Departments 1 Celebrating with the Class of 2001 Newsworthy ...... 4 As the touching words of “Time to Say Goodbye” Focus on filled Continental Airlines Arena, Seton Hall’s 144th Faculty ...... 10 graduating class stepped into a promising future.

Student Spotlight ...... 14

Sports ...... 24 Alumni Standouts ...... 26 16 Alumni News A Global Reach, and Notes ...... 30 a Global Peace What’s Coming Up? . . . . 35 February 5 was a day to remember. Secretary-General came to campus to launch a major policy initiative to increase global tolerance through dialogue and to be honored by Seton Hall. The School of Diplomacy and International Relations serves as the Secretariat for this U.N. project. 22 The Tradition Continues Newcomer Louis Orr, the Pirates’ 17th men’s basket - ball coach, is committed to making a difference in the lives of his players — both on and off the court.

Summer 2001 e ton HUniversity Magazinae for Alumnlli and Friends

Photographers Volume 10, No. 3 Summer 2001 John H. Shannon ’75, VMi.cBe.AP.re’7s7id/Je.nDt.f’o8r2 University Affairs Bill Blanchard Magazine Classic Rally Association is published by the Department of Steven Lane, Linz Photography Public Relations and Marketing in SAussiasntaDntiaVmicoendP,reAs.Pid.eRn. t Steve Smith the Division of University Affairs, for University Relations Seton Hall University. On the cover: Monsignor Robert Send your comments and Shannon Rossman Allen suggestions to: Director of Publications Sheeran ’67, University president (left) and Clay Constantinou, J.D. Seton Hall University Magazine Carol Stavraka ’81, LL.M., dean of the School of Department of Editor-in-Chief Diplomacy and International Public Relations and Marketing Relations (right), present United Seton Hall University Nations Secretary-General Kofi EKdimitoCriapl aAdsosnisata’n9t8 457 Centre Street Annan with the School’s Global South Orange, NJ 07079-2691 Citizen Award during his visit to (973) 378-9834 CVilnacsesnNt eMwcsNandy Notes Editor Seton Hall University. Photo by Bill Blanchard. MProenssidigennot r Robert Sheeran ’67 Contributors Seton Hall University Magazine Amanda Bednar ’00 is published in cooperation with the Dennissa Brown ’01 Alumni Magazine Consortium. Carolyn Clark Nancy Masterson-Newkirk Laurie Pine, M.A. ’98 SHU 169 – 73.5M -01 mid an ocean of In his charge to the Class of 2001, caps and gowns, Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 , A University president, challenged more than 1,800 them to summon the courage students received their needed “to become all you are meant to be … for the greatest diplomas at Seton Hall privilege each of us has is to be and University’s 144th become the person we are.” Commencement Exercises on May 7. Families, friends and members of the University community gathered at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford to honor the graduates’ achieve - ments and to celebrate with the Class of 2001. The University also bestowed honorary degrees on two notable individuals: Jack Ford, J.D., and Dolores E. Celebrating with the Cross ’63, Ph.D. Class of 2001

Most Reverend Paul G. Bootkoski ’62, D.D. , administrator of the Archdiocese of Newark and president of Seton Hall’s Board of Trustees (left), and A. Zachary Yamba, Ed.D. , president of and secretary of Seton Hall’s Board of Regents, welcomed graduates to the Seton Hall alumni family. Jack Ford , J.D., anchor and correspondent for ABC-TV’s “Good Morn ing America” and “20/20” (left), was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by Frank E. Walsh Jr. , chair of Seton Hall University’s Board of Regents (right), and Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 , University president. In his keynote address, Ford commented to the graduates, “It’s been an astonishing century and will be a spectacular one to come … Congratulations on what you are about to begin.” During Ford’s distin - guished career, he has transitioned with remarkable ease — and considerable success — from attorney to legal corre - spondent to broadcast journalist. A native of and a graduate of Yale University and Fordham University School of Law, he began his legal career as an assistant prosecutor in Monmouth County. Later, in private practice, he emerged as a well-respected and highly effective trial attor - ney. His television career began in 1983 as the legal commentator for WCBS-TV in . Ford served as chief legal corre - spondent for NBC News before moving to ABC in 1999. His television journalism has won numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards.

When responding to today’s social issues, “Start by taking a stand on what you know to be true and fair,” Kamuela Worrell ’01 , senior class president, advised her fellow gradu - ates during her welcome address.

Dolores Cross ’63 , Ph.D., president of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Growing up in the projects in Newark, she left school at 14 and worked in a factory to help her family pay the rent. For nine years, she studied mostly at night while raising two children, and finally in 1963 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Seton Hall. After earning a master’s degree from and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Cross set out on an impressive career in higher education that has spanned more than three decades at eight colleges and universities. She served as president of Chicago State University from 1990 to 1997, the first African-American woman to head a four-year Illinois state university. She knows what it takes to achieve success. At the age of 50, she ran her first marathon, and has run at least 18 in the past decade. The lessons she learned can be applied to her career as well, she says. “The marathon,” Cross affirms, “became a challenge, symbolizing going the distance and staying the course, despite obstacles.” During the ceremonies, graduates Kellee Edwards ’01 and Paul E. Jordan ’01 sang “Con Te Partirò” (“Time to Say Goodbye”) by L. Quarantotto and F. Sartori.

Carolyn Rummel , R.N., Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing, led the Processional as the Grand Marshall.

Brianne Sawicki ’01 of Mt. Olive was one of six students from the College of Arts and Sciences who tied for first-in-class honors, the first six-way tie in the University’s 145-year history. In her address she observed, “Take what you have learned, both in and out of the classroom, and make a difference in the world. The future is yours.” The other five Summa Cum Laude graduates were Brian Borowski ’01 of West Paterson, Kimberly Cipriano ’01 of Harrison, Stefania Di Trolio ’01 of Bloomfield, Linda Hemmer ’01 of Neptune and Laurie Kachonick ’01 of Mays Landing. Also for the first time in its history, Seton Hall graduated students with honors in five of its schools — the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Human Services, the College of Nursing, the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, and the Stillman School of Business.

As part of this year’s Commencement Exercises, alumni who graduated from Seton Hall 50 or more years ago were honored at a Jubilarian celebration. During the Processional, the Jubilarians were saluted with thunderous applause.

SUMMER 2001 3 Newsworthy

Many Are One: a gala tribute to alumni leaders

eton Hall University honored 13 of its alumni for their Alumni Associa - common bonds of excellence and service to the commu - tion Scholars for Snity and the world at the 16th annual Many Are One 2000-01 were Alumni Awards Gala in April. The gala continues a special present at this tradition of celebrating the outstanding accomplishments year’s Many Are of some of Seton Hall’s best and brightest alumni. The One celebration. evening honored alumni who had an unprecedented list of Seated (from left) accomplishments from an array of professions — from law are Kathleen and nursing to business and education. More than 450 Burns, Kathryn guests attended. Sorensen, Nicholas D’Ambrosio and Jessica Wietsma. Standing (from left) are Laura Vivona, Most Distinguished Alumnus award winner George P. Twill ’65 and his wife Susan, and Jennifer Rayho. The scholars were asked to write congratulatory letters to Twill, and two of their letters (from Burns and Sorensen) were featured in the printed program.

A couple devoted to their alma mater, James J. Malespina ’71 and Joan A. Malespina ’84/M.S. ’99 have actively and tire - In recognition of his outstanding lifetime achievements and his lessly participated commitment to the vision of the University, George P. Twill ’65 was in countless Seton honored with the 2001 Most Distinguished Alumnus Award. Twill’s Hall stewardship professional achievements span more than 30 years in commercial and student real estate, including top executive positions with Donaldson, recruitment initia - Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) and DLJ Realty Services Inc. He joined tives for more than DLJ in 1986 as a senior vice president, was promoted to president 30 years. For their of DLJ Realty Services Inc. in 1989 and was elected a partner in commitment, the University honored them with the Alumni Association 1994. He currently serves as president of CSFB Realty Corporation Service Award. Truly a Seton Hall family, the Malespinas met at in New York City. He has negotiated in excess of 6 million square WSOU-FM in 1969. They were married in Immaculate Conception feet of commercial office lease transactions globally. Twill Chapel in June 1971. Their son, Joseph Malespina ’98, followed in his is an active member of the board of directors of the Economic parents’ footsteps when he married Ellissa Elliott ’98 in the chapel in Development Corporation of New York City and June 2001, almost exactly 30 years after his parents exchanged their vows. serves as an officer and director of the Grand Long active in the Alumni Association, Joan served as chairperson Central Partnership and chairman of its of the College of Education and Human Services’ Distinguished finance committee. Alumni Dinner and also chaired the annual Dean’s Day Forum. A member of SHARP (Seton Hall Alumni Recruitment Program), Joan enjoys speaking with prospective students The Shirelles, universally credited as and sharing her knowledge and love of Seton Hall. the originators of the “Girl Group James is a vice president and senior equity trader for Sound” beloved by music fans every - Herzog, Heine, Geduld Inc. He has served as president and a where, entertained guests at Many Are member of the board of directors of the Stillman School Alumni One. The trio is best known for “Soldier Association and received its Distinguished Service Award. Boy,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” He is a director of the University’s Alumni Association, and has and “Dedicated to the One I Love.” The first served as its vice president and treasurer. female group to sell 1 million records, they are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

4SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Catholic School Leadership Program graduates its first class For his outstanding commitment to serving the community, the University honored Richard F. Liebler ’67 with he innovative new Monsignor George E. Everitt the 2001 Humanitarian Award. Catholic School Lead - Academy in Peapack, is one Liebler, president and owner of Tership program at Seton of the pro gram’s first gradu - the Hillside Auto Mall, is com - Hall University graduated ates. She testifies to the mitted to helping at-risk young its first 35 students at importance of the cohort adults become productive citizens. Commencement Exercises structure, which offers After his oldest son, Cory, was on May 7. Another 30 will support to the teachers and killed in a car accident, Liebler graduate in August. The administrators during and wanted to honor Cory’s memory by students earned a Master of after the program. “It was a doing something for young people. Arts in Educational Admin - real advantage working Through Liebler’s work with the New Com - istration and Supervision, constantly with the same munity Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC), as well as New Jersey people with a diver sity of he provides a unique training program to disadvantaged inner-city young Principal Certification. ages and experience,” she adults between the ages of 18 and 24. The program teaches them the skills The accelerated program, says. “The program was needed to become professional auto technicians. Started in 1996, YATC which began in September extremely beneficial to me complements the automobile industry’s needs. It trains young people in 1998, is designed for educa - as a principal. I completed basic life skills, such as how to interview and dress for a job, and offers tors and administrators who projects with my school in them hands-on technical training. Upon completion of the 12-month pro - have the potential to hold mind, and implemented gram, graduates are guaranteed positions as maintenance and light repair leadership roles in New everything I learned.” technicians at Ford Motor Company, with opportunities for advancement. Jersey’s Catholic schools. Frank A. Petruccelli, The YATC program has expanded into eight Newark high schools, and Educators from every diocese M.A.E. ’75/Ed.S. ’81, Ford has adopted the process and formed the Global Corporate Citizen - in New Jersey are eligible superintendent of schools ship Board. This board is committed to placing the program in 50 urban for the program, which is for the Paterson Diocese centers and seven countries and will expand it to 10 additional trades. co-sponsored by the College and a member of the pro - of Education and Human gram’s advisory board, adds, Services (CEHS) and the “Today’s challenge is to Immaculate Conception ensure that our Catholic Seminary School of Theology. schools continue to prosper “The program’s cohort so that tomorrow’s Catholic model develops a commu - school graduates are pre - nity of faith-filled Catholic pared and willing to shape School professionals,” the future by living the observes Reverend Kevin Gospel message. The cohort M. Hanbury ’68, M.Div. experience strengthens ’75/Ed.S. ’79/Ed.D. ’85. the candidates’ ability to Founder and director of the share professionalism while program, Father Hanbury is experiencing the special associate dean for graduate character of the Catholic administrative services at school culture. The program Alumni Service Awards were presented to individuals who give back to CEHS. Charles Mitchel, gives our future leaders the the University and their communities. Posing with the nine honorees is Ed.D., chair of the Depart - content, skills and inspira - Reverend Kevin M. Hanbury ’68, M.Div. ’75/Ed.S. ’79/Ed.D. ’85, ment of Educational tion to respond to challenges Alumni Association chaplain (left). Those honored (from left) were: Administration and Super - inherent in Catholic school Venessa M. White ’95, Young Alumni; Reverend James M. Cafone vision at CEHS, agrees. administration.” ’61/M.A. ’67, S.T.D., Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theol - “Graduates of the program Many of the program’s ogy; Judith Sheppard Tice ’76/M.S.N. ’81, College of Nursing; John S. are well-equipped to lead graduates already have Luski ’75/M.B.A. ’80, Stillman School of Business; Rameck R. Hunt ’95, the Catholic schools of the been hired as principals in M.D., George E. Jenkins ’95, D.M.D., and Sampson M. Davis ’95, M.D., 21st century,” he says. Catholic schools throughout College of Arts and Sciences (the “three doctors” were featured in the Sister Madeline Sarli, New Jersey. Spring 2001 Seton Hall University Magazine) ; Frank A. Petruccelli, M.A. ’01, principal of M.A.E. ’75/Ed.S. ’81, College of Education and Human Services; and Daniel J. McCarthy, J.D. ’87, School of Law.

SUMMER 2001 5 Renovating facilities for teaching and learning

s Seton Hall University’s during the 2000-01 academic should take advantage of the the University is important, 150th anniversary year and former facilitator inroads made in that direction.” everything is not necessarily Aapproaches in the year of the plan. “Although the Monsignor Rubino, who feasible and affordable,” says 2006, the Seton Hall University process is highly deliberate previously served as president Monsignor Rubino. “We must Planning Advisory Committee and terribly tedious, it’s at Gannon University in Erie, use what we have creatively (SHUPAC) is looking to create absolutely critical, and it Pennsylvania, is familiar with and collaboratively in order to a new Facilities Master Plan. demands the leadership of the planning process both in succeed with this plan.” Achieving the plan requires committed individuals like concept and in practice. “The Some areas that are para - collaboration among all areas of Provost Shay,” he emphasizes. challenge comes from preserv - mount to the Facilities Master the University, coordinated Shay notes that the plan ing the past, while preparing Plan include renovating — or through SHUPAC. The com - must reflect the changing aca - the University for the future,” retrofitting — Mooney Hall, mittee has created a planning demic environment. “Our he notes. Monsignor Robert McNulty Hall and the Bishop process focusing on the Univer - vision for this new plan focuses Sheeran ’67, University presi - Dougherty University Center. sity’s mission and strategic on how information technology dent, “sees this as a significant “We have a beautiful eclectic goals, which are: (IT) will continue to transform project and wants to ensure look at Seton Hall, a look we • to strengthen the Catholic the teaching and learning that we renovate correctly now, want to preserve,” he contin - identity of Seton Hall as process for our students,” he so that we are in a good place ues. “We want buildings to rooted in general religious says. “Because Seton Hall in the years ahead,” Monsignor relate to one another. Seton and ethical principles, and already has built a strong IT Rubino says. Hall will look different when in particular, the teachings infrastructure, and because we Some difficult decisions will we’re long gone, but we will and ethos of the Catholic are nationally recognized for have to be made along the way. have preserved and enhanced Church; our strides in this area, we “While everything in the life of the history of this great place.” • to raise academic quality and strengthen the intellectual Freshmen will find a “wireless” campus this fall climate; • to initiate new programs and Before embarking on a as the University Green; the services in response to fter being heralded campus-wide mobile program, Bishop Dougherty University changing environments and nationally for two con - the University last spring Center’s Galleon Room, Main student populations; Asecutive years as one of the most “wired” universities launched a pilot program with Lounge and Pirate’s Cove; • to provide a technologi - in the country, Seton Hall 250 students and 20 faculty Boland Hall’s Pirate’s Cellar; cally advanced learning University is enabling its members. The pilot focused and University Libraries. environment for students entire freshman class to go on enhancing the classroom By fall, about 60 percent and faculty; “wireless” this fall by issuing experience by providing of faculty and students are • to prepare students to be laptop computers with built- network access in classrooms expected to have laptops with leaders in their professional in wireless network capabil - and common spaces that are wireless capabilities, prompt - and community lives; and ity. The laptops, IBM difficult to wire, as well as to ing the University to expand • to enhance the University’s ThinkPad ® i-series, are also classes already using other its network. The wireless image, resources and being issued to some juniors mobile technologies. coverage area at that time will academic standing through and faculty members. Students and faculty alike be expanded throughout Fahy, the active commitment of Seton Hall is not alone in say they have benefited from Corrigan and McNulty halls. its alumni and other vital embracing this technology, the wireless environment. Study lounges, including those constituencies. according to Stephen G. “Faculty participating in Seton in the residence halls, also will SHUPAC’s members Landry, Ph.D., chief informa - Hall’s wireless pilot project be provided with wireless include faculty, staff, adminis - tion officer. “Wireless net - report that the ability for stu - access. Users need to be trators, students and alumni. working is becoming dents to move around during within 150 feet from a wireless They currently are focused on prevalent in business and class while maintaining their access point, although this dis - addressing the following cam - education because it allows network connection allows tance can vary based on the pus needs: statistical planning, people to work and learn more collaboration and team area’s congestion. preserving past history, fire and with more flexibility,” he learning in the classroom,” To ensure high-speed safety and a campaign fund. explains. IBM Corporation is Landry says. connections, the University’s The recent appointment of building wireless capability As part of the pilot, Symbol network infrastructure has Mel J. Shay, Ed.D., as Univer - into about half of the 120,000 Technology Inc. provided wire - been adapted to increase con - sity provost and executive vice laptop computers it expects less access points and wireless nection speed from 6 megabits president for Academic Affairs to sell this year to the 175 network PC cards on a leasing per second to 12 megabits per is expected to accelerate the colleges and universities par - basis in Corrigan, Duffy, Fahy, second. In addition, network planning process, according to ticipating in its “ThinkPad Kozlowski and McNulty halls, links between Presidents Hall Monsignor David Rubino, University” program. as well as in public spaces such (the core of the network) and Ph.D., scholar-in-residence

6SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Image ads focus on Seton Hall’s ability to cultivate leaders

eton Hall University has late why they had this positive — current and launched a national image,” says Patricia Burgh prospective stu - Sadvertising campaign to House, Ed.D. ’01, former dents, alumni, further strengthen its image director of the Institutional professors, corpo - among prospective students, Image Campaign. “We wanted rate leaders and alumni, staff, opinion leaders people to have a clearer idea members of the and the general public. of who we are, and what we community. The Institutional Image have to offer to students, the “What we Campaign exclusively focuses community and society as a found is that on building Seton Hall’s rep - whole.” For alumni especially, those who had utation as a top-tier Catholic she points out, the campaign been touched university backed by strong has far-reaching benefits. by Seton Hall academic programs. “Building our image increases emerged changed Distinguishing Seton Hall the value associated with a and went on to from other schools can be Seton Hall diploma,” House become agents challenging, considering that says. “Over time, that value of change in their there are more than 3,000 will only continue to grow.” own worlds,” colleges and universities in To develop a positioning explains Susan the country. “Our research strategy to distinguish Seton Diamond, A.P.R., showed that while people felt Hall from other institutions, assistant vice good about Seton Hall in interviews were conducted president general, they couldn’t articu - with a wide range of people for University Relations. “Seton Hall is a commu - nity where leaders come to learn.” high-traffic areas such as examples,” he says. “We’ve Building upon University Libraries, Corrigan also been able to create mobile that idea, the Hall and the University Center wireless labs to supplement University is focusing on its faith and politics. Whenever have been upgraded to accom - existing labs when needed.” ability to cultivate leaders, that connection is made, a modate more users. Don Carter, M.S., director adopting “Where Leaders ‘eureka moment’ happens for “The wireless project will of the Teaching, Learning and Learn” as the campaign’s my students and me.” make us truly mobile — stu - Technology Center (TLTC), core message. The University The second ad features dents and faculty no longer will explains that wireless enables also decided to have these Linda Hsu, Ph.D., associate be limited by physical space. teachable moments to be leaders tell the Seton Hall professor of biology. For Hsu, This will open up a highly exercised to their full value. story in their own words. mentoring young biologists is interactive classroom,” says “For example, we are intend - Each print ad features a Seton what distinguishes her as a Mel J. Shay, Ed.D., University ing to make the science labo - Hall standout — chosen from leader. “If I can help them provost and executive vice ratories wireless to allow alumni, faculty and students realize just a little bit more of president for Academic Affairs. students to do lab work and — who offers a personal their professional and human “Students who have been create data directly in the lab perspective on the Univer - potential, then I’ve made a anchored to a desk because of — statistics patterns, lab sity’s role in helping that difference in the world of sci - wires will now be able to move reports and spreadsheets. individual become a leader. ence, and the world at large,” easily into small groups without This is going to give our stu - The first ad in the cam - she states in the ad. leaving their laptops behind.” dents a better sense of how paign quotes Monsignor The ads have appeared in Wireless benefits also the worlds of science and Richard Liddy ’60, Ph.D., The New York Times Education extend beyond the classroom, business operate.” professor of Catholic Thought Life and the Newark Star- says Bernd Walter, executive Starting this summer, and Culture (see above). Ledger as well as regional director of Information Tech - TLTC is planning demonstra - “My years at Seton Hall laid editions of Newsweek , Time , nology Services. “Wireless local tions, training sessions and the foundation for living a U.S. News & World Report , area networking (LAN) allows educational programs to help creative life in service to oth - Fortune , Small Business and us to expand our network infra - students and faculty utilize ers,” he recalls, “but my days The Catholic Advocate . Addi - structure to quickly support this new technology. By Fall now as professor are even tional “Where Leaders academic and administrative Semester 2002, close to 100 more intellectually and spiri - Learn” ads, including one functions. Laptop registration, percent of faculty members tually invigorating. I featuring Frank Cannata ’55, distribution and refresh [in and students are expected to challenge students as I was are being developed and will which student laptops are be equipped with laptops challenged to make the con - be run in other national replaced every two years] are with wireless capabilities. nection between philosophy media outlets. and art, religion and culture,

SUMMER 2001 7 Opening the mind with art

n October 28, children tant professor of fine arts, and mathematical concepts, such as be visiting various school dis - talented in art, ballet Joann Cotz, M.A., director of monetary systems and geomet - tricts to present workshops on Oand music will be on Walsh Library Gallery, are ric shapes. Leshnoff explains how teachers can apply the hand to help celebrate this working closely with graduate that “The program uses the theory of art in the classroom.” important date for Seton students in the Museum theory of Howard Gardner Leshnoff has spent the past Hall University’s Department Professions program. (professor of education at few months educating Seton of Art and Music. It marks Opening day includes a Harvard University), who Hall students and local schools the grand opening of the Children’s Festival of the Arts believes that we have multiple and organizations on how to Crayola Dream-Makers in Kozlowski Hall, as well as intelligences — that we are incorporate art into lesson Program in Walsh Library various children’s art and not limited to just math and plans. Kory Mellon, M.A. ’99, Gallery. Crayola established poetry workshops in the Beck language. Learning is also a graduate student in second - the Dream-Makers Art Rooms. Several children’s and fostered through the arts.” The ary education, aids her in these Education program in 1984 youth groups will perform, Crayola Dream-Makers Guide , efforts. Mellon believes a to cultivate through art the including the Mary holistic approach is critical to creative behavior and Byrne Ballet School, the learning. “This helps the stu - conceptual development of Essex County Youth dents find a creative side, and students in kindergarten Symphony Orchestra encourages creative behavior,” through sixth grade. and the Jersey City Mellon says. For example, The University is one of Chamber Music Group. through hands-on art activities, five schools nationally to host A grant proposal written a resource guide for educators students discover basic rela - Dream-Makers in 2001-02 by Leshnoff brought Dream- and parents, forms the basis for tionships between art and and will serve as the exhibit Makers to Seton Hall. Leshnoff the art exhibit and is available other subjects, while stimulat - site for the Northeast Region. believes that integrating the online at www.crayola.co m. ing their imagination and Students from 10 Northeast role of art and visual learning Dream-Makers is a great curiosity and learning to make states have been invited to in education helps link cre - opportunity for the University, use of creative visual images. submit their art to be judged ativity to other disciplines. Leshnoff says. “This is a As part of Dream-Makers, and displayed at the Walsh This year’s theme, “Dreams, nationally recognized program the Walsh Gallery will host Gallery through December Design and Dimension,” that allows Seton Hall to be workshops integrating 14, 2001. Project Director focuses on the relationships actively involved in the com - language arts, visual arts and Susan Leshnoff, Ed.D., assis - among visual art, design and munity,” she explains. “We will multicultural themes. Gradu -

A new approach to campus safety: officers on bikes

o increase campus safety Patrick Linfante, M.A., officers ride approximately West Orange and Florham and give security officers assistant vice president of pub - 20 miles on bikes equipped Park police departments. Tmore visibility, the lic safety and security, says with 21-speed gearshifts and Seton Hall security officers Department of Public Safety bicycle patrols are increasingly front and back lights. Thomas Marzullo, Marguline and Security has added a common among universities, The bike patrol does not Dorcent, Jerome Wilson and bicycle patrol to the Seton as well as police departments. replace officers in cars or on David Brynes attended the Hall University campus. “You need to interact foot, but Linfante finds that bike-patrol class, along with with the community bicycles help security officers police officers from West directly in order to quickly respond to calls. “The Orange, Morristown and understand their nature of a college campus, Roxbury. concerns,” he where students walk between Patrolling on bicycle is not explains. “People are buildings, can make it difficult as easy as it sounds, Linfante much more likely to to reach some areas by car, and stresses. “Officers have to approach an officer an officer on foot may not be as handle the bike in all kinds on a bicycle than fast as an officer riding a bike,” of situations ranging from someone who is he says. Bike patrols also are patrol and pursuit to learning behind the wheel of useful for maneuvering during how to fall without getting a patrol car.” events that can attract a crowd, injured,” he says. Officers The bicycle such as University Day. also are trained to patrol Patrolling with 21-speed bikes gives four of patrols, which began Before the program was under a variety of weather Seton Hall’s security officers greater mobility on March 1, operate launched, the four security conditions, including reduced on their rounds. Pictured (from left) are weekdays from officers selected for the bike visibility, cold temperatures Thomas Marzullo, David Byrnes, Jerome 8 a.m. to midnight. patrol completed an intensive and light rain. Wilson and Margoline Dorcent. While on duty, training course taught by the

8SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Asia Center partners with Dong Hua University in Shanghai ate students in the Museum eton Hall University’s with China,” Shay explains. related story on Seton Hall’s Professions program will teach Asia Center and Dong He notes that the Asia Center’s wireless initiative on page 6). visiting children during school SHua University in the efforts to open the door to rela - As a cohort group, students field trips to the exhibit. Simi - People’s Republic of China tions with China, spanning 50 will progress together through lar workshops for parents and have entered into an agree - years, have established the the cultural experience of children will be offered to the ment to encourage students Center as a “vanguard of learning and working in a entire Seton Hall community from this university in Shanghai peacemaking.” foreign environment. A joint during University Day on to undertake graduate study Yoon adds that Dong Hua team of leaders from both October 13 and during the at Seton Hall. students are especially inter - institutions is developing the grand opening reception on Mel J. Shay, Ed.D., Seton ested in Seton Hall’s education curriculum. October 28. Hall University provost and and business schools as a way The professional certificate Also this fall, Seton Hall executive vice president for to gain American perspective in program could start as early as will host another children’s Academic Affairs, and Zhu these fields. “They also want this year, with the degree pro - art exhibit, in the Bishop Shigen, vice president of Dong to learn more about informa - gram expected to begin in Fall Dougherty University Center Hua, formalized the partner - tion technology, in which Seton 2002. As many as 40 students Art Gallery. It will feature ship in March. The agreement Hall is very strong,” he says, are expected to be admitted to works from neighboring provides for joint postgraduate noting that Seton Hall is the first year. Eventually, the school districts. Students of programs, particularly in busi - ranked as the 16th most wired program may be extended to at Carrie Davey ’98 and Steve ness administration, finance university in the least four other Chinese Marotta ’91, who teach ele - and information technology. and the top-ranked wired universities. For more informa - mentary school art in Roselle Students from Dong Hua Catholic university, according tion on the Asia Center, visit Park and Elizabeth respec - may pursue either a full-time to Yahoo! Internet Life www.shu.edu/programs/asiactr/ tively, will participate, as will master’s degree program or a magazine’s 1999 ratings. (See on the Web. teachers from other schools. part-time certificate program. For more information The mission of the Asia about the Crayola Dream- Center, established in 1951, is atcher Ryan Barry ’01 was proud to be part of Seton Hall Makers Program at Seton to bridge cultural and political University’s first women’s softball team to participate in Hall, contact Susan Leshnoff divides between East and Cthe 2001 NCAA Division I Championship Tournament. at (973) 761-2749. West. With the cooperation of The team’s NCAA appearance follows a strong showing at the noted experts on Asian affairs, 2001 BIG EAST Championship in May. At the BIG EAST, the center provides insight on the Pirates defeated top-seeded Notre Dame, ending the issues affecting Asia and the Fighting Irish’s 33-game winning streak, and also beat second- United States; promotes seeded Villanova. In the final BIG EAST game, the University research on Asian affairs; devel - of Connecticut prevailed over Seton Hall, 3-0. The Pirates, ops diplomatic and scholar who were eliminated in the first round of NCAA tournament Marzullo, who joined the exchange programs, and pro - play, finished the season with an impressive 29-16 record. University in January, sees the vides multicultural educational value the bike patrol program opportunities to students. brings to the community. Dong Hua (formerly China “Since I started riding, I’m Textile University) is especially speaking with more students, strong in business, manage- and I’m maneuvering around ment and engineering studies. campus better,” he states. “As China strives to become Marzullo says students and a modern global leader in the staff members have been new millennium, the need for bringing questions — and sug - increased quality educational gestions — directly to officers, opportunities for young Chi - who then share this feedback nese has become more acute with the department. than ever,” says June Chang Linfante believes that Yoon, C.P.A., M.B.A., director increasing the visibility and of the Asia Center. demonstrating a willingness to “I hope this is the begin - listen has improved campus ning of a long and fruitful relations. “It’s changed the academic partnership,” Yoon perception of what we do and comments. why we do it,” he comments. “This agreement will “Being customer-service- deepen and broaden Seton oriented helps us manage the Hall’s longstanding relationship campus safely and effectively.”

SUMMER 2001 9 Focus on Faculty

Leading by Example: How an Expert Guides Tomorrow’s Educators

hat personality “A very precious few leave the purpose of school is not traits and values footprints on our hearts, and only to help students be smart, Wmust an effective we are never the same. Author but it is t o help students be teacher or a great school leader Parker Palmer once said, ‘We good,” Mitchel says. “School possess? Charles P. Mitchel don’t teach what we know, but is not only here to teach ’66/M.A. ’70, Ed.D., believes who we are.’ Competence and the student how to make he knows: character, passion, knowledge are important, but a living, which we certainly commitment and courage, character plays a very large need to do, but it also teaches or what he calls “the spiritual - role, also. A teacher’s effective - the student how to make a ity of leadership.” Mitchel, ness lies in his or her ability life — how to be happy, to an associate professor and to create a passion within the be of service to others and chair of the Department of student to want to learn and to to be a virtuous person.” Educational Administration apply that knowledge to make The alumnus credits the and Supervision in the College others’ lives better. Can we University community with of Education and Human actually teach passion? I think, instilling in him the same Services, is recognized as as leaders, we can model it in virtuous character traits that an expert in the area of the classroom and show our he strives to infuse into his leadership, both personal students what it looks like.” teaching today. “My course and professional. The native In that way, Mitchel thinks, work at Seton Hall helped me of Columbus, Ohio, has been passion becomes contagious. to be ‘smart,’ and it prepared invited to travel around the In addition to their charac - me for a successful teaching world, from India to Iceland, ter and passion, “effective career,” he says. “I learned to discuss the importance leaders have greater commit - how to make a living, but of incorporating principle- ment and courage … their more importantly, the people centered beliefs into educa - roots are deep,” Mitchel con - at Seton Hall taught me tion curricula at all levels. tinues. “They are spiritual and how to make a life and how “At Seton Hall, we strive have the courage needed to to embrace the ‘good’ — to to develop effective leaders make changes. They lead a laugh, to love unconditionally for tomorrow’s schools by life of integrity and honesty, and to leave a legacy. I began teaching our students time- and they are passionate about to realize early on in my aca - tested principles that have what they do. The most pow - demic career that the beauty historically inspired and erful people build trusting of the University was not only guided effective living and relationships with those they in its majestic campus, but leadership,” Mitchel says. work with and for. To better resides in the hearts and “When we align our behaviors explain this concept, I use the minds of its people.” with those principles, we metaphor of a tree. The tree’s Seton Hall’s people also develop a peace within roots represent a lea der’s char - inspired Mitchel to pursue a ourselves that gives us the acter, principles and values. career in education. “Teach - power to lead. That is what The more principle-centered ing is an opportunity to make we believe separates our the leader is, the deeper the a difference in people’s lives. program at Seton Hall from roots and the more effective As an undergraduate, I was programs at other universities. the leader is. No matter how one of the infamous unde - Yes, we teach the latest impressive a title a leader cided until my junior year,” theories and a state-of-the-art may hold, if his or her roots he admits. “But it was the knowledge base, but knowl - are not deep and a storm professors, priests and men - edge without spirit is impotent comes, the leader will be tors who were there for me to transform education.” easily blown over.” educationally and spiritually. An educator’s character The idea of a values-based Professors such as Matt is as important as knowledge or principle-centered educa - Farrell, Joe Cunningham and pedagogy, Mitchel firmly tion is rooted in ancient and Jean Finnerty; priests believes. “Some teachers Greece, Mitchel points out. Mitchel’s success on the such as Fathers John Horgan come in and out of our lives “Socrates was once asked, court earned him [’50], “Red” Mannion [’48, very quickly, with little effect ‘What is the purpose of induction into Seton Hall’s ’52], Robert Grady [’45] Athletic Hall of Fame. on us as students,” he notes. school?’ He answered that and Mon signor Edward

10 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE I the M.A in Human educational administration Resources Training and and supervision; and Development, which pro - vides training in designing I The Center for Urban corporate education models Leadership, Renewal and and continuing education Research, which was estab - for the 21st century; lished to serve and develop leadership capacity in I the Ph.D. in Higher Educa - urban schools through the tion Administration, a highly application of theory to competitive doctoral program inform practice within the designed to prepare students context of ethical princi - for senior administrative ples and spirituality. The and policy roles in colleges Center currently works and universities; with Newark Public School principals and other high- I the M.A. in Catholic School level administrators. Charles P. Mitchel ’66/M.A. ’70, Ed.D. (left), credits his mentor, John Leadership, a cohort mas - Murphy ’64/M.A.E. ’67, (right), with much of his success. “He was my ter’s degree program for When asked about his goals closest friend and the single most influential person in my life,” Mitchel says. current and future Catholic for the future, Mitchel says, Murphy, a former assistant men’s basketball coach, who joined Seton Hall school administrators “I hope to be an example to in 1960, passed away in May. He is fondly remembered by the University (the program is co-sponsored my students of the character, community. “He was the heart and soul of Seton Hall,” Mitchel says. with the Immaculate values and spiritual ideals Conception Seminary that were present in the men School of Theology); and women who guided and Fleming [’40]; and mentors Leadership Award from the influenced my life while a such as Coach Organization of African- I an innovative, online student at Seton Hall.” [’53] and a very special man, American Adminis trators master’s program with John Murphy [’64/M.A.E. ’67, Association. His appointments a specialization in the former assistant basket - to distinguished boards and ball coach who passed away committees include Phi Delta in May], made me realize that Kappa and the National a teaching career is a way to Commission on Developing “I began to realize early give back to the community.” Public Confidence in Schools. Not long after he began In 1991, he was inducted into on in my academic teaching, Mitchel was Seton Hall’s Athletic Hall appointed principal of of Fame for his outstanding career that the beauty Franklin School in Newark. career as a Pirate, and in 1993 of the University was The New York Times in 1984 he received the coveted John acknowledged his leadership “Honey” Russell Award. not only in its majestic role in creating one of the Since becoming chair of nation’s 10 best schools serv - Seton Hall’s Department of campus, but resides ing urban youngsters. His Educational Administration effective school leadership and Supervision, Mitchel in the hearts and also made news on CNN, has influenced, created and NBC and CBS. supported an aggressive, minds of its people.” “My decision to teach proactive and forward-looking and, ultimately, my choice of agenda that has included the Newark, was a ‘thank you ’ to following new programs: some great people at Seton Hall. They planted a seed that I the Executive Ed.D., a had a great impact on my life,” cohort doctoral program for Mitchel says. practicing administrators; Over the years, Mitchel has continued to enjoy a suc - cessful career in education. He has won many awards, including the Educational

SUMMER 2001 11 Economist Tracks her Career to The Hall

ost alumni return In explaining why she to their alma mater chose her major, Kucsma says Mto celebrate class “Despite what many people reunions, attend events or think, economics is not only enjoy athletic contests. about numbers and graphs and In Spring 1998, the return money and the stock market. of Kristin Kucsma ’91, M.A., It really is a social science that to Seton Hall University was studies the allocation of scarce something special — she resources — in other words, a came back to teach. Now, study of how and why people as a faculty associate of do what they do. I have always economics in the Stillman been keenly interested in School of Business, Kucsma motives and incentives, and stands at the front of the feel that a considerable classroom where she once sat amount of social ‘ills’ and as an undergraduate. other problems are the result “It’s been such a phenom - of misunderstood motives and, enal experience coming back more importantly, improper to The Hall,” says Kucsma, incentives.” a native of Madison, New While a graduate student Jersey. “I love Seton Hall. The at Rutgers University in New economics faculty were like Brunswick, Kucsma found a family to me when I was a herself conducting elaborate student; it felt as if I was research in experimental coming home. Another great microeconomics, the study quality is the campus environ - of how and why people make ment; it is extremely friendly certain choices. Today, she and supportive.” continues to focus on mone - Initially Kucsma had tary and economic history, enrolled as a freshman at which allows her to satisfy an out-of-state engineering her analytical craving while school, thinking she would using her writing skills. “I become a chemist. “I quickly have always enjoyed writing,” learned that a career in the lab Kucsma says, “and economic was not for me and returned history seemed like a great Faculty member Kristen Kucsma ’91, M.A., was excited to New Jersey, where I worked way for me to blend my to be honored with the 2001 President’s Award for Student for a brokerage firm for about seemingly opposite interests. Service. Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University a year and a half,” she says. president, presented the award at the annual Employee I also have a keen interest in Picnic in May. “It was exciting to learn the development of money stocks, bonds and options. systems because I believe that But, after the first six months a well-functioning money sys - on the job, I thought to tem is essential for economic myself, ‘What am I doing?’ development and growth.” “The first time I visited the It was then that I realized Continuing her quest for I should be teaching. So education, Kucsma is pursuing University , I instantly felt I turned to Seton Hall. a doctoral degree in economics comfortable. It was Seton “The first time I visited at Rutgers; she’s convinced the University, I instantly felt that teaching is her calling. Hall’s size and atmosphere comfortable,” she explains. “My grandfather was a physics “It was Seton Hall’s size and professor, and I’ve wanted to that attracted me.” atmosphere that attracted be a teacher ever since I was a me. The campus was small little girl,” she recalls. “I know — much homier and cozier many people who haven’t than other schools.”

