Medical Breakthrough Seton Hall and Hackensack Launch Plans for New Jersey’S Only Private Medical School

1 FC, IFC TOC summer6_16_Layout 1 6/16/15 9:49 AM Page 1 SA home for ETONthe mind, the heart and the spirit HALLSummer 2015 Medical Breakthrough Seton Hall and Hackensack Launch Plans for New Jersey’s Only Private Medical School WOMEN’S BASKETBALL EARNS NCAA TOURNAMENT SPOT FOR FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS 1 FC, IFC TOC summer6_16_Layout 1 6/16/15 9:49 AM Page 2 SETON HALL Summer 2015 Vol. 25 Issue 3 In this issue Seton Hall magazine is published by the Department of Public Relations and Marketing in the Division of University Advancement. features President A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. Vice President for 20 Medical Breakthrough University Advancement Seton Hall and Hackensack University David J. Bohan, M.B.A. Health Network launch plans to create Associate Vice President for New Jersey’s only private medical school. Public Relations and Marketing Dan Kalmanson, M.A. 24 Guided by the Rule Director of Publications/ University Editor of Saint Benedict Pegeen Hopkins, M.S.J. The success of Father Edwin Leahy ’68 in running Saint Benedict’s Prep in Newark Art Director Elyse M. Carter has generated national attention and inspired a new documentary. Design and Production 20 Linda Campos Eisenberg Photographer departments Milan Stanic ’11 Copy Editor From Presidents Hall Kim de Bourbon 2 Assistant Editor HALLmarks William F. Golba 4 News & Notes Editors 12 Possibilities Dan Nugent ’03/M.P.A. ’10 Representing the U.S. at the G(irls)20 Robert X. Mayers ’10/M.B.A. ’12 Daniella Gloor ’14 summit gave Cynthia Sularz the spark she needed to follow her passion. Contributing HALLmarks Writers William F. Golba Margaret McCorry, M.A.E. ’07 14 Roaming the Hall Laurie Pine, M.A. ’98 Young homeless mothers learn critical 24 Send your comments and suggestions lessons in prenatal and infant care by mail to: Seton Hall magazine, through a texting program. Department of Public Relations and Marketing, 519 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079; 16 Profile by email to [email protected]; Shannon Morris ’92/M.A. ’94 runs New or by phone at 973-378-9834. Jersey’s top ad agency with an emphasis On the cover: University President A. on fostering creativity and balance. Gabriel Esteban (left) and Robert C. Garrett, president and CEO of Hacken- sack University Health Network, review 18 Profile plans for a new medical school. Laquan Ford ’13 needed a helping hand. Photo by Michael Paras Nick Scalera ’63 was there to offer it. Facing page: Photo by Milan Stanic ’11 28 Sports at the Hall 32 Alumni News & Notes 18 www.shu.edu 44 Last Word FROM PRESIDENTS HALL | A. GABRIEL ESTEBAN, PH.D. SETON HALL MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2015 “We seek deeper involvement in the world of health care as part of our mission to improve the human condition and cultivate the next Seton Hall generation of servant leaders.” at Its Best Early in 2015, Seton Hall and Hackensack University Health Network announced a memorandum of understanding to establish a school of medicine. In the months since the announcement, reactions just as the innocent suffering and death of Jesus from the University community, state business was not in vain for Him or for us, so the suffering leaders and the higher education spectrum have and death of the fire victims — though it never been overwhelmingly positive. I was particularly should have happened — will not be in vain for pleased that so many of you contacted me directly them. They will rise to eternal life. to express your congratulations and encouragement. Monsignor Ziccardi also said, “No one should Medical schools are the purview of leading do evil, and no one should have to suffer evil. But higher education institutions — exactly the type of as long as evil exists, it is better to be the recipient institution we know Seton Hall to be. We seek deeper of evil than to do evil.” involvement in the world of health care as part After the Mass, a candlelight ceremony at the of our mission to improve the human condition and Remember Memorial demonstrated that the victims cultivate the next generation of servant leaders. and survivors will always be a part of the University I know that Seton Hall’s school of medicine will family and will never be forgotten. further that mission in profound and exciting ways. These events showed Seton Hall at its best — Shortly after the medical school announcement committing itself to a bold vision for the future while made headlines, the University marked the 15th not forgetting that its success is rooted in the time- anniversary of the Boland Hall dormitory fire that honored bonds of community. Truly, Seton Hall is took the lives of students Frank Caltabilota Jr., John among the few colleges or universities that can enact Giunta and Aaron Karol. About 120 people, including transformative goals without sacrificing the feeling several