SienaSIENA NEWS • A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS • SPRING 2010 The $2 Million PENGUIn

INSIDE: Siena Serves

A Run Like No Other

c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 1 5/4/10 5:29:57 PM from the president

A small school making Message from a big splash. the Editors This is the way I would describe Siena over the past several months, making it the In an effort to enhance Siena- perfect time to spread the good related news to alumni and friends news about Siena beyond of the college, we have been our community. developing and posting videos. I am hoping you will help With that in mind, me in this endeavor. you may notice This issue of Siena News is that throughout filled with stories that readers this issue we will want to share with others. have placed a It includes the announcement camera icon next of Siena’s largest federal grant to the stories that ever, the success of our men’s have supporting videos. basketball team and its impact If you are looking for other on the College as a whole and ways to stay connected to the continued dedication of serving others by our students, Siena, join the conversation at staff and alumni. www.facebook.com/sienacollege. It doesn’t matter which Siena stories you decide to emphasize. Siena has more than 5,000 But, as a member of the Siena community, you have a Facebook friends! responsibility to open it up to others. If you are headed on a Just wearing your old Siena cap or sweatshirt is a great way summer vacation this year, post to spark a conversation. After the conversation begins, put in a picture of yourself wearing a plug for our rigorous academic programs, the character of our a Siena College shirt, hat, etc. graduating students, the College’s Catholic Franciscan tradition, wherever you are having fun on or our commitment to making Siena accessible and affordable. Siena’s Facebook page or send to Or tell your own Siena story. You, who have lived the Siena [email protected]. We experience and know firsthand the value of belonging to the hope to run these photos in an Siena community, are the best person to answer the question: upcoming issue. “Why Siena?” Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy! Fraternally, Jim Eaton and Allison Maloney ’06

Fr. Kevin Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Ph.D. President

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Ronald E. Bjorklund ’85 J. David Brown Michael Bucci ’73 Robert F. Campbell ’66 Robert M. Curley Robert T. Cushing ’77 Susan Law Dake Virginia L. Darrow ’83 4 The $2 Million Dollar PENGUIn John J. Dawson, Esq. ’68 contents Scott C. Donnelly Howard S. Foote ’74 Shari Golub-Schillinger ’86 Robert L. Guido ’68 Douglas T. Hickey ’77 Rev. Kenneth R. Himes ’71, O.F.M., Ph.D. Edward J. Johnson ’63 Walter T. Kicinski ’62 Rev. Jerome J. Massimino, O.F.M. Pamela McCarthy Robert J. McCormick ’87 Rev. Dominic V. Monti, O.F.M., Ph.D. James J. Morrell ’66 Very Rev. Kevin J. Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Ph.D. John F. Murray ’79 John J. Nigro Very Rev. John F. O’Connor, O.F.M. 10 Siena Serves Walter A. Osterman ’87 Joseph M. Pastore, Jr., Ph.D. Kenneth M. Raymond, Jr. Mark S. Rose ’65 Rev. Peter A. Schneible, O.F.M., Ph.D. David M. Stack ’73 Christine L. Standish Br. Daniel P. Sulmasy, O.F.M., M.D., Ph.D. Nimmi M. Trapasso ’98, M.D. Dennis L. Winger ’69

Siena News - Spring 2010 Published by Siena College 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211-1462 E-mail: [email protected]

• Publisher: Delcy Fox • Editors: Jim Eaton, Allison Maloney ’06 12 A Run Like No Other • Contributing Editors: Mark Adam, Lisa Dussault ’10, Jodi Ackerman Frank, Ken Jubie ’04, Christine Maccarone ’10, Hildy Marinello ’11, Fr. Kevin Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Ph.D., Jason Rich ’97 and Lynn Ryan • Director of Art and Design: Sergio Sericolo departments • Alumni Class Notes Design: Jean Higgs • Alumni Class Notes Editor: Janice Goca and Victoria Abdulla ’07 • Back Page Design: Jim Knox On Campus News | 13 Alumni Connection | 23 • Photography: Athletics Office, Alumni Office, Dave Boswell ’12, Faculty News | 20 Alumni Class Notes | 28 Celeste Gross, Ken Jubie ’04, Billy McHugh ’13, Tony Purificato, Saints Corner | 22 NASDAQ, Sergio Sericolo, Virgina Sherwood/NBC and University of Tampa • Printer: The Lane Press, Burlington,Vt.

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 3 5/10/10 2:08:56 PM COVER STORY n TheBy Allison Maloney ’06 and Ken$2 Jubie ’04 Million PENGUI

In February, Congressman Paul Tonko joined Fr. Kevin Mullen,O.F.M., and Associate Dean of Science Allan Weatherwax, Ph.D., to announce the grant, which is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. “The Recovery Act has made an unprecedented investment in research and development to help foster the innovations of the future,” said Tonko, who joined members of the news media on tours of Siena’s physics labs, and even on the roof of Roger Bacon Hall, to see how Siena students and faculty members are studying science. “Congratulations to Siena College and to the Science Department,” Tonko added. “This grant will help Siena continue its goal of creating a culture that is advancing student skills, understanding and opportunity in

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 4 5/10/10 2:09:38 PM The $2 Million PENGUIn

Siena’s School of Science was awarded a $2 million National Science Foundation grant. It is the largest federal grant in the College’s history.

science, technology, engineering and mathematics.” Siena will serve as the science and engineering lead on this PENGUIn (Polar Experiment Network for Geospace Upper-atmosphere Investigations) project. The team under the grant includes collaborators from Dartmouth University, Stanford University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the University of New Hampshire, Augsburg College of Australia and the University of California, Berkeley. Weatherwax, who is the principal investigator under the grant, his fellow scientists and Siena

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 5 5/10/10 4:15:31 PM “This NSF grant validates that Siena is equally strong in the sciences.” - Alfredo Medina, assistant vice president for academic affairs

students will collect data from autonomous observatories in Antarctica. These Images taken by observatories will provide year-round “space-weather” data from some of the Earth’s harshest environments. The data will be used in conjunction with NASA satellites to Weatherwax during a reveal information about Earth’s upper atmosphere and the sun. The research could lead to advances in astronaut and aircraft safety and developments in “green” power. recent trip to Antartica. “We want to go to some of the most remote places in the world that have some of the The research team harshest climates to study what’s going on in space, just above the atmosphere in this tenuous region called the Ionosphere,” Weatherwax said. “It’s where the space shuttle will collect data from flies. It’s where many of our satellites live. They could be in trouble if there is a huge solar eruption, and we want to be able to predict when these things might happen.” observations like The grant symbolizes an important feat for Siena as a liberal arts school. “This NSF grant validates that Siena is equally strong in the sciences,” said Assistant this from the Vice President for Academic Affairs Alfredo Medina. “Building a track record of grant polar continent. procurement is much like building an institution’s credit score. This grant will not only position Siena to receive additional grants from NSF, NIH (National Institutes of Health) and NASA, but it will also help to attract and recruit top-notch faculty with postdoctoral research experience and prospective students who value research and learning outside the classroom.” That is why, Mullen said, these types of grants are so valuable at a small school like Siena College.

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are two of the 12 students employed by Weatherwax

under various research grants.

“I am particularly excited about the opportunities that our undergraduate students will have in working alongside renowned scientists on cutting-edge research that could improve our quality of life,” he said. Among those undergraduates is Jennifer Williams ’11, who is one of the 12 students employed by Weatherwax under various research grants. “Researching in the Science Department instills confidence in students like myself,” said Williams. Last summer, students helped to build satellites on the roof of Roger Bacon as part of a collaborative project with MIT and Cornell. These satellites, used to track global positioning systems, were made possible by a previous NSF grant. Weatherwax’s student researchers now await the exciting prospect of traveling with him to Antarctica for the PENGUIn project, as well as working with scientists from the other collaborating higher education institutions.

To see video about this story visit www.siena.edu/news and search “Weatherwax”

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c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 7 5/4/10 5:35:33 PM Siena Serves By Ken Jubie ’04

Lady Gaga’s smash hit “Poker Face” blared in a cluttered and busy room while students smiled and sang along. That may be the only similarity between a typical spring break and the Habitat for Humanity construction site in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where about 20 Siena students helped to build affordable housing. “It just makes you feel good that, at the end of the day, you did some work for somebody else. Someone is eventually going to move into this house and make it their home,” said Nabil Yafai ’12 as he stood outside the nearly finished house. Instead of soaking up the sun and sipping tropical drinks, Yafai and more than 100 members of the Siena community, including fellow students, faculty and administrators, volunteered to do everything from putting up roofs and siding to installing fixtures and painting closets. They worked at six different Habitat for Humanity sites in North and South Carolina. “It’s a good way to give back. As Siena students, we want to give back to our community. It’s a great way to help out, and we get a lot back ourselves,” said Sam Racette ’11. During spring break, students also served meals to the homeless and working poor at the St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia. They shared Racette’s sentiment about service and explained that their willingness to help others truly reflects Siena’s Franciscan sprit. “It’s part of our mission to go and serve those who may be a bit forgotten and don’t have anybody else to turn to,” said Michelle Campbell ’13. They spent the week preparing food, serving meals and striking up conversations with people eating at the soup kitchen. Fr. Dennis Tamburello ’75, O.F.M., noticed the impact the experience was having on the students. “They come down and they’re very connected with cell phones and texting, but as the week goes on I see them getting more and more into what’s happening,” Tamburello said.

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For the first time, the energy, enthusiasm and impact of Siena’s spring-break service trips were captured on video. Media Relations Specialist Ken Jubie ’04, Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy Assistant Director Judy Dougherty ’06 and Siena College Television Studio Manager David Etzler piled into an SUV and traveled down the East Coast videotaping the work of Fr. Mathias Doyle ’55, O.F.M., director for the Franciscan Center for students, faculty and administrators Service and Advocacy saw a similar transformation in the half-dozen in Boston, Philadelphia, and North students he brought to the St. Francis House, a day shelter for the and South Carolina. homeless in Boston. During their 2,100 mile road trip, “They’re somewhat hesitant at first. They’re very willing, but they’re Jubie filed reports from each of the not sure what they’re getting into. But once they get into it, they really spring break sites. To see the clips, are great,” Doyle said. visit www.siena.edu/news search The students themselves noticed the difference they were making as and type in “Siena serves.” Jubie, they began to embrace the people they were helping. Dougherty and Etzler are in the “You can really change a person’s attitude. When you serve people process of creating a documentary and talk to them a little bit, they smile,” said Chris Hughes ’12. that highlights the work being done Those smiles and the growing sense of community involvement at the various sites as well as all the behind them are why students and their leaders say service trips shape fun the groups were having along the Siena experience just as much as what they are studying. the way.