12 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE found their proper place or through the Economics Club calling in this world. They’re to assist those who suffered more concerned with being the painful effects of the wealthy, rather than doing disaster,” she recalls. “I was something they love.” so happy that the students When developing a teach - became so involved with ing style and methodology in the clothing drive. We the classroom, Kucsma draws ended up with at least 30 upon her positive undergradu - bags of clothes.” ate experiences. “I try to Their good will efforts emulate the professors who were not confined to hurri - impressed me as a student,” canes and other natural she says. “I only hope that I disasters; sometimes it took can teach my own students as only a cheerful thought or effectively.” a kind word. “Before the Kucsma infuses part of Christmas holiday, the Seton Hall’s mission — to Economics Club sponsored educate and prepare students a card-writing campaign,” to be servant leaders in a Kucsma points out. “The global society — into her cur - students volunteered to write riculum. “Students are familiar Christmas cards to send with the American capitalistic to nursing homes and the system, so I ask them, ‘Is Veterans Affairs Medical there another way?’ I try to get Center in East Orange. my students to go beyond the I strongly believe in service.” Teaching economics at Seton Hall is a learning experience for herself as confines of our successful Close to Kucsma’s heart well as her students, Kucsma (right) has found. “There are students at Seton Hall who are just amazing,” she says. economy and appreciate the is her father, Jeff, who died other systems across the globe. unexpectedly in December So, in my classes, we spend 2000. In his memory, she and manager in international mar - life, as a teacher, a mentor, time learning about alternative her sister, Donna, established keting. After 14 years there, the a friend and a colleague. He economic systems,” she the Jeff Kucsma Memorial entrepreneur-at-heart opened was my professor, and we have explains. “In my opinion, we Scholarship Fund in Seton up The Big Little Railroad very similar teaching styles.” should all become familiar Hall’s Stillman School of Shop in Somerville, New It would not be long before with other cultures, ideologies, Business. “While my father Jersey. “My father’s keen Kucsma learned just how races and genders. is not an alumnus of the business sense, great interper - much of an impact her teach - “Sometimes I’m afraid that University, my sister and I felt sonal skills and love of model ing style had on her students. people will think the ‘global that his memory would be best railroads made the shop a “There are students at servant leader’ only applies served by the establishment hit,” she says. “His entrepre - Seton Hall who are just amaz - to business,” she continues. of a scholarship here at the neurial spirit is the impetus ing,” she exclaims. “Shortly “But, in order to forge a long- University,” Kucsma says. behind this scholarship in the after Dr. Jordan passed away, lasting relationship with “My father was a National Stillman School.” I received telephone calls from a country like Croatia, for Merit Scholar years ago and Kucsma serves on the several of my students. Even example, it will take a lot was very dedicated to higher University’s Retention though they didn’t personally more than knowledge of education. Without the schol - Committee and the committee know him or take any of his their exchange rate and laws. arship, he would never have for the W. Jack Jordan Schol - classes, they called because It will take an appreciation been able to attend college. ar ship Fund, honoring the they knew of his importance of their culture and ideologies My sister and I decided that late professor of economics. to me. I realized then that the as well.” our father would love to know “I especially looked students were learning a great As the faculty adviser to that his memory was helping forward to coming back to deal more at the University the Economics Club, Kucsma deserving students to further Seton Hall because it gave than the subject matter of encourages student involve - their education.” me the opportunity to teach their courses. They are learn - ment in community service. Jeff Kucsma, who had a with Dr. Jordan,” she reflects. ing humanity and compassion. “When Hurricane Floyd hit, degree in chemistry, served “For the last 12 years, he was These are the students who I set up a clothing drive as Union Carbide’s senior a steadfast component in my take my breath away.”

SUMMER 2001 13 Student Spotlight

Wings on her Heels and Heart

yawira “Ruth” It was after that brutal Chege, who will attack in March 1996, during Nbe a junior this fall, Chege’s freshman year in high has enjoyed much success as school, that her parents fled a distance runner for the Seton their home in Kijabe and Hall University track and field found refuge in the United team, earning such accolades States. “For security reasons, as my parents hid in the capital Academic All-Star and Seton city of Nairobi upon their Hall Freshman Athlete of the discharge from the hospital,” Year. But when she was 15, Chege says. “Within three her parents almost lost their days, some family members lives in a vicious attack in helped them to leave the their native Kenya. country. I thought I would “Because of tribalism never see them again because and other political problems I never thought that I would in Kenya, my parents were leave the country alive. attacked in our home,” Chege “Even though everything says. “My mother and father I possessed was burned to were severely beaten. The ashes, I knew that the most attackers poured gasoline all precious of all was saved — over my father, with the intent my parents,” she continues. to set him on fire, and cut his “I was so grateful that they legs with an ax. They then were alive. So, at the age of 15, set fire to every room of our I knew that I had to accept house. Some of the neighbors what happened and move on were able to carry my parents with my life.” out before the roof collapsed. Two months later, after I still don’t know the motive finishing the school year, behind it. I had always heard Chege flew to America. “The of people all over the world situation in Kenya had gotten being persecuted because of worse — no security, no their faith, ethnicity or even protection. I always felt that political standing. But I never I had to look over my shoulder fathomed that it would happen everywhere I went,” she to my family.” remembers. “When we moved Chege was not at home to America, my parents and when her parents were victim - I joined my four older sisters ized. “I was very lucky to who were already living in the have spent the night at school States, pursuing an education. In taking up running, preparing for the field hockey It was hard to pick up every - Nyawira “Ruth” Chege championships, which were thing and leave the only home found a way to cope the next morning,” she I ever knew, but I wasn’t safe with the savage attack her parents endured explains. “When I went there. When I was a young because of the political , to the hospital to find my girl, my plan was to graduate religious and tribal parents, my father was in from high school in Kenya and turmoil in their home - surgery with a 50 percent attend an American college, land of Kenya. chance of surviving. Coinci - like my sisters. I never dentally, a specialist from expected to come to the U.S. Indiana, who was visiting the while I was so young.” hospital, saved his life and his In need of continuous legs. It was just a matter of medical attention, Chege’s that specialist being in the mother and father moved to right place at the right time.”

14 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE “It was hard to pick up everything and the Midwest. “My parents cl ose to New York City suffered and continue to leave the only home I ever knew, but I and the United Nations. suffer so much because of In addition, I’d be able to that vicious attack,” she wasn’t safe there [in Kenya].” run cross country and track. explains. “Their wounds, It was at Seton Hall that especially my father’s, were I thought I would be able to incredibly severe. Since fulfill my goals academically then, my mom has developed and athletically.” lupus, and my dad’s health, In her stellar freshman though at times is unstable, season with the Pirate track has progressed tremendously. team in 1999-2000, she It’s best for them to live in won the 5K at the USTCA Nebraska to receive the Collegiate Series. As a sopho - care they need, and it more, she garnered another reminds them of the good individual title, in the 5K run things in Kenya.” at the East Coast Athletic Adjusting to life in America Conference (ECAC/IC4A) was not easy for Chege, who Championships. Also last fall, completed high school while she led the women’s cross living with guardians in country team, securing a top Shillington, Pennsylvania. “At 10 finish three times in five first, it was hard to get used meets. Injuries have been an to different aspects of the obstacle, but, like other obsta - culture,” she remembers. “It cles Chege has encountered also was definitely an adjust - in her short life, she will work ment going to a large public through them. high school in the U.S. from Anticipating an even more a small, private school where a perfect fit rigorous cross country season all my friends were. There ing a new and help her to coming up, Chege believes were international students culture and achieve her goals. her future at Seton Hall and at my high school in Kenya customs. People Combining her interests “Since I’m quiet beyond is bright. “I chose to from all over the world, but at told me to take up in sociology and and shy, I wanted major in sociology because Governor Mifflin High School, something that international relations, to attend a small I believe that it will give me Chege has set her sights there was hardly any diversity I enjoyed, to use school with a more a great deal of opportunities at all. I spoke English, which my God-given on aiding refugees from to work with people. The developing countries. intimate environ - was a big help. But, I did have talents. So, run - ment. I felt that it program seemed to go hand- a deep accent — you can still ning became my was important to in-hand with my minor in hear it sometimes.” outlet. Little did be at a college where I would international relations,” she Chege also discovered that I know it would get me to receive a lot of attention from says. “After I finish my American students did not where I am now.” Her efforts my professors,” she says. “Also, undergraduate work, I plan to necessarily share her enthusi - in high school brought her I was considering a major in pursue a master’s degree. My asm for her favorite sport. “In All-State honors in the international relations because goal continues to be to work Kenya, field hockey was my 1600-meter event and the of all of the incidents that for an international, nonprofit passion,” she says. “When 800-meter dash. occurred in Kenya.” organization and travel all over I came here, I soon found out The conditions in her Each of these factors the world, to work especially that field hockey wasn’t as homeland, coupled with the led Chege to South Orange. with refugees from Third- popular as it was back home. brutal attack on her parents, “When I visited the Seton Hall World nations. Hopefully, But that gave me the opportu - have spawned a desire within campus, it was the first time I will have the opportunity to nity to run track. I ended up Chege to return to Africa to in the United States that I was work for the United Nations. using running as a way to deal fight for civil rights and help exposed to such diversity,” she Ultimately, I dream of return - with my problems. During this those less fortunate. During recalls. “It was comforting to ing to Africa to fight for human time, I was very depressed and her senior year at Governor meet people from all over the rights in the place I called unhappy — thinking about Mifflin, she began to search world. I also liked the fact that home for 15 years.” my parents’ pain and suffering, for a university that would be the University was located the loss of my home and learn -

SUMMER 2001 15 A Glo ba l Rea ch, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan launches

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“Alongside an infinite diversity of Annan’s visit to Seton Hall is the Marian G. Glenn, Ph.D., the cultures, there does exist one, global result of the School of Diplomacy’s School’s associate dean for academic civilization based on shared values of significant role in the United Nations affairs, adds, “Members of our faculty tolerance and freedom … defined by … Year of Dialogue among Civilizations. are honored to have this opportunity to its celebration of cultural diversity … The School of Diplomacy has been use their academic expertise to conduct and its belief in the right of people every - selected to serve as the coordinating research and help lay the groundwork where to have a say in how they are gov - Secretariat for the Dialogue, which for the Eminent Persons’ meetings.” erned ... The diversity of human cultures emphasizes the benefits of cultural Week after week, faculty partici - is something to be celebrated, not feared.” diversity and the role of the individual pate in these planning and drafting in global relations. An international sessions. Those involved are Associate — United Nations Group of Eminent Persons, appointed Professor Assefaw Bariagaber, Ph.D.; Secretary-General Kofi Annan, by Annan, are meeting throughout the Assistant Professors Courtney Smith, Seton Hall University, year to lay out a new model for global Ph.D., Margarita Balmaceda, Ph.D., February 5, 2001 relations. This model will be detailed and Philip Moremen, J.D.; and in a book to be produced later this Faculty Fellows Monsignor Robert J. espite a fierce year under the auspices of the School Wister, D. Eccl. Hist., Gisela Webb, snowstorm that of Diplomacy. Ph.D., and Juan Cobarrubias, D. Phil. paralyzed much of Constantinou and the School of In addition, the School has engaged the Northeast, United Diplomacy have been collaborating a professional staff that includes Nations Secretary- with the U.N. on the initiative since Catherine Tinker, J.S.D., Denise DGeneral Kofi Annan made an historic May 2000, working closely with the DelPriore, M.A. ’01, and School of visit to Seton Hall on February 5 secretary-general’s personal represen - Diplomacy graduate student Ben to launch and make his first public tative, Giandomenico Picco, and the Waruta (see page 19). address of the year on a U.N. initia - Group of Eminent Persons (see list on Annan views the Dialogue project, tive, the Year of Dialogue among page 20). A former assistant-secretary- which was unanimously adopted Civilizations. It focuses on increasing general, Picco is best known for his by the U.N. General Assembly in tolerance and understanding among role as chief U.N. hostage negotiator November 2000, as an absolute neces - the world’s peoples and cultures. and for his contributions in helping the sity. “Without this dialogue taking Although the winter storm delayed Beirut hostages gain freedom in 1991. place every day among all nations — Annan’s visit more than two hours, The School has dedicated substan - within and between civilizations, a standing-room only audience in tial resources to set up a functioning cultures and groups — no peace can greeted the Secretariat. “Our administrators and be lasting and no prosperity can be secretary-general with thunderous faculty have all been involved, invest - secure,” he emphasized to the Seton applause and a standing ovation. ing enormous time and effort over Hall audience on February 5. Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, Univer - the past 12 months, working intensely sity presi dent, conferred an honorary with Mr. Picco,” Constantinou says. The Dialogue Doctor of Humane Letters upon Picco comes to Seton Hall monthly among Civilizations Annan. Monsignor Sheeran, along with to meet with the faculty members Clay Constantinou, J.D. ’81, LL.M., who have been directly involved The idea for a comprehensive inter - dean of the School of Diplomacy and in developing ideas for the initiative change between countries was first International Relations and former and writing chapters for the book. presented to the United Nations in U.S. ambassador to , also The book will be presented to Annan September 1998, when President pres ented Annan with the School’s and later conveyed by him to the Mohammed Khatami of Iran put forth Global Citizen Award. The honor is U.N. General Assembly at a special an urgent call for a “dialogue among reserved for individuals who have session in December. Translated civilizations.” A concerned Khatami made significant contributions to the into many languages, it will be insisted that a process be created to world com munity. disseminated worldwide.

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© in Geneva. Annan received an M.S. in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a 1971-72 Sloan Fellow. Since 1997, Annan has served as the Seton Hall bestowed on Kofi Annan an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during his visit. seventh United Nations secretary-general; he is the first to be chosen from the ranks of U.N. staff. He has worked for the international replace hostility and confrontation the framework for the Dialogue. organization since 1962 in a variety of posi - with m ore discourse a nd understand - Among its members are the Honor - tions, including assistant-secretary-general ing. He was not alone in his thinking: able Richard von Weizsäcker, form er for peacekeeping operations (March 1993- On November 13, 2000, the U.N. president of Germany; the Honorable February 1994) and twice as under-secretary- General Assembly unanimously Jacques Delors, former European general (February 1994-October 1995 and proclaimed 2001 as the United Commission president; the Honorable April 1996-December 1996). Annan’s tenure Nations Year of Dialogue among Dick Spring, former foreign minister as under-secretary-general coincided with Civilizations. Pope John Paul II of Ireland; and Javad Zarif, deputy unprecedented growth in the size and scope praised the decision in his World foreign minister of Iran. P rofessors Tu of U.N. peacekeeping operations: At peak deployment in 1995, there were almost Peace Day message on January 1. Wei Ming and Song Jian (China), 70,000 military and civilian personnel from “This dialogue is the obligatory path Sergei Kapitza (Russia), Hans Küng 77 countries. to the building of a reconciled world, (Switzerland), Lourdes Arizpe (Mex - As secretary-general, Annan’s priorities a world able to look with serenity to ico) and Nobel Laureate Nadine have included a comprehensive U.N. reform its own future. This is a theme Gordimer (South Africa) also are part program focused on: which is crucial to the pursuit of of this select group. I strengthening the U.N’s work in the peace,” he said. The group’s first meeting took areas of development and maintenance The Group of Eminent Persons, place in Vienna in December 2000, of international peace and security; which comprises for mer heads of state at the invitation of the Austrian gov - and government, Nobel laureates ernment. In May, Constantinou and I encouraging and advocating human and scholars, was created to develop other School of Diplomacy represen - rights; the rule of law; and the universal tatives participated in the second values of equality, tolerance and human dignity as found in the U.N. Charter; and meeting, hosted in Dublin by the Irish government. A third meeting is I restoring public confidence in the organ - scheduled for September in Qatar. ization by reaching out to new partners During Picco’s February visit to and, in his words, by “bringing the Seton Hall, he explained how the United Nations closer to the people.” Group of Eminent Persons are provid - Annan is credited with helping to resolve ing the Dialogue’s conceptual under - several delicate political situations. These pinnings, concentrating on themes include staving off U.S. military interven tion of inclusion and tolerance. “We are by securing Iraq’s concession to weapons looking at the Dialogue as the seed inspection in 1998; a mission in 1998 to for a new paradigm of international help promote Nigeria’s transition to civilian relations … based on the reassess - rule; an agreement in 1999 to resolve a ment of the concept of enemy, on the stalemate between Libya and the Security responsibility of the individual as a Council over the 1988 Pan Am/Lockerbie bomb; diplomacy in 1999 to forge an inter - key element in our global society and Italy’s Giandomenico Picco, Annan’s personal a search for security through inclusion national response to violence in East Timor; representative, has been intensely involved efforts in 2000 to certify Israel’s withdrawal with administrators and faculty from the rather than exclusion,” he said. Picco from Lebanon; and working to halt the vio - School of Diplomacy and International urged that this new approach to global lence between Israel and the Palestinians. Relations. The School was selected to serve relations “can only become a reality if as the coordinating Secretariat for the United the mindset of perceiving diversity as Nations’ Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations initiative. a threat is changed.” 18 SETON HAL L UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Graduate Student Facilitates Global Understanding

