Parents Newsletter April 1988 La Salle University

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PARENTS' CELEBRATING OUR 125TH YEAR La Salle University founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools NEWSLETTER in 1863 Published by the Parents’ Association/La Salle University/Philadelpha, PA 19141 April, 1988 Volume 4, Number 2 Brother Andrew The 125th Named Parents’ Commencement Coordinator Slated for Brother Andrew Bartley, F.S.C., Director of Community Relations and instructor in May 15, 1988 the university’s English Department, was The governor of Pennsylvania, a Nobel named moderator of the Parents’ Asso Peace prize winner, and the director of ciation for 1988-89 by Dr. Fred Foley, Jr., arms control and disarmament agency Vice President for Development. The will be honored at the university’s 125th appointment is effective on July 1, 1988. commencement at the Civic Center on Brother Charles Gresh, F.S.C., Director May 15, 1988. of the Annual Fund, has served as Par The bachelor’s degree will be conferred ents’ co-ordinator since the inception of on 841 students; the master’s degree will the Parents’ Association in July, 1984. be conferred on 369 graduate students. Under his direction, two parent groups Robert P. Casey was elected Governor begun in the 1940’s, the La Salle Guild of Pennsylvania in 1986. He has focused (women) and the La Salle Associates (men), his efforts on economic development, emerged as the Parents’ Association. education and the environment. Presently, parents of Day undergraduate Elie Wiesel, a writer, educator and phil students are automatically members of osopher has been described as “the spiri the Parents’ Association. As part of its in tual archivist of the holocaust.” In the formational mission, parents receive fre words of his biographer, Robert McAfee quent communiques from the University Brown, he is “ a messenger to all human Governor Robert P. Casey including a newsletter each semester. ity” whose “ themes touch us all.” Major General William F. Burns, a lang uage major who graduated from La Salle in 1954, is the chief advisor to President Reagan and Secretary Schultz in matters of arms control. He also holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Princeton University. The Baccalaureate Liturgy will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 2:30. This will be followed by the Faculty- Graduate reception on campus from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Dr. Elie Wiesel The Ranger unit of the ROTC captured around campus first place among 18 colleges and univer Br. Andrew Bartley sities at a Fort Dix competition...For the Parents’ Coordinator Applications for undergraduate day third consecutive year, five actors from freshmen for the Fall, 1988 term are run the London stage (Actors-in-Residence Through the Parents’ Committee, parents ning over 10 per cent above this time last Program of the Alliance for Creative assist in the recruiting process for new stu year...Over 30 students spent the spring Theater Education and Research) visited dents as well as help with the University’s semester recess rehabilitating homes La Salle, enlivened classes, and presen fundraising efforts. In the past three years in Camden, N.J., Kentucky and West Vir ted programs on Jane Austen, George of its existence, for example, the grand to ginia. Brother Patrick Ellis, president, Bernard Shaw and Shakespeare...Faculty tal of Parents’ Fund has quadrupled. will receive an honorary LL.D. at the 100th continues to probe the question of the “Although I enjoyed tremendously being commencement of Scranton Univer nature of a “Catholic University” an integral part of the Parents’ Associa sity...The president of La Salle signed an Recent academic area appointments in tion from its beginning,” Brother Charles agreement with Delaware Valley Col clude: Fasaha Mvumbuzi Traylor, Di Gresh said, “I realize that with the increase lege establishing a joint venture between rector of the Urban Center and David P. in alumni annually and with the diversi La Salle University and Delaware Valley Weitzel, Director of Admissions and fied programs in our Annual Fund, there College. Beginning September, 1988, Marketing, Graduate Business Pro is a real need for me to concentrate my MBA classes will be offered on the DVC grams.The four remaining Victorian efforts with the alumni. Brother Andrew’s campus. Academic policies for this joint continued on page 3 venture will be the responsibility of LSU... continued on page 3 1 President on Sabbatical Brother Patrick Ellis, whose tenure is the longest of any president to serve at La