(From left) Freshmen Andrea Di Silva, Vanessa Rodriguez and Jackie Szablowski took time to pray during a blessing of a plaque remembering those from the community who perished on September 11, 2001 (see below). More than 800 members of the Seton Hall community also attended Mass of the Holy Spirit, which was celebrated in 2002 on September 11. The traditional Mass, which marks the beginning of each academic year, Senior Edward Krayewski records included special prayers for all the victims and their families. his feelings on a special remembrance wall that students signed throughout the day. Remembering September 11

o commemorate the first anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies Tin our nation’s history, the Seton Hall University community on September 11, 2002 and during that week, came together to pray, to remember and help one another continue to heal. More than 700 students, faculty and staff began their remembrances of those lost one year ago in the terrorist attacks by participating in a midnight candlelight vigil on the University Green. The service featured poems, prayers, readings and songs submitted by members of the University community.

In remembrance of the 14 members of the Seton Hall community who died at the World Trade Center site, a plaque inscribed with their names was blessed on the steps of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. The plaque now hangs on the chapel’s righthand wall. Students expressed their feelings about the events of one year ago Twelve of the 14 were alumni, three were adjunct by decorating fabric squares that were sewn together into quilts of professors (two of whom were also alumni) and one remembrance. These works of art help to convey the many emotions the was a graduate student. community has felt over this past year — sorrow, pride, anger and hope. Nearly 100 squares were created, enough for three quilts that were later displayed in Walsh Library. Departments 12 Nursing the Profession Back to Health Newsworthy ...... 2 Nationwide, the nursing shortage Inside the has reached epidemic proportions. Administration ...... 8 One bright spot in addressing the crisis can be found in the growing Student Spotlight ...... 10 enrollment and new initiatives at Sports ...... 22 Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing. Pirates in Print ...... 26 Alumni Standouts ...... 30 18 Alumni News Teaching the Importance of Integrity and Notes ...... 34 As corporate scandals make Endpaper ...... 40 headlines, business schools are scrutinizing what What’s Coming Up? Insert lessons their students are learning about ethics. Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business has taken a special interest in this issue.

SWinter 2003 e ton HUniversity Magazinea for Alumnilland Friends Photographers Volume 12, No. 1 SAussiasntaDntiaVmicoendP,reAs.Pid.eRn. t Winter 2003 for University Relations Bill Blanchard Steven Lane, Linz Photography Seton Hall University Magazine Steve Smith is published by the Department of Shannon Rossman Allen Public Relations and Marketing in Director of Publications the Division of University Affairs, Seton Hall University. ECdairtolr-Sinta-Cvrhaiekaf Send your comments and Seton Hall University Magazine suggestions to: Pamela Dungee is published in cooperation with the Editorial Assistant Alumni Magazine Consortium. Seton Hall University Magazine Department of CElliazsasbeNtehwPsriacend Notes Editor Public Relations and Marketing W03-76 Seton Hall University Contributors 457 Centre Street South Orange, NJ 07079-2691 Jeff Andriesse A renewed sense of patriotism (973) 378-9834 Karen E. Boroff, Ph.D. remains evident on campus. Margaret M. Horsfield Burt, M.A. ’02 Members of the Pershing Rifles MProenssidigennot r Robert Sheeran ’67 Robert G. Hess Jr., M.S.N. ’88, of Seton Hall’s ROTC program R.N., Ph.D. Jennifer R. Hopek, M.A. ’02 Joseph G. Sandman, Ph.D. proudly display the American flag. Vice President for University Affairs Nancy Masterson-Newkirk Catherine Memory Sheila Smith Noonan Sarah Tremallo Marie Wozniak Newsworthy

Noted Journalist Shares Insights into the World after September 11

homas L. Friedman, the Introducing Friedman as a New York Times foreign journalist of “clarity and even- “If your daily life is full of T repression, it will be affairs columnist and handedness,” Monsignor three-time winner of the Robert Sheeran ’67, reflected in your religion.” Pulitzer Prize, delivered University presi - —T HOMAS L. F RIEDMAN the inaugural lecture in dent, noted the the Philip and Mary guest speaker’s SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Shannon Seton Hall commitment to OCTOBER 16, 2002 Speaker Series education. Friedman on October 16, is “convinced that it 2002. Speaking is the one-on-one on “The Global contact of real human Economy and interaction — of Foreign Policy education, of Since 9/11,” educational Friedman exchanges of openly offered all kinds, of dia - his views and logue and diplo - “What the terrorists really did Exploring the World After insights to an macy — that can was profound,” he said. September 11 ). His book on audience that begin to reverse the “They punched a hole in the globalization received wide - included more than 1,600 sad situations in so foundation of civilization. It spread attention as well ( The Seton Hall University students, many countries that was outside the scope of our Lexus and the Olive Tree ). And faculty and administrators, as give rise to terrorism,” imagination.” another book earned a national well as visitors from the Monsignor Sheeran said. The widely traveled author Book Award ( From Beirut to New York/New Jersey Friedman spoke recently published a collection Jerusalem ). metropolitan area. eloquently about how the of his columns that has become The columnist divides the world has changed since a New York Times bestseller terrorists into two groups: the September 11, 2001. (Longitudes and Attitudes: Saudis and the Europeans. Referring to the Saudi terrorists as the “sitting-around people,” he said they come from a large pool of young men who do not work. The European terrorists, Friedman said, are the key plotters and pilots who orches - trated the attacks, and who “have something very striking in their biographies. They were all radicalized in Europe as a result of their contact with the West. Europe does not aspire to be a melting pot [like the U.S.], and therefore they [the Europeans] cannot assimi - late into society,” he explained. “This causes some people to drift … all the way to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas L. Friedman (second from left) was the inaugural speaker in the Philip Al Qaeda.” The terrorists, he and Mary Shannon Seton Hall Speaker Series, which began in October 2002. Welcoming Friedman are (from noted, suffer from a “poverty left) Philip Shannon ’60 and his wife, Mary; Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president; and Clay of dignity.” Constantinou, J.D. ’81, LL.M., dean of The John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Friedman touched on a controversial topic that

2SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE New VP Brings Extensive Experience to Seton Hall

fter a comprehensive leaders and alumni, to benefit search that lasted more the University. Together, Seton A Hall regents, alumni leaders than a year, Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, Univer- and others have an opportunity sity president, in October to help an outstanding Catholic contin ues to make headlines 2002 appointed Joseph G. university become even worldwide. “If we mount a Sandman, Ph.D. as vice pres - stronger.” war on terrorism, we had bet - ident for University Affairs. During his 28-year career in ter be the best global citizens Sandman comes to Seton Catholic higher education, we can be,” he advised. “We Hall University via Loyola Sandman also served as vice have to be careful in how we University Chicago, where president for university rela - talk to people if we want to be he had served as vice presi - tions and advancement at heard.” He emphasized that dent for advancement since Xavier University in Cincinnati the United States must make 1994. At Loyola, he was (1991-94) and in a variety of an energetic effort to end the responsible for development, university affairs capacities at Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a public relations, alumni rela - the University of Notre Dame way to improve American tions, special events, and (1979-1991), culminating as credibility in the Arab world. government and community director of development. He added that Arab-Muslim relations. At Seton Hall, Sandman is working leaders need to publicly ques - “I’ve met so many Sandman will provide leader - closely with members of tion the ideas of Osama bin ship and vision to University alumni, regents and Seton Hall’s Board of Regents Laden and offer progressive Affairs — a division compris - donors who have such and key alumni leaders to ideas as a counterpoint. ing University Advancement shape and implement strate - India, Friedman pointed positive feelings about (development), Alumni gies for capitalizing on the out, has the world’s second the University,” Relations, and the Depart- University’s many competitive largest Islamic community, ment of Public Relations — J OSEPH G. S ANDMAN , P H.D. advantages. “Everyone has next to Indonesia. India’s and Marketing. He also been so gracious and enthusi - Muslims thrive as a minority in serves as a member of the astic about Seton Hall,” he this Hindu-dominated country about Seton Hall’s potential. University’s Executive says. The new vice president because of India’s democracy “I was so impressed by the Cabinet. shares in this enthusiasm, and pluralism. “These Muslims sense of community, and I “Dr. Sandman brings to and is optimistic about the have issues with the U.S., but realized that Monsignor campus all the experience, program and initiatives he none are in Al Qaeda. Why? Sheeran’s vision to establish good judgment and enthusi - already has seen. “For example, Because the wealthiest man in Seton Hall as one of the top asm needed to move our the Pirate Navigator mentoring India is a Muslim, women have Catholic universities in the mission forward,” says program brings successful the right to pray alongside men country is not only doable, it’s Monsignor Sheeran. “He’s alumni back to campus and and the president is Muslim.” something I very much want already a convincing advo - connects them with current He added, “Once you change to be a part of.” cate for Seton Hall.” students,” he notes. “This the context in which [radical - Among the competitive While Sandman acknowl - demonstrates just one way that ized] Muslims live, things advantages that Sandman edges that relocating from the alumni are helping Seton Hall change. If you give them some believes are key in realizing Midwest was a major change, become stronger in a highly way to resolve issues, they Seton Hall’s aspiration to he says the final decision was competitive environment.” don’t want to blow things up.” become a nationally recog - not difficult. “I was immedi - His wife, Tracey, who is The Philip and Mary nized Catholic institution are ately attracted by Seton Hall’s completing a master’s degree Shannon Seton Hall Speaker its prime location, its status as reputation and its strong in pastoral counseling at Series will present distin- New Jersey’s only Catholic identity as a Catholic univer - Loyola, and their sons, Drew, guished lecturers with a global university, its widespread use sity,” Sandman says, noting Peter and Mark, will remain in perspective on current inter- and integration of technology, that he feels blessed to have Chicago until this summer. national issues. Philip and its close ties with alumni. attended and worked for “Tracey was very impressed Shannon ’60, a member of the “I’ve met so many alumni, Catholic institutions his with the University, the cam - University’s Board of Regents, regents and donors who have entire life. Subsequent visits pus and its leaders when she is the founding CEO of such positive feelings about to campus with his family, visited this past summer,” Online Financial Corporation the University,” he says. “We as well as meetings with Sandman says. “I can’t wait to in Dunwoody, Georgia. need to leverage all of this Monsignor Sheeran and key good will and channel it for introduce my family to the members of the administra - Seton Hall family.” — Nancy Masterson-Newkirk Seton Hall, along with the tion, confirmed his feelings talent and relationships of — Carol Stavraka

WINTER 2003 3 SetonWorldWide Steps Up Teddy Bears Help Parents of Freshmen Services to Corporate Clients

ublicly traded companies points out. For example, ew Student Parents’ Association. Pthat invest the most in SetonWorldWide customized NOrientation is not only The activity turned out to employee training oppor - two courses dealing with a time for freshmen to be very popular. During the tunities realize higher share - insurance financial analysis to adjust to being on their four orientation sessions, holder returns than companies meet the needs of employees own for the first time — parents made approximately that put fewer dollars into pro - in the Office of the Super- it’s also a time for their par - 1,050 teddy bears. Not surpris - fessional development. That’s intendent of Financial ents to learn ingly, some of the new one of the major findings of a Institutions in Canada. to let go. students wanted to hold on to recent study conducted by the SetonWorldWide is continu - To assist mothers and those adorable bears. “The American Society for Training ing to expand its non-credit fathers with the “letting parents are given the choice to and Development. online and onsite offer - go” process, Seton Hall keep their bear or give it to This research is ings, especially in the University’s Freshman their daughter or son,” says of particular inter - financial services, Studies Program, along Bernadette Manno, M.A., est to companies pharmaceutical and with the University’s assistant dean of Freshman searching for healthcare arenas. Parents’ Association and the Studies and co-chair of New new ways to But its accredited Department of Community Student Orientation. “Many remain com - online degree Development, introduced a parents left the bears as going- petitive while programs, which new program this year. away presents.” maintaining profitability. put SetonWorldWide on the Instead of being offered a Seton Hall is the first uni - SetonWorldWide is poised to map, remain at the core of its session on coping with sepa - versity to use teddy bears as emerge as a leader in the ambitious business plan. “We ration, parents who attended an activity for parents during corporate learning market - expect to organize learning Family Orientation were New Student Orientation. place, serving those corpora - teams of degree candidates invited to stuff and assemble The idea was developed by tions looking to invest in who are drawn from diverse their own teddy bears. The Manno, with help from a team their human capital. locations within individual bears, once dressed in their of faculty and administrators During the past year, companies,” Edinger says. “Someone at Seton Hall from the Department of SetonWorldWide expanded its “Our online programs create Loves Me!” t-shirts, are Community Development online degree offerings to opportunities for an organiza - ready to comfort lonely par - and the Freshman Studies meet the needs of a new group tion’s future leaders to engage ents in the coming months. Program. of corporate clients and profes - in collaborative learning — “The stuffed animals Now that the program is sionals. “SetonWorldWide is regardless of where they are help the parents to ‘bear’ the deemed a success, Manno the only executive education based geographically.” separation and give them a plans to introduce the idea to provider to offer a full spec - Corporate referrals to souvenir of a very special other universities at the 2003 trum of programs,” explains SetonWorldWide’s degree milestone,” says Natalie National Orientation Directors Chuck Edinger, M.B.A. ’79, programs have increased as Thigpen, M.B.A., director of Association Conference. M. Div., associate provost of well. Rick Dool, M.A.’02, the Institutional Image University College. “In CEO of Liquent, Inc., was so Campaign and adviser to the — Sarah Tremallo addition to online academic impressed that he encouraged degrees, we now offer corpo - three of his colleagues to rate, professional and continu - apply to the master’s program ing education, as well as in strategic communication consulting services.” and leadership. SetonWorldWide’s current For more information corporate clients include two about SetonWorldWide’s leading insurance companies, online degree programs and Marsh and Aon. “Our corpo - expanded corporate services, rate clients appreciate our visit www.setonworldwide.net ability to assess their exist - or call 1-888-SetonWW ing training efforts and (1-888-738-6699). conveniently integrate our educational programs within — Catherine Memory their training and develop - ment operations,” Edinger During orientation, the family of freshman Lauren La Mantia stuffed its very own Seton Hall teddy bear. Pictured are Lauren’s brother, Ryan, along with their parents, Otto and Karen.

4SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Say Goodbye Portraits of Remembrance: An Artist’s Response to the Holocaust

iana Kurz, M.F.A. por - University. For the first 20 Dtrays the Holocaust in years of her career, she Fast Facts on the bright blue, yellow and focused on painting abstract Freshman Class red. “People think that horror works, landscapes and still happens in black and white,” lifes. In 1989, she began to explains the prominent New explore the Holocaust in her I Approximate size of York City painter. “They art when an elderly aunt the Class of 2007: sometimes forget that shared with her photographs 1,160 members. unspeakable things have of family members who had I 24 percent were in occurred when the sky is blue, perished under Hitler’s the top 25 percent and the birds are singing.” regime. “Previously, out of of their high school In celebration of the 10th respect, I did not want to paint class. anniversary year of the Sister anything that I had not seen Rose Thering Endowment with my own eyes,” Kurz I Their average SAT for Jewish-Christian Studies, explains. But the photographs, score was 1087 (up Visitors to Walsh Library Gallery Walsh Library Gallery and her cousins’ memories and view “Freedom Fighter” during 25 points from 2001). recently exhibited Kurz’s description of their experiences, the opening reception for the I 52 percent are vibrant depictions of the led Kurz to realize she could exhibit of Diana Kurz’s paintings. Holocaust. visualize and express in her art female. ways,” concurs Jo Ann Cotz, The artist’s interest is this wealth of material. M.A., director of Walsh I 30 percent are from deeply personal — as a young “Diana Kurz’s beautiful Library Gallery and adjunct out-of-state. child in 1938, she escaped her paintings convey a poignant, professor of museum studies. native Vienna, Austria, with personal facet of the Holocaust I 10 international Kurz’s works are included in her family. Eight years later, that sometimes gets subsumed countries are many distinguished private and two orphaned cousins who sur - by the horrific details of World represented. public collections. She has vived the concentration camps War II history,” observes Sister served on the faculty at the I 75 percent of these came to live with her family in Rose Thering, O.P., Ph.D., Pratt Institute, the School of freshmen live on New York City. professor emerita of education. the Art Institute of Chicago campus. Kurz earned a B.A. at “The visual arts can and other leading art schools. Brandeis University and an explore this difficult period M.F.A. from Columbia in powerful yet touching — Catherine Memory Regents Approve New Naming Policy

he Seton Hall University demean the academic money on a bankruptcy peti - the Tyco board and former TBoard of Regents at its endeavors to be carried on tion he filed in 1995. chairman of Seton Hall’s December 12, 2002 meet - within the University. Regarding recent news Board of Regents, pleaded ing approved a policy that sets The policy also allows for reports that L. Dennis guilty to securities violations. forth criteria for all naming the removal of a name “in the Kozlowski ’68, former Tyco “I am immensely saddened by opportunities at Seton Hall. event that the criteria are chairman and CEO, is facing this news,” Monsignor Robert Among the criteria are: violated or if the removal is criminal allegations related to Sheeran ’67, University presi - I Individuals for whom deemed to be in the best his business, Susan Diamond, dent said in a statement to the opportunities are named interest of the University.” A.P.R., assistant vice president University community. “Seton should demonstrate the In a separate action, after for University relations, noted Hall has had no more gener - highest personal integrity careful deliberation and a full that “Mr. Kozlowski has not ous supporter and loyal friend and respect the ideals, goals review of the facts and circum - been convicted of any crime. over the past 20 years than and Catholic identity of stances, the Regents Individuals are innocent until Frank Walsh. Frank and his Seton Hall. determined that the name of proven guilty. If it becomes family are assured of the I When corporate naming Robert E. Brennan ’65 be necessary for the board to sincere prayers of his friends opportunities are consid - removed from the University’s review matters related to Mr. at the University.” ered, the corporations recreation center. The name Kozlowski, it will do so with Monsignor Sheeran should have a history of was removed immediately, and the same careful and extensive announced that Kurt T. high integrity of officers as the building is now known as deliberations.” Borowsky ’61 will serve as well as missions that do not the University Recreation Also related to Tyco, in mid- acting chair of the Board of conflict with Catholic Center. Brennan was convicted December 2002, Frank W. Regents until an election teaching, and should not in 2001 for failing to report Walsh Jr., a former member of takes place.

