40th!” — Richard T. Walker ’85 To see more of the fun and fellowship at the 2011 Reunion Weekend, see our Reunion photo spread on page 25. CONTENTS 5 2 A Message from FALL 2011 • VOLUME 33, NUMBER 1 EDITOR Our New President Tommy Kopetskie

DESIGNERS Francene M. Dudziec Jason Thorne CONTRIBUTING EDITORS 5 Remembering 9/11 Kevin Southard Stan M. Zygmunt ’84, G’95

ASSOCIATE WRITERS Kevin Gray Marnie Lawler McDonough ’00 Matt Morgan 7 Q&A: Ronald H. ASSISTANT CLASS NOTES EDITOR McKinney, S.J. Margery Gleason 7 PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN Cory Burrell ’14

STUDENT EDITOR Melissa DeSoto ’14 8 For the Love of Music PHOTOGRAPHY Terry Connors Kathy Fallon Carol McDonald Jim O’Connor Kevin Southard 10 Our Celebration 10 PRESIDENT Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. of Inauguration VICE PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Gerald C. Zaboski ’87, G’95

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A Message OntheCommons from the President Tenth Annual PBC Dinner Honors Farrell Mary Beth Farrell ’79, a former executive vice president of AXA Welcome to the fall 2011 issue of Equitable Life Insurance Company, was presented with the University’s The Scranton Journal. President’s Medal at the President’s Business Council (PBC) Tenth We have many reasons to celebrate as a Annual Award Dinner on Oct. 6 at The Pierre in New York City. community, many for which to be grateful. Tim Pryle, executive director of the PBC, commented: “Mary Beth’s For me, I am blessed and humbled by the selection for the Tenth Annual Award Dinner is an excellent responsibilities choice by the Honoree Selection Committee. She has been entrusted to me extremely instrumental in the PBC’s first decade and is a Mary Beth Farrell ’79 by the Board of living example of the objectives that we seek to achieve.” Trustees to serve A native of Scranton, Farrell is a current member of the University’s Board of Trustees and as your president. served as its vice chair from 2007 to 2009. She is the current chair of the President’s Business In the past several Council and a former member of the Alumni Board of Governors. In addition to being a months, I have driving force behind the PBC since its inception, she is very committed to her alma mater in learned much about many ways, including regularly speaking with current students to offer career direction. The University of Scranton, its Athletic Award Dinner Named for Longtime Coach students, faculty, staff and parents. I also have begun to meet On May 6, more than 400 people attended the inaugural Royals Annual Award Dinner alumni everywhere I turn and am awed in the William J. Byron, S.J., Recreation Complex, formally recognizing the late Peter A. by your abiding loyalty and unwavering Carlesimo’s contributions to the rich history of Scranton athletics. support. There is, however, more to For nearly a quarter century, Carlesimo served the athletic department, coaching football, discover, and I look forward to taking this basketball and cross-country, as well as acting as athletic director. journey together. Established to celebrate This issue will give you a glimpse intercollegiate athletics at Scranton, 2 of campus life – ongoing progress on the dinner – which will be transformational projects, unprecedented known moving forward as the success in our Pride, Passion, Promise Pete Carlesimo Dinner – honors Campaign, remarkable achievements by a person who has made special students and graduates, volunteer outreach contributions to the athletic department, and in our community, and a host of concerts, seeks to raise funds for the department and plays, lectures and events. A highlight of the student-athletes that it serves. This year’s our fall was, of course, Inauguration – a dinner raised $135,000. Carlesimo’s son, P.J., Lucy Carlesimo, wife of the late Peter A. Carlesimo, a highly successful coach on the collegiate and celebration of The University of Scranton. accepts an award from then University of Scranton As I said in my address, Inauguration President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., honoring her late professional level for more than three decades, marks “... a dramatic intersection of the husband’s contributions to Scranton’s athletic department. delivered the dinner’s keynote address. past with the future, of our traditions The Scranton Journal Scranton The and accomplishments with our hopes and aspirations.” I am filled with hope, confident Arrupe Award Recipient Recognized for Service that our great University will continue to Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., received the provide a transformational education in Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. We can Contributions to Ignatian Mission and do something special at The University of Ministries at an April ceremony. As the Scranton. Of that I am very certain. founder and chief executive officer of God bless you and God bless Homeboy Industries, which is the nation’s largest The University of Scranton. gang intervention and re-entry program, Father Boyle works to “dismantle messages of shame Sincerely, and disgrace so that the soul can feel its worth.” The presentation and lecture can be seen on the University’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ universityofscranton. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. President Commencement Celebrates Record-Sized Class At a Glance: Commencement 2011

baccalaureate commencement ceremony in Total graduates: 1,718 (largest graduating class in history) the Byron Recreation Complex on campus. Total doctoral degrees: 46 (largest number of DPT The following day, more than 970 degrees in history) bachelor’s and associate’s degrees Total master’s degrees: 700 (largest number of were conferred at the University’s master’s degrees in history) undergraduate commencement at Total bachelor’s degrees: 971 Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Total associate’s degrees: 1 in Wilkes-Barre. Former President States represented by undergraduates: 16 Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., served as principal States represented by post-baccalaureate graduates: speaker at the both 38 including Alaska, California, Hawaii and Texas ceremonies. Top undergraduate programs of study: Biology, “My friends in the Class Exercise Science, Communication, Nursing, of 2011, your education here The University conferred Psychology, Elementary Education, Accounting and at Scranton introduced you Marketing more than 1,700 degrees at to high ideals and Top graduate programs of study: Curriculum and two commencement ceremonies aspirations,” said Father Instruction, Educational Administration, Occupational Memorial Day weekend. It was the Pilarz in his remarks at the Therapy and MBA largest graduating class in undergraduate Commencement Speaker: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., the 123-year history of the th commencement. “Yours is 24 president of The University of Scranton Jesuit university. a formation that elicits Honorary Degrees: On May 28, Scranton • Freda Adler, Ph.D., director of the Master of Science great desires – desires conferred 46 doctoral Program in Criminology and visiting professor in the that direct your days and degrees in physical therapy Department of Criminology at the University of works to the glory of and 700 master’s degrees, Pennsylvania God and the well-being both of which are records for • Carl J. Kuehner ’62, past chair of the Board of of humankind.” Trustees and co-founder of Hope for Haiti the University, at its post- • Msgr. Andrew Martin, president emeritus of Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, N.J. 3 Head of the Class Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants Thirteen members of the University’s ROTC Class of 2011 were among the 17 graduates commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army at a ceremony during commencement weekend. Pictured (from left) are: 2nd Lt. Ryan Snyder, 2nd Lt. Theodore Skordinsky, 2nd Lt. Michael Maritato, the Commons 2nd Lt. Sean Milde, 2nd Lt. Karen Buchheister, 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Mason, 2nd Lt. Matthew DeGroft, 2nd On Lt. Timothy Moore, 2nd Lt. Michael Faherty, 2nd Lt. Andrew Baker, 2nd Lt. Nicholas Westendorf, 2nd Lt. Christopher O’Neill, 2nd Lt. Christopher Mead, 2nd Lt. Corey Carr, 2nd Lt. Caroline Durbin, 2nd Lt. Sara Mathewson and 2nd Lt. Danielle Mallard. Dunmore native Brigadier General Christopher Burne ’80, staff judge advocate at Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley Air At a Class Night ceremony on May 27, Force Base, Va., served as guest speaker and delivered the oath of office to the cadets. the Frank J. O’Hara Awards for General Academic Excellence were presented to members of the Class of 2011 with the highest GPA in each of the three undergraduate colleges and the undergraduate program for adults and part-time students in the University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Education. Pictured (from left) are: O’Hara award recipients William C. Woody (CAS), Marla E. Osborne (PCPS), Joel D. Braverman (CGCE), Megan M. Walsh (PCPS) and David N. Campbell (KSOM). Not pictured is Kaytlin L. Roholt (CAS). Indicates more content online at NATIONAL RECOGNITION SCRANTON.EDU/SCRANTONJOURNAL What Others are Saying About Scranton Scavenger Hunt Draws Students Downtown

[Scranton has] By Cory Burrell ’14 recently made the most promising“ and innovative changes Scranton students had a unique opportunity during in the areas of academics, Fall Welcome Week to explore the many boutique faculty, student life or facilities. shops, ethnic restaurants, cafes and cultural venues that SOURCE: U.S. News & World Report ranked” make up the Electric City. Scranton among the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in the North” for the 18th consecutive The University held its first-ever Downtown year, as well as among “Great Schools at a Great Price,” and among just 45 “up Scavenger Hunt on Sept. 2. The event was open to and coming” colleges in the nation. all students. More than 250 students registered in pairs and If you come here, expect to be received T-shirts and maps at the DeNaples Center’s patio, then descended to downtown More photos of the scavenger hunt “challenged to become a better are available at person, to develop a strong concern Scranton with the goal of locating as many scranton.edu/scrantonjournal. for the poor and marginalized and to of the more than 30 participating businesses as grow spiritually and intellectually. quickly as they could. The students, using the Foursquare mobile app to obtain SOURCE: For the 10th consecutive year, ”

The Princeton Review named Scranton among clues, had to find a poster version of Iggy, the University’s mascot, in each the select schools in the nation profiled in its 2012 location. Iggy also made cameo appearances around town. edition of “The Best 376 Colleges.” The college guidebook lists just 15 percent of the nation’s Mary Kate Gallaglier ’15, from Port Ewen, N.Y., said the scavenger hunt was a great 2,500 four-year colleges and universities. way for her to learn about Scranton. “I thought it was a lot of fun,” Gallaglier said. “It was a really good way to see the city.” “It was very eye-opening,” added Mike Trischetta ’13, from Scranton. “I saw a lot of places I otherwise never would have gone to.” 4 This was easily the friendliest, In coordinating the Downtown Scavenger Hunt, the Office of Community Relations warmest, most welcoming campus partnered with the Center for Student Engagement, the University’s Small Business I“ visited. My experience here has Development Center, First Friday Scranton, the Greater Scranton Chamber of strengthened this view. Commerce and Scranton Tomorrow. SOURCE: In a July 2011 online article” titled “The FRIENDLIEST Colleges,” published by Scavenger Hunt The Huffington Post, Scranton was ranked among the eight most pleasant colleges in Winners the country, noting its sense of community The scavenger hunt’s first-place and welcoming campus. prize of a $200 gift certificate to The Mall at Steamtown was awarded to Breana Fitzpatrick ’15 (center), from Florham Park, N.J., and Bridget Hanley

The Scranton Journal Scranton The OTHER RECOGNITION ’15 (second from right), from • The University was named to the President’s East Islip, N.Y. Also pictured Higher Education Community Service Honor (from left) are: Maria Marx Roll for 2010, the highest federal recognition ’12, Rev. Rick Malloy, S.J., colleges and universities can receive for their vice president of University commitment to volunteering, service learning ministries, and Julie and civic engagement. Schumacher-Cohen, director of community relations. • Scranton is ranked No. 36 in the nation among the top 50 master’s universities listed in the September/October 2011 The scavenger hunt, which drew hundreds of students to the issue of Washington Monthly, which downtown, was one of several measured how well universities are meeting new initiatives planned by the their public obligations of providing research, University’s Community Relations service and social mobility. Office to better familiarize • For the fourth consecutive year, Scranton is students with the city. Other ranked (No. 170) among the nation’s elite events included a downtown tour and dinner for resident assistants universities included in Forbes magazine’s online in August. listing of “America’s Best Colleges” in 2011. Expanded Services to Community, Parents Remembering In an attempt to better integrate the University into the community, as well as make Scranton more accessible to the Our Royals families of current students, two new offices opened this spring. The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Local residents, nonprofits and A decade ago, the world was shaken by the MICHAEL COSTELLO ’96 TIMOTHY FINNERTY ’90 businesses have a new resource for tragic events of Sept. 11, and a surge of shock information with the arrival of the and sadness flooded the hearts of those near Office of Community Relations. and far, including our University community. Through a comprehensive website, and monthly e-newsletter, the office Michael Costello ’96, Timothy Finnerty highlights the many events and ’90, Charles Heeran ’00, Timothy Hughes ’80 programs the University has to offer. For and William Kelly ’93, as well as 32 others more information, visit www.scranton. who were related to students and graduates, edu/community. were taken from us that day. Their names are The Parent Relations Office offers forever enshrined on a plaque in the Madonna della Strada Chapel. parents a one-stop source for information CHARLES HEERAN ’00 TIMOTHY HUGHES ’80 about their student’s college experience. While we still mourn their deaths, we The office focuses on providing in-depth pause now – 10 years later – in remembrance, working and outgoing information of campus life, including celebrating their lives. his sibling was. A features on student organizations and natural extrovert, other events. For more information, visit Michael Costello Charles loved to get www.scranton.edu/parents. For Nancy Costello, Michael’s mother, Sept. together with friends 11 is a day for both mourning and joy. In a and family. Always a strange twist of fate, Dan Keenan ’95 – gentle, happy, fun- A Tour of Asia Michael’s good friend and roommate for seven loving guy, Charles’ years after college – and his wife, Jessica, gave persistence and tenacity 5 Students, faculty and staff, as well birth to twin boys on Sept. 11, 2008. The boys made him a success at as the local community, embarked WILLIAM KELLY ’93 were named Daniel, after Dan’s father, and everything he put his on a tour of Asia during the 2010-11 Michael, after Nancy’s son. “This has truly heart into, whether it was the University’s academic year. Marketing its Asian been a blessing for our families, as has been the rugby club or trading on Wall Street. Studies Concentration, the University’s love and support given to us by all of Mike’s faculty organized a yearlong “Tour of Timothy Hughes friends that he made while at the University,” the Commons Asia” – a series of activities focusing says Nancy. The Michael S. Costello ’96 James Hughes ’79, Timothy’s brother, can On on the political, economic, historical and Memorial Scholarship, dedicated in his hardly believe that 10 years have passed since cultural issues of Asian nations, including memory, continues his legacy at Scranton. Sept. 11, 2001. “I still miss him a great deal,” Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, China, he says. “It was a tragic end for a wonderful India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Philippines. Timothy Finnerty guy with a beautiful spirit.” James’ daughter, In culmination of the tour, the University In the fall/winter 2001 issue of The Alexandra Hughes, carried on the Hughes’ hosted a performance in April of “Bond,” Scranton Journal, Timothy’s father, Peter, family tradition, graduating from Scranton (pictured below) an adaptation of William remembered his son as an “extraordinary in 2010. Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” child,” who left a lasting impression on all by the Taiwan BangZi Opera Company. those who knew him. The former Scranton William Kelly More than 1,800 people attended the basketball player, who helped the Royals Bill’s family and friends continue to cele- opera held at the Scranton Cultural Center. advance to the Division III Championship in brate his life through the Bill Kelly Jr. Memo- 1988, always had a passion for the hardwood, rial Tournament, an annual golf event bene- coaching at all levels, from youth church fiting the William Hill Kelly, Jr. Endowed teams to the college ranks. The Timothy J. Scholarship at the University. “He was just Finnerty ’90 Memorial Scholarship at the such a kind and generous soul,” recalls Mimi University was created in his memory. Donegan, Bill’s sister. “This tournament really helps us all heal in a lot of ways. It has turned Charles Heeran into a celebration of Bill’s life, and there are so Ten years after his brother’s passing, Sean many incredible people who come back year Heeran remembers how determined, hard- after year to help us celebrate.” Continuing Our Fulbright Success Two More Prestigious Scholarships In a banner year Our six Fulbright scholarship recipients for an already strong weren’t the only Scranton students recognized for tradition at Scranton, their academic excellence and merit. six graduates were Abbe Clark ’12, a biochemistry, cell and awarded Fulbright molecular biology major, joined just 274 other U.S. Student Program sophomore and junior college students in scholarships for the the United States to be awarded a Barry M. 2011-2012 academic Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s most coveted year. Fublrights are honor in science, mathematics and engineering. Abbe Clark the U.S. government’s Pictured (from left) are: Susan Trussler, Ph.D., Fulbright She is the ninth Scranton student in the past premier scholarship program advisor at Scranton, and 2011-2012 Fulbright nine years to have earned the honor. program for overseas scholarship recipients Gian P. Vergnetti ’08, Philip J. Kachmar Sarah Marie Neitz ’12 is one of just 60 ’11, Aileen M. Monks ’10, G’11, Rebecca Bartley ’11 and graduate study, Kaitlyn L. Doremus ’11. Melissa C. Beltz ’11 is not pictured. students from 54 colleges in the nation to be research and teaching. selected as a 2011 Truman Scholar, awarded to Our recipients are traveling in the United Arab Emirates, India, college students who plan to attend graduate Germany, Malaysia and Canada. school in preparation for careers in government or Since 1972, a total of 134 University students have received grants public service. A triple major of international in the competitions administered by the Institute of International studies, Hispanic studies and philosophy, Neitz is Education. For six consecutive years, The Chronicle of Higher Education the eighth University student to be named a Sarah Neitz has listed Scranton among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for Truman Scholar in Scranton’s history and the American students. fifth since 2000.

