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VillanovaFall 2010

Commencement 2010 Collaboration Improves Health Care | Welcome Back Wildcats St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service A Word from the President Join us for

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Members of the campus community gathered at a “Church Without Walls” on Mendel Field May 2 to celebrate the close of the academic year. Father Donohue presided at the open-air liturgy.

Dear Alumni and Friends: s Villanovans, we are united in our commitment to building community and never tire of finding new places and innovative ways to accomplish this goal. Through academic collaborations, alumni involvement and service A experiences, we expand the borders of campus so that what we teach, learn and reflect upon will translate into positive change whenever and wherever Villanovans are engaged. In the classroom and often beyond, our faculty and students find unique ways to bring their knowledge and talents to bear on pressing issues throughout the world. One such example is the long partnership that exists with the impoverished people living in the mountains around Waslala, Nicaragua, where Villanovans work to improve living conditions among those communities. Another recent initiative in that community features a cross-college team pooling its expertise and applying its knowledge to foster economic opportunity, develop alternative energy sources and explore technological solutions for improving access to health care in the region. We are privileged to have a growing number of similar partnerships throughout campus that impact other countries and continents. Building community includes gathering to celebrate major milestones. At the 167th Commencement in May, I joined the rest of the University in saluting the latest wave of Villanovans to bring our Augustinian ideals into the world. As the members of the Class of 2010 move forward in different directions, they have the opportunity to use their talents and gifts to serve the greater good and transform society while building upon the Villanova legacy. While we bid farewell to our graduates, we welcomed back alumni who gathered to celebrate 2010 Reunion Weekend. The festivities allowed them to strengthen their bonds with old friends and with the campus they will always call home. They learned about significant plans for the University’s future and the vital role alumni can play in supporting Villanova’s mission and helping the University achieve new levels of excellence. Students graduate and alumni return, but service always remains a constant. It is an important part of who we are as Villanovans, so much so that the annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service has become a signature initiative at the University. The event has grown to include thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and families who serve in the Greater Philadelphia region and in their own communities around the country. The 2010 Day of Service on Saturday, September 11, is just around the corner. Please contact your local chapter to find out about the many ways you can get involved (see page 46 for details).

Sincerely,

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D. ’75 A&S University President St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service Join us for

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Volume 24, No. 3 Fall 2010 Villanova

Villanova Magazine In This Issue Ann E. Diebold Vice President for University Communication Cover Article Editor-in-Chief 2 167th Commencement of Villanova University Mercedes Ott Commencement Weekend events and College achievements in the Writers past year are highlighted Shawn Proctor Jennifer Schu Features Suzanne Wentzel Please address Class Notes submissions to 1 2 Cultural Transformation [email protected] or mail to New graduate’s journey leads her to Fulbright Grant in South Korea Kate Wechsler, Villanova Magazine Alumni Office, Garey Hall 1 4 Stronger Together Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085 Three-college collaboration focuses on improving access to Campus Circulation health care in Nicaragua while interdisciplinary courses prepare Villanova University Mail Services students for careers

Villanova Magazine (USPS 659660) is published 18 Profiles in Leadership for the University’s alumni, family and friends by Villanova University’s Office of University Trustees James F. Orr III ’65 A&S and Kimble A. Byrd, Esq., ’73 A&S Communication. Design: Pam Li 20 Fedigan Goes Green Illustration by Sean Kelly The residence hall becomes a model of sustainable living at Villanova Photos by Paul Crane, Barbara Johnston, Legacy, Paola Nogueras, John Welsh 22 Holy Harvest Address correspondence to the Editor-in-Chief, Graduates of the Villanova School of Business’ M.S. in Church Management Villanova Magazine, Alumni House, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, program see the fruit of their labors PA 19085. Telephone: (610) 519-4591. 24 Cable Gal Postmaster: If undeliverable, please send form 3579 to the address above. Do not Comcast’s Tina Waters has a song in her heart for her alma mater return publication. Standard A class postage paid at Ashburn, VA, 26 Brain Trust and other entry offices. President’s Leadership Circle to help University achieve goals of Strategic Plan © 2010 Villanova University. 38 No Alumnus Left Behind New VUAA President Robert Byrnes seeks to increase alumni engagement

40 Welcome Back, Wildcats! Alumni celebrate college memories at Reunion Weekend

Other News Inside Front Cover A Word from the President 28 Campus news, College updates 42 Your Alumni Association 44 Class Notes

Fall 2010 1 167th Commencement of Villanova University May 16, 2010

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Baccalaureate Mass: “You Cannot do it Alone”

message of community A and inclusion was the hallmark of the Baccalaure- ate Mass, presided over by the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., ’75 A&S, Villanova president. On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Villanova Stadium, he told graduates, “The greatest job you will ever have is to know yourself. “In your experience at Villanova, we have tried to instill in you that you have a talent, a gift that must be given to other people. But in order to live about yourself and have opened yourself He added, “You have learned to speak that gift, you must understand the truth up to the possibilities that exist around in a voice that calls people to inclusion. around you…and first and foremost the you. Don’t stop believing in who you are Know that you have the power and the truth about yourself,” he said. “Every step and what you have accomplished…and privilege to bless others.” of the way [here] you have learned more recognize that you cannot do it alone.”

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Honorary Degree Recipient and Commencement Speaker Jamie Hyneman

ou are at the beginning of a grand adventure,” Jamie YHyneman, co-host of the Emmy-nominated science series Mythbusters, told the Class of 2010. Wearing his signature beret, Hyneman, who received an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering, advised graduates to remain curious and continue to ask questions. Hyneman has been in the visual effects field for more than 25 years, working on dozens of major feature films and producing 8oo-plus television commercials, includ- ing the feature filmsArachnophobia and Flubber and a number of Super Bowl ads. He holds several patents, has a degree in Russian linguistics from Indiana University and is actively involved in developing cutting-edge tech- nologies and prototypes for various industries, ranging from defense to green vehicle design. Hyneman has collaborated with Villanova’s College of Engineering on several projects, including the Wavecam, an aerial robotic camera system used at sports events, and the development of blast-resistant armor. “The Villanova engineering staff has embraced me as one of their own… I, too, am now a proud Wildcat,” he said.

Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Peter Wallenberg

egarded internationally as one of the leading indus- Rtrialists of our time, Dr. Peter Wallenberg, a lifelong supporter of education and research, received the hon- orary degree of Doctor of Humanities. Born in Stockholm, he represents the fourth genera- tion of a family that has played a significant role in eco- nomic development in Sweden. Over the years, as long- standing chairman of several Wallenberg foundations and through his strong interest and deep understanding of the conditions and needs of research in many disci- plines, Dr. Wallenberg has supported many educational and research endeavors. He has contributed to the long-term development of research at the Karolinska Institutet, one of Europe’s largest medical universities. He continues to fund the Dr. Peter Wallenberg Scholarship, which was established at Villanova Uni- versity by his life-long friend, Ambassador Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. ’54 A&S, to provide worthy Swedish scholars the opportunity to attend the University for one year as a visiting student.

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Lindback Award for Teaching Excellence

andy Weinstein, Ph.D., professor and program, received the University’s Lind- of the easier professors, but students feel Rchair of Chemical Engineering and back Award for Teaching Excellence dur- like they learn a lot and that I help them director of the Sustainable Engineering ing Commencement. Since joining the along the way.” College of Engi- Being honored with this year’s Lind- neering in 1998, back Award only bolsters his growing list Dr. Weinstein has of accolades at Villanova. He earned the demonstrated Farrell Award in 2001, the inaugural Inno- passion for and vative Teaching Award in 2008 and was a dedication to semi-finalist for the Lindback Award in teaching, research four previous years. and service. The Lindback Award for Teaching “It feels very Excellence is sponsored by The Christian good to receive R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation, the award—there which makes grants primarily to cultural are a lot of excel- and educational institutions and other lent teachers charitable organizations in Southeastern here,” he says. “I Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. am not necessar- ily known as one

Brave Heart Memorial sword commemorates alumna’s courageous spirit

rank Falcone, A.P., P.E., ’70, ’73 has Naval ROTC Unit’s Fhad ample opportunity to observe Spring Review— heroic deeds. In his 30 years with the U.S. held this year on Naval Reserve, this now retired captain April 20 on Mendel completed two tours of duty in Southeast Field—to a graduat- Asia, held major command positions and ing midshipman who earned an array of medals and awards. But exhibits the qualities nowhere did Falcone witness greater cour- of courage, tenacity age than on the home front, as his daugh- and commitment and ter Jessica Falcone ’98 A&S waged a who upholds the fin- fierce, 13-year battle against acute lym- est traditions of the phocytic leukemia. U.S. Navy and “Jessie was the most courageous person Marine Corps. I ever knew,” says Falcone, an associate This year’s recipi- professor of Civil and Environmental ent was Midshipman Engineering at Villanova. Diagnosed at 1st Class Nicole the age of 13, Jessie endured extensive DeMicco, USNR, treatments, lengthy hospital stays and battalion operations debilitating side effects, and she agreed to officer. Col. Brian try an experimental drug that had never Manthe, USMC, At the Naval ROTC Unit’s Spring Review on April 20, Professor Frank been administered to humans. Overcom- commanding officer Falcone and his wife, Linda, presented now Ensign Nicole DeMicco, ing the odds, she persisted through high of the NROTC Pro- USNR, with the sword that honors the memory of their daughter Jessica school and college and held a job before gram, had nominated Falcone ’98 A&S. passing away in 2002 at the age of 26. DeMicco, describing To honor their daughter, Falcone and her as bright, motivated, mature, profes- and Criminal Justice major. After gradua- his wife, Linda, created the Jessica Falcone sional and respected by her peers. tion, DeMicco took up duties as a surface Memorial Sword in 2008. They present “It was an honor to have been selected warfare officer in San Diego. this sword at the Villanova University for this award,” said DeMicco, a Sociology

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College of Nursing

o celebrate the achievements of the TClass of 2010, College of Nursing fac- ulty and staff joined students’ families and friends in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church for the annual Convocation on May 15. In preparing for their new profes- sional roles or advanced nursing practice positions, these degree candidates had con- tributed to the Villanova community, to regional and global health and to the many successes that marked the academic year.

Class acts n Included in the 157 students who earned their B.S.N. degree were 54 accelerated second-degree adult learners and three newly commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or Army Nurse Corps. Above: College of Nursing degree candidates Three registered nurses from the United display the awards they received at the Convoca- States and 20 nurses from the Sultanate tion. With M. Louise Fitzpatrick, Ed.D., R.N., of Oman also earned their B.S.N. F.A.A.N., Connelly Endowed Dean and Pro- fessor (center), are (left to right) Nancy J. Wise n At the graduate level, 26 students ’09 M.S.N.; LaTrina A. Bailey ’10 B.S.N.; received master’s degrees, two earned Lindsay J. Dudek ’10 B.S.N.; Mudhar Al doctoral degrees and 10 completed Adawi ’10 B.S.N., of the Sultanate of Oman; post-master’s certificates. Annette Simiriglia, M.S.N. candidate; Kathryn n The College presented awards for K. Grasing ’10 B.S.N.; and Rebecca L. Fisher academic achievement, service and ’10 B.S.N. Not pictured: Giovanna M. Palermo leadership to nine degree candidates ’10 B.S.N. and Adaorah Azotam ’09 M.S.N. and acknowledged the distinguished Left: Senior Serena Hong teaches a young boy in service of retiring faculty Elise Pizzi, Waslala, Nicaragua, about his heart sounds. M.S.N., CRNP, and Maureen Sullivan, Ph.D., R.N. tanate of Oman’s Ministry of Health health workers in Waslala, Nicaragua, continued. in March. Two months later, a contin- Milestones and innovations n The College’s first endowed graduate gent of Nursing, Engineering and Business students and faculty traveled n The College completed a positive nursing scholarship was established. to Waslala to collaborate on a health- 10-year reaccreditation process for the n The Villanova chapter of the Student care project. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania Education and inaugurated the Center (SNAP) again was named “Most Out- n Forty-seven students participated for Global and Public Health. standing Chapter in Pennsylvania.” in multicultural or international nursing experiences; 39 of them n The first flight of students enrolled in were partially funded through the the Graduate Nursing Program’s new Scholars in action Connelly-Delouvrier International Family Nurse Practitioner option, n M. Louise Fitzpatrick, Ed.D., R.N., Scholars Program. which had been approved by the Penn- F.A.A.N., Connelly Endowed Dean sylvania State Board of Nursing. and Professor, was elected to the inter- n Ten students were awarded scholar­ships from a $100,000 grant to the College as n Through a signed agreement, Villanova national board of trustees of the Com- part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foun- University and the College formalized mission on Graduates of Foreign Nurs- dation New Careers in Nursing pro- their relationship with the School of ing Schools (CGFNS). gram. The grants provide scholarships Nursing, American University of Bei- n Two faculty and several alumni partici- to college graduates from underrepre- rut. The partner schools will collabo- pated in humanitarian missions in sented and disadvantaged backgrounds rate on projects in nursing education earthquake-devastated Haiti. who are transitioning into nursing in an that involve faculty and students. n Nine students created and delivered accelerated B.S.N. program. n The 16-year agreement with the Sul- health-education classes to community

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College of Engineering

he College of Engineering develops Ttechnically excellent engineers who not only benefit from a foundation in the liberal arts and leadership development, but also see the potential for engineering to advance the common good. In the 2009–2010 academic year, students and faculty brought this mission to life in a variety of ways.

