S U M M E R 2 0 1 9

FUTURE OF SCIENCE Ground reaking ceremony marks start of Henry Science Center

PAGE 21

‘Proj ct sh ph rd’ sp arh ads d sign … Page 26 Six incoming students receive full-tuition scholarships

isericordia awarded the Heidelberger, Lincroft, N.J., second annual Sister Mary Communications High School, lennon ’62 Scholarships speech-language pathology; Caitlyn in February after a Henry, Burlington, N.J., Burlington Twp. Mfive-member committee comprised High School, biology; Peyton Kimmel, of faculty and administration reviewed Prince Frederick, Md., Calvert High essays and narrowed the field to School, biology, and Patrick Rother, 12 students. Mountain Top, Pa., Crestwood High Named in honor of the University’s School, business. longest serving academic dean, the The program awards no more than merit-based, full-tuition scholarship three scholarships in any one college and program awards six scholarships not less than one in each college. For annually to qualified incoming first-year more information about the scholarship students. Top row: Chronister, Franzreb, Heidelberger. program, please call Donna F. Cerza, Members of the 2019-20 lennon Bottom row: Henry, Kimmel, Rother. director of admissions, at 570-674-6460 Scholarship Class and their majors are: Casey Franzreb, Staten Island, N.Y., or [email protected]. Additional Brooke Chronister, ardners, Pa., Notre Dame Academy High School, information is available at misericordia. Biglerville High School, philosophy; speech-language pathology; Cecelia edu/ lennonScholarships.

Web, PC and PR teams earn three CUPPIE Awards

The Web Content, IT PC Services and The Web Content and IT PC Services Public Relations departments in the departments received two silver CUPPIE Offices of Information Technology, and Awards. In the category of Wild Card, Planning and External Relations the team of Steve Filipiak ’05, ’15 and received three 2019 CUPPIE Awards for David Johndrow ’89, ’14 were Creative Excellence in Marketing and recognized for Achieving Website ADA Communications in Education from the Compliance. They also received an College and University Public Relations award in the category of Electronic and Associated Professionals (CUPRAP). Media for the Interactive Media virtual The Office of Public Relations and tour of campus on the website. Publications received a gold award in Thirty-four organizations received an the category of Feature Photo for the award from among the 415 entries Student-Athlete Spotlight page that is a submitted by colleges, universities and The Office of Public Relations and feature in every edition of the campus providers of private, specialized and Publications received a gold award for magazine. The award-winning page secondary education in the field of this Student-Athlete Spotlight page that appeared in the winter 2018 edition. communications. appeared in the winter 2018 edition.

cougarconnect.misericordia.edu Instagram.com/MisericordiaAlumni

Facebook.com/MisericordiaAlumni my YouTube.com/MisericordiaU Facebook.com/MisericordiaUniversity Storify.com/MisericordiaU MU Twitter.com/MisericordiaU Pinterest.com/MisericordiaU Twitter.com/MisericordiAlum

Linkedin.com/groups/Misericordia-- Alumni 141612 Flickr.com/MisericordiaU

Stay connected at www.misericordia.edu/social 2 Summer 2019 Vo ume XXIII, No. 2

Misericordia Today is published by the Office of Planning and External Relations. Misericordia University 301 Lake St. Dallas, PA 18612-1090

ADMINISTRATION

Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D. 28 President University expands footprint in Back Barbara Samuel, Ph.D. Mountain by Vice President, Planning and External Relations purchasing Payne Printery building. David B. Rehm, Ph.D. Vice President, Academic Affairs

Mark Van Etten, B.S. Vice President, Finance and Administration

Susan Helwig, M.S. Vice President, University Advancement

Jean Messaros, RSM, M.S. Vice President, Mission Integration

Kathleen ‘Kit’ Foley, M.S. 12 19 Vice President, Student Life ov. Wolf tabs Bourger Women with Indiana enjoys representation from Children Program as model for state. this business administration alumnus. lenn Bozinski, M.S. Vice President, Enrollment Management

MISERICORDIA TODAY STAFF

Paul Krzywicki, Editor Manager, Public Relations and Publications

Marianne Tucker Puhalla Staff Writer 30 39 LNS Program alumna joins Criminal Meet women’s lacrosse team member Kayley LeFaiver Investigation Unit in PA State Police. Brianna Ladner ’19. raphic Designer

Misericordia Today is published in February and August by ONLINE Misericordia University. The magazine is distributed for free to alumni, parents and friends of the University. To request a Read this edition and other publications produced subscription, please call (570) 674-6764. Postmaster: Send address by the Office of Planning and External Relations online changes to Alumni Office, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA at: publications.misericordia.edu. 18612-1090. Copyright Misericordia University 2019. Have a story to share? Contact Misericordia Today by calling (570) 674-6372 or by e-mailing the editor ON THE COVER at [email protected]. Now for Tomorrow Campaign Committee members, from left, President Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., Trustee Roger . Howell, Trustee Christopher L. Borton, board CONTACT chairperson; Trustee Marjorie Henry Marquart ’85, Trustee Mary Hudack Erwine ’90, ’92 and Trustee Have a story to share? Contact Misericordia Today Emeritus Sandy Insalaco, Sr., participate in the Henry by calling (570) 674-6372 or by e-mailing the editor Science Center groundbreaking on April 17. at [email protected]. 33 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

Renewing Misericordia as we prepare for our second century In September 1921, a gathering of Religious Sisters of Mercy PRESIDENT and supportive community friends broke ground for the main building on campus. Mercy Hall – as it is known today – has been

the largest academic building on campus since then. On April 17, a gathering of faculty, staff, students, trustees, Religious Sisters of Mercy and equally supportive community

from the friends witnessed the groundbreaking for the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Science Center. Fortunately, the original shovel from 1921 was available in archives and ready for service again. When the Henry Science Center is operational in August 2021 (the first and largest phase of the project will open for use in August 2020), it will become our largest academic facility, transforming our physical and health sciences programs for our second century. Since College Misericordia opened in 1924, our founders, the Religious Sisters of Mercy, did most everything on campus. Sisters served as faculty with many, such as Sisters Marianna ildea, Regina Kelly and Mary lennon, also serving as the academic dean. Others, such as Sisters Eloise and Rosaire, served as registrar, and Sister Catherine Hill was the college treasurer. Sister Anne Paye was a professor of communications, and Sister Crescentia was a professor of chemistry. So many valiant women (mulier fortis) joined them in their good work at the college. The academic and administrative programs were in very good hands. The residential program was likewise primarily the work of the Sisters. I have been fortunate to meet some of the Sisters, such as Sisters Ruth Kelly and Madeline ill, who taught our students by day and lived with them in our second building, McAuley Hall, or in one of the newer residence halls. Others, such as Sisters Martha Hanlon and Jean Messaros, later served as the chief student life officers. Sisters led the choir, paid the bills, solicited donations, directed the plays, counseled and advised students. Today, we have about 140 full - time faculty colleagues, most of whom have their terminal degrees, are widely published in academic journals, and who continue to follow our mission and core values of the Mercy charisms. They work in alliance with adjunct faculty and a wide range of staff colleagues in service to others. Many of the staff have titles and functions that did not exist in the imagination of the founding Sisters, such as director of information technology, clinical placement coordinator or social media coordinator. We have certainly evolved and grown; however, the foundations the Sisters and their contemporaries created almost 100 years ago remain solid, steady, and ready for another century of excellence in academics and student development. Please visit campus and see how we are growing in support of our mission and students. We will be certain to share a comfortable cup of tea, all in the Mercy tradition of hospitality. All are welcome.

President Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D. #MisericordiaProud 4 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU IVIN IVIN

Scholarship Brunch recognizes family’s legacy of philanthropy

ndrea Payne says her late F.A.O.T.A., ’86, ’89; Susan Payne ’87, husband, David M. Payne, and Catherine Payne ’88 – graduated Sr., would be thrilled and from Misericordia, and two of their eight A honored to know a grandchildren, Brianna McLaughlin ’12 scholarship in his name is making it and Sarah Payne ’18, also received easier for Misericordia students to degrees from the Catholic institution. earn a college degree. Mrs. Payne and More than 300 Misericordia students her five children were among those received endowed or named recognized for a family legacy of scholarships during the 2018-19 philanthropy and leadership at the academic year. Seniors Brianna Rowe Misericordia Scholarship Brunch. Participating in the brunch, first row ‘19, an occupational therapy major from The University honored the family for from left, are Brianna Rowe ‘19, Janasie Halifax, Pa., and Megan Fatula ‘20, a their support of two scholarships: the Scholarship; Kimberly Kowalski ‘19, medical imaging major from Mahanoy Professor Emeritus David M. Payne, Sr. Payne Scholarship and Megan Fatula ‘20, City, Pa., were recognized for being the Janasie Scholarship; second row, President

Memorial Scholarship, established by Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., David M. Payne, 2018-19 Janasie scholarship recipients. the family in 2004, and the Walter P.and Jr., Andrea Payne, Karen Reilly ‘19, Payne Seniors Kimberly Kowalski ‘19, an Catherine A. Janasie Scholarship, scholarship, and Ellen McLaughlin, Ed.D., English and secondary education major established in 1982 to honor Andrea O.T.R./L. from Scranton, Pa., and Karen Reilly ‘19, Payne’s parents. an English major from Edwardsville, Pa., Professor Payne, known for his jovial the Humanities Division, as well as later also were recognized as the 2018-19 and goodhearted nature, served the roles as director of admissions, and Payne scholarship recipients. university for 37 years as a faculty dean of admissions and financial aid. For more information about member in the Department of English, Andrea and David’s five children – scholarship support and giving chair of the first Faculty Senate, chair of Allison Payne ’83; David M. Payne, Jr., opportunities at Misericordia University, the Department of English and chair of ’85; Ellen McLaughlin Ed.D., O.T.R./L., please visit misericordia.edu/giving.

Hearst Foundation supports ‘Now for Tomorrow’ Campaign

hile we firmly believe in the value of our work, it that exemplified Misericordia’s commitment to instruction is the support we receive beyond our Arch from and learning. Though the commitment hasn’t faded since its the philanthropic community that validates opening in 1957, the building is no longer capable of W University initiatives such as our Now for meeting the demands of scientific inquiry and pedagogy in Tomorrow campaign. This is why the recent $100,000 grant the 21st century. awarded by The Hearst Foundation, Inc. toward the science Science buildings are often a cornerstone of a campus building is so meaningful. and demonstrate an institution’s commitment to cultivating The Foundation has supported Misericordia from its time as and advancing knowledge. It is a special place where a small college through its transformation into a University students can learn a subject (classrooms), test a subject with ambitious academic aspirations. Misericordia can think (laboratories), and advance a subject (research labs) all boldly because of exceptional donors such as the Hearst under one roof. Our science faculty and students work Foundation whose giving continues to impact our campus. closely in an apprenticeship model devoted to fostering the Today, because of past campaigns, we are a stronger, skills and knowledge needed for today’s scientifically more comprehensive University. These fundraising initiatives advanced careers. provided our faculty and students with expanded opportunity One might imagine what will transpire when our Frank M. to teach and learn in environments that support superior and Dorothea Henry Science Center assumes its place as higher education and provided new and upgraded facilities our pinnacle academic building in the summer of 2021. in which to recreate and compete in extra-curricular Our University’s mission calls for the delivery of an athletic programs. education that prepares students for productive careers and The fundraising expectations for Now for Tomorrow and continued personal and professional growth. The core of its focus on modernizing and expanding our current science each program is instruction and practice in methods of infrastructure, however, are unlike anything we’ve critical thinking and hands-on learning, pursuits defined in experienced in our 95-year-old history. There was once a our Now for Tomorrow campaign and advanced with time when our facility stood tall as a model science building benefactors such as the Hearst Foundation. 5 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

Program addresses patient

VIEWS University honors academic safety, health care quality The College of Health Sciences accomplishments of co-valedictorians and Education introduced the The University recognized the (USC) Scholar All-American second region’s first graduate program in academic accomplishments of the team and All-Region first team. The August that works to improve health co-valedictorians for the winter 2018 daughter of Terrance and Susan Larkin

CAMPUS care quality and patient safety. graduating class during the eighth was also chosen USC All-Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Analytics is a 36-credit annual winter commencement first team and MAC Freedom Offensive Master of Science degree program ceremony. Player of the Year. The soccer team available fully online. It prepares Hannah Larkin ’18, ‘21 of Sinking made a trip to the Elite Eight of the professionals who use data to Spring, Pa., and Kailey Vogl ’18, ‘21 of NCAA Tournament and was ranked communicate and enact meaningful Wexford, Pa., graduated summa cum sixth in the nation in the final USC poll. improvements in health care. laude with Bachelor of Science A four-time MU Scholar Athlete “Skillful professionals are needed degrees in health care management. recipient for maintaining a 3.4 PA or to lead change and improvement in Misericordia paced the Middle higher, Larkin also was named four health care beyond the current Atlantic Conference (MAC) with 140 times to the MAC All-Academic Honor model,’’ said eorge student-athletes on the Fall Academic Roll and was inducted into the Sigma A. odlewski, Ph.D., Honor Roll, including Larkin and Vogl. Beta Delta Honor Society. She also director. “Our health Larkin, who served as the student participated in the Physical Therapy care system, speaker at commencement, was a Club and was a member of the including health four-year starter for the soccer team Students Athlete Advisory Committee, care policy, requires that captured the MAC title three out while volunteering in the community significant changes to of the last four years. She made the with her teammates at youth soccer address current gaps Dr. odlewski All-MAC Second Team as a freshman camps in the Back Mountain. in quality.’’ and All-MAC First Team after her A four-year starter as a An 18-credit post baccalaureate junior and senior seasons. forward/midfielder, the daughter of certificate also is available in the After her senior year, Larkin was Thomas and Doreen Vogl was second Healthcare Analytics program. selected for the United Soccer Coaches on the team in scoring with eight points The graduate program places a unique emphasis on interprofessional practice and patient-family perspectives. In doing so, it stresses the importance of health care professionals collaborating as equal team members with one common goal, while ensuring the voices of patients and families are heard. The curriculum features required courses as well as electives to support student goals and interests. The University celebrated the The framework is based on quality 10th anniversary of the Pauly improvement competencies: data Friedman Art allery with a sets, measurement, analysis, special reception. Participating in the event, above from left, are improvement science, change Vanessa Botzman, President management, leadership and more. Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., Course content will also stress Patrick Temple, Rob Friedman, themes of population health, ethics, Colette Fu and Lalaine Little, art social justice, leadership, patient gallery director. experience, interprofessionalism Lalaine Little, above left, director and creativity. of the art gallery, demonstrates the elastic paper sculptures of Courses will be delivered primarily the Emerging Dimensions: in a seven-week block schedule via Works by i Hongbo and Cai an asynchronous on-line format to Dongdong exhibition. support the flexibility required by Visual artist Colette Fu, far left, adult learners. shows her work to gallery visitors erry DuBoice and Lillian Caffrey. 6 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU CAMPUS

Misericordia recognized Nursing launches program; the accomplishments of Kailey Vogl ‘18, ‘21 of expands into Pittsburgh

