Carlow University Magazine, Spring 2017
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SPRING 2017 Letter from the President
Dear Friends,
There is no doubt that we live in a time of significant and rapid change—in our country and in the world. As we are also more globally connected than at any point in history, the mission of our founders, the Sisters of Mercy, frames our values and our university as we continue to pursue justice and mercy in our world.
Social justice is in the DNA of the Carlow community. From our new Social Justice Institutes to the research of our faculty and the careers pursued by our students, our commitment to the values of the Sisters of Mercy remains strong. Respect for the dignity of each individual, and a firm belief in the importance of ethical leadership, continue to be the hallmarks of a Carlow education—and our students are indeed on their way to making a just and merciful world a reality.
We are also proud of the fact that our graduates “do good and do well.” This year one of our graduates was accepted into a doctoral program at Carnegie Mellon University. And the first two men have been named Carlow Laureates: attorney and CPA David Debenham, MS ’13, partner in Ontario, Canada, firm McMillan LLP; and Harold Slaughter, president and chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, BA '93.
Our most recent career outcomes report is a particular source of pride—and a tangible reflection of our legacy. Within six months of graduation, 95 percent of our students are either employed, enrolled in graduate school, or in service to our country—working in health care companies, schools, community- based organizations, and for-profit businesses. They are entrepreneurs, change agents, and innovators, and we expect that their accomplishments will indeed shape the future of our region.
Carlow is also embarking on new initiatives that will strengthen not only our mission but also offer our students more options for their careers. For example, our Just and Merciful World undergraduate curriculum, now in its second year, weaves social justice throughout its courses from day one. Our new graduate-level MicroMaster's programs are our first foray into up-credentialing and up-skilling—and new academic endeavors, such as our Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program, will meet regional demands while honoring Carlow’s long history in women’s health care and education.
We have many reasons to be #CarlowProud. Doing good is one of them. So is doing well. And we would like to hear from you—what you are doing in your career and community that continues our social justice legacy. Send us your stories. I know they will inspire generations to come.
Sincerely,
Suzanne K. Mellon, PhD
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President FREEDOM CORNER Suzanne K. Mellon, PhD In the late 1950s, urban renewal ripped Vice President, through Pittsburgh’s vibrant (and Marketing and Communications predominantly African American) Hill Jeanne A. Hartig, PhD District neighborhood. In 1960, at the Senior Editor 06 14 intersection of Centre Avenue and Crawford Alison Juram D’Addieco, MST Street, just over a mile from Carlow's campus, residents posted a simple sign: Creative Director A Katie Crawford ’09 Attention City Hall and U.R.A: No Development beyond This Point! We Contributors B Demand Low Income Housing for the Brandywyne Dugan ’17 Lower Hill! James Foreman Molly Mitchell ’18 The intersection was deemed Freedom Bridget Ponte Corner and would become a launching point Kristin Seamon for demonstrations seeking social justice. Ann Lyon Ritchie Andrew G. Wilson SPRING 2017 In 1968, after the death of Dr. Martin Luther Caitlin Wilson King, Jr., Sisters of Mercy from Carlow Photographer DEPARTMENTS FEATURES C (then Mt. Mercy College) met there: “Sister David Holzemer Ferdinand would put up a sign that read, ‘The Sisters Will March at 4 p.m. Be at Awards 01 Letter from the President 11 Carlow is in the Family [Freedom Corner],’” recalls Sister Jean Murin. Educational Advertising Gold Award Online extra! Listen to an interview with 2016 Sister Jean in the Winter 2016 issue at Places and Spaces Finding Their Voice . Carlow University Magazine is published three times a year 03 12 www.carlow.edu/magazine by Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412.578.2091. ©2017 by Carlow University. It is distributed free to university alumni and friends. It is also available on D Designed by local artist Carlos Peterson Carlow’s website at www.carlow.edu. Please send change of 04 Noted and Quoted 13 A Deeper Dive address correspondence to the above address. 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Further, the university will continue to 10 Student Spotlight: Stop the Violence take affirmative steps to support and advance these values 20 consistent with the university’s mission. This policy applies Anastasia White to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in university programs and activities. This is a commitment made by the university and is in accordance with federal, 24 An Inspirational Year A Pages of History wall. Symbolizes hope, faith, and the future of D The Circle of Honor. Names of 25 civil rights heroes who state, and/or local laws and regulations. 28 Athletics the movement of human rights. lost their lives fighting for peace. For information on university equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please contact Human Resources, 26 Teaching it Forward B Quote: “But there is something that I must say to my people who E Out of the image: The Freedom Marchers' Ring. Stones Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 32 Alumni Activities stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice. symbolizing nonviolent protest and unity engraved with names PA 15213, 412.578.8897. In the process of gaining our rightful places we must not be guilty of of 70 local civil rights activists, many of whom have ties to Carlow wrongful deeds.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or Mount Mercy. Names like Cecile Springer, former Carlow trustee Clarification 37 Expressions and Woman of Spirit®, and Thelma Lovette, friend of the university, We wish to clarify a reference to contraceptive C The Stone of Origin. Polished granite from Zimbabwe. Represents Woman of Spirit®, and mother of Thelma Lovette Morris, who On the cover: Original art by prescriptions that appeared in "Holistic Care for All" the origin and power of African American heritage. graduated from Carlow in 1970. in the Winter issue of Carlow University Magazine. Katie Crawford ’09, creative director. As a Catholic university, Carlow adheres to the NEWS Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) of the Catholic Church and we apologize for not including that important information as context in the article.. 06 3333 Fifth 2 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 3 “We’re missing part of the IN SEARCH OF equation if we’re not asking COFFEEHOUSE Engaging in lively conversation them to share what they think.” over a cup of java Ë Associate Professor Jennifer Snyder-Duch, co-director, Youth Media SOCIAL NOTED Advocacy Project, on the Youth Partic ipa tory Budget Council, a project of the City of Pittsburgh, Carlow University, and SLB Radio Productions and (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 2017) JUSTICE QUOTED Carlow Gun violence It’s been expressed that if we Susan O’Rourke: Some people think that they carry some privilege in their treat everyone justly, fairly, social justice means some kind of lives. It is really around meeting target of Carlow’s and impartially, then “social redistribution of wealth. That’s not the them where they are, keeping an open University case at all. What we are talking about mind, and understanding what they are Social Justice justice” doesn’t mean any is equity of opportunities. Each of us bringing to this university experience. program Institutes… more than “justice” by itself. has the right to develop ourselves Then it's explaining things in a way JESSICA RUFFIN, director of fully and contribute fully to society. that empowers them to feel like their addresses The goal is to Carlow University’s newly formed Oftentimes people are unable to reach efforts can make a difference—and break the cycle Social Justice Institutes, and their potential because of barriers we that they have a responsibility to “cultural ourselves place in front of them—in take action. SUSAN L. O’ROURKE, EdD, “When I Am Empty,” of violence addition to barriers put up by society. a poem by Associate invisibility” special education graduate Carlow University Magazine: How do by helping professor and program director Carlow University Magazine: You both you get across the concept of privilege Professor of English of female victims better of special education, shared a work with students in your positions to someone who has their own conversation about social justice. at Carlow. How do you impart the need struggles and doesn’t feel they have Anne Rashid, PhD, is writers. themselves for social justice to your students? had any privilege? Carlow University Magazine: Why do featured as the online Ë Carlow Professor Jan Beatty, through education. you think the word “social” is needed SO: In my classes, I am very deliberate SO: I tell students about Nicaraguan “PQ Poem.” director of the Creative Writing in discussion of global issues. children I’ve met who live in a garbage program. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ë Pittsburgh Magazine online, in front of “justice”? Through my work internationally dump, who tear open bags of garbage January 2017) January 2017 Ë Read it at pittsburghquarterly.com/ Jessica Ruffin: Social means we’re and my initiatives in developing in search of anything of value that will between-the-issues/item/1311-when-i- interacting with people. Through that countries, creating opportunities for help them survive that day. I talk about amempty.html interaction, we start to understand kids with disabilities [is] often a life Ugandan children who were orphaned (Pittsburgh Quarterly, January 2017) ways in which people are oppressed or death issue. I want my students or who became child soldiers after the or disenfranchised. We also empower to understand that they come from Lord’s Resistance Army came in and “With the systems that are those people to communicate how they a space of privilege in the United killed all of their family members. And need to be treated, or what they need States, and with that privilege comes I talk about what I’ve seen in Kuwait, “I don’t know really broken in our society…it’s in order for things to be fair. a responsibility to do what we can to where, though they have the means help make the road a little bit easier to provide services to individuals with going to take everyday people to for others. disabilities, I came across a teenager how he did it, with above average intelligence who step up, figure out their position JR: For many of our students, this is was segregated from his peers and but I want to the first time they are acknowledging placed in a school for disabled children within that issue, and take some or understanding because he had a limp. Once students learn.” recognize that such things would never action around it.” happen in our country because of laws Ë a student of Kevin Spencer, adjunct and opportunities that give access to Ë Social Justice Institutes Director Jessica Ruffin speaking during anybody who is a little bit different professor of education. Spencer uses Online extra! Listen to the Salvation Army’s annual Man in a Box event promoting homeless magic to reach special needs students. the full interviews at or who learns differently, they begin (Chico Enterprise-Record, Chico, Calif., awareness. (WBZZ-FM, February 2017) www.carlow.edu/magazine. to realize that they do come from a February 2017) place of privilege. And they realize it’s a privilege to live in a place that is relatively peaceful. ¡
4 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 5 EUREKA! Research highlights from 3333 FIFtH the desk, lab, and field in 60 words or less. news + notes } Child abuse and neglect is too often underreported. } A COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION Patricia Jameson, PhD, Carlow University is proud to be a assistant professor of College of Distinction, a Catholic psychology, is seeking solutions. College of Distinction, and a As a trainer/consultant for the Pennsylvania College of Distinction Nurturing Parenting Program for 2016-2017. Carlow has also for Western Pennsylvania, been selected by Abound as a working with the Family Support provider of Top Degrees for Adult } HISTORIC 1,000 POINTS Centers of Allegheny County, Undergraduates for 2017. Carlow junior Charlie Scharbo scored 32 points and pulled in 29 rebounds at she’s building parent-child the Celtic’s February 7th Pink the Pavilion game against Point Park University, relationships and promoting To be designated a “college of making him the first male 1,000 point scorer in Carlow history! child development instruction. distinction” a school’s curriculum She’s also incorporating must emphasize core competencies mandated reporter training into such as critical thinking, writing, Carlow’s Child Abuse Prevention oral skills, research, and global and Treatment course. perspectives. They must also offer dynamic out-of-classroom learning } Money launderers beware. and study abroad programs. Diane Matthews, PhD, director of the Master of Science in Molly Mitchell ’18 Mitchell by Molly Photos Photo by Brandywyne Dugan ’17 Fraud and Forensics program, } LOVE YOUR MELON spent the fall 2016 semester in Carlow University’s Love Your Melon crew supports a national organization } NEW FOR FALL 2017 the Fraud Investigations Unit of that sells beanies/caps to raise funds for children with cancer. Fifty percent Carlow University is proud the Allegheny County District of the proceeds go to organizations like the Pinky Swear Foundation and to announce exciting new Attorney’s Office tackling 18 CureSearch for Children's Cancer, which help with the medical costs of cancer. degree options! white collar crime cases—from Visit loveyourmelon.com to make a purchase! insurance fraud and home health care fraud to credit card • Master of Science in Nursing for L-R: Yazmin Bennett-Kelly, Brianne Griffith, Courtney Wallace, Anastasia White Women’s Health Practitioners fraud, counterfeit check fraud, and beyond. } CARLOW'S VIRA I. HEINZ SCHOLARS } PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE • Second Degree Bachelor of Science The Vira I. Heinz (VIH) Program for Women in Global Leadership prepares women The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office and the in Nursing Program } Lynn George, PhD, Dean, for worldwide challenges by offering international experiences, leadership Department of Education have awarded Carlow College of Health and Wellness, development, and community service. The young women receive a scholarship an “It’s On Us” grant for $27,940, enabling the • Online Graduate Certificate suggests combatting on-the-job of at least $5,000 to put toward the cost of an international experience of university to launch the "Have MERCY!" awareness in Instructional Design bullying before it starts. Read their choosing. Four Carlow undergraduate students are Vira I. Heinz scholars: program to educate the community and combat and Technology more: Thompson, R. & George, sexual violence on campus. Carlow will also expand L. E. (2016). Preparing new • Master of Arts in • Yazmin Bennett-Kelly, a sophomore English major with a certification in its emergency notification system by adding features nurses to address bullying: Student Affairs secondary education and minor in women’s studies: Ghana, Africa. that allow students to send tips in an emergency or The effect of an online educational module on learner when an assault is threatened or taking place. • Bachelor of Science in • Brianne Griffith, a junior creative writing major with minors in professional self-efficacy.MEDSURG Behavioral Neuroscience writing and communication: Stellenbosch, South Africa. Additional tools will include an emergency hotline Nursing, December 2016. and a sexual violence guidebook available as a • Online options for the bachelor’s • Courtney Wallace, a junior psychology major: Sligo, Ireland. smartphone app. Further action will be taken to degrees in Health Management Online extra! ensure that individuals know when violent acts occur and Business Management • Anastasia White, a junior communication and media major with minors For more faculty research, visit or are about to happen—including expanded first- in English and women’s and gender studies: Bangalore, India. www.carlow.edu/research. responder training.