To see video about this story visit www.siena.edu/news Who We Are and search “Siena Serves” The way Catholic colleges and universities integrate service and worship with academics was the focus of an article written by Fr. Ken Paulli ’82, O.F.M., Ed.D. in the February/March issue of Momentum magazine. Chief of Staff to Siena’s President’s Cabinet and Associate Professor of Education, Paulli wrote that Catholic colleges and universities, unlike many institutions of higher education, encourage students to make connections to the larger world by helping the poor and fighting for social justice. “The difference is that we integrate the life of the mind including our rich Catholic intellectual tradition with the life of service and the life of worship because that’s who we are, not something we do,” Paulli said.

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c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 9 5/5/10 12:03:10 AM A Run Like No Other By Jason Rich ’97

he last three years have provided Siena basketball fans with some of the greatest moments in the program’s 70-year history. The 2009-10 Saints equaled a program record by posting 27 wins and T advancing to the NCAA Tournament. As a 13 seed, they just missed upsetting another team from the Big Ten when they lost to Purdue University, 72-64. Still, Siena became the only school in the country to win its regular-season and tournament championship each of the past three seasons. The Saints stormed through the MAAC, winning a conference record 17 games (17-1). The team also continued to receive national recognition, earning votes in both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ Poll for most of the season, while having six games televised nationally. At one point, Siena boasted the nation’s longest winning streak, which reached a program record of 15 games. Capital Region fans came out in record numbers to cheer on the Saints. More than 133,000 fans attended Siena home games this year, an average of 7,853 per game. The electrifying atmosphere at the Times Union Center helped extend the Saints’ home-court winning streak to an astounding 38 games, the second longest streak in the country. Alex Franklin ’10, Ronald Moore ’10 and Edwin Ubiles ’10 completed three of the most stellar careers in Siena basketball history. Franklin was named MAAC Player of the Year and MAAC Tournament MVP. He became the first player to record at least 1,700 career points and 900 career rebounds. Moore led the nation with 261 assists (7.7/game) and finished his career 23rd all-time in Division I with a MAAC record of 823 career assists. Ubiles was a Lou Henson All-American and a MAAC Second Team selection. He led the Saints with 18 points in the NCAA Tournament game against Purdue, raising his career total to 1,939 – the third highest point total in history of the Siena men’s basketball program. Although the Saints have big shoes to fill next season with the departures of the “Big Three” and Head Coach Fran McCaffery, there is a lot to look forward to. Rising seniors Ryan Rossiter ’12 and Clarence Jackson ’12 were All-MAAC selections this year and are set to serve as the leaders for a Saints’ squad that will look to capture its fourth straight MAAC Championship and extend the team’s most successful run.

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c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 10 5/4/10 5:37:57 PM Please, Mr. President, Pick Siena!

Siena’s student leaders wanted to make sure that President Barack Obama was thinking about the Saints while he was making this year’s basketball tournament picks. During the week leading up to the NCAA tournament, members of the Student Senate sent a letter to encourage Obama to choose the Siena Saints in his NCAA Tournament bracket this year. Last year, President Obama picked Ohio State to beat Siena in the opening round of the tournament. His bracket was busted when Ronald Moore drained a three pointer in double overtime to beat the Buckeyes. Along with reminding the president about Siena’s past success in the “Big Dance” and pointing out the Saints’ accomplishments this season, the letter highlighted some of the team members’ accomplishments off the court, including their community service and academic achievements. “Our pride for our basketball team reaches far beyond what it does on the court,” said Student Senate President Stephen Archer ’11. “The Saints embody many of the things President Obama has asked the country to stand for. The team, like the rest of the Siena community, is dedicated to volunteering, helping those in need and serving as positive role models.” Congressman Paul Tonko brought the letter to the White House.

To see video about this story visit www.siena.edu/news and search “President Obama”

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c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 11 5/4/10 5:38:45 PM March Madness generated $6.1 million in publicity value for Siena College* *according to eNR PR, a media tracking agency

Siena’s Latest Fan:

Jimmy Fallon By Jim Eaton

On his March 17 show, NBC late-night talk-show host Jimmy Fallon made the Siena Saints his pick to go all the way in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. “The team we’re backing this year is a favorite among bracketologists — and believe me, I’ve done a lot of bracketological research — so I’m proud to announce the 2010 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon NCAA Tournament pick: the Siena Saints,” Fallon said. (Bracketology is the process of predicting the field of the NCAA Basketball Tournament.) Fallon’s sister, Gloria, graduated from Siena in 1995. Fallon said he also applied to Siena but he was not accepted. “That doesn’t matter now — none of it matters. All that matters is the 13th-seeded Siena Saints have a very realistic chance of beating the 4th- seeded Purdue Boilermakers in the first round of the tourney on Friday,” he said. The day before Siena played its NCAA tournament game, Siena employees packed a courier truck with Siena-branded items for Fallon’s show, including 200 t-shirts, 50 foam fingers, 250 “March on Siena” and “Let’s Go, Saints” signs, a necktie and a coffee mug. The admissions office also To see video about this story included a spoof acceptance letter into Siena’s visit www.siena.edu/news bracketology program. and search “Jimmy Fallon”

Mitch is the Man for Siena

Mitch Buonaguro became the 15th head men’s basketball coach in program history on April 8, 2010. The top assistant on the Siena staff for the past five years, Buonaguro inherits a team that has won 27 games each of the past two seasons. “I’m humbled,” he said. “I understand how important this program is to a lot of people, to the administration, to the community. One thing I guarantee is that I’ll represent the college and the program in a first-class manner. And certainly we will win.” Buonaguro referred to the Siena coaching position as his “dream job.” Widely regarded as one of the most experienced and respected assistant coaches in the country, Buonaguro has helped guide the Saints to a 112-51 mark since arriving in Loudonville and has been an integral part of three straight MAAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships. Fran McCaffrey, his predecessor, was hired as the head coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team.

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Siena’s Latest Fan: Jimmy Fallon

To see video about this story visit www.siena.edu/news and search “Jimmy Fallon” Ringing the NASDAQ Bell

Siena students, faculty, and administrators joined Trustco Bank executives to ring the opening bell at NASDAQ in Times Square in early February. “Opening up one of the world’s largest financial markets is something that any college finance major would like to do,” said Stephen Rosamino ’10. An invitation from Trustco, which is listed on NASDAQ, set the event in motion, giving the students the thrill of a lifetime. Two top Trustco executives sit on the Siena College Board of Trustees: Robert Cushing ’77 and Robert J. McCormick ’87. Both attended the NASDAQ event. After sounding the bell, the Siena group explored the headquarters, visited the Bank of America building and toured the Merrill Lynch fixed-income trading floor. Rosamino said the experience was good for the students and the College. “Even though the opening bell is only shown on TV for about 15 seconds, it is excellent exposure for the school,” he said. “Having a five-story Siena College logo flashing in Manhattan for more than an hour isn’t bad either!”

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c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 13 5/4/10 5:39:54 PM Siena’s Road Through Morocco By Hildy Marinello ’11

During winter break, 14 students had the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most exotic and culturally rich countries, Morocco. Deb Kelly, Ph.D., assistant professor of management, led the study tour that was offered as a one-credit Global Connections course. “The trip was a lot of fun and allowed us to explore and experience another culture and country,” said Jill Duarte ’11. The Siena group toured Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech. In each town, the group visited medinas, or markets. The group also had the opportunity to tour two universities in Casablanca, where they met students and faculty members. A highlight of the trip was when Siena students appeared on stage during a dinner show in Fez. Students also witnessed the snowy Middle Atlas Mountains and experienced the thrill of riding a camel on the beach. “I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to visit Morocco to do so; it is a remarkable country,” said Duarte.

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c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 14 5/4/10 5:40:23 PM An Adventure in Costa Rica By Hildy Marinello ’11

One of the most adventurous classes at Siena College is Tropical Biology. The fall 2009 course culminated with a research trip to Costa Rica during spring break. For two weeks, 17 students studied tropical ecology and biodiversity in one of the world’s most biologically diverse countries. They visited ecosystems in various types of forest, including a dry, a wet and a cloud forest. “Each spot offered a different forest for us to explore,” said Morgan Fryer ’11. The Siena students also experienced Costa Rican culture and lived in a range of environments. “It was fun sleeping in bunk beds draped with mosquito nets,” said Paul Sesink Clee ’10. The trip was led by Andrea Worthington, Ph.D., professor of biology; Kate Meierdiercks, Ph.D., assistant professor of environmental studies; and Chris Harbison, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology.

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c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 15 5/4/10 5:40:35 PM Helping Haiti

In the wake of the recent devastation in Haiti, the College implemented its own relief effort known as Saints for Haiti. Students collected money from fans at men’s basketball games, by donating meals in Serra Hall and by showing their talents during the annual Expoze performance. The money was given to the people of Haiti through Catholic Relief Services. “We’re very fortunate to be at this school and to even have an opportunity like this. It makes us feel like we’re coming out and doing something that’s more than watching a basketball game. We’re doing some good and doing something fun, too,” said Alyssa Herrmann ’13. The tragedy gave new meaning to a 10-year-old Siena tradition as well. Siena’s 10th annual Wine Tasting for Haiti raised more than $2,000. Organizers pushed up the event to ensure that the proceeds would help the rural village of Fondwa rebuild immediately. With Siena’s help, it had developed an orphanage, drinkable water sources and a health clinic. “This year, the support has been overwhelming. We had a full house, with well over 20 students. The mix of people were as important as the wine,” said philosophy professor and event organizer Ray Boisvert, Ph. D.

Living Dr. King’s Legacy

The Sarazen Student Union was transformed into an energetic conference center when nearly 200 middle and high school students from about 20 Capital Region schools came together to talk about stopping prejudice and fighting violence. “Lots of work takes place in individual schools, but this is the one place where lots of kids from many different schools and different economic and racial backgrounds get together to talk about these issues,” said Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Peter Ellard, Ph.D. The annual gathering is called the STOP Conference. STOP stands for Students Together Opposing Prejudice. Anti- Defamation League facilitators guided small-group discussions, giving students tools to battle bullying, discrimination and violence. “We’re just going to stand up to people who do that and tell them that this is wrong and they shouldn’t be doing this because it’s just not nice. Everybody needs to feel like they fit in,” said Hoosick Falls High School senior Cheryl Bisson. The STOP Conference is part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series. “Dr. King was all about teaching peace and justice and teaching against discrimination in any form, whether it has to do with weight, sexual orientation or the color of one’s skin. I think Dr. King would be proud that we’re continuing To see video about this story that legacy in our own way,” visit www.siena.edu/news Ellard said. and search “STOP Conference”

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 16 5/11/10 10:56:44 AM Moot Court Mock Trial Advances to Nationals By Christine Maccarone ’10

For the third time in seven years, the Moot Court Mock Trial Team advanced to the opening round of the American Mock Trial Association’s national championship tournament at Pace University Law School. “This is the second time that our team has moved on to the Nationals. It is quite an honor,” said team captain Michael Ellement ’10. To succeed, the students must effectively argued both sides of a case. During the competition, students act as attorneys and witnesses. “The students train on a weekly basis on all elements of the case. They are involved in legal argumentation, deposition and affidavit examination, cross-examination, evidentiary standards and procedures provided by AMTA and our coaches, who are experienced trial litigators,” said Political Science Professor Len Cutler, Ph.D. Pre-law students said being on the team has given them a better understanding of the demands of building a strong case. “I’ve enhanced my knowledge of the law and developed a few friendships along the way. It is a sizeable commitment, but it has turned out to be well worth it,” said Michael DiSiena ’10.