Wexford, Pa., left, and The nationwide nursing shortage VIEWS Hannah Larkin ‘18, ‘21 of is forecast to hit critical levels over Sinking Spring, Pa., the co-valedictorians the next decade, Pittsburgh, Pa., for the winter 2018 included. To help meet this graduating class, during demand, Misericordia expanded its the eighth annual winter nursing program to offer an commencement ceremony. Accelerated Bachelor of Science in They graduated summa cum laude with Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) degree program Science degrees in health beginning in August. care management. Larkin With a new nursing learning and Vogl began their center in Pittsburgh, the studies in the Doctor of Department of Nursing will build Physical Therapy program in the spring semester. upon its nearly century-long tradition and was elected team MVP by her Award for maintaining a cumulative of graduating nurses. teammates during her senior season. PA of 3.90 or higher during her four “We are confident The field hockey team won two MAC years as a student-athlete. A member students will graduate Freedom championships and earned of the team’s leadership committee, from our ABSN two berths in the NCAA Tournament she also was a four-time MU Scholar program with the during her career. At the conclusion of Athlete recipient. necessary leadership Dr. Hage her junior season, she was named to In the community, she is the Physical and clinical skills to the MAC Sportsmanship team. Therapy Club’s liaison to the Student- excel in today’s ever-changing health Vogl’s classroom work also was Run Pro-Bono Physical Therapy care industry, and on a timeline that recognized as she received the Clinic. Vogl and her teammates allows them to be of service to their National Field Hockey Coaches also participated in numerous communities as soon as possible,” Association Scholar of Distinction service activities. said Professor Brenda L. Hage, Ph.D. The ABSN program allows qualified students to leverage their prior non-nursing education to earn allery marks decade of distinction a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as little as 16 months. Through a with special reception and exhibition mix of online coursework, onsite lab and simulation lab experiences at a The Pauly Friedman Art allery successful tradition of showcasing art nursing learning center in Robinson celebrated its 10th anniversary with on the campus, the University’s Twp., and clinical rotations at paper art, a pop-up book workshop long-standing MacDonald Art allery, Allegheny Health Network facilities, and a special reception in March. named after Marquis eorge students will gain real-world The gallery has hosted more than MacDonald, was relocated within experience working as part of a 50,000 visitors to the 73 exhibitions it the Friedman allery. multidisciplinary health care team. has had since its inaugural installation, Among the many notable exhibits “As an integrated medical system uiding Light: An Exhibition of lass over the past 10 years is the Mary and provider, we at the Allegheny Sculpture, with renowned artist Wilson Supremes‘ Collection: The Health Network understand the Christopher Ries in 2009. owns That Created a Musical Style & benefit a baccalaureate educated The Soyka Fund for the Humanities Legacy, an exhibition in 2011 that nurse can have in our hospitals to and the Sandra Dyczewski Maffei featured 50 original gowns worn by impact outcomes for patient care Endowment Fund sponsored the the Motown icons. An impressive array and look forward to welcoming anniversary reception, which also of 323 Norman Rockwell Saturday Misericordia University nursing featured a paper-engineering Evening Post covers attracted students into our facilities to workshop with paper artist Colette Fu. hundreds of visitors in 2013. The complete their clinical education,” Misericordia dedicated the works of Pablo Picasso (2014), Ansel said Dr. Paula Coe, VP, nursing 2,700-square-foot gallery on May 3, Adams (2016) and Auguste Rodin education and professional practice, 2009 in honor of the late Pauly (2017) also proved to be widely Allegheny Health Network. Friedman, who, along with her family, popular, as was a visit by Tibetan The program offers three start are among the University’s most monks who created a sand mandala dates: January, May, and August. dedicated benefactors. Carrying on a inside the gallery in 2015. 7 for

IVIN ‘Embrace it and you will have a better future’ Chemistry alumna supports ‘Now for Tomorrow’ Campaign and Heart of Mercy Society

B Y M A R I A N N E T U C K E R P U H A L L A

isericordia alumna Ann in urology – treating diseases of the Marie Sundra ’58 knows urinary tract system. what it takes to succeed “It was an international program, in the sciences. with doctors coming to us from all over “Science is a field the world, so it was never boring,” that is growing Sundra explains. Taking a one-year Mexponentially, and to attract the right option on the job in 1963, she went on students, we need to be able to offer to manage the laboratory for the next them what they need to succeed in 14 years before transferring to the their careers,” says Sundra, a member Manhattan Sloane Kettering Cancer of the Heart of Mercy Society who also Center, where she assumed a position has included Misericordia in her as an administrative assistant in the planned giving. urology department until 1985. Sundra was one of Misericordia’s In what can only be considered an first female chemistry majors and unlikely turn, Sundra’s next career among the first to take classes in what move came about as she was pursuing was then the new science center in a master’s degree at the New School, 1957. Since she benefitted from a liberal arts university in New York state-of-the-art biology and chemistry City with a graduate school for urban laboratories, she wants to ensure professionals. There she attained a today’s students have the same Master of Professional Studies degree, opportunities. In 2019, she took the Misericordia alumna Ann Marie Sundra ’58 poses and in the final six months secured a for a picture with a brick from the original arch. necessary steps to make that a reality job with the accounting firm of Rick The restoration of the historic archway was when she committed $100,000 to the completed in 2017. A member of the Heart of Kantor, CPA. Now for Tomorrow Campaign. One of Mercy Society, Sundra is providing significant “It was as far removed from science the two chemistry research financial support for the Frank M. and Dorothea as you might imagine,” she says. “I laboratories in the innovative Frank M. Henry Science Center. found myself dealing with models, and Dorothea Henry Science Center photographers and make-up people, will bear her family name thanks to her generosity. and was tasked with computerizing the accounting system.” A resident of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Sundra admits Sundra held the positon for 12 years, before retiring in her career took a few unexpected turns. It was tough, she 1993 at the age of 57. admits, for a woman to get a job in the industry at the time “To be a fully functioning human being, you need to be even though she earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. exposed to a full range of academic disciplines. You never After months of trying, she landed her first job in animal quite know where your career is going to lead. As a liberal research for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey, performing arts university, Misericordia offers the best of the sciences autopsies on animals in the pathology department. She but gives students a full liberal arts experience.” continued in research when Pfizer moved her job to Looking back on her time on campus, Sundra has vivid Connecticut, where she lived for three years. A trip to New memories of the impact the Sisters of Mercy – especially York City led to a position at Manhattan’s Sloane Kettering house mothers Sister Mary Eloise Mc inty, RSM and Sister Institute, where she worked in the urological research Annunciata Merrick, RSM, who she says ruled with an iron laboratory in a program for doctors who wanted to specialize glove – had on her life. 8 for IVIN IVIN

Establishing a legacy one gift at a time

Misericordia University has been helping first-generation college students and caring, motivated students realize their dreams of earning a college degree since 1924. In order to continue with the Mercy tradition of supporting those most in need, the University established the Heart of Mercy Society to connect people with the ability to help others realize their dreams through higher education. The ways to help future generations of students almost is limitless, as the program offers a free estate planning guide that outlines how to establish bequests, charitable Misericordia alumna Ann Marie Sundra ’58, left, poses for a picture lead trusts, beneficiary designation gifts, charitable gift during an alumni event with friend Marybeth Zeman ’72, who annuities, and much more. The generous program enables received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. people to make a difference in people’s lives, and have them and their contributions remembered in perpetuity, “They were strong women whose mission was to make us while also benefitting themselves, their family members into people who were excellent survivors in life,” she says. and Misericordia University with their planned gifts. An active 1958 class agent and member of the Alumni “The Heart of Mercy Society is a way to recognize those Board from 2004-12, Sundra tries to return to campus as who have remembered us in their estate plans,’’ said often as she can, and has participated in eight alumni Michele Zabriski, leadership and planned giving officer at weekends and numerous ceremonies, receptions and Misericordia University. “We will help with philanthropic Trustee Associate alas over the years, as well as planning for those who are interested in making gifts.’’ alumni-sponsored trips to the Mediterranean, Broadway and Donors also can directly assign their gifts so they can Yankee Stadium. She has supported every capital campaign make the most impact based on their own interests of and many scholarship projects, as well as the Mary Kintz helping students and/or the institution. Did you benefit Bevevino Library and Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with from scholarship funding while in college? There are Children Program. several ways to establish endowed scholarships to “I hope the students of today realize that what they get benefit generations of students for years to come. Do out of their college experience is a function of what they put you want to make a gift that is affordable and long in,” she says with a heartfelt smile. “Enjoy it, embrace it and lasting at the same time? Perhaps a beneficiary you will have a better future.” designation gift will enable you to fulfill your own philanthropic goals. ifts to the Heart of Mercy Society will be excluded “I hope the students of today realize from your taxable estate. Membership also includes insider benefits, such as a monthly e-newsletter, special that what they get out of their college cultural events, access to administration, a lapel pin, and more. experience is a function of what they There are several ways to get started today. Please log put in. Enjoy it, embrace it and you on to www.MULegacy.org or call Mrs. Zabriski at 570-674-6433 or email her at [email protected] will have a better future.” for more information. Misericordia University is a Catholic liberal arts – Ann Marie Sundra ’58 institution established in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. It fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and respect for people in an environment where all are welcome. 9 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

‘FULL ST AM’ STUDY ABROAD AHEAD

Jeremy Bass ’21 Calling the chance to study abroad “one of the best decisions he ever made,” Misericordia University capitalizes on study sophomore Jeremy Bass ’21 spent a good part of his spring semester abroad placement surrounded by an excellent collection of steam engines near the heart of at London museum London, England. As a student with Misericordia University LNS major plans to attend law school, Bass Jeremy Bass ’ 21 spent more than unexpectedly found himself spending 65 hours during his study abroad his semester abroad helping arrange experience at the London Museum B Y M A R I A N N E tours for groups of British of Water & Steam in the Brentford section of London. T U C K E R P U H A L L A schoolchildren, designing trail maps and brochures, and working with the education coordinator for the London semester of study at St. Mary’s Museum of Water & Steam on University, Twickenham, located about budgeting issues. 11 miles southwest of London. In He says the unlikely scenario was addition to taking a theology course surprisingly insightful, and provided and two history classes at St. Mary’s, a quintessential study abroad Bass spent more than 65 hours at the experience – giving him the nearby museum during the 11-week opportunity to broaden his global program under the direction of the perspective and work with a wide museum’s education coordinator, spectrum of people of different emma Eglinton. ages and backgrounds. The London Museum of Water & “The museum is classified as a Steam is located in the historic not-for-profit charity/business, so buildings of the former Kew Bridge almost 95 percent of the workforce is Waterworks on the northern bank of made up of volunteers,” explains Bass, the Thames River. It offers visitors the who has a dual major in history and story of London's water supply, with overnment, Law and National details on the site, the people and the Security ( LNS). “With that in mind, pumping engines that “helped to I had the opportunity to work with make London the great city it is people of ages 16 to 88, so my ability today,” according to its website. In to communicate and my ability to addition to housing the world’s largest connect with people from across collection of stationary steam pumping Europe were the valuable workplace engines, the museum is also home to a LNS major Jeremy Bass ’21 worked skills that I was able to take away from narrow-gauge steam locomotive and a with London Museum of Water & Steam this opportunity. I know it will help me child-friendly, interactive Waterworks education coordinator, emma Eglinton, in the future.” allery that traces the development of on activities to attract visitors to see the The museum placement was London’s clean water supply. As Bass world’s largest collection of stationary steam pumping engines housed at the presented to him by the Work Place quickly found out, the collection – interactive museum in London. learning coordinator as part of his complete with an outdoor Splash Zone 10 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU STUDY ABROAD ABROAD STUDY

open up more and become a more outgoing person, a skill for which I am very grateful.” Bass highly encourages collegians to take the study abroad plunge. “Study abroad is probably one of the most difficult decisions to make while at college, because it is so different than what we are used to, yet it was easily one of the best decisions I have made so far,” Bass says. “I highly recommend it while at Misericordia, especially with the resources available to students thanks to Study Abroad Coordinator Michael Simons. He puts in a tireless effort before and during your travels to make sure everything goes well.” A native of Warrington, Pa., and a graduate of Central Bucks South High School, Bass added a heartfelt shout-out to his parents, erry and Stephanie Bass, to thank them for their support while being overseas. “I know for a fact, I would not ever have had this opportunity if it were not for them and their constant backing. I want them to know, I plan to make the most of it.” of gears, pipes and pumps – offers a future with my career and my global Bass knows the benefit of hard work. fun and educational experience for view,” Bass acknowledges. “I think the As a sophomore on the Misericordia visitors from around the world. most interesting thing that came to football team in 2018, the agile “At first, I was unsure if this (work at light while in London is how I was able 215-pound lineman started in six the museum) was what I really wanted, to see the differences between the games during the Cougars historic 8-3 but after attending a few sessions, I United Kingdom and home – but at season and recovered a fumble for a realized that this was a unique the same time, seeing these crucial touchdown in a one-point win opportunity that would help me in the differences gave me the ability to over Widener University.