BY DENNISSA BROWN ’01 oncern for human welfare, and than they are divided by their Cthe relief of global suffering, separate identities.” Waruta have always been an impor - believes that with the work of tant part of Ben Waruta’s the Secretariat, a construc - life. Waruta, along with tive, focused global dia - five other graduate stu - logue can be achieved. dents in the School of “Diversity should not be Diplomacy and Interna - a threat … it should be tional Relations, has embraced,” Waruta says. been actively involved as “The Dialogue is not project assistant for the mere words alone, but a United Nations Year of basis for meaningful action,” Dialogue among Civilizations, Ben Waruta the graduate student continues. ever since the project’s inception “This is not the kind of work I can last year. leave at the office. These issues are The Dialogue involves discussion and important to me, especially when we talk The Dialogue is far from a theoreti - research into various international issues about Africa.” Waruta speaks passionately cal exercise, according to Marilyn such as ethnicity, conflict, health care and about the many problems plaguing the DiGiacobbe, the School’s associate poverty; it also promotes awareness of those African continent and feels a personal obliga - issues (see main story). tion to his native Kenya. “I am saddened by dean for external affairs. “It is a living A native of Kenya, Waruta attended the the poverty,” he explains. “There is the AIDS initiative that crosses the boundaries University of Nairobi and later transferred epidemic, poor health care and corrupt gover - of continents and cultures and reaches to Hardin-Simmons University in Texas. nance. Some problems overshadow others, deep into the layers of society, consid - The second-born son of college professors such as genocide in Rwanda, which resulted ering the role of each member and (his father is a self-taught scholar), Waruta in almost a million lives lost, and we all facet of society in resolving conflict,” speaks of his family with pride. “My parents watched it happen. But when I see the hope she emphasizes. taught me the powerful impact a people in the eyes of the people — that makes me It is this global focus that drew can have when they’re committed to change,” even more compelled to do something to Seton Hall to the initiative. “The Waruta says. “They gave me my first lessons make a difference, even in some small way. goals of the Dialogue are directly in global affairs.” Both parents were active I guess that’s why this Dialogue has so much linked to the mission of our School,” in the Kenyan revolution for independence. significance for me.” Waruta adds, “I often think of all they have Waruta believes that the Dialogue project says DiGiacobbe, who learned of the fought for and realize that I have much to will increase the world’s awareness of the initiative during a visit to the United be thankful for … I must continue to advo - School. “The School’s leaders are active in Nations last spring. DiGiacobbe, who cate for change.” getting out the message,” he says. “This brought the idea back to Seton Hall , Waruta credits Robert Manley, J.D., program has quality students, quality instruc - says the School’s involvement is a Ph.D., former d irector of graduate programs tion and projects, and provides students with classic example of recognizing and in the School of Diplomacy (now professor quality experience.” seizing an opportunity. It also is emeritus) for his decision to enroll at the After he graduates next May, Waruta closely linked to the School’s part - University in Fall 1999. “The Seton Hall hopes to work in the field of international nership with the United Nations program in international relations combines business affairs, fostering mutually beneficial Association of the United States of education with practical experience,” Waruta business collaborations between big coun - America (UNA-USA). This nonprofit explains. “I admired Dr. Manley’s spirit. After tries and less developed ones. He strongly my initial visit with him, I felt that this would believes that in today’s international society, organization is dedicated to further - be a place where great minds are valued.” corporations should make global responsibil - ing the United Nations’ mission and As project assistant, Waruta brainstorms ity a top priority. “It is important to know how U.N. participation through education , about critical global issues and arguments to manage across cultures. Businesses need research and dialogue. on diversity, the global economy and the to be more socially responsible; they should As Constantinou explains, “This is increasingly divisive relationship between big, have the courage to make fair and inclusive one of the many instances where the influential countries and smaller ones. He then decisions, and they should be held account - School is the beneficiary of our great presents the information to the project organ - able for actions that could have negative relationship with the UNA. We collab - izers, and the project’s Group of Eminent impact on the citizens of the world,” he says. orate very closely with its chairman, Persons, who debate and further augment As Waruta makes plans to continue to Ambassador Bill Luers, and our key position papers for the Dialogue. promote dialogue, respect and participation liaison, Suzanne DiMaggio.” U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, in in a global community, he looks forward his address to the Seton Hall community on to working with his Seton Hall colleagues. Inspired by the Dialogue, students February 5, said, “The United Nations itself “I have a strong feeling that we will be work - are fostering a dialogue of their own. was created in the belief that dialogue can ing together on future issues that mean so They have spearheaded a parallel triumph over discord, that diversity is a uni - much to us,” he says. “Seton Hall has already project aimed at highlighting and versal virtue and that the peoples of the world helped us to foster a better world.” celebrating the rich diversity at Seton are far more united by their common fate

SUMMER 2001 19 United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations

Group of Eminent Persons His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin The Honorable Richard von Weizsäcker Talal (Jordan) (Germany) Giandomenico Picco (Italy), Professor Sergei Kapitza (Russia) Professor Javad Zarif (Iran) Personal Representative of Professor Hayao Kawai (Japan) the U.N. Secretary-General Ambassador Tommy Koh (Singapore) Secretariat A. Kamal Aboulmagd (Egypt) Professor Hans Küng (Switzerland) Lourdes Arizpe (Mexico) Ambassador Clay Constantinou, Dean Graça Machel (Mozambique) Hanan Ashrawi (Palestine) Marilyn DiGiacobbe, Associate Dean Professor Amartya Sen (India) Ruth Cardoso (Brazil) Marian G. Glenn, Associate Dean Professor Song Jian (China) The Honorable Jacques Delors (France) The Honorable Dick Spring (Ireland) Leslie Gelb (United States of America) Professor Tu Wei Ming (China) Nadine Gordimer (South Africa)

Hall. Through weekly seminars and The Global Compact Fred Hassan, chairman and CEO activities, students have engaged in of Pharmacia Corporation in Peapack Following Annan’s address, the School diversity training; explored the com - (and recipient of the School’s 2000 of Diplomacy hosted area corporate plexities behind conflicts in the Mid - Global Citizen Award), addressed the leaders at a private dinner honoring dle East, Northern Ireland and Africa; secretary-general on behalf of the the secretary-general. “The worlds and shared potluck dinners featuring business community. “We all have of business and diplomacy are natural foods from around the world. a stake in answering the pleas of our allies,” Constantinou says. “There is The School’s involvement already less fortunate neighbors,” Hassan a great deal of synergy here, in the has increased its global reach . said. “Many of us in the business sense that businesses are now recog - DiGiacobbe points out, “In May, community share your vision that, nized actors on the world stage, in we received phone calls and e-mails working together, there is little that from prospective students in Kenya, we cannot accomplish.” Australia and Luxembourg who “Without this dialogue Constantinou notes that Hassan learned about the Dialogue from taking place every day has been a great benefactor to the our Web site and want to know more School of Diplomacy and has a wealth about our School.” among all nations — of experience in fostering dialogue and Constantinou adds, “It is a great within and between collaboration between governments, accomplishment for Seton Hall and academia and the private sector. “Fred the School of Diplomacy to be part of civilizations, cultures is truly a man of global vision and this extraordinary endeavor. I expect and groups — no peace an outstanding role model for our that the work produced by the Group students,” the dean observes. of Eminent Persons will have tremen - can be lasting and no Annan’s visit was an important dous impact for years to come.” event in the history of Seton Hal l, During Annan’s remarks at Seton prosperity can be secure.” demonstrating the University’s ability Hall in February, the secretary-general to affect global change. As the lauded the School of Diplomacy’s — Kofi Annan secretary-general emphasized in “visionary decision to accept the role concluding his remarks on that snowy a similar way to nongovernmental of coordinating Secretariat of the Year February evening, “the Dialogue organizations. They often help facil - of Dialogue among Civilizations.” among Civilizations should be held itate dialogue and forge consensus Annan also singled out “the impor - at Seton Hall, and it should be held between nations where governments tant contribution that the School, at the United Nations, and wherever are unsuccessful.” under the leadership of Ambassador people of good will seek to bridge In his address at the dinner, Annan Constantinou, has made. Diversity is differences and advance peace, urged the corporate community to sign both the basis for the Dialogue among drawing on the best of humanity’s on to the Global Compact, an agree - Civilizations, and also the reality that rich and diverse past to improve our ment that encourages the world’s makes dialogue necessary,” Annan told common future.” business leaders to exhibit greater sen - the University community. “It is this For more information, visit sitivity in dealing with human rights, global civilization that we are called on diplomacy.shu.edu/dialogue or labor and environmental issues. The to defend and promote as we embark www.un.org/dialogue on the Web. plea echoed a speech Annan gave in on a new century.” January at the World Economic Forum Conference in Davos, Switzerland.

20 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE USantuirvdaeyr,sOitcytobDer 13 ay 2001 t’s that time again! Mark your calendars and plan to join the Seton Hall community at one of our most popular fall events — University Day. Bring your family, connect with classmates and make new friends at our annual celebration. This year’s University Day features fabulous food, gIreat entertainment, games and more, including:

• The kick-off activity for University Day follows a sTcehneic 1pa7thththArougnhnouuat lthFe caarmipnuesllgaro5unKds. Run Prizes will be awarded to the fastest runners in a number of categories.

• Seton Hall students gather with parents for a Pconatirneennta/lSbretaukdfaesnt.t Breakfast

• Music, games, activities and entertainment FtakaempilalcyeFthruonugahnodut Athecdtaiyvfiotrieals l ages.

• AThislunmewnievHentoims oepceonmtionagll BSetoanrHbaelql ualeumni. • The entire Seton Hall family is invited to this sMpeciaalsMsaossf. Celebration

• Plus much more!

For more information about University Day, call (973) 378-9834/1-800-992-GRAD or visit the Seton Hall University Web site at www.shu.edu

SUMMER 2001 21 eton Hall University’s newly appointed men’s basketball coach, Louis Orr, knows he Shas some big shoes to fill. Former Pirate coaches — including Richie Regan ’53, Frank Hill, John “Honey” Russell, , P.J. Carlesimo and most recently — have reached nearly legendary status not only for their coaching skills but also for their ability to teach their players valuable lessons about life. It is a tradition that Orr, who took over the reins on April 4, deeply values and wants to continue. “It’s my “It’s my job and job and my responsibility and my call - ing to try to make a difference in my responsibility these players’ lives and help them be and my calling successful no matter what they do,” Orr emphasized at the press confer - to try to make ence announcing his appointment. A six-foot-nine former NBA a difference forward, Orr is the University’s 17th in their lives men’s basketball coach and the first former BIG EAST Conference player and help these to become a head coach at a confer - ence institution. The 42-year-old players be Knicks. Following six seasons there, comes to Seton Hall from Siena successful in 1990 Orr opted for a place on the College in Loudonville, New York, bench as a college coach, and he has where this past season he guided the no matter what been coaching ever since. Saints to a 20-11 record and a 12-6 Orr believes the knowledge he mark in the Metro Atlantic Athletic they do.” gained during his eight seasons in the Conference (MAAC). NBA and 10 years coaching collegiate An Orangeman at Home collegiate career as Syracuse’s top ball will help him lead Seton Hall to success. However, he is keenly aware in South Orange rebounder with 881, a record that still stands today. of the challenges he will face along the The Cincinnati native was a standout After graduation, Orr moved to way. “Being a head coach extends far player at BIG EAST-rival Syracuse the next level in his basketball career beyond planning the Xs and Os,” Orr University from 1976 to 1980. In his when the selected explains. “You consistently need to be four years at Syracuse, Orr helped him in the second round of the 1980 on top of things — you get pulled in a lead the Orangemen to four NCAA NBA Draft; he was the 28th draft pick lot of different directions.” Tournament appearances, advancing overall. After playing with the Orr should know. The first two to the “Sweet 16” twice. In his senior Pacers as a forward for two seasons, years of his coaching career (1990-92) year, he earned All-BIG EAST and he moved on to the New York were as a volunteer assistant at All-America honors, finishing his Cincinnati’s under The Tradition Continues Coach Louis Orr sets his sights on the Big East and beyond

22 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE former head coach , who a national championship. I want now heads up the men’s basketball to start every season playing for program at the University of Virginia. a BIG EAST Championship, but Orr was promoted to a full assistant that will take time.” coach at Xavier in 1993. Orr also plans to build his program In 1994, Orr followed Gillen to on the values and traditions of the in Rhode Island. University, in a way that will impact In his two years with the Friars, not only his basketball players, but also the team advanced to the National other students and colleagues, in their Invitational Tournament (NIT), daily lives. “I hope that this is a long- posting a combined 35-25 record. term successful marriage,” Orr says. Louis Orr (left) and Monsignor Robert Orr then returned to Syracuse in 1996 “I hope to have a positive influence Sheeran ’67, University president, express as an assistant coach, and remained on everyone I come in contact with their happiness at the press conference announcing Orr’s appointment as head there until 2000. Coaching his alma and be thought of as more than coach of the men’s basketball team. mater, Orr helped the Orangemen just a basketball coach — as someone put together a 92-40 record, reaching who positively influences all those the NIT once and making three around me.” consecutive appearances in the That optimistic outlook will help NCAA Tournament, two of which Orr equip his student-athletes with Orr Observed were in the “Sweet 16.” the tools they need to achieve success, both on and off the court. “The thing I love about Louis [Orr] is “As a coach, as an educator and as A Fan of Creative Freedom that there’s nothing fake about him. He a public person, you touch many lives is what he puts out there. Everything is Orr is confident his coaching style along the way,” he comments. “It real and I think players pick up on that.” is a good fit for Seton Hall’s student- is a big responsibility, but it is my athletes. Although he believes that ministry, especially as a person who — , “defense is the foundation with which will spend significant amounts of Syracuse University men’s basketball coach and one of Orr’s mentors to build on,” he points out another time with these young men.” important strategy in cultivating The new coach also is committed a winning team: “I am a player’s to supporting the Catholic mission that coach and give creative freedom shapes Seton Hall. “I believe that we to allow players to utilize their need not only to develop athletic “ I’m ready to play for Louis Orr ... I’m strengths,” he explains. skills, but we need to develop the in for good.” While guiding the Pirates to success spirit, mind and body,” Orr notes. —Marcus Toney-El, is paramount to his role as coach, Orr “I want to set a positive example and Seton Hall sophomore forward recognizes that the team inevitably help develop young people who are will undergo some growing pains in community-oriented.” his first year. Two players, Eddie Grif - As the Pirates approach the 2001-02 “ This is my family now. You fight to keep fin and Sam Dalembert, this spring season, Orr is prepared to serve his your family ... I’m sympathetic to all declared for the NBA Draft. To help players and the Seton Hall community young people who have to go through minimize the transition, Orr has a in as many capacities as he can. “The any kind of traumatic change. A coach is like a father, a brother.” short-term vision for his program — opportunity to act as coach, teacher, and says he knows exactly where educator and mentor at an institution — Coach Louis Orr he wants it to go in the near future. with such a great heritage is truly “I don’t want to just play — I want an honor,” Orr says, “and I am really to have success,” he emphasizes. looking forward to serving in each The above three quotes are from the “Every coach dreams of winning of these roles.” article by Chris Baldwin in USA Today , April 13, 2001. The Tradition Continues Coach Louis Orr sets his sights on the Big East and beyond

BY AMANDA BEDNAR ’00 SUMMER 2001 23 Sports

Youngest Sheppard Steps up to the Plate

s a young boy, played against as an under - the winners’ bracket. After overseeing the weight train - ARob Sheppard ’92/ graduate and who have a loss to Clemson, Seton ing and conditioning M.B.A. ’97 sat in amassed hundreds of wins Hall eliminated South Ala - program and coaching third the dugout of Owen T. in their careers. From bama, 8-7, and moved into base. When my father was Carroll Field, chasing administrative procedures to the championship round unable to coach [during his fly balls and watching personnel issues, this expe - versus Clemson. Despite recovery], the broad latitude the Seton Hall University rience has truly helped me the Pirates’ 8-2 loss to the we were given as assistants team play under to grow on both personal host team, it was their most helped us to adjust without the direction of his father, and professional levels.” successful NCAA Tourna - his leader ship.” Head Coach Mike Though the Pirates ment run since 1984. They Sheppard ’58/M.A. ’67. began the 2001 season with finished the season with a In his college career, the a 1-7 record, Rob guided 34-23-1 record, and Rob former batboy become a the team to its first BIG was standout baseball player EAST Championship since named New Jersey for the Pirates, helping 1987, with a 5-2 victory over Collegiate Base - lead the team coached Virginia Tech at Commerce ball Association by his father to four Bank Ballpark in Bridgewa - Coach of the Year. BIG EAST Conference ter on May 19. In addition, Rob credits the Tournament appearances. the baseball team earned its ease of his transition to In 1995, Rob was named second consecutive berth in his father and the two assistant coach, giving the NCAA Championship. assistant coaches, Phil him the opportunity to In the NCAA sub- Cundari ’89 and Jim Duffy work alongside his father. regional which took ’96. “My dad has always This past season, Mike place on May 25 at Doug delegated a great deal of Sheppard temporarily Kingsmore Stadium at authority to his assistants,” turned over the coaching Clemson University in he explains. “For example, reins to Rob, the youngest South Carolina, the Pirates my duties entailed setting of his three sons, while the defeated top-seeded South the defense, scouting 65-year-old took a personal Alabama, 7-2, to advance to upcoming opponents, time-out to recuperate from triple bypass surgery. “Each and every day as “I do believe in the same essentials the interim head coach felt that my dad does. In fact, I often find like an ongoing educational process,” Rob says. “It was myself repeating a lot of his phrases, much more challenging than I thought it would be. like ‘Never lose your hustle. ’” I was confronted with many aspects of the game that I never worried about as an Rob Sheppard ’92/M.B.A. ’97 admits that he takes his coach - assistant coach. As an added ing cues from his father, who has been coaching at Seton Hall since 1973. This spring as interim coach, Rob led the team to pressure this season, the the BIG EAST Championship and an appearance at the NCAA team faced some of the Regional Tournament and also was named New most respected collegiate Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association Coach of the Year. coaches of teams that I

24 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Cundari and Duffy, both former Seton Hall student- athletes themselves, “brought a great deal of tal - ent and experience to the Pirate program,” Rob notes. “We were able to continue with the system my father had implemented and to coach the team as a staff,” he says. “Each coach con - tributes to the development of our team.” Rob admits that his own coaching style closely mirrors that of his father, “though my dad is a bit more ‘old school’ and In the BIG EAST Mike Sheppard ’58/M.A. ’67, who took some personal Tournament game against tougher on the team time off this year to recover from surgery, enjoys watch - Virginia Tech on May 19, senior outfielder because of his military ing his son Rob fill in as head coach of the Pirates base - Joe Cuervo batted in the game-winning run ball team. A dedicated coach and father, Mike was a at Commerce Bank Park in Bridgewater. background and experience frequent sight and a loyal fan at the team’s home games as a Marine,” he says with during his recovery. a smile. “He may take a harder line with the indi - most part, my dad and I dis - Hall is a very close-knit team throughout their col - vidual players, but our pro - cussed the games, and he’d community, which is some - lege careers], my sisters gram is demanding, as are give me advice and try to thing that always appealed [Susan ’83 and Kathleen the programs of our confer - put ideas in my head. But, to me, coming from a very ’83] and my wife, Kelly ence opponents. I tend to he is not critical of me. He close-knit family myself,” [’93], are alumni.” When stress the fundamentals of allows me to learn from my he recalls. “Even today, the asked if the Sheppard the game to the team and mistakes and never reminds administration and the fac - legacy will continue at put more of an emphasis on me of them.” ulty members work together Seton Hall with his 1-year- playing offense aggressively Rob has been wearing a like a family. Jeff Fogelson old son, Robert Michael Jr., to pressure the opponent’s Pirates baseball uniform for [director of athletics] has Rob says with a laugh, defense. However, I do much of his life. He grew brought together a support - “Maybe my son will one believe in the same essen - up in Basking Ridge and ive staff in the athletic day play for the Pirates.” tials that my dad does. graduated from Seton Hall department that reflects this On May 19, as the In fact, I often find myself Preparatory School in West feeling. Also, I found it Pirates celebrated their BIG repeating a lot of his Orange, where he was much easier to play baseball EAST Championship with phrases, like ‘Never lose coached by his oldest for and with members of my a pile-up on the pitcher’s your hustle.’ I guess I am brother, Michael Jr. ’81, for family because an element mound, Rob searched the truly a product of my four years. “Not only did I of trust exists, so I chose crowd for his father. As the environment.” play baseball for the Uni - Seton Hall.” players left the field, they Although Mike was versity, but I played all four Rob and his father are greeted Mike with smiles absent from his usual spot years for the Prep,” Rob not the only members of and embraces. “My dad in the Pirate dugout this says with pride. “I have the family to earn degrees turned to me, gave me a spring, he attended many of been around Seton Hall for from Seton Hall. “Basically, pat on the back and said the Pirates’ home games. as long as I can remember. my whole family attended that he was proud of my “My dad is doing very well, I went from being a fan of the University,” says Rob, accomplishments,” Rob but he definitely misses Pirate baseball as a kid, to who majored in finance and recalls. “That simple state - coaching,” Rob says. “It was the team’s batboy, to a var - in 1997 earned an M.B.A. in ment was one of the best very comforting for me to sity player, to assistant Management Information compliments I’ve ever been know that I could look over coach and now interim Systems, followed by an given because of who it my shoulder and see him head coach.” advanced certificate in came from, my father — a sitting along the right field It was Rob’s close ties to sports management. “Both successful coach who led his line. And, when the team Seton Hall throughout his of my brothers [Michael Jr. baseball teams to over 900 was on the road, he was only life that prompted him to ’81 and John ’88, who also wins, and the man whom I a phone call away. For the enroll as a student. “Seton played for the baseball love and respect most.”

