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DEAR FRIENDS,

Villanova is in the midst of a transformative period in and Coach Massimino contributed greatly to Villanova its history. and helped make it the institution that it is today.

Progress is evident throughout the University. Villanova Being a leader and a Villanovan also calls us to put our has again distinguished itself as one of the most highly core values into action. I have been extremely pleased to regarded universities in the nation. Our applications hear that so many have answered the call for aid after the are increasing, and we are admitting a higher-achieving recent hurricanes and other natural disasters. Their service student population than ever before. We are attracting and courage have reached people in desperate need. Their internationally recognized faculty—scholars who are spirit and compassion highlight our common humanity. shaping the academic experience for our students and [A person] does not learn for himself, nor further elevating our academic profile. A new pedestrian In all ways, bound by faith and love, we are united in our bridge spans Lancaster Avenue, and soon new residence Villanova values. As a community, we strengthen each become wise for himself alone, but for all whom halls and community spaces will be added to our campus other, and we carry that unity of purpose out into the world. landscape. And our campaign—For the Greater Great: he may benefit by his skill or knowledge. The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change, which has Together, as the Villanova community proves time and again, exceeded $680 million in gifts and pledges—is providing we are capable of powerful transformation. And, together, — S t. Thomas of Villanova the financial resources to help us realize our vision. we will lift our University—academically, intellectually, “ Fourth Sermon After Easter, Sermon 2, 3 spiritually—to ever greater heights. Our national prominence and continued advancement are possible only because of the outstanding contributions of Villanovans—students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents— Sincerely, who ignite change each day on campus and around the ” world. The University recently lost two such Villanovans with the passing of longtime College of Nursing Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, and former Men’s Basketball Head Coach Roland “Rollie” Massimino. Through The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS their leadership and mentorship, both Dean Fitzpatrick President

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RENOVATION NATION FEATURES 16 A new pedestrian bridge and many other projects signal historic transformation on campus. 4 EMBODYING THE SPIRIT OF 4 VILLANOVA NURSING The late Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick, a visionary and pioneer, defined what it means to be a Villanova nurse.

20 2017 MODEL Vs 22 Four outstanding examples of the Villanova ethos receive honorary degrees.

22 STRIKING A CHORD Over four decades, John Dunphy used the performing arts to build community. 40 24 EVERYWHERE YOU TURN Search far and wide, or just around the corner, and DEPARTMENTS you will find Villanovans doing extraordinary work.

6 NEWS 34 MISSION & MINISTRY 48 CLASS NOTES

30 TRUE BLUE 36 WILDCATS CONNECT 56 MY VILLANOVA STORY 40 “MASS” APPRECIATION 32 RISING STAR 42 THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION At his funeral, players, coaches, fans and friends said farewell to Rollie Massimino.

Please send correspondence and address changes to: ABBREVIATIONS OF COLLEGES Editor-in-Chief, Villanova Magazine, Constituent Publications AND SCHOOLS Griffin Hall, Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085 CLAS: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Vice President for University Communication and Marketing Ann E. Diebold Editor-in-Chief Marian Butcher Writers Shawn Proctor, Suzanne Wentzel Design Barnett Group COE: College of Engineering Magazine Photography Kristen Aune, Beth Awalt, Johanna Berrigan, Big East Conference, Kevin Birch, Greg Boulden, Bowstring Studios, Reese Brown/Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, James Buck, CaroselloLab CON: College of Nursing (used with permission by the SSH/Pontifical Council for Culture), Greg Carroccio, David Christopher/Edgewood Medical Villanova CPS: College of Professional Studies Illustration & Photography, Paul Crane, Chris Crisman Photography, Ed Cunicelli, David DeBalko, Dave Evans, VOLUME 31, NO. 2 | FALL 2017 FBI New York, Carol H. Feeley Photography, Freed Photography Inc., Greg Gibson, Edgar Grey, Morgan Lapresi, CWSL:  Villanova University Charles Elyse Lebel, LRG Portraits, Jim McWilliams, Jerry Millevoi, Paola Nogueras, Paul Parisi, PG&E, Jim Roese, © 2017 Villanova University Widger School of Law Mahmoud Sami, Beverly Schaefer, Lucas Seastrom, Erica Shefsky, John Shetron, Bryan Smith, courtesy of Team Rubicon, Mark B. Thompson Associates LLC, Garrett Treer, David Aaron Troy, Utopik Photo/Jérôme Deduytsche, VSB: Villanova School of Business Villanova University/Archives/Athletics, Diane Walker, John Welsh

2 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 3 CELEBRATING AN Parents, too, appreciated Dean Fitzpatrick’s officials in the sultanate’s Ministry of Health. EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE personal attention to their children. When they Rose O’Driscoll, MSN, RN, ’64 CON, heard that she had died, Robert Biese ’66 COE who recently retired as assistant dean for Five days later, faculty, staff, alumni, colleagues, and his daughter Whitney ’97 CON reminisced Administration, summed up these successes at relatives, friends and students filled St. Thomas about what a blessing it had been to be in the Commencement in 2015, when the University of Villanova Church for the Mass of Christian dean’s presence. “The knowledge, mentoring, bestowed on Dean Fitzpatrick an honorary Burial, while countless more watched via live understanding, compassion and love that she doctorate. “She invests much personal and stream from around the world. In his homily, bestowed on every student and staff member— professional time in developing partnerships, Assistant to the President the Rev. Kail Ellis, individually—eclipsed all else,” the father said programs and initiatives that educate OSA, PhD, ’69 MA, dean emeritus of the in an email. “Remembering that God does not all students in a forward-thinking way,” College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, described take life but gives life makes us understand that O’Driscoll extolled, “while meeting the future his longtime colleague as both a “consummate through Him, Dean Fitzpatrick gave life in the needs of this country, including endeavors academic” to whom everyone listened and a grandest sense to Villanova Nursing programs related to graduate education, cultural “sister in Augustine,” devoted to Villanova’s and all she touched.” diversity and global perspective.” mission and to the province, and affiliated with Before becoming Villanova’s third dean of the Order of St. Augustine. TRANSFORMING A COLLEGE Nursing, Dean Fitzpatrick taught at Columbia Near the end of the liturgy, Madeline Bell Intellect, integrity and compassion were University, where she had earned two master’s ’83 CON, president and CEO of Children’s hallmarks of Dean Fitzpatrick’s tenure, which degrees and a doctorate, and began building her Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of began in 1978. She expanded the College’s reputation as a trailblazer in nursing education. the College’s Board of Consultors, reflected academic programs, including new master’s She advised graduate students in curriculum on the influence that Dean Fitzpatrick, who and doctoral programs, and developed distance development and community health nursing,

IN MEMORIAM | DEAN M. LOUISE FITZPATRICK

EMBODYING THE SPIRIT OF VILLANOVA NURSING

BY SUZANNE WENTZEL

Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick valued above all her relationships with others, including students, Augustinians and College of Nursing alumni. From left: With Teresa Holman ’07 MSN at the College’s Convocation; with the Rev. John M. Driscoll, OSA, PhD, ’48 CLAS, the former Villanova president for whom the College’s building is named, at Driscoll Hall’s dedication in 2008; and with Nursing alumni who had participated in a partnership between the College of Nursing and the Ministry of Health in Oman to educate Omani nurses for academic and administrative leadership roles in their country.

continually raised the bar for herself, had learning strategies and clinical simulation directed doctoral study in nursing history and set for her “disciples.” Bell expressed the laboratory initiatives. During her deanship, the nursing education, and worked extensively DEAN M. LOUISE FITZPATRICK, A VISIONARY AND PIONEER, sentiments of fellow Villanova nurses when she Center for Nursing Research, the Center for with international students. The New Jersey DEFINED WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A VILLANOVA NURSE recalled how the dean would “beam with pride Global and Public Health, and the MacDonald native began her education at Johns Hopkins at the achievements of students and alumni.” Center for Obesity Prevention and Education University and completed her bachelor’s degree were established. The College was one of For nearly 40 years, M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, faithfully fostered, Stephanie Conners, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, at The Catholic University of America. the inaugural schools designated a Center Among the prestigious accolades Dean shaped and nurtured her passion, the Villanova University College of Nursing, ’93 CON had seen that look of pride on her mentor’s face when she ran into the dean at a of Excellence in Nursing Education by the Fitzpatrick received for her influential career into a premier, nationally recognized school. To create her legacy, the Connelly National League for Nursing in 2004, and it conference at which Conners was presenting. were the 2016 Leader of Leaders Award from Endowed Dean and Professor did more than rely on evidence-based practice. has maintained that distinction ever since. As she related in the email that Father the National Student Nurses’ Association and As an educator and an administrator, she provided new evidence—through Dean Fitzpatrick globalized the College of the NLN Award for Outstanding Leadership Donohue read at the funeral, Conners, the her keen vision, independent thinking and pioneering leadership. Nursing community through study abroad in Nursing Education. But the tributes senior executive vice president, hospital chief and health promotion opportunities in such that likely mattered most to her are the operating officer and chief nursing officer at Members of the College, Dean Fitzpatrick’s peers and people outside the countries as Poland, Japan, South Africa, Peru contributions of those who studied and taught Cooper University Health Care, attributes her nursing profession returned her affection and held her in the highest regard. and Nicaragua. In addition, she emphasized in St. Mary’s and Driscoll halls. As soon as University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, success to the support that Dean Fitzpatrick multicultural experiences in underserved areas “I owe so many of my career decisions ’75 CLAS announced the news of her death Sept. 1, tributes, condolences showed her as an undergraduate. in the United States. Dean Fitzpatrick also to Louise,” wrote Jocelyn Bessette Gorlin, and recollections from admirers around the globe poured in. “That’s what we remember most about forged relationships that brought international PhD, ’80 CON, a faculty member at St. Louise,” Father Donohue added at the end. students to Villanova. Since 1993, for example, Catherine University in Minnesota. “She was “She embodied everything Villanova constantly the College has been a pipeline for Oman’s a pioneer in nursing and my friend, and I will speaks about. She looked after the individual.” institutional and academic leaders, including top miss her dearly.” 

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President Takes LAW FACULTY ASSUME Fulbright Students Excel Abroad Words and Deeds Build Hope PRESTIGIOUS POSTS Higher Ed Lead The University’s 2017 The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, St. Thomas of Villanova Two faculty in the Villanova University Charles OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS is Celebration, Sept. 19–24, Widger School of Law received one of Villanova’s kicked off with a lecture among the first college highest academic honors: appointments as on the power of interfaith presidents to sign the University professors. This distinction recognizes cooperation by Eboo faculty whose extraordinary scholarship crosses CEO Action for Diversity Patel (left), the author & Inclusion™ Pledge, the of the 2017–18 One Book disciplines and colleges. largest CEO-driven business Villanova selection, Acts Brett Frischmann, JD commitment to advance of Faith: The Story of an (left), was named the diversity and inclusion American Muslim, the Charles Widger Endowed Struggle for the Soul of a within the workplace. Father Generation. University Professor in Law, Donohue also has been Business and Economics. appointed to the board of For the celebration’s Day of Service (below), more than Professor Frischmann directors of the American 5,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni volunteered excels at intellectual Council on Education, the at 138 service sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, as property and internet major coordinating body well as in locales nationwide.  law, and is furthering for the nation’s colleges and Villanova’s programming universities. During his three- at the intersection of law year term, he will represent and business. the Association of Catholic Michael P. Moreland, JD, Colleges and Universities.  PhD (right), was appointed Twelve Villanovans—11 from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and one from the University Professor of Law College of Engineering—were awarded 2017–18 Fulbright U.S. Student Grants to perform Expert Steers and Religion. A scholar of research or teach English in foreign countries. Pictured: doctoral student Amanda Holmes constitutional law, torts, ’15 MA, Karla Guadron ’15, James O’Donnell ’17, Melissa Madden ’13, Christine Butchko ’17, McNulty Institute bioethics and religious Brendan Carchidi ’17 and Meghan Cullinan ’17. Not pictured: Nora Doherty ’15, Ellen Moxley ’17, Payal Shah ’17 COE, Briana Taylor ’15 and Linda Nguyen ’17. freedom, Dr. Moreland also serves as the director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion Program Offers Capital Experience and Public Policy. 

Selected as the inaugural cohort of Villanova on the Hill, the Engineers Address I-95 Runoff MEDAL HONORS PIONEER University’s newest immersive IN CANCER GENETICS experience program, 15 graduate Teresa “Terri” Boyer, EdD, Civil and Environmental and undergraduate students ’95 CLAS has taken the helm Engineering faculty and To recognize her work in explored the policymaking and as founding director of the students teamed up with the developing strategies for Pennsylvania Department of political ecosystem of Washington, Anne Welsh McNulty Institute cancer risk assessment and Transportation to improve D.C., and connected with highly for Women’s Leadership. prevention based on an stormwater runoff from placed alumni, including members A leader in economic and evolving understanding of the Villanova Public Policy social equity for women, Dr. I-95, one of the country’s most congested interstates. of genetic and nongenetic Society. One highlight of the Boyer previously worked factors in patients, weeklong program was an Oct. 11 as executive director of Guided by Robert Traver, PhD, PE, DWRE, FEWRI, Villanova awarded its reception uniting alumni, parents and friends in Washington with the the Center for Women and 2017 Mendel Medal to Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS, University president, and Work at Rutgers University. FASCE, ’82 MS, the Edward Olufunmilayo Olopade, Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The At the McNulty Institute’s A. Daylor Chair in Civil MD, FACP, OON. Dr. keynote speaker was retired Navy Adm. William Fallon ’67 CLAS (left, official launch Oct. 26, Anne- Engineering (pictured), Olopade is the Walter L. Palmer Distinguished talking with Catherine Wilson, PhD, ’94 CLAS, chair, Public Administration; Marie Slaughter, JD, DPhil, students are exploring how and John Vernon ’19 JD, student leader, Villanova on the Hill). Robert president and CEO of New the use of green infrastructure such as rain gardens Service Professor of Medicine and Human Genetics, and director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Murphy ’83 JD hosted the event at the Metropolitan Club.  America, delivered and swales can make I-95 more sustainable and reduce the keynote.  pollution of the Delaware River.  Genetics at the University of Chicago. 

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Faculty Share Expertise Marketing Professor in Disability Care Holds Naclerio Chair

College of Nursing faculty and the National League Award-winning teacher-scholar for Nursing’s Center for Excellence in the Care of Jeremy Kees, PhD, was named Vulnerable Populations launched a free online program the Richard J. and Barbara that gives nurse educators nationwide the tools to Naclerio Endowed Chair in teach students proficiency in disability care. “Advancing Business. The faculty director Care Excellence for Persons With Disabilities” is the for the Center for Marketing newest curriculum to be added to NLN’s educational and Consumer Insights in the modules. It expands on strategies and materials that Villanova School of Business, Dr. have been used to teach Villanova’s nursing students Kees has authored more than 30 about caring for individuals with disabilities.  publications in some of the most 1842 Day Unites prestigious business journals.  4.7K Villanovans

Villanova held its first-ever giving day Dr. Perry Named Interim Dean Sept. 19 and 20, raising $6.6 million, Enhanced Master Lesley A. Perry, PhD, RN, who including a $1,842,000 challenge gift most recently served as the from the Board of Trustees. Named of Accounting With associate dean of the College in honor of the University’s founding of Nursing, is filling the role of year, 1842 Day united alumni, parents, Data Analytics interim dean for the College. faculty, staff, students and friends, In fall 2018, the Villanova School of Business Dr. Perry, who came to Villanova surging past its goal of 1,842 donors in will offer its Master of Accounting With Data in 2006, has provided critical 1,842 minutes. More than 4,750 donors Analytics in a full-time, yearlong format. leadership for the College’s from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Redesigned with input from the Big 4 and other academic programs, strategic and nine countries contributed to 150 firms, the curriculum will integrate data analytics, planning, daily operations, areas across the University. Villanovans build leadership and negotiation skills, and and faculty recruitment and were also encouraged to contribute offer more specialized elective courses. These development. She played a central role in the College’s photos to the 1842 Day mosaic enhancements will continue aligning students’ reaccreditation, was integral in the planning and design of (pictured).  skills with evolving market demands.  Driscoll Hall, and has obtained funding for College initiatives. 

National Distinction for Real Deal College of Nursing on Fake News The National League for Nursing has again Jason Steinhauer, director, designated Villanova’s College of Nursing a Center Albert Lepage Center for of Excellence in Nursing Education. The College History in the Public Interest has held this honor since 2004, when it was one of (left), welcomed Jonathan three inaugural designees. It was recognized at the Zimmerman, professor of History of Education, University NLN’s 2017 Education Summit in San Diego. During of Pennsylvania; Cristina the summit, three faculty members were inducted Soriano, associate professor into the NLN Academy of Nursing Education: Nancy of History, Villanova; and Bill Sharts-Hopko, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, professor; Marimow, vice president and Bette Mariani, PhD, RN, ANEF, ’82 CON, associate editor-at-large, Philadelphia Media Network LLC, to the professor; and Colleen Meakim, RN, CHSE, ANEF, center’s debut event, “Fake ’84 MSN, director, Simulation and Learning News and Fake History,” held Resource Center.  Sept. 18. Panelists took a critical look at recent news distortions and falsifications of the past. 

