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$50 MILLION DAVIS GIFT MOVES VILLANOVA TOWARD GREATEST POTENTIAL INVESTMENT ENHANCES STUDENT EXPERIENCE, ENDOWMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS AND MORE “When you are self-satisfied, you get stuck where you are. …. Keep on walking, don’t stop on the road, don’t turn round and go back.” — St. Augustine FROM THE PRESIDENT
DEAR FRIENDS,
As this historic academic year winds to a close, I am James C. Davis ’81 VSB and his wife, Kim. They have inspired by the continuing commitment of Villanovans committed $50 million to the campaign to be used for who are working together to help create our bold future. student-centered education in the Villanova School of Business. This forward momentum is building on the strengths of Villanova’s 172-year Augustinian history and capitalizing This transformational gift will enable us to push further on the unprecedented academic success of our recent and faster toward our goals and serves as a ringing endorse- years. That success includes being named a top producer ment that Villanova is a university worth investing in of U.S. Fulbright students; producing our third Rhodes and can compete at the highest academic levels. It takes Scholar and frst Marshall Scholar; earning various grants all that is great about Villanova and enhances it— for the and research awards; and staying true to our Augustinian good of our University and our world. intellectual tradition. As you read in this magazine about the many people and Villanovans have done great things, but we continue to programs that make Villanova exceptional, you, too, will strive to do even more—because we can and because we be inspired. Students such as Nick Ader remind us all should. Because our success lifts others and helps to that our work is worthy of our best efforts. Faculty such create the kind of world we wish to see—it ignites change. as Melissa O’Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, COS-C, who uses research to advance her feld and to inform Pivotal to this journey of change is the recently launched her teaching, and the exciting and groundbreaking For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to academic and scholarship initiatives at the Law School Ignite Change. With a successful launch on campus and help us visualize a Villanova future characterized by accompanying events in alumni stronghold cities such boldness and innovation. All Villanovans can be proud as Naples; West Palm Beach; Los Angeles; Chicago; to be a part of this very exciting chapter in our history. Washington, D.C.; Boston; New York; and Philadelphia, the campaign is energizing Villanovans. Some of those alumni have been very involved throughout the years, Sincerely, along with some who are new stewards of the Villanova message because they know that this is something special, and they want—they need—to be a part of it!
There are thousands of people who make Villanova what it is. One alumnus we highlight here is a name familiar The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS to Villanovans: Trustee and campaign Co-Chair President CONTENTS
A $50M INVESTMENT WITH GREAT RETURNS Student-centered initiatives are a key element of the $50 million gift made by alumnus Jim Davis and 16 his wife, Kim. Students, like these soon-to-be-alumni, will beneft through expanded opportunities and access to Presidential Scholarships, as well as a strong endowment.
DEPARTMENTS
4 NEWS 30 TRUE BLUE 40 THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
12 PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP 32 RISING STAR 45 MY VILLANOVA STORY
14 WHAT LIES AHEAD 34 MISSION & MINISTRY 46 CLASS NOTES & IN MEMORIAM 28 IGNITING CHANGE 36 WILDCATS CONNECT
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22 22 UNVEILING A MASTERPIECE Villanova collaborates on a historic project to conserve an old master painting.
24 TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT Innovative programs help Villanovans engage the world. 24
26 NURSING PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE CARE HOME Evidence-based research guides home-based care for older adults.
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ON THE WEB
NEW RESPONSIVE WEBSITE Villanova University has launched a new main website (www.villanova.edu) that automatically optimizes its content based on the width and orientation of the visitor’s screen. This concept is called responsive web design. If a website has been developed using responsive technology, a browser will recognize the screen size of the device calling up the site—be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer—and display the appropriate fles for that screen. The impetus behind this project was having a mobile- friendly website as content-rich as the desktop confguration. In the past year, visits from mobile phones have increased by nearly 60 percent and visits from tablets have increased by more than 35 percent.
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Scholarship for Journalism Interns
A new scholarship will help students interested in careers in journalism to pursue internship opportu- nities in the feld. The John H. Taylor Jr. ’75 Endowed Journalism Scholarship provides students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Communication Department with the fnancial resources to gain practical experience through a qualifed internship.
Mentoring Program EPA Funds Stormwater Research The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1 million grant to Is Launched Villanova University for stormwater management research in the city of Philadelphia. In partnership with the Philadelphia Water Department, the proj- The Clay Center at the ect’s principal investigator is Robert Traver, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE, Villanova School of Business ’82 MS, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering launched the VSB Mentoring and director of the Villanova Center for the Advancement of Sustainability in Program. It ofers a person- Engineering. Collaborators include departmental colleagues Bridget Wadzuk, alized experience by pairing PhD, ’00 COE, associate professor (center); and Andrea Welker, PhD, PE, a student with a mentor in professor (right). The center’s faculty also have received a nearly $226,000 the student’s chosen feld. stormwater facility research grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Mentors will be able to Environmental Protection. advise students on immedi- ate steps they can take to enhance their professional development and future Villanovans Win Elite Scholarships success. Mentees will have Jessica Wamala ’13 CLAS (right), the guidance of trusted a graduate student in Political advisers and professional Science at Villanova, became the role models to support them third Villanovan to receive a in making decisions, navi- Rhodes Scholarship, which will gating the business world fund her pursuit of a degree at the and planning their careers. University of Oxford. A Presidential Scholar who majored in Political Science; Arab and Islamic Studies; LEVEL’s Impact and Global Interdisciplinary Studies, Wamala interned at the US Embassy Recognized in Belgrade, Serbia, and at the US Department of State’s Bureau of LEVEL, a student group Near Eastern Afairs. focused on “leveling the Presidential Scholar Joana playing feld” and bridging Petrescu ’14 CLAS (left) was named the gap between students a 2014 Marshall Scholar. The frst Villanovan to be selected for this honor, with abilities and disabilities Joana will study cancer biology at the University of Cambridge. She is a Bio- through education and chemistry, French and Honors major, and has participated in research at Villa- teamwork, was named a nova, Thomas Jeferson University and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. national winner in Johnson Nicholas Ader ’15 CLAS (profled on Page 32) was awarded a 2014 Barry M. & Johnson’s 2013 BE VITAL Goldwater Scholarship. Gregory Campbell ’14 COE and SeHwan Kim ’15 COE Challenge video contest. were named Honorable Mentions. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship The company awarded recipients Enmanuel Almonte ’16 COE and Michael Kaufman ’16 VSB are study- LEVEL $5,000 Jan. 16. ing at the National University of Singapore and in Cambridge, respectively.
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Congressman Commends Math Professor NEW ONLINE MASTER’S PROGRAMS Andrew Woldar, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the The Villanova School of Business will offer College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was com- two master’s degrees online starting fall mended by Rep. Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania 2014: the Master of Business Administration on the foor of the House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31. The congressman publically lauded Dr. and the Master of Science in Analytics. Woldar and Villanova University for their recent The online MBA will provide VSB graduate research grant from the National Science Foun- students with the option of completing dation. Dr. Woldar’s project on algebraic graph the degree in the Online Track, Fast Track theory was recognized by the NSF for its impor- or Flex Track program. Students earn the tant contribution to the mathematical sciences. same Villanova MBA—with the same curriculum, taught by the same faculty—in a convenient, fexible online format. Distinguished Nursing Alumnae Lauded The MSA program is a new graduate offering available in an online format only. The College of Nursing celebrated the silver anniversary of its premier event, the Annual It will expose students to the analytics con- Mass and Alumni Awards Ceremony, April 5, tinuum—from data collection to analysis to and honored three alumnae for their implementation and use—and prepare them extraordinary accomplishments. to assist organizations in developing and M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, sustaining a unique competitive advantage. Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor of Nursing, bestowed the College of Nursing Medallion, the College’s highest honor, upon health care consultant Denise Fessler ’97 MSN, AWARD HONORS who received the medallion for Distinguished JUSTICE LOBBY Leadership in Health Care Management; and Sally Poliwoda ’87, who received the medal- The Center for Peace and Justice Education lion for Distinguished Service to the Health presented its 2013 Adela Dwyer-St. Thomas of the Community for her work with the of Villanova Peace Award to NETWORK, a Homeless Health Initiative at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Jeanne Jellig Alhusen, PhD, CRNP, RN, ’93, national Catholic social justice lobby. Sister assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Simone Campbell, SSS, executive director, received the Emerging Scholar Award for her research in maternal accepted the award. attachment and its infuence on early childhood outcomes. Law Deanship Named in Honor of Arthur J. Kania ’56 The Villanova University School of Law deanship position has been named in honor of Arthur J. Kania ’56. Kania and his wife, Angela, have provided signifcant support to the Law School’s initiatives throughout VLS’ history. “Art Kania has been a trusted adviser to each of the deans of Villanova Law, from Harold Reuschlein to the pres- ent,” says John Y. Gotanda, JD, who FEDIGAN GETS GOLD serves as The Arthur J. Kania Dean of Fedigan Hall has earned Leadership in Villanova University School of Law. Energy & Environmental Design Gold “There is no better way to honor his commitment, vision and generosity.” Certifcation for Commercial Interior. The Kania has served as vice chairman of the Villanova University 80-year-old building, renovated in 2009 into Board of Trustees, as president of the Development Council and as a an eco-friendly residence hall, is Villanova’s life member of the Law School’s Board of Consultors. ffth building to achieve LEED certifcation.
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Cryopreservation Scholars, Donors Forge Bonds Breakthroughs The third annual Endowed Scholarship Dinner, held March 24, recognized the generous donors who support Villanova through endowed scholarships and the students who beneft from their gifts. This year, 538 students were awarded endowed scholarships, part of the record $105 million Villanova provided in fnancial Jens Karlsson, PhD, professor of Mechanical Engineering (standing), has conducted aid and scholarships. The breakthrough research on ice formation in event underscored the impact tissue cells. His fndings have implications for that alumni, parents and the cryopreservation of human organs, which friends have in making a could vastly improve the potential for Villanova education accessible lifesaving transplants. to deserving students. Pamela M. Cembrook P ’11, ’13, ’15 spends “Villanova is a great institu- time with Vallena Lipske ’16 CON, recipient tion because of the students of the scholarship endowed by Cembrook. NSF FEATURES we welcome each year,” said Michael J. O’Neill, vice president for University Advancement. “We ENGINEERS’ WORK have the privilege to cultivate such talent because of your Research conducted in the Center for Energy- extraordinary generosity.” Smart Electronic Systems at Villanova Uni- versity has been selected for inclusion in the National Science Foundation’s 2014 Com- Church pendium of Industry-Nominated Technology Management Breakthroughs. “Data Center Waste Energy Recovery and Re-Use” refects the work of Marks 10 Years Mechanical Engineering Professor and Nova- The Villanova School of Business’ therm Laboratory Director Amy Fleischer, Center for Church Management PhD, ’91 COE, ’96 MS, principal investigator; and Business Ethics marked its and Gerard Jones, PhD, ’72 COE, professor of 10th anniversary March 4 with the conference “The Catholic Parish Mechanical Engineering and senior associate in the 21st Century: Challenges dean for Graduate Studies and Research. and Opportunities.” Georgetown University, commemorating the 50th anniversary of its Center for Applied Research in the Sent Forth to Serve Apostolate, also participated. Graduate Programs Score High The Master of Science in Church Management pro- gram earned the Villanova School of Business the No. 17 spot in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Online Degree Pro- grams: Graduate Business. In the 2013 Bloomberg At the Feb. 28 Spring Break Commissioning in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, the Rev. Businessweek ranking, the Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS, Villanova MBA placed No. 19 University president, blessed students before in the nation and No. 3 in they dispersed to service sites in the United the Mid-Atlantic region for top Part-Time MBA programs. It also ranked States and around the world. No. 13 in the nation and No. 2 regionally for academic quality.
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Judge’s Legacy Celebrated COPE Promotes Worksite Wellness Villanova’s prestigious Civitas Dei Medal, which takes its name from Augustine’s City of God and recognizes Catholics who have made exemplary contributions The MacDonald Center for to the Catholic intellectual tradition, was conferred Nov. 13 on Judge John T. Obesity Prevention and Noonan Jr. of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals. The honoree’s long scholarly Education (COPE), housed in and professional career features important studies about the interaction of the College of Nursing, has Catholic moral doctrine and the law. partnered with the Springfeld Noonan’s wide-ranging body of work also was the focus of Villanova School District, Delaware University School of Law’s eighth annual John F. Scarpa Conference on Law, County, Pa., to promote Politics, and Culture Nov. 15. worksite wellness, a critical topic in today’s world. Investing in employee health can improve productivity, decrease absenteeism and lower health care costs for the employer. The school district sought local registered dietitians who could help develop a worksite wellness program for staff. COPE now serves as the district’s exclusive provider of nutrition seminars offered on professional development days, as well as lunch ’n’ learns. It also will take part in the district’s spring health fair.
Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law, University of Minnesota Law School; Patrick McKinley Brennan, John F. Scarpa Chair in Catholic Legal Studies, Villanova University School of Law; William Cardinal Levada, prefect emeritus, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Holy See; Joseph Vining, Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law emeritus, University of Michigan School of Law; and Kenneth Pennington, Kelly-Quinn Professor of Ecclesiastical and Legal History, Columbus School of Law and School of Canon Law, The Catholic University of America, participated in the conference.
First DNP Class Is Hooded Seven advanced practice nurses completed the College of Nursing’s rigorous two-year Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in December and were hooded at the February Winter Convo- cation in St. Thomas of Villanova Church. The Class of 2013 comprised nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners, all of whom continued to work as advanced practice nurses in states from Connecticut to South Carolina while in the program. As part of this practice-focused doctoral program, offered primarily through distance learning, they completed DNP proj- ects related to their work environments. The program emphasizes broad systems thinking to facilitate the design and implementation of models of patient care and clinical practice. Penny McEvoy; Meghan O’Regan Coleman ’93 CON; Betty Naimoli; Matthew Visit villanova.edu/nursing/dnp for the list of McCoy ’05 MSN; Jenny Lynn; Janet Dunn; and Michele Ballister ’08 MSN are the their projects. inaugural graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.
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Symposium Tackles ENVIRONMENTAL Tax Issues SCIENCE STUDENT PRESENTS FRACKING The Villanova Law Review Norman J. Shachoy Symposium convened RESEARCH academics, practitioners and policy- makers Sept. 27 to examine issues of US tax administration. Topics included the expanded use of Kathryn Keneally, assistant whistleblower powers to gather attorney general, Tax Division, information on tax abuse and the US Department of Justice, was IRS’ plan to expand oversight of among the panelists. tax return preparers.
Engineering Fields of Dreams John Stranix ’78 COE (right, with Randy Weinstein, PhD, professor of Chemical Engineering and associate dean for Academic Affairs, College At the Geological Society of America of Engineering) was the 2014 Patrick J. Cunningham Jr. and Susan Ward Annual Meeting in Denver, Environmental ’80 Endowed Lecture Series speaker. Science major Katherine Wister ’15 CLAS The Feb. 21 presentation was titled presented her research at a session on “Building Fields of Dreams: Project assessing the environmental and social Management as a Key to Success.” implications of hydraulic fracturing. Over Stranix Associates LLC has provided the summer, she had investigated the links engineering project management between the effect of shale gas hydro-fracking and owner representation services for such projects as Citizens Bank Park, in Philadelphia; and Nationals on water quality and its effect on residents’ Park, the Verizon Center and the United States Institute of Peace, opinions of their health and water quality in all in Washington, D.C. north-central Pennsylvania.
Students Win Real Estate Competition
Villanova School of Business seniors Sean Bryce, Lauren Nygren, Jack Herrill, Michael O’Neill, Catherine Millane and Rachael Paolino won frst place and a $10,000 cash prize at the ffth annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition. The event was held Nov. 14 in New York City.
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Poet Named Fighting Human Traffcking Heimbold Chair
Internationally recognized poet Eamonn Wall, PhD, is the 2014 Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Chair of Irish Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The author of six volumes of poetry and two essay collections, in addition to numerous stories and essays, Dr. Wall taught an Honors poetry-writing workshop and an Irish- American fction seminar this semester. The visiting artist-in-residence program offers Irish Studies students an enriching and close The Matthew J. Ryan Law and Public Policy Forum, held Oct. 18 at Villanova classroom experience with University School of Law, focused on combating the commercial sexual one of Ireland’s fnest liter- exploitation—human traffcking—of women and children in Pennsylvania. This ary voices. was one of the frst times that victim advocates, public defenders, prosecutors, law enforcement offcers and academics came together to assess the state’s approach and create an action plan. Jobs That Better the World Conversations on the Church and Villanova University’s second annual Careers in International Development Day March 26 exposed students to the most up-to-date information on the the World education, skills and experience needed to pursue careers in international relief and development. Top professionals in such felds as advocacy and policy impact, global health, government foreign service, humanitarian The College of Liberal Arts engineering and social entrepreneurship shared their expertise. and Sciences and Falvey Memorial Library hosted a series of conversations inspired by Pope Francis’ 1842 Heritage Society Shows Wildcat Pride 2013 apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (“The Members of the 1842 Heritage Society celebrated Joy of the Gospel”). The Villanova’s basketball legacy at a special gathering series promoted discussions Dec. 21. The Society’s newest annual event, Heritage about the Catholic Church Day at the Pavilion included a reception at the in the new era. Connelly Center with former Wildcats Whitey Rigsby Facilitated by CLAS ’78 VSB, senior major gifts officer in Athletics; and faculty, the conversations Steve Pinone ’87 VSB, ’89 MA, senior director of revolved around the docu- Advancement for Men’s Basketball. ment’s central themes, Director of Planned Giving Steve Grourke (pictured) including the roles of shared a special gift from the late Thomas J. the Church in the world Carmody Jr. ’55 VSB: his Illinois “NOVA FAN” license today and achieving peace plate. Carmody left a generous portion of his estate through interfaith under- to Villanova, creating a legacy for future generations standing and dialogue. with endowments to support the Villanova School of Business and Men’s Basketball, and gifts to support scholarships and the Football program. Society members later watched Villanova defeat the Rider Broncs. Because it coincided with Alumni Night at the Pavilion, the event provided a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with one another and visit with alumni players and coaches.
