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January 20, 2011-vol. 19 no. 9 Changes Seen As Strengthening Mission and Ministry Division adds FYE, tersections Project and the Center — who is an associate professor of for Student Formation, which will political science — with establish- other programs, now work in partnership in an ef- ing and animating the University’s revamps Intersections, fort to enhance student formation. galvanizing initiative of student Student Formation Office Jennie Purnell, the inaugural formation. “Jennie is a consum- director of the Center for Stu- mate professor who possesses an dent Formation, will become the By Office of excellent theoretical understanding newly established chair of Intersec- News & Public Affairs Staff of formation. She can help to shape tions. Together with Burt How- our outreach through her work in Staff members of the Division ell, the director of Intersections, the classroom along with her new of Mission and Ministry met this the restructured office will work role as chair of Intersections.” week to discuss a series of changes with faculty and administrators in Mike Sacco, the former associ- that will increase the size of the advancing the University’s educa- ate director of Intersections, has division and change its organiza- tional and religious mission and been named director of the Center tional structure. student formation. for Student Formation. To foster Under these changes, Campus Vice President for University the intellectual aspects of student Ministry and the Center for Igna- Mission and Ministry Jack Butler, formation, Lonergan Center As- tian Spirituality will be joined by SJ, said that Purnell’s role as first sociate Director and influential the Office of First Year Experience, director of the center, combined instructor Kerry Cronin will be- Faculty Outreach and Program As- with her experience as a faculty come a fellow of the newly revised Vice President for University Mission and Ministry Jack Butler, SJ (center), sessment, the Montserrat Program member, will allow her to engage center. talks with division administrators (L-R) Jennie Purnell, Mike Sacco, Kerry and Channel 46. The changes also her peers in enhancing student Although the center finds its Cronin and Burt Howell Tuesday after a meeting with Mission and Ministry include a reorganization of the In- formation. Butler credits Purnell Continued on page 3 staff to discuss organizational changes. (Photo by Lee Pellegrini)

IN STEP WITH THE SEASON Arbella Gift Establishes Loan Forgiveness Program and Forgiveness Program, which By Jack Dunn will expand the law school’s cur- Director of News rent loan repayment program, & Public Affairs will encourage BC Law graduates The Law School will estab- to embrace careers in public in- lish the Francis X. Bellotti Loan terest law by providing funds to Repayment and Forgiveness Pro- help pay down the student loan gram in honor of Arbella In- debt of those actively engaged in surance Group founder, current public service, as well as loan for- Arbella board Vice Chairman giveness for new graduates who and former Massachusetts Attor- are committed to careers in pub- ney General Frank Bellotti, who lic interest law. graduated from BC Law in 1952. Loan repayment and forgive- The program is made possible ness programs have become vital through $3 million in gifts to tools in encouraging law gradu- BC Law — $2 million from the ates to pursue careers in the less Arbella Insurance Group Chari- lucrative field of public interest table Foundation and $1 million law, given the growing disparity from individuals associated with between the median salaries of The “spring” semester may be under way, but Boston College was definitely in winter’s grip this week, as Arbella and Bellotti. attorneys in the public and pri- a pair of recent storms brought snow and ice to campus. (Photo by Gary Wayne Gilbert) The Bellotti Loan Repayment Continued on page 5

Francis “Frank” Campanella, 1936-2011 Manager, Innovator, Leader Changed BC Francis B. “Frank” Campanel- taught finance in BC’s Carroll fiscal planning that helped Boston la, whose 25 years of management School of Management, served College to emerge from near in- innovation and operational leader- as the University’s executive vice solvency in 1973 to become one ship as Boston College’s executive president from 1973 until 1991, of the nation’s 40 wealthiest uni- vice president helped the Univer- when he returned to teaching. In versities in endowment. His skill sity to become a national leader 1993, he was asked by then-Bos- at architectural planning and con- in higher education, died Jan. 14 ton College President J. Donald struction management also pro- from complications following a Monan, SJ, to accept another term duced some of Boston College’s stroke. He was 74. as EVP, serving until 2001. In most important buildings, includ- Visiting hours will be held at his executive leadership role, Dr. ing Merkert Chemistry Center, St. Ignatius Church in Chestnut Campanella was responsible for the renovated Higgins Hall hous- Hill today from 1:30-3:30 p.m. all internal management of the ing BC’s biology and physics de- and 4:30-8 p.m. A Mass of Chris- University as well as long-range partments, the BC Law Library, tian burial will be celebrated to- operational and fiscal planning, O’Neill Library, Conte Forum, morrow, Jan. 21, at St. Ignatius capital planning and information Robsham Theater and the stu- Church, beginning at 11 a.m. technology. dent residence halls lining Com- Francis B. Campanella Dr. Campanella, who also He played a central part in the Continued on page 4 The Boston College Chronicle  january 20, 2011

A ROUND C AMPUS Herzlich Selected for Rudy Award

Boston College senior football player Mark Her- zlich has been named the winner of the 2010 College Football Rudy Award, which honors student-athletes who demonstrate exemplary character, courage, con- tribution and commitment as members of their col- legiate football teams. Herzlich was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma and missed the 2009 season, but returned to action last fall. He was third on the team in total tackles (65) and solo stops (50), led the Eagles in forced fumbles (two) and was second in interceptions (four). Herzlich completed his Boston College career on Will the performance of Coco No No (above) help a BC alum win a “best Jan. 9 in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl with five tack- amateur commercial” contest for the Super Bowl? les and a forced fumble. Pug-nacious Disconsolate Patriots fans in Knipe went on to earn a master’s in film studies from the University A place for Poe the Boston College community still have something to look for- of Southern California, where he Just in time for Edgar Allan war of words as snarky as any from non-profit organization that seeks ward to on Super Bowl Sunday. was part of a tight-knit group of Poe’s 202nd birthday yesterday, a that time, and is based on a misun- to honor Poe in the city where he Patrick Knipe ’03 is a finalist BC alums that launched the pro- version of “The Raven in the Frog derstanding of the importance of was born and to promote cultural in the Doritos “Crash the Super duction company responsible for Pond: Edgar Allan Poe and the City Boston to Poe’s development.” tourism in general. Another co-cre- Bowl” contest, a national compe- “Pug Attack.” of Boston” — a Boston Public Li- The original “Raven in the Frog ator of the foundation is Patricia tition that invites amateurs to sub- “If there is something I want to brary exhibition curated by Profes- Pond” exhibition, which was on Bartevian, who is donating office mit commercials for Super Bowl say to the community, it is to en- sor of English Paul Lewis that drew view at the Boston Public Library space to the foundation in a build- Sunday, Feb. 6. Knipe, who ma- courage people who are interested record crowds during its display from December 2009 — the bi- ing she owns at 160 Boylston Street, jored in English and minored in in film to get involved with the last winter — has been launched centenary year of Poe’s birth — to steps away from Poe Square — the film studies at BC, created a com- film program at BC,” said Knipe. at www.bc.edu/schools/cas/english/ last March, sought to set the record intersection of Boylston and Charles mercial along with two friends “BC is where I learned a lot of poebostonexhibit. straight on the complicated Poe- Street South that was renamed in that may very well win $1 mil- what I do and is the genesis of this The website’s de- Boston relation- 2009 after the author. lion. production.” but is one of several ship, featuring The Edward Ingersoll Browne The commercial [which can When he’s not munching on recent efforts to un- materials from the Fund has awarded a $10,000 grant be seen at www.pugattack.com] Doritos, Knipe is getting ready derscore Poe’s Bos- extensive collec- to the foundation to develop a plan depicts a man taunting a Doritos- to direct his