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FY2017 GIFTS SET RECORD Professor In fiscal year 2017, more than 21,700 undergraduate Elected to alumni, including 951 seniors from the Class of 2017, made gifts to Villanova. Overall undergraduate Executive Roles alumni participation reached a record 28 percent, while senior class giving reached a record 63 Professor Quinetta Roberson, percent. Gifts and pledges from all constituents PhD, the Fred J. Springer totaled more than $108 million—marking the fourth Endowed Chair in Business consecutive year Villanova surpassed $100 million Leadership, has been chosen in support.  as vice president-elect and program chair-elect of the Academy of Management, RESEARCHERS AWARDED the preeminent professional MAJOR GRANTS association for management and organization scholars. Several Villanova professors in science fields Dr. Roberson teaches and researches human resource recently have been awarded grants from national management and organizational behavior, specializing organizations: in diversity and inclusion, talent management, managing Fulbright Takes Engineer to Cambodia global teams, and leadership.  Garrett Clayton, PhD, associate professor of Mechanical • Samantha Chapman, PhD, associate professor of Engineering (left), was awarded a Fulbright Scholar research Biology, received a National Science Foundation grant for her research on how mangroves may Best Paper and teaching grant to continue work on robotic solutions provide an economic and ecological solution to CRS Partnership Soars Tackles for minefield-area reduction in Cambodia. During his coastal wetland protection. Collaborators include four-month stay, which begins in April 2018, Dr. Clayton department colleague Adam Langley, PhD. Villanova’s partnership with Catholic Relief Services Corporate Crime also will teach mechatronics at the Institute of Technology was especially active this past summer. Students from A recent article by Josephine of Cambodia.  • As principal investigator of a National Oceanic across the University spent eight weeks with CRS in Atmospheric Administration grant, Stephen Madagascar, helping with projects related to clean water Sandler Nelson, JD, associate professor of Law, has been Strader, PhD, assistant professor, Geography and sanitation, health promotion, business planning, recognized with two top and the Environment, will study how to reduce document translation, and GIS mapping. vulnerabilities and improve capacities among awards—the Holmes-Cardozo mobile-home residents in the path of tornadoes. Meanwhile, CRS professionals worldwide gathered Award for best submitted at Villanova for CRS’ first “Perfecting Partnership” conference paper and the • An NSF Major Research Instrumentation award Distinguished Proceedings workshop. The six-day training helped CRS staff will support the acquisition of an inductively Award—by the Academy of Legal Studies in Business. coupled plasma mass spectrometer system for to hone their skills in partnership and capacity In her article “‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Corporate Crime,” ecological and environmental research.  strengthening, and gave them access to Villanova’s Nelson discusses the way large-scale corporate crime expertise in church management and other areas.  is driven and shaped by incentives centered on policing CPS CRAFTS NEW MAJOR what corporations say, rather than what they do.  HEADING US COMMISSION The College of Professional Studies has a new Public Affairs major for adults seeking to earn or complete an In June, Daniel Mark, undergraduate degree. The BIS in Administration PhD, assistant professor, Study Earns and Management for Professionals, launched this Political Science, was Top Honors fall, provides students with the essential knowledge, elected chairman of understanding and tools they need to succeed as the US Commission on Christine Palus, PhD, dean, administration and management professionals. As International Religious Graduate Studies, College of with many CPS programs, industry demand drove Freedom. Dr. Mark Liberal Arts and Sciences, won the inception of the major.  CLAS Salutes Alumni previously served as this year’s Beryl Radin Award vice chairman of the for Best Article in the Journal independent, bipartisan At a celebration Oct. 4, the College of Liberal Arts and RISING HUMANITIES STAR of Public Administration body, which assesses Sciences presented its Rev. Kail C. Ellis, OSA Alumni Research and Theory. In their Associate Professor James Matthew Wilson, PhD, violations of religious paper, Dr. Palus, an associate Medallion to Joseph McCarthy ’84, P ’17 and the Rev. received the 2017 Hiett Prize in the Humanities from freedom worldwide professor of Public Administration, and co-author Susan Robert Hagan, OSA, JD, ’87. Other honorees were the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. and makes policy Webb Yackee, PhD, of the University of Wisconsin– Graduate Alumni Medallion recipient Sue Franz ’89 PhD The award identifies early-career candidates whose recommendations to the Madison, challenge the perception that being politically (not pictured), and Young Alumni Medallion recipients work shows great promise and has a strong public president, the secretary aligned with elected leaders gives government agency Kelly Stoner ’08 and Elise K. Scioscia ’08, ’10 MA.  component related to contemporary culture.  of state and Congress.  officials more discretion. 

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VSB Professors’ Book Wins Award

Mike Castrilli and Charles Zech, PhD, both of the Villanova School of Business’ Center for Church Management, won second place in the 2017 Catholic Press Association Awards for their book Parish Finance: Best Practices in Church Management. The CPA awards recognize the meaningful contributions of authors and publishers of Catholic work.  CPS Builds Leadership Skills Football Head Coaching College of Professional Studies students and University staff, Position Endowed Legal Fellow including Monica Allen, manager, Marketing, in the Villanova Represents School of Business (center), had the opportunity to strengthen At a Sept. 15 dinner, Thomas Treacy, EdD, ’69, Dinner in Blue and White their leadership education and professional skills development ’71 MA and Diane Treacy ’82 MS, along with Mark Guests dressed in shades of Villanova to celebrate the University’s Veterans at CPS’ 2017 Leadership Series. The June event focused on the Jackson, Director of Athletics (right), celebrated 175th anniversary at the “Dinner in Blue and White” Sept. 9. The topics of dispute resolution and leading through disruption. the naming of the Thomas and Diane Treacy unique outdoor experience included Mass in the Grotto, followed Presenting the workshops were Gerry McGuckin and Mike Tosi, Endowed Head Football Coach. The Treacys are by cocktails and dinner on the Riley Ellipse, with live performances both of the National Mediation Board; and Sean Branagan, PhD, members of the 1842 Heritage Society and the chronicling important figures in Villanova’s history. director, Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship, at Syracuse Matthew Carr Society, and are involved in the University, and founder and president of Communigration Inc.  Villanova Club of Naples, Fla. Mark Ferrante is the inaugural holder of the endowed position.  Fan Fare Attendees at the football home opener this fall not Engineering only saw the Wildcats pounce to victory but also Province Honors enjoyed an enhanced game-day experience, thanks Presentation the Wrights to several Villanova Stadium updates and new Impresses amenities. Highlights include the Fan Fest in the west The Augustinians of end zone (pictured), the pregame Wildcat Walk in Mechanical Engineering the Province of St. the A-2 parking lot and the relocated Kids Zone.  junior Andrew Lee spent Thomas of Villanova his summer in France at honored Patty (Reilly) Richard Prebil ’17 JD is one of a the Grenoble Innovation Wright ’83 CLAS select group of law graduates for Advanced New and Jay Wright, the chosen as 2017 Equal Justice Technologies campus, William B. Finneran Works Fellows. Through this where he worked on Endowed Head Coach public-interest fellowship, Prebil nanomaterial research. for Men’s Basketball, will spend two years with the At the final symposium with the inaugural Saint Augustine Military Assistance Project, a of the 10-week GIANT Medal April 27 in New nonprofit that provides pro bono International Internship Programme, Andrew York City. The medal legal services for active-duty, was instituted to received the award for reserve and veteran military recognize individuals best presentation.  personnel.  who have promoted and exemplified Augustinian values, and served the community.

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HONORING VILLANOVA’S 2016–17 GRADUATES As it continued its celebration of its 175th anniversary, Villanova welcomed family, friends and loved ones to campus for 2017 Commencement Weekend, May 19–20. At college convocations, joy-filled receptions and inspiring ceremonies, the University saluted the 3,180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students who earned diplomas in the past academic Coach DiBernardi to Retire year and are now among the University’s 123,000-plus alumni After 2018 Softball Season worldwide.  Softball Head Coach Maria DiBernardi, the winningest coach in the Villanova program’s history, will retire after the 2018 season. DiBernardi will enter her 34th year with an all-time record of 853-734-10. Her dedication to her players on the field and in the classroom has produced 303 Big East Academic All-Stars, 77 All-Big East honorees, four Big East Pitchers of the Year, one Major Big East Rookie of the Year, 28 All-Region players and 11 CoSida Moments Academic All Americans.  Four Wildcats caught the attention of pro organizations last spring. In the NFL draft, the NEW MOBILE APP Kansas City Chiefs picked FOR NOVA NATION defensive end Tanoh Villanova Athletics launched Kpassagnon ’16 VSB a new mobile app that gives Selected by his classmates, speaker Simeon S. Student speaker Mary Snyder, a Nursing (pictured) in the second fans access to sweepstakes Poles, who received his Juris Doctor, gave an major, expressed her gratitude for round, and the Tennessee and other exclusive content, alternately poignant, humorous and rousing Villanova’s 175-year tradition of instilling Titans took offensive tackle speech at the Villanova University Charles the Augustinian principles of Veritas, in addition to containing Widger School of Law’s Commencement. Unitas and Caritas into its community. Brad Seaton ’16 CLAS in the scores, schedules and the seventh. In the MLB stats available on the official draft, the Tampa Bay Rays website of the Wildcats. University President the Rev. Peter M. selected left-handed Powered by Hopscotch pitcher Hunter Schryver Donohue, OSA, PhD, and integrated with the ’75 CLAS presided at the ’17 COE in the seventh redesigned villanova.com Baccalaureate Mass on round. The Colorado hosted by CBSi Advanced the Campus Green. During Rockies chose second Media, the app can be his homily, he encouraged baseman Todd Czinege downloaded from the App graduates to “take Villanova to every part of ’17 VSB in the 29th.  Store and Google Play.  the world, and use your abilities to open the minds and hearts of others.”

14 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 15 he moment was highly choreographed and eagerly anticipated: In a series of smooth motions, a crane plucked three 34-ton beams, one after the other, off a flatbed truck, hoisted Tthem into the air, and set them gently and securely onto concrete pillars. As the beams were placed, a cheer went up from the small crowd of students and community members who had assembled to witness the milestone. Just like that, on a cool August night, the pedestrian bridge across Lancaster Avenue went from long-held dream to exciting reality. The new span will offer more than a safe way for Villanova students, faculty and staff, and visitors to traverse the busy, four-lane road that cuts through campus. It’s also a highly visible symbol of the University’s remarkable progress and ongoing physical transformation, and of the goal of every phase of the campus renewal project: to build community by enhancing the physical spaces in which Villanovans live, gather and work. Beyond the bridge, numerous other projects are proceed- ing at a steady pace. A new residence hall community is rising on the former site of the main parking lots along Lancaster Avenue; the Finneran Pavilion is in the midst WHAT LIES AHEAD of a complete overhaul; Mendel Field has been cordoned off as new walkways, terraces and patios are added; plans are moving forward for a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center; and the newly renamed Inn at Villanova University recently reopened after extensive remodeling. Construction equipment and chain-link fencing have become a common sight on campus, but the progress is clear, and the results will be spectacular. “We appreciate the patience of our community as these projects progress. When you look around, you have moments of amazement at all that is being accomplished,” says Ken Valosky ’82 VSB, executive vice president. “The work A new pedestrian bridge and many other projects sends a great message that Villanova is moving forward signal historic transformation on campus in a way that’s consistent with our national stature and that will enhance the experience of our students and strengthen bonds with our alumni.” »

16 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 17 a market/café, and a full-service restaurant and bar that will be designed as a gathering space for the entire community, including students, faculty and staff, alumni, and visitors. In 2018, construction will also begin on the final piece of the complex: a Performing Arts Center at the corner of Ithan and Lancaster avenues. The facility, scheduled to open in 2020, will offer much-needed classroom, studio and performance spaces A plaza will expand the walking area in front of St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery The Finneran Pavilion is “under wraps” as ongoing renovation and lead to a brick-paved walkway around Mendel Field. transforms the popular athletics and event venue. for both academic and student-run performing arts programs in music, theatre and dance. “This complex of residence halls and Performing Arts Center is IMPROVING WALKABILITY A CAMPUS RENEWED going to be a real showpiece for the University,” says Marilou Smith ’84 COE, senior project manager in the Department of Facilities In 2011, the University launched an ambitious project to create a With every project, there is progress you can see, and there is Management, who is overseeing the entire project. “The design, vehicle-free, pedestrian-friendly campus core. Over the next three also much happening below the surface and behind the scenes. the features, the high-quality materials used in the construction years, driveways were transformed into brick-paved walkways with Innovative stormwater management systems have been designed, and the location will make a positive statement about Villanova bluestone borders. This past summer, attention turned to Mendel installed and managed by a team led by stormwater expert Robert to anyone who visits or drives through campus.” Field for the latest phase of the initiative. Traver, PhD, PE, DWRE, FEWRI, FASCE, ’82 MS, the Edward By the end of the project in fall 2018, there will be new patios in Daylor Chair in Civil Engineering, at the site of the new residence PROGRESS TO CHEER ABOUT front of Old Falvey, John Barry Hall and St. Thomas of Villanova halls and at Mendel Field. Underground utilities are being upgraded, To those accustomed to the Pavilion teeming with the energy Monastery, and the now-familiar brick pavers will wrap around and all new buildings are being constructed to be rated LEED of crowds assembled for basketball games and other events, the Mendel Field. Silver or higher by the US Green Building Council, attesting to atmosphere is decidedly different these days, several months into “This area is in the heart of our campus, close by the church, the achievement of high standards of efficiency and sustainability. a massive renovation. Over the summer, the building was stripped Falvey Library and many academic buildings,” says Robert Morro, “We’ve never had so many simultaneous construction projects vice president for Facilities Management. “It’s important that as we do today,” Morro says. “This is such an exciting time to The pedestrian bridge in front of St. Thomas of Villanova Church clean of every seat, sign, fixture and floorboard, leaving behind takes shape as workers lower the center beam into position. an arena that was empty, yet full of opportunity. we make these spaces accessible and open for the entire campus be at Villanova, during a tremendous period of growth that is  Next year, the arena will reopen as the Finneran Pavilion, community.” unprecedented in the University’s history.” named for William B. Finneran ’63 VSB, whose $22.6 million leadership gift kick-started the $60 million project. Everything inside will be new, from the scoreboards overhead to the seats Villanova is moving forward in a way that’s BRIDGE TO LIVING AND LEARNING along the sidelines. The biggest upcoming milestone is the opening of the new pedestrian This fall, progress toward that goal was visible and impressive. consistent with our national stature. bridge, anticipated for early 2018. The elevated walkway will The new 360-degree concourse began to take shape, and sunlight —KEN VALOSKY ’82 VSB, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT extend from the Villanova Station on SEPTA’s Norristown High streamed in through walls that had been opened to add windows VILLANOVA-STYLE SERVICE Speed Line to the newly expanded plaza in front of St. Thomas and create a new entrance for the arena. of Villanova Church. The orchard of crab-apple trees lining the From its beginnings as an early 20th-century, high-society estate path, which had reached the natural end of its life span when it to its current iteration as a high-end hotel and conference venue, was removed during construction, will be replanted. The pillar the Inn at Villanova University has a long tradition of hospitality. caps that had stood at the entrance to the church walkway also That tradition has been elevated further through a recently will be reincorporated into the path. completed renovation. Over the course of eight months, the The new residence halls along Lancaster Avenue will open facility’s interior was remodeled entirely, upgrading 56 guest about 18 months later, in time for move-in at the start of the fall rooms, 20,000 square feet of meeting space, and the ballroom, as 2019 semester. The complex will include apartments, suites and well as the grounds and gardens. Outside, a revamped entrance single rooms with 1,135 beds for upperclass students, allowing gives a welcoming first impression. 85 percent of undergraduates to live on campus. Montrose Mansion, the 103-year-old original home on the “Being able to offer four years of housing for a larger portion property, also received a minor facelift, with a new sound system, of our upperclass population will strengthen our ability to attract lighting and a patio in the bar area, which is used for special events. students,” Valosky says. “We know that prospective students and “The Inn’s staff are all committed to providing the highest their parents are looking for this as they consider schools.” standard of service and professionalism, in keeping with the Student-centered amenities in the new halls will include two practices of premier hotels and with the mission of Villanova,” fitness centers and collaborative workspaces. There will also be Lancaster Avenue is closed to traffic as crews work through says Kathy Welsch, director of Sales and Catering. successive nights to complete the placement of the beams for The Inn at Villanova University, formerly known as the Villanova the pedestrian bridge. Conference Center, has reopened after extensive renovations.

18 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 19 ANNE WELSH McNULTY ’75 CLAS DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS

A former managing director at Goldman Sachs, “As a trailblazing leader in McNulty is co-founder and managing partner of JBK her own field, Anne is an Partners, which includes investment management enthusiastic advocate for 2017 MODEL and a private philanthropic foundation focused on women’s leadership, and leadership development and social change. actively supports initiatives Along with her late husband, John, she established that increase the representation the McNulty Foundation, which supports of women in leadership positions and build inclusive BY COLLEEN LYNN individuals making a difference around the world. environments that enable A former member of the University’s Board of women to flourish.” Four outstanding Trustees, she also generously provided funds to create the new Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for —Amy Fleischer, PhD, ’91 COE, professor and chair, Mecha- examples of the Women’s Leadership at Villanova, which centers ’96 MS, nical Engineering, and chair, steering on research, skills development, networking and Villanova ethos receive committee, Anne Welsh McNulty advocacy. honorary degrees Institute for Women’s Leadership

THE REV. WALTER “WALLY” KASUBOSKI, OFM CAP. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS During Villanova’s 174th Commencement, honorary degrees were bestowed upon four individuals whose character and achievements presented to the Class of 2017 a shining illustration of how the Father Kasuboski, known as Father Wally or Padre “Father Wally … demonstrates values inherent to a Villanova education can shape one’s life and impact the lives of others. Pablo, has served as a Capuchin missionary priest in the principles of Catholic rural Panama for 28 years. social teaching by living Michael R. Bloomberg, philanthropist, former New York City mayor and CEO of Bloomberg LP; Anne The construction company Father Kasuboski in solidarity with the Welsh McNulty ’75 CLAS, former Villanova trustee and co-founder and managing partner of JBK organized brings drinkable water to thousands of communities that he serves, Partners; Panama-based Capuchin missionary the Rev. Walter “Wally” Kasuboski; and longtime villagers via the largest rural water system in Central and is an inspiration to all Villanovans for how one Villanova student Irwin Medway have shown that pursuing goals with dedication, compassion and America. It has changed lives, created jobs and led can live out his or her faith integrity leads to the kind of success that extends beyond personal fulfillment. to the construction of a new high school, a hospital, churches, and bridges and roads across the region. in their daily lives.” Since the 1990s, College of Engineering students —Frank Falcone, AP, PE, ’70 COE, and faculty have traveled to Wacuco, Alto Bayano, ’73 MS, director, Professional Development and Experiential MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG to collaborate on building projects tied to Father DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Education, College of Engineering Kasuboski’s mission.