survivors and their families, attended a of family that has always been part of its essence. Mass offered by Father Gerald J. Buonopane and Grounded in our Catholic spirituality and with other members of the campus priest community. The your support and your prayers, the University will memorial featured a homily by Monsignor Anthony retain the best of what has always made it great, On Friday, June 5, Hackensack University Health Network (HackensackUHN) and Seton Hall University signed a definitive agreement to form a new, four-year school of medicine. (Standing, from left) Patrick Murray, chair of Seton Hall’s Board of Regents and Joseph Simunovich, chair of Ziccardi that was both moving and rich with insight. as it strides ever more confidently toward a future HackensackUHN’s Board of Trustees. (Seated, from left) A. Gabriel Esteban, president of Seton Hall University, and Robert Garrett, president Monsignor Ziccardi reminded the gathering that that grows brighter each day. n and chief executive officer of HackensackUHN. Photo by Michael Paras 2 3 HALLMARKS SETON HALL MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2015 Unanue Institute Celebrates 10 Years he Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute marks “I am delighted to see that in 10 years so much has its 10th anniversary in 2015 and has planned been accomplished and so many students have been T a yearlong series of events to celebrate. transformed by the institute,” says Carmen Ana Unanue Since 2005, Joseph and Carmen Ana Unanue have (at left). “My late husband, Joseph, would be very proud.” contributed more than $4 million to Seton Hall with “I believe our best opportunities lie ahead,” says a desire to help Latino students gain access to higher Denisse Oller, the institute’s executive director, citing education and, upon scholarly work involving Latinos and Latin America. graduation, become In March, Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria and Quar- leaders in their fields. teto Aché gave a public concert and lecture as part of a The institute and the “Masters of Afro-Cuban Jazz and Beyond” program, and Unanue’s scholarship an in-depth discussion on “The U.S., Cuba and the Vati- program have worked to can” was held for the University community. promote understanding Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley, the archbishop of and appreciation of the Boston, visited the University on April 22 to speak Latino culture and its people while providing financial about “Pope Francis and the Hispanic Presence in the assistance through three competitive scholarships Church.” (In 2013, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal to more than 130 Seton Hall students interested in O’Malley to an advisory board to help him govern the Hispanic tradition and culture. Catholic Church and reform its central administration.) The institute’s mission is to inspire, educate and Celebrations will conclude with the institute’s annual transform students into the next generation of servant gala and fundraiser, which will be held on Oct. 21 at leaders in an ever-changing global society. the New York Athletic Club. ART in the HALL All the World’s a he walls of Seton Hall’s new academic building (formerly Stafford Hall) will showcase the creative talents of the TUniversity community. hristine Byrne never imagined that her career path After construction was completed last fall, the Office of the would lead to singing opera professionally while still Dean of Students launched its first “Art in the Hall” contest, in college. But that’s where the musical theater major open to students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni, with from Valley College, N.Y., found herself last fall. productions, from the operatic “Dido and Aeneas” to a theme of servant leadership. More than 50 pieces were submit- The college senior was cast to play the slightly devious theater classics such as “To Kill a Mockingbird” and ted, including watercolors, oil paintings, photos, pencil drawings page — a traditional first role for opera singers — in the “Twelfth Night,” and she took on a directorial role with a run of “A Christmas Carol.” In 2014, she received a and sculpture. MidAtlantic Opera Company’s production of “Rigoletto.” The experience gave Byrne what she needed most — coveted invitation to perform in The Kennedy Center’s The contest’s selection committee — consisting of students, a glimpse at the professional life she dreams of pursuing. college theatrical competition. faculty, staff, a member of the priest community and a member “I received some very helpful advice on what it’s really Byrne is keeping her options open after graduation, of the Board of Regents — chose Daniel Folta (at left), a freshman like to be a crossover singer who performs both opera and applying to master’s programs in London and the United honors student majoring in Asian studies, as the winning artist musical theater,” she says.

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