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8 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 9 Two years ago, but I will also be respectful Kish knew Carlow would complement junior communication and of the culture.” their family's Catholic roots. She also media major Anastasia pointed out to Rachel the small class White traveled from her White will spend time is sizes, comparing classrooms of 10 or in both the classroom so to universities that fill lecture halls native Florida to Pittsburgh CARLOW to study at Carlow. This and community. Christ with 200 or more students. summer, thanks to a University’s motto, scholarship from the Vira I. “Excellence and Service,” "As soon as I stepped foot on campus, is reflected in the in the I knew exactly why she loved her time Heinz Program for Women FAMILY in Global Leadership, she’ll work White will do in here. It was everything that I wanted Alumni and their children share a common bond for life. in a university," says Rachel. take a two-month detour in her classes. Bangalore, India. BY ANN LYON RITCHIE “They offer three volunteer Rachel, now a junior, has flourished. outings, and I’ll be doing She is a resident assistant, writes White is one of four Carlow Alumna Mary Kish, CRNP '92 felt nursing research, was second to none. all of them,” she says. for the Carlow Chronicle, serves University undergraduates deeply moved to pass the flame of her Some things don't change. “For the third one, we’ll as president of the LGBTQ Club, and is to receive the prestigious lit candle to her daughter Rachel's go to a local village and president of the Social Work Club. award for 2017. (See candle during the Night of the Celtic Kish first suggested that Rachel help with daily activities, related article, page 7.) ceremony at Carlow's 2014 orientation. look into Carlow because she was Kish now enjoys a closer relationship like fetching water and How amazing to share a college contemplating nursing. Rachel kept cleaning,” she says. with her alma mater—she’s returned The Vira I. Heinz education from the same special place! an open mind and looked at many to campus often to share her Program, supported by colleges. She decided on a social work “I want to learn the professional experiences with nursing The Heinz Endowments, Things on campus are different since major, which Carlow offers as well. students. Today, she is a nurse prepares women for language, really get to Kish attended. As a nursing major, she know the people. I’m practitioner at Jefferson Hospital’s tomorrow's global didn't have the University Commons or “After hearing my mom talk about how Women and Infants Center and also actually staying a couple of challenges by offering a amenities of the A.J. Palumbo Hall of much she enjoyed her time at Carlow, works on a casual basis in weeks longer so I can visit unique opportunity for Science and Technology, but she says I knew I had to visit and see what it the neonatal intensive care units of northern India instead of international experiences, her career preparation, with access to was all about," says Rachel. several other local hospitals. leadership development, spending all of my time in one area.” and community service. "Comparing what we've accomplished Young women from at Carlow is what makes it so universities and colleges “These four students are wonderful. We have had such unique across Pennsylvania are now a part of a network experiences, yet they happened at the admitted into the program of diverse female student place we have both, at one point, called STUDENT SPOTLIGHT and receive scholarships leaders,” says Gwendolyn our second home," says Rachel. of at least $5,000 to Stevens, Carlow’s assistant put toward the cost of director of campus life. Although Rachel and her mother international experiences Stevens also serves as pursued different paths, their mother- ANASTASIA of their choosing. campus coordinator for daughter relationship gained new the Heinz program and strength in their common Carlow bond. White plans to draw upon will guide and mentor the Their family legacy is a distinct shade her minor in women’s scholars while they’re of purple. ¡ WHITE and gender studies (she here—and abroad. also minors in English) BY JAMES FOREMAN while focusing on gender “There is a lot of great issues at Christ University work to be done along in Bangalore. with dreams to capture,” says Stevens. “Gender roles in that part of India aren’t like they are White looks forward to capturing some of here,” she says. “Christ | MARY KISH, CRNP '92 University has strict rules those dreams. AND RACHEL KISH about what we can wear —no revealing clothing, “I feel honored to get this no piercings, no tattoos. privilege,” she says. “I I want to understand the cannot wait to observe and role of women there and engulf myself in a culture why they have these rules, that has so much beauty and a lot to offer.” ¡
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A DEEPER DIVE Courses Integrate Justice, Mercy, and Critical Exploration—with an
voiceA Passion for Research. For Teaching. Eye Toward Career Readiness. BY ALISON JURAM D'ADDIECO
For Students. JENNIFER ROTH, PHD
BY ALISON JURAM D'ADDIECO First-year nursing student Julianna Mamajek calls Jessica Friedrichs, assistant professor of social work, is her Society on Trial course “eye-opening” and “goal- coordinator of the Just and Merciful World Curriculum. changing.” Words that are music to her professor’s ears. “Students explore who they want to be in terms of how they can be of service to the world," says Friedrichs. Jennifer Roth, PhD, a cognitive they find a passion for something, be “I have strong colleagues and good Society on Trial is a course within Carlow’s Compass neuroscientist with a background in it mental health or women’s rights or administrators,” says Roth. “I can general education curriculum. Students examine In Friedrichs’ course Having it All, students consider how brain-based research, thought she’d whatever, it forms their voice.” trust that the school is going in the allegations of governmental abuse against citizens and to balance all aspects of their lives—not just work and
be happy immersed in research— right direction and finding resources discuss broader implications for a just society. family, but also social, civic, romantic, spiritual, and until she discovered how much she Roth runs a student research lab at that are important.” academic realms. Students then deepen their thinking enjoyed teaching. Carlow—steps away from her Antonian William Schweers, assistant professor of political science about service, social justice and social responsibility in an Hall office. Recently she and psychology And she’s impressed by the drive she and fraud and forensics, says the course aims to “do more upper-level course that includes experiential learning. “I love the performance aspect of undergraduate student Haley Pritchard sees in her students. “Maybe it’s the than attempt to increase students’ knowledge of and teaching,” she laughs. “But more than examined the effects of lifestyle choices Pittsburgh work ethic,” she laughs. interest in social and political matters—or what might be “I ask them to think about one area of their life and decide that, I love seeing my students grow.” such as drinking, sleep, exercise, defined as consciousness-raising. how they can live more deliberately,” she says. "Take small and challenging thinking tasks on a But she knows it’s more than that. daily actions that impact others in a positive way." After earning her undergraduate person’s ability to think on a basic level. “They own their successes—and their “Its purpose is to be consciousness-galvanizing—a call degree in psychology from the They presented some of this work at an failures,” she says. “They tell me, ‘this to action,” he says. In her upper level course, Introduction to Social Welfare University of Pittsburgh, Roth studied international conference in Boston. is where I am,’ and I meet them there.” Policy, Friedrichs’ students select an issue affecting cognition and brain imaging at Asked to reflect upon how the course changed her view of their lives and then learn the course content through the Roth is also passionate about issues of And together, they move forward. Carnegie Mellon University and later contemporary American life, Mamajek responded that “we lens of that issue. They study bills related to their chosen social justice. This past January, she That’s the joy of teaching. at Johns Hopkins University and Yale ¡ need to eliminate the discrimination in our hearts, come issue and write to elected officials to advocate for support University. She was also a professor and Assistant Psychology Professor together, and work out our issues as Americans.” of those bills. at Concordia College in the suburbs of Melanie Kautzman-East took a group of New York City. students to Washington, D.C., for According to the American Association of Colleges and Katie Kos, a social work major, received over 18,500 the Women’s March. Universities, the ability to meet 21st-century career signatures on her petition. Her bill would allow people with Today Roth is assistant professor of challenges depends on outcomes like those generated by criminal records for drug offenses to be allowed to apply for psychology and co-director of Carlow’s Roth recently joined the Islamic Center Society on Trial—outcomes that “enable individuals to deal federal financial aid. Honors Program. She’s also a beloved of Pittsburgh in support of members with complexity, diversity, and change.” mentor to her students. of the local Muslim community (She “By putting their signature on it, by sending that letter, herself is a practicing Lutheran). She This approach develops competencies that cut across all they’re not just doing it for class. They’re choosing an issue “Students come in their first year feels she’s found a home at Carlow. disciplines—like the ability to think critically, communicate they really care about,” says Friedrichs, and that makes an and they’re so quiet,” she says. “Once clearly, and solve complex problems. impact in the world. ¡
