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THE MAGAZINE OF WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2003 an education that Wmeans business W THE MAGAZINE OF WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY THE MAGAZINE OF WILLIAM PATERSON 12 UNIVERSITY CONTENTS SUMMER 2003 FEATURES WDEPARTMENTS AN EDUCATION THAT MEANS BUSINESS Jess Boronico, dean of the Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business, shares his vision for creating a preeminent business college. By Christine S. Diehl UNIVERSITY REPORT Page 12 The latest news from William Paterson Page 4 SUPPORTING A CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM: ON CAMPUS 8 THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN RAISING Engaging people and interesting CONFIDENT CHILDREN events Three William Paterson professors share information and Page 8 advice on this important developmental issue. By Barbara E. Martin Page 16 DEVELOPMENT NEWS Page 25 FOUR WOMEN…THREE CONTINENTS… MAKE ALL THAT JAZZ Profiles of four William Paterson alumnae who have PIONEER NEWS achieved success—and snapshots of young jazz alumnae Athletics Highlights who are ready to make their mark. Page 30 22 By Stephanie Mykietyn Page 20 PAGE SPOTLIGHT W1 Alumni News ONE Page 33 PARTING SHOT Graphic Art Page 44 WHAT’S UP WP Calendar of upcoming events Page 45 Volume 5, Number 2 Summer 2003 WPERSPECTIVE THE MAGAZINE OF WILLIAM WPATERSON UNIVERSITY Volume 5, No. 2 Summer 2003 E XECUTIVE E DITOR Stuart Goldstein, Associate Vice President Dear Friends, for Institutional Advancement M ANAGING E DITORS Last August, I was very pleased to learn that the Russell Berrie Foundation was Lorraine Terraneo, Executive Director, including William Paterson University as one of several institutions that Russ Berrie Marketing and Public Relations; was considering as a potential home for the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales. Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations Having heard so much through the years about Russ’ generosity as a philanthropist A LUMNI A SSOCIATION and his success as a corporate leader, I was honored that he had reached out to us. Allison Worman ’75, President of the Alumni Executive Council; Judith Linder, Executive Director of Alumni Only a few days later, I met Russ for the first time and was immediately struck Relations; Audrey Bonaparte-Watts ’95, Assistant by the depth of his dedication to investing not just resources, but also his personal Director; Rodney Cauthen, Alumni Associate skills, energy, and time to ensure the success of important causes and ventures around the globe. M ARKETING AND P UBLIC R ELATIONS Editorial: Christine Diehl, Brian Falzarano, Minne Hong With conviction and enthusiasm, Russ described his long-time dream to create Ho, Robert A. Manuel, Barbara E. Martin ’93, M.A. ’94, a university-based institute that would advance and elevate the profession of sales Terry E. Ross ’80, Phillip Sprayberry with educational programs for undergraduate students and sales professionals. He Design: Nadia Tedesco, Bob Verbeek ’95 was determined to grow an institute that would be unrivaled anywhere in the world. P UBLICATION D ESIGN It was clear from the start that William Paterson University was a perfect fit for AGCD, Montclair, NJ - Allan Gorman, Art Director; such an institute. Consistent with his goals, our University has been recognized Suzanne Giovanetti, Designer through the years for providing students with practical knowledge and hands-on P HOTOGRAPHY learning to benefit them throughout their careers. Bill Blanchard; Pete Byron; Rich Green; Brigitta Hanggi; Craig Phillips, Steve Smith; Cover Photo: Frank Spinelli Russ looked at the University and gained a strong sense of our mission and vision, Illustration on Page 16: ©Leon Zernitsky/Images.com, Inc. and a strong sense of our students and their goals. A few weeks after his first visit, he chose William Paterson University as the home for the Russ Berrie Institute for WP is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement. Professional Sales. Views expressed within these pages do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or official policies of the I gained a deep sense of Russ’ commitment and engaging personality when we University. ©2003 by The William Paterson University of formally announced the Institute in early December to a room filled with students, New Jersey. www.wpunj.edu faculty, friends, and reporters. He started to speak behind a microphone at a lectern, then quickly became less formal, moving away from the lectern to speak closer to A DVERTISING AND E DITORIAL O FFICES and more directly with the audience. I can still see his smiling face during that day’s WP, The Magazine of William Paterson University luncheon when he spoke individually with many of our students and faculty. He Office of Institutional Advancement William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road looked forward to working closely with students and faculty. Wayne, NJ 07470-2103; 973.720.2615 Three weeks later, Russ Berrie suddenly passed away. Our commitment to his S END CHANGES OF ADDRESS TO THE: dream was transformed to a commitment to his