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Summer 2005 Volume XVII Number 7 Jesuit Ideals Celebrated at Commencement During the University’s 105th Commencement, 1,140 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree recipients were reminded of the centuries-old legacy of St. Ignatius Loyola, and how his ideals have influenced education and society. “I would say that this is what an education, especially a Jesuit one, is about: developing the mind and spirit, and learning how to take the world, how to understand it, and – when necessary – stand against it,” said Commencement speaker Jay Parini, Ph.D., an award-win- ning poet, biographer, fiction writer and educator. Dr. Parini went on to invite the graduating class to take the challenge of the “Prince of Peace.” “I’m inviting you to take the chal- lenge of that banner seriously, and to The University awarded 1,140 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during its 105th Commencement. The ceremony think hard about what it would mean to was held at the Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre Township. act as Jesus Himself acted. And I will not pretend that any of this will be easy,” Dr. ships forged during their years at the and emotionally,” Ms. Reil said on behalf for; something that energizes you, enthuses Parini told the graduating class, which rep- University and noted that, “Your time at of the graduating class. you, enables you to keep moving ahead. I resents 21 states and 13 countries, as well Scranton has prepared you well for pur- Recalling remarks made by Fr. Phil can’t tell you what it might be, that’s for as the first doctoral degree recipients in the poseful lives pointing toward fulfillment.” Florio, Director of Campus Ministries, you to find, to choose, to love . . . I can just University’s 117-history. Kristin Reil, President of the Class of at the Senior Mass, Ms. Reil quoted the encourage you to start looking, and support During Commencement, the 2005, noted how the University’s faculty late Sister Ita Ford, who was murdered in you in the search.” University presented Honorary Degrees of and staff live the legacy of St. Ignatius 1980 for her defense of the poor. In a let- In concluding, Ms. Reil said, “Class Humane Letters to Dr. Parini; Sr. Patricia Loyola. ter to her niece, Sr. Ita said: of 2005, may you live a life full of mean- Talone, R.S.M., Ph.D., Vice President “Faculty and staff, you are a living “I hope you come to find that which ing; may you pursue your dreams, live of Mission Services, Catholic Health example of the Jesuit ideal cura personalis gives life a deep meaning for you Something the life that you’ve imagined, and live life Association of the United States; Harry M. by caring for us intellectually, spiritually, worth living for, maybe even worth dying with passion.” Jansen Kraemer Jr., Executive Partner of Madison Dearborn, based in Chicago, Ill.; and Louis DeNaples, banker, businessman Two Students Win Prestigious Fulbright Fellowships and former Chair of the University’s Board Two members of the of Trustees. University of Scranton’s remarkable tradi- University’s class of 2005 In his remarks, University President tion of achieving Fulbright Fellowships.” have been awarded Fulbright Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., told the class of The Fulbright Program, sponsored Fellowships. Over the last 2005 that, “Today you join generations of by the United States Department of 34 years, 113 University women and men stretching back to 1540 State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural of Scranton students have formed in the Jesuit tradition of educa- Affairs, was established in 1946 by received grants in the com- tion. Today we entrust that tradition to Congress to increase mutual understand- petitions administered by you, and we do so with high hopes and ing between the people of the United the Institute of International great confidence that in the words of States and people of other countries. Education (Fulbright) and sacred scripture the good work begun in In addition to teaching English, as a International Rotary. you here will come to completion.” Fulbright fellow Ms. Hundersmarck will Maria Hundersmarck, an Fr. Pilarz also encouraged the gradu- conduct independent research regarding English and philosophy dou- ates to continue to cultivate the friend- attitudes concerning female soccer players ble major from Dover Plains, Two members of the Class of 2005 have been in South Korea. A four-year varsity soccer N.Y., has won a Fulbright awarded Fulbright Fellowships. From left: Rev. player, she was a member of two teams Teaching Assistantship in Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., University President; Fulbright that made it to the elite eight of NCAA In this Issue English to South Korea. Advisor Susan Trussler, Ph.D.; and Fulbright Division III national championships. McShane Boardroom George Griffin, a German fellows George Griffin and Maria Hundersmarck. As a Fulbright fellow, Mr. Griffin Dedicated ...... pg. 2 major from Ridgefield Park, “Fulbright fellowships are widely will gather information concerning the Homeland Security Institute N.J., has been awarded a Fulbright/ regarded as the U.S. Government’s views of Germans living in border areas Launched ...... pg. 3 Padagogischer Austauschdienst Teaching premier scholarship program for over- regarding the European Union enlarge- Assistantship in English to Germany. ment and the Schengen agreements. Mr. Graduation List ...... pgs. 5-7 seas graduate study and research,” said Both will teach English as a second lan- Susan Trussler, Ph.D., Fulbright Advisor Griffin plans to pursue a doctorate in Dean’s List ...... pgs. 7-9 guage while pursing independent research and Associate Professor of Economics/ German language and literature and ulti- Sports ...... pg. 10 projects. Finance. “We are pleased to continue The mately teach at a university level. Page 2 The Scranton Record, Summer 2005

Center for Social Action Iordanis Petsas, Ph.D., Assistant and Service Initiatives McShane Executive Center Dedicated Professor, Economics/Finance, has accepted the position of Visiting Scholar in the Receives Award Finance and Economics Division at the The Center for Social Action and Graduate School of Business at Columbia Service Initiatives at The University of University for summer 2005. In this posi- Scranton has been named Organization tion, he will engage in research and produce of the Year by the Scranton-Lackawanna research papers to be published in profes- Human Development Agency, Inc.’s sional journals in his field. Head Start program. The following faculty members have The award is given annually to an received grants for summer 2005: organization that has participated in the • Maria Poggi Johnson, Ph.D., Head Start program. More than 100 stu- Associate Professor, Theology/Religious dents from The University of Scranton’s Studies, will research, “Us and Them.” Center for Social Action and Service • Lee M. Penyak, Ph.D., Assistant Initiatives have volunteered for Head Professor, History, will research, “The Start in 2005 alone. On May 11, the University dedi- September 2000, the University has Wealthy Zapatista: Manuel Asunsolo in the Through the University’s Center cated the Executive Center of Brennan hosted more than 4,700 events for Mexican Revolution.” for Social Action and Service Initiatives, • Robert J. Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Hall in honor of Rev. Joseph M. 83 organizations and groups in the more than 2,700 students volunteer more McShane, S.J., President of Fordham Center. Professor, Biology, will research “Arrival than 162,000 hours annually. Recently, Timing, Parasite Load and Immune University and former President of Attending the dedication cer- the value of a volunteer’s time has been The University of Scranton. The emony of the Executive Center of Function in Gray Catbirds (Dumetella caro- assessed by the Independent Sector, a linensis) Terminating Migration at Breeding Joseph M. McShane, S.J. Executive Brennan Hall, from left: Rev. Scott coalition of nonprofits, foundations Grounds in Northeastern Pennsylvania.” Center occupies the 5th floor of R. Pilarz, S.J., University President; and corporations, at $17.55 per hour • Daniel J. West, Ph.D., Chair and Brennan Hall, a 71,000 square-foot Most Reverend James C. Timlin, for 2004. Using this figure, University Professor, Health Administration and Human building that was built during Fr. D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Scranton; Resources, will research “Development of of Scranton students have contributed McShane’s tenure as President of the Chris Doherty, Mayor of Scranton; an International MHA Graduate Certificate services worth at least $2,843,100 to the University. The center provides tech- Ellen Casey, former First Lady Program Between Trnava University and The local community and beyond. nologically advanced conference space of Pennsylvania; Rev. Joseph M. University of Scranton.” The Organization of the Year Award for the University, and businesses and McShane, S.J., President of Fordham New Staff was presented on June 3 at a luncheon organizations throughout northeastern University and former President of the The following is a list of full-time staff honoring Head Start staff and volunteers. Pennsylvania. Since its opening in University; and Rev. J. A. Panuska, S.J., hired at the University in April and May: Kara M. Dale, Secretary, Dexter Hanley College Sherry L. Edwards, Custodian Students Plant Community Garden as Part of Sustainability Program William J. Moran, Public Safety Officer Mary L. O’Malley, Custodian University students began Ronald P. Pavlick, Custodian cultivating plots this spring at the Lorraine C. Rought, Custodian site of the “Scranton Area Garden Earl R. Rynearson, Caretaker, Exchange (SAGE): University of Conference & Retreat Center Scranton Community Garden.” The organic foods grown in the garden, located in the 300 block of North Irving Avenue, will be supplied to local food banks. The students are assisted in their work by Michael Cann, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, THE SCRANTON RECORD and Elizabeth Randol, Ph.D., is published by Director of the Jane Kopas Women’s The University of Scranton Center, as part of the University’s sustainability initiatives. Editorial Offices: O’Hara Hall The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510-4628 Weinberg Institute Names (570) 941-7669 The University of Scranton Makes Annual Book Award Winners Editor: Valarie Wolff The Weinberg Institute of Judaic Voluntary Contribution to Lackawanna County Contributing Writers: Stan M. Zygmunt Studies at the University is pleased In March, The University Sandra Skies Ludwig to announce the winners of the 2005 of Scranton presented Sports Writer: Kevin Southard prize for best books in American Jewish Lackawanna County Graphic Designers: Francene Dudziec Studies. with its annual voluntary Lynn M. Sfanos First Place: contribution of $58,500. Photography: Terry Connors, Michael Jonathan D. Sarna, American Since 1989, the University’s Touey, PaulaLynn Connors- Judaism: A History (Yale University Press) voluntary contributions to Fauls, Bill Johnson, Finalists: the county have totaled The University of Scranton Hasia R. Diner, The Jews of the more than $500,000. From Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President United States, 1654-2000 (University of left are: Lackawanna Paul J. Strunk, Vice President for California Press) County Commissioner Institutional Advancement Andrew R. Heinze, Jews and the Robert Cordaro and Gerald C. Zaboski, Associate Vice American Soul: Human Nature in the University President Rev. President of Alumni and Public Relations Twentieth Century (Princeton University Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. © 2005 The University of Scranton Press) The Scranton Record, Summer 2005 Page 3 Ten Receive Frank J. O’Hara Awards at Alumni Reunion Weekend The University of Scranton pre- Scranton native practiced in Chicago for sented Frank J. O’Hara Awards to 10 many years before retiring in Tuscon, Ariz. alumni on June 11, during Alumni Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M., Reunion Weekend on campus. ’80 received the award in Religion and The O’Hara Awards, named for a late Spirituality. The alumna and Philadelphia administrator who served the University native is currently serving as Interim Vice with love and devotion for 53 years, are President for Mission and Ministries at the highest honor bestowed jointly by the The University of Scranton. University and its Alumni Board. The An ex-aequo award in the same awards recognize Scranton graduates who category was awarded to Monsignor have achieved distinction in their profes- Godfrey Mosley, Class of 1975, who is sional or personal endeavors. the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of The 2005 recipients are: Washington, D.C. Raymond S. Angeli, President The Community Service Award was of Lackawanna College, Scranton, presented to Martina Martin ’80, Vice who holds two graduate degrees from President of The United Way, Baltimore, the University, received the award in Md. Ten people received Frank J. O’Hara Awards during Alumni Reunion Education. James M. Papada III, Esq., ’70, Weekend. First row, from left: Martina A. Martin ’80; Christine Oliver Shean John F. Bagley, from the Class Chairman, President and Chief Executive ’80; Monsignor Godfrey Mosley ’75; Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M., ’80; of 1965, received the award in Science Officer of the Philadelphia-based firm of Kevin J. Lanahan ’84, President of the University’s Alumni Society; University and Technology. He is Vice President Technitrol, Inc., and Christine Oliver President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. Second row: Raymond S. Angeli G’74, G’80; of Batelle Memorial Institute in Shean ’80, President of Murray Insurance Terrence S. Carden Jr., M.D., ’60; John F. Bagley, Ph.D., ’65; Michael Strong Washington, D.C. Company, Scranton, were presented with G’82; and Mark J. Biedlingmaier ’80. The award in Government Service the Awards in Law and Management, was presented to Mark J. Biedlingmaier respectively. on the occasion of his 25th reunion. Mr. Michael J. Strong G’82, Professor University of Scranton Announces Beidlingmaier is Charge D’Affaires of the of Physical Education and Coach of U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of the Lady Royals, received the award in New Homeland Security Institute the Congo. University Service, having completed his On June 9, The incident management Terrence S. Carden Jr., M.D., ’60, 600th win in the women’s basketball pro- University of Scranton systems; terrorism and received the award in Medicine. The gram this year. announced the establish- weapons of mass destruc- ment of a Homeland Security tion (WMD) awareness Institute to engage in applied and operations; hospital research related to regional and response to WMD inci- 2005-2006 McGowan Scholarship national security issues and to dents; and procedures educate and train homeland for first responders to Recipient Announced at the University security professionals and WMD. The Homeland emergency response personnel. Security Institute will The Homeland Security offer training through the Institute at the University is Duncan Perry, Ph.D., Dean University’s Center for one of only six institutions in of the University’s Graduate Continuing Education Pennsylvania that is a member School, announced the in collaboration with of the National Academic establishment of a Homeland Cocciardi and Associates, Consortium of Homeland Security Institute at a news Inc. Security based at Ohio State conference on June 9. Also through the University, comprised of public Institute, qualified and private institutions engaged in scien- researchers will use state-of-the-art facilities tific research, education and training, and to explore technically based issues in such service programs aimed at identifying solu- areas as public health and safety prepared- tions to issues related to national security. ness, bioterrorism and the criminology and The Homeland Security Institute sociology of terrorism and terrorists’ acts. is a partnership linking The University The institute’s Subject Matter Experts of Scranton’s faculty and research exper- are David Marx, Ph.D. Chair of the tise and research facilities, including University’s Chemistry Department; Harry the Institute for Molecular Biology and Dammer, Ph.D., Chair of the University’s Medicine, with the decades of experience Criminal Justice /Sociology Department; Ryan Champagne, Mount standing students who plan to enter of public safety and health consultants, Joseph A. Cocciardi, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, Bethel, has been awarded a full- the field of business. Cocciardi and Associates, Inc. REHS, RS, Public Safety and Public, tuition scholarship for his senior From left are: Ronald D. The institute will be housed in the Occupational and Environmental Health year at The University of Scranton Johnson, DBA, Dean of the Kania Graduate School of the University and Consultant with Cocciardi and Associates, through the William G. McGowan School of Management at the will develop and submit research propos- Inc., and an Adjunct Criminal Justice Scholars Program of the William G. University ; University President Scott als involving applications and solutions faculty member; and Tabbi Miller, Ph.D., McGowan Charitable Fund. R. Pilarz, S.J.; Ryan Champagne, to problems that threaten regional and Director of the University’s Institute of Named for the late William recipient of the 2005-2006 William national security. Molecular Biology and Medicine. G. McGowan, founder of MCI G. McGowan Scholarship; Monsignor The institute will provide training The Homeland Security Institute Communications Corporation, and Andrew J. McGowan; and Margaret to area professionals regarding homeland has also established an advisory board of brother of Monsignor Andrew J. McNulty, Director of Corporate and security and response issues. It is currently state and regional homeland security and McGowan, Trustee Emeritus of the Foundation Relations at the University prepared to offer non-credit continuing emergency management professionals to University, the program benefits out- . education courses dealing with national help guide the institute. Page 4 The Scranton Record, Summer 2005 28 Employees Inducted into the Order of Pro Deo et Universitate At an awards dinner held May 20, 28 employees were inducted into the Order of Pro Deo et Universitate, which recognizes 20 years of service to the University. The University also presented 10-year service awards to 37 employees and recognized 30 and 40 years of service of eight and three employees, respectively. Following are the names of employees who were honored for their dedicated service.