Compass courses require students to dive deeper as they at the women's march on washington prepare for the careers of today and tomorrow. COOL COMPASS COURSES… WHO: Two Carlow professors and eight undergraduate SEEN: A sea of pink on a serpentine route through they’re hard to pass up! students. And they had a waiting list. the nation’s capital. Rooted in Carlow’s Mercy mission, Compass courses also wRobot Ethics OVERHEARD: “Show me what democracy looks like. “If you really want to feel empowered, inspire a group of seek to inspire students to make a meaningful difference wTexting: Language or Laziness? This is what democracy looks like!” students to get more active now.”—Jennifer Roth through a unique Just and Merciful World Curriculum. wStairway to Heaven: God & Rock wThe Beginning of the End of Racism wScience & Medical Technology: Good or Evil 12 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 13 “Most people can’t distinguish taste individual ingredients more,” “A lot of students without smell,”says Hockman. he says. “There are a whole lot more carbohydrates and sodium think a chemistry The class is comprised of both in the average American’s diet than degree is only lectures and lab work that we need.” takes place in a special lab useful if you cleaned thoroughly to provide for Thu Dinh, a junior biology the safe handling of food. There major, agrees. want to work in are 13 students enrolled—five of whom admit they had no “This course taught me how to a lab or teach,” cooking knowledge prior to substitute a lot of ingredients to says Monique Hockman, PhD, a taking the course. make food healthier,” she says. Carlow chemistry professor. “They don’t think about all of the other Marissa Zapf, a biology major For their midterm, Hockman has places that they can apply their minoring in chemistry, is one of them. directed students to pick one of four degree, like, for example, in the “I hate cooking,” she said. “One of traditional high-calorie, high-fat food industry.” the reasons I took this class was so I recipes for lasagna, buffalo chicken could learn how to cook.” dip, pizza, or macaroni and cheese Now Hockman now offers Molecular and come up with a low-calorie Gastronomy to chemistry majors and Other students had the opposite alternative, while staying true to minors who have completed their first reaction. Lab partners Megan Gerst the recipe. two years of course work. and Molly Pratt, junior biology majors minoring in chemistry, say they were “They have to make a presentation “I liked the idea of offering it as a more at ease in the kitchen. to their peers as to why they chose we're special topics course,” she says. the substitution and describe the “Because it’s for majors, I have to “I love cooking and baking,” chemical reaction involved,” make sure they are using chemistry says Gerst. “Having a course that says Hockman. in all of the lab work.” teaches the science behind it sounded really appealing.” For the final project, students This means that the course is not will cook a full meal (meat, side just about food and cooking. It’s also And of course, besides learning, one dish, vegetable, and dessert), cooking of the fringe benefits of the course and describe all of the chemical about how molecules are changed during the cooking process, which was the opportunity to eat what reactions that occurred chemical reactions take place, and they prepared. during preparation. how substituting different ingredients in a recipe can lower fat, calories, “The apple pie we made was really In keeping with the spirit of TV This semester, Carlow and the amount of gluten without good,” says Kayleigh Mille, a senior cooking challenge shows, Hockman affecting how the dish tastes. chemistry major, of the opportunity to will spontaneously introduce University chemistry majors make a pie crust that had less gluten “secret ingredients” during the dinner have discovered that their “One of the first labs we did was to in it. “I don’t cook much at home, but preparation that students degree has more applications modify recipes for brownies,” she now I know how to do a lot more.” will have to adapt to on the fly, says. “We took standard recipes which should make for both an than first suspected. The proof and varied the amount of certain But make no mistake—even though extremely challenging—and delicious is in the pudding…and the pie ingredients, like butter or olive oil. the finer points of pie crust creation —final exam. We investigated what we could may be discussed, this is a chemistry crust…or maybe the lasagna. replace eggs with—such as pureed course. Formulas for amino acids “If all goes well, the plan is to beets, prunes, Greek yogurt, tofu, are written out on the white board. offer this course every other BY DREW WILSON and even black beans—and sought Discussion centers around such year for chemistry majors and ways to cut back on calories without topics as the difference between minors, as well as a version that affecting the taste.” carbon dioxide and nitrogen in non-majors can take in fulfillment the beer-making process, and the of Carlow’s Compass general The class also explores related issues science behind soda-making. education curriculum requirements,” like how the taste buds on the tongue says Hockman. aren’t all the same (certain sections Chandler Stockwell, a sophomore have receptors for sweet, sour, salty, biology perfusion major with a Sounds like a recipe for success. ¡ and bitter). They also discover how a chemistry minor, says the course had food’s color can affect perceptions, changed his perspective on the food SOPHOMORE BIOLOGY he eats. “I’ve begun looking at the PERFUSION MAJOR and how interrelated the sense of CHANDLER STOCKWELL. smell is to taste.
14 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 15 what Drives you? what Drives you?For two Carlow alumni, the Mercy values they practiced as students helped elevate them to leadership positions as professionals. BY ANN LYON RITCHIE
16 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 17 JUSTIN MAZZEI '06 HOWARD B. SLAUGHTER, JR.,’93 "The kids develop skills they will use in the future. They learn how to use new materials. Through "More experiences discussions about artwork they learn to accept criticism," says Mazzei. help you to get OneOne ofof DISCOVERY ENERGIZES OUR CURIOSITY AND a big picture DESIRE FOR LEARNING. and figure out Energetic and welcoming, Mazzei seems like a born these leader, but he struggled to find stability as a youth. where you fit these Mentors and role models inspired him— including Carlow University professors such as William in this world." DeBernardi, associate professor of art. —Justin Mazzei '06 DeBernardi reminded Mazzei that life is "not a rough menmen draft" and inspired him to learn as much as he could as consist of comprehensive methods to ensure guides high school students citywide to he earned his degree. Top: Howard B. quality. The homes are in good neighborhoods, open their minds and let creativity flow. Slaughter, Jr., '93, close to shopping centers and downtown. Taking every opportunity, Mazzei started volunteering and filmmaker Nic The other helps people to achieve the at MCG. Upon graduation he had the grit to show up at Lockerman on site with Homeownership is still a goal for most Americans, American dream—to finally have a the studio and ask for a full-time job. MCG hired him, Habitat for Humanity according to Slaughter. place they can call home. first as a ceramics technician, then instructor, and of Greater Pittsburgh. now director. "It's euphoric to help someone who otherwise Left: Justin Mazzei wouldn't have the opportunity to own a home. These Pittsburgh community leaders Mazzei pays forward the mentorship he received at '06 in studio Helping a struggling family achieve their goal of share advice on what it means to lead Carlow and MCG. He advises students that "more at Manchester homeownership is humbling," he says. experiences help you to get a big picture and figure influential organizations and pursue Craftsmen's Guild. out where you fit in this world." SACREDNESS OF CREATION LEADS US missions driven from within. View Howard Slaughter and Justin Mazzei in Carlow TO A RESPECT FOR EACH PERSON AND HOSPITALITY CREATES A SPACE IN OUR University commercials on OUR