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LANDMARK CLAS Awards Alumni Medallions ASYLUM CASE Joseph Catuzzi ’14 and Michelle Majkut ’14, from Villanova University School of Law’s Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services, won asylum for a Russian gay man in November. This is one of the frst known cases of a defensive (i.e., defending against deportation) asylum seeker being granted asylum on the basis of a “well-founded fear of future persecution” due to Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law.
Robotics Team At a celebration in October, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences presented the following alumni accolades: the Alumni Medallion, to Brian Wynne ’86, senior vice president, Strategy, Franchise Leadership and Business Transformation, Coca-Cola North Heads to Singapore America Group (third from right); the Graduate Alumni Medallion, to Frances Burns ’97, ’99 MPA, chief operating ofcer for the School District of Philadelphia (third from left); and the Young Alumni Medallion, to Angelina Mondavi ’04, a Napa Valley winemaker (not pictured). On hand to congratulate the honorees were (from left) George Kolb ’84 VSB, associate vice president for Alumni Relations; Jean Ann Linney, PhD, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, dean, Graduate Studies, CLAS; and the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS, University president. Villanova Welcomes MLK Speaker Highlighting the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, sponsored by the Center for Peace and Justice Education, was Anthea Butler, PhD, Villanova University’s Department of associate professor and graduate chair Mechanical Engineering, in partnership with in the Department of Religious Studies Florida Atlantic University, has been selected as one of three teams of students to represent at the University of Pennsylvania. the United States in the inaugural Maritime Dr. Butler’s keynote was titled “King, RobotX Challenge competition in Marina Bay, Pope Francis and Poverty: The Poor Singapore, in October. People’s Campaign for the 21st Century.”
Students Learn Impact of Alumni Giving The Villanova Annual Fund, Senior Class Gift Committee and Student Alumni Association (SAA) have been working together to educate students about the impact of annual gifts from alumni, parents, students and friends of Villanova. On the second annual TAG Day Oct. 24, the Senior Class Gift Committee set up a campaign-themed, tag-based scavenger hunt around campus. When scanned with a smartphone, the tags prompted donor video messages to display on screen. Students who completed the scavenger hunt won a prize. The TAG Day program has earned national recognition and is a recipient of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s 2013 Circle of Excellence Gold Award. SAA hosted I Love Villanova Day Feb. 27, part of national Student Philanthropy and Engagement Day. Students shared what they love most about Villanova in a photo booth on campus. The photos were posted on SAA’s Facebook page. Earlier that week, the Annual Fund and Senior Class Gift Committee invited students to participate in the “Together We Are Greater” Photo Challenge. Students submitted photos that captured the essence of For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change.
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Teams Triumph in Conference Championships
Men’s Cross Country Women’s Indoor Track and Field Led by individual conference champion Patrick Tiernan, the Senior Emily Lipari became the frst conference athlete in Men’s Cross Country team cruised to the ffth BIG EAST 20 years to be a repeat selection as the Most Outstanding team title in program history, posting Villanova’s best-ever Track Performer at the BIG EAST Championships, and winning score at the conference meet. Tiernan and seniors Villanova extended its league record by winning the 12th Sam McEntee and Alex Tully, junior Brian Basili, and sopho- team title in program history. Head coach Gina Procaccio mores Rob Denault and Jordy Williamsz earned All-BIG ’87 VSB and her staff were named the BIG EAST Coaching EAST recognition for top-15 individual fnishes. Staff of the Year. Villanova also took the team title at the NCAA Mid- Lipari also became the frst three-time individual Atlantic Regional. Tiernan won the individual title and was champion in the 1,000 meters and, along with Stephanie named the Mid-Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year. The Schappert, Angel Piccirillo and Nicky Akande, won the Wildcats made a program record seventh consecutive 4x800-meter relay. Other individual champions were appearance at the NCAA Championships, where Tiernan Emerald Walden (60-meter hurdles), Piccirillo (mile), came in 10th individually to earn All-America honors. Alexandra Wasik (pole vault) and Anne Yahiro (triple jump).
Men’s Indoor Track and Field Women’s Swimming and Diving Villanova swept the distance events in winning the Villanova won its sixth conference title and frst since program’s fourth BIG EAST title and frst since 1986. Along 1996 at the BIG EAST meet. Head coach Rick Simpson the way to recording the highest team score in conference was named the BIG EAST Women’s Coach of the Year, and history, the Wildcats won seven events. Head coach Marcus sophomore Fiona Hardie shared Women’s Most Outstand- O’Sullivan ’84 VSB, ’89 MBA and his staff were named the ing Performer honors. The Wildcats won 14 of the 18 events BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year. to fnish with 924 points. The individual champions were The big win on the frst day of the conference meet went junior Sara Jurek (200, 400 individual medley), junior to Chris O’Sullivan, Cory Serfoss, Ben Malone and Dusty Katrin Heider (100, 200 freestyle), Hardie (100, 200 Solis in the distance medley relay. Also taking frst place butterfy), sophomore Kaisla Kollanus (50 freestyle) and were Samuel Ellison (500 meters), Josh Lampron (1,000), freshmen Erin Merkle (500, 1,650 freestyle). Hardie, Jurek, Jordy Williamsz (mile), Sam McEntee (3,000), Patrick and freshmen Colleen Lord and Kristin Haufer won the Tiernan (5,000) and Elbert Maxwell (long jump). 200-yard medley relay and set a school record.
VILLANOVA.EDU 11 Profles in LEADERSHIP
Three distinguished members bring diverse knowledge, skills and experience to Villanova University’s Board of Trustees.
By Suzanne Wentzel
Clockwise from top right: Denise L. Devine, CPA, MBA, ’77 VSB, ’83 MTax; Robert F. Moran ’72 VSB; and Thomas A. Wagner III ’92 VSB
12 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 Denise L. Devine, CPA, MBA, ’77 VSB, ’83 MTax Robert F. Moran ’72 VSB Thomas A. Wagner III ’92 VSB TRUSTEE TRUSTEE TRUSTEE
Denise L. Devine lives ahead of the Robert F. Moran remembers where he Villanova prepared Thomas A. curve. The Lebanon, Pa., native was the was April 1, 1985, the date that lives in Wagner III to succeed by giving him frst in her family to go away to college. Wildcat glory: in Mexico City, watch- the opportunity to fail. Attracted to As a freshman business student in 1973, ing the historic basketball upset with the University’s outstanding programs she often was one of only several women Villanova and Georgetown alumni. He in engineering and business, Wagner in the classroom. She was an inaugural was far from his hometown of Clifton came from Franklin, Mass., to study the inductee into Villanova’s chapter of Beta Heights, Pa., and from the campus where, former. By his junior year, he realized he Gamma Sigma International Honor Soci- as a child, he had seen his great uncle the was better suited to the latter. Knowing ety and graduated at the top of her class. Rev. Edward Moran, OSA, laid to rest. it would mean going to summer school, In 1989, when Devine was director, Yet Villanova was always in Moran’s staying a ffth year and running danger- Financing and Investment Strategy, head and heart. The University had pre- ously low on funds, Wagner switched to at Campbell Soup Co., her foresight pared him well for a career as an inter- Accountancy. He has never regretted led her into new territory. Long before national retail executive with an either path. a national initiative would spotlight impressive record of managing turn- “One of the most important lessons childhood obesity, she decried the lack arounds and growing companies to new I learned at Villanova is that life offers of nutritious options for kids on the levels of proft. many more examples of failure than go. To address this problem, Devine “Bob is smart, hard-working and success. It is how you handle failure co-founded and became president intense,” says Alfonso Martinez-Fonts that determines how successful you’ll and CEO of Nutripharm Inc., which Jr. ’71 CLAS, executive vice president, be,” Wagner says. researches and develops natural food, US Forum for Policy Innovation, US In 2008, Wagner left his job as a beverage, pharmaceutical and nutraceu- Chamber of Commerce, and godparent managing director at Goldman Sachs to tical products. Its innovative technology to one of Moran’s four children. “He co-found Knighthead Capital Manage- platform has led to 19 patents. does nothing halfway.” ment LLC, a New York-based frm that Devine, a recipient of the St. Thomas Moran’s all-out approach enhanced focuses on long-short investments and of Villanova Alumni Medal, shares her his leadership at Sears, Roebuck and specializes in event-driven, distressed- knowledge, passion and prescience with Co.; Galerías Preciados; Toys R Us, credit and special-situation opportunities the institution that also is alma mater to Canada, Ltd.; and PetSmart Inc., where across an array of industries. His not her husband, Francis Devine Jr., CPA, he was chairman and CEO when he surprising attraction to “an industry ’77 VSB, and two of their children, retired in 2013. During his 16 years flled with failure” allows Wagner to Kathryn ’06 VSB and Nicholas ’09 in foreign cities from Lima to Madrid, parlay eclectic talents: expertise in cor- CLAS. She is on the advisory commit- Moran embraced each locale’s people, porate fnance, imagination, creativity tees for the Villanova School of Busi- language and culture. His openness and and an optimism rooted in his academic ness’ Center for Marketing and Public collaborative management style earned and spiritual development at Villanova. Policy Research, and the College of him the respect and friendship of col- Wagner, the father of 6-year-old Nursing’s MacDonald Center for Obe- leagues worldwide. twins, is grateful for the many ways in sity Prevention and Education. “Denise Recognizing the value of his “robust, which Villanova assisted him as a stu- makes valuable contributions through rigorous education” and his interna- dent, and he has established a scholar- her business acumen and visionary per- tional experiences, Moran, a lifelong ship to pay it forward. Recently elected spective of nutritional health and the devotee of running, has made generous to the Board of Trustees, he is dedicated food industry,” says Assistant Professor gifts to Villanova: one to establish the to helping his alma mater grow into a Marcia Costello, PhD, RD, LDN, whom Robert Moran Sr. and Elenore Moran premier, nationally ranked institution. Devine has succeeded as Advisory Center for Global Leadership in the Those close to Wagner since his Committee chair. Villanova School of Business, and one undergraduate days testify to his deep Since 2006, Devine has served on to support the Men’s and Women’s devotion to the University. “Some of the Board of Trustees, and she chairs its Track and Field programs. Tom’s strongest friendships were formed frst Audit and Risk Committee. Under As he begins his term on the Board during his years there,” says Peter Har- her leadership, this group put Villanova of Trustees, Moran will bring to bear his rington, Esq., ’91 CLAS, a partner at ahead of the trend in developing an retailing expertise, especially his under- Bleakley Platt and Schmidt LLP. “He enterprise risk assessment project. Such standing of the revolution in how con- also appreciates that the Villanova results speak to Devine’s ability to read sumers shop and access information. community supported him at a critical the signs of the times and act on them. “Those same attitudes will affect Villa- time in his life and, in a real way, helped “I’m driven by social impact—an atti- nova as it evolves to be at the forefront him become the person he is today.” tude infuenced by Villanova’s values.” of education.”
VILLANOVA.EDU 13 WHAT LIES AHEAD
Educating Lawyers for Today’s Needs Academic innovations prepare Villanova Law students to fourish in competitive market
By Suzanne Wentzel
IN TODAY’S nanosecond-paced, globally economic realities that drive law frms; in current legal practice. Students apply connected world, one of the fastest- and engage them in the current thought what they learn to real-life scenarios and growing intersections is that of business of leading practitioners. get feedback from attorneys. and law. Attorneys who lack the knowledge “Firms want attorneys who can hit the In the Business Aspects of Law course, and skills to navigate this critical junction ground running,” says John Y. Gotanda, JD, second- and third-year students learn risk “blocking the box.” They slow the The Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova that law is not just a profession. It is fow of work and pay a heavy fne: loss of University School of Law. “Our efforts a business. The more frmly budding clients’ time, money and confdence. are designed to provide students with the lawyers grasp the nuts and bolts of legal Villanova University School of Law skills they need to practice on day one practice, from revenue generation to is making sure its graduates have the and throughout their careers.” project management, the more likely breadth and depth to thrive at this com- they will be to succeed, make informed petitive crossroad and along whatever Getting down to business career choices and satisfy clients who put route they travel. Responding to changes These efforts are bearing fruit. This semes- a premium on effciency. in the nature and methods of legal ter, VLS implemented two weeklong “The new program at Villanova hits practice, the Law School has reshaped learning modules that integrate business the mark,” says Colleen Nihill, JD, ’01, its curriculum to emphasize the more skills into the curriculum. The Joseph chief administrative offcer at Dechert sophisticated, hands-on approach that Del Raso Business and Financial Literacy LLP and a lecturer for the module. “Law the industry demands. Its innovations for Lawyers course introduces frst-year students now more than ever need to be ground students in the complexities of the students to the must-know business and prepared to understand the business of law-business nexus; expose them to the fnancial principles that come into play law so they can better serve their clients
14 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 and launch a successful career path inside a law frm, whatever the size might be. I only wish they had had a program like this when I attended VLS!” While these innovations broaden stu- dents’ skills, others deepen them. For example, legal writing is essential to pro- fessional success. But in a cost-conscious, technologically driven market, the nature of this writing has changed, with less emphasis on long memos and more on shorter, electronic communications. The redesigned writing program now spans six semesters and includes assign- ments that refect these changes.
Launch of signature center The linchpin unifying many of these initiatives is the new Center for Law, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Directed by Rufus King, JD, a veteran of With curricular innovations that broaden and deepen students’ skills and expand their opportunities for experiential learning, Villanova University School of Law is graduating high-tech and venture capital law, the the kind of lawyers today’s market demands. center is becoming a signature resource for programming, learning opportuni- ties and thought leadership. The center’s Program. It will fund up to 50 three- Strategic plan in action Clinic for Law and Entrepreneurship is year, full-tuition scholarships for students The roadmap for these innovations is one reason why. entering in fall 2014. The name and VLS’ fve-year strategic plan, “Advance. Through the clinic, which launches timing of the program celebrate the Transform. Lead.” To get a detailed pic- next academic year, students will provide launch of the center and reinforce what a ture of changes and challenges in the legal services to startups and enterpris- Villanova education will deliver. legal profession, the planners embarked ing thinkers working with Villanova’s And “deliver” the Law School will. on an exhaustive, collaborative and Center for Innovation, Creativity and While all its programs are robust, VLS transparent process. Their thorough- Entrepreneurship. Everybody will win. is fush with strengths related to busi- ness paid off. Guided by the plan’s seven New ventures will receive advice on imperatives, the Law School has been intellectual property, contracts and other awhirl with implementing steps to real- matters. Student lawyers, assisted by ize its vision. “Our mantra has been to be Villanova faculty, will beneft from real- “Our mantra has bold, imaginative and innovative,” Dean world experience. Gotanda says. “We need to take chances So committed is the Law School to been to be bold, and challenge conventional wisdom.” students’ learning-by-doing that it has and Key to that “we” are alumni. They woven more hands-on experiences into imaginative have contributed at every stage, pitch- the curriculum. In addition to greater innovative.” ing ideas, shaping innovations, offering opportunity for clinical work, VLS has feedback and funding initiatives. For expanded its repertoire of externships —Dean John Y. Gotanda, JD example, a seven-fgure gift from Charles to include for-proft businesses and has Widger, JD, ’73, founder and executive increased the availability of credit hours chairman of Brinker Capital, has sup- for externships. Advancing these efforts ported the launch of the center. is Peter Thompson, JD, LLM, ’92 CLAS, ness and law: faculty expertise; deep The Law School’s determination to ’98 VLS, the inaugural director of Experi- programming; collaboration with a “see around the corner,” as Dean Got- ential Learning. premier business school; alumni who anda puts it, means that its graduates excel in this market; and proximity to a will never be blindsided. Benefciaries Innovation scholars program unveiled region that abounds with job opportuni- of an education custom-made for the The Law School not only is transform- ties. “In a time when legal education is times, Villanova lawyers will be able to ing its educational experience; it also is facing tremendous challenges, we need merge smoothly into the workforce and making it more affordable. In January, to play to our strengths and capitalize on approach even the busiest of intersec- VLS unveiled the Innovation Scholars them,” Dean Gotanda says. tions with assurance.
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The $50 million Davis gift is student-centered and will provide Villanovans with an outstanding education, unprecedented opportunities, scholarship support and much more. VSB students Marissa McNally, Michael O’Neill, Kelly Gabriel and Jack Chong are among the exceptional students who credit VSB with preparing them for career leadership roles.