GOLD MEDALLION David W. Hall, Ph.D. Concetta D. Reilly RECIPIENTS (Posthumously) Faculty Secretary, Math Associate Professor, Counseling Kevan S. Bailey Thomas F. Sable, S.J. & Human Services Production , Associate Professor of Theology Christopher F. Harris Printing Services Madonna A. Savage Custodian, Residence Hall Paulette M. Burton Maintenance Coordinator of Facilities & Secretary/Receptionist, Information Reception Thomas P. Hogan, Ph.D. Campus Ministry Patricia A. Stanek Professor of Psychology Dona M. Carpenter, Ed.D. Custodian, Residence Hall Professor of Nursing Joseph C. Kitcho Maintenance Computer Maintenance University employees with 20 years of service were recognized at an awards Rose Mary A. Carter Bonnie F. Strohl Technician dinner held on May 20. Secretary to the Vice Associate Director, Weinberg President for Finance Elizabeth T. Kraucheunas Memorial Library 10-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS Deborah E. Lo, Ph.D. Megan D. Wolfe Zone Supervisor, Building Maureen P. Castaldi Susan Trussler, Ph.D. Joseph J. Alunni John F. Lynch El-Habib K.H. Zanzana, Maintenance Project/Support Leader, Associate Professor, Lori A. Bruch, Ed.D. Patricia A. Mecadon Ph.D. Peggy J. Burke Georgette M. Mecca Systems & Software Resources Linda Ledford-Miller, Ph.D. Economics/Finance 30-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS Catherine Burns Professor/Chair, Foreign JoAnn L. Nicoteri Thomas E. Baker Cheryl A. Collarini Ralph Ward Abigail Byman, Esq. Languages Virginia A. Picchietti, Ph.D. Galen L. Baril, Ph.D. Recruiting Coordinator, Custodian, Building Maureen T. Carroll, Ph.D. Paula J. Regan Michael C. Cann, Ph.D. Career Services Robert P. Lilly Maintenance Debra A. Cwalinski Maria T. Rozaieski John F. McNamara Custodian, Residence Hall David A. Davitt John R. Conway, III, Ph.D. Joseph P. Wilson, Ph.D. Bernadette R. Rozelle Patrick J. Mohr, S.J. Maintenance Thomas D. DiGregorio Associate Professor of Biology Professor of Foreign Mary Jacquelyn Sandercock Diane S. Muniz Joseph H. May Jean A. Dougherty James Devers Languages Theresa P. Sandrowicz Richard H. Passon, Ph.D. Sergeant, Public Safety Renee I. Dougherty Director, Physical Plant Alfred T. Zukowski Robert W. Shaffern, Ph.D. Midori Yamanouchi- Lawrence A. McIver Judith A. Gunshannon S. Slotterback, Ph.D. Katie S. Duke Custodian, Building Rynn, Ph.D. Assistant Supervisor/Mail Denise Gurz Terri Freeman Smith Associate Professor/Associate Maintenance 40-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS Carrier, Mailing Services Louis T. Guzzi John J. Wall Librarian Mary Louise Kelly Mary Beth Watson Gary E. Eichelsdorfer John C. Norcross, Ph.D. Jill B. Koczwara Jane A. Wesloski Rosalind P. Joyce Professor of Psychology Deborah M. Kozlowski Joseph K. Wetherell John R. Kalafut

Professors Edit Book on Genetics, Bioengineering Dr. Sulzinski Named Teacher of the Year A newly released book edited by two So remarkable, in fact, that the group Professors of Philosophy at The University held a follow-up conference in the fall of of Scranton explores deeply philosophical 2002 and then embarked on publication issues of genetics and bioengineering. of the book, Is Human Nature Obsolete? Is Human Nature Obsolete? Genetics, The book is unique in two ways Bioengineering, and the Future of the compared to other published works in Human Condition, edited by Harold W. this field, according to Dr. Casey. Baillie, Ph.D., and Timothy K. Casey, “First, the authors cover an array of Ph.D., and published by the MIT Press disciplines, including philosophy, theol- in 2005, brings together the writings of ogy, political science, history of science, interdisciplinary scholars of national and and anthropology,” he said. “Second, the international repute. book’s perspective is philosophical rather The chapters of the book arose from than technical.” a conference held in the spring of 2001 at The authors explore how new bio- The University of Scranton. The confer- technologies such as genetic engineering, Michael Sulzinski, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, (right) accepted ence was supported by a grant from the cloning and the creation of cyborgs (half congratulations from University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., on U.S. Department of Energy and a sub- human, half machine) affect human Class Night. Dr. Sulzinski was named Teacher of the Year by the grant from the Northeast Regional Cancer nature in theoretical and practical terms. Class of 2005. Institute. Eleven scholars, including authors “In theoretical terms, the authors Michael A. Sulzinski, Ph.D., was chosen by secret ballot by the of books and journal articles, an advisor question whether we can continue to talk Professor of Biology at the University University’s senior class. to the President on stem cell research, a about an unchanging human nature amid has been selected Teacher of the Year Dr. Sulzinski joined the University professor who has testified before Congress advances in genetics and bioengineering,” by the graduating class of 2005. in 1990 as an Assistant Professor of on animal rights issues, and a contribut- said Dr. Baillie. “In a practical sense, the The Teacher of the Year Award, Biology. He was named Associate ing editor of The New Republic magazine, discussions revolve around the impact instituted in 1996 by the academic Professor of Biology with tenure in were invited to participate in three days of that genetics and bioengineering have on support committee of the University’s 1995, and a full Professor in 2001. intense discussion and an exchange of ideas humans and the human condition.” Faculty Senate, honors a faculty Dr. Sulzinski is a member of several about genetics and bioengineering. Rather than make a case for any sin- member who maintains high stan- professional associations, includ- Participants submitted papers before gle line of thinking, the book explores the dards of academic excellence and ing the Sigma Xi Scientific Research the conference began, thus allowing for variety of opinions shared by the authors. fairness and who, through enthusiasm Honor Society, the American Society in-depth conversation about the issues. The 410-page soft-cover book is the and dedication, inspires interest in a for Microbiology, and the American “The exchange of ideas was quite thirteenth in the series Basic Bioethics given field of education. Dr. Sulzinski Association for Clinical Chemistry. remarkable,” said Dr. Casey. published by the MIT Press. The Scranton Record, Summer 2005 Page 5

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2005

Emily E. Blaum Alison M. Cevasco Ida C. DeLiberis BACHELOR’S & Marianne N. Blendick Michael Chai John T. Dellamalva ASSOCIATE’S Mary R. Bobek Kathleen M. Chambers Marta K. DeLong DEGREES Jeffrey E. Bollinger Patrick M. Stephen P. DeMarco Erika A. Bolus Himedes V. Chicas Diane M. Demko Jillian Acevedo Michael E. Bonagura Christopher J. Christiana Amy E. Denes Ashley E. Adams Frank A. Bova Margo K. Christiansen William Dennis Joseph R. Addis Melissa E. Bowman Melissa E. Cifelli Carrie A. DePasquale Claudia Aguasvivas Meghan L. Boyer Joseph J. Cimakasky Sameera Desai Vincent F. Albanese Caitlin Boyle Kristen M. Cipriano Michael P. Desch Meghan S. Albrecht Robin A. Boynosky Christine Clark Tracy A. DeStefano Elizabeth M. Ali Keith P. Brady Rita Coccimiglio Kelly A. Deutsch Nicole M. Aloise Melissa Brajczewski Justin A. Coffey Valerie M. Dever Erica L. Alunni Emilie A. Brancato Charlene M. Collins Rebecca R. Devlin Maria C. Alvarez Christopher Breen Megan M. Collins Dena M. Di Nardo Brian Alvaro Erika L. Breitinger Megan R. Collins Margaret T. Diamond Honorary Degrees were presented to, from left: Jay Parini, Ph.D., Ann Marissa Ambacher Patrick J. Brennan Robert B. Congdon Michael J. DiChiaro Louis DeNaples, Sr. Patricia Talone, R.S.M., Ph.D., and Harry M. Diedra Amendola Kathleen M. Brennecke Elizabeth M. Connolly Elizabeth K. DiLuzio Peter D. Amorosa Edward B. Britton Brendan C. Connors Angela M. DiNapoli Jansen Kraemer, Jr. Michael A. Andreula Matthew Brown Michael R. Conrad Aime A. Dingee Christopher J. Antczak Katherine M. Bruno F. Consagra Geoffrey M. Dodge Elizabeth A. Garnett Patrick L. Hinton Jennifer L. Keavey Katie J. April Daniel J. Bryan Megan L. Cook Gregory Dodson Ariele Garofalo Nguyen T. Hoang Katelyn A. Keeley Michael A. Archer Gillisa A. Buchanan John E. Cookson Amy E. Doherty Katie E. Garrison Laura A. Hoban Colleen Keenan Duane S. Armitage William M. Buck James Cooney Christopher W. Donnelly Sarah Garry Matthew B. Hoch Maura A. Keenan Rebecca L. Arnold Natasha Buissereth Ronald E. Coons Eileen T. Donnelly Tara A. Gemmel Joan Hodowanitz Stephanie E. Keiper Laurie A. Arnone Teresa M. Buldo Michael E. Copenhagen Megan R. Donovan John D. Geniton Karen A. Hoerst Lauren E. Keiser Serina M. arshaleck Kathryn E. Burg Michael W. Corbett Charles J. Dooley Daniel J. Genovese Eileen M. Hoffner Worhach Atkinson Cheryl Burke Maureen L. Corcoran Joseph G. Dooley Stephanie A. Genovese Brian D. Hogan Jonathan P. Kelly Danielle D. Attanasio Melissa M. Burke Vanessa M. Cortes Timothy J. Dormans Nancy M. Germano Michael T. Hohenadel Joseph Kelly Scott E. Aufenanger Meghan L. Burns Ryan J. Cortese Katy Dotson Ryan J. Getts Christopher J. Holland Lisa J. Kelly Samantha A. Augeri Curtis W. Butcher David J. Coughlin Alison G. Dougherty Timothy P. Gibbons Emily A. Hollerbach Matthew W. Kelly Kevin R. Ays Matthew D. Butler Shannon K. Coughlin Ryan M. Dougherty Melissa J. Gigante Melissa Honeywell Michael J. Kelly Jeanne M. Bach Christine A. Byrne William M. Courtright Alex T. Douglass Jeffrey M. Gillette Elizabeth A. Hooton Anthony F. Kennedy Katrina M. Banfe Trishia E. Byrne Brook K. Coyer Sarah Drabick Mary Giovinazzo Jennifer M. Hopkins Johnson Keoonela William L. Bambach Dong Cai Christina A. Cozzi Matthew J. Duardo Jillian R. Giresi Matthew T. Horejs Heather K. Kerr Donald J. Baranowski Julia M. Caicedo Jessica Craig Michael A. Duca Jennifer A. Glenn Katie L. Horst Matthew D. Kibildis Leandra E. Barbuti Carrie E. Caldwell Leah E. Croce Robert W. Duffy Daniel J. Golasa Megan M. Hosey Stephanie K. King Kathryn M. Barnes Anthony F. Cambria Amy E. Crouthamel Shannon Dunn Alexander R. Golden Cara G. Houlihan Philip J. Kinney Kristen A. Barradale Lauren A. Camera M. Vincent Cruciani Ashlee A. Dunstan Brenna Golden Janine M. Howard Seana M. Kirk Brie A. Batkiewicz Andrew A. Cammarano Jason M. Cullari