SUMMER 2001 25 Alumni Standouts

“Community service is the true spirit of Seton Hall,” observes Camelia M. Valdes ’93, J.D., who now puts public service into practice as assistant counsel in the New Jersey governor’s office. Advocate for New Jersey’s Citizens

ver since she was a little girl, Camelia M. Valdes ’93, J.D., to the courtroom and arguing in front of a judge and jury. That E(better known as Nancy Savinon while majoring in sociol - was appealing to me. But as I got older, it was the idea of being ogy at Seton Hall University) dreamed of becoming an a public advocate that drew me into the profession. I wanted the attorney. Growing up in Newark, she aspired to improve her opportunity to interact with people and do work that had a positive community’s quality of life. Now serving as an assistant coun - impact on society.” sel to the governor of New Jersey, she is in the forefront of Valdes began college at , but soon shaping public policy. found herself overwhelmed by the size of the school and city “I always wanted to be a because everything we do life in general. “I wanted to go to a smaller college with a in life involves the legal system in some shape or form,” says close-knit community,” she remembers. “So, I transferred to Valdes, who also is the secretary of the New Jersey Hispanic Bar Seton Hall, which was more like the environment where I Foundation. “When I was a child, I dreamed of wearing sharp suits grew up. The University was very intimate, and my professors

26 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE were able to give me a great deal of “I learned at Seton Hall communities?’” she explains. “When the personal attention.” legislation is not in its best form, I work The sociology major never regretted to pray for God’s will with legislators and state departments to transferring. “My undergraduate years at in my life so that make changes that reflect the governor’s Seton Hall were some of the best years of views on what is best for the public inter - my life,” Valdes recalls. “My professors I would have enough est. My job gives me the unique opportu - were great, and several from the sociology nity and responsibility to make department were my mentors. I loved my strength of character recommendations to the governor on bills. major so much, I was torn between wanting “What I like best about my job is that to pursue a doctoral degree and going to to persevere and I’m involved in a process that can help law school.” improve the quality of life in the state,” Valdes credits her experiences at Seton move forward.” Valdes continues. “I have a bird’s eye view Hall with preparing her for the future. of the good that has come from government, “While an undergraduate, I had the oppor - and I am honored to be a part of it. Because tunity to get involved in meaningful campus activities. I was a I am a first-generation college graduate from what some may resident assistant (RA) in Xavier Hall for two years. Through say is a poor, Dominican family, I am able to bring a real- my RA assignment, I was able to learn about responsibility, life, urban perspective to my work assignments that has social interaction and conflict management. I also learned a proven to be invaluable to the representation and inclusion thing or two from my residents, including Monsignor [Robert] of urban realities.” Sheeran,” she laughs. “He was always kind enough to tell me When asked what prompted her to pursue work in the when my music was too loud!” (Monsignor Sheeran, University public sector, Valdes points to Seton Hall. “Obviously, people president, previously lived in Xavier Hall while serving the want to make themselves happy with money and prestige. University). But, the University also stresses the need to make others’ lives During her senior year, Valdes pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha better. Many people focus their priorities on material things Sorority Inc., which focuses on community service. “Aside that won’t matter when you’re 100 years old if you have not from being fun, it allowed me to pursue volunteer work in left the world a little better than how you found it. If more coordination with DOVE [Division of Volunteer Efforts],” she people thought about quality of life issues instead of says. “Community service is the true spirit of Seton Hall, and constantly rushing to attain status symbols, the world would I was able to do many wonderful things in the urban neighbor - be a better place.” hoods of Newark.” Still active in the sorority as a graduate At Seton Hall, she adds, “I developed a certain level of member, Valdes also is a Project Leadership Fellow of the optimism, even in the face of adversity. I learned that whatever United Way of Essex and Hudson counties, as well as a board the circumstance, I could rise above it with faith and hope. It member of Project Pride, a Newark-based community service was my faith that played a big role in my wanting to go out into and scholarship organization. the world and work to do good. I carried 18 credits each semes - After graduation, Valdes immediately enrolled at Rutgers ter, worked as an RA and as a part-time waitress and refused to School of Law-Newark, where she earned a J.D. in 1996. A fail because I had two younger sisters who looked up to me. year later, she was admitted to the bar associations of New Often, I’d run out of steam and feel too tired to continue. Jersey and New York. I prayed to God for help. Though I was lucky to have my In her law career, she has worked as assistant corporation family, sorority sisters and great mentors behind me, it was my counsel in the City of Newark Law Department; as in-house faith that got me through the tough times. I believe that if you counsel for the Newark Teachers Union; and deputy attorney focus on your dreams and align yourself with positive ‘cheer - general for the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, leaders,’ all you need is faith and the knowledge that God is Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Insurance Fraud with you. I learned at Seton Hall to pray for God’s will in my Prosecutor. life so that I would have enough strength of character to perse - As a member of the governor’s Counsel’s Office, Valdes vere and move forward.” continues her efforts to improve the lives of people. Responsible Married to Francisco Valdes and pursuing a LL.M. degree in for handling legislative matters and initiatives related to law trial advocacy at Temple University School of Law in Philadel - enforcement, she finds her duties have a statewide impact. phia, Valdes is following her heart. “I could go into private prac - “I work in collaboration with interested groups and affected tice right now and make a zillion dollars, but I don’t feel that it parties to ensure that proposed legislation will impact people is my calling,” she says. “I was meant to help people — to make in positive ways. I analyze bills, asking questions such as, a mark on someone else’s life and make it a little better. I know ‘What is the purpose?’ and ‘What effect will this have on that desire was learned and strengthened at Seton Hall.”

SUMMER 2001 27 Navigating remote, windy roads was just one of the obstacles that Bruce Tomason ’69 faced last year along the route of an international classic car road rally. The course spanned more than 10,000 miles from the Tower Bridge in London to the Great Wall of China in Beijing.

Global Road Rally Blazes an Educational Trail

or Bruce Tomason ’69, driving and racing classic cars is Fmore than just a hobby — it’s his passion. Tomason has “The more I travel , found that his love of racing can rally others to educational opportunities as well. the more I realize that In May 2000, Tomason competed in his first international clas - sic car road rally, a route that began at the historic Tower Bridge in people are people. London and stretched more than 10,000 miles to the Great Wall of They are thoughtful China in Beijing. “It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but definitely one of the most rewarding,” says the CEO and curious, and the of Apollo Capital Corporation in Summit. “I’ve navigated through areas of the world where few Westerners have ever had access.” majority are willing to was a dried-up Organized by the London-based Classic Rally Association, riverbed in the 40-day London to Peking Classic Road Rally took pre-1968 help others.” China: “It took motor cars on a meandering course through England, France, Italy, us two hours to Greece, Turkey, Central Asia and China. Unlike racing, in a road go a relatively rally drivers must reach daily checkpoints by a certain time, while short distance.” following a specific route. A variety of obstacles, including difficult The proud owner of a 1953 antique Jaguar, Tomason several terrain, traffic, weather and mechanical problems, can cause delays. years ago learned the ins and outs of competitive racing, thanks The winner in this timed event is the team with the fewest delays. to a gift from his wife, Carol, to attend a three-day racing school. Each day, crews spend anywhere from six to 14 hours on the “I’ve always loved driving,” he says. The highlight of his training road. “It’s an endurance test for both cars and their drivers,” was climbing into a Formula One Dodge. Putting that race car Tomason notes. Successfully navigating the route under time through its paces was “absolutely exhilarating,” he recalls. constraints is only part of the challenge. Competitors in this Tomason’s business dealings in emerging health care markets rally drive only certified vintage and classic model cars; they make him a frequent traveler, but his personal trips may take place ranged from a 1914 Rolls-Royce Ghost to a 1966 Ford Mustang. under very different conditions than his business travel. On a road Throughout the event, crews must maintain their vehicles and rally, even simple things, such as running water, are not guaran - make repairs. teed. Carol was skeptical about his driving a classic car over Tomason was part of a two-member crew behind the wheel of miles of difficult roadways: “She initially thought I was crazy,” a 1961 Bentley S2 Saloon. He and his partner, David Moffatt, Tomason says. Still, it took him only 24 hours to decide to join spent a year reconditioning it before the race. “You have to prepare Moffatt, a previous business partner from England, on the the car to handle well under very unfavorable conditions — wind - international adventure. “I knew if I didn’t do it, I would ing roads, gravel, dirt and deserts,” Tomason explains. One of regret it,” Tomason says. the most challenging and unexpected terrains they encountered Once on the road, Tomason felt sure he had made the right

28 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Tomason often donned his Pirates baseball cap for good luck. He and Moffatt (right) had spent a year reconditioning “Number 60,” the 1961 Bentley.

travels. Tomason’s nephew, Jeffrey Madonna, a social studies teacher, shared his uncle’s journey with his sixth-grade class in Tinton Falls. Using the tagline, “Where in the World is Uncle Bruce?,” he introduced a new unit in which students logged on to follow Tomason’s adventure. He supplemented the online updates with lesson plans about the history and culture of each region. This educational tool of relaying his experiences via the Internet motivated the sixth-graders and helped them compre - During the rally, Tomason and his teammate, David Moffatt, drove a 1961 hend differences in language, culture and economics. “Students Bentley S2 Saloon. On the blistering hot Day 27 of the 40-day rally, were able to learn about these regions in a real, very meaningful they entered the Taklimakan Desert in western China for a 12-hour-long way,” Tomason says. diversion off the main route through the desert. Seton Hall, Tomason adds, was frequently in his thoughts during his journey. He paid tribute to his alma mater by donning his prized Pirates baseball cap on each leg of the trip. He also distributed T-shirts from the School of Diplomacy and decision. Rally organizers spent three years planning the route International Relations to the many local people who welcomed and getting permission to bring private cars into regions that the rally teams along the way. But Tomason has given Seton Hall had been closed off for years. Although the remoteness meant much more than some unexpected international exposure. Upon there was little in the way of accommodations, that reality did his return, he shared his experiences with students enrolled in not dampen Tomason’s spirits. “No matter where we were, “Introduction to Leadership,” taught by Philip Moremen, J.D., I saw and learned new things every day,” he says. assistant professor in the School of Diplomacy. “I want students One of the most interesting legs of the trip was along Asia’s Silk to see how this type of experience translates into the business Road, used by silk and spice traders between 100 B.C. and 1300 environment,” Tomason says. A.D. Retracing that historic trade route sparked Tomason’s interest Citing several such lessons learned, the alumnus observes, in Central Asian history and the Ming Dynasty. “The more I travel, the more I realize that people are people. In addition to performing well in the race, Tomason was deter - They are thoughtful and curious, and the majority are willing mined to share his experiences with friends, family and students to help others.” back home. A member of Seton Hall’s Board of Regents, Tomason Another point Tomason wants students to appreciate is set up a University e-mail account prior to leaving. “It was critical how important organizational and communication skills are to to have reliable e-mail, since technology itself can be sketchy in reaching both personal and professional goals. He is convinced remote areas of the world,” he explains. that these qualities kept his team moving with only minimal Equipped with a laptop computer and digital camera, Tomason delays, enabling the 1961 Bentley to reach the final destination snapped photos on a daily basis and downloaded them to his in Beijing right in the middle of the pack. “I am very proud of computer. In the evenings, he wrote commentary to accompany this accomplishment,” he comments. his photos before periodically e-mailing the files to Carol. She Although some might classify Tomason’s journey as forwarded his digital diary to family members and friends who a once-in-a-lifetime experience, if given the opportunity to do were following his trip. it again, he would jump at the chance. “My passport looks like That group soon grew, as more people became interested in his a checkerboard, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

SUMMER 2001 29 Alumni News and Notes

1940s observation ceremonies at and Wide Travel Corporation/Asia MI. Previously, he was a senior Memorial Park in her hometown Division in River Vale. Edward J. chemist with Uniroyal Chemicals Reverend Monsignor Martin F. of Dunkirk, NY. A retired naval Smith, M.S. ’66/Ph.D. ’68 , of Division and research and devel - O’Brien ’48/M.Div. ’52, M.S. , officer, she served in World War II King of Prussia, PA, established opment manager with the Ford rector of the College Seminary, and with the New York Naval Packaging Science Resources, Motor Company. Frederick C. St. Andrew’s Hall at Seton Hall Reserve. which provides consulting serv - Beauchamp ’69 , of Burke, VA, University, was elevated to ices to pharmaceutical and med - joined the Defense Security Prelate of Honor by Pope John 1960s ical device companies. Daniel M. Cooperation Agency of Arlington, Paul II. George Conrad ’49/M.S. Hurley ’67 , of Mantoloking, was VA, as chief of strategic planning. ’60 , of Little Falls, received the re-appointed first vice president of He had served with the Office of Maria (Mazziotti) Gillan ’61 Y, eoaf r Essex-West Hudson Federation the New Jersey State Bar Foun - Secretary of Defense. Reverend 2H0a0w0thBoornoeks, ifsomr tehnetiToeneendAinge of Holy Name Society Monsignor list dation, the educational and phil - James E. Deas ’69 , of East Cornelius J. Boyle Man of The anthropic arm of the New Jersey Orange, presented the Bible Ifdoer nhteitryrLeecessnotlynsp:uCbolisnhteemdpwoorarkry, Year Award. Conrad was honored State Bar Association. Hurley Study facet of the St. Mark’s AME Literature on Learning to be for his achievements in fostering is a senior trial litigation partner Church annual Mission Institute American greater dedication, love and serv - . She is the executive at the Short Hills law firm of conference in East Orange. ice to God, church and country. director of the Poetry Center at Hurley & Vasios, P.A. Timothy R. Daniel J. Detrolio ’69 , of Union, Passaic County Community McCormick ’67 , of Fairport, NY, received the Thomas A. Reynolds 1950s College in Paterson. Stanley C. was promoted to president and Award from the Fathers Club of Burke Jr. ’62/M.A.E. ’84 , of CEO of Unity Health System. He the Seton Hall Preparatory Monsignor Joseph M. Vineland, was named associate remains actively involved in com - School. Detrolio is a certified Krysztofik, M.D.M. ’50 , of vice president of development at munity and professional associa - public accountant with ADL&L in Somerset, celebrated in June Cabrini College. Burke previously tions in Rochester. Edward J. Parsippany. Elizabeth T. “Betty” 2000 the jubilee of his ordination. served at Seton Hall as director of Reardon, M.S. ’67/Ph.D. ’69 , of Gamble ’69 , of Lakewood, retired He continues to administer the corporate, foundation and govern - Laguna Niguel, CA, was named as guidance counselor at the sacraments to the faithful at ment relations. Patrick J. Gallo, vice president of research and Lakewood School District, a posi - Immaculate Conception Parish in M.S. ’62, Ph.D. , of Glen Rock, development for Park Electro - tion she held from 1989 to 1998. Clinton and resides in the Maria chemical Corporation in Lake She had been employed with the publishTehde aAmboeorikcanboPuatrpaodloitxic: al Regina Residence in Somerset. Success, NY. Reardon is respon - school district for 31 years. She is Ptrioallisti:cs and Justice Joseph F. Fennelly, M.D., ’52 , of (Howard sible for global R&D activities. a member of the Lakewood Madison, received the Edward J. University Press). Gallo is an Kenneth Battista ’68 , of Community Coalition, which Ill Award from the Academy of instructor at New York University. Naperville, IL, was promoted to works to promote harmony within Medicine of New Jersey, honoring George L. Miles Jr. ’63 , of senior vice president of business the diverse community. F. David his leadership in the medical pro - Pittsburgh, was the keynote development at The Power Group Kievitt ’69 , of Ridgewood, was in St. Charles, IL. He focuses on fession and the community at speaker at the 40th annual Human iWnchluod’seWd hinothAem2o0n0g0Aemdeitrioicna’os f the development of manufactur - large. An attending physician in Rights Banquet, sponsored by the Teachers the department of medicine at NAACP in Monessen, PA, in ing and logistic solutions for com - . A professor of English Morristown Memorial Hospital, September 2000. Miles, a certified panies in North America and at , Fennelly has taught at Rutgers public accountant, is president Europe. Margaret C. Howard Kievitt has published several arti - Medical School, New York Medical and CEO of WQED, Pittsburgh’s ’68/M.S.N. ’80 , of Elmwood Park, cles on 18th- and 19th-century College and Columbia University. public television station. Alexis received the Meritorious Service British literature and 20th-century Eugene Duffy ’57 , of Summit, Tucci ’64 joined the advisory Award from the National Council American and German literature. was named the 2000 Honorary board of Monmouth Community of the State Board of Nursing at Karen A. Lake, M.A.E. ’69 , of Alumnus of the Year by Oratory Bank of Long Branch, where its annual meeting in Minneapolis. Florham Park, was appointed Preparatory School of Summit. he resides. A member of the The award honors her contribu - superintendent of grades K-12 His five sons are graduates of the Monmouth County and New tions in public health, safety and for the Randolph Township school. Now retired, Duffy for - Jersey State bar associations, welfare. James J. Magee, M.A.E. School District. Lake is the former merly owned Siegel’s Stationary Tucci is president of the Long ’68 , of Ozone Park, NY, retired superintendent for grades K-6 Shop in Summit. Hirsch Lazaar Branch law firm of Tucci, Collins after 25 years with the Unified in the Oradell School District. Siverman, M.A.E. ’57, Ph.D. of & Vella. Paul L. Valint, M.S. Court System of New York State. Antoinette J. (Messina) West Orange, had a poem, ’64/Ph.D. ’66 , of Pittsburgh, MageeMhisapseplluebdliosrhMedishsipseflilresdt ? Pagano, M.A.E. ’69 , of Gillette, is “Beyond Time,” published in the received the Clifford C. Furnas book, 1stbooks.com an author who has been listed in S R Journal (available at ). Winter 2001 . Another Memorial Award for his national a variety of internati2o0n0a0 l publica - Martin Tuchman, M.B.A. ’68 , poem, “Polarity,” was selected for and international accomplish- Otiounts,taincdliundginIngtethllectuals of 20th Explore World Peace of Princeton, was appointed to inclusion in ments in chemistry and chemistry Century Dictionary of Interna - Mission: An Anthology of World Yardville National Bank’s board technology. Valint, who holds tional Bi;otghreaphy 2000 Poems of directors. He is chairman and . Silverman, a Fellow of more than 60 patents, is a senior Outstanding Sch;otlhaers of the 20th CEO of Interpool, a Princeton- the World Academy of Poets, is a research fellow at Bausch & Century Outstanding Personali - based container leasing corpora - professor emeritus in the gradu - Lomb. George T. Shalhoub ’65 ties of th;e 20th Century 2000 tion. Harold G. Wolf, Ph.D. ’68 , ate division of Seton Hall’s was elected to a two-year term as Outstanding Women of;the of Detroit, was named manager of College of Education and Human borough councilman in his home - 20th Century International materials/process development Services. Dorothy B. Ward, town of Bogota. He is vice presi - Personality o;f athnedYear for 2001 M.A.E. ’58 was the keynote dent and general manager at Far for the Lear Corporation Advance . speaker for the Memorial Day Technical Center in Southfield, Stephen B. Rubin, J.D. ’69 , of