Class acts n The College presented awards to six outstanding undergraduate and gradu- ate degree candidates at its Recogni- tion Ceremony on May 15. n At Commencement, engineering stu- dents earned degrees at every level— 206 bachelor’s, 36 master’s and one doctoral—while two of the College’s faculty were recognized by the Univer- sity for outstanding teaching and service, respectively. n Two Civil Engineering majors were integration of sustainability principles n By strengthening its relationships awarded National Science Foundation and engineering practice. with universities in Chile, Australia, Graduate Research Fellowships; a third n The College opened three new Ireland, France, Germany and Turkey, was named a 2010 Udall Scholar. laboratories: the Biothermal Sciences the College opened more doors for n A Mechanical Engineering major Laboratory, Core Genomics Laboratory collaborative research and student and received a Fulbright English Teaching and Materials Science Laboratory. faculty exchanges. Assistantship in Nepal. n Collaborating with transportation Scholars in action agencies, Civil Engineering students Milestones and innovations n Faculty continued to secure competi- conducted a technical and economic n The College implemented a new first- tive research grants from the National feasibility study of a fifth Delaware year curriculum in fall 2009. One of Science Foundation, Office of Naval River crossing. the most innovative freshman engi- Research and other high- neering experiences in the country, the profile organizations. curriculum features a core course on n Electrical and Computer engineering fundamentals and each Engineering faculty and grad- student’s choice of two multidisci- uate students are helping the plinary engineering projects. organization WE CARE n The new M.S. degree program in Sus- Solar optimize the design and tainable Engineering, among the first in impact of its Solar Suitcase, the country, also launched this year. which brings reliable solar Students can take core courses and elec- electricity to health clinics in tives in alternative and renewable developing countries. energy technology, watershed sustain- n The College expanded its ability and environmental sustainability. outreach efforts to increase n The College unveiled the Villanova interest among middle and Center for the Advancement of Sus- high school students in tainability in Engineering (VCASE). STEM (science, technology, Its mission is to protect and restore the engineering and math) In the College of Engineering’s new state-of-the-art Core environment through research on the subjects. Genomics Lab, engineers from a variety of disciplines can investigate engineering research projects at the gene level.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

n At the 2010 National Conference on tours of two more Vatican sites: the Undergraduate Research, 12 Villanova Basilica of St. John Lateran and the students had their papers accepted for Sistine Chapel. The project has gained presentation. international attention. n M.A. students were admitted with full n Among the graduate conferences and scholarship to doctoral programs at symposia hosted by the College was the The City University of New York, Graduate Program in Hispanic Studies’ University of Delaware, Georgetown Poetry Festival, which attracted poets University and Temple University. and scholars from 10 countries. n Among the grants faculty received Milestones and innovations were awards from the National Endow- n The College concluded a nearly three- ment of the Humanities and the year process to re-imagine its core National Science Foundation. curriculum. The new curriculum will take effect in fall 2011. n The College offered its first fully online graduate degree, an M.S. in Human Resource Devel- opment, and approved the implementation of a Post-Master’s Certificate in Mathematics. n The Master of Public Administration program was fully accredited for n May 15, the College of Liberal Arts the first time by the O& Sciences celebrated the academic National Association of achievements of the Class of 2010 at two Schools of Public Affairs recognition ceremonies. In the Pavilion, and Administration. faculty and administrators paid tribute to graduating seniors, while 176 master’s and Scholars in action two doctoral recipients were honored at a gathering on Mendel Field. The events n Students in the social marked the culmination of another ban- justice documentary ner year for the College. course added two incisive films to their vault. Class acts Coming Off the DL pro- files two students who n Thirty-eight seniors in the Honors Pro- have cerebral palsy and gram defended their theses; 22 seniors work as managers of the were inducted into the Pennsylvania men’s and women’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. basketball teams, respec- n Two Biology majors received Fulbright tively. Meh Sha tells the English Teaching Assistantships, and a story of a 17-year-old senior majoring in Physics and Civil Burmese refugee living Engineering was awarded a National in Philadelphia. Science Foundation Graduate n As part of an ongoing Research Fellowship. project, faculty and stu- n Three Astronomy and Astrophysics dents from the Commu- Thanks to a series of virtual tours created by faculty and students majors earned Honorable Mention in nication and Computing in the Communication and Computing Science departments, arm- the 2010 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar- Science departments chair travelers can enjoy detailed views of Michelangelo’s frescoes ship competition. launched virtual-reality and other Vatican attractions with only a click of a mouse.

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Villanova School of Business

t the Graduates’ Recognition Cere- Amony on May 15, James M. Danko, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean, Villanova School of Business, urged stu- dents to embody the motto of the Univer- sity and the spirit of St. Augustine by being servant leaders. As the successes of the past year indicate, faculty and students already embrace this message in and out- side of the classroom.

Class acts n Over the last academic year, VSB awarded 665 undergraduate degrees and 262 graduate degrees. n Two months before graduation, 92 per- cent of accountancy students had accepted full-time positions or were headed to graduate school. n Seven undergraduate and eight gradu- ate students received Bartley Medal- lions in recognition of outstanding achievement in a specific discipline. have one year of public accounting a private equity/investment banking Three faculty members took honors for experience before being eligible to earn case study contest sponsored by the excellence in research, excellence in the CPA license, VSB redesigned the Association for Corporate Growth. teaching and outstanding merit in delivery of its Master of Accountancy n Thanks to a $250,000 gift from Ronald innovation and creativity. program. In the new format, VSB stu- Cruse ’77 A&S, The Cruse Endowed dents can be “150-ready” the summer International Fellowships provide Milestones and innovations after senior year. financial resources for undergraduates n After two years of study, 16 students in VSB and the College of Liberal Arts became VSB’s first recipients of an Scholars in action and Sciences to participate in global M.S. in Church Management. The n Launched in 2008 by four VSB seniors, work and study opportunities. degree program educates church leaders Business Without Bor- and managers to address management ders has attracted more issues from a faith-based perspective. than 100 members and n VSB launched the Center for Business has completed missions Analytics, the mission of which is to to Kenya, Nicaragua and promote education, research and best the Philippines. practices in that field. The Center will n As part of their interna- work closely with industry professionals tional immersion, 24 and will host roundtable sessions, con- EMBA students visited ferences and workshops. Malaysia and Vietnam in n In April, the Daniel M. DiLella Center April. They met with for Real Estate hosted the inaugural companies such as Grant Villanova Real Estate Challenge, a Thornton, Nhabeco, national real estate development case Johnson & Johnson, From left: George Diehl, business fellow; Gary Loveman, competition for students from top SABMiller, Sime Darby, chairman, president and CEO, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.; undergraduate real estate programs. Royal Selangor, Denso Matthew J. Liberatore, Ph.D., John F. Connelly Chair in Man- VSB students placed third in what is and Scomi Group. agement and director, Center for Business Analytics; and James the largest event of its kind in the n Four MSF students won M. Danko, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean, Villanova United States. second place and $5,000 School of Business, gathered to celebrate the launch of the Center n Anticipating new requirements that in the fourth annual for Business Analytics. To mark the event, Loveman delivered a students complete 150 credit hours and ACG Philadelphia Cup, speech on the value of analytics in the business world.

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School of Law

t Villanova Law School’s 55th Com- Amencement ceremony, Richard L. Trumka ’74 J.D., president of AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest labor federation, received the University’s Medallion Award and gave the address. Trumka encouraged graduates to prevail against the country’s mood of anger and frustra- tion by channeling those feelings “into hope, not hate; reform, not repression; and progress, not polarization.” This is just the kind of challenge that the Law School prepares its graduates to accept.

Class acts n Villanova Law School awarded 223 Juris Doctor degrees and 11 Master of Laws in Taxation degrees. n A record number of graduates were honored for public service this year, with 47 graduates receiving the Doro- thy Day Award for Pro Bono Service. This award recognizes students who have given a minimum of 40 hours of pro bono service. Right: Judge Marjorie O. Rendell ’73, Chief Judge Anthony J. Milestones and innovations Sirica and Governor Edward G. n The Class of 2013 started in the new Rendell ’68 presided over the Law School building, which features Reimel Moot Court final competi- state-of-the-art classrooms and stun- tion in the Martin G. McGuinn ning spaces in which to study and Ceremonial Courtroom. gather. Dedication ceremonies were held in October. n First-year students experienced curricu- lum innovations that provide a trans- skills, professionalism and actional practicum in either Property ethics of the bench and or Contracts, giving students an oppor- bar. Membership comprises tunity to draft documents that apply judges, lawyers, law profes- doctrine to real-world settings. sors and students. rural North Carolina deal with immi- n The Law School was honored by the gration issues, domestic violence, work- American Bar Association (ABA) Scholars in action ers compensation and tax preparation. Council for Racial and Ethnic Diver- n The 50th annual Honorable Theodore A third-year student organized more sity in the Educational Pipeline and L. Reimel Moot Court Competition than 120 volunteers and thousands of the ABA Judicial Division in recogni- finals were judged by Chief Judge dollars of aid and materials for a relief tion of Villanova’s long-standing sup- Anthony J. Sirica of the 3rd U.S. Cir- trip to Haiti. He also created a founda- port of and participation in the ABA’s cuit Court of Appeals, the Honorable tion to raise funds and support humani- Judicial Clerkship Program. Edward G. Rendell ’68, governor of the tarian efforts in Haiti. n The Villanova Law J. Willard O’Brian commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and n Students raised more than $47,000 dur- American Inn of Court received Judge Marjorie O. Rendell ’73 of the ing the year through Villanova Law national recognition from the Ameri- 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. School’s Walter Lucas Public Interest can Inns of Court Foundation for two n Students participated in service trips to Fellowship Program, which supports of their programs. The American Inns North Carolina and Haiti. They pro- students who perform public-interest of Court are designed to improve the vided legal services to help the poor in legal work during the summer.

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hreya Trivedi ’10 A&S had every between studying, attending lectures and and her family moved to the United States excuse to feel overwhelmed. Just a making new friends and professional con- when she was in first grade. For a girl who sophomore at Villanova, she was nections. “I learned that if I put my whole had been part of India’s highest caste, the Sthree time zones away from home, heart and mind into an effort I could experience was “total culture shock.” Her presenting a scientific poster at her first accomplish anything,” she says. The expe- cousin had advised her to raise her hand major biology conference and facing hun- rience proved to be a turning point, build- often so the teacher would know she was dreds of top-tier international researchers. ing confidence and motivating her to keep smart, so she did as soon as possible—in Instead of wilting, she was fearless, working hard. the classroom doorway. The other students completely in her element among the This faith in her abilities has been giggled at her faux pas and even more experts. Trivedi divided her schedule hard-won. Born in Gujarat, India, Trivedi when they heard Trivedi’s foreign accent.

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Transformation By Sh a w n Pr o c t o r

“I would speak one word and people would ars at Villanova, she excelled in biology reflected in her decision to delay medical laugh,” she recalls. Embarrassment only studies, earning a 3.94 G.P.A. and proving school while she teaches English to sec- made her more determined to fit in. herself time and again, everywhere from ondary school students in South Korea. By seventh grade, however, she realized the classroom to the bench. As a Presiden- She credits Villanova faculty with helping that in her rush to embrace American cul- tial Scholar actively engaged in under- her to find the courage to discover the ture she had actually denied her Indian graduate research, Trivedi received the right path. “What I needed was to feed my heritage, an equally important part of her Villanova Undergraduate Research Fel- soul, not to do something just because it identity. She decided to enroll in Sunday lowship for three consecutive years in was logical or looked good on paper,” she School to learn Gujarati, her native lan- addition to a competitive undergraduate says. “I’m always excited for a new chal- guage, and later taught in the school. research internship at the University of lenge and living out of open-mindedness.” “Now I’m proud of my differences. I’m proud of who I am,” she says. Trivedi plans to work with her students and people in the community to To build a community create an atmosphere in which genuine curiosity and understanding about Possessing a growing self-understanding, different experiences and perspectives occur, ultimately leading to growth. she wanted to continue exploring the two cultures upon entering Villanova, says Terry Nance, Ph.D., assistant vice presi- Pennsylvania. Her research prowess Trivedi plans to work with her students dent for Multicultural Affairs. “The pro- earned her Honorable Mention from the and people in the community to create cess of self-identification was one she used Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program, an atmosphere in which genuine curiosity to reconcile what civil rights activist and a nationally competitive scholarship for and understanding about different experi- scholar W.E.B. Du Bois called ‘twoness’— undergraduate science students. This past ences and perspectives occur, ultimately her Indian self and American self—and, year, Trivedi was recognized for her aca- leading to growth. The unique cultures in turn, she encouraged others to think demic achievements and community lead- of South Korea and the United States have about their own particular stories.” ership with the awarding of a Fulbright much to offer each other, and she hopes to Her experiences at Villanova helped U.S. Student Grant. serve as a bridge between the two nations Trivedi understand herself as both an Under the mentorship of Louise Russo, by writing and creating videos about American and Indian, and she ultimately Ph.D., Trivedi worked to finalize data sets her experiences. became the co-chair of Villanova’s South to prepare a multi-year research on uterine Outside of the classroom, she intends Asian Multicultural Organized Students tissue remodeling for publication in Repro- to utilize her biology training to serve Association. ductive Biology and Endocrinology. It was in a clinic working with a disadvantaged As she learned more about herself, her dedication to finalizing the work that population, which will give her more Trivedi wanted to add even more to the allowed the researchers to submit the insight into education’s role outside of a sense of community and social justice at paper to journal. “Shreya has contributed classroom. She believes the experience Villanova. She founded the Martin Luther more quantitatively data-wise and pos- in South Korea will facilitate her emer- King, Jr., Day of Service on campus and sesses the greatest skill set and breadth of gence as a culturally adept physician and ensured the mantle will be carried into the application of any student I have men- professor in the United States. “It is a future. “Shreya is not just interested in tored,” Dr. Russo says. powerful statement about who she is now,” doing things: they have to fit into the big- Dr. Nance adds that she is bright, Dr. Russo says. ger, broader picture. She speaks with a cen- incredibly caring and the kind of rare, Although Trivedi had her choice of teredness that is beyond her years and asks intrepid student “who doesn’t ask how to top-ranked universities, Villanova among hard questions about humanity and what it do something, only when it is due.” them, she chose Villanova because of its means to be human,” Dr. Nance explains. equal commitment to scholarship and As one of about 20 Presidential Schol- “An amazing journey” community. “The last four years at Vil- Experiences at Villanova gave her more lanova have been such an amazing jour- (Left) Shreya Trivedi ’10 A&S will teach English than just a library’s worth of book smarts. ney,” she says. “This was the right envi- to an underserved community in South Korea. She has gained worldly perspective, ronment for me to grow and succeed.”