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On and off campus, students, alumni and friends—even the national higher education community—are abuzz about
the campaign in which Villanova is now GREAT fully immersed, For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change. With a clear and bold vision of what the future can hold, the campaign is positioning Villanova to solidify its place as an elite, nationally recognized Catholic university and enabling it to cultivate BY initiatives that will prepare students MERCEDES and alumni to ignite change. OTT
VILLANOVA.EDU 17 RETURNS he strategy of For the Greater “I don’t teach business; I teach students.” Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite It’s a simple statement—yes—but a power- Change—its focus on academics, a ful one, too. It conveys the important belief breadth that will beneft students across that learning is about people as much as it is all colleges, and its deliberate effort to about the subject matter, maybe even more. build the endowment—has captured the That philosophy guided Jim and Kim, attention of alumni around the world, ardent supporters of Villanova University. with many giving to the best of their The Davis’ gift is part of Villanova abilities—even stretching—to make a University’s $600 million comprehensive gift that will make a difference. Each of campaign, which offcially launched in these gifts is igniting change and inspiring October. Jim Davis is co-chair of the others to do the same. campaign, together with Terence M. Particularly inspiring: the largest gift in “Terry” O’Toole ’80 VSB, former chair of Villanova’s history, $50 million from James the Board of Trustees. C. “Jim” Davis ’81 VSB and his wife, Kim. Central to the Davis’ gift is the idea that “This extraordinary gift illustrates the the University fourishes by investing in boldness of this campaign,” says the Rev. student-centered initiatives—from schol- Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS, arships to faculty experts to the creation of Villanova University president. “The sig- a unique learning experience. With that nifcant investment in the University directive front and center, this gift will refects an unwavering belief in its mission forever shape the way Villanovans learn, and a desire to play a key role in charting its and expand the exclusive resources and future. I am grateful to Jim and Kim for this academic experiences available to them. historic, inspirational and transformational gift, which has ushered in a new era of WHY I GIVE Their cornerstone gift to the Villanova philanthropy at Villanova.” Jim, chairman and co-founder of Allegis Campaign to Ignite Change refects Jim Jim and Kim designated their commit- Group Inc., the nation’s largest staff- and Kim’s continuing involvement and ment to the Villanova School of Business. ing frm, and Kim live in Maryland with commitment to the University on a very And with many Villanova students work- their son and daughter, but they have personal level. During the last campaign, ing on cross-disciplinary projects, service been a constant presence on campus the Davises, together with Jim’s brother, learning opportunities, classes and more, at trustee meetings, basketball games, William G. “Bill” Davis ’85 VSB, and Bill’s the Davis gift is sure to impact many Homecoming and other events. Over the wife, Deborah ’87 CON, made a $10 mil- students. The gift will greatly enhance the years, the Davis’ support has had broad lion commitment through The Davis Fam- endowment, meaning that tomorrow’s reach, benefting academics, athletics and ily Foundation to support an intercollegiate students will beneft as well. endowment, including Men’s Basketball athletics and recreation facility and to “The Davis’ remarkable gift will allow and its Endowed Fund, the Annual Fund create The Davis Foundation Athletic us to enhance the educational experience and the President’s Contingency Fund. Facility Maintenance Endowment. The for all Villanovans and to continue to create an unprecedented environment in the world of business education, one that transforms lives, impacts society, nurtures creativity, provides a global perspective and develops ethical lead- ers,” says Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business.
THE HEART OF THE GIFT A professor on campus is fond of saying,
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INVESTING $50 MILLION “A Villanova EDUCATION builds leaders. I IN STUDENTS gained so much through my time as a business student at VILLANOVA, so I believe in this University. ... This is an OUTCOMES-MOTIVATED gift, where our investment will create EXPONENTIAL RETURNS both here at Villanova and throughout the world—literally.” Student-Centered Initiatives Scholarships
—James C. Davis ’81 VSB Strategic Initiatives
Capital Improvements
facility was named The Davis Center is a spirit here at Villanova, and I believe learning and leading through service are for Athletics and Fitness, and opened in in that spirit and in the values that integrated throughout the curriculum. November 2007. Villanova stands for, and in the education The School’s reputation for academic What compels someone to invest such we provide our students. The impact our rigor, creativity and innovation, state- a large amount into one organization— alumni have on the world is amazing. This of-the-art business facilities, and a frm even a place for which one bleeds blue? is an outcomes-motivated gift, where our grounding in ethics attracts outstanding The answer, according to Jim Davis, is investment will create exponential returns students and faculty. simple. “I love Villanova. The University both here at Villanova and throughout the And to Jim’s point, Villanovans are so has given me a lot in my time here and world—literally.” well-prepared when they leave here that after my time here. But just as importantly, Jim knows of what he speaks. His VSB has become a go-to school for national I believe in Villanova University and its Villanova experience was life-changing. employer recruiting. In the 2012–13 proud tradition of exceptional educa- As a campaign leader, he is working to academic year, more than 1,200 companies tion. What we do is spectacular. There ensure that others have that experience, looked to Villanova to recruit new too. The campaign, he says, is about mak- employees, while another 800 companies ing the University accessible for students. sought Villanovans as interns. Approxi- Already VSB is a national leader in busi- mately 95 percent of VSB students ness education, consistently ranked among participate in at least one co-op or intern- the best undergraduate and MBA programs ship. Within six months of graduation, in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek, 99.7% of job-seeking VSB graduates are and accredited by the prestigious Asso- employed full time at an average starting ciation to Advance Collegiate Schools of salary of $55,000. Business. The school infuses the Augus- Cases in point: standout seniors Marissa tinian values of truth, community and McNally and Michael O’Neill. Marissa caring into everything in which students credits Villanova internships with paving participate. Hands-on experiences, global the way for her to land the full-time job
VILLANOVA.EDU 19 Jim and Kim Davis’ $50 million gift to VSB will provide support for numerous VSB initiatives, ensuring that future generations of VSB students will have access to the most up-to-date resources and opportunities. The gift supports the development of unique internship and co-op opportunities; additional scholarship and funding for study abroad experiences for VSB students; and the development of new mentorship, service learning and professional development programs. she starts this summer. “I have done four areas, including student enrichment funds; VSB also supports signature programs internships, including Pernod Ricard USA student scholarships; the VSB Dean’s that enhance the student experiences and Warner Music Group. I will never Fund for Strategic Initiatives endowment; outside the campus community. The stu- forget my times there or the amazing people and capital improvements. dent experience already is characterized that I got to learn from.” “The Davis gift honors the heritage of by the opportunity for internships and Michael, too, credits his job offer to his Villanova,” says Michael J. O’Neill, Vice international learning, and the fund will internships. “I did an internship in London President for University Advancement, further the expansion of unique intern- my freshman year with the Global Citizens “while blazing the path for the future and ship and co-op opportunities; study Program. The more intensive work experi- setting our sights higher and higher. Once abroad experiences; and new mentorship, ence I had was a co-op with Johnson & again, the Davises have led by example and service learning and professional devel- Johnson in its Corporate Finance division. positioned Villanova to reach our goals.” opment experiences. I am happy and excited to say that I will be “I love Villanova because it has taught returning to J&J following graduation as a WHAT AN EXPERIENCE me to always think and question—to member of their fnance team with their The Davis gift gave Jim and Kim and never accept the status quo. Through this FLDP program.” Villanova leadership the opportunity to experience—the opportunities I received once again examine critically, strategi- and the connections I was fortunate to BLUE-SKY THINKING cally and creatively what sets VSB apart make while attending Villanova—I am In business, the term “blue-sky think- and ask: How can we do even better? ready and willing to try and change the ing” refers to thought processes that are From those conversations, the James world,” says Jack Chong ’14, of Court- creative, innovative, original and uncon- C. Davis ’81 Student Enrichment Fund land Manor, N.Y., who has been another ventional. And that is exactly how the was born. standout among standouts in VSB. thoughtful and comprehensive strategy VSB already provides a student experi- Two fercely held beliefs fuel Jim’s vision behind the Davis’ gift was shaped. To ence unlike any other, uniquely shaped by of securing the future of Villanova and structure their gift, Jim and Kim fully Augustinian values and ethics, as well as a making its students and alumni the most explored, along with University and VSB personalized approach that encourages lead- sought-after employees in the world. First, leadership, where and how their invest- ership. The enrichment fund builds on that Villanova needs to maintain its place as ment could spark the most change, the history and supplements it with superior one of the top B-schools in the country and most impact and the greatest outcomes, support services, access to data resources continually build on that success. Second, as well as create the cachet to excite and and emerging technologies. The fund will students should be job-ready on day one mobilize the Villanova faithful and prompt provide permanent support to VSB points when they graduate from Villanova. This them to get involved, too. of pride, including the Clay Center, Applied led to some of the gift being earmarked The Davis investment reaches several Finance Lab and VSB Technology Center. for curricular innovations that will allow
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most pressing needs, as well as act quickly on opportunities that can further VSB’s recognition and success. It allows VSB to be entrepreneurial and move in the com- petitive space of top-tier business schools. “This is about being the best version of ourselves—the best Villanova. That is what this campaign is about and what the Davis gift is about,” says Michael J. O’Neill, vice president for University Advancement.
ENHANCING OUR CAMPUS Villanova must continually improve and enhance the learning environment and classroom facilities. The VSB student experience necessitates a physical envi- ronment that will replicate the workplace and prepare students for a more techno- logically complex and collaborative work The Davis gift earmarks a signifcant percentage of funds to scholarships. The gift directly environment. A portion of the Davis gift supports students while bolstering the endowment and the Strategic Plan. is earmarked for that purpose. “Our business school, unlike many others, really prepares students for the VSB to continue to develop industry- student scholarships. Specifcally, they real world,” Jim says. “Our students are relevant courses that connect theory with will fund the valuable and prestigious prepared for careers, and they are ready practice; explore emerging business issues; Presidential Scholarship program that to lead—to go out and be successful and and support efforts to pursue pedagogical attracts and retains some of the country’s ethical leaders. And it’s not just about innovation. Additionally, Jim recognizes most promising business students. The careers and academics, although that is the need to engage select, nontraditional James C. Davis ’81 Scholarship Fund will extremely important. Beyond the learn- teaching faculty who can bring to the allow the University to offer Presidential ing, it’s the whole spectrum of what classroom signifcant industry experience Scholarships to additional VSB students. makes one successful in a career and in and a talent for bridging the gap between Expanding scholarship opportunities life. I feel strongly about this, and VSB theory and practice. will enable and encourage more of these does it exceptionally well, and we want to “A gift of this size speaks to the com- coveted students to choose Villanova. support and continue that tradition with mitment and generosity of the Davises,” Once here, these students add greater this gift,” he adds. says Dean Maggitti. “But it also speaks nuances to the fabric that makes up the volumes about the quality of Villanova Villanova student body. Additionally, PAY IT FORWARD and our ability University-wide to lever- improving fnancial aid moves Villanova Jim Davis hopes that his gift will inspire age such a signifcant gift into meaning- one step closer to another important other alumni, parents and even students to ful programs that will infuence students priority: meeting full, demonstrated fnan- think about what they can do to help secure and the education they receive here. cial need. the future of Villanova, not just in VSB, It says, I believe Villanova is among the but University-wide. “I consider providing nation’s best, and I am going to help you IT’S THE ENDOWMENT support at any level a privilege and an promote and maintain an environment No Villanova conversation with Jim honor—an obligation, really,” Jim says. “We where innovation, entrepreneurship and Davis ends without a mention of the need all of Villanova to come together with opportunity are the norm. I am going vital importance of endowment. And that sense of community and commitment to help you grow and make what’s great rightly so. As a successful businessman, to others that drives us and to recognize even better.” trustee and co-chair, Jim is an advocate that now is the time and Villanova is the of long-term fnancial security for the place where one can make a huge impact INVESTING IN STUDENTS University—the kind that only a strong on the world—really to ignite change and Want to ignite change? Invest in stu- endowment can create. watch that spark grow.” dents, and the sparks will roar to a blaze. The Davis gift invests in the endow- The Davises know this for sure and made ment by supporting the Dean’s Fund for a pointed decision to commit a signif- Strategic Initiatives, which provides VSB cant amount of their support directly to the fexibility to address the greatest and
VILLANOVA.EDU 21 Unveiling a Masterpiece The Collaborative Conservation Project at Villanova University
By Colleen Lynn Curley
ore than quiet study is taking and Mendel Science Post-Doctoral Fel- Watts now is immersed in X-ray fuo- place in the Old Falvey Library low Amanda Norbutus, PhD, ’08 MS. rescence spectroscopy analysis to answer M Reading Room. For close to six The results unearthed breathtaking colors questions about how and what to remove decades, this original wing housed the hidden behind layers of varnish and restora- from the canvas without affecting the orig- 12-x-16-foot oil painting titled Triumph of tion paint, confrming what Drs. Lagalante inal brushstrokes. The noninvasive device David (also known as The Presentation of and Norbutus had believed: This diamond can scan a small area and signal when it David to King Saul After Slaying Goliath), in the rough was well worth conserving. recognizes certain elements, thus indi- attributed to Italian painter and architect cating the presence of specifc pigments. Pietro da Cortona (d. 1669) and donated Science in the Service of Art Because X-rays can penetrate down to the to Villanova in 1950 by American-born, As a graduate student in 2007, Dr. Nor- canvas, however, it is yet unclear which widowed Italian princess Eugenia Ruspoli butus had become interested in the sci- elements belong to which layer of paint. (nee Jennie Berry). Now the room is home entifc analysis of art while working with “That’s when we will take needle-point- to a historic conservation project breath- Dr. Lagalante, who specializes in con- sized microsamples, which are encased in ing new life into the Baroque masterpiece. servation science and had been studying resin and cut in half vertically to create The project began when Villanova Cortona’s painting. They secured per- a cross-section that exposes all layers of brought to campus Kristin deGhetaldi, a mission for pigment sampling and began that sample at once,” explains Dr. Norbu- doctoral candidate in the University of their analysis, reexamining and discussing tus. “Viewed under visible and ultraviolet Delaware Art Conservation Department it at three National Science Foundation light, these cross-sections allow us to learn who focuses on the restoration of traditional Advanced Chemistry of Art workshops. more about the colors in the individual easel paintings. To ascertain whether the The last was in 2012, when the proposed paint layers, to see how the pigments are damaged work should and could be salvaged, conservation renewed their research. bound, and to confrm evidence of var- deGhetaldi extracted tiny samples of faking Graduate Chemistry student Kristen nishes, previous restoration or overpaint.” pigment for analysis by Anthony Lagalante, Watts, who “came to Villanova to get “As small as cross-sections are,” adds PhD, associate professor of Chemistry in involved in art conservation projects like Watts, “they offer a wealth of informa- the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, this,” joined the team in 2013. tion”—all of it implemented by deGhetaldi
22 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 and her interns (currently, Maggie Bearden she fed to the United States from Italy, and Ellen Nigro; and formerly, Emily and German troops overtook her home, Wroczynski) as, inch by inch, they clean Castle Nemi, in the 1944 Battle of Rome. the painting with solvent-soaked cotton DeGhetaldi believes this damage is likely swabs. It’s easy to see why the project will a result of overexposure to moisture in the take at least two years, although the prog- ravaged castle. (Ironically, the conserva- ress is impressive. “It’s changing before our tors will use controlled humidifcation as eyes,” marvels Associate Professor of Art part of a process to restore fexibility to History Timothy McCall, PhD. areas of cracking paint.) Now Dirkson is reaching even further back in time to History in the Making determine the painting’s line of owner- Dr. McCall is a key member of the proj- ship. “This student research has been very ect’s Art History team, who provide helpful,” notes Dr. McCall. “We can make their Chemistry cohorts with details on meaningful contributions to art history Cortona’s palette and other materials so through this project.” that they can assess whether this informa- That goes double for science. Dr. Nor- tion “matches up analytically with what butus and Watts discuss how much further we’re fnding in the lab,” says Dr. Norbu- analysis can go: magnifying a cross-section tus. Another historical component hinges up to 50,000 times using a scanning electron on determining the percentage of painting microscope, and using infrared refectog- An Education in Conservation executed by Cortona versus by apprentices. raphy to penetrate visible layers and view The main focus, however, is not on bring- “If we were to fnd that Cortona did the hidden ones. “This might include the orig- ing the masterpiece back to its original majority of the work, the painting’s value inal pencil or charcoal sketch or changes condition (an impossibility), but on the would immediately increase,” says Mark to the painting that the artist made along process itself and what can be learned Sullivan, PhD, assistant professor and the way,” says Dr. Norbutus. from it. Whether they are taking a course director of Villanova’s Art History Pro- Some of those changes—for instance, a like The Science of Art—which Dr. Nor- gram. “We would have Italian scholars collection of unattached feet—are surfac- butus, assisted by Watts, teaches—or are lining up to book hotel rooms in the area.” ing naturally as a result of the increasing just curious about the project, students In the meantime, the mystery continues transparency of the aging oil paint and the of all majors and their professors, as well to unfold. Art History major Rachel cleaning process itself. “This is called penti- as visitors to the library, are encouraged Godat ’14 is comparing Triumph of David menti,” says deGhetaldi. “We see it all the to enter what is affectionately known as to the compositions and fgural styles of time—but this painting has a lot.” She will “the cage” (the area where the conserva- other large Cortona paintings, as well have many decisions about how to address tors work) and to ask questions. “This is exactly what the conservation team wants. They’re interested in engag- ing and explaining. It’s not an interruption to them,” says Dr. McCall. Such interaction is what makes this conservation effort so special. Unlike most projects, which happen deep in the recesses of museums, this one is visible. “It’s why we’re working the way we are,” adds deGhetaldi, “and why we created a blog and set up a live webcam.” “The research and teaching and stu- dent experiences are all central to the process,” notes Dr. McCall, who plans to teach a class with Dr. Lagalante. “We want this to be a work in progress, and to Kristin deGhetaldi, a University of Delaware doctoral candidate working with Villanova build momentum and extend these inter- faculty and students, inspects the Cortona painting before restoration work begins (upper disciplinary efforts into the future.” right); the cleaning process reveals the painting’s obscured beauty (above); deGhetaldi removes unoriginal, degraded varnish and overpaint (upper left). For now, everyone involved in the proj- ect is enjoying, as Dr. Lagalante puts it, as determining the extent of his work- some of these ghostly forms when the team “looking back 400 years to what happened shop. History graduate student Menika moves to the retouching stage. Dr. McCall in an Italian art studio” and fguring out Dirkson is investigating the painting’s and other historians will advise on this how this magnifcent piece of work was past, including the background of Princess aesthetic treatment, which, deGhetaldi achieved. Princess Ruspoli never could Ruspoli and the damage the work presum- anticipates, could involve assistance from have imagined that her gift would offer ably sustained during World War II, when artistically inclined Villanova students. such a tremendous opportunity.