Class of 2015: Student Research on Display By the Numbers More than 50 students participated in the University’s 11th Annual Celebration of Student Scholars in May, displaying their work in poster presentations, as well as through oral presentations. 6 • 1,059 members Student work presented at the event, held in the DeNaples Center, included thesis research, studies (surpasses previous record conducted as part of the Faculty/Student Research Program (FSRP), results from a President’s Fellowship for of 1,034 incoming students, Summer Research, and other projects carried out as independent study. set just two years ago) The topics on display varied from the use of social media in the marketing efforts of Fortune 500 companies (only 49 percent used social media links on their corporate websites) to student eating habits • 80 transfer students according to gender (female students were far more likely to choose salads and fruit with their meals than • 200 new graduate males). students Other research presentations included: • 9,045 applicants • “Bath Salts: Proposed Mechanism and (an increase of more Potential Treatments” by neuroscience major than 15 percent from The Scranton Journal Scranton The Cristina Rivera ’11 of Lansdale and George previous year) Gomez, Ph.D., associate professor of biology • 1,127 average SAT score • “Comparative Study: Energy Costs of Walking in Overweight vs. Normal Weight • 15 valedictorians and College-Aged Individuals” by exercise science salutatorians major Sinead Farrelly ’11 of River Ridge, • 443 different high schools N.J., and Ronald Deitrick, Ph.D., associate professor of exercise science and sport • 15 states • “Effects of anthropogenic carbon dioxide The inaugural Weinberg Memorial Library Research Prize was presented • 73 legacy children on the sea anemone Aiptasia pillid” by this spring. Rosemary Shaver ’12, a double major in history and political science, was selected as the winner, recognizing her knowledge of the • 11 legacy students from biology and philosophy double major methods of research and the information gathering process, and use alumni couples Danielle Torres ’11 of Mountain Top and of library resources, tools and services. Charles Kratz (from left), dean Janice Voltzow, Ph.D., professor and chair of the library, presents the award to Shaver with Brian Conniff, Ph.D., G’80, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Bonnie Oldham, of the Biology Department information literacy coordinator, looking on. Get to Know Ronald H. McKinney, S.J., Ph.D.

In 2010, you passed the baton What does magis mean to you? What is your favorite place on as the director of the University’s The usual translation as “the campus and why? Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors striving for excellence” doesn’t No, it’s not the chapel. I’m not Program, ending a 24-year run. work for me. I’m very wary that stereotypical. Outside my You have called directing SJLA of perfectionists. Perhaps my own room in the residence a privilege, how so? legendary “teasing” of students hall (I’m an introvert after all), To be able to work with remark- is due to my awareness of our I would say my favorite place able students from the first day mutual need for humility. Magis, is Jefferson Auditorium during of school, to see them develop for me, is more the willingness musical productions of the Liva as persons and scholars over to find serenity in the things we Arts Company, the student group the next four years, and then can’t change. It’s linked more I moderate. It’s easy there to stay in touch with many of them to gratitude than to a desire to have a tangible feel of pride for and their families for years to make the world more perfect. what our students are able to come, that’s a privilege not every creatively accomplish together. professor gets to experience. When did you realize you wanted to become a Jesuit and why? Last year, a play you wrote was If you could ensure your former I come from a long line of Prot- performed in Baltimore, Md. SJLA students learned one estant ministers in my family. Tell us about the play, and what thing in the program, what Though I converted to Catholi- was it like seeing it come to would it be? cism in order to become a Fran- life on stage? Only one thing? Compassion ciscan, I quickly learned that I have been writing plays for Title: Professor, Philosophy for themselves and others. The the Jesuits were a better fit for a long time and was lucky to realization that we don’t have me as I went through college. have my first play, “HAMMAR- Years at Scranton: all the answers, but despite Their model of the hyphenated SKJÖLD,” produced by the 27 years our limitations, God still works priest (professor and minister) Spotlighter’s Theater this past Hometown: Grew up in through us and others. A close was always the draw for me to summer. What amazed me most Michigan, but came east second: A sense of humor and the Jesuits. was watching the director and with family during college love for the incongruities of life. actors discover dimensions What drew you to philosophy? within the characters I created Hobbies/Interests: You have been complimented that I never “consciously” Fantasy football and Philosophy has always enabled as having a “sleeves-rolled up” me to be the interdisciplinary intended, but were clearly there 7 baseball; addicted to approach to Ignatian educa- reading, playing piano, generalist I am by nature. As an on some level. writing plays and walking tion. What do you think your undecided student when I went admirers mean by that? to college, I chose philosophy Most Remarkable Perhaps they mean that because it allowed me to also Place You Have Visited: my informal attire mirrors a pursue my interests in science, El Salvador desire to go beyond a merely politics, history, literature, art, Childhood Hero: academic approach to things. theology and psychology. St. Francis of Assisi That we’re not just educating minds, but whole persons. On the Commons RONALD H. MCKINNEY, S.J., PH.D. RONALD H. MCKINNEY,

Celebrating World Youth Day Family Weekend Several Scranton students spent a portion of their summer break Showcases Scranton sharing and celebrating their faith during World Youth Day in Madrid, The University unveiled a Spain. The event, held every three years, celebrates the Catholic faith, new direction for Family Weekend but invites all youth, regardless of religious convictions, to celebrate. to the delight of the more than Pictured (front, from left) are: Ryan Schuster, Steph Boccuzzi, Kelsey 2,300 students and family Hassig, Elena Habersky, Jess Wiler, members attending Sept. 30- chaperone Maria Vital, Oct. 2. Intended to entertain Leahy Family Clinic, and inform students and their (back) chaperone Danielle guests alike with classes, facility Frascella, Community tours, games, receptions, Chemistry Professor Michael C. Cann, Ph.D., alias Dr. MC², was among the Outreach graduate performances and fairs, the faculty members presenting a class assistant, Andrew 2011 event was the best-attended during Family Weekend. Dr. Cann Gentilucci, Maureen Family Weekend to date. presented “Science Is Fun,” which Bullis and Danny showcased several exciting and simple science experiments. Satterfield. Celebrating Those Who Recognize Our Mission of ForL the ove The University of Scranton’s Musical Identity *The following is an excerpt from the fallM 2011 issue of Ignite, the University’susic: academic journal. To view the full article, visit scranton.edu/ignite.

The University presented Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards to three staff members this spring, recognizing members of the University’s staff who have made outstanding Performance Music at The University of Scranton is an exemplar for the collegiate musical community. contributions to the community and the At a school that has no music major, Omore than 350verture students, staff, faculty and alumni participate in the mission of Scranton. Pictured (from left) program each year. It brings together composers and professional musicians with students to collaborate are: Sursum Corda Award recipients Paulette in a unique partnership. The program also brings world-class jazz and classical artists to Scranton to work with students and perform for the greater community. In addition to all this, it is home to The Nelhybel Karlavige, director, payroll information system; Collection of musical compositions. Thomas Yablonski, physical plant; and Nancy Gownley, faculty secretary, accounting.

Staff Senate Presents The Houlihan-McLean Center is a University President’s Awards architecturalThe treasure Concert and central to the cultural,Hall social and educational life of the institution’s community. A church that was converted into 8 a concert hall in 1987, the 700-seat former sanctuary has superlative acoustics and houses a rebuilt Steinway-B grand piano and a 101-year- old Austin Opus 301 Symphonic Organ. The lower floor, which has been converted into practice rooms and the main rehearsal hall, is the soul of the building, and all that happens in the concert hall begins here. This year’s Staff Senate End of the Year Awards Ceremony was highlighted by the inaugural presentation of the President’s Awards. Pictured (from left) are: Patrick Audience members and performers alike praise the Houlihan-McLean Center, the The Scranton Journal Scranton The Leahy, Ed.D., executive vice president, heart of the University’s Performance Music program, for its superlative acoustics. Patricia Day, vice president for human resources, President’s Award recipients Ronald Skutnick, Kym Fetsko, Meg Cullen-Brown and Cathy Murphy, as well as Mark Murphy, president of the Staff Senate. Exploring the Holy Land The Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute sponsored a trip to Israel for members of the University’s Theology/ Religious Studies faculty. The trip was designed to expose them to the Holy Land, and biblical sites in particular. Pictured (from left) are: Brad Gregory, Ph.D., Nathan Lefler, Ph.D., Marc Shapiro, Ph.D. (bending), Christian Krokus, Ph.D., Will Cohen, Ph.D., Cyrus Olsen, Ph.D., Patrick Clark, Ph.D., and Glen Johnson. The leitmotif of Performance Music at Scranton is to: Since 1984, Performance Music has provided • Provide students Etudewith performance experiences its students and Virtuosothe community with a truly Professor/Teacher in vocal and instrumental ensembles unique event: the World Premiere Composition Series. Director Cheryl Y. Boga commissions of the Year Recipients • Encourage students to acquire higher levels of original compositions for concert choir and skill and knowledge in music Several University concert band by world-celebrated composers • Provide opportunities to observe, listen to, interact professors were (such as Robert Kapilow H’09, Wycliffe Gordon recognized for their and perform with outstanding guest artists H’06 and Ted Nash). The composers come to outstanding work in • Enrich the cultural, spiritual and intellectual Scranton to conduct the final rehearsals and first life of the University and the local community public performances of their works. The magic the past academic year. Programming is diverse in nature: the repertoire of this collaboration rests in the students’ experi- Daniel Haggerty, is representative of a variety of musical styles, ence, as they learn directly from the composer genres, periods and cultures. about a composition’s performance. Ph.D., an associate professor of philosophy, was Daniel Haggerty, Ph.D. presented the 2011 Alpha Sigma Nu Teacher of the Year Award (formally the Edward Gannon, S.J., Award for Teaching). It is the oldest teaching award at the University. Michael A.