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Stronger Together Three-college collaboration focuses on improving access to health care in Nicaragua

By Su z a n n e We n t z e l

hen set to a diagnosis and next steps. “Using this Rodgers and system, health promoters can prevent Hammerstein people from coming to town unnec- score, the acts essarily but also identify emergency of climbing situations,” says Elizabeth Keech, Wmountains and fording streams are Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor. rousing metaphors for pursuing self-fulfillment. But for the impov- Conducting the assessment erished people living in remote To test the feasibility of their proj- communities around Waslala, ect, some two dozen faculty and stu- Nicaragua, these are real legs of dents from the colleges of Engineer- the arduous, daylong journey to ing and Nursing and the Villanova the region’s one hospital. Those School of Business (VSB), and sun- who are sick, injured or dealing dry participants outside of Villanova, with a medical condition face a traveled to Nicaragua in May. When dilemma. Making the journey may Tim Hansell, coordinator of the cost them precious days away from Integral Health Program in Waslala, their families and livelihoods. Not greeted the new arrivals, he felt a making the journey may cost ripple of panic. How would this them their lives. kaleidoscopic cohort’s diverse inter- Led by Pritpal Singh, Ph.D., ests coalesce? Before the end of their professor and chair of Electrical Dr. Pritpal Singh (left), chair of Electrical and Computer Engineer- visit, Hansell could see the big pic- and Computer Engineering, an ing, and Tim Hansell (right), coordinator of Waslala’s Integral ture. “Everyone shared their perspec- interdisciplinary team of faculty Health Program, equip a community health worker with a Solar Suit- tives, and we all became clearer on and students has resolved to case, a portable power system that can be used to charge cell phones. how the various components will improve access to health care in come together.” these communities by taking From the beginning, representa- advantage of one of today’s most popular spotty, of cell phone coverage in rural tives of different disciplines accompanied forms of communication: text-messaging. areas; and the existence of a network of each other as they went about their busi- If their project succeeds in Waslala—a volunteer community health workers ness. For the engineers, that business region in which Villanovans have been (CHWs) who liaise between their respec- included assessing Waslala’s cell phone and providing health education and water-re- tive communities and the health profes- power infrastructure, as well as the capa- lated engineering services since 2004— sionals in Waslala. “It is wonderful to see bilities of the hospital’s computer system. they hope to apply their solution in other these volunteers,” says Ruth McDermott- They also discussed their project with the countries. In the meantime, the members Levy, Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor. local cell phone company, which is consid- of this eclectic group are discovering what “With minimal resources and education, ering providing phones and services plans they can accomplish when they put their they are providing the best care they can.” to CHWs. heads and hearts together to address real- The long-term goal of Dr. Singh and Meanwhile, the nursing contingent world problems. his team is to equip CHWs with cell met with key health informants, toured “We have a duty to be global citizens phones and teach them how to text-mes- the hospital and conducted a qualitative and to share our knowledge and skills at sage (a cheaper form of communication study of the needs of CHWs and their home and abroad,” says senior Derek Fer- than voice) patient information to a communities. When they shadowed one of guson ’11 VSB. server that will be housed in the Waslala the CHWs on a visit, the experience hospital. The server will store the data and helped them appreciate what this volun- Texting their way to better health alert a doctor if a situation requires medi- teer commitment entails. “We went to The plan is predicated upon two preexist- cal attention. The doctor or other trained assess a boy with a heart problem, and ing conditions: the availability, although person will reply by text message with the within 10 minutes people started coming

Fall 2010 15 ware needed for the coding, transmission, storage and retrieval of data. The team hopes to test a prototype system in the fall.

Got synergy? Collaborating with the “client” helped the disciplinary groups to think more broadly and not to impose their own assumptions. Yes, they want to improve access to health care, but as Sarvesh Kulkarni, Ph.D., asso- ciate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, points out, “this trip taught us that we can’t do anything without the From left: Katherine Weatherbie ’11 NUR; Caitlin Krenek ’11 NUR; Dr. Christine North (Ohio support of the people on the ground.” Northern University); Dr. Elizabeth Keech; Dr. Ruth McDermott-Levy; Fruna LaraVaamonde ’11 Equally beneficial was the exchange of NUR; Tim Hansell; Brendan McCoy ’11 E.E.; Peter Shaw ’11 E.E.; Andrew Robinson ’11 E.E.; ideas and expertise among themselves. Dr. James Klingler; Dr. Pritpal Singh; visiting anthropologist Nayantara Premakumar; Christina Gathered one evening to compare notes, Radossi ’11 VSB; Craig Baumer ’11 Cp.E. Missing from photo: Dr. Sarvesh Kulkarni; Rebecca the team members found themselves ask- LaMarca ’11 NUR; Derek Ferguson ’11 VSB; Tyler Weinrich ’12 VSB. ing questions and voicing opinions that would not have occurred to them a week earlier. “As I listened to nursing students from everywhere looking for help,” recalls In the next steps, the nursing group share a business insight and engineering senior Katherine Weatherbie. will analyze the data and recommend what students give a medical insight, I realized Finally, VSB delegates learned about patient information should be tracked and they were already thinking differently,” the local economy so that they can devise how. On the basis of the data collected, says James Klinger, Ph.D., assistant profes- a sustainable business model for the cell they also will develop education programs sor of Management & Operations and phone initiative. They interviewed busi- to be implemented during the College of associate director of VSB’s Center for ness owners, visited micro-financing insti- Nursing’s trip to Waslala in March. Besides Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneur- tutions and investigated regional business constructing appropriate business models, ship. To the ears of faculty, such fruitful opportunities, such as eco-tourism. VSB participants will delve more deeply dialogue was the sound of music. Because a separate group of Villanova into Waslala’s micro-financing practices engineering students is designing a micro- and follow up on potential business oppor- For more information on this project, hydroelectric power system for one of the tunities. Engineers will develop the solar- e-mail Dr. Pritpal Singh at pritpal.singh@ communities, VSB students hope to exam- powered charging system for the cell villanova.edu. ine whether having reliable power phones (see sidebar), as well as the soft- increases entrepreneurial opportunity.

Taking stock Packing the Power The trip uncovered hidden challenges and When the student-faculty team left Waslala, they left behind one piece of luggage. yielded valuable insights. For example, The “Solar Suitcase” is a portable power system developed by Laura Stachel, M.D., although the CHWs are, Dr. Singh says, M.P.H., co-founder of WE CARE Solar, to reduce maternal mortality in Africa by pro- “eager to learn and give the best service to viding health care workers with reliable lighting, communication and blood bank their community,” they have limited edu- refrigeration. cational and technological training. Thus, The Nicaragua team equipped a community health worker with a Solar Suitcase the engineers must develop a system that and will monitor how she uses the device over the next year and what opportunities will be easy to use and maintain. The VSB the availability of electricity creates. Tim Hansell, coordinator of Waslala’s Integral cohort, meanwhile, must design a business Health Program, already is seeing changes. model suited to a culture that values col- “Now that the CHW and her family have light at night, they stay up talking, lective over individual advancement. neighbors come to visit them and their children can finish their homework.” Hansell “Everyone realizes that cultural under- also gave the CHW a cell phone that can be charged by the suitcase. standing is a prerequisite for the successful In addition, faculty and students in Electrical and Computer Engineering are col- planning of this project,” says senior Peter laborating with WE CARE Solar to advance the suitcase’s capabilities. Shaw E.E.

16 Villanova Magazine Inspiring the Mind Interdisciplinary courses prepare students for multidisciplinary careers

By Je n n i f e r Sc h u

t’s not every day you’ll find a top execu- cal challenges of a career in the pharma- in participating—for no fee—and were tive at one of the world’s largest phar- ceutical industry. However he felt that flexible with their speaking dates so that Imaceutical firms passing out his business Engineering students interested in that their topic would integrate well into the cards to a classroom full of college students. career path also needed a course that dealt flow of the course,” Dr. Kelly says. Yet that’s exactly what happened this past with technical and global business issues, With a focus on the fundamental spring semester in an innovative new inter- since the drug industry is increasingly mar- drivers and essential elements that charac- disciplinary course, “The Global Pharma- keting and manufacturing in countries terize the global pharmaceutical industry, ceutical Industry.” A full collaboration such as China and India. the course offered students the opportu- between the Villanova School of Business “I knew of our business school’s excel- nity to meet industry leaders such as Bob (VSB) and the College of Engineering, the lent reputation and was even more con- McMahon ’79 VSB, senior vice president course attracted students from both Col- vinced of the great potential for this novel of U.S. Commercial Operations at Merck leges and exemplified the type of partner- course to succeed after I met and began & Co. Inc. He offered students an inside ship that is a major academic initiative of interacting with Dr. Doh,” he says. “I was look on details such as Merck’s $41 billion the University’s Strategic Plan. encouraged by his ideas on course content.” merger with Schering Plough, making it Developed by William Kelly, Ph.D. of Dr. Kelly and Dr. Doh—who had never one of the largest pharmaceutical compa- the College of Engineering and Jonathan met before—began planning the course nies in the world. Doh, Ph.D. of VSB, the course was content in the summer of 2009. “Honestly, Impressed by the students’ questions designed to provide cross-disciplinary I was a bit hesitant at first because it and engagement in the class, he gave each exposure to the global pharmaceutical seemed like a great deal of work—and it one of them his business card. industry, offering engineering and business was,” Dr. Doh says. “But it was definitely “The world has been moving toward students alike a wealth of in-depth knowl- worth it.” more multidisciplinary capabilities,” edge of the industry’s issues and practices. One of the challenges was a difference in McMahon points out. “Engineers who It integrated different engineering and teaching styles. In Dr. Kelly’s regular classes, are aspiring to work in pharma should be business topics and teaching styles. he adopts a pedagogical style typical in better prepared by being able to under- “In the College of Engineering, there Engineering—presenting a lecture first and stand what the business challenges are. has been an increased interest in provid- having the students follow it with assigned On the flip side, it’s important to have ing our students and faculty with more reading. In a typical VSB course, it’s often business people understand the expense, interdisciplinary experiences, since the the reverse; students are asked to read mate- challenges and risk that go into manufac- students will surely find themselves work- rial beforehand and prepare to discuss it turing pharmaceuticals.” ing on interdisciplinary teams when they during class. The solution the professors Accounting and International Business graduate,” Dr. Kelly says. came up with was constant communication major Maureen McElligott ’11 enjoyed the VSB leadership was likewise eager to with students via e-mail and in person to variety of speakers. “They provided insight offer such an experience to their stu- prevent frustration with teaching into issues that affect the industry and in dents—many of whom find employment approaches that varied from class to class. turn how those issues impact consumers.” in the pharmaceutical industry. Another issue was preparing tests that “It was a great course for business stu- would not give either Engineering or Busi- Future plans dents, because we hadn’t seen chemistry ness students an unfair advantage. The two The success of the course has led to talk since high school,” says Andrea Loulakis professors decided that each test would of more collaboration between VSB and ’10 VSB, who recently accepted a job offer include multiple choice science and engi- the College of Engineering. “Jonathan and with Johnson & Johnson. “I wanted a neering questions along with short and I learned so much from each other in terms course that would offer some insight into long essay questions on business topics. of material and approaches to teaching,” both the business aspects of the pharma- From the outset the two saw the benefit Dr. Kelly says. ceutical industry as well as the chemical of bringing in outside speakers from top “The two Colleges have collaborated makeup of the different drugs I’d be work- pharmaceutical firms to provide expert and will continue to collaborate across a ing with.” opinions and perspectives on current top- range of curricular and extracurricular ini- ics in their respective areas. They realized tiatives, especially in the areas of entre­ A collaboration across Colleges they both had considerable contacts in the preneurship/innovation and international Dr. Kelly notes that the Chemical Engi- pharmaceutical industry and quickly service,” adds Dr. Doh. “It’s exciting neering department already had several reached out to them. because interdisciplinary learning is one of courses at the graduate and undergraduate “We were pleased and a bit surprised the key components of Villanova’s Strate- level that prepare students for the techni- that all of our top choices were interested gic Plan.”

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James F. Orr III ’65 A&S

ven a hint of swagger would be of United Asset Management Corp. In understandable. After all, how 2002, he founded Landing Point Capital, many people can say they a private investment firm. received a full track scholarship toE a university that grooms Olympians? Expressing his gratitude That their relay team broke its own indoor Orr has always felt indebted to the school world record? That they served as CEO that set him on the path to success. He of two different companies? That they made it a priority to pay Villanova back were selected to be chairman of the for his education. In addition, he has Rockefeller Foundation? served on the University’s Board of Trust- James F. Orr III ’65 A&S can claim ees since 2002, helping to clarify the insti- these honors and more. Yet he chooses to tution’s vision and guide its progress. He is clothe himself with humility, and in his especially proud to have been part of the case, the clothes do make the man. Orr development of the Strategic Plan and is came to Villanova determined to contrib- confident that, as a result of its implemen- ute; he graduated from Villanova deter- tation, “stronger and stronger students will mined to give back. His legacy of giving come to Villanova.” and involvement, especially as a member of For much of his term as trustee, Orr the University’s Board of Trustees, shows played a central role in the Transforming that he still goes the distance for Villanova. Minds and Hearts campaign. He enjoyed engaging other alumni and was among the Competing with the best first to make a gift at the $1 million level, James Orr came to Villanova In high school, Orr emerged as a national establishing The James F. Orr III Endowed determined to contribute; he standout in the half-mile. Colleges vied Fund for Athletic Leadership and Interna- for his signature, but the offer from the tional Competition in Track and Field. graduated from Villanova track and field powerhouse outside Phila- This endowment—Orr’s second at delphia was “as good as it got.” Villanova—enables students to train for determined to give back. His At Villanova, legendary coach James competition and hone their coaching legacy of giving and involve- “Jumbo” Elliott impressed upon Orr and skills while in graduate school. his teammates the importance of excelling “Thanks to this fund, I can continue ment…shows that he still goes not just on the track but in the class- racing at an elite level while I enhance my room—advice that Orr heeded. academic credentials,” says Adrian Blin- the distance for Villanova. “Jim was very studious and a real team coe ’03 VSB, an Olympian and the assis- leader,” says Thomas Sullivan, M.D., ’65 tant coach for the men’s team. A&S, who, along with Orr, Al Adams ’65 Supporting Orr in his career and phi- VSB and the late Noel Carroll ’65 VSB, lanthropy has been his teammate for life, was formidable in the two-mile relay. “I Ann. They enjoy golfing, boating and could tell from the way he carried himself traveling from Florida to Boston to visit that he was going to succeed in life.” their daughters. Orr is thrilled that the Orr’s track record in financial services number of his grandchildren (all female) proves how prescient Sullivan was. After will soon double from three to six. “Both earning his MBA from Boston University, our daughters are pregnant with girls, and he advanced from bank executive to presi- one is expecting twins.” Some things he dent and CEO, first of Unum (which later can’t help boasting about. became UnumProvident Corp.) and then

