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P R IT E ’S S L O FALL/WINTER 2011 ID YN F E N FI N TO C T H IA Se I OS L: e A T pa L ge 2 D . EB A TE . FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LYNN UNIVERSITY 14 A Year of Firsts 18 Aha Moments 36 The Kids’ MVP s History in the ma king Kevin M. Ross u President c The year 2012 is going o to be a big one for Lynn f Editor’s Note University. We’ll celebrate our 50th anniversary—a spectacular New beginnings n event in itself— and we’ll host M i A R the third and final U.S. presi - K and possibilities F A L C dential debate of 2012 on O There’s nothing like the thrill of a new endeavor. That N E Oct. 22. (See page 2.) feeling of a fresh start—turning a page in your life—is ener - gizing and inspiring. Excitement is growing across the campus and This issue comes to you as we conclude the first semester throughout the community for this historic occasion. of a new academic year at Lynn University. It’s been an exciting What more fitting way could there be to celebrate time, as we’ve welcomed our largest class in four years. Not our five decades of achievement than by bringing only are these students impressive in number, they are charged with an infectious energy and enthusiasm. Honestly, I don’t Lynn center stage before the entire country and the know who’s more excited—we staff and faculty members, or world for this pivotal event? The actual stage will the students themselves. You’ll find out why in our story, be none other than that in our spectacular Keith C. “Fresh Starts,” beginning on page 14. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. Our students aren’t the only ones celebrating new begin - nings. Our esteemed and much-admired professor Ralph The arrival at this point Norcio has a noteworthy achieve - in our history and this latest ment—he’s the inaugural recipient success is a testament to the of Lynn’s first endowed teaching dedication of so many of position: The Homer and Martha Gudelsky Endowed Professorship you—our faculty, staff, stu - in Business. I had the honor of dents, alumni and friends. speaking with him, his colleagues We used to speak of Lynn and family members for a profile University as being one of story (beginning on page 10). In our third feature, three of our alumni (Gregg McBride higher education’s best-kept secrets, but, as you’ll ’83, Emily Lipman ’08 and Felecia Hatcher ’06) tell about read in this issue, word about us is spreading far turning points in their lives. Their determination and courage and quickly. are encouraging and challenge any of us who may have become I can only imagine the excitement our founders too complacent in our lives. As you’ll read (beginning on page 18), a life-changing opportunity may be right before your eyes. felt as they welcomed the first class to campus. As With a new year soon to come, I hope you’ll be entertained, our golden anniversary and the presidential debate informed and inspired by this issue of new beginnings. draw near, I and the entire university community share that same enthusiasm in welcoming the world to Lynn University. —Liz McKe y, editor Growing up with the university: A young Kevin Ross (right) and his sister, Ellen, take a walk outside their family's apartment in Trinity Hall in 1973. After becoming president of then-Marymount College in 1971, Donald E. Ross, wife Helen and their two children resided on campus for a brief time. ( FEATURES ) THE HEAD OF HIS CLASS He exemplifies Lynn teaching at its best, and that’s why business professor and associate 10 dean Ralph Norcio was the perfect choice for the university’s first endowed professorship. FRESH STARTS When it comes to the excitement of new beginnings, nothing can compare to that first 14 year of college. Read about Lynn’s Class of 2015 and the J-Term and Mentor Program they are the first to experience. AHA! 18 Like a light suddenly dawning, a revelation can strike, inspiring an entirely new direction. Meet three alumni whose lives changed after experiencing “aha moments.” 10 14 ( DEPARTMENT S ) 2 On Campus 9 Ask the Professor —Sindee Kerker 22 Sports 24 Connections 30 Class Notes 36 Close-Up —Christine Richardson ’97 18 On the cover: Ralph Norcio, associate dean and professor in the College of Business and Management, is the first recipient of The Homer and Martha Gudelsky Endowed Professorship in Business. (Photo by Gina Fontana) Lynn University Mission and Vision Statements Mission - to provide the education, support and environment that enable individual students to realize their full potential and prepare for success in the world Vision - to be recognized as one of the most innovative, international and individualized small universities in America FALL/WINTER 2011 VOLUME VIII NUMBER 1 Editor Liz