WINTER 2003 5 Many Are One Celebrates the Seton Hall Experience

$2 Million Lilly Grant he Seton Hall University tradition of honoring the University’s alumni leaders continued at to Support Faith and Tthe 17th Annual Many Are One Alumni Awards Gala on October 12, 2002. The black tie event drew 400 guests. Many Are One spotlights the long list of accomplishments of Seton Hall’s Vocation Initiatives best and brightest alumni, and celebrates their common bond of excellence. Proceeds support the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund. Sadness hung in the air when guests learned that Doris Christmas, the mother of n late November, 2002, Humanitarian Award recipient Dana Christmas ’02 , died suddenly just days before Many Seton Hall University was I Are One. Reverend Paul Holmes ’77, vice president for Mission and Ministry, accepted the awarded a $2 million grant award on her behalf, saying, “As we express our love and admiration for Dana, the ‘Angel of by Lilly Endowment Inc. Boland Hall,’ let our acclamation include the memory of her dear mother who was, herself, a The grant will be used to woman of great courage.” establish a Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership to develop new initiatives fostering the links between faith and vocation Kurt T. Borowsky ’61 (on left) was honored as throughout the University Most Distinguished Alumnus for his lifetime community. achievements and unwavering commitment to Titled IMPACTS promoting the values and vision of Seton Hall (Inspiring, Motivating, University. Regarded as a leader and Promoting A Call To Service), visionary, both in the corporate and philanthropic world, Borowsky says he the initiatives will include a credits the University with “helping me variety of programs and formulate the basic principles upon opportunities. These efforts which I live my life.” Over his 40-year will explore how members of career, Borowsky has achieved suc - the University community cess in several fields, including can view their career choices accounting, real estate and financial management. Chairman of Van Beuren as callings to serve others, as Management Inc. in Morristown since well as how students might 1991, he also consider whether they are dedicates time to several professional called to Church ministry, in and charitable organizations, including as both ordained and non- a trustee for Catholic Community Services ordained vocations. and as acting chair of the Seton Hall Board of Regents. Monsignor Robert The University community Sheeran ’67, University president, continues to play an integral presents the award to Borowsky. role in the planning process, which began after Lilly awarded Seton Hall a $50,000 planning grant in April 2002. Lilly, an Indianapolis-based foundation, supports the Leo J. Zatta ’78, M.B.A. ’84/M.S.T. ’86 , honored with the Alumni Association Service Award, can’t help but smile as he causes of religion, education speaks to the gala’s guests about his time at Seton Hall. and community life. The three-degree alumnus has been involved in countless Details regarding the Lilly cultivation and stewardship activities on behalf of the initiatives are available at University and the community. With 25 years in the mission.shu.edu/lilly . An in- accounting field, Zatta is an depth story will be featured audit partner at Wiss & in the Spring 2003 issue of Company in Livingston, where he is responsible for the Seton Hall University its Law Firm Services Magazine . Group, providing consulting services, forensic accounting and related services to law firms.

6SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Family is an important part of the Many Are One celebration. Aaron Longtime sports enthusiast and dedicated Pirate Blue Athletic Fund Campbell ’68 (center), recipient of the African-American Alumni supporter Joseph F. Zubko ’49/M.A. ’56 was honored with the Pirate Council Service Award, shares a quiet moment during the festivities Blue Service Award for his achievements — both on the field and in with his son, Kyle, and his wife, Joyce. the classroom. A former Seton Hall varsity soccer player and educator, Zubko also is recognized as a pioneer in the development of reading and remedial instruction. As an assistant professor of education at Seton Hall from 1960-68, he introduced the University’s first study skills programs for freshmen. He retired in 1993 from Essex County College. He and his wife, Jerilyn (left), are seen frequently at Pirate events. Among the couple’s favorites are the soccer alumni/varsity matches that Zubko has been organizing since the mid-1960s.

This year, the Alumni Association and its constituent groups honored individuals by presenting special service awards. School of Law alumnus John J. Sheehy, J.D. ’54 (second from right) is congratulated by (from left) Joseph G. Sandman, Ph.D., vice president for University Affairs; Monsignor Sheeran; and Patrick E. Hobbs, dean of the School of Law. Honorees not pictured included Christine M. Katulka ’93/M.A. ’98 , Young Alumni; John Meade ’40 , Golden Pirates; and Gary A. Scott ’61 , Chicago Alumni Chapter.

Guests could not resist taking to the dance floor during the gala, which took place at the Richard and Sheila Regan Field House. Entertainment included slow dances by the Duprees, a longtime New Jersey band famous for its inter - pretations of love songs of the ’50s and beyond. For those who preferred to kick up their heels, Mission Dance provided high-energy party songs.

WINTER 2003 7 Inside the Administration

For New Dean, All the World’s a Classroom

t was a lifelong passion the reputa tion of American When it comes to little value. “For first-time for English literature that universi ties,” Smith says. classroom instruction, Smith readers, the language is Iinspired Molly Easo She also felt it was impor - believes that placing material awkward and the subject mat - Smith, Ph.D. to leave tant to find an institution within its cultural context is ter is difficult to comprehend,” her native India to pursue focused on research and critical to learning. Experience she acknowledges. “But by graduate studies in the scholarship. “I really wanted has taught her that simply lec - teaching them to become stu - United States. to immerse myself in the turing to students about 16th- dents of culture — that is, “I knew I would benefit subject, so I would be able or 17th-century literature is of examining the society as a from studies in an English- some day to share whole, probing the role of speaking country,” she says. my knowledge “I want to make sure these works in the culture and So, even though it was diffi - with others,” determining how this relates cult to leave, Smith bravely she explains. that the courses to modern society — readers boarded a plane for the first While studying develop a deeper understand - time, arriving at the in the States, she our students take ing and appreciation of the University of Delaware in first tried her hand translate into valuable material.” This approach has 1981. “It was certainly scary, at teaching, work - helped her students realize but I considered it to be ing as a teaching learning experiences.” how the role of theater more of an adventure,” assistant at the and its development Smith recalls. University of in Renaiss ance Since that plane trip in Delaware and at England is similar 1981, Smith has found that Auburn University her sense of adventure, cou - in Alabama, where pled with a desire to teach, she earned a Ph.D. has led her to travel through - in English in 1988. out the United States and “Just being in front of a abroad, both as a student and classroom of students eager a professor. Now, as Seton to learn was exciting to me,” Hall University’s new dean she says. “Those early expe - of the College of Arts and riences confirmed for me Sciences, Smith is enthusias - that I wanted to teach.” tically sharing with the Smith remained in higher University community all education, becoming a faculty that she has learned — both member at Auburn, Ithaca in the classroom and around College and Saint Louis the globe. University. No longer anxious Smith’s interest in teaching about traveling or relocating, began when she was a student she decided to spend five in India. “I was always com - years at the University fortable with the idea of of Aberdeen in becoming a teacher,” she says. Scotland, where Her love of Shakespeare and she taught English other Renaissance writers literature courses inspired her to focus on and advised North English literature. American exchange With her sights set on a students. “I cer - teaching career, Smith tainly knew what earned three English they were going degrees from the University through,” she of Madras, then decided to recalls, “and travel to the United States could relate Captivated by the Bard who delighted crowds at the Globe Theatre, Molly Easo to pursue her doctoral to many of Smith, Ph.D. made her debut as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in August degree. “I was ready for a the issues 2002. Above, Smith pauses to admire “writing” of a different kind. The petroglyph, change and was enticed by they faced.” which is on permanent display in the main lobby outside the dean’s office in Fahy Hall, is the oldest such artifact ever found in New Jersey.

8SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE to the role movies play in today’s society. In 2000, Smith returned to the United States to teach at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. There, she also chaired the English depart - ment. Smith found this to be an eye-opening experience: “I started to see the bigger picture. In addition to pro - fessors having an impact on their students, I realized that Smith makes it a point to be accessible to faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. At one of the dean’s universities have the ability recent coffee meetings, she discusses curriculum with colleagues, including (from left) Richard D. Sheardy, to positively impact their Ph.D., professor of chemistry and biochemistry; Gisela Webb, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies; Reverend David M. Bossman, Ph.D., professor of Jewish-Christian studies; and John Sowa Jr., Ph.D., associ - professors, which in turn, ate professor of chemistry and biochemistry. trickles back to students.” This realization sparked identity and mission-centered housed together, some our area, so it’s critical that our Smith to improve the levels approach to education.” academics feel that the two offerings are top-notch,” Smith of support and attention While teaching in areas should be taught in very says. The dean is eagerly given to Austin’s faculty Scotland, Smith came to different ways,” she explains. awaiting recommendations members, especially those recognize fully the value of “I believe the two disciplines from a committee compiling who were new to higher edu - mission. “In higher educa - can work together to provide University-wide feedback on cation. “There was a lot of tion in the United Kingdom, students with holistic learn - how to update Seton Hall’s confusion about how to suc - there’s less of a separation ing experiences.” For exam - core requirements to meet the cessfully win tenure and between church and state. I ple, she says, a biodiversity changing needs of students. advance within the univer - found that the two work very course can be enhanced by “I want to make sure that the sity,” Smith recalls. So she well together in providing a exploring the topic from a courses our students take initiated the creation of a well-rounded and meaning - sociological point of view that translate into valuable learning guide for professors and ful education,” she explains. includes examining how peo - experiences,”she says. administrators on tenure and “When I left Scotland to ple impact the ecosystem. For Smith, learning is not promotion. She also began a teach at Austin, I really One way Smith is encour - only about what happens in mentoring program matching missed that link.” aging more interaction among the classroom: “Students senior faculty with junior At Seton Hall, the new these liberal arts disciplines is must learn the value of com - faculty members. “Mentors dean is less involved in daily by hosting twice monthly cof - munity service firsthand,” make a huge difference in one-on-one instruction and fee meetings and inviting arts she observes. Noting that helping junior faculty take more focused on providing a and sciences faculty to meet Seton Hall offers many on leadership roles; they strategic vision to the one another informally. opportunities for students to serve as primary points of College of Arts and Sciences’ Often, they’re meeting for participate in service projects, contact for information, sup - 21 departments and 18 the first time. “It’s my hope she would like the College to port and encouragement,” centers and programs. The that casual conversations will embody the University’s mis - she emphasizes. College comprises nearly give way to discussion on sion through its courses and While Smith enjoyed her 3,000 of Seton Hall’s under - ways that different depart - other student offerings. “I time at Austin, she was moti - graduates and 190 full-time ments can work together and want to help the University vated to come to Seton Hall, faculty members, so her teach in tandem,” she says. realize its mission to develop in part, by the University’s position’s administrative Her responsibilities as dean students into servant leaders Catholic mission. “I wanted responsibilities can certainly also include setting goals for the who make a difference in the very much to work at a be challenging. College and assisting faculty world,” Smith says. “I can’t Catholic university,” she That challenge is further and department chairs with think of a better or more notes. “One of the most complicated by a common curriculum development. “So important goal.” important aspects of Seton viewpoint: “Although arts many of the University’s Core Hall is its clear sense of and sciences are traditionally Curriculum classes fall within — Carol Stavraka

WINTER 2003 9 Student Spotlight

A Special Talent for Teaching Children with Disabilities

he summer prior to enjoyed working with young she completes the require - as a speech and language her freshman year at children,” she affirms. “Their ments for a Bachelor of therapist in a school, clinic TSeton Hall University, excitement and eagerness to Science in Special Education or hospital. Kathleen Burns had a life- learn was inspiring.” — 126 credits, four field In her freshman year, altering experience. As a After discussing her inter - placements and a senior Burns received an Alumni counselor at Camp Fatima in ests and career options with teaching experience — Burns Association Scholarship for Lebanon Township, she her advisers, Grace May, will be accepted into the her academic achievement. became determined to make Ph.D., director of special School of Graduate Medical With this scholarship sup - a difference in the lives of education, and Marietta Education’s Master of Science port, she continues to children with disabilities by Peskin, Ed.D., associate pro - in Speech-Language enhance her knowledge of pursuing a career in special fessor of education, Burns Pathology Program. With both teaching through her classes education. decided to enroll in Seton a bachelor’s and master’s and fieldwork placements. At this sleep-away camp, Hall’s College of Education degree, she will be certified to Currently, Burns is a Burns was responsible for and Human Services 4+2 teach special education teaching assistant at The providing around-the-clock Dual Degree and will have the Developmental Learning care for a child with develop - Program. Once option of serving Center (DLC) in Union. At mental disabilities and meet - this public school program ing her designated camper’s for children with autism or special physical and autistic-like behaviors, she emotional needs. Although helps students develop skills the work was demanding, in in areas such as speech and describing her experiences, language, academics, fine Burns recalls, “It amazed me and gross motor activities and that campers weren’t forced socialization/play. She heard to adapt to the camp, rather, about the DLC in a class the camp adapted to them. taught by Kim Coleman, Campers had the freedom Ph.D., adjunct professor of they needed to learn and education at Seton Hall and grow, and I am so lucky to superintendent of schools for have been a part of that.” the Morris-Union Jointure The most enjoyable Commission, a regional col - aspect of her experience laborative education agency. there, she discovered, was Coleman recalls, “I knew that the camp provided a very Kathleen would be a great fit supportive environment for for the DLC because she is both campers and counselors. motivated to learn and is “Working at Camp Fatima inquisitive concerning stu - solidified my interest in dents with severe disabilities. becoming a teacher and made She asked me questions in me much more confident and out of the classroom,” about choosing special educa - he remarks. tion as my profession,” says Burns describes her Burns, who is now a junior at experience at the DLC as Seton Hall. “With the great - phenomenal. “It’s very bene - est tool of life — education ficial to interact with the — you can achieve and grow teachers and work with stu - to be anything you desire.” dents who are all unique,” she In high school, while notes. “They all have differ - teaching swimming lessons at ent personalities and different the Newark YMCA, Burns educational needs.” At the first became interested in DLC, the class size is small — instructing. “I taught all ages, six to 10 students — and each from infants with their parents Kathleen Burns, who is majoring in special education, provides students’ student’s educa tional program to adults, but I especially perspectives in her work-study job in the Office of the President.