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Kimble A. Byrd, Esq., ’73 A&S

t is not surprising that orienteering vation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship in activities that involve finding trea- the Villanova School of Business. “When sures hidden by other gamers appeal we were launching our program, he gave to Kimble A. Byrd, Esq., ’73 A&S. us wonderful feedback on our ideas.” AsI a lawyer, teacher, scholar, entrepreneur, consultant and Villanova University Equipped for life at Villanova trustee, Byrd has amassed stores of wisdom The liberal arts education Byrd received at and experience. But he also has made it a Villanova gave him the broad-based point to share these treasures to help peo- knowledge and skills he needed to strike ple realize their potential and achieve out in any direction. Through his political their dreams. science courses, he came to appreciate the “My primary goal is to ‘do good’ and to importance of social responsibility; serving do well,” Byrd says. “It is not sufficient to as president of the Black Student League do well for myself. I want to assist, guide cultivated his leadership skills. Above all, and elevate other people.” Villanova’s sense of community helped him form lasting relationships—especially Gaining and giving knowledge with his wife of 37 years, Lora Graves Byrd Judged against that benchmark alone, ’73 A&S. They have three children and Byrd has had a spectacular career. He live in Wilmington, Del. earned his J.D. from University of Penn- Byrd had the chance to reengage with sylvania Law School in 1976 and headed the Villanova community when he was to Washington, D.C. There he racked up tapped for the Alumni Association’s Board “My primary goal is to ‘do experience as a legal advisor for the of Directors in 1996. In 2002, he began his good’ and to do well. It is not Department of Commerce, a partner in a term on Villanova University’s Board of commercial law firm and a consultant to Trustees and “was honored to contribute sufficient to do well for myself. small-business entrepreneurs. At Howard to his alma mater’s strategy and gover- University, he found another niche: teach- nance.” He has drawn upon his back- I want to assist, guide and ing. “I derived as much satisfaction from ground in law, business and higher educa- elevate other people.” facilitating students’ learning as I did from tion to serve on numerous committees, business and law.” including the Academic Affairs and Trust- Byrd twined these threads of expertise ees committees. when he accepted a faculty post at Rowan Ever the teacher, Byrd gives superlative University. An award-winning scholar marks to University President the Rev. This dedication to Villanova’s growth and teacher, he specializes in entrepre- Peter M. Donohue, Ph.D., O.S.A., ’75 and mission, says longtime friend Maghan neurial financing, blending theory with A&S. “Father Peter has brought together Keita, Ph.D., professor of History and the practical knowledge he continues to disparate constituent elements, as well as director of Villanova’s Institute for Global acquire through his own consulting firm, corporate partners, and blended them into Interdisciplinary Studies, “is one of Kim- Venture Analytix. the mosaic of the University.” Byrd is ble’s most endearing qualities. When it “Kimble is a pioneer in entrepreneur- especially pleased that the Strategic Plan comes to knowing what kinds of changes ship education in the Delaware Valley,” builds upon the University’s intellectual have been made and what kind of changes says James Klingler, Ph.D., assistant profes- and spiritual legacy and is designed to could be made, Kimble is a treasure trove.” sor of Management & Operations and bring about well-focused, incremental And Villanova doesn’t even have to associate director of the Center for Inno- improvements. use navigational tools to find him. —Suzanne Wentzel

Fall 2010 19 Fedigan Goes Green

By Em i l y Wa l s h ’10 A&S, Su z a n n e We n t z e l a n d Je n n i f e r Sc h u

iving in an eco-friendly dorm is building to the status of “green dorm” and then study their performance. “Engineer- habit-forming, as the students made it a model of sustainability for the ing students were able to carry out who called Fedigan Hall home Villanova campus. New technologies research in the lab and apply what they this past year quickly discovered. introduced include light switches with had learned to a real-world project,” In summer 2009, the 80-year-old built-in occupancy sensors, dual flush Dr. Ortega said. residenceL hall had received a sustainability toilets and low-flow shower heads (see The Fedigan project is just one of the makeover, and in no time the more than diagram for all the upgrades). many green-building initiatives of the one hundred male and female sophomores The Facilities Management Office FMO, which is pursuing a Silver Leader- assigned to live there for the 2009-2010 joined forces with the College of Engi- ship in Energy and Environmental Design academic year grew accustomed to an neering to consider how to incorporate (LEED) for Existing Buildings certifica- energy-efficient, water-conserving, envi- into Fedigan Hall’s renovation renewable tion. In summer 2010, Sheehan and Sul- ronmentally sustainable lifestyle. energy practices that would provide learn- livan halls began to be renovated, and “It definitely made me think more ing and research opportunities for faculty other buildings on campus are slated to about my habits when it came to using and students. For example, since 2007, undergo similar upgrades in the coming water and turning off lights,” says Maggie Alfonso Ortega, Ph.D., the College’s asso- years. “Villanova has made a conscious Emerson ’12 A&S. “If everyone on cam- ciate dean for Graduate Studies and decision to make all of its new construc- pus could get used to living as we did in Research and the James R. Birle Professor tion and renovations LEED certified,” Fedigan, I think we could be well on our of Energy Technology, and a team of grad- says Robert Morro, associate vice presi- way to a much safer and healthier planet.” uate and undergraduate students had been dent for Facilities Management. “Fedigan The extensive renovations made to conducting sponsored research to make is the first existing building that we Fedigan—which is named after former the heat exchange in geothermal wells have renovated with the goal of gaining University President the Rev. John J. used in ground source heat pumps more LEED certification.” Fedigan, O.S.A., a visionary leader who in efficient. It made sense, then, to install the 1890s initiated one of the University’s geothermal wells to support a portion of largest building campaigns—elevated the Fedigan’s heating and cooling load and Recycling: During the renovation, 90 percent of construction waste was diverted from landfills through a recycling effort. Students are encour- aged to use recycling stations for glass, paper, plastic and cans. t

s Geothermal wells: The building is now air conditioned, and each room has a thermo- stat so that occupants can adjust the tem- perature to suit their needs. Geothermal wells

that were installed in front of the building s Lights: Occupancy sensors are built have been integrated into Fedigan’s heat into the light switches in each room. The pump system and support a portion of the sensor can detect motion and body heat building’s heating and cooling load, reducing and will turn off if the occupants leave the the reliance on fossil fuel energy. room and forget to turn off the light.

20 Villanova Magazine The residence hall becomes a model Fedigan Goes Green of sustainable living at Villanova

Rain barrels: Downspouts along the back of Fedigan divert water into rain barrels, which are used to water plants via soaker hoses, thus reduc- ing the amount of storm water that drains into storm sewers.t

s Showers: Each shower stall has a low- flow shower head with a mechanical timer. Pulling the string once starts the timer. If the water stops and the user needs more time, the string can be pulled again. The device reminds users to keep s Porous asphalt and pavers: New walkways showers short. are made of materials that allow rainwater to infiltrate the ground. Less water running into sewers means less treatment and greener plants.

Rain gardens: Storm water from the roof is diverted into two rain gardens in front of the build- Toilets: Dual flush toilets help ing. The garden on the left side returns regular rain- save water. Users press the fall to the atmosphere through evapo-transpiration smaller button for less water and pipes excess amounts into the sewer system. The to flush liquids and the larger garden on the right side relies on bio-infiltration, by button for more water to which water filters into the ground. t flush solids. t

Fall 2010 21 Pastoral associate Barbara Purnell-Small has been directing St. Francis of Assisi’s gospel choir since 2001. Her courses in Church Management taught her to harmo- nize parish efforts so that “everything we do supports our mission, which is to continue Holy the work of Jesus Christ.”

Harvest By Su z a n n e We n t z e l Graduates of the Villanova School of Business’ M.S. in Church Management program see the fruit of their labors

hen the Wall Street Journal Zerkowski scanned the article, which forward, right? Besides, with parish article caught his eye, it was featured Charles Zech, Ph.D., director of membership hovering at 200 families, the like an answer to a prayer. the Center for the Study of Church Man- volunteer pool was limited. St. Francis WStan Zerkowski, a secular agement in the Villanova School of Busi- resembled other struggling urban parishes, Franciscan, had been puzzling over one ness. He pondered Dr. Zech’s insights into where funerals equaled or outnumbered question: how could St. Brendan the Navi- stewardship and faith-based management baptisms. She had seen old photos depict- gator Parish more effectively reach out to its practices. Then he flipped open his phone. ing the neighborhood’s once robust Cath- Katrina-ravaged “sister” parish in Louisiana? olic community and longed to help her It wasn’t that the coffers were low. Six states of separation beloved parish thrive again, but how? St. Brendan saw its population of 1,200 Sitting at her desk in the rectory of St. Fran- When her new pastor, the Rev. Eugene families triple—and its collection increase cis of Assisi Parish in Northwest Philadel- Sheridan, C.M., showed her an ad for a —every year when out-of-state “snow- phia, pastoral associate Barbara Purnell- master’s degree in Church Management birds” wintered in Ormond Beach, Fla. Small mentally paged through her week: at Villanova and said, “This program Still, as director of Liturgy and Out- visit the inter-parochial school that after- would be good for you,” Purnell-Small reach, Zerkowski believed that if the parish noon; oversee religious education classes on had her answer. possessed better strategies for harnessing Tuesday; welcome the seniors group on the congregation’s stewardship, managing Wednesday; run gospel-choir practice on Sharing one destiny resources and integrating outreach with Thursday; manage the office … every day. In May 2010, Zerkowski, Purnell-Small prayer, it could do more to build up God’s A lot for one person, she knew, but if and their online classmates became kingdom nationally and globally. people wanted to help, they would come Villanova’s first recipients of an M.S. in

22 Villanova Magazine Church Management. Though separated attributes these accomplishments to strate- Afterward, a family new to the neighbor- by geography—the most distant student gies provided by Villanova. hood expressed their gratitude for the lived in Hong Kong—the members of this warm welcome, and one woman asked if cohort had texted, posted and blogged Identifying your mission she could have her children baptized. their way to mutuality and kinship during and your market “Our faith is so rich!” Purnell-Small two years of study. Meanwhile, new strategies helped Purnell- says. “Why wouldn’t we do everything Their professors, meanwhile, had Small energize St. Francis. For example, possible to share it?” challenged them to explore innovative she began to recruit volunteers and del- approaches in the ecclesial environment, egate responsibility by walking up to Lighting the world with one foot on the bedrock of business, people, shaking their hand and asking These graduates have no intention of hid- the other on the foundation of faith. how they wanted to help the parish. ing their lamps under a bushel. Purnell- Neither a strictly-business nor a piety-in- “St. Francis may be small in number, but Small discusses marketing strategies with the-sky mentality would suffice. “We it is generous in heart,” she says. other church leaders; Zerkowski recently talked about the reality of praying, serving Purnell-Small discovered that to effec- published an article titled “Forecasting the Lord and keeping our books in order,” tively proclaim the gospel and evangelize, Expenses, Partnering for Solutions.” They Purnell-Small says. St. Francis would have to articulate its encourage others to enroll in Villanova’s Students acquired competencies such as mission and put its dollars behind it. “Oth- program and, with their classmates, have strategy formation, budgeting and organiza- erwise, we are a church without direction.” established a scholarship in memory of the tional management. Because projects She and Father Sheridan created a stew- Rev. James Hynes, O.F.M., a fellow stu- paired Catholics with Protestants, accoun- ardship committee to help parishioners dent who died in 2008. tants with liturgists, and laypeople with take ownership of this process. The parish Their enthusiasm is good news to Rob- religious, participants picked up each oth- also began to do “market research” to find ert Miller, Ed.D., director of Research and er’s vocabulary. “Being able to talk about out who it was serving, what their needs Planning for the Archdiocese of Philadel- spreadsheets and Web technology has made were and how to reach to them. phia and an adjunct professor. It is impera- me a better manager,” Zerkowski says. Above all, Purnell-Small started com- tive, he says, that Church Management One beauty of the online program was municating in relevant, appropriate ways. degree holders be reflective practitioners. that students could continue working in She directed people to an up-to-date Web “If they put to good use what they have their ministries while taking courses— site and used language that spoke to the learned and inspire others to do the same, and Zerkowski and Purnell-Small did not un-churched. For example, she promoted they have the potential to change the wait until graduation to try out their the Ash Wednesday liturgy to everyone in world, one parish at a time.” newfound knowledge. the community, not just churchgoers.

Letting the left hand know In the crucible of 2008’s economic melt- down, Zerkowski tested the worthiness of the mantras he was learning at Villanova: transparency and accountability. To pay their bills and still assist people in need, he and other administrators at St. Brendan decided to cut funds to services not essen- tial to the parish’s mission and to partner with local businesses to sustain those that were. They disclosed how every penny was being spent. “Parishioners and visitors share their time, talent and treasure to do God’s work,” Zerkowski says, “but in return, they expect accountability and transparency. When we give them that, we show them respect and acknowledge their role.” This policy succeeded. Parishioners donated a record $40,000 and two tons of food for the Christmas outreach. When the Rev. John Ryan, St. Brendan’s pastor, incorporated details of this generosity into his Epiphany homily, the dream that had prompted Zerkowski to enroll in the degree program was realized. “We bring everything back to the table of the Lord,” he says. “If learning ‘best practices’ makes us better stewards, God is praised and our prayer becomes more efficacious.” Parishioners donated more in 2009 and A that’s-the-way-we’ve-always-done-it policy no longer works for Stan Zerkowski, director of Liturgy exceeded by more than 100% their goal and Outreach at St. Brendan the Navigator Parish. The Church Management program has given him for the Catholic Appeal. Father Ryan “a new lens with which to identify better strategies and methods.”

Fall 2010 23 magine being a top customer service executive in an industry that has historically taken heat for its cus- Itomer relations. For some, that would be a challenge. For Tina Waters ’89 VSB, it’s a dream job. As Comcast’s senior vice president, Human Performance, she heads human resources for all customer opera- tions and has a gift for building relation- Cable ships. That’s also what makes her an ideal Comcast’s appointment to the Villanova University Alumni Association board. Tina Waters has a Take for example her first day on the song in her heart job as a call center supervisor for Bell Atlantic (now Verizon). Just turned 21 for her alma mater and the ink barely dry on her Villanova diploma, she had 15 employees reporting Gal By Je n n i f e r Sc h u to her—all more seasoned than she was. 24 Villanova Magazine dent, Comcast University, and a former person” who enjoys downtime at home Saint Joseph’s University Hawk mascot. with her husband and her mother, who “There’s only one day a year I cannot work lives with them. When she makes a friend, with Tina—the day of the ‘Holy War.’” it’s for life. “Five of us who met at the beginning of “Villanovans are freshman year still get together a couple of ‘Renassiance people’” times a year, and Tina’s house is the place A customer service call center can be like everyone wants to be,” says classmate a hotly contested basketball game—full of Kathryn Quigley ’89 A&S. “She’s this tension, with emotions running high. great combination of silly and goofy yet Yet Waters found she had a knack for serious and determined.” customer contact and creative problem She adds with a laugh, “Tina had Glee solving and enjoyed being at the center of Club running like clockwork. She’s musi- the action. She was quickly recognized for cal and artistic and fun but also very orga- her talents, transitioning from her man- nized. We were 50 girls and we traveled a agement trainee position at Bell Atlantic lot. With Tina in charge, we always made to serving 1.5 million customers as call it to where we were supposed to be—and center manager for PECO Energy. on time!” In 2000 she was recruited by Comcast. Since then she has been frequently A pivotal moment recognized as one of the Top 50 Most From the day she stepped onto campus for Influential Minorities in Cable and Most the first time, Waters loved Villanova— Powerful Women in Cable by Cableworld yet she almost had to leave the University. Magazine and was named a “Woman Midway through her college years, “I had a of Distinction” by the Philadelphia gap between my financial aid and my costs.” Business Journal. She remembers calling her mother from Throughout her career she’s drawn upon a pay phone, crying. “I was devastated. I her experiences as a Villanova undergradu- thought I was going to have to drop out.” ate, using skills acquired during both classes Villanova administrator Edward Colly- and extracurricular activities. She was more, Ph.D., ’59 VSB, found an emergency president of the Glee Club, a Freshman anonymous donor who closed the gap, Orientation counselor and a member of enabling Tina to continue at Villanova. the Black Cultural Society and Villanova Waters has never forgotten that Student Union, among other activities. experience, and says her first goal as a “You hear about the ‘Renaissance Man.’ Villanova University Alumni Association Villanovans are ‘Renaissance people.’ We board member is to raise the alumni can create a spreadsheet, we can speak to donor participation rate. “I don’t want One 20-year employee made her opin- an auditorium of a thousand people, we can any other kid to go through that. It was ion quickly apparent. “She looked me up build a house for Habitat for Humanity, we traumatic. If we get our giving participa- and down and said, ‘I’ve got socks older can be on the band or on the football tion up, we’ll be able to help more of the than you,’” Waters recalls with a laugh. team,” Waters says. “Villanova encourages top tier students.” Instead of feeling insulted, Waters you to develop the whole person, not just The board is lucky to have Waters and reached out to the woman. “I told her the part of you that’s going to work 9 to 5.” her relationship building skills. Comcast I wanted to learn from her, and she took She says the foundation she received at has continued to earn higher marks in the me under her wing,” she recalls. Two Villanova better prepared her for the real American Customer Satisfaction Index decades later, “Elaine is like a member world. “People aren’t going to do what you report based on the May 2010 report. of my family.” want them to do just because you have a “Tina’s business experience, energy and Waters’ Villanova-hewn talents can title behind your name. You have to have commitment to the University will prove even transcend fierce cross-town college healthy disagreement. You learn more by to be valuable resources to the mission of basketball rivalries. listening than by talking.” the Alumni Association,” says Gary Olsen “Tina does a tremendous job managing She makes good use of those skills at ’74 A&S, ’80 G.S., associate vice presi- relationships across the organization, pro- Comcast. “Tina’s methodology is simple— dent for Alumni Relations. moting innovation in Comcast’s work pro- get the right people in the room and make After Waters’ first board meeting, “I was cesses and keeping the customer front and real conversations happen,” Gallagher says. floating on air. I realized how we have to center,” says Dan Gallagher, vice presi- She’s engaging and caring, a “family leverage our amazing Villanova network.”