LEFT: Mark Gould, conductor and founder of the Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra, often conducts performances at the Hardisky, Ph.D., a University. Retired from his post as co-principal trumpet at the Metropolitan Opera in 2003, Gould is chair of the brass department professor of biology, at the Manhattan School of Music, and is also on faculty at The Juilliard School. CENTER: The New York Trumpet Ensemble will serve as artists-in-residence at Scranton for the 2011-12 concert season. RIGHT: Cheryl Y. Boga, director of the Performance Music has been named program, plans and executes nearly 40 performances a year at the University. Teacher of the Year by the Class of 2011. The award honors At the center of Performance The University is home to In 2006, Wycliffe Gordon a faculty member The Nelhybel Collection, who maintains high MusicMaestra is Boga, a 30-year Opus presentedCoda perhaps the most 9 University veteran who has built which consists of more than unique commencement speech standards of academic Michael Hardisky, Ph.D. Performance Music into the 600 of internationally renowned in the University’s history in that excellence and fairness, quality program that serves so composer Vaclav Nelhy- he performed rather than spoke. and through enthusiasm and dedication, many. She plans and executes bel’s works. The legendary “My commencement speech was inspires the interest of students in a field nearly 40 performances in composer, conductor, teacher spoken in the language I speak the of education. and lecturer was the inaugural an academic year, directs all best. Cheryl’s program makes it Patricia Harrington, Performance Music ensembles, composer/conductor for the possible for students to continue World Premiere Concert Series RN, Ed.D., an contacts guest artists, and serves to speak a language that they On the Commons in 1984, remaining musi- associate professor on University committees. love,” he said. In the Houlihan- and chair of the Boga’s dedication permeates her cally involved at Scranton McLean Center, the University Alumni Scranton Nursing Department, programming and her students’ throughout the rest of his life. and general communities have the attitudes. opportunity to be immersed in was named the CASE the language of music. Professor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding Goll Earns Ethics Fellowship performance. Get the Scranton Patricia Harrington, Irene Goll, Ph.D., an associate Scott Reilly, RN, Ed.D. App for your professor of marketing/management, a lecturer in the smartphone! was named the recipient of the first Education Department, was named

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MORE THAN 7,800 DOWNLOADS! At a Glance: Inauguration Inauguration Date: September 16, 2011 ATTENDANCE: Total for all events: 5,541 (approximate) Inauguration Ceremony: 1,800 (estimate) Inauguration Mass: 1,000 (approximate) Inauguration Concert: 700 (estimate) Inauguration Lecture: 800 (approximate) Inauguration Employee Picnic: 482 Celebration of Service: 759 Number of Colleges and Universities Represented: 74 Oldest College Represented: Harvard University (established 1636) Newest College Represented: The Commonwealth Medical College (established 2007) Most Distant University Represented: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Calif. Former University of Scranton Presidents in Attendance: 3 “To Love and Serve in All Things”

The University of Scranton Inaugurates Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., as President

n a celebration of The University of universities claim to be teaching their students – The Inauguration included the world premiere IScranton’s tradition and accomplishments, as specifically, to think critically, reason analytically, of an original composition by renowned well as its future as a leading Jesuit university in solve problems, and communicate clearly – is conductor, composer and bassist Lawrence Wolfe the 21st century, the University conducted an necessary, but not sufficient, for Jesuit universities. based upon one of Father Quinn’s favorite passages Inauguration Ceremony for its 25th president, For a Jesuit university should ask more of its from Philippians (4:4-8). Wolfe conducted the Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., on Sept. 16. students by challenging them to make Ignatius’ piece, entitled “Rejoice in the Lord Always.” It was With delegates representing nearly 100 charge – his notion of service – their own.” performed by the University’s Performance Music colleges, universities and learned societies from Father Quinn also said “it is not just serving Choral and Instrumental Ensembles. across the country joining nearly 2,000 others and learning about people, but learning Among the many dignitaries in attendance were dignitaries, students, faculty, staff and with and from people who are often excluded the Very Reverend James M. Shea, S.J., Provincial, community members, Father Quinn used his from participation in economic, social and Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus; Most Inauguration address to turn an eye toward the political life.” Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop future of our Jesuit university by recalling the roots of the Society of Jesus. 11 “The University of Scranton is animated by the vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola and his first companions,” said Father Quinn, explaining the Society’s overwhelming focus is educating young men and

women in the spirit of Ignatius. Alumni Scranton CENTER: Three past presidents of The University of Scranton were “One of the key phrases capturing the charism He sees Scranton as well-positioned to deliver on hand to commemorate the Inauguration of Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. of Ignatian spirituality is ‘to love and serve in this kind of education. (far left). Pictured with Father Quinn (from left) are: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and William J. Byron, S.J. all things.’” “The University of Scranton, a Jesuit Father Quinn added that his Inauguration university, can and should excel in providing its of Scranton; Honorable John P. Blake G’01, marked “a dramatic intersection of the past with students an education that is engaged, integrated representing the 22nd Senatorial District of the future, of our traditions and and global,” said Father Quinn. “We can do Pennsylvania; Honorable Christopher A. Doherty, accomplishments with our hopes and something special here. Of that I am very certain.” mayor of Scranton; Sister Anne Munley, I.H.M., aspirations. That is why we are here.” Displayed at the ceremony were more than 100 Ph.D., president of Marywood University; Twenty-Fifth President of The University Scranton He presented a vision of Jesuit higher greetings and citations from government bodies, Reverend Gregory F. Lucey, S.J., president of the education in the 21st century that champions universities and organizations, including a letter Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities; an educational strategy that elicits a from the fire commissioner of the City of New and Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn, Temple Israel. “personal transformation” in order to lead York Fire Department. Father Quinn remembered to a transformation of society. in his address his father, the late Patrick Quinn, INAUGURATION ONLINE Don’t forget to visit us at “Here lies the key to Jesuit higher education in who was a fire fighter in New York for more than scranton.edu/scrantonjournal the 21st century,” said Father Quinn. “What two decades. for videos and photographs from the University’s Inauguration celebrations. FROM THE COMMONWEALTH INVOCATION OF PENNSYLVANIA FROM THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn Honorable John P. Blake G’01 Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Temple Israel Representing the 22nd Senatorial District Bishop of Scranton “Your charge will be to lead not only of Pennsylvania “We pray that your tenure as the 25th president of The University of Scranton as an educational “Father Quinn, I know what you’ll find this great University will be long and fruitful. And institution, but as a valuable member of the here. You’ll find a loving, caring, giving, that it will provide you with a personal sense of ful- community.” proud, loyal, resilient and dependable fillment and meaning. We pray as well that you will people who want nothing more than for be given the wisdom and courage to build upon the you to succeed.” rich Catholic and Jesuit tradition entrusted to your care this day. And so continue to create a learning environment preparing students who – in the words of St. Ignatius – ‘set the world on fire.’”

Celebrating Service first of a weeklong series of events planned to Katharine Breuninger celebrate the Inauguration of the 25th president (left), information recep- More than 750 University of Scranton tionist, and Maryjane 12 of the University. Rooney ’80, director of students, faculty and staff joined the University’s Father Quinn joined students and staff alumni relations, were new president, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., to volunteer members at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, where among the staff members who volunteered at the at nearly a dozen area nonprofit organizations they swept floors and sorted clothes at the Sept. 9. “A Celebration of Service” was the Employment Opportunity Scranton facility. Training Center. Caitlin Brady ’12, a nursing major from Wellesley, Mass., said that by selecting “A Celebration of Service” as the first Inauguration event, President Quinn sent a “strong message to the student body in support of doing service.”

The Scranton Journal Scranton The Brady participated in the on-campus “Nurses to Newborns” initiative organized through the Community Outreach Office to provide infants with clothing and other necessities. Students, faculty and staff also volunteered Among the students and staff who volunteered at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen were (front row, from left) at St. Joseph’s Adult Day Program, the Everhart Joseph Nardella, graduate student; Mara Smith ’13; Museum, Friends of the Poor, the Taylor Shannon Kirk ’14; President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.; and Among the projects available for participants on Community Library, the Gino Merli Veterans Monsignor Joseph Kelly, director of St. Francis of Assisi campus was the “Nurses to Newborns” initiative Kitchen and diocesan secretary for Catholic Human Ser- that provides infants with clothing and other necessi- Center and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley vices. Standing in back row are Elise Gower, coordinator for ties. Students helped to make blankets for newborns. Authority, among other organizations. international service programs; Julie Bialkowski, director of Pictured (from left) are: Lauren Majeski, graduate parent relations; Hillary Fanelli ’12; Brian Dolan ’15; Kristyn student, Caitlin Brady ’12 and Julieann Ostroski ’12. Lizbinski ’13; and Alyssa Maslen ’14.

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON Founder, 1888: Most Rev. William G. O’Hara, D.D.

Rev. John J. Mangan Rev. Daniel J. McGoldrick Bro. Fintan Andrew, F.S.C. Bro. Eligius Lewis, F.S.C. Bro. Abdas John, F.S.C. Bro. Edelwald Alban, F.S.C. 1892-1895 1895-1900 1900-1904 1904-1913 1913-1916 1916-1919 FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT FROM THE CITY OF SCRANTON FROM THE NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Honorable Christopher A. Doherty COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Reverend Gregory F. Lucey, S.J. Mayor Sister Anne Munley, I.H.M., Ph.D. AJCU President “On behalf of the people of Scranton, President of Marywood University “I believe we have arrived at a new place as you have my pledge that we will work “Today, I’m delighted to bring the color green into though for the first time; we are at a new with you to make sure The University of this sea of purple, and in the Celtic tradition of moment in history. We are no longer apolo- Scranton grows even farther and higher your forebears, I wish you, Father Quinn, deep peace getic about our religious traditions, but have and becomes the most successful Jesuit of the shining stars to you. And deep peace of the once again discovered that our religious college in the nation.” son of peace.” identity and experience of it is the heart of our mission as universities, enriching and strengthening us, giving a new level of vital- ity and meaning to who we are as men and women of faith in service.”

Crowd Packs Inauguration Lecture Examining Human Rights 13 World-renowned human rights lawyer Frank Brennan, S.J., spoke to an overflow crowd of more than 800 Scranton students, faculty, staff and guests at the Inauguration Lecture on Sept. 13. The lecture was one of several events celebrating the Inauguration of the University’s 25th president. Alumni Scranton Father Brennan’s speech, entitled “A Jesuit Perspective on Making Human Rights and Religion Friends, Not Foes,” posed how religion and human rights could work together to help those less fortunate message encouraged the audience to not push Father Brennan urged the audience to

in society. religion aside in the quest for human rights. use Father Quinn’s Inauguration and the Twenty-Fifth President of The University Scranton Speaking from He said: “Once we abandon any religious sense “forthcoming Quinn era” to make the his many experiences that the human person is created in the image University a “privileged place where religion working with and likeness of God … it may be very difficult and human rights walk hand-in-hand for the “marginalized” people, to maintain a human rights commitment to the well-being of persons and societies here, far Father Brennan’s weakest and most despised in society.” away, down under and all places in between.”

Bro. Glastian Philip, F.S.C. Bro. Firmus Edward, F.S.C. Bro. George Lewis, F.S.C. Bro. Denis Edward, F.S.C. Bro. Eliseus Leonard, F.S.C., Dr. Frank O’Hara H’56 (acting) 1919-1922 1922-1925 1925-1931 1931-1940 H’71, 1940-1942 1942 FROM THE ALUMNI FROM THE STAFF John F. Lanahan, Esq. ’84 FROM THE STUDENTS Frani Mancuso ’93 President of the Alumni Society Director of Conference and Event Services Samantha Mosca ’12 “I look to our new leader, the 25th “On a brisk day back in December, the Trustees Vice President of Student Government president of The University of Scranton, and announced that you would become our “A home is a place where it feels all right to walk around on the behalf of all Scranton alumni, today 25th president. One of your first observations without your shoes. So, I hope that one day, you will call and in the years to come, I pledge our about what attracted you to Scranton was ‘its Scranton home and be able to take off your shoes, run unwavering service, support and confidence people – our care for one another and our sense around the Dionne, and feel confident that we, The as I offer a heartfelt welcome and deepest of community excited you.’ Hearing those University of Scranton, are sure you fit your new congratulations to you.” words was enough for us to know that this role perfectly as our new president. Welcome home, University we love so much was in good hands.” Father Quinn.”

Inauguration Eucharist Scranton’s new president, Kevin With the Most Reverend Joseph C. P. Quinn, S.J., (left) celebrates 14 Mass with the Most Reverend Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., serving as celebrant, the University hosted the Bishop of Scranton. Inauguration Eucharist in the William J. Byron, S.J., Recreation Complex on Sept. 15, the afternoon before the Inauguration Ceremony. Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., executive director of the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Among the hundreds in attendance at the Inauguration Eucharist was a large Education and associate professor of religious contingency of the University’s rugby club, proudly adorning Scranton colors. studies and classics at Santa Clara University, served as homilist. The Scranton Journal Scranton The “Kevin, we pray that you will be given the strength, the courage, the confidence you need to lead this fine university where the Lord requires,” Father McCarthy said. “In times of trial, we pray for your peace of mind – a peace that comes from knowing that this alone the Lord requires of you, Kevin: only this – to do right, to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., a close friend of Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., offered the homily during the afternoon Mass the day before Father Quinn’s Inauguration.

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON Rev. W. Coleman Nevils, S.J. Rev. J. Eugene Gallery, S.J. Rev. John J. Long, S.J. Rev. Edward J. Sponga, S.J. Rev. Aloysius C. Galvin, S.J. Rev. Joseph A. Rock, S.J., 1942-1947 1947-1953 1953-1963 1963-1965 1965-1970 H’81 (acting), 1970 FROM THE FACULTY MISSIONING OF THE PRESIDENT INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT Lori A. Bruch, Ed.D., CRC, LPC Very Reverend James M. Shea, S.J. Christopher M. “Kip” Condron ’70, H’03 Associate Professor, Counseling and Provincial, Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus Chair, Board of Trustees Human Services “So I charge you Father Quinn, as university president and “Today I present to you another outstanding “Today, and always, our wish for you is director of this Jesuit work, to shepherd well the society’s member of the Society of Jesus as our twenty- that God be ever at your side and good- apostolate, to remember always the society’s commitment fifth president, the Reverend Kevin P. Quinn … ness fills your Scranton days.” to the service of faith and the promotion of justice, and to Break a leg, father!” sustain and enhance the Catholic and Jesuit identity of this university. I entrust to you, therefore, Father Quinn, the presidency of The University of Scranton. May God bless you abundantly in your new mission.”

Performance Music Welcomes New President In conclusion of the University’s 15 Inauguration festivities, the Performance Music Choral and Instrumental Ensembles performed an original composition by renowned conductor, composer, teacher and bassist Lawrence Wolfe at the Inauguration Concert on Sept. 17 in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The composition, entitled “Rejoice in Alumni Scranton the Lord Always,” was premiered at the Inauguration Ceremony the day before. The piece is based upon one of Father Quinn’s favorite passages from Philippians (4:4-8). In addition to the Performance Music ensembles, the concert included performances by guest soloists Mark Gould, a world-

renowned trumpeter, and Joseph Boga, an Twenty-Fifth President of The University Scranton undergraduate student at The Juilliard School and a member of The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra.