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Innovative programs help Villanovans engage the world By Tom Nugent
hether they’re producing a documentary flm about educational disparity or researching best W practices in stormwater management, Villanovans have access to unique academic oppor- tunities to achieve the Augustinian mission of creating positive social change. At the heart of this mission is the need to reach out and engage “the other.”
Social Justice Film students, faculty and visiting scholars. In pursuit of these ends, If asked how he motivates stu- the Ryan Center hosts public lectures, research initiatives and dents in the Center for Social conferences. It is a space on campus that is alive with excitement, Justice Film to explore diver- as spirited young minds gather to discuss the most important gent worlds such as South ideas infuencing American politics. Philadelphia and a village in The Ryan Center has been home to many high-profle edu- Ghana, Hezekiah Lewis III cational programs and scholars, including William Allen, PhD, ’99 CLAS, ’02 MA, assistant past chairman of the US Commission on Civil Rights (below, professor of Communication, right); and Stephen Cambone, PhD, who has held senior reveals his secret. positions in the US Department of Defense, (below, left). Notes “I challenge them to embrace Assistant Director Brenda Hafera ’12 CLAS, ’12 VSB, ’14 MA encounters with ‘the other,’” (standing), “This gives students the opportunity to interact says the award-winning flm- with and learn from accomplished scholars and thoughtful maker. “If they can do that, teachers with real-world political experience.” Drs. Allen and they’ll discover treasures beyond Cambone are engaged in a rigorous research project using Alexis their wildest expectations.” de Tocqueville’s 19th-century classic, Democracy in America, as Through the center, part of a working model for exploring the American national character. Villanova’s Waterhouse Fam- The center’s offerings promote positive social change, ily Institute for the Study of Dr. Sheehan says. “Americans are engaged in what the Founders Through the Center for Social Communication and Society, called ‘the great experiment in self-government.’ The Ryan Center Justice Film, student flmmakers students create documentaries takes that experiment and the principles of the Founders seriously.” create documentaries that challenge societal views of issues. that allow them to advocate for societal issues. By connect- Named in honor of the late Pennsylvania state Rep. Matthew J. ing with people from different, often stressed worlds, students Ryan, JD, ’54 VSB, ’59 VLS, the Ryan Center sponsors initiatives that break down their assumptions. advance civic education in a free, democratic society. A community-revitalization event caps the flmmaking pro- cess. For example, when students produced Who Is Wright, about a South Philadelphia drumming artist, they hosted a concert to beneft local after-school music programs. The dialogues that students develop are essential to great flm- making and to the goal of empowering the other, Lewis says. “Good things happen when we dive into and engage other cultures.”
Matthew J. Ryan Center Founded seven years ago by Colleen Sheehan, PhD, professor of Political Science (right, seated), the Matthew J. Ryan Center for the Study of Free Institutions and the Public Good pro- motes serious civic engagement by fostering a dialogue among
24 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 Campus infrastructure provides a perfect test bed for research conducted by faculty and students in the Villanova Center for the Advancement of Sustainability in Engineering.
University Honors Program When Michelle L. Modery, JD, ’09 CLAS recalls her years in the Villanova Honors Program, the Tower of London comes to mind. “I hopped on the Tube and spent the day wandering around the fortress,” says Modery, an associate in the Philadelphia offce of Elliott Greenleaf. It was thanks to an Honors Connelly- Delouvrier International Scholarship that Modery, a History major, had been able to study at Queen Mary University in fall 2007. The Honors Program also prepared her for a career in health care litigation. “It was intellectually demanding and creatively award cash prizes for the best projects. “Pitch Day is a celebration challenging. Both aspects have stood me in good stead.” of entrepreneurship,” says ICE Center Director II Luscri. “Today’s Every year, Honors students take advantage of a rigorous marketplace demands engaged workers with creative problem- academic program marked by innovative fexibility and commit- solving skills, and that’s what this day is all about.”
Sustainability in Engineering When the Villanova Center for the Advancement of Sustain- ability in Engineering (VCASE) landed signifcant stormwater management research grants—one from the US Environmental Protection Agency and one from Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection—nobody was more excited than Robert Traver, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE, ’82 MS. “These two grants are going to help VCASE continue its research on fnding better ways to deal with stormwater pol- lution,” says Dr. Traver, who is the director of VCASE and of the Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership, a pioneering consortium that has co-sponsored numerous research projects. These studies are the latest in a series of initiatives under- taken by VCASE, which is committed to the integration of sustainability principles into engineering practice. “Sustainable engineering is about discovering new approaches,” Dr. Traver The Honors Program offers students distinctive opportunities for intellectual growth and personal enrichment in and outside of says. “As an engineer and teacher, I fnd it gratifying to pursue the the classroom. Augustinian vision of engaging the world to make it better.” ment to engaging the real world. “The Honors Program takes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to learning through its challenging seminars, undergraduate research opportunities and various service projects,” says the Anne Quinn Welsh Endowed Chair and Director of the Honors Program Thomas W. Smith, PhD, who has been at the helm since 2010. “We bring together exceptional students and dedicated faculty to enrich the academic experience.”
Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship A clear example of how Villanova encourages students to maxi- mize their educational experience is Pitch Day. The annual event is one of many programs sponsored by the Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE Center), which helps students free their imaginations and focus their energies on new ventures that fll unmet needs. Central to Pitch Day is the Villanova Student Entrepreneurship Pitch Day is one of the many offerings through which the Center Competition. Teams of four to six student entrepreneurs pres- for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship fosters ent original ideas and prototypes to a panel of professionals, who cross-college learning and entrepreneurial thinking.
VILLANOVA.EDU 25 Assistant Professor Melissa O’Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, COS-C (center) exposes junior nursing students, including Madeline Nocero (left) and Erica Peters (right), to transitional care through visits to older patients receiving home-based care. Such opportunities allow students to combine research and clinical care. Nursing Partnerships DRIVE CARE HOME
Evidence-based research guides home-based care for older adults
By Tom Nugent
othing about the men and women arriving at the evidence-based knowledge they need to make effective home- Manhattan offces of the Visiting Nurse Service of care decisions. The College of Nursing, in partnership with one NNew York in February 2014 attracted the attention of of the nation’s premier visiting nurse services, is flling this gap, passersby. Yet this pivotal meeting of more than a dozen through the groundbreaking pilot study led by Dr. O’Connor, a specialists accomplished a long-anticipated professional goal nurse and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in of Melissa O’Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, COS-C, assistant home health care. professor in the College of Nursing. Under her direction, these “We’re going to do extensive research on all aspects of decision- experts were embarking on what may be the frst study of its making in home health care,” Dr. O’Connor explains. “Even kind to examine the key factors that determine a patient’s better, we’re going to include our students in the process, so they readiness for discharge from skilled home care. can get an up-close experience with nursing research in their clinical education. This is a promising breakthrough in nursing GROUNDBREAKING PILOT STUDY research, and it’s underway at Villanova.” Until recently, few researchers studied home-based health care Key steps in the research were the New York focus groups. for older patients. This lack of research deprived caregivers of the One overarching question drove the focus groups: How can new,
26 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 evidence-based research help geriatric nurses and other skilled providers of home health care make the best decisions about clinical care for older- adult, home-based patients? The ultimate goal of Dr. O’Connor and her colleagues is to build a decision- support tool that will enable providers of home health care to better under- stand what patients need to thrive in a home setting—and, consequently, says Dr. O’Connor, “to do a better job of ensuring high-quality outcomes.” During the daylong exchange, nurses, therapists, social workers and physicians explored problems that emerge in home-based health care for older adults. For example, an elderly man with chronic health conditions is discharged to pro- fessional home care in an apart- ment. But when the nurse arrives, she discovers that the patient is a diabetic amputee in a wheelchair and lives on the third to combine research with clinical care. “A lot of health care is foor. “Apparently, no one asked: What if there’s a fre?” moving from the hospital setting to the home,” Dr. O’Connor Dr. O’Connor says. says. “It’s our job to prepare students for that.” No one is better In another case, a discharged patient is supposed to receive suited for the job than Dr. O’Connor, who has published exten- daily care from his daughter. But because she is overwhelmed sively on home care outcomes and the need for more research with her own medical problems, she can’t care for her father, on decision-making by providers of home health care. who ends up back in the hospital. “That’s a classic case of failing The pilot study is bringing a new emphasis to research and to make sure that the nonprofessional caregiver was capable of nursing education at Villanova. “Research in home health care looking after the older adult,” Dr. O’Connor says. will be a big part of the future of such care,” says M. Louise At the end of this opening phase of the study, Dr. O’Connor Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor, “and we are pleased to be “ Increasingly, nurses who provide home care and leading the way.” Dr. O’Connor believes that Dean Fitzpatrick’s dedication to make decisions about that care are going to need research infuenced the decision of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York to these research-related insights if they expect to partner with Villanova. become skilled practitioners who can achieve While she is anxious to publish the results of the pilot study, Dr. O’Connor quality outcomes for home-care patients.” is equally excited about the opportunity to initiate the students she has in both —MELISSA O’CONNOR, PHD, MBA, RN, COS-C the clinical and the classroom settings into the world of nursing research. She was elated by what the group had accomplished. “I can’t tell thrives on introducing students to the scientifc rigors and the you how many participants said to me, ‘We’re really happy to be demanding intellectual challenges of research as an essential part of this study, because it’s going to help us down the road in component of good nursing practice. our clinical practice.’” Their suggestions helped form a clearer “I’m determined to expose them to the cutting edge of research picture of what this interdisciplinary feld of home care needs: in home health care,” she says. “Increasingly, nurses who provide a decision-support tool that will help professional providers of home care and make decisions about that care are going to need home health care fgure out when home-based patients need these research-related insights if they expect to become skilled more care and when they are able to do well without it. practitioners who can achieve quality outcomes for home-care patients. Research is going to become more and more important CRITICAL ROLE OF RESEARCH in our efforts to reach the goal to which all nurses aspire: As passionate about teaching as she is about researching the providing the best health care.” Given the College of Nursing’s quality of outcomes in home care, Dr. O’Connor is thrilled to visionary leadership, expert faculty and dedicated students, know that students will be part of this work. This semester, junior such a goal is well within reach. nursing students participate in home care visits, allowing them
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Villanovans contributing to the community
Candace Robertson-James, DrPH, ’98 determination, she helped the students CLAS and George James, LMFT, ’01 recognize their potential and take a big It Starts CLAS were good friends and had a lot in leap in their academic progress.” common during their undergraduate years Candace says the program helped her at Villanova University. A St. Martin de fnd her true calling. “I thought I wanted With Good Porres Scholar and a Presidential Scholar, to be a doctor or nurse, but I fell in love respectively, they participated in many of with public health through the work we the same activities and programs, including did in VSRI. My passion is to inspire Decisions the Center for Multicultural Affairs and people to be healthier, to make healthier the Villanova Summer Research Institute decisions, and to live healthier lives so Couple is dedicated (VSRI), which brings high school students they can do what they want to do.” to Villanova to study science and math. Candace earned a doctorate in Public to helping Candace played a pivotal role in VSRI Health from Drexel University, where communities and during her time at Villanova and for today she is the research manager at the several years after graduation. “She Women’s Health Education Program; an individuals make brought students from different back- assistant professor of Medicine; and the positive choices grounds together and helped them create a associate director of the Offce of Urban vibrant family,” says William Fleischman, Health Equity, Education and Research. By Betty Russell PhD, professor of Computing Sciences Part of her work is changing the way and head of VSRI. “With empathy and medical students and professionals treat
28 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 people based on gender, race and class. “I help individuals and couples heal She also spearheads an active outreach their wounds, improve communication program to test different models of improv- and rebuild trust in their relationships,” ing health education and awareness in George says. “When people have good underserved communities. She has seen healthy relationships in one area, it can be frsthand the difference her efforts make. contagious and spread into their homes, “We held a program in the community families, jobs and communities.” to educate people about common health problems,” Candace explains. “One JOINING FORCES “Personally and woman realized that her 8-year-old George and Candace married in 2007 son was showing signs of diabetes. She and have two children. They support professionally, had thought he was having behavioral each other as they pursue their passions, Villanova was issues. Armed with information, she and often speak and work together. “I was able to request diabetes testing. His tend to focus on the larger community, there and continues blood-sugar level was extraordinarily and George is more involved with indi- to be there for us.” high, and she was able to get him appro- viduals and couples,” Candace says. priate treatment.” “We’re both committed to making life —George James better for people.” BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER “They are the defnition of a true power George also considered becoming a physi- couple,” Johnson says. “Alone, their gifts cian but changed direction as a result of his undergraduate experiences. He was an Orientation counselor and the only stu- dent representative on the Middle States accreditation committee. He started a gospel radio program with his best friend William “B.J.” Johnson ’02 CLAS; helped the University’s gospel group grow; and formed a men’s group for students to talk about issues they were facing. “I knew when I met George that he was a visionary who would leave his mark,” Johnson says. Johnson is the assistant director of the men’s national team at USA Basketball. “Having someone like George in my life—someone who pushes me, encourages me, challenges me, and helps me see things in a different way— For George James, LMFT, ’01 CLAS and Candace Robertson-James, DrPH, ’98 CLAS, the makes me want to be better.” commitment to make life better for other people begins at home, where they create a George realized his passion was bring- nurturing environment for their children, Nalani, 3, and Alexander, 1. ing people together and helping them deal with everyday situations. “I really and talents make a dramatic change in cultural Affairs, and associate professor of like to listen and to talk to people.” After the world. Together, the growth in their Communication. “They accept their earning his degree in Psychology, he power and infuence is exponential.” responsibility to be the shoulders that hold received a master’s in Family Therapy They are recognized as leaders in their the next generation of young scholars. from Drexel and is working on his doctor- felds, and they continue to gain and give They’re paying it forward.” ate in Clinical Psychology at Immaculata inspiration through their connection Candace and George say their con- University. George is a licensed marriage with Villanova. Candace has received nection to Villanova will last a lifetime. and family therapist, speaker, professor numerous awards, including a College “Villanova gave us a great foundation and consultant who specializes in help- of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni for our marriage, careers and future by ing couples, adult and adolescent men, Medallion in 2010. They have given TEDx giving us opportunities to grow academi- athletes, entertainers, college students, Talks at Villanova, and George serves as a cally and socially; develop leadership family-owned businesses and people of life coach at the Multicultural Center. skills; and build great friendships with color. He works at Council for Rela- “Candace and George are respectful each other, professors, faculty, staff and tionships in Philadelphia, and owns a of the educational pioneers who paved classmates,” George says. “Personally communication and consulting business, the way for them,” says Teresa Nance, and professionally, Villanova was there George Talks LLC. PhD, assistant vice president, Multi- and continues to be there for us.”
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TRUE BLUE | PAT & HOLLY O’DEA Built to Last
Parents Holly and Pat O’Dea appreciate the values of a Villanova education
Villanova University was not on Holly and Pat In addition, he has a business that invests in O’Dea’s radar when they married and started consumer packaged goods and retail startup raising a family. But it is playing a pivotal role companies. Holly worked in advertising and in helping to educate their children and instill public relations before dedicating herself to the values that matter to the O’Dea family. raising the couple’s four children. Logan O’Dea ’11 COE, Pat and Holly’s oldest “Our job as parents is to prepare our kids to son, introduced the family to Villanova when make a meaningful contribution to the world,” he visited campus as a prospective student and Pat says. “We have to instill in them values that said that Villanova “felt comfortable.” The will guide them and the education to make a connection between the O’Deas and Villanova difference. If we do these two things right, they has grown deeper over time—and as more will have a signifcant, positive impact on those O’Deas have chosen Villanova: Erin ’14 CON around them and lead fulflling lives.” and Sean ’16 VSB. “Villanova plays an integral part,” Holly says. “The themes underlying the decision of each “It’s more than an institution of higher learning of our children to attend Villanova are common to us. Villanova is helping us accomplish our values and community spirit,” Pat says. “When mission as parents.” they visited, the school felt like a natural exten- sion of their values-driven home and prior school “YOU’RE REALLY CONTRIBUTING” life. Villanova also was in the top tier of schools Pat and Holly are co-chairs of the Regional Far for their respective areas of study—engineer- West Committee, and Pat is a member of the ing, nursing and business. It’s a pretty powerful Campaign Executive Committee. That level of combination.” commitment might be suffcient for many involved Holly recalls visiting Villanova with Pat parents, but the O’Deas wanted to do more. “Villanova is and Erin on Candidates’ Weekend. Hundreds This past year, they established the Holly of students lined the pathway cheering as the and Patrick O’Dea Endowed Scholarship Fund helping us admitted students entered the Pavilion. “The to make it possible for other students to beneft accomplish sense of community support and school spirit from the Villanova experience. our mission was overwhelming. Listening to the students “We believe in strengthening Villanova’s abil- as parents.” express their enthusiasm for and involvement ity to help us, and others less fortunate, raise in community service activities was inspiring kids with the right values and educate them to —HOLLY and contagious,” Holly says. make a difference,” Pat says. “There’s a positive, O’DEA Erin made her decision to attend Villanova exponential network effect every time a well- that day. Connor, the youngest O’Dea, is a educated, values-driven student graduates from freshman in high school. No word yet on his Villanova and goes out to touch the world. It’s college choice, but he owns a closet full of much bigger and more profound than we tend to BY BETTY Villanova gear. realize in our day-to-day lives.” RUSSELL Pat is excited about this defning moment A FOCUS ON FAMILY VALUES in Villanova’s history. He encourages everyone Pat and Holly lived in New York, Cincinnati affected by the University to get involved. and Chicago before settling in the San Fran- “What we all do now will defne Villanova and cisco Bay Area. Pat has served in leadership its impact for decades to come,” he says. “I’ve positions in several companies. Most recently, witnessed the power of what can be accomplished he was president and CEO of Peet’s Coffee & when we all come together to contribute in our Tea Inc. He remains a consultant to the com- own way to a common cause. It’s incredibly pany and a member of its board of directors. fulflling to be a part of it.”