BROAD NING TH IR HORIZONS Ten Misericordia University students will be able to add nine students helped “studied at the University of Limerick, Ireland” to their feed children and resume this summer. Another nine are reaping the benefits provide HIV/AIDS of a summer session at the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. information during a A group of six recently returned from a new program service trip to Belize. sponsored by the Department of Philosophy to a remote MU’s research island off the coast of County alway, Ireland, where they prowess was also on learned about community development processes underway display as dozens of in the rural region. students shared their Study abroad and service abroad is alive and well, as findings at prestigious students fanned out around the globe to expand their international Students pose in Trafalgar Square in London. horizons, experience international classrooms, and carry out conferences. They included English and speech-language the mission of Mercy in the footsteps of Misericordia’s pathology students who presented in Paris and Rome; founders, the Sisters of Mercy. physical therapy students, who shared research in Milan, In addition to those participating in classroom study, a Italy, and eneva, Switzerland, and business students, who group of occupational therapy students again honed their accompanied Dean Charles Richardson, Ph.D., to Cape clinical skills by serving the underprivileged in Jamaica. Also, Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. 11 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

A MODEL PRO RAM MISSION Pennsylvania ov. Tom Wolf commends Bourger Women with Children Program during campus visit

B Y M A R I A N N E T U C K E R P U H A L L A

The message was simple: “We must support single parents in post-secondary education.” The messenger, though, carried more influence than most when it comes to setting policy in the Keystone state. That sentiment became headlines across the state when Pennsylvania ov. Tom Wolf toured the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia University on Feb. 8 as he announced his new “Parents Pathways” initiative. After an hour-long meeting with President Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., student-mothers and their children, welcomes ov. Tom Wolf to campus. and a tour of the Moffat House on

BOURGER PROGRAM A UMNAE ... Negron ’16 earns masters Williamson Ramirez ’14 earns from Johns Hopkins University master’s degree from NYU Earning her master’s degree in museum studies from Johns Maria Williamson Ramirez ’14 is one of three alumnae of the Hopkins University on May 22, Nicole Negron ’16 brings the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program to earn total to at least six alumnae of the Ruth a master’s degree this spring. She attained an M.A. in Higher Matthews Bourger Women with Children Education and Student Affairs from the Steinhardt School of Program who have earned a master’s Culture, Education and Human Development at New York degree. She earned her Bachelor of Arts University (NYU Steinhardt) on May 22. She earned her degree in English in 2016. Bachelor of Arts in history in 2014. Negron completed her master’s online Williamson took her master’s degree classes at night while while working full time as the volunteer working full time. She currently serves as a senior academic coordinator at Eckley Miners’ Village, an advisor at NYU Steinhardt, where she and colleagues recently anthracite coal mining patch town located started a Social Justice Taskforce. The near Hazleton, Pa. In her role, she is unit seeks to evaluate current diversity Negron responsible for all educational recruitment and student support programming, events and services including but not limited to practices to ensure the institution general and private tours, school groups, recruiting and continues to be diverse and inclusive. training volunteers, managing social media and the website The NYU community honored her for for the village that is owned and operated as a museum by the her work ethic by presenting her with Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. the 2019 ive-A-Violet Award. As a Misericordia student, Negron participated in the Her daughter, Amaya, 11, who lived Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program and with her on campus, has been accepted Williamson Ramirez helped to compile an online public history exhibit for the to a blue ribbon charter school for sixth reater Pittston Historical Society. She also participated in a grade. She and her husband, Emmanuel Ramirez, Sr., have a fine arts study abroad program to Ireland in 2016. son, E.J. (Emmanuel, Jr.). Williamson is also a new board Negron is a native of Jersey City, N.J., and lives with her member for the Misericordia Alumni Association, and chair son, Justice, 9, in Ashley, Pa. of the Alumni Development and Engagement Committee. 12 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU MISSION MISSION

Lake Street in Dallas Borough, the addition to numerous governor announced he plans to use Bourger program alumni the Bourger program as a model to who participated in the break the intergenerational cycle of event, state Rep. Karen poverty across the state. Boback ’73 was among the “We all know that Pennsylvania’s dignitaries who offered economic future depends on a remarks, and Nathanael well-educated and highly-trained Brague ’16, a special workforce,” ov. Wolf said during a assistant to the governor, highly publicized press conference in was a member of the the Moffat House kitchen. “The governor’s detail. Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia empowers single moms by providing the opportunity to complete a college degree, creating brighter futures for themselves and their children. This program is a model for how to remove the roadblocks to higher education and make a college degree a reality.” ov. Wolf subsequently received $2.5 million from the legislature in the 2019-20 budget to institute “Parent Pathways,” a statewide initiative to provide services to help low-income parents receive the education and Pennsylvania ov. Tom Wolf tours the Moffat House and meets with Women training they need for better jobs. In and Children staff, students and advisory council.

April Lennon ’17 awarded Bourger Program and Aetna collaborate MSW at Marywood University to tackle poverty issues with conference Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children alumna “I get inspiration just by being here.” April Lennon ’17 was awarded her Master in Social Work Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary from Marywood University in May. Teresa Miller shared those words of praise for the Ruth Upon graduation, she was appointed social care coordinator Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program (WWC) as for Volunteers in Medicine in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., a nonprofit, one of the keynote speakers at the Pathways Out of Poverty community-based organization developed to help meet the Conference on campus in May. primary health care needs of the Secretary Miller, along with state Secretary of Education working uninsured and the Pedro Rivera and Deputy Secretary and Commissioner of underinsured populations in Luzerne Post-Secondary and Higher Education Noe Ortega, County. In her role, Lennon runs the participated in the inaugural event to generate collaboration Health Equity Program, which among social service providers and state agencies, and open provides clients with resources related dialogue on how education can be a key to breaking the to social determinants of health, intergenerational cycle of poverty in the commonwealth. implements group and individual Co-sponsored by the WWC program and Aetna Better therapy sessions, and assists with Health, the one-day conference attracted more than 150 fundraising and special events. people, including Aetna CEO Jason Rottman. The Bourger Lennon anticipates earning her program, with its 30 graduates, was recognized as a social work license (LSW) for successful model that the state would like to replicate. Lennon Pennsylvania this summer. She WWC Director Katherine Pohlidal and coordinator Sandy earned her bachelor’s degree in social work at Misericordia Johnson shared insights on the program’s path to success. University in 2017. Her long-range career goal is to be a Program alumni Felicia lover ’17, Asia Thompson ’17, Jade Levi ’17, April Lennon ’17 and Laverne Donavan ’18, as well counselor at a university and to help single mothers through as current students Rochelle-Jade Scott ’20 and Diane college, paying forward the help she received through the Bennett ’20, shared their emotional stories of how Bourger program. Misericordia’s novel program has helped them build a bridge She and her son, ary Sutter, 8, live in West Pittston, Pa. to a better future for their families. 13 An honor to serve

NOTES my alma mater CLASSNOTES It was a Stay in touch with friends and classmates by posting updates about your career, tremendous honor family and other noteworthy accomplishments on cougarconnect.misericordia.edu or facebook.com/MisericordiaAlumni. Please submit Class Notes to [email protected]. to serve as the CLASS president of the Alumni Association for a second time. 1959 1967 Bd7na,induDozgala6u Pav7i|iauSilbd7mannuHa7a,dmus3tu and Our Board of Oberstaedt ’ 89 Lzk6i|us59u received her husband, Paul, celebrated their Directors adopted the Alumni Medallion 50th wedding anniversary at the a committee -driven approach to Award on May 31, Wedding Anniversary Mass at St. serving everyone. It has allowed 2019 at Alumni Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton, Pa., on more people to serve and we invite Weekend. The award June 30, 2019. The college sweethearts honors anniversary class members were married in January 1969. Patricia you to let the Alumni Office know if who have demonstrated a commitment is a retired librarian, formerly at the you want to participate. to outstanding community service, State Correctional Institution-Dallas. Looking ahead, our association is strengthening family life or The couple has two sons, Daniel, Dallas, as strong as ever. Homecoming distinguished professional contributions. Texas, and Patrick, Boston, Mass., area. Weekend has become a must -do event. If you have not been back for 1964 1969 this ever - expanding event, be sure to ThduCla66uofu1934u received the Class of ThduCla66uofu1939 , mark your calendar and join us. '43 Award, the Class of '68 Award, and 50th reunion class, The campus is more vibrant and the Sister Eloise Mc inty Award on received the Bettsi alive than it has ever been, and our May 31, 2019 at Alumni Weekend with Jaeger '68 Award alumni are a big reason why. Not 41% gift participation, an average gift with 44 returning of $898.43, and an annual gift collective alumnae on May 31, only have you donated generously total of $54,000. The Class of '43 Award 2019 at Alumni Agnes Cardoni ‘69 accepts honor to the new projects, but your honors the class with the highest Weekend. The award presence is felt in so many ways. from Lauren percentage of donors; the Class of '68 recognizes the class orney ‘12. That presence will undoubtedly Award recognizes the largest class gift with the highest continue to grow under the next in a reunion year, and the Sister Eloise attendance and honors generation of leadership. Our new Mc inty Award recognizes the class the spirit of alumna Bettsi Jaeger ’68, with the highest average class gift. who was well known for her ability to President Adam rezch ’13, ‘17 is a rally her classmates to action. former swim team captain who is committed to further increasing the presence of our alumni on campus. 1971 Together with our new Ro6aliduJo6dphust1u was the inaugural President- elect Christelle Patrice recipient of the Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award at the Artios ’13, the former president of the Awards. The New York Chapter of the Multicultural Club who will take Casting Society of America named this over as president in 2021, they will new award after Rosalie. The award will bring new ideas and a youthful 1966 be given periodically to a New York exuberance to our association. Lo77ainduHa7mano6us33u was presented casting director or casting associate who As we move forward, I encourage with the 2018 Chromatography Forum embodies Rosalie's philanthropic spirit. everyone to remain active. Award. The award recognizes a member of the Chromatography Forum of the Delaware Valley who has 1977 Always Misericordia Proud! distinguished herself/himself in service Pav7i|iauLdona7,usttu received the to the forum and contributions to the prestigious William C. Friday Lifetime laboratory technique of Achievement Award on April 12, 2019. chromatography. Retired now, The award, presented by the University Lorraine’s professional career included of North Carolina Association of positions at Bristol Meyers, ARCO Student overnments, is given to Mark Oberstaedt ’89 Chemical, Shimadzu, Pocono Downs individuals who have exhibited Alumni Board President Laboratory and Sanofi Aventis. exemplary service to students of a UNC 14 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU CLASS

Relive the spring commencement ceremonies by looking through the special NOTES NOTES photo albums at bit.ly/mugraduatemay19 and bit.ly/muundergradmay2019.

of more than 45 employees, overseeing all advice and counsel to ICE in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. 2002 KdllH Mahld7usJyc M.S.cuO.T.R.2L. , a Pennsylvania-based occupational therapy scholar and author released her new guidebook and instructional resource, The Interoception Curriculum: A Step-by-Step Framework for Developing Mindful Self-Regulation. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy and post-professional pediatric certificate. 2003 Jd66i|auKamin6kiuFznkusJwu and her Alumni and friends served as marshals at the Spring Undergraduate Commencement husband, Matthew, welcomed their son Ceremony. Participating in the program, from left, are Amy Caruso ’05, ’12, Thomas on Jan. 28, 2019. Sweetz ’01, Tabitha Bolinsky, Matt Malcolm ’02, ’04, Collenn Coyle Newhart ’75, ’09, Adam rzech ’13, ’17, Trish Burgess ’12, ’15, Matthew Hinton and Jennifer Luksa. 2005 Laz7auMiv|hdlluBalogausJ5cus1Ju and her System institution. Patricia serves as the organization that partners with biotech husband, David, welcomed their University of North Carolina Wilmington and pharma companies to bring new daughter on May 10, 2019. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. medicines to market. Christopher also will build the company’s Center of Development in Oncology. He has more 2007 1979 than 23 years of clinical research Ma7HuTz7nd7uT7angz|husJtu and her Kelly Spencer experience and is an accomplished husband, Mark, welcomed their son on McAndrew ’79, ’06 leader with management, clinical and Nov. 3, 2018. received the Alumni business development experience. Medallion Award on Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science Krystle Matthews Krispin ’07, ’13 and May 31, 2019 at in nursing and organic chemistry. Jim Krispin ’07 welcomed their son on Alumni Weekend. March 13, 2019. Anniversary class Continued on next page members who have demonstrated a 1999 commitment to outstanding community Attorney Michael A. Falcone ’99, the service, strengthening family life or chief counsel to U.S. Immigration and distinguished professional contributions Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the receive the award. Washington, D.C., Field Office, was toastmaster for the reater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick annual 1995 banquet in March. He supervises a staff Ko7iduT7a0d7us95cuCPA , is the new chief financial officer for the American Cleaning Institute. Korie has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit Misericordia Proud! financial sector having most recently The Misericordia Proud Alumni Referrral served as director of finance at The rant is a program that provides accepted Education Trust, Inc., in Washington, D.C. students a $500 annual grant for up to four Christopher Heckman ’95, R.N., years. Prospective students have to indicate B.S.N., was named vice president for on their application that they were referred oncology development by Synteract, by an alumnus. For more information, please an innovative contract research log on to misericordia.edu/MUProud. 15 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

Continued from previous page Program at Drexel University in 2014. Lauren has been working as NOTES eorge Brown ’07 won the Democratic an occupational therapist for eight and Republican nominations in the race years, previously working at Temple for Wilkes-Barre Mayor during the University Hospital before joining primary election in May. Lehigh Valley Health Network

CLASS Outpatient in January 2018. 2008 Kathryn Wallace ’10 and K7i6vdnuAn,7dF6usJecus1ycus15u was Matthew Murphy were united in featured on an episode of Wheel of marriage on Oct. 6, 2018 at Holy Fortune where she walked away with Eucharist in Cherry just under $22,000 in cash and prizes. Hill, N.J. Kathryn works as a Misericordia University alumni and friends had Kelsey Muldoon Salsavage ’08 and pediatric physical the pleasure of having Pro Football Hall of her husband, Ryne, welcomed their son therapist for Famer and Chicago Bears’ legendary tight end on Nov. 23, 2018. Easterseals, seeing and coach Mike Ditka at one of its Misericordia Mixers in Naples, Fla. Trustee Emeritus Sandy children in the home and school Tara Eisenbach Jackson ’08 and her Insalaco, Sr., Mary Erwine ’90, ’92 and her husband, Lucas, welcomed their son on setting. In March 2018, she was husband, Allen, hosted the popular event. Allen Feb. 14, 2019. honored at a Flyers game for her Erwine, left, and President Thomas J. Botzman, amazing work with Easterseals. Kathleen Lowe ’08, ’15 and Jeffery itkos Ph.D., right, present ‘Iron Mike’ with a commemorative Misericordia football jersey in were united in marriage on Nov. 11, Dpm?J-gZ“8Zg? --@8?1i6? and his support of the Now for Tomorrow Campaign. 2018. The couple resides in Duryea, Pa. wife, Kayleigh, welcomed their daughter, Madeleine. Kristen Noler Colarusso ’10 and her Jan. 1, 2019. Ella Rose was the first baby 2009 husband, Edward, welcomed their born in 2019 at eisinger Wyoming EliIabdvhuCldmdnv6uKavHlusJ9u was daughter, Olivia. Valley Medical Center in Plains Twp., Pa. named director of alumni programs at Erin Kramer Ingoglia Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory Bethany Daron Francis ’10, ’15 and ’11 and Marc Ingoglia School. Elizabeth is an active volunteer her husband, Jesse, welcomed their ’11 welcomed their first with Intercollegiate Leadership daughter, Lucy, on Aug. 24, 2018. child, Brayden Liam, on Wilkes-Barre, the North Branch Land John Ocenas ’10 and Kimberly Cain May 8, 2018. Trust annual dinner committee and, were united in marriage on May 5, together with her husband, Josh Katyl, 2018. John owns and operates a local QZ@8c5?MZg@’(-?1ii? and Luke with Northeast Sight Services. She also business. The couple resides in Myrtle Hedgcock were united in marriage on serves as the secretary of the Wyoming Beach, S.C. Nov. 18, 2018. Rachel is a Seminary Alumni Council. special education teacher in the Wilkes-Barre Area Stephanie Yunko Smith School District. The ’09 and Andrew Smith 2011 couple resides in ’09 welcomed their first Sva|dHuO6dnb7z|kuRaij6kiu Nanticoke, Pa. child, Ethan Andrew, on s11uand Stanley Raijski Jan. 25, 2019. ’08 welcomed their daughter, Ella Rose, on Continued on page 18 2010 Laz7dnuA7|z7H M.S.cuO.T.R.2L.cuC.H.T.u HOM COMING W K ND 2019 s1Juobtained the specialty certification in O C TO B E R 4 - 6 hand therapy through the Hand Therapy R eg i s t e r onl i n e: M i se r ic o r di a . e du/ h o c o1 Certification Commission. Lauren met the rigorous standards required of Certified Hand Therapists, including three years of practice experience with 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy

and successful completion of a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper quarter rehabilitation. In addition, she completed

the graduate level courses, and the Hand SAVE THE DATE! and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Certificate 16 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU II NN MM EE A friend for all seasons Remembering Barbara Soyka: MM OO It is with great sadness that Misericordia shares news of An Afternoon in t e Garden RR

Friday, Sept. 6 • 5–7 p.m. II

the passing of Barbara A. Soyka, friend and generous AA

benefactor, on March 23. A certified master gardener and Join us as we honor Barbara Soyka through a sharing of MM an expert on Shakespeare, Barbara’s love for Misericordia memories, thoughts, literary offerings, and music and began when she visited campus in dance in the Sister Regina Kelly Shakespeare arden. 2003 with Agnes Toloczko Cardoni ’69, RSVP: [email protected], 570-674-8201 Ph.D., to design the Sister Regina Kelly Shakespeare arden. Barbara used her In 2011, Barbara established The Soyka Women research and gardening knowledge to Endowed Scholarship to provide assistance to women in suggest plants that made the the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Elizabethan garden as authentic as Program. She then partnered with the Charlotte possible given the local climate. The Newcombe Foundation to establish the Barbara life-long friends were celebrated at the Soyka/Charlotte Newcombe Endowed Scholarship for garden’s dedication in 2010. mature women. She also helped expand the Mary Kintz A Kingston, Pa., native and member Bevevino Library’s English collection. of the Back Mountain Bloomers arden Club, Barbara In support of her passion for the humanities, she endowed The Barbara Soyka Endowed Fund for the established the Soyka Fund for the Humanities, an endowed Shakespeare arden for ongoing care of the garden, and fund that will generously support a wide range programs. “I is credited with arranging to have her fellow Bloomers am a life-long teacher and my experiences at Misericordia manage the plot’s upkeep as a service project. have all been very rewarding. I like being able to give to In a 2013 interview, she said, “A garden is a wonderful programs that expand my academic interests – it helps me thing ... it is constantly changing and growing. You give feel like I have accomplished something,” she said. people the proper setting and they will thrive in it. I am Contributions may be made in memory of Barbara to very proud of the Shakespeare arden and how it has Misericordia University Development Office, 301 Lake St., seamlessly folded into life at Misericordia.” Dallas, Pa., 18612.