Sean P. Dwyer Melissa Golden Thomas J. Hromisin Dina Klansky Paul G. Batyko Sarah K. Campbell Kathleen M. Cummings Christine E. Emanuele Erin C. Gonzalez Michael M. Huber Stephanie A. Klassner Stefanie A. Batyko Stephanie Campbell Michael S. Cummings Christina Espinal Lee Gonzalez Thomas P. Huber Jenny Kleinman Lauren E. Beasley William J. Campenni Megan M. Cunningham Kimberly S. Evalenko Melanie Good Brian C. Hughes Kelly A. Klingman Holly T. Bechtoldt John A. Canjar Christina E. Cupo Kristin M. Evans Nadia L. Gougeon Lauren E. Hughes Kevin P. Kloss Melissa B. Behr Caitlin C. Capon Stephen Curti Dana Fabri Beth Grafstrom Maria T. Hundersmarck Mary E. Kmitch Matthew D. Bell Gina Caporali Danielle D’Alessandro Fallon A. Falkowski Brian F. Graham John R. Huyette Misako Kobayashi Kristin M. Bellino Maria Caporrino Kevin D. D’Alessandro Samantha M. Fallon Joseph T. Granger Robert Huylo Matthew J. Kochis Ryan-Peter T. Benedicto Matthew S. Caputo Renae L. Dalrymple Lauren C. Farrell Tracy A. Granozio Daniel Hyman Jason M. Kollra Mark T. Benginia Danielle E. Carbone Caitlin M. Dalton Michael J. Fasciana Justin S. Gratzel Monica Iannarelli Elizabeth Konchar Christina M. Bennett Joanna Cardaccio Robert G. D’Ambrosio Tiffany M. Fazio Derrick V. Green Timothy F. Ignaffo Marita Kouch Lori Bentler Tia R. Carl Jennifer A. Dammer Matthew D. Ferguson Timothy M. Greening Alexandra Immediate Alan P. Krenitsky Alexis Beras Jacqueline Carrigg Melissa A. Damski Nicholas J. Ferraro George W. Griffin Vicki Insixiengmay Tama M. Krenitsky Diana Bernal-Silva Caitlin R. Carroll Kim H. Dang Maria J. Ferzola Andrea C. Griffith Gregory J. Irwin Jonathan C. Krieger Sean C. Bernard Lauren A. Carroll Monica D’Angelo Christine V. Field Jessica Grizzanti Stephanie Iveson Gregory A. Krupczak Lindsay A. Bernstein Michael A. Carroll Frederick G. Daniels Sarah A. Finch Michelle M. Gunshannon Shrutti Jadhav Charles J. Kubat Matthew V. Berry Shawn J. Carter Laura C. Daniels David J. Fine Brian S. Gutierrez Jessica L. Jaecks Catherine A. Kuehn Mark W. Beyer Adam R. Casciole John W. Danko Kyle E. Fitzpatrick Laura A. Hagan Matthew E. Jennings Bonnie L. Kulick Theresa M. Biolsi Laura E. Casner Jason Davitt Tara K. Fitzpatrick Amy A. Hagerty Soshini Jeyakumar Deborah A. Kunda Bettina M. Biondi Michael W. Cassel John A. De Lorenzo Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Gregory K. Hagopian Sudharshini Jeyakumar Rachel M. Kunz Robert P. Bird John P. Castellano Nicholas J. DeBarbrie Michael Fixler Megan E. Haley Andrea S. Jiorle Kathleen Kurz Tanya Katrina C. Nicole L. Cataudella Sandra DeBarros John J. Flanagan Brian J. Hamilton Dennis Johnson Kristine L. Kuschman Biscocho Marie A. Ceccoli David C. Deckinger Kathryn M. Flood Thomas A. Hansen Lauren E. Johnson Jamie A. Labella Keri A. Flynn Jennifer L. Harper Rebecca J. Johnson Erin A. LaCoe Patrick J. Flynn Lauren Harrington Susan M. Johnson Melissa M. LaCombe Sybil N. Flynn Heather M. Harrison Donald J. Johnston Ryan J. Laird Megan Fogarty John J. Harrison Ashley B. Jones Nicole A. Lance Lauren D. Fontaine Michael C. Hartman Jillian L. Jones Aaron K. Landon Brandon T. Ford James P. Healy Michelle A. Jones Chad M. Lang Traci L. Frable Kristina M. Hedge Alexander J. Josephite Jeanne-Marie Lanza Beth A. Franks Bernadette Heeran Elizabeth A. Joyce Donald F. Laskowski Madelaine E. Frey Jolene A. Hegarty Michael Joyce Antonio Lasorsa Thomas A. Frey Natalie Hellmers James R. Judge First Name Last Niame Maya Fridman Jeremy Hendricks David P. Juice Andrew J. Lavelle Brian S. Fries Jessica L. Hendricks Jennifer E. Juice Dawn M. Lavelle Jessica M. Fronduti Maureen Henry Yewah Jung Mary Colleen Lavelle Justin J. Frye Monica M. Herald Melissa A. Kalinowski Thomas C. Lavelle The University conferred the first doctoral degrees in its 117-year Melissa A. Furman Jessica M. Herness Maura K. Kane Cristina Lavora history during Commencement. Standing, from left, are five of the Beth A. Gallagher Joshua T. Hessmiller Michael S. Karaban Thomas M. Lawlor seven Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates: Jessica Bach, Jodi John A. Gallagher Catherine E. Hildreth Mary Elizabeth Katinas Maria J. Lazipone Harrity, Amy Brill, Shira Lipperini and Michele Brooks. Nurys M. Garcia Maureen A. Hill Anthony A. Kearney Cassie L. Leary Page 6 The Scranton Record, Summer 2005

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Nicole LeBlanc Brian M. McCurdy Daniel A. Nelson Mark A. Purcell Bette J. Seigendall Michael P. Tridente Erica R. Andregic Marie A. LeDonne Brendan P. McCusker Jonathan B. Neurock Lauren M. Purdue Alexander P. Sepassi Matthew A. Tritton Mary R. Angelucci Christopher B. Leib Tiffany C. McDermott William J. Newman Edward J. Quigley Theodore P. Settas Bridget Troxell Carolyn S. Ansley Scott J. Leuchten Kathryn M. McDonough David C. Nihen Jamie I. Quinn George E. Shabouk Karla M. Tumidajski Sara C. Antognoli Stephanie A. Lex Kyle P. McElroy Brianna L. Noll Yolanda Quinones Carin P. Shackel Kevin T. Turel Leigh A. Arbogast Han Li Kyle J. McGee Daniel A. Noto Justin R. Rabiega Marian G. Shambe William J. Twomey Noelle A. Arico Stephen R. Lieb Deirdre McGill Alicia D. O’Brien Tariq J. Rahman Denise L. Shanabrook Nivedita B. Udoshi Colleen M. Armstrong Maria K. Lieberman Michelle B. McGowan Lawrence J. O’Brien Jeffrey E. Ralston Steven J. Shaw Mary K. Ulinski Judith J. Bailey Amelia C. Liero Brian C. McGrath Michelle L. Occhipinti Ryan N. Rambaran Sara B. Sheffield Amanda A. Valvano Christy J. Baldwin Erin A. Liss Anne L. McGreevy J. Quentin Ochs Adam Ramsden Sarah K. Shenton Sandra D. VanBlarcom Nikki Banfield Marja N. Litwin Jennifer C. McGuire Martin P. O’Connor Jessica M. Ranson Joshua J. Shepard Jessica M. VanStone Sharon C. Bartolini Jeremy M. Lo Kelly M. McGuire Mary M. O’Connor Pia M. Ray Katie E. Shepard Laura J. VanZile Sandra A. Bartosiewicz Ralph Loitfelder Kevin J. McHale Christopher V. Oddo Charles J. Raymond Kathleen Sheridan Dina Veltri Jennifer E. Beck Jessica L. Lombardo Meghan M. McIntyre Brian P. O’Donnell Vincent Realmuto Kathleen M. Shinko Valerie A. Venturo Karan Bedi Sharon L. Londo Michelle M. McLaren Kevin P. O’Donnell Maureen G. Redington Sarah M. Shirer Melissa L. Vesci Kristen M. Best Shaniqua M. Long Daniel J. McLaughlin Alicia G. Oertner Helen A. Reedy Richard A. Shockley Kelly A. Vicchiariello Christina A. Bowan Michael J. Longaro Colleen E. McMullan Ian M. O’Hara Lisa Regan Sara E. Sicuro Jesse J. Vipond Karen J. Buhler Jacquelyn Lopez Megan McMurdo George P. Olexa Victoria E. Reid Lori A. Simonelli Cesar J. Visurraga Joseph E. Burchett Steven Loud Kristin McNerney Jill M. Oliver Michael P. Reidy Shailinder Singh William B. Vreeland Richard J. Burke Nicole R. Lown Dominic J. McNulty Sarah A. Olsavsky Kristin D. Reil Lauren M. Skinner Anthony J. Wagner Kenneth A. Burton Megan R. Lucas Caitlin McShane Meriann L. O’Malley Brigid A. Reilly Brian A. Skrip Dawn M. Wagner Daniel J. Carroll Jennifer A. Lukus Erin L. McTiernan Timothy J. O’Malley Caroline Reilly Matthew J. Slivinski Thomas Waldron Jill A. Cassarella Katherine A. Luzi Andrew M. Meads William J. O’Mara Andrew B. Reinold Neil P. Sloan Jason R. Walsh James H. Cawley Allison R. Lynch Brian P. Meares Elizabeth A. O’Neill Kristin N. Reitano Carolyn Smart Michael Wanchisen Renee J. Chanin Garrett Lynch Gina C. Mediago Megan E. O’Neill David E. Rempe Lauren A. Smith Daniel J. Warner Pei-Ying Chen Sara E. Lynott Stephen N. Mekosh Sarah O’Neill Lisa Repetto Megan C. Smith Rosellen T. Warner Elizabeth M. Cissel Molly R. Lyons Joseph W. Mele Francis E. Orloski Sarah A. Rettura Maksim Smotritsky Margaret A. Waskiewicz Shannon R. Clark Brandon A. Lytle Erin K. Mellody Jeanette M. O’Rourke John D. Reuther Alicia Sodano Michelle Webb Jason R. Collin Colleen A. Madden Lauren Melo Caitlin A. O’Shea Jennie M. Riccio Nadine E. Solomon Eileen A. Webster Meghan-Ann Collins Devon M. Madden Peggy Merck Tiffany V. Ott Kristin A. Riley Jillian Sommerville Mark M. Wesloski Erica J. Compton Christine M. Maffey Lisa Merlino Jonathan Ozovek Kate Ritchie Sheetal Soni Kevin D. Wetter Kevin M. Corr Erin C. Magee August Metz Michael Pakalik Nicole Ritterbeck Kristin G. Sosik Rachael R. Whalen Joy M. Coss Tricia K. Maggio Cathleen A. Meyers Danielle E. Palancia Jennifer A. Rizzo Thomas D. Sosik Caitlin J. Wheeler Jennifer L. Cours Karen A. Magnotta Marc A. Mezzacca Stephen F. Palatucci Amanda L. Roberson Christine A. Speicher Patrick C. Wherry Daniel J. Czyzyk Elizabeth Mahon Katherine E. Mickulik Holly K. Palka Sarah J. Roberti Frank A. Sperrazza Elizabeth J. Widger Sonak J. Dalal Lauren J. Mahoney Colleen E. Migonis Lisa A. Palmerini Kathryn T. Robinson Philip C. Spinka JoAnn H. Wilbur Melissa A. Daniels Lauren M. Mahoney Christopher M. Miley Jaclyn C. Panarese Elizabeth Rogers Brian E. Staboleski Amanda M. Wilczynski Maribeth Day Angela M. Malafarina Cristin A. Miller Lindsay A. Papa Steven L. Rogers James V. Stallone Candra L. Wiley Brandon M. Daynorowicz Michael A. Malpezzi Faith A. Miller Colin M. Parker Ashley J. Roginski Sonya S. Standefer Jeffrey Williams Maria V. de Aguero Donald F. Mammano Kathryn E. Miller Sean P. Parker Salvatore Rome Paula K. Stark Laura G. Williams John T. Dellamalva Myriah B. Mancini Michelle M. Miller Sharlann M. Parlanti Stefanie J. Rosado Kyle A. Stevens Lauren M. Williams Carolyn A. DeLuca Rosa A. Manganaro Emma M. Mills Christina A. Parlapiano Michael J. Ross Joshua P. Stewart Jennifer L. Wills Lauren E. DePasquale Christopher J. Mannion Michael V. Minetti Anthony T. Parrella Patricia M. Roth Cynthia Stone Ryan A. Wittrien Amy E. Dessoye Bret Mantone Lauren Mirro Robert A. Parsons Kevin J. Rowe Sara K. Suchoski Jeffrey M. Wojcik Jean M. Devlin Jacqueline M. Maquine Kerry-Ann Mohrman Kunal N. Patel Bryan H. Roy-Smith Stephen Suhovsky Meghan A. Wolfe Angela M. Dexheimer Adrienne D. Marco Ana L. Mojtahedi Nicole Patrick Lawrence A. Rubal Marie E. Sullivan Michael Wong Jessica A. Dibble Kristina F. Mardjokic Patrick D. Molignano Bonnie Patten Joel P. Ruda Stacy Surman Aimee E. Wood Catherine A. Dixon Robert D. Mariani Melissa A. Monaco Christina S. Patton Jennifer J. Rugletic Christine A. Sutherland Stephanie L. Woolbaugh Suzanne E. Dixon Anita M. Markowitz Elizabeth P. Monahan Scott D. Pearson Jessica B. Rupp Jonathan B. Sutter Elizabeth M. Xanthis Jill A. Donovan Eugene Marks David Monico Carmine Pellegrino Jill D. Rusak Jennifer A. Swarts Brian Yawlak Matthew M. Dragwa James A. Marsicano Mallory