Fall 2010 25 BrainTrust President’s Leadership Circle to help University achieve goals of Strategic Plan

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hen Michael J. O’Neill, vice involvement and helping Villanova for the Board of Trustees and vital president for University to enhance its reputation as a Campaign committees. WAdvancement, looked around premier national university “We look at it as a way to the room at the Villanova Conference and to be recognized as a leverage not just the finan- Center last April 26, he saw 47 dedicated, preeminent Catholic cial but the intellectual distinguished Villanova alumni who had university. capital of our alumni,” willingly given up two days in their busy “I’m looking forward O’Neill explains. schedules to come back to campus to dis- to challenging the “These are Villanovans cuss how they could contribute their time members and being who can really help us and talent to their alma mater. challenged in return as by mentoring students, It was the first full meeting of the Presi- we work collaboratively fundraising and more— dent’s Leadership Circle, recently formed to identify and advance and it’s a way to do it at as a specific priority for Villanova Presi- priorities for the Univer- a very high level.” dent the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., sity,” Father Donohue says. The 48 charter members Ph.D., ’75 A&S. Members of the Presi- of the Leadership Circle will dent’s Leadership Circle will work directly “A great opportunity to serve a three-year term and have with Father Donohue, serving as a valu- give back to Villanova” agreed to contribute a minimum of able sounding board and providing him The Leadership Circle is designed to $25,000 annually, with young alumni with advice and support. engage key alumni who have exhibited a (post-1999 graduates) contributing To O’Neill, the excitement and enthu- high level of interest in and involvement $10,000 annually. siasm of the group were quickly apparent. with Villanova, attract new individuals Ed Welsh ’66 VSB, president and “I knew immediately that this group is who want to become more involved and owner of ADCO Electrical Corp., has going to really help the president with provide a venue for former Villanova been appointed chair of the Leadership some impactful initiatives associated with Board, Campaign and Advisory Council Circle executive committee. the University’s Strategic Plan,” he says. committee members to stay connected The charter members of the Leadership Father Donohue’s vision is that the and share their expertise. It also will Circle are excited about this new chance Leadership Circle will be instrumental in prepare its members to assume future to serve the University. “My education at raising the University’s national profile, leadership roles at Villanova and provide Villanova made it possible for me to enjoy increasing alumni engagement and a pool of candidates for consideration a number of exciting and fulfilling jobs in

Edward J. Welsh ’66 VSB, chair, President’s Catherine Barr Windels ’75 A&S, member, Patrick M. McMahon ’85 VSB, member, Presi- Leadership Circle executive committee President’s Leadership Circle executive committee dent’s Leadership Circle executive committee

26 Villanova Magazine which I was able to travel the world,” Windels will head corporation and become apparent to me that having a sig- notes Catherine Barr Windels ’75 A&S. foundation relations, with the goal of nificant mentoring program will not only “This is a great opportunity to give back leveraging those relationships to create help the students, but also the University’s to Villanova.” opportunities for both students and brand,” McMahon says. During her career Windels has worked alumni. She will start by having her com- He adds, “There’s a very strong com- in the U.S. federal government as associ- mittee members work with University mitment to Villanova among the alumni ate and acting director of the President’s Advancement to prepare an overview of from Wall Street. With an organized Commission on White House Fellowships. key contacts and create a matrix match- mentoring program—which can take She currently serves on the boards of ing those potential funders to appropriate students through college and through the several organizations, including the Galen projects or departments at Villanova. first few years of their careers—we can Institute, an influential health policy “For example, committee members raise the profile and brand awareness of think tank in Washington, D.C., and the with contacts in the health care industry Villanova across the financial world, as Fraser Institute, the leading Canadian might be able to find alumni support for well as other sectors.” free market think tank. Her experience projects in the College of Nursing,” The admissions committee of the Lead- is expected to help Villanova nurture Windels explains. “The aim is to identify ership Circle, led by Gen. Anthony C. corporate and foundation relationships areas in which we can have some early Zinni, USMC (Ret.), ’65 VSB, will assist across the country. successes and create momentum.” the Office of University Admission with Patrick M. McMahon ’85 VSB, princi- pre-admissions interviews, outreach to Getting down to work pal and co-chief investment officer of potential applicants and participation in By the conclusion of the first President’s MKP Capital Management, LLC, will focus groups. Fundraising, spearheaded by Leadership Circle meeting, four initial lead the mentoring effort. It is designed Christopher J. Maguire ’89 A&S, will pro- priorities had been identified and pre- to provide current students and young vide philanthropic support and leadership. sented to members, and executive com- alumni with professional advice and offer Facilitating the work of the President’s mittee members had been assigned to alumni the opportunity to participate in Leadership Circle is Robert M. Melchionni spearhead them. The initiatives are programs such as the Executive in Resi- ’69 VSB, principal gifts officer in Univer- development; mentoring; corporation dence Program, which includes meeting sity Advancement. “This group is going to and foundation relations; and admissions. with faculty, conducting seminars and have a big impact on our next campaign Father Donohue and members will iden- offering career guidance. and on Villanova’s future,” he notes. tify other areas for involvement as the “As I’ve interviewed Villanova gradu- “The enthusiasm has been great,” says group moves forward. ates and students over the years, it’s O’Neill. “Now the real work begins.”

1st Row Left to Right: Christine Tanona ’97; Lillian J. Walsh ’73; Timothy J. Caffrey, Parent; The Honorable Joseph T. McCullen, Jr. ’57; Kristin Reed ’88; George W. Coleman ’78; Gen. Anthony C. Zinni, USMC (Ret.) ’65; Kevin R. Morano ’88, James F. Crowley ’71; Raymond M. Tierney, III ’81; Sheila Murphy Smith ’87; Robert G. Catalanello ’86. 2nd Row Left to Right: Miguel Lausell, Esq. ’66; David N. Clark ’94; Thomas W. Hofmann ’94 MT; Thomas P. Prior ’83; Maureen Gallagher Topper ’77; Christopher J. Maguire ’89; Robert J. Darretta, Jr. ’68; Patrick M. McMahon ’85; Margaret E. Sheetz ’99; Thomas J. Holt, Jr. ’85; William F. Tanona ’96; Robert M. Birmingham ’66; Catherine Barr Windels ’75; William J. Donnell ’77; Rebecca Morano ’88; Kevin M. Curley ’80; Edward J. Welsh ’66 (Chair); William G. Davis ’85; Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. ’75, President. 3rd Row Left to Right: Michael J. O’Neill, Vice President for University Advancement; Barbara L. Dugan ’88; Michael J. Mruz ’67; Michael B. Picotte ’69; William S. Foley ’76; Francis J. Van Kirk ’71; Kerry O. Kittles ’96; James E. Yacobucci ’73; Francis F. Boulton ’73; Donald H. Nikolaus, Esq. ’64; Tyson C. Reed ’88; Jerome Schretter ’86; Robert M. Melchionni ’69, Principal Gift Officer. Missing from picture: Charles P. Connolly, Jr. ’70; Joseph E. Dugan ’87; Nicholas J. Ferrara, Jr. ’63; William P. Melchionni ’66; Thomas A. Wagner III ’92; Brian E. Wynne ’86.

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28 Villanova Magazine t’s been quite a year for Matt Szczur ’11. IHe was signed by the Chicago Cubs, earned All-BIG EAST first team honors in baseball and was named a first team All- American in football. Last December he helped lead the Villanova football team to its first-ever national championship. Yet his biggest accomplishment in 2009-2010 has nothing to do with sports. The Villanova student-athlete recently donated bone marrow to try to save the life of a 19-month-old girl he has never met. Each year since 1992, Villanova head football coach Andy Talley and his team have hosted a bone marrow testing drive HeartHeart on Villanova’s campus. Last fall, Szczur was identified as a bone marrow match for the tiny leukemia patient—who had only of a a 1-in-80,000 chance of finding one. “I was so excited,” Szczur says. Thousands of patients with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases need bone marrow transplants and depend on the Be The Match Registry to find a donor. ChampionChampion Among 20 million registrants, only a few hundred matches are found each year. The medical procedure was originally scheduled for December 2009—which meant Szczur would miss the national football playoffs. (The medication donors must take beforehand enlarges the spleen, so sports are off-limits for a time.) For Szczur the choice was clear. “My best friend from high school is in remis- sion from leukemia. There’s always another football game, but how often do you get the opportunity to save a life? Anyone else would do the same thing if given the chance.” When the procedure was moved to May 2010 for the benefit of the patient, Szczur missed ten baseball games—yet still led the BIG EAST conference in batting. On June 7, Szczur was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball Draft. He hopes to one day meet the little girl. “I can’t wait until she is well enough to come to one of my games and see me play.” Szczur’s contract with the Cubs will allow him to return to Villanova this fall and play his senior year of football for the Wildcats. “I’m thrilled that I can help my teammates defend our national champion- ship,” he says. “There’s a quote on my office door: ‘It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice,’” says Talley. “Matt Szczur is an All-American both on the field and off it.”

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Sullivan and Sheehan Moving Documentaries Celebrate Human Spirit Halls Have New Look wo compelling student films, pro- everyone,” says Hezekiah Lewis, assistant wo University residence halls are Tduced as part of the Department of professor, who led the documentary. Tlooking a lot different these days— Communication’s social justice documen- Coming Off the DL—or “disabled list,” thanks to planned renovations that began tary course, have captured stories of peo- as it is known to athletes—focuses on this summer. Built in the 1950s, Sullivan ple triumphing over adversity. Frank Kineavy and Nick Gaynor, two and Sheehan halls now feature new, Meh Sha chronicles the journey of students with cerebral palsy who work as updated bathrooms featuring Corian® Meh Sha Lin, who, with his family, flees managers of the men’s and women’s bas- shower surrounds, terrazzo shower bases, Burma and emigrates to Philadelphia, ketball teams, respectively. Each tran- porcelain ceramic tile walls and stainless only to meet racial tensions. Lagging six scends CP’s physical, academic and steel sinks. The halls’ traditional small, grade levels behind and working an after- social challenges. Together, they strive built-in closets have been replaced by school job to keep his family afloat, he to change how people think of ability. expansive wardrobes that allow students strives to overcome cultural obstacles “This film demonstrates the power of added flexibility in setting up their rooms. common to modern immigrants. “This is the human spirit,” says Stephen McWil- Additional electric circuitry has been a story about seeing the uniqueness in liams, director of International Students added to each room to accommodate stu- and Human Services at Villanova. dents’ increasing technology needs. The renovations also include safety and secu- rity features such as new sprinkler and fire alarm systems and guard stations in each building. Sullivan Hall also boasts a new lobby. Fresh paint, carpeting, furniture and lighting in both buildings completed the transformation this summer. The renova- tions—which are part of the University’s Campus Master Plan—will continue in the summer of 2011 and will include the installation of air conditioning.

Great Eats

illanova Dining Services joined rar- Vefied company when Tim Dietzler, director, took home International Foodser- vice Manufacturers Association’s Gold Plate Award, one of the industry’s top hon- ors. This marks only the second time a university or college has received the annual prize in its 56-year history. The winner of the Gold Plate Award is selected by a jury of foodservice media and prior recipients. Dietzler expressed grati- tude to his family, professional colleagues and the University in accepting the award, but saved special thanks for his dining ser- vices team.

Frank Kineavy (left) and Nick Gaynor, two students with cerebral palsy who work as managers of the Villanova men’s and women’s basketball teams, challenge viewers of the documentary film Coming Off the DL to redefine “ability.”

30 Villanova Magazine Outside the classroom, VIEW students had the opportunity to learn team-building skills during group outings that included a trip to a local rock-climbing gym.