Rev. Dexter L. Hanley, S.J., Rev. Edwin A. Quain, S.J. Rev. William J. Byron, S.J., Rev. J.A. Panuska, S.J., Rev. Joseph M. McShane, Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H’75, 1970-1975 (acting), 1975 H’84, 1975-1982 H’74, 1982-1998 S.J., H’04, 1998-2003 2003-2011 Loyola Science Center

During an Aug. 30 open house, University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., (left) explained that the Loyola Science Center “will be a place of research, scholarship, teaching and discovery, a place to find God in all.”

Transforming Our Campus

The Scranton Journal Scranton The Scranton Builds on its Rich Legacy Today, the fruition of that work stands magnifi- “It is fitting that we retain the tradition of of Science Education cently on the corner of Monroe Avenue and connecting our excellent science programs with Touted, during its construction, as one of the Ridge Row, with 22 class and seminar rooms, 34 the founder of the Society of Jesus,” said Father most dynamic, innovative science buildings in laboratories and a multistory atrium. The building Quinn. “It will be the academic heart of our the country, The University of Scranton’s Loyola houses the University’s research and instruction in campus, and there is no better way to celebrate the Science Center has lived up to its lofty expectations the natural sciences. richness of this marvelous facility than to ensure following the opening of its first phase this fall. The faculty desired a space to support teaching that it bears the name of St. Ignatius.” The largest capital project in the University’s and research – both central to a University of Phase one of the Loyola Science Center history, the 150,000-square-foot facility is a fitting Scranton science experience – but also a place that includes a 150-seat lecture hall for symposia, a home to Scranton’s rich legacy of science educa- would serve as a destination point, an environment rooftop greenhouse and observation deck, labo- tion, and serves as a center of collaborative learning that would invite students to gather, discuss and ratories, offices and study areas. Construction has for all members of the campus and community. learn. The Loyola Science Center wholly accom- begun already on phase two – the 50,000-square- For more than a decade, University faculty and plishes these objectives. foot renovation of the Harper McGinnis Wing of staff have been crucial in the development, design At an open house on Aug. 30, University Presi- St. Thomas Hall, including a new entrance to the and construction of the Loyola Science Center. As dent Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., revealed that the new Loyola Science Center from the Commons. Phase far back as 2001, faculty authored a concept paper facility would be named in honor of Saint Ignatius two is to be completed in summer 2012, with a outlining the project’s aspirations. Loyola. formal dedication to follow in the fall. REASONS

You Will Fall In Love With The Loyola Science Center

George Gomez, Ph.D., associate professor of biology and project shepherd, explains why he believes the University’s new Loyola Science Center will enhance our already rich history of science education.

Natural Light ... Collisions ... of a 1 in Scranton! Productive Type As you can see, there is glass all When you walk through the 5 around the building. If you stand building, there are multiple ways at the end of any hallway in the to get from point A to point B. So building, you can actually get a view a daily trip from office to classroom of the outside from three different to laboratory can take different directions. So even on a cloudy forms every day. This flow of traffic Scranton day, we will get ample allows one to encounter different natural light flooding in. people every day, which could lead to new and productive collaborations Science on that will shape science education tomorrow. 2 Display To highlight the idea of science as a human endeavor, we wanted Coffee, Coffee, all of our research and teaching Everywhere 6 laboratories to be highly visible to The coffee shop and atrium everyone. Therefore, teaching and seem to be a central design element research spaces are designed with for all modern buildings. While a 17 large glass windows and walls. coffee shop and social space may This allows our science to be very seem very “non-scientific,” this is visible, and the openness should quite the contrary. The best science create an energy and a palpable is not done in the laboratory; rather, excitement in the building. it is done while discussing ideas, theories or concepts over a meal QUICK FACTS A Neighborhood or a cup of joe. 3 Concept • TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE: In the building, faculty offices It’s Actually Approximately 200,000 and students are not necessarily Designed 7 • SQUARE FOOTAGE, PHASE ONE: arranged by department – they are for Science Approximately 150,000 centered around common interests The buildings that our science (new construction) and research approaches. For departments have been occupying example, on the second floor, the to date were not designed as • SQUARE FOOTAGE, PHASE TWO: Neuroscience neighborhood will Approximately 50,000 (renovation) science buildings. This is the first house faculty from three different building that was actually designed • EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE departments. This design promotes with science in mind. From the OF PHASE TWO: Summer 2012 interdisciplinary learning ventilation system, to the plumbing, and collaboration. • “GREEN” CONSTRUCTION: to the water, to the room layouts, Designed for Silver LEED certification both faculty and the architects Student spaces influenced all aspects of the design. • ARCHITECT: Einhorn Yaffee Prescott 4 The building was Architecture and Engineering P.C. constructed with multiple non- • CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: reserved spaces designed to be The Quandel Group Inc., Scranton open and available to all types of student use. Outside the faculty • GROUNDBREAKING: May 14, 2009 offices, we built “tutorial spaces” • EXPECTED DEDICATION DATE: Fall 2012 where small groups of students can work with faculty members, or can • ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS HOUSED wait for faculty in a comfortable IN CENTER: Biology, Chemistry, environment. (*This one is Dr. Computing Sciences, Physics/ Gomez’s personal favorite.) Electrical Engineering & Mathematics QUICK FACTS Mulberry Street Welcomes New Complex

West Building Named in QUICK FACTS Location: Mulberry Street, between Honor of 24th President Monroe and Quincy Avenues Scranton’s skyline continues to change Building Square Footage: with the addition of the University’s nearly Approximately 180,000 180,000-square-foot, two-building apartment and

The Scranton Journal Scranton The Estimated Cost: More than $30 million fitness complex, which opened this fall, in the 900 block of Mulberry Street. The complex provides Completion Date: Fall 2011 new and expanded fitness space, a dining area and Building Features: 400 apartment-style beds for juniors and seniors. • Apartments for approximately The 14,000-square-foot fitness center located on 400 juniors and seniors the ground floor is more than twice the size of the • 14,000-square-foot fitness center University’s previous fitness area and weight room (more than twice the size of the combined. Plus, students will be able to eat at the University’s previous fitness area dining facility or shop at the first-floor convenience and weight room combined) store. • Casual dining facility with indoor In May, the University’s Board of Trustees and outdoor seating on the first floor announced that the west building of the complex • Student convenience store on the will be named Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Hall in first floor recognition of 24th president’s leadership and • Student lounges and other gathering service to the Jesuit university. The complex’s east spaces building has yet to be named. A dedication is • Two- and four-bedroom apartments planned for the fall. sharing a common kitchen and living area QUICK FACTS Why We Give Back To Scranton

BENJAMIN COURTNEY ’11 Royal Fund Donor most recently supported the International Service Program

Choosing to donate to my Senior I particularly love is its unwavering Class Gift did not seem like much ability to serve the community – and of a choice for me or for many of the world – relentlessly. my classmates. But I mean this in a The service I performed and positive way. education I received outside of As students at The University of the classroom are among the most Scranton, we were given everything important aspects of my four we needed to succeed. It only very formative years spent at the seems fair now to give back to the University. By continuing the work of community that gave me so much. St. Ignatius Loyola, Scranton students By donating to my Senior Class are changing the world for the better Gift, I was able to contribute and be day by day. That is why I plan on assured that my gift will help future and will always support the place I students obtain scholarships, allowing affectionately call “The U.” them to earn one of the best Jesuit For years to come, I can contribute educations in the country. to the department of my choosing I truly believe that the Jesuit ideals and I know that my donation is going at Scranton are what made me fall in directly to the students so that they Benjamin Courtney ’11, a Hispanic studies and secondary love with the school in the first place. can continue being “men and women education major, shared what he learned at The University Scranton is more than a college, town for others.” of Scranton during an International Service Program to and a community; it is a family that Guatemala in 2011. Today, Courtney gives back to the Benjamin Courtney ’11 University that gave him so much through donations. loves and accepts no matter what. The 19 other aspect of the University that

JAMES FRANCONERI ‘65 NORADEEN FARLEKAS ‘83 Royal Fund Donor University Donor 18 of the last 22 years My experiences at The study programs and student loans, going on 30 years University of Scranton have been I was able to attend the University. I would not have made it the foundation of Many of my friends were able to through school if I didn’t have my adult life and attend the University with similar financial help, so giving to The have afforded me funding and scholarships. We Royal Fund is my way of paying just about every were the daughters of government back so that others may benefit as I opportunity – both workers, tugboat captains, teachers did. It’s also a way of saying “thank professionally and and butchers. Our parents worked you” to the University I care about personally – that hard and we did, too. so deeply. I could have ever We all loved our time at What I loved most about like a good basketball game between imagined. I could not have attended Scranton and have used our Scranton was the people that I met the Royals and the King’s College the University without the generous education and experiences there to and the relationships I made, which Monarchs. help and assistance of others that provide for our children and for includes the many faculty members I feel it is important to give came before me. This is why I future Scranton alumni, who I hope I got to know. This was especially because all of my gifts are from God, continue to donate – to pay it will choose to pay it forward as well. true for professors like Frank and He expects me to share with forward. Brown, Father Suppe and Francis others. Donating to the University is As a recipient of a Presidential Noradeen Farlekas ’83 X. Jordan, just to name a few. These scranton.edu/mobile one way I can share what I have so Scholarship, grants and many work- relationships were the best part generously been given. about the University. Plus, there was nothing quite Jim Franconeri ’65 MAKE YOUR DONATION AT scranton.edu/makeagift Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign - Celebrating our Success Together 129,182,555 reasons to say ‘Thank you!’ t required visionary leadership and faith in the future of The University of Scranton to set the ambitious goals of the Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign. Recognizing that it would take the dedication and sacrifice Iof many in the University community, the president and Board of Trustees set out to transform the campus and secure Scranton’s future. The campaign was announced in 2008 with a goal to raise $100 million. The response from the University community was extraordinary. Moved by the spirit of the magis and humbled by an outpouring of support, the goal was raised to $125 million in early 2010. Thanks to 27,928 donors, we successfully closed the campaign in May at $129,182,555. Christopher M. “Kip” Reflecting on the Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign, Christopher M. “Kip” Condron ’70, chair of the Condron (pictured) and Board of Trustees and co-chair of the campaign, had this to say: “A number of years ago, as we looked his wife, Peggy, served at the demographics of freshmen of the future, it became clear that we faced some challenges. We felt as as national co-chairs though we were lacking in a good student center, science center and student residence halls. We knew that of the Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign, we needed to launch a capital campaign to provide funding for essential facilities that would round out the which was 3.5 times beauty and functionality of campus. The synergy of this campaign has allowed us to build the DeNaples larger than the Center, Dionne Campus Green, Condron Hall, Loyola Science Center and the apartment and fitness previous campaign. complex on Mulberry Street, making this campus not only more beautiful, but extremely attractive to high school seniors who are looking at where they will spend the next four years.”

“Nothing is hard to one whose will is set on it, especially if it be a thing to be Among the speakers at the Pride, In his remarks, Harry Dammer, Nearly 200 major benefactors, trustees, campaign Passion, Promise Campaign Ph.D., chair of the criminal committee members, students, faculty, administra- done out of love.” conclusion dinner were (from left) justice and sociology depart- tors and staff celebrated surpassing the $125

The Scranton Journal Scranton The Rita Dileo ’11, Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., ment, expressed the gratitude of million goal of the Pride, Passion, Promise – SAINT IGNATIUS executive vice president at Scranton, faculty members for the quality Campaign at a dinner in the Rev. Bernard R. LOYOLA and Brett Niehaus ’12. of resources this campaign has McIlhenny, S.J., Ballroom in the DeNaples Center. provided for teaching.

The Changing Face of Campus

Loyola Science Center Mulberry Street Improvement Project Phase I Completed Fall 2011 Apartment & Fitness Phase I Completed 2009, Subsequent Phases Under Way Complex on Mulberry St. Completed Fall 2011 Chapel oftheSacred Heart

Campaign Totals byConstituents Campaign Totals byTypes ofGifts AL NEEDS Campaign CaseComponents

Dedicated Aug.2009 and employeesrepresent62%ofallgifts. to come.Alumni,parentsofcurrentandpaststudents,friends ment toensuretheJesuitpresenceoncampusforgenerations Many respondedtothecall.TheJesuitcommunitymadeamajorcommit will, trust,lifeinsurancepolicyorsomeotherincomeagreement. be giventotheUniversityatafuturetimewitharrangementsspecifiedin tion ofbeingpaidwithinthetimelinecampaign.Deferredgiftswill deferred. Currentgiftsarecashorthatpledgedwiththeinten We categorizegiftsmadetothe campaignintotwocategories:currentand Campaign Report PRESIDENT’S BUSINESSCOUNCIL THE ROY ENDOWMENT CAPIT • • • • • • • • • • • Programs Faculty Development Scholarship andFinancialAid Mulberry StreetImprovementProject Retreat CenteratChapmanLake&PeterFaber, S.J.,Chapel John &JacquelynDionneCampusGreen Chapel oftheSacredHeart Apartment &FitnessComplexonMulberryStreet Christopher &MargaretCondronHall Patrick &MargaretDeNaplesCenter Loyola ScienceCenter AL FUND . . .