10 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE which enrolls about 250 Active in Seton Hall’s students in grades K-4. As a Xavier Hall Council, she student observer in the first- also works diligently with grade classrooms, she learned other students to improve about teaching methods and residence hall programs helped students with their and “to make campus life questions about the lessons. better.” She joined this As an added bonus, she had organization because she the chance to try out her own did not want simply to com - lesson plans. She found that plain without attempting “teaching at the academy was change. As a council member, very different she is involved than teaching in event plan - at the DLC “With the greatest ning and fund- because I was raising. She working with tool of life — believes that 25 students, education — you the council and on average, the Resident versus one- can achieve Student on-one.” Association are Every and grow to the “best week, Burns venues for and her Seton be anything communicating Hall classmates with housing discuss what you desire.” staff and the they have administration.” learned and ob served during Her plans for the immedi - their fieldwork. She will com - ate future include “doing well Active on the Xavier Hall Council, Burns teams up with other plete this year’s fieldwork academically and ensuring students to plan events, raise funds and nourish campus life. requirement at Edison’s that I stay on the right track Lakeview School for children with my fieldwork,” she with cerebral palsy. Her field says. Obviously Burns is is individualized. As a student completed a reading or math adviser is Deborah Strazza, succeeding — she recently masters a skill or lesson, he assignment, he ‘earned’ a M.A., professor of special was inducted into Kappa or she moves on to the next science-related activity. education. Delta Pi, an international level. Burns usually concen - Although science remained In addition to maintaining honor society in education. trates on one or two students his favorite topic, eventually a high GPA and devoting Upon graduation, the Kearny at a time. “I’m really proud he became more accepting time to her fieldwork, Burns native is “open to relocating, of working at the DLC. Even of other subjects.” Burns spends 15 hours each week as but I don’t think I’ll go too though every day is a chal - believes the knowledge a work-study student in Seton far,” she predicts. Given her lenge, and I never know what she gained at the DLC will Hall’s Office of the President. drive to teach special educa - to expect, I learn so much,” be useful throughout her She especially enjoys learning tion and her commitment to she says. teaching career. “Each about University procedures, children with disabilities, One student at the DLC progressive step means so providing input from the that is very good news for who loved science but much, especially when the students’ perspectives and New Jersey’s school districts. lacked reading and math student remembers you from receiving advice from skills proved to be especially year to year and you realize co-workers, many of whom — Pamela Dungee challenging for Burns. “Even just how much of an impact have been working with though the student had a you have made.” students for years. “Everyone learning disability, we suc - During Fall 2001, Burns in the office has so much to cessfully initiated a reward spent every Tuesday and offer, and they are all a great system that worked,” she Thursday at the Robert resource,” Burns says. explains. “Whenever he Treat Academy in Newark,

WINTER 2003 11 Nursing t he Profession Back to Health

The nursing shortage is a national epidemic. Now the healthcare industry, government and nursing schools are stepping up their efforts to find remedies that work.

its two-year initiative a year ago, BY SHEILA SMITH NOONAN partnering with nursing organiza - tions. It set up a Web site with a elevision viewers certainly searchable nursing school are accustomed to Johnson database, sent out recruitment & Johnson’s materials to 20,000 high schools advertisements for baby and 1,500 nursing schools, and care products. But in 2002, established scholarships. tThe world’s leading healthcare com - Why the investment? One pany went all out to promote some - answer is that the campaign thing it doesn’t even sell: the nursing clearly meshes with Johnson & profession. Johnson’s credo and longstanding The series of commercials, commitment to helping the “America’s Nurses: They Dare to healthcare industry. But the harsh Care,” is part of Johnson & Johnson reality is that the United States is Health Care System’s $20 million in the midst of a nursing shortage Campaign for Nursing’s Future. The that has serious consequences for New Jersey-based company launched patients nationwide.

12 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE No Easy Solutions “Most Americans are very ursing shortages are nothing concerned about the effect Nnew, but this one threatens to become far worse before it gets the nursing shortage will have better — and at a time when the U.S. population is aging and health on their health.” care is growing more complex. By 2000, the nation already was down — P ATTI RAGER , R.N., M.S.N., M.B.A. 110,000 registered nurses (R.N.s), a shortfall of about 6 percent, attractive early in a nurse’s career, average are much shorter now, according to the National Center opportunities for pay advancement patients who are admitted for for Health Workforce Analysis. dwindle over time. However, market longer periods are often quite ill, If current trends continue, by 2020 forces are coming into play in some requiring complex care. Nurses are there will be a 29 percent shortage areas: Beginning nurses in New York in demand in other healthcare nationally. In New Jersey, the can earn $50,000 annually, and settings as well. “Most Americans picture is even more bleak — with $90,000 with 25 years’ experience, are very concerned about the a predicted demand for 87,279 under contracts negotiated by the effect the nursing shortage will nurses in 2020, the estimated New York State Nurses Association. have on their health,” says Rager. supply of 49,760 leaves a startling Young women, who have tradition - “They’re afraid there won’t be 43 percent deficit. ally filled the majority of these open - anyone in the hospital or nursing “This isn’t a cyclical shortage ings, have more career choices than home [to care for them] if they fall that will run its course,” says ever before. And they aren’t finding or have a heart attack.” Phyllis Shanley Hansell, R.N., many reasons to enter the nursing Ed.D., F.A.A.N., dean and profes - field — at least based on what they sor of the College of Nursing at Time for Reform see in the media. “Very few TV Seton Hall University. “It is a shows or movies show the intellectual ecause of the nursing shortage’s very serious situation.” side of nursing,” notes Patti Rager, current and potential impact on The nursing profession B R.N., M.S.N., M.B.A., president of patient care, the issue is of prime certainly has been dealt a bad hand Nursing Spectrum. The registered interest to federal and state govern - in recent years. When hospitals nurse-led company publishes Nursing ments, hospital administrators, began merging in response to man - Spectrum magazine and provides nursing schools and professional aged care and cut nursing jobs in career information and resources via associations, as well as private sec - the early 1990s, the number of an interactive Web site. tor foundations and companies. nurses who “burned out” surged, The graying of the nursing work - In August 2002, President George due to the pressures of increased force makes the shortage even more W. Bush signed the Nurse patient caseloads and mandatory acute. The average age of today’s Reinvestment Act, which provides overtime. In more recent years, R.N. is 45, with almost one-third scholarships and grants. One year nurses’ salaries haven’t kept pace over 50. As these nurses prepare to earlier, the Department of Health with inflation; while the dollars are retire, fewer of today’s high school and Human Services awarded graduates are enrolling in nursing 94 grants totaling more than schools. And although there are some $20.1 million to colleges with nurs - bright spots (see page 16), there is ing programs; Seton Hall’s College still much work to be done to assure of Nursing received $557,380 in that there will be an adequate supply advanced education nursing grants. of professional nurses. On the state level, some laws Unfortunately, the nursing short - have been enacted to focus on cre - age is not an employment issue that ating a better workplace for nurses. can be solved easily. Unlike some Several states introduced legisla - healthcare careers, nurses have a tion to eliminate mandatory over - 24-hour presence with their hospital - time. California took the unusual ized patients. While hospital stays on step of requiring regulators to set a

WINTER 2003 13 Magnets for — attract and retain nurses, says Richard Hader, M.S.N. ’87, Ph.D., Best Practices vice president/chief of nursing at ome hospitals, particularly those Jersey Shore and a member of Sidentified by the American Nurses Seton Hall’s College of Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) as Advisory Board. This fall, the nurs - magnet-designated facilities, are ing vacancy rate at the 500-bed hos - addressing those needs. Magnet facili - pital was 5 percent, down from 15 patient- to-nurse ratio requirement ties are those that provide the very percent earlier in the year. in acute care hospitals: By July best in nursing care and support But nurses are looking for 2003, California hospitals must have professional nursing practice. something more, Hader points at least one licensed nurse for every At one magnet hospital, the Jersey out.“The nursing profession is six medical and surgical patients. Shore Medical Center (part of the hard work, both physically and Then there are the private Meridian Healthcare System), the intellectually,” he notes. “In efforts, including the one by Sigma search for R.N.s begins with those return, nurses want the recogni - Theta Tau, the International Honor already in the pipeline. Nurse’s aides tion that they play an integral role Society of Nursing. To attract others or licensed practical nurses enrolled in in a patient’s well-being.” to the profession its members love, nursing degree programs can work Ruben Fernandez ’75, M.A., the society offers scholarships and part-time while maintaining full-time vice president of patient care mentoring programs for students. benefits. Among the hospital’s other services at North General Hospital Meanwhile, hospitals and nurs - incentives are tuition reimbursement, in East Harlem, New York, says ing homes fiercely compete for scholarships, flextime and a council his 200-bed facility has felt the R.N.s by offering sign-on bonuses, where nurses’ voices are heard. Such impact of the nursing shortage, but flextime and other perks. But those benefits — plus competitive salaries not as acutely as other hospi tals. carrots often come with strings, such as requiring the newly recruited nurse to work at the hospital for a certain length of time to receive the bonus. While financial incentives are attractive, many nurses are not willing to make long-term commit - ments to facilities if working condi - tions are poor. What’s needed, many within the profession believe, is real reform. “Nursing is an exciting and fulfill - ing profession that offers many opportunities for career growth,” Hansell says. “However, there are serious workforce issues that need to be addressed to keep nurses from leaving the field.”

14 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE A Workplace Suited to Nurses of All Ages “Nurses want the recognition that they play an integral role he reasons why Baby Boomers willingness to create a workplace in a patient’s well-being.” and Generation-Xers enter the that’s attractive to both.” Tnursing profession — and Flexibility was a key concept for — RICHARD HADER , what they value in a workplace — the Oregon resident when she M.S.N. ’87, P H.D. are as different as Frank Sinatra chose SetonWorldWide’s online and Bruce Springsteen. In other degree program, which enabled words, there’s a generation gap in her to earn her degree from a the nursing profession. remote location. And flexibility is “We’re a community hospital that On one hand, the Baby Boomers going to be a key requirement in serves a 99 percent minority popu - (born between 1946 and 1966) are the workplace, Cordeniz has found. lation,” Fernandez says, “so we often characterized as competitive For nurses, that mix might include attract a different type of nurse — yet loyal team players. On the other flexible scheduling, nontraditional those who are interested in work - hand, Gen-Xers (born between 1967 benefits such as exercise facilities ing in an inner-city environment.” and 1980) are said to be more and onsite day care, continuing Nonetheless, with a nursing independent and skills-oriented education opportunities and vacancy of 10 percent, North workers. What’s needed is a Tony competitive pay. General offers sign-on bonuses. Bennett-type of middle ground. If Cordeniz’s paper placed first in It also is “working diligently with hospitals can understand the two the prestigious 2002 Hill-Rom nurses on other major issues: age groups’ differences, they can Management Essay Competition in morale, work advancement and respond with a work environment Healthcare Administration. She was involvement in decision making,” that appeals to both. the first Seton Hall student to win says Fernandez, who like Hader That’s the core message presented the Hill-Rom award, which carried serves on Seton Hall’s College of by SetonWorldWide graduate Judy A. a $3,000 prize, as well as a $1,000 Nursing Advisory Board. Cordeniz, M.H.A. ’02 in her master’s scholarship. Her research also was Over time, the demographics thesis and award-winning essay. Her published in the Journal of of nurses who ultimately fill study, “Recruitment, Retention and Healthcare Managemen. t positions at Jersey Shore, North Management of Generation X with a General and other hospitals are Focus on Nursing Professionals,” changing. People who choose included a survey of working nurses nursing as a second career (and and nursing students. Cordeniz is thus are older than traditional director of the Center for Continuous college graduates) are joining the Improvement and Health Information profession. In fact, the National Management at Holy Rosary Medical Sample Survey of Registered Center in Ontario, Oregon. Nurses reports that the average “Gen-Xers have been criticized for age of nursing program graduates having a poor work ethic, when in has risen to 30.5 years. And male reality, it’s a different work ethic,” nurses, while still only accounting Cordeniz observes. “Baby Boomer for 5 to 7 percent of all nurses nurses place importance on feeling nationally, are becoming less con - valued, while Gen-X nurses desire cerned with stereotypes and more multiple training opportunities. A interested in the multifaceted, management style that doesn’t take challenging opportunities the field Gen-Xer values into consideration is can provide. going to have a difficult time attract - ing and keeping younger nurses. At Sheila Smith Noonan is a New the same time, hospitals can’t afford Jersey-based freelancer. She writes to lose experienced nurses. It will frequently on higher education and take creativity, resourcefulness and healthcare topics.

WINTER 2003 15 Vital Signs for the Future

New initiatives at Seton Hall’s College of Nursing attract students who seek a fulfilling profession with a wide array of job opportunities.

BY SHEILA SMITH NOONAN

ith a nursing workforce nursing school enrollment, including Seton Hall’s overall reputation, also that is Seton Hall’s, had been declining about are drawing applicants. facing retirement, 5 percent each year. One of three nationally ranked Wburnout or even both, Recently, the less-than-stable nursing programs in New Jersey, the brightest hope for the future economy has reignited interest in Seton Hall’s College of Nursing has appears to be in cultivating a new nursing, particularly as a second the oldest baccalaureate nursing generation of nurses. That’s just career, notes Phyllis Shanley Hansell, program in the state. Hansell, a fac - what has been happening during R.N., Ed.D., F.A.A.N., dean and pro - ulty member since 1975, takes pride the past two years at Seton Hall fessor of the College of Nursing. With in the College’s nearly 4,000 alumni University’s College of Nursing: It the intense competition in recruiting and its ability to secure external has experienced a dramatic surge in for nurses, jobs are plentiful. “We are grant funding. She and her faculty its number of nursing students. overwhelmed by the number of appli - take seriously the challenge of offer - For the September 2001 and cants for our second degree program, ing programs and courses that both September 2002 classes, enrollment which is designed for college gradu - meet the needs of students and increased nearly 25 percent and ates holding a baccalaureate degree in enhance the profession. 40 percent, respectively. a non-nursing field. The program has In addition to the baccalaureate Compare that nationally, where more than doubled during the past degree and the R.N. to B.S.N. there has been a modest enrollment two years,” Hansell says. programs, the College of Nursing upswing of about 3 percent, with The College of Nursing’s skills lab, has several graduate programs, an average increase of 7 percent state-of-the-art patient simulator, use among them: in New Jersey programs. In the of information technology and strong I four certificates in specialty mid-1990s to 2001, undergraduate community health programs, as well as areas, such as school nursing;

16 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE T HE B EDSIDE A DVANTAGE

In the past two years, the number here are definite benefits — of older students pursuing nursing for nurses and patients — Twhen R.N.s in hospitals have as a second career has doubled smaller caseloads to manage. Two at Seton Hall University. recent academic studies underscore the positive impact of maintaining low patient-to-nurse ratios.

I Researchers from the Harvard I five nurse practitioner programs and clini cal assistance from four area School of Public Health examined that lead to a Master of Science hospitals. A proposed program for a hospital discharge data of more in Nursing (M.S.N.); doctoral degree in nursing (still in than six million patients. They development) addresses the looming I an M.S.N. bridge program for concluded that when R.N.s spend shortage of nursing faculty. R.N.s who have non-nursing more time with patients, there “In the next five years, 60 percent bachelor’s degrees; and are fewer complications such as of nursing faculty in New Jersey with I urinary tract infections, upper an M.S.N/M.B.A. program Ph.D.s will be over the age of 60,” gastrointestinal bleeding, pneu - offered jointly with the Stillman Hansell notes. “In other parts of the monia, shock and cardiac arrest. School of Business. country, nursing programs haven’t Hansell considers the combined been able to enroll students because I A smaller study by the University business program one of the of lack of faculty.” The only current of Pennsylvania analyzed College’s most innovative offerings. doctoral nursing program in New discharge data from about “Hospitals traditionally place Jersey is at Rutgers University, and 232,000 patients and surveyed people with business degrees in that program’s emphasis is on research more than 10,000 nurses. Not positions where they make deci - and theory. The doctoral program only did patients have more sions that directly impact patient Hansell envisions at Seton Hall favorable outcomes when the care,” the dean says. “We’re equip - focuses on outcomes and evidence- patient-to-nurse ratio was lower, ping students with nursing skills based practice — an approach but predictably, the nurses were and business knowledge.” The connected with the hands-on side less likely to experience job- dean observes that the College of the profession. related burnout. “embraces the University’s vision According to Mary Jo Bugel, M.A., to prepare servant leaders in a R.N., the College’s director of recruit - global society. Nursing students ment, keeping the field healthy is Where to Learn More and faculty alike reach out to dependent upon nursing schools, about Becoming a Nurse humanity with caring compassion hospitals, the healthcare industry and as leaders in health care and the government working together to J Seton Hall University’s College broader community.” meet the needs of healthcare profes - of Nursing: (973) 761-9285 or Two new Seton Hall initiatives sionals while promoting the opportu - nursing.shu.edu focus on resolving different nities. “People are looking for careers aspects of the nursing shortage. In where you can make a difference J Johnson & Johnson’s southern New Jersey, where the and be fulfilled, and have strong initiative, the Campaign shortage is more severe, Seton prospects for securing good positions for Nursing’s Future: Hall is establishing a satellite that are well-compensated,” she says. www.discovernursing.com second degree program. Located “At Seton Hall, we are working to on the Georgian Court College prepare nursing leaders at the bed - J Nursing Spectrum: campus in Lakewood, the program side — and beyond.” www.nursingspectrum.com begins in May 2003, with financial

WINTER 2003 17 IntegriIntegriTeaching the Importattncyy e of

For business students, the news from the corporate world offers lessons in the importance of core values. “As a Catholic university, we know that our responsibilities go far beyond teaching our students the mechanics and fundamentals of their chosen professions.” — Karen E. Boroff, Ph.D. Dean of the Stillman School of Business