“The challenge we face is not restoring a mythical past, but building a brighter future—so that all people, in all regions IRWIN MEDWAY of the country, of all backgrounds, have a fair shot at living DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS out their American dream. … As the beneficiaries of a great university … you have a particular responsibility to be first in The longest enrolled member of Villanova Univer- “If you’ve ever had class with line to do so.” sity’s Senior Citizen Personal Enrichment Program, Irwin, or have been privileged —Michael R. Bloomberg, Villanova Commencement Address Medway has taken a class or two every semester for enough to teach him as I did more than 24 years. when I was in the Theatre Elected mayor of New York City less than two months after the 9/11 terrorist Medway, a World War II veteran and Purple Heart Department, you know that attacks, Bloomberg spearheaded many achievements, including initiatives to recipient, has shared with fellow students his he is not a passive attendee improve public health; reductions in the city’s crime rate and carbon footprint; experiences, including how he earned a Bronze Star in class staying under the an increase in high school graduation rates; and new economic policies sup- medal by leading a group of servicemen to safety— radar. Rather, he is an active porting small businesses and emerging industries. without his helmet or rifle—after his lieutenant was participant, wanting to get Bloomberg’s record as an entrepreneur and a philanthropist is equally impres- killed beside him. the most out of each class sive. His technology firm, Bloomberg LP, which brings financial data and and enthusiastically engaging Both prior to his deployment and after the war, analysis to Wall Street professionals, started with four employees in 1981. It in discussions.” while working in sales for Columbia Records, now has 19,000 employees across 73 countries. Medway took college courses, but he never earned —The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, Villanova President He has also donated billions to causes related to education, the environment, a degree—until receiving his honorary doctorate PhD, ’75 CLAS, public health, government innovation and the arts. from Villanova.

20 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 21 For 38 years, John Dunphy has “faced the music,” directing bands at every major Villanova event, including Commencement this past May.

OVER FOUR DECADES, JOHN DUNPHY USED THE PERFORMING ARTS “Each of us has a short list of the people who have had a major influence and TO BUILD COMMUNITY impact on our lives, and for many of us, that list starts with John Dunphy.” BY MEG MAXWELL GEORGE MORONEY ’85 COE

my whole professional career. He helped us by setting guidelines, establishing rules, and then backing out and letting us see how things would go.” The de facto leader of the band alumni, Moroney forged lifelong friendships among band members (he even met his wife through a band connection) and says his relationship with Dunphy has only deepened through the years. “Each of us has a short list of the people who have had a major influence and impact on our lives, and for many of us, that list starts with John Dunphy.” Mark Bowers ’17 CLAS, who was president of the band in 2016–17, stresses that the welcoming, inclusive tone Dunphy set for the band made it a respite from the rigors of academic life. Through his love of the performing arts and his confidence in young “Aldo wanted us to work hard, but not to take ourselves too seri- people, Dunphy has nurtured the growth of a variety of talented ously,” he says. He recalls the time in 2013 when the band traveled student groups. to Buffalo, N.Y., to support the basketball team in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The team was scheduled to leave their ohn Dunphy started his musical education on piano before By the time he retired this past summer, Dunphy had built an effortless. Over the years, the kids have known that he cares about hotel at 8 p.m., and alumni and fans were assembled in the lobby picking up trombone at La Salle College High School. entire Office of Music Activities within the Office of Student Life, them. They really look up to him.” to offer a rousing send-off. As they waited, band members suddenly Later, he pursued Music Education at West Chester Uni- encompassing some 30 recognized student performing groups Dunphy developed a bottom-up philosophy for Music Activities, spotted their director riding the escalator up to the mezzanine level versity, studying vocal music, brass, percussion, composi- with more than 600 students participating each year. Villanova stressing student ownership of their organizations. The staff of the and then descending with a mischievous look. tionJ and more. He has taught music at every level from elementary now has the multipurpose band (members call it “a Swiss army office still empower students to make decisions about scheduling, “He said, ‘I have an idea,’” recalls Bowers. “And the next thing school to college and has a long résumé as a liturgical musician. knife of a band”), 10 dance companies, seven a cappella groups, travel, budget and repertoire. In making art together, the students you know, we’re all on the escalators going up and down play- At a youthful 81 years old, Dunphy still plays tuba every Sunday two theatre groups and a stage crew, twirlers and other band auxil- learn to collaborate, gain leadership experience and, of course, ing pep music before the team shows up. It was very spur-of-the- with a neighborhood quintet, the Wyncote Brass. He believes that iary groups, an orchestra, a gospel choir, and a jazz ensemble. They have fun. moment and very witty, and it was that kind of thing that helped music education is about more than just notes. It’s about learning perform at sporting events, concerts and programs across campus, Dunphy’s most visible role was with the band. He traveled to so define the character of the band.” to love what you do and caring for the people with whom you do it. throughout the Philadelphia area, around the country and at inter- many road games and tournaments that he jokes that his young- Though Dunphy hasn’t made any grand plans for his retire- When Dunphy was hired as Villanova’s band director in 1979, national venues. est daughter grew up on a band bus. Dunphy had one of the best ment, he is looking forward to spending time with his eight chil- there were three music organizations on campus: the Villanova Though it doesn’t offer an undergraduate performing arts seats in the house for both of the historic Men’s Basketball NCAA dren, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will Singers, the Villanova Women’s Glee Club (now the Voices), and a major, Villanova has always attracted a significant number of stu- championships, in 1985 and 2016. Band alumni still refer to him also, undoubtedly, stay involved through the band alumni events combination pep-scramble-concert band that played mainly at bas- dents who have backgrounds in music, dance and theatre. Dunphy affectionately as “Aldo,” a nickname he was given in 1979 after a that Moroney organizes. Every year, when the basketball team has ketball and football games. “I reported to the director of Student saw that those students had a passion for performing, but they also character in a popular series of commercials. games that fall during holiday breaks, Moroney pulls together will- Activities, who was in charge of everything from the hiking club to craved a sense of belonging. George Moroney ’85 COE served in a variety of leadership posi- ing alumni to get the horn out of the attic and play in support of the cigar-smoking club,” recalls Dunphy, with his characteristic wry According to Vice President for Student Life the Rev. John tions during his four years in the band and says that the experience one of the best basketball teams in the nation. If you happen to wit. “There wasn’t a specific focus on music, but the kids wanted Stack, OSA, ’71 CLAS, ’77 MA, Dunphy has a gift for fostering a served him well on his career path toward his current position as have a ticket to one of those games, look closely at the brass section. the outlet. So year by year, I’d say, ‘What don’t we have?’ We started sense of community among students. He says, “We speak about it senior manager for Mission Application Development at Lockheed You might just see a veteran tuba player with a twinkle in his eye inventing groups as we went, growing where the need was.” a lot, but John makes it happen. He works at it in a way that seems Martin. “Aldo gave me leadership opportunities that have affected who is up to a little mischief. 

22 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 23 MARK REDMOND ’79 VSB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SPECTRUM YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES BY SUZANNE WENTZEL Master of Public Administration, New York University

skills to embark on the way life can be. “It really hit me,” Redmond says. “I’ve had tons of people believe in me. These kids have had no one. It’s so important EVERYWHERE to believe in people’s goodness and potential, and to communicate that.” Redmond has been gaining and sharing similar insights since a pivotal YOU TURN weekend in 1980, when a Villanova friend took him to a campus fair on postgraduate volunteer opportunities. Search far and wide, or just Within a year, Redmond left his Madison around the corner, and you Avenue job and salary to put his degree in Business Administration to work in a will find Villanovans doing series of directorial positions at agen- extraordinary work cies serving at-risk youth. In addition to authoring The Goodness Within, in which he shares advice on outreach to troubled teens, Redmond has published A TV commercial features the CEO of Children’s After 36 years as an advocate for young that Spectrum was launching. Speaking articles on youth and family issues in Hospital of Philadelphia. You nudge your spouse. people traumatized by homelessness, on behalf of fellow youth at Spectrum, Forbes, The Washington Post and The substance abuse and domestic violence, she told Redmond, “This is our first New York Times, and been featured on “That’s a Villanova nurse.” A friend posts photos Mark Redmond, the executive director chance to do something that will let “The Moth” podcasts. of the new Shanghai Disney Resort. After of Spectrum Youth and Family Services, people believe in us.” The heartaches of the job—recidivism, liking, you comment, “BTW, designed by a VU a nonprofit based in Burlington, Vt., still Her words opened for Redmond violent crime and senseless death—don’t engineer.” Your phone chirps with a breaking learns as he goes. another window into the way life is for deter Redmond. “God called me to work A recent epiphany came courtesy the several thousand teens and young with those who are poor, broken and headline from a global news service. You read of a 19-year-old woman excited at the adults who come to Spectrum each homeless,” he says. “I believe that is why it to your co-worker, adding, “A top producer at prospect of working at a small business year for a meal, a place to sleep and the I was put on this earth.” this network is a Nova grad.”

These did-you-know remarks are increasingly common. Alumni turn up in a plethora of places and professions. They thrive in jobs traditional HEATHER WEST ’10 CLAS and exotic, along paths linear and winding, with PUBLICITY ASSISTANT, LUCASFILM titles significant and singular. They fill positions Master of Fine Arts, Emerson College that are often prominent, yes, but also offbeat, risky, hard to find, hard to get or hidden from Heather West is a self-professed Star Majoring in English and Commu- the limelight. Wars nerd. While countless fans share nication, West seized opportunities her devotion to the mythic film series, Villanova offered to learn about film- For Villanovans, accomplishment is not a matter few get to work for the company that making. She was on the crew of the of wealth, fame or power, although these created it. first social justice documentary pro- West moved to San Francisco to join duced by students. She interned at the outcomes often ensue. Alumni succeed because, Lucasfilm in 2016, just in time to orga- Vatican, spending many a night on her by uniting mind and heart, they find meaning in nize screenings ahead of the release back holding a camera in the Sistine their lives and purpose in the world. They use of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Soon Chapel doing a virtual reality shoot. she had her first Star Wars convention She was immersed in the rhetoric and their gifts, embrace their journeys and trust in under her Jedi belt; was helping to plan performance of the classical world the rightness of their callings. a tour of Lucasfilm for the Hamilton during a summer session in Greece. cast; and was fielding business, press, After graduating summa cum laude, Here are glimpses of a few of the many alumni licensing and fan inquiries. West moved to Boston to pursue a Los Angeles. That gig morphed into who inspire the reaction, “Wow. You’re a Although intrigued as a child by master’s in Media Art. She contin- full-time work, and she stayed at HBO what happens off-screen, West never ued the habit begun at Villanova of until 2016. Villanovan?” considered the movie industry as a landing internships that expanded West is living and loving the dream. career until she studied film analysis at her repertoire. She edited rough cuts “Getting my first job at a top TV net- Villanova. “With that course, I realized for a PBS show, analyzed scripts for work was almost too good to be true,” that my hobby could be my profession,” the indie Goldcrest Films and worked she says. “Then again, so is being at she says. as a postproduction temp at HBO in Lucasfilm.”

24 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 25 JOHN SPITZER ’78 CLAS, ’86 MS, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SAMANTHA PITTS-KIEFER ’04 JD SENIOR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL NUCLEAR POLICY PROGRAM, NUCLEAR THREAT INITIATIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUIPMENT STANDARDS, US GOLF ASSOCIATION Master of Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School

Each year, thousands of pieces of Samantha Pitts-Kiefer may not live to equipment—and tens of thousands see a world rid of nuclear weapons. of golf balls—undergo measurement, But that doesn’t stop her from working testing and evaluation at the US Golf to reduce the global threats they pose. Association’s premier Research and One of the biggest: nuclear terrorism. Test Center in Far Hills, N.J. From Close to 2,000 metric tons of a ball’s initial velocity to the size of plutonium and highly enriched the grooves on a club face, no detail uranium, the materials used to make eludes the inspection of research nuclear weapons, are stockpiled engineers and technicians. worldwide. In many places, these Overseeing them is John Spitzer, materials, as well as nuclear facilities, who blends his love of golf with his are vulnerable to theft, cyberattack engineering expertise. Spitzer and his and sabotage. staff in Equipment Standards develop study player performance, analyzing to the Department of Energy’s Princeton Pitts-Kiefer and her team at the and apply state-of-the-art methods statistical data gathered from tours. Plasma Physics Lab, a national center for Nuclear Threat Initiative collect and to determine if equipment, especially “For example, today’s golfers are driving researching fusion energy as a source of analyze data to assess global security as it becomes technologically more the ball farther,” he says. “Is that due to power. There, his many projects included conditions. She confers with experts at advanced, conforms to the rules set by skill or a disruptive technology?” verifying the seismic capability of a test NTI’s office in Washington, D.C.; tracks the USGA, one of the two bodies that The lead inventor on two USGA test- reactor. treaty talks at the United Nations; security when she was taking courses in Hillary Clinton about China policy,” she govern the game worldwide. procedure patents, Spitzer brings to his “My education has been a blessing,” and attends conferences at the international law. “After I’d been working in says. Such opportunities prepared Pitts- “The USGA is not against these current position the same passion for says Spitzer, whose fondest memory of International Atomic Energy Agency in a law firm, I wanted to redirect myself into Kiefer for the high-level interactions that advances,” says Spitzer, noting that problem solving he showed in previ- campus is meeting his wife, Kathleen Vienna. Much of her work pertains to policy and public service,” she says. “I only are part of her job. innovations can lead to rule revisions. ous ones. At General Dynamics Electric Hickey ’79 CON. “Villanova made me recent nuclear security summits. had to look back to Villanova to realize No less critical is the ability to size “But it doesn’t want them to de-skill Boat, which builds subs for the US Navy, think critically. It enabled me to adapt “It’s rewarding to engage with what inspired me.” up events unfolding daily, whether in the game or destroy its historic tradi- Spitzer did research and development to the different challenges I have faced others in analytical thinking about At Harvard Kennedy School, Pitts-Kiefer Russia, North Korea or the Middle East. tions.” Spitzer and colleagues also in structural acoustics. He then moved throughout my career.” global problems,” Pitts-Kiefer says, assisted New York Times correspondent “Current events have a big impact on “and to see our work become policy.” David Sanger with research for his best- our work,” Pitts-Kiefer says. “We have to Pitts-Kiefer discovered her affinity seller Confront and Conceal. “One of my be nimble in how we approach and talk for foreign policy and national most exciting assignments was interviewing about issues in real time.” SISTER JOCELYN EDATHIL, SIC, ’00 CLAS INTERNIST, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MD/PhD, Penn State College of Medicine

The inquiry from friends and clergy lab coat, she shows in word and deed TOM PICARDO ’63 CLAS echoed through the first two decades that she is as dedicated to her charges’ SINGER, SONGWRITER AND RECORD PRODUCER of Jocelyn Edathil’s life. “Do you feel spiritual well-being as she is to their called to be a sister?” She did, and physical. “I treat them medically, but I by the time the Presidential Scholar also pray with them and listen to their Picardo and Hauser entered Villanova ’60s and early ’70s. Their elegiac single and Chemistry major graduated from stories. Therapeutic listening is crucial.” with the Class of 1963. They joined the Vil- “American City Suite” hit the charts. “I’m Villanova, she knew her answer. But Her approach earned her an award lanova Singers and the smaller, a cappella proud of that song,” Picardo says. “Cash- 13 years would elapse before she for humaneness in medicine from the Spires—a group for which Picardo later man’s voice still makes me cry.” began her formation in India with Philadelphia County Medical Society. auditioned Jim Croce ’65 CLAS. “Those Other voices, too, made their songs the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ. Sister Jocelyn also pours herself years were the best any guy could spend,” familiar. Picardo recalls attending a Other vocational business needed into her congregation of sisters, he recalls. “We sang every day.” showcase for a new sitcom about a bus- tending to first: the completion of a an order affiliated with the Syro- The three friends forged into the music traveling family band. “We got an idea of double doctorate and an internal- Malankara Catholic Church. She is industry. Croce, who was killed in a plane what the scripts were like and, a few days medicine residency. the first American-born woman to crash in 1973, achieved stardom as a later, submitted several songs.” Eventu- The journey through an MD/PhD profess vows in this Eastern Church, singer and guitarist. Hauser, who died ally, the duo contributed eight titles to program covered deserts and which is in full communion with Rome, in 2014, founded the Grammy-winning The Partridge Family discography. mountaintops. “I used to go to bed while her brother Father Michael ’06 Manhattan Transfer. Picardo made his Picardo excelled at the recording crying, wishing I could take my vows,” VSB is its first American-born priest. mark in the studio. process. With Cashman, he produced Sister Jocelyn recalls. “But I’m also When not at the hospital, she travels After graduating, he was available 24/7 three Croce albums. For Picardo, “every scientific, so I loved doing my research extensively promoting vocations as a session singer, laying down tracks minute with Jim was a highlight.” He on antiviral drug design. Now I have and serving the needs of women, for Coke jingles and Sinatra numbers. also cherishes the many cuts he did with the greatest joy—being a physician especially Indian-Americans. Tom Picardo was happy recording “The studio would call at midnight,” Picardo Canadian icon Anne Murray. “I’d never and a sister.” The schedule would daunt many, doo-wop songs with high school class- says. “‘We need backup. C’mon over.’” heard a voice like hers,” says Picardo, At Temple University Hospital, but not Sister Jocelyn. “Whatever mate Tim Hauser when Picardo’s dad He also composed. Using the name Tommy who lives with his wife on their New Sister Jocelyn treats admitted Jesus calls me to, he will give me the gave him some advice. “Apply to Vil- West, Picardo teamed with songwriter Terry Jersey farm with its barn-turned-studio. patients. Clad in her habit, veil and grace to do it.” lanova. It’s in the Catholic Ivy League.” Cashman on a string of albums in the late “It was love at first listen.”