D. Montefel Giovanna M. Pellegrino Christina M. Rush Erin S. Sweeney Stephanie A. Yazinski Ellen M. Driscoll Jennifer L. Martenas Amie L. Montemurro Michael J. Pepe Lisa Rutkowski Michael J. Sweeney Marie A. Yezzo Valerie P. Ebert Alexis L. Martin Daniella Montemurro Salvatore R. Peretore Erin L. Ryan Jennifer M. Swenski Christopher Yi Brian A. Eltz Brian C. Martin Ryan J. Montes Jennifer N. Peros Mark A. Sabato Erica M. Szymanski Matthew J. Youssef Julia M. Erdman Kristal J. Martin Jason B. Mootz Brian A. Peterkin Michelle C. Salvemini Amie M. Talarico Lauren P. Zaleski Eileen R. Erickson Rebecca L. Martin Katie E. Moran David J. Peterman Theresa P. Sandrowicz Shannon M. Talarico Jason E. Zapata Vanessa D. Esposito Amy L. Martino Jesse L. Morano Vincent L. Petraglia Jennifer J. Santarelli Ashley L. Tanis John M. Zappa Jennifer L. Evans Julie Martino Alison M. Morgan John M. Petrocelli Mark C. Santry David A. Taylor Lauren E. Zefran David V. Falbo Matthew P. Martyniuk Nicholas Morgan Jessica Petti Marian P. Sarnowski Mark D. Taylor Karla D. Zeisloft Jennifer L. Feldra Daniel T. Marvin William D. Morgan tSara N. Pfeiffenberger Christin M. Saumure Scot W. Taylor Deborah A. Zenzal Deborah J. Fink Gregory P. Marx Terence J. Morley Thomas J. Phillips Janette M. Scardillo William Taylor Patricia M. Zeuner Katie A. Florkiewicz Jeffrey W. Marx Marina A. Morris Lauren M. Piccinich Brigid E. Scarp Patrick W. Tedesco Kathryn M. Ziarko Katharine E. Frey Matthew T. Mason Patricia K. Morris Sean L. Pilker James F. Schalk Charles D. Teixeira Ryan J. Zigray Meredith L. Friedman Amanda M. Matos Joseph J. Mosley Patrick E. Pingicer John F. Schalk Francis A. Tepper Michael T. Zolnowski Joseph M. Fruhman Cathleen E. Matrai Helene B. Moyles Paul J. Pinizzotto Fred W. Schank Katie A. Terrana Michelle F. Zucaro Mark D. Gatusky Lawrence T. Mattern Patrick J. Mulhern Thomas J. Pirog Rosamaria Schillaci Edward J. Thomas Brian J. Zywicki Brenden J. Gegwich PerinAnn P. Matthews Elizabeth C. Mullen Kristin Pitoniak Brett S. Schimmel Frederick E. Thomas Jessica M. George Mark R. Maxfield Kelly A. Mullin Ryan T. Pohlig Todd J. Schlanger Tiffany N. Thompson Daniel L. Gilroy Devon C. Maxwell Deidre M. Mullins Stephanie Poliansky Jill M. Schlossberg Emily C. Thorp MASTER’S Meaghan P. Godwin William J. McCabe Eoin J. Mulvey Anthony A. Politi Lindsey M. Schneider Elizabeth Tokarcsik DEGREES Bruce J. Gordon Francis X. McCann Maria K. Muniz Kristina Portelli Holly L. Schovitz Maria Tomcykoski Kathy S. Gresh Claire M. McCarthy Nicole Munro Sarah M. Porter Allison T. Schraeder Robert J. Tomlin Rania A. Hamed Keren C. McCarthy John J. Murphy Jaclyn Potapchuk Jenny M. Schu Gregory T. Tomlinson Sana R. Abdussamad Hillary B. Harding Megan E. McCarthy Ryan M. Namiotka Christopher S. Potocki Joseph D. Scopelliti Stefanie L. Tommolillo Amy S. Adams Brent C. Harlow Rebecca A. McCloskey Christina M. Nasser Helen B. Powers Margaret M. Scott Erika R. Toner Celeste L. Adamski Trisha M. Harrington Joseph R. McCormack Michelle Natafalusy Russell Preno Megan Scott Sarah Torquato Yaser S. Al-Gahtani Ning-Yung Huang Kimberly J. McCormick Kimberly A. Nawrocki Sasha L. Price Benjamin M. Scrimalli Maria Torsone Syed Sameer M. Ali Judy Hurley Jennifer L. McCoy Katelyn E. Nee Anthony J. Primerano Ronald G. Sechler Alice M. Towle Michael S. Allardyce Krista R. Hylinski Beth Anne McCulloch Lynn Nehila Lauren R. Propst Peter Secola Rachel E. Trappler John M. Amico Renee M. Iezzi The Scranton Record, Summer 2005 Page 7

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Frances Ikiugu Glenda M. Konzman Bryan J. Meister Heather M. Pekala Kevin P. Scanlon Alicia N. Stoico Joana R. Zaccone Pamela D. Insalaca Michael A. Koval Christian A. Merz William R. Peoples Ann E. Scarp Glen A. Stook Matthew A. Zehner Kunal Jaisingh Patricia L. Kraker James F. Miller Beverly A. Petrini Lori K. Schwarz Megan N. Strong Kathleen M. Zelno Lynda L. Jakubco Scott A. Kramer Mohammed T. Mirza Laura A. Petro Raymond J. Schwenk Tamas Szasz Siyuan Zhou Jaclyn A. Janowicz Jennifer M. Kreider Sharon R. Monahan Kristy R. Petty Ashley B. Sefecka Alicia Tanacredi Kateryna Zhuravska Kimberly A. Jasonis Phillip J. Kuna Nicole Mondejar Susan E. Phillips Jennifer M. Serra Sarah A. Teel John B. Ziegler Allyson D. Jengo Cynthia LaCapra Bruce T. Moore Paul A. Popielarski Terrance A. Sgroi Kate E. Tellefsen Patricia L. Zuvic Erin E. Jennings Lori Larson Melissa E. Morreale Anthony P. Portanova Ankit A. Shah Hsiao-Feng Teng Amy M. Jones Marlee L. Lemoncelli Jana K. Morris Lindsey A. Prendergast Gregory M. Shahum Thomas Thomasik Nicole G. Joseph Ryan L. Lindbuchler Courtney Morrison Colleen Pukatch Jennie Ann P. Shamro Timothy J. Tyler DOCTOR OF Kelly A. Kahanowitz Tara L. Loscombe Shannon R. Muklewicz Eric J. Reakes Marci R. Shaner Jennifer J. Vacula PHYSICAL Faraz S. Khan Jeffrey J. Luttrell Jason M. Munley Jacqueline I. Redden Kate M. Shanley Daenel A. Vaughn Tucker Mehmood U. Khan Robert D. Lutzick Christopher D. Musso Rosa Reeves Tina M. Shannon Kristin F. Visco THERAPY Craig M. King Tresa Malligo Vinesh A. Naik Patricia C. Reina Brinder Singh Benoit Vogt DEGREES Marissa E. Kintner Raisa Manasyan Michael A. Nardelli Joseph R. Rettenmyer Michael B. Slater Edward A. Wahesh Kimberly A. Kishel Gene J. Markoski Heather E. Nelson Joseph J. Ricci Ann E. Sledzinski Bandar S. Waked Kristen A. Argondizzo John Mary Kiweewa Catherine A. Martin Jennifer M. Ness Jeanette M. Roberts Sarah Snyder Mary C. Waldorf Jessica A. Bach Carina J. Klinetob Margarita Martinez Roxann Nole-Graham Jillian M. Rolland Brad M. Solomon Danielle K. West Amy C. Brill Elizabeth J. Kloczko Georgean P. Mattise Colleen N. O’Connor Calvin E. Rollyson Nadine E. Solomon Linda B. Wilk Michele Brooks Jessica Klonoski AnnaRose Matweecha Petar Otasevic Stephenie Rowinski Barbara A. Sorin Keith R. Williams Jodi F. Harrity Viktor Kmytko Christina M. McAndrew Valerie A. Page Vergnetti Lori A. Sowa Christina A. Wilson Alicia R. Kennedy Christopher A. Knowles Kenneth McCormick, Jr. Natalya M. Parente Boock Paul Rowlands Beth L. Spedding Margaret L. Wright Shira L. Lipperini Adam P. Kocyk Kellie M. McGavin Jennifer A. Parry Kimberly M. Sarosky Suzanne B. Spinelli Jia-Jen Wu Martha A. Kokinda Michelle L. Meier Marta Peinado Martin Kristen A. Scalese Matthew J. Stefanelli Kathryn A. Yerkes

Amanda A. McCulloch Catherine Claire Davis Chanel M. Quick Laura A. McGowan Jennifer R. Doles Bridget A. Rooney Jennifer A. McLaren John W. Doyle Thomas M. Schneider Lauren E. Mehr Xinyuan Du Sharon A. Secola Steven M. Moir Kimberly A. Friend Michele M. Segear Christopher L. Molitoris Daniel P. Garubba Jose A. Sepulveda John Muschelli Matthew B. Gautier Amy L. Shanahan Christine R. O’Brien Meaghan J. Gay Drew C. Shiner Patrick J. O’Kernick Tina M. George Jason A. Shrive Michael C. Olenick Kevin G. Giordano Patrick J. Sparrow Students Named to Dean’s List Timothy G. Perillo Kristy A. Gogick Richard J. Steinwandtner The University has announced the Dean’s List, which recognizes students for academic excellence Jessica M. Policastro Jessica M. Gondela Eric W. Stolten during the spring 2005 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have a Matthew K. Powers John L. Gownley Megan L. Sweeney grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours. The list includes stu- Kimberly R. Price Jeffrey D. Gurtizen Christopher J. Szewczyk dents from the University's four undergraduate colleges: the Panuska College of Professional Studies, Katherine Prizeman Ashley M. Hartman Eric S. Tallman the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and Dexter Hanley College. Colleen M. Rengert Danielle M. Hinton Melissa L. Thompson Michael A. Riggi Zachary C. Huard Mark L. Tizzoni Tiffany G. Rogers Kelly Igoe Kristen M. Torma Lauren A. Runco Michael J. Jenkins Brian P. Tran Laura A. Johnson Richard S. Santosdiaz Erin M. Connaughton COLLEGE OF ARTS Sean L. Savage Patrick C. Joyce Allison Ann M. Trapani Cian Jordan Danielle Schatz Candice L. Deaner AND SCIENCES Lucas A. Silva Stephanie R. Kakareka Gina Verdetti Christa M. Kelly Mark R. Searles Corey M. Deck Freshmen Timothy P. Smith Pamela Kalinowski Laurie E. Wager Timothy P. Kolodziej Andrea C. Sidari Erin Dempsey Nicholas S. Bader Vincent Solomeno Paul Klebon James P. Warwick Sarah A. Kosydar Erin T. Simko Michael Dillon Lauren E. Bannan Jennifer M. Stachnik Brian G. Konzman Brenda R. Washeleski Christina A. Kura Jeffrey A. Sitko Jaclyn M. Doyle Cecilia M. Baress Crystal W. Stepkovitch Kathryn M. Kosinski Erin L. Williams Giuliana M. Labella Jonathan M. Sondej Christina M. Drogalis Jessica A. Biviano Brentt J. Swetter Matthew N. Kozicki David D. Yoder Melanie C. Larson Ji Sun Song Katie A. Ehinger Bridget Brady Erica L. Urso Jonathan P. Kuhar Julie K. Zaleski Megan E. LoBue Paul H. Spalletta Michelle L. Ferri Christian G. Broderick Jasmine F. Urzo Michelle A. Kuznicki Seniors Eric J. Mallack Michael F. Stanek Daniel T. Foster Tiffany E. Broedel Maria C. Virbitsky Elizabeth A. Latham Irene R. Alfred William J. Malloy Melissa A. Strunk Michael F. Gillan David F. Bunyi Kevin J. Walsh Erik Lenhart Elizabeth M. Ali Allison M. Martyn Ryan C. Strunk Camille A. Giordano Jessica C. Cebulka Katherine D. Wood Kimberly R. Lieber Maria C. Alvarez Kevin May Judith M. Teter Blythe Golosky Morgan K. Cerio Juniors Matthew C. Lucas Brian Alvaro Colin McHugh Gregory P. Toole Francis T. Gradijan Edward A. Colarusso Bijan R. Ahmadzadeh Josh Martineau Diedra Amendola Stephanie N. Mickus Christopher P. Mark L. Gruszecki John Deegan Jennifer E. Applegate Danielle N. Masek Peter D. Amorosa Lianna K. Miller Truszkowski Jessica L. Hafich Ryan P. Dejak Gregory V. Aughenbaugh Amanda R. Massaro Christopher J. Antczak Sara K. Muth Justin G. Tunis Aileen E. Herald Erin K. Dolan Steven Benedict Elizabeth A. McDyer Michael A. Archer Valerie Naranjo Craig Van Dien Andrea F. Hoag Eamon L. Filan Matthew M. Breuninger Chelsea A. McGee Duane S. Armitage Tuyen Nguyen Noelle M. Vetrosky Jessica A. Hubert Marie E. Finnegan Angela D. Buren Michael P. McGregor Steven A. Azaravich Michael F. Nordsiek Haley C. Walsh Jacqueline D. Jahn Stephanie E. Fortunato Lauren E. Burke Justine M. McGuire Melissa M. Badenhop Andrew P. Notarianni Alaina Wanko Jenelle Janowicz Andrea L. Frankenburger William F. Burke John J. Mercuri William L. Bambach Carl J. O’Neil Anna Maria Warmuz Lindsay H. Jenkins Michael A. Frechen Bradley R. Burke Susanna Molitoris Katrina M. Banfe Erica M. Palmisano Serena A. Weckel Megan A. Johnson David Fryzel Joseph A. Butash Patrick H. Monachino Darlene M. Banta Brian J. Patchcoski Michele M. Wieckowski Sarah M. Johnson Adam G. Fuhrer Jillian R. Camarote Danielle N. Mourar Paul G. Batyko Shachi C. Patel Cassandra L. Zagorski Martin P. Kane Kevin K. Gatens Carolyn M. Casey Jill M. Murrin Holly A. Benedict Eileen P. Patterson Sophomores Patrick J. Kelly Ashley E. Gonsky Matthew R. Cesare Ann E. Nealon Agatha K. Berger Amy Piacente Robert F. Bahnsen Brian J. Kelly Kaci E. Haines Drew G. Clancy Patrick T. Orr Lindsay A. Bernstein Joseph J. Piepul Steven P. Bane Jesse J. Kiefer Michael J. Hancock Michael J. Clark Daniel G. Ostermayer Mark W. Beyer Danielle C. Red Jessica J. Beha Carolyne M. King Marisa L. Healy Megan M. Collelo Kevin E. Paganini Emily E. Blaum Amie C. Regan Jonathan E. Bobek Philip W. Loscombe Megan I. Henry Michael J. Connolly Jessica M. Phillippy Jeffrey E. Bollinger Nolan Renz Kaitlin A. Burden Alissa A. Mailen Mary C. Hoffman Michael B. Cottone Meghan E. Piatak Erika A. Bolus Amanda Riccio Matthew J. Calvert Sarah L. Malcolm R. Holody Susan E. Coyle Gerard V. Piazza Emilie A. Brancato Caitlin L. Rodler Joseph L. Casabona Jason C. Mastony Jesse F. Hoppe Angela M. Croteau James E. Polles Clayton D. Brooks Christopher R. Samuels Elizabeth M. Collins Allison Matt Jessica S. Hubiak Rachel L. D’Agostino Jonathan D. Poplawsky John A. Canjar Page 8 The Scranton Record, Summer 2005