first feature film, ton legacy. Lewis says tions of the BPL, for the installation of a permanent crazed pug through a glass door. “Apocalypse .” The “one of the best-kept the American An- work of art in Poe Square. The The spot is one of three finalists supernatural thriller, inspired by secrets in Boston’s lit- tiquarian Society, monies for this grant are interest earning votes daily. If it earns the urban legends of Jersey, will begin erary history” is that Susan Jaffe Tane from a trust fund for public art that most, it will be broadcast dur- filming this year. Poe, one of America’s and M. Thomas was established in 1892 by the will ing the game. If the commercial Knipe said he’ll be watching most influential writ- Inge, all available of Boston trust attorney Edward becomes the most popular Super the Super Bowl with bated breath, ers, was a Hub na- via the online ver- Ingersoll Browne. The foundation Bowl commercial, the BC alum since none of the finalists find out tive. sion. and the Boston Art Commission could walk away with some seri- the voting results until game day. According to the Others who will shortly issue a call to solicit art- ous money. And speaking of breath, Knipe exhibition website, worked on the ists and design ideas. “We were very excited to be — who was the sound designer Boston has until re- exhibit include BC’s American Studies Program picked for the top five out of for the spot — has a secret to cently been “conspicuous for its associate curator Dan Currie and co-sponsored a free public celebra- 5,600 entries and have started a confide: The sounds of the pooch determination to treat the master a research team composed of inde- tion of Poe’s birthday at the BPL viral marketing campaign to make (aptly named Coco No No) pant- of mystery — America’s first great pendent literary scholar Rob Vele- yesterday, which included a talk on sure ‘Pug Attack’ gets the most ing and crunching were actually critic and a foundational figure in lla, BC graduate student Katherine Poe’s connections to Boston, a rare votes,” said Knipe, who adds that made by him. the development of popular culture Kim, and BC alumnae Sarah Pou- appearance by the author himself placing in the top three earned the “It’s all very glamorous,” — like an undeserving orphan. This lette and Megan Grandmont. and readings from Poe works. Au- trio $25,000. laughed Knipe. attitude is all the more fascinating Lewis, Currie and Velella re- dience members were encouraged After graduating from BC, —MB because it can be traced back to cently established the Edgar Allan to come prepared to read a favorite the antebellum period, involves a Poe Foundation of Boston Inc., a short Poe passage. —RP The Boston College Aftermath Chronicle Chronicle invited faculty members to offer their views on the Jan. 8 shootings in Tucson, and the debate Director of NEWS & Public Affairs over whether the intense US political atmosphere played a role in the tragedy. Jack Dunn Deputy Director of NEWS & Public AFFAIRS Professor of Political Science Alan Wolfe, director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life: Patricia Delaney I have no doubt that the intense polarization and anger characteristic of US politics the past few years con- Editor tributed to the Tucson shooting. I also believe, from what I have been able to ascertain from news accounts, Sean Smith that the shooter’s mental state was unbalanced in the extreme. There is no direct causal link between the Contributing Staff one and the other but crazed politics and crazy people somehow find each other. Melissa Beecher Ed Hayward Adjunct Associate Professor of Communication Michael Keith: Due to the ubiquitous nature of media and Reid Oslin today’s twenty-four hour news cycle, politicians and political pundits have far greater exposure than ever Rosanne Pellegrini before. Regrettably, political acrimony has become the norm in radio and television discourse. Civility and Kathleen Sullivan neutrality have been sacrificed for ratings and political gain. Toxic rhetoric over the airwaves, in particular, Eileen Woodward has had a corrosive impact on the attitudes and actions of liberals, conservatives, and even moderates (an Photographers ever-shrinking segment of the political landscape). Where this will lead is frightening to contemplate. Gary Gilbert Lee Pellegrini Assistant Professor of Law Richard Albert: The tragedy in Tucson reminds us of the three pillars upon which any democracy must stand if it is to stand at all. First, the cornerstone of constitutionalism is the right The Boston College Chronicle (USPS 009491), the internal newspaper to political speech. To limit the freedom of political expression, no matter how distasteful the speech may be, for faculty and staff, is published biweekly from September to May by Boston is to strike a blow at the heart of our democracy far more devastating than any weapon could inflict. 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Officer Honored for Saving Student’s Life

By Reid Oslin out the way it did.” off of Commonwealth Avenue Knight Justin Staff Writer “Officer Browne’s efforts re- and come toward the St. Igna- sulted in the quick delivery of tius Gate at a pretty quick rate Boston College Patrol Officer emergency first aid to the victim of speed. Then I heard a ‘bang.’ Kevin Browne relied on his New and speedy identification of the I didn’t know what he had hit York City police training and suspect,” said Director of Pub- until I saw someone lying on the years of first-responder experience lic Safety and Chief of Police John ground. when he helped save the life of King. “We are pleased that MA- “I rolled down the More Hall a BC student who was seriously CLEA has chosen to recognize driveway, calling in a descrip- injured in a hit-and-run incident Officer Browne for his profes- tion of the car and calling for an in December 2009. sionalism.” ambulance,” he recalls. “When I The two-year veteran of the Browne, a Long Island native, jumped out, I could see that the Boston College Police Depart- is a graduate of the New York girl was in bad shape. She had a ment was honored last month by City Police Academy and spent very serious head injury. I started the Massachusetts Association of the better part of two-and-a-half first aid immediately. Campus Law Enforcement Ad- years as a patrol officer in South “Thank God that Don Reed, ministrators for his role in provid- . “That’s a pretty high- one of our EMTs, came right ing immediate medical treatment crime area,” he notes. “They send along and assisted me. I was re- “This job can be extremely monotonous...but when you least to the accident victim and the a lot of rookies out there to ‘get ally happy to see him. There’s no expect it, something crazy happens. You pretty much go into eventual apprehension of the al- their feet wet’ and you get them better relief than to have someone leged hit-and-run driver. ‘wet’ pretty fast. It’s a great place back you up when you’re on an an autopilot mode and your mind traces right back to your Browne was one of eight cam- to learn.” island.” training. You act as your training tells you.” pus police officers across the state Browne says he responded to Browne’s broadcast description —BC Patrol Officer Kevin Browne to be saluted by the association at numerous trauma and violent of the vehicle involved in the inci- the group’s annual awards lun- crime incidents during his time dent was heard by Patrol Officer we heard that she had made it says. “But when you least expect cheon held at Northeastern Uni- with NYPD, and that on-scene Miguel Bueno, who was working through the night, and a week it, something crazy happens. You versity’s Henderson House facility training paid off when he moved a detail in Corcoran Commons. later, we heard that she would be pretty much go into an autopilot in Weston. to the Boston area in 2008 to be Minutes later, Bueno spotted the coming back to school. We were mode and your mind traces right “It’s a great award to get,” says nearer to his fianceé and, later that car in the parking lot behind Rob- pretty excited about that.” back to your training. You act as Browne. “But anyone who was year, to join the BC Police force. sham Theater and apprehended Browne says he has never been your training tells you. on shift that night could have re- Late on the snowy night of the driver, who was not a BC contacted by the student or her “It really doesn’t affect you ceived the award. It really should Dec. 9, 2009, Browne had just student. family. until you go home the next day, have been presented to the whole finished his shift’s roll call and “Some people thought that the “This job can be extremely mo- and maybe you are lying in bed shift. Without every one of those was driving in a cruiser near More girl was not going to make it,” notonous, and it doesn’t matter and start to think about it,” he guys, it might have never worked Hall, “when I saw a vehicle turn Browne says. “But the next day if you are at the campus level or says. “That’s when it