BY JENNIFER R. H OPEK , M.A. ’02

ith corporate and CEO have done so much good in so many the increasing ethical challenges found scandals continuing to ways, can step over the line and find in today’s corporate environment. One dominate national head - themselves immersed in legal difficul - constant — ever since the school lines since the Enron ties. The students often turn to faculty opened its doors in 1950 — is a Corporation’s collapse a for guidance in finding the answers. requirement to study business ethics in W detail. There is a required course at year ago, business schools As questionable corporate practices have found themselves under intense make news, the media are paying both the undergraduate and graduate scrutiny. Is boosting the bottom line closer attention to what business levels. Faculty employ textbooks as the focus of business education? What students are learning in the classroom well as case studies to illustrate the are they teaching about ethics? “Not — the training ground for tomorrow’s concepts of ethical behavior and corpo - since the days of the insider-trading corporate professionals. rate responsibility. poster boy Ivan F. Boesky and the “As a Catholic university, we know “The use of case studies provides junk-bond king Michael R. Milkin that our responsibilities go far beyond a rich set of experiences and thought- have M.B.A. programs been so assailed teaching our students the mechanics provoking problems,” Boroff explains. for their role in preparing future corpo - and fundamentals of their chosen “The discussion and role-play rate executives,” Katherine S. Mangan professions,” says Karen E. Boroff, involved in this type of instruction wrote in the September 20, 2002 issue Ph.D., dean of the Stillman School. provide excellent opportunities for of The Chronicle of Higher Education . “Our mission involves educating stu - real-world learning.” She added that “many of the schools dents about leadership and ethics, are scrambling to rewrite case studies” and the importance of bringing core Nurturing an and “dust off their ethics lessons.” values to every decision they make Ethical Approach and every interaction they face.” This question of teaching business At the Stillman School, and throughout For business schools, teaching ethics has been of particular interest Seton Hall, programs are structured to ethics is a requirement for accredita - at Seton Hall University and its meet the University’s goal of develop - tion, but the accreditation guidelines Stillman School of Business for the ing servant leaders in a global society. do not spell out how it should be last several years. According to Reverend Robert S. taught. Some schools weave it into Meyer, J.D., associate vice president coursework, others highlight it in The Catholic Mission for Student Affairs, “The first — and special courses. most important — step is helping stu - Today’s business students are attempt - The Stillman School makes every dents recognize, assess and address the ing to understand how executives who effort to ensure that its courses and needs of one another in an ethical have been models of success, who internships prepare students to meet

WINTER 2003 19 “Take risks — but always hold on to your values.” — Raymond W. Kelly, J.D. Police Commissioner, New York Police Department

manner.” Father Words of were afforded an extraordinary Meyer teaches two Advice from opportunity to learn from him,” the required graduate- Commissioner Kelly business dean noted. As Boroff reflects on the recent cor - level courses on corpo - This year, the convocation’s porate scandals, her message to busi - rate social responsibility. keynote speaker was New York ness students is: “These are times of He emphasizes that “cor - City’s police commissioner, great learning. Stay true to your values porations are only ethical Raymond W. Kelly, J.D. He and think about what you want your when the individuals who work for emphasized the importance of build - legacy to be 20 years from now. Your them possess and foster ethical ing organizational pride and the need actions, whether they’re perceived as values. At Seton Hall, we work to for corporate social responsibility. good or bad, can have a ripple effect. instill and nurture those values.” “Ethical conduct and service should To be great citizens of the business In 1994, the Stillman School be the hallmarks of your career,” he world, start by being great citizens of established its Leadership Studies told the students. “Organizational the Stillman School. Program to enhance students’ talents pride is built on integrity and the “The events of the last several in leading organizations — a vital personal integrity of each employee.” months, and the ethical lessons they component of shaping an ethical In fielding questions from the can teach us, will become central to workplace environment. In their audience, Kelly advised the students the teaching and learning at Seton junior year, Leadership Studies always to “look at the bigger picture Hall,” the dean adds. “Now, more than students are paired with mentors to and be better than what you are ever, we will continue to stress, and undertake specific projects; these expected to be. Take risks — but our students will continue to learn, mentors are corporate and community always hold on that integrity is the leaders as well as entrepreneurs from to your values.” cornerstone for all of the School’s Leadership Council. Described by life’s endeavors.” “Our students will be managing Boroff as “a gifted and leading organizations in the leader and true future, and will be entrusted with the public servant,” livelihood of many people,” Boroff Kelly has spent notes. “Part of the education and 31 years in New training for such a responsibility York’s police necessitates their understanding that department. they must do their work with the Following the utmost integrity and professionalism. terrorist attacks We are proud that our students have of September 11, adopted their own behavior code, 2001, he was signaling to outsiders that they take named to a national the commitment to the University’s task force to core values most seriously.” increase airport Experiential learning is another security. During his way the Stillman School works to career, he has been incorporate the values of integrity commissioner of and professionalism into every the U.S. Customs aspect of students’ academic lives. Service and also has Each fall, there is an Undergraduate held high posts at Integrity and Professionalism Bear, Sterns & Co., Student Convocation. Now in its Interpol and the U.S. fourth year, this endeavor was Treasury Department. To further encourage open discussions on ethical issues, the developed to enable “He leads an incredi - Stillman School recently dedicated a room that students in students to focus and reflect on the the School’s six business clubs can use for meetings, bly complex organiza - lectures and other events. Gathering for the ribbon-cutting School’s core values. tion, and our students are Dean Boroff, several faculty members and students.

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WINTER 2003 21 Sports

Men’s Basketball Orr views those efforts as teammates involved,” Orr says. the-ball positive indicators for the “His ability to score is a posi - defender. 2002-03 season. “There were tive thing, but Andre wants to A proven Determined Team very few games that we did help make plays for his team - three- Sets Sights on BIG not have a chance to win,” he mates as well as himself.” point notes. “At our first post-season John Allen, in his freshman shooter, the EAST Return meeting, we looked at our season last year, emerged as 5-foot-10 player wins and losses and realized one of Seton Hall’s most con - gives the Pirates By Marie Wozniak that we’re not that far away. sistent and productive play - another outside Assistant Athletic Director/ Our guys know that they have ers. At the seventh game last scoring threat. Communication to dedicate them - year, he earned a spot in the Shooting guard selves to build - starting lineup and remained Desmond Herod en’s basketball Head ing a team.” there for the rest of the sea - provides the Pirates MCoach Louis Orr Orr adds, son. The 6-foot-5 wing with entered his second player is the team’s second a great deal of campaign at Seton Hall Uni - leading returning scorer energy and versity with a squad very (11.4 ppg) and leading athleticism. As suited to his system of returning rebounder one of the more up-tempo play and (5.5 rpg), having earned vocal players on hard-nosed defense. BIG EAST All- the team, the Calling upon three Rookie honors in senior also will returning starters, along with Andre Barrett 2002. Since Seton be counted on a solid recruiting class, Orr Hall has more Desmond for his leadership. looks to bring Seton Hall back “Everyone size in the Herod Orr into contention in the is working expects Herod to always competitive BIG hard and has frontcourt average double EAST Conference. a renewed this season, figures in mere In his first season, sense of Allen should minutes while contributing to Orr helped the Pirates determination.” be able to concentrate on the Pirates’ scoring from the gain notice immediately. Leading the perimeter play and perimeter. Seton Hall came within renewal is point being a key Marcus Toney-El lends one point (80-79) of guard Andre Barrett, player on the experience and flexibility to shocking the college basket - one of the league’s break. the group since he can ball world, taking top-ranked best players. The 5-foot-10 The team’s contribute in either the num - Duke down to the wire before junior displayed his scoring deep group of ber three or four spot. Orr sees losing in the EA Sports Maui ability last season, topping the guards gives the junior as a “jack-of-all- Invitational in November 2001. team with 16.9 points per game Orr a trades.” Toney-El has had suc - That performance created (ppg), with all but two games number of cess as a slashing-type scorer, high expectations for the in double digits. Handing out outstanding but he also can be a key per - squad, and led to disappoint - five assists per game, the backcourt options. former on the other end of the ment when Seton Hall ended lightning-quick Barrett will Freshman Donald court, with the skills to be one the year with a 12-18 record be Copeland can play of the team’s top defenders. and a first-round loss in the the catalyst for Orr’s up- either guard spot, Andre Sweet became eligi - BIG EAST Tournament. tempo offense. “I want allowing ble to play for the Pirates this The Pirates’ record, how - Andre to lead because he Orr to take advantage season after transferring from ever, is somewhat deceiving — has the ball, and he’s the of Barrett’s scoring abil - Duke in 2001. The 6-foot-6 seven losses were by four guy who runs the ity by occasionally mov - wing player, who was Barrett’s points or fewer, and two offense,” Orr explains. ing him off the ball. teammate at Rice High School, defeats were by a five-point Andre also has Copeland, an All-State brings great versatility as an margin. Included in that slate another special selection from New Jersey inside or outside scorer. Sweet were two-point losses to Notre ability — and powerhouse Saint Anthony practiced with Seton Hall last Dame and Syracuse and a four- desire: “He High School in Jersey City, year; he is familiar with the point defeat against number wants to get has a reputation as a solid on- system and is looking for more 17-ranked Michigan State. his game experience. John Allen

22 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Freshman J.R. Morris, tremendous work ethic and Also expected to help the Coach Orr on TV from Milwaukee, was a prides himself on defense team’s rebounding efforts is finalist for McDonald’s and rebounding. freshman Eric Davis, a 6-foot-9 Catch the Seton Hall All-America honors. Junior forward from Camden High Basketball Show with Louis The 6-foot-6 wing Damion Fray, School. Named an Honorable Orr on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. player is considered one of the Mention All-America by Street throughout January and a good finisher who most & Smith ’s, Davis is a particu - February on the YES Network. can hit the outside tal - larly good post defender, giving Hosted by local sportscaster shot, but also can the squad a strong, physical Bob Papa, the show provides beat opponents off player down low. fans with exclusive insights into the dribble. The Alex Gambino, a 7-foot Seton Hall basketball and the versatile Morris center, came to Seton Hall last University’s athletic programs. can help the year but redshirted in his Pirates at either freshman year. Having gained the number a great deal of strength and two or three confidence during that year, Pirates shot an impressive 54.4 position. ented and ath - he provides the Pirates with a percent from the Although letic players on physical presence. floor, is a good indicator of senior Raheem Carter saw lim - the roster, is Overall, Orr is confi - the team’s ited playing time in his first the one whom dent that the lessons ability to compete in season last year, he is a tough Coach Orr feels learned last year will help the BIG EAST, as competitor. Carter leads by is the Pirates during the was its win over example, constantly pushing season. “Our team Monmouth, others to perform dur - the team’s is very determined a traditional ing practice. This sea - Marcus Toney-El “x factor.” and focused. I rival. son, Orr hopes to use Fray can play expect us to be a “The good the 6-foot-3 guard more fre - either forward or center and is a better defensive thing about quently in the rotation. Senior good inside scorer who can team and use our quick - this team is we Jamar Wise and junior Jerel rebound and block shots. The ness and athleticism, play - have a very Cokley also return after earning 6-foot-8 forward showed ing a more in-your-face competitive spots on the squad last season glimpses of his potential last defense,” he says. “With environment,” as walk-ons, giving the team year and worked hard on his our perimeter depth, Orr says. “I look even more depth. game plus our quickness and to play The Pirates’ frontcourt will in the off-season, so Orr is the ability of the big guys nine or 10 guys be tested this year. Although hopeful that this will be to get up and down the every game to Orr has added some talented Fray’s breakthrough year. floor, we’ll be a more keep defensive newcomers, the young group is For his first full recruiting versatile team. We want energy short on game experience. Sen - class as head coach, Orr has to diversify and generate up throughout the ior Greg Morton, the most sea - brought in a talented frontcourt offense from our defense game. We have a soned forward, is the team’s group. Kelly Whitney, a 6-foot- and rebounding, while number of players third starter from last year. 8 forward and All-State selec - trying to increase the who can help us However, his return to the tion from Chicago, enrolled at tempo.” win. They are starting lineup may be delayed Seton Hall in January 2002 In the season opener, not all going to by his rehabilitation from post- and practiced with the Pirates the Pirates defeated San score 20 points, but season shoulder surgery. during the second half of the Francisco 77-51 — the we have players Although Morton missed a few season. He and Morris were team’s largest winning mar - who can do other early-season games, he has teammates at Christian Faith gin (26 points) since Orr things that also recovered and is back on the Center Academy in North became head coach court. The 6-foot-7 senior will Carolina. Whitney has the last year. Another Greg Morton be looked upon to provide tools needed to be one of the early leadership and experience to Pirates’ best inside scorers season win against St. the young group of frontcourt while bolstering the team’s Francis, in which the are important. My players. The Pirates’ “blue- rebounding, which was a goal is to be a high- collar” player, Morton has a weakness last year.

WINTER 2003 23 Women’s Basketball Although Ardon’s injury was determine how far this team Mangina has a deep group unfortunate, it created an will go. With junior Charlene of swing players and forwards, opportunity for others to hone Thomas back at the power and can experiment with dif - Pirates Prepare to their skills, particularly Ardon’s forward spot and Duke ferent lineups. In addition to Build on Last classmates, Simona Burgess transfer LaNedra Brown at Ardon, Thomas and Brown, and Cecilia “Cicci” Lindqvist. the center or third the coach also plans to find Season’s Success Coming off career seasons, forward position, the playing time for 5-foot-10 Burgess and Lindqvist make amount of talent that sophomore Ashley Bush. By By Jeff Andriesse up the starting backcourt in could be on the the end of her freshman Associate Sports 2002-03. floor at any time is season, Bush had evolved Information Director Last year, Burgess earned intriguing. into a force; she was the team’s most improved The 6-foot-2 third on the team in fter overcoming unex - player award after leading the Thomas rebounds Apected adversity last year, Pirates in assists and setting continues to (5.1 rpg). the Seton Hall University career highs in almost every grow into an This women’s basketball team category. Free of unstoppable year, she finished 15-14, the second injuries for the post player. Last is ready to win ning season in a row. When first time in year her raw tal - play a major Leslie Ardon, the team’s top her career, ent resulted in role. “Ashley sur - player, suffered a season- she felt her 11.3 ppg and a prised some people, ending knee injury on confidence team-best 6.6 rebounds but our coaching January 1, 2002, the Pirates soar. (rpg), but she was plagued by staff knew what needed — and received — Burgess inconsistency and nagging kind of player extra effort from her will look injuries. With her she could be,” teammates. As a result, to score natural ability, Cecilia Lindqvist Mangina notes. the progress made by more this Thomas could “She can do a several individuals season enjoy a breakout season. little bit of has set the stage for and Meanwhile, Brown is a everything and will be what could be a continue 6-foot-2 inside presence who a very important player for breakthrough season. running can score in an efficient man - us.” Bush’s push for serious Head Coach the offense suc - ner and in a variety of ways. playing time likely will be Phyllis cessfully. “Simona With a year of practice behind realized at the number three Mangina ’81 had a breakout year her, she will be asked to step position, with Ardon moving welcomed Leslie Ardon as a junior,” Mangina up and help fill the gap to the power forward spot back a notes. “We saw her left by the graduation of on occasion. slew of look for her shot Susan Murray ’02, Junior swing player Tine talent f or her more, but her the 6-foot-4 center. Duelund, who played a limited 18th season. Ardon is playing most impor - “LaNedra really role off the bench last season, again, having healed from the tant role will continue gives us a good also can handle several posi - torn ACL she suffered during a to be as a distributor offensive pres - tions. At 6-foot-2, freshman practice a year ago. Before her and a defender.” ence, and she Julie Costello adds another injury, she was leading the Lindqvist averaged a can score power player underneath. Pirates in scoring and rebounds team-leading 12 points per A promising prospect out of and was on her way to becom - game (ppg) at shooting Grand Ledge, Michigan, ing one of the top players in guard. At 6-foot-1, she can Costello could be a key the BIG EAST Conference. slide into the forward spot, contributor. Now a senior, she is and also possesses exceptional Simona While the battle for play - determined to succeed in her ball-han dling and passing Burgess ing time will be interesting, final season. A 6-foot-2 natural abilities that complement her the team’s “x factor” very athlete who can play either outside shooting skills. “Cicci inside,” Mangina well could come from the forward spot and defend all five really stepped it up when says. “I also backcourt: junior Melissa positions on the court, Ardon is Leslie was injured,” Mangina expect Charlene Langelier. Able to play both one of the nation’s most versa - notes. “We saw glimpses of to become one of guard positions, Langelier was tile and valuable players. just how good an offensive the top forwards up-and-down during her first “Leslie has worked harder than player she can be.” in our league.” year in South Orange after any injured player I’ve ever While the play of these With Ardon, Thomas transferring from Kentucky. As had,” Mangina says. “I really three seniors is one of the sea - and Brown, the Pirates the season progressed, her tal - think she’s going to have a son’s keys, how Mangina fills in could start a trio of ents shone, and she became terrific season.” the rest of the frontcourt will 6-foot-2 forwards. one of the team’s best passers