Christopher &Margaret . Dedicated Sept. 2008 Condron Hall $14,264,588 $39,221,096 $67,798,183 $7,898,688

- - John &Jacquelyn Dionne Dedicated Aug.2008 Campus Green 11% $14,264,588 The RoyalFund 15% $19,832,526 Friends &Employees 17% $21,657,362 Government 75% $97,099,590 Cash

30% $39,221,096 Endowment

Campaign Totals byTypes ofGifts Campaign Totals byConstituents 6% $7,898,688 President’s BusinessCouncil Campaign CaseComponents

Patrick &MargaretDeNaples Center Dedicated Feb.2008 Capital &Property Jesuit Community Organizations $32,082,965 $25,001,245 $47,691,993 Deferred $67,798,183 $12,829,679 $2,169,750 Alumni Parents 25% 19% 37% 10% 53% 2%

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PHOTO CREDIT: JIM O’CONNOR/NJSPORTPICS.COM throughout hisacademiccareer. ies. He maintaineda3.93gradepointaverage cation, andaconcentrationinCatholicstud- theology/religious studies,aminorincommuni- graduated withadoublemajorinphilosophyand ambassadors. graduate degree program.” through postgraduatestudyinanaccredited tosucceedandthrive characteristics necessary arededication andeffort reflective ofthose website, “aims toreward thoseindividualswhose in 1964,theprogram, according totheNCAA women –ofone-timegrants$7,500.Founded graduate scholarships–87formenand recipients from The University ofScrantonto15. sociation (NCAA),bringingthetotalnumberof ships by the National CollegiateAthletic As- were awarded prestigious postgraduatescholar- for CarlCaceres ’11andChrisStallone ’11. Earn PrestigiousScholarships Two GraduatesBalanceSchoolworkandSports, The Embodiment of aStudent-Athlete ScrantonAthletics Caceres, astandoutonthemen’s tennisteam, The NCAAcouldnothave foundtwobetter Annually, theNCAAawards just174post- This summer, thetwoScrantongraduates Financing graduateschooljustgotaloteasier CHRIS STALLONE by hissuccessonthefield. at theSenior Student-Athlete Banquet. lesimo Award foracademicandathletic excellence honors in2009.In addition,hereceived theCar- in eachofthelasttwoseasons and third-team including first-teamAcademic All-American the classroom earnedhimanumberofaccolades, while earningadegree infinance.His in efforts in theseniorclass–a3.95gradepointaverage highest gradepointaverage ofallstudent-athletes letic pursuits. was equallyimpressive inhisacademicandath - Award forcommunityservice. as theco-recipient oftheFather Fitzpatrick Athlete Banquet inMay, Caceres wasalsoselected of Residence Life.At theannualSenior Student- staff advisorandresident assistantfortheOffice Excellence, andactasaretreat leader, resident tutor fortheCenter Teaching andLearning the Office ofUniversity Ministries,asapeer serve athletic schedules,hestillfoundtimetowork in two seasons. the Landmark tournamentineachofthepast inthechampionshipmatchof including berths sko’s squadtoafour-year record of44-24(.647), a majorrole inleadingheadcoachKeith Het- Directors ofAmerica(CoSIDA),Caceres played selection by theCollegeSports Information the conference’s rookie oftheyear in2008. singles. He wasalsonamed times forhisplayin Conference honorsthree first-team All-Landmark accolades, landing Caceres earnednumerous (.621) indoubles. singles and46-28mark 57-21 record (.731)in who finishedwitha a four-year letterman His successintheclassroom wasmatchedonly He distinguishedhimselfby maintainingthe Stallone, acenterfielderonthebaseballteam, In additiontotherigorsofhisacademicand A two-timefirst-teamDistrict IIAll-Academic hewas On thecourt, CARL CACERES and 2011. the Landmark Conference tournamentin2008 inthechampionshipbracketof including berths program toafour-year record of84-76-1(.525), selection, heledheadcoachMike Bartoletti’s three-time first-teamAll-Landmark Conference als’ single-seasonrecord formosthits(65).A two hits,andin2009heestablishedtheRoy- in 110career games,including62withatleast to beaschool-record 202hits.He alsohitsafely with a.401battingaverage andwhatisbelieved Una Espenkotter Women’s Basketball Matt Cusano Joseph Cantafio Taryn Mellody Lori Snyder J.P. Andrejko Men’s Basketball John Mercuri Joseph Fent Men’s CrossCountry Will Carey Golf Nicole Bayman Women’s Soccer Bridget Lee Women’s Lacrosse Carl Caceres Men’s Tennis Daniel Polacheck Michael Banas Chris Stallone Baseball postgraduate scholarships: student-athletes haveearnedNCAA The followingUniversityofScranton A four-year starter, Stallone finishedhiscareer HEAD OF THE CLASS l l l

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It’s been a whirlwind summer for Mia a Saint program that won 78 games and made Collarini ’11. two NCAA tournament appearances under then In May, she earned Bachelor of Science head coach Bill Finney. degrees in counseling and human services and Upon graduation, Witko accepted an history from the University. Six weeks later she invitation to join Finney’s staff. The highlight of was named head coach of Scranton’s softball her tenure came in 2010 when the Saints went program. 28-2, advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA A native of nearby Jessup, she enjoyed a tournament, and closed out the year with a top successful career as a four-year member of the 10 national ranking. Royals softball program. A two-time All- Joining the men’s and women’s lacrosse Landmark Conference selection, she finished her programs are Ed Williams, who was promoted MIA COLLARINI ’11. JOE MIHALICH career as the Royals’ all-time leader in walks (66), to full-time status after serving on a part-time third in doubles (28), and fifth in hits (125). basis last season, and Katie Slade. A two-time team captain, Collarini was just as Williams, a former standout lacrosse player at successful in the classroom, earning a spot on the Lycoming College (Williamsport), helped Jim Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll Rogalski lead the Royals to the Landmark three times. Conference championship and the program’s She isn’t the only new face on the Royal first-ever NCAA tournament berth this past coaching staff. spring. The University further solidified its Slade joins the Royal coaching staff after commitment to athletics by adding full-time recently completing a highly successful playing assistant coaching positions in men’s and women’s career at the University. A four-time basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and men’s All-Landmark Conference selection, she scored STEPHANIE WITKO ED WILLIAMS and women’s soccer. 84 goals and assisted on 16 others to finish with Joining the men’s and women’s basketball 100 total points in 62 career games. programs, respectively, are Joe Mihalich and This summer, Andrew Loughnane and 23 Stephanie Witko. Michael Shenigo accepted positions with the A native of Lewiston, N.Y., Mihalich spent the men’s and women’s soccer programs, respectively. past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the A native of Harrison City, Loughnane is a men’s basketball program at Villanova University 2011 graduate of Caldwell College (Caldwell, (Villanova). He holds a Bachelor of Arts from N.J.). He was a four-year letterman on the Nazareth College (Rochester, N.Y.) and a Master Cougars’ men’s soccer team, served as team of Education from Villanova. captain twice, and was a member of the 2008 Mihalich was a four-year letterman on the team that won the Central Atlantic Collegiate men’s basketball team at Nazareth, where, in his Conference. KATIE SLADE ANDREW LOUGHNANE junior year, the Golden Flyers won the Empire 8 Loughnane’s father, Stephen, is a 1984 Alumni Scranton Conference championship and advanced to the graduate of the University. Athletics Scranton NCAA tournament. Shenigo spent the past seven seasons as a Witko spent the past seven seasons as both a player and assistant coach at Lynchburg College player and coach at Marymount University (Lynchburg, Va.), where he earned a Bachelor of (Arlington, Va.), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration. Arts. She also holds a Master of Education from As an assistant coach with the Hornets’ The George Washington University (Washington, nationally recognized women’s soccer program, D.C.). Shenigo worked primarily with the goalkeepers A native of South Boston, Va., Witko was a and defenders. In his three seasons on staff, three-time second-team All-Capital Athletic Lynchburg won two conference titles and MICHAEL SHENIGO Conference selection and was a key component of advanced to the NCAA tournament three times.

In the News Our men’s basketball team will take on Division I – and fellow Jesuit college – St. Joseph’s in an exhibition in Philadelphia Nov. 14. It is the first match-up against the Hawks since 1981! Go Royals! ScrantonAlumni

A Successful Classes of 2007 – 2012: Save the Date! Scranton Summer There’s still plenty of time to get your green together, Hundreds of Scranton graduates gathered in their but be sure to mark your calendars. Shamrockin’ Eve 2012 hometowns this summer for various regional alumni is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 9, in Scranton events. Kicking off the festivities with the annual for alumni in the classes of 2007-2011 and seniors in the Philadelphia Summer Social on June 16, alumni class of 2012. volunteers organized six social events, including a Last year, Shamrockin’ Eve brought back the largest wine tasting and a happy hour in Washington, D.C., population of alumni in the event’s history, getting more a happy hour in Luzerne County, and two beach than 1,000 recent graduates, seniors and friends together parties at the Jersey Shore to welcome the Class of in the Byron Recreation Complex. This year, come back to 2011 to the Alumni Society. campus and help us throw a record-breakin’, Irish-jiggin’, Additional summer activities included annual shamrockin’ party. traditions such as New Jersey’s Family Fun Day at Find more information online at www.scranton.edu/ Monmouth Park and the Northeast PA golf tourna- shamrock. ment, and multiple baseball games, including the Orioles vs. the Cincinnati Reds in Baltimore, the Iron Pigs vs. the Charlotte Knights in the Lehigh Call for Nominations Planning Begins for Valley, the Senators vs. the Altoona Curve in Harris- Nominations are now open for the annual Frank Day of Service 2012 burg, the Yankees vs. the Los Angeles Angels in New J. O’Hara Alumni Awards to be presented during On Saturday, April 14, 2012, gather with alumni York, and the Nationals vs. the Philadelphia Phillies Reunion Weekend, June 8-10, 2012. The O’Hara in your area for the third annual Scranton Day of in Washington, D.C. Finally, the Class of 2015 Awards, the highest award bestowed jointly by the Service. The Alumni Office is currently seeking Legacy Reception welcomed incoming freshmen and University and the Alumni Society, are generally volunteers to organize service projects in regions their alumni parents to campus during Fall Welcome but not exclusively chosen from members of the outside of Scranton. If you know an organization or Weekend on Aug. 27. milestone Reunion classes and post-50-year classes. community project that could use the help of If you would like to help plan a regional alumni The awards are named in honor of the late Frank J. 24 Scranton graduates, contact [email protected] event for the Scranton graduates in your area, email O’Hara ’25 who served the University for more than by Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. [email protected]. 50 years. For more information on the award, visit Photos from this summer’s alumni festivities are www.scranton.edu/oharaawards. Please submit your Mark your calendar for available online at www.scranton.edu/alumniphotos. nominations by Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. our Scranton Alumni Tour Orientation Staff Reunite Vote for Alumni Board We will be traveling to Los Angeles, San “Purple People” from across several class years The Alumni Board of Governors will hold Francisco and several cities in Florida Feb. 28 gathered on Sept. 17 for a reunion of Orientation elections for eight seats beginning Tuesday, through March 4, 2012. Staff Alumni. The group enjoyed the opportunity Nov. 29. Visit www.scranton.edu/alumniboard for Join us as we get together with fellow alumni, to explore campus, reconnect with friends and more information and a link to the voting site. parents and friends at various receptions, brunches meet current students. and even take in some spring training baseball. While the Orientation program has evolved The Scranton Journal Scranton The over the years, both past and present members of this constituency share a common love for their alma mater. Help Us Spread Holiday Cheer The holiday season is a great time to get together with Scranton friends. Join alumni, parents and friends at one of our upcoming Christmas parties. We’ve done all the planning; now all you need to do is save the date and call your friends. Registration will be up in mid-November. For locations and further information, visit www.scranton.edu/holidays. Our parties include: • The Scranton Club of NEPA • The Scranton Club of New York • The Scranton Club of Washington, Noel Night, Dec. 3 Brunch with Santa, Dec. 10 D.C., Christmas Reception with • The Scranton Club of NEPA • The Scranton Club of Philadelphia University President Kevin P. Brunch with Santa, Dec. 4 Brunch with Santa, Dec. 11 Quinn, S.J., Dec. 2 • The Scranton Club of Lehigh • The Scranton Club of Chesapeake • The Scranton Club of New Valley Christmas Reception with Christmas Reception, TBD Jersey Brunch with Santa, Dec. 3 University President Kevin • The Scranton Club of Connecticut P. Quinn, S.J., Dec. 8 Generations of “Purple People” reconnected on campus for Christmas Reception, TBD a daylong reunion of Orientation Staff Alumni in September. Royals Return Home On June 10-12, University of Scranton alumni whose class years end in “6” and “1” returned to campus to celebrate their milestone reunions. More than 900 alumni and 330 guests and children attended Reunion 2011. For photographs of the reunion, visit scrantonreunion.shutterfly.com.

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Planning for Reunion 2012 is Under Way Reunion 2012 is scheduled for June 8 – 10. If your class year ends with a “2” Class of 1991 or “7,” now is the time to start getting ready. Add your name to the planning to attend list, and volunteer to Did you recently earn an advanced degree? be part of your class committee. We want to keep you informed of the valuable programs our Medical Alumni Council and Council of For more information visit Alumni Lawyers have to offer. If you recently earned an advanced medical, dental, veterinary or legal degree, www.scranton.edu/reunion. email your information to [email protected] or update your information on the Online Alumni Community at www.scranton.edu/alumnicommunity. v Indicates Reunion Year

Class notes included in this edition were submitted prior to Sept. 1, 2011. ClassNotes To submit your own news or see additional class notes, visit www.scranton.edu/classnotes.