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RISING STAR | NICHOLAS ADER Driven to Discover
Nicholas Ader ’15 CLAS has learned to ask the big questions
Whether studying scientifc formulas, tutoring and volunteer at Back on My Feet, a nonproft students or performing service, like so many that aids those experiencing homelessness. Villanova students, Nicholas Ader ’15 CLAS Aimee Eggler, PhD, assistant professor of brings incredible passion. His biochemistry Chemistry, says Nick’s accomplishments are no work has led him to examine the nature of and surprise to anyone who has met him. His pas- uses for molecules in the laboratory. Equally, his sion, drive and intellectual curiosity keep him education and research opportunities as a Presi- constantly engaged in learning, in the class- dential Scholar at Villanova have driven him room, in the laboratory and beyond. to look deeply within himself and discover his “He’s always asking questions and trying to own path to igniting change. fgure out the logic behind what we’re study- After two years of studying biology, Nick ing,” Dr. Eggler says, adding it is reinforced by began considering options for a summer intern- the University’s distinctive approach to the ship abroad to gain valuable experience. He educational experience. turned to the University’s Center for Under- “Villanova supports a balance of great research graduate Research and Fellowships and and great teaching. The faculty offer students an learned that through the prestigious German authentic research experience and a part in a “Villanova Academic Exchange Service Research Intern- fully functioning lab where they can investigate and its strong ships in Science and Engineering—shortened the important questions relevant to the feld in to DAAD-RISE—he could receive fnancial which they will work,” she says. campus support to make his internship a reality. This past fall Dr. Eggler and Nick researched community The Center for Undergraduate Research and a molecular mechanism using a waste product have shaped Fellowships is a powerful resource for Villanovans. from biofuel production. Medically speak- where I want The center administers the Presidential Schol- ing, the research could result in a therapy for arship Program and helps Villanovans like Nick oxidative stress, cancer and chronic disease. to go in my pursue scholarships, fellowships, research grants The collaboration with the US Department of career, as well and internships. Agriculture also could result in a strong eco- as the kind of Ultimately, DAAD matched Nick with the nomic incentive to drive biofuel production person I want University of Lubeck in Germany, where he stud- across the country. ied gene regulation through RNA interference, Wherever his research should take Nick, to be.” which may have applications in treating the Dr. Eggler sees sky-high potential. “He has all of —NICHOLAS most common cause for blindness. He presented the skills that he will need to be one of the top ADER a poster on the topic at Villanova in the fall. researchers in academia: incredible work ethic, “To have the chance to perform full-time time management skills and love of learning.” research taught me that laboratory research Nick sees those qualities as a product of the is what I want to do in my career,” says Nick, education at Villanova, where faculty members BY whose hometown is Clarence Center, N.Y., a are accessible and empower students to three SHAWN town near Buffalo. “Even though the study was ends: discovery, refection and achievement. PROCTOR not directly tied to my current work, the tech- “Dr. Eggler and the faculty here offer the kind niques were largely the same.” of guidance that students might not receive at The DAAD-RISE internship is only the latest another institution. It’s in everything from how in Nick’s strong body of academic achievements. they mentor students to their involvement in A member of two honors fraternities, he main- the lab,” he explains. “Villanova and its strong tains a 3.99 GPA and is a recipient of the 2014 campus community have shaped where I want Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. In his spare to go in my career, as well as the kind of person time, he gives back to the community as a tutor I want to be.”
VILLANOVA.EDU 33 MISSION& MINISTRY
One of Villanova’s many spiritual opportunities, Theology on Tap is held at a local restaurant, where students 21 and older gather to share their faith. In February, Kathryn Getek Soltis, PhD, director, Center for Peace and Justice Education (far right), led a discussion of the transformational power of the Eucharist. INTERIOR DESIGN Villanova is committed to nurturing the inner spirit >> By Suzanne Wentzel
dward “E.J.” Mentry ’11 CLAS personal things that don’t come up in president, Mission and Ministry, the offce could describe his freshman year everyday conversation. It changed my that includes Campus Ministry. Ewith two words: yeah … but. outlook, improved my relationships and A catalog of the Center for Spirituality Mentry had enjoyed his introduction made me open to spirituality.” and Discernment’s output makes the to Villanova. Classes, campus, student case: retreats, Bible studies, prayer prac- life—it was all good. And yet, for personal JOURNEY TO THE CENTER tices, spiritual direction and discernment, reasons, his transition to college had Creating opportunities for this open- seasonal refections, discussion groups, proven bumpy, and Mentry, once “an open ness, for encounters with God through interfaith luncheons and more. The cen- book,” now bottled everything up. Well, relationships with self and others, is ter’s services and online resources appeal to he’d give it one more year. a primary goal of Campus Ministry’s a gamut of interests and welcome students, It was the best decision he ever made. Center for Spirituality and Discernment. faculty, staff and alumni from any—or Within months, an unexpected event Far from being an add-on to the Villanova no—faith tradition. redirected Mentry’s life and transformed experience, the invitation to the spiritual To respond to Villanovans’ needs, his college experience. That event was life and the fullness of human fourishing the center’s staff members consult and Search 36, one of the sequentially num- is intrinsic to the University’s identity. collaborate with students, especially those bered retreat experiences that Campus “Villanova is a place that privileges the leaders who help plan and run events. Ministry offered in spring 2009. But for opportunity for people to develop their They also draw on their own expertise in Mentry, it is code for “pivotal moment.” inner spirit, and to refect and pray about what promotes spiritual development and “Search 36 was a huge turning point,” their roles in the campus community and what blocks it. “A subtly damaging real- he says. “I felt comfortable talking about the world,” says Barbara Wall, PhD, vice ity is that our world encourages everyone
34 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 to go, go, go,” says Linda Jaczynski, the but so is the local restaurant where the normally participate; to identify their center’s director. “People are so busy they 21-and-older crowd gathers for Theology needs; and to create opportunities for don’t take the time to pause and refect.” on Tap. This convivial evening features dialogue and refection in places where food, drink, a talk on a spiritual topic rele- students naturally gather. TIME-OUT FOR SPIRITUALITY vant to young adults, and lively discussion. The fact of his job excites McCabe as Committed to reversing this trend, the The laid-back setting highlights the role much as the nature of it. “I fnd it inspiring center, working with the other centers in spirituality plays in everyday encounters. that Villanova created a position around Campus Ministry and offces across campus, “The natural tendency to feel comfort- the idea of being as inclusive as possible in has redoubled its efforts to give Villanovans able chatting at a bar allows me to see its outreach and service. I look forward to the time, space and means not to do more theology as a larger part of daily life rather being part of conversations on spirituality but to be more. It provides everyone with than a Sunday activity,” says Caroline and meaning with students who haven’t opportunities to learn about spiritual prac- Turpin ’14 VSB. That experience doesn’t found a place to do that.” tices—for example, through guest speakers end with last call. “My favorite part of Such conversations are Augustinian. and workshops—and to use them. Indi- Theology on Tap is that it sparks con- The legacy of the saint resounds in all the viduals and groups attend to their interior versations that continue after the night center’s efforts to nurture the interior life life through such methods as centering ends,” says Katie Wiseman ’14 CLAS. and journey with restless hearts as they prayer, daily Mass, classroom contempla- search for God in the company of friends. tion and mindfulness. REACHING OUT, INVITING IN For John Edwards ’02 CLAS, ’06 MA, In addition, dozens of one-day and week- Though many students avail themselves St. Rita of Cascia Fellow and retreat coor- end retreats allow students and others to of the spiritual offerings sponsored by all dinator, the role of community is central. escape, search, connect and discern (as the centers, Campus Ministry never stops “Spiritual formation tunes our senses to the names of the various retreats suggest). asking: How can we be more involved? see God present in others. Being able to Whether they are focused on fnding God Answering that question is part of the acknowledge and embrace our vulner- in nature or nourishing the spiritual life job of Brian McCabe ’11 MS, the new ability and interdependence is the essence after graduation, retreatants delve inward Campus Minister for Outreach and of ‘church.’ But you can’t only learn about in the company of a caring, supportive Student Formation in the Center for Pas- church in the classroom; you also have community and discover more fully their toral Ministry Education and Internship. to experience it as something real and own identities. McCabe works with all the centers, as transformative.” Mountains, beaches and other retreat well as Student Life, Residence Life and Every day, in ordinary and dramatic locales are conducive to spiritual growth, Athletics, to invite students who don’t ways, Villanovans do.
VILLANOVA.EDU 35 WILDCATS CONNECT
Villanova Basketball 2013–14 squad connects with community and continues a proud tradition By Shawn Proctor
TOGETHER 36 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE WINTER 2014 WE STAND
VILLANOVA.EDU 37 WILDCATS CONNECT
“We want our guys to be the best students they can be, the best players they can be and the best men they can be. If they can learn that, then they are going to be successful in life, no matter what they do.” —Jay Wright, head coach, Villanova Men’s Basketball
here are two distinct families 6-inch guard, takes the responsibility of when it comes to Villanova watching over the younger players. “We’d T Men’s Basketball. The frst is the do anything for each other,” he says. greater, overarching family that connects Although the other players have had every Wildcat team to the campus com- shorter tenures at Villanova, Head Coach munity and the alumni around the world. Jay Wright says each player immediately Then there’s a subset family made up of bonded to the University community, the student body and the team. They the current roster of players. Jay Wright, head coach, Villanova Men’s The former has captured the imagina- understand at Villanova that they are Basketball tion of sports fans for generations. The more than simply basketball players. 2013–14 team is opening eyes as well. “All of these players are deeply con- It’s a special squad, not only because nected to this program. People elsewhere large lead, as often has been the case this they have defeated ranked opponents say they admire how the Villanova guys season, the entire arena comes to life as like the University of Kansas while cap- come together, how the alumni stay con- the reserve players enter the game. The turing the Big Five title and the Battle nected and how Villanovans take care of starters cheer as loud as they can. The stu- for Atlantis Championship. They play each other,” Wright says. dent section roars and chants their names. as one team, everyone embracing his And, in turn, they play their hearts out. role as part of a family. TOTAL TEAM EFFORT “It shows these guys are humble off “Every player in this program just has Selfessness has become a defning trait the court. Everyone’s role on the team a great attitude. Everyone sees our team’s of this squad, which relies on as many is different, but everyone’s status is the character and chemistry. We’re tight as as 10 players each game to contribute same—they are all treated with the same brothers and as a family, and it shows,” says to their success. They trust one another respect,” says Wright, who is in his 13th Team Co-Captain James “Tahj” Bell ’14. to share the burden on both ends of the year as head coach of Men’s Basketball. The only team member who has been in court. They pass on offense and hustle on “We talk about playing 40 minutes of the program for four years, James, a 6-foot- defense. And when the team develops a ‘Villanova basketball,’ whether the team
“We’re tight as brothers and as a family, and it shows. We’d do anything for each other.”
—James “Tahj” Bell ’14, co-captain, Villanova Men’s Basketball
is down by 20 points or up by 20. It is each player’s job to play hard every sec- ond, regardless of the score. And what- ever happens at the end, we’ll accept. That’s Villanova basketball.” He points to Senior Night as one of his favorite examples. The team was able to provide playing time for many of its deep reserves, along with seniors James Bell ’14 and Ryan Arcidiacono ’16, team co-captains, exemplify the humble, family atmosphere that defnes Villanova basketball.
38 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 who had contributed four years to the program helping make every other player the best he could be. The start- SHATTERING ers, including guard Ryan Arcidiacono ’16, co-captain, hung on every moment EXPECTATIONS like it was a Final Four game. “That’s our team. Those guys come in After four key players graduated every day and work hard. They’ve sacri- from this past year’s Women’s fced. They’re all important to Villanova Basketball team, which went basketball. And we know they don’t get 21–11 overall and earned a bid many opportunities, so when they do, to the NCAA Tournament, we’re excited for them. If they dive on there were a lot of question a loose ball or sink a three-point shot, marks surrounding the 2013–14 we’re freaking out cheering,” he says. “I Villanova squad. come from a big family. This team is an Behind the leadership of extension of that family.” senior guard Devon Kane, the They run sports clinics for children Wildcats exceeded expectations as a team; they do community service and fnished the regular season as a team. They also spend Christmas with a 22–7 record and a 12–6 All-BIG EAST guard Devon Kane ’14 together, including throwing a party with BIG EAST Conference mark. The the team and coaching staff. These expe- 12–6 record was good enough riences create bonds that aren’t tied to the only thing one ever controls is one’s for a third-place tie in the league wins or individual statistics. attitude—so keep a positive, strong atti- standings. Wright says this message of team com- tude and make the next play count. It’s Kane was sensational all passion and unity is reinforced through the confdence to take the game-winning season long for head coach the program’s connection to the Univer- shot, knowing the team will support each Harry Perretta ’95 MA and sity. Villanova’s students, staff and faculty other whatever the outcome. the Wildcats. She scored in live the Augustinian ideals and show Additionally, along the length of the double fgures in 21 of the 29 players how being a part of something practice court are the words “Play Hard. regular season games and led bigger sets a strong foundation for life, Play Smart. Play Together.” Those are traits the team in scoring (12.4 ppg), regardless of career. It’s a unique advan- that carry through the entire student body assists (128 assists for 4.4 apg), tage, which helps counter the “me frst” and beyond it to the University alumni steals (36) and minutes played attitude in many athletic programs. who live those ideals in their respective (32.3 mpg). For her eforts, she careers. They are proud of their alma mater was named a frst team All-BIG SERVICE AS LIFELONG SUCCESS and of the men and women who don the EAST performer. “Our team chaplain, Rob Hagan, OSA, Villanova jersey as student-athletes. Sophomore guard Caroline JD, ’87 CLAS tells the team how Jesus The feeling of Villanova pride is more Coyer also garnered All- taught us our greatest accomplishments are than mutual, says Ryan. “We defne our- Conference accolades. She was things we can do for others,” Wright says. selves by Villanova’s core values. We named the league’s Sixth Man “When our players are in the Villanova always think about representing Villanova of the Year after averaging 10.3 community, they hear the same things. for the alumni.” points per game, 4.2 rebounds We want our guys to be the best students Tahj agrees the passionate alumni per contest and 3.6 assists they can be, the best players they can establish positive examples for the team per game. Coyer also ranked be and the best men they can be. If they to follow. “The alumni are proud to be third in the country in assist-to- can learn that, then they are going to be Villanovans, and we aspire to be that turnover ratio at 3.8 to 1. successful in life, no matter what they do.” type of person and care about Villanova Villanova made its third Wright points out that in the men’s as strongly as they do. Whether it is straight postseason appearance. practice court, there are no champion- a graduate student in Engineering or They advanced to the second ship banners or reminders of the many whether it’s a basketball alumnus, they round of the WNIT before losing great teams of the past. On the walls of are all important to us. Coach Wright to the George Washington the practice court, just above the bas- says we play for those who came before Colonials. This past year, the ketball nets, one word sets expectations: us. We believe that as a team.” Wildcats participated in the attitude. Whether winning or losing, “In college athletics, this community is 2013 NCAA Tournament, and on the road or at home, or facing a bad unique. It is special. That is what makes two years ago, in the 2012 WNIT. call from an offcial, it’s a reminder that Villanova basketball,” Wright says.
VILLANOVA.EDU 39 THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Putting It Into Words
BY SUZANNE WENTZEL
As guests arrive at each regional launch event for the University’s comprehensive campaign, the challenge to complete the fol- lowing statement puts them in a Villanova state of mind: “I Ignite Change By …” The responses that invitees write on the board refect the values that Villanova has written on their hearts. At every event, in cities from New York to Chicago to Los Angeles, words prominent in Villanova’s vocabulary—words like leading, mentoring, innovating, inspiring, fostering, serving and making a difference—quickly crowd the once blank surface. Perhaps the connection between what Villanova has done for them and what they, in turn, do for the world is not one that alumni, parents and other friends of this beloved institution always think about con- sciously. They know the connection exists. They know it shapes their lives. They know it classifes them as a special group. But hav- ing the opportunity to express with words what they already express with actions helps Villanovans to appreciate anew the beauty, strength and power of that connection. That’s what the regional launch events are all about: making explicit what Villanovans know in their bones to be true. Everyone shares in the University’s mission. Every- one enriches its legacy. Everyone is invited to realize its vision. Achieving the goals outlined in For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change is not the dream of a few administrators, the responsibility of a handful of donors, or the task of reunion alumni whose class year ends with a “9” or a “4.” It is the privilege of all. Those who attend a regional event hear the stirring words of the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS, University president; Michael J. O’Neill, vice president for University Advancement; deans and faculty; and campaign leaders. But the mes- sage is meant for Villanovans the world over. And if they need inspiration, they can start by flling in the blank.