Pew Grant Supports College Preparation Program

asha Mason, 15, wants to be a pediatri- “The VIEW program exemplifies men,” says Linda Coleman, associate Tcian. Brittany Rodriquez, 16, dreams of Villanova’s enduring commitment to director for Multicultural Affairs. becoming a nurse. Eighteen-year-old Lor- serving the Philadelphia community and The grant enabled 60 young women to raine Diaz is interested in a career in crim- provides an opportunity for these young live and study on the Villanova campus inal justice, while Jade Marie Nesbitt, 17, women to see that higher education is this summer. VIEW also has an after- plans to attend law school. within their reach,” Gladsky says. “The school component conducted in the All four Philadelphia high school stu- University is very proud to count The students’ high schools. dents spent three weeks on campus this Pew Charitable Trusts as a partner in The Pew Fund for Health and Human summer as part of a new program called this important initiative.” Services, part of The Pew Charitable the Villanova Initiative for Engaging The goal of VIEW, which is run Trusts’ Philadelphia Program, provides Women (VIEW). through Villanova’s Center for Multicul- funding for three groups of at-risk popula- This spring, Villanova received a three- tural Affairs, is to promote university tions: vulnerable adults; the isolated and year commitment of $225,000 from The acceptance and attendance and to prepare frail elderly; and disadvantaged children, Pew Charitable Trusts’ Pew Fund for students for success in college. During the youth and their families. The Pew Chari- Health and Human Services to support residential summer session, VIEW students table Trusts is driven by the power of VIEW, a year-round program to help receive mentoring and follow a university- knowledge to solve today’s most challeng- minority young women from Philadelphia like schedule with classes in English, ing problems. Pew applies a rigorous, ana- public high schools pursue post-secondary mathematics, visual literacy and global lytical approach to improve public policy, education. It is the second largest gift Vil- citizenship, as well as elective workshops. inform the public and stimulate civic life. lanova has received from Pew, according “VIEW prepares students for college to Kristen Gladsky, director, Foundation life and helps them avoid some of the Relations at Villanova. minefields they may encounter as fresh-

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Poetry Reading Occasions Three Milestones

dmirers sat shoulder to shoulder, waiting for the mellifluent English professor James Murphy, Ph.D., who was stepping down Avoices of two of Ireland’s most acclaimed poets to penetrate after 30 years as director of Villanova’s Irish Studies Program. the dimly lit stillness of the Villanova Room. First to captivate “Seamus and I are here not only as an act of homage to the was Peter Fallon. Founder of The Gallery Press, Ireland’s preemi- Chair and Villanova but also in appreciation of the personal nent publishing house, Fallon offered samples from his extensive presence of Jim Murphy,” Fallon said in an interview. collection, including “The Gate”: Fallon’s and Heaney’s joint appearance was an encore of sorts. It clings to rusty hinges / on chiselled stone, A decade earlier, the two luminaries had read at the inaugura- It hardly infringes on the course of stock. tion of the Heimbold Chair. Since being formally endowed in 2000, the Chair has attracted, said Dr. Murphy, “the best of Irish Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney followed. Among his read- writers to Villanova” each spring semester. ings was “Mid-Term Break,” which recalls his coming home from At a reception preceding this year’s poetry reading, the Uni- school for his younger brother’s funeral: versity celebrated the prestige of Villanova’s Irish Studies Pro- He lay in the four foot box as in his cot. gram, the dedicated leadership of Dr. Murphy and the generosity No gaudy scars, the bumper knocked him clear. of Charles A. Heimbold Jr., Esq., ’54 A&S and his wife, Monika. Other guests included John McAuliffe, the Heimbold Chair in Held April 20, the poetry reading culminated the Department spring 2010, and Breandan O’Caollai, Deputy Consul General of English’s 12th annual Literary Festival; marked the 10th anni- of Ireland. versary of the Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Chair in Irish Studies (Fallon was the first Heimbold Professor); and paid tribute to

Charles A. Heimbold Jr., Esq., and his wife, Monika, were guests of Following the reception, poets Seamus Heaney (left) and Peter Fallon honor at a reception marking the 10th anniversary of the Heimbold conferred before taking the stage to read selections of their work to a full Chair. The University presented the couple with a set of books by Irish house in the Connelly Center’s Villanova Room. authors. The volumes were encased in a wooden box adorned with an image of St. Thomas of Villanova Church.

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College of Engineering

Environmental Research Group Secures Grant for “FOG” Conversion

ather than signal the last stop on Rwastewater’s journey back into the environment, the wastewater treatment process might be the first step toward a second life as a renewable energy source. Dr. Metin Duran, associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology (EMB) research group have secured a $40,000 grant from the Philadelphia Water Department to inves- tigate the conversion of fats, oils and grease (FOG) present in wastewater into methane gas. For five years, the group has worked with the Philadelphia Water Department to develop technologies that convert waste- water byproducts into renewable energy. For this research study, the group will explore anaerobic co-digestion of FOG, which accumulates during wastewater treat- ment and is typically sent to landfills. “At the municipal level, it costs about $80 per ton simply to send this FOG to the landfill,” says Dr. Duran. “Converting it to an energy source saves money and is better for the environment. This project also fits well into Philadelphia’s sustain- ability initiative, as the city has plans to build a co-generation plant to convert Dr. Metin Duran, associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering methane into electricity.”

Dean Gary Gabriele Elected to Board of Directors of ASEE’s Engineering Research Council

ary Gabriele, Ph.D., Drosdick Endowed Dean of Engineer- • Provide programs at meetings Ging, will join the board of directors of the American Society • Represent and speak on behalf of research and its administration of Engineering Education’s Engineering Research Council, having been elected vice-chair/chairperson-elect for the term • Improve the effectiveness of research operations at ERC mem- 2010-2012. ber institutions In this role, Dr. Gabriele will provide leadership to the Coun- • Liaise with other organizations concerned with research and cil as it seeks to fulfill its primary objectives to its administration. • Provide a forum for discussion of problems and exchange of The Council supports and enhances the efforts of education information pertaining to the research activities of ASEE organizations as they conduct research into engineering, technol- members ogy, computing and applied-science topics.

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Villanova School of Business College of Engineering Symposium Focuses on Issues in Dr. Kei-Peng Jen Competition and Regulation Awarded Boeing Welliver Faculty ix days after the biggest one-day point Commissioner Casey was joined by Sdrop ever recorded on the New York Michael Pagano, the Daretta Endowed Fellowship Stock Exchange, more than 100 alumni, Chair in Finance, who moderated a panel faculty and students of the Villanova of industry experts. The panel featured School of Business gathered for a sympo- Joseph Mecane, executive vice president, oeing, the world’s largest aerospace sium entitled “Current Issues in Competi- co-head of U.S. Cash and Listings, NYSE Bcompany, has selected Dr. Kei-Peng tion and Regulation.” Euronext, Inc.; Jamil Nazarali, managing Jen, associate professor of Mechanical SEC Commissioner Kathleen L. Casey director, head of Electronic Trading, Engineering, to participate in its highly served as the luncheon’s keynote speaker Knight Capital Group, Inc.; Christopher competitive Welliver Faculty Fellowship and discussed how governments and regu- Concannon, partner, Virtu Financial; and program. lators around the world are contemplating Greg Tusar, managing director, head of Each summer, Boeing invites nine changes to financial regulation that can U.S. Electronic Trading, The Goldman professors from engineering, business, reduce systemic risk and enhance the Sachs Group. manufacturing or computer science- robustness and integrity of financial mar- The event was sponsored by Knight related fields to work alongside its pro- kets and institutions. Capital Group with support from the fessionals and offer suggestions to National Italian American Foundation. improve Boeing’s processes. The pro- gram promotes a working relationship between industry and academia. Dr. Jen also plans to use this experience to further enhance his undergrad­uate teaching and research projects. “My objective is to deliver up-to- date information to my students about how the latest technologies are employed in the aerospace industry,” says Dr. Jen. “Boeing is the ideal place for me to learn about the most recent developments in aerospace vehicle design, materials selection, fatigue con- trol, nondestructive evaluations and cost-reduction strategies.”

SEC Commissioner Kathleen L. Casey with Professor Michael Pagano (left) and panelists

VSB Hosts 4th Annual Marketing Professionals Showcase

ore than 200 students attended should approach their professional and willingness to be different and to make a MVSB’s fourth annual Marketing personal lives. difference. Leave your own unique indel- Professional Showcase, held on campus “Number one,” he said, “hold on to ible mark on your work and on your com- March 4. The event brought marketing your values. Your values define who you munity. And finally, don’t forget to laugh. students together with marketing profes- are and what you stand for. Second, it’s It’s your career and your life. Enjoy it.” sionals for presentations and networking. noble to serve. American Express, for The Marketing Showcase is sponsored Attendees heard from keynote speaker example, is a company and brand that has by the Center for Marketing and Public John Hayes PA ’12, chief marketing endured for more than 160 years because Policy Research, the Clay Center and officer of American Express. Hayes shared of its promise to serve the needs of its cus- the Department of Marketing and Busi- his four principles about how students tomers. Third, make a difference. Have a ness Law.

34 Villanova Magazine Villanova School of Business College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

CEO of Harrah’s New Name and For Lizards, a Discusses the Power of Expanded Offerings Global Warning Business Analytics o more accurately describe its aca- f climate change trends continue, one Tdemic program offerings, the Depart- Ififth of the world’s lizards may go the he Center for Business Analytics wel- ment of Modern Languages and Literatures way of the dodo by 2080, according to Tcomed Gary Loveman, chairman, has changed its name to the Department Aaron Bauer, Ph.D., the Gerald M. Lem- chief executive officer and president of of Romance Languages and Literatures. ole Endowed Chair in Integrative Biology Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., who spoke Because all the programs—undergraduate and professor of Biology. He was part of an to students, faculty, alumni and corporate and graduate—in the department pertain international research team that has partners about the importance of analytics to romance languages and literatures attributed local lizard extinction patterns in successful casino management. “We use (French and Francophone Studies, His- on five continents to rising temperatures. analytics as a strategic initiative, even in panic Studies and Italian Studies), the “It’s striking. They have so little time dur- tough economic times,” he said. department has adopted a name that ing the day to forage and so little time to Loveman also spoke about the impor- reflects the coherency of these programs. reproduce that conditions become unten- tance and interconnectedness of employee In addition, starting in fall 2010, the able,” says Dr. Bauer, co-author of the satisfaction, customer satisfaction and department, in conjunction with the Latin study which was published in the May 14 shareholder value. His visit was part of an American Studies Program, is offering Por- issue of Science. ongoing relationship with the Harrah’s tuguese. Villanova joins other prestigious company, which invited a VSB analytics institutions of higher education in having class to Atlantic City for an inside look at a department devoted exclusively to the analytics in action. The event marked the overarching theme of Romance Studies. official launch of VSB’s Center for Busi- ness Analytics.

Flu Expert Named 2010 Mendel Medalist

ily, persistent and ever-changing, influenza viruses,” is free and open to the Winfluenza viruses afflict people and public. animals. Infections cause everything from “I am delighted to have been chosen as a few days’ discomfort to death and pan- the 2010 Mendel Medalist,” Dr. Webster demic. The good news is that Robert said. “Mendel established the basis of our Webster, Ph.D., is no less clever and tena- understanding of genetics and was one of cious. Professor in the Division of Virol- my heroes. I look forward to receiving the ogy, Department of Infectious Diseases, at medal and presenting the lecture on influ- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, enza and how it continues to outfox us.” where he also holds the Rose Marie The Mendel Medal was established in Thomas Chair, Dr. Webster has dedicated honor of Gregor Johann Mendel, Abbot of almost 50 years to studying the emergence the Augustinian Monastery, Brünn, Aus- and control of flu viruses. tria, who discovered the celebrated laws of To honor his significant contributions, heredity. The Mendel Medal is awarded to Villanova University has named Dr. Web- outstanding scientists who have done ster its 2010 Mendel Medalist. Dr. Web- much to advance the cause of science and, ster will deliver the Mendel Medal Lecture by their lives and their standing before the on Friday, September 24, at 2 p.m. in the world as scientists, have demonstrated Connelly Center. The lecture, “The role that no intrinsic conflict exists between of waterbirds in the genesis of pandemic true science and true religion. Dr. Robert G. Webster, 2010 Mendel Medalist

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College of Nursing

College Honors Four Distinguished Alumnae

he College of Nursing honored four tion as the bedrock supporting her work, Quinn recalled the influence of the “out- Talumnae with its highest award, the Gorlin acknowledged the children who standing curriculum and faculty dedicated College of Nursing Medallion. Connelly “taught me that I was not the teacher; to excellence.” Endowed Dean and Professor M. Louise I was the student.” Fitzpatrick, Ed.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., pre- Medallion for Distinguished Service to sented the awards at the 21st Annual Mass Medallion for Distinguished Leadership the College and Nursing Alumni in Administration of Nursing and Health and Alumni Awards Ceremony on April Florence Benas Smoczynski ’62 B.S.N., Care Services 17 in St. Thomas of Villanova Church. assistant professor, George Mason The event is co-sponsored by the College Carol J. Quinn ’70 B.S.N., president and University and its Nursing Alumni Association. CEO, Mercy Home Health and Mercy Dr. Smoczynski was honored for her LIFE, and senior VP, Mercy Health System support of nursing education at Villanova 2010 Medallion Recipients Quinn was recognized for her ability to and her pioneering efforts in the use of influence quality care through manage- technology in nursing education. She Medallion for Distinguished ment of vital community and home health encourages faculty to venture beyond tra- Contributions for Nursing Education services and for expressing Villanova’s val- ditional modes of instruction to hone stu- Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow ’87 M.S.N., ues in her work. She has grown the busi- dents’ ability to make critical judgments associate dean for Undergraduate nesses she leads, navigated the web of and institute appropriate clinical interven- Programs, MSN Programs and CE, industry regulations and exceeded national tions. Dr. Smoczynski has been among the Drexel University and industry quality standards, while most loyal of College of Nursing alumni Dr. Glasgow brought Drexel’s coopera- bringing sensitive, sensible care to the and credits the leadership, support and tive model to its undergraduate programs community her organizations serve. role modeling of Villanova faculty for her and developed the standardized patient Regarding her undergraduate education, professional growth. laboratory experience for undergraduate nursing students. She implemented the use of mobile technology in the clinical setting and created the accelerated career entry BSN program. At the graduate level, Dr. Glasgow served on the planning committee for Drexel’s Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy programs. She called her master’s education at Villanova “a strong, relevant academic program.” Medallion for Excellence in Clinical Practice Jocelyn Bessette Gorlin ’80 B.S.N., nurse practitioner, Hematology Depart- ment, Minneapolis Children’s Hospitals and Clinics Gorlin was honored for her care of children with hemophilia and for the expertise she shares with the underserved worldwide. She has created models to educate school personnel about students with hemophilia and is a representative Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor M. Louise Fitzpatrick, Ed.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.; Medallion on the boards of the National Hemophilia recipients Jocelyn Bessette Gorlin ’80 B.S.N., Florence Benas Smoczynski ’62 B.S.N., Carol J. Foundation and World Federation of Quinn ’70 B.S.N. and Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow ’87 M.S.N.; and University President the Rev. Hemophilia. With her Villanova educa- Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., ’75 A&S.