hits you. But city or state or whatever,” Browne that’s the job — right?” Mission and Ministry Changes Continued from page 1 home in Mission and Ministry, it of the restructured division will will be guided by a steering com- be the familiar theme of forma- mittee composed of Provost and tion, but its implementation will Vice President of Faculties Cut- be shared collaboratively among all berto Garza, Vice President for offices in the division, and not rest Student Affairs Patrick Rombalski, just with one department. “Educa- Executive Vice President Patrick tion is the cornerstone of our efforts Keating and Fr. Butler. as a university. As a Jesuit, Catho- Sacco said that the Center for lic university, however, education Student Formation will build on should have a heart, a soul and an the existing undergraduate pro- imagination. Our efforts will help grams developed by Intersections. to realize that vision.” Experiences such as the Halftime retreat, the AHANA Summit and the Jamaica Summer Service Trip Gianinno To will serve as foundational programs Speak About from which the center can build. “My hope is that the center will Media Jan. 27 serve students in a way that will Members of the BC women’s lacrosse team recently worked out under the new “bubble” in Alumni Stadium. Boston College Trustee and allow them to integrate their intel- Storm damage necessitated the replacement of the old covering. (Photo by Lee Pellegrini) communications expert Susan lectual lives with experiences that Gianinno ’70, chair and CEO challenge them personally, support of Publicis Worldwide, will them spiritually and help them discuss what it takes to mas- BC Back On, Er, Under the Bubble grow into men and women who ter today’s media world in a The weather outside might be frightful, but there will always be spring-like conditions for Boston College have a clear understanding of how program to be held Thursday, athletic teams in the new air support structure that has been erected over the field at Alumni Stadium. they might best engage the world,” Jan. 27, starting at 6 p.m. in The new “bubble” was put into place over the semester break, replacing a decade-old covering that was dam- said Sacco. “The center can only Lyons Dining Hall. aged by heavy storms last February, and will be a well-used practice facility for BC’s baseball, softball and other achieve its goals by working collab- Gianinno will speak on spring sports teams as they prepare for their upcoming seasons. oratively with other divisions, de- “Mad Men Would Never Manufactured by Yeadon Fabric Domes of St. Paul, Minn., the bubble measures 390 feet by 194 feet and partments and offices in developing Make It in the Business World rises to 66 feet above Alumni Stadium’s artificial turf, about six feet higher than the previous structure. The and implementing new formational Today” at the event, sponsored higher roof allows the dome to have straighter walls that translate into additional playing surface at ground level, programs.” by the Boston College Com- according to Senior Construction Manager Ed Stokes, who oversaw the new facility’s installation. As was the case with student munication Alumni Network, “It’s a stronger material than the old one,” Stokes adds. “So although it looks similar to the old ‘bubble,’ it programs within the Intersections the Boston College Marketing really is a lot different.” Project, the Center for Student For- Committee and Sales Alumni The dome was constructed with high-tensile strength architectural PVC-coated kevlar fabric, Stokes says. mation will continue to include fac- Marketing Group and the “This one has a second layer designed for energy efficiency. It’s really a ‘green bubble.’ Translucent panels on ulty and administrators as partners Alumni Association Commu- the top will allow natural light.” in all undergraduate initiatives. nication Committee. Stokes says technological advancements have contributed to improved infrastructure features in the new Fr. Butler described Sacco as the Registration fee is $15 for facility, which will include a state-of-the-art electrical system along with new fans, lighting systems and entry- ideal choice to lead the center as alumni and friends of the ways. “We’ve also got support cables going in two directions now,” he notes. “They used to go in just one. We its new director. “Mike has great University. Students may at- anticipate this facility lasting for 15 years.” perspective on students and is one tend free of charge but must Because the manufacture of such a massive structure takes about six months, followed by installation, the of the most creative individuals I register in advance with the extended construction period forced the BC football team to conduct their December pre-bowl game practices have known. I look forward to his Alumni Association Office at at Harvard University’s sports dome before departing for San Francisco right after the New Year. leadership in this new role.” ext.2-4700. ­—Reid Oslin Fr. Butler said the overall focus The Boston College Chronicle  january 20, 2011 Campanella’s Impact on Boston College Was ‘Immense’ Continued on page 1 monwealth Avenue. In total, Dr. clearly the beneficiary of his fair- Dean College, where a scholarship Campanella oversaw $460 million ness and decency.” and the school’s new boardroom worth of construction and major Said Donald Ricciato, direc- are named in his honor. He was renovation, including $230 mil- tor of the Campus School facility also a trustee at Boston College lion for academic facilities during in BC’s Lynch School of Educa- High School, where he was instru- his quarter century of executive tion that serves area children with mental in guiding the Jesuit high service. multiple disabilities. “Frank Cam- school in its recent campus devel- “Frank Campanella had an im- panella was someone who truly opment. In addition, he served as mense impact on the evolution of believed in the Campus School. chairman of the Board of Trustees Boston College during the last 40 He was here when it began 40 at Le Moyne College and as a years, especially in reorganizing its years ago and his support never member of the Board of Trustees finances and developing campus wavered, whether it was in his role of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center facilities,” said University President as EVP or as a faculty member and in Boston. He also was a member William P. Leahy, SJ. “He pro- a member of our board. Frank was of the Advisory Board for the busi- vided invaluable leadership at a always working at ways to make ness school at the University of critical time for Boston College. the Campus School the great insti- Ulster in Northern Ireland. This institution will be forever in tution that it is for these children. His daughters Kathleen, Patricia his debt.” He understood their very special and Maureen, all graduates of Bos- Dr. Campanella was born in needs, and by supporting them, he ton College, described their father Boston in 1936. After graduating Francis Campanella at the ceremony honoring him upon his retirement as was living out the Jesuit values and as a devoted and loving Dad who from Boston College High School, executive vice president in 2001. In background is the sign for “Campanella mission that were so much a part was a model of integrity, honesty he won a Navy ROTC scholarship Way,” the campus road named in his honor. (Photo by Bill McCormack) of his life.” and fairness. “Our father had the to study engineering at Rensselaer universities. greatest listener that I ever knew,” When he retired from the EVP innate ability to lead with strength Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. “During his 25 years as execu- said longtime colleague Bernie position in 2001, Boston College using the utmost of patience, kind- As an undergraduate, he was elect- tive vice president, Frank’s fondest Gleason, who ran BC’s IT depart- officials re-named a major campus ness and understanding,” said ed president of three campus orga- hope was for Boston College to ment for many years. “He brought thoroughfare as “Campanella Way.” Kathleen. “When we needed him nizations, including RPI’s student be the best-managed university in a refreshing approach and vision Dr. Campanella is the only Univer- he was always there with that quiet government. At graduation, he was America,” said Fr. Monan, who to management that was unrivaled sity employee ever to be so honored. strength.” Added Patricia, “We are commissioned as an officer in the served as Boston College president in higher education, and he made Dr. Campanella returned to immensely proud of Dad’s accom- United States Marine Corps, and from 1972-1996 and is now Uni- BC the envy of competitor institu- BC’s finance department faculty plishments and contributions to served three years on active duty. versity chancellor. “No one played tions.” nine years Boston College, and yet we are After his military discharge, he ago and was more proud of him as a father and a more influential role