1936 Dolores Batdorf 1958 1963 1972 1988 Josephine Petscavage Bluemle Ann “Nancy” Joyce Florence Nareski Rita Toole Loftus Catherine Barry Klemek May 3, 2019 Matson Storz May 11, 2019 Rogers April 6, 2019 May 18, 2019 1951 May 1, 2019 1974 Feb. 2, 2019 1939 D. Lorraine 1959 1965 Norma Becker Reilly 1995 Buczewski Maholik Elizabeth “Betty” Margaret “Peggy Ellen Connell March 25, 2019 Lorraine Swenson April 27, 2019 Auvil Reed Jean” Zelinske Kutney Spangenburg Clara Herron Schmaltz May 10, 2015 March 30, 2019 Catherine “Mary Jan. 28, 2019 May 6, 2019 May 6, 2019 2001 1948 Catherine” O'Toole 1966 Patricia “Polly” 1975 Melissa Meade Stuart Margaret “Marjorie” Frank Lavin Michael H. Marlene Zavada May 10, 2019 James Sciandra March 1, 2019 Brogan March 5, 2019 Vorsteg Jan. 26, 2019 Jan. 28, 2019 1952 May 10, 2019 2006 1961 Jeanne Mariani Patricia Beatty Paul J. “P.J.” Edna Hodges Troisi Anne Comiskey 1967 May 9, 2019 Crawford May 17, 2019 McNulty Jan. 16, 2019 Mary Catherine March 28, 2019 1981 March 14, 2019 Betsy Stathakis “Cathy” Brown Mary Mc roarty Schreder Marilyn Yuscavage Bohmueller Deborah “Debbie” Weise 2007 May 26, 2019 Laukaitis Nov. 6, 2017 Weisberg Fries Feb. 26, 2019 Kyle Rupp May 21, 2019 May 24, 2019 Jeanne Polacky Jan. 20, 2019 1949 Nathalie Brown Herman 1984 Lillian Kapustensky 1953 March 23, 2019 Erica Hettler April 28, 2019 Butkiewicz Joan Swantko Stashak John Kahiu May 20, 2019 June 1, 2019 March 9, 2019 March 16, 2019 1962 1969 2011 1955 Marie Keeler Elizabeth ericke 1985 1950 Dec. 21, 2018 Sarah Kaufman Barbara Yorke Pasquini Joseph Petlock Mary Jane April 19, 2019 Mc onegal McCoart Frances “Faye” Farrell Sept. 26, 2015 Dec. 31, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Jan. 21, 2019 Nov. 1, 2018 Frances Hennigan 1986 2013 Jean Olash Murphy 1957 Kathleen “Babes” Remmett Sue Keppler Singer Lisa iello Lopatka Jan. 16, 2019 Nov. 21, 2018 Sally Butera Musto Stianche Stago May 15, 2019 Feb. 16, 2019 Dec. 27, 2018 Jan. 25, 2019 Elizabeth Rudegeair 1971 Peggy O'Connor 2019 Janson Jane Mc arry Feeney Janet Howell Dymond Kathleen Shutts Kosior Jeremy Kuba April 6, 2019 April 17, 2019 March 27, 2019 March 14, 2019 March 21, 2019 May 24, 2019 17 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

Continued from page 16 Amanda Pernot Bunnell ’12 and her Department of Education, husband, Douglas, welcomed their son, and Peter works for Man NOTES Dr. Adrienne Cebrick Zulkoski ’11 and Carson, on Jan. 12, 2019. roup in New York, N.Y. The her husband, Brian, welcomed their son Dr. Alicia Sparling Kauffman ’12, ’15 couple resides in Staten on Dec. 31, 2018. and Dr. Michael Kauffman ’12, ’15 Island, N.Y. Jason Heller ’11, ’18 and his wife, welcomed their daughter, Emma, on CLASS Heidi, welcomed their second daughter. Jan. 24, 2019. 2014 Crissy Condus Rohllf ’11 Frank Robert Ziegler, III ’12 and his Chdl6dauMo77i6uCavh|a7vus14u and and her husband, Matthew, wife, Katie Ann, welcomed their son on her husband, Bruce, welcomed their welcomed their son, Peyton March 7, 2019. daughter, Makenna. James, on Nov. 2, 2017 and twins in April 2019. 2013 2016 Avvo7ndHuJa6onuRdd0d6us1wu and his DanidluRd,dllus13cuR.T.(R)(T)cuC.M.D. , 2012 wife, Sookyoung, welcomed their is a dosimetrist at the University of F7ankuNzvvcuIIIus1yu and his wife, Lauren, daughter on Nov. 7, 2018. Maryland’s Proton Treatment Center. welcomed their son, Frank Edward Nutt Proton therapy is a highly advanced and Marina Orrson IV, on Jan. 19, 2019. precise form of radiation therapy that Martino ’13 and Dr. can increase a radiation dose to a Chelsea Mixon Vossler ’12 and reg John Martino ’07, tumor while decreasing the dose to Vossler ’11 welcomed their son, C.J., ’10 welcomed their healthy tissue surrounding it. on Nov. 1, 2018. son, Jonas, on Feb. Daniel Merrick ’12 and his wife, 10, 2019. The couple Sherilyn, welcomed their daughter on was married in 2017 and reside 2017 Dec. 15, 2018. in Dallas, Pa. KaviduKdllHus1tu and Jordan Meyer Dr. Erin Evans ’12 and Nicholas Attanasio J–55–Zg?Dc?F-p“c?1i”? and Peter were married on June 16, 2018. were married on Sept. 15, 2018. Erin is a Doggett ’13, ’18 were married on July Katie, lymphedema certified, works practicing optometrist in Landsdale, Pa. 13, 2018. Jillian is a speech-language for Wayne Memorial Hospital as a The couple resides in Harleysville, Pa. pathologist for the New York City lymphedema therapist.

THEO BERAMMERGAUP ASSIONP LAY AND BEYOND STRESA ■ ZERMATT AND THE MATTERHORN ■ LUCERNE ■ BERN ■ NEUCHATEL LICHTENSTEIN ■ THEP ASSION PLAY IN OBERAMMERGAU ■ VERONA ■ VENICE

SEPTEMBER 16–26, 2020 A $4,195 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY H JFK- MILANAIR PORT ROUND - TRIP TOURS WIT EXPERIENCE

■■ Picturesque Stresa and a boat tour of Lake Maggiore’s Borromeo Islands

■■ Zermatt, the mountain resort just below the Matterhorn peak ■■ A performance of the Passion Play in FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT ■■ Oberammergau with dinner DR.M ARIEN OËL KELLER, RSM Lucerne’s moving Lion Monument ■■ MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY ■■ AS wiss fondue dinner during stops in Cohee in Trento and lunch in Verona CENTER FORADULT&CON TINUING EDUCATION Neuchatel, Bern and Interlaken ■■ ,e glass blowing shops in Murano and (570) 674-6776 ■■ Visits to Vaduz,L ichtenstein, plus the lace shops of Burano OR Innsbruck and Matrei am Brenner ■■ A tour and farewell dinner in Venice TRANSW ORLDT RAVEL,L TD CLARKS SUMMIT, PA CHARLES J. THARP, PRESIDENT HOSTED BY DR. MARIEN OËLK ELLER,R SM,E DUCATIONALG UIDE OF OVER 150 OVERSEAST RIPS. (570) 344-9784 $100 OFF PER PERSONW ITH A $400 DEPOSIT MADEB EFORES EPTEMBER 30, 2019. 18 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU PEOPLE PEOPLE

FOSTERIN A BETTER SYSTEM Two-term Indiana state senator gives back to his community through volunteer and legislative efforts

B Y E O F F R U S H T O N

Indiana State Sen. Jon Ford ’95 (R-Terre Haute) was born into He authored a bill that had a list of and adopted from the foster care system, and he knows the rights, but realized there was a important role foster parents can play in a child’s life. breakdown in communication between In fact, making positive changes to the foster care system the Department of Child Services and is one of the reasons Ford, a 1995 Misericordia graduate foster parents. So instead, the bill, signed in business administration and into law in the spring of 2018, required marketing, decided to run for child services to hold meetings to state senate in 2014 and for develop the bill of rights. They worked Jon Ford ’95 reelection in 2018. with families over the next several months “I’ve been doing a lot of work trying and late last fall published the Foster Jon Ford ’95 to improve our foster care system Parents Bill of Rights for communication, BUSINESS because in Indiana we’re in a crisis,” safety and privacy, support, collaboration and respect. ADMINISTRATION Ford says. “We’ve got more kids in Another bill signed into state law this year allows foster AND the foster care system than almost any parents to provide documents to go into a child’s legal record, MARKETIN other state in the Midwest. As whereas previously courts received most of their information someone who was born into the about a foster child from child services and foster parents could foster care system and adopted out, I really have a deep not submit a court report. passion to try to solve that issue and continue to work on it.” Other foster care-related bills are in the works, Ford said. One of the tangible results of his efforts has been the Foster In 2018, he received the Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents Parents Bill of Rights. After meetings with many foster parents, Advocate of the Year Award from the Indiana Foster and he found they often did not know what rights they had in the Adoptive Parents Resource and Advocacy roup, Inc. (IFAAP). care of a child, including basic issues such as access to health care information or being involved with education decisions. Continued on next page

Indiana State Sen. Jon Ford ’ 95 (R -Terre Haute), seated far left, participates in a ceremonial bill signing with state leaders in 2018 for Senate Bill 233 that he authored to enact a foster parent bill of rights. 19 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

Fostering a better system feet underground. It’s kind of a pilot project to test in the future with manufacturing if it is viable to capture the carbon PEOPLE Continued from page 19 and store it underground.” While he has been plenty busy in the state Senate and in “It was a unanimous decision that Sen. Ford receive our business, Ford devotes a great deal of time to volunteer 2018 IFAAP Advocate of the Year Award because of his endeavors in Terre Haute, where he lives with his wife, Kirsten tireless work on the Foster Parent Bill of Rights,” Kristi Myers Ford ‘94, a Misericordia graduate in occupational Cundiff, IFAAP administrator and CEO, said in a statement. therapy, and their twin sons, Samuel and Matthew. He has led “We are extremely business and industry associations, served as a board member grateful for Sen. Ford’s for Wabash Valley Community Foundation and worked as support and dedication director for Vigo County Youth Soccer Association and March to the betterment of of Dimes of the Wabash Valley. children and parents in He also has held volunteer leadership roles in the arts, the foster and adoption serving as chair of the Indiana Arts Commission and system. He has been president of the Board of Overseers for Swope Art Museum a tremendous help in Terre Haute. His position at the museum grew from the in getting our donated art collection and wealth of businessperson Sheldon voices heard at the Swope. It includes prized works, such as paintings by Edward Statehouse, and he is Hopper that have been exhibited around the world. Senator Ford ‘95 discusses and explains always willing to meet “For a town of 62,000 people, we really have a jewel of an the Senate daily calendar with his page. with us to go over art gallery,” Ford says. “I started getting engaged in that issues and concerns. He because economic development and quality of life have is well-deserving of this award, and we look forward to been a big focus of mine since I’ve lived here in Indiana.” continuing to work with him.” Ford added that he attributes much of his commitment to Ford came to the Indiana State Senate from the business volunteerism to his Misericordia experience, where he also world. He was co-owner, president and CEO of All State played soccer for one season under Coach Chuck Edkins, Manufacturing, a manufacturer of food service equipment but also became involved in the campus community in a and vending products sold throughout North America for number of ways, including as a resident assistant. clients ranging from large companies like Aramark and Canteen to small businesses. He went on to become vice president of business development for Employee First Network, a food service I think you can trace a lot of it back to my management company for large corporations, handling everything from vending to Starbucks cafes to corporate dining. time at Misericordia instilling in us that we have In 2014, he decided to run as a Republican for state to be servant leaders. Senate, seeing an opportunity to serve Indiana’s 38th “ District and his community of Terre Haute. “The community I live in here in Terre Haute has been suffering economically — Indiana State Sen. Jon Ford ’95 and I really ran on bringing jobs and economic development ” to Terre Haute,” Ford says. Winning election would be no small task. He was going against a three-term Democratic incumbent, Tim Skinner, in a “I think you can trace a lot of it back to my time at district that had not elected a Republican in at least 45 years. Misericordia instilling in us that we have to be servant “Like a lot of people who run for politics their first time, leaders,” he says. “It’s OK to talk about things but you also you really do not know what you are getting into,” he says have to act on it. I really learned that at Misericordia first “But with a lot of things I learned at Misericordia in my from Coach Edkins, and then people like Tim Foley who ran business studies, I was able to create a plan and then the peer-tutoring program.” execute that plan.” Ford said Misericordia also imparted important values that Since taking office, Ford has been an active lawmaker, as continue to guide his decision-making today. he has been very involved with a bill that would legalize “Misericordia really placed upon us that you need to work sports betting in the state, as well as a recently passed law with other people and collaborate,” he says, recalling the that will allow for carbon capture and storage at a fertilizer charisms of Mercy, Service, Justice and Hospitality. “I think plant in West Terre Haute. most of my colleagues on either side of the aisle would tell The carbon capture bill has garnered global attention. you I am open to collaboration on good ideas and party “It’s state of the art,” he says proudly. “We have a plant here does not matter to me. I live in a community that is that wants to make fertilizer and off of that manufacturing predominantly Democrat. Party does not matter to me. I will process they want to capture the carbon and store it 10,000 work with anyone who will try to move the ball forward.” 20 for INSIDE COVER COVER INSIDE

Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony, from left, are Jane Henry, Samantha Marquart Brainard, John Patrick Henry, Trustee Marjorie Henry Marquart ‘ 85, Scott Henry and Maryjane Henry. HENRY CIENCE CENTER Ceremony marks the beginning o construction on largest academic building

PAGE 22– 26

An artist ’s rendering of the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Science Center. 21 for

MARKS BEGINNING OF HENRY SCIENCE CENTER

With shovels in hand, members of committed to the multi-year project to the Misericordia University community expand learning and research came together Wednesday, April 17 to opportunities for students and faculty. ceremoniously break ground against Built in 1957 and renovated in 1988, the the backdrop of the existing science existing building was designed to hall as they launch construction of the The $45 million, accommodate 800 students on a campus $45 million Frank M. and Dorothea now serving close to 3,000 students. Henry Science Center – the largest 85,9 -square-foot It moved another step closer to academic building on the more than reality when Frank M. Henry provided 124-acre campus. facility will be the the lead gift to the Now for Tomorrow The comprehensive Henry Science campaign, which supports Center features a deliberate mix of largest academic construction of the Henry Science classroom space, technology, and Center and provides significant teaching and research laboratories. building on campus investment in the Annual Fund and Its concept began in 2016 when the endowment for additional scholarship Misericordia University Board of Trustees B Y PA U L K R Z Y W I C K I opportunities for worthy students.