legacy. Working closely with Angelica Office of Alumni Relations, William Paterson AGE Berrie, his wife and successor as chief executive officer of Russ Berrie and Company, W2 University, 300 Pompton Road, the development of the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales is progressing WO Wayne, NJ 07470-2103; 973.720.2175 quickly and smoothly. Russ’ dream remains a vibrant presence in the plans for the W ILLIAM PATERSON U NIVERSITY Institute and we have dedicated ourselves to developing a professional sales institute Arnold Speert, President that would have made him proud. Chernoh M. Sesay, Provost and Executive Vice President In this new issue of WP, we describe the progress and plans of the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales and we invite you to visit our Web site for B OARD OF T RUSTEES additional details. Gwendolyn P. Taylor, Chairperson Frederick L. Gruel, Vice Chairperson In addition to the description of the Institute, I hope that you enjoy our cover Sonia Rosado, Secretary story about Dean Jess Boronico and the Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business, James Butler • Peter Fan • Clarice B. Jackson • along with the other exciting feature stories and updates about the many activities Vincent J. Mazzola ’73 • William J. Pesce ’73 • and developments at William Paterson University. Henry J. Pruitt, Jr. • Robert H. Taylor • Carla Temple Sincerely, Arnold Speert President HE SAID SHE SAID WPMAILBOX WE SAID I LOVED THE LAST ISSUE OF THE I AM A 1975 GRADUATE OF JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT YOU WE WELCOME LETTERS ABOUT MAGAZINE! It was so interesting to WILLIAM PATERSON and look DID A GREAT JOB WITH THE WP, The Magazine of William read about the other graduates of forward to reading every edition LATEST WP MAGAZINE featuring Paterson University and will William Paterson University who of WP Magazine. I especially alumni. As a relatively new continue to publish some of your hold different positions in the enjoyed the spring 2002 issue faculty member, it gives me a views in future issues. Letters world. I love to read about my because I was an art major (way chance to see some history, but may be edited for clarity fellow graduates, young and old. back then) and was very even without that connection it’s and space. You may write to: Keep up the great work! impressed about the program on a great layout, full of uplifting Letters to the Editor; Summer Art in China. content and inspiring people. WP, The Magazine of William Lisa Costello ’00 It was an excellent experience Thanks for a good read! Paterson University Bergenfield, NJ studying at William Paterson P.O. Box 913 University. As a teacher, artist, Carol Frierson-Campbell Wayne, NJ 07404-0913 Assistant Professor, Music and writer I find that I often or feel free to drop us a note by reflect back to my college days e-mail at: [email protected] and feel very fortunate that I had the opportunities that I had. There was a lot of enthusiasm and camaraderie within the college. Elyse Cohen ’75 Leonia, NJ Get Ready for Homecoming 2003 Saturday, October 18 Pioneer Football vs. Montclair State 1:00 p.m.,Wightman Field PAGE Men’s Soccer vs. Rutgers-Camden W3 THREE 5:00 p.m.,Wightman Field Check your mailbox around Labor Day for a full listing of game day activities or contact the Alumni Relations Office 973-720-2175 Fax 973-720-2302 [email protected] Volume 5, Number 2 Summer 2003 WHO WE ARE UNIVERSITYREPORT WHAT WE’RE DOING WHO WE ARE University Establishes Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales The University capped the fall 2002 semester with the establishment of the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales. Just three weeks before his death, Russ Berrie, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., committed $6.2 million to establish the Institute, which is the first program of its kind in the Northeast. The Institute represents a unique partnership between the private sector and higher education. For Berrie, establishing the Institute was the fulfillment of his dream to advance the field of professional selling through education. (See larger story, page 15) RUSS BERRIE, THE LATE FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN, AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF RUSS BERRIE AND COMANY, INC., ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RUSS BERRIE INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL SALES Pesce Named Trustee and held positions as chief operating officer, William J. Pesce, president and executive vice president and senior vice chief executive officer of John Wiley & president, Educational and International Sons, Inc., one of the world’s foremost Group, and senior vice president, publishers of print and electronic Educational Publishing. Previously, he AGE products, has joined the University’s served as president of W.B. Saunders, one of W4 OUR Board of Trustees. the world’s leading medical publishers. He “William Paterson University is began his career at CBS when it owned very fortunate to have someone of Will Saunders, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, and Pesce’s caliber and business experience Dryden Press.