Joseph M. Cardamone, M.D., FACP ’59, James Kocsi ’72, Port Reading, N.J., retired after 38 Minnetonka, Minn., received the 2010 Charles years of service with the U.S. Small Business You never know where Bolles Bolles-Rogers Award. This award is given to Administration. v you’ll find other Royals! a physician who, in the opinion of the members of Gerard Dougher ’73, Scranton, is a senior the selection committee, by reason of his/her While on a recent service trip to El Salvador, Glenna accountant at Public Service Electric and Gas Harkins ’97 (standing, far right) met two other professional contribution on the basis of medical Company in New Jersey. research, achievement or leadership, has become Scranton grads and a current student volunteering the outstanding physician in this and other years. David W. Quinn ’74, Roslyn, is vice president audit at Project Fiat in San Salvador. Pictured (from left) manager, Credit and Credit Services. are Elizabeth McDyer ’07, Christine Ferrari ’12, Donald Myers, Ed.D. ’60, Honesdale, published two Jaclyn Newns ’09 and Harkins. The four Royals books, a children’s book titled “My Life with Ernest Kollra, Esq. ’75, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has are holding children from the community of Las Deli- Roger,” illustrated by his granddaughter Shannon, been re-elected president and chairman of the cias, where the group was building a new daycare and another book titled “How to Survive and Learn board of The Irish Theater of Florida. center. “None of us knew each other before deciding from Life Experiences.” Carl Witkowski ’75, Duryea, is chief operating to go on the trip, so we were excited to have a Paul Cioni ’64, Scranton, has been notified by the officer of GUARD Insurance Group. Scranton connection so far from home,” said Harkins. Center for Credentialing and Education that he has Paul Biedlingmaier ’76, Lansdale, was named one met the qualifications for the credential “Approved of the 2010 Five Star Wealth Managers by Phila- Clinical Supervisor.” He is engaged in the practice delphia Magazine. of counseling and psychotherapy. His chapter, “Hate Revenge and Forgiveness: A Healthy, Ego-Strength- Stephen Apaliski, M.D. ’77, Colleyville, Texas, ening Alternative to the Experience of Offense” has completed a one-year training program in executive been published in the book “Psychology of Hate.” & professional coaching at the University of Texas, Dallas. He is on the certification track of the Interna- Jack Hattman G’64, Wheeling, W.V., retired after 47 tional Coach Federation and plans on focusing his years as a professor of English at West Liberty coaching on physicians in times of change while 26 University. continuing his practice of medicine. v Louis Orlando ’67, Villanova, published his third book, Col. Daniel Battafarano, D.O. ’77, San Antonio, “The Ultimate Phillies Trivia Quiz-Second Edition.” v Texas, received the Outstanding Clinical Educator Frank McCartney ’69, Maple Glen, executive Award in 2011 from the Internal Medicine Resi- director of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge dency at San Antonio Military Medical Center Commission, is the 2011 president of the Interna- (SAMMC) and an Outstanding Faculty Medicine tional Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association, an Clerkship Award in 2011 from the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio international transportation policy and advocacy Barbara Samuel Loftus G’82, Moosic, is vice presi- organization. (UTHSCSA). Dr. Battafarano is the chairman of rheumatology at SAMMC and clinical professor of dent for planning at Misericordia University. v Arthur Granito ’70, Harrisburg, was appointed vice medicine at UTHSCSA. v Lori Brucker Block ’83, Pitman, N.J., was president and chief financial officer of the Cancer presented with the 2010 Joseph A. Barnes Award Recovery Foundation International, an international Patrick Fiore ’78, Palmetto, Fla., was elected to the office of city commissioner in Palmetto Bay, Fla. for consistent, extraordinary and long-standing charity with organizations in London, Paris, contributions to Rowan University. She was also Toronto, Berlin and the United States. Brian Duke ’79, Washington Crossing, was nomi- named to Rowan University’s Wall of Fame 2010 The Scranton Journal Scranton The nated by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett to by the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Capt. Vito Cirigliano, D.O. ’04 is currently a medical serve as secretary of aging. Learning for her contributions to academic advising. resident at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hon. James Gibbons ’79, Clarks Summit, has Paula Hresko Mendoza ’83, Upland, Calif., was a Hawaii. An active researcher, presenting on topics captured both nominations in his bid for a second speaker for the Cal Poly Pomona University’s Engi- associated with hepatitis and acute kidney injury, Capt. six-year term as a Lackawanna County district neering Club Leadership Retreat. Her presentation Cirigliano recently won first place in the Clinical Vignette justice. was on job search strategies for success. She is a competition for the Hawaii chapter of the American site manager for Raytheon Company. College of Physicians. In the photo, Capt. Cirigliano Anthony Ponte ’79, Houston, Texas, is vice presi- stands with his poster at the American College of dent, internal audit services, for Dresser-Rand Colette Mazzucelli, Ph.D. ’83, Brooklyn, N.Y., Physicians national meeting in San Diego in April 2011. Group, Inc. earned a Master of Education in international Gail Parsons Eddy ’80, Nederland, Colo., is the education development, international humanitarian owner of Geek for Hire, Inc., which received the issues, at Teachers College Columbia University. Angie’s List 2010 Super Service Award for Colette is one of 400 “crisis mappers” with the providing consistently high quality service to their Standby Task Force, a network of volunteers that customers. supports existing emergency response mecha- nisms. The Task Force’s mappers log in from around John Cardone, M.D. ’82, Fairview, is a cardiovas- the world to patch together a real-time picture of cular surgeon and member of the Cardio-Vascular situations such as the current crisis in Libya so that and Thoracic Surgery group at St. Vincent Hospital aid groups can address humanitarian needs. in Erie. v Jeffrey Schimelfenig ’83 was named president- elect of the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual JEAN SINZDAK ’96 and Transgender Bar Association (LGBT Bar). His term will begin in 2012. The LGBT Bar is an association of lawyers, judges, law students and other legal professionals and is an affiliate of the American Bar Association. Alumna Integral in Finding Tomorrow’s Leaders Harry Lennon ’83, Round Top, N.Y., was elected or Jean Sinzdak ’96, there’s nothing minority leader of the Greene County, N.Y., legislature for 2011-2012. He was first elected quite like the moment a woman realizes to office in 2006 and is currently serving his she has what it takes to run for public second term. F office. Her eyes light up. Her confidence soars. Dr. John Zangardi ’83, Potomac Falls, Va., was Suddenly, she’s no longer just a part of the appointed deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for command, control, communications, discussion; she’s a part of the process. computers, intelligence, information operations, As director of the Program for Women and space. In support of the assistant secretary Public Officials at the Center for American of the Navy, Dr. Zangardi is the principal Women and Politics (CAWP), Sinzdak has Department of the Navy advisor for C4I, IO, space, business enterprise acquisition, and these moments a few times a week. Through information technology and resource manage- the Rutgers University-based program, Sinzdak ment. In his oversight role, he coordinates with connects with community leaders across the key stakeholders to maximize alignment with Navy and Marine Corps needs. country to increase the number and impact Morgan Benson G’84, Delta Junction, Alaska, of women in politics and to make political just returned from a tour with the U.S. Army in women’s leadership more effective. Iraq. He served with the 62nd engineer detach- Unlike men who are quick to jump into ment in Mosul constructing sewers and water the political fray, Sinzdak says studies show lines, developing a trash pickup system, and assisting the Iraqi government to function by women need a little nudge. Through Ready helping all of its citizens with cleaner utilities. to Run™, a nonpartisan campaign training When not championing women for public office, Jean Sinzdak Therese DeVries Narzikul ’86, Devon, was for women, Sinzdak and her colleagues give ’96 enjoys spending time with her husband, Taylor Huttner, and appointed to the 2011 Board of Examiners for prospective candidates the training and, most two daughters, Sophie, 4, and Tessa, 2. The family often jokes the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. importantly, the encouragement they need. that it would be fitting that Sophie, born on the Fourth of July, The award, created by public law in 1987, is might one day run for office herself – The Oval Office. the highest level of national recognition for “A lot of women need someone to ask them 27 performance excellence that a U.S. organization to run. We say, ‘Consider this your invitation Leading a program like Ready to Run™ can receive. to run. We’re asking you,’” Sinzdak explains. isn’t something you learn by reading a book. Margaret McMenamin, Ed.D. G’86, Heller- Sinzdak’s interest in politics started early The challenges Sinzdak faces force her to think town, was installed as the eighth president of on her feet and, she says, the critical thinking Union County College. in her career at The University of Scranton. skills she developed at Scranton allowed her to Andrea DeJesus, DPT ’87, Belmar, N.J., earned Though she was an English major, Sinzdak also a Doctor of Physical Therapy from The Univer- completed a Women’s Studies Concentration. reach her goals. sity of Scranton in May 2011. v The courses exposed Sinzdak to a new world of “Scranton gave me the ability to think Robert DiGenova ’87, Red Bank, N.J., of the issues, making her more passionate about the creatively,” Sinzdak explains. “To look at Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office was elected role of women in politics. problems and analyze them and come up with Alumni Scranton as the chairman/president of the County solutions.” Narcotics Commanders Association of New Since graduation, Sinzdak has become an Jersey and represents the state of New Jersey integral part of CAWP. In addition to leading Sinzdak will get a chance to bring two as a delegate with the National Narcotic the Ready to Run™ program, she’s worked of her passions together in the coming year. Officers Association Coalition. v on several successful initiatives including a The Ready to Run™ program is starting a Donald Kanavy ’87, Archbald, appointed superin- campaign to increase the participation of partnership with the University, and Sinzdak tendant of the Valley View School District. v minority women in politics. couldn’t be more excited. Her former professor Theresa Rice Haughey ’87, Raleigh, N.C., was and current Political Science Department appointed director of pharmacovigilance and regu- CAWP Director Debbie Walsh describes latory quality assurance at GlaxoSmithKline U.S. Sinzdak as an innovative problem solver. She Chair Jean Harris, Ph.D., is leading the effort headquarters in Research Triangle Park, N.C. v says Sinzdak is willing to step out of her job to bring Ready to Run™ to Scranton. (The David Allegra ’88, Basking Ridge, N.J., was description to make sure the center’s boat sails first Ready to Run™ program – Ready to elected to the board of trustees of the New smoothly. Run Northeast Pennsylvania – will be held on Jersey Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC). CAHC, a home care watchdog, “She’s someone who always steps up,” campus Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.) monitors agencies throughout New Jersey to Walsh says. “There’s never a time when a “It’s really come full circle for me,” Sinzdak ensure consumers receive services that meet problem arises and she doesn’t say, ‘Let’s try said. “It’s a really terrific feeling because I’m so established guidelines and industry practices. this. Let’s figure out a new way to do this. Let’s proud of this school, and I’m so proud of this Christopher Henry ’88, Royersford, is a state program.” program specialist (grant manager) with the take on a new project.’” Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in Princeton, N.J. ClassNotes

Bernard Costello, D.M.D., M.D., FACS ’91, Presto, Brian Shahum ’00, Brooklyn, N.Y., was appointed was promoted to professor at the University of Pitts- regional claims specialist-financial lines at Chartis Future Royals? burgh. He is chief of pediatric oral and maxillofacial International. Brian, who will relocate to London with You better believe it! surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. his new position, will be monitoring emerging claim trends within financial lines in Europe and supporting Christy Gianfrancesco Deihl ’00, Chrystie Lutz Christen Gilmore Pionzio ’91, Doylestown, has Gorman ’00, Erin Hansen Dalton ’00, Patrick been appointed solicitor for the New Britain various initiatives to improve customer orientation and marketing of financial lines claims service. Dalton ’99, Collette Kelly Freer ’00 and Allison Borough Zoning Hearing Board. Schechter Zusmer ’00 and their families arranged Bill Loehfelm ’91, New Orleans, La., signed a two- Laura Zambuto ’00, Atlanta, Ga., received the a Scranton reunion in the Poconos this past July. book deal with Sarah Crichton Books/Farrar, Gerald R. Cooper Award for Excellence in laboratory Pictured are the group’s 11 children, all proudly Straus, & Giroux, for publication of his third and safety and bio-security at the Centers for Disease wearing their Scranton T-shirts. fourth novels. His third novel, “The Devil She Control and Prevention Honor Awards. Laura is a Knows,” was published in spring 2011. safety and occupational health specialist with the CDC’s influenza division. Michael Hollinger ’93, Reading, opened his own law firm, Hollinger Law. Matthew McGuigan ’01, Coatsville, joined the firm Blank Rome LLP as an associate in the financial Jill Joswick Bednar ’93, Springfield, is principal of services group and a member of the consumer Las Dos Chicas, a 501(c)3, which is awarding its financial services industry team. first study abroad scholarship, “2011 Pack Your Bags Scholarship.” John Errigo ’02, Bensalem, is pursuing his Ph.D. in organizational management and leadership at Janine Edwards ’94, Honesdale, won the Repub- Capella University. v lican and Democratic nomination in the primary for the position of Wayne County district attorney. Katie Slattery ’02, Suffern, N.Y., a lawyer with the New York City Department of Education, is a liti- Erin O’Malley-Stewart ’94, Reston, Va., has been gator for the special education unit. v named dean of faculty at Bishop D.J. O’Connell Susan Chrusciel ’04, Plainsboro, N.J., is pursuing High School in Arlington, Va. Erin completed her Patricia Meli Pruzhansky ’03, Huntington Station, her MBA in pharmaceutical management and post-masters endorsement in school administration N.Y., received her master’s degree in early child- marketing at Rutgers Business School. at The George Washington University. hood education with honors from Hofstra Univer- sity. She is certified in both elementary and early Caitlin McGrath ’04 is executive assistant in Marc Fusaro, Ph.D. ’96, Russellville, Ark., assistant childhood education and is currently teaching pre- marketing and sales for The Bostonian Group. professor of economics at Arkansas Tech Univer- school for Long Island Head Start. sity, was presented with the Thomas P. Tyler Excel- Rachael Miller ’04, Weehawken, N.J., completed lence in Teaching Award during the 22nd annual Tara Ravina Hatler ’03, Rutherford, N.J., was costume designs for “The Diary of Adam and Eve, 28 College of Business Awards Program at Chambers presented with the Women’s Bond Club Rising Star The Lady with All the Answers and Under Milk Cafeteria East Banquet Hall in April. award. The award is given to women leaders in Wood” at the Electric Theatre Company in Scranton. financial services who have demonstrated exem- Timothy Gallen ’96, Hatfield, was elected treasurer plary leadership qualities. Tara is a senior manager Christopher Ryan Joyce ’05, Lake Placid, N.Y., is of the Pennsylvania Association for College Admis- with Ernst & Young. director of development at Camp Dudley in West- sion Counseling, serving concurrently as delegate port, N.Y. Maria Villafuerte ’03, Royal Oak, Mich., graduated for Pennsylvania to the National Association for Matthew Youssef ’05, Baltimore, Md., is a recipient College Admission Counseling. from the Henry Ford Psychiatry Residency Program in Detroit. She received the chief resident certifi- of The Daily Record’s 2011 20 in Their Twenties Maureen Brady Coyle ’97, New York, N.Y., director cate, leadership track certificate, Resident Teacher Award. This award recognizes young professionals of Study Abroad at Felician College, has been of the Year Award and GSD’er (Get Stuff Done) of in their 20s whose creativity and entrepreneurial awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to study and the Year Award. spirit already are contributing to new energy in observe educational developments and international Maryland. Winners were selected on the basis of education in the Federal Republic of Germany. v their professional accomplishments, community involvement and the impact of their achievements. Joann Gallichio, DSc ’97, Jacksonville, Fla., On Oct. 24, 2010, Nicole A. Sublette ’03 married Eric T. Mosblech ’02 with several University alumni