Salle, has begun a six month sabbatical ending October 1, 1988. The Board of Trustees had originally suggested the sabbatical as he began his third term in January, 1987. At that time he made the representation to the Board that accept ing leave during the construction of the library might be inappropriate. Hence, the delay. Brother Patrick will, however, attend Photo credit: Kelly & Massa Alumni Reunion ’88 and the Commence ment weekend. The provost, Brother Emery Mollen- hauer, will be acting President, as called for in the by-laws of the institution. Brother Emery was named vice president for academic affairs at La Salle University in 1969, after having served as dean of the university’s evening division for the previous eight years. In 1977, the title of The Connelly Library dedication on March 20, 1988 concluded with the singing of the the college’s chief academic officer was National Anthem. Participants were (left to right): Most Reverend Anthony J. Bevilac- officially changed to “Provost.” He joined qua, Archbishop of Philadelphia: Brother Patrick Ellis, F.S.C., president: Honorable the La Salle staff in 1960. Thomas K. Gilhool, secretary of education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Jean W. Haley, director o f library services. Br. Emery Mollenhauer Acting President This Spring at the Museum La Salle Art Museum lower level, Olney Hall On Exhibit Through May 8th: “The Prints of The Connelly Library is expected to be in full operation August, 1988. Arthur W. Heintzelman.” A collection of portrait etchings (1920’s-30’s) following in the path of Rembrandt Parents’ Fund Update —on loan by Donald E. Smith Six hundred parents have contributed as those who have not contributed to do New at the Museum $31,300 toward the 1988 Parents’ Fund so before the end of the Parents’ cam goal of $50,000. In addition to the mail paign, June 30, 1988. A major 18th century French Rococo appeal, $39,000 was pledged as a result In reviewing returns, Jim and Mary Ryan painting by Noel Nicolas Coypel of a series of student staffed phonathons; said, “ Since we are close to our goal in (1690-1734) entitled $8,000 is still outstanding. this important anniversary year, we strong “REST ON FLIGHT INTO EGYPT’ Chaircouple Jim and Mary Ryan and the ly urge those who haven’t done so, to send -1 7 2 4 Parents’ Committee extend their gratitude their gift to the Parents’ Association. La Acquired through funds donated by to all parents who have sent in their gifts. Salle University, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Dr. William Serri. They urge those who have pledged as well 2 Parents’ Coordinator continued from page 1 experience, personality and enthusiasm,” he added, “qualifies him to be an excellent How to Make a La Salle Freshman Parents’ Co-ordinator.” A Christian Brother for more than 40 In Six Easy Steps years, Brother Andrew served La Salle as Director of Admissions from 1972-77, a period marking the university’s begin 1. Begin with 609 full-time freshmen participants in a survey developed jointly by nings as a co-educational institution. He the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the American Council on served as principal of both Trinity High Education (ACE) and conducted by La Salle’s Counseling Center. The survey School, Harrisburg (1962-68) and La Salle was a part of a national program to collect information on the characteristics of College High School, Wyndmoor (1977- first-time full-time freshmen entering college. 1987), officially designated as one of the 2. Mix together gently the following ingredients: nation’s model schools in 1985. This year 18 years old— 1987 high school graduate with a B or B + average— he completed a ten-year term as a mem living on campus (60%)— have some concern about finances. ber of the university’s Board of Trustees. 3. Continue mixing while blending family information: —an estimated parental income between $40,000 and $45,000. —parental education with 46% of the fathers and 23% of the mothers having at least one college degree. —a family composed of three to four persons dependent on parents for support, —college financial assistance from parents and other savings. —add religious preference: Roman Catholic. 4. Sprinkle in freshmen choices to add substance— Because of the good academic reputation and ability of the graduates to acquire good jobs, 71% have chosen La Salle first when selecting a college. —The most popular reason for attendance at college was “to get a better job.” —The major fields of study selected were Business and Biological Sciences.

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