Joanna Cardaccio Thomas M. Lawlor Sara K. Suchoski Nurys M. Garcia Christian M. Coburn Thomas B. Noonan Katie M. Rhoads Lauren A. Carroll Han Li Marie E. Sullivan Jennifer J. Gavin Lisa M. Criscera George P. Olexa Jessica M. Ruckert Laura E. Casner Patricia A. Loftus Christine A. Sutherland Robert J. Gillette John P. DeGroat Jeanette M. O’Rourke Brittany M. Ruggiero John P. Castellano Michael J. Longaro Theresa A. Szczepanski Lee Gonzalez Anthony F. DeMola Sharlann M. Parlanti Sarah G. Salisbury Amanda M. Celii Robert A. Lyons Renee Szumski Daniel S. Haggard Jessica L. Devito Christopher M. Colleen N. Scannell Salvatore J. Cherra Tricia K. Maggio Erica M. Szymanski John J. Harrison Melissa M. Didio Patchoski Kelly A. Shane Himedes V. Chicas Lauren M. Mahoney Ashley L. Tanis Judith A. Hicks Richard G. Fankhanel Bonnie Patten Lauren M. Siconolfi Christopher J. Christiana Rosa A. Manganaro Charles D. Teixeira Misako Kobayashi Ryan S. Filipczak Patrick E. Pingicer Mallory A. Stahl Cari D. Cinamella Jacqueline M. Maquine Katie A. Terrana Deborah A. Kunda Colleen D. Fitzgerald Ashley J. Roginski Meghan E. Tello Lyndsey E. Collins Kristina F. Mardjokic Stefanie L. Tommolillo Dawn M. Lavelle David Genevich Michael J. Ross Kara A. Travelpiece Joseph P. Conley Eugene Marks Rachel E. Trappler Ellen B. Linde Cristin K. Gilmore Patricia M. Roth Jessica T. Turrin Stephanie L. Cooper Alexis L. Martin Joseph C. Ulichny Thomas Lystash Shawnna M. Giumento Rebecca L. Ryman Alexa A. Vacaro Michael E. Copenhagen Rebecca L. Martin Thomas P. Umile Myriah B. Mancini John E. Herron Shawn M. Seiden Kathryn E. Waters James J. Costanzo Daniel T. Marvin Elizabeth L. Valdegas Mark R. Maxfield James M. Huvane Sarah K. Shenton Sarah E. Wright Christina A. Cozzi Gregory P. Marx Amanda A. Valvano Joseph H. May Sharon L. Janiszewski John M. Shipman Christine M. Zengel Erin P. Creaghe Cathleen E. Matrai Dina Veltri Charles B. Miller Robert H. Jones Kristin G. Sosik Lisa Zmiejko M. Vincent Cruciani Marianne C. Maxwell Sara B. Visintainer Mallory D. Montefel Jeffrey M. Joseph Nicholas N. Susko Sophomores Travis C. Dayon Keren C. McCarthy William B. Vreeland Roseann M. Morgan Timothy R. Kapp Jennifer A. Swarts Jessica L. Andrews Salvador I. DeCelles Jennifer L. McCoy Michelle Webb Meriann L. O’Malley Mark C. Kayal Scot W. Taylor Kristen Arbuco Sol T. DeJesus Kyle J. McGee Eileen A. Webster Stephen B. Pendrak Matthew M. Keating Emily C. Thorp Amanda E. Bair Denise B. DellaSperanzo Deirdre McGill Mark C. Whymeyer Kathleen G. Pisano Brian J. Kelly Erika R. Toner Angela J. Bartizal Michael J. Dessoye Karen A. McGuigan Stephanie A. Yazinski Arthur Posocco Michele L. Kmiotek Stephanie M. Tulaney Victoria E. Beck Chelsea M. DiDonato Kelly M. McGuire Marie A. Yezzo Eileen A. Rempe Nicole P. Kovalkoski Diana Viera Johanna M. Bellissimo Charles J. Dooley Kevin J. McHale Chad J. Zack John D. Reuther Michael H. Kromer Michael Wong Andrian J. Bondad Kristin M. Doyle Kathryn M. McKenna Brian J. Zywicki Richard A. Shockley Kathleen M. Martino Christopher B. Woolgar Anne K. Bostwick Diana E. Drogalis Kimberly L. McManus Lori A. Simonelli Colleen McEntee Katherine M. Brager Megan J. Dudevoir Patrick J. McNamara DEXTER HANLEY JoAnn H. Wilbur Deborah J. McGovern PANUSKA COLLEGE Julianne C. Burok Barbara E. Durkin Andrew M. Meads COLLEGE Deborah A. Zenzal Peter J. Mikos OF PROFESSIONAL Kevin M. Carbonetti Caitlin Dyer Peggy Merck Freshmen Jaime A. Nye STUDIES Richard P. Carroll Amanda A. Ehrgood August Metz Timothy Elliott KANIA SCHOOL OF Kristin L. Plyler Freshmen Lisa A. Casagrande Christine E. Emanuele Faith A. Miller Maylene H. Han MANAGEMENT Ronald A. Reiprich Kimberly E. Bachert Melanie Cheever Kevin P. Erhard Erin E. Miller Elizabeth P. Kausmeyer Freshmen Elizabeth G. Richardson Jacqueline M. Beer Rachel M. Chibnik Courtney G. Esposito Elizabeth P. Monahan Victoria A. Kocis Melanie Burns Sarah R. Romanini Charles J. Bewick Erica L. Cichy Kimberly S. Evalenko Kenneth M. Monks Mary U. McGraw Andres A. Cevallos Faye C. Settas Amanda L. Blorstad Shannon M. Clarke Fallon A. Falkowski Daniella Montemurro Robert M. Mullin Joseph B. Colantuono Raymond C. Slater Adrienne E. Bonaventure Colleen M. Clayton Maria J. Ferzola Amie L. Montemurro Jennifer E. Rodgers Kathleen M. Daly Andrea C. Stellatella Mary E. Braddock Lauren C. Conaboy Pollyanna M. Fino Jennifer E. Moore James W. Rowe Timothy R. Dougherty Steffin J. Stone Kristen M. Brady Mark V. Coogan Tara K. Fitzpatrick Julie A. Morley Donna M. Rupp Sean E. Gallagher Kirsten M. Suchy Shawn M. Brothwell Ashley M. Cottle Michael Fixler Cheryl B. Mrazik Stewart O. Weiner Brooke L. Hinkley Jonathan A. Torre Samantha G. Camoni Meghan E. D’Angelo Donna M. Fortunato Elizabeth C. Mullen Philip A. Yurkon Matthew J. Holbrook Lindsay A. Walker Sarah K. Chajka Andrew D. Dauphinee Sarah L. Frey Jonathan S. Musyt John N. Ziomek Joseph A. Indelicato Seniors Maureen E. Clark Amanda L. Davis Beth A. Gallagher Christina M. Nasser Sophomores Se In Kim Jannien E. Arnella Elaina M. Coyle Kara M. DeVivo Ariele Garofalo Trevor P. Needham Jennifer L. Bryk Ryan L. Kirk Kevin R. Ays Daniel A. Del Piano Kaitlyn S. Dotzler Sarah Garry Daniel A. Nelson Michelle Crotti Laura L. Kral Jeanne M. Bach Amanda M. Donahue Katelyn Drummond Katie L. German William J. Newman Sarah Dillon Adele N. Kryger Andrew J. Breen Erika D. Eisenbach Alyssa L. Duerr Jeffrey M. Gillette Brianna L. Noll Audrey A. Felter Mi Na Lee Ryan M. Brennan Kristen J. Fielder Kimberly S. Eckenrode Meghan M. Glynn Carolyn C. Novak Nicole M. Furch Irena Libman Steven W. Cavazzini Joanna Fischer Nicole R. Fanelli Daniel J. Golasa Mary K. O’Brien Jason D. Gnall Alexis M. Marley Michael Chai Kelley E. Fitzgerald Jenna R. Favuzza Nadia L. Gougeon Jill M. Oliver Joan Hodowanitz Melissa Miguens Ryan P. Champagne Courtney J. Geniton Joseph D. Flynn Jessica Grizzanti Sarah A. Olsavsky Mary A. Kasper Gina M. Miller Yim K. Cheng Kathryn A. Gillin Alison A. Foster Elizabeth A. Gruffi Tiffany V. Ott Patrick R. Mulrine Thomas E. Miller Richard N. Conti Allison M. Greco Jamie D. Harrington Louis C. Guzzi Danielle E. Palancia Pauline Palko Anthony L. Montalbano Megan M. Cunningham Ariel F. Green Leslie E. Harrington Amy A. Hagerty Jaime L. Palumbo Eliza Puchalski Anna Y. Morris Danielle D’Alessandro Sean A. Hobdell Maura A. Hayden Emily D. Hantsch Kunal N. Patel Aimee M. Redd Joseph P. O’Connell Robert G. D’Ambrosio Kimberly M. Hoffner Paula Jabbour Kevin D. Hauck Neil Patel Chaya L. Rosenberg Lindsey R. Pachuta Daniel L. Dapsis Heather A. Jones Andrea M. Jaworski James P. Healy Scott A. Peslak Catherine A. Sheridan Monica A. Pape Meredith R. DePalma Katharine E. Jones Kate L. Keglovits Monica M. Herald Julee C. Plastow Melissa Toole Martha C. Rajlai Matthew J. Duardo Ashley A. Kahler Lauren E. Kennedy Michael P. Hill Ryan T. Pohlig Karen H. Waldeck Margaret M. Reilly Patrick J. Flynn Mary E. Kelly Megan A. Kierce Matthew B. Hoch Kristina Portelli Juniors Theresa Reyes Thomas A. Frey Lauren M. Klemick Elizabeth C. Kiernan Cindy M. Hodakoski Lauren R. Propst Brian E. Anderson Ihyisha W. Simms Brian S. Fries Colleen M. Kolb Megan M. Kocis Karen A. Hoerst Michael Quartuccio Tamara S. Bortree Stephanie A. Smurlo Brian T. Gardner Ann C. Krupka Amy M. LaCroix Michael T. Hohenadel Jamie I. Quinn Kimberly A. Cadugan Sophomores Timothy P. Gibbons Jessica M. LaPorta Katherine E. LaRousse Megan M. Hosey Tariq J. Rahman JoAnn Dongchane Jonathan L. Beech Wesley D. Gougeon Ellen E. Latronico Melissa S. Maki Thomas J. Hromisin Kristin A. Riley JoAnn M. Famalette Brian M. Collins Beth Grafstrom Ronald G. Lise Lindsay A. Makos Michael M. Huber Luke A. Rogers Ivan Herschenfeld Elizabeth M. Croft Daniel P. Hadley Christopher J. Lucas Corinne Malon Jessica R. Hughes Elizabeth Rogers Carlotta Mendes Joseph J. Dwyer Gregory K. Hagopian Caitlin Lyons Danielle N. Marino Maria T. Hundersmarck Bryan H. Roy-Smith Julia M. Rusak Robert A. Frederico Meghan A. Haring Daniel J. Mahoney Christopher J. Materewicz Daniel Hyman Lawrence A. Rubal Timothy D. Sechler Jenna H. Gordish Joshua T. Hessmiller Kristin N. Manley Monica A. McStravick Monica Iannarelli Jessica B. Rupp John W. Shannon Peter J. Guala Maureen A. Hill Elizabeth J. Martin Kathleen A. Megna Vicki Insixiengmay Lindsey M. Schneider Tade Williams Amy L. Haring Dennis Johnson Lauren M. McDonagh Joanna F. Miley Michelle M. Jastrzemski Jenny M. Schu Brandon Yeager Kaitlin M. Holtz Steven Loud Kelly A. McGovern John W. Miller Tracee Jean-Philippe Paurush Shah Seniors Kristyn B. Lartz Nicole R. Lown Katherine A. McKeaney Daniel F. Mitsakos Sudharshini Jeyakumar Kathleen M. Shinko Patricia L. Alvarez Anthony J. Lentini Elizabeth Mahon Erin M. Moreau Sarah B. Moore Bethany L. Jones Lauren M. Skinner Patrick T. Brennan Christine Mandel Jennifer L. Malloy John V. Murphy Stephanie M. Morgan David P. Juice Matthew J. Slivinski Kathleen M. Cadden- Angela C. Marin Serina M. Marshaleck Geoffrey J. Musti Karen D. Muller Eric J. Kemmerer Neil P. Sloan Baldassari Geoffrey P. McKinney Amanda M. Matos Robyn Nagel Jaclyn M. Patino Matthew D. Kibildis Carolyn Smart Nicole L. Cataudella Autumn M. Pawlowski Joseph R. McCormack Anthony J. Nave Glenn S. Petriello Stephanie K. King Megan C. Smith Kathleen M. Chambers Paul C. Sotak Brian P. Meares Erin M. Nolan Rebecca A. Prial Seana M. Kirk Allison M. Smith Diane M. Demko Eric W. Weber Marc A. Mezzacca Christine M. Novak Andrew Prinzivalli Stephanie A. Klassner Courtney M. Southard Danielle R. Dolan Alison R. Zackowski Katharine M. Moore Katherine A. Nullet James T. Reynolds Daniel P. Kottke Brian E. Staboleski David J. Fine Juniors Patrice R. Muller Elizabeth A. O’Neill S. Ritter Elizabeth A. Krebs Sonya S. Standefer Keri A. Flynn Daniel S. Akerman Katelyn E. Nee Jenna L. Osborn Kieran E. Rooney Catherine A. Kuehn Meghan Stott Ann Marie P. Gallagher Lauren M. Beatty Jonathan B. Neurock Jessica L. 