toward mak- A d d e d “[Frank Campanella] provided worked for five years in the con- ing that hope a reality. A superbly C a r r o l l teaching up grandfather. We could not have struction industry in the Boston trained and experienced business- School of invaluable leadership at a critical until the asked for anything more of him.” area prior to earning a master’s in time of his Said his daughter Maureen, man, Frank was first and foremost M a n a g e - time for Boston College. This insti- business administration from Bab- an academic and a teacher, who ment Profes- death. In “Dad’s unconditional love, tireless son College and later, a doctorate held the trust and the affection of sor Emeritus tution will be forever in his debt.” recent years support, tremendous integrity and in business from Harvard Univer- everyone from trustee to newest he received unending value-rich advice were John Lewis —William P. Leahy, SJ sity. He taught finance at Babson colleague or student. Through that III, who of- h o n o r a r y expressed in his every action, word and Northeastern and Boston uni- trust, Frank’s was a leadership role ten chaired degrees from and deed throughout our entire versities before joining the Car- in successfully addressing not only the Faculty Boston Col- lives. We are and shall remain de- roll School faculty as an assistant the University’s physical needs, but Salary and Benefits Committee lege, Boston College Law School voted, loving and grateful daugh- professor in 1970. its spirit as well.” during Dr. Campanella’s tenure, and Le Moyne College in recogni- ters.” After three years of full-time As EVP, Dr. Campanella was “Our meetings had to have been tion of his outstanding leadership In lieu of flowers, donations may teaching, Dr. Campanella was credited with forging an open and the most civil of any university in the field of higher education. be made to the Campus School asked by Fr. Monan to become trusting relationship with faculty, in the country. Frank was one of He also received a national award at Boston College [www.bc.edu/ Boston College’s chief operating staff and students that helped es- the fairest and most honest people from CAUSE for his excellence in schools/lsoe/campsch/donation. officer. He immediately helped tablish the University’s national I have ever had the privilege of the field of information technology html] and the Eagle Eyes Project BC’s leadership team develop a reputation as a supportive and car- knowing. It was a pleasure to sit in education. [www.bc.edu/schools/csom/eagle- financial plan that would become ing community. across from him in negotiations, Dr. Campanella served as chair- eyes/donors.html]. a national model for colleges and “Frank Campanella was the and the University community was man of the Board of Trustees at —Jack Dunn and Reid Oslin National Science Foundation Selects BC Scientists for Career Awards “The pure science and our work By Ed Hayward energy transport and computing with the public are not difficult to Staff Writer applications, said Wilson, who will balance because they are organi- receive $620,000 from the NSF Two young Boston College sci- cally integrated,” said Wang. “The over five years. ence faculty members have received science that we pursue we hope Wilson said the materials his lab prestigious career awards from the will one day make an impact on is studying tread a fine line between National Science Foundation to society. That is our ultimate goal. two extremes: one of independent further their research efforts over So based on that, outreach is a part electrons largely ignoring one an- the next five years. by Lee Pellegrini Photos of our research activity.” other and one where electrons in- Assistant Professor of Chemis- Wilson, an experimental physi- teract so strongly with each other try Dunwei Wang and Assistant cist in his second year on the BC that they foster collective behavior. Professor of Physics Stephen Wil- faculty, said the NSF grant will These new classes of intermedi- son have both been honored with support his research into the be- ate bandwidth systems occupy the grants, designed to help young havior of electrons in three new a unique regime where the cou- scientists establish their research in classes of materials. pling between an electron’s atomic critical fields. Asst. Prof. Dunwei Wang (Chemistry) Asst. Prof. Stephen Wilson (Physics) “The National Science Founda- orbital motion and its intrinsic Wang, in his fourth year at BC, tion funding makes a big differ- magnetic field (or spin) plays an received a $550,000 award to ad- expand on that research and also this recognition and support for ence for our research,” said Wilson. important role in generating new vance his clean energy technology continue his community outreach, our research from the National “This gives us a stable source of electronic behavior. research and expand the commu- including a summer research col- Science Foundation,” said Wang. funding and we’ll be able to direct The grant will allow Wilson nity outreach programs of his lab. laboration with high school sci- “With this support, we hope to our questions into these materials to grow the materials in his BC Wang, whose work has focused ence teachers and an interactive see our technologies used to make for the next five years. It will facili- lab and then use facilities across on developing novel technologies display at FanFest, a pre-game fes- a real impact on the world and tate a lot of interesting science.” the country to conduct neutron for clean energy applications, has a tival held before Boston College making a real difference in people’s Wilson’s research will focus on scattering-based experiments that research portfolio that includes the home football games, where he and lives.” a neutron scattering-based experi- explore the fundamental electronic development of Nanonets, a flex- his researchers use toys and games Wang said community outreach mental approach to better under- behavior of the materials: iron- ible webbing of nano-scale wires to demonstrate solar and hydrogen is a natural outgrowth of his lab’s stand so-called spin-orbit coupled based high temperature supercon- that have shown promise in labo- power technologies [watch a video research into solutions that could materials, including an iron-based ductors, iridium oxide insulators, ratory tests for use in extracting on this at www.youtube.com/bc- one day provide cleaner fuel or high temperature superconductor and topological insulators. hydrogen from water. chronicle]. help to build a better lithium-ion as well as two insulating materials. Contact Ed Hayward at The grant will allow Wang to “We’re very excited to receive battery. All three offer promise in future [email protected] The Boston College Chronicle january 20, 2011 

CaitlinCunningham BC Law Establishes Loan Forgiveness Program Continued from page 1 vate sectors. To be eligible to be- gin receiving loan forgiveness, BC Law alumni must have graduated within the past five years and earn $57,000 or less, while working in direct legal services to the poor, nonprofit law, or in city, state and federal government agencies. The Arbella Insurance Group Charitable Foundation gift, be- lieved to be one of the largest bestowed to a law school for this purpose, is the second largest gift in BC Law’s history. It will take effect immediately, and provide Rachel Gregorio ’12 received an enthusiastic review from the subject of her latest book, Celtics player Glen an additional $150,000 per year “Big Baby” Davis: “He really liked it a lot and thanked me for making him look so handsome – and thin!” in loan repayment and forgive- ness to be awarded to qualified Arbella founder and current Vice candidates above and beyond the Chairman Francis X. Bellotti JD’52 For Her, Creating Books Is Kids’ Stuff $330,000 BC Law expended last BC junior puts artistic gifts to use in illustrating children’s books year. It will also provide an en- dowment to fund the program in the work on it over winter break even those who have not met her By Melissa Beecher perpetuity. – when I already had scheduled to may be familiar with her work: Staff Writer “This commitment from the get my wisdom teeth removed,” She designed posters for the “Lights Arbella Insurance Group, and Like many kids, Rachel Gregorio said Gregorio, a double major in Out” campaign for the BConserves colleagues and friends of Frank ’12 grew up with a love of drawing. communication and studio arts. “So energy conservation initiative and Bellotti, will provide crucial fund- What set her apart, however, was with an ice pack in one hand and Professor of English Paul Lewis’ Ed- ing that will vastly expand BC’s that by age 11 she had a caricature a pencil in another, I took those gar Allan Poe exhibit at the Boston existing loan repayment program, business established at two local weeks and focused solely on this Public Library [see story on page while enabling BC Law graduates town recreation departments. book.” 2]. In addition, she is