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Fall 2010 3 Renovations Highlight Summer Activity Cathedral of Learning Society Two Pitt-Greensburg donors inducted wo University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg donors were The late Carl F. Poke, PhD, played a T recently inducted into the Cathedral of Learning Society, key role in establishing the academic which recognizes individuals who have given gifts to the University mission of the University of Pittsburgh totaling $1 million or more. at Greensburg. After earning three Virginia Campana and Carl F. Poke, PhD, joined 11 other donors degrees from Pitt, Poke became one of in earning this recognition. (Visit www.news.pitt.edu/news for a the first academic leaders appointed by complete listing of the other donors Pitt-Greensburg’s inaugural president, inducted into the Cathedral of Learning Albert B. Smith. Society.) During his 40 years at Pitt-Greensburg, Carl F. Poke, PhD Virginia Campana, who together with Poke served as director of admissions and her sister maintained lifelong friendships student aid and dean of academic affairs. He also was instrumental with faculty members at Pitt-Greensburg, in initiating the first four-year degree programs offered. His was inspired by those friendships as well as enthusiasm for political science as well as his belief that her religious beliefs to make a bequest to administrators should remain connected to students prompted construct the Mary Lou Campana Chapel him to teach political science classes throughout his administrative Virginia Campana and Lecture Center. More than a beautiful career. He returned to teaching full-time in 1991 and earned the gathering space for educational programs, artistic performances, and status of emeritus professor of Political Science when he retired in special events, it also is a tribute by the late Virginia December 2005. He received the President’s Campana to the memory of her beloved sister, Mary Lou. Medal for Distinguished Service from the Throughout their lives, the sisters demonstrated that they University of Pittsburgh in 2004. shared their parents’ deeply held belief in the importance of An enthusiastic world traveler, Poke service to others. In addition to Virginia’s longtime service to encouraged students to study abroad and St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh, she supported numerous made a financial commitment to helping charitable organizations through the Caesar Puff them do so by underwriting international Foundation. Among the many contributions the sisters travel experiences with gifts he made to the made to the University was a generous gift to establish the University, as well as through a generous Dr. and Mrs. Fred T. Campana Endowment Fund, which bequest to the Carl A. Poke and Florence R. provides financial support to Pitt-Greensburg students. Poke Endowed Fund for Student Travel. His The Campana Chapel also commemorates the passion for film also inspired another Campana family’s devotion to the welfare of animals. The medals and certificates generous bequest, one that established the The chapel’s stained-glass windows include images from honoring Ms. Campana and Carl F. Poke Endowed Fund for the Millstein The Peaceable Kingdom, a series of paintings by Dr. Poke will be displayed Library in support of the Pitt-Greensburg 19th-century painter and Quaker preacher Edward Hicks, in Millstein Library and the library’s film collection and the purchase of who used animal imagery to convey the biblical message of Campana Chapel and audiovisual equipment. p peace. Lecture Center, respectively. INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 Message from the 4 Campus News 7 Featured Events President Campus renovations St. Clair Lecture Joan Chambers Concert Series 3 Alumni News 6 Campus News 8 Events & Classnotes GREENSBURG feature: Seán o'Donnell ’02 New faculty & Staff University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Blue & Gold is published by the Office of University Relations and Institutional Advancement. from the President 150 Finoli Drive, Lynch Hall 203 Greensburg, PA 15601 Message 724-836-7497 W e are proud to see the generosity of Dr. [email protected] www.greensburg.pitt.edu Carl Poke and Virginia Campana recognized by their induction into the Cathedral of Advisory Board Summer 2010 Learning Society. They were each able to donate Laura Wagner Aftosmis Anthony M. Perricelli $1 million or more to our campus—donations Gary A. Amelio. Esq. Hon. Debra A. Pezze which continue to benefit our faculty, staff, students, David G. Assard Robert Rogalski and the greater community. Barbara J. Christner, Esq. Steve Ryan Jr. Hon. John J. Driscoll Clarence B. Smail Most recently, we received notice that another David M. Hanna Jack D. Smith, MD member of our campus community, the H. Phipps Hoffstot III Louis T. Steiner Honorable John Driscoll, will be recognized with Michael T. Lordi, Esq. Michael J. Stewart, Esq. Jennifer A. Miele A. David Tilstone (Chair) the Legacy Laureate Award in October. This award was established in 2000 to Paul G. Nickoloff Thomas M. Yarabinetz honor University of Pittsburgh alumni for their outstanding personal and professional