Pretty in Pink By Mark Adam

The Siena women’s basketball team raised more than $12,000 to fight breast cancer during its 10th annual “Pink Zone” game against Loyola University of Maryland. Usually a sea of green and gold, the Alumni Recreation Center was pretty in pink, as players, coaches and fans raised money for Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer. “Our Pink Zone game was a huge success because of the generosity of our sponsors and the entire Capital District community,” said Head Coach Gina Castelli. “I am happy that Siena women’s basketball could provide the platform for CRAAB to raise the funds it needs to continue to make a difference in the community.” Siena players and coaches escorted breast cancer survivors onto the court during team introductions, recognizing them for their courageous battle against the disease. At halftime, the Patricia Brown Memorial Scholarship was awarded to three area youths who created bookmarks that describe ways to fight breast cancer. The winners were given scholarships to Siena sports camps.

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 17 5/10/10 2:16:58 PM TAP and HEOP Celebrate Milestone Birthdays By Christine Maccarone ’10

New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program turned 35 this year while the Higher Education Opportunity Program turned 40. The Commission of Independent Colleges and Universities hosted a celebration for both programs in Albany’s Legislative Office Building. “TAP and HEOP have helped millions of people afford college. I will remember the big smiles of students who came to place a face on student aid,” said cIcu communication and advocacy assistant Michelle Pickering ’09. During the celebration, Siena College HEOP students Derrell Melton ’10 and Melissa Infante ’11 addressed the crowd and supporters wrote messages to their legislators. “I have built relationships with many people at Siena College, which will help me reach my career goals. If it was not for TAP, I would not be here,” said Infante. TAP and HEOP provide financial support to New York state residents seeking higher education. Since its inception, TAP assists high school graduates by awarding eligible students up to $5,000 in tuition assistance. Likewise, HEOP provides disadvantaged students with counseling, tutoring and money for books, transportation and other expenses.

Derrell Melton ’10, economics major, spoke to the audience and legislators at the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities’ (cIcu) birthday celebration in February for the TAP and HEOP programs of New York state.

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 18 5/10/10 2:17:44 PM Crowning Mr. Siena By Christine Maccarone ’10

Move over Miss America, Mr. Siena is coming through. This year, the honor went to Alex Mazza ’12. “It means that I put on a good show for my friends and the judges, and that’s all I was out to do,” Mazza said. Six hundred people packed the Sarazen Student Union to see eight Siena heartthrobs strut their stuff to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. The contestants participated in a variety of events, Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun including the formal wear competition, a talent contest and choreographed dances, raising $2,700 in the process. They may not be old enough to take college “I loved the talent portion of the contest. I never knew that classes, but as the Student Events Board’s annual these guys could move like that,” said Shawna Sammis ’10. Siblings Weekend proved, you’re never too young to Mr. Siena started five years ago as a fun and interactive way enjoy Siena’s community spirit. to help support Habitat for Humanity projects, including More than 170 brothers and sisters of current spring break trips to North and South Carolina. students came to campus in mid-March for a variety “The Habitat club goes on multiple trips throughout the of ’50s-themed festivities, including a sock hop, a Rock year and sponsors its own Around the Clock Carnival and a music trivia dinner. Mark your calendars for next year’s sibling weekend- Siena House here in Albany,” To see video about this story said Mr. Siena Chairperson visit www.siena.edu/news March 25-27, 2011. and search “Mr. Siena” Alexandra Georgieva ’12.

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Ricciardi Receives Kennedy Center Grant

Paul Ricciardi, assistant professor of creative arts, has been awarded one of six Kennedy Center National Teaching Artist grants for 2010. The award will support his continued research in voice training for theatre. Ricciardi came to Siena in fall 2009 to teach acting, voice and movement in the theatre program. Ricciardi’s work focuses on the Linklater Technique, an internationally recognized method that connects vocal skills with the actor’s emotions. Ricciardi serves as the resident voice, speech and dialect coach for the Siena College theatre program. As an actor and award-winning solo performer, he has worked extensively throughout New York City and regionally. Recent regional theatre credits include Love Song at Chester Theatre Company, The New Play Festival at Proctor’s Theatre and Take Me Out at Boston’s Speakeasy Stage (IRNE Award, best ensemble). He is directing George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion at Siena this spring.

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 20 5/10/10 2:19:14 PM Bridging the GAAP History Prof Named to

The job prospects for U.S. accounting students may depend, in National Council part, on Chester Brearey. Brearey, assistant professor of accounting, recently received $10,000 from the PricewaterhouseCoopers Barbara Reeves- Charitable Foundation to investigate new ways of bringing Ellington, Ph.D., International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) into the associate professor of classroom. If he’s successful, generations of U.S. students will leave history, was named to college better qualified for accounting positions around the world. the Phi Alpha Theta Right now, college students who graduate as accountants are up National Council, the against an imposing roadblock. The United States is the only nation national honor society still using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to for history at the college maintain and audit corporate books. The rest of the world uses and university level. She IFRS. By and large, U.S. colleges don’t teach IFRS yet because the was one of seven faculty flexibility and professional judgment embedded in IFRS will make advisors chosen to fuzzy numbers a certainty and comparability an impossibility. serve as national councilor out of 870 candidates. “That makes it very difficult for their students to find accounting Reeves-Ellington has taught United States jobs or internships in other countries,” Brearey pointed out. “The history at Siena since 2003. Big four, for instance, offer very desirable internships in Europe, Her current work examines the ways in which but you can’t get them if you don’t know IFRS.” The Big four American Protestant missionaries exported ideas consists of the largest networks of accounting firms in the world. about religion, gender and race to the Ottoman Empire; as well as how Orthodox Christians in the empire negotiated and rearticulated those ideas during a period of increasing sectarianism in the Ottoman domains. She was a Fulbright fellow at the Institute of Balkan Studies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in 1999-2000, and a fellow at the Leslie Humanities Institute, Dartmouth College, in fall 2002.

Reeves-Ellington recently published a book titled Competing Kingdoms: Women, Mission, Nation, and the American Protestant Empire, 1812- 1960 (Duke University Press). The book rethinks the importance of women and religion within U.S. imperial culture from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth.

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Saints in the Community By Jason Rich ’97

From soup kitchens to elementary schools, Siena’s student-athletes give of their time each year to enrich the Capital Region community through the Saints in the Community program. During the 2009-2010 academic year, student athletes spent more than 2,000 hours volunteering.

O.D. Anosike ’13, Davis Martens ’13 and Kyle Griffin ’11 from the men’s basketball team volunteered at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. They sifted through bins of donated apples and packed them for needy families. The Saints’ visit coincided with a food drive during the Mount St. Mary’s game at the Times Union Center during which a record amount of food — 755 pounds — was collected. An additional $750 was raised through raffle donations.

The field hockey team prepared a meal at the Ronald Meghan Yi ’11 of the cross McDonald House in Albany. Each of the athletic country team spent time with teams visits the house during the academic year to a youngster during her team’s prepare a meal for the families of sick children who recent visit to Colonie to are staying there. meet the Shooting Stars, an organization that matches local high school and college athletic teams with youngsters with The women’s special needs who are ages 5-21 basketball team visited years old. the Eddy Heritage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy on New Year’s Eve. Players and coaches sang, danced and spent time with the home’s residents to raise their spirits.

Cate Quinlan ’10 of the The men’s lacrosse team volunteered at women’s lacrosse team the 50th annual Center for Disability worked with her teammates Services Telethon in January. It marked on a Habitat for Humanity the fifth year the Saints have worked the house on North Pearl Street phones and accepted donations on behalf in Albany. The project of the center. was part of Collegiate Captains Matt Challenge, a program Leithead ’10, Kyle organized by Habitat for Vercruysse ’10 and Humanity. The Saints Mike Whalen ’10 built a deck and tore down presented a check a dilapidated shed. for $1,000.

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PROUD TO BE SAINTS!

By Lisa Dussault ’10

Throughout the year’s momentous men’s basketball season, Siena alumni across the country gathered to cheer on their Saints at “game watches.” Alumni gathered for conference games, the Bracketbusters, MAAC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament game. These gatherings occurred in Albuquerque; Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Buffalo, Kingston, Latham; Novi, Michigan; Syracuse, Troy and Spokane. “The watch parties are a great way for our alumni to stay connected with the college, with each other, and to share our Siena pride,” said Mary Beth Finnerty ‘85, director of alumni relations. The events were organized by regional club coordinators with the assistance of Janice Goca, assistant director of alumni relations. During the first round of the NCAA tournament, fiercely loyal fans followed the team at game watches in nine cities. “One of the great things that Siena alumni can still enjoy is rallying behind our Saints! We had alumni of all ages sitting side-by-side, cheering on the green and gold,” said John Palmeri ‘05.