the Theatre to pursue public interest careers,” Her artistic gifts have always Balancing school, her responsi- Department’s photographer. said George Brown, interim dean been bolstered by an entrepreneur- bilities with the yearbook, an edito- “I’ve really enjoyed working of BC Law. “We are grateful to ial drive, which is why it comes as rial position on The Heights and a on so many different projects and Arbella for their generous support, no surprise to those closest to her part-time job, Gregorio answered meeting people in the different de- and pleased that the program will that the Burlington, Mass., native calls from the publisher and made partments,” she said. bear the name of a distinguished now has a second children’s book edits on the book. Next up for the ambitious Gre- alumnus whose name is synony- illustration to her credit. The work paid off. At the launch gorio is a semester in Madrid, fulfill- mous with public service.” Arbella Chairman and President Released in November, Basket- party, the 6-foot-9, 280-pound Da- ing a promise she made to herself Arbella Insurance Group Char- John F. Donohue ball with Big Baby is the second vis gave the book — particularly her when she studied Spanish in high itable Foundation Chairman and collaboration between Gregorio and drawings — rave reviews. school. Focused on obtaining a helping create an entire group of President John F. Donohue, who author Jon Goode, vice president of “He really liked it a lot and career in public relations, advertis- young people committed to mak- cites Bellotti as his professional the Lowell Spinners minor league thanked me for making him look so ing and marketing, Gregorio said ing people’s lives better, people mentor, describes the Francis X. baseball team. Their first book, handsome – and thin!” said Grego- she’d always be on call if Goode has who need someone on their side. Bellotti Loan Repayment and Pitching with the Papelbons, was rio. “It was funny because that was another book in him. It is a commitment that will stay Forgiveness Program as “a natural published in 2007. always Jon’s criticism throughout “I have high hopes that he rounds with them forever.” fit,” given Arbella’s heritage of Basketball with Big Baby is a bi- the editorial process, that I needed it out with a football one,” she said, BC Law’s Loan Repayment As- giving back to the communities ography of the Boston Celtics’ for- to make him look, um, chubbier. adding that she’s look forward to sistance Program has grown con- it serves, Frank ward Glen “Big Baby” Davis, now He’d say, ‘Rachel, he’s known for perfecting Tom Brady’s mug. siderably over the Bellotti’s lifelong in his fourth year with the team, being big!’” Goode is donating all proceeds “I have always believed that years as demand commitment to who has become a hit with fans for Beyond the children’s books, from the new book to the C2 Mis- has increased. In public service and public service is the best his engaging personality as well as Gregorio keeps very busy with sion, a foundation that benefits 2010, $330,000 the mission of BC his playing ability. other projects. Working in the Me- children and families affected by service....It benefits all of us was awarded, five Law School. “When Jon texted me that he dia Technology Services Graphics cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis. because it is helping create an times the total “Frank Bellotti was interested in doing a book fea- Department, Gregorio has had a For more information on the books dollars granted a has been a men- entire group of young people turing Glen Davis I was very ex- hand in many of the most vis- and to see samples of her work, visit decade ago. The tor and role model cited. I ended up doing a lot of ible campaigns on campus. In fact, www.rachelgregorio.com. committed to making people’s number of re- for multiple gen- lives better, people who need cipients has more erations of lawyers than tripled during who want to dedi- someone on their side.” that time from 20 cate their careers —Francis Bellotti in 1999 to 79 in to government 2010. or public interest Established in jobs,” said Donohue. “Creating 1988, the Quincy-based Arbella this endowment in Frank’s name Insurance Group [www.arbella. at Boston College Law School com] boasts more than $600 mil- rightly recognizes all he has done lion in revenue and approximate- over the years to support those ly $1 billion in assets. Arbella committed to public service.” is a customer-focused regional In addition to donations from property and casualty insurance the Arbella Insurance Group company, providing personal and Charitable Foundation, in sup- business insurance in Massachu- port of this gift, Arbella will host a setts and , and busi- benefit dinner on Feb. 17 to hon- ness insurance in Rhode Island or Bellotti for his distinguished and New Hampshire. Arbella In- career. Proceeds from the dinner surance Group founded the Ar- will be applied to the program. bella Insurance Group Charitable “It is a great honor to have my Foundation in 2004 to engage in name associated with this loan re- activities and to support not-for- payment assistance program and profit organizations that have a my law school,” said Bellotti. “I significant positive impact on the have always believed that public people and communities served BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE—BC freshman hockey player Meagan Mangene chatted recently with Esther, service is the best service. It a student from Brighton’s St. Columbkille School. Members of the men’s and women’s hockey teams are by Arbella. serving as mentors for fifth graders at the school, exchanging letters with the children and inviting them to not only benefits the recipients, Contact Jack Dunn at jack. Conte Forum for skating and conversation. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Association) it benefits all of us because it is [email protected] The Boston College Chronicle  january 20, 2011 BC Alumnus Malloy Weathers the Storm As Conn. Governor

By Sean Smith and giving live updates. as a major factor in his profes- Chronicle Editor writer sional, and personal develop- Christopher Keating praised ment. There are far easier ways to Malloy for showing “a hands- “I was always involved, always begin a term as governor than on style that suggested a higher, out there in a number of politi- having to deal with a record- more visible public profile for cal or leadership activities,” said breaking snowstorm barely a the state’s chief executive in Malloy, interviewed last week. week after being the next four “BC was a great place to pursue sworn in. years.” those kinds of opportunities.” But Dannel A political As a freshman, Malloy ran P. Malloy ’77, career of any (unsuccessfully) for the Under- JD’80, seemed to kind — let graduate Government of Boston be on top of things alone a guber- College presidency, then cap- last week when a natorial term tured the UGBC vice-presiden- Nor’easter surged — might have cy as a sophomore. He took part through Connect- once seemed in the Paraprofessional Leader icut, dropping unlikely for Program and served as the first more than two Malloy, who undergraduate resident assistant feet of snow in struggled with in the Mods. At BC Law, he Dannel Malloy ’77, JD’80 gets to work after being sworn in earlier this month some areas. Mal- as governor of Connecticut. (Photos courtesy Office of the Governor) learning and was vice chair of the American loy — who had physical dis- Bar Association Law Student the most influential people he which are apparent to you at the been sworn in as abilities as a Division. met at BC. time or even until later in life. governor on Jan. child. But the Malloy also got a further “David was a close friend and “But I considered very im- 5 — took part in Stamford, Ct., taste of politics while at BC by confidante, always helpful to portant the fact that BC admit- numerous con- native, who working on the congressional me in developing my skills,” he ted me, even though I had a ference calls and overtook Ned campaigns of Robert F. Drinan, said. “Sandy also was incredibly learning disability — and at a press conferences Lamont in SJ, then the BC Law dean. supportive, and provided a lot time when far less was known or before and during “Somebody in admissions the Democratic Malloy cites University Coun- of encouragement.” understood about learning dis- the storm, speak- at BC believed in me primary before seling Services Senior Psycholo- Asked what was the most abilities than now. Somebody in ing with officials beating Repub- gist David Smith and the late important life-lesson he learned admissions at BC believed in me from neighbor- enough to take a chance lican Tom Foley Weston “Sandy” Jenks — BC’s at BC, Malloy quipped “Get up enough to take a chance that I ing states (includ- that I would do well. That last fall to win then-director of Counseling Ser- and eat breakfast,” but added: would do well. That will always ing Massachusetts office, can point vices and for whom the Parapro- “Four years of undergraduate mean a lot.” Governor Deval will always mean a lot.” to his years at fessional Leader Program was study are filled with many les- Contact Sean Smith at sean. Patrick) as well —Dannel Malloy Boston College eventually renamed — as among sons and realities, not all of [email protected] as in Connecticut