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Ann Reger ’89 CLAS and Timothy Reger ’87 CLAS | VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT |
All in a Day’s Work Timothy Reger ’87 CLAS makes his volunteer work look easy
BY BRENDA LANGE
Timothy Reger ’87 CLAS is not one networking receptions and a quarterly and Sciences with teaching him how to to take much credit, even where credit newsletter, Reger grew the group. Today, relate to others, which has been instru- is due. Instead, he insists his incredible raising money for various charities is a mental in his business success. It also was efforts on behalf of the Chicago Alumni big part of its mission, and Reger is happy the place he met Ann, an Irish soccer Chapter are just something he does. to have a committee of 20 volunteers player who went on to be inducted into President of the Chicago Chapter, to help him plan and execute monthly Villanova’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame in alumni interviewer, volunteer at college alumni events. The city was chosen to 2012 for her four years as a defender on fairs and regional coordinator for the be the site of Villanova’s ffth regional the team. She also is a staunch supporter. Detroit and Denver chapters, Reger is offce, which opened in November. “I worked in the alumni offce for four the epitome of the active alumni volun- Lynley Stephany, director of major giv- years, so I knew how important those teer. Yet for him, it’s all in a day’s work ing, Midwest region, works with Reger connections are,” she says. “Villanova and simply his way of giving back to his and his team to engage other alumni. changed my life, and I wanted us to give beloved alma mater. “Our mutual goal is to strengthen back in whatever ways we could. Tim has Case in point: The time was 1995, and the network of Villanova alumni in the done a brilliant job.” he returned with his wife, Ann Beirne Reger ’89 CLAS, to his hometown of Chicago. “When Ann and I settled in Chicago, “When I got to Villanova, it was love at frst sight.” there was no [alumni] organization,” he —Tim Reger remembers. “She said, ‘We should do something about this,’ and we just looked at each other.” Reger wasted no time in trying to fg- Chicago region, which is done through His alumni association-related activi- ure it out; he jumped in and did it. “We events relevant to people and where they ties are quite time consuming. So why just started. It was trial and error.” are in their lives,” she explains. “Our do it? Fortuitously, Terry O’Brien ’64 VSB, alumni are already active and they love “I had a great four years at Villanova. former Chicago Chapter organizer, had the University, which makes the job I met my wife there and made great decided to try to get the group going easier. Tim has worked so hard to build friends,” he says. “It’s wonderful to have again shortly before the couple arrived in and sustain this chapter, and I’m looking a piece of all that here in the Midwest. the city, and when Reger received a post- forward to working closely with him and When Ann came up with the idea, I card in the mail, he contacted O’Brien his team.” just went with it and re-created a little and volunteered. Villanova here. When you’re this far Reger—the director of business devel- VILLANOVA CHANGED THEIR LIVES away, you miss it. I’m just happy it opment for KPMG, a top accounting and Reger found Villanova almost by acci- worked.” consulting frm in the Midwest, and an dent; coming east from Illinois, looking active recruiter for Villanova—makes it for a “smallish school that was a cultural all sound so easy. But going from almost ft. I knew I would know it when I saw it,” zero to more than 1,000 Villanova he says. “When I got to Villanova, it was alumni participants is anything but. love at frst sight.” Starting with basketball game watches, He credits the College of Liberal Arts
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44 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 MyVILLANOVAStory KIM SARTORI Kim Sartori Kahl ’96 CLAS, director of Publicity for CBS Television KAHL Studios, speaks to Villanova Magazine.
How did Villanova prepare you for success? Villanova allowed me to do things that gave me the tools to be where I am now. It was a time of change in my life. I was growing, not just academically, but also emotionally. I was fnding out who I was. I wanted to do something in the arts, but was not specifc about what that was, which is partly why I chose Villanova. I knew the Communication program would give me a good base I could take wherever I wanted my career to go.
Were activities important to that growth? By participating in activities like Theatre and Greek Life, I met a variety of people and learned leadership skills. Now I work in an industry with actors, and experience with Theatre at Villanova gave me an understanding of where they are coming from as well. Working in student musical theatre, we ran the group, while under the guidance of an adviser. We learned about working as a team with other people and about managing— both are great preparation for the working world.
What drew you to working in the TV industry? While at Villanova, I interned at WBEZ in Boston, which is the station I grew up watching, and after graduation I was attending Emerson College for a master’s degree and working as a production assistant there. This station still had the same anchors and team. It was extremely exciting because I was learning how the television business worked. Eventually I became a coordinator of publicity at the station. One day the VP of Communications at CBS in New York asked whether I would become his execu- tive assistant. The thought was that I would work at the network and could pursue opportunities going forward. Within nine months I was working as a junior publicist, and the network put me to work publicizing SNAPSHOT a television show called Survivor.
What makes Villanova alumni ignite change? Students are taught a core basis. It is not only how to Since graduating in 1996 with a degree in approach things in a work situation, but how to be a Communication Arts, the Lynnfeld, Mass., native good person. That is 50 percent of the battle, regard- has risen to be director of Publicity for CBS Television less of the industry. Studios, where she has handled publicity for prime- time programming while enjoying life with her How does your education infuence your husband, Kelly, and two stepsons in Los Angeles. approach to promotion? In my job, I am always trying to get people to think NOTABLE SHOWS from different angles. I am not afraid to raise an issue to Amazing Race; CSI; CSI: Miami; CSI: NY; Dogs in the help solve a problem. The advent of social media has City; Hawaii Five-O; The Good Wife; Survivor changed the landscape. It’s fun and exciting, but every- To read more of Kim’s interview, thing has become quicker. That’s not always a good visit ignitechangegonova.com. thing. Because so much is going on, sometimes we don’t stop to think about why things are happening and how we can fx them. Often I am that person who will think a step beyond and ask questions. I attribute that to my parents and to Villanova because they both helped me to fnd a voice and to not be afraid to use it.
VILLANOVA.EDU 45 Class Notes VILLANOVA GRADUATES SHARE THEIR NEWS & UPDATES • IN MEMORIAM • FACULTY • STAFF
James Strazzella, Esq., ’61 Richard J. Schadl ’67 CLAS Dorothy Karb Fontaine, 1950s CLAS was presented with the and his wife, Judy Schadl, PhD, ’72 CON was honored CLASS OF 1954 Newman Award for his demon- received the St. Joseph the by the Blue Ridge Chapter of the 60th Reunion strated commitment to improv- Worker Award from Monsignor National Multiple Sclerosis June 5–8, 2014 ing the lives of children. Donovan High School in Toms Society with the Silver Hope River, N.J. The school recog- Award. Dr. Fontaine received Richard L. Busenkell ’62 CLASS of 1959 nized their ongoing volunteer Villanova University’s College of COE is the author of the Civil 55th Reunion work in the parish community of Nursing Medallion for contribu- War historical novel A Silence June 5–8, 2014 St. Joseph’s, particularly with the tions to the profession in 1999. at Arlington. Published by Tate St. Joseph’s parish food pantry. Dr. Fontaine is dean of the Robert Natiello ’52 CLAS Publishing of Oklahoma City, University of Virginia School of received the Arizona Authors’ the novel covers the frst two Don Sesso, MD, ’67 CLAS Nursing and Sadie Heath nomination for a national Push- weeks of the war and is planned has retired from critical care Cabaniss Professor of Nursing. cart Prize for his nonfction story as the frst in a series of historical medicine and joined the staff of Stumbling Across Lou Rochelli. novels. Internal Medicine at the detox Christopher Mattson ’72 VLS, a member of the Law This is the ffth Pushcart Prize John Caputo, PhD, ’64 unit of Eagleville Hospital. Offce of Barley Snyder, and nomination for Natiello. MA published the book The Dr. Sesso is a professor on the its Health Law and Litigation Insistence of God: A Theology faculty of Philadelphia College The Rev. Thomas Dwyer, groups, recently has been hon- of Perhaps. One of his previous of Osteopathic Medicine. OSA, ’55 CLAS has written the ored by the Lancaster General books, The Weakness of God, Honorable Arthur Tilson ’68 book Learn About Japan, telling of Health Foundation for Excel- won the American Academy of VLS was on the judicial panel his personal remembrances and lence in Community Service Religion’s Award of Excellence for the National Business Insti- the history of the development and Volunteerism. of the Augustinian missions in in the Study of Religion in the tute seminar “As Judges See It: Japan. Father Dwyer served for Constructive–Refective Stud- Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Anthony Amoscato ’73 VSB more than 50 years as a missionary ies category. Dr. Caputo is the Civil Litigation.” was approved for membership in Japan and currently is retired David R. Cook professor emeri- in the American Board of Trial Thomas Gallen ’69 COE at the Villanova University tus of Philosophy at Villanova Advocates. published the historical fction Monastery. University. novel Donegal Generations. Mary Mitchell Hayburn ’73 Leo Rogers ’58 CLAS published Malcolm J. Gross ’65 VLS has CLAS received a Delaware the book Lives and Times of Medi- authored a new book titled Two 1970s County Excellence in Teaching eval Knights: Chronicles of a Motley Mayors and A Lawyer. Gross’ Award. She is the Mathematics Collection. The book provides a book depicts the history of two CLASS OF 1974 Department chair at Country window into the turbulent times powerful mayors who thrived 40th Reunion Day School of the Sacred Heart of medieval knights, their societies, in Allentown, Pa., during the June 5–8, 2014 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. period of the 1920s to the 1960s. customs, armor, weaponry and James Hedtke, PhD, ’74 MA He currently is a partner with CLASS OF 1979 much more. was a 2013 recipient of the Buz- Gross McGinley LLP. 35th Reunion June 5–8, 2014 zallino Faculty Scholarship, an 1960s J. Edmund Mullin ’66 VLS, award given at Cabrini College. co-chair of the Real Estate Carol Anastasio Quinn ’70 Dr. Hedtke received the award CLASS OF 1964 and Land Use Department CON has been named the 2013 for “fostering a climate of life- 50th Reunion at Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Health Care CEO of the Year by long learning and enriching the June 5-8, 2014 Maxwell & Lupin, PC, recently the Philadelphia Business Journal. intellectual life of the campus,” CLASS OF 1969 was appointed by the Court of Quinn is the frst female recipient and was honored at Cabrini’s 45th Reunion Common Pleas of Montgomery recognized for this distinction for Faculty Research and Scholar- June 5-8, 2014 County, Pa., to be a master for her leadership in health care and ship Reception. Dr. Hedtke is a the Tax Assessment Appeal life science, and helping shape professor of History and Political James Murray ’60 CLAS was Mediation Program. the practice of health care in her Science at Cabrini College in named the 2014 Grand Marshal region. Quinn has been CEO of Radnor, Pa. Peter Boggia, Esq., ’67 VLS of the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Mercy Home Health and Mercy was named a charter member Vasilios J. “Bill” Kalogre- Day Parade, held Sunday, March LIFE in Springfeld, Pa., for more of the New Jersey Chapter dis, Esq., ’74 VLS spoke at 16. Murray is the founder of than 17 years. the Pennsylvania Academy of the Ronald McDonald House, of the National Academy of Edward Donahue, MD, ’70 Dermatology and Dermatologic the founder of Eagles Fly for Distinguished Neutrals. Boggia CLAS has been appointed chief Surgery in Hershey, Pa., on the Leukemia and the former general is a retired New Jersey Superior medical offcer and vice president topic of “Hot Legal Issues in manager of the Philadelphia Court judge and currently is at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medi- Dermatology Today.” Kalogredis Eagles. Of Counsel for the Kridel Law Group in Clifton, N.J. cal Center in Phoenix. is a shareholder at Kalogredis,
46 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 Sansweet, Dearden and Burke China Forum, “The Next Ten Ltd. in Wayne, Pa. Years,” held at the Wharton School of the University of Joseph E. Laska Jr. ’74 COE A CAMPAIGN FOR SAFETY ON THE ROAD Pennsylvania. Goldberger is a retired from the US Navy after shareholder at Stevens & Lee in 39 years and three months of Valley Forge, Pa. American Association civilian service with the for Justice honored Joel Department of Defense. Lynne Gold-Bikin ’76 VLS Feldman, JD, ’81 VLS, received the Eric Turner Memorial Michael Yanoff, Esq.,’74 VLS ’13 MS with the 2013 Pro Award during the Pennsylvania Bono award for his cam- was a keynote speaker at the Bar Association’s Family Law paign to raise awareness National Business Institute Section winter meeting at the of distracted-driving dan- seminar “Guide to Zoning Loews Philadelphia Hotel. This gers. Feldman began his and Land Use Law.” Yanoff award honors a lawyer who is campaign, End Distracted is a shareholder at Friedman, dedicated to the practice of family Driving (EndDD), after Schuman, Applebaum, law, and who serves as a mentor his daughter, Casey, was Nemeroff & McCaffery PC. and teacher to fellow lawyers. killed by a distracted Jeffrey Fick ’75 VSB is the Gold-Bikin is partner in the driver in 2009. vice president of Fick Bros. Norristown offce of Weber EndDD and Feldman Roofng & Exterior Remodeling Gallagher, and chair of the frm’s have garnered a national reputation for the Co. in Baltimore, Md. Fick was Family Law practice group. advocacy of safe driving. Feldman also is the recipient of both the 2013 Magee Rehabilitation named by Roofng Contractor Robert Shearer, Esq., ’76 Hospital Humanitarian of the Year Award and the magazine as its 2013 Residential CLAS has been recognized Roofng Contractor of the Year. 2013 Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys as one of the Best Lawyers in Courageous Advocacy Award for his community Barbara Gargiulo ’75 MA America 2014 in the feld of volunteerism. Feldman is a shareholder at Anapol was recognized at her company Banking and Finance Law by Schwartz in Philadelphia. awards breakfast for being among Woodward/White Inc. “Our campaign is growing every day with the the top 25 producers throughout Marc Weingarten, Esq., help of so many trial lawyers from across the the company of Prominent Prop- ’76 VLS presented the paper country,” he says. “I know our communities are erties Sotheby’s International Arbitrating a Foreign Claim With safer as a result of our eforts.” Realty, covering the northern an Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust - A New Jersey area. Procedural Morass to the Albert Piccerilli ’75 CLAS International Practice Section has been elected to the board of the American Association for Brian K. Kelly ’78 CLAS, ’84 Pa., and is a clinical assistant of directors of the SeniorLAW Justice at its annual convention MS has been appointed director professor of Ophthalmology at Center, a Pennsylvania nonproft in San Francisco. Weingarten of Neurology for Aria Neurosci- Penn State. organization, which improves also gave a presentation titled ences, Aria Health System, in the lives of older citizens and “Prehearing Conferences and Philadelphia. 1980s Hearings” at the Disciplinary protects their rights through Dennis C. McAndrews, Esq., Board of the Supreme Court of CLASS OF 1984 legal representation, education ’78 VLS wrote and performed Pennsylvania’s training session 30th Reunion and advocacy. the one-man play If JFK Survived for new hearing committee June 5–8, 2014 Dallas: Presidential Refections Eamonn Coghlan ’76 VSB members in Hershey, Pa. at Age 96, at Conestoga High CLASS OF 1989 recently was honored at a special Weingarten is partner at Locks School in Berwyn, Pa., as a pub- 25th Reunion event co-hosted by the Irish Law Firm in Philadelphia. lic service event of the Founda- June 5–8, 2014 Studies Department and the Michael Zamorski ’76 VSB has tion for Learning in Tredyffrin– Irish Consulate in New York Jan Beck, Esq., ’80 VLS, ’85 been appointed to the editorial Easttown, Pa. City. Coghlan is known as the MTax was elected to the board board and designated chief editor “Chairman of the Boards” and Kathleen Scott ’79 CLAS has of directors of the United Way of of the SEACEN Financial Stability “Master of the Mile,” and is joined Norton Rose Fulbright’s Indian River County, Fla. Beck Journal. The SEACEN Centre considered one of Ireland’s most New York offce. is the executive vice president at conducts research and training in accomplished sportsmen. Cogh- Communications International support of its members, 19 Asia– Drew Stoken, MD, ’79 lan is an Irish senator. Inc. in Vero Beach, Fla. Pacifc central banks and monetary CLAS was elected president of Leonard Goldberger, Esq., ’76 authorities. Zamorski is an adviser the Pennsylvania Academy of Joseph McGrory, Esq., ’80 VLS served as a panelist at the to Bank Negara Malaysia, the Ophthalmology. Dr. Stoken is VSB participated as a panel 2013 University of Pennsylvania central bank of Malaysia. in private practice in Carlisle, member in the “Philadelphia
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Santo Marabella, DSW, ’82 Thomas B. Lewis ’84 CLAS VSB published the book The has joined Stevens & Lee in the TRUSTEE NAMED AMERIHEALTH CARITAS CEO Practical Prof: Simple Lessons for frm’s Labor and Employment Anyone Who Works. Dr. Marabella practice. is professor of Management at Kurt E. Kramer ’86 VLS was Independence Blue Cross Moravian College in Bethlehem, elected partner at Capehart (IBC) announced that Pa. Paul A. Tufano, JD, ’83 Scatchard, located in Mount VSB, ’86 VLS, vice chair William Quinlan, Esq., ’82 Laurel, N.J. Kramer focuses his of Villanova’s Board of COE was promoted to president practice on the representation of Trustees, has been named and chief operating offcer at the clients in business disputes aris- the new CEO of its Ameri- Northeast Utilities offce, Public ing from breaches of contract, Health Caritas subsidiary, Service of New Hampshire. complex fnancial transactions, investment fraud, real estate one of the largest manag- Joseph Fanelle, MD, ’83 acquisition and development, ers of Medicaid benefts CLAS was awarded Physician and ownership disputes. in the nation. of the Year at Inspira Health Tufano is currently a Network. Dr. Fanelle was chosen Marianne C. Sailus ’86 MA member of the Villanova from a medical staff of more than recently had her book Java University School of 500 practitioners at his hospital With Jesus: Daily Refections for Law’s Board of Consultors; a member of the system for his dedication, com- Practicing Our Faith published by Campaign Executive Committee for For the Greater passion and level of care that he Eastern Christian Publications of Great: the Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change; gives his patients. Dr. Fanelle is Fairfax, Va. The book contains and a past president of the Villanova University a radiation oncologist at South 366 daily meditations, along with Alumni Association. Jersey Radiation Oncology in suggested scriptural readings for Vineland, N.J. each day of the year, and 14 full- page color icons for meditation. Madeline McCarthy Bell Mental Health Court Civil Com- Francis Stanton Jr., PE, ’81 ’83 CON has been honored as Stephen DiBonaventura, mitment CLE Update 2013.” COE was named the Pennsyl- a 2013 Women of Distinction Esq., ’87 VLS released the jazz McGrory is chair of the Munici- vania Society of Professional award recipient. Bell is president album Not Your Average Banjo pal Law Department at Hamburg, Engineers’ Engineer of the Year. and chief operating offcer of in 2013. The album was on the Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell and Stanton is principal engineer The Children’s Hospital of ballot for nomination for the Lupin. He also was recently and vice president of The ENC Philadelphia. 56th annual Grammy awards in appointed to the Council of the Group LLC in Richboro, Pa. the Best Jazz Instrumental Album Municipal Law Section of the Stanton is the past president Marie Bouton McGuirk ’84 category, Record of the Year, Pennsylvania Bar Association. of the Pennsylvania Society of CLAS was the winner of the Album of the Year and Best New Professional Engineers and was Charleston Iron Chef Throwdown, Brian Muscarella ’80 VSB Artist. The songs from the album, named a fellow to the National “Battle of the Corned Beef.” fnished second overall in “Blue Bossa” and “Joy Spring,” Society of Professional Engineers McGuirk is the executive chef and the H1 class for the 2013 US were on the ballot in the Best in 2010. owner of Cardinal Events LLC and Handcycling Federation season Improvised Jazz Solo category. serves The Charleston Catholic standings. Muscarella is presi- Joseph Britton ’82 VLS has School, the Catholic Diocese Thomas More Marrone ’87 dent of the Villanova University written Library of Pennsylvania of Charleston, The Citadel and VLS recently joined the law Alumni Chapter in Charlotte. Family Law Forms, 2nd Edition, numerous members of the medical frm of Greenblatt, Pierce, Engle, published by The Legal Intel- profession in Charleston, S.C. Funt & Flores LLC as partner. Stephen O. Scogna ’80 VSB ligencer. The book serves as a has been appointed CEO of Marrone has more than 25 years comprehensive forms resource for Seamus Duffy ’84 CLAS, Northwest Community Health- of experience as a civil litigator. attorneys who practice family law. ’87 VLS has been elected as a care. Scogna has more than 25 Britton is an attorney with Begley, member of the American Law John McCaffrey ’87 CLAS years of health care and leader- Carlin, and Mandio LLP. Institute, the leading independent published his debut novel, The ship experience in hospitals and organization working to promote Book of Ash. health systems. Michael Davis ’82 CLAS has the clarifcation, modernization been awarded NASA’s Excep- Gregory Noone, Esq., PhD, Rear Adm. Patricia Baker and simplifcation of US tional Achievement Medal for ’87 CLAS co-authored the pub- Wolfe, USN (Ret.), ’81 CLAS common law. his work on the James Webb lished textbook International Law retired from the Navy after 32 Space Telescope project. Michael Koribanics, Esq., ’84 and Armed Confict: Fundamental years of service. Jeffrey A. Lutsky ’82 VLS, a CLAS has been admitted for Principles and Contemporary James Pearn ’81 VLS recently managing partner for Stradley membership in National Trial Challenges in the Law of War. accepted a position at South- Ronon in Philadelphia, was Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Dr. Noone also was selected as ern State Community College elected to serve on the board of Koribanics is an attorney at the West Virginia Faculty Merit located in Hillsboro, Ohio, as directors for the Arts & Business Koribanics & Koribanics in Foundation’s 2012 West Virginia instructor-tutor. Council of Greater Philadelphia. Clifton, N.J. Professor of the Year.