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SIENA 26 c1-c2_03-27sien_spr10.indd 23 5/5/10 12:43:42 AM Mrs. V Remembering a Life Well Lived and a Woman Well Loved atilda Vawter, known as “Mrs. V” to the Siena community, worked for 31 years in the College’s dining hall, where she brought smiles to thousands of students’ faces. She would greet all the students coming for mealsM with a generous smile. “She knew all of the students by name, which was good, or not so good if you were trying to sneak into 21 club,” said Norm Kvam, director of dining services. “She loved the students. Siena was her second life,” said her daughter, Celeste Gross. On Jan. 9, Mrs. V died at age 85. Although Mrs. V was beloved by generations of Siena students, most of them did not know what an inspiring life she led. After graduating from high school, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. “She was very avant-garde for the era,” said Gross. Mrs. V met her husband, Lt. Col. Elton Lee Vawter, while in the Navy working as a teletype operator. They met on opposite sides of the teletype. After a long conversation, Mrs. V asked Elton, “Are you RON?” which meant, “Are you remaining overnight, on the ship?” He replied that

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 24 5/10/10 2:20:33 PM Scholarship to Honor Mrs. V Sodexo Food Services is partnering with the Siena community to endow a scholarship to honor Mrs.V. For every $2 donated, Sodexo will match $1 up to $10,000 he was, and they continued to talk late into the night. Then they met for breakfast toward the Matilda B. Vawter the next morning. They named their son Ron. He later attended Siena as a member Scholarship. The scholarship of the class of 1971. He was an acclaimed actor until his death in 1994, appearing in will be established by Sodexo Philadelphia and The Silence of the Lambs. and Mrs. V’s family and Through her son, Mrs. V met Tom Hanks and Andie McDowell. She hosted friends to perpetuate the Willem Dafoe in her home on many occasions. memory of her spirit and When stationed in San Diego, she was offered a ride in a helicopter. When she got kindness. It will be awarded off, she thanked the pilot and asked his name. It turned out that the pilot was Igor to a student based on need. Sikorsky, the inventor of the first successful helicopter. She also would watch a group “It’s nice that the college of young men practicing baseball, who, she said, were trying to start up a team. That is honoring someone who team later became the San Diego Padres. Mrs. V was a world traveler. She took her family on trips to Europe, the Soviet had such an impact on Siena Union (she was there when the General Secretary of the Communist Party, and its students,” said Kvam. Konstantin Chernenko, died) and beyond. She toured Israel with a Siena group. In All those wishing to make her late 70s, she traveled the Inside Passage of Alaska. a contribution to the Matilda When the Siena basketball team played at Madison Square Garden in 1994, B. Vawter Scholarship students invited her along. can do so online at “I tried calling her around dinnertime and she didn’t answer. I figured she just www.siena.edu/mrsv, didn’t hear her phone. We turned on the Siena game and there she was in the middle or by making a check to of the student cheering section, holding up a foam finger,” said Gross. Siena College and placing “She was always busy at Siena. She judged Halloween contests, the multicultural “Matilda B. Vawter fashion shows. It kept her independent,” said Gross. Scholarship” on the memo Upon her retirement, Mrs. V was awarded the Vice President for Student Affairs line. Checks should be Special Recognition Award for her long and faithful service to 31 classes of Siena mailed to Siena College College students. Development and External “She didn’t want to retire, but as her health deteriorated and she began using a walker, she worried that it would affect the students,” said Gross. Affairs, 515 Loudon Road, When Mrs. V moved into her daughter’s home six years ago, they found Mrs. V’s Loudonville, NY 12211. house was filled with Siena memorabilia—including a beer mug with her photo on it! For more information, Even in the weeks and days leading up to her death, Mrs. V was Mrs. V. “You never please call the Development knew what she would come out with,” said Gross. “She enjoyed life.” Office, 1-888-SIENA4U Mrs. V died wearing her Siena class ring. (1-888-743-6248).

Visit www.siena.edu/mrsv

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c1-c2_03-27x1sien_spr10 25 5/11/10 10:58:11 AM Letters from the Heart The following are excerpts from letters written by student scholarship recipients to their donors.

Dear Mr. Barrett and Mr. Murphy, Dear Mrs. Raub, This is my fourth and final year at Siena. I am both scared and Siena has given me a excited for graduation, knowing that I can now utilize what I learned great education, and I am from Siena and build a path of my own. There will be many obstacles really looking forward to in the future, but knowing Siena has prepared me well for what is my senior year. My ahead gives me a boost of confidence. I am truly thankful for your favorite class (also the financial assistance with all of my heart. most challenging) I would not have been able to do so much and not have is Advanced Investments to worry about affording college if not for your with Dr. Girard. Although generosity. I hope this scholarship will continue to benefit future Siena students. it was very demanding, I came out feeling fulfilled and wanting more. It inspired me Sincerely, to go into investing after I graduate. Pui Jan J. Ma ’11 I greatly value the education I am getting at Siena and am honored to receive this Ma is an economics major and recipient of The J. Patrick scholarship in your loved one’s memory. Barrett ’59 and Thomas J. Murphy ’67 Scholarship. Scholarship. Sincerely, Bryan Daly ’10 Dear Ms. Apps, The Franciscan tradition at Siena has influenced my Daly is a finance major and recipient of life in many ways. I am able to share this tradition through The William R. Raub Memorial Scholarship Fund. liturgical ministry and working with the admissions office, where I have the opportunity to talk about the Franciscan experience with prospective students. I feel Siena is a unique school; the education and friendships I have made cannot be put into words. I love attending Siena and your continued support makes it affordable for me. Dear Bond Family, Being a part of the Sincerely, Franciscan community Jill Pabis ’10 of Siena has given me the knowledge and Pabis is a chemistry major and recipient of The Mary passion to help serve Burke Apps ’53 Scholarship. the community. I have just returned from a two-week missionary trip to Costa Rica and Panama. Experiencing the gratitude of those Dear Mr. and Mrs. Crouch, who are so underprivileged really gave me a I am writing to thank you for awarding me the new perspective on life and a determination scholarship in memory of your son Brian. It is difficult to dedicate my professional life to provide to afford one college education, but my family has health care for the underprivileged. worked to send three of us here in the past six years, I would like to thank you for your with one more coming next year. Your substantial generosity. Your kindhearted donation has contribution is truly a blessing. helped my family and me more than you This summer, I spent six weeks in El Salvador for could ever know. my summer of service. I worked in a health clinic near the border of Honduras and later assisted in a wound clinic at a San Salvador Sincerely, hospital, where I got to experience the healing process first hand. Thank Jessica Badale ’10 you for allowing me to have these experiences.

Badale is a biology major and recipient of Sincerely, The Bond Family Scholarship. Steve Hannigan ’10

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reating a legacy at Siena was a natural thing to do for Christine Hause ’89 and her husband, Jeff. Hause’s parents taught her at an early age to appreciate what she had and to share with others. Reflecting back, that spirit was reinforced by the education she received at Siena. “I received a quality education that made me push the limits of what I could accomplish and understand the importance of values, ethics and the spirit of giving back,” says Hause. “Dr. Martino gave me my interest in law; Dr. SantilliC gave me confidence in my writing; Dr. Rossetti confirmed my passion for sales and marketing; and so many other professors instilled the thirst for knowledge and continued intellectual growth.” Endowing a scholarship at Siena College assured Hause and her husband that generations of students will receive the same Franciscan education that she received. “With the help of my parents and a financial-aid package, along with working two jobs, I was able to receive a great education that has served me well in my life,” Hause said. “Siena remains a very important part of me, and we want to be able to provide that same opportunity to future Siena students. Education opens minds and doors, two things that should never be closed.” After graduating from Siena, Hause spent 10 years in the nonprofit world prior to joining Charlotte State Bank, where she is a vice president in the Trust & Investment Management Department. “Charitable giving was a natural outgrowth of working with nonprofits. With my present work, using estate planning to accomplish our charitable goals made good sense,” she said. Living 1,300 miles away doesn’t allow Christine to return to Loudonville often, but every trip home to see her family includes a visit to campus to “see how much the College has grown and to recharge the Franciscan tradition battery.” If you would like to learn more about creating your legacy at Siena College, please contact Jack Sise ’75, director of gift planning, 518-783-2432 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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Editors: Victoria Abdulla ’07, Development Assistant, and Janice Goca, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. Please submit all of your class notes information to your class coordinator; or if there is no coordinator listed for your class, please send all information to [email protected] for posting in the magazine!

vertising agency before he retired in thoughts and prayers to his wife, 1951 1980 and started his own business. Mary, and his family. 1969 John Hourigan Joe Condon received the Capital Tell me what you all have been During Siena’s wonderful basket- [email protected] District Keys for Kids “Gratitude” doing, and I’ll be happy to be the ball season, many of our classmates Charles Jeseo Award. Capital District Keys for class note-taker. made it to the game from out of [email protected] Kids is a free nonprofit programprogram ’Bye for now. Hope to hear town including Carmen Cognetta, We are happy to announceclass that notesdesigned to teach youth ages 7 to from you! Jerry DeFrancisco and Denny two members of the class of 1951 15 how to read, play and appreciate Dobbyn. have stepped up to be the Class music. Joe and his wife, Kathleen, Class notes only works if you Notes coordinators for our class. 1959 are residents of Menands, N.Y. Joe send your news to me at the e-mail The first is Charles Jeseo and the Frank Martin is public affairs director for Albany above. I need your help. All the best second is John Hourigan. Please [email protected] Broadcasting Company, Inc. to you and yours! e-mail them with any updates you might have. Below is an update 1962 from John. Ken Deitcher Hey, classmates! Let’s tell the [email protected] rest of the Siena community what we’ve been up to. Send me your 1965 A Life-Changing Gift notes, and I’ll be glad to create a Jack Mulvey, Jr. column of your stories. [email protected] As for us, we keep busy running up and down the west coast, 1967 visiting children and grandchil- Rick Spataro dren, holding a family camp every [email protected] summer somewhere between San 61 State Street Francisco and Seattle, gardening, Malone, NY 12953 computing and checking out the 518-483-3566 latest movies. I’m really enjoy- ing the new, almost unbelievable technologies that stretch from 1968 Bill McGoldrick my slide rule (c. 1948) to a super [email protected] fast Apple computer and now, the The last time that I wrote these iPad. To escape the rainy winters, notes, it was with the sad news of we’ve been hitting Puerto Vallarta, John Dawson’s death. This month, Mexico for the past few years, and unfortunately, I have to report the often I see old friends there who are passing of two more classmates. also escaping the weather around Bill Keon died last October. Albany and New York. Bill was a successful and respected After graduating from Siena, As Dan McKillop ’69 reflected on his 40th anniversary of businessman, active in his Coral Lawrence Mahar went into the graduating from Siena, he wanted to make a big impact. Gables, Fla. community, and an avid Army and served in the Army of He wanted to do something that would be life-changing for outdoorsman who loved the water Occupation in Germany, following generations of Siena students to come. Dan and Irene, his and the company of his entire fam- the defeat of Germany in World wife, decided to endow a scholarship for students who might ily. We all extend our condolences War II. He authored a book titled be struggling to make the dream of a Siena education a to his wife, Pat, and his sons. Living with the Enemy, which reality. “It was the best way to honor my 40th reunion,” said Pete DeGaetano passed away details his experiences in Germany. March 4, 2010. Pete was an All- Dan. “I never thought that I could make such a direct impact Incidentally, a while back one of his America baseball player at Siena and on students’ lives, but to be able to help them join the Siena plays was performed by the Siena when he attended our last reunion, community is a wonderful feeling.” theater group. He also has another he bragged about being the oldest published story that details how he If you’re thinking about celebrating your milestone reunion player at the alumni baseball game. got his Siena degree by success- by supporting Siena students, please contact Mike Utzig, Pete had a successful 40-year career fully hitchhiking from Saratoga to associate director of the annual fund at 518-783-2914 or in the cosmetic industry and was Siena the 3 1/2 years it took him to executive vice president of Verla [email protected]. graduate. He wound up being a vice International Ltd. We all extend our president of a New York City ad-