WORLD. COMMUNITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS. YouTube: youtube.com/ MERCY URGES US TO OPEN OUR HEARTS. user/carlowuniversity Slaughter leads an organization on a mission In the East End section of Pittsburgh, staff and to give people a chance. Artist Justin Mazzei '06 paints with such an intense volunteers of Habitat for Humanity of Greater look on his face that his wife asks him if he's okay. Pittsburgh (HFHGP) are wielding hammers for a When it comes to leadership, he says it is vital to He is fine, just focused. good cause. Eight first-time homeowners are set to have a solid foundation made up of education and move into their houses in the coming months. HFHGP experiences. Also leaders need to stay focused. Mazzei brings the same fervency to his position was their best option for homeownership. "As a leader you can make the difference, and it as director of Manchester Craftmen's Guild (MCG) financial literacy training. HFHGP offers a 30-year, no-interest loan to the families in their homeownership comes back the other way, too. People helped Youth and Arts. The after-school program located on Howard B. Slaughter, Jr.,’93, president and chief program. His organization has had only one foreclosure me along the way," he says. Pittsburgh’s North Side offers sophisticated studio art executive officer of HFHGP, has a rich baritone voice in 31 years. facilities and instruction for high school students of and an assuring handshake that lifts spirits. any background. IT'S WHAT DRIVES THEM. Slaughter has extensive lending expertise to match "We've been working with these families well before the his self-assurance. He has held numerous roles within the Enrolled teenagers may learn to work with a full process of finalizing which homes they would ultimately When planning new television commercials in banking industry—including as the first regional director array of media, from working with clay to operating own," he says. 2017, Carlow University chose Manchester a 3D printer. In the process, they discover and develop of Fannie Mae's business center and president and CEO Craftsmen's Guild and a HFHGP home of Landmarks Community Capital Corporation, where he personal strengths. Slaughter knows about hard work. He was employed construction site as two of the film sets. Mazzei worked directly with community-based organizations. full-time throughout his education—from earning his and Slaughter were featured in the commercials, Mazzei says the practice of making art is a kind of associate’s degree to his Bachelor of Arts in Business modeling the internal drive and intelligence problem-solving that requires coming up with Communication from Carlow, and later while he earned SERVICE CALLS US TO PRIORITIZE exemplified in many Carlow alumni. multiple solutions. two master's degrees and his doctorate. THE NEEDS OF OTHERS. Something about Carlow motivates others toward Even when they stray off course, as teens may do, Today, Slaughter's staff of 10, along with his In 2017-18, HFHGP will rehabilitate five homes in Penn a greater good. It takes a special kind of courage Mazzei says the program helps. supportive board of directors, serves most of Hills and construct three new ones in Duquesne. lead organizations where one's education—and Allegheny County with one-to-one counseling and Slaughter says the construction of eight homes will values—are put to the test. ¡
18 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 19 STOP THE violence SOCIAL JUSTICE INSTITUTES FOCUS ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION | BY DREW WILSON
On January 17, 2017, partners from Pittsburgh’s situations, and communities of color,” said government, non-profit, and foundation Jessica Ruffin, director of the Social Justice communities joined together to officially launch Institutes at Carlow. Carlow’s new Social Justice Institutes (SJI). In 2016, the American Medical Association The SJI comprises the Women of Spirit® Institute, declared gun violence a public health crisis. the Grace Ann Geibel Institute, the Center According to the World Health Organization for Youth Media Advocacy, and the Center for (WHO), “public health refers to all organized Community Engaged Learning. measures (whether public or private) to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among Attendees at the January launch event were also the population as a whole. introduced to the Institutes’ inaugural “Educating for Justice” issue: gun violence prevention. “Using the WHO’s parameters for the definition of public health,” said Ruffin, “we, along with many “Gun violence is a social justice issue as it of our community partners, believe gun violence disproportionately affects young people, lower- meets that criteria.” income people, women in negative domestic
~ CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JESSICA RUFFIN, DIRECTOR OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE INSTITUTES; SHEILA CARNEY, RSM; MICHAEL BALMERT, PHD; AND HEATHER MULKERN.
20 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 21 The Social Justice Institutes “Carlow University alumni are will take a multi-year, some of the most dedicated interdisciplinary approach to the and caring people in the world,” issue, allowing for curricular said Mellon. “These gifts clearly and co-curricular programming demonstrate that compassion.” SHARING as well as community outreach and education. Gun violence Mellon went on to describe the prevention will remain the Institutes as “an incubator for THEIR Institutes’ focus through 2020. faculty research and community engagement, building upon the “Suicides and homicides, values of the Sisters of Mercy and TRAGEDIES and their impact on families, our role as a Catholic university.” employers, and communities, are two leading public health The January 17 event featured TO STOP consequences of gun violence photography by David Holzemer, about which the Institutes can Carlow University senior bring research and scholarship,” photographer, which depicted said Ruffin. “Our goal is to reduce members of the university GUN the number of deaths and injuries community who have been due to guns.” impacted by gun violence. Two students, Stephanie Stefano and VIOLENCE Going forward, each project Cheyenne Holyfield, were the that the SJI will engage in will subject of a moving television provide opportunities for input commercial, previewed at the and leadership from community launch. Their message? “Stop members, providing resources the violence.” ¡ | STEPHANIE STEFANO and CHEYENNE HOLYFIELD that will empower individuals to advocate for systemic change. Watch Stephanie Stefano and Cheyenne Holyfield in Carlow's At the launch, Carlow University STEPHANIE STEFANO and “My brother, Jamal, was gunned down “I’m hoping that John’s story will President Suzanne K. Mellon, powerful video, TOO MANY, at youtube.com/user/carlowuniversity CHEYENNE HOLYFIELD have a lot two blocks from a police station,” inspire people to stop with the violence, PhD, announced that the in common. They met in kindergarten said Holyfield. “I was the last person stop with the guns,” said Stefano. university will provide a and went through school together. to see him alive.” She was 13 when it “Children need their fathers and scholarship for students who happened in 2009. their mothers, and their uncles and are victims of gun violence or “I remember in kindergarten, I their children.” the family members of those was fascinated by her curly hair,” As best friends, they have cried on who have been victimized. said Stefano. each other’s shoulder. They have faced Both women have a wisdom born from the first Christmas, the first birthday, this pain and are intent on using their ~ TOP: LARRY KARNOFF, JD The Anne DeNardo McGowan, AND ALICIA CHATKIN When it was time to pick a college, the first of everything without their tragedies to help others. Graduating RN, JD ’60 Educating for Justice they chose to go to Carlow University loved ones. this May, Stefano has accepted a BOTTOM: MARCIA MARTIN AND Endowed Scholarship will support so they could spend their college position within UPMC Mercy's Child SUZANNE K. MELLON, PHD need-based students who are careers together. “I didn’t think something like this Development Center and Holyfield was victims of societal issues or could happen,” said Holyfield. “When accepted to Duquesne University for whose family members have “It just seemed like Carlow was more you are young, you don’t know that graduate school and hopes one day been victimized. than a university; it was a home and [gun violence] is out there. And when to be a counselor. community,” said Holyfield. it does happen, it completely shifts Two other funds, the Class of 1966 how you think about life.” “The most important thing to tell Legacy Endowment and the Mary Unfortunately, there’s something else someone is they’re not alone,” Elizabeth Canterna’67 Endowment they have in common. They each lost Because of this shared perspective, said Holyfield. (see related story page 28) a family member to gun violence. they did something else together, will also support the Social too. They agreed without hesitation to And it’s tough to deal with the anger. Justice Institutes. “My Uncle John was shot five times share a bit of their stories in television in his home,” said Stefano of the commercials announcing the launch “I’m not the only person burdened with 2015 incident. “There was nothing of Carlow University’s Social Justice this,” she said. “I can’t be. I think the stolen. It was not about drugs, not Institutes and its commitment to gun person who pulled the trigger has to be gang related.” violence prevention. burdened with it, as well.” ¡