McKey President Kevin M. Ross Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic Art Director Vice President for Marketing origin, disability and/or age in administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship Andréia Brunstein Schwartz ’00, ’03 and Communication and loan programs, athletic and/or other school-administered programs. Michele M. Morris Production Assistant Lynn Magazine is produced for alumni, parents and friends by the Office of Marketing and Shaun Aaron Vice President for Development Communication at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431-5507 Assistant Editor Debbie Stern and Alumni Affairs Judith L. Nelson e-mail: [email protected] Staff Writers www.lynn.edu/magazine Chad Beattie, Joshua Glanzer, c 2011 Lynn University Susan Philbrick, Joyce Shelfo, Laura Stephens ’08, ’10 ( ON CAMPUS ) C O U R T E S Y N E W M A N A Lynn R C H I T E C T S , C selected O P Y R I G H T © to host final 2 0 1 1 R O B E R T presidential B E N S O N P H debate of O T O G R A P H 2012 Y The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has selected Lynn University as the site of the final 2012 presidential debate, to be held on Oct. 22, 2012. The CPD is a nonprofit, nonparti - san corporation and has sponsored all general election presidential and vice presidential debates since 1988. Lynn University was one of 12 sites nation - wide, and the only institution in Florida, under consideration to host a World stage: All eyes will be on the Wold Center for the third and final presidential debate. vice presidential or one of three presi - dential debates produced by the CPD. “Being an undergraduate or gradu - entire Florida Congressional Delega- itself will be extremely limited. In ate student here on our campus when tion, the Florida Cabinet, the leadership debates produced by the CPD in prior such an historic event takes place will of the Florida Legislature, former presidential elections, at most a few provide a singular and unparalleled Governor Jeb Bush, former Governor hundred tickets were made available educational experience,” says President and Senator Bob Graham, Palm Beach to the host university in the days Kevin M. Ross. County officials, Boca Raton Mayor immediately prior to the debate. The The university has already hosted Susan Whelchel and many others. campaigns control a significant portion a Congressional District 22 debate in Preparing for an event of this mag - of the tickets. Virtually all of tickets October 2010 between then-incumbent nitude requires the campus and com - allocated to Lynn University from the Ron Klein and Allen West. munity to come together and organize CPD will be distributed to current Lynn University submitted its for the arrival of the candidates, their students in the days before the debate, application to the CPD in January campaign staff members, and thousands as recommended by the CPD and 2011 and hosted its staff over the fol - of national and international journalists consistent with past practices of debate lowing summer for an on-site survey expected to come to the area to cover hosts. Tickets will not be available of the proposed debate venue, the the debate. through Lynn University personnel, Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold “It is a tremendous challenge, but and tickets are not available through Performing Arts Center, and campus. Lynn University will be prepared to any means at this point in time. Lynn University received over - welcome the nation to Florida for the For the latest details about the whelming and nearly unilateral support final debate before the 2012 general presidential debate at Lynn, visit the for its application from government election,” says President Ross. website, http://debate2012.lynn.edu. officials at all levels, including the Ticket availability for the debate 2 FALL/WINTER 2011 | LYNN MAGAZINE ON CAMPUS President announces gifts for scholarships, capital projects in annual address In his sixth State of the University we will be able to welcome even more address on Oct. 12, President Kevin deserving students to our campus who NOTEWORTHY PROGRESS M. Ross announced that Lynn has otherwise might not have been able to received $5 million in new gifts to attend Lynn,” said President Ross. Speaking before staff, faculty and endow a scholarship and to fund two A pledge of $1 million from students in the Wold Center, President capital projects. Robert Sheetz, also from Boca Raton, Ross also reviewed other significant “To date, with these gifts, we have will fund the renovation and upgrade raised over $30 million in cash and of the university’s main entrance on accomplishments, including: pledges for the projects outlined as Military Trail.

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