30 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Memorial Tribute Walter L. Dukes Jr. ’53, program. As one of the J.D. , arguably the best University’s first African- basketball player in the American student-athletes, history of Seton Hall he led the 1949-50 fresh - University, died in March man team to an astonishing at the age of 70. More 39-1 record. In his three than 100 people, including varsity seasons, the seven- former teammates, family foot center helped Seton members and admirers Hall compile an 80-12 from the Seton Hall mark and clinch the 1953 community, gathered to NIT Championship, the pay tribute to him at a most prestigious national Celebrant Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president memorial Mass on May 8 tournament at the time. (center), is joined by current and past members of the Seton Hall at the Chapel of the Following his All- Priest Community, who acted as concelebrants at the memorial Immaculate Conception. American collegiate career, Mass for Walter Dukes Jr. ’53, J.D., on May 8. Monsignor Robert Dukes played profession - Sheeran ’67, University ally with the Harlem by Reverend Christopher ories of Seton Hall … He president, celebrated Mass. Globetrotters, the New Hynes, M.A.’85/Ed.S. never defined himself Current and past members York Knicks and the ’86/M.Div. ’92, D.Min., by the limitations of a of the Seton Hall Priest Detroit Pistons, and was assistant professor of edu - cynical society, and worked Community also honored a two-time NBA All-Star. cation and the Pirate Blue to abolish injustice.” Dukes’ memory by joining Although Dukes completed Athletic Fund chaplain. Thigpen’s sentiment together as concelebrants. his NBA career in 1963, he Richie Regan ’53 and his was echoed by Dukes’ They included Reverend continued to be a trailblazer wife, Sue Regan, senior cousin, Darryl Butler, M.A. Francis Finn ’35, who was off the court. During his off associ ate athletic director, ’93. “Walter was an ambas - the athletic director of seasons, he earned a J.D. brought the gifts to the sador for the sport of Seton Hall Preparatory degree from New York altar. Richie and Dukes basketball, a talented School when Dukes was University. As a lawyer, were more than teammates; businessman, legal advo - enrolled; Monsignor Dukes handled many dis - Richie eventually became cate and certainly one of Michael Kelly ’62/M.A. ’69, crimination cases involving Dukes’ godfather. Seton Hall’s most notable current headmaster of Seton civil rights issues. His Former teammates hon - alums,” Butler told the Hall Preparatory School; versatile and generous ored Dukes’ memory by congregation. “He is not Reverend Kevin M. nature also led him to participating in the Mass. only a giant by virtue of his Hanbury ’68, M.Div. volunteer his service with Readings were delivered stature, but by his good ’75/Ed.S. ’79/Ed.D. ’85, the National Urban by former teammate will, his accomplishments associate dean for graduate League, the NAACP Arnold Ring ’55 on and off the court and in administrative services in and numerous and Benjamin his sincerity as a person.” the College of Education church groups. Veal ’60. Philip Thigpen reflected on and Human Services and Dukes, who Thigpen ’51, the legacy that Dukes the Alumni Association still holds the a former track leaves behind for those chaplain; Reverend Douglas NCAA’s single- teammate of who loved and admired Milewski ’85, S.T.L., assis - season rebound Dukes, in his him. “He was a man of tant professor of religious record, joined his eulogy said, deep and personal commit - studies; and Reverend former teammates on “I remember Walter ment to the things he William Sheridan ’85, campus in 1993 to being very reserved believed in,” Thigpen M. Div. ’89/M.A. ’94, associ - celebrate the 40th but friendly. He a lways said, “and he will always ate director of Campus Min - anniversary of Seton expressed fond mem - remain in our hearts.” istry and spiritual director of Hall’s national win. The 1953 Galleon observed of the NIT Men’s Basketball the College Seminary of the His retired No. 5 Championship game, “Dukes, closing out one of the most Immaculate Conception. hangs from the excellent collegiate careers anyone has ever enjoyed, which saw Dukes was remembered rafters of Walsh him named to everyone’s All-American team, led the scoring parade, as he did in almost every one of the 33 games played, as an extraordinary individ - Gymnasium. with 21 points.” Coached by John “Honey” Russell, the Pirates ual who played a major role At the Mass, the crushed St. John’s Cinderella squad 58-46 before a crowd of in Seton Hall’s basketball homily was delivered more than 18,000 fans in .

SUMMER 2001 31 Flemington, was appointed presi - instructor. A learning disability dent of the Hunterdon County specialist, Gold formerly taught Prosecutors Association of New special education at New Milford Jersey. Rubin returns to public High School. Glenn C. Guritzky Send in Your News... office after 20 years in private ’75/J.D. ’78 , of Wayne, presented practice; he launched his career a seminar on wills and estate as an assistant prosecutor in the planning for the New Jersey State ...and let other alumni know of the good things county in the early 1970s. Donald Bar Foundation. Guritzky, a part - happening in your life. H. Steckroth, ’69/J.D. ’72 , of ner in the Springfield law firm of Little Silver, was nominated by Gendel & Guritzky, also serves as Now you can send us your news online at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the counsel to the firm of Schwartz, alumni.shu.edu Third Circuit to serve on the Simon, Edelstein, Celso & . 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Include the full name of the granting Griffinger & Vecchione. positions with Celanese AG, a institution or association. global chemicals corporation I 1970s based in Frankfurt, Germany. Award or honor. Include the name of the award and the Carlos Rodriguez, J.D. ’75 , of organization, along with the month you received it. Washington D.C., had an article I Rosemarie Dokus ’70 , of North - Marriage. Provide the name of your spouse and Seton Hall field, NH, joined the faculty of pAumbelirsihcaend SinhtihpepeMr ay 2000 University graduation information, if applicable. Alton Central in New Hampshire , titled I as a music teacher. She was “Rodriguez Takes Aim at Antitrust Baby or adoption. Provide the name of your spouse and previously a tenured elementary Immunity.” Actively involved in the the baby or child’s name, sex and birthdate or age . school educator in the Jersey City Washington political arena, he School District. Martin Martinez has devoted his legal efforts to We’ll publiSshetyoonuHr naellwUsnivnearsnituypMcoamgainzginie ssue of ’72/M.B.A. ’74/J.D. ’84 , of repealing the antitrust immunity the . Douglassville, PA, was named afforded to ocean carriers through The is published three times a year in a six- Seton Hall University Magazine senior vice president of human the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. month production cycle for each issue. Alumni News & Notes submissions He is a partner at Rodriguez, will be included within six months of receipt by the Office of Alumni Rela tions. resources for ICT Group, a cus - tomer relationship management O’Donnell, Fuerst, Gonzalez & firm in Langhorne. John P. Williams law firm. John Dandola ’73 , of West Orange, Filgueiras ’76 , of Union, joined NAME has had two of his novels Watchung Hills Regional High Dead at the Box Office School as a security guard. He re-issWuiendd:of Time and , as well as their had been a parole officer in CLASS YEAR (S) AND DEGREE (S) FROM SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Dead in Their Sights Newark for nine years. Paul S. sWeiqcukedls,Is the Wind and . Dandola Misiur ’76 , of Roselle Park, also has been interviewed for was promoted to controller of the BUSINESS ADDRESS The Learning Channel’s “Night Town Bank of Westfield. He is Visitors,” a program about New a former staff officer with First England’s ghostly haunts. Jean Chicago Trust of Jersey City. HOME ADDRESS M. Lane, M.S. ’73 , of Bedminster, Eileen A. Moran ’76 , of East was appointed president of the Windsor, was one of 35 women ( ) ( ) Mathematics Association of Two- honored by the Executive Women WORK PHONE HOME PHONE Year Colleges of New Jersey. of New Jersey at its Salute to the She is a professor of mathemat - Policy Makers awards dinner in ics at in New Brunswick. The dinner rec - E- MAIL ADDRESS Cranford. John O. Bennett, J.D. ognized women who serve as ’74 , of Little Silver, was named directors or officers in corpora - NEWS TO SHARE WITH SETON HALL CLASSMATES partner in the Wall Township law tions and foundations that have firm of McLaughlin, Bennett, significant New Jersey-based Gelson & Cramer. The township operations. Moran is president attorney for Hazlet, he also and CEO of PSE&G Resources serves as a state senator repre - Inc. in Newark, and serves on the senting New Jersey’s 12th boards of the Duff & Phelps Utility District. Martha E. (Boyko) Finn and Corporate Bond Trust and ’74 , of Harbor City, CA, was pro - Duff & Phelps Institutional Mutual moted to the rank of colonel in the Funds. Anne G. Peach ’76 , of U.S. Air Force Reserves. Sanford Orlando, FL, was appointed chief A. Kaplan, M.A. ’74 , of Lincoln operating officer at the M.D. PLEASE SEND OR FAX THIS FORM TO : Park, was appointed business Anderson Cancer Center of Orlando. Joseph Ciccone, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FAX : (973) 378-2640 administrator for the township of ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES Mount Olive. Kaplan held similar M.A.E. ’77/Ed.D. ’92 , of Nutley, 457 C ENTRE STREET positions for the townships of was one of two honorees to SOUTH ORANGE , NJ 07079 Clark and Union. Lynn D. Gold, receive the Italian American of the M.A.E. ’75 , of River Vale, joined Year Award at the annual Nutley- Bergen Community College as an Belleville Columbus Day Parade. 32 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Ciccone is superintendent of the on the Holy Spirit, catechism and Prosecutor’s Office since July 1980s Belleville Public School System. the Scriptures. Eida Berrio, 1997. He had been a partner with Joseph V. Isabella ’80 , of Nut - Eileen Flynn ’77 , of Long Beach M.A.E. ’78 , of West Orange, is the Summit law firm of Satterlee, ley, was appointed a judge of Island, launched the new Catholic now dean of community life and Stephens, Burke & Burke LLP, the Essex County Superior Studies Series books in conjunc - diversity at St. Olaf College in where he specialized in commer - Court. He is a former partner tion with Sheed & Ward Book Northfield, MN. Barbara Davey cial litigation and employment Publishing. Flynn has 20 years of law. Susan M. (Andrews) Rapp in the Belleville law firm of ’78 , ofCVheoroconlaa,teprfomr aotTeedehne’sr Sneowul experience in the writing and ’78 , of Mt. Laurel, received the Gaccione, Pomaco & Beck. —booLkif,e Changing Stories for teaching professions. Ronald E. 2000 Robert J. Joplin Science Thomas D. McClosky ’80/J.D. Young Women about Growing Hoffman, J.D. ’77 , of Island Writers Award from the American ’83 , of Branchburg, joined the Wise and Growing Strong Woodbridge and Roseland law Heights, was certified as a , at a Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Soci - firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith, member of the Million Dollar book-signing sponsored by the ety for her special report, “The Ravin, Davis & Himmel, LLP, as a Advocates Forum, a prestigious Cup and Chaucer Bookstore in Diabetic Foot: A Public Health partner. McClosky specializes in group of trial who have Montclair. She is the executive Problem,” published in the Orthopedics complex commercial, building and verdicts, awards and settlements director in charge of public rela - December 1999 Today construction, corporate and busi - of $1 million or more. Hoffman, a tions and fund-raising for Christ , for which she is a writer. ness litigation. John Coiro ’81 , of partner in the law firm of Hiering, Hospital in Jersey City. Reverend Timothy J. Neal ’79 , of Newport, Totowa, was elected mayor of Hoffman & Gannon in Toms William J. Halbing ’78/M.D.M. DE, was promoted to assistant Totowa after serving for nearly a River, represents plaintiffs in ’81 , of Newark, participated in the principal for academic affairs at decade on the township council. negligence, accident and Catholic Charismatic Conference St. Mark’s School in Hockessin, He is employed with Ernst & personal injury cases. Clare T. at the Orlando North Hilton in DE. He supervises curriculum, Young in Manhattan. Karen Ellis (Silvestri) Krakoviak ’77 , of Alamonte Springs, FL. The theme scheduling, grade reporting and ’81 , of Basking Ridge, presented White Plains, and her husband, of the conference, “Taste and See teachers. Neal has held several a speech in June on “Taking Care Joseph, announced the birth of the Goodness of the Lord,” fea - positions within the school during of You and Me,” to the board of their son, Paul Christopher, in tured a wide range of speakers his 20 years there. Ronald the Somerset Chaplaincy to the October 2000. He joins siblings and musicians. Father Halbing is Thompson, J.D. ’79 , of West Elderly. A care manager with the Thomas and Elizabeth. the pastor of St. Antonius Church Orange, was appointed president Visiting Nurses Association of James Manfredonia ’77 , of in Newark. Thomas Manahan, of the Garden State Bar Associa - Somerset Hillside, she also man - Doylestown, PA, was named J.D. ’78 , of Westfield, was the tion. He is an attorney practicing ages the companion program station manager of Holy Spirit guest speaker at the Two Hun - in East Orange. Thompson previ - and, for geriatric patients, Radio Station, WCTC-AM, in dred Club luncheon at L’Affaire ously served as legislative coun - assesses the management of Doylestown. Manfredonia hosts restaurant in Mountainside in May sel to the Newark City Council complex cases. Carol Knowlton, “Come to Me,” a one-hour pro - 2000. Manahan has been and as attorney for the Alcoholic J.D. ’81 , of Trenton, presented a gram of reflections and writings employed with the Union County Beverage Control Board.

SUMMER 2001 33 Pirate Blue Athletic Fund Presents bankruptcy seminar in October at with her husband, Joseph Sasso. She joins sisters Erin, 5, and the New Jersey Law Center in Joseph J. Rubelowsky ’83, Colleen, 3. Marc L. Hamburger New Brunswick. Knowlton, a M.D. , of Elizabeth, was named ’86 , of Millburn, was appointed 2001 Summer partner in the Trenton law firm of the cardiovascular and thoracic senior manager of video produc - Teich, Groh & Frost, specializes surgeon for the Open Heart tion at IN DEMAND L.L.C., a Golf Outing in bankruptcy, commercial Program of the Memorial Hospital major pay-per-view network. He and collection litigation. of Carbondale, IL. He did his had been senior assistant editor Monday, August 13 Lynn F. Newsome, J.D. ’81 , of cardiothoracic fellowship at New with Broadway Video in New York Lawrenceville, participated in the York University Medical Center. City. Gregory A. Klimek, M.B.A. Spring Lake Golf Club fall seminar sponsored by the Reverend Edgardo D. Abano, ’86 , of Lawrenceville, was named Spring Lake, New Jersey State Bar Associa - M.D.M. ’84 , of Piscataway, cele - president of the Chicago region of New Jersey tion, discussing the various brated the 15th anniversary of his Verizon Wireless. Klimek is aspects of divorce law. Newsome ordination in May 2000. Before responsible for telecommunica - is a partner with the Short Hills his appointment as pastor of tions operations in the Chicago, law firm of Donohue, Braun, St. Frances Cabrini Parish in northern Illinois and Wisconsin 11:00 a.m. Lunch Hagan, Klein & Newsome. John Piscataway, Father Abano markets. Dorothy L. Zufall, J. Sarno, M.A.E. ’81/J.D. ’88 , of served as associate pastor of Ed.D. ’86 , of Basking Ridge, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Warren, was named president of the Immaculate Conception addressed the AARP Somerset the Employers Association of Parish in Somerville. Rosemary Hills Chapter in May 2000. A Cocktails and buffet dinner New Jersey. Sarno, an instructor (Calbo) Parisi ’84 , of Budd Lake, health care planning consultant immediately following golf. at TRhaemNapeowCEomllepgloey,misetnht e author and her husband, Alberto, and health educa tor, Zufall gave a Cofontract announced the birth of their program titled “Don’t Forget,” • Entry fee of $400 per per - , which is designed to daughter, Gabriella Grace, in June focusing on improving memory. son includes 18 holes of help employers avoid litigation. 2000. Gabriella joins siblings Thomas Cavanaugh ’87 , of Edi - golf, electric cart or caddy, Lizabeth Augustine ’82 , of Anthony, 9, and Angelica, 6. Joan son, was awarded an M.F.A. lunch, cocktails and bev - Guttenberg, and her husband, Radicchi ’84 , of Garfield, adopted degree in playwriting from the erages throughout the day, Thomas J. McEvoy, announced a baby girl, Julianna Hope Tai Actors’ Studio Drama School in the birth of their daughter, Megan and buffet reception/ Xiao, in June 2000. Radicchi is a New York. He is an associate Augustine McEvoy, in March second-grade teacher at the producer for Ensemble Studio awards ceremony. 2000. Lizanne J. Ceconi, J.D. Sacred Heart School in Clifton. Theatre in Manhattan. Joseph A. • Individual hole sponsor - ’82 , of Summit, and her husband, Anthony P. DeFranco ’85/M.S. Ciccolini Jr. ’87 , of West ships are $350 per hole. If Ken Grispin, announced the birth ’92 and Nicholas Magone ’85 , Orange, was promoted to vice of their daughter, Casey, in March both of South Orange, have president of telecommunications you have a foursome and 2000. Ceconi, who launched her expanded their West Orange- at Merita Bank in New York. Cic - sponsor a hole, you will private law practice in 1994, is the based accounting firm, Couto, colini remains active with the receive a reduced rate of president of the Union County Bar DeFranco & Magone, into the Seton Hall community and the $1,900 for the foursome. Association and serves as coun - Irish market, through their alliance University’s Department of Italian sel for the Elizabeth Development with the Dublin-based firm Noone Studies. Christina (Pane) Deyo • There will be prizes and Company. Lisa F. Chrystal, J.D. & Casey. Their firm offers a broad ’87 , of Cedar Grove, and her hus - gifts for all golfers and ’82 , of Westfield, was sworn in as range of accounting and consult - band, Bob, announced the birth of awards for individuals, a Superior Court judge for Union ing services, including venture their second daughter, Caroline including the Richard J. County. Chrystal was an assistant capital, debt financing and other Marie, in May 2000. Deyo Regan [’53] Trophy and Union County counsel and asso - strategic planning consultations. recently received her third Emmy ciate with the Westfield law firm of the Sue Regan Trophy for Frank R. Dudis, M.B.A. ’85 , of Award as producer for “The Rosie Woehling & Freedman before New York, joined the Brooklyn O’Donnell Show” on ABC-TV. the winners in men’s and launching her own practice in district attorney’s office as an Rene Dierkes ’87 , of Avalon, was women’s categories 1996. Stephen A. Timoni, J.D. assistant district attorney. Linda promoted to vice president of respectively. ’82 , of Scotch Plains, joined the F. Edell, J.D. ’85 , of Nashville, investments for Legg Mason of Boston law firm of Kirkpatrick & joined the Nashville law firm of Westfield. Dierkes, who has been • Silent auction of sports Lockhart as a partner. He previ - Stokes, Bartholomew, Evans & with Legg Mason for 10 years, memorabilia will be con - ously was associated with the Petree, where she heads the previously worked for Kidder ducted during the cocktail Newark law firm of Gibbons, entertainment and new media Peabody in Morristown. James F. reception. Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & practice. Edell had been with the Ford Jr., M.A.E. ’87 , of Union, Vecchione, where he concentrated Nashville law firm of Loeb & celebrated his 25th anniversary For more information, call in corporate, business counseling Loeb. James L. Orsini ’85 , of with the Chatham Township (973) 378-9838/2681. and health care law. Mark G. Livingston, was appointed group Police Department. Ford was Leist ’83 , of Port Charlotte, FL, chief financial officer of Interbrand, promoted to lieutenant in 1990. was promoted to division man - a brand consultancy firm in New Susan K. Goodliffe, J.D. ’87 , ager at Coastal Engineering and York. Orsini had been chief finan - of Basking Ridge, joined the Consulting, an engineering, cial officer with Saatchi, Saatchi, Bedminster office of Weichert environmental and comprehen - & Rowland in Manhattan. Ralph Realtors as a sales associate. sive real estate services firm in Terminello ’85 , of Mahwah, was Sharon Patterson, M.B.A. ’87 , of Naples, FL. Leist formerly was a named vice president of the finan - Sinking Spring, PA, joined Reese Reservations are mapping division manager. Daria cial analytics group at D’Accord & Associates of Wyomissing, PA, extremely limited. Messina ’83 , of Toms River, was Financial Services Group in Man - as a public relations account Don’t miss out on this elected a Fellow of the College of hattan. He previously served as executive. Patterson implements Straight Chiropractic by the Fed - assistant vice president of Finova and supervises the community popular event! eration of Straight Chiropractors Capital Corporation in Manhattan. and public relations campaigns and Organizations. Messina, the Robert G. Birmingham ’86 , of for the agency’s industrial clients. organization’s first female Fellow, Mechanicsville, VA, and his wife, She had been the product brand established the Sasso Family Patty, announced the birth of their manager for Triscuit and Wheat Chiropractic Center in Toms River daughter, Shannon, in June 2000. Thins at RJR Nabisco. Thomas E.