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Christina Smith Erica C. Licata Rebecca L. Arnold John P. Ficucello Jeanne-Marie Lanza Erica D. Sonzogni Kirsten L. Ludvigsen Kathryn M. Barnes Erica A. Fischer Thomas C. Lavelle Michael J. Sotak Maureen C. Lynn Kelly M. Barrett Jacquelyn Fox Maria J. Lazipone Nicole M. Spaldo Kathleen E. Malloy Brie A. Batkiewicz Kristy A. Frick Christopher B. Leib Heather A. Strunk Jessica E. Mancini Caitlyn M. Beasley Julia E. Gamble Maria K. Lieberman Kristen Sullivan Rita M. Mancini Lauren E. Beasley Elizabeth A. Garnett William A. Listanski Amanda M. Szewczyk Amy E. Martin Melissa B. Behr Nancy M. Germano Marja N. Litwin Melissa K. Tagle Janine Martino Pamela A. Benecke Laura M. Gillespie Marisa A. Long Katherine N. Thullen Michelle C. McColgan Jennifer S. Benter Caitlin E. Gluck Katherine A. Luzi Jennifer M. Wagner Jennifer R. McGrath Lori Bentler Brenna Golden Devon M. Madden Catherine L. Wojtowicz Amy L. McKiernan Meghan K. Booth Melanie Good Colleen A. Madden Megan A. Worth Rosemary E. Moran Lauren E. Botto Diana R. Goodfield Casper P. Magacs Laura M. Yeckley Kathleen P. Muniz Meghan L. Boyer Kathryn M. Graebe Erin C. Magee Juniors Diana L. Murray Caitlin Boyle Tracy A. Granozio Lauren J. Mahoney Allison M. Ahl Thomas P. Murtaugh Robin A. Boynosky Danielle L. Graziano Nicole M. Maier Casey L. Aiello Natalie Myck Maeghen A. Bradley Thomas A. Hansen Julie Martino Christopher Mannion, Scranton, was Cristina M. Alonso Gabrielle E. Nicolais Gail M. Brady Kristy E. Hare Matthew P. Martyniuk presented the Alumni Loyalty and Service Stephanie J. Ardizzone Jacqueline A. O’Connor Melissa Brajczewski Heather M. Harrison Jeffrey W. Marx Award and the Lawrence A. Mann Award Kevin L. Askew Megan K. Olsen Julia C. Braunstein Lindsey H. Hayde Devon C. Maxwell Michelle L. Ballantyne Scott D. Pachuta Michelle A. Burke Brynn K. Healy Kimberly J. McCormick by University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. Stephanie R. Baran Andrea E. Partyka Trishia E. Byrne Jessica L. Hendricks Beth Anne McCulloch during Class Night. Ashley E. Baumbach Laura A. Penn Carrie E. Caldwell Maureen Henry Michelle B. McGowan Anne E. Bonner Elizabeth A. Posegate Tia R. Carl Jessica M. Herness Meghan M. McIntyre Kristin D. Reil Edward J. Thomas Brianne M. Boyle Stacy L. Potkulski Jacqueline Carrigg Morgan J. Hillery Meggan A. McKenna Brigid A. Reilly Tiffany N. Thompson Lisa Carpenito Christine E. Pusateri Alison M. Cevasco Elizabeth A. Hooton Colleen E. McMullan Mathew T. Richardson Sarah Torquato Sabina L. Kelly A. Rau Brigitte E. Cheyney Alexandra Immediate Megan McMurdo Michelle L. Richwine Bridget Troxell Jamie M. Carrino Amber L. Rugletic Amy E. Crouthamel Stephanie Iveson Mary E. McNamara Erin M. Ripp Nina L. Tufano Christina M. Cherra Kathryn E. Ruhnke Christina E. Cupo Jessica L. Jaecks Erin L. McTiernan Nicole Ritterbeck Mary K. Ulinski Jason A. Del Piano Kathleen S. Sappah Renae L. Dalrymple Andrea S. Jiorle Tricia A. Mesaris Amanda L. Roberson Christa A. Venery Rickie Lee DeMaio Allison M. Schmidt Caitlin M. Dalton Rebecca J. Johnson Lauren Mirro Sarah J. Roberti Valerie A. Venturo Sarah A. Dillmuth Patricia A. Simpson Melissa A. Damski Susan M. Johnson Daniel Modrow Jennifer J. Rugletic John R. Vogel Brian W. Dulay Danielle C. Slater Ida C. DeLiberis Michelle A. Jones Nicole D. Monahan Maria L. Rupp Andrea L. Vourtsis Brian J. Felkowski Lori E. Sledziewski Marta K. DeLong Elizabeth A. Joyce Katie E. Moran Christina M. Rush Andrew D. Wally Kelly A. Fitzgerald Lindsay A. Sleeper Kelly A. Deutsch James R. Judge Alison M. Morgan Gregory J. Russick Lindsey M. Watkins Kaitlin P. Fix Christina M. Smith Margaret T. Diamond Melissa A. Kalinowski Kelly A. Mullin Elizabeth A. Sansoni Katie M. Wentzell Terrence V. Gallagher Ward V. Stanford Megan P. Diamond Maura K. Kane Michelle L. Occhipinti Jennifer J. Santarelli Ryan J. White Alyssa M. Garnich Jennifer M. Stegmann Elizabeth K. DiLuzio Julie L. Kashuba Mary M. O’Connor Alicia M. Savarese Elizabeth J. Widger Janet Garofalo Rebecca E. Stewart Elizabeth M. Dobrowolski Jennifer L. Keavey Alicia G. Oertner Janette M. Scardillo Amanda M. Wilczynski Andrew J. Genovese Jonathan Tapia Eileen T. Donnelly Stephanie E. Keiper Ian M. O’Hara Brigid E. Scarp Jennifer L. Wills Alice M. Gilhool Jillian G. Torrento Kristin L. Donohue Lauren E. Keiser Worhach Cynthia M. Olsheski James F. Schalk Jeffrey M. Wojcik Laura E. Haushalter Clare E. Trelease Megan R. Donovan Susan M. Kellenberger Megan E. O’Neill Joseph M. Scheible Angela M. Wright Sarah K. Heinsohn Amanda E. Tryon Katy Dotson Mary Jo A. Kelly Christina M. Orokos Rosamaria Schillaci Elizabeth M. Xanthis Janelle L. Hintz Amy A. Upchurch Alison G. Dougherty Lisa J. Kelly Caitlin A. O’Shea Holly L. Schovitz Karla D. Zeisloft Megan Huylo Allyson B. Urie Sarah Drabick Jenny Kleinman Lisa A. Palmerini Allison T. Schraeder Patricia M. Zeuner Janelle M. Jayson Amy P. Wagner Nancy M. Duda Kelly A. Klingman Lindsay A. Papa Mary K. Sheehan Kathryn M. Ziarko Maureen E. Jennings Adam Weikel Lynne A. Dunham Kevin P. Kloss Brandon T. Parlopiano Joshua J. Shepard Michelle F. Zucaro Kimberly A. Keating Kim T. Weisbruch Diana M. Elwell Matthew J. Kochis Keara Perdreaux Alicia Sodano Nicholas S. Keough Kristy E. Wienecke Kristin M. Evans Heather M. Koehl Sara N. Pfeiffenberger Erin S. Sweeney Kyriake Kontogiannis Seniors Dana Fabri Kerri A. Kornobis Sasha L. Price Mellody A. Swinick Jacqueline M. Kosmo Tziona S. Ackerman Adrienne M. Fallon Marita Kouch Laura T. Principio Amie M. Talarico Valerie A. Lazaro Joseph R. Addis Amy M. Fariole Rachel M. Kunz Lauren M. Purdue Shannon D. Taylor Anne M. Lent Claudia Aguasvivas Holly L. Farris Kristine L. Kuschman Jessica M. Ranson Kristin A. Thomas

Arthur J. Kania, Esq., ’53, H’89, to be Honored by President’s Business Council The President’s portion of his career has been devoted to In May 1998, the University ties for current students and networking Business Council of entrepreneurial corporate formation and renamed its Business School “The Arthur opportunities for alumni and friends. the University will development. He is a principal in Trikan J. Kania School of Management.” Mr. On May 16, the Council held its hold its Annual Award Associates, which owns and manages vari- Kania and his wife, Angela Volpe Kania, Inaugural President’s Medal Recipients’ Dinner at The Pierre ous real estate holdings in Pennsylvania, are the parents of seven children and 13 Reception at The Stanley H. Kaplan in New York City on New Jersey, Delaware and Florida. Trikan grandchildren. Penthouse at Lincoln Center in New Thursday, Oct. 6. is also active in venture-capital invest- The President’s Business Council is York City. More than 70 alumni and Arthur J. Kania, Esq. Arthur J. Kania ments, primarily in health care, technol- a group of prominent alumni and friends friends from New Hampshire to Florida ’53, H ’89, Senior ogy and the leisure industry. seeking to advance the mission of the attended the event which was held as a Partner, Kania, Lindner, Lasak & Feeney Mr. Kania’s many diverse and suc- University. As part of its goals, the Council networking social and dinner kick-off. The of Bala Cynwyd, Pa., will be honored at cessful entrepreneurial accomplishments seeks to fund Presidential Scholarships for Reception was hosted by President’s Medal the event and will receive the President’s include, but are not limited to, the talented students who will become lead- Recipients, Paul M. Montrone, Ph.D., Medal. The co-chairs for this year’s dinner founding of First Sterling Bank, which ers of vision and integrity. The Council’s ’62, H’86, Chairman & Chief Executive are University Trustee Robert J. Bednar, Jr., merged into Summit Bancorp, now a annual October dinner generates sup- Officer, Fisher Scientific International Inc., ’69, Chief Executive Officer, Naples Bank major component of Bank of America; port for the Presidential Scholarship and Gerard R. Roche ’53, H’82, Senior Note Company, and S. Eric Marcheski co-founding the Greate Bay Country Endowment Fund. At the dinner, the Chairman, Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. ’95, Executive Director, TEKsystems. Club and the Brighton Hotel (now Sands Council and the University present the William H. “Bill” Finn ’67 was awarded the Mr. Kania is a former University Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, N.J.); President’s Medal to recognize an indi- President’s Medal in memoriam in 2004. Board of Trustee member, having served and, being a controlling principal in vidual who has achieved excellence in his For more information regarding the as Chair of the Board for two years. He Comprehensive Health Systems, Inc., at or her field and who has demonstrated Council or the Oct. 6 dinner, contact is currently Trustee Emeritus. He is an the time the world’s largest provider of extraordinary compassion for others. In Timothy J. Pryle ’89, Senior Development accountant and attorney by professional temporary physicians and other high-end addition to the dinner, the Council pro- Officer, New York City Region, at 570- background and training and a major health care professionals. vides mentoring and internship opportuni- 941-5837 or e-mail [email protected]. Page 10 The Scranton Record, Summer 2005