48 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 Joseph Connor ’88 VSB and Stephen G. Harvey ’89 VLS Michael Duncan ’88 VSB entered private practice with the published the novel The New opening of Steve Harvey Law KEEPING NEW JERSEY STRONG Founders. The book uses the LLC in Philadelphia. Harvey American constitutional focuses on trial and litigation principles to deal with 21st- matters concerning business Eric Hinds ’92 VSB is the century issues in an exciting, disputes, banking and fnancial president and co-founder emotional, patriotic and services, and government claims. of Hope for Children humorous tale. Connor and Foundation, an organiza- Daniel Mankowski, EdD, ’89 Duncan were recently guests on tion that has raised over MA received a Doctor of Educa- the Tea Party News Network show $1.4 million to help families tion degree from St. Joseph’s Punchline to discuss their book. in need throughout New University’s Interdisciplinary Jersey. Started almost a Pamela Coyle Brecht, Esq., Doctor of Education Program decade ago, HFCF consists ’88 CLAS presented at Taxpay- for Educational Leaders in 2013. of a group of young pro- ers Against Fraud Education Dr. Mankowski’s doctoral dis- fessionals, entrepreneurs Fund’s 13th annual conference sertation was on “Performing and parents in Monmouth in Washington, D.C. Brecht is Shakespeare: Fun and Games or County working together senior associate at Pietragallo, Purposeful, Emancipating, and to raise funds to make a Gordon Alfano, Bosick & Empowering Pedagogy.” signifcant positive diference in the lives of Raspanti LLP in Philadelphia. Bruce Matez ’89 VLS recently children. Adam LaRosa ’92 VSB is vice president Christopher C. Duca ’88 VSB made a guest appearance on the of HFCF. was named 2014 president of Internet radio talk show, Lunch Hinds is a resident director/frst vice president the Professional Liability Under- With the Boss, where he discussed of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in writing Society (PLUS) after mediation and collaborative Summit, N.J. He was the recipient of the David holding the positions of 2013 divorce in New Jersey. He is a Brady Award for Community Service at Merrill president-elect and PLUS family lawyer at Borger Matez in Lynch and was the honoree for the 2011 Winter International Conference chair. Cherry Hill, N.J. Glow Ball for The Arc of Monmouth County. Wayne Maiorano ’88 CLAS Kristin Switala Jacobs, PhD, was elected for a two-year term ’89 CLAS has won the FY13 to the Raleigh, N.C., City CFO Team Award and has been the National Business Institute John Miller ’93 COE recently Council. Maiorano and his wife, nominated for two Worldwide seminar “Practical Guide to was profled in NJ Spotlight for his Annemarie Rush ’88 VSB, Leadership awards at The Clorox Zoning and Land Use Law.” innovative work in foodplain reside in Raleigh with their two Co. The Finance Learning and Broseman is a principal at Kaplin management. Miller is the co- daughters, Nicole and Isabel. Development Program, which Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein founder and legislative committee Dr. Jacobs founded, has received PC in Blue Bell, Pa. chair for the New Jersey Associa- Thomas Perez ’88 VSB national accreditation from the tion for Floodplain Management. married Renee Ann Hooper. Edmund Campbell, Esq., ’91 National Association of State VLS was a keynote speaker at a Maria Aprile Sawczuk ’93 Charles F. Smith Jr. ’88 VLS Boards of Accountancy. National Business Institute seminar VLS recently joined the was co-presenter in a seminar for “Practical Guide to Zoning and Wilmington, Del., offce of business owners, For Your Future: 1990s Land Use Law.” Campbell is an Goldstein & McClintock LLLP Estate Planning in a Changing attorney at Silverang, Donohoe, as partner. Sawczuk concentrates Fiscal Landscape. The seminar’s CLASS OF 1994 Rosenzweig & Haltzman LLC in her practice on matters of corpo- topic, “Have You Planned for 20th Reunion St. Davids, Pa. rate restructuring and bankruptcy. the Inevitable?” was designed June 5–8, 2014 to help business owners identify Eric J. Haner, Esq., ’91 CLAS Jennifer Barrett Gauna ’94 strategies for meeting fnancial CLASS OF 1999 was appointed to the Jefferson VSB welcomed a boy. 15th Reunion District Court, Division 12, in goals for their businesses, families Ann Marie Foley Binsner ’94 June 5–8, 2014 Louisville, Ky. Judge Haner was and retirement. Smith is a CLAS received the National member of Norris McLaughlin in private practice as a litiga- Brian Brady ’90 VSB was Program Director of the Year & Marcus PA. tion attorney for 19 years before elected to a four-year term being nominated by the Judicial Award at the National Court Eugene Sweeney ’88 CLAS on the executive board of the Nominating Commission headed Appointed Special Advocate welcomed a girl. Republican Party of San Diego by the chief justice of the (CASA) Association annual County, Calif. Brady also volun- conference in Anaheim, Calif. David Fournier, Esq., ’89 Kentucky Supreme Court. teers as a regional chairman of Binsner is the executive director VLS has been included in the the ffth largest Republican Party Alison Bellino Johnson ’92 of the Prince George County, 2014 Best Lawyers in America organization in the country. CLAS was featured in a PAPER Md., CASA program. list. Fournier is a partner at article which focused on neigh- Pepper Hamilton LLP in George Broseman, Esq., ’91 bors helping neighbors in New Henry Wallmeyer ’94 VSB was Wilmington, Del. VLS was a keynote speaker at York City. appointed executive director of
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the Association for Commuter Kathleen Dunwoody Curran Transportation in Alexandria, Va. ’98 VSB and Kevin Curran, MD, ’00 CLAS welcomed a Nicole Hughes Waid ’95 CLAS boy. has joined Roetzel as a partner in the White Collar Litigation & John Giordano, Esq., ’98 Corporate Compliance Practice CLAS, ’02 VLS was appointed Group. Waid brings more than a assistant commissioner for Com- decade of experience prosecuting pliance and Enforcement at the cases, particularly ones involving Department of Environmental white collar fraud in the fnancial Protection by New Jersey Gov. services and health care industries, Chris Christie July 1, 2013. as a member of US Attorney’s offces in Florida and Washington, Lori Lertora ’98 CLAS married D.C. Elmer Blanco. Stephen Camelio ’96 CLAS Judith McIntire Springer, welcomed a girl. Esq., ’98 VLS spoke at the National Business Institute James M. Harten ’96 COE seminar “Divorce Litigation earned an MBA summa cum From Start to Finish.” Springer laude from the University of is partner at Fox Rothschild LLP Massachusetts. Harten is a senior in Philadelphia. project engineer at Biogen Idec in Boston and lives in Shrewsbury, Robert Odomirok ’98 CLAS Mass., with his wife, Ina, and his welcomed a boy. daughters, Ariana and Victoria. Lara Cockes Duffy ’99 CON Nicole Stewart Hallman ’96 and Matthew Duffy ’99 VSB VSB welcomed twins, a boy and welcomed a boy. a girl. Patrick Duffy ’99 CLAS, ’04 Moira Sullivan Rosek ’96 VLS was named a 2013 Pennsyl- CLAS welcomed a boy. vania Lawyer on the Fast Track FROM ONE FAMILY TO ANOTHER by The Legal Intelligencer. He also Andrew Weidl ’96 CLAS, has been elected as a supervisor ’97 MS welcomed a girl. In for Lower Providence Township Chafee Braithwaite Heilman ’99 CLAS has opened addition, Weidl was promoted in Montgomery County, Pa. a new location for her store baby braithwaite, a to East-Regional college football Duffy is an associate in the frm baby boutique in Buckhead, Ga. She began the scout for the Baltimore Ravens of Stewart Bernstiel Rebar & business back in 2005 with her mother, Nancy in May 2013. He is responsible Smith. Braithwaite, with the idea of creating a haven for for scouting the eastern section new parents and their communities, while also of the United States, including Lisa Hartman Singleton ’99 introducing them to products and goods that scouting players from the ACC, VSB welcomed a boy. foster an atmosphere of growth, development and American, Big Ten, MAC and Christopher J. Menna ’99 learning for children in their early years. SEC conferences. COE was elected to be the The store’s goal is creating a unique place for Michael Engle, Esq., ’97 CLAS 2013–16 director of Region 2 families to come together to celebrate some participated as a panel member at ASCE this past October at the of the most joyful moments in their lives with the guidance and support of a team of experts. the Pennsylvania Association of 2013 national conference in Every item in the shop has been handpicked by Criminal Defense Lawyers session, Charlotte, N.C. In this posi- the mother-and-daughter founders to ensure that “Controlling the Flow of Informa- tion, Menna oversees a board parents and baby can enjoy themselves during this tion: Defense Counsel’s Role in of six governors, representing busy, happy time with as little stress as possible. Federal Grand Jury Practice.” approximately 11,000 members They pride themselves on providing new parents The panel discussed the impor- in Pennsylvania, Maryland, solutions that capture sweetness, simplicity and tant procedural, statutory and Delaware and the Washington, sheer loveliness. constitutional protections for the D.C., metropolitan area. He also testifying witness. Engle is partner sits on the national board. at Greenblatt, Pierce, Engle, Funt Kenneth Racowski, Esq., & Flores LLC in Philadelphia. ’99 CLAS accepted a position Kristine Bresnee Morieko ’98 as Of Counsel at Wilson Elser VSB welcomed twins, a boy and Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker a girl. LLP in Philadelphia.
50 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 2000s in the state of Pennsylvania for 2014 by the American Society of CLASS OF 2004 Legal Advocates. FINDING SUCCESS AS A TINSELTOWN SCRIBE 10th Reunion Adam Erdosy ’02 CLAS June 5–8, 2014 welcomed a girl. Brad Ingelsby ’02 VSB CLASS OF 2009 Jordana Gabbay ’02 VSB is the received a scriptwriting 5th Reunion owner and creator of the online credit for the 2013 flm Out June 5–8, 2014 coffee business, eKoffee.com, of the Furnace, starring Lt. Cmdr. Michael Greentree a speciality coffee marketplace critically acclaimed talent ’00 CLAS returned home in based out of Colts Neck, N.J. like Christian Bale, Casey Afeck and Woody Harrel- February after a yearlong deploy- Maura Grego Villani ’02 son. The crime thriller was ment to Bahrain. He has been CLAS and John Villani ’02 released in December and serving as assistant operations VSB welcomed a girl. offcer and force protection garnered awards at several regional flm festivals. offcer for the Military Sealift Pamela Mazur Vida ’02 He also wrote the script Command-Central (MSC- welcomed a girl. for The Raid, an action flm slated for release in CENT) located within the Julia Rafferty, Esq., ’02 VLS 2015. It is his ffth flm-writing credit. Kingdom of Bahrain. has been appointed to the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Jill Kelley Mastro ’00 CLAS Southern New Jersey Campaign welcomed a boy. Cabinet for 2013–14. Rafferty is Nicole Page ’03 CLAS married frm Pepper Hamilton LLP. William Skala ’00 VSB was Of Counsel at Stradley Ronon Ryan Welch. Peter Janiec ’04 CLAS, ’05 promoted to senior loan offcer Stevens & Young LLP in Ryan Gibbs ’04 VSB married MA married Lauren Dwyer. in commercial lending at TD Philadelphia. Kristin Gugliotti. Bank in New Brunswick, N.J. Jessica Krilivsky, Esq., ’04 Jacqueline Remley Wallace Joseph T. Imperiale ’04 VLS CLAS, ’07 VLS married Daniel Brian Vesey ’00 MBA was ’02 VSB, ’03 MBA welcomed has been elected partner for the Warren Whitney Jr. promoted to corporate banking a girl. market executive at The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. in Stephen Tolbert ’02 MA was Philadelphia. elected township commissioner of West Norriton Township, Pa. Kelly Bowe Flammia ’01 Tolbert began his four-year term CLAS welcomed a boy. in January. Marianne Connolly Lauber Theresa Vitello-Guarnella, ’01 CLAS welcomed a girl. Esq., ’02 VLS was selected to Super Lawyers 2013 New York Claire Darmanin ’01 CLAS Metro Rising Stars List. Vitello- married Adam Moore. Guarnella is an associate at Levy Peter DiCanto ’01 CLAS Phillips & Konigsberg LLP. welcomed a girl. John Christopher, Esq., ’03 Maren Ferro Tripolitsiotis, CLAS has been selected to the Esq., ’01 CLAS, ’04 VLS and Super Lawyers 2013 New York Matthew Tripolitsiotis, Esq., Metro Rising Stars List. Chris- ’00 CLAS welcomed a girl. topher is an associate at Sahn Ward Coschignano & Baker Joseph R. Genovesi ’01 VSB PLLC in Uniondale, N.Y. is president of RD Legal Funding LLC. Genovesi has helped RD Marisa Fahrenfeld ’03 COE, Legal Funding become a recog- ’12 MBA married Richard nized name in the growing legal “Ricky” Wright ’03 CLAS. funding industry. Matthew D. Janssen ’03 VLS Sarah Holbrook, Esq., ’01 has been elected partner for the CLAS, ’05 VLS married frm Pepper Hamilton LLP. Christopher Fryxell. Jennifer Kin ’03 CLAS Jennifer J. Riley VLS ’01 has married Philip Cottrell. Kin was been named one of the Top 40 promoted to director at Aramark Under 40 Family Law Attorneys Corp.