24 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE and outside shooters, averaging earn playing time at Mangina’s returnees additional match ups against 8.6 ppg and hitting 40 three- both guard positions. have all battled adver - top-ranked teams such as pointers. She also proved to be Just 5-foot-3, sity, improved their Notre Dame and Connecticut a gritty defender. Johnson neverthe - games and shown could prove challenging, the Sophomore two-guard Asia less averaged 27 flashes of even Pirates are determined to Carroll struggled as a fresh - ppg during her better things ahead. work together to make the man but has the talent to play illustrious high With a healthy team, 2002-03 campaign a season a more prominent role this school career in and an infusion of new to remember. year. She averaged 2.7 ppg Wildwood. The talent, the 2002-03 season “Our senior and junior and shot 24.1 percent, num - 5-foot-7 Shutz, out could very well turn all of classes give us great leadership bers that are sure to increase of Edison, is more the Pirates’ promise and and our young players can with maturity and practice for of a pass-first determination into something really make a difference,” this gifted guard. point guard, but very special. Mangina says. “Our players The Pirates welcomed the has a good out - Three weeks into the have a good chemistry and are arrival of two New Jersey side shot and an season, the team already was very talented and determined. student-athletes to the guard excellent feel for boasting a winning record, This team is hungry and is roster. Monica Johnson and the game. having defeated Fairleigh looking forward to playing in Keri Shutz came with tremen - Dickinson, Coppin State the postseason.” dous credentials, and each one and California. While will have the opportunity to Charlene Thomas

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WINTER 2003 25 Pirates in Print

and stick with one another to “Ma,” Hunt credits his grand - This new department features a selection of recently published books the end,” Jenkins wrote. “We mother as being the steadiest by Seton Hall University faculty, alumni, students and staff, as didn’t lock hands in some kind person in his life. The three well as books about the University. For consideration, send review of empty, symbolic gesture. authors also delve into their copies to Carol Stavraka, editor-in-chief, Seton Hall University Nor did we think much fur - adolescence, revealing what it Magazine , 457 Centre Street, South Orange, NJ 07079. ther ahead, like what would was like to grow up in urban happen if one of us got New Jersey as young, black The Pact: Three Young The Pact , “Until that accepted and others didn’t. men deter mined to advance moment, when We just took one their education. Men Make a Promise another at his The three young men were and Fulfill a Dream I heard about the program word and headed among 10 students accepted in by Sampson Davis ’95, M.D., [Pre-Medical/ back to class 1991 into the Pre-Medical/ George Jenkins ’95, D.M.D. Pre-Dental Plus] without even a Pre-Dental Plus Program, hint of how much which begins the summer and Rameck Hunt ’95, M.D., from the recruiter, our lives were before freshman year. There with Lisa Frazier Page I had no real plan. I knew I was about to change.” they met their “earth angel,” (Riverhead Books, $24.95) going to college. Using a student development specialist From the moment they met at That was it … personal essay Carla Dickson. All three credit University High School, one of I could hardly format, the three her with helping them stick Newark’s three magnet high believe my ears. doctors take turns together and complete the schools, Davis, Jenkins and I thought to writing the chap - Seton Hall pre-professional Hunt were committed friends. myself: Free college. ters, each chapter program as well as staying the Instead of a life riddled with Free tutoring. Help getting into reflecting on a course through medical and crime, violence and drugs, dental school … This is the way specific topic, including peer dental school. these young men vowed that to do what I’ve always wanted pressure, giving back and In the chapter “A Different their lives would be different. to do. ” perseverance. In the chapter World,” Hunt recalls: “My And how would they ensure Jenkins lobbied his two titled “Dreaming Big,” Jenkins freshman year at Seton Hall such a path? By sticking friends about the opportunity. shares with readers his child - was like living in a foreign together — through thick and Although initially reluctant, hood interest in becoming a country where few people thin — to realize their dreams they finally gave in. dentist and how he surrounded looked like me of becoming doctors. “We would apply himself with positive role mod - or spoke my Thanks to Seton Hall to Seton Hall, els and influences. In “Home,” language.” University’s Pre-Medical/ go to college Davis reflects Pre-Dental Plus Program, one together, then on his family of several programs under the go to medical and in auspices of the University’s school Educational Opportunity Program, Davis, Jenkins and Hunt were able to pursue their dreams. In telling their story of wanting more out of life, the “three doctors” have writ - ten a book that also speaks to overcoming stereotypes based on race or which side of town you live in, while reflecting on setting and accomplishing major life goals. Jenkins, who sported a seriously crooked set of teeth as a child, developed a curios - ity about dentistry. He became The three doctors returned to the South Orange campus for University Day 2002, where they signed copies of the impetus behind the The Pact . They are (from left) Sampson Davis ’95, M.D., Rameck Hunt ’95, M.D. and George Jenkins ’95, D.M.D. dream. As he related in

26 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE The Tomoka Mystery never quoted directly in the by Diane Sawyer, M.A. ’65, New Testament, but are Ph.D. (Avalon Books, $19.95) nonetheless an important part of the story of Jesus Christ In this third and, thus, Christianity. From installment of the servants whom Jesus com - Sawyer’s manded to fill the jars when Montauk He turned water into wine, to Mystery Series, the woman with the alabaster Lilli Masters jar who anointed His feet, and New York Wright considers the lives City detective these “silent witnesses” to the Zack Faraday gospel might have lived, and rekindle their what lessons we might learn relationship, which began in from them. The Montauk Steps . They jour - ney to Daytona Beach to hunt A Woman’s Guide to Hunt autographs a copy of the book that made the New York Times’ Benjamin Voda, a cold-blooded best-seller list last fall. Successful Negotiating: killer. Posing as a couple who How to Convince, Struggling to fit in, he initially of my initial search for a resi - are in town to visit Faraday’s Collaborate & Create met with some disciplinary dency [he was placed in a sister and to photograph Your Way to Agreement Harley-Davidson enthusiasts problems after a fight broke specialty that was not his first by Lee E. Miller, J.D. and at Bike Week, the two soon out in a residence hall. choice]. But through determi - Jessica Miller find themselves in the midst Supportive letters from Hunt’s nation, discipline and dedica - (McGraw-Hill Trade, $14.95) professors and Dickson tion, I was able to persevere.” of not only bikers but orchid afforded him another chance. In fact, all three persevered collectors, alligators — and For many women, the art of “I recognized that I needed to and continue to do so. In their murder. For more information negotiation is not an innate change,” he writes. “If I let native Newark, they have on the author, see the Winter skill, but is my best friends down and formed the Three Doctors 2001 issue of the Seton Hall something blew this opportunity to get a Foundation. It offers scholar - University Magazine . that must be college education, I could ships to inner-city youths and learned — blame no one but myself.” supports after-school programs Silent Witnesses in the and practiced After graduating from (see www.threedoctors.com ). In Gospels: Bible Bystanders often. The Seton Hall in 1995, Davis and 2000, they were honored at and Their Stories best negotia - Hunt enrolled in medical The Essence Awards, which pay by Allan F. Wright ’86/M.A. ’97 tors are those school at UMDNJ in tribute to African-Americans (Servant Publications, Inc., who know Piscataway, while Jenkins from all walks of life who $11.99) how and when to use various strategies entered dental school at make a difference in their local Wright was honored as the to get results. Drawing from UMDNJ in Newark. It was communities — and the world. 2000-01 Archdiocese of the insights of successful the first time during “the (Their story was featured in Newark’s women from all walks of life, pact” that the three were sepa - the Winter 2001 issue of the Educator of this father-daughter team rated, but each dealt with the Seton Hall University Magazine. ) the Year summarizes the most effective situation by keeping his nose This book is uplifting, and (he teaches strategies in a step-by-step to the grindstone. In for all those who dream big, at Union guide. Lee Miller is an adjunct “Perseverance,” Davis tells of the three doctors even offer Catholic professor of management in his desire to succeed despite tips. Their motivation in writ - Regional the Stillman School of difficult times: “Medical ing it was to reach young peo - High School Business and a corporate school was one of the roughest ple who feel they don’t have in Scotch negotiator; Jessica Miller is an periods of my life. Something the opportunities and friend - Plains) and is a investment banker. They unexpected was always threat - ships to succeed. To this, the member of the Father Judge provide practical advice and ening to knock me out of the three doctors simply say: Center in Stirling, which offers proven tactics that women can game: family distractions, the “Believe in yourself.” young adult ministries. The apply in almost any personal or results of my first state board alumnus has authored a bibli - professional situation, from exam [he failed], the outcome — Shannon Rossman Allen cal journey of imagination, buying a car to campaigning focused on 26 people who are for a pay raise.

WINTER 2003 27 The 24-Carrot Manager the greatest contradictions of by Adrian Gostick, M.A. ’00 the Gilded Age. The first and Chester Elton biography of Carnegie in 30 (Gibbs Smith, $18.95) years, this book examines the life of this Scottish immigrant This companion book to who was raised in poverty in Managing with Carrots (see the Pittsburgh, became a titan in Winter/Spring 2002 issue of the steel industry and then the Seton donated most of his immense Hall University wealth to establish free public Magazine ) libraries and benefit numerous further explores public institutions. the ways exec - utives can Managing a Changing unleash human Workforce potential, even by Bob Losyk ’67, M.A. ’69, when the econ - M.B.A. omy isn’t hum - (Workplace Trends Publishing ming along. By providing Last summer, Jo Renee Formicola, Ph.D., professor of political science at Co., $24.95) Seton Hall University, traveled to Rome, where she met with Pope John solutions and strategies for Paul II and presented him with a copy of her book, Pope John Paul II: improving employee commit - Losyk details the changing Prophetic Politician . In her book, a political study of the Pope and his ment and profitability, the factors that call for higher values as the basis for politics, Formicola analyzes the book offers valuable reward will affect the relationship between religion and politics and examines the Pope’s strategies for today’s business workplace efforts to advance human rights, as well as social and economic justice leaders. The authors work for over the next throughout the world. Her book places Pope John Paul II in the context of other transformational religious leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi the O.C. Tanner Recognition 20 years, and Martin Luther King Jr. (Georgetown University Press, $19.95). Company, a leading employee- including recognition firm. The case the growing studies they have chosen numbers of demonstrate strategies for older work - picking the right reward (or ers, women Just Released! “carrot”) for each employee to and minorities. This achieve the desired results, as increased diversity creates The Hit Men and the Kid well as the right time to give new challenges for employers Who Batted Ninth these rewards. seeking to build cohesive team environments. This by David Siroty, former Carnegie book highlights ways to better Seton Hall sports information director (Diamond by Peter Krass, M.A. ’94 manage workers based on Communications, $26.95) (Wiley and Sons, $35) their individual needs — and the needs of the company. The great-grandson of a The alumnus also offers Carnegie steel mill worker, insights into recruiting and Krass offers an hiring the right employees, insightful look as well as implementing To be Featured in the Next Issue: into the life feedback systems and rewards of Andrew Seton Hall Pirates: that benefit the entire organi - Carnegie, A History of Men’s Basketball zation. President and CEO whose by Alan Delozier, M.A., M.L.S. of Innovative Training reputation (Arcadia, $19.99) Solutions, Inc., Losyk travels as both a worldwide as a speaker, Seton Hall University’s archivist recounts the exciting rapacious trainer and consultant. history of the men’s basketball team over the past 100 industrialist years, spotlighting the players and coaches who have and renowned made Pirate basketball what it is today. philanthropist remains one of

28 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE T HIS IS WHERE I LEARNED that MAKING a DIFFERENCE is more IMPORTANT than MAKING a STATEMENT.

“Scientists can be very competitive and quick to make sweeping theoretical statements,” says Linda Hsu, Ph.D. “In our rush to discover and publish, we sometimes lose sight of the fact that doing good science also means making good scientists. Much of my work at Seton Hall involves mentoring young biologists. If I can help them realize just a little bit more of their professional and human potential, then I’ve made a difference in the world of science, and the world at large.”

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As Chaplain and Captain, He Serves God and His Country

efore becoming a priest, Reverend James A. Hamel ’88, Over the years, as he was reassigned to other parishes, including BM.Div. ’92/M.A.’99 anticipated the day when he would look Church of the Holy Trinity in Westfield and Our Lady Queen of out from the altar during Mass to see a church packed with Peace in Maywood, Father Hamel also served as chaplain to the people listening to the Word of God. While often envisioning this Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hudson County Chiefs of joyous moment, he never imagined he would some day experience Police and the Maywood Police Department. In what little spare such an uplifting scene while serving in the midst of a war being time he had, he returned to Seton Hall to pursue a master’s degree waged on foreign soil. in systematic theology, graduating in 1999. But this is precisely what happened when Father Hamel, a U.S. Father Hamel so enjoyed his duties as a chaplain that he soon Air Force captain and chaplain, was deployed to Uzbekistan in late felt called to expand this role. In 2000, he approached The Most 2001 to minister to troops serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Reverend Theodore E. McCarrick, Ph.D., D.D., Archbishop of The route Father Hamel took to become the first Catholic Newark (now His Eminence Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, priest on the front lines of this war began in his boyhood many Archbishop of Washington) about his interest in becoming a years earlier in South Orange. His family lived just blocks from chaplain in the U.S. Air Force. With the Archbishop’s support, the Seton Hall University campus, and he graduated from Father Hamel was released from his service in New Jersey in Columbia High School. Knowing he wanted to become a priest, June 2000 to begin service in the military. Father Hamel recalls that his decision to At Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, enroll at Seton Hall was easy. “I grew up with “For the most part, the Alabama, the priest underwent a rigorous an appreciation for Seton Hall and knew that eight-week training program to prepare for The College Seminary at Saint Andrew’s Hall troops see me as a becoming both a chaplain and an Air Force had a great reputation,” he says. captain. “It was certainly rough at times, but I Remaining at Seton Hall for eight years, chaplain first. To them, never questioned my decision,” Father Hamel he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1988 and a I am Father Jim.” affirms. “I knew that this was what I had been Master of Divinity in 1992. “It was a wonder - called to do.” ful experience,” Father Hamel says. In August 2000, the chaplain headed for his “I received affirmation, day in and day out, first duty station, at Grand Forks Air Force that I had found — and was pursuing — my Base in North Dakota. There, Father Hamel calling.” Along the way, Monsignor Robert was responsible for all of the Catholic Sheeran ’67, University president (who at the programs, ministering to one-fourth of the time was the rector of The College Seminary 9,000 people living on base. He also served as — Saint Andrew’s Hall) offered him support chaplain to the pilots, co-pilots and boom oper - and encouragement. Father Hamel notes that ators stationed there. These fliers “had an “Monsignor Sheeran was a great example incredibly hard job,” Father Hamel acknowl - to the seminarians, and his commitment to edges, “and they greatly appreciated having servant leadership inspired us all.” someone available to offer them counseling After being ordained for the Archdiocese of and guidance.” Newark in May 1992, Father Hamel was Although as a captain he is a high-ranking assigned to Our Lady of Fatima Roman officer, Father Hamel says that “for the most Catholic Church in North Bergen. He quickly part the troops see me as a chaplain first. became active in the community, as a chaplain To them, I am Father Jim.” But being a to North Bergen’s police and fire departments. commissioned officer also enables the priest Almost immediately, Father Hamel dis - to understand some of the challenges his covered a deepening interest in ministering A visit from the Most Reverend Edwin fellow soldiers face. “I’m experiencing some to public service professionals. “There’s O’Brien, Archbishop for the Military of the same things they are. I’m there to something about the structure and discipline Services (right), greatly lifted the spirits listen to them and help shoulder their of the troops stationed at the Al Udeid surrounding these kinds of jobs that I enjoy,” Air Base in Qatar. “He was indeed a burdens — encouraging them in a way that he notes. “The work is very difficult, but great morale boost on base. They were will help them find peace and focus on their there’s an incredible sense of cohesion and a so honored that he visited,” says jobs,” he explains. profound sense of purpose that seems to Reverend James A. Hamel ’88, M.Div. In September 2001, as America launched its motivate everyone within the organization.” ’92/M.A. ’99 (left). war on terrorism, Father Hamel was deployed to the central Persian Gulf, to Qatar’s Al Udeid

30 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE A military tent served as the base’s chapel in Qatar. The inside view shows the chapel’s sparse but functional furnishings.