22 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 23 "Social justice is key to our spiritual life, our faith, and unwavering determination, Douglass our future." found 27-year-old Vandana—now "Anna"—in France. In Liz's Own Words: —Liz Canterna Douglass Pope Francis's Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2016 inspired the two women to why now? reunite in Rome. They celebrated the Vatican's canonization of Mother This endowment is my way of a partial scholarship to study at Teresa and spent some private time giving back, for all that I have Mount Mercy College. with two sisters who had cared for been given. My education allowed Anna as a baby in Kathmandu. me to realize my dreams of doing This legacy of gifts that I was given, meaningful work and service. It is I would like to pass on to the lives Douglass returned from Rome having my way of giving to other students of students and faculty members deepened a bond with the girl she and faculty to perpetuate the spirit who will also be touched by and mothered "in her soul" for so long. of Mercy. who will perpetuate the Spirit of She felt compelled to give back and, Mercy. Many students would like in 2017, established the Mary Once I learned of the Social Justice to participate in various types Elizabeth Canterna '67 Endowment Institutes, their mission and of experiential learning but are an Inspirational year for the Social Justices Institutes at purpose resonated deeply within unable to afford to do so. It is my Carlow University. me. Early on, my mother instilled hope that this endowment will BY ANN LYON RITCHIE the life-giving spirit of charity and support their dreams through their Through the endowment, she community service in me. She Mercy-centered education, and leaves her legacy to support future did a lot of work for the church, inspire their work for social justice, generations of Carlow students and Her parents instilled generosity and Mercy values in Mary adoption. When she met a precious six-month old baby and specifically for the Sisters of wherever they are called. staff to be active at the forefront Elizabeth (Liz) Canterna Douglass, PhD, '67 from an early in Nepal, she knew immediately she wanted to adopt her. Mercy. My father was high school of social justice, to hold the vision age. And, while a Mount Mercy student, Douglass and But government restrictions on the girl named Vandana educated and a hard-working We can't ignore the pain of the of individual responsibility and more than 20 students and chaperones joined the historic prevented the adoption from taking place. laborer for U.S. Steel along the world. We can't withdraw to a respect for human rights, to support 1965 March on Selma/Montgomery, Alabama—a defining Monongahela River. He depended private isolated spirituality. Social personal and professional growth, to experience in her life. Douglass left Nepal childless and feeling a profound sense on the unions to speak for him, justice is key to our spiritual life, foster community development and of loss. She stayed in touch with the Missionaries of Charity and this is why he instilled in me our faith, and our future. ¡ environmental justice, and to inspire Today, Douglass helps others in her profession as a clinical in Kathmandu, who were caring for Vandana—the same the importance of education and and uphold the promise to represent psychologist in Tucson, Arizona and through her ministry order founded by Mother Teresa. Douglass continued to hard work, so that I could learn to those who don’t have the words or of playing the harp for hospice patients. In 2016, she feel a mother's love for the baby girl she left in the Sisters’ speak for myself, stand up for what Note: Carlow University welcomes cannot speak for themselves. ¡ established an endowment in gratitude for her upbringing, care, and even returned to Nepal to visit for the child’s I believed in, and help others do individual contributions to the Mary but what spurred her to give at this time is a personal story fifth birthday. the same. When it came time for Elizabeth Canterna '67 Endowment of deep abiding love. Above: Douglass with Vandana in 1986. me to apply for college, through for the Social Justices Institutes. When Vandana was eight years old, a French family adopted Left: Douglass visisted Vandana at age five. the generosity of a benefactor and For more information, please visit In 2016, she reunited with "Anna" and two In 1986, Douglass was thoroughly prepared, legally and her, and Douglass lost touch with the girl. Years later, the Sisters of Mercy, I was offered www.carlow/edu/give. sisters in Rome. mentally, to become a mother through international thanks to communication with the Sisters, social media, and
24 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 25 In the late 1960s Georgia FNEs also work directly with nursing faculty to plan, create, and facilitate Morello Decker, MS, BSN, review sessions and study groups ANP-BC, CN, FAAN ’68 that reinforce specific nursing course was new to nursing (she’d materials. It’s a unique opportunity for them to experience working as just changed her major nurse educators. from music). So, she “One of the most crucial consulted a tutor. responsibilities of a registered nurse is to be a patient educator,” says junior Today, Decker is a nurse practitioner Devan Stanko. “My FNE position has and certified nutritionist in Albany, allowed me to practice my teaching N.Y., where she founded her own skills and has taught me how to tailor private nursing practice, Integrative my teaching strategies to individual Care. But she still remembers students.” the impact tutoring had upon her academic success. “Some students just seem to have a gift of being able to explain something “Working with a tutor changed in a way that others can understand everything for me,” recalls Decker. it,” says Janice Nash, DNP, RN, “Her patience and understanding director of Carlow’s undergraduate of my needs were key to laying the nursing program. foundation for developing my academic and professional confidence, insights, “It may be the same content that was and goals.” in the textbook or presented in class, but when the tutor explains it, students The experience was so positive that, may understand it for the first time,” in 2010, she created the Georgia adds Nash. Morello Decker Future Nurse Educator (FNE) Scholarship program, operated “I have seen so many students grow,” out of Carlow’s Center for Academic says Alexis Eck, a junior nursing major Achievement (CAA). Decker says that from Kittanning, Pa. “This experience supporting the program is a privilege has truly inspired me to pursue a and honor. profession as a teaching nurse.”
Each year, a group of Future Nurse Sophomore nursing student Andrea Educators (FNEs) is chosen via a Bartolotta says being able to work with selective application and interview her FNE, junior Andrea Reuther, is a process. As part of ongoing training “big stress reliever.” in the CAA’s Tutor Training Program, certified by the College Reading “It’s nice to work with someone who and Learning Association, FNEs are knows where you are coming from,” available as tutors for introductory says Bartolotta. “These FNEs take a and upper-level nursing courses. lot of the pressure off. They’ve had the same classes and written the same TEACHING IT In addition to helping students review papers. They are a great resource.” ~ FUTURE NURSE EDUCATOR course content and facilitating exam- ANDREA REUTHER (L) WORKS review study groups, FNEs work with “I am so grateful for Georgia Decker WITH SOPHOMORE NURSING STUDENT ANDREA BARTOLOTTA (R). a CAA learning and study strategies and this amazing program,” says specialist to help students learn Reuther. “This program has led me skills like test preparation, note- to discover a love for teaching and taking, usage of study technology allowed me to help people in ways I applications, reading comprehension, had never imagined.” ¡ and test anxiety reduction. FORCarlow nursing students excel—thankswa to peer tutors and innovativeRD alumni support. BY ALISON JURAM D'ADDIECO AND BRIDGET PONTE
26 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 27 ATHLETICS
After a 2016 season that saw them finish with a This season, the Celtics had an overall record of 30-14 record, and as the runners-up in the United 15-13-1, which included a 4-10 record in River States States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Conference (RSC) play and a record of 7-5 in the Softball National Championship tournament, the USCAA. They look forward to the RSC Tournament 2017 Carlow Celtics softball team looked to finish and a possible USCAA National Championship what they started. Tournament berth.