34 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE September 17 October 13 Seton Hall University open houses, 6:30 p.m., Ring Building Conference Room. (973) 761-2294. 19th Annual Stillman School University Day 2001 features of Business Alumni Golf the 17th annual Farinella 5K ? July 27-29 and Outing, Upper Montclair run, the Mass of Celebration August 3-5 Country Club, Clifton. and many other activities p (973) 378-9817. for alumni and families, Summer Theatre-in-the- September 29 South Orange campus. Round presents “Mousetrap,” (See page 21 for details.) by Agatha Christie, 8 p.m. U (973) 378-9834 or SHU 500, fifth annual day Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. 1-800-992-GRAD. of community service

g Sunday, Theatre-in-the- Round, Bishop Dougherty connecting more than 500 October 28 University Center. Admission: Seton Hall students, alumni, n $12; seniors and Seton Hall faculty, staff and administra - Crayola Dream-Makers i students with valid I.D. $10; tors with volunteer opportu - Exhibit Grand Opening, s ’ children and staff $5. nities throughout New Walsh Library Gallery. t Jersey. Registration begins (973) 761-2749. (See page 8

a (973) 761-9790. at 8:30 a.m., buses depart for more details.) h m August 2 at 9:30 a.m. University November 13 Green, South Orange W o The G.K. Chesterton Institute campus. (973) 761-9702. presents “Chesterton-Shaw Arts Council International Debates — A Reenactment, October 4 Music Festival presents the Niagara-on-the-Lake, Kidaly String Quartet, 8 p.m., C Canada,” as part of the Shaw Young Alumni Meeting, Kozlowski Hall Auditorium. Festival 2001. (973) 378-9808. 6:30 p.m., Ring Building Admission: $15; senior citi - Conference Room. zens $8; limited number of Through August 10 August 13 1-800-992-GRAD. free tickets with valid Seton Hall I.D. (973) 761-9098. Pirate Blue Athletic Fund October 6 Walsh Library Gallery Summer Golf Outing, Spring November 17-23, presents “Expressions in Lake Golf Club, Spring Lake. Class of 1951 50th Reunion 17-25 or 17-26 Watercolor: A Juried Exhibition 11 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. and 50 Plus by Members of shotgun start, cocktails and Club Maui Invitational trip to the New dinner immediately Dinner, Hawaii, sponsored Jersey following golf. 5:30 p.m. by the Pirate Blue Watercolor (See page 34 Mass, with Athletic Fund and the Society.” The for details.) cocktails and Seton Hall Alumni Society was (973) 378-9838/2681. dinner immediate - Association. Five tour formed in ly following Mass, packages and two 1938 to further September 4 Bishop Dougherty University optional game-ticket the appreciation and Center. 1-800-992-GRAD. packages are avail - knowledge of this media and Freshman Move-In Day and able for this tourna - its artists. Gallery hours: 10:30 Convocation, Boland Hall, October 9 ment, which a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday South Orange campus. features the or by appointment. Members of the Arts Council International Seton Hall (973) 275-2033 . University community Music Festival presents men’s basket - August 23 welcome the Class of 2005 violinist Elmar ball team and and help move new students Oliveira, 8 p.m., other top into their residence hall Kozlowski Hall SHARP (Seton Hall Alumni collegiate rooms, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Auditorium. Recruitment Program) infor - teams. (See page 37 Freshman Convocation Admission: mational/training session for for details and prices.) begins at 5 p.m. in Walsh $15; senior alumni volunteers interested in 1-866-THE HALL. Gymnasium. citizens $8; assisting with student recruit - limited number of free tick - ment by visiting high schools ets with vaild Seton Hall I.D. and attending college fairs and (973) 761-9098.

SUMMER 2001 35 Zoeller, J.D. ’87 , of Washington, the birth of their daughter, Jersey, is a member of the Ameri - Mary H. Casey, J.D. ’93 , of New D.C., is a deputy assistant chief Caroline, in October 2000. Mark can Medical Association, the Brunswick, was named township counsel with the Federal Aviation Kassop, Ed.S. ’89 , of Allendale, National Medical Association and municipal court judge by the Administration. He and his wife, waWs ho’nsoWrehdoinAtmheonlagteAsmt erdicitaio’sn the Georgia Medical Association. South Brunswick Township Patty Reilly, adopted two sons Toef achers Christine (Spedale) Moninghoff Council. She established her own from Russia: Patrick Joseph . A sociology professor ’91 , of Milford, and her husband, practice in New Brunswick, con - Zoeller and Thomas Reilly at Bergen Community College, Timothy, announced the birth of centrating on criminal defense. Zoeller. Reverend Kenneth D. Kassop has developed several their second daughter, Brooke John W. Hartmann, J.D. ’93 , Brighenti, M.D.M. ’88 , of Colo - courses focusing on marriage Helen, in April 2000. Moninghoff who lives and practices law in nia, earned his doctoral degree in and the family. Barbara Anne is a state-registered family day Princeton Junction, spoke on sacred theology from La Salle (Nenichka) Signorello ’89 , of care provider. William A. Ryan New Jersey’s role in the War of University. Father Brighenti is Barnegat, and her husband, Nick, ’91 , of Wayne, earned his certi - Independence, at the spring din - the parochial vicar for St. John announced the birth of their fied financial planner certificate. ner of the Jockey Hollow Chapter Vianney of Colonia. Michael F. daughter, Victoria Antoinette, in Ryan manages investments and of the Sons of the American DeCheser ’88 , of New York City, September 2000. Victoria joins corporate retirement accounts RevolutioTnh.eHAamrtmeraicnannisParuttishaonr of was promoted to managing direc - her brother, Nicholas Joseph, 2. with Merrill Lynch in Roseland. a novel, . tor for Massey Knakal Realty Laura A. (Burke) Buonadonna, Brian J. Horn ’93, M.D. , of Services of New York. He had 1990s ’92 , of Vineland, joined Allied Dover, DE, who graduated from served as executive assistant to Insurance of Vineland as an the the firm’s chairman. Glenn A. Craig J. Hubert, J.D. ’90 , of insurance broker. Brian C. University of Medicine and Farrell, J.D. ’88 , of Livingston, Trenton, was named a partner in DeNovellis ’92 , of Matawan, Dentistry of New Jersey, has a was re-appointed to the New the Hamilton law firm of Brotman joined News 12 New Jersey in private practice in family medicine Jersey State Board of Medical & Graziano. A former law clerk for Edison as sports writer and news in Dover. James “Eric” Lazaro Examiners by then-Governor Justice Neil H. Shuster, Hubert anchor. He had been the sports ’93 , of Stratford, CT, was named Christine Todd Whitman. Farrell, served as an associate for the director at Time Warner Cable executive director of the South co-chairman of the board’s past five years. John E. Keefe Channel 10 News in Palisades End Community Center, also in Bioethics Committee, is a senior Jr., J.D. ’90 , of Allenhurst, was Park. Alison L. Galer, J.D. ’92 , of Stratford. Previously, he was the trial attorney with the Rutherford appointed to the American Board Neshanic Station, was promoted project coordinator of Fairfield law firm of Deveaux & Seidman. of Trial Advocates. A partner in to partner of the Somerville law University’s Upward Bound Reed Gusciora, J.D. ’88 , of the North Brunswick law firm of firm of Norris, McLaughlin & Program. Susan M. Fredricks- Princeton, was elected to the Lynch, Martin, Kroll, he heads the Marcus. Galer concentrates in the Linke, M.A. ’93 , of Downingtown New Jersey State Assembly, 15th firm’s plaintiff department and is areas of banking litigation, com - County, PA, was named an District. The Democratic candi - principally engaged in civil trial mercial foreclosures and workout assistant professor of speech date, he championed the issues practice in Middlesex, Monmouth litigation. Jane (Ehrhard) Mount, communication at Penn State of prescription drugs for senior and Ocean counties. Mary E. M.B.A. ’92 , of Scarborough, ME, University’s Delaware County citizens, HMO reform and gun Roberts, M.S.N. ’90/M.N.E. ’90 , was appointed research director campus. Michelle (Dering) control. Gusciora is a labor and of Short Hills, was elected record - for Digital Research Inc., a full- Lubaczewski ’93 and Craig F. employment attorney. Kathleen ing secretary on the executive service marketing research firm Lubaczewski ’94 , of Fords, J. Hopkins ’88 , of Seattle, estab - committee of the American specializing in online and publish - announced the birth of their lished the Seattle law firm of Academy of Nurse Practitioners ing research practices, located daughter, Courtney Rose, in Tousley Brain Stephens, PLLC. Board of Directors. She is an in Kennebunk. She had been August 2000. Lorri E. (Oates) An active member of the Ameri - adjunct clinical professor teaching director of consumer and sales Miceli ’93 and Michael Miceli can, Washington State and King graduate courses in Seton Hall’s research at Hannaford Brothers ’93 , of River Edge, announced County bar associations, she College of Nursing, as well as an Company in Maine. Connie the birth of their daughter, specializes in the areas of real adult and acute care nurse practi - (Ramos) Orr ’92 and Douglas Kathleen Mairead, in August 2000 . property, real property finance, tioner with Clinical and Invasive Orr ’93 , of Pompano Beach, FL, Jason R. Rittie, J.D. ’93 , of Budd commercial leasing and bank - Cardiology in Belleville. Donna L. announced the birth of their Lake, is an associate in the com - ruptcy. Donald Malter ’88 , of (Gibson) Colyer ’91 , of Wood - daughter, Rachel Maria, in October mercial real estate, leasing, land Hoboken, was appointed vice bridge, and her husband, Mark, 2000. Salvatore Siciliano, J.D. use and zoning department of president of finance for the Verve announced the birth of their sec - ’92 , of Haddenfield, joined the Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Music Group in Manhattan. Malter ond daughter, Lauren Reese, in Cherry Hill law firm of Tomar, Perreti, LLP, in Morristown. Rittie had been director of finance for April 2000. Lauren joins a sister, O’Brien, Kaplan, Jacoby & formerly was an associate with the GRP Recording Company, Amanda Kristen. Colyer is a Graziano as a senior associate. Brach, Eichler, Rosenburg, Silver, also in Manhattan. Joanne human resource specialist with David J. Adinaro, M.A.E. ’93 , of Bernstein, Hammer & Gladstone, Rajoppi, M.P.A. ’88 , of Union, the Movado Group of Lyndhurst. Roseland, is doing a medical resi - P.C., in Roseland. Annmarie was elected Union County clerk. Robert T. Dahill III ’91/M.A.E. dency in Morristown Memorial Simeone, J.D. ’93 , of She was the county’s registrar of ’93 , of Waretown, was named Hospital’s emergency medical unit. Woodbridge, was appointed a deeds, and also has served as Teacher of the Year 2000 for the Donna M. Alkin, J.D. ’93 and settlement New Jersey’s assistant secretary Perth Amboy School District. Lewis D. Alkin, ’86 , of Freehold, panelist for the Middlesex County of state. Donna Delicio, M.S.N. Dahill, who is pursuing a doctoral announced the birth of their son, Special Civil Part Settlement ’89 , of Cranford, was promoted to degree in education and adminis - Ryan Joseph, in March 2000. Program of the Superior Court of vice president of patient care trative supervision at Seton Hall, Ryan joins a sister, Bridget Rose. New Jersey. An associate with services at Somerset Medical teaches eighth-grade math at Juliette M. (Brito) Amerman ’93 , the Somerville law firm of Norris, Center in Somerville. She previ - McGinnis School in Perth Amboy of West Orange, and her hus - McLaughlin and Marcus, P.A., ously served as director of oncol - and is an adjunct professor at band, Brian, announced the birth she resolves small claims and ogy services. Thomas N. Duffy Georgian Court College. John A. of their second child, Matthew, in civil cases that do not exceed ’89 , of Marlton, joined the Univer - Johnson ’91, M.D. , of Hyattsville, March 2000. Matthew joins a $10,000. Joseph B. Tiboni, sity of Medicine and Dentistry of MD, established Parkway Primary brother, Andrew, 3. Luciano J. J.D. ’93 , of New Providence, New Jersey in Stratford as an Care Physicians in Lithia Springs, Bispo ’93, M.D. , of Lincoln Park, presented a seminar titled “Elder orthopedic surgeon. David L. GA. Johnson, who earned his was appointed resident physician Law” to the Senior Citizens Club Flood ’89/M.A. ’95 , of Madison, M.D. from the University of at St. Joseph’s Hospital and of New Providence. An attorney and his wife, Karen, announced Medicine and Dentistry of New Medical Center in Paterson. who established the New

36 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Join the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund and the Seton Hall Alumni Association at the Providence law firm of Tiboni and Tiboni, he specializes in estate planning, elder law and real estate. David Toomey, J.D. ’93 , of Washington D.C., was named MAUI INVI TATIONAL senior legislative assistant for Senator Tim Johnson (D-South featuring the Seton Hall men’s basketball team and other top collegiate teams Dakota). Toomey previously was including Duke, UCLA and the University of Kansas the legislative director for Con - gressman Tom Sawyer (D-Ohio November 17-23, 17-25 or 17-26, 2001 14th District). Jacqueline A. (Smith) Cardini ’94 and John E. Package includes: Cardini ’95 , of Livingston, announced the birth of their • Round-trip airfare from Newark (or other cities by request) to Maui † daughter, Sara Patricia, in Octo - • “Meet & Greet” services upon arrival in Maui, including fresh Hawaiian flower lei ber 1999. John is a New Jersey state trooper and Jacqueline is • Six or eight nights deluxe accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Maui employed with Chase Manhattan (this simply spectacular Kaanapali location is within walking distance Bank. Robert C. Duncheskie, of the arena) M.D. ’94 , of Pittsburgh, and his wife, Liane, announced the birth • Inter-island air transportation to Hawaii, Kauai or Honolulu (Tours C, D, E) of their son, Robert Patrick, in • Three nights additional accommodations in Hawaii, Kauai or Honolulu (Tours C, D, E) January 2001. Duncheskie is chief resident of the department • Use of rental car (based on two persons sharing a compact, three sharing an intermediate of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital or four sharing a full-size car) for entire stay in Hawaii (except Honolulu, where airport of Pittsburgh. Benjamin D. transfer will be provided) Eckman, J.D. ’94 , of Elizabeth, • All hotel taxes gave a session on legal issues for family members of residents of • Welcome breakfast briefing on November 18 the Delaire Nursing Home in • Embroidered /Maui Invitational shirt and custom-laminated luggage tags Linden. Eckman concentrates on estate planning and elder law in • Comprehensive tour manual with important information about travel and activities in Hawaii his private practice in Union. • Services of Sports Travel International, the on-site tour managers Francis R. Gajewski, M.P.A. ’94 , of Jersey City, was appointed by Optional game-ticket plans: Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler to deputy chief of the Jersey City Pirates-only package (3 games) $105 Police Department. Gajewski has Full tournament package (12 games) $180 served in the department for 28 years. Brian D. Gallagher, J.D. ’94 , of Haddonfield, had an article Per-Person Prices titled “The Right of the People: Single Double Triple Quad Child* The Exclusionary Rule in Child Tour A: Maui: 6 nights at the Hyatt Regency $3,119 $2,299 $2,109 $2,019 $1,429 Abuse Litigation” published in the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of November 17-23 Practical and Clinical Law . Tour B: Maui: 8 nights at the Hyatt Regency $3,689 $2,589 $2,339 $2,209 $1,499 Gallagher is an assistant prose - cutor in the Camden County November 17-25 Prosecutor’s Office. Wendy J. Tour C: Maui: 6 nights at the Hyatt Regency $3,819 $2,769 $2,439 $2,339 $1,579 Lemke, M.A. ’94 , of Westfield, joined Dun & Bradstreet of Murray Kauai: 3 nights at the Sheraton Kauai Hill as manager of internal November 17-26 communications. Jennifer L. (Rodriguez) Struble ’94 , of Tour D: Maui: 6 nights at the Hyatt Regency $3,829 $2,689 $2,439 $2,339 $1,579 West Orange, earned a master’s Hawaii: 3 nights at the Outrigger Waikaloa degree in English from William November 17-26 Paterson University. Jennifer H. Thorpe ’94 , of Athens, GA, was Tour E: Maui: 6 nights at the Hyatt Regency $3,769 $2,639 $2,419 $2,309 $1,579 promoted to assistant controller at Honolulu: 3 nights at the Sheraton Waikiki Lithonia Lighting, also in Athens. November 17-26 Thorpe is responsible for financial planning and analysis of the cor - *Children under 17 sharing room with adult(s) porate, distribution and six Sigma divisions of the company. Addie PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a heavy travel period, space is extremely limited and available on a first-come, M. Boyd, Ed.D. ’95 , of Kearny, first-served basis. More than 200 people are expected to take part in this tour. was appointed principal of the †For Continental Airlines non-stop Newark/Honolulu/Newark flights, add $400 per person to above prices. Washington School in Nutley. Boyd formerly was a vice princi - For more information, call pal in the Plainfield school sys - tem. She previously worked for 1-866-THE HALL Passaic County College and served as a coordinator in the