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28-34_c3sien_spr10.indd 28 5/4/10 5:50:02 PM paving contractors in the markets in where she still resides. She received 1972 which they operate. Additionally, her master’s in library science from NEWSMAKER Jack Callahan Chris received Siena’s Distinguished SUNY Albany in 1984, and works [email protected] Alumni Award in 2007, which as the catalog librarian at Bethlehem recognized his specific service Public Library in Delmar. She is 1973 contributions to improve the Siena also a part-time reference librarian Brian Valentine community. Chris is married to and archivist for Maria College in [email protected] Carleen Nelson Madden, and they Albany. She shared a heartwarming 202-586-9741 have three daughters: Katharine, 20, story that I’ll let her recount in her Greetings to all of the Siena Elizabeth, 18, and Sarah, 15. own words: “I wanted to share how College community — alumni, stu- Siena came through for me recently. dents, faculty, trustees, and friends! My father, Arthur J. Bouchard, We have news from two of our 1978 Brian Baker of Bordentown, attended Siena after he came home Chris Madden ’77 Class of ’73 classmates. Joseph N.J. has been granted a six-month from serving as a combat engineer of Callanan Industries was Cardillo (B.A., English), professor sabbatical leave from the New Jer- in Europe during World War II. honored by the Commission of English at Hudson Valley sey Education Association (NJEA) In 2005, Dad was diagnosed with on Independent Colleges and Community College and best- to investigate the core relationship esophageal cancer and I became Universities Alumni Hall of selling author of the nonfiction between politics and the media his primary caregiver. In 2007, we Distinction books Be Like Water and Bow to today and where that relationship is learned that the cancer had returned. Life, recently announced the world- trending. His study will focus heav- I brought Dad home again, and wide release of his latest book, CAN ily on the 2008 Presidential race in called Community Hospice. I also I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION? which the Obama campaign tapped called the Siena Campus Ministry NEWSMAKER How To Think Fast, Find Your class notes most effectively into the power of and spoke with Father Kevin Daly, Focus, and Sharpen Your Concen- this “new” news media and inspired O.F.M. (Note: Fr. Kevin was a tration. The book combines ancient, a new generation of citizens to member of Siena’s Campus Ministry attention-building processes with vote for the first time. It also will team until August 2009, when he cutting-edge attention research in consider the media’s increasing was appointed pastor of St. Joseph’s psychology, neurology and biology. dependence on “spin” and interpre- Church in East Rutherford, N.J.) It presents a redefinition of atten- tive commentary at the expense Although we belong to a local tion deficit and reveals a variety of hard informational content in parish, I wanted to bring Dad back of natural, non-medical tools that television and radio news report- to Siena. I told Father Kevin the can significantly improve anyone’s ing. A lobbyist for NJEA for 10 circumstances, and asked if we attention! Cardillo’s work has also years, Brian will produce an internal could use the chapel for Dad’s been contracted for foreign transla- organizational report on how the memorial mass. He was very tion editions in 10 languages. Brian Baker ’78 Association can best make use of gracious, and welcomed us. On of Bordentown, N.J. has been John Penzer (B.A., English) was new technology to support public April 5, 2008, the night Dad granted a sabbatical leave named executive director of Shelters education and to shape the political died, I called Father Kevin, and from the New Jersey of Saratoga (SOS). SOS offers a agenda in New Jersey. Prior to he immediately offered to come Education Association broad continuum of services to that, he worked as editor of NJEA’s to the house for prayers and to to investigate the core the homeless and at-risk homeless, member newspaper and as a writer/ give Dad a blessing. He was there relationship between politics including a 19-bed homeless shelter reporter for various publications in in 10 minutes, and stayed with and the media today for men and women, home repair Albany, N.Y. His leave began my family and me until after the to allow qualified individuals to January 1, 2010. funeral director left. We were able remain in their homes, rapid re- Mark Grimm was recently to have Dad’s Mass the very next housing, case management, mobile named Trainer of the Year at the Saturday at Our Lady of the Angels and five kids, and Uncle Bob and outreach and transitional living. annual conference for the Hudson- Chapel on the Siena campus. Father his wife Mary Alice are retired and Class of ’73— please send me Mohawk chapter of the American Kevin also allowed my two griev- settled in Brant Lake.” news about yourselves, and your Society of Training and Develop- ing nephews, Alexander, 13, and Check out the wedding photo families, too! We would love to hear ment. Grimm is the founder of Christopher, 11, to say the eulogy section for a lovely shot of Peter about you. Mark Grimm Communications, for their beloved Papa. After they and Kathleen Canter Ognibene, a Guilderland firm that provides spoke, Father Kevin remarked that who were featured in my last 1975 public speaking training, media re- they had just done a very difficult column. Also pictured is Mike Janet Gutowski Hall lations and message strategy. He is a thing, and he asked the mourners Johnson, O.F.M., who performed [email protected] former Entrepreneur of the Year for to give them a round of applause. the ceremony, and Kathy’s brother- the Guilderland Chamber of Com- This was a wonderful demonstra- in-law Tom Bastian ’84. 1977 merce. He is a published author, tion of compassion for two grieving Congratulations to Jane Bennett Linda Fitzsimmons the producer/host of Siena Alumni children who loved their grandfa- who was invited back to Siena in [email protected] Connection on WVCR, an adjunct ther so much. Their mom, Melissa March to give the Annual Philoso- Chris Madden of Callanan media professor at Siena and a Boncordo/Bouchard ’91, is also a phy Lecture on “Green Material- Industries was honored by the Guilderland Town Board member. Siena alumna. Alexander has already ism.” Jane is a professor of political Commission on Independent made the decision that he, too, will science at Johns Hopkins Univer- Colleges and Universities Alumni 1979 attend Siena. Again, my utmost sity in Baltimore. She works in the Hall of Distinction. Honorees were Sue Reilly/Hayes thanks to Father Kevin and to the fields of political theory, philosophy recognized in an awards ceremony [email protected] Siena community for being there for and ecological thought. She has on March 1, 2010 at the New York 522 Chili-Riga Town Line Road all of us.” The Bouchard family has authored several books, and the State Capitol. Chris is the National Churchville, NY 14428 additional Siena ties. Elizabeth adds, most recent one, Vibrant Matter: Division President of Old Castle 585-889-2072 “Dad’s younger brother, Robert A Political Ecology of Things, was Materials, Inc., a company that I recently received a lovely Bouchard ’62, and his son, Francis published earlier this year. produces crushed stone, asphalt e-mail from classmate Elizabeth Bouchard ’84, both from Waterv- In January, Jim and Lisa Calvelli/ and ready-mix concrete products, Bouchard, an English major who liet, are also Siena graduates. Fran Meyer headed to the Capital and is one of the largest asphalt commuted to Siena from Latham, lives in Loudonville with his wife District from North Carolina to SIENA 29

28-34_c3sien_spr10.indd 29 5/4/10 5:50:14 PM Let this column inspire you Saturday evening, October 28, 2011. NEWSMAKER to share your favorite Siena More information will be available 1985 Catherine and Ron moments—past or present—with soon, but save the date, and spread Bjorklund your classmates. Keep the info com- the word. If you want to be kept [email protected] ing. Thanks to all! in the loop about the 50th birthday 14 Stevens Lane party, and anything else going on, Tabernacle, NJ 08088-9744 please e-mail me at the above 1980 Moving on up! address and we will add your name Diane DeSilva Anne Gasperini/Colucci of to the e-mail blast. To keep us in the [email protected] Quorum Federal Credit Union in spirit of the basketball triumphs of After graduating from Siena, Purchase, N.Y., was recently pro- the current Saints, shout-outs will Christopher C. Robinson received moted to senior vice president and go to some former INDIANS: his M.A. from SUNY Albany and chief financial officer. Anne began Mary Gaudreau, Tom Roginski, the University of Massachusetts at her career with the White Plains, Anne Gasperini/Colucci ’85 Katy Sturgis, Mark Dufort, Amherst and his Ph.D. from SUNY N.Y. office of Ernst & Young of Quorum Federal Credit Angela Fedullo, Rod Mullin and Albany. He has been a member of immediately after graduation and Union in Purchase, N.Y., Joan Nowak. Where are you all, the Clarkson faculty since 1998 and received her CPA certification in was recently promoted to and what are you up to? The former is also co-host of North Country New York soon thereafter. Anne senior vice president and TeePee Rowdies from the Class of Public Radio’s Readers and Writ- also worked at Fishkill National chief financial officer ’83 want to know. ers on the Air. He is an assistant Bank and Trust Company and professor of political science at Mahopac National Bank before Clarkson University. Chris recently 1984 joining Quorum. Anne has worked check in with their son Paul, who is authored a book titled Wittgenstein Lisa San Fratello/McCutcheon undergoing nuclear reactor training at the Credit Union for 15 years, and Political Theory: The View from [email protected] beginning her tenure as comptroller at a U.S. Navy facility in Saratoga. Somewhere, which discusses the 305 The Parkway Other than the adjustment to winter and earning a promotion to philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Ithaca, NY 14853 vice president of finance and chief driving, Paul was doing well and and his approach to politics. Now that we have everything will join the naval fleet sometime financial officer in 2001. She is a straightened out with my e-mail member of the New York State in the fall, possibly in Guam. The address, I hope I will be able to entire Meyer family, including 1982 Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), Bob Young fill our column up with more news daughter Jessica, visited with Jim where she served as a board [email protected] from our class. Our 25th reunion and Lisa’s old college buddies, member in the Westchester Chapter last June was a great success, and it from 2001–2006. She is also a John Corbett ’78, Jeff and Anna was fantastic catching up with every- Famosi/Rougeau ’78, at the Log 1983 member of the American Institute Elvira Altimari-Jaeger one. I think it was great for everyone of Certified Public Accountants Jam Restaurant in Lake George. who came because the weekend Lisa reported that her kids really [email protected] (AICPA). Anne lives in White 60 Wyatt Rd brought back such great memories Plains with her husband and two enjoyed tales of the Swamp Boys of past parties at Siena. Thank you and 3W girls. They also enjoyed Garden City, NY 11530 children and volunteers for numer- Hey, all. I am submitting my to Maureen Rossi/Morgan and ous activities within the church and hearing that their dad was actu- Maureen Morris for sending me ally a bio major at one time, had a column on the eve of the Big Dance, community. and I have my fingers crossed for pictures from the reunion. Ring, ring… good vertical leap and had taken Please send me anything you the month of October off in his the Saints to make it to the Sweet Ron Bjorklund, along with a few Sixteen. I have a few updates: want shared about your time at the current Siena finance students and junior year, along with Jeff and reunion, or where you are now. It Corb! Lisa said that, although they Keith Miner received the Peter Board of Trustees members, rang J. Mancinelli Small Office Post- was great seeing Bob Walsh and the opening bell with Trustco Bank had not seen each other in 20 years, Mary McGuire/Walsh, Hummer it was like no time had passed, with master of the Year Award for the on the NASDAQ stock exchange Westchester District of the United Morgan and Maureen Rossi/ on February 2, 2010. much reminiscing about “shopping Morgan, Judy McGrath/Chidester, cart races in the hallways, the day States Postal Service. Keith has been Siena networking pays off! with the Postal Service since 1988 Rick O’Brien, Mary Byrne, After being laid off in February Mary Cronin/Buser and I filled the Mary Reeves/Hayes, Lisa Apuzzi/ ‘Jeffs’ (Rougeau and Naughton ’78) and is the Postmaster of Glenford, 2009 in these tough economic N.Y. Keith and his wife Lorraine Caldwell, Sue D’Angelo, Caroline times, Brian Ranagan searched for room with leaves and the wooden LaVelle, Tom MacKay and Paula scaffold campfire one long week- Clyne/Miner ’84 are also pleased months for a job. It was network- to announce that their daughter, Daiuto/MacKay, Bob McLoughlin, ing with some of his classmates end. Jeff and Anna are grandparents, Sean Doolan, Mike Fitzgerald, and their oldest daughter turned Victoria, has been accepted as a bi- that made all the difference. Kevin ology major into the Siena Class of Dave Miller and Mike Connell Maguire ’82 had sent Brian’s resume 30 the day we saw them.” Lisa (whom we haven’t forgiven for continued, “We visited Siena—took 2014. Victoria joins a few other 1983 to his brother’s friend, and Brian kids to join the Siena ranks. I also starting the Jameson’s!). subsequently went on a series of a short stroll around campus and On a personal note, I have my walked into the chapel. There was heard from John Walker who was interviews. Brian was hired for a also excited about the Saints’ third oldest daughter graduating from company called Unified Resources a friar there who updated us on all high school and heading off to col- the changes since we left. That was appearance in the NCAA Tourna- in Display as an account executive. ment in as many years. John started lege in the fall. I know some of you As Brian said “You should take ad- fortunate because the chapel looked have been through this but she is our nothing like it did when we were a new position as chief medical of- vantage of your classmates and the ficer for Cornerstone Healthcare, a first. She loved Siena but has chosen networking that Siena provides!” there. Jim thought maybe he partied Stonehill College. At least it is close more than he thought he had, but 150-doctor, multispecialty group in Like father, like son the Piedmont Triad region of North to my brother, Mary Reeves/Hayes Matt Pastore is following in his the friar told us the story about the and Sue D’Angelo. I am counting fire and subsequent renovation. The Carolina. John says that it is differ- father Rob Pastore’s footsteps, ent from what he was doing, but he on all of you to look after her! and is playing rugby as a freshman campus looked great and we look If you know of any other forward to returning north when is using a lot of the skills he learned for Siena. as a resident assistant at Siena. classmates whom you would like Countdown to reunion the weather is better and maybe to contact or anything you want to having a chance on our next trip to I would like to remind everyone Gathering at the men’s basketball about the Class of 1983 50th birth- share, please write me and I’ll be game on January 9, 2010 to discuss catch up with Connie Cahill Sise sure to answer you. and Dave Smith.” day party to be held in NYC on upcoming reunion plans and also