She played four out of six infield posi- John Sheehan (Upper Montclair, N.J./ tions this past spring and led the Royals Glen Ridge) of third-year head coach Jerry Alunni in J.P. Touhey (Maine, N.Y./Maine Endwell) runs scored (21), at-bats (100), hits (36), Golf on-base percentage (.398) and total plate Brian Fries (Ringoes, N.J./Immaculata- appearances (109). In addition to being Somerville) tied for the team-lead in batting average Thomas Noonan (Stratford, Conn./St. (.360), games played (34), games started Joseph’s) (31) and stolen bases (7), she was second Brian Skrip (Moscow/North Pocono) in (.430) and total J.T. Yarem (Moosic/Riverside) bases (43), tied for second in triples (2) By Kevin Southard firm Ernst & Young, while and RBIs (13), and fifth in doubles (3). Men’s Lacrosse Sports Information Director Amanda Wilczynski, an early childhood Four Dominick Bellizzi (Edison, N.J./St. education major, plans to enter a master’s members of the Joseph’s) Softball Alumni Making Big Hits in program in the near future. women’s lacrosse Matthew Cesare (Branchburg, N.J./ Graduate School/Job Market Student-Athletes Honored team earned All- Immaculata) Middle Atlantic Patrick Coffey (New Milford/Montrose The biggest hits are yet to come for A number of student-athletes were Conference Area) recent alumni of the University’s softball honored for their contributions on the honors after Joseph Flynn (Bernardsville, N.J./ team. Four graduates of the Class of 2004 field and in the classroom during the leading the Immaculata) are currently pursuing graduate or profes- spring semester. Royals to their Thomas Frey (Huntington Station, sional degrees in a variety of fields. Michael Cottone (Scranton/ fifth post-season N.Y./St. Anthony’s) Four-year starting shortstop Shalissa Scranton), a junior infielder on baseball tournament David Monahan (Madison, N.J./ Dougherty recently completed her first team, was named second-team District appearance in Morriston)t year at Villanova Law School and will II All-Academic by ESPN The Magazine. the program’s Dan Stallone (S. Plainfield, N.J./St. be working for the U.S. Social Security In addition six-year history. Joseph Metuchen) Administration Office of Hearings and to holding a Kelly Herlihy Junior attacker Jonathan Sutter (Media/Penncrest) Appeals, Elkins Park, this summer. She 3.54 cumula- Kelly Herlihy (Huntington Station, N.Y./ Ryan White (Hicksville, N.Y./St. will serve as a legal intern to administrative tive grade point Walt Whitman), junior defender Meghan Anthony’s) judges. average in O’Rourke (Marlton, N.J./Cherokee) and Dougherty’s -play partner, sec- mathematics, he Women’s Lacrosse sophomore midfielder Jackie Messantonio ond-baseman Jennifer Miller, is studying led the Royals Kathleen Davidson (Jamesville, N.Y./ (Plymouth Meeting/Plymouth- veterinary medicine at the University of of third-year Bishop Ludden) Whitemarsh) were named first-team, Pennsylvania. This summer, she will work head coach Lauren Johnson (Cicero, N.Y./Cicero while senior attacker Samantha Augeri on a computer-aided learning web site for Mike Bartoletti North Syracuse) (Malverne, N.Y./Holy Trinity Diocesan) the veterinary school and will be employed in runs scored Kerri Kornobis (Merrick, N.Y./W.C. was a second-team selection. part-time as a nursing assistant at the (25), total bases Mepham) Herlihy earned first-team honors for Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of (44), at-bats Jeanne-Marie Lanza (Turnersville, N.J./ the second straight season after leading the the University of Pennsylvania. Michael Cottone (109), hits (33), Washington Township) Royals in goals (70), assists (29) and total Outfielder Mandy Roberts has been walks (16), sto- Kelly Lewandowski (Willow Grove/ points (99). She is currently second all-time awarded a fellowship as part of her molec- len bases (5) and total plate appearances Archbishop Wood) in Scranton history in goals (169) and third ular pharmacology and structural biol- (131) this past season. Cottone isn’t the Beth Melillo (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ in assists (75) and total points (244). ogy Ph.D. program at Thomas Jefferson only Royal student-athlete to be honored South Side) Messantonio was the perfect comple- University. by ESPN The Magazine; sophomore John Meghan O’Rourke (Marlton, N.J./ ment to Herlihy on the front-line. In addi- Abbie Crowley is working Mercuri (Moscow/Scranton Preparatory) Cherokee) tion to being second behind Herlihy in goals toward a master’s degree in art therapy from was named first-team for the program Jacqueline Rohrer (East Islip, N.Y./East (63) and total points (71), she led the Royals Drexel University, Philadelphia. She will be honoring student-athletes from the sports Islip) in ground balls (52), draw controls (42) and working with mentally challenged patients of cross-country and track and field. caused turnovers (28). In just two seasons, Softball at Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital this fall Senior J.T. Yarem (Moosic/Riverside) she is already fifth in goals (102) and sixth in Michelle Ballantyne (Spring City/Owen and plans to start an art therapy program became only the third golfer in Royals’ total points (117) in Royals’ history. J. Roberts) at Chances in Philadelphia, an organization history to capture a conference champi- O’Rourke was a mainstay on a defen- Michelle Bochanski (Washington that provides help for chemically dependent onship when he won the first Freedom sive unit that has held seven opponents Township, N.J./Paul VI) women and their children. Conference individual title at the East to less than 10 goals. She finished second Angela Croteau (Ellicott City, Md./Mt. Designated hitter Meghan Wasilik Course of the Hershey Country Club on the team in caused turnovers (27). DeSales Academy) and third baseman Kelly Gaynor are April 30 and May 1. The 2005 Freedom Augeri was third on the team in goals Kristy Gogick (Mountaintop/Bishop working in the fields of sports marketing Conference Player of the Year, Yarem (39) and total points (45). She concluded Hoban) and education, respectively. carded a 36-hole total of 159 to join cur- her career seventh in goals (85) and total Tracy Granozio (Liverpool, N.Y./ The members of the Class of 2005 rent head coach Ed Karpovich (1974, points (104) in Scranton history. Liverpool) are taking a similar path. Pitcher Tracy 1976) and Will III (1988) as the The following were named to the Beth Mullen (Elmira, N.Y./Notre Dame) Granozio has accepted a graduate assistant- only players in University of Scranton Middle Atlantic Conference Academic Jessica Petti (Bayonne, N.J./Holy Family ship at Springfield College (Mass.), where history to accomplish this feat. Karpovich Honor Roll for spring sports, which Academy) she will pursue a master’s degree in athletic and Carey competed in the former Middle honors student-athletes who are at least a Alison Schmidt (Scranton/Scranton) administration. Part of her responsibilities Atlantic Conference championships. sophomore and have a cumulative grade Amanda Wilczynski (Mayfield/Lakeland) will be to help out with the administration Vikram Arora (Clarks Summit/ point average of 3.2-or-higher: of the 2006 NCAA Division III women’s Scranton Preparatory), a sophomore on the Men’s Tennis basketball championships. Fellow pitcher men’s tennis team, was named second-team Baseball Vikram Arora (Clarks Summit/Scranton Beth Mullen has been accepted into a mas- All-Freedom Conference. He played the Chris Boehme (Freehold, N.J./Christian Preparatory) ter’s program at Cortland State University, number one position in the Royals’ lineup Brothers Academy) Michael Clark (Philadelphia/Father Judge) while outfielder Jessica Petti will attend for veteran head coach Jack Lennox. Nicholas Costanzo (Clarks Summit/ Robert Lyons (Ringwood, N.J./Lakeland the Bayonne (N.J.) School of Nursing. She Mary Beth Vogel (Havertown/ Scranton Preparatory) Regional) plans to become a physician assistant. Cardinal O’Hara), a freshman on the Michael Cottone (Scranton/Scranton) Michael Schmitt (Moosic/Riverside) Catcher Rebecca Devlin has softball team, was named first-team All- Dennis Johnson (Woodcliff Lake, N.J./ Chris Yi (Clarks Summit/Abington Heights) accepted a position with the accounting Freedom Conference as a utility player. Pascack Hills) The Scranton Record, Summer 2005 Page 11

6 p.m., Scranton Club of New York Summer Session II Ends Labor Day, Staff Holiday July 12 Monthly Club Planning Conference 3 5 Call Exhibit: Books Published by University Noon, Summer Session II, University Last Day 100% Tuition Refund Alumni, through August 31, Heritage Summer Orientation IV, today and 4 Housing Closes 7 (non-flat rate only) Room, Weinberg Library. tomorrow, various campus locations 14 Noon, Summer Session II Final Grades 6 p.m., Scranton Club of New York Noon, Summer Session I, University Summer Session G, Comprehensive 8 Due 8 Monthly Club Planning Conference Housing Closes Exams Call 1 16 7 p.m., Scranton Club of New Jersey Alumni Society, Bridges to El Salvador Noon, Summer Session II, University 9 Business Planning Meeting 7 p.m., Men’s Soccer hosts Elmira Housing Opens Summer Session II, Last day to Elect College, Fitzpatrick Field 3 10 a.m., Scranton Club of NEPA 9 Audit Option (Undergrad) Independence Day, Staff Holiday 18 Golf Outing, Elk View Country Club 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Girl’s Basketball Offensive 15 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Royals Basketball Camp 4 Skills Camp for girls ages 10-17, today For additional information, visit the for boys ages 8 to 16, todany through Aug. 19 Summer Session II, Classes Begin through July 22. Summer Orientation I, today and 6:00 p.m., Scranton Club of 5 7 p.m., Scranton Club of New WEB EVENTS CALENDAR tomorrow, various campus locations South Central Pa. Summer Social, Jersey Business Planning Meeting. 20 www.scranton.edu/events Noon, Summer Session I, Final Grades 19 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers. Due Summer Session G, Last Day to Dexter Hanley College New Withdraw (“W” Grade) Distinguished Author Summer Session II, Last Day to Add 20 25Student Orientation Courses Summer Session II, Last day to 6 New Student Royal Welcome Recipient Announced Summer Session II, Last Day to Select Withdraw (“W” Grade) 26 Housing Opens for New Students Credit/No Credit Option Scranton Club of New York A Mid Summer 27 Best-selling legal thriller author James New Undergraduate Student Orientation Night’s Breeze, Alumster Part II. Summer Session II, Last Day 100% today and tomorrow Grippando will be the featured speaker at Tuition Refund Summer Session G, Final Exams, a dinner sponsored by the Friends of the 7 10 a.m., Housing Opens for Summer Orientation II, today and tomor- today and tomorrow Weinberg Memorial 27 Returning Students row, various campus locations. 