26 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 27 DEBORAH AFFONSA ’89 CPS JIN KIM ’90 CLAS VICE PRESIDENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO. SPECIAL AGENT, FBI MS, Organizational Dynamics, University of Pennsylvania MA, Public Safety Management, St. Joseph’s University

in Sociology, “safety” is not about a Unit and the manager of its Tactical Wherever Deb Affonsa goes in Her responsibilities also include new position but a mission. Kim is one of Training Program. He has trained northern and central California, revenue development, consumer the FBI’s experts in active shooter thousands of agents and officers, she runs into customers. That’s education and relations with third-party and mass attack survival. and has presented to workforces not difficult. Pacific Gas & Electric energy service providers. This role is not one Kim had envi- in almost every industry, including Co. has 16 million of them. What is Affonsa has built a long, successful sioned when he applied and was higher education, health care and more difficult, and always a priority career in the energy pipeline. Before accepted to the bureau. Newly mar- hospitality, about the current out- for Affonsa, is making sure that she was recruited by the San Francisco- ried to Julie Baumgartner ’90 CLAS, look on active shooter attacks and customers are satisfied with their based company, she held executive he reported to the FBI Academy in individual survival techniques. experiences with one of the largest positions at Exelon and a wind energy Quantico, Va., and was then assigned “By teaching people how to take combined natural gas and electric startup. Fueling her progress was the to the New York division, where he ownership of their safety and that energy companies in the US. bachelor’s in Business Administration focused on tactical resolution. But of their loved ones, I truly believe “That is the challenge of working in she had earned at Villanova as a part- after mass shootings like Columbine I’m helping them save their lives,” he the utility sector,” says Affonsa, vice time student. and Sandy Hook chilled and changed says. Once he retires in 2018 after 23 president, Customer Service. “We For five years, Affonsa, a young the nation, the FBI was tasked with years with the bureau, Kim plans to supply 100 percent of the people mom, zigzagged between work, home interviewed for a local news broadcast. As a safety, Jin Kim knew what it was training law enforcement officials on share his expertise as a consultant. in our territory with a product that and school, becoming adept at time Affonsa regularly flies to the East like to be the last line of defense on how to respond to these tragedies, “I want to continue preparing is the modern economy’s lifeline. management. “I counted every minute,” Coast to visit her growing family. She also the football field. “The aches and as well as equipping the public with people to survive the horrific events It is gravely important that we be she says, “and every minute counted.” advises the Villanova School of Business’ pains in my body still prove it!” says survival strategies. that, unfortunately, seem endemic reliable.” Graduation fell on the same weekend Center for Global Leadership. It’s one the former varsity Wildcat. Now, Kim excels at doing both. He is the to society and occur during normal, This awareness energizes as Mother’s Day and was especially more opportunity for her to achieve the more than 27 years after he gradu- active shooter coordinator in the New everyday moments,” he says. “No Affonsa, who oversees nearly 2,000 memorable. Affonsa received a outcome that matters most to her. “I ated from Villanova with a degree York division’s Crisis Management one is exempt.” employees, five contact centers and medallion for academic excellence and, want to have a positive impact on people 75 local customer service offices. surrounded by her three children, was in their professional and personal lives.”

MARY BETH APPEL, RN, ’81 CON CO-FOUNDER, HOUSE OF GRACE CATHOLIC WORKER RICHARD WALKER III ’71 CLAS MS, Nursing, University of Maryland RETIRED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Virginia FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF BOSTON

When Richard Walker joined the Walker was instrumental in the develop- As she walks from her row house in supporters. “We don’t pass the buck,” Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s ment of one of the Boston Fed’s signature the Kensington section of Philadelphia Appel says. “We do what we can to be nascent Regional & Community programs—one designed to help smaller to the nearby free health clinic, Mary present and to respond to people on a Outreach Department, which promotes cities, such as Springfield and Lawrence, Beth Appel stops to talk to the people personal basis.” the economic growth of low- and Mass., whose economies plummeted after sitting on front stoops and waiting Abiding by the spirit of the Catholic moderate-income communities in their base industries closed. Through outside a soup kitchen. They know Worker movement, which was started New England, he had carte blanche research, analysis and visits to cities on the Appel, and they trust her with their by Dorothy Day in the 1930s and has to decide which issues to address and upturn, Walker and his team determined stories—of facing eviction, of needing about 150 independent communities how. He never lacked for ideas. that having a cross section of community help getting into recovery, of finding worldwide, Appel lives simply, serves Walker’s 28-year legacy at the leaders who endorse a shared vision is key the means to bury a loved one. For the poor, and embraces activism Boston Fed attests to the good those to recovery. His group’s findings bore fruit 26 years, she has stood in solidarity and nonviolence. These convictions ideas yielded. In the early ’90s, in in the innovative Working Cities Challenge, with them and with a neighborhood were nurtured at Villanova, where response to a study showing that race a grant competition for urban areas com- blighted by crime, drugs and poverty. the nursing student involved herself was a factor in the approval and denial mitted to this model of revitalization. In 1991, Appel and Johanna Berrigan in campus ministry and undertook of mortgages in the Boston area—and, In 2016, Walker, then a senior vice presi- co-founded House of Grace Catholic social causes. likely, nationwide—Walker and col- dent, retired from the bank. In December, Worker. It consists of two buildings. Appel’s influence extends to Haiti. leagues at other feds compiled “Closing he will be a fellow at Harvard’s Advanced Through the clinic, those living on the She sits on the board of Kay Lasante, the Gap,” a resource on best practices Leadership Initiative. margins can get medical treatment, a Haitian-staffed clinic in Port-au- in equal opportunity lending. “Public service and addressing a hot shower, and the support of Prince. Both Kay Lasante and House of “It became the bible for fair lending inequality have always driven me,” says volunteers who listen and accompany Grace exist on donations, and Appel in the banking industry,” Walker says. Walker, who, at Villanova, focused his them as they navigate the bureaucratic collects no paycheck for her labors of “I was honored to lead the team that studies on Sociology, Philosophy and system for social services. The second love. “These projects are run with the published it.” He also co-developed African-American Studies; and advocated is a hospitality house, which provides help of God and the support of the a curriculum to educate lending for student governance. “My father free lodging. community,” she says. “Good things officers about the complexities—and inspired me to want to contribute to the House of Grace creates community happen all the time. That’s what keeps importance—of community develop- betterment of society and identify ways among patients, guests, volunteers and us going.” ment lending. to bridge differences.”

28 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 29 TRUE BLUE | DIANE E. AMBLER

Trailblazer, Villanovan Diane E. Ambler ’78 JD was born to lead, and her Villanova legal education set the path

BY SHAWN PROCTOR

Throughout her legal career, Diane E. Ambler ’78 JD has might be entitled to fewer opportunities because I am a woman,” always looked ahead for the next opportunity. In her view, the she says. biggest breaks tend to come when least expected. Her Villanova education reinforced that egalitarian view One such opportunity came when she was offered the and gave her confidence that she had the tools needed to chance to chair the American Bar Association’s Subcommittee succeed in the practice of law. on Investment Companies and Investment Advisers. Ambler, Ambler holds or has held leadership positions in many then a young partner at her law firm, worried that she would organizations, including the ABA Retirement Funds, the not have time for the travel and public speaking required. Securities Committee of the Federal Bar Association, the So Ambler did exactly what she has time and again during Women in Law Empowerment Forum and the National her distinguished legal career—she dove in, confident in her Association of Women Lawyers. training and education. With that foundation, she was primed “Diane is a polished, intelligent, dedicated lawyer who takes for everything ahead. on every situation with zeal and confidence. She embodies “It was engaging and fun, and propelled my career in ways that the greatness of Villanova Law and the legal profession,” says “Diane is a polished, I never would have imagined,” says Ambler, who is now a senior Mark C. Alexander, JD, Arthur J. Kania Dean of the Villanova intelligent, dedicated partner at K&L Gates LLP and chair of the Board of Consultors University Charles Widger School of Law. lawyer who takes on at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. When reflecting on her professional accomplishments, “Suddenly I was involved with a whole new circle of dynamic Ambler explains, “I put one foot in front of the other. It’s every situation with zeal people in my industry.” amazing where that has taken me.” and confidence. She embodies the greatness of LEANING IN SUPPORTING LAW Villanova Law and It was only one break of many over the course of Ambler’s Young lawyers, especially Villanovans starting out in their legal impressive career, which has seen her recognized for reaching careers, have reached out to Ambler. She has been thrilled the legal profession.” the apex of professional excellence while maintaining the to support and mentor Villanova alumni who have, in turn, highest levels of skill and integrity. She has been a pioneer often reached back to help other Villanovans. —MARK C. ALEXANDER, JD, in the area of mutual funds governance and is a highly “I always make time for people. After all, many of the Arthur J. Kania Dean of experienced practitioner in financial institution regulation successes I have achieved depended on someone having helped the Villanova University Charles under the federal securities laws. me along the way,” she says. Widger School of Law When she began practice, mutual funds regulation, which Through her position as chair of the Board of Consultors, affects businesses around the world, was still evolving. There Ambler has also had the opportunity to collaborate with the was much law yet to be made, and Ambler’s practice and Law School’s dean, administrators, faculty and staff, and reputation grew as the law developed. members of its growing community. She teams with those As a result, Ambler has been ranked as one of the top guiding Villanova Law and steering its curricular development lawyers in her field by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers of and strategic direction. America; has been listed in Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register Ambler refers to the call from Charles “Chuck” Widger of Preeminent Women Lawyers; and has earned a membership asking her to chair the board as one of the proudest moments in the prestigious American Law Institute. of her career. Ambler says it was in her DNA to lead. She comes from “It’s a very exciting time. What is happening at Villanova an old Philadelphia Quaker family with very strong, caring is more than evolutionary—it’s revolutionary,” she says. and dedicated women. Among others, her great-great-great “Villanova Law is, in many ways, becoming the model for the grandmother, Mary Ambler, led an effort to aid passengers legal community.” on a train that crashed in what is now Ambler, Pa. The town Ambler sees the incredible forward momentum in Villanova was later given that name in honor of Mary’s leadership. The Law—from Dean Alexander’s new leadership to the energy example of the hardworking, strong women in her family has and intellectual support of alumni, exemplified by Widger— driven her to find projects through which she could make her and knows Villanova will continue to elevate legal education mark on the legal profession. “It never occurred to me that I across the profession. 

30 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 31 RISING STAR | MIA WALDRON

Health Knowledge Is Power PhD student Mia Waldron studies ways to improve care for preterm babies and their parents

Mia Waldron understands the incredible anxi- “I’ve been so impressed by Mia’s work, and ety parents feel when they take their baby home I believe it will have great impact,” says Lesley from the neonatal intensive care unit. That Perry, PhD, RN, interim dean of the College of apprehension can be made worse by the ava- Nursing. “Mia is really devoted to this topic area lanche of information they receive during the and is focused and goal-oriented. This is a pas- discharge process. What should they do? How sion for her.” can they best care for their child? “When people’s stress levels are high, their BUILDING ON CLINICAL WORK ability to process health information—their The dissertation is part of Waldron’s crowded health literacy—is severely limited,” says Wal- schedule, which includes raising five children, dron, a NICU nurse and staff educator by train- ages 8 to 16, with her husband, Christopher, an ing. “It has nothing to do with IQ and education attorney. level. You can be an astrophysicist and not neces- In addition, Waldron runs four clinical stud- sarily understand health information.” ies at Children’s National Health Center in Washington, D.C. One of her current studies INCREASING HEALTH LITERACY looks at parents of children with cancer in the Waldron wants parents and babies in these high- pediatric ICU and the end-of-life decisions some pressure situations to succeed. A PhD student parents have to make. in Villanova’s College of Nursing, the New York She also is looking at the adverse effects of “ I’ve been so City native is researching how prepared parents cancer treatment on pediatric patients. Rather are to care for their newborns after discharge and than merely monitoring vital signs, Waldron impressed by what changes to the discharge process may help speaks directly to the young people. Mia’s work, them better synthesize the data they receive. “In the past, children were not asked about and I believe “I want to find out how well parents under- the effects,” she says. “Some symptoms are sub- it will have stand the health information about their chil- jective, such as fatigue and depression. We want great impact.” dren,” Waldron says. “For instance, if you have a to identify a core group of symptoms that chil- preterm baby, you have to use a specific formula dren experience and that disrupt their lives.” —LESLEY PERRY, and calculate the amount you give the baby.” In another project, Waldron is investigating PhD, RN, interim Waldron hopes to test the thesis that alterna- how fathers and mothers of children in the dean of the tive methods of information delivery—perhaps NICU handle parenting when their babies have College of Nursing demonstrations instead of literature, for exam- never been home. And the fourth study is in ple—will make a difference in parents’ confi- conjunction with George Washington Universi- dence in caring for their children. ty’s School of Engineering and Applied Science Waldron’s dissertation focuses specifically to see how telerobotic-assisted technology can on African-American parents, whose newborns help with various tasks in the NICU. BY have a preterm birth rate and infant mortal- It’s a robust lineup, and together with Waldron’s MICHAEL BRADLEY ity rate two times higher than babies in other PhD work, it is giving her tremendous knowledge racial and ethnic groups. Her goal is to find out and insight into the treatment of sick babies. whether increasing the health literacy of those “Mia is gaining hands-on experience with parents during their newborns’ stays in the a variety of research methods,” says Professor NICU will lead to improved infant outcomes Nancy Sharts-Hopko, PhD, RN, FAAN, who after they go home. To that end, she is charting was director of the College’s PhD in Nursing parents’ health literacy when they leave the hos- program for 15 years. “That will be a great advan- pital and then following up three months later. tage throughout her career as a researcher.” 