“I was impressed by the extent to which they were focused and dedicated to accomplishing the mission,” he remembers. “Spirits were high despite the threat of war and constant danger.” Perhaps most impressive to Father Hamel was their steadfast faith. “The simplicity and genuineness of their faith was so touch - ing,” he recalls. “The young troops were so grateful and patiently waited to talk to me.” He remembers watching with great joy as the troops came to Mass and later lined up to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Another heartwarming moment occurred during a Christmas party. The organizers had invited an Uzbek soldier and his 6-year- When temperatures dipped below zero, as they often did, Father Hamel old son. “After saying grace, the son and the father were the first was especially thankful for his wool hat while serving at Camp two people in line for food,” Father Hamel says. “Although the Stronghold Freedom in Karshi-Khanabad, Uzbekistan. spread was certainly not fancy — it was your typical mess hall fare — they were so thankful to have been included in our celebration.” Air Base. Although he clearly recognized the possibility of danger, A few days later, while awaiting transport back to Qatar after he also felt a sense of excitement when he learned of his assign - his service on the front lines, Father Hamel met with Monsignor ment. “Being deployed is a great ministry, a chance for me to Sheeran in Germany. “It was a great comfort to see a familiar face really make a difference in the lives of those who are dutifully from South Orange while serving overseas,” he remembers. “I was serving our country,” he says. immediately reminded of the guidance and support he had given Upon arrival, Father Hamel helped set up a tent city for the me so many years before. That strengthened me.” soldiers as part of the base’s expansion. “There are tents that serve After returning to Grand Forks for a brief period, Father as the living quarters, mess hall, latrines, showers, even a movie Hamel was reassigned to Osan Air Base in South Korea. He is theater and chapel,” he explains. Although such living conditions pastor to the hundreds of Catholics who are stationed there, and are primitive at best, certain technologies added a modern feel to also serves as a chaplain to the broader community on the base. the temporary town: “The tents are equipped with electricity, He and his parishioners offer a social outreach program to a some even have Internet connections,” Father Hamel says. Korean orphanage and retirement home, and also are helping It wasn’t long before he was sent out from the base to the front build a Catholic church in a nearby mountain village. “Being lines in Uzbekistan, the first Catholic priest to be deployed there. deployed is certainly a challenge. You must learn to adapt to Camp Stronghold Freedom is located in Karshi-Khanabad, a for - working with new people under new conditions and in an unfa - mer Taliban stronghold that became a logistics hub for the U.S. miliar environment,” he says, “but I feel honored and privileged airstrikes in Afghanistan. Father Hamel was overwhelmed by the to serve God — and my country — in this special way.” warm welcome he received from the troops. “They were so grate - ful to have a Catholic priest in their midst,” he recalls. — Carol Stavraka Despite being away from friends, family and the comforts of home, the troops remained positive, according to Father Hamel.

WINTER 2003 31 Her Calling to Healthcare Ministry Began in Law and Music

everend Christina Hindley, J.D. ’84, M.Div. has found her “I remember being affected at Seton Hall by the Professional Rcalling in life: serving as chaplain and director of Responsibility and Ethics class,” Reverend Hindley pastoral care at White Plains Hospital Center says. “The essence of this course — the need to in New York State. But the road she traveled to be vigilant in our efforts to behave ethically and become a spiritual leader in the healthcare field to be accountable — resonates throughout was anything but direct. the Law School curriculum, and applies not Growing up in Mercer County, she only to the legal profession but to the attended Trenton State College (now corporate world and religious life as well.” The College of New Jersey), where she After graduating with a law degree in majored in music education. As a student- 1984, she continued working for the teacher in the early 1970s, she learned NJEDA and launched a part-time, pri - that she especially enjoyed working vate law practice, specializing in estate with adults — a revelation that led settlements, wills and living wills. her upon graduation to forgo teach - Looking back, she realizes that while ing music and instead enter the meeting with clients whose loved business world, first in bank - ones had died, and listening to ing and later as a paralegal. their family stories, she was While working at the facilitating their grief process. law firm of Destribats & In 1989, Hindley turned Hamilton in Hamilton, 39, the same age her mother New Jersey, she came into was when she died. The contact with several Seton attorney found herself doing Hall University alumni — some serious soul search - Jay Destribats, J.D. ’64, ing. “I was happy with Richard Hamilton, J.D. ’74, At the Seton Hall University School of Law, where she earned her law degree my life,” she says, “but I felt before becoming a minister, Reverend Christina Hindley, J.D. ’84, M.Div. found Anthony Massi ’75/J.D. ’78 that a focus on ethics and accountability resonated throughout the curriculum. that there was something else and Michael Paglione, J.D. I was supposed to do.” ’78. “These colleagues In 1991, while in Atlanta encouraged me to go back to school for my “I try to help people find for a conference, she spent a week at a law degree,” she says. “And they spoke so Christian commune that ministers to the highly about Seton Hall’s law school.” So, she answers to their questions homeless. She later attended an open house started making the trek to Newark for classes, about life, death, suffering at the Columbia Theological Seminary. At not knowing that the law school experience the end of her two-week stay in Atlanta, she would significantly change her life. and hope without imposing was ready to enroll at the Presbyterian semi - “While I always considered myself to be a nary. She says, “The education I received critical thinker, I often viewed the world in my beliefs on them.” continued the education in ethics that I terms of black and white, right or wrong, received at Seton Hall,” she says. “My good or evil,” Reverend Hindley explains. “ I quickly learned that world view and belief system were challenged once again. It was no issue can be resolved that simply. The Law School courses here that I learned how God is at work in the world and the part opened my eyes to unending shades of gray, teaching me to argue I was called to play in that work.” both sides of an issue. Issues in law, just like issues in life, are not Her eyes were opened on many fronts at Columbia Theological black and white. Critical thinking requires effort, humility and Seminary. She calls a hospital visitation course a “redemptive genuine care for others. Seton Hall School of Law elicited those experience,” for it made her realize, she recalls, how she could qualities, challenged my world view and changed my life.” “bring all my life experience to ministry and help people find While her critical thinking skills were being challenged in the strength and cope with their illnesses.” classroom at night, she was putting her education to good use Following graduation, Reverend Hindley completed a one-year during the day. She worked for the New Jersey Economic residency with the Tri-Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education Center Development Authority (NJEDA), which provides loans and in Atlanta to prepare for a chaplaincy. That year, she suffered the issues tax-exempt bonds to help the state’s companies start or loss of her seminary prayer partner, Vanessa Knight, to ovarian can - expand businesses. She monitored whether the companies created cer. “I participated in her ordination in July 1995 and in her funeral jobs and did what they promised to do with these public funds. just one month later,” she says quietly. “The focus of my seminary

32 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE education was the relationship between suffering and hope, deep for words,” she believes. “I will never forget singing |and the clinical residency and Vanessa’s death tested and affirmed songs from the ’40s and ’50s with an oncology patient who was all that I learned.” a musician.” And although no longer practicing in a law office, Reverend Hindley then returned to her roots in New Jersey, she finds herself still helping people sort through legal problems, serving for three years as an associate pastor at the First as well as ethical and moral issues. Presbyterian Church in Cranbury. Deeply connected to her profession, Reverend Hindley cannot In 1998, she became the first chaplain and director of pastoral imagine leading another life. She relays the following story as care at White Plains Hospital Center. At a time when many a testament to her choice of vocation: hospitals were cutting staff, the 350-bed facility created a pastoral “Xiongfei Lin, a Chinese man who had been away from the care department to care for the whole person — body, mind church for 50 years, said he was agnostic when a chaplain volunteer and spirit. “I certainly did not walk into a spiritual vacuum,” asked about his faith tradition. Two days later, he called me Reverend Hindley emphasizes. “Doctors, nurses, food service because he wanted to talk about faith. He was afraid that God was workers and everyone who cares for patients have always provided angry with him. When he returned home, after completing physi - — and continue to provide — emotional and spiritual support to cal rehabilitation at another facility, he called me to get the names patients and their loved ones. I had the privilege of joining the of churches in Yonkers that he could attend. Several months later, healthcare team and complementing their work.” She offers emo - his pastor invited me to participate in his baptism. After the bap - tional and spiritual support; pastoral counseling; consultation on tism, Lin said to the congregation: ‘For 50 years I lived in dark - ethical issues and advanced directives; and stress management ness. And now with you, I see the light of God’s love.’ assistance for patients, their families and the staff. “God was at work in Lin to bring healing of body, mind and “As chaplain, you often don’t know the people before a crisis spirit through the efforts of the healthcare staff, the volunteers presents itself,” Reverend Hindley says. “Occasionally, people feel and the faith community,” Reverend Hindley says. “When more comfortable expressing their deepest fears and concerns to a people learn of my career change from law to ministry, they ask, stranger — someone they may never see again. I try to help people ‘Did you see the light?’ No, I tell them, it was all part of the find answers to their questions about life, death, suffering and journey. But in working with patients, their loved ones and the hope without imposing my beliefs on them.” dedicated and caring healthcare staff, I see the light of God’s Although her work may seem to be a far cry from music and love — each and every day.” law, Reverend Hindley still makes use of both. She has been known to sing to patients. “Music touches people in places too — Shannon Rossman Allen

Working in a hospital setting, Reverend Hindley has learned that during a time of crisis, patients and families sometimes are more comfortable expressing their fears and concerns to a stranger.

WINTER 2003 33 Alumni News and Notes

1950s 1960s Calling All Collectors

Thomas Highsmith Jr. ’50 , of Honorable Gerald B. Hanifan “Upon inspecting them for at least two hours, I Franklin, was presented with a ’61/J.D. ’68 , of Newton, retired in finally made a deal for all of them. I remember commemorative medal by the May 2002 after 34 years of public driving home in a dreadful snowstorm, with temper - Somerset County Freeholders for service. For the past 13 years atures of about 15 degrees below zero, but I was so his service during World War II. Hanifan had been a family, civil stimulated by the purchase that I did not mind.” Highsmith joined the Army Air and criminal court judge of the — Abe Schwartz, after buying approximately 1,300 pens, Corps in 1943 and was a member Superior Court in Sussex County. sold in one lot of the Tuskegee Airmen, an Before that, he was a public African-American flight group defender in Essex, Warren, Americans seem to have a passion for collecting everything — from renowned for flying 15,000 mis - Sussex and Morris counties. priceless works of art and rare antiques to Pez dispensers and other sions without losing a single Hanifan plans to spend time with offbeat pieces of pop culture. What motivates us to seek out and bomber. Highsmith currently is his family and will continue to president of the New Jersey serve as a deacon at Saint amass related objects? We hope you’ll provide some insight! chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. Joseph Catholic Church in If you have a special collection and would like to share your Billy Sheppell ’51 , former Newton. story — including what you collect and why — in an upcoming Seton Hall University soccer great Edward Vreeswyk ’62, issue of the Seton Hall University Magazine, e-mail Carol Stavraka at and a member of the Seton Hall M.P.A. , of Yardville, was appointed [email protected] or write to her at: Carol Stavraka, Editor-in-Chief, Athletic Hall of Fame, recently by the U.S. Department of Health Seton Hall University Magazine, 457 Centre Street, South Orange, retired and is living in Pleasant and Human Services as Region Plain, Ohio, with his wife, III program manager for Head NJ 07079. Catherine. The two loyal Pirate Start, a child development pro - Please respond by February 28, 2003. fans now spend their time breed - gram serving low-income children ing and raising thoroughbreds on and their families. Bancorp. He is a member of the awards dinner in March 2002. their horse farm. Jerold E. Glassman, J.D. Hackensack University Medical Alexander is superintendent of Reverend George F. ’66 , of MaCpolerpwooraotde, Cwoausnrseeclog - Center Board of Governors and a the Bound Brook Public Schools, Spellman ’54 , of Williamsburg, nized by mag - trustee of both Bergen County where she oversees the adminis - VA, was recently honored by azine as one of “The Best Community College and the tration of the pre-K-12 school Eastern State Hospital in Lawyers in America.” The list is Bergen County 200 Club. district. Frank N. Goffreda Williamsburg for four years of compiled from peer review sur - Recently he received two awards: ’72/M.B.A. ’79 , of Sparta, was service as chaplain to the 500- veys across the United States. the Emily Bissell Award from the appointed president and chief bed hospital and for his devotion Glassman is a principal of Grotta, American Lung Association for executive officer of the newly to the spiritual needs of patients Glassman & Hoffman, P.A. He outstanding community service established Enterprise Bank of and staff members. Spellman advises public and private sector and the Distinguished Citizen Kenilworth. Goffreda has more also is coordinator of the local employers on labor relations Award from the Hackensack than 30 years of banking experi - religious leadership council. issues such as compliance with Chamber of Commerce. ence and was previously a man - Hirsch Lazaar Silverman, the National Labor Relations Act, agement executive with Fleet M.A.E. ’57, Ph.D. , of West union negotiations, labor arbitra - 1970s Bank in Westfield. Orange, was awarded the tion and workforce strategies. John Yavelak ’73/M.B.A. ’79 , Diplomate in Poetry with Laureate Glassman is a member of the Edward B. Deutsch, J.D. ’71 , of of Norcross, GA, presented an Honors by United Poets Laureate American, California and New Basking Ridge, was honored as exhibit titled “Application International. The author of 23 Jersey bar associations. the Distinguished Graduate at the Performance Analysis” at books and texts, including nine David J. Lenox ’67 , of Dover, Seton Hall University School of BellSouth’s Innovation Showcase volumes of poetry, and a contribu - was named Morris Knolls High Law Annual Alumni Dinner in Atlanta in May 2002. The show - tor to over 290 journal articles, School Teacher of the Year in Dance, which took place in March case features leading-edge tech - Silverman also received the first May 2002. Lenox teaches three 2002. Deutsch is co-founder and nology projects. Yavelak is an annual Creative Leadership classes in criminal justice and a managing partner of the law associate member of the Award presented by the New York coordinates the Morris Hills firm of McElroy, Deutsch & BellSouth Science and University chapter of Kappa Delta Regional District Flex School Mulvaney, whose primary location Technology technical staff. Pi, an international honor society Program, which helps eligible is in Morristown. Patricia L. Scott R. Christensen, M.B.A. in education. Certified as a poetry students by providing modified Hanley ’71/M.A.E. ’73 , of ’74 , of Manhasset, NY, was pro - therapist by the National class schedules, study and orga - Waretown, is the founder and moted to president and chief Association for Poetry Therapy, nizational skills training and director of Southern Ocean executive officer of The he is a clinical and forensic psy - access to resource teachers. Counseling, Inc., a licensed Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) in chologist, psychotherapist and James R. Napolitano, J.D. ’67 , drug abuse treatment agency May 2002. Christensen had marital therapist, as well as a of Saddle River, was named 2002 and ambulatory care facility in joined TGF as vice president for professor emeritus of professional Citizen of the Year by the Greater Waretown. foundation advancement in 2001 psychology at Seton Hall Pascack Valley Chamber of Deborah S. Alexander ’72, after 25 years in finance, banking University. Commerce. Napolitano is presi - M.A.E. ’74/Ed.D. ’95 , of Irvington, and real estate. dent and chief executive officer of received special recognition from Douglas R. Henshaw, Commerce Bank/North, a wholly the New Jersey Commission on J.D. ’75 , of Morristown, joined the owned subsidiary of Commerce the Status of Women at its annual law firm of Porzio, Bromberg &

34 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Newman, P.C. in September 2002 Jefferson College. Cynthia Cole- Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, Volunteer Fire Department and as a principal in the land use and Rouse ’82, M.Ed. , of Missouri P.A., where he focuses on health - has been an instructor at the real estate development depart - City, TX, was recently promoted care law. Rybka had been assis - Morris County Police Academy. ment. Previously, he was with the to principal of Kennedy tant general counsel and chief Ann Marie Callahan Morristown law firm of Henshaw, Elementary School in Houston. privacy officer at Atlantic Health ’86/M.S.T. ’95 , of Roseland, was Brady & Nichay. She had served as vice principal System, Inc. Before that, he was elected a trustee of the New William M. Roesch ’76 , of and also taught elementary and a partner with Schenck, Price, Jersey Society of Certified Public Clark, was appointed principal of special education. Lawrence N. Smith & King in Morristown. Accountants in June 2002 for a Hightstown High School. Roesch Lavigne, J.D. ’82 , of Bridgewater, Rybka has been a member of the two-year term, and recently also chairs the Student Activities was named partner at the law firm Harding Township Planning Board chaired its Scholarship Awards Committee of the New Jersey of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, since 1999 and served as the Committee. Callahan is a vice Principals and Supervisors P.A. in Somerville. His areas of township’s municipal prosecutor president at Deutsche Bank in Association. expertise include products liability, from 1993-96. He is a 26-year New York and an assistant pro - Patrick A. Cozza ’77 , of lemon law, consumer fraud, insur - veteran of the New Vernon fessor of business at Caldwell Califon, was promoted to ance defense, commercial and chief executive officer and corporate litigation, and labor and Reunion Update managing director of Household employment law. Previously, International’s Insurance Services Lavigne was a partner with Jubilarians Convene and Refund Lending businesses. Hanlon and Lavigne, LLP. Mark P. He has been with Household Marotta ’82/J.D. ’85 , of Thirty members of the Class of 1952, along with 60 other International for 17 years. Cozza Rockaway, is co-founder of Kelly, Jubilarians, returned to South Orange for the Golden Pirates is a member of the board of Kelly & Marotta in Maywood, a reunion on September 21, 2002. They came from as far directors for Junior Achievement law firm specializing in litigation away as California, Florida, Indiana and North Carolina to of New Jersey, a nonprofit organ - with emphasis on family and ization dedicated to educating chancery matters. Marotta also join in the celebration. The most senior Golden Pirates at young people about business conducts court-appointed and this reunion were Monsignor Vincent Coburn ’37, John and economics. private divorce mediations. Croffy ’42 and John Cullen ’43 . Robert Tomlinson Jr. ’78 , of David Adamek ’83 , of Toms This fall at a gala, the Class of 1953 will join the ranks Watchung, was promoted in May River, and his wife, Annette of the Golden Pirates. All alumni who attended or gradu - u2B00id2.ctom chief financial officer at (Rogalski) Adamek ’82 , , a retail auction and announced the birth of their sec - ated from Seton Hall University more than 50 years ago e-commerce marketplace. He had ond child, Kathryn Jee-Anna, in are part of the Golden Pirates Alumni Association, as are Fbeoerbnecsh.cieofm financial officer at February 2002. She joins a members of the Priest Community, retired faculty, staff , where he was brother, Alexander David, 5. responsible for all financial plan - Robert A. Femia, M.A. ’83/Ph.D. and administrators. ning and reporting functions. ’85 , of Kinnelon, was promoted Reunion: Coming up in June 2003 Joseph W. Andreski ’79 , of to executive vice president at Napa, CA, was appointed vice Par Pharmaceuticals in Spring Graduates from the classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, president of finance for Southcorp Valley, NY. He serves on the 1983, 1988 and 1993 are preparing to celebrate Reunion Wines, the Americas, whose pre - Pharmaceutical Advisory Board at 2003 on June 7-8. Watch your mailbox for more information mium wines include Australia’s Seton Hall University. Noreen Penfolds, Rosemount and Hagerty-Ford ’83/J.D. ’87 , of on these events or visit the Alumni Relations Web site at Lindemans labels. Before his Yokosuka, Japan, was promoted alumni.shu.edu for updates. appointment, Andreski served as to the rank of commander in the To volunteer for your reunion class committee or for Southcorp Wine’s senior vice U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate more information, contact Kristen Koehler, associate president, corporate, in Atlanta. General’s Corps. Currently assigned to Submarine Group director of Alumni Relations, at 1-800-992-GRAD or e-mail 1980s Seven, she researches interna - [email protected] tional and operational law issues John Coiro ’81, C.P.A. , of for the submarine community. Totowa, was elected secretary of Valerie Campbell ’84 , of the New Jersey Society of Acworth, GA, joined the sales Certified Public Accountants. He team at Prudential Georgia previously chaired the society’s Realty’s North Cobb office in Legislative Advisory Council mem - Kennesaw, where she concen - bership committee. He also is a trates on residential real estate in member of the American Institute the Atlanta area. Campbell is a of Certified Public Accountants. member of the Cobb Board of Coiro, who is mayor of the Realtors, the Georgia Association Borough of Totowa, is a principal of Realtors and the National at Ernst & Young in Iselin. Association of Realtors. Patrick Caffrey ’82/M.A. ’89, Reverend Joseph E. Ph.D. , of Washington, PA, who Daniels ’85/M.Div. ’90 , of was awarded a doctoral degree Bridgton, ME, was appointed in East Asian history from pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Golden Pirates (from left) Joseph Silvestri ’51, Jim McKenna ’52, Georgetown University in July Bridgton in July 2002. He also Robert Peacock ’52, James Garrigan ’52 and Joseph Harkins ’52 2002, was hired as an associate serves as pastor of Saint were among the 90 Jubilarians who returned to the South Orange professor in the Department of Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in campus on September 21, 2002. Asian History at Washington & Fryeburg, ME. James A. Rybka ’85, J.D. , of Harding, joined