28 Library at the Summer Session G Ends Summer Session II, Last Day to Drop 28 Classes Begin University at 5 p.m. 8 Course/50% Tuition Refund 29 Saturday, Sept. 17. The Noon Summer Session G, event will take place in 9:30 a.m., Alumni Board of Governors 30 University Housing Closes 9 Quarterly Meeting, Brennan Hall. September the University’s Eagen Noon, Scranton Club of the Chesapeake Auditorium, Gunster 11 a.m., Holy Spirit Liturgy, Byron Baseball Game, Orioles vs. Red Sox, August Memorial Student Camden Yards, Baltimore, Md. 1 Center Exhibit: Books Published by University 7 p.m., Volleyball hosts Marywood, Long Center. James Summer Orientation III, today and Alumni, through August 31, Heritage Room, Center Mr. Grippando Grippando tomorrow, various campus locations. Weinberg Library. 11 Last Day to Add Courses has been named as the 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Lady Royals Basketball Summer Session II, Undergraduate recipient of the 2005 Royden B. Davis, Camp for girls ages 9 to 16, today through Final Exams today and tomorrow 2 2 S.J. Distinguished Author Award. July 15 Noon, Summer Session G Final Grades Due 1 p.m., Field Hockey hosts Richard 3 Stockton, Fitzpatrick Field Mr. Grippando is the author of nine best-selling novels, including the Jack Swyteck series. His latest novel, Hear No Evil, is the fourth in the series. His Women’s Retreat Celebrates 25 Years other works include The Women’s Retreat of the Last to Die, Beyond University marked its 25th anniversary Suspicion, A King’s Ransom, Under Cover with a three-day Ignatian Retreat held at of Darkness, Found Money, The Abduction, and His books the Chapman Retreat Center, Feb. 4 – 6. The Informant The Pardon. are published worldwide in 19 languages. The Women’s Retreat, established Mr. Grippando is a former trial in 1980 by Rev. G. Donald Pantle, lawyer who resides in Coral Gables, Fla., S.J., is one of the oldest retreats at the with his wife. University. More than 500 women The Distinguished Author Award who are staff or faculty members of the Series was born out of the Friends of the University have attended the annual Weinberg Library’s interest to recognize weekend retreats in the past 25 years. and honor the work of fiction and non-fic- The retreats are based on the Spiritual tion authors and to provide an opportunity Exercises of St. Ignatius, as well as the for authors to visit Scranton to speak about spirituality of the women at the University. their literary pursuits and impressions with “In addition to offering the Spiritual residents of northeastern Pennsylvania. Exercises in their pure form, I also take The annual event also helps the Friends into consideration things that are of of the Weinberg Library Endowment specific interest to the women,” said Fr. Members of the Women’s Retreat joined Rev. G. Donald Pantle, S.J., (seated, Fund, which supports special gifts for the Pantle. center) to mark their 25th anniversary. Weinberg Library’s collections and services. The 25th anniversary retreat The Distinguished Author Award included the added celebration of Fr. attendees over the years. Fr. Pantle also He acknowledged, in particular, was named for the late Royden B. Davis, Pantle’s years of service to the Women’s offers counseling and spiritual direction the work of Rosemary Sylvester, for- S.J., who served as the first President Retreat. Fr. Pantle was honored with gifts to the group members. mer Assistant Director of Personnel of the Friends of the Harry & Jeanette and a Papal blessing. The success of these events is largely Services, and Paulette Burton, Secretary/ Weinberg Library. The award was first As a follow-up to the retreats, Fr. attributable to the women themselves, as Receptionist for Campus Ministry, who given in 1997. Pantle and the late Rev. Royden B. Fr. Pantle points out. have organized the retreats over the years. For further information about the Davis, S.J., offered days of recollection at “Essential to the retreats and days of Looking ahead, the group is plan- event, visit www.scranton.edu/authaward Campion Hall. Sponsored by the Jesuit recollection is an active participation of ning a day of recollection at the Jesuit or or contact Kym Fetsko at (570) 941- Community of Scranton, the days of the women of the University as leaders, Center at Wernersville and a pilgrimage 7816 or [email protected]. recollection have drawn more than 3,000 sharers and organizers,” said Fr. Pantle. to Auriesville Shrine in New York. Page 12 The Scranton Record, Summer 2005 Professor Named to Middle Kimberly McManus Earns Scully Scholarship Counseling Center Receives States Commission Junior student Kimberly L. McManus, IACS Reaccreditation Ellen Miller Casey, Ph.D., Professor Cincinnati, Ohio, has been named the The University of Scranton of English at the University and University’s Scully Scholar for 2005. Counseling Center has been reaccred- Distinguished University Fellow, has been Named for the late Professor Timothy ited by the International Association of named to the Middle States Commission H. Scully, who taught politics, history and Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS), an on Higher Education. The 27-member government for 40 years at the University, Alexandria, Va., based organization of commission plays an integral role in the the Scully Scholars Program provides United States, Canadian, and Australian peer review accreditation process in the Scranton students with financial aid to counseling agencies. The Counseling middle states region. pursue internships in government service Center was evaluated by IACS against Dr. Casey joined the University fac- and public policy. high standards of counseling practice ulty as an Assistant Professor in 1969. She Ms. McManus plans to complete and was found to offer competent and has served as Director of the University’s a summer internship with the Crime reliable professional services to its clien- Honors Program since 1977. Victims’ Compensation Division of the Kimberly McManus was recently tele. Approval of IACS is also dependent She has earned several honors Office of the Attorney General, Austin, named the 2005 Scully Scholar upon evidence of continuing professional and awards, including the John L. Earl Texas, where she served as an intern in at the University. From left are: development as well as demonstration of III Distinguished Service Award, the summer 2004, conducting legal research, Jean W. Harris, Ph.D., Associate excellence of counseling performance. Alumni Society Frank O’Hara Award for investigating claims, and interacting with Professor and Chair, Political The Counseling Center is directed by University Service, and the Merit Award Texas Rangers, local law enforcement agen- Science; Ms. McManus; and Joseph Tom Smith, Psy.D., and offers individual/ for Service. She was also named a Danforth cies, Assistant Attorney Generals and OAG H. Dreisbach, Ph.D., Dean of the group therapy, 24 hour mental health cri- Associate and a National Endowment Division Chiefs. College of Arts and Sciences. sis consultation, and psychological testing for the Humanities Younger Humanist to undergraduates and graduate students. Fellow. Currently, she is a member of the The department also offers consultation/ University’s Commencement Committee education to faculty, staff and adminis- and Matteo Ricci Advisory Board. Occupational Behavior Teachers Conference Held tration of the University on a variety of Dr. Casey is a member of the More than 250 business the World and A Vanished World, mental health, substance abuse and devel- Modern Language Association, the and management professors was among the speakers at the opmental concerns. Dickens Society, the Research Society from universities throughout the four day conference. Diverse IACS was founded in 1972 to for Victorian Periodicals, the Northeast United States gathered at the subjects discussed at the confer- encourage and aide counseling agen- Victorian Studies Association, the Society University as part of the 2005 ence include “The Use of Jazz cies to meet high professional standards for the History of Authors, Readers, and Occupational Behavior Teachers Improvisation as a Means to through peer evaluation and to inform Publishers, and the National Collegiate Conference. Entitled “Teaching Illustrate Meeting Dynamics;” the public about counseling services that Honors Council. the Whole Person,” the confer- “Stimulating Entrepreneurial are competent and reliable. ence was organized by Gerald Creativity Across the The author of many scholarly articles Author Chris and reviews, Dr. Casey has presented at Biberman, Ph.D., Professor of Curriculum;” “Nuts and Bolts Management/Marketing, and Lowney was of Service Learning Projects;” many professional conferences. one of the Dr. Casey earned a Bachelor of Len Tischler, Associate Professor “Multicultural/International and Chair of the Management/ conference Team Development;” “The Science degree from Loyola University, speakers. Chicago, a Master of Arts from the Marketing Department. Future of Management University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. from the Chris Lowney, author of Education;” and “Reality Bytes: University of Wisconsin, Madison, where Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a Improving Learning with On-Line she was an E.B. Fred Fellow. 450-Year-Old Company That Changed Business Mentors.”

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Awards Presented at Diversity Symposium The University held its Diversity Symposium, “Diversity: More Than Black and White” on May 6. Keynote speakers of the conference were Frank H. Wu, Dean of Wayne University Law School, and Dr. Shirley Hune, School of Public Affairs, UCLA. Awards were presented in the areas of academe, business, community and healthcare. Marian Farrell, Ph.D., Professor of Nursing, (left) presented awards to, from left: Elizabeth Jacob, Associate Professor, Counseling and Human Services, The University of Scranton; Himedes Chicas ’05, Sunita Arora, Realtec One Source Realty, and Siemong Wang, Director, Safety Net. Absent from photo is Han Li ’05. * * * Dated Material Please Rush* * *

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