36 Villanova Magazine Fall 2010 Open House DO YOU HAVE A Schedule CHILD APPLYING TO Villanova School of Business Sunday, September 26 THE CLASS OF 2015? Sunday, October 3 Liberal Arts Sunday, September 12 Application Deadlines Sciences Sunday, September 26 Deadlines for a completed Common Application with Villanova University supplement: Engineering November 1 Early Action Saturday, October 2 November 1 Health Affiliation Programs Nursing December 1 Presidential Scholarship nomination Sunday, October 3 and completed application Legacy Day January 7 Regular Decision Sunday, October 24 Class of 2014 Admission Statistics

14,300 Freshman applications received 1,630 Targeted freshman class size 82 Percentage of students who ranked in the top 10 of their graduation class* 98 Percentage of students who ranked in the top 20 of their graduation class*

3.80-4.20/4.00 weighted scale GPA range for the typical accepted applicant 1330-1440/1600 The middle 50 percent range of SAT scores for the typical accepted applicant 30-33 The middle 50 percent range of ACT scores for the typical accepted applicant

* where class rank is reported

For Open House reservations, a general campus visit schedule or more information, please visit www.admission.villanova.edu or email us at [email protected] No Alumnus Left Behind New VUAA President Robert Byrnes seeks to increase alumni engagement

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pportunity never knocks on the door of Robert S. Byrnes ’76 VSB. OLong before it reaches his thresh- old, Byrnes sees it coming and runs to embrace it. When Byrnes moved to North Jersey in 1978, for example, he discovered that the local alumni chapter had flatlined. He called the Alumni Relations Office and announced, “I’m here to change that.” As its president, he helped transform the chapter into one of the most robust in the country. Then in 1991, newly transplanted to North Carolina, Byrnes noticed that the car ahead of him on the highway had a Villanova sticker. He got the driver to pull over, and their roadside chat inspired John Lighthall ’49 E.E. (now deceased) to donate $500 to fund the startup of a Charlotte chapter. Byrnes was elected its inaugural president. Several months ago, Byrnes learned that Villanova freshmen were coming to North Carolina for a Habitat for Human- ity service trip. He and two other alumni drove 130 miles to welcome the students and arranged for the Carolinas Chapter to provide them with lunch every day of their stay. Such behavior is quintessential Byrnes. “Bob has always been a great leader and networker, someone whose relationships transcend cliques and personality types,” says Douglas Mazzuca, D.O., ’76 VSB, a surgical ophthalmologist and one of Byrnes’ Delta Tau Delta brothers. “He loves Villanova more than anyone I know.” Inaugurated as president of the Villanova University Alumni Association in May, Byrnes continues to be a passion- ate playmaker, determined to get more of Villanova’s 106,000 alumni into the game by increasing their involvement and stewardship. “Almost every Villanovan I meet is extraordinarily passionate about the school and proud of their education. We need to translate those positive experi- ences into generosity to the University.” The keys, he believes, are telling alumni

38 Villanova Magazine the Villanova story and asking clearly for Villanovan in spirit, their support. For a grassroots guy like his wife, Tracy, has Byrnes, that’s business as usual. played a leading role in her husband’s Villanova and Byrnes: alumni activities, Perfect together hosting everything A Rhode Island native who grew up in from student picnics Scotch Plains, N.J., Byrnes first saw Vil- to game-watch par- lanova when he arrived as a freshman. He ties. Although the knew instantly that the school was a fit. Byrnes’ children, Because he loved basketball, he volun- Jeffrey, Morgan teered to manage the men’s freshman and Cory, elected team. When that team was eliminated, he to attend other Co-managing the ’73–’74 Wildcats under new head coach Rollie Massimino co-managed the varsity squad under new universities, they (seated third from left) helped define the Villanova experience for sophomore coach Rollie Massimino. Although many share their parents’ Bob Byrnes (second row, far right). “I was given an enormous amount of responsibilities rested on the shoulders of Villanova pride. responsibility at an early age.” Byrnes and head manager Gary Becker ’76 VSB, working under Coach “Mass” and Clarion call to alumni trainer Jake Nevin more than compen- One of Byrnes’ first tasks as president was of alumni who support Villanova— sated for the long hours, missed dinners delivering the Graduate Pledge of Loyalty compared to 26 percent at Boston College, and post-practice cleanups. “Rollie was at Commencement. As he invited the 34 percent at Bucknell and 42 percent at bigger than life,” Byrnes recalls. “It was Class of 2010 to repeat the words that are Notre Dame. exciting to be a part of his program and to his life’s anthem, Byrnes could not sup- Besides increasing the percentage of meet so many people.” press his joy. Later, the mother of a gradu- alumni who invest in Villanova’s future, Joining DTD fraternity also helped ate told Gary Olsen ’74, ’80, associate Byrnes and the board plan to position the Byrnes forge lifelong friendships—al- vice president for Alumni Relations, that VUAA as one of the best alumni associa- though it was a short-term goal that it was one of the most poignant moments tions in the nation. They also are working prompted him to pledge. As a freshman, in the ceremony. to create an alumni welcome center in he had walked to Rosemont’s campus, The accolade reconfirmed what Olsen Garey Hall, the VUAA’s new home. hoping to introduce himself to some girls. has known for years: no person is better Byrnes’ gaze is fixed on these goals. On He arrived in time to see ten female stu- qualified to be VUAA president. “Bob campus, during road trips and in his corre- dents pile into a VW Beetle to attend a Byrnes’ commitment, leadership and spondence, he exhorts alumni to “be the DTD party in Overbrook. “By sophomore passion will inspire others to support difference; give to Villanova today!” To year, I was the brother driving the car. Villanova’s mission and its strategic plan,” make his case, he points to the milestones That’s how I was able to get a date!” Olsen says. the University has reached under the presi- DTD connected Byrnes with men who That strategic plan includes engaging dency of the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, are now luminaries in their fields: Dr. Maz- the broadest spectrum of alumni and O.S.A., Ph.D., ’75 A&S—among them, zuca; Daniel DiLella ’73 VSB, president friends in the life of the University. the strategic plan, the campus master plan and CEO of BPG Properties, Ltd.; and Byrnes’ predecessor, Paul Tufano ’83 VSB, and the opening of Driscoll Hall. “Father Alfonso Martinez-Fonts ’71 A&S, a fellow ’86 J.D., made significant strides in reach- Peter and the Board of Trustees are doing of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and ing out to alumni. Now, Byrnes says, “we their part. Alumni need to play a bigger member of the Alumni Association Board have to keep that momentum going.” He role in supporting them.” One can almost of Directors. At Villanova, Byrnes also doesn’t hesitate to flash the number 19 hear the next words revving Byrnes’ men- met the classmate who is still one of his everywhere he goes. That’s the percentage tal engine: “I’m here to help them do that.” closest friends: Chuck Ciarrocchi ’76 A&S, president and CEO of Modern Mushroom Farms. Alumni Association Board Welcomes New Members After graduating, Byrnes embarked on a successful career. He pursued an MBA at wo alumnae passionate about their alma mater now have the opportunity to Hofstra University, hoping to land a job in contribute to the strategic direction of the Villanova University Alumni New York’s Financial District. His father, T whose manufacturers’ rep agency sold elas- Association. Tina Waters ’89 VSB (see article on p. 24) and Laura Savino ’94 A&S tomer products, enticed Byrnes to come each have been elected to a three-year term on the VUAA Board of Directors. work for him for a year instead. “Dad knew A seasoned leader of and participant in alumni activities, Savino has shared that once I started, I would never go back.” her time and talent to organize numerous events, from game watches to When his father retired in 1988, Byrnes succeeded him as president, reopening the scholarship golf outings, and has worked as a reunion volunteer. After firm under the name of R.S. Byrnes Asso- Hurricane Katrina, she participated in the alumni Habitat for Humanity trip to ciates, Inc., and eventually moving it and Slidell, Louisiana. To prepare for her role on the board, Savino recently stepped his family to North Carolina. down after a long and fruitful tenure as president of the Long Island Chapter. Byrnes has been married for 27 years. A

Fall 2010 39 Top Cat Luncheon Family Fun Welcome Back, Wildcats! Alumni celebrate college memories at Reunion Weekend ­ The day’s festivities culminated with Academic deans met with alumni, dis dinner, dance and song at the Alumni Gala, held in the Pavilion. Chico’s Vibe, a eliving residence hall days gone by, cussed the institution’s vision for the future and led a tour of the academic facilities. premier event band, provided hours of 1,400 alumni and their families grooving entertainment and conga lines, jour­neyed to campus to Later, alumni were invited to the Connelly R Center to enjoy coffee and conversation and Father Donohue took the microphone commemorate their past at Villanova with the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., to sing the school fight song and a during Alumni Reunion Weekend. Ph.D., ’75 A&S, Villanova president. Villanova-themed version of Frank At class dinner receptions on Friday Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town.” attendees rekindled friendships, reveled in Bob Byrnes ’76 VSB, president of the nostalgia and discovered new additions to Fun in the sun Highlighted by a retrospective mix of Alumni Association, says, “It was the venerable University grounds. The ­ music provided by Villanova Radio wonderful to welcome so many alumni class of 1985 marked its Silver Anniver alumni, the Reunion Family Picnic gave back to campus for the weekend. The sary by presenting a special class video kith and kin the chance to enjoy a special enthusiasm and support of our talented created by the class committee. alumni has been instrumental in The weekend’s most senior alumnus, afternoon of entertainment in the shadow of the church. The Wildcat mascot posed facilitating the great things happening at Ambrose “Russ” Flanigan ’35 E.E. feels for photos, as did members of the men’s Villanova today. Thank you to all who time has transformed the school he basketball team (when not perched inside contributed to their Class Gift. Your graduated from three-quarters of a century the dunk tank). generosity allows Villanova to continue its ago. “Villanova was a wonderful place Inside St. Thomas of Villanova commitment to academic excellence while back then, a great big campus with very Church, more than 100 couples said, “I advancing a deeper understanding of few buildings. Look at what it has become do!” all over again by reaffirming their Augustinian values.” —Shawn Proctor now—this is amazing!” he remarked at the wedding vows and receiving a communal Top Cat Luncheon, an event for graduates blessing. Other alumni celebrated their of more than 50 years. Former students learned on Saturday enduring faith by attending a vigil Mass. about what to expect in the decades ahead.

Class Reunion

Wedding Vow Renewal 40 Villanova Magazine Welcome Back, Wildcats!

Vigil Mass

Family Picnic

Conversation with the Dean

Half Century Dinner

Gala Family Picnic Fall 2010 41 Your Alumni Association

New Student Receptions

From California to the New York Island (and local students, preparing them for University Save the Date many places in between) alumni hosted more life, even before arriving on campus. See for than 30 New Student Receptions for incoming photos from this year’s events by visiting freshmen and their families in recent months. www.villanova.edu/advance/alumni/events Homecoming Fun and informal, the receptions helped the and clicking “New Student Receptions” 2010 Class of 2014 learn more about Villanova. then “Photo Galleries.” They allowed them to meet alumni and other and the Five-Year Reunion for the Class of 2005

October 22-24.

Visit alumni.villanova.edu for the schedule of events.

Play a Round for Nova All summer, Villanova alumni have teed up for scholarships, based on academic achievement their local chapter’s “Great Golf, Great Cause” and financial need. The events, held from charity events. More than just a way to play upstate New York to Georgia, have raised 18 holes and reconnect with alumni and $25,000 to date this year. Fore! friends, VUAA golf outings support student

We’re on the Move Alumni Relations has relocated to the new Alumni Center in Garey Hall on West Campus. You’re invited to plan a visit—look for news about the upcoming Open House on www.villanova.edu/ Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., ’75 A&S introduces the student scholarship recipients at the Detroit advance/alumni. Scholarship Golf Outing.

42 Villanova Magazine Your Alumni Association

Volunteer Leaders Recognized for Service, Innovation

At the 2010 Volunteer Leaders Conference, the VUAA recognized alumni who have rolled up their sleeves to bolster the Univer- sity. Their service ensures Villanova students, faculty and programs will have the resources to reach their full potential. Francis “Chip” Moynihan ’70 A&S received the Distinguished Service Award for his diligent and faithful commitment to the University over the years. In recognition of the Nursing Alumni Association’s (NAA) exemplary leadership and superb efforts in strategic planning and instituting new initia- tives, the entire NAA Board received the 2010 Leadership Award. The Villanova University Alumni Association’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter was awarded the Rev. Jackson Community Service Award for its dedication to several community organizations, including The Singers Alumni entertain attendees with a tune as they receive the Creative Philabundance and Project H.O.M.E.– Achievement Award. Women’s Emergency Respite Center. And the Singers Alumni Society received the Creative Achievement Award for the creation of the Villanova Singers Legacy, which ensures the singers’ traditions are passed from generation to generation.

The Nursing Alumni Association accepts the Leadership Award.

Francis “Chip” Moynihan ’70 A&S (center), winner of the Distinguished Service Award, joins the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., ’75 A&S, Villanova president, and Paul A. Tufano, Esq., ’83 VSB, ’86 J.D., VUAA past president.

VUAA’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter displays the Rev. Jackson Community Service Award.