The Scranton Journal Scranton The accepted a neuro faculty position at the University Michael P. Hill ’06, Columbia, Mo., has joined VA of St. Augustine. v in attendance. Helping Nicole and Eric (kneeling Mortgage Center.com as senior director, content together) celebrate their marriage were (standing, marketing. Michael Malia ’97, Manasquan, N.J., was certified from left) Brennan Coughlin ’02, Kieran Maio- by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial rana ’02, Loretta Davis Hutchinson ’83, Melissa Kelly Lewandowski ’06, Gettysburg, has been attorney, a distinction held by less than two percent Carlo ’03, Mark Hutchinson ’83, Kathleen Currie named head women’s basketball coach at of New Jersey attorneys. He also recently achieved ’03, Jeannie Cho ’03, Michelle Lynch ’03, Julie Salisbury University. the honor of being recognized as a board certified Gillard McMillen ’03, Lisa Pellegrino Stanton Capt. Joseph Mazzocchi ’06, Campbell Hall, N.Y., civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial ’03 and Kelly O’Connor Smith ’03. was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, one of the Advocacy. v military’s top honors, in February 2009 for his Shahriar Pourreza ’99, West Orange, N.J., is a exceptionally meritorious service while serving as senior analyst within Citigroup’s energy /commodi- an executive officer and platoon leader in Afghani- ties team. stan. He is also the recipient of the Army Commen- dation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, Philip Grieco ’00, Secascus, N.J., is director, Afghan Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal. sponsorship development, in team marketing and He is currently serving his second deployment in business operations for the National Basketball Afghanistan. Association. Wade Beale ’07, Lakeland, Ga., is assistant prin- April Karas Fletcher ’00, Little Neck, N.Y., is an asso- cipal at Echols County Elementary School. v ciate director, sales and marketing, at ESPN Audio. Michelle Bochanski, DPT ’07, Washington Twp, DENNIS SIZE ’76 N.J., received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island. v Jenna Brown, D.O. ’07, Lewisburg, received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Phila- Shining Bright on the Biggest Stages delphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June. She will continue her medical training in family prac- hile millions across the globe In addition to lighting most of London this tice at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. v watched the pomp and circum- spring, Size illuminated superstars Beyonce Joegi Mathew ’07, North Massapequa, N.Y., is a Wstance surrounding this spring’s and Lady Gaga and presidential hopefuls fund controller for Tishman Speyer where he over- Royal Wedding of Prince William and Cath- Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul. sees the accounting for two real estate funds. v erine Middleton in London, Dennis Size ’76, Having worked on hundreds of television Melissa Thompson, D.O. ’07, Norristown, received too, was overcome with emotion. productions throughout his career, including the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in It was hay fever season in England, and a Oprah and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, June. She will continue her medical training in relentless sneeze and cough were making his Size wouldn’t have it any other way. family practice at Mercy Suburban Hospital. v 18-hour workdays even more fatiguing. “As I’m fond of telling people, you can’t Colleen Zanis, D.O. ’07, Ardmore, received the As vice president of design for the turn on your television at any time of the day Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Phila- Lighting Design Group (LDG), the United or night and not see a show that we do,” he delphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June. She will continue her medical training in psychiatry States’ largest broadcast lighting design says. “Plus, I love what I do, and I don’t want at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. v company, Size was in Great Britain with to get bored staying too long in the same Sarah Kosydar ’08, Media, recently returned from a Steve Brill, president of LDG, overseeing place.” mission trip to Guatemala where she volunteered a crew of 30 and setting up more than 20 Since his break into television production for Hearts in Motion. Sarah is a physician assistant with Just Kids Pediatrics in Newark, Del. television studios throughout London. more than three decades ago as a vacation Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer and replacement on the daytime drama Ryan’s Andrew Calogero ’10, Brookside, N.J., is assistant stage manager at The Shakespeare Theatre of Robin Roberts were among the onscreen Hope, Size has always enjoyed the challenge of New Jersey. personalities Size and his team lit. Essentially, “setting up the picture of the stage.” Mia Collarini ’11, Jessup, was named head coach if a television program appeared on ABC “Dennis never ceases to amaze me with his of Scranton’s softball program. In addition to or Comcast’s bevy of networks, the LDG boundless energy and enthusiasm for whatever becoming the 12th head coach in the program’s 35-year history, she is pursuing a Master of handled its wedding coverage. he is working on,” says Rich Larsen, professor Science in school counseling. “Unfortunately, working the wedding of English and theatre at Scranton. wasn’t as romantic as it sounded,” Size laughs. Larsen recalls that when Size returned to Marriages 29 “It was a mammoth undertaking, right when campus to work on a University production London was going through one of the biggest years ago, the students took to him immedi- Gerald Straub’67 to Kathy Ofeldt heat waves in its history.” ately. “Dennis really impressed them with his Carisia Switala ’82 to Lekan Obadeyi But as they say in the theater, the show wit, talent and accessibility,” Larsen recalls. Katharine Suarez ’93 to Justin Kletter must go on. The bright lights of the entertainment Thomas Kelly ’97 to Carie Sarrapede For Size, his three-week commitment to industry are a far cry from what Size set out Denise Mahalidge ’98 to Matthew Derricks the Royal Wedding was just one of a series to do upon enrolling at Scranton. Initially Kristin Wunner ’98 to Michael Mark of notable productions he’s tackled this year. a pre-med student, Size soon realized it was Nicole Lane ’02 to Alan Hoff Thanks to a well-earned reputation – he’s theater production in his future, not medicine. Alumni Scranton a three-time recipient of the Emmy Award “It wasn’t until years later that I understood Andrea Lawruk ’02 to Luke Woolley for Outstanding Lighting Design – Size and if it wasn’t for Scranton, I wouldn’t have real- Eric Mosblech ’02 to Nicole Sublette ’03 his staff had a jam-packed summer lighting ized what I really wanted to do,” he explains. Christine O’Herron ’02 to Eric Johnson events such as the Ames Iowa Straw Poll, “My courses at Scranton didn’t prepare me for Nancy Panarese ’02 to Kyle Pierson Good Morning America’s Summer Concert what I do today, but what the University did Patricia Meli ’03 to Henry Pruzhansky Series in Central Park, ABC’s new daytime offer me was a lot of experience – and a lot of Leigh Muraca ’03 to Daniel King show The CHEW, and the Republican Presi- life lessons.” dential Debate in Orlando, Fla. Lauren Van Slooten Before stars such as Beyonce (top) Burchill ’89 married and the legendary Dick Clark (at Richard Burchill, and left) can shine on stage or in the the couple celebrated studio, Dennis Size ’76 (below; at their third anniversary left with Dick Clark), a renowned in March. Lauren lightning designer, Burchill completed her is responsible master’s degree from for making their Montclair State performances look University in 1996. just right. She is currently working as a psychotherapist in private practice. ClassNotes

Michael Panzarella ’03 to Erin Gemmill A daughter, Cara Antonia, to Sean ’98 and Christina Swikata Plover ’99, Philadelphia Maria Villafuerte, D.O. ’03 to Eric Boulic A son, Jack Joseph, to Joe and Erica Bergen Kathleen Corr ’04 to Andrew Matthews Sprague ’99, Brick, N.J. Mary Kenney ’04 to Vito Cirigliano ’04 A son, Jack Ryan, to Matthew ’99 and Rebekah Katie April ’05 to David Hutzayluk Ferguson Bernard ’01, Clarks Summit Kim McCormick ’05 to Dan Cooper A son, Owen John, to Michael and Kerry Brice Poskay ’99, Toms River, N.J. Matthew Casperson ’06 to Christine Cornwall A daughter, Kathleen Mae, to Matt and Tara Gomes Adrienne Grab ’07 to Brian Krug ’07 Jacobs ’99, Henderson, Nev. Andrea Stellatella ’07 to Donald Vozzi A daughter, Anna Rose, to Greg ’99 and Heather Theis Maigur ’02, Quakertown Katie Wojtowicz ’07 to Allan Parsells ’08 In December 2010, Dr. Joshua Siglin ’04 and A son, Nathan Shaffran, to Nikolas and Kristen Emily Pieroni ’09 to Josh Skrezec Dr. Mandy Roberts Siglin ’04 welcomed Grace Meyer Komyati ’99, Morritown, N.J. Elizabeth. The family resides in Bala Cynwyd. A daughter, Dayna Antoinette, to Duong ’00 and Births Diane Miglino Lam ’99, Ramsey, N.J. A daughter, Katelyn Sarah, to Brian ’95 and Jillian A daughter, Catherine Nora, to Dr. Michael and A daughter, Nora Cecilia, to Tom ’82, G’95, and Sutton, Wantagh, N.Y. Amber Flanagan, Spokane, Wash. Shannon Murphy Fennie ’99, East Stroudsburg A son, Charles Harrison, to Cory and Sharon Foldy A son, Brendan Michael, to Nick and Kristine Reilly A daughter, Emily Anna, to Greg and Michele Fischer ’96, Morristown, N.J. Haefele Beck ’88, Throop Parente ’99, Hoboken, N.J. Twin daughters, Parker McLoughlin and Reagan A son, Joshua Joseph, to Dr. Kevin ’89 and Marie A son, Dominick, to Stanley ’99 and Terri Coyler Monihan, to Todd Fliegel and Lisa Parker ’96, Strelish ’00, Scottsdale, Ariz. Monique Franks G’04, Minot, N.D. Allendale, N.J. A son, Henry Lewis, to David ’91 and LeAnn Hogan, A son, Nicholas, to Drs. Mark and Kara Suche A son, Jeffrey Joseph, to Jeff and Elaine Reilly Mascarenhas ’99, Hoboken, N.J. Arlington, Va. Blanco ’96, Shelton, Conn. A daughter, Meghan Laura, to Joseph and Katherine A daughter, Francesca Ann, to Frank and Melissa A son, Sean Thomas, to Tom and Jennifer Rygiel Turano Svoboda ’99, Freehold, N.J. Beers Farrell ’92, West Islip, N.Y. Boyd ’96, Whippany, N.J. A son, Ryan William, to Edward and Pamela Haley A son, George Patrick, to Charlie and Sue A daughter, Rylin Gabrielle, to Paul and Gemma Wagenborg Falco ’99, Philadelphia 30 Bruns ’92, Boonton, N.J. Waananen Kenney ’96, Malvern, N.Y. Twins, Giovanni Matthew and Mia Mary, to Michael ’97 A daughter, Molly Elizabeth, to Mark and Kristin A daughter, Carissa Ellen, to Stephen and Suzanne Donati Greenwood ’00, Havertown and Tara Campasano Malia ’93, Manasquan, N.J. Yatcilla Dolney ’96, Frederick, Md. A daughter, Ryland Rose, adopted by Michael ’93 and A daughter, Adrienne Patricia, to Christopher and A daughter, Faith, to Michael ’97, G’04 and Shannon Amanda Fair Micklus ’00, Orange, Conn. Kim Hollinger, Reading Farrell Beckish ’03, G’04, Scranton A son, Sean Patrick, to James and Tracey McDevitt A daughter, Madeline, to Joseph and Collette Kelly A daughter, Hannah Daisy, to Andrej “Slavy” ’97 and Freer ’00, Little Neck, N.Y. Hagan ’93, Philadelphia Siobhan Cleary Brchnel ’02, Bronx, N.Y. Twin sons, Ryan Michael and Colin Thomas, to A daughter, Juliana Marie, to Dr. Fred ’95 and Susan A daughter, Ryleigh Christine, to Christopher ’97 and Baker Bonacci ’94, Eynon Michael ’00 and Mary O’Neill McKinley ’00, Stephanie Heenan, Sewell, N.J. River Edge, N.J. A daughter, Caoilfhionn Elizabeth, to Paul Walsh and A daughter, Taryn Leigh, to Shawn and Kristen Hines Louise Farragher ’94, Dublin, Ireland A daughter, Harper Lily, adopted from China by Todd Huber ’97, Downingtown Youngerman and Mary Jane Postiglione ’00, A son, Andrew William, to Paul ’94 and Laura A daughter, Julia, to Chris and Angela Jaramillo Monroe, N.C. Gribbin Lameo ’95, Summit, N.J. The Scranton Journal Scranton The Stawski ’97, Lansdale A daughter, Ella Maureen, to Kevin ’01 and Lauren A son, Liam Patrick, to Chuck ’94 and Catherine A son, Peter Jude, to Sean and Ann Marie Jursca ’01 Altieri Courtney, White Plains, N.Y. McCarthy, Howell, N.J. Keffer ’97, Conshohocken A daughter, Kailee Rae, to Gary and Keri Breen A daughter, Bridget Patricia, to Sean ’94 and Kathleen A son, Leo Joseph, to Leonard and Meghan Lizotte Alvarez ’01, East Rutherford, N.J. O’Doherty Cullinan ’94, Oakland Garden, N.Y. Mucci ’97, Havertown A daughter, Megan Elise, to Matt and Katy Everson A son, Wylie George Kovar, to Jason Cascarino ’95 A daughter, Lielle Marie, to Jerrod and Kristen Jablonowski ’01, Johnson City, N.Y. and Jennifer Kovar, Oak Park, Ill. Tepfenhardt Freund ’97, Rutherford, N.J. A daughter, Grace Michele, to Todd ’01 and Jaime A daughter, Catherine Mary, to Phil and Monica A daughter, Julianna Rose, to Christopher and Robin Kutch Jones ’01, Central Islip, N.Y Fischl Degnan ’95, Medford, N.J. Brooks Johnson ’98, Staten Island, N.Y.| A daughter, Cayleigh Maeve, to Bryan ’01 and Twins, Aiden James and Avery Kate, to John and A son, Andrew Timothy, to Andrew and Barbara Meghan McDonald Glynn ’03, Milford, Conn. Marianne Mazzei Rivers ’95, G’98, Scranton Gervasi Rich ’98, Highland Mills, N.Y. A daughter, Payton Lida, to Justin ’95 and Candice A daughter, Sophie Marie, to Rick and Jessica John Lyons ’03 Orzel Taylor ’95, Oakland, N.J. Lindstadt Vassallo ’98, Palm Harbor, Fla. and Jennifer A daughter, Avery Jane, to Stefan ’95 and Victoria A son, Liam David, to Travis and Kerri McCormick Serra Lyons ’04 Reinold, Wheat Ridge, Colo. Daniels ’98, Centennial, Colo. recently welcomed a son, Jack A son, Andrew Patrick, to Mark and Heather Rowan A son, William Joseph, to Chris and Jennifer Nolan Thomas. The Lyons Kenyon ’95, Brighton, Mass. DeLuca ’98, Pompton Plains, N.J. make their home in Somerville, N.J. A son, Adam Matthew, to Matthew and Kelly PAT ’89 & SEAN ’94 KANE Parent Huestis ’01, Freeland, N.J. A son, Sebastian Anthony, to Erik and Sally-Ann Quiterio Limpaecher ’01, Pennington, N.J. A son, Gavin Jacobus, to Harold and Nicole The Bond of Brothers Radomski Woering ’01, Southbury, Conn. A son, Joseph Alexander, to Joseph Black and atrick Kane ’89 and his brother Sean “Everyone stopped talking to me. I don’t Andrea Sandrowicz ’01, Throop ’94 have the type of relationship think they knew what to say,” Pat says. Twin sons, Gavin Peter and Wyatt Graham, to Tyler where finishing Sean remembers the nervousness and Lauren Antinore Wagner ’02, Havertown P A daughter, Reagan Kathleen, to Kevin ’02 and each other’s sentences that came over his Margaret Strohm O’Meara ’02, Robbinsville, N.J. isn’t uncommon. family, but “for me, “We’ve always it was surgery or A son, Alexander Joseph, to Anthony and Angela Drace McCloskey ’03, Harrisburg been close,” Sean death. So what was A daughter, Juliette Madeline, to James and Lauren says. “He’s my big my alternative? I was Fuchsel Peters ’03, Lansdale brother. We’ve calm and excited.” A daughter, Amber Nicole, to Russel and Nicole always had a great After both proce- Kosteczko Odell ’03, Freemont, Calif. relationship.” dures proved success- A daughter, Carly Anne, to Robert ’05 and Christine But last summer, ful, the brothers have Wolff, Lords Valley as both brothers turned their attention A son, Tyler Jacob, to Michael and Christina Smith headed off to surgery together, their brotherly When his brother, Sean Kane to the future. Sheeran ’06, Arlington, Va. bond grew even stronger. They no longer ’94 (right), needed a kidney Pat, who recently A son, Talan Matthew, to Matthew and Brenda transplant, Patrick Kane Washeleski Gocek ’06, G’11, Peckville needed words to express how each other felt. ’89 donated his without left Wall Street to The brothers’ story begins long before hesitation. “To be honest, launch his own alter- last summer or their surgeries, or even before it was never a question,” native mutual fund, In Memoriam recalls Pat of his decision. Sean followed Pat – and their sister Aileen set a goal of complet- Willard C. Grasagave ’37, Dickson City Kane Hand ’91 – to The University of ing a Tough Mudder, Anthony A. Caprio ’38, Norwich, N.Y. Scranton. a 12-mile adventure William A. Mussari ’38, Carbondale Born with only one kidney, Sean devel- race. He recently Edward T. Filipkowski ’41, New Hope Raymond Foote ’47, Jermyn oped hydronephrosis – what he describes as reached the finish 31 Sheldon Rothstein ’47, Scranton a blockage – on the organ at the age of two. line alongside his Stanley Chmiel ’48, Scranton From that point, he was subjected to pro- Scranton roommate, William Fennie ’49, Dresher cedures and surgeries to help him maintain Phil Keenan ’89. Emil Hordesky ’49, Scranton his health. Sean, the senior Patrick Kane ’89 (left) and Frank C. Longo, Esq. ’49, Scranton “This is all I’ve known,” Sean says. “We his college roommate, Phil vice president of Robert Musgrave ’49, Scranton joke about it. One Christmas, the whole fam- Keenan ’89 (center), recently human resources for Melvin Oram, M.D. ’49, Scranton ily spent the day in the hospital. I’m sure my joined forces to complete Heineken Americas Thomas F. Ruane, Ph.D. ’49, Pawley Island, S.C. a Tough Mudder, a 12-mile Bertrand W. White ’49, Candor, N.Y. mom loved that one.” adventure race. for nearly nine years,