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28-34_c3sien_spr10.indd 30 5/4/10 5:50:24 PM just to have a great time were spends hours at the hockey I also received information about Brian Ranagan, Tom Joyce, rink, freezing and watching youth Mrs. V. For all of us who lived NEWSMAKER Susan Cronin, Ellen McCarthy/ hockey games. He has lots of on-campus and frequented Serra Guerin, Kathy Casscells/Hanlon, fun being his son’s den leader for Hall, Mrs. V was someone whom Paul and Mary Beth Finnerty, the Cub Scouts. Bill has also done a you could not forget. She worked Sean Stack, Dom Sabatino, Susan few things with the Siena’s Pre-Law for Siena for over 31 years, and I O’Connor/Coyne and her husband Mentoring Society. am sure she had an impact on many Jim Coyne ’84, Steve Hart, Chris With summer approaching, of the students before and after Rosetti along with ’84 friends Bill please send me info on your travels the class of 1989. She passed on and Maureen Morgan and Bob and and gatherings with Siena friends. January 9, 2010. Our thoughts and Mary Walsh. prayers go out to her family. Sharing the Siena spirit 1989 Please think of your fellow Tom (Bo) Kelly and four other Mike Carbonaro classmates and send your updates to New Jersey businessmen went on [email protected] [email protected]. Also, Frederick Keator ’90 a humanitarian mission to Haiti to 3140 10th Street as mentioned in the last newslet- was just recognized as one help build housing for orphanages. Bethlehem, PA 18020 ter, a Facebook group now exists of the Top Financial Tom was fortunate to have returned 610-737-1147 for the Siena College Class of 1989 Advisors in the Country and the State of Massachusetts to New Jersey the day before the I write to you with sad news alumni, so check it out. Starting earthquake struck in January, but his regarding a member of our class with this article, I will post the news friends were there and stranded for from her friend, also of the Class of article when the newsletter arrives several days. 1989. I received the following from to the Facebook group. 1991 Myles Birrittella and wife Robin Mary Johnson/Ryan, and I am Kevin Clarke made a surprise visit to the Alumni including it as I received it. “It is 1990 [email protected] Office in February. They are busy with great sadness that I am writing Janet Shotter/Swierbut I heard from Stacey Thompson/ with their six teenage children and to report of the passing of my [email protected] McCuin last month. It was great to are planning a mission trip to El Siena College roommate, Tracy Reunion time is just around the catch up and hear about her journey Salvador with their family. Pleva/Hill. Tracy left us in body in corner! I am really excited to bring since Siena. After teaching Spanish Back to school February 2009 after a nine-year my family to campus in the hopes in Johnstown and Mt. Kisco, N.Y. On March 15, Brian Jennings battle with breast cancer. Diag- that one (or all) of my children will for almost 10 years, she moved to returned to the Siena College nosed at age 32, Tracy did not back someday be Siena students. I just Massachusetts and became an Army campus to participate in the School down from the disease but met it reconnected with Kerri Hunt/ wife. Her husband, Tom, has been of Business Lecture Series. During head on with strength, tenacity Donovan through Facebook. She deployed to Afghanistan twice, his lecture to about 80 business and even humor. She said that the is living in Columbus, Ohio. Kerri conveniently leaving her with students, he spoke about his disease would have to fight for has two children, and she says she month-old infants each time. They position as executive vice president every bit it took from her, and truer is “living the dream.” I understand live in Alexandria, Va., with their of marketing at the NHL (National words were never spoken. Tracy she baked a lot of Irish soda bread three children: Aine (born in 2002), Hockey League) and his accom- continued to live life to the fullest, during St. Patrick’s week! I also just Sean (born in 2004) and Norah plishments since working there. including riding a Harley Davidson heard from Jennifer Lombardi/ (born in 2007). Thanks for the motorcycle across the UK on her Nebraska who, funny enough, lives update, Stacey, and all our prayers 40th birthday. Always a devoted, about a mile from Kerri, which 1987 to Tom in his endeavors. Geraldine “Gerry” McAndrew loving wife and mother, as well they just recently discovered. I also got to catch up with Ron [email protected] as a working woman, she added Jennifer and Paul Nebraska have Tumsuden. He is living in New 117 Thayer St advocate, spokeswoman, counselor, been married for 18 years! They York City with his wife and new Abington, MA 02351 mentor and inspiration to her have lived in Ohio for 8 1/2 years, baby. Ron just started his own 508-335-7744 resume. Tracy was an advocate for and prior to that, lived in San company integrating security the Young Survival Coalition, an Francisco. Paul has worked systems and importing LED organization dedicated to young for Travelers (formerly Aetna) for 1988 lighting fixtures from Italy. If you women with breast cancer. She 20 years. They have two children, Paula Cacossa have an interest in doing business, even allowed cameras to follow Ryan, in 7th grade, and Emily, in [email protected] let me know, and I’ll connect you her around in two documentaries 4th grade. Recently, I heard from Donna to Ron through e-mail. He also which chronicled the lives, hopes, Chris Repetto mentioned that Geronimo/McGregor who is reported a recent Bob Burke sight- dreams and fears of women living Raisin Cain and The Throwbacks living in Hopewell Junction with ing in New York City with a group with breast cancer. They are called are booked for the Saturday picnic her husband, Thomas, and twin of Siena friends. “Fighting for Our Future” and during reunion weekend, so be sure sons Matthew and Kyle, who are John Riley responded to my “The Beautiful Eight.” She served to watch for more details on that. 8 years old. She is keeping very shout-out in the last issue. He on various boards and panels and Frederick Keator has just been busy as a mom, and in her career as and his wife Sue Reh/Riley and was always willing to share herself recognized as one of the Top president/chief executive officer of good friends Dom and Sharmela by counseling women diagnosed Financial Advisors in the Country the Putnam Hospital Center in Chandlall/Myrand recently with breast cancer. She also and the State of Massachusetts. Carmel, N.Y., a position she attended a Siena basketball game authored a blog which she used to Additionally, Frederick is serving has held since 2007. Donna where Tom Huerter was announc- share her personal insights, trials, as a member of the Franciscan Vol- really enjoys the many challenges ing the game. They were quickly joys and humor that touched, unteer Ministry (FVM) Associate of balancing a demanding and brought back to the days of our first comforted and inspired countless Board. He was first introduced to very rewarding career and a NCAA tournament visit and the people. This truly exemplified the the FVM through Siena in 1989 dur- wonderful family! great time that was. (As I write this, Siena spirit! Tracy is no longer with ing the inception of the program. Bill Andrews and his wife we are headed there again!). John us, but she lives on in the hearts That’s all I have for now, so find Faye Corey/Andrews are living and Sue live in New York where of all of those fortunate enough me on Facebook, or send me an in the Albany area with their John is the associate dean of finance to have been touched by her. My e-mail to update us all on what two children, Emily and Rick. for the School of Medicine at Stony friend and inspiration — Tracy you’ve been up to. Hope to catch While enjoying his career in law, Brook University and Sue teaches Pleva/Hill 1967– 2009.” up with you in June. Bill also enjoys life as a dad. He pre-kindergarten.

