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TOM KEAGY, PH.D., DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
IF THE SCIENCES AT LA SALLE UNIVERSITY WERE TO ADOPT students to consider the potential power of science and its a theme song, die tune might mimic the traditional spiritual ethical implications.
"Dem Bones." Its lyrics refer to a passage from the 37th Our science disciplines are also connected to the world chapter of Ezekiel, recalling how the prophet brought dry outside La Salle, from helping inner-city middle school bones to life: students create their own digital stories, to travel/studv
TJjf toe bone's connected to the foot bone, courses focused on sustainability and alternative energy
TIjc foot bone's connected to the lejj bone, options, to serving as the lead institution in a SI 2. 5 million grant from the National Science Foundation that includes Tl)e leg bone's connected to the knee bone ... 11 other higher education institutions and 46 school districts. This tune is neither suggested because science at La Salle The creation of the Hugh and Nancy Devlin Center for is dry, nor because it needs to be brought back to life Science and Technology in Holrovd Hall includes a vision quite die contrary. Rather, the message emphasizes connections, for the future of the sciences at La Salle that transcends and science at La Salle is all about connections. the bricks and mortar of The fact that we our newly renovated and renovated and expanded expanded facilities. Picture Holrovd Hall rather than students researching witii construct a new building is faculty on projects that symbolic of die connections transcend discipline bound- our current science programs aries. Imagine the inspiration maintain with our proud of science interacting with past. It is impossible to art, music, theater, film, and understand any of the poetrv. Consider questions sciences in isolation; there- posed between science, fore, it is not surprising that public policy, ethics, and the a major in any of the tradi- full range of fields touching tional science disciplines, such the meaning of life. Ph.D.. Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, talks with students in the library. as biology or mathematics, Tom Keagy. These connections lead requires study in at least to a well-educated student who has the depth to understand two complementary science disciplines outside the major. a discipline and contribute to its development and the It is equally important to emphasize collaboration between breadth of a liberal arts education. Our goal is to help our the sciences and other disciplines. students understand the process of scientific thought rather Examples abound. Field supervision of future teachers than acquire a set of facts. The proof is in our students' in science is conducted by full-time faculty in the teaching strong records: publication and presentation of research in discipline, while an education professor with a graduate science professional venues, admission to outstanding professional background provides instruction for our elementary-level and graduate schools, emplovment in respected professions, teacher candidates. A distinctive major in Integrated Science, and the ability to lead rewarding and fulfilling lives. Business, and Technology provides training in team-building
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Editor '08 Marian Butcher, M.A. A Catalyst for Success: Assistant Editor Liz Vargo La Salle Provides the Elements
Alumni Notes Editor for Innovation Francme Lottier, '01
Senior Graphic Designer Matthew M. Chverchko
Contributors Anthony Bonagura, '08 Jon Caroulis Brother Kevin Dalmasse, F.S.C.. '81 features Thomas W. Durso « Gregory Gethard, '99, M.A. '06 MMIJi Brother Joseph Grabenstein, F.S.C.. '73 11 Why I Give Back '06 ^n Colleen Mullarkey, Jeremy Rosen, '07 i\ pfc JAm fl Brother Robert Schieler, F.S.C., Ed.O.. '72 • ' Kelly Massa Photography k. A i & -i. Jim Roese 13 Guiding His Patients aire La Salle University to Greater Understanding Michael J. McGmniss, F.S.C., Ph.D., '70 President R. Brian Elderton Vice President for University Advancement B Joseph W. Donovan, '64 Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications St. La Salle Series James K. Gulick, '89 Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Theresa K. Travis, '93. M.A. '07 14 Part 9: Working as One Assistant Vice President for Development Edward A. Turzanski, '81 Counsel to the President and Assistant Vice President for Government and Community Relations La Salle Magazine (USPS 299-940) is published quarterly for the University's departments alumni, students, faculty, and friends by the Office of University Communications (Joseph Donovan, Assistant Vice President). Address 16 Sports correspondence to the Editor, La Salle Magazine. 1900 W. Olney Ave., La Salle 17 Book Notes University. Philadelphia. PA 19141-1199. Changes of address should be sent at least 30 days prior to publication of issue with 18 News which it is to take effect to the University Advancement Office, La Salle University, 23 Alumni Notes 1900 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141- 1 199. Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia. Pa. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to office listed above. ^iIASALLE ^UNIVERSITY over story cover story "One of our missions is to help students realize their "We like to say that everything we goals," said Norbert Belzer, Ph.D., Chair of the Biology do is practical," Jones said. "We Department. "We try to do that by giving them a broad- have students take positions that based education