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athletes. Between classes, practices and road SPIRIT OF THE GAME >> By Suzanne Wentzel trips, the more than 550 varsity players can’t always attend prayer and service opportuni- The intersection of sports and spirituality can transform college athletics ties on campus. The game plan: bring oppor- tunities to them. One such means is David Walsh ’15 MA, dds are that a round of word convened at Villanova in June to explore aim was to initiate a worldwide movement to the University’s first campus minister for association with the term the intersection of faith and the uniquely encourage sports organizations and athletes Sports and Spirituality. As comfortable dis- Ointercollegiate sports would yield American phenomenon that is intercollegiate to follow six guiding principles: compassion, cussing the interior life as he is driving to the responses such as scholarships, teams and sports. This two-day event was the first fruits respect, love, enlightenment, balance, joy. net, Walsh understands the pray-play bond. tournaments. But spirituality? Probably a long of the Vatican’s 2016 global conference Partners were needed to put those prin- Whether he is facilitating an afternoon reflec- shot. Can the holy be found in a bump- “Sport at the Service of Humanity.” Led by ciples into play. Villanova stepped up to tion, customizing a team retreat or meeting set-spike? Transcendence experienced by the Pontifical Council for Culture, the Rome the plate, organizing and hosting the first one-on-one for coffee, Walsh helps individu- pounding a track? The common good gathering recognized the potential of faith Vatican-sanctioned regional follow-up. The als and squads “to find deeper richness and a promoted by helping opponents to their feet? traditions and sports to unite and transform context: faith-based colleges and universities sense of meaning—not just as athletes but as Yes, said the women and men who people in mind, body and spirit. The council’s in the US. people,” he says. “It’s a privilege to walk with students as they strive to be their best selves.” Frank Allocco, senior associate athletic director, External Relations, at the University of Discovering one’s best self is a spiritual San Francisco, and the Rev. William Rickle, SJ, campus minister, Athletics and Student threshold, and sports can help people cross Life, at St. Joseph’s University, share their experiences. it. In his sophomore year, Edward Hastings, PhD, ’73 CLAS tore his ACL. The Wildcat faced the possibility that he would never play ALL ON THE SAME SIDE Issues of inclusion, involvement and basketball again—and be stripped of what he Barbara Wall, PhD, vice president, Mission inspiration rallied attendees. Claire VeNard, saw as his defining trait. and Ministry, and her colleague Christopher assistant athletics director of Student Welfare Janosik, EdD, director of Planning and and Development at Notre Dame, was pumped Research, captained the team that planned up by the exchanges. “It was clear from our the conference. Vatican officials; Villanova conversations that sport is uniquely positioned leaders, including Athletics Director Mark to emphasize our common humanity and to Jackson; and Big East Commissioner Val enable people to grow in the ways outlined in Ackerman provided crucial assists. the six guiding principles,” VeNard says. “The “The classical idea that play is integral conference challenged us to examine how we to human development is embedded in the might create more opportunities for those in Catholic intellectual tradition,” Dr. Wall says. our communities to experience that.” “Our goal was for schools to look at how they implement the values of their faith traditions YES, IN OUR HOUSE Crystal Sullivan, director, Campus Ministry, into athletics so that student-athletes can Attendees’ eagerness to adapt ideas to their at the University of Dayton, discusses the learn about the spirituality of what they do institutions gladdened the hearts of organizers. intersection of sports and spirituality. and integrate it into their lives.” Bishop Paul Tighe, now the secretary of the The more than 100 delegates on the final Pontifical Council for Culture and a speaker “The injury rocked my world, but then it led roster hailed from faith-based institutions at Villanova’s forum, was especially pleased. me to realize that my true identity is rooted around the country, from Providence to “It was edifying to observe the commitment in God, not in performance,” says Dr. Hast- Pepperdine, from Baylor to Marquette. among the participants to promoting the ings, who ended up going to the 1971 national They represented all NCAA divisions and highest standards of fair play and integrity in championship. Now an assistant professor of the National Association of Intercollegiate the area of sport,” he says, “even if, at times, Theology and Religious Studies, Dr. Hast- Athletics. these values will not necessarily lead to instant ings shares his expertise on sports, spiritual- “We wanted to put people who work in results and success.” ity and character development with Villanova athletics in touch with the people who work The conference did lead to one instant students, noting how Augustinian it is to “go in spiritual development,” Dr. Janosik says. result. As it wrapped up, Bishop Tighe deeper into yourself to find out who you are.” Thus, coaches and chaplains came to the invited the representatives to continue their Spiritual growth is not a footnote in Vil- table. They listened to insightful speakers task collectively, and he tapped Villanova lanova’s playbook. It is central to the compre- and tackled worthy questions. How can we to head the effort. The University has hensive development of every runner, rower help our student-athletes to appreciate their begun collaborating with the other schools and receiver. “Our No. 1 objective is to gradu- God-given talents? Our teams to reach out to on next steps. ate complete, well-rounded students,” Jackson marginalized populations? Our institutions to On its campus, Villanova continues to sup- says. “Being able to connect sports and spiritu- The conference at Villanova built on the six principles guiding the global faith and sport movement. embody virtuous competition? port the diverse spiritual needs of student- ality can really help with the process.” 

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HIGH SCORING

Villanova athletes display championship attitude in the classroom

BY SHAWN PROCTOR

he numbers—and the accolades— one of the premier academic honors in tell only part of the story of the college sports: the Elite 90 Award, given Villanova Athletics’ tradition. by the NCAA to the student-athlete with Twenty NCAA national team the highest GPA who has made the finals championships. More than 100 national in his or her sport. titles in individual events. Bella is the second Villanovan to win Villanova helps student-athletes like Dominique Clark ’18 CLAS, Bella Burda ’19 CLAS and Andreas Barto­sinski ’18 COE reach their But those accomplishments merely hint the Elite 90 Award, and she’s just one of full potential. at what defines the University’s student- the University’s many athletes who have athletes: They strive and triumph just turned heads with stellar classwork. as much in the classroom as they do in sports competition. BOOK-WISE, SPORTS-SMART Whether they need guidance navigat- “The history and tradition of It’s not surprising that in August Forbes Director of Athletics Mark Jackson ing a challenging major’s curriculum; Villanova Athletics couple academics named Villanova one of the top 25 col- “Whatever their goals expects the tradition of achievement at finding the right study abroad, research and athletics as dual priorities. The leges that dominate academically and are, we are going to Villanova to continue—and to elevate to or internship opportunity; or simply approach evolves over time, absolutely, athletically. The designation attests to the new heights. scheduling classes, Brophy and her team help our students but those core values have been and prestige of the Athletics Department’s “We strive to develop complete student- help student-athletes have a complete col- achieve them.” will always be there,” Venella says. academic accomplishments, now at an athletes, and we are succeeding,” he says. lege experience at Villanova. Although there were fewer formal- all-time high. “We are succeeding academically. We are “Whatever their goals are, we are JENNIFER BROPHY, DIRECTOR ized support structures during her time, The department’s dedication goes Bella Burda ’19 CLAS, Cross Country and OF THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC succeeding athletically. We are succeed- Track and Field, wins the Elite 90 Award, going to help our students achieve them,” former player Rosemarie T. Dempsey much deeper still. The Athletics leader- SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICS ing in providing a life-changing college given to the student-athlete with the high- she says. ’83 VSB says that Harry Perretta ’95 MA, ship and staff support student-athletes as experience.” est GPA who has made the finals in his or head coach, Women’s Basketball, and whole people, helping them reach their her sport. Faculty Representative to Athletics HUMBLE, HUNGRY the Athletics staff nurtured the student- full potential. Jeremy Kees, PhD, the Richard J. and Allison Venella ’08 CLAS, ’13 MA, progress reports for classes and athletes, from finding a compatible major “They are committed to helping you Barbara Naclerio Endowed Chair in Busi- continue to achieve greatness because director of Student-Athlete Development, schedule tutoring sessions. to connecting with alumni. figure out who you want to be and help- ness, feels this exceptional performance everyone works together toward one goal.” says that technology has made checking Programs like this support the “Harry and the coaches were the ing you find balance between academics in all areas makes Villanova a distinctive Bolstering the student-athletes in their in with student-athletes easier, especially culture of excellence at Villanova, catalysts in helping the athletes balance and athletics,” says Biology major Bella presence in college sports. “As a former endeavors is the Office of Academic Sup- when the team is traveling. which is distinctive and unchanging. sports and academics,” Dempsey says. Burda ’19 CLAS, a member of the Cross student-athlete, I understand the chal- port for Athletics. Jennifer Brophy, the The academic support system has It is also among the reasons Villanova “They understood each person’s strengths Country and Track and Field teams. It’s a lenge facing our coaches, staff, faculty office’s director, leads a staff of advisers been streamlined and moved online. attracts student-athletes from all and helped all of us move forward.” unique culture, she adds, which helps her and student-athletes,” he says. “Villanova who meet with student-athletes to help These changes allow students and staff over the world and from diverse socio- Berkeley, Calif., native Dominique excel in all facets of university life. has set the bar very high for academics them define—and ultimately achieve— to communicate from anywhere, access economic backgrounds. Clark ’18 CLAS had looked at many Last season, Bella was recognized with and athletics. But our student-athletes academic and career goals.

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scheduling summer classes that matched “Everyone made it clear that if I was highest level in their chosen sport and his degree’s graduation requirements. struggling in any respect—be it academi- still take on a demanding curriculum like “I give 100 percent effort all of the cally, athletically or socially—I could go to engineering or nursing whose schedule time,” Jalen says, “but the academic them for help,” Andreas says. may be less flexible. advisers have worked so much with me, Throughout his time at Villanova, “Villanova’s culture of collaboration helping me to become the best student, coaches, teammates and academic sup- and commitment to students helps make best athlete and best person I can be for port staff have regularly reached out it possible,” she says. myself and my team.” and, when needed, connected Andreas Jackson agrees with Brophy— with resources such as tutors. That Villanovans prove they are stronger STRONGEST TOGETHER support has continued as he prepares to together. That unity draws on powerful Men’s Soccer captain Andreas Barto- launch his career. Staff in the Athletics Augustinian ideals and fosters champion sinski ’18 COE came to Villanova from Department have helped him refine his athletes, as well as exceptional students. Cologne, Germany, part of the wave of résumé and connected Andreas with Bound together, driven to always greater international talent flowing into the alumni working in the mechanical heights, Villanovans achieve ever more. collegiate soccer game. An ocean away engineering field. “This is a tight-knit community. from his family and friends, Andreas was Brophy says that Villanova is one Students don’t just come to Villanova welcomed with open arms as a member of the few schools where students like for four years. This is a decision that of a whole different kind of family. Andreas and Snyder can compete at the lasts a lifetime,” he says. 

Director of Athletics Mark Jackson; Provost Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD; and Faculty Representative to Athletics Jeremy Kees, PhD, the POWER POINTS Richard J. and Barbara Naclerio Endowed Chair in Busi­ness, honor student-athletes who earned 4.0 GPAs in the fall 2016 semester. Whether in uniform or in the classroom, Villanova’s student-athletes— more than 550 men and women competing on 24 teams—win the right way. colleges at which to continue her water Throughout college, student-athletes for his stellar basketball skills, brought polo career after high school, but she are expanding their horizons and figur- that same dedication and work ethic to his Humble and driven, they strive for Villanova and for excellence. wanted a school with a Communication ing out who they are as people. Academic courses. And they continue to build on the legacy of success established by those who came before them. Accolades announced in 2016–17 for department as strong as its Athletics one. Support works alongside coaches to help Jalen remembers that from the moment the University’s student-athletes include the following: Villanova and Dominique were a student-athletes identify what they are he arrived on campus, the Athletics perfect fit. She has been dominant in passionate about. Department worked closely with him to and out of the pool, turning in multiple In the case of Jalen Brunson ’18 CLAS, help smooth the transition to college aca- Student-athletes have main- A record 320 Villanova student- semesters with a 4.0 GPA and leading the his goal was to graduate a year ahead of demics and athletics. They also supported tained above a 3.0 GPA for athletes were named to the Big team in goals with 72 this past spring. schedule. Jalen, well-known to hoops fans his academic goal by assisting him with 28 consecutive semesters. East All-Academic Team. “The staff and tutors gave me the confidence I needed to establish aca- demic success,” says Dominique, who was Athletics features an overall 94 Three teams were recognized named to the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic percent Graduation Success by the Big East and two by the Rate, a measure of the Colonial Athletic Association Conference First Team, as well as the percentage of student-athletes for having the highest GPA in MAAC All-Academic Team, last year. who graduate within six years. In their respective sports: Men’s THE VILLANOVA WAY the most recent cohort, reflecting Basketball, Men’s Indoor and 2006–09, 14 programs tallied a Outdoor Track and Field, Football, Mary Snyder ’17 CON, who won four Big perfect 100 percent GSR. and Women’s Rowing. East titles as a member of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team, sees a team- first mentality reflected across Athletics, Four student-athletes were A record 15 teams—one of only among the winners of Big seven Division I programs—earned from the director to the coaches to the East Scholar-Athlete Sport public recognition from the NCAA support staff. Excellence Awards, given to for having a multiyear Academic “In nursing, we talk about caring for one student-athlete from each Progress Rate score that ranked the patient as a whole. At Villanova, Amanda Pedersen-Henry ’19 CLAS sport in recognition of academic within the top 10 percent of their everyone motivates one another. You is a standout player on the Women’s and athletic achievements, sport nationwide, from the 2012–13 Volleyball team and was named to the always know you’re cared about as an Jalen Brunson ’18 CLAS has worked closely with staff and coaches to succeed as well as community service. through the 2015–16 academic years. 2016–17 Big East All-Academic Team. individual,” she says. in academics and athletics.

38 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 39 he morning of Sept. 12, family, friends and former players gathered in St. Thomas of Villanova Church to bid farewell to an T outstanding figure in University, and college basketball, history. Roland V. “Rollie” Massimino was the head coach of the Men’s Basketball program for 19 years, from 1973 to 1992, and the guiding force who led Villanova to its first NCAA national championship, in 1985. But Massimino was much more. Indeed, he was mentor, teacher, friend and inspiration to those who came together for the funeral Mass. Numerous messages about how “that man changed my life” reached his family after Massimino died of cancer on Aug. 31 at the age of 82. Weeks later, the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach for Men’s Members of the 1985 national Basketball Jay Wright, who was hired by Massimino as a Wildcats assistant championship team reunite in 2014. in 1987 and served seven years by his side, was still contemplating all that “Coach Mass” meant to him, the basketball program and the Villanova community. “It’s been a tough time,” Wright said. “Coach has been such a huge part Seeds of Greatness of this University since 1973. It’s a big loss to all of us here. There were Villanova’s six-game march to one people in academia he stayed close to, and coaches in other sports—like of the most famous upsets in NCAA [Women’s Basketball coach] Harry Perretta—he was always in touch with. For me, he was my mentor. It’s probably one of the toughest losses I’ve history is the stuff that sports had personally. I miss him.” documentaries and top 10 lists are Tom Massimino, who served made of. At Rupp Arena in Lexington, as an assistant coach to his father Ky., April 1, 1985, the Wildcats, a at Villanova, offered a son’s No. 8 seed, outshot No. 1 Georgetown perspective at the beginning of by two points to claim the Division I the Mass. Men’s Basketball Championship. “He always made our family feel special, even when he was a No name is more closely tied to that high school coach making $3,600 victory than that of Rollie Massimino, a year. We had love, each other Villanova’s gesticulating, gum- and pasta. What else could any IN MEMORIAM chewing, irrepressible coach. But family want?” Coach Mass’ legacy wasn’t built in In his remarks, Billy a day. He called forth the best in Cunningham, the former “He was my mentor. “MASS” APPRECIATION his players throughout his career in Philadelphia 76ers star and coach, It’s probably one of Players, coaches, fans and friends who led the team to an NBA college athletics. championship in 1983, talked the toughest losses • From 1973 to 1992, Massimino said farewell to Rollie Massimino about the passion and love for life I’ve had personally.” guided the Wildcats to 357 of the man he called “one of my BY MIKE SHERIDAN —HEAD COACH JAY WRIGHT dearest friends,” the man who never victories, including 20 in NCAA knocked at the Cunninghams’ front tournament play. door but would walk in and ask, “What’s goin’ on?” • In addition to the 1985 run, the Certainly, 1985 was, Cunningham said, “a phenomenal year for the Wildcats advanced to the Elite Massiminos, for Villanova and for the whole community in the basketball Eight in 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1988. world,” but one characteristic of Massimino’s always struck Cunningham. “As a coach, he was never satisfied. He was always trying to improve” his game. • Villanova posted 10 seasons of 20 Massimino coached seven seasons at Villanova after the national victories or more in his tenure. championship, further cementing himself as an icon of the community and as a nationally known leader in his sport. • Massimino was the 1982 Big East “He changed lives. He changed hearts,” said Associate Athletic Director Coach of the Year and, in 2013, the Rev. Rob Hagan, OSA, JD, ’87 CLAS, who celebrated the Mass and was inducted into the Collegiate was joined in prayer by fellow friars, including University President the Basketball Hall of Fame. Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS. “Everyone wants to equate Top photo: The 1984–85 Men’s Basketball team brought home Villanova’s first NCAA national championship in 1985. Rollie Massimino with the word basketball,” Father Hagan said. “How could • He earned 816 victories during From left: Coach Massimino with his team in the late 1970s; speaking at a dinner celebrating the 30th anniversary of the you not? But the word that trumps basketball is family. It was his metaphor. his nearly 50-year career as a 1985 national championship; and in the huddle with his team not long after accepting the head coaching position in 1973. It was the way he structured his life. And everybody was family.”  collegiate head coach.

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A Family Affair The Holts make service to Villanova a multigeneration tradition

BY BETTY RUSSELL

It’s difficult to talk about Tom Holt Jr. Executive MBA program. one of the early campaigns, and I have a ’85 VSB and the Holt family tradition he After graduation, Holt and his brothers lot of passion for and commitment to the started at Villanova without going back 90 became the third generation to join the University,” Holt says. “I have many more years into Holt family history. family business. The values they learned at Villanova friends now than I did when In 1926, Holt’s grandfather, Leo Holt, home, at Catholic schools and at Villanova I graduated. They are involved in many was looking for a better way to support remain an important part of how they live different things, and giving back is a big his family. He bought a truck and started their lives and run their business. part of it.” delivering cargo. He worked tirelessly throughout the Great Depression and other challenges. Later, Tom Holt Sr. and his brother worked alongside their father “As alums, we can go beyond simply supporting to help grow the trucking business. our alma mater and have a meaningful impact Tom Sr., Holt’s father, was “larger than life” and thrived in the family business. on a tremendous success story.” A graduate of a Catholic high school, he —Michael Holt ’95 CLAS enrolled his children in Catholic schools. He also encouraged them to do something he had never done—get a college education. Today, Holt Logistics Corp. is a group “It’s amazing to look at the evolution SETTING THE TREND of affiliated transport companies—encom- of the University and see what Villanova Holt took his father’s words to heart, and passing logistics, port and warehouse has become over the past 30 years,” Holt’s when he enrolled at Villanova, he became services—that spans nine counties in south- brother Michael says. “As alums, we can go the first Holt to attend college. eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Dela- beyond simply supporting our alma mater “Villanova was just what I was looking ware. By any measure, the Holt businesses and have a meaningful impact on a tre- for,” Holt says. “I was coming from a small are innovative and successful. But what mendous success story.” Catholic high school, and I wanted to be makes the third generation of Holts proud- Holt serves on the President’s Advisory close to my high school sweetheart, Angela est is something much more personal. Council, which meets with University DiBello, who was attending St. Joseph’s “Our grandfather’s and father’s devotion leaders, helps alumni and parents stay University. I really enjoyed my time at Vil- to family is the thing that probably means connected to Villanova, and has been lanova and learned a lot about business.” the most to us,” says Leo. “Today, we have instrumental in the momentum behind Holt’s positive experience had a profound the fourth generation of Holts coming on the Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change. influence on his family. Over the next board. And the company not only supports The Holt family has hosted various Vil- decades, his two brothers, Leo ’86 CLAS the entire Holt family, but also supports more lanova events, and was one of the major and Michael ’95 CLAS, and Leo’s wife, than 1,000 families in the Delaware Valley.” donors who helped create and fund Villa- MeLinda DeNofa-Holt ’96 VSB, attended nova’s Institute for Innovation, Creativity the University. Holt and Angela mar- NOVA PRIDE and Entrepreneurship. ried, and Villanova was the college of In the 1990s, Holt’s dad, Tom Sr., donated “We even had 11 Holts in Houston in choice for their five children: Tom III to Villanova to pay for scholarships for 2016 supporting our basketball team for ’06 VSB; Eric ’07 VSB; Angela Marie “Min- those who couldn’t afford to attend. Holt the championship game,” Holt says. “We Michael Holt ’95 CLAS; Tom Holt III ’06 VSB; Leo Holt ’86 CLAS; Eric Holt ’07 VSB; Christian Holt ’15 VSB; Phillip Holt ’10 VSB; nie” ’09 CON, ’17 MBA; Phillip ’10 VSB; says giving back to Villanova is a priority had a tremendous time. From my perspec- Angela Marie “Minnie” Devine ’09 CON, ’17 MBA; and Tom Holt Jr. ’85 VSB and Christian ’15 VSB. Minnie’s husband, for him as well. tive, reconnecting with Villanova is proba- Mike Devine, is enrolled in Villanova’s “I reconnected with Villanova through bly one of the best things I’ve ever done.” 