accomplishments. Judge Driscoll’s contributions to the overall good Emeritus of our community extend from our own campus to the national level. At Robert H. Davis William A. Roach Jack H. Millstein Jr. John A. Robertshaw Jr. Pitt-Greensburg, he is a valued member of our Advisory Board while Joseph V. Morford Jr. Louis A. Steiner providing time, talent, and financial support to many of our projects and Ex-Officio programs. Watch for more details in our next issue of theBlue & Gold. Brian Brown Amber A. McAlister, PhD I wish to express my appreciation to each of our donors who support our Brandi S. Darr Mary Lynn Yothers, DC mission to educate students who are prepared to face the challenges of tomorrow. Frank D. Wilson, PhD Your gift to Pitt-Greensburg, no matter how big or small, changes lives. Whether President’s Cabinet it’s through a scholarship that provides financial assistance to a student in need or a Sharon P. Smith, PhD donation to a capital campaign project that improves our facilities—your gift President makes a difference. To see the 2009-2010 honor roll, please visit Joyce E. Bucchi www.greensburg.pitt.edu/alumni/honorroll. Director, Human Resources As educators, we are at a watershed moment in history. Problems in preK Rick A. Fogle Dean of Student Services through 12 education are forcing colleges and universities to do more for their students at the front end, such as offering remedial training in basic reading and Susan M. Isola Director, Media Relations math skills with far less as government support decreases. J. Wesley Jamison, PhD To prepare for these changes—which will only continue as time goes on—I Vice President for Academic Affairs challenged members of the faculty and staff to articulate a “new normal” for the Jodi B. Kraisinger University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg during the annual President’s Retreat. Director, University Relations and Institutional Advancement Calling on the abundant creativity that exists among our faculty and staff, I asked William E. Martin them to look at who they thought our students will be in the future and what will Director, Computing Services and Telecommunications they be studying. I am currently reviewing their suggestions for feasibility and look Dean E. Nelson, PhD forward to sharing these ideas with you as we bring them to fruition. Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs My hope is that we will be able to follow Diane Ravitch’s advice inThe Death Carl A. Rossman and Life of the Great American School Systemand continue to offer an excellent Vice President for Administrative Affairs and relevant curriculum taught by passionate, well-educated teachers. Photo credits: University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg The Blue & Gold is published for alumni and friends of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Questions and comments should be directed to the Office of University Relations and Institutional Advancement. Sharon P. Smith, PhD The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is an President affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. 2 Pitt-Greensburg l www.greensburg.pitt.edu O’Donnell releases debut album NEwS ALUmNI During a recent Pitt-Greensburg alumni gathering, stations WYEP and WPTS. songwriter Seán O'Donnell ’02 shared that his first studio Apocrypha's "Take Me Home to album, Emotional Apocrypha of the Bubblegum Gospel, is Pittsburgh" was included in the now available online and in area record stores. A mix of Pittsburgh Pirates' In-Game surreal love-songs and psych-folk ballads, Apocrypha Entertainment in May 2010. showcases his unique lo-fi, DIY ethic and influences. O'Donnell also is a founding Monkey Corner Records produced and distributed the editor of OpheliaStreet.com and album. It is online at http://monkeycorner.net/sean. a co-owner of Art Dimensions Raised in Hempfield Township, PA, O'Donnell has been Pittsburgh. His company, enthralled by music ever since he saw his uncle's bagpipe Monkey Corner Industries, band. A skilled bagpiper himself, he performs for weddings, published The Pittsburgh Monologue Project anthology in funerals, and festivals across Western Pennsylvania. 2006, in partnership with the Sprout Fund. Also a talented guitarist, O'Donnell has collaborated with When he’s not performing, O’Donnell lives out his passion many bands, including Truth in Advertising, The Standard Issues, for the University of Pittsburgh working in the Office of and Farm Gold Ensemble. He has performed his many original Institutional Advancement in Oakland. He noted that his songs around Pittsburgh, and several have debuted on local radio Pitt diploma is proudly displayed in his office.p Save these dates . mock Graduate School Interviews Annual Holiday Networking Any alumnus/a who has graduated from graduate school is & wine Tasting Event invited to serve as an interviewer during the Graduate School e Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association will host its Mock Interviews. is event is scheduled to take place between annual Holiday Reception on Friday, December 3,at 7:30 October 10 through October 28.
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