WINTER 2003 35 College. Michael Hurley ’86 , of elected to the Executive Glen Ridge, was promoted to Committee of the law firm of Send in Your News... managing director of Hilliard Hunton & Williams in Miami, Faber & Co., Inc., the country’s where he is a partner. Martinez ...and let other alumni know of the good things largest mortgage-backed security specializes in domestic and inter - happening in your life. broker. As a bond broker, he had national disputes. A member of worked for Cytec Industries and the Florida Bar Association, he Nalouwmnyio.suhcua.endusend us your news online at Zurich American Insurance was appointed to the Advisory . Click on News and Notes. Company. Honorable Brian R. Committee on Rules and Share your recent news of: Martinotti, J.D. ’86 , of Cliffside Procedures and the Attorney I Park, was sworn in as a New Examination Committee of the New job or promotion. Include your new title, the full name Jersey Superior Court judge in United States District Court, and location of your company, and your previous employer February 2002. Previously, he Southern District of Florida. and/or position. was a partner at Beattie & David L. Flood ’89/M.A. ’95 , I Padovano in Montvale. of Chatham, was named the Professional and education achievement. In listing completion Christina Pane Deyo ’87 , of Robert J. Smythe Outstanding of an advanced degree, professional certification, accreditation Cedar Grove, and her husband, Professional Fundraiser by the or other achievements, include the full name of the granting Bob, announced the birth of a Association of Fundraising institution or association and the date of the achievement. I daughter, Pauline Elizabeth, in Professionals in November 2002. Award or honor. Include the full name of the award and the July 2002. Pauline joins two Flood is executive vice president organization, along with the date you received it. sisters, Graceann and Caroline. of the Somerset Medical I Pane Deyo, a former producer for Foundation, which solicits and Marriage. Provide the name of your spouse and, if applica - The Rosie O’Donnell Show , administers charitable funding on ble, his or her Seton Hall University graduation information. I received her fourth Emmy when behalf of the Somerset Medical Baby or adoption. Provide the name of your spouse and the show was honored as the Center. He also is vice president the child’s name, sex and birth date or age . Also provide the “Outstanding Talk Show” at the of Hospital Fundraising name, sex and age of any siblings. May 2002 Daytime Emmy Executives of New Jersey, first Awards. She recently taped a vice president of the Association We’ll publisSheytoonurHnaellwUsniinvearnsiutypMcoamgianzgin* e issue of pilot for the Food Network. David of Fundraising Professionals, a the . R. Morris ’87 , of Mount Laurel, cabinet member of the mid- *The is published three times a year in a six- was promoted to professional Atlantic region Association of Seton Hall University Magazine month production cycle for each issue. Alumni News & Notes submissions sales representative in March Healthcare Philanthropy, board will be included within six months of receipt by the Office of Alumni Rela tions. 2002. He is employed by secretary of the Make-A-Wish Janssen Pharmaceutica, a Foundation of New Jersey and a division of Johnson & Johnson. board member of the Somerset Jason H. Sniatkowski ’87 , of County Chamber of Commerce. NAME Verona, was elected as a council - Mark J. Gallagher, M.P.A. ’89 , of man in his hometown. He is vice Denville, was nominated to partic - CLASS YEAR (S) AND DEGREE (S) FROM SETON HALL UNIVERSITY president of derivatives at GFI ipate in the National Association Group, a bond firm in New York of Public Hospitals and Health City. Glen W. Tomlinson Systems (NAPH) Fellows DEGREE (S) FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS ’87/M.B.A. ’94 , of Silver Spring, Program. Representing more MD, and his wife, Bonnie, than 100 of the country’s largest announced the birth of their first urban health systems, NAPH BUSINESS ADDRESS child, Gillian Blair, in March 2002. educates hospital policy makers Peter Tu, M.B.A. ’87/J.D. ’94 , of about the needs of public hospi - Plainsboro, was elected trustee- tals and the populations they HOME ADDRESS at-large of the New Jersey State serve. Gallagher is a program ( ) ( ) Bar Association and a trustee of administrator at University WORK PHONE HOME PHONE the American Civil Liberties Hospital (University of Medicine Union of New Jersey. Tu is the and Dentistry of New Jersey) in director of intellectual property at Newark. Joseph T. Walsh III, E- MAIL ADDRESS Physiome Sciences in Princeton. J.D. ’89 , of Madison, was named John S. Wisniewski, J.D. ’87 , of one of the “40 Under 40 NEWS TO SHARE WITH SETON HALL CLASSMATES Parlin, is assistant majority leader Prominent LawNyeerws iJneNrsewy Law of the New Jersey General Joeursrenya”l by the Assembly and chairs the . A partner at McCusker, Transportation Committee. The Anselmi, Rosen, Carvelli & attorney was first elected to the Walsh, P.A., Walsh specializes in General Assembly in 1996 and civil litigation defense, class represents District 19. action, environmental law, John Davis Jr. ’88 , of Green employment law and personal Brook, was promoted in March injury cases. 2002 to senior director at Booz Allen Hamilton Management PLEASE MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM TO : 1990s Consultants. Davis has been with SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FAX : (973) 378-2640 the firm for 15 years, most ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES Karen A. Chappell ’90 , of Saddle recently as director of operations 457 C ENTRE STREET Brook, celebrated her seventh for its global information technol - SOUTH ORANGE , NJ 07079 year as a sixth-grade teacher with ogy consulting practice. Walfrido Saddle Brook Public Schools. Martinez ’88, J.D. , of Miami, was

36 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE She received her teaching Basketball Association (NBA). certificate from Felician College This is his second nomination and and is pursuing a master’s degree first win for Best Sports in curriculum and instruction at Documentary. Browning is a Caldwell College. Marlon Prince senior producer with NBA ’90 , of Dale City, VA, was pro - Entertainment in Secaucus. moted to dean of admissions at Stephen P. Colantoni ’92 , of Strayer University in Manassas. West Orange, and his wife, Prince had been an admissions Jennifer Mattielli-Colantoni ’92 , representative. announced the birth of their first Jeffrey Goldsmith ’91/J.D. child, Vincent, in February 2002. ’94 , of South Orange, joined Christopher J. Hoare, J.D. ’92 , Investors Underwriting Managers of Robbinsville, was named as a senior litigation specialist in partner in the law firm of Taylor, April 2002. He had been an asso - Colicchio & Silverman in Trenton. ciate with Harding, Kundla, Hoare is a trial lawyer specializing McKeon, Poletto & Polifrani, P.A. in construction defect, railroad Steven A. Karg, J.D. ’91 , of defense, premises liability and Branchburg, was appointed vice school liability litigation. He had University Day: Fall Fun Galore chair of the New Jersey Defense been counsel for Taylor, Colicchio The festivities on University Day 2002 attracted an estimated 3,000 Association’s Products Liability & Silverman and before that visitors to the Seton Hall University campus, including nearly 700 Committee. A partner with the law was a partner with Marshall, alumni. Throughout the day on October 5, those who came out to firm of Norris, McLaughlin & Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & share their Seton Hall spirit participated in many events and activi - Marcus, P.A. in Somerville, Karg Goggin in Philadelphia. Nicholas ties, including a Mass of Celebration. Guests scaled a climbing wall, specializes in product liability law. J. Pitarys Jr. ’92 , of Phoenix, AZ, ran the 18th annual Farinella 5K Run, and turned straw and old Gordon Meehan ’91 , of joined Advantage Wireless, Inc., a clothing into scarecrows. No wonder they were so hungry when it Elizabeth, and his wife, Matilda, wireless phone distributor, as came time to feast at the second annual Alumni Homecoming announced the birth of their sec - market manager. He manages Barbecue! All that and more made University Day a fun-filled event ond child, Neeve Brooke, in the company’s wireless dealer for families. (Above, from left) Carol Raeann Ruck ’94 (wife of August 2002. She joins a brother, network; the dealers sell products Thomas Ruck ’93), Lee-Ann Guerin ’92 (wife of James Guerin ’92) Aidan, 4. Christine S. and services from companies and Jennifer Bopp ’96 introduce their newest family members — Moninghoff ’91 , of Milford, and such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T Tommy, Justin and Trevor — to one another. her husband, Timothy, announced Wireless Services and Cricket the birth of a son, Luke Robert, in Communications. Brenda Pillari- March 2002. He joins sisters Soheily ’92, Ph.D. , of Bel Air, & Leonard, P.A. in January Robert Jr., in August 2002. Beth Marissa Rose, 4, and Brooke MD, was awarded a doctoral 2002. He focuses his practice Ann Giardina ’97/M.A.E. ’98 , of Helen, 2. Michael J. Raj ’91, degree in environmental science on commercial real estate. Long Valley, received the New M.A. ’93/Ed.S. ’95/Ed.D. ’02 , of and public policy from George Jose R. Arteaga, J.D. ’94 , of Jersey Governor’s Teacher of the Bedminster, was appointed princi - Mason University in May 2002. Lawrenceville, was appointed as Year Award in February 2002. pal of both Arthur Stanlick and Pillari-Soheily is a marketing an assistant United States attor - Giardina has taught third grade at Consolidated elementary schools manager at Becton, Dickinson ney for the Eastern District of Mount Moreb Elementary School by the Jefferson Township Board and Company in Annapolis. Pennsylvania. Arteaga has been in Warren since 1999. Jason S. of Education in January 2002. Adriana P. Komst ’93 , of assigned to the criminal division. Guber, M.A.E. ’97, Psy.D. , of Previously, Raj was vice principal Boca Raton, FL, and her Gretchen DiGennaro- Mineola, NY, was awarded a doc - and school psychologist. Luigi husband, Christopher, announced Dorrego ’95 , of Bridgewater, and toral degree in clinical psychology Sarracino ’91, M.S. , of the birth of their daughter, her husband, Joseph, announced in October 2001 from The Springfield, joined Polo Ralph Giovanna Grace, in January the birth of their daughter, Sofia Chicago School of Professional Lauren in Lyndhurst as a financial 2002. She joins a brother, Lynn, in April 2002. DiGennaro- Psychology. Guber is a psycholo - analyst after receiving his mas - Christopher Robin, 2. Michael J. Dorrego is a senior executive for gist at Woodhull Hospital in ter’s degree in finance from Parlavecchio ’93/J.D. ’96 , of Lord & Taylor in Bridgewater. Brooklyn. Fairleigh Dickinson University. He Chatham, and his wife, Caryn Jennifer Keating Gessner ’95 , Navy Ensign Adam A. is responsible for overseeing the Smith-Parlavecchio ’93/M.A. of Rockville Centre, NY, and her Bourassa ’99/M.A. ’01 , of financial operations of Polo’s ’96 , announced the birth of their husband, Keith, announced the Hampton, NH, was commissioned domestic retail and outlet opera - first child, Elizabeth Anne, in birth of their son, Ryan Keith, in as a naval officer after completing tions at nearly 200 locations March 2002. Eric J. Rudolph, February 2002. the United States Naval Officer nationwide. Sarracino previously J.D. ’93 , of Portsmouth, RI, and Leslie Hardesty ’96 , of Candidate School at Naval was a senior accountant at his wife, Lynn, announced the Mitchell, SD, was named track Aviation Schools Command in Reebok. birth of twins, Will Eric and Ava and field and junior varsity volley - Pensacola, FL. During the Kristin Novobilski Baratta, Lynn, in July 2002. They join a ball coach at Dakota Wesleyan 13-week training, Bourassa M.A. ’92/Ed.S. ’97 , of Lebanon, brother, Max, 7. James B. Scalzo University in Mitchell. She also received extensive instruction and her husband, Vincent ’93 , of Beckley, WV, earned a serves as director of the Student in navigation, ship handling, Baratta, M.B.A. ’95 , announced physicians assistant degree from Activities Board. Before her move engineering, naval warfare and the birth of their second child, Mountain State University in May to South Dakota, Hardesty was management. Toya R. Geeston Grace Mary, in July 2002. She 2002. Scalzo provides primary the assistant track and field coach ’99, M.A. , of North Brunswick, joins a brother, Luke Andrew, 2. care to underserved rural areas in at North Marion High School in was awarded a master’s degree Steven Mitchell Browning ’92 , West Virginia. Farmington, WV. in public administration from of Chatham, won an Emmy Gary M. Albrecht, J.D. ’94 , Kiesha L. Battles ’97/M.A. ’00 , Rutgers University in May 2002. of Randolph, and her husband, Geeston is a program coordinator AWwhaartdevfoer hHiaspsppeonrtesddtocMumicehnateal ry, of Ringwood, was named part - Toby R. Battles ’99 , announced for an outpatient drug abuse Ray? ner at the Hackensack law firm , produced for the National of Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman the birth of their first child, Toby treatment program for develop -