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“Villanova gave me the greatest gift of all—the In addition to alumni moving to the confidence and the connections to pursue my West Coast after college, the Univer- sity has received an increasing number career halfway across the world.” —PAUL PARISI ’09 VSB of applications from the region over the past decade. One such case is “The College of Nursing has a Grey’s son Aaron ’12 VSB. strong presence in the Navy,” she says. The father-son duo returned to cam- “I’ve been fortunate to meet and work pus to celebrate milestone reunions with other alumni at every hospital this past June. where I’ve been stationed, from San “It was my 50th reunion—and Diego to Okinawa.” the first Reunion Weekend I’ve ever While working at US Navy hos- attended,” Grey says. “I was happy to pitals in Japan from 2007 to 2012, see how far Villanova has advanced— Shaughnessy also began to use Face- NNETWORKING OONE VILLANOVA VVALUE OF VILLANOVA AALWAYS A WILDCAT academically, culturally and physi- book—including the Villanova Uni- cally—while remaining true to its versity Alumni Association’s page—to foundation.” keep in touch with classmates, share Patricia Rodriguez ’10 CLAS also news and see campus updates. knows what it is like to feel connected Now back in Virginia, Shaughnessy to her alma mater and other alumni. has taken advantage of opportuni- Rodriguez, who came from a close- ties to attend events with the Club of knit community in Puerto Rico, felt Greater Washington, D.C., and serve right at home at Villanova. When she on the board of the new Villanova AN ENDURING SENSE OF COMMUNITY returned to the island after gradua- Vets affinity group. tion, she wanted to find a way to bring “I went to the NROTC reception at BY CHRISTINE STACKHOUSE her two worlds together. Reunion 2017 and met many current Paul Parisi ’09 VSB (left) frequently hosts Rodriguez has helped to reinvigorate students and older graduates in the fellow Villanovans like Joseph Martyn ’09 COE Final installment of a five-part series on the Villanova interest in the Villanova University Navy,” she says. “It expanded my net- who are visiting or working in Hong Kong. Club of Puerto Rico, of which she is University Alumni Association’s platform for alumni engagement work and made me feel part of what’s currently president. happening now.” INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT “We’re modeling events after what we loved on campus—meeting new n addition to a strong Club pres- people, participating in community ence within the continental US, the ALWAYS A Commencement is bittersweet for most graduates. Their eagerness to go out service, cheering on our teams during IVUAA sponsors Villanova clubs WILDCAT: into the world and make an impact is tempered by sadness at leaving the game watches,” she says. in several other countries, including Wherever Villanova’s campus that has been home and the people who have been family. (See Page 50 to learn about the many Ireland, England, the United Arab Emir- alumni are around Fortunately, that feeling is short-lived. New alumni quickly realize that ways Villanovans have contributed to ates and China. Even abroad, the Nova theA world, they are always one of the many benefits of belonging to the Nova Nation is that they never Network continues to help the next hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico connected to the University. leave the Villanova community behind. Wherever they go, it will be there and elsewhere.) generation make big moves. for them—and they will be there for it. Originally from New Jersey, Paul Parisi GROWING AFFINITY ’09 VSB moved to Hong Kong for a job within months of graduation. Eight years lumni often build community later, he still lives there and regularly EXPANDING REACH because they share common networks with Villanova students who he days when the majority of Pittsburgh, is one of those thousands. Aground or interests. Thanks come to the city on short-term and Villanovans came from, and Grey went west to work after gradua- to the University’s deep connections semester-long study abroad programs. returned to work in, cities in the tion. Through a chance encounter with with the nursing and military com- Parisi encourages those interested T munities, Navy nurse Cmdr. Kim Northeast are gone. Villanova attracts a fellow alumnus, he became involved in working abroad to start exploring Shaughnessy, CNM, ’97 CON, ’17 Cmdr. Kim Shaughnessy, CNM, ’97 CON, students from across the country and in the Villanova University Club of ’17 DNP has traveled extensively for her opportunities and reach out to fellow around the globe, and it has more than Orange County. DNP has moved across the country— work as a nurse midwife in the US Navy Villanovans for support. 123,000 alumni worldwide. For example, “I take great pride in being a part and the world—but has never been far but has always stayed connected to “Villanova gave me the greatest gift of today, thousands of Villanovans live in of this community, so I wear a lot of from fellow Villanovans. Villanova. all—the confidence and the connections California, which boasts the University’s Villanova gear,” Grey says. “The man to pursue my career halfway across the fourth-largest alumni population. noticed my clothes and struck up a Edgar Grey ’67 CLAS reconnected with The Alumni Association offers numerous opportunities to get involved world,” he says. “There are Villanovans Edgar Grey ’67 CLAS, who was born conversation about the club. It was the University through the Villanova Club and stay connected. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more. everywhere who are willing to help you and raised in Sewickley, Pa., outside of that easy.” of Orange County, Calif., and through his acclimate and succeed.”  son Aaron ’12 VSB.

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Villanova University Thousands of proud Villanovans, families and friends gathered Alumni Association for Reunion Weekend 2017, June 8–11, with nearly 40 events Welcomes New across campus. Board Members Highlights included the family picnic, president’s lunch, alumni Mass, and Supernova dinner and dance.

Additional special events and parties honored the classes of 1967 and 1992 as those Wildcat alumni marked their 50th and 25th reunions, respectively, and shared memories of their undergraduate experiences.

Reunion 2018 will be held May 31–June 3 and honor class years ending in “3” or “8.”

Clockwise from top left: New VUAA board members Christine Kraninger ’93 CLAS, Jon Williams ’03 CLAS, Patricia “Patti” May ’77 CON and M. Brian Muscarella ’80 VSB

M. BRIAN MUSCARELLA ’80 VSB After a 27-year career in the insurance of the Villanova University Club of May Rolston ’10 CON, ’14 MSN; and industry, Brian Muscarella saw his life North Central Jersey. Erinn May ’13 CLAS, the Mays were the ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA ALUMNI AND YOUNG ALUMNI MEDALS BESTOWED change dramatically when a spinal stroke Senior Director of Brokerage Services host for the Class Gift Match, pledging rendered him paralyzed in 2011. at Cushman & Wakefield in Morristown, to donate for each senior who made a the VUAA. It is presented annually to nonprofit that provides educational Since that day, Muscarella, manag- N.J., Williams remains involved with gift of any size to Villanova. alumni who have an outstanding record support for students in Ecuador ing director at NYLEX Benefits, has the Soccer program. of service and who best symbolize through scholarship, tutoring and dedicated his life to helping others with Williams has also consistently been CHRISTINE KRANINGER ’93 CLAS the spirit and legacy of St. Thomas leadership development. Since its disabilities, frequently speaking at schools, a top producer at his company and is a Christine Kraninger married her hus- of Villanova. founding five years ago, the Starfish organizations and rehabilitation centers part of the Rising Leadership Council, band, Dan Kraninger ’93 CLAS, in 1996. Keating has served as president Foundation has grown from serving in the Charlotte, N.C., area, as well as which helps Cushman & Wakefield As Dan was starting a financial services and CEO of Commonfund since 2015. 28 students with five volunteers to at Villanova. leadership create many of the company’s company, the Kraningers founded the She has been named one of the “Most supporting more than 120 students President of the Villanova University most important initiatives and policies. Villanova University Club of Fairfield Powerful Women in Finance” and annually. Club of Charlotte, Muscarella has been and Westchester and welcomed three one of the “Most Powerful Women in Banking” by American Banker. on the club’s Leadership Council since PATRICIA “PATTI” MAY ’77 CON children. Keating served for 11 years on the 2004 and received the VUAA Leadership Patricia “Patti” May is director of Peri- Through the growing Villanova Club The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Villanova Board of Trustees, including Award in 2013. The club received the Rev. operative Nursing as a consultant with and her family, Christine discovered ’75 CLAS; St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni two years as chair. In addition to her Ray Jackson Community Service Award Surgical Directions, based in Chicago, her true passion: supporting her chil- Medal recipient Catherine Keating ’84 undergraduate degree from Villanova, in 2014. He lives in Charlotte with his and has more than 30 years of experi- dren and working with local nonprofit CLAS; and George Kolb ’84 VSB, associate wife, daughters and granddaughter. vice president, Alumni Relations Keating earned a JD from the University ence in perioperative services. organizations. of Virginia School of Law. Members of the President’s Club, She is proud that her eldest son, Ben, The VUAA Young Alumni Medal JON WILLIAMS ’03 CLAS May and her husband, David ’75 COE, is now a freshman at Villanova. He is At special ceremonies, the Villanova was awarded to Beth Awalt ’10 CLAS As a student, Jon Williams was a stand- have been active alumni in Colorado the third generation in her family to University Alumni Association honored for reaching a significant level of out goaltender for Men’s Soccer, rec- since the 1980s. They have hosted the attend Villanova. Her father, Armando a pair of Villanovans for their service to professional achievement and for ognized as a Big East All-Academic Colorado New Student Send-Off for Cuesta ’64 COE, started the tradition and representation of the University. modeling the quality and caliber of All-Star. As an alumnus, he has been a the past 15 years. when he attended the University as a Catherine Keating ’84 CLAS received today’s Villanova students. strong supporter of Villanova, serving Along with their three daughters, refugee after an Augustinian priest gave the 2017 St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni A leader in the community, Awalt Beth Awalt ’10 CLAS, recipient of the as president emeritus and co-founder Meaghan May Hildreth ’08 COE; Kaitlyn him safe passage from Cuba. Medal, the highest honor bestowed by co-founded the Starfish Foundation, a VUAA Young Alumni Medal

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Jerome Rubin ’69 CWSL joined Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. has joined Evans Bancorp Inc. Maribeth Schreder LeBreton, Placement Literature, serves as 1950s the Seattle office of Williams Charles J. Dunlap Jr. ’75 CWSL as vice president and director of DNP, CRNP, ’81 CON received freshman grade level leader, and Kastner in the firm’s Labor and was the recipient of St. Joseph’s Employee Benefits. a Lancaster Catholic High is head coach of the varsity CLASS OF 1953 A PICTURE OF DRAMA UNVEILED Employment Practice group. Office of Veteran Services’ TEC5 School Alumni Citation Award bowling team. 65th Reunion William J. Kamski ’79 CWSL George J. Beichl, PhD ’39 Award. for Outstanding Professional May 31–June 3, 2018 was promoted to senior vice Retired Navy Capt. Paul Achievement. Sometimes a Robert DiTomasso, PhD, president-senior attorney of Hechenberger ’85 VSB is CLASS OF 1958 1970s moment can ignite ’76 MS, professor and chair Valley National Bank. Ed Wallace ’81 VSB published deputy general counsel at Spirit 60th Reunion CLASS OF 1973 passion and lay of Psychology at Philadelphia the book The Relationship Engine: AeroSystems Inc. He retired in May 31–June 3, 2018 45th Reunion David R. Laffey ’79 VSB was out a path to bring College of Osteopathic Medicine, Connecting With the People Who 2015 as a captain in the US Navy May 31–June 3, 2018 promoted to executive vice an idea to life. Martin G. Galvin, PhD, ’58 has been inducted into the Power Your Business. Reserve after 30 years of service. president at LCS Real Estate. He For CLAS published the book of CLASS OF 1978 Fellowship of The College of Christopher was also appointed to the board of Charles Eppolito III ’82 VSB, Richard Mennies ’85 CWSL and poetry A Way to Home: New 40th Reunion Physicians of Philadelphia. Dayett ’16 MA, and Selected Poems, 2017. managers for Life Care Companies ’95 CWSL is president-elect of the Ryan Palmer ’85 CWSL formed whose work, May 31–June 3, 2018 Michael J. McDonald ’76 CLAS LLC. Pennsylvania Bar Association. the litigation law firm Mennies Dorian Gray: Frank Falcone ’70 COE, ’73 MS began his second one-year term & Palmer, with an office in Doug Robison ’79 CWSL Ernest F. Hart ’83 CWSL is a The Musical, 1960s has been cited by the Philadelphia as secretary of the Pennsylvania Conshohocken, Pa. Bar Association. was elected to a third term as judge of the Supreme Court 11th with additional Section of the American Society the presiding judge for the music by Kevin CLASS OF 1963 Judicial District in New York. James Pezzotti ’85 COE, ’91 MS of Civil Engineers as its Educator Ronald R. Steger ’76 VSB has 393rd District Court of 55th Reunion has been cited by the Philadelphia Mucchetti, won selection to the New York Musical of the Year for 2017. For more than been appointed to the board Denton County, Texas. James D. Adams ’84 MS has May 31–June 3, 2018 Section of the American Society Festival in July, that spark began with the playwriting four decades, Falcone has taught of directors of Global Eagle joined KS Engineers PC as a of Civil Engineers as Structural class of Michael Hollinger ’89 MA, professor of Theatre. at the undergraduate and graduate Entertainment, and is also a vice president. CLASS OF 1968 Engineer of the Year for 2017. The off-Broadway production, which sold out its three- 50th Reunion levels in Villanova’s Department member of the board of directors 1980s Gregory R. Gifford ’84 CWSL show run at the Acorn Theatre in New York City, featured May 31–June 3, 2018 of Civil and Environmental and audit committee chair of the Peter G. Callaghan ’86 CLAS, was elected vice president of the four other Villanova alumni: Courtney Boches ’14 MA Engineering. Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. CLASS OF 1983 ’89 CWSL was recently inducted J. Edmund Mullin ’63 CLAS, Montgomery Bar Association in (“Mrs. Vane,” costume designer), 35th Reunion as a fellow by the American Lauren Davenport ’66 CWSL of Hamburg, Rubin, Michael J. Lotito ’70 CLAS, ’74 Mark Gibney ’77 CWSL recently Norristown, Pa. May 31–June 3, 2018 College of Trial Lawyers. ’15 MA (stage manager), Brie Knight ’14 MA (“Madam Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, CWSL, a shareholder at Littler served for three years as the Frank Haarlander ’84 MS Mientka”) and Christen Mandracchia ’15 MA (director). received the Pennsylvania Mendelson PC, has been elected inaugural Raoul Wallenberg CLASS OF 1988 Thomas A. Costigan ’86 COE published the book How to Resolve Bar Association Fifty-Year as a fellow of the College of Labor Visiting Professor of Human 30th Reunion was named a Leader of Industry by Your IRS Tax Debt Problems. Member Award. and Employment Lawyers. Rights and Humanitarian Law at May 31–June 3, 2018 the Concrete Industry Board Inc. the Raoul Wallenberg Institute The Hon. Frank M. Ciuffani Merrell C. Cashion Jr. ’80 COE Thomas F. Kolon, MD, ’84 Jim O’Brien, PhD, ’63 CLAS in Lund, Sweden. He has since Karen Buck ’87 CWSL, received the Elizabeth Wood ’73 CWSL retired as a judge of has been appointed administrative CLAS, pediatric urologist at Eric A. Packel ’87 CWSL returned to his role as the Belk executive director of the 1990s Award for science writing. the New Jersey Superior Court patent judge at the United States Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was elected a partner at Distinguished Professor in the SeniorLAW Center, held the Age His book The Scientific Sherlock in Middlesex County, N.J., and Patent and Trademark Office was named the Howard Snyder III BakerHostetler in Philadelphia. CLASS OF 1993 Humanities at the University of Out Loud event in Philadelphia. Holmes won an Edgar Award rejoined Wilentz, Goldman & Chair in Pediatric Urology and 25th Reunion North Carolina Asheville. Patent, Trial and Appeal Board. She was also awarded the 2016 George Pallas ’88 CWSL was in 2013. Spitzer PA as of counsel. elected secretary of the Medical May 31–June 3, 2018 Gary D. Bressler ’81 CWSL Independence Foundation appointed as the firm-wide Brian M. McNeill ’73 CLAS The Hon. Bradford Bury ’78 Staff. As a deacon, he was asked Frank Clancy ’65 VSB, ’71 MA Senior Public Interest Attorney managing partner of Coen Seglias CLASS OF 1998 recently retired after 43 years CWSL, judge of the Superior was elected vice chair of the by Bishop David O’Connell retired in 2014 after 40 years as Fellowship and traveled to Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC. Court in Somerset County, Eastern District of Pennsylvania to serve on the Planning and 20th Reunion a tenured professor of English with the Newtown Township, Iceland, Japan, Australia and N.J., has been assigned to the Bankruptcy Conference. Implementation Commissions for Stephen G. Harvey ’89 CWSL May 31–June 3, 2018 specializing in Irish Literature at Pa., Police Department and was New Zealand to meet with Criminal Division. Faith in Our Future of the Diocese and Yolanda F. Pagano ’89 Armstrong State University. selected as the grand marshal of Gerald Edwards ’81 MS is chief leaders in law, government and Christopher Cronin ’90 COE the 2017 Marple Newtown, Pa., of Trenton, N.J. CWSL are co-founders of A Call Mary Cushing Doherty ’78 technical officer of The Sourcing aging to share best practices in was inducted as president of the Lucille Cerchiaro Gambardella, Fourth of July Parade. to the Bar: Lawyers for Common CWSL served as one of the course Group LLC in New York City. John P. Lynskey ’84 MA is the access to justice. Providence Engineering Society. PhD, ’67 CON was named Sense on Climate Change, Marc Goodman ’74 CWSL was planners for the Pennsylvania Bar assistant principal at Christopher Delaware Nurse Legend by the Nicholas W. Martino ’81 VSB Gerald B. “Jay” Halt Jr. ’87 the lead sponsor of the First Christopher R. Rourke ’90 VSB sworn in for his fifth term as Institute’s Family Law Institute. Columbus High School in Miami. Delaware Nurses Association, has joined High Road Capital COE, president and CEO of Volpe has been appointed as president of elected county attorney for National Conference of Lawyers Delaware Association for Nurse Stephen G. Jepson ’79 VSB Partners as an operating partner. Katie Scanlon LeBlanc ’84 VSB Berkley North Pacific. Lyon County, Kan. and Koenig PC, has been elected Committed to Addressing the Executive Leadership and recently completed a summer of to serve on Villanova University’s Climate Emergency, held April Richard Segrave-Daly ’90 VSB Del aware Tod ay magazine. service through UNITAS Service Engineering Entrepreneurship 28 at American University was promoted to general manager Experience. Advisory Board for a three- Washington College of Law in of sales for Packaging Corporation year term. Washington, D.C. Robert A. Warfel ’84 CLAS was of America. Join the growing 1842 Heritage Society presented the Senior Class Faculty John R. Mastrocola ’87 VSB was Mark Van Blargan ’89 CWSL George Broseman ’91 CWSL Award at the 2017 Commencement awarded the Howard Rosenberg was presented with the 2016 was elected to the board of More alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends are choosing to include Exercises of the Church Farm Award by the National Father’s Yenkowski Client Service directors of Greater Valley Forge Villanova University in their wills or estate plans than ever before. You School in Exton, Pa., where he Day Council for his work with the Award by his firm McNees Transportation Management can leave a legacy to support Villanova’s future and generations of teaches World and Advanced American Diabetes Association. Wallace & Nurick. Association. students to come. 433 1,085 members members Visit villanova.edu/plannedgiving or contact FY11 FY18 to 48 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE [email protected] 2017 or 610-519-3587 to learn more. date VILLANOVA.EDU 49 CLASS NOTES