Psychologist Earns Young Investigator Honor Alumni Assoc. Lee Pellegrini Spring Education Assistant Professor of Psychol- “What we don’t know is the ogy Alexa Veenema has earned manner in which vasopressin Program Set Levy Doug a prestigious Young Investigator and oxytocin affect certain be- Award from the National Alliance haviors in play-fighting situations Topics ranging from the time- for Research on Schizophrenia and — such as when a child responds rooted spiritual (“Living Grate- Depression (NARSAD) for her re- negatively to the play-fighting, or fully,” with Theology Professor search on how the brain regulates doesn’t engage in it — and what Thomas Groome) to the modern- juvenile social behaviors. the relationship to possible neural day practical (“Sexting: How a Sin- Veenema was one of 214 re- disorders might be.” gle Click Can Ruin Your Child’s searchers from around the world Veenema also is studying Life,” with Fred Lane JD’88, au- Author Chuck Hogan ’89 (Prince of chosen to receive this year’s Young whether there is a sex-based com- thor and expert on student-tech- Thieves) will be on campus April 29. Investigator Award grants, which ponent to the role of vasopressin nology issues) are on the menu selling author Chuck Hogan ’89 are catalysts for additional fund- and oxytocin. “Autism is more of offerings in the Boston College to campus in the spring. Hogan, ing, providing researchers with dominant in boys than girls,” she Alumni Association’s spring Alum- whose crime-based thriller Prince of “proof of concept” for their work, says. “So one question that arises ni Education program. Thieves was made into the popular according to NARSAD. Receiv- is, is the way neural peptides regu- The 16 events, which are open to Boston-based movie “The Town,” ing up to $60,000 over two years, late social behaviors dependent on all alumni, members of the Boston will deliver a lecture on his work on Young Investigators pursue brain the sex of the child?” College community, and friends April 29 in Devlin Hall. and behavior research related to At a time of increasing con- of the University, will be held on Chisser says the Alumni Asso- schizophrenia, depression, bipo- cern over bullying and other neg- campus periodically through May ciation also works closely with the lar disorder, autism, ADHD and “Play-fighting is a promi- ative behavior among children, 11. A complete schedule of pro- School of Ministry and Theology anxiety disorders such as OCD Veenema says understanding the grams, and registration informa- and the Church in the 21st Cen- and PTSD. nent behavior in young dynamics of childhood interac- tion, is available at www.bc.edu/al- tury Center to provide relevant “This is a great honor,” said children and rats. Although tion, including play-fighting, is umnied. spiritual programs that will be of Veenema, who joined the Bos- more important than ever. Topics to be covered in the special interest to BC alumni. ton College faculty last fall. “The really more play than fight- “Nowadays, adults are putting individual sessions — which usu- “I am always on the lookout for Young Investigator Award rep- ing, it is essential to learn- more emphasis on closely moni- ally run from one to two hours in whatever is happening,” Chisser resents my first external funding toring children’s behavior, and length — are geared to be of inter- says. “We want people to come at BC, and is a very important ing social skills and cues.” correcting it as deemed necessary,” est to a wide audience of alumni back to campus, to learn, and to symbol of recognition of my re- —Alexa Veenema says Veenema, whose research and friends, say organizers. engage.” search. The award can often lead has been published in Frontiers “There are so many constituents In addition to Alumni Associa- to funding from, for example, in Neuroendocrinology and Psycho- out there,” says Associate Alumni tion support, the program is spon- the National Institutes of Health says is an important facet of child neuroendocrinology. “But children Director for Special Services Jean sored in part by gifts from the Lib- or the National Science Founda- development. also need a certain amount of Chisser, “we are trying to offer erty Mutual Insurance Company tion.” “Play-fighting is a prominent space and opportunity to learn so- something, as much as we can, that and the Dancing Deer Baking Co. Veenema’s research focuses on behavior in young children and cial skills without adult interven- will appeal to everyone.” There is a small charge for sessions the role that the neural peptides rats,” Veenema explains. “Al- tion. The more we can learn about With that in mind, Chisser has that provide food service in addi- vasopressin and oxytocin play in though really more play than how the child’s brain functions in enlisted experts in such areas as tion to speakers. modulating or influencing social fighting, it is essential to learn- social situations, the better we can career planning, work-life balance, Chisser said University alumni behavior. Specifically, Veenema ing social skills and cues. We address problems that arise with spiritual practices, life in Boston, and others are welcome to suggest uses rats — who share certain be- know that difficulty in emotional over-aggressive behavior, or isola- use of social media and inheri- topics for future education program havioral and developmental char- and social functioning at an early tion from peers.” tance issues. She also has collabo- sessions. There is a proposal form acteristics with humans, she notes age can result in greater risk of —Sean Smith rated with the BC Arts Council available on the Alumni Education — to examine how the peptides developing mood and aggressive and Lowell Lectures Humanities website [www.bc.edu/alumni]. affect “play-fighting,” which she disorders. Series [see page 8] to bring best- —Reid Oslin The Boston College Chronicle january 20, 2011 

NEWSMAKERS Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Laurence Spanish audiophile magazine (Political Science) co-published Scherzo named two CDs directed WELCOME Sloan Center for Aging and Work “Tough Times for the British Mil- by Music Department chairman Director Marcie-Pitt Catsou- itary” in Armed Forces Journal. Prof. Michael Noone among ADDITIONS phes wrote for the Huffington its thirteen “exceptional discs of Post about the importance to the “The Role of Managers’ Behavior 2010.” The focus of Associate Professor of Economics Stefan Hoderlein’s workplace of having employees in Corporate Fraud,” by Prof. Jef- research is microeconometrics, particularly as it relates to consumer with contrasting perspectives. frey Cohen (CSOM), was accept- Prof. Jeffrey Cohen (CSOM) re- demand. His research has been published in journals ed for publication by the Journal ceived the 2011 Innovations in such as Journal of Econometrics and Econometrica. He Prof. Thomas Massaro, SJ, wrote of Business Ethics. Auditing and Assurance Educa- received a doctorate from the University of Bonn and in an essay for America on what tion Award from the American London School of Economics. Prior to his arrival at the recent round of tax-related Asst. Prof. Franck Salameh (Slavic Accounting Association. Boston College, he taught at Brown University and deal-making revealed about the and Eastern Languages) published was a visiting professor at Toulouse and Cal Tech. operations of American public “Only Don’t Call Them Arabs” in Prof. James R. Mahalik (LSOE) At BC he teaches Econometric Methods and Cross life. The National Interest. has been appointed associate edi- Section and Panel Econometrics. tor of the journal Psychology of The Reno Gazette-Journal profiled Men and Masculinity the bond between BC football Honors/ Assistant Professor of Economics Mathis Wagner players Mark Herzlich and An- thony Castonzo as teammates on Appointments is a graduate of the University of Cambridge and TIME AND A HALF earned a doctorate from the University of Chicago in the field and in the fight against Prof. Maxim D. Shrayer (Slav- 2009. Last year, he taught at Collegio Carlo Alberto cancer. ic and Eastern Languages) was Economics faculty members in Italy. His research areas are in labor economics, named Scholar of the Year by made the following presentations: pensions and welfare policies. He teaches Current The New Yorker “Book Bench” Asst. Prof. Georg Strasser, “Why Topics in Labor Economics and Microeconomic included a recommen- do Certain Theory. dation for Seelig Pro- Macroeco- fessor of Philosophy nomic News Richard Kearney’s BC BRIEFING Announce- Earth and Environmental Sciences Assistant Professor Dominic book Anatheism: Re- ments Have Papineau came to the University