WINTER 2003 37 Memorial Tribute the company’s headquarters in Jaime D. Blasi ’98 to New York City. Joette M. McGill Domenic Vitulli eona Kleinman, R.N., Ed.D. ’90, ’99/M.A. ’02 , of Succasunna, Heather Foerch ’98 to joined the Alumni Relations office Louis DeVenuto ’93 C.S. , a devoted College of Nursing L at Seton Hall University as assis - Isabel Huang ’98 to faculty member for nearly three tant director in September 2002. Marc T. Malafronte ’98 decades, died August 30, 2002 at the Kara Lennon ’98 to Chris Wolowitz age of 66. 2000s Anthony Rigatti ’98 to Kleinman leaves behind a legacy of Jessica Essex ’00 Rachelle A. Jones ’00, M.A. , of service, evidenced by her dedicated Whitney Melia ’99 to Woodbridge, earned a master’s Jamie Margoupis teaching of future nurses and her commitment to the health - degree in journalism from the Carla M. Lescano ’00 to care industry. She is remembered by many as an outstanding University of California Berkeley Christian Glauner Graduate School of Journalism in Margaret M. Horsfield, M.A. ’02 to teacher and friend. “Always one to clearly articulate what May 2002. Carla M. Lescano- Joseph Gerard Burt was on her mind, Lee was known and respected for her Glauner ’00 , of Jersey City, was ability to deliver her analysis of the facts and her candid promoted to e-commerce content In Memoriam opinion,” recalls Phyllis Shanley Hansell, Ed.D., R.N., developer at Elisabeth by Liz Claiborne. Previously, Lescano- F.A.A.N., dean of the College of Nursing. “She has been a Edward Anthony Mooney ’31 Glauner served as e-commerce Herbert G. Draesel ’34 friend, colleague and mentor to me for many years. I am pro - content coordinator. Francis E. Plowman ’34 foundly saddened by her death and will miss her terribly.” Margot DeKorte, J.D. ’01 , of Rose B. Pecora ’36 Regarded by many as a visionary, Kleinman was passion - Franklin Lakes, is a trustee for Reverend James J. Driscoll Bray Family Academy, an inde - ’39/M.Div. ’43 ate about nursing education and helped shape the role of the pendent, nonprofit middle school Gilbert E. Ronca ’39 advanced practice nurse, especially in gerontological nursing. for children of underprivileged Reverend Michael S. Simko The associate professor was instrumental in establishing sev - families in New Jersey. An associ - ’40/M.Div. ’44 Joseph A. MacMahon ’41 eral programs at the College. She was a superb grant writer ate with Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. in Somerville, John J. Mahon ’41 whose proposals resulted in nearly $9 million for the College. DeKorte practices in the corpo - James J. McKittrick ’42 At Commencement 2002, Kleinman served as Grand rate department. Reverend Eugene E. Geiger ’43/M.Div.’47 Marshall (see the Summer/Fall 2002 issue of the Seton Hall Marriages Gerald Maurillo ’43 University Magazine ). John H. Reddy ’43 A devoted wife for 32 years to her husband, Hyman, and Martin Swiss Jr. ’43 Daniel A. Malanka ’78 to Julia A. Derousie ’44 mother to their son, Stephen, Kleinman felt especially Susan Sheey Sister Helen Edward Dillon, blessed at last May’s Law School Commencement: “One of Marianne Potito ’85 to Mark DiGidio M.A.E. ’45 the most thrilling moments of her life was when she award - Ralph A. Terminello ’85 to Monsignor William Devine ’46 Jamie L. Lus Rella M. Champi ’47 ed her son his Seton Hall Law degree,” says Theresa Lord- Reverend Eugene Joseph Aniello D. Cerreto ’88, J.D. to Gillece ’47 Stout, R.N., M.S.N. “A beloved friend, colleague, mentor, Karen Schulte educator, innovator, administrator, grant writer and revered John F. Looney ’47 Nancy L. Drescher ’89 to Robert Sovetts ’47 leader, she will truly be missed.” Gregory Lopez Anson J. Glacy ’48 In honor of Kleinman’s lifetime achievements, the Bernadette Kuduk ’89 to Paul T. Murphy ’48 College of Nursing has established a graduate nursing John V. Racioppi James P. Vail Sr. ’48 Arax Cherekjian ’49 scholarship in her name. Contributions may be sent to: Ted D. Conley ’90 to Noushin Dehnadi, J.D. Paul George Chieff ’49 Joseph DeSomma ’49 The Dr. Leona Kleinman Scholarship Fund Jeffrey H. Goldsmith ’91/J.D. ’94 to William Krywos ’49 c/o Paula Stein Jennifer L. Smiles John A. McGuire ’49 Director of Principal Gifts Alicia Camlibel, M.A. ’93/Ph.D. ’99 Robert J. Moran ’49 Division of University Affairs to Jeremy Carey ’94 John B. Purcell II ’49 457 Centre Street Annette Infante ’93 to Matthew P. Foley ’50 Heberto Peno, M.D. William Robert Gerristead ’50/ South Orange, NJ 07079 Kelly Atwell ’95/M.B.A. ’01 to J.D. ’61 Robert Weber Arthur F. Leyden Jr. ’50 George D. Munn ’50 Marc Colasanto ’96 to Reverend Vincent J. Quinn mentally disabled adults at of Totowa, was promoted to Janine Pagliughi ’97 UMDNJ. After graduation, she manager of special events and ’50/M.Div. ’54 Craig Kimble ’96 to Mary Jo Hayes joined the Somerset County promotions for the New York Norman Silbernagel ’50 Board of Social Services as a Yankees in April 2002. He had Carrie A. Mortara ’96 to Thomas J. Weiner ’50 human services specialist, and been assistant manager of Chad C. Bock Sister Mary I. Zubel ’50 she also has been a senior score board and broadcast opera - Jason Barra ’97 to John G. Anker ’51 employment specialist/case tions. William T. LaFond, J.D. Donnamarie Carter Joseph R. Casey ’51 Clifford J. Davey ’51 manager at the Mental Health ’99 , of West Chester, PA, joined Kristen Downing ’97 to Mark Liteplo John Kenny ’51 Association of Essex County. She U.S. Trust Company in Beth Ann Giardina ’97/M.A.E. ’98 to Michael N. Marotta ’51 announced the birth of her son, Philadelphia as an assistant vice Carlos Figueira Michael P. Mullen ’51 Tyre Emanuel, in February 2002. president in September 2002. Matthew Stevenson ’97 to Robert F. Ryan ’51 Gregory D. King ’99/M.B.A. ’01 , LaFond had spent three years at Nicole Romano ’00 Reverend William Smalley

38 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE ’51/M.Div. ’55 Kathleen Maas Basaman ’67 Grateful to Seton Hall, a Couple Joseph H. Wade ’51 Reverend Joel Leikhim, M.A.E. ’68 Shapes a Plan for Giving Gerald J. Comiskey ’52 Joseph Pagnillo ’68 Carmine S. Feltz ’52 Chlorice Parsons, M.A.E. ’68 Joseph Germain ’52 Anthony A. Peeples, M.A.E. ’68 ith fond memories of William L. Gilroy Jr. ’52 Alexander Asselta ’69 Elmer Joseph Magaster ’52 William Demcher ’69 Whis days on the South John F. McGovern ’52 Carole M. Gibbons ’69 Orange campus in the Charles E. O’Donnell ’52 George H. Piegaro ’69 late 1940s and early 1950s, James G. Spada ’52 John Vickers ’69 Walter C. Suenderhaft ’52 Marlene J. Kobetz, M.A.E. ’70 Robert Webber ’52 , along Anthony Alercio ’53 Richard K. Sacks, J.D. ’70 with his wife, Regina, plan to John R. Blood ’53 Ramon Lopez ’71 leave their entire estate to Morris J. Curotta ’53 MaryJane Meehan ’71/M.S.N. ’83 Monsignor Thomas W. Heck ’53 Francis R. Perkins ’71 Seton Hall University. “This Frank G. Masini ’53 Vincent DeBenedett, M.A.E. ’72 was a decision that really was Thomas A. McCabe ’53 John Gilmore ’72 easy to make, and my wife Thomas F. Murtha ’53 Stanley P. Kopec ’72 Reverend Russell Perkins ’53 Daniel Rosano, M.B.A. ’72 agrees wholeheartedly,” Bob Marjorie D. Schmidt ’53 Mary E. Wentworth ’72 Webber says. Robert Webber ’52 and his wife, Frank J. Taglienti ’53 Mary A. Borgia ’73 Upon graduation from Regina, want to make a differ - Salvatore Trombetta, M.A.E. ’53 Richard S. Schanen, J.D. ’73 Bayonne High School, he ence in the lives of future Seton Nicholas S. Garigliano ’54 Richard R. Gipson, J.D. ’74 Hall University students. Robert J. Gillick ’54 Bernard H. Althoff ’75 served five years in the U.S. Celeste A. Krowicki ’54 Francis J. Flemming, M.Div. ’76 Navy before going to college. He was first drawn to Seton Frank A. Leonhardt ’54 Joan Scrivener ’76 Antoinette A. Rosenfelder, Dianne D. Halloran ’77 Hall because of its welcoming atmosphere — a quality he M.A.E. ’54 Fred J. Howlett ’77 attributes to its Catholic heritage. “I felt at home right away,” Dorothy Binder ’55 Michael J. O’Connor ’77 he recalls. Martha Chanda ’55 Carol J. Papp ’77 Frank Heine, J.D. ’55 Christine A. Pigott ’77 Attending Seton Hall was a joy, Webber states. “The Sister Grace Roberta McBreen ’56 Joseph L. Cella Sr. ’78 professors and priests were really wonderful. So many of the Elmer Modla, M.A.E. ’56 Edward A. Rehe, J.D. ’78 lessons I learned in sociology, science and mathematics I use Thomas P. Nealon ’56 Antoinette Frankoski ’80 Anne K. Gibson ’57 Ronald Heide, M.B.A. ’81 in countless areas of my professional and personal life,” he Anthony M. Graceffo ’57 Margaret McNamara Hewitt, notes. After earning a Bachelor of Science in 1952, he went John W. Jeske, M.B.A. ’57 M.A.E. ’83 on to work for the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, Anne C. Ronan ’57 Charles J. Foley, J.D. ’85 Reverend Raymond Jasaitis Jeannette Sobolewski, M.A. ’85 the Continental Oil Company and Mobil Oil Company, ’58/M.Div. ’76 Cheryl Rutmayer, M.B.A. ’86 eventually becoming sales manager of Mobil’s division of Michael J. Jay ’58 Peter C. Kyriakides, J.D. ’87 marketing and management for several years before his Joseph Melillo ’58 Richard P. Shapiro, J.D. ’87 John Miller ’58 Gary Handerhan Sr., M.A.E. ’88 retirement in 1987. Richard L. Pittner ’58 Leona Kleinman, R.N., Ed.D. “I am very much indebted to the University because the Roseanne E. Somers ’58 ’90, C.S. degree I earned afforded me dozens of opportunities in the Jerome J. Stahl ’58 Edna M. Durand, Ed.D. ’91 Robert A. Frech ’59 Reverend Gregory G. White ’91 business world throughout my career in the oil industry,” John V. Boyle, M.B.A. ’60 Alan L. Jackson, J.D. ’92 Webber says. “Seton Hall gave me the background knowl - Timothy DelVescovo ’60 John A. DeMatteo ’93 edge that was so critical for success in a demanding industry.” Thomas F. Pyrzynski ’60 Christopher Kapsak, J.D. ’99 Leonard E. Dembow ’61 Now residing at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Anna Horvath ’61 Friends of the University Florida, the Webbers golf regularly, fish whenever they can Edward H. Kooi ’62 and enjoy taking cruises. Having had time to wind down and Elena T. Lasko, M.A.E. ’62 Helen Richardson ’62 Margaret Banghart reflect in retirement, Webber has concluded, “Now it’s my Joseph R. DiNardo ’63 Thomas Chidiac turn to give something back to the University.” The couple, Doris Christmas Albert Donohue ’63 never having had children of their own, decided that through Eugene McLaughlin ’63 Catherine Coppola Madeline E. Mog ’63 Alyce Colyer DeMuro the gift of their estate they could make a difference to future Nicholas Salerno ’63 Robert Dylak Seton Hall students. “We both realize the importance of earn - Milton Engel Melford F. Tietze, J.D. ’63 ing a college education and a degree’s bearing on your life,” Sister Mary M. Barszczewski ’64 Albert Giovanella Barbara L. Ryan, M.A.E. ’64 Catherine (Kay) E. Kiernan he observes. “Seton Hall is a wonderful university and we Mary C. Siri ’64 Catherine Koenig sincerely believe in its ability to educate the young people Herbert Kraft Charles Yablonsky ’64 of our world.” Joseph E. Damms, M.A.E. ’65 Joseph A. Landry Donald J. Dunleavy, M.A.E. ’65 Rose Marie Linfante For more information about planned giving opportunities Cornelius Koppencle Jr., M.A.E. ’65 Greg Marri at Seton Hall, contact Michael McGarry, director of planned Marshall Moore Daniel Edgar Nester, J.D. ’65 giving, at (973) 378-9850 or e-mail [email protected] Michael A. Shimko ’65 John Paterson, D.D.S. Peter J. Alonzo, M.A.E. ’66 Martin E. Preston F. Bailey Anderson ’66 John F. Robinson — Margaret M. Horsfield Burt, M.A. ’02 Joseph F. Coleman, M.A.E. ’66 Ruth Sherman David R. Ferguson ’66 Margaret V. Tarte Gerard Patrick Thoms Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan WINTER 2003 39 r Endpaper

Everybody’s Nursing Shortage

BY ROBERT G. H ESS JR., M.S.N., ’88, R.N., P H.D.

ost people don’t know that they’re missing — yet. Nurses need grassroots community support to publi - MThere are no photos on milk cartons, no posters cize the rewards of nursing. For the brightest and best hanging in post offices and not one hysterical con - students, high school counselors need to present sumer. But by 2020, more than 800,000 registered nursing as a viable career option, along with other nurses (R.N.s) will be missing from American traditionally valued professions. hospitals, clinics and homes. Then everyone will know. ortunately, several healthcare and business The strange thing about the nursing Forganizations have stepped forward to give shortage is its stealth. Not surprisingly, no one nurses some much-needed visibility in the media. makes an announcement when healthcare One example is the Nurse Heroes Program, co- facilities are forced to substitute less-educated sponsored by Nursing Spectrum and the American personnel for those with the skills and expertise Red Cross. The heroes we honored were 15 excep - of professional nurses — simply because there tional nurses who saved or attempted to save lives aren’t enough R.N.s. under extraordinary conditions, such as at the World Trade Patients need the care of professional nurses. Recent Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Johnson & research shows that when R.N. staffing is inadequate, Johnson is getting the word out about nursing, using televi - patient deaths rise. R.N.s are the ones who oversee all of sion spots highlighting us at our best. Other groups, such as the patients’ care, treatment and teaching; what they do the National Student Nurses Association and the Health often saves lives. Occupations Students of America, make concerted efforts to We’ve had shortages before, but this one is both critical tout nursing as a career option to young people. and different. Not enough new nurses are entering the We also need programs that allow people to easily enter workforce. The largest demographic group of nurses — nursing from other careers. Innovators, such as Seton Hall Baby Boomers with an average age of 45 — are eyeing University’s College of Nursing, have broken down barriers retirement, when they’ll flood the healthcare system as to enable college graduates with non-nursing majors to consumers themselves. An even older nursing faculty is become R.N.s in an accelerated 14-month program. retiring without replacements to teach new students. Career opportunities for nurses are unlimited. With This time the shortage is global, so we can’t count on fewer than 60 percent employed in hospitals, nurses now importing nurses from other countries as a solution. The work in clinics, offices, homes and nontraditional settings — immediate funding of more educational programs and the infrastructure of American health care. Nurses also raising the salaries of nurses, especially faculty, would provide a great deal of primary care; I have used a nurse help. This shortage demands a more innovative solution, practitioner as my primary provider for more than 10 years. like good press. This shortage deserves everyone’s attention. Let’s be I’ve been a nurse for 30 years and can’t imagine doing sure that nursing as a career is promoted in the schools. anything else. I’ve worked as a clinician, manager and Take the time to find out who the nurses are in your teacher, slipping between roles as my life changed. No community and commend them for what they do. Let’s be other profession could have afforded me the opportunities certain that they’re around when we need them. If the I’ve had, and yet I could have missed them all. When I was shortage grows as predicted, you might have to bring along a boy, nursing wasn’t a career choice for young men. There your own nurse when you’re sick. Let’s not wait until every - were no male nurses in novels, newspapers or on television one has a story about how a friend or family member was to emulate. I “stumbled” on the notion of becoming a nurse harmed for want of a nurse. while working as a psychiatric aide in college (I studied comparative religion at Temple University). But nursing Robert G. Hess Jr., M.S.N. ’88, R.N., Ph.D. doesn’t have to be a profession you stumble upon. is the corporate director of continuing education at Nursing Spectrum and a member of Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing Advisory Board.

40 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Pirate Blue Athletic Fund Proudly Presents Seton Hall Legends

A limited edition print commemorating the 100th anniversary of Seton Hall Men’s Basketball in 2003

This specially commissioned print features some of Seton Hall’s greatest players, including the eight Pirates whose numbers are retired: Bob Davies ’42, Frank “Pep” Saul ’49, Bobby Wanzer ’52, Walter Dukes ’53, Richie Regan ’53, Nick Werkman’64, Glenn Mosely ’78 and Terry Dehere ’93. Legendary Pirate head coaches P.J. Carlesimo and John “Honey” Russell ’36 also are featured in this full-color illustration.

Each print is signed and numbered by noted sports artist Dick Perez. His paintings are housed in collections throughout North America, including the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Quantities are limited. To order, contact Michael W. Oakes ’97/M.B.A. ’01, associate director of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund, at (973) 378-9838, e-mail [email protected] or visit pirateblue.shu.edu/print.html on the Web. A perfect gift for any Seton Hall basketball fan! $200*

*$100 is tax-deductible. Framing options available upon request. The Sister Rose Thering Endowment for Jewish-Christian Studies

Celebrating a Decade of Dialogue and Teaching Religious Diversity EveThenTeintnh Ag nnivoerfsaryR oses G ala

Sunday, April 6, 2003 4 p.m. Awards Program Kozlowski Hall Auditorium 5 p.m. Reception Kozlowski Hall Atrium

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