Elizabeth Preate Havey ’93 VSB George Voegele ’95 CWSL was and was a member of the Shanley O’Keefe Walker ’00 recently joined the boards of the recently named to the Homeless US Department of Energy CLAS welcomed a boy. STORMS PROPEL ALUMNI INTO ACTION Belmont Charter Network and Advocacy Project’s board of Landing Team. Katie Sarsfield ’00 CON RADAR SYSTEM CONTRACT AWARDED The Pennsylvania Society. directors. Kim Lengel ’98 MS, vice married Matthew Craft. Russ Terry ’93 VSB recently Christine Muller ’96 CLAS, ’02 president for Conservation and Villanovans across the country took action during Andrea L. Agalloco ’01 CLAS is Lawrence “Larry” Scally published the books My Gratitude MA, dean of Saybrook College Education at the Philadelphia hurricane season to help those affected by the a social worker at Mary’s Center ’83 COE, ’85 MS, ’06 MBA Journal and Our Gratitude Mission. and lecturer in American Studies Zoo, has been working to storms in the southern United States and Caribbean. in Washington, D.C., and recently is president, chief technical at Yale University, published support Pennsylvania legislation In Houston, US Marine Corps veterans Jonathan Paul DuRoss ’94 COE has been married Thomas I. Wallof. officer and co-founder September 11, 2001 as a Cultural sanctioning the importation, Connors ’92 CLAS (below left, being interviewed by named as a vice president for CTA of Colorado Engineering Trauma: A Case Study Through sale and possession of ivory and Meghan McGowan Casano ’01 CNN’s Anderson Cooper), Trip Henderson ’92 and Construction Company Inc. Inc., which will design, Popular Culture. rhinoceros horn in the state. CON is the co-founder and owner Lt. Col. Daniel Huvane ’96 VSB worked with Team fabricate and test graphics Michael Morea, Esq., ’94 CLAS of Baby Sleep Science, Sleep Rubicon to help rescue Hurricane Harvey survivors. Thomas A. Specht ’96 CWSL Nicole Murray ’98 VSB married processing units in order recently founded the law firm Resource Center. After Hurricane Irma, Elizabeth Schirmer Shores and Jonathon E. Cross ’96 Hubert Chen. to upgrade radar aboard ’07 VSB (below right), one of the inventors of Morea Law LLC in Upper Saddle CWSL were promoted to Travis Nelson ’98 VSB was Megan Baksa Dalton ’02 CLAS, the Lockheed Martin F-35 a solar-powered water purification technology, River, N.J. shareholders at Marshall elected chair of the New Jersey ’05 CWSL has been elected to Lightning II joint strike traveled to assist communities in the US Virgin Brian Pitz ’94 VSB recently Dennehey Warner Coleman State Bar Association’s Banking partnership in Wisler Pearlstine fighter, as part of a Islands and Puerto Rico in need of fresh water. accepted a position as managing & Goggin. Law Section. Recently, Nelson and LLP and is a member of the firm’s $3 million contract from the US Navy. director and global co-head of Litigation Practice group. Scally, who has founded two companies, says Stacie M. Frank ’97 VSB is chief his wife, Kathryn Nunno Nelson Internet Investment Banking at the Electrical Engineering and MBA programs at financial officer of the Chicago ’99 CLAS, welcomed a boy. Michelle Boss Catucci ’02 CLAS Deutsche Bank. Villanova have had a large impact on CEI’s business Symphony Orchestra. has been named the executive Angelo Milicia ’99 CLAS, ’07 philosophy, inspiring management to cross-train its Jim Wittmer ’94 CWSL was director of the Connecticut Laura Neenan Fogarty ’97 MA has been appointed head engineers to be holistic thinkers. re-elected to Grant Thornton School Counselor Association. VSB has been named head of school at Bishop Eustace LLP’s partnership board. of Healthcare Banking by Preparatory School in New Jersey. Katie Greene ’02 CLAS Sean P. Kilkenny ’95 CLAS, Citizens Bank. Ellen Whitman Galla ’99 CLAS married Buck Ford. Montgomery County, Pa., Jon Nehlsen ’97 CLAS was and John Galla ’99 CLAS, ’04 Jennifer Honovic Herczeg ’02 Jennifer Kin Cottrell ’03 CLAS Michael J. Frantz ’06 CWSL has sheriff, has been appointed by named associate dean of Carnegie MA welcomed a boy. CLAS was promoted to senior welcomed a girl. been appointed to the Division 6 Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Mellon University’s Heinz College marketing strategist overseeing Steering Committee for the For more stories of Villanovan-led relief efforts James Ballow ’04 CLAS is the to serve on the County Records of Information Systems and the Mid-Atlantic region for American Bar Association Forum after recent national disasters, visit alumni. 2000s associate director for Partner Committee for a four-year term. Public Policy. Chipotle Mexican Grill. She also on Construction Law. villanova.edu. Products at BAMTech. Stephanie MacDougall Richards CLASS OF 2003 recently welcomed a boy. Regina Cappio Wilson ’06 Brian R. Elias ’98 CWSL joined Christina Beaulieu Biele ’04 ’95 VSB earned her Doctor of 15th Reunion CLAS and Todd Wilson ’06 the firm Wisler Pearlstine LLP Lindsay Musselman ’02 COE CLAS and Christopher Biele ’04 Mark Kinnee ’91 COE, senior Maria Cimitile ’92 MA has Nursing Practice degree from May 31–June 3, 2018 CLAS welcomed a boy. as a partner. welcomed a boy. COE welcomed a boy. vice president at Urban Engineers, been named provost and executive George Mason University in May. CLASS OF 2008 Ryan Nagle ’02 CLAS Jennifer Crawford Walsh has been named to the board vice president for Academic John Giordano ’98 CLAS, 10th Reunion Kerry Burchill Murphy ’04 Christine Peterson Cappello ’95 welcomed a girl. ’06 VSB published the novel of directors of the Philadelphia and Student Affairs at Grand ’02 CWSL has joined May 31–June 3, 2018 CLAS became a founding CLAS welcomed a boy. Archer as a partner in the Becoming Bonnie. Highway Information Association. Valley State University. Shila Nathan ’02 CLAS is the member of Lasky Murphy LLC, a Jose G. Ramirez ’95 CLAS firm’s Philadelphia office. Carmen Douma-Hussar ’00 boutique law firm in New Orleans. John McConnell ’06 CWSL Colleen Neary ’91 CWSL Dennis W. Cole ’92 VSB has new co-host for iHeartMedia is assistant professor of Giordano recently served as CLAS, a member of the 2004 was named partner at Goldberg received the Chief Justice been elected treasurer of the Philadelphia’s “Chio in the Andrew J. Haas ’05 CWSL, ’08 Chiropractic at Missouri deputy general counsel to the Canadian Olympic team, was Segalla LLP. John P. Flaherty Award from Connecticut Society of Certified Morning” on the Real 106.1 FM. LLM was elected to partner at Orthopedic Institute, University Presidential Transition Team inducted into the Cambridge the Pennsylvania Bar Public Accountants. Blank Rome. William G. Roark ’06 CWSL has of Missouri Health Care. of President Donald J. Trump Sports Hall of Fame. Dana Panagopoulos ’02 CWSL Association Conference of been appointed co-chair of the has been promoted to partner by Christopher M. Samis ’05 County Bar Leaders. Sarah G. Kim ’00 CWSL was newly formed Pennsylvania Bar Brubaker Connaughton Goss & CWSL was honored by Chambers named Massachusetts’ deputy Association’s Medical Marijuana Lucarelli LLC. and Partners for his work in treasurer. and Hemp Law Committee. bankruptcy and restructuring Salene Mazur Kraemer ’00 Ashe Puri ’02 CWSL was named partner at Fox Rothschild LLP. within Delaware. David A. Strouse ’06 CWSL, TOGETHER WE ARE GREATER CWSL joined Bowles Rice LLP district attorney of Clinton as an attorney. Chesley Turner ’05 CLAS was Bryan J. Shober ’02 COE was County, Pa., was appointed to recently appointed as director of recently named a senior associate the Pennsylvania Commission on Helen H. Mountain ’00 CWSL the National Shrine of St. Rita of at Gannett Fleming. Sentencing by Gov. Tom Wolf. EVERY GIFT COUNTS! was appointed to the Radnor Cascia in Philadelphia. Township, Pa., Citizens Audit James Decker ’03 VSB has been John P. Sullivan Jr. ’06 CLAS, William J. Zee ’05 CWSL was HELP US REACH OUR GOAL BY Review and Financial Advisory promoted to senior vice president ’09 MA, ’10 CWSL joined appointed chair of the Education Committee. She was also named of Underwriting by Philadelphia Blank Rome LLP as an associate MAKING A GIFT BEFORE THE FISCAL Law Group for Barkley Snyder. 30% co-chair of the Chester County Bar Insurance. in the Intellectual Property UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI Association’s Diversity Committee YEAR ENDS ON MAY 31, 2018. Jill Betters ’06 CLAS married and Technology group in the PARTICIPATION GOAL and was elected assistant treasurer Tara Humann Delaney ’03 Dan Mulhern ’05 CLAS, Philadelphia office. of the Asian Pacific American Bar CLAS welcomed a boy. ’07 MS. To make a gift, visit villanova.edu/makeagift or call 1-800-486-5244. Association of Pennsylvania.