Fall 2010 43 Class Notes

Class of 1946: 65th Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 The Rites of Stone, a new book of Christopher J. Pippett, Esq., John G. Reidy, P.E. ’88 C.E. poetry by Robert Lima ’57 A&S, ’81 VSB, Acct., has joined has joined O’Brien & Gere as 1950s Arts, ’61 G.S.Theat., has been Fox Rothschild as a partner vice president in its Alpharetta, published by The Orlando Press in Corporate Department. Ga., office. Reidy will lead Class of 1951: 60th and is available the office’s water practice. Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 at Lulu.com. The book pres- Class of 1956: 55th ents the award- Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 winning poet’s perspective on Emanuel Rubin, M.D., ’50 A&S, the archaeo- Bio., distinguished professor of logical sites Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biol- of the Andes ogy at Jefferson Medical College, and Rapa Nui. was honored as a benefactor by the Hebrew University of Jerusa- lem and American Friends of the Hebrew University. The Hebrew University also established The Dr. as part of Dental Health Month. Emanuel Rubin Endowed Chair Dr. Perrige, the Dental Defend- professionals that meets monthly in Medical Science to recognize ers and Mister Thirsty worked in the Philadelphia area. ing achievement and leadership. his longstanding contributions. together to teach kids about the Grace Ann Spena, R.N., importance of dental hygiene. M.S.N., ’80 Nur., ’85 M.S.Nur. She is chief executive officer of has been recognized by Cambridge U.S. Private Bank, J.P. Morgan. 1960s Richard Ranieri ’74 A&S, Arts, is senior vice president of Human Who’s Who for demonstrating dedi- Patrick J. Gavin ’85 VSB, Resources at the Dendreon Corp., a cation, leadership and excellence Acct., is president of Crozer-Chester Class of 1961: 50th Medical Center in Springfield, Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 biotechnology company that devel- in health care support services. She ops new therapies to target cancer. is director of Health and Well- Pa. Previously, he was the chief Class of 1966: 45th Previously, he served as the executive ness Initiatives for Montgomery operating officer at Reading Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 vice president of Human Resources County Community College. Hospital and Medical Center. and Administration at Sepracor Inc. Joseph Flotteron ’82 VSB, V. Scott Macom ’86 A&S, John Benigno ’68 A&S, Soc., is an Dawn Chism, Esq., ’77 A&S, Acct., was recognized as one of Engl., has written two screenplays: award-winning fine arts photogra- Hon., has been inducted into “America’s Top 1,000 Advisors: “Coal Black Hole,” a story based on pher. His work recently was featured West Philadelphia Catholic High State-by-State ” by Barron’s maga- truth about the coal mining regions in the Quattro Amici Plus: 24 Eyes School’s 2009 Hall of Fame for law. zine. He is a financial advisor with of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and exhibit at the Villanova Art Gallery. Michael J. McColgan ’77 Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. “Buck Fever,” a comedy. He was John Kilduff ’68 A&S, Pol. VSB, Acct., a partner at Price- Byrne Mulrooney ’82 M.E. is one of the youngest attorneys ever Sci., has been named to the Board of waterhouseCoopers in New York chief executive officer of the Korn/ appointed to the bench in Ohio. Advisors of the Skinny Nutritional Ferry company Futurestep, a leader Katherine Yeh ’86 VSB, Bus. ® City, recently was appointed Corp., maker of Skinny Water . managing partner of the East in recruitment process outsourc- Adm., wrote a children’s book, He retired from his position as Regional Assurance Practice. ing. He also serves on Korn/Ferry’s You’re Lovable to Me, published president/chief operating officer Stephen Umberger ’79 VSB, global operating committee. by Random House. Her sec- of the Dr. Pepper Co. in 2002. Bus.Adm., is the Baltimore district Mary Ellen Boyle Lorenz ond book, tentatively titled The director of the U.S. Small Busi- ’83 Nur. is director of Clinical Magic Brush, will be published by 1970s ness Administration (SBA). He Systems Support at Independence Walker Books later this year. is responsible for the delivery and Blue Cross in Philadelphia. Anthony Amendola ’87 A&S, Class of 1971: 40th management of the SBA’s finan- Catherine Keating ’84 A&S, Pol.Sci., is director of Sales & Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 cial, business development and Engl., was one of six women Marketing at the Hilton Stamford government contracting programs honored by the Girl Scout Council Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Class of 1976: 35th of Greater New York for outstand- in Stamford, Conn. Previously, he Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 throughout most of the state of Maryland (excluding Prince George’s was director of sales and marketing for the Paramount and Millennium Teresa Cavenagh, Esq., ’73 A&S, and Montgomery counties). Joseph W. Fanelle, M.D. ’83 A&S, UN Plaza hotels in Manhattan. Psy., was a panelist for the “Women Bio., received the Compassion- Brian Joseph Hill, ChFC, ’87 in Leadership” symposium orga- 1980s ate Care Award at the annual VSB, Bus.Adm., was named a nized by the Pennsylvania Diversity Physician Recognition Awards 2010 Five Star Wealth Manager by Council. She is a partner in the Class of 1981: 30th Ceremony in Pittsgrove, N.H. Dr. Boston magazine. He is a partner at Trial Practice Group of the law firm Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 Fanelle, chairman of the Depart- Capital Analysts of New England. Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia. ment of Radiation Oncology at Lou Belmonte ’88 C.E., district Kevin Kolmer ’74 VSB, Bus. Class of 1986: 25th Scarpa Can- traffic engineer for District 6 for Adm., was recognized in Barron’s Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 cer Pavilion, the Pennsylvania Department of magazine as one of “America’s Top Michael Raquet ’80 A&S, Arts, was selected Transportation (PennDOT), 1,000 Advisors: State-by-State.” president of Client Alignment from a group received a Star of Excellence Award Kolmer is a financial advisor Inc., is the author of Selling Big: of more from the PennDOT Secretary of with the Kolmer Group of Mer- Growing Your Business Within Large than 400 Transportation. Belmonte earned rill Lynch Wealth Management. Companies, released by Praeger physicians this recognition for outstanding W. Michael Perrige Jr., Publishers. He also launched the on staff at performance and for demonstrat- D.D.S., ’74 A&S, Gen., welcomed Business Alignment Board, a South Jersey ing the department’s values of kindergarten students from schools peer advisory group of business HealthCare. service, performance and integrity. in Gibbstown, N.J., to his office

44 Villanova Magazine Brian Smith ’89 VSB, Bus. weekly newspaper. A former Miss Michael Migliaccio, Esq., ’93 A&S, North Highland has appointed Adm., is general director of Mayo of Philadelphia, Nigro is a Eco., has joined the national law Robert Hogan ’97 M.B.A. Z.C. International, Ltd., in Ho compensation consultant with State firm of Quarles & Brady LLP. He vice president and local of- Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Street Bank in Boston, Mass. will serve Of Counsel in the Com- fice leader in New York. Hogan Craig F. Zappetti, Esq., ’89 Matthew Spahn ’92 VSB, mercial Bankruptcy, Restructuring specializes in financial manage- VSB, Acct., ’89 A&S, Comm., has Eco., welcomed a girl. and Creditors’ Rights Group. ment, finance transformation edited the 20th editions of 2010 SEC Vincent Donohue, Esq., ’93 and related technologies. Reporting Rules for Forms 10-K, 10-Q VSB, Acct., has been appointed and 8-K and 2010 Reporting Rules for to the Paoli Hospital Founda- Proxy Statements. He is a partner of tion’s Board of Trustees. Donohue Saul Ewing LLP. is a partner at the law firm Lamb McErlane, PC, in West Chester, Pa. 1990s Cristina Hawes Mohr ’94 A&S, Gen.Arts, and Richard Mohr Class of 1991: 20th ’94 VSB, Mgt., welcomed a boy. Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 Kristina Parker ’94 VSB, Acct., is one of the 40 under-40 Class of 1996: 15th winners selected by the Phila- Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 delphia Business Journal. Parker Daniel E. Cummins, Esq., ’90 is an audit partner at KPMG. Kelly Drometer Alley ’95 A&S, Engl., has been selected to A&S, Gen., has joined Peirce Col- VSB, Mgt., welcomed a girl. write the annual Supplement to lege as vice president, Institutional Sean Haley ’95 A&S, the Pennsylvania Trial Advocacy Advancement. He is responsible for John Naberezny ’95 VSB, Pol.Sci., welcomed a boy. Handbook. Cummins, a partner creating, developing and implement- Acct., welcomed a girl. Monica Emmons Hyjek ’95 in the Scranton, Pa., law firm ing alumni relations and community Christine Peterson Cappello A&S, Edu., welcomed a girl. of Foley, Cognetti, Comerford, relations plans for the college. ’95 A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed a girl. Alfred Maduro ’95 VSB, Cimini & Cummins, also writes a Maureen Elizabeth Hill Nigro Mark Blazejewski ’96 Mgt., welcomed a girl. monthly civil litigation column in ’92 A&S, Psy., ’96 G.S.Hum. VSB, Mgt., welcomed a girl. Melissa McManus Welch ’95 Pennsylvania Law Weekly. Org.Sci. was featured as a Top 40 Kristen Cirillo Ecklord ’96 A&S, Comm., welcomed a girl. Charles A. Wright III ’90 Under 40 finalist byThe Irish Echo VSB, Mkt., welcomed a son. Let’s Work Together for Villanova’s Success! Villanovans are known for coming together to make a difference. When it comes to alumni annual giving we need every member of our community to participate. Our giving percentage is lower than our peers, but if we all pitch in we can keep moving forward. Join your fellow alumni by making a gift to Villanova today. Working together, alumni participation will continue to climb and help us paint an even brighter future for our students. 



 



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Sneha Desai ’96 VSB, Antonacci’s work has been published stationed with the Marines of the Christa Martin, R.N., M.S.N., CPNP, Mgt., welcomed a girl. in two short-story anthologies: 3rd Medical Battalion in Okinawa, ’05 M.S.Nur. shares her personal Lilah Al-Masri, M.S., R.D., Watching Time and Storied Crossings. Japan. Lt. Braxton is the officer in story about living C.S.S.D., L.D., ’97 A&S, Bio., Neil Connelly ’99 C.E. wel­- charge of the S3 training area. with an addict co-authored 100 Questions and comed a boy. Joseph H. Buesgen Jr. ’06 in her book Answers about Sports Nutrition and Susan D’Ariano Pernetti ’99 VSB, Bus.Adm., welcomed a boy. Grace Through Exercise, a nutrition book published VSB, Fin., and Chris Pernetti Aaron Bibro ’07 MPA, Grad. Addiction: Leav- by Jones and Bartlett Publishers. ’97 VSB, Fin., welcomed a girl. Cert. in City Management, has ing a Narcotic Denise Fessler ’97 M.S.Nur. Gregory Gambel ’99 A&S, been named manager of Robinson Addict. The book was promoted to vice president of Pol.Sci., ’02 J.D. was promoted to Township in Pennsylvania. Previous- is available Clinical Management Services at general counsel of BET Investments. ly, Bibro served as assistant manager. online at www. Capital BlueCross in Harrisburg, Victoria Heller Johnson Anne Kelly ’07 A&S, Psy., amazon.com. Pa. She also oversees the company’s ’99 A&S, French, welcomed and John McDonnell ’05 A&S, Better Health Works Program. twins, a boy and a girl. Comp.Sci., were married. Brian Gallagher ’97 VSB, Engineers. Cline is the municipal Erik W. Waryas ’08 M.E. Fin., married Kerry McNamara. 2000s division manager for Pennoni has been promoted to surveyor at Michael Flanagan Lizzul ’97 Associates’ West Chester office. Lloyd’s Register North America. VSB, Acct., welcomed a girl. Class of 2001: 10th Missy Cotter Smasal ’00 He works in the Design Sup- John Mundy ’97 VSB, Reunion, June 10-12, 2011 A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed a girl. port Office, where he reviews Acct., welcomed twin girls. Joseph Gulino, Esq., ’00 A&S, fire and safety plans for ships. Class of 2006: 5th Kelly Pape Ennis ’97 VSB, Pol.Sci., has joined the law firm of Marcia Dorsey ’09 Nur. Reunion, October 23, 2010 Acct., welcomed a boy. Diaz Reus & Targ LLP. Gulino, who joined the Pennsylvania Deena Brozek Brandow ’98 Elizabeth Bee Soriero ’00 A&S, is multilingual, will serve the com- State Nurses Association. VSB, Mkt., welcomed a girl. Gen.Arts/Edu., and Kenneth Sori- pany’s Italian and French clients. JoAnn Garbin ’98 M.E. was ero ’00 VSB, Acct., welcomed a girl. Kara Malhame Shanley ’00 In Memoriam promoted to program director of Jennifer Caponigro McConnell VSB, Fin., welcomed a girl. Information Services in the Global ’00 VSB, Mkt., welcomed a girl. Jennifer O’Donnell Dougherty 1930s Energy & Sustainability Innova- Angela Capron Deering ’00 ’00 A&S, Comm., welcomed a boy. Walter A. D’Alonzo, M.D., tions group of Johnson Controls. VSB, Acct./Fin. welcomed a girl. Anne Brezsnyak Williams ’35 A&S, Bio., on March 9. Jennifer Antonacci ’99 A&S, Nathan M. Cline, P.E., ’01 Nur. welcomed a boy. Philip DiGiacomo ’35 Hum.Serv., was awarded a writing SEO, ’00 C.E. has been named Joe Russell ’01 A&S, E.E. on March 21. fellowship by Summer Literary Young Engineer of the Year by the Comm., welcomed a boy. Seminars and was invited to attend Delaware County Chapter of the Katrina Wawer Kletzly ’01 1940s a two-week program in Kenya. Pennsylvania Society of Professional A&S, Pol.Sci., welcomed twin boys. William E. Deasy ’41 Dana DalleMolle ’02 VSB, Ch.E. on April 15. Acct., married Brian Neill. Robert S. Boggiano ’42 A&S, Arts, on April 18, 2009. Sara Fabrizio ’02 A&S, Eco., has been named director Frederick W. Gerland ’42 Join the Villanova Community for the of Financial Communications VSB, Eco., on March 18. 2010 St. Thomas of Villanova at the U.S. division of Sun Life Joseph Perna Jr. ’42 A&S, Financial Inc. In that role, she Arts, on January 15, 2008. Day of Service will help develop and implement Denis A. Boyle, M.D., external communications plans. ’43 Ch.E. on March 23. Saturday, September 11 Pamela Mazur ’02 VSB, Joseph H. Hoffman Fin., married Miroslav Vida. ’45 M.E. on March 7. Jennifer Carrigan ’03 A&S, Father Raymond Geis- With the goal of engaging 6,000 volunteers Psy., has been named clinical super- ser ’48 M.E. on April 6. throughout Greater Philadelphia and visor for the residential treatment Joseph A. Mahon ’48 around the country, the 2010 event program at Shawnee Academy. M.E. on April 15. is sure to be the biggest yet! Vincent Sorgi ’03 M.B.A. has Thomas P. Santry Sr. been named vice president and ’48 C.E. on April 16. Contact your chapter leader or visit corporate controller for PPL Corp. Frank T. Carroll Jr. Previously, Sorgi served as control- ’49 M.E. on March 3. www.alumni.villanova.edu ler of PPL’s Supply segment, the Roy Schleicher ’49 for nearby volunteer opportunities. company’s largest business segment. A&S, Edu., on Feb. 19. Andrea Silknitter ’04 VSB, Fin., and Christopher Guild 1950s ’04 VSB, Mkt., were married. Anthony P. Russo Sr. ’50 A&S, Timothy Walsh ’04 E.E. Edu., on November 15, 2009. completed his Ph.D. in electrical James P. Jannuzzo ’51 A&S, engineering at Rensselaer Polytech- Undeclared, on August 30, 2009. nic Institute in New York. He has Robert M. Kelly ’51 accepted a postdoctoral fellowship at VSB, Eco., on January 25. the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Joseph I. McCreary ’51 Visit www.villanova.edu/stvc for information about Bryan Adams ’06 A&S, VSB, Eco., on April 15. the St. Thomas of Villanova Celebration Comm., ’07 A&S, Geog., is a William R. Davis ’52

Lead Sponsor process advocate intern in Van- VSB, Eco., on April 30. Generously Sponsored by guard’s Center of Excellence. William J. C. “Tex” Houston Elyse Braxton, Lt., ’06 Nur. is ’52 VSB, Eco., on March 8.

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The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Fitzgerald ’73 J.C.D. Named Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

uring his career in the priesthood, the Rev. Msgr. DMichael J. Fitzgerald ’73 J.C.D. has worked to spread the message of God and faith to the people to whom he has ministered. Now he answers a new call to serve the church as Auxiliary Bishop of the nearly 1.5 million- member Archdiocese of Philadelphia. “In accepting this nomination I am conscious of the great responsibility that has been entrusted to me, but I am even more aware of the providence of Almighty God in calling me to the priesthood and sustaining me happily in the priesthood these past thirty years,” he said. Cardinal Justin Rigali ordained Fitzgerald to the episcopacy August 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Fitzgerald attended Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and was ordained in 1980. He earned a B.A. from Temple University, a Licentiate in Canon Law from The Catholic University of America and a doctorate in Canon Law from Gregorian University, Rome. He has served as Vice-Rector of St. Charles Seminary, Director of the Office for Legal Services and Judicial Vicar. “I sincerely ask for your prayers. Pray that I will be a good bishop and heed the words and example of the Good Shepherd, who said to his first disciples and to us: I have come not to be served but to serve and to give my life in ransom for the many,” he said. —Shawn Proctor

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