That didn’t seem to be a difficult task for a team that The Carlow faithful are very proud of the Celtics saw four Celtics named All-Americans, including softball team. Fans have been cheering them on returning players junior shortstop Kelsey Geyer all season long at their home field, Fairhaven Park. (first team) and senior third baseman Allison Hryadil The Celtics' teamwork and determination are one (second team) in the previous year. Two more more reason to be #CarlowProud! ¡ players, senior second baseman Marla Small and senior center fielder Kenzie Young, were named to the USCAA National Championship All-Tournament team last year. Coach Bob Sirko was also named the 2016 USCAA Softball Coach of the Year.
L-R: Nicole Hall, Allison Hryadil, Brittany Baxendell, Hayley Klein, and Marla Small.
28 SPRING 2017 29 ATHLETICS Larissa Kijowski RUN with a PASSION 2017 Track Team Signee Larissa Kijowski | BY CAITLIN WILSON
As a track and field Kijowski is also involved in her With so many hospitals within walking school’s music program. She’s distance of campus, Oakland is the athlete, Larissa Kijowski participated in district choir in past perfect setting for a future nursing knows what it means years and is currently part of the student like Kijowski. to be first. That makes ensemble cast in West Shamokin’s production of Mary Poppins. “I just fell in love with Oakland and being one of the first Carlow,” she says. “I like how the signees of Carlow's “It’s a lot of work because I’m basically campus looks and feels like it’s in a brand-new track team on stage in every scene. I’ve never small town, but then it only takes a few tap danced before, but they gave me a steps to remember you’re in the city.” even more exciting. pair of tap shoes, so now I’m learning,” she says. Similar to her goals for her last season Kijowski is currently finishing up her of high school track—and her foray into senior year at West Shamokin High Beyond her obvious competitive side, the world of tap dancing— Kijowski School in Armstrong County, where, Kijowski is deeply compassionate. is determined to make Carlow’s first in addition to running the 800 meter She wants to make a difference in her season memorable. and the mile, she also plays softball world by helping people in need. She’ll and runs cross country. be a nursing major at Carlow and “I want to give the track team a good credits the Sisters of Mercy and their reputation,” she says. “I want other Different sports require different mission as two important factors in her established schools to look at us like mindsets, she points out. Team sports, decision to choose Carlow. we belong and treat us with respect.” ¡ like softball, require everyone to work together to accomplish a goal. But "in “The Sisters of Mercy align with my track, it’s all on you. You decide what overall goals and values,” she says. your goals are. I want to set a lot of “They have a truly positive impact personal records,” she says about on people’s lives, and that’s what I her senior year. “It’s my last chance want to do.” to do this in high school. I want it to be really memorable.”
30 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 31 has served as president of the NAMI Sherry Konick Hoback ’96 has oversees a department focused on Southwestern Pennsylvania board of accepted the position of chief student volunteerism. She also helps For information on upcoming events, directors for the past six years. operations officer for Tampa Family with strategic planning for the Pitt Pantry, the student-run campus visit www.carlow.edu/alumni Health Centers (TFHC) where she Jacqueline Collavo, RN ’83, Judith was previously chief clinical services thrift store, the Student Office of Alumni Kaufmann, DNP ’84, and Margaret officer. Hoback has been responsible Sustainability, Pitt Make a Difference ACTIVITIES Quinn Rosenzweig, PhD ’81, are for establishing, leading, and executing Day, and International Alternative among 14 Carlow alumni to receive TFHC's overall health care vision Break. She is the staff advisor to the Pittsburgh Magazine’s Excellence in and strategy. National Society for Leadership and research that reflect the goals Excellence, recognizing some of the Nursing award honoring outstanding Success; Strong Women, Strong Girls, NEWS of excellence in perioperative region's most distinguished African health care professionals from University of Pittsburgh Chapter; patient care. American women who are making a Western Pennsylvania. 00s Alpha Phi Omega; and Trash. She is 50s positive and lasting impact. a member of the Clean Pittsburgh Christine Aikens Wolfe ’70, ’99 was 90s Angela Balistrieri, RN, DNP ’01, Commission, on the board of advisors Ellie Wymard, PhD, ’58, professor published twice in 2016 in Time of Marianne McConnell, RN ’75 is one Anthony Battaglia, Jr. ’00, Amber for Collegiate YMCA, and on the Egyud, RN, DNP ’07, and Shelley millennial steering committee of emerita in English and former Singing. In the summer issue she won of 14 Carlow alumni to receive Loretta Filitske, DNP ’90, Dawndra Neil Watters, DNP ’01 ’04 are among United Way of Allegheny County. director of Carlow's Master of Fine a third place award and an editor's Pittsburgh Magazine’s Excellence in Jones-Hornsby, RN, MSN ’94, and 14 Carlow to receive Pittsburgh Arts program in creative writing, had choice. In the winter issue she won Nursing award honoring outstanding Mary Zellner Kish, CRNP ’92 are the essay "Balm and the Captured first place and an editor's choice. Wolfe health care professionals from Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Kristen Kirsch ’09 graduated from among 14 Carlow alumni to receive West Virginia University with a Master Castle: Dodie Smith, Marilynne will have two sonnets published in a Western Pennsylvania. award honoring outstanding Pittsburgh Magazine’s Excellence in of Health Sciences in December Robinson, and the Literature of Faith" collection, Love and Ensuing Madness. health care professionals from Nursing award honoring outstanding 2016. She passed the exam for published in the March 13, 2017 Dorothy Davis, Esq. ’78 recently Western Pennsylvania. health care professionals from American Society of Clinical Pathology Los Angeles Review of Books. Carole Policastro, DEd ’73 became the first woman to assume Western Pennsylvania. earned a DEd in Curriculum and the role of chief executive officer at Tara Marks, JD ’07 recently earned Board Certification for Pathologists' a JD from Ohio Northern University. Assistants and accepted a position Instruction from Indiana University Eckert Seamans. Rebecca Baker ’95 has been selected 70s She is a labor relations consultant at UPMC Presbyterian as senior of Pennsylvania. She also completed as president-elect of the Society of with the Ohio Education Association in pathologists’ assistant. certifications in Elementary K-6, Early Professional Journalists, the largest Kathleen Bollen Gaberson ’70, owner 80s Boardman, Ohio. Childhood N-3, Reading Specialist and most broad-based journalism and nursing education consultant for K-12, Supervisor of Curriculum and Charma D. Dudley, PhD, FPPR ’80 was advocacy group in the United States. 10s OWK Consulting in Pittsburgh, was Instruction, and Superintendent. Misti McKeehen ’07 has been honored honored with the 2016 Association elected to the National Alliance on as one of The Incline’s “Who’s Next” Mental Illness (NAMI) national board Mary H. Kieler ’95, ’16 earned a Erin E. Potter ’10, risk manager/ of periOperative Registered Nurses Joan Broom Prentice, DMin ’73, community leaders and activists. of directors during the NAMI National Master of Science degree in Fraud vice president at BNY Mellon, is one (AORN) Award for Excellence. founder and executive director, The As the director of PittServes at the Convention in Denver, Co., on July and Forensics from Carlow University of several Carlow alumni honored as AORN's highest honor recognizes Ephesus Project, is one of several University of Pittsburgh, McKeehen 8, 2016. She is associate director of in July 2016. a New Pittsburgh Courier Woman of accomplishments in perioperative Carlow alumni honored as a New behavioral health services for Value nursing practice, education, and Pittsburgh Courier Woman of Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania and Visit Carlow’s Alumni photostream on Flickr at www.carlow.edu/alumphotos.