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Eric Alvarez ’09 CLAS is an Michael Bartikoski ’13 MBA LLP as an associate in the 1950s David J. Hettich ’53 CLAS, Daniel A. Cahalane Jr. ’55 associate with Norris McLaughlin is senior vice president for Corporate and Business Litigation Oct. 7, 2015. CLAS, Feb. 5. & Marcus PA within the Operations at Land O’Frost Inc. group. Patrick J. Coletta ’50 COE, NOW SERVING ICE CREAM FOR EVERYONE Augustine J. Lattanze ’53 VSB, Louis A. Cassella ’55 VSB, Litigation Group. March 13. Taylor Coon ’13 CWSL joined Donald W. Van Buren Jr. ’16 April 11. Feb. 12. Thomas C. Gallo ’50 VSB, Brett Snyder ’09 CLAS and Cantor Colburn LLP as an CWSL joined Morris Nichols Edward H. Mergens ’53 COE, Joseph A. Crowley ’55 COE, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as an July 10. Anne Berlow Snyder ’10 associate in the Hartford, Conn., Dec. 28, 2015. Feb. 10. CLAS welcomed a boy. office. associate in the Delaware Raymond J. Mondschein ’50 Edward J. Ronchetti ’53 VSB, J. Walter Harrington III ’55 Corporate Counseling group. CLAS, April 13. Annina M. Hogan ’13 MS has July 11. COE, May 15. been named the first female Caroline Foley ’17 CLAS The Rev. Joseph X. O’Connor, 2010s Alfed J. Ward ’53 COE, June 26. Raymond J. Rivera ’55 VSB, principal at Remington & Vernick has been named social media OSA, ’50 CLAS, June 19. May 14. CLASS OF 2013 Engineers and Affiliates. community manager for Main Harry M. Anger ’54 VSB, John A. Riker ’50 COE, July 3. 5th Reunion Street Hub in Austin, Texas. May 20. Michael J. Barry ’56 VSB, Colleen Connor ’14 CON James R. Rosato ’50 CLAS, ’57 May 31–June 3, 2018 Anne P. Gallagher ’54 CON, July 25. received the 2016 Surgical Nurse MA, May 5. Adam Berger ’10 CWSL of the Year Award at Morristown July 19. John T. Roddy ’56 CLAS, In Memoriam Richard E. Ruane ’50 VSB, was appointed chair of the Medical Center in New Jersey. John S. Hayes ’54 VSB, Jan. 31. June 6. Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Apr. 13. Jack Holtgreive ’14 CLAS William P. Callahan ’57 COE, Gaming Law Committee. 1930s Stephen L. Bires ’51 VSB, Robert A. MacHinchick ’54 earned his Master of Public April 7. Jan. 18. COE, March 20. Nha Truong ’10 COE, ’12 MS Administration at American Edgar T. Gibson, MD, ’38 Lifelong ice cream fan Kathryn “Katy” Flannery James T. Smith ’54 COE, Robert J. DiJoseph ’57 VSB, has been cited by the Philadelphia University and is currently CLAS, July 16. William E. Golik ’51 VSB, ’12 CON (above, left) was heartbroken when April 1. July 18. Section of the American Society working as a portfolio analyst Feb. 2. she realized that the treat she loved the most of Civil Engineers as Young at NeighborWorks Capital in didn’t love her back. Discovering her lactose 1940s Bruce Niccolo, Esq., ’51 CLAS, Government Engineer of the Washington, D.C. intolerance, Flannery spent her days off from Jan. 16. Year for 2017. The Rev. Daniel J. Hartigan, work as a pediatric intensive care nurse in Boston Sadeq Khan ’14 JD/MBA was OSA, ’42 CLAS, Feb. 17. Herman H. Wittig ’51 COE, experimenting with different ice cream recipes. Kara Arnold Laake ’11 CLAS elected to the board of directors Aug. 9, 2015. Finally, she was able to develop lactose-free ice welcomed a boy. for the Association of Corporate Raymond M. Seide ’42 VSB, William J. Ambs, PhD, ’52 cream, using the lactase enzyme, and partnered Counsel’s Greater Philadelphia July 10. Cory A. Cuffley ’11 VSB, CLAS, Apr. 8. with her friend to Chapter. Gwen Burlingame ’12 VSB supervisor at Smith Elliott Kearns Edward F. Elman ’43 COE, co-found Minus the Moo. Joseph V. Bender ’52 VSB, & Co. LLC, has been appointed Negar M. Kordestani ’14 CWSL Jan. 28. The company and product—a result of their April 14. to the executive committee of was elected for a three-year term Natale J. Fazzini ’44 VSB, June 7. collaboration—are finding new fans in the the South Central Chapter of the to the Young Lawyers Division Donald G. Brady ’52 CLAS, northeastern US and beyond. In 2016, Minus the Andrew Lawrence Murphy ’45 Pennsylvania Institute of Certified executive committee of the May 4. Moo won the nationwide Samuel Adams Brewing COE, May 30. Happy Public Accountants. Philadelphia Bar Association. Harry C. Brown ’52 VSB, American Dream Pitch Room competition, earning John Joseph Worthington ’45 Zak T. Goldstein ’11 CWSL May 11. Demisemiseptcentennial a $10,000 grant to grow the business and a year’s 1st Lt. Patrick Loughnane ’14 VSB, March 21. worth of mentoring. established the law firm Goldstein COE was chosen by his unit Thomas F. Fucigna ’52 VSB, Anniversary, Villanova! Mehta LLC in Philadelphia. (HHB 4-319 AFAR) to represent William A. Bradley ’46 VSB, March 28. the US at the Republic of France’s May 16. Jasmine Poole ’11 CON has John W. Hart ’52 VSB, May 7. Thank you to all of the students, Darla Wolfe ’06 MBA has been Amanda J. Podlucky ’07 CWSL published the children’s book Rece WWII D-Day Commemoration George E. Mattson ’48 COE, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and Frank J. Mento ’52 VSB, ’71 named chief technology officer at was promoted to shareholder Wants Cereal. Services. He was one of 300 Feb. 12. others who have taken part MilkCrate. Wolfe is a member of at Marshall Dennehey Warner paratroopers to participate in a MA, June 16. in this significant Michael Benas ’12 VSB married Mitchell C. Budzilowicz ’49 the Villanova University Alumni Coleman & Goggin. mass paratroop jump June 6 at Richard T. Metcalfe ’52 COE, University milestone. Alexa Moragas ’12 CLAS. VSB, June 8. Association Board of Directors Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, Jan. 15. John Stellakis ’08 CLAS, and the Anne Welsh McNulty France. Albert J. DiSandro ’49 COE, ’11 CWSL joined Farrel Fritz Victoria Feidt ’12 CON William J. Rigney ’52 VSB, 175.villanova.edu Institute for Women’s Leadership Dec. 31, 2016. as a Land Use and Municipal graduated from the University of Kevin McGrath ’15 CWSL was April 25. Advisory Council. Daniel E. Moore ’49 CLAS, associate. Cincinnati with a master’s degree elected to the board of directors April 10. Donald H. Diot ’53 VSB, Liz Bell McClure ’07 CLAS in nursing as a Family Nurse of the Literacy Council of Daniel Trucil ’08 CLAS, ’11 March 12. welcomed a boy. Practitioner and is now practicing Norristown, Pa. John J. Sheahan Sr. ’49 VSB, MA was promoted to assistant at the PinnacleHealth FamilyCare Sept. 21, 2016. Edward A. Gromek ’53 VSB, JJ Brown ’07 VSB director of Communication for the in Millersburg, Pa. Chris Shoemaker ’15 MBA has May 23. welcomed a girl. American Geriatrics Society and been elected president of the Mid- Alfred J. Wetzel ’49 COE, July 5. its Health in Aging Foundation. Nicole Robichaud ’12 VSB has Atlantic Center for the Arts and Becky Coyle Mueller ’07 CON been promoted to lead media Humanities board of trustees. UPO2671718_VMX_ad_FINAL.indd 1 10/30/17 6:56 AM and Kevin Mueller ’06 COE Amy Van Fossen ’08 LLM joined planner at 84.51°. Class Notes Publication Policy: Villanova University accepts submissions of news of professional achievements or personal milestones for inclu- welcomed a girl. Scarinci Hollenbeck as senior Matthew Barrett ’16 VSB sion in the Class Notes section of Villanova Magazine, online and in print. Concise submissions can be emailed to [email protected]; submit- associate in the Tax, Trust and Amanda Sheroff ’12 MS is working as an associate for ted to the online Class Notes at alumni.villanova.edu; or sent by mail to Katie Moran, Villanova Magazine, Alumni Office, Garey Hall, Villanova Lisa Gallaudet ’07 CWSL was Estates Law group. was featured in the Top WithumSmith+Brown PC. 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James J. Donnelly ’57 VSB, Thomas M. LoCasale ’60 COE, John F. Burt ’64 COE, March 30. Frank C. Gaidjunas ’67 CLAS, Kathleen Kenney Durham ’72 July 1. March 27. Feb. 1. MA, May 6. E. Richard Kennedy ’64 VSB, John F. Ferri ’57 COE, Jan. 13. Pasquale J. Pomponi ’60 VSB, April 21. John F. Mahoney Jr. ’67 MS, Benjamin S. Konopka ’72 COE, LONGTIME ENGINEERING DEAN REMEMBERED May 28. Feb. 17. Joseph P. Giusti ’57 CLAS, Lawrence L. Mautone, DDS, ’64 May 11. Jan. 30. William B. Smith ’60 COE, CLAS, Jan. 31. James F. Martin ’67 COE, Vincent P. McNally, PhD, ’72 The Villanova community mourns March 26. March 23. the loss of Robert D. Lynch, PhD, Denis J. Kuwahara ’57 COE, Hugh J. McCann Jr., PhD, ’64 MA, April 15. ’53 COE, former College of Engineer- Edward J. Tallant ’60 VSB, CLAS, Feb. 22, 2016. Michael P. McGuire ’67 CWSL, Sept. 27, 2015. Edwin L. Stohlman ’72 VSB, ing dean, who died Aug. 2. Feb. 8. Feb. 27. James P. Rogosky ’57 CLAS, Charles J. McCurran ’64 VSB, June 22. Dean Lynch started his engineering Frank J. Welsh ’60 COE, Jan. 22. March 7, 2016. May 30. William J. Walsh ’67 COE, Burt E. Bates ’73 MS, March 4. journey at Villanova. He graduated Lloyd Wilkinson ’60 MA, Daniel J. Meagher ’64 COE, Jan. 7. from the University’s Naval ROTC pro- James R. Shea ’57 CLAS, Bruce A. Krain ’73 CWSL, April 4. Jan. 31. Oct. 29, 2016. Dennis R. Carluzzo ’68 COE, gram in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree Dec. 6, 2016. in Civil Engineering, after which he re- William P. Bowersock ’61 VSB, James R. Murphy ’64 CLAS, March 17. Regina W. Tighe ’57 CLAS, Sister Teresa Urda ’73 MA, ceived his master’s from the University June 11. May 13, 2016. Clifford Chapman, PhD, ’68 Feb. 10. April 2. of Pennsylvania and a doctoral degree CLAS, April 18. Thomas M. Boyle ’58 COE, John J. Driscoll ’61 VSB, Thomas F. Redmond ’64 VSB, from the University of Notre Dame. Sheryl Kathleen Venuto Bergey March 27. March 3. Feb. 23. Harry P. Jones ’68 CLAS, His career began in the US Navy. Dr. ’73 CLAS, Feb. 23. Edward J. Byrne ’58 VSB, Dennis J. Flanagan Jr. ’61 CLAS, Jack S. Spallone ’64 COE, July 17. Lynch served as an engineering officer Huberta Wegbreit ’73 MA, on an anti-submarine destroyer with March 3. Feb. 4. June 9. Herman Lotstein ’68 MS, April 30. the Atlantic Fleet. After military service, Helen F. Fleming ’61 MA, April 16. Donald C. Dunn ’58 COE, J. Bruce Thomas ’64 CLAS, he worked as a structural engineer and July 16. Walter B. Burlington ’74 VSB, March 22. Dec. 8, 2016. Robert P. Nugent ’68 VSB, then joined the faculty of Villanova’s Oct. 13, 2016. Francis E. O’Neill ’58 VSB, Thomas Loughlin ’61 CLAS, Daniel J. Capodanno ’65 CLAS, Feb. 17. Civil Engineering Department in 1962. the Lindback Award for Distinguished Feb. 7. Jan. 31. April 22. Thomas M. Petruska ’68 CLAS, Gary R. Fugger ’74 CLAS, In 1973, he served as a visiting research Teaching and the William E. Farrell April 18, 2016. professor in the Civil Engineering Award from Villanova’s Engineering Denis J. Rinkacs ’58 CLAS, Francis G. McKenzie ’61 COE, Sandra Clauser Wolf ’65 MS, Feb. 2, 2016. Department at Notre Dame. Joint Council (now the Engineering March 19. ’70 MS, April 26. May 4. John P. Gregg, Esq., ’74 CWSL, John J. Devenney ’69 CLAS, In 1975, Dr. Lynch was named dean Student Council). Paul J. Scott Jr. ’58 VSB, James A. Strazzella ’61 CLAS, June 1. Michael C. Foley ’65 COE, June 7. of Villanova’s College of Engineering, a Drosdick Endowed Dean Gary A. Oct. 2, 2016. Jan. 28. July 24. John B. Kellenyi ’69 CLAS, Thomas J. Kret ’74 VSB, position he held until his retirement in Gabriele, PhD, says, “Bob will be James P. Ward ’61 MA, Feb. 8. March 4. Charles E. Songster ’58 CLAS, William J. Grant ’65 COE, July 2. 2001. He was the longest-serving dean remembered for his dedication and May 11. in the College’s history. mentorship of countless Engineering James S. Burns ’62 CWSL, March 15. Thomas B. Jensen ’69 CLAS, Richard C. Magee ’74 COE, Joel Stein, MD, ’58 CLAS, March 16. June 17. During Dr. Lynch’s tenure, the Col- students, as well as his emphasis on James J. Kelly ’65 VSB, June 28. Feb. 26. Jan. 18. lege grew significantly in size and excellence in teaching.” Neil Carver ’62 CWSL, April 9. Ronald R. Lyczak ’65 COE, Sister Constance Ann Sophy, Edward G. McIntosh ’74 CLAS, quality, culminating in the construction To honor the former dean’s commit- John A. Bihlmier ’59 CLAS, June 7. Charles R. Driscoll ’62 VSB, April 5. RSM, ’69 MS, March 9. of the flagship research and instruc- ment to undergraduate education, the July 2. July 16. College created the Robert D. Lynch James F. Owens ’65 COE, Jan. James W. Ray ’74 CLAS, Jan. 22. tional facility, the Center for Engineer- Walter Brownback ’59 VSB, ing Education and Research. Award in 2003 and awards it annually John Eugene Felch ’62 CLAS, 21. Michael L. Tierney, Esq., ’74 Feb. 11. 1970s The recipient of numerous hon- to an outstanding graduating senior Jan. 17. CLAS, March 13. James W. Charles ’66 COE, ’70 ors and awards, Dr. Lynch received Engineering student. Robert J. Byrwa ’59 VSB, Ronald M. Meyers ’62 CLAS, The Rev. Francis X. Gallogly, MS, April 3. John W. Vencius ’74 MA, Jan. 31. May 30. OSA, ’70 MA, July 7. Dennis J. Curry ’66 MA, July 3. April 16. Joseph L. Fitzpatrick, PhD, ’59 Michael A. Pettine ’62 CLAS, Arthur J. Grant ’70 VSB, Nicholas Tonkonoh ’76 MS, James C. Beese III ’79 VSB, CLAS, June 6. Elmer C. Duckinfield ’66 COE, Thomas J. Walsh ’74 MA, ’79 Feb. 24. Feb. 10. March 21. March 20. Faculty & Staff May 6. MS, May 13. Marcia Marlow Starbecker ’59 James M. Berquist, Aug. 1. Joseph E. Walsh ’62 CLAS, The Rev. David C. Menegay ’70 James P. Fox ’77 CLAS, Feb. 20. Susan Cicchitti Riemondy ’79 CON, Feb. 8. Raymond J. Hollander ’66 VSB, Charles L. Lewis ’75 VSB, Feb. 26. MA, Feb. 3. CON, April 25. Thomas Rooney, PhD, July 12. April 1. May 11. John P. McCarthy ’77 CLAS, Clement Novitsky ’59 VSB, Peter J. Charlier ’63 MA, Jan. 18. Francis Wunderlich, PhD, Sept. 5. Thomas J. Simpson ’70 COE, Feb. 10. Daniel J. Ward, Esq. ’79 VSB, May 24. Robert T. McCook ’66 CLAS, Eugene Marino ’75 MS, Feb. 8. Donald J. Crawford ’63 CLAS, May 26. March 9. Ruth Parks Ward ’77 MA, June 30. Sandor Paskin ’59 CLAS, Feb. 6. Jan. 24. Joseph L. Pepe ’75 COE, Jan. 12. Students AJ Barr ’71 VSB, May 31. May 23. Richard A. Branca, DDS ’67 Kevin Furey, Oct. 8. William J. Washington ’59 Anthony J. Gianni Jr. ’63 CLAS, Michael W. Wagner ’75 CLAS, CLAS, April 19. Mark F. Carnevale ’71 COE, Roy H. Stahl ’77 CWSL, 1980s CLAS, July 17. Feb. 8. May 10. Charles J. Caracciolo ’67 VSB, April 18, 2016. March 10. David P. Baker, JD, ’76 CWSL, Cynthia Allen Gracey ’80 Kevin D. Harty ’63 MA, Jan. 5. Jan. 16, 2016. 1960s Jeanne F. Francis ’71 MA, ’87 LLM, March 14. Phyllis D. Welch ’77 CLAS, CWSL, March 6. Geffrey B. Kelly, PhD, ’63 MA, Sister Mary Vincentia Devine Feb. 18. March 25. May 30. Joseph A. Casacio ’76 MS, John R. Redmond ’80 CLAS, John J. Guilfoyle Jr. ’60 CWSL, ’67 MA, April 20. Kathleen H. Galbraith, PhD, ’71 March 15. Robert K. Frederick ’78 CLAS, Feb. 8. Dec. 25, 2016. Clarence F. Marsh ’63 CLAS, Michael W. Furey ’67 COE, ’76 CON, March 14. April 24. Jan. 16. Steven C. Gordon ’76 VSB, George C. Kempton ’60 VSB, MS, April 7. William R. Kaar ’72 VSB, April 17. James Patrick McFadden ’78 March 11. John J. Tracy ’63 VSB, July 14. April 24. MA, Oct. 8, 2014.

54 VILLANOVA MAGAZINE FALL 2017 VILLANOVA.EDU 55 MyVILLANOVAStory FOR THE GREATER GREAT: Villanova Basketball legend Kerry Kittles ’96 VSB, ’09 MBA retired from the NBA THE VILLANOVA CAMPAIGN TO IGNITE CHANGE KERRY 12 years ago, but his pace has never slowed. Now an assistant coach for Princeton OUR MOMENTUM CONTINUES KITTLES University men’s basketball and a member of Villanova’s Board of Trustees, he talks to Villanova Magazine about how he challenges himself to learn and grow.

How was your first year at Princeton? CAMPAIGN TOTAL It was a fun experience. I had one perspective on basketball from playing my whole life, and coaching provides a different perspective of leadership and teaching that has a huge impact on team performance. Once I learned MILLION Princeton’s system and culture, I knew I could add value $680 to how the guys approach the game and think about themselves. I learned different things about myself too.

Will you continue coaching? Yes, though what works for me is being present in the moment and not worrying about the future. I often tell % % the story of when I came to Villanova. I knew I would be competing in basketball at the highest level, but my goal 28 49 758 was not to play in the NBA. It was to make the most of my UNDERGRADUATE OF CAMPAIGN GIFTS OF time at school and graduate in four years. Coaching is no ALUMNI PARTICIPATION SUPPORTERS ARE $100,000 different. I am immersing myself in the day to day, and if I IN FISCAL YEAR 2017 FIRST-TIME DONORS become good at that, the future will take care of itself. OR MORE A NEW RECORD! What does a love of learning mean to you? I was enthused about learning as a kid and never stopped. I think when you graduate from college the learning continues, which is why I came back to Villanova for my MBA. I knew when I finished playing I would have an interest in business, so it was a chance to learn about myself in a different way. There are many opportunities for a person to grow, whether it be academia, traveling $1,764,031 SNAPSHOT 274 the world or just talking to people. All of it makes you a RAISED IN GIFTS OF ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS well-rounded person. ESTABLISHED DURING THE CAMPAIGN, Kerry Kittles lives in northern New Jersey with $250 OR LESS How else did Villanova prepare you to succeed? IN FISCAL YEAR 2017 MORE THAN DOUBLING Villanova is unique because the culture has always his wife and their five children. He is a member SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS been that you are a student first and an athlete second. of Villanova’s Board of Trustees and President’s I focused on my studies because I was trying to get the Advisory Council, and is entering his second year most out of the experience. That carries over to Princeton. on Princeton’s men’s basketball coaching staff. I draw from experience to lead the guys in managing their time between school and basketball so they can ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE COURT SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 5–11, 2018 accomplish their goals. Villanova’s all-time leader in points and steals Why did you join the Board of Trustees?  Villanova in Florida Father Peter and I have been close since I was an Two-time All-American and undergraduate, and when this opportunity arose, it was a 1995 Big East Player of the Year Villanova will fly south for a tour of Florida this winter, including special events for no-brainer because of my love for the school and what it has  alumni, parents and friends with President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, done for me. It is fun to see how we are positioning ourselves Eighth overall pick in 1996 NBA draft academic and athletic leaders and more. as a university under Father Peter’s leadership. There is a lot  of discussion in our country about higher education, and I Nine-year NBA career with New am interested in the value Villanova offers. It is an exciting Jersey Nets and Los Angeles Clippers time to be an alum. We have a great basketball program, our campus is changing and we are attracting elite kids. I look at  LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT AT some of their applications and am truly amazed.  2011 Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame inductee forthegreatergreat.com

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