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28-34_c3x1sien_spr10.indd 31 5/10/10 2:14:14 PM Keep the updates coming. And Lori Bubb/Mackey has moved with the Rensselaer County for next issue, let’s hear from Bob again. You can now find her in District Attorney’s Office, where 1998 Janine Trapp/Scotti, MBA Burke (since you have a sighting, I Crozet, Va. And finally, Karen he became bureau chief of the Drug [email protected] can’t let you off the hook yet), Ton y Martino/Steinmetz filled me in and DWI Unit. After ten years 201-294-0395 Di Leo and Pat Mc Kenna. on her life. Karen and her husband with the District Attorney’s office, Looks like spring is just around All the best! and two daughters (who are 5 and he entered private practice as an the corner, and not a minute too 7) live in Rhode Island, where she accomplished attorney, and was soon! is a physician assistant, practicing most recently at the NYS Education 1992 We have lots of little ones cardiology. Her Siena roommate, Department. I met Andrew on Mary Pat McLoughlin/Holler to announce in this issue. Kimber Teresita Smith/Hamilton, who is our first day at Siena back in 1990, [email protected] Lewis/Monroe and her husband, a family practice doctor, lives just and remained friends throughout Jill Steenburgh/Becker contact- Brian, welcomed their third 15 minutes away with her husband our Siena days. I will always look ed me to let us know that after years child, Gwen, on December 1, and three daughters (who are 2, back and smile at the many fond of working as an executive recruiter 2009. Gwen joins siblings Lance, 4, and 6). Bet you thought that memories I have of spending time and staying home with her children, 3, and Paige, 2. Milena Perna/ jobs and family would keep them with Andrew and everyone from she graduated in December with an Scalzo and her husband, Jon Scalzo, busy enough. Not the case. Their our wing during those two years M.S. in childhood education (grades welcomed Giana Isabel on January “hobby” is competing in middle- living in the basement of Ryan Hall. 1-6) from Sage Graduate School. 25, 2009. Giana joins big sister, distance triathlons! According to I remember him as a truly great guy She is currently working as a sub, Sofia, who is thrilled to have a new Karen, the husbands and five girls with a big heart whom you could and promises to update us when she sister. Congratulations to both can be found at the finish lines with always count on. He was always gets a permanent position. And now families! shirts that say, “Mommy swim. fun to be around, and could engage since issues and issues have passed Please keep the news coming, Mommy bike. Mommy run.” How you in a riveting conversation about with no updates, I, too, will join Class of ’98! friends from years before and after cool is that?! Good luck in the next just about anything. Andrew loved us (Sue and Kevin) and give the race, Karen and Teresita! Ok, that’s Siena, and worked vigorously on shout-out! So Townhouse 2, 4, 9, 12 all for now. Have a great rest of behalf of his fellow classmates in the 1999 Brendan Fitzgerald and 24, what are you up to? Please the spring and enjoyable relaxing student senate. I will always keep a [email protected] e-mail me and let me know. summer! This issue’s shout-outs piece of Andrew in my heart, and be 518-258-9272 I really want more to report for go to: Tom Cassidy — what are grateful for how he touched my life. By the time you read this, I each issue. you up to? How about Steve We’ll miss you Andrew. You left Downey? Tom Lawless? Karen us too soon. If you are interested will have turned 33, and probably 1993 Murray — what’s up with you and in making a contribution to create most of you are right there with Steve? If you respond, it will take a lasting memorial for Andrew at me. We’re 11 years out of col- Susan Hannon lege, holding down jobs, paying [email protected] care of two alumni! Siena, please contact me. mortgages and daycare bills, and, 213 W 252nd Street in many cases, responsible now for

Riverdale, NY 10471 1994 1995 lives other than our own. What the Glenn Hofsess Neil Wilcove 917-796-2085 heck happened?! Where are the days [email protected] [email protected] Happy spring everyone! I sit when beers before noon were OK, 83 Kellogg Street Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP here on the eve of the Saints/Purdue and movie quotes were a second lan- Brookfield, CT 06804 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1600 game in the NCAA basketball guage? I bet many of you have now I would like to begin with the Atlanta, GA 30339 tournament. I have picked the graduated from war stories to day happy news – on February 13, 2010, 770-818-1430 Saints to make the Sweet Sixteen. dreams about explaining to your Kyle Howard married Stacy de On November 28, 2009, Mark Hope my prediction came sons and daughters and nieces and Boom at the Indian Wells Country O’Brien married Katie Dugger in true! Here are the updates: Gerri nephews why it will be important to Club in Indian Wells, Calif. I had Tampa, Fla. In attendance at the Hutchings/Bock wanted you all study hard and get the most out of the honor of serving as best man, wedding were officiant, Father Sean to know that her third daughter, college. And speaking of some folks and enjoyed having the opportunity O’Brien (former Siena professor), Annabelle Elizabeth, joined their who definitely have a few of those to share in their special day at and groomsmen, Mike “Rookie” clan last April. Her big sisters chats in their future, the Siena fam- this magnificent California desert Ryan and Casey Cook ’94. Lila and Emily were thrilled to ily grows! At least that’s the news location. Siena was well represented, Congratulations to the happy meet her, and now the house is this quarter from Bryan Treharne even as a snowstorm threatened couple. full of toys and real Barbies and and Devon Couden/Treharne, who many flights leaving the east coast. princesses. Gerri has been living in welcomed Brady Andrew Treharne Congratulations and all the best Northern California for almost four 1996 on January 7, 2010. Brady joins for a lifetime of happiness together, years with her husband, Laszlo, Brian Murray his 4-year-old brother, James, and Kyle and Stacy! who works for Google. Since [email protected] 2-year-old sister, Reagan, to make Chris Thestrup and his wife relocating, she has been a stay at bmurray@betterbackschiropractic. the Treharnes a family of five! Also, Nichole are proud to announce home mom and keeps up with com Karen Henry/Sutphin gleefully the birth of their second child, most of her townhouse mates on 614-270-6003 announces that she and her husband Nicholas Dennis, who was born Facebook. According to Gerri Northwestern Mutual employee John Sutphin had a daughter, Lucy on December 15, 2009. Nicholas “college was such a fun time and it Allessandro Tronco of Cohoes has Katherine on September 11, 2009. joins big brother Ricky, who just seems so long ago.” It certainly was! been honored with the company’s She is their second child, joining her turned 2 in April. Anyone else want to go back to 2010 Eastern Region Top 10 Award. brother George Henry, who turned I am quite saddened to make those days? The honor recognizes him for an 4 in March. How about Deirdre my final announcement and Some sad news was sent to me by outstanding year of performance Sheehy/Pashley and her husband, do so with a heavy heart. Our Lisa Bianco/Clarke, class of 1994. with Northwestern Mutual. Eric? They welcomed their first classmate Andrew Martin passed Angela Panzeca/McCarthy passed child, Aidan Roberts, on July 10, away suddenly in January. After away last December. She suffered 1997 2009. Deirdre says the experi- graduating from Siena, Andrew from cancer for four years, and left Selena Dutcher ence of seeing the world through received his law degree from behind a 5-year old daughter, Jenna. [email protected] Aidan’s eyes has been indescribably Albany Law School in 1997. After Please keep her and her family in [email protected] wonderful! And Elaine DiDonato/ your prayers. law school, he accepted a position 518-265-2127