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Scott W. MacMullan, Esq., ’04 associate at Greene & Markley CLAS has been appointed to the PC in Portland, Ore. Maryland State Bar Association Joseph Mercadante ’06 COE TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH SERVICE Judicial Appointments Commit- tee. MacMullan is the owner and married Tara Touloumis. founder of Scott MacMullan Law Ursula Zangrilli, PhD, ’06 Nick Esposito ’11 CLAS, LLC in Annapolis, Md. COE was awarded a doctorate in who served as president Mechanical Engineering from the Angelina Mondavi ’04 CLAS of the Ambassadors in Ad- University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Zan- and her sisters, Riana Mondavi missions while at Villanova, grilli is working as a postdoctoral ’09 VSB, Alyscia Mondavi found his experiences researcher at the Ohio State on service break trips so and Giovanna Mondavi, have University in Columbus, Ohio. transformative that, after released their new 2007 Dark he graduated and joined Matter Wines, a Howell Moun- Steven Burda ’07 MBA Teach for America, he tain Zinfandel that has been welcomed a girl. began taking his own handcrafted by Angelina and Nathaniel M. Kramer ’07 students on trips to marketed by her sisters. Angelina VSB has been promoted to expose them to similar received the Young Alumni manager at ParenteBeard LLC. experiences to his own. Medallion from the College of He has launched a nonproft called Service Liberal Arts and Sciences. Michael Nuno ’07 CLAS Break Connect to help other schools, churches accepted a position as donor and companies organize and beneft from service Graham Sinclair ’04 MBA development manager at the break experiences. It also helps students develop presented a keynote on the role World Society for the Protection leadership skills through volunteer work. of investment in Africa and the of Animals’ US offce in New Service Break Connect was the recipient of one integration of environmental, York City. social and governance (ESG) of the 2013 M&T Bank Honor Rows Awards by the factors in investment practice at Joseph M. Martosella III, Baltimore Ravens. It also has been nominated for the Thomson Reuters Trading Esq., ’08 VSB, ’12 VLS has the Governor’s Service Award by the Maryland Africa conference in Cape Town, joined Wisler Pearlstine LLP as Governor’s Ofce. South Africa. associate in the frm’s Litigation Practice Group. Christopher Bilbao, DO, ’05 Ashley Reed ’08 CLAS, ’13 CLAS married Mary Sheridan. Justin Kerner, Esq., ’10 VLS Advancement and Support of MA; Melissa Reed ’06 VSB; is serving as a judicial law clerk Education (CASE) District Daniel Errico ’05 COE released and Courtney Reed ’10 CLAS in the US Court of Appeals for II 2014 Rising Star Award. his newest e-book, The Bravest started the online business the Third Circuit. The award recognizes a young Knight Who Ever Lived, following turquoisecreate.com. The business professional who demonstrates Cayce Lista ’10 CLAS married a strong-minded boy, Cedric, who provides original photo and the potential for leadership Brian R. Farina ’11 COE. grows up to be a heroic knight. painting designs for iPhones, in advancement programs, iPads and MacBooks. Bridget Reilly ’10 VSB has enthusiasm for and commitment Alexander Miller ’05 MBA been promoted to senior associ- to the advancement profession, was promoted to senior vice Ana Hernández ’09 CLAS, ate at ParenteBeard LLC. and understanding of the needs president, Digital Commerce, at ’11 MPA married Dorian Cantu. and goals of the philanthropic QVC Inc. in West Chester, Pa. Allison Montanaro ’09 CLAS Lindsay Schauble ’10 CLAS tradition. married Brian Bozzo ’07 COE. J. Ryan Hall, Esq., ’06 VLS married Stephen Pimm ’09 CLAS. Therese Medeiros ’11 CLAS welcomed a boy. Hall is the John P. Sullivan, Esq., ’10 VLS married Joseph Mangano ’11 founder of the Law Offce of Jamie accepted a position as associate at COE. R. Hall in East Norriton, Pa. 2010s Volpe and Koenig PC. Kristen S. Balzer ’12 VLS Timothy Lawson, Esq., ’06 Stephanie Bilotta ’10 CON JC Lamb ’11 CLAS was joined Rubin, Glickman, CLAS accepted a position as married Andrew Mostone ’10 awarded the Council for Steinburg and Gifford PC of CLAS.
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52 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 Lansdale, Pa. Her practice In Memoriam 1950s Paul J. Davis ’51 COE, focuses on family law. May 28, 2006. Lawrence D. Aigeldinger ’50 Stephanie Perez ’12 CLAS has Peter S. Dooner ’51 VSB, 1930s VSB, Nov. 12, 2013. been accepted into the Peace Feb. 21. Corps as an education volunteer J. Bresnahan ’33 CLAS, George A. Auchter ’50 COE, Henry B. Fitzpatrick, Esq., in Sierra Leone. Perez will live Dec. 9, 2013. Oct. 16, 2013. ’51 VSB, Dec. 16, 2013. and work in a community to Edmond P. Reiley ’35 VSB, teach math to Sierra Leone Joseph A. Bergner ’50 COE, James T. Kennedy ’51 VSB, Sept. 30, 2013. students at the secondary Dec. 16, 2013. Oct.8, 2013. education level. 1940s Albert F. Dallago ’50 VSB, Thomas S. Madonia ’51 COE, Christopher M. Kassay ’13 Nov. 23, 2013. Jan. 14. Murray Zealor ’41 VSB, VSB has been promoted to Edward F. Krieg ’50 CLAS, William J. Maher ’51 VSB, Dec. 14, 2013. senior accountant at Parente- Sept. 2, 2013. Jan. 8. Beard LLC. James J. Traitz, MD, ’42 Paul M. Kurisko ’50 VSB, Joseph Nelli ’51 COE, CLAS, Jan. 11. John J. Leahan ’13 VSB, Feb. 11. Sept. 10, 2013. accountant at ParenteBeard Robert J. Gretz Sr. ’43 VSB, Joseph F. McCoy ’50 VSB, Rodger K. Waldman ’51 LLC, has passed the CPA exam. Sept. 25, 2013. Oct. 17, 2013. COE, Dec. 24, 2013. Lauren O’Brien ’13 CLAS is William T. Walsh ’43 VSB, William J. McCue ’50 VSB, Anthony J. Asmann ’52 VSB, serving a year of full-time service Dec. 18, 2013. with Jesuit Volunteer Corps March 22, 2013. Sept. 10, 2013. Robert J. Hannon ’44 COE, (JVC) Northwest at Women’s John P. Noone ’50 COE, Robert F. Cullen ’52 VSB, Oct. 14, 2013. and Children’s Alliance in Boise, Jan. 12. Oct. 14, 2013. Idaho, as a client advocate for Augustus Sandmann ’44 Frank C. Vanore, MD, ’52 women and children who have CLAS, Nov. 17, 2013. David V. Anthony, Esq., ’51 experienced domestic violence CLAS, Sept. 20, 2013. CLAS, Oct. 5, 2013. and sexual assault. Lt. Col. Joseph K. Gastrock III, USMC (Ret.), ’46 CLAS, Michelle Parziale ’13 COE Jan. 8. recently accepted a position at The Rev. Edward V. Griffn GE, located in Huntsville, Ala., ’46 CLAS, Jan. 4. as a mechanical engineer. Alfred W. Helwig Jr. ’46 Taylor Rose ’13 CLAS is CLAS, Dec. 17, 2013. serving a year of full-time service with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Andrew DeMasi, DO, ’47 (JVC) Northwest at JOIN in CLAS, Dec. 21, 2013. Gresham, Ore., as the house John Z. Gory ’47 VSB, coordinator for a day shelter Oct. 8, 2013. for individuals experiencing homelessness. Charles W. Bevilacqua ’48 CLAS, Sept. 18, 2013. Kristen Wendt ’13 CLAS is serving a year of full-time Anthony M. Gawienowski, service with Jesuit Volunteer PhD, ’48 CLAS, Nov. 1, 2013. Corps (JVC) Northwest at Puget Joseph C. Gorman ’48 VSB, Sound SAGE in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 8, 2013. as the outreach and communica- tions coordinator. Robert H. Manske ’48 VSB, Sept. 20, 2013. Daniel L. Redmond Jr. ’48 COE, Sept. 1, 2013. Louis J. Caccavaio ’49 COE, Oct. 19, 2013. Edward R. “Doc” Dalrymple, MD, ’49 CLAS, Oct. 28, 2013. William “Sarge” Walsh, Esq., ’49 VSB, Dec. 18, 2013.
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Edward J. Burke ’53 CLAS, 1960s James A. Currie ’64 COE, Daniel A. Fazzini ’72 CLAS, Oct. 10, 2013. Jan. 28. Oct. 12, 2013. Monsignor Robert C. Grib- James A. Loftus ’53 CLAS, Michael J. McBride ’64 COE, Capt. William J. Meeley Jr. bon ’60 MA, Dec. 25, 2013. Oct. 13, 2013. Feb. 4. ’72 COE, Oct. 26, 2012. The Rev. Joseph C. Hilbert John R. Lynch ’53 COE, Mary Ann Louise Walsh Raymond H. Norris ’72 ’60 MA, Feb. 4. Oct. 29, 2013. Reilly ’64 CON, Feb. 6. CLAS, Dec. 18, 2013. Arthur J. Rudolph ’60 VSB, Joseph T. Saganowich ’53 Roger Gagnon ’66 MA, Theodore M. Gilbert, MD, July 3, 2008. COE, Sept. 9, 2013. Dec. 17, 2013. ’73 MS, July 22, 2012. Philip C. Watson ’60 CLAS, Walter Zuber ’53 CLAS, Carlan P. Hough ’66 COE, George C. Dagher III ’74 Oct. 21, 2013. Dec. 9, 2013. Sept. 21, 2013. VSB, Dec. 19, 2012. Robert J. Barone ’61 VSB, Anthony A. Milleo ’66 MA, Charles Kazlowski ’74 CLAS, Capt. Robert Seifert, USN Sept. 17, 2013. (Ret.), ’54 VSB, April 29, Sept. 8, 2013. May 6, 2013. Sister M. Gertrude Hopkins 2013. Sister Eugenia Margaret Ronald Zehnle ’74 MA, Jan. 4. ’61 MA, Nov. 3, 2013. Ready, SUSC, ’66 MS, Robert E. Smith ’54 CLAS, Thomas C. Rankowski ’75 Mary B. McGlynn, PhD, ’61 Oct. 2, 2013. Jan. 14. CLAS, Nov. 3, 2013. CLAS, ’65 MA, Dec. 11, 2013. Allen Beckman ’68 VLS, Stephen Lyons ’55 CLAS, James J. Barone ’76 CLAS, Col. Stephen W. Miller, USA Jan. 22. Dec. 24, 2013. Feb. 15. (Ret.), ’61 CLAS, Nov. 18, Nicholas A. Segretario, DDS, Thomas S. Bordone ’56 VSB, 2013. Thaddeus “Ted” Basara ’76 Sept. 8, 2013. ’68 CLAS, Dec. 23, 2013. Philomena G. O’Hanlon ’61 MA, Feb. 8. Daniel J. Donovan, Esq., ’69 John J. Asman, DO, ’57 MA, Jan. 28. Sheryl Cooks ’76 VSB, CLAS, Dec. 23, 2013. CLAS, Oct. 10, 2013. Gerald E. Reeves ’61 VSB, Dec. 1, 2013. The Rev. Thomas E. Ploude Charles J. DiGiovanni ’57 April 19, 2012. Aaron J. Levinson ’76 MA, VSB, Sept. 3, 2013. ’69 MA, Dec. 30, 2013. Thomas F. Samulewicz ’61 July 23, 2013. Elizabeth A. Reese ’69 CON, William J. Haley Jr. ’57 VSB, CLAS, Sept. 30, 2013. Raymond E. Spaid ’77 CLAS, Dec. 18, 2013. Jan. 18. Thomas Higgins ’62 VLS, Jan. 17. Frank R. Urwiler ’69 MS, Thomas P. Roddy ’57 CLAS, Jan. 10. Mariangela Buch ’78 CLAS, Nov. 21, 2013. Jan. 13. Frank V. Miles ’62 COE, Dec. 31, 2012. John Craft ’58 VSB, Dec. 8, Dec. 25, 2013. 1970s Thomas J. Culkin ’78 MS, 2013. John J. Zhelesnik ’62 COE, Sept. 16, 2012. James H. Hogan Jr. ’70 John J. Filliman ’58 COE, Aug. 28, 2013. CLAS, Sept. 14, 2013. James Dougherty Jr. ’78 Jan. 9. John K. Barlow ’63 CLAS, CLAS, Aug. 22, 2013. Leslie Lee ’70 MA, Jan. 20. Paul V. Tagliaferri ’58 CLAS, Feb. 13. Emil A. Kasper ’78 COE, Feb. 15. Charles E. Brady III ’63 VSB, Philip S. Manganaro ’70 Oct. 12, 2013. CLAS, Nov. 26, 2013. Charles W. Carr ’59 VSB, Jan. 27. Bernard F. Kisly ’78 VSB, Feb. 13. George J. Fields ’63 VSB, Helen R. Van Allen ’70 MS, Jan. 19. Jan. 10. Joseph C. McCloskey ’59 Oct. 3, 2013. Kersi D. Kapadia ’79 MA, CLAS, May 31, 2013. Charles P. Hammock ’63 Michael Centrella, MD, ’71 Sept. 26, 2013. CLAS, Dec. 11, 2013. The Rev. F. Charles VSB, Feb. 15. McKenna ’59 MA, Jan. 4. The Rev. Roger M. Virginia G. Leblanc ’71 MS, 1980s Aug. 3, 2013. Charlotte M. Poole ’59 CON, Hanouille, OSA, ’63 MA, Richard A. Hill, Esq., ’80 Oct. 24, 2013. Jan. 26. Robert J. Machnicki ’71 CLAS, March 16, 2013. John G. McNamara ’63 CLAS, Feb. 4. Doris R. Schoel, MD, ’59 John R. Ruddick ’80 VSB, CLAS CON, Dec. 27, 2013. , Dec. 29, 2004. Irene Rudisill ’71 MA, Dec. Jan. 21. Charlotte Witmer, PhD, ’63 4, 2013. Thomas F. Swank, PhD, ’59 Deacon R. Steven Santoleri MS, ’73 PhD, Oct. 15, 2013. CLAS, Dec. 22, 2013. Robin Bell ’72 CLAS, Jan. 11. ’80 COE, Sept. 13, 2013. James J. Bernosky ’64 VSB, Thomas Erekson ’72 VLS, Robert E. Geasey ’81 MS, Sept. 28, 2013. Jan. 23. Aug. 21, 2013.
54 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE SPRING 2014 Margery Reed ’82 VLS, Judene Baglieri ’89 VSB, Dec. 2000s Dec. 30, 2013. 15, 2013. Jeremy Fisher ’83 CLAS, Joan M. DiCandilo ’89 VSB, Emily C. Easter ’00 CLAS, Oct. 27, 2013. Nov. 6, 2013. Sept. 27, 2013. Mary A. Hopkinson-Wood ’83 CLAS, Sept. 27, 2013. 1990s Student Lisa Paolino ’83 CLAS, Feb. 1. Grace H. Guntz ’90 MS, Feb. 8. Drew O’Donoghue, VSB, Feb. 17. George N. Salvino ’83 CLAS, Suzanne Drumm Durocher Sept. 22, 2013. ’93 CON, Nov. 13, 2013. Richard W. Hallahan ’84 Michael A. Strieb ’93 CLAS, Faculty & Staff COE, Oct. 19, 2013. Oct. 8, 2013. Kenneth M. Davis, PhD, David P. McTamney ’84 Jillian L. Davies ’94 CON, Oct. 1, 2013. VSB, Oct. 14, 2013. Nov. 2, 2013. Kathryn “Kitty” Fogarty, Rushton H. “Rush” Ridgway Sandra J. Loane ’94 MA, Feb. 15. II ’84 CLAS, Nov. 18, 2013. Jan. 20. Patricia Smith Ribik ’84 Tara Sullivan Gardner ’96 CON, Sept. 2, 2013. CLAS, Dec. 29, 2013. Friends Donald B. English ’86 MS, Sister Mary George O’Reilly, Patrick W. Lynch ’98 CLAS, Dec. 26, 2013. SHCJ, PhD, March 10. Oct. 9, 2013. Grant V. Freeman ’88 VLS, Kitty Schaeffer, Dec. 12, 2013. Jan. 31.
September 25-28, 2014
Each fall, Villanova begins the academic year with a celebration honoring St. Thomas of Villanova, the 16th-century Augustinian bishop of Valencia, Spain, and patron of the University.
The 2014 St. Thomas of Villanova Celebration is scheduled for September 25-28 and includes a series of events and activities designed to highlight the University’s Augustinian mission and ideals. A central component of each year’s celebration is the Day of Service, which engages thousands of students, faculty, staf, alumni and families at projects throughout Greater Philadelphia and with local alumni chapters around the country. Contact your chapter leader or visit alumni.villanova.edu to learn how you can be involved.
Visit www.villanova.edu/stvc for more information on the St. Thomas of Villanova Celebration and the Day of Service.
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Villanova believes in a sound investment. It’s called a Villanova graduate. Alumni, too, recognize a dream worth backing. It’s called the Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change. These are some* of the gifs of $1 million or more that are helping the University to advance toward its goal of $600 million:
ANONYMOUS $10M Performing Arts Center
ANONYMOUS $10M Student-Athlete Performance Center
ROBERT F. MORAN ’72 $7M Robert F. Moran Sr. and Elenore C. Moran Center for Global Leadership, VSB; and Track and Field Program
JAMES V. O’DONNELL ’63 $5M Charlote and James V. O’Donnell ’63 Center for Professional Development, VSB
JOHN G. DROSDICK ’65 $2.5M John G. Drosdick ’65 Innovation Lab, COE
MICHAEL C. LINN ’74 $2M Endowed Chair, CLAS
PATRICK HIGGINS ’79 & JULIE BIGELLI ’80 $1M Soccer Complex
HIRAIR ’56 & ANNA HOVNANIAN Falvey Library Renovation, Garey Hall FOUNDATION INC. $1M Renovation and CLAS Writing Center
CATHERINE M. KEATING ’84 & JAMES M. KEATING JR. ’84 $1M Scholarship
*Gifs listed here refect those received since the last printing of the magazine.
For more information on the campaign and giving opportunities, visit forthegreatergreat.com. FUELING THE GREATER GREAT Since the launch of The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change in October, you have fueled its success: CAMPAIGN UPDATES CAMPAIGN PROGRESS $600 MILLION
44,000 16,000
donors new to date donors $316M
ALUMNI 25% PARTICIPATION
MAJOR GIFTS 58 gifts of $1 million+ 400 gifts of $100,000+
The numbers depicted refect campaign totals as of 4/1/14. Did You Know ... The campaign is the subject of a multipart series in The Chronicle of Higher Education, providing a “behind-the-scenes” look at both strategy and execution.
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