Trustee Mary Hudack Erwine ’90, ’92, co-chair of the capital campaign, delivers remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Henry Science Center.

22 for

“I want to thank the late Mr. Frank Science Center. They will be mentored character and leads to lives of abiding Henry for his leadership gift that by faculty in this space and learn to consequence.’’ provided the momentum to our collaborate, develop interpersonal Marjorie Henry Marquart ’85, campaign to help us make our vision for skills, and be inspired to innovate, daughter of the late Frank M. and a modern science center a reality,’’ said create and embrace lifelong learning. Dorothea Henry, serves Misericordia Trustee Chris Borton, chairperson of the “Finally, I know they will be exposed Board of Trustees. “I want to recognize to the type of environment that builds Continued on next page all of my colleagues on the Board of Trustees whose financial support and leadership to encourage the dream of a new science center have been a notable MONITOR PROGRESS part of what has brought us to today. Log on to www.misericordia.edu/henryscience to “I applaud the kindness of all of our donors who have been so essential in watch a 24/7 live stream of the construction site. enabling this project. The Henry Science Center will be the culmination of a significant strategic planning initiative over a long period of time – with the potential for dramatic positive impact on the teaching and research resources of our faculty and students,’’ Mr. Borton added. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction on the new three-story 57,400-square-foot wing, which will take about 18 months to complete. Renovation of the existing 28,500-square-foot science hall will commence in June 2020, with completion of the entire Henry Science Center ready for the beginning of the fall 2021 semester. “By their very nature, groundbreakings are forward looking – we plan to build something here, right here, that will greatly enhance the educational capabilities of our campus,’’ President Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., said during the ceremony. “Even the name of the campaign – Now for Tomorrow – An aerial photo, above, illustrates the visionary aspect of what shows site preparaton work. this University is intending to do in the Members of the Board of Henry Science Center. Trustees pose for a photo “The design and elements to this during the ceremonial building, developed by so many of our groundbreaking in April. faculty, staff and advisors over many long hours, represent an idea wholly consistent with our vision for what Misericordia can be in the future – big ideas combined with perhaps Misericordia’s greatest attribute: relationships,’’ President Botzman added. “In the decades to come, students will be developing the professional competence and contemporary literacies along a path of research and discovery in the Henry 23 for

Groundbreaking marks historic era or sciences Continued from previous page

University today as a valued trustee. The ceremony was an opportunity to reminisce about the importance of the project and what it means to the benevolent family. “This is a special day for Misericordia University,’’ Ms. Marquart said during the ceremony. “More importantly, though, the Henry Science Center is an important symbol of the future and the countless opportunities that lie ahead for our students and faculty. This science center is going to be a reality because of so many dedicated people who truly embrace the values and mission of this fine institution.’’ The design of the Henry Science administration that understood the Center puts science clearly on display absolute necessity of this building while meeting the demands of the project, and an advancement team 21st-century model of learner-based that has worked diligently and with and discovery-based teaching, which a sense of urgency. requires a mix of modern laboratories, “Combine judiciousness with technologies and learning spaces. A commitment and diligence and the two-story glass curtain-wall on the result is a campaign that has surpassed north façade of the new wing will anything done before and a building permit views from the center of that will become a beacon for campus into the new teaching labs. transformative teaching, learning and research,’’ Mrs. Erwine added, while standing next to ‘… the Henry Science Center is an campaign co-chairperson, Sandy Insalaco, Sr. important symbol of the future and “I am excited for the new Heidi Manning, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, top, talks to news media building and what it will the countless opportunities that lie about the Henry Science Center. Trustee mean. The Henry Science Marjorie Henry Marquart ’85 offers remarks ahead for our students and faculty.’ Center will not only benefit at the groundbreaking ceremony. the science majors who will - Trustee Marjorie Henry Marquart ’85 call it home, but also the blends existing with new, and greater University community complements the campus fabric. The as well,’’ said Mr. Insalaco, a science courtyard on the south side enerous amounts of glass in the trustee emeritus. “We are forever will include an outdoor classroom, Henry Science Center Commons will grateful to have exceptional greenhouse and an outdoor rain provide abundant daylight and views benefactors like Frank Henry who garden for managing storm water from the second floor entryway understand that giving above and runoff and related research. through to the science courtyard. beyond permits and encourages Rich in technology, the Henry “We’ve gotten to this point because greatness to occur. Science Center’s design will provide a of judicious project planning inspired “His unparalleled giving creates number of dedicated laboratories and by our faculty and students, those pathways to hope upon which our workspaces for specific areas of ambitious young men and women talented students can work toward inquiry, including a small mammal currently with us and those yet to making this world a better and more vivarium, aquatic/invertebrate arrive,’’ said Trustee Mary Erwine ’90, humane place,’’ he added. vivarium, electronics/computer build ’92, an alumna and co-chair of the The use of brick, similar in color to lab and 10 new teaching labs in Now for Tomorrow campaign. “We existing campus buildings, will provide biology, chemistry and physics. An have arrived here because of an an overall building composition that organic chemistry lab will be adjacent 24 for

to the learning center dedicated Henry Science Center into the to the 300mHz nuclear magnetic heart of campus by redirecting resonance instrument, better the roadway behind the science known as an NMR. A new cold center and creating green room will enable advanced space in front of the existing molecular experiments, while a wing and Mercy Hall. The new cadaver suite, complete with an wing of the Henry Science integrated control room, Center will form the façade Anatomage room, and that completes the quadrangle laboratory and preparatory formed by Alumnae Hall, Henry space, will expand learning Student Lounge, Mc owan opportunities for students in the Hall, Banks Student Life Center health and medical sciences. and Sandy and Marlene “Our science faculty provide an Insalaco Hall. excellent education for our “The building site allows for the students. This new building will science center to become an better reflect the quality of Misericordia University twin students Lara May, left, and Karley integral part of campus,’’ added teaching that occurs in our science May of Milford, Pa., display the special cookies that were made Dr. Serino. “The design will give us for the campus community to celebrate the groundbreaking of programs and allow it to expand the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Science Center. a state-of-the-art science facility and grow to meet the growing that will allow us to grow both our needs of area businesses and the science and health sciences nation as a whole for more STEM became the guide to which this project programs over the coming decades.’’ graduates,’’ Misericordia University was implemented by the architects.’’ At Misericordia University, College of Arts and Sciences Dean The Henry Science Center 54-percent of all students are majoring Heidi Manning, Ph.D., said. “This is not Commons, though, will be the heart in the health or medical sciences fields just about more space – it is how this of the academic facility, providing a during the 2018-19 academic year. space has been designed that is the real generous two-story space that forms “Thank you to all of the faculty and strength of the Henry Science Center. the connection between the two wings staff who have contributed to the This building has been designed to of the modern structure. It will be a planning that brings us to this foster collaborations: faculty-student, unique place on campus, providing amazing day,’’ the president student-student and faculty-faculty. social space for the entire campus concluded. “Thank you to caring, “Misericordia University is a community in addition to collaborative motivated students who seize the collaborative and supportive space for the Henry Science Center. opportunities Misericordia University community, and the design of the The science center’s design also affords to make their lives better, science center will build upon that and incorporates sustainable best practices in extend the reputation of our fine enhance it as we educate the next Leadership in Energy and Environmental university, and live the charisms of the generation,’’ Dr. Manning added at the Design, more commonly known as LEED. Sisters of Mercy which serve as our luncheon in the Catherine Evans It is eligible for the silver level LEED institution’s core values – Mercy, Mc owan Room of the Mary Kintz certification, as it features daylighting Service, Justice and Hospitality.’’ Bevevino Library. into laboratories to save on artificial For more information about the The successful design follows lighting, LED lighting, and efficient Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Science months of research by faculty, boilers and mechanical systems. Center at Misericordia University, administration and others into the In addition, the University will please call 570-674-6333 or visit proper needs of a modern science realign Misericordia Way to pull the www.nft.misericordia.edu. facility. “The faculty, with the encouragement of the administration, embarked on a journey to learn what works and what does not work in FAST FACTS building such a complex,’’ Anthony Highlights of the 85,9 -square-foot Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Serino, Ph.D., associate professor of Science Center include: biology and project shepherd, said at • L bor tories: 16 teaching labs and 9 research labs the groundbreaking ceremony. “We • Cl ssrooms: 9 went on fact-finding trips to recently • Group study rooms: 2, plus 9 break-out areas including large built science projects around the state. commons on 1st floor We sought the opinions of our alumni, students, faculty and staff, so that we • F culty offices: 23, plus 1 administration office and faculty workroom could list a set of priorities. These • Conference rooms: 3 25 for

Handling a black water snake comes with its own hazards. Doing it for elementary school children during a show-and-tell program adds another layer of intrigue for Misericordia University Biology Professor Anthony Serino, Ph.D. Prying the reptile’s angled top fangs out of his arm amid the shrieks and cries of his audience illustrates how his area of expertise can be “cool.’’ Making biology interesting for people of all ages is the life’s mission of the affable scientist who has had a passion of all things in nature for as long as he can remember. It is no Biology professor’s love of all things science surprise that as project shepherd, he is like a kid in a candy story when talking helps guide design of the Frank M. and about the new technology-driven Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Science Center Dorothea Henry Science Center under construction outside the window of his current office on campus. B Y M A R I A N N E T U C K E R P U H A L L A “I joined the faculty in 2002 and they had been talking about upgrading the science center well before I got here,” he says, looking around his under-sized office. “At that point, the building was already 45 years old. As enrollment continued to grow over the next eight years, there were attempts to reconfigure the space we had – converting small rooms into research space. Finally, an architect said that we simply needed more space, period. “It was time to make it happen,” Dr. Serino says, matter-of-factly. Dr. Serino took to the road with fellow College of Arts and Sciences colleagues in 2010 and 2011 to see what new science facilities other colleges had – learning from what worked, and learning even more from what did not work. “We saw first-hand what happened when the designers failed to get any input from the faculty who would be using the building. We saw first-hand what a bad design could look like,” he adds. These trips, along with interaction with Project Kaleidoscope, a program developed by the Association of American Colleges and Universities to

Misericordia University Biology Professor Anthony Serino, Ph.D., quizzes student Mikayla Klimas ’20, a biology and pre-Doctor of Physical Therapy major from Harding, Pa., on the anatomy of a cat during a comparative anatomy lab practicum in the spring semester. 26 for

help schools build science centers, allowed the team to formulate a pool of best practice ideas. Dr. Serino, along with former colleague Scott Massey, Ph.D., P.A.-C., drafted their wish list into a white paper mapping out their hopes for a construction plan. When the Misericordia University Board of Trustees took the historic step to launch a $30 million campaign to fund the science center in 2016, Dr. Serino was asked to be project shepherd – the critical role of serving as liaison between science faculty, staff and SLAM Collaborative, the architectural firm hired to design the state-of-the-art facility. “I’ve done a lot of home remodeling with my wife over the years,” he explains. “I’m part engineer and part carpenter, so being project shepherd comes naturally to me. I am happy to be so involved.” will be a great improvement over the Misericordia University faculty and staff in For effect, Dr. Serino explains the current facility. It ranks high on his list the sciences played an integral role in the design of the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry recent need to push animal specimens of “cool” components. In addition, the Science Center. They came together during out of the way to make way for floor Henry Science Center will house the the groundbreaking ceremony to pose for a plans and building schematics in his University’s second Anatomage Virtual group picture. office. He grins proudly now when he Dissection Table, doubling the explains how the Henry Science opportunity for students to learn “It has been quite an effort on the Center’s design provides flexible anatomy on the visualization system part of so many people, but all-in-all, teaching spaces that encourage that resembles a giant iPad and allows our work with the architects has interactive learning, offers dedicated students to dissect a life-size human exceeded our expectations,” he says. research space for faculty and students, body via virtual reality technology. “I think we can say, ‘We got it right.’” and allows the campus and outside It appears that a career in biology community to witness science in action. was in the cards early on for the West “SLAM specializes in these kinds of ‘I am most pleased on how we Pittston, Pa., native, who grew up buildings and helped us whittle down our fishing and enjoyed the outdoors as a list to the things that were most came together so amicably – Boy Scout. He went on to earn a important. It was really a collaborative collaboration really is a bachelor’s degree in biology and a effort on the part of our faculty and staff master’s degree in biochemistry at the – complete with a good bit of give and Misericordia thing.’ University of Scranton before receiving take. I am most pleased on how we came his doctorate in physiology at Penn together so amicably – collaboration – Anthony Serino, Ph. . State in 1991. Teaching positions really is a Misericordia thing,” he offers. professor of biology followed at Penn State’s University The planned ecology laboratory Park and Schuylkill campuses, as well adds another level of excitement for as at Washburn University in Topeka, Dr. Serino, as he considers the Also making Dr. Serino’s highlight reel Kan., before he accepted an specialized space among the most is a specially designed, ultramodern appointment at Misericordia. needed components of the new laboratory to house a 300 MHz nuclear “I love my job and as a team I academic building. “It will include a magnetic resonance spectroscope, know we are very good at what we do, small animal vivarium, complete with a donated to the campus by Dow despite working in a facility the staging area, a holding and procedure Chemical. He is equally happy with campus has outgrown,” Dr. Serino room for small mammals, as well as an plans for the new physics wing that will concludes. “This new construction will aquarium room. The students are offer an electronics build laboratory to allow us to do so much more, and going to love it,” he says. study computer assembly, a cold room expand learning opportunities for the As a teacher of gross anatomy, Dr. for molecular experiments, and a students in ways many of us have only Serino eagerly anticipates the new static-free and shielded room for the dreamed about. high-tech cadaver lab, which he says University’s Atomic Force Microscope. “That’s pretty cool.” 27 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | WINTER 2019

reen ateway

CAMPUS New community park provides welcoming entryway to Lake Street

icturesque trees, grass, roundabout, improving shrubbery and a signature safety for pedestrians P Misericordia University circle are crossing the highway at among the amenities at the new Lake the busy five-way Street community park, recently intersection. The completed where Lake Street and state project includes 35 Route 415 meet in Dallas Borough. parking spaces for the Providing a warm welcome to those campus, located from passing through Dallas or visiting the the area behind the Misericordia campus, the former Old House Café beautification project is adjacent to to John J. Passan Hall at 100 Lake St., An aerial photo shows the partially completed community park and additional the PennDOT roundabout and helping alleviate parking congestion on parking that will be available immediately replaces a number of deteriorated the upper campus while construction of after the Old House Café. commercial buildings previously the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry located on the pie-shaped site. The Science Center is underway. University purchased the buildings to In addition, local runners and from the intersection of East Center make way for the park in 2017. walkers are enjoying the new, Hill Road, going pass the Arch and the New sidewalks connect the park to picture-worthy sidewalk along Lake townhouses, and connecting to the the crosswalks and splitter islands of the Street that now frames the campus North ate entrance to campus.