from the Geo- turning to God after a Big Impact physical Laboratory of the Carnegie Institution of God. on Asset Washington, where he was a postdoctoral research Prices?” associate. He is a Precambrian biogeochemist, geo- Adj. Assoc. Prof. Michael C. Forum, a leading newspaper of Conference on Real-Time Data biologist and astrobiologist who studies the chemical Keith (Communication) was in- America’s Jewish-Russian com- Analysis, Methods and Applica- evolution of the atmosphere and hydrosphere and terviewed by KPSI radio on the munity, for his many published tions; Assoc. Prof. Christopher how these relate to the origin and evolution of life subject of opinionated media in contributions to the study of Jew- Baum, “Financial market crashes on the early earth. He has extensive field experience light of the Jan. 8 shootings in ish literature and for introducing and spikes in implied volatility: in Precambrian terrains in the US, Canada, Finland, Arizona. undergraduate and graduate stu- Do jump risk premia matter?” Greenland, India, China, South Africa and Western dents to the field. Fourth International Conference Australia. He earned a doctorate from the University of Colorado at on Computational and Financial Boulder and completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University. PUBLICATIONS Adj. Assoc. Prof. Michael C. Econometrics, University of Lon- don, and “The impact of the At BC, he runs a Precambrian Biogeochemistry and Exobiology Labo- Neenan Millennium Professor of Keith (Communication) has been ratory and is teaching Global Biogeochemical Cycles. appointed to the Executive Ad- Financial System’s Structure on Economics James E. Anderson Firms’ Financial Constraints,” —Kathleen Sullivan co-authored “The Changing In- visory Board of the Harrington Photos by Lee Pellegrini School of Communication and DIME International Workshop cidence of Geography” for the on Financial Constraints, Firm American Economic Review. Media. “Welcome Additions,” an occasional feature, profiles new faculty mem- and Aggregate Dynamics, Sophia- bers at Boston College. This is the last installment of the 2010-11 series. Antipolis, France; Assoc. Prof. Stefan Hoderlein, “Semiparamet- OBITUARY NOTA BENE ric Estimation of Random Coef- ficients in Structural Economic Eugene Merkert, 92; Benefactor Monan Professor of Higher Education Philip G. Altbach, director Models,” New York Area Econo- and Namesake for Chemistry Center of the Center for International Higher Education, has been elected a metrics Colloquium, New York fellow of the International Academy of Education, joining some 30 ed- Eugene F. Merkert, an innovator “will be characterized by...the mark University. ucation researchers worldwide. The International Academy of Educa- in the food services industry whose of his person and his character; gifted tion is a not-for-profit scientific association that promotes educational generous support and enthusiastic en- talent and originality, initiative and un- research, its dissemination and the implementation of its implications. couragement led to the construction flinching hard work, challenge and en- JOB of the Boston College chemistry center ergetic drive – yes, and humility, both Law School Clinical Professor Francine Sherman, director of the that now bears his name, died in Loxa- in setback and in brilliant success.” Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project, has been appointed by US Attorney LISTINGS hatchee, Fla., on Jan. 12. He was 92. In response, Mr. Merkert said, “I’m General Eric Holder to serve a two-year term on the new National Ad- Mr. Merkert was the owner of grateful that God gave me ability to visory Committee on Violence Against Women. The committee will The following are among the most Merkert Enterprises Inc., which has help others. That’s what I was born provide advice and recommendations to the Department of Justice and recent positions posted by the De- 13 major divisions throughout the east to do. This building is for teaching the Department of Health and Human Services on how to improve the partment of Human Resources. For coast. At one time, the company was and research, to create a better life for nation’s response to violence against women, with a specific focus on more information on employment the largest food broker in the nation. people.” successful interventions with children and teens who witness and/or are opportunities at Boston College, see The four-story chemistry center he A native of Jamaica, NY, Mr. victimized by domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual http://www.bc.edu/offices/hr: helped make possible opened in the fall Merkert attended New York Univer- Manager, Office of theV ice Pres- sity before serving in the US Navy assault. of 1991, expanding the University’s ident for Student Affairs chemistry research and teaching space during World War II. He was a gener- Sunanda Basu, a senior research physicist at the Institute for Scien- and providing a model of laboratory ous contributor to a number of pri- Assistant Director, Athletic Stew- tific Research, has taken office as a member of the inaugural board of innovation and excellence. The build- vate charities throughout his life and ardship & Donor Relations - De- directors of the American Geophysical Union. The board was created velopment ing was formally dedicated as the Eu- received many honors, including the through a new governance structure approved by AGU, which has gene F. Merkert Chemistry Center on Freedoms Foundation Award that was Reporting and Financial Analyst, 58,000 members in 135 countries. Established in 1919 by the Na- April 24, 1992, as part of a two-day presented to him by President Dwight Office of theA cademic Vice Pres/ tional Research Council, AGU is dedicated to the furtherance of the symposium on chemistry research and D. Eisenhower in 1964. Dean Of Faculties geophysical sciences on a global level. education. Mr. Merkert was also at one time Administrative Assistant, Annual “I am very interested in scientif- a part owner of the Boston Bruins Giving, Classes Lauren Stiller Rikleen, a prominent senior partner at Bowditch & ic development and research,” Mr. and Boston Celtics professional sports Dewey in Framingham, has been named executive-in-residence at the Intern, Athletic Administration Merkert said in an interview shortly teams. Center for Work & Family. Rikleen, a frequent speaker, author and before the dedication, “because it is He is survived by his wife, Tuy- Administrative Assistant, Legal advocate on issues relating to the advancement of women in the legal Assistance Bureau through these efforts that we can aid et Merkert, two children and three profession, will also teach a course at BC Law School on issues facing the whole of humanity.” grandchildren – one of whom, Dani- Communication/Web Specialist, young lawyers entering the legal profession. Speaking at the dedication, then- elle Dupre, is a 1997 graduate of Bos- Student Services A past president of the Boston Bar Association, Rikleen co-founded University President J. Donald Mo- ton College. and directed the Bowditch Institute for Women’s Success, which helps Program Analyst, Center for nan, SJ, said the University had “re- A funeral Mass was said for Mr. Home and Community Life law firms and other businesses create environments in which women served a special mark of gratitude for Merkert on Jan. 14 at Our Lady Queen can succeed. In 2006, she authored the book Ending the Gauntlet: Re- Assistant Director, Parents’ Mr. Eugene F. Merkert.” of the Apostles Church in West Palm moving Barriers to Women’s Success in the Law. She is currently working Fundraising, Development, Cap- “The scientific work that takes Beach, Fla. Interment was in the family on a book about the millennial generation and its impact on the multi- ital Giving place in the center,” said Fr. Monan, mausoleum in Loxahatchee. —Reid Oslin generational workplace. Dean, Law School The Boston College Chronicle  january 20, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD Humanities Series Begins Spring Slate with Slotkin Tuesday

By Rosanne Pellegrini ship with the Winston Center for ley Award and was a New York Prince of Thieves was awarded the Staff Writer Leadership and Ethics. Her debut Times Editors’ Choice selection Hammett Prize and in 2010 was book, The Immortal Life of Hen- that year, and won the 2006 Pen adapted into the filmThe Town, di- A presentation next week by rietta Lacks — on the legacy of a Center USA “Best in the West” rected by and starring Ben Affleck. award-winning cultural critic and young black mother who died of award and the 2007 Poets Prize. He is also the co-author, with Os-

