Community Rising

'' COMMUNITY RISING Construction begins on a new residence hall, marking a bold step toward the College's second century features >8 ON THE RISE The construction of a modern 18-story residence hall marks a histori c step by Emmanuel to enhance the vibrancy of the student experience and to position the College to thrive in its second century. BOOMTOWN The College's fast-growing neighborhood is attracting investors and innovators and generating new possibilities for students, both before and after graduation. ON THE COVER : Artist's rendering of Emmanuel's future apartment-style student residence courtesy of Elkus Manfredi Architects. depart1nents 01 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 02 COLLEGE NEWS 18 ALUMNI 24 CLASS NOTES 32 FLASHBACK Robert McDonald Kaajal Asher Katie Arsenault Sam O'Neill Art Director Brian Crowley Emmanuel Magazine is published by the Amy Stewart Devlo Media Office of Marketing and Communications. Editors Sarah Welch DeMayo Emily Falcigno Please address all correspondence Dan Morrell Esto Photographics, Inc. to Editor, Emmanuel Magazine, 400 Tom Kates Contributing Writers The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 or to Merrill Shea [email protected]. Samara Vise Photographers Elevations "Who ever tells the story of the time they chose not to go on an adventure?" 0 ASKS A STUDENT at the start of Emmanuel's At Emmanuel, we pay close attention to our external new admissions video. What follows is an inspiring environment-not only higher education but also the two-minute montage that captures many of the economy, politics, the arts, matters of faith and social scholarly, spiritual and career-igniting adventures justice, and other arenas of which this community is that students pursue each year. The passion and so much a part. As I said to our newly arrived first-year accomplishments of our students are remarkable, students, Emmanuel College calls students to engage and with this video and a range of enhanced in informed discussions of the critical issues of our communications, the College is telling their stories time, exchanging perspectives freely in a climate of with more resonance and reach than ever. One reason, respect and civility. This past year in particular, measure of success is enrollment: I am pleased to we have come together often for listening sessions and announce that this fall we welcomed the largest first for dialogue on diversity and inclusion and on national year class in the history of the College. and global events that have an impact on our lives. Meanwhile, the great story of Emmanuel itself In this Thanksgiving season, our hearts are filled continues to unfold. In June the College took a with gratitude for God's many blessings on the College historic step toward the future when it launched and our community. As we approach Emmanuel's construction of a modern, 18-story student residence. Centennial in 2019, we celebrate our mission to When it opens in the fall of 2018, the new building will prepare young men and women for lives of distinction, enable Emmanuel to house a greater percentage of its purpose and adventure. students on campus, enhancing the dynamism of the College community. Further, the residence hall will provide juniors and seniors the kind of on-campus apartment-style accommodations that increasingly are standard at American colleges and universities. Sister Janet Eisner, SND EMMANUEL MAGAZINE co ews Emmanuel Welcomes Largest-Ever First-Year Class The Class of 2020-which will be the first to graduate in Emmanuel's second century-arrived on campus September 4. The 596 new Saints represent the largest first-year class in the College's history. Additionally, Emmanuel welcomed 29 transfers for a total of 625 new students for Fall2016. They hail from 24 states and Puerto Rico, and from countries including Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jordan, Lebanon and Pakistan. Business and Economics Student Summer Research Expands Cu rricu lu m Over the summer, 40 Emmanuel students completed research and special academic The Department of Business and Economics' projects on campus alongside 15 faculty commitment to providing an ethical and rele members from seven academic departments. vant 21st-century education is attracting more Emmanuel's summer research program-which students than ever. In response to a growing provides students with 10 weeks of on-campus number of majors, the department recently ex housing and a stipend-provides undergrad panded its programmatic offerings, hired two uates opportunities to co-author publications full-time faculty members, and relocated its of and present at national conferences. These fices from the basement of the Cardinal Cushing experiences position them for success when applying to graduate pro Library to the fo urth floor of the Administration grams and pursuing careers in their fields. Building. "There is a new vitality in the department," says Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean William Leonard, noting the recent addi tion of a formal economics major as well as a concentration and minor in marketing. "Their "Know Your IX" Programming Launched new location better supports the department and the work they do, offering more visibility and networking access for current students and Like many American colleges and universities, the Emmanuel community is alumni." engaged in conversations concerning Title IX and sexual assault awareness The caliber of Emmanuel's pro and education. To raise awareness of the College's extensive Title IX-related grams in Business and Economics resources, a group of administrators, faculty and staff recently deve oped a year is reflected in the success of long campus-wide campaign titled "Know Your IX." recent graduates. In the past The campaign, which launched this fall, includes a call for the Emmanuel three years, Emmanuel alumni community to take the "It's On Us" pledge and commit to a campus free of have accepted positions at each violence, sexual assault and harassment. Other fall programming includes of the Big Four accounting firms, events on dating violence awareness, a self-defense training, a performance of as well as with leading financial in The Laramie Project by the Performing Arts Department and guest lecturers stitutions such as Fidelity, Merrill sponsored by student organizations, academic departments and athletics and Lynch, Brown Brothers Harriman, State recreation. Street and BNY Mellon. 2 FALL 2016 Board of Trustees Elects Margaret McKenna '83 as Chair he Emmanuel College Board of Trustees recently voted to appoint Margaret L. McKenna, a member of the Class of 1983, as its new Chair. "How fitting it is to have an alumna leading the Board as we approach the College's Centennial in 2019," said Thomas J. Hynes, Jr., who twice chaired the Board with distinction, most recently from 2007 to 2016, and who will continue to provide leadership as the ACE: Helping First-Year Board's Vice Chair. "Tom Students Thrive has demonstrated such an inspiring commitment For the second year, Emmanuel offered its innovative Academic Connections to Emmanuel," said President Sister Janet Eisner, for Engagement (ACE) Seminar to enhance the academic integration of first SND. "We are grateful that the Board will continue year students. The five-week program introduces fi rst-year students to life at to benefit from his expertise and strategic vision." Emmanu el and focuses on helpi ng them thrive as learners, scholars and McKenna, a Trustee since 2011, is Executive members of the College community. Each week, individual seminars are Vice President, Relationship Management, di rected by Emmanuel faculty and staff serving as ACE instructors and by Workplace Investing, at Fidelity Investments in representatives of Counseling Services, Academic Technology, the Career Boston. A passionate supporter of the College, Center and the Academic Resource Center. These seminars are unified by the she has contributed substantial time, energy and common themes of community, connection/ belonging and purpose. resources to advancing Emmanuel's mission and has helped create internship and employ ment opportunities for Emmanuel students at Fidelity. She earned a bachelor's degree in busi Smith Appointed Director ness management from Emmanuel in 1983 and an M.B.A. from Boston University in 1993. She and of Diversity and Inclusion her spouse, Michael J. Mangaudis, have two grown sons and live in Worcester, Mass. "I am truly mmanuel recently promoted Jeff Smith, previously Director of honored and humbled," McKenna said. "I have Multicultural Programs, to Director of Diversity and Inclusion/ always loved the College, and I am incredibly Multicultural Programs. In this expanded role, Smith works proud of my Emmanuel education. I think we closely with the President's Commission on Diversity and have an amazing opportunity to help today's lnclusivity, the Office of Human Resources and the Office of students grow morally, intellectually and spiritu Student Activities and Multicultural Programs to ad ally, and I look forward to this next chapter." vance the College's commitments to social justice and support for students of diverse backgrounds. As part of the appointment, Smith's office was relocated to a suite in Marian Hall, which is also home to a new mul ticultural student space. Smith's promotion comes amid enhanced efforts to cultivate Emmanuel's strong sense of community. 97% In late August, the inaugural student-developed pro gram Students Taking an Active Role Together, or S.TART, welcomed a select As a result of improved outcomes tracking, including regular surveys of recent graduates, group of first-year students to campus for a week of discussions focused on race the College confirmed that ··,·· f l i~ and on programming and services that are responsive to the needs of students of 2015 graduates seeking employment found of color. In September, the President's Commission sponsored the third annual a job within the first year. The Class of 2015 Dialogue Forum, offering the Emmanuel community an opportunity to come to also reported a 97 percent graduate school gether and reflect on the nation's continuing struggle with discrimination.

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