Purchase expands campus footprint

isericordia University acted from campus. Misericordia received relocated its equipment to the facility on a unique opportunity to zoning board approval for a special outside of Philadelphia, leaving an open M expand the campus and to exemption in March that allows the canvass for administrators to decide on offer additional opportunities for property to be used for educational the best use of the modern building. students, student-athletes, faculty and purposes. The facility is pedestrian Final plans for the intended use of the the Back Mountain community when it accessible via an access road on structure have not been determined, purchased the former Payne Printery Lake Street. according to Mark Van Etten, vice building on state Route 415 in Dallas The University acted on the purchase president of finance and administration Twp., in April. after Payne Printery made plans to use for Misericordia University. He said The more than 45,000-square-foot printing facilities in Lansdale, Pa., along the University will form an internal facility features 10 acres of land and 50 with three other printing companies. committee to determine the best parking spaces less than a quarter mile After the close of the sale, Payne Printery use of the new space. No timeline has been determined to finalize plans for Misericordia purchased the the new facility. Payne Printery building on In addition, the University purchased state Route 415 in April. an additional 10 acres of land from Irem Temple Country Club. The wooded area is behind the Mangelsdorf Field at the Anderson Outdoor Athletics Complex. The University will create a walking trail and a nine-hole disc golf course, while the remainder of the parcel will maintain a landscaped buffer between campus and the surrounding neighborhoods. 2288 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU SERVICE SERVICE BELIZE BENEFACTORS Students, faculty and staff volunteer with humanitarian organization to improve living conditions for at-risk residents

B Y M A R I A N N E T U C K E R P U H A L L A Occupational San Ignacio is a typical small town in the mountains of therapy major Kiera Berrin ’20 Belize. It was home-away-from-home for nine Misericordia enjoys helping University students for a week in May as they worked with the Aiden, 5, with an art humanitarian organization, the Cornerstone Foundation, to project, while on a improve living conditions for hundreds of at-risk residents. Campus Ministry service Poverty impacts as much as a third of the population of trip to Belize in May. the Central American country, tucked between the southern tip of Mexico and uatamala. Through the foundation, the children when we were there was inspiring,” she recalled. Misericordia students did what they could to help: cooking “They were all so happy the whole time and so excited to and delivering meals to children in a community lunch make their art projects and play soccer with all of the program and helping with an education program to raise volunteers. It also was great to be able to see first hand all awareness about the HIV/AIDs rate in the country – among of the great work that the Cornerstone Foundation does for the highest on the subcontinent. the people of the community.” Accompanied on the trip by Lindsey Riddell, community Fellow student-volunteer Dani Clifford ’20 also was outreach coordinator for Campus Ministry, and Assistant introspective. “No matter where you choose to volunteer Nursing Professor Lisa Shustack, Ed.D., R.N., the group also your time and energy, there always seems to be a moment of visited a raw food farm to learn about care for the Earth, a pause, when you stop and think to yourself how thankful you critical concern for Misericordia’s founders, the Sisters of Mercy. are for all you have,’’ the statistics and sport management The students represented a variety of majors that spanned major said. “When presented with situations where people from business and sport management to nursing, medical live with less, from kids in a feeding program to battered and health humanities, occupational therapy, and biology. women, it becomes apparent just how lucky we really are. Reflecting on an afternoon spent at the Cornerstone “My time in Belize has made me forever grateful for my Foundation, occupational therapy major Kiera Berrin ’20 freedoms and comfort of life,’’ the vice president of the said, “Being able to see the bright smiling faces of all of the Class of 2020 added.

The following students, faculty and staff participated in the service trip to Belize in the spring with Cornerstone Foundation: • Keana Albert ’20, Hallstead, Pa., medical/health humanities • Samantha Basch ’22, Royersford, Pa., nursing • Kiera Berrin ’20, Babylon, N.Y., health science/OT • Danielle Clifford ’20, Westtown, N.Y, sport management • Brigid Dolan ’21, West Chester, Pa., health science/OT • Melanie Dowling ’20, Hewitt, N.J., nursing • Adam Ercolani ’19, Bear Creek, Pa., business administration • Rachel Rosato ’20, Newfoundland, Pa., biology • Trent Woolcock ‘19, Muncy, Pa., sport management/pre-Doctor of Physical Therapy/business administration

A team of Misericordia University Campus Ministry volunteers gather with • Lindsey Riddell, community outreach coordinator, youngsters for a day of art and soccer at the Cornerstone Foundation in Campus Ministry San Ignacio, Belize in May. • Lisa Shustack, Ed.D., M.S.Ed., R.N., assistant professor, nursing 29 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

PEOPLE FOLLOWIN THE EVIDENCE overnment, Law & National Security alumna climbs the ranks in Pennsylvania State Police

B Y PA U L K R Z Y W I C K I

BLAKESLEE, Pa. – More than four Law and National Security ( LNS) abrielle decades have passed since a teenager Program, and fellow members of the iello ’13 made the harrowing discovery below Criminal Investigation Unit at the Fern an Interstate -80 bridge near White Ridge Barracks. The Beth Doe case is Haven, Pa., in Carbon County: three one of many assigned to the OVERNMENT, suitcases filled with the dismembered 28- year -old criminal investigator from LAW AND remains of an unidentified woman and Dunmore, Pa., who also probes her unborn child. Through the years, burglaries, drug offenses, robberies, NATIONAL investigators have been stymied by deaths, assaults and more. SECURITY her identity – and even more so about The modern techniques her killer. investigators are using today to That 1976 cold case now belongs to identify the victim and potential Pennsylvania State Police Trooper suspects in this unsolved case may abrielle iello ’13, a graduate of the remind people of the popular CBS Misericordia University overnment, crime drama, CSI, which was credited 30 PEOPLE PEOPLE

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper abrielle “I owe a lot to Professor faculty members routinely provide iello ’13 is a graduate of the overnment, (Christopher) Stevens. He assigned classroom exercises, guest speakers, Law and National Security Program. She is us that project to sit down and think – internships and career planning that an investigator in the Criminal Investigation Unit at the Fern Ridge Barracks. really think – about what your options examine employment options. are,’’ the daughter of William and “The whole idea (of the exercise) is with reviving interest in forensic Dawn iello recalls. “That was my to relate to the students the wealth of science and other cutting-edge tools turning point even though I put PSP career opportunities in the field,’’ says used by law enforcement agencies to last. I think looking into it deeper Dr. Stevens, Ph.D., associate professor solve complex crimes. Combine a because of that project and having to and director of the overnment, Law teenager’s “obsession’’ with the write about it and learn about each and National Security Program. “Many television show and her familial bonds department, when I started learning students enter Misericordia unsure of to service and volunteerism, and it is about PSP, I was like, ‘Wow! This is me; what career to pursue. Whether it is the easy to see why Trooper iello chose this is all me, all day,’ and I ended up career portfolio exercise that Trooper this career path. applying shortly after that project.” iello experienced, an internship with “There was no other choice for me,’’ she acknowledges, while talking about her career at the barracks set in a rural community outside the Pocono Mountains. “It was just always the state police. I do not even know what it was to be honest with you. I think I saw some of my values in the state police core values and everything just lined up for me.’’ Those values are rooted in a family with a history of service to country and people who are less fortunate. The biggest influences on Trooper iello’s life and career, though, are Raymond Sandy, her larger-than-life grandfather who retired from the United States Army’s reen Berets and CIA, and Uncle Raymond Sandy, Jr., who also retired from the military. Pennsylvania State Trooper “From an early age, I liked to abrielle iello ’ 13 poses for help people,’’ says Trooper iello, a picture in a cruiser at the Fern Ridge Barracks. who has volunteered at Camp Happy Times in Wayne County for many years and spearheaded a prom I owe a lot to Professor (Christopher) Stevens. He assigned dress drive for girls at the camp. “That was always a big thing for me. It was us that project to sit down and think — really think — about what instilled at an early age. My your (career) options are. grandfather was a big influence in my “ — Gabrielle Giello ’13 decision to get into the LNS program. I loved his passion and my uncle’s, so that side (maternal) of my The LNS program provides the U.S. Marshals, or meeting with family really did help with my decision ” students with an integrated knowledge representatives of the United Nations to take the oath.’’ of political science, legal studies and or the Pennsylvania State Senate or A classroom exercise in the academic public administration to prepare them House of Representatives, we actively program’s U.S. National Security to enter government service and the relate the degree to specific careers.’’ System course also narrowed her private sector performing public By any measure of accomplishment, career path down to one, according to administration and policy jobs related Trooper iello’s climb in the ranks has Trooper iello, who originally listed CIA to security, the law and public policy. been swift. State police policy and FBI as her top two career choices Due to the breadth of career until researching them further. opportunities in the field of study, Continued on next page 31 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

Following the evidence leads alumna to career with State Police

PEOPLE Continued from page 31

mandates troopers must have three years of experience before being eligible for specialized positions. She received her first assignment as an investigator at the Stroudsburg Barracks on her three-year anniversary after a lengthy interview process with a three-person panel comprised of a lieutenant, sergeant and crime trooper. “Since the minute I started patrol, I knew I wanted to be in crime because it was something I loved to do,’’ says Trooper iello, who completed additional training in interview and interrogation techniques, equivocal death analysis, and more crime scene procedures. “I would always take the Trooper iello ’ 13 burglaries or anything that possibly holds her State could be solved. I ended up solving a Police badge. burglary or two here and it lit the fire. I just kept bettering myself and going Trooper iello has patrol experience in Scranton, Pa. “I’ve just always been a to classes for training. the areas covered by the Stroudsburg hard worker and dedicated to whatever “Every training I would go to I would and Fern Ridge barracks. She I do. This is always something I wanted aim it more toward the criminal transferred back to Fern Ridge in to do and when I started doing it I said investigation side of things. Eventually, I November 2018 after completing her I am going to do the best that I can at just started getting better at interviewing first year as an investigator. my job and I am going to get where I and ended up applying for the position In June, Trooper iello continued to want to be,’’ she says. “I still wake up when it opened up,’’ she adds. build her resume by attending a sometimes and I’m in awe of everything A May 2015 graduate of the State Federal Bureau of Investigation that I have already achieved and I Police Academy in Hershey, Pa., symposium sponsored by the office in cannot wait to achieve more.’’

Then&Now Years before abrielle iello ’13 took the oath to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an investigator with the State Police, she was fine-turning her altruistic nature by helping turn girls into little princesses for their special dance. A volunteer at Camp Happy Times in Wayne County, Pa., during her collegian years, she spearheaded a History Club and social media campaign in 2013 to collect gently used prom dresses, accessories and money so cancer patients and survivors could have a makeover for the special event sponsored by the Valerie Fund. By the time iello prepared to receive her undergraduate degree in May 2013, she had secured more than 250 formal abrielle iello ’ 13 dresses and $1,000 in donations for the camp. collected prom The original story was published in Misericordia dresses for girls in Today’s summer edition in 2013. Please go online to need during her publications.misericordia.edu to find the edition to read collegian years. the article. 32 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU ACADEMICS ACADEMICS STATISTICALLY SPEAKIN Service project by faculty and students in statistics program aids local YMCA

B Y M A R I A N N E T U C K E R P U H A L L A

When most people think about gave them an opportunity to work with sure the job was done right. statistics, the odds are good that Las live data, practice presenting what they The team went well beyond what Dr. Vegas or Churchill Downs comes to know to a non-mathematical audience Floren had anticipated, and created mind. Will the 5:1 horse win? What is the and see how their detailed results are what he described as “cool, interactive probability the player will hit Blackjack? applicable in the real world, not just a graphics, including heat maps” that In fact, much of what goes on in life classroom,” Dr. Floren explains. allowed the YMCA administrators to is based on statistical data. Calculating Robert Duliba of the YMCA asked see colorful layers of statistical analysis the odds if it will rain or whether a the team to analyze the demographics compiled into a webpage using a friend will show up on of the Y’s membership in a variety of oogle maps overlay. The layered time is an everyday categories to determine if there were maps provided the opportunity to occurrence. Yet, those any particular geographic pockets of zoom in and out of heat clusters while Statistics imagining a statistics’ membership. Doing so would help him seeing city names on the screen. classroom may insure that grant monies and “The students were able to compile conjure up the information so images of white boards filled that the Y administrators can with graphs, equations, compare a variety of data processes and subsets, and streams at the same time,” columns of numbers. says Dr. Floren. True for some, but not for By definition, non-parametric the six Misericordia University statistics means not making as students in the spring many assumptions in analyzing semester of Statistics 428 – data as in traditional statistics. Non-Parametric Statistics class, Their results fit the description. taught by Assistant Professor “Their work was fantastic,” Michael Floren, Ph.D. says Duliba. “We didn’t know Dr. Floren joined the what to expect. They helped Department of Mathematics in us identify a couple of areas 2018 in support of the newly that we need to seriously look launched Bachelor of Science at regarding the distribution degree program in statistics. of scholarships. It also helped Within his first few months, he Project participants, first row from left, are Rich Surridge, reater us confirm a few things in received a request from the Scranton YMCA; students Sarah Netchert ’20, Sarah Bender ’20, the process.” Office of Service-Learning to Danielle Clifford ’20 and Lindsay Kane ’20, and Robert Duliba, Hill admitted his first help the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Wilkes-Barre YMCA; second row, Chris Larson ’19, Wesley Hill ’19 service-learning class provided and Michael Floren, Ph.D. provide statistical analysis and a welcome break from answer questions concerning traditional math problems. the demographics of the organization’s scholarships for programs, such as child “This project gave me real-world membership. After an intense semester care, were serving clients equally. experience, and at the same time a of work – inside and outside the Misericordia juniors Sarah Netchery sense of purpose and how it feels to classroom – the research project ’20, Sarah Bender ’20, Danielle help the community. I am really happy culminated with his students presenting Clifford, ’20 and Lindsay Kane ’20, and to be a part of the team,” he says. their findings to members of the the Statistics Program’s soon-to-be first Clifford agreed. “Yes, it was a lot YMCA’s administration in late April. graduates Chris Larson ’19 and Wesley of work, but it gave us amazing “Not only were we able to pair our Hill ’19 all agreed the process took far hands-on, real-life experience in the students with an important service more time than they anticipated, field. It fit our mission, not only as a project in the community in the spirit mostly because the more involved they class, but as a Mercy University,” of Misericordia’s Mercy mission. We got, the more they wanted to make she adds. 33 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