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28-34_c3sien_spr10.indd 32 5/4/10 5:50:43 PM Sheridan and her husband, Brian, tourney … were YOU there? Let us Manhattan. Please be sure to check are thrilled to announce the arrival 2002 know. Our very own Ken Jubie was out all of their beautiful wedding Christine Cinnamond of their daughter, Alivia Grace, who in attendance, cheering loudly while photos at the end of this issue! [email protected] was born on February 25, 2010. representing not only our class, but One of our own, Katie Cardus 646-942-0970 Congratulations to all of you also the entire Siena community as received an early Christmas In May of 2009, Kelly Anne first-time parents, and you brave the Siena College media relations present this year! Katie’s new Goodwin earned a master’s degree families having second and third specialist. fiancé, Jonathon Spiegel, popped in applied linguistics with an ad- additions! By way of weddings, there the question on Christmas Eve, ditional teaching certificate in ESL is some news to share from our and they are planning the wedding (English as a Second Language) classmates Megan Coyne, Andrea of their dreams for May 2011. In 2000 from New Jersey’s Montclair Disponzio, Michael Stabile and addition, this May Katie will have Shaymus R. Schweitzer State University and is pursuing a Kelly A. Collins. Megan Coyne completed her Teach for America [email protected] supervisor certificate from Rutgers married Joe Heegan in September service and will have her masters of 103 Sherman Ave. University. She is teaching ESL of 2008. The two wed in the teaching in secondary mathematics. Troy , NY 12180 in grades K-8, and elementary presence of 18 of our classmates at Many of Katie’s friends from Siena 518-727-3392 Spanish in Allendale, N.J., while the Crescent Beach Club on Long will be bridesmaids in the wedding. also choreographing summer and Island and are currently living in They include: Josie Orsini, 2001 spring musical productions. Brooklyn. Andrea Disponzio and Margarite Benevento, Deirdre Maura Mack Congratulations! And now a Michael Stabile were married this Gilfeather and Marisa Luvera ’06. [email protected] message from Kelly Anne that we past July at Carlyle on the Green Congratulations to all! ’Tis the notes section of can all agree with: “I miss my days in Bethpage State Park on Long Just a reminder that our classmates’ birth announcements! at Siena and all of the fun times a Island. Kelly A. Collins married reunion is quickly approaching on Congratulations to Karen Musa/ lot. I wish all of my fellow members Daniel T. Webster, an Albany police June 4-5th! Please keep a lookout Izzo. She and her husband, of the Class of 2002 health and officer, on August 8, 2009. Kelly for information in the mail, as Thaddeus, were married in Saratoga happiness!” is a 4th grade teacher in the well as online at www.siena.edu. on February 10, 2007, and Congratulations to Samuel Watervliet School District. Her We hope to see as many of you celebrated the birth of their daugh- Zimmerman! He recently started sister, Kathleen Collins ’12 served there as possible, so please mark ter, Grace Katherine Izzo, on a new position as financial advisor as maid of honor, and Erin Cassidy your calendars early! If you have February 8, 2010. Karen is working at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in ’03 was a bridesmaid. Congrats and any questions or would like to get as a school counselor at Northville Niskayuna, N.Y. best wishes Megan and Joe, Andrea involved, please feel free to e-mail Central School, and the Izzos reside Brie Brolley/Ellwood and her and Michael and Kelly and Daniel. me at the address above or Mike in Northville, N.Y. husband Brian welcomed Jake May your marriages be filled with Utzig at [email protected]. Please I recently heard Janelle Murray/ Christian Ellwood on July 28, 2009. blessings and adventures. keep the e-mails coming. It is great Lyons’ great news. She and her hus- Jake joins his 4-year-old sister, More congrats go out to Paul to hear from all of you! Enjoy the band, Joe, welcomed a son, Tyler Haylee. Congratulations, Brie! Joseph Lyons, on July 31, 2009! Oliver and his wife, Jennifer, who upcoming beautiful weather! Also, it was exciting to hear from had their first child, Matthew 2003 Oliver, on October 8, 2009. Carrie Blasi/Ellis, that she and her Gina Gizzi 2006 Chris Elsesser husband, Alan Ellis ’00, welcomed [email protected] [email protected] their daughter, Christine Elizabeth, The Class of 2003 has been a little 2005 Breanne Suhrland Ashley Boland on October 1, 2009. quiet this quarter; however, we do [email protected] [email protected] I was also happy to hear from have a few announcements. Jessica Hello, all! Spring has sprung and Class of 2006, HOW ARE YA?! Erin Quinn/Vargo. She and her Hurlbut married Tom Tortora ’02 so has the season of weddings and We hope that by the time you read husband, Tom, wanted to share on November 7, 2009. Check out engagements! We have a few Class this, you have all thawed out from their joyous news with the Siena the picture included in this issue! of 2005 weddings to announce the brutal winter months (especially community that they welcomed Andrew Nikola was selected in this issue. This past summer, the N.Y. metro residents) and are their first child, Emmet Thomas, to receive the Forty Under 40 Amy Fortnam and Ryan Pine enjoying some warmer weather! We on January 8, 2010, weighing “Shaker Award,” courtesy of were married August 15, 2009. have many exciting things to share 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and measuring the Greater Southern Dutchess Marisa Nicotera and Brett Cardillo with you this quarter, which would 21.5 inches long. Chamber of Commerce. The goal were also married last summer on not have been possible without the Congratulations to classmates, of this program is to recognize 40 July 25, 2009 in Utica, N.Y. Marisa’s awesome assistance of a couple of Jen Quinn/DeMarco and Joe people under the age of 40, who are roommates, Kacie Daley, Amanda our classmates. DeMarco, who recently launched committed to shaping this region Daniels and Heather Budney/Stoja We start with exciting news from their own business, Local Barre, at of New York State, making it a were all bridesmaids. our fellow pre-med classmates (and Maxwell Place in Hoboken, N.J. better place for everyone. It also Another class couple, Jennifer upcoming 2010 graduates from Local Barre is a studio that features recognizes those individuals who Longobardi and Bryan Cox Albany Medical College). After a fusion of ballet fundamentals, core have taken on decision-making were married on September 25, several months of anticipation, conditioning, yoga and stretching roles at an exceptionally early stage 2009. The couple met during the long awaited residency job for a total body workout. I wish in their lives. their freshman year and dated placement list was announced on I lived closer so that I could take We would love to hear more throughout all four years at March 18, 2010. The list is as advantage. As if that won’t keep the news for next time, so if you have Siena. Jennifer and Bryan were follows (Name/Department DeMarcos busy enough, they also an important event coming up, married in the bride’s hometown Placement/Location): Karen welcomed their son, Joseph William please remember to tell your fellow of Highland Mills at St. Patrick’s Patricia/Pediatrics/Baylor College, DeMarco, on February 28, 2010, alumni about it! weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Church, where Fr. Kevin Mackin, Houston, Texas; Melissa Krueger/ Wishing all these new parents O.F.M. officiated and Br. Michael Psychiatry/SUNY Buffalo, N.Y.; 2004 Harlan, O.F.M., assisted during Greg Perry/Emergency Medi- best wishes and sleep! Jolleen Wagner their ceremony. Their reception cine/SUNY Buffalo, N.Y.; Dave It was great to hear from so [email protected] followed at the Pleasantdale Auringer/Ophthamology/Albany many of you this time around, and Class of 2004, how are you? 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28-34_c3sien_spr10.indd 33 5/4/10 5:50:51 PM Amanda Benvenuto shared that NEWSMAKERS she recently started a new job at the In Memory: New York State Department of Tax and Finance. Way to go, Amanda! Siena College mourns the loss Alexandria Latina reports that of the following members of she is doing well. Currently she is our community. working as a team leader/member Joseph W. Kennedy ’41 service manager for the member solutions center at SEFCU credit William F. Leikhim ’41 union. She further reports that she John J. Noonan ’41 weddings recently bought a house and that Edwin C. Rado ’42 she plans to wed this September. Congratulations! Thomas F. Connell, III ’47 Since graduation, Stephanie Arthur Acosta ’48 Richter is a member of the Otto Ciavardoni ’49 Community Relations team at Siena Class of 2006 Albany Medical College Class of 2010 Northeast Parent & Child Society, Abram Cuttler ’49 (Congratulations!) a large nonprofit organization John P. Ryan ’49 based in Schenectady. This John R. Allen ’50 February, she was promoted to Charles J. Nardiello ’50 Albany Medical Center, Albany, year wedding anniversary this May. director of development and N.Y.; Justin DeWillers/Emer- They recently purchased their first communications. She is engaged Frank Lo Giudice ’51 to Andrew Douglas and will be gency Medicine/Strong Memorial home in St. James, N.Y. Shauna Jeremy M. Lynch ’53 Hospital, Rochester, N.Y.; Doug also reported the following job married in October of this year. Nathan P. Wild, Jr. ’55 Fair/Pediatrics/University of news: Tricia Eldred was recently Andrew, a professional bagpiper Texas-Southwestern, Austin, TX; promoted at Price Waterhouse with a school in Albany, is Pipe Dorothy Van Sleet Buff ’55 Major of the Oran Mor Pipe Liz Hubbard/Orthopedic Surgery/ Coopers. She is currently living Richard J. Lukasiewic ’59 Duke University, Durham, N.C.; in New York City and completed Band. If you were ever up early Theodore Hajos ’62 Alex Leahey/Internal Medicine/ the 2009 ING New York City enough on a Sunday morning and Portland, Oregon; Shyama Marathon. Jennifer Kratochvil is ventured down to campus from the Walter LeClair ’62 townhouses, you might have heard Mathews/OBGYN/Lenox Hill, also living in New York City, and Dan Di Nicola ’63 New York City; Joe Skowronek/ has been working in the Marketing the band practicing in Foy Hall. Anesthesiology/Georgetown Department of InStyle Magazine Andrew and Stephanie met through Joseph C. Forman ’63 University, Washington, D.C. for three years. Amy Jordan is her very good friend and former James T. O’Brien ’64 Siena student, Eric MacNeill, who Congratulations, Doctors! Be sure currently residing in Albany, N.Y. Lawrence T. DiStefano ’65 to let us know how you make out! and is an accountant at the CPA is lead drummer in the band. We would like to thank Karen firm Marvin & Co. She is also Best wishes for the summer and Richard Fletcher ’66 Patricia for compiling this list working towards getting her CPA. keep us posted with your great Wallace Donnelly ’68 news for the fall! and sending it in. Please be sure to This quarter has proven again to Pete DeGaetano ’68 check out the picture of our be a great share of news and events Albany Medical College grads from our class, which of course 2008 William Keon ’68 above. continues to make this column Danielle Grasso Peter J. Meehan ’69 Patrick Preston In the industry of law, Carl interesting and exciting to read! If William Thompson ’70 Falotico graduated from law you have recently contributed to [email protected] school and is now working in the our space, we ask that you either Mark David Kramer ’81 Schenectady County District send us a new update, urge your 2009 Anthony Labruzzo ’83 Attorney’s Office as an assistant friends to share their news for the Tiffany Salonich Patrick D. Visker ’85 district attorney. Shauna Farrell first time, or collect a pile of news [email protected] Daniel E. Bohl ’89 has passed both New York from your friends and send it in Hello Class of 2009. Hope you State and New Jersey State Bar yourself! Enjoy the warm weather! all got to see Siena becoming this Tracy Pleva/Hill ’89 examinations and is working as We will now leave you with a year’s MAAC champions. It has Angela Panzeca/ an assistant district attorney for quick editors’ note: There is ONE been one year since we graduated McCarthy ’93 Suffolk County on Long Island. YEAR left until our 5 YEAR and it is great that we still support Shauna was also nice enough to REUNION! BOOM! Siena in every way. Go Saints! Andrew M. Martin ’94 gather and send in this next batch Congratulations Vic Cristiano, of ’06 news! Thanks Shauna! 2007 who was recently hired by Siena Congratulations and best of luck! Sean Robbins to serve as assistant director of the In wedding news, Kathleen annual fund dealing with young [email protected] Update us! Brennan and Christopher alumni giving. “I am excited to be PO Box 11222 Want to stay connected and Karam ’05 are engaged to be wed Loudonville, NY 12211 back at Siena working with the well-informed about the on December 31, 2010. Kathleen Michael Utzig annual fund. In my four years here goings-on at Siena? Make recently received a promotion from [email protected] as a student, the Siena College sure to update the Alumni the Nestlé Company, where she Greetings, Class of 2007! With community gave me so much. I am Relations Office with your has worked for over three years. the excitement of the Saints NCAA happy to be giving back to a com- Bridget Tobin and Anthony Kos run, the blush of spring behind us munity that has done so much for contact information! If you will be married on July 17, 2010, and summer ahead of us, the Siena me,” said Vic Cristiano. haven’t already, send your and they just purchased their Class of 2007 continues to make I hope you all are enjoying the current address, phone first home in Northport, N.Y. news of its own. Case in point, warm weather! Please e-mail me number and e-mail to Kimberely Burns/Orth and Eric here’s some news that was recently anytime at [email protected] to [email protected] today! Orth will be celebrating their one shared by some of our alumni. share any news with our class.

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Megan Coyne ’04 married Joe Heegan in September of 2008.

Andrea Disponzio ’04 and Michael Stabile ’04 were married this past July.

Peter Ognibene ’79 and Kathleen Canter ’79 got married on October 10, 2009 at St. Camillus Church in nearby Silver Spring, Maryland. Mike Johnson, O.F.M. (class of ‘79) officiated.

Mark O’Brien ’95 married his wife, Katie, on November 28, 2009 in Tampa, Fla.

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Kelly A. Collinson ’04 August married 8, 2009. Daniel T.

Marisa Nicotera ’05 and Brett Cardillo were married on July 25, 2009 in Utica, N.Y.

Tortora ’02 were married Jessica Hurlbut ’03 and Tom on November 7, 2009.

Jennifer Longobardi ’05 and Bryan Cox ’05 were married on September 25, 2009.

When submitting wedding photos to the magazine please make Amy Fortnam ’05 and Ryan Pine ’05 were married on sure they are 300 dpi. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]. August 15, 2009.

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