SUMMER 2001 37 New Book Features Four Pirate Baseball Legends

Mo Vaughn , Craig Nor walk, Connecti cut. Astros; he Biggio and Marteese Valentin, a walk-on who advanced to the Robinson provided one hailed from Jersey City, major leagues in of the most powerful amazingly developed into a fewer than 150 3-4-5 combinations in major league star. Robinson, minor league college baseball history although he hit .529 in 1987 games. He is a while playing for the and was named the National seven-time 1987 Seton Hall Pirates Co-Player of the Year (with major league All- under Head Coach Mike Oklahoma State’s Robin Star, four-time Sheppard ’58/M.A. ’67. Ventura), did not make it to Gold Glove win - The trio combined to hit the majors as a player, but ner and the only .459 with 58 home runs eventually found himself player in major and 248 runs batted in there as coordinator of league history (RBIs). To increase atten - scouting for the Toronto to make the dance at games, a mem - Blue Jays. All-Star Game ber of the pitching staff The 1987 Pirates finished as a catcher and created a flyer promoting the season 45-10 and cap - second baseman. Biggio, Vaughn and tured Seton Hall’s first BIG Biggio also is Robinson as “The Hit EAST Conference baseball only the second Men.” While the three title. (The Pirates won their player in history second BIG EAST Champi - to have 50 dou - student-athletes were Four legendary Pirates touch base again: While the Pirates’ offensive onship this May; see page bles and 50 stolen Marteese Robinson (seated, left) led the weapons, the defensive 24). The 1987 team bases in the same defense, (seated, right), star was , advanced to the NCAA season. In his 13 (back, left) and John Valentin (back, right) took Tournament in Huntsville, seasons with the charge of the offense. The four Pirates are the who hit .248 as the ninth subjects of David Siroty’s The Hit Men and the batter. A new book by Alabama, but did not Astros, he has hit Kid Who Batted Ninth . David Siroty, titled The advance to the Col lege .291 with 160 Hit Men and the Kid Who World Series. Biggio, home runs and 741 RBIs. released prior to the 1991 Batted Ninth , chronicles Robinson and Vaughn were As a Seton Hall junior season. Following his career the lives of these Pirate named to the All-America in 1987, Robinson led the playing baseball, he worked baseball legends. team, making the Pirates the nation in hitting and was as a detention officer and Siroty served as assis - only team that season to the National Co-Player of later as a police officer. He tant sports information have three players chosen. the Year. His .529 batting re-entered baseball in 1998 director at Seton Hall An amazing eight players average remains the second- as an Arizona-based scout from 1986 to 1990. His from the 1987 team signed highest in NCAA history. with the book, published this sum - professional baseball con - His 126 hits have tied him and was promoted to the mer by Diamond Com - tracts. Biggio, Valentin and with former major league team’s front office in 1999. munications, captures the Vaughn, along with left- player Hubie Brooks, rank - This year, Robinson moved importance that Biggio, hander Kevin Morton , who ing fourth on the NCAA’s to the St. Louis Cardinals as Vaughn, Valentin and went on to pitch for the all-time list. Robinson also director of pro scouting. Robinson have in Seton 1991 Boston Red Sox, put tied nationally for second in Valentin, batting ninth in Hall and baseball history. Seton Hall in elite company RBIs (he and teammate the Pirates’ 1987 lineup, While baseball was as one of only 12 schools in Vaughn each had 90), and was the team’s top defen - the common theme for the 1980s to produce four or he was third in stolen bases sive player during his soph - these four men, each one more big league players. (56). Robinson’s .423 career omore year. The shortstop experienced a very dif - Biggio as a junior was a average is still the 10th best also hit .248 with 2 home ferent life, according to catcher on the 1987 Pirates in college history. At the end runs and 24 RBIs. He Siroty. Two came to team, hitting .497 with 14 of his junior year, he was became a professional Seton Hall as baseball home runs, 68 RBIs and 30 drafted in the sixth round by prospect following a prodigies: Biggio out of stolen bases. Following the the . He successful summer in the Kings Park, New York, season, he was a first-round spent four years in the Jayhawk League and a trip and Vaughn from draft pick by the Houston minor leagues before being to Cuba with the U.S.

38 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Paterson school system. Brother Orange. Louise P. Hall ’97/ Association of Fleet Administra - Thomas Dion ’95 , of South M.H.A. ’00 , of Freehold, was tors in Iselin. She is a former Orange, professed the final vows named clinical director of surgical account executive at Taylor of priesthood during a Mass that services at Monmouth Medical Public Relations in Mountainside. National Team. As a jun - took place at Salesian High Center, an affiliate of Saint Benjamin M. Hyde ’99 was ior, Valentin moved up to School in New Rochelle, NY. Barnabas Health Care Systems, promoted to the rank of second Brother Dion, a former missionary in Long Branch. Hall was a former lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He is third in the batting lineup in the Dominican Republic and head nurse of the same day sur - stationed in Bamberg, Germany. and hit .392. He was instructor at Don Bosco Technical gery unit at Robert Wood Johnson Alyssa A. (Charmello) drafted in the fifth round School in Paterson, was assigned University Hospital in New Verderami, J.D. ’99 , of Kendall to a Salesian parish in Chicago. Brunswick. MaryAnn (Faias) Park, joined the Somerville law by the Boston Red Sox. Jennifer (Scanlon) Meagher, Hotaling ’97 , of Harker Heights, firm of Norris, McLaughlin & Valentin is the only player J.D. ’95 , of Lyme, NH, and her TX, was appointed health care Marcus, P.A., as an associate in major league history to husband, Matthew, announced administrator for obstetrics and in the health care department. have three home runs in a the birth of their son, Benjamin, in gynecology at William Beaumont Verderami previously was an May 2000. Benjamin joins three Army Medical Center in El Paso. associate in the North Brunswick game, to get an unassisted siblings: Rachel, 5; Brian, 4; and Hotaling is a captain in the U.S. law firm of Chansky, Philibosian, triple play and to hit for Jacob, 2. Chelsie King ’96 , of Army. Michael T. Jones ’97 , of Russell, Killmurray & Kinneally. the cycle. In his nine Mountainside, joined the Morris - Fort Washington, MD, joined IBM seasons with the Red Sox, town law firm of Riker, Danzig, in Bethesda as an assets admin - 2000s Scherer, Hyland & Perretti, LLP, istrator. He had been administra - Valentin has batted .283 as an associate in the commercial tive coordinator for Educational Jonathan Bemis ’00 , of Sheboy - with 120 home runs and litigation group. King previously Services Inc. in Washington D.C. gan, WI, wasRneagmioendalcNouenwtsy 523 RBIs. served as a law clerk for the Hon - Careen Falcone ’98 , of Edison, editor of the in Vaughn, during his orable Kenneth C. MacKenzie of established Wireless Networks, a Lake Geneva, WI. As a student at the Superior Court of New Jersey. full-service telecommunications freshman season at Seton Seton THhaell,Sheetownaiasn a staff mem - Brother Louis J. Konopelski, firm in Somerville. She previously ber of weekly news - Hall, hit 28 home runs, M.A.E. ’96 , of Paterson, pro- served as activations manager for paper. Gina M. Cinotti, M.A.E. boosting the University’s fessed his final vows of priesthood Nextel Communications in Piscat - ’00 , of Stanhope, was appointed career record. He added at a Mass that took place at away. Aaron H. Galileo, J.D. ’98 , guidance department counselor Salesian High School in New of Nutley, was named an associ - 90 RBIs and a .429 aver - at Whippany Park School of Rochelle, NY. Brother Konopelski, ate at Reckson Associates Realty Hanover Township. She had been age as the designated who was a teacher at Don Bosco Corporation in Melville, NY. a counselor and mathematics hitter in 1987. Vaughn Technical School in Paterson, has Galileo was a former associate teacher at Randolph High School. been studying theology at the with CB Richard Ellis in Manhat - Douglas Eilender, J.D. ’00 , of finished his college career Salesian Theological Institute in tan. Jessica A. Gomperts, J.D. with three All-America Madison, joined the Hackensack Paquepaque, Mexico. Amanda ’98 , of Westfield, was appointed law firm of Cole, Schotz, Meisel, seasons, 57 career home N. Nanawa ’96 , of Keyport, joined Bergen County assistant prosecu - Forman & Leonard as an associ - runs, 218 RBIs and a .416 the enhanced TV division of ABC tor. She had been a law clerk for ate. Christopher G. Izzo, J.D. Studios in New York City. The New Jersey State Supreme Court average. He was named ’00 , of Bridgewater, was named division is responsible for the pro - Justice Virginia A. Long. Victoria an associate with the Morristown BIG EAST Player of the duction of Sunday and Monday M. (Merkel) McKoy ’98 , of law firm of Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Decade for the 1980s. Night Football and “Who Wants to Somerset, and her husband, Hyland & Perretti, LLP. Charles A 1989 first-round pick Be a Millionaire?” Tareque H. Jason, celebrated the birth of Magee, J.D. ’00 , of Holland, PA, Rabbu ’96 , of Chicago, earned a their daughter, Samantha Victoria, by the Boston Red Sox, is a law clerk in the Hunterdon master’s degree in M iddle Eastern in October 1999. McKoy is a County Superior Court, assigned Vaughn made it to the studies from the University of cooperative education coordinator to the Honorable Roger Mahon. major leagues during the Texas in Austin. Walter E. at the DeVry Institute in North 1991 season. He remained Boright, Ed.D. ’97 , of Scotch Brunswick. Sandra M. Mitchell Marriages Plains, retired from public edu - ’98 , of Waterloo, NY, was inducted in Boston until 1998, cation after a 34-year career. into the initial class of the New C. Clinton Cooper, J.D. ’73 to when he signed an Boright was a teacher and assis - York State Section V Basketball Beverly Koot Whitbeck tant to the building principal in the Hall of Fame of Waterloo. Mitchell, $80 million contract with Leonard J. Monesteri ’78 to the Anaheim Angels as a Clark school system for 23 years, a former All-Greater Rochester principal and superintendent in Player of the Year and Miss New Denise A. Wolfersberger free agent. Vaughn was the Garwood school system and York State Basketball Player of Diane P. Leskanic ’84 to the 1995 American superintendent in the Milltown the Year, is attending law school Gregory Doyle League MVP, batting .300 School District. Barry F. at Pace University. John R. Michelle B. Blazina ’87 to with 39 home runs and Gartenberg, J.D. ’97 , of Warren, Sawyer, J.D. ’98 , of Asbury Park, Theodore X. Garcia established the Springfield law is an associate in the Lawrence- Donna Frances Miceli ’87 to 126 RBIs. In his 10-year practice of Barry F. Gartenberg, ville law firm of Stork & Stork. He Joseph Agostino, J.D. ’99 LLC. The general practice firm concentrates in commercial litiga - pro career, he has hit .298 Daniel C. Wilhoft Jr. ’87 to with 299 home runs and provides a full range of legal tion. Padraig P. Flanagan, J.D. Amelia C. Savier counsel and representation to ’99 , of Bedminster, joined the 977 RBIs. small and medium-size Somerville law firm of Norris, Lisa A. Biase, J.D. ’88 to For more information businesses. Christine R. Grillon McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., as an Louis M. Casciano about the book, The Hit ’97 , of West Orange, was one of associate in the litigation depart - Sheila Norton ’89 to Robert Petruska Men and the Kid Who Batted four finalists in the Bud Light ment. Flanagan was an assistant Ladies of Comedy competition, district attorney in Bronx County, Yolanda A. Stancati ’89 to Ninth , call 1-800-480-3717. and was also a finalist in 1999. New York. Jean M. Fritzen ’99 , of Joseph Monteverde She performs live stand-up at Edison, was named communica - Nancy J. Coughlin ’90/M.A. ’94 to Rascal’s Comedy Club in West tions manager of the National

SUMMER 2001 39 Henry M. DiPasquale Jimmie L. Cochran Jennifer Blanch Tina M. Buonopane ’53 Jennifer L. Baldasarre ’92 to Kevin W. Watson ’93 to Christina M. Thompson, J.D. ’95 Walter L. Dukes Jr. ’53, J.D. Aaron Gentry Gina Caccamo to James W. Perling Bishop James T. McHugh ’53 Annette C. Murphy ’53 Nicole R. Forma ’92/J.D. ’95 to Annie Wong ’93/M.A. ’95 to Jenene R. Hansen ’96 to Joseph M. Dockry ’54 John Degnan, M.B.A. ’93 Joseph B. Degnan ’92 Eric J. Ziegler ’96 Donald N. Lombardi ’54, Ph.D. Elizabeth Daly, J.D. ’93 to Elisa Aloe ’94/M.P.A. ’96 to Marc Leduc ’96 to John S. Veliky ’54 James J. Gillespie ’88 Michael J. Bosslett ’94 Kelly Marie Lynch Samuel A. Maietta ’55 Susan M. Fredricks, M.A. ’93 to Don W. Osmanski ’94 to Michele Marabello ’96/M.A.E. ’99 Sarah E. Dougherty ’56 George P. Linke Jr. ’93 Tiffany Ryan to Matthew J. Kilpatrick III ’96 George R. Fauth Sr. ’56 Brian J. Horn ’93 to Garrick C. Andreazza ’95 to Anna Markowska ’96 to Francis J. Hartmann ’56 Colleen P. Allorto Cinthia J. Cannara Kevin McSorley Joseph McKay, M.A.E. ’56 John M. Tanzola ’56/M.A.E. ’62 Carol A. Orr ’93/M.B.A. ’99 to Matthew R. Hanson ’95 to Robert W. Quincy ’96 to Brian E. Pietro ’95/M.B.A. ’99 Lisa A. Aiello Andrea M. Kurtz Lloyd H. Belton ’57 Frank J. Byrne ’57 Suzanne Paige ’93 to Susan F. Marino ’95 to Jeannine A. Elkas ’97 to Sister Mary R. Liddell ’57 Joseph Carpenter Grant G. Kozak Michael Romeo Thomas P. Mahoney ’57 Suzanne T. Pechilio ’93 to Renee Merklinger ’95 to Cindy Ng ’97 to Nirio A. Barcia Jr. Sister Helen J. Brennan ’59 Jim Polis Thomas Donoghue Kris A. Black ’98 to William B. Mellet ’59 Christopher G. Pratt, Ed.D. ’93 to Dennis Perry ’95 to Jason A. Federici ’96 Joseph Chauvette ’60 Richard F. Carroll ’61 Robert A. Kotlar, M.B.A. ’98 to Track Greats Celebrate Doris A. Geyer ’61 Wendy Lynn Cook Thomas F. Dalton, M.B.A. ’62 Andrea G. Miller-Jones, J.D. ’98 to Joan S. Shenoy, M.S. ’62 Robert N. Rapuano, J.D. ’96 Edward C. Suttereley, M.A.E. ’62 Stacie A. Sirak, M.B.A. ’98 to Ciella Cronshey, B.S.N ’63 Thomas W. Metelski John M. Corrigan III ’64 Barbara M. Bini, J.D. ’99 to John A. Murphy ’64/M.A.E. ’67 Thomas C. Martin, J.D. ’97 Martin J. Brady ’65 Sister Marian Hummell ’65 Sherrie L. Buenviaje, M.S. ’99 to Steven Mannion, J.D. ’93 Sister Mary A. Ruane ’65 Sister Theresa Costantini ’67 Angelo Valentin ’99 to Stephen E. Baierwick ’71 Vittoria Cosentino ’97 Michael J. Ferguson ’71 Grace Najarian, J.D. ’00 to Daniel W. Stagg ’71 Lance T. Eisenberg, J.D. ’99 Sister Grace O’Connor, David J. Snyder, M.A.E. ’00 to M.A.E. ’73 Gina DiMaggio Brenda Veltri Possumato, In February, the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund celebrated In Memoriam M.A.E. ’74 the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest track accom - Kathleen H. Murray, M.A.E. plishments in Seton Hall University and collegiate track Joseph G. Gordon ’28 ’75/M.S.N. ’82/Ed.D. ’88 Fred Richey ’75 history. Coached by John Gibson, the University’s 1951 Monsignor John J. Fahy ’38/ M.D.M. ’42 Sister John Paskevich ’77/ relay teams won an unprecedented five straight one- Charles M. Judge Sr. ’39 M.A.T. ’83 mile relay championships and went undefeated in Sister M. Helen George Ponto ’40 Carol Fowler-Lockhart ’78 Madison Square Garden. Among the alumni athletes William G. Sharwell ’41 Betty M. Anderson, M.A.E. ’80 returning for the reception at Continental Airlines Monsignor Gerard W. Walsh ’42 Bruce A. Malanga ’80 Edward E. Camporini ’45 Sister Mary Ann Cantore ’82 Arena were (from left in photo above): Fredrick L. Dooley ’46 Reverend Paul D. Helfrich, J.D. ’82 I Stan Bestys ’52 , a member of Seton Hall’s National Reverend Charles P. O’Connor Gerard (Jerry) R. Boyce, J.D. ’83 Sprint Medley Championship team; ’46/M.D.M. ’50 Joyce F. (Silvestri) Meyers, M.A.E. ’87 I Sister Mary Raphael Monczewska Ed McCardle ’52 , a member of the National AAU ’47 Virginia A. Van Duyne, Ph.D. ’93 Relay Championship and the NYAC Games Relay Leah A. Comeau ’48 Melissa Van Praag ’01 Championship; Gerard V. Hetzel ’48 Friends of the University I Sister Mary E. Andrzejkowicz ’49 Charles Slade ’52 , a member of the Seton Hall Ath - William C. Geddis ’49 Robert Baldini Jr. letic Hall of Fame and one of two runners to com - George T. McCrae ’49 Edward Brennick pete on all five collegiate relay championship teams, Reverend Robert Piatkowski ’49 Jean Buccino including the Millrose Games Relay, the NYAC Walter E. Hassler ’50 Salvatore Corbo William P. Lauber ’50 Anthony D’Amato Games Relay, the IC4A Relay, the National AAU Francis I. Perier Sr. ’50 Martin DeNicola Relay and the Knights of Columbus Relay; and Michael J. Mulreany ’51 George P. Farley I Bob Carter ’52 , a member of the Seton Hall Richard L. Stecher ’51 Reverend Jerome B. Fitzpatrick Roger J. Stelletell Sr. ’51 Alfred Frungillo Sr. Athletic Hall of Fame and the only other student- Monsignor Francis DeDomenico Raynette Gardener athlete to run on all five relay championship teams. ’52 Dr. Herbert C. Kraft Others members of the 1951 team included Harry Vincent Flynn ’52 Dr. Ed Henry Charles F. Kenny ’52 Dr. William A. Layman Bright ’51 , Morris Curotta ’53 , Dave Evans ’52 , Cecilia M. Kollar ’52 Veronica Liddy Frank Turner ’53 and the late Andy Stanfield ’52 . Sister Mary C. Wlazlowski ’52 Angela McLaughlin Joseph E. Bellomo ’53 Peter D. Noto Carol Reilly Ann Semple William M. Verchot 40 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Head Coach Louis Orr

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