PEOPLE ‘SERVICE & JUSTICE’ Social work alumna improves lives of students, workers and people around the world

B Y E O F F R U S H T O N After graduating from Misericordia, time at PHILAPOSH and after receiving Dr. Mama went on to Bryn Mawr her Ph.D. became associate director. College to pursue master’s degrees in In 1991, she and her husband, Robin Sakina Mama ’82, Ph.D., social service, and law and social policy, Saifuddin T. Mama, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.S., L.S.W., has devoted her career and then a Ph.D. in social work and F.A.C.O. ., F.A.C.S., F.P.M.R.S., had to improving the lives of others — social research. During that time, she their son, Aziz, and she thought from students to workers to people began working with the Philadelphia teaching might offer her more around the world. Area Project on Occupational Safety scheduling flexibility. She did not plan A 1982 Misericordia graduate, and Health (PHILAPOSH). to go into academia, but as part of her Dr. Mama is dean of the School of Born out of the need for educating doctoral work at Bryn Mawr, she Social Work workers after the passage of the taught several graduate level courses – at Monmouth Occupational Safety and Health Act, even developing one elective – and Robin Sakina University, a PHILAPOSH is a coalition of unions, found she enjoyed it. Mama ’82, Ph.D., post she has legal and health professionals that “I started looking for teaching M.S.S., L.S.W. held since provides training and information on positions, found one at Monmouth the program job safety and health issues. Dr. Mama and I never left,” she says. became its own worked on a range of efforts to help Since then, she has co-written a SOCIAL WORK school in 2008. workers, including coordinating the book, Breaking Out of the Box, on And while she AIDS in the Workplace Project, one of adventure-based approaches to field did not initially foresee a life in the few programs at the time internship classes, and is working on academia, she found it a place where providing education and technical another about cultural awareness and she could help students grow while assistance on AIDS to workers in sensitivity for field internships. She has also pursuing new and varied non-health care workplaces. authored numerous articles and has opportunities to make an impact. “PHILAPOSH became my second explored a wide breadth of research, “A lot of my life has been about year MSW field internship, because at from international issues, to concerns service and justice,” she says. “That’s that time I was interested in for returning veterans, to violence part of what I absorbed at Misericordia, occupational and environmental against social workers, to suicide even if I did not realize at the time.” health,” she says. “It was a new area among police officers. When Dr. Mama came to for social work to focus on.” “I am a person who loves program Misericordia as an undergrad, she As she moved into her doctoral development,” she says. “I respond to knew she wanted to choose a path in program, Dr. Mama was hired part community need and environmental which she could help people. A talented flutist, she considered music therapy, and even gave recitals her junior and senior years. But she found social work and discovered that is where she belonged. Working as a research assistant with the Institute of erontology, she spent two summers as the resident coordinator for Elderhostel programs, now known as the Road Scholars program for lifelong learners. “Misericordia really helped me find where I was going to fit,” she says. “I had excellent faculty. It set me up on Robin Sakina Mama ’ 82, this path where I wanted to be Ph.D., M.S.S., L.S.W., speaks involved with people and wanted to do at the United Nations during things at a big level, at a macro level.’’ Social Work Day in 2018. 34 Dean Mama ’ 82 poses for a photo with her students during PEOPLE the School of Social Work at Monmouth University ’s annual student retreat.

need before I say, ‘Oh I need to write have their application fee waived and an obstetrician and gynecologist, another article on x, y or z.’” be guaranteed a paid, six-credit and where she serves on the executive When she arrived at Monmouth, Dr. graduate assistantship. board. Mama was one of only two faculty Monmouth has developed similar IOWD was founded by Barbara members for a social work program arrangements with New Jersey schools Margolies, who wanted to bring that had 65 students, in a department that do not have social work master’s together teams of doctors, nurses and alongside criminal justice, sociology, programs. other medical personnel to treat anthropology, and Africana studies. As As Monmouth’s School of Social women who had obstetric fistula, a the programs grew, they split off and Work grew and developed its master’s hole in the bladder resulting from in 2008 the School of Social Work program, it started an international childbirth or improper C-sections. It’s a started with Dr. Mama as its founding concentration, global community condition that causes health and dean. Today it has 22 faculty and staff practice, a combination of community hygiene problems, often leaving and 350 students. organization and capacity development women shunned by their families and During her time at Monmouth, Dr. that can be used in the U.S. and communities and unable to hold a job Mama has taught nearly every social abroad. At the same time, Dr. Mama’s or even take a bus. work class offered (except in the clinical interest and participation in The program began 13 years ago in concentration) and found what she international work grew as well. Niger and has since moved on to loved about being a professor was In 2001, she was named a Rwanda, with teams going three times seeing her students grow. representative of the International a year to perform surgeries. Dr. “What I liked about Monmouth was it Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) to Saifuddin Mama goes every February, was a teaching institution. It was not an the United Nations, a volunteer role in often joined by his wife, and like other R-1 (research institution),” she says. “You which she and others work to ensure professionals pays his own way and could concentrate on teaching. You still the concerns of social work are takes vacation time when on the had to engage in scholarship, and I have understood and included in U.N. mission. On the executive board, Dr. done that consistently throughout my initiatives, policies and resolutions. Robin Mama helps make major career. But it was a teaching institution “It’s probably been one of the most decisions about purchases of and I loved being able to see the amazing experiences of my life,” Dr. equipment, planning and additions to transformation in students.” Mama says. the medical advisory board. She has also worked with Misericordia She helps to advocate for social IOWD has been just one way that to ensure students from her alma mater work causes, writing statements for the Mamas have given back. They who are interested in pursuing graduate commissions such as those on social have also established scholarships at level education in social work have that development and the status of Monmouth and Cooper Medical opportunity to continue to grow. Dr. women, and the Permanent Forum School, where Dr. Saifuddin Mama Mama collaborated with Susan on Indigenous Peoples. works, and supported the arts in McDonald, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.W., Her work for people around the Philadelphia. Most recently, they chairperson of Misericordia’s social work world has also extended to the established the Mama Family program, on a memorandum of International Organization for Women Scholarship for the Ruth Matthews understanding for students accepted and Development (IOWD), which she Bourger Women with Children into Monmouth’s graduate program to connected with through her husband, Program at Misericordia University. 35 PEOPLE

TAKIN FLI HT Nursing alumnus realizes dream of becoming PennSTAR flight nurse

B Y PA U L K R Z Y W I C K I

Joseph O’Leary ’07 likes to say he has a “A few hours later I received an email from the team with a Joseph great memory. It enables him to reflect video attached,’’ O’Leary recalls, proudly. “As the video O’Leary ’07 fondly upon the many important phases of began, I saw the patient sitting on a hospital stretcher drinking his life that played a role in him becoming a cup of water. As the camera got closer, the patient smiled “the professional, son, brother, husband and and said, ‘Hey guys, thank you so much!’” NURSIN dad’’ that he is today. Those few hours are but a snippet into O’Leary’s busy Those reminiscent moments also professional life, but they speak to the decisiveness and skill reinforce the career path he chose as a student-athlete at flight nurses need to address dire situations. The Misericordia Misericordia University after graduating from Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, Pa. It was but a snapshot in time, but this one particular medical patient’s miraculous ”.C=)- 90- 0. 9+9 - 0@= 0,, & < recovery is an example of why O’Leary continues to grow his am proud to say I am a graduate of Misericordia. career and expertise in health care. The son of Joseph and Betty O’Leary of Clifton Heights, “The values, academic track and family Pa., is a PennSTAR flight nurse at the Hospital of the environment have made me the professional, son, University of Pennsylvania after earning his Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. PennSTAR teams like his respond brother, husband and dad that I am today. to two different types of missions: scene flights for traumatic incidents, such as vehicular accidents with serious injury, and interfacility transfers that involve some of the most medically — Joseph O' eary ’07 complex patients in the industry. ” In each case, time is of the essence. graduate, though, is no ordinary flight nurse. He is an eight-year In this example, O’Leary’s team responded to a hospital in veteran who provides annual skills reviews for personnel to New Jersey for an interfacility transfer. The patient, unable to ensure competency and proficiency, and is a preceptor for new speak, had a blood clot on the brain and was having a stroke. nurses and medics hired for the PennSTAR team. He was quickly loaded into the helicopter and transported In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he also is the while the stroke team at the Hospital of the University of chairperson of the PennSTAR Safety Committee, and a Pennsylvania prepared for his arrival. member of the Shared overnance and Quality Assurance 36 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU PEOPLE PEOPLE

Joseph O’Leary ’07 poses for pictures in the uniforms he wears Where are they now? as a PennSTAR flight nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, far left, and the EMS chief and executive director In 2007, Joseph O’Leary ’07 was among a group of for the Crozer-Keystone Health System. He also volunteers prominent male graduates from the Department of with the Manoa Fire Company in Delaware County, Pa. Nursing. He received the John lawe Award for Caring and Compassion in Nursing; Mike Petrikonis ’07 was committees that promote a culture of safety among awarded the Sister Mary Kateri Dowart Award; Michael helicopter EMS responders, examine the future of air Lord ’07 was honored with the Army Nurse Spirit of medical, and maintain clinical standards. Within the Nursing Award, and reg onos ’07 was presented PennSTAR coverage area, O’Leary teaches local fire and with the Clinical Excellence Award. EMS responders how to establish a safe landing zone. Then, like today, O’Leary also volunteered with the “Being a part of these various teams is extremely important local fire department as he served the Back Mountain to me. We need to continually strive to be safe and proficient, Regional Fire and EMS Department for three years as a and show engagement in the program,’’ acknowledges firefighter and EMS lieutenant. O’Leary, the recipient of Misericordia’s inaugural John lawe Since he graduated, O’Leary has worked as a Award for Caring and Compassion in Nursing. “I am honored registered nurse at Riddle Memorial Hospital (2007-08) to groom the future of PennSTAR flight not only because they in the ICU; Lankenau Medical Center (2008-11) in the represent our team, but because I remember how critical that emergency department and cardiothoracic ICU; Hospital chapter of my flight nurse career was to me. of the University of Pennsylvania (2011-present) as a “I feel like anyone entering this environment needs to be flight nurse, and at Crozer-Keystone Health System as a given every tool possible to allow them to succeed. I was staff paramedic (2010-17) and as the executive director given that opportunity, so I would like to provide that to the of emergency medical services (2017-present). future as well,’’ adds O’Leary, who also serves his community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT at the Manoa Fire Company Continuing education in Delaware County. That overall sense of service to society coalesces with his In Pennsylvania, he is certified as a registered nurse own family’s history and alma mater’s mission. It began with (RN) and pre-hospital RN, and as an RN, certified mobile his grandfather, a police officer in Philadelphia, Pa., and intensive care unit nurse and flight nurse in New Jersey. continued with his father, an investigator with the Department In addition, he is a licensed critical care certified RN, of Defense. His mother added the health care element to the certified registered fight nurse, and clinical expert in family equation as a patient care technician in a hospital. Abiomed Impella. He has received training in advanced “The example set at home focused on family, service of cardiac life support, while also serving as a pediatric others, and helping the community,’’ he recalls. “To be advanced life support instructor for the American honest, I am never thinking of myself during these critical Heart Association. times (at work); rather I am focused on the task at hand and Joseph O’Leary ‘07 poses in front of the Back Mountain Regional doing the best job that I can. I use my experience and Fire and EMS Department in 2007. training to best care for patients on their worst days with the hopes they will make a full recovery. “Knowing that I could be there to give them the best chance at that recovery is what gives me the satisfaction of knowing that they are in good hands and are getting the best care possible,’’ O’Leary adds. With that mindset, it is easy to see O’Leary dreaming of being a flight nurse before enrolling at Misericordia – his first and only college visit as a baseball recruit. “I am extremely grateful for what Misericordia has done for me, and I will always have a special place in my heart for the University and memories that I made there,’’ says O’Leary, who also earned three varsity letters as a middle infielder on the baseball team. “From start to finish, Misericordia felt like home. “Anytime someone asks me about college, I am proud to say I am a graduate of Misericordia. The values, academic track and family environment have made me the professional, son, brother, husband and dad that I am today. I am eternally grateful for my years at Misericordia and I thank everyone who impacted my life throughout that time – for making me who I am today.’’ O’Leary and his wife, Suzanne have twin girls, Charlotte and Paige. 37 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

MAC expands to 18 teams by adding Stevens Institute and York College ATHLETICS

The Middle Atlantic Conference realignment, including Arcadia membership as a whole.” (MAC) has announced its plan to University, Eastern University and The new alignment will affect 13 of realign the MAC Commonwealth and Lycoming College. the 27 sports that are split into two MAC Freedom beginning in the “The nine-and-nine structure allows conferences, including baseball, men's 2020-21 academic year with the another team to qualify for conference and women's basketball, field hockey, addition of both Stevens Institute of postseason play in our (NCAA) men's golf, men's and women's Technology and York College of automatic qualifier sports,” said Ken lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, Pennsylvania. The MAC will move to a Andrews, MAC executive director. softball, men's and women's tennis nine-and-nine conference structure. “Also with this new alignment, we and women's volleyball. “We are so proud to welcome Stevens prioritized missed class time by The following is the new conference and York to the MAC,” said Thomas J. decreasing overall travel time for our structure: Botzman, Ph.D., MAC executive committee chair and Misericordia MAC COMMONWEALTH MAC FREEDOM University president. “We are also very Albright College Arcadia University excited to see that the conference will be able to preserve many of its historic Alvernia University Delaware Valley University rivalries with our new alignment.” Eastern University DeSales University With the addition of both Stevens Hood College Fairleigh Dickinson University – and York, the MAC increases its Lebanon Valley College Florham Campus membership to 18 institutions King's College beginning in the 2020-21 academic Messiah College year. The new realignment will place Stevenson University Lycoming College nine institutions in both the MAC Widener University Misericordia University Commonwealth and the MAC York College Stevens Institute of Technology Freedom. Three institutions will be Wilkes University making a new home in the

Cheerleaders win events at Widener University captured the women’s stunt groups that finished MAC Cheer Championships Traditional Routine event. first and second in the division. They “Our program is excited to see the have worked hard and put in extra The cheerleading team won two of MAC administration work to put on a hours to perfect their routines. It was three events at the inaugural MAC championship where cheerleading also rewarding to see the team win the Cheer Championships at the Anderson programs can demonstrate their talent title in the ame Day event.’’ Sports and Health Center. The and compete against other teams in Cougars won the ame Day Routine the conference,’’ said head coach Tara Baseball wins 9th straight and the Student roup competitions. Sinclair. “I am extremely proud of our MAC Freedom title Misericordia University baseball team olf tournament won its ninth straight MAC Freedom championship and earned its ninth Misericordia University will host its consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. annual Athletics Department olf The Cougars swept Christopher Tournament in Memory of Arnie Newport in the opening round of the aringer, Monday, Sept. 16 at NCAA Tournament and hosted Huntsville olf Club. Washington & Jefferson in the Super The entry fee of $160 ($140 for Regional before ending their season Misericordia alums) includes breakfast, with a 35-13 record. golf, dinner and prizes. Please call MAC Freedom Player of the Year (570) 674 -6374 for more information. Continued on page 40 38 PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU ATHLETICS ATHLETICS

Bri Ladner ’19

Bri Ladner ’19 of Mullica Hill, N.J., recently concluded her outstanding career with the women’s lacrosse team. A nursing major, she is the daughter of Jamie and Denise Ladner and is a graduate of Clearview Regional High School. A four -year starter at defender, she ended her career with an appearance in the IWLCA Senior All -Star game after being named to the IWLCA All- Boardwalk Region first team. In addition, she was the MAC Freedom and ECAC Defensive Player of the Year and was named first -team All- MAC Freedom and All -ECAC. After three straight runner -up finishes, Ladner led the Cougars to a 15- 6 record and their first MAC Freedom title and NCAA Tournament appearance during her senior season. The Cougars defeated Endicott in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. A four -year member of the MAC Academic Honor Roll, she was named the MAC Women’s Lacrosse Senior Scholar- Athlete of the Year.