historian Richard Slotkin launches cervical cancer in 1951, and whose His second David Burnett car-winning Manda Townsend Manda the spring Lowell Lectures Hu- cancerous cells, taken without her book of po- filmmaker manities Series, which for decades knowledge, launched a biomedi- etry, Phantom Guillermo has brought prominent authors, cal revolution — became a New Noise, was del Toro, of journalists, art- William Burkhardt York Times best- p u b l i s h e d the interna- ists and others to seller and is be- in 2010. Se- tional best- the Boston College ing made into lected one of sellers The campus. an HBO movie 50 United Strain and Directed by co-produced by States Artists The Fall, Professor of Eng- Oprah Winfrey. Fellows for published lish Carlo Rotella, Skloot is guest 2009, Turner worldwide American Studies editor of The Best Rebecca Skloot: Feb. 8 is a contribu- in 29 lan- Program director, American Science tor to a New guages. This Chang-rae Lee: March 22 the series also will Writing 2011 as tion of Poland, he served as an York Times event is feature an award- well as an NPR expert witness in “Holocaust de- blog that features the writing of presented in conjunction with the winning science and PBS corre- nial” cases in 1988 and 2000, and men and women who have re- BC Arts Festival and co-sponsored writer, accomplished spondent. as a scholar at the US Holocaust turned from wartime service in the with the Alumni Association and novelist Chang-rae Feb. 14: Memorial. US military BC Arts Council. Richard Slotkin: Jan. 25 Lee discussing his School of The- March 15 (rescheduled from April 29: Chuck Hogan ’89 Complete series details are avail- most recent book, a BC theologian ology and Ministry Dean Mark last semester): Suketu Mehta, au- speaks on “Prince of Thieves and able at www.bc.edu/lowellhs. The and scholar, a noted historian, an Massa, SJ, will deliver this year’s thor of Maximum City: Bombay The Town: A Boston Crime Story series is sponsored by the Lowell accomplished soldier-poet and an Candlemas Lecture, “A Pox on Lost and Found, a 2005 Pulitzer as Novel and Movie.” He is the Institute, BC’s Institute for the acclaimed novelist, among others. Both Your Houses: Moving be- Prize finalist. A New York Univer- New York Times bestselling author Liberal Arts and the Provost’s Of- This Tuesday, Jan. 25, Slotkin, yond the ‘Liberal’ and ‘Conserva- sity associate professor of journal- of several acclaimed novels, includ- fice. who has devoted his career to the tive’ Labels in Catholic Theology,” ism, he is working on a nonfic- ing Devils in Exile, The Killing Contact Rosanne Pellegrini at study of American violence, will in which he will explore a theme tion book about immigrants in Moon and The Standoff. His novel [email protected] present “After the Fact: Writing from his new book The Ameri- contemporary NY, has written an the Battle of the Crater (1864) as can Catholic Revolution: How the original screenplay for “The God- Fiction and as History.” ’60s Changed the Church Forever. A dess,” starring Tina Turner, and Gaelic Roots Series Reprises Best known for his award-win- respected theologian, scholar and “Mission Kashmir,” a Bollywood ning trilogy on the mythology of culture critic whose research has movie. March 22: Korean-American Irish Theme for Spring the American frontier — Regen- focused on the Catholic experience The Gaelic Roots Music, Heaton’s recent solo album, “The eration Through Violence, The Fatal in the US since World War II, award-winning novelist Chang-rae Lee, author of Native Speaker, A Song, Dance, Workshop and Blue Dress.” Environment and Gunfighter Na- Fr. Massa has authored books in- Lecture Series spring program will Conway, who performs with tion — he has also written three cluding the award-winning Catho- Gesture Life, Aloft and The Sur- rendered. He has written for high- continue to train the spotlight on Dolan on March 31, is one of the historical novels: The Crater: A lics and American Culture: Fulton the Irish instrumental music tra- most celebrated Irish-American Novel of the Civil War, The Return Sheen, Dorothy Day and the Notre profile publications including The New Yorker, dition, beginning with a concert fiddlers of his time, a practitioner of Henry Starr and Abe: A Novel of Dame Football Team. on Feb. 3 by three of Boston’s of the highly ornamented Sligo the Young Lincoln, which received Feb. 28: Cultural critic and and Time (Asia), and directs and teaches in Princeton University’s most highly regarded Celtic mu- style whose distinct tone and “lift” the 2000 Michael Shaara Award Holocaust historian Christopher sicians: Shannon Heaton, Maeve has distinguished him as a su- for Civil War Fiction and a 2000 Browning will speak on “Holo- creative writing program. April 12: Poetry Days presents Gilchrist and Paddy perior player and Salon Book Award. caust History and Survivor Testi- League. instructor. Dolan Other Humanities Series events monies: The Starachowice Factory Brian Turner, a soldier-poet who served seven years in the US Army. The series, spon- has carried on the this semester: Slave Labor Camps.” The author sored by the Center pioneering piano Feb. 8: Science writer Rebec- of Ordinary Men: Reserve Police His debut book of poems, Here, Bullet won the 2005 Beatrice Haw- for Irish Programs style of his father, ca Skloot, presented in partner- Battalion 101 and the Final Solu- and directed by Sul- Felix, bringing livan Artist-in-Resi- out the music’s dence Seamus Con- rhythm in a taste- “Jekyll and Hyde” Opens Robsham Season nolly, also will fea- ful, dexterous ture the celebrated fashion. Conway undergraduate women; “Chase for the above productions. By Rosanne Pellegrini fiddle-piano duo of and Dolan are 304,” by Meghan Crosby ’12, The acclaimed Broadway mu- Staff Writer Brian Conway and members of The depicts an estranged brother and sical “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Brendan Dolan, Pride of New The Robsham Theater Arts sister coping with a stranger. — a Theatre department/RTAC and virtuoso flute Local musicians Shannon Hea- York, a quartet Center (RTAC) opens its spring A March 17-19 workshop production — will be presented and whistle player that also includes season night with a production ton (above), Maeve Gilchrist and production of playwright Naomi on the mainstage April 27-May 1. Larry Nugent. Paddy League perform Feb. 3. accordionist Billy of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Wallace’s acclaimed “The Trestle Set on the French Riviera, the fast- All events are free and open to McComiskey and flute-whistle Set in the mysterious streets of at Pope Lick Creek,” directed by paced comedy portrays a chance the public, and take place from player Joannie Madden. Victorian London and based on a Libby McKnight ’11, explores the meeting of two con artists who 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Connolly Closing out the Gaelic Roots recent adaptation of Robert Louis lives of five characters set in an engage in a competition to steal House, 300 Hammond Street. slate on April 12 is Nugent, a na- Stevenson’s classic novella, the American town hit hard by the from a naïve American. Guest Although none of them are tive of County Fermanagh now play portrays the split personality, Depression. artist Kevin P. Hill will serve as native to Boston, Heaton, Gil- living in Chicago whose playing good versus evil, of the dual title The Contemporary Theater director and choreographer, Jose christ and League have become is known for its exuberance and character. presents “The Pillowman,” by Delgado as music director. The integral to the local traditional rhythmic flourishes. He has ap- “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” English-born Irish playwright, production is based on the pop- music scene: Heaton, who also peared with The Chieftains, Shane — directed by Nicholas Foster ’11 filmmaker and screenwriter Mar- ular 1998 film featuring Steve performs in a duo with husband McGowan, Van Morrison, The — runs through Jan. 22. tin McDonagh, which is directed Martin and Michael Caine, with Matt and in the quartet Long Green Fields of America, Martin Theatre Department Chairman by Evan Cole ‘11, March 31-April music and lyrics by David Yazbek Time Courting, is a highly skilled Hayes, Dennis Cahill and Paddy and Associate Professor Scott T. 2. and book by Jeffrey Lane. flute and whistle player and vo- Keenan, among others. Cummings directs “New Voices Later that week, from April Details on Robsham Theater calist; Scottish native Gilchrist For more information, and for 2011,” which from Feb. 23-27 7-9, the Dramatics Society pres- events — including production brings jazz and world-beat styles directions to Connolly House, e- showcases two original one-act ents the Pulitzer Prize-winning times — are available at www. to her harp playing; and League is mail [email protected] or call ext.2- plays by BC student playwrights: “Rabbit Hole” by dramatist David bc.edu/robshamseason; tickets a solid, much sought-after accom- 3938. “The Missing Piece,” by Riley Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Kat- may be purchased at the RTAC panist on guitar and bodhran. —Sean Smith Madincea ’11, focuses on the ro- erina Baruffi ’11. Box Office, ext.2-4002. Gilchrist and League appeared on mantic preoccupations of eight The Bonn Studio is the venue