Sean managed through his health issues, has had a slightly Pasco “Pat” Garramone ’50, Drums Alumni Scranton but years later, after a trip to Africa with his more difficult recuperation. After his initial William A. Kandel ’50, Scranton fiancé, Allison, he fell ill, pushing his already recovery, he experienced a slight setback Pete P. Klapps ’50, Silver Springs, Md. Harry M. Kraemer ’50, Bloomington, Minn. declining kidney into further turmoil. His due to side effects from his post-transplant Sylvester Megargee ’51, Sciota doctor knew the urgency; it was time for a medication, which caused him to undergo Howard F. Mulligan ’51, Carbondale transplant. bi-lateral hip replacement surgery in March John J. Taylor ’51, Clarks Summit Pat, Aileen and their oldest sibling Paul 2011. Since then, Sean has started to regain Robert J. Flynn ’52, West Bloomfield, Mich. were all tested and it was determined that Pat his strength, and is now planning a June 9, Chris C. Gardier ’52, Dunmore was the best match. Pat’s wife, Lisa, and the 2012, wedding to Allison. George Kahanick ’52, Scranton couple’s two sons knew the risks, but were “I’m trying to figure out how to live my William P. McCann ’52, Carbondale supportive from day one. And so, in July life with all these new parts and I’m enjoying Michael Onifer ’52, Elkton, Md. 2010, the two brothers went under the knife. every minute,” Sean says. “I want to thank Edward D. Soma, M.D. ’52, Kensington, Md. “To be honest, it was never a question,” Pat, but when I try to, he makes it seem like J. Ronald Halenda, M.D. ’53, Chadds Ford recalls Pat of his decision to donate a kidney it was no big deal. I was the person in need, Gervas Rafalko ’53, Malvern to Sean. “We didn’t talk about it much.” but I hope my brother knows if the roles Col. Vito M. Solazzo ’55, Scranton Rev. Edward Barrett ’56, Scranton Both brothers remember the family going were reversed, it wouldn’t have been a ques- Richard J. Dempsey ’58, Clarks Summit quiet leading up to the surgery. tion for me either.” John J. Flynn ’58, Palmer Twp. Joseph P. Moran ’58, Middletown, N.Y. 32 The Scranton Journal Gus G.Tirellis ’62, Robert E.Booth’62, Robert A.Zikoski’60, Rev. DanielHitchko’59, ClassNotes Gerald P. Alunni’67, James A.Thorne’66, Harvey Sicherman’66,Philadelphia Alexander L.Savary’66, Joseph S.Chorba’66, Michael A.Cassin’66, John G.Bendick’66, Thomas M.Walsh G’64, Edward Higgins’63, Anita StoneAppletonG’63, Michael Loyack’63,OceanIsleBeach,N.C. Edward T. Carden,M.D.’62, Eugene Kovaleski’61, Ronald F. Jones ’68, Jack T. Harte’68, Rev. ThomasJ.Snyder’72, Sheldon Justan’71,Henderson,Nev. Helen McAndrew’70,G’76, Stephen W. Ginther’70, Donald PaulNicastro’69, Ronald J.Akoury’69, Sarah AnnYoushock ’10, Ryan T. O’Malley’99, G’03, Marilyn Washitz ’97, Hollie KraucheunasTrammo ’97,Eustus,Fla. Michael B.McKenna,M.D.’96, Lt. Col.JohnE.Voyack ’95, Zachary M.Romano,Sr. ’93, Geoffrey R.Haefner’91, Maryellen GriffithFiore’90, Barbara GornyWeber ChapinG’89, Susan HanusichWilson,D.V.M. ’88,Sebastian,Fla. Gregory R.Cann’88, James J.Haggerty, Esq.H’87, Marie Tarnowski Cotter’84, Sr. M.ColemanNee,I.H.M.H’83, Mary AgnesMcElmoyleG’83, Salvatore A.Graci’81, Genevieve M.Hoinski’80,G’87 Richard J.Andrews’80, Richard Czibik’78,G’80, Msgr. WilliamDonovanH’77, Sister M.GregoriaWong G’76, Felicia BatesG’76, James F. Collins ’74,G’78 Robert F. Boland ’74,G’81, Msgr. KevinP. O’Neill’73, Michael J.Manzo’73, Anne MarieMoyleKenney’73, Peter F. Bobonis ’73, Gardens, Fla. Clarks Summit

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- SCRANTONBuilding a Legacy For many of our alumni, a Scranton education is a family tradition. This fall, 73 daughters and sons of Scranton alumni – including 11 from alumni couples – entered the University. Their parents and, in some cases, grandparents are among the 44,000 alumni who have chosen Scranton for their education. Pictured below are the members of the Class of 2015 who are following in the footsteps of their parents who are Scranton alumni.

Save The Date: JUNE 8-10, 2012

Alumni parents and their students who are members of the Class of 2015 gathered with University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., during Fall Welcome Weekend in August.

Class Year Alumnus/Alumna Current Student Class Year Alumnus/Alumna Current Student Class Year Alumnus/Alumna Current Student 1988 Michael A. Allegra Ashley Allegra 1986 Joseph J. Dignam Zachary Dignam 1975 George S. McCrosson Michael McCrosson 1989 Christopher D. Andres, M.D. Christopher Andres 1973 Gerard J. Dougher Ashlee Dougher G1992 Maria E. Montenegro Ryan Holmes 1989 Lynn King Andres Christopher Andres 1995 James M. Dougher Lauren Dougher 1981 John A. Morano Zachary Morano G2001 Mary Kay Daniels Aston Elizabeth Aston 1988 Roseanne Schmieder Farrell Ashley Allegra 1983 Vincent M. Munley Devon Munley 1983 Joseph P. Bannon, M.D. Margaret Bannon 1989 Deborah Baigis Flint Matthew Flint 1968, G1978 Louis E. Nykaza Travis Nykaza 1984 Tracy Farrell Bannon Margaret Bannon 1990 Laurence E. Flint, M.D. Matthew Flint 1987 Jacqueline Christie O’Gorman Shannon O’Gorman 1988 Paul W. Bisio, M.D. Ryan Bisio 1982 Michael A. Genello Maria Genello 1986 Maria Nardone Olsakowski Melissa Olsakowski 1989 Susan Sabo Bisio Ryan Bisio 1987 Susan E. Giambrone Kellia Giambrone 2008 Todd T. Parry Angela Parry 1979 Rosemary Laskowski Boniello Luke Boniello 1977 Patrick J. Grady, M.D. John Grady 1982 Margaret A. Philbin Nicholas Philbin 1985 Samuel R. Borgia Samuel Borgia 1973 Richard E. Gratz, M.D. Tyler Gratz 2006 Mary Ellen Turlip Pichiarello James Pichiarello 1976 John D. Breslin Joseph Breslin 1980 William B. Harding Timothy Harding G1997 Carol A. Radle Natalie Radle 1981 Gary C. Burke, D.O. Connor Burke 1978 Marc E. Herold Brianna Herold 1983 Michael J. Ricci Anthony Ricci 1984 JoAnn Negvesky Burke, D.O. Christopher Burke 1982 Barbara Magliaro Hollawell Jacqueline Hollawell 1996 Bonnie J. Rotella Aris Rotella 1986 William P. Burke William Burke 1982 John W. Hollawell Jacqueline Hollawell 1986 Roberta Lynch Ruskowski Margaret Ruskowski 1984 Christine Hand Carlin Erin Carlin 1983 Kevin G. Holmes Ryan Holmes 1986 Harry B. Strickland Hayden Strickland 1984 Gregory J. Carlin Erin Carlin 1988, G2005 Judy Strenkoski Hurley Austin Hurley 1982 Mary Reynolds Sullivan Timothy Sullivan 1985 Maureen Ryan Castaldi Tracy Castaldi 1987, G1999 Donald J. Kanavy Jacob Kanavy 1980 Patricia A. Sullivan Julianne Leist 1977 John R. Cavanaugh Jacqulyn Cavanaugh 1987 Laura Bevlock Kanavy Jacob Kanavy 1982 Peter A. Thomas Michael Thomas 1984 Joseph J. Cleary Maria Cleary 1986, G1991 Deanna A. Klingman Justin Klingman 1985, G2009 Lisa Shewack Thurston Catherine Thurston G1980 Brian P. Conniff, Ph.D. Rachel Conniff 1993 James M. Lajeunesse Kathryn Lajeunesse 1976 Marcia J. Trignano Marc Trignano 1988 Maria French Coutts Anna Coutts 1993 Jeannine Bernier Lajeunesse Kathryn Lajeunesse 1983, G1989 Diana Moore Trygar Ashley Trygar 1990 Frank N. Crispino Matthew Crispino 1976 RoseMarie Lally-Doyle John Doyle 1984, G1989 Richard M. Trygar Ashley Trygar 1988 Kevin J. Cronin Michelle Cronin 1985 Nancy Adams Larralde Melissa Larralde 1977 W. Michael Umerich, D.D.S. Michael Umerich 1977 William J. Dempsey, M.D. Hayley Dempsey 1985 Jacalynne Majez Lopata Kory Lopata 1985 Kathleen Harris Walker Michael Walker 1982 John J. Dermigny, D.O. Peter Dermigny 1983 David J. Lopatofsky, M.D. Tyler Lopatofsky 1975 Robert S. Wallis Karsten Wallis 1996 Matthew J. DiLiberto Ashley Shimansky 1981 Stephen R. Luciani Nina Luciani 1976 Paul D. Wisowaty David Wisowaty 1982 Richard Digiovine Corrine Digiovine 1984 Theresa Jackson Magee Charles Magee 1991 Karin Kuhn Wrightson Victoria Wrightson 1988 Elaine Edson Dignam Zachary Dignam 2007 Erin A. Maguire Michael Maguire 1972 Philip E. Yevics, Ph.D. Edward Yevics PRSRT STD AUTO U.S. POSTAGE PAID SCRANTON, PA PERMIT NO. 520 SCRANTON, PA 18510-4628

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