39 MISERICORDIA TODAY MA AZINE | SUMMER 2019

Continued from page 38

Kenny Jarema ’19 and Pitcher of the Athletes receive academic honors Year Ian McCole ’21 led eight Cougars Eight Misericordia University student-athletes were named to the Academic on the All-MAC Freedom team. ATHLETICS All-MAC teams during the winter sports season, while nine Cougars were Tyler Holzapfel ’20, Steve Weisensee selected during the spring season. The following were named to the team: ’19 and Kyle Melahn ’19 joined Jarema and McCole on the first team, while Billy Kerwien ’20 made second team, • Tony Harding ’20, men’s basketball • Kyle Melahn ’19, baseball and Tom Jacob ’21 and Brady Madden • Jason Kenny ’19, men’s basketball • Miranda Bohn ’22, softball ’22 earned honorable mention. • Rachel Carmody ’18, ’21, • Alexis Wyandt ’20, women‘s golf Jarema was also named ECAC women’s basketball • Patrick Luzzi ’21, men’s lacrosse Player of the Year and was a • Japriya Carroll ’19, • Brandon Winslow ’17, ’21, second-team ABCA/Rawlings women’s basketball men’s lacrosse All-American and a third-team • race Nikolski ’20, • Bri Ladner ’19, women’s lacrosse D3baseball.com All-American. women’s swimming • Kaila Quinlivan ’20, • Alex Fitch ’18, ’21, women’s lacrosse men’s indoor track & field Kenny • Reilly Wagner ’19, women’s Jarema ’ 19 • Clare Schoen ’19, ’20, women’s track & field indoor track & field • Ryan Miller ’21, men’s volleyball • Reilly Wagner ’19, women’s indoor track & field

Mc overn was also named Rookie the oogle Cloud Academic of the Year while classmate Justine All-District team and was a Johnson received honorable mention. second-team United Soccer Coaches Quinlivan, a junior, set school Scholar All-American. She made the single-season records for assists (37) MAC Academic Honor Roll and was McCole was the ECAC Pitcher of the and points (104) and became named to the MAC All-Academic Year and a third-team ABCA/Rawlings Misericordia’s all-time leader with 97 team. In addition, Larkin was the MAC All-American. assists and 256 points. Freedom Offensive Player of the Year Melahn was named first-team and was named All-ECAC and USC All-Region by D3baseball.com and Fitch, Larkin receive first-team All-Region. She led the Weisensee was first-team ECAC. academic honors Misericordia women’s soccer team to a MAC Freedom title and a berth in the Alex Fitch ’18, ’21 and Hannah Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. Women’s lacrosse takes MAC Larkin ’18, ’21 were named Freedom Championship Fitch, a senior physical therapy Misericordia/ECAC Robbins major, is a member of the cross The Misericordia University women’s Scholar-Athletes of the Year. country and track & field teams. He lacrosse team enjoyed its best season Larkin, a physical therapy major, was earned first-team All-MAC status with ever with its first MAC Freedom the co-valedictorian at Winter an eighth-place finish at the MAC championship. Commencement. She was named to cross country championships. He was Under first year head coach Mat the MAC indoor champion at 300m Faas, the Cougars set a school record Hannah Larkin ’ 18, ’ 21 and was part of a MAC indoor for wins at 15-6, including a 12-10 win championship and meet record in the over Endicott in the first round of the distance medley relay. NCAA Tournament. Defensive Player of the Year Bri Kenny named Freedom Ladner ’19 led seven Cougars on the All-MAC Freedom team. Kaila Co-Player of the Year Quinlivan ’20 and Kristen Ritter ’18, Men’s basketball player Jason Kenny ’19 were named first-team All-MAC ’19 was named MAC Freedom Freedom while Amy Roth ’20, Nicole co-Player of the Year and ended his Winter ’20, ’21 and Maggie Mc overn career as the second leading scorer in ’22 earned second team honors. school history with 2,074 points. 40 ALUMNI EVENTS ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS MU ALUMNI AT RAILRIDERS NEEDED ˜ursday, August 8th • Game Time: 7:05 pm 50 NIGHTS TO COMMENCEMENT ALUMNI COCKTAIL PARTY ˜ursday, November 7th • 6:30 pm on campus Friday, September 6th • 6–8 pm • SteelStacks, Bethlehem, PA ALUMNI PIE REGIONAL ALUMNI EVENT - LONG ISLAND Tuesday, December 3rd • 8:00 pm on campus Tuesday, September 10th • Domino Yacht Club Register to volunteer: call (570) 674-6764 or COUGAR TAILGATING email [email protected] Begins Saturday, September 14th – November 9th Kick-o° Times Vary

ALUMNI TEA ˜ursday, September 19th • 4–6 pm

LEGACY BRUNCH Sunday, September 22nd • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

HOCO 2019 Save the Date: Friday, October 4th – Saturday, October 5th For more information or to register, please visit misericordia.edu/alumnievents or call (570) 674-6764.

/MisericordiaAlumni /MisericordiAlum bit.ly/miserialumni MisericordiaU/mise ricordiau MisericordiaAlumni

STAF STUDENT PROFILE • MEET MORGAN KARAS ’21

HOMETOWN: Orangeville, PA FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: ˜e Phone-a- thon room on the Alumni Relations °oor CLASS YEAR: 2021 (but I may be graduating in December 2020) (because there are always snacks haha) Traveling with my family, MAJOR: Government, Law, and National HOBBIES: Security (minor in Forensic Accounting) kayaking, watching Broadway musicals, cooking, and working out at the gym STAF POSITION: President INTERNSHIP/FIELD WORK: ˜e U.S. National CURRENT CLASSES: Summer 2019 - Intern for the Bureau of Security System; Introduction to the Workforce Development Administration at American Legal System; Social and Political the Department of Labor and Industry Philosophy; American Capitalism and the Global Economy SURPRISING FACT: I will be going sky-diving on my 21st birthday this year. Wish me luck. ACTIVITIES: Secretary for Student Government Association; Committee Member for Relay for Life; GLNS Club; Crew Member for Love Your Melon; Orientation Leader; Campus Ministry Spring Break Trip 2019

WHAT IS STAF? Students Today, Alumni Forever (STAF) is a student-run philanthropy organization at Misericordia University. As philanthropic ambassadors, it is their mission to educate, engage, and excite classmates and the campus community about all things philanthropy at Misericordia University. THE MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY MONTH MISERICORDIA Recurring gi˛s make a big impact. By giving what you can monthly, your annual giving adds up to a sizeable donation. FUND Come on a journey with us into the next century at Misericordia University.L eave a legacy with minimal e°ort and moderate sacriÿce. For the cost of a co°ee, you really can change lives.

BY GIVING UP THIS…

TICKET

TICKET MAKE AN $4.25 = $50 $8.50 = $100 $20 = $250 IMMEDIATE IMPACT … YOU CAN PAY IT FORWARD.

˜e Misericordia Fund provides If you support Misericordia University by giving $1,000 or more total throughout the ÿscal year, you will be welcomed as a immediate impact for the areas that need it most. In any given year, this TRUSTEE ASSOCIATE. annual fund can support student °is distinguished level of donors will enjoy sneak peeks and service trips, athletic ÿeld repairs, invitations to exclusive University events. You will also receive and scholarship for students in need. an invitation to our exclusive annual gala. ✁ GIVING FORM I/We wish to make a commitment of a TOTAL amount of $______OVER _____ years (up to 5 years). INFORMATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE GIFT DESIGNATION  $______Annually  $______Immediate Impact First Name  $______Semi-Annually  $______General Scholarship

Last Name  $______Monthly  $______Athletic (team)______Payments beginning _____ month _____ year  $______Other Maiden All multi-year/installment gi˛s will receive reminders. Specifc fund ______

Class Year

METHOD OF PAYMENT Go Green ELECTRONICF UNDST RANSFER (EFT) Address Make a gi˛ online today at misericordia.edu/makeagift Account#  Checking  Savings City  Enclosed is our payment of $______Please make checks payable to Misericordia University. Routing # State Zip  C harge this gift to  VISA  MasterCard  Discover Signature Phone / / / Card # Date Cell Phone / Deduct funds monthly on the: Expiration Date CSC  5th or  20th E-mail Name on Card

Signature  ˜i s gi˛ is anonymous. Please return this form to Misericordia University Advancement Services Signature 301 Lake Street,D allas PA 18612 • (570) 674-6293 (Please sign this form before mailing it to us). PUBLICATIONS.MISERICORDIA.EDU ARCHIVES E

Sister Mary Carmel Mc arigle University Archives and Special Collections

Students hit the slopes on campus to enjoy some skiing during the winter of 1930.

S SAVE THE DATE ...

SEPT.u3u Alumni Cocktail Party SteelStacks, Bethlehem, Pa. OCT. 4 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony www.misericordia.edu/steelstacks Anderson Sports and Health Center, 7 p.m.

Please OCT. 4 2019 Homecoming SEPT. 16 Seventh annual Athletics Schedule: athletics.misericordia.edu Department olf Tournament Huntsville olf Club: Reservations: OCT. 5 Homecoming football game (570) 674-6374 vs. King’s College, kickoff, 1 p.m.

C SEPT. 28 Fall Open House OCT. 10–13 Fall recess admissions.misericordia.edu/openhouse NOV. 9 Fall Open House admissions.misericordia.edu/openhouse OCT. 18 10th annual Health Care Symposium Patient-Centered Model: Health & 2020 Wellness Achieved MARCHuy4u Art in Medicine with Ted Meyer Register: www.misericordia.edu/healthevent Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hal

For more information, please log on to Misericordia.edu or call (570) 674-6400

43 301 Lake St , Dallas, PA 18612 Founded by the Sisters of ercy

THEARTS&MORE Misericordia University Box Office (570) 674 -6719 – misericordia.edu/theartsandmore

include Joseph Cohen, M F A ; Curtis Ted and Pamela Powers, and jazz SEE NEW PLACES! MEET NEW PEOPLE! Salonick, Marta Sanchez, Alexi Brock, musicians Peter H Bloom on fute, Shen Fan and Stefan Zoller Mark Leighton on guitar, and Dave Tours with a Difference 2019 – 20 Information: www misericordia edu/art Zox on double -bass, providing an Misericordia.edu/tourswithadifference exhilarating tour of the Great American Christmas Magic at the Markets Oct. 10 Songbook 7:30 p m , Lemmond Barbara of Austria and ermany Voices Project: Mental Health eatre in Walsh Hall Tickets: $10, Nov. 29 – Dec. 9, 2019 Soyka Recording of theatrical psychology premium seating; $8, general Featuring markets in Rothenberg, Regansburg, research presentation to premier on admission, and free for Misericordia Nuremberg, Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Salzburg, Sept. 6 WVIA- TV at 8 p m Information: students, faculty and staff Information: Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau, Innsbruck Remembering Barbara Soyka: Alicia Nordstrom, Ph D , at www misericordia edu/theartsandmore and Munich $2,995 double occupancy An Afternoon in the arden anordstrom@misericordia edu or call (570) 674 -6719 5- 7 p m An event to honor Misericordia Aspects of Malta and Rome friend and philanthropist Barbara Soyka, Oct. 18 March 24 – April 4, 2020 Oct. 16 a supporter of the Sister Regina Kelly 10th Annual Health Price to be announced Symposium on Ethical Shakespeare Garden, and benefactor of Care Symposium Issues in Long-Term Care London and Beyond the Soyka Fund for the Humanities, who e Patient -Centered Co- sponsored by the NE PA Ethics June 18 – 29, 2020 passed away in March To RSVP, please odel: Health and Institute and the Center for Human Price to be announced email UAEvents@misericordia edu or Wellness Achieved, Dignity in Bioethics, Health and the call (570) 674 -8201 featuring addresses by The Oberammergau Passion Play Holocaust at Misericordia University Paul Grundy, M D , Dr. Grundy and Beyond in recognition of World Bioethics Day Sept. 25 Joseph Ravenell, M D , Sept. 16 – 26, 2020 9 a m – 3:30 p m Rivers Room, Mercy Ethical Issues in and Texas -based artist Featuring Stresa, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Center, Dallas, Pa Contact Institute Economic Inequality Joseph Cohen, M F A Lucerne, Bern, Lichtenstein, e Passion Play in Director James Calderone, Ed D , at e Sister Siena Finley, RSM Second Program: Free RSVP: Oberammergau, Verona and Venice jcalderone@misericordia edu Annual Lecture on Ethics sponsored by misericordia edu/health $ ,195 double occupancy NE PA Ethics Institute at Misericordia event Information: Christmas Magic at the Markets University, presented by Chuck Collins Oct. 17 Dr Joseph Grilli, Nov. 29 – Dec. 9, 2020 7 p m Lemmond eater, Walsh Hall Arts in Healthcare jgrilli@misericordia edu Featuring the Best of the Markets in Germany Contact: Institute Director James Exhibition Reception Dr. Ravenell and Austria (same cities listed for 2019 above) Calderone, Ed D , at calderone@ Friedman Art Gallery hosts reception Nov. 21 – 24 $2,995 double occupancy misericordia edu in conjunction with health care The Drowsy Chaperone presented symposium on Oct 18 Free Hours: by The Misericordia Players. Center for Adult & Continuing Education Aug. 23 -Oct. 20 5:30- 7 p m Nov 21 -23, 8 p m ; Nov 24, 2 p m Misericordia University, Dallas, Pa. Arts in Healthcare Exhibition Lemmond eater Tickets: $8, general Dr. Marie Noël Keller, RSM, host Pauly Friedman Art Gallery group Oct. 17 admission; $5 students, alumni and (570) 674-6776 and exhibition explores how the arts The Modernistics senior citizens Information: TRANS WORLD TRAVEL, LTD contribute to a positive environment e renowned quintet features the www misericordia edu/theartsandmore Clarks Summit, Pa. for patients and providers Artists singing and tap -dancing team of or call (570) 674 -6719 Charles J. Tharp, president (570) 344-9784