Spotted celebrating recognition by The Incline's "Who's Next" Jocelyn Inlay ’14 won the raffle at a A Carlow union. Marina G. West Palm Beach, Florida, Alumni Tea. L-R: Kimberly Albert Jurich '03, West Palm Beach, Florida Alumni Tea. L-R: Regina “Ginnie” community leaders and activists: Misti McKeehen ’07 (far left), February alumni networking event. Rutherford, RN ’15 and current Regina “Ginnie” McDonough Theisen '53, Suzanne K. Mellon, PhD, McDonough Theisen '53, William Orr, Janice Sudak '80, and and Carlow Social Justice Institutes Director Jessica Ruffin (second MSPC student David Trotta ’15 Elizabeth Foster Gresh '60, and Janice Sudak '80. Audrey Indyk McKee-Orr '59. from left) and Megan Walsh ’08 (in burgundy). will be wed on April 29, 2017.
32 CARLOW UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SPRING 2017 33 Excellence, recognizing some of the administrative assistant at Chatham Consilia Tonti, SHS ’69, Ashley Stang Esposito ’06, 70s region's most distinguished African University. Her photography will IN MEMORIAM January 4, 2017. October 6, 2016. American women who are making a be displayed in a gallery on Kathleen Kajder Moyar ’77, for the positive and lasting impact. Chatham's campus. 30s 70s loss of her mother, Amelia Kajder, FRIENDS June 19, 2016, and the loss of her Jessica Fiori Huber, MSN, RN, Margaret McGinley Conley ’36, husband, James B. Moyar, Donna Vivio, MSN, MPH ’76, Henry Hillman, April 14, 2017. CCRN ’10, Janice G. Nash, DNP ’12, BIRTHS December 6, 2016. September 30, 2016. and Joy Peters, DNP ’12, are among November 6, 2016. Regan Schreiber Katz ’02 celebrated James A. Wilkinson, JD, trustee 14 Carlow alumni to receive Pittsburgh Nancy Carr Jankowiak ’79, for the the birth of her first son, Nathan emeritus, April 15, 2017. Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing 40s loss of her mother, Loretta Carr, Carter Katz, on July 14, 2016. 80s award honoring outstanding health December 16, 2016. care professionals from Western Bernadette McGinley Plantes ’44, Lorraine Motter Saline ’80, Pennsylvania. Denise Schreiber ’03 celebrated the February 1, 2017. SYMPATHY TO December 11, 2016. birth of her first grandson, Nathan 80s Sabrina Saunders Mosby ’11 is Carter Katz, on July 14, 2016. Gloria Redic Miller ’48, Lucille Katic ’89, April 14, 2016. 60s leaving her position as executive February 14, 2017. Susan Carr Ricketts ’81 and her director of Strong Women, Strong Jamie Hess ’06 welcomed fraternal Carladean DeNardo Kostelnik ’61, husband Stanley Ricketts ’82, for the Girls to serve as president and twin boys, Caleb and Colin, into the 50s 90s for the loss of her husband, Michael loss of Susan’s mother, Loretta Carr, CEO of Pittsburgh's Coro Center world on February 17, 2016. Kostelnik, MD, December 11, 2016. December 16, 2016. Lou Anne Kinney ’95, for Civic Leadership. Catherine Blank Haynes ’50, Ashley M. Kappler Peterson ’13 and October 10, 2016. Suzanne Smithbower Hartner ’87, January 16, 2017. Dorothy Nonic Gerhard ’63, for the Ashley M. Kappler Peterson ’13 her husband Tim welcomed a baby loss of her husband, George Calvin for the loss of her mother, Irene Shivy boy, Jacob Alan, on June 3, 2016. Catherine McClellan Smith ’95, Smithbower, May 2, 2016. has been a labor and delivery nurse Barbara A. Keane ’52, Gerhard, August 12, 2016. December 13, 2016. at UPMC Horizon since December September 15, 2016. of 2013. Patricia Campbell Bibro ’68, Linda Fey Madden Brenholts ’88, for MARRIAGES Sister Maria Harden, CSJ ’96, the loss of her mother, Rita Marie Joan Dougherty McKeegan ’53, for the loss of her brother, Carolyn Pierotti ’14 is director, September 22, 2016. William Joseph Campbell, Ambrose Fey, February 9, 2017. Linda L. Schaffer ’90 and October 28, 2016. founder, and owner of Purple Room November 27, 2016 Michael Lawson were married Mary Rooney Duffy '88, for the Fine Art. Vice president of the Sister Joseph Marie Perez, RSM ’55, 00s on October 15, 2016. loss of her father, Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Society of Artists, she November 6, 2016. Sister Bonnie Heh, RSM ’69, for writes for LOCALArts magazine and the loss of her mother, Ida Heh, April 13, 2017. Tiffany Beckwith ’02 and Devin Candace D. Bullman Maharg ’02, mentors in Carlow’s art department. Sister Genevieve Mary Jurick, OSF December 17, 2016. September 22, 2016. She received a juror’s award at the Mathias were wed in a winter ceremony on December 20, 2016. ’58, February 26, 2017. 90s Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Carolyn Levish McNally ’03, Mary Shivy Bell ’72, for the loss of was featured in Boxheart Gallery's her aunt, Irene Shivy Smithbower, Tara Marks, JD ’07, married Richard Sister Virginia Kovalcik, RSM ’59, April 18, 2016. Dawn Gayton ’93, for the loss of her InterNational Exhibition 2016. May 2, 2016. Bales, Esq., a labor law professor at October 28, 2016. mother, Elva Gayton, April 4, 2014. In January 2017, she assumed Julie Ann Thomson Rhine ’03, leadership of Percolate Gallery in Ohio Northern University, on February 18, 2017. Katherine Marie Reid ’59, September 23, 2016. Sara Bugay Krupa ’98, for the loss Wilkinsburg. Please visit her website December 15, 2016. of her husband, John Krupa, at www.purplepierotti.com. AnnaMarie H. Lander ’12 and May 29, 2016. Tamare P. Piersaint, PsyD, CRC, Jake Alan Boring were married on 60s LPC ’16, is an adjunct faculty member September 3, 2016. at Carlow and owner of Serenity for Mary Jo Fitler ’60, January 13, 2017. Youth & Families, where she provides Chelsea M. Schreiner ’12 and SAVE THE DATES! behavioral health therapy to children, Paul Balik were married in July 2016. Sister Henrietta Dedinsky, RSM ’62, youth, and families. She is one of December 22, 2016. + JULY 2017 (exact day TBD) Ashley Madison Kappler ’13 and several Carlow alumni honored as a Mamma Mia! Broadway Show and Dinner, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh New Pittsburgh Courier Woman of Tim Peterson were married on Barbara Wehrle Alexander ’63, October 12, 2013. September 24, 2016. Excellence, recognizing some of the + OCTOBER 6-8, 2017 region's most distinguished African Alumni Weekend, Carlow University American women who are making a Marina G. Rutherford, RN ’15 Sister Bernadette Bozak, OSF ’67, positive and lasting impact. and David Trotta ’15, (currently November 26, 2017. in Carlow's Master of Science in Share your news at www.carlow.edu/ShareYourNews Professional Counseling program) Nancy Hanks Burnett ’68, Call: 412.578.6274 | Mail: 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Katlyn Removchik ’16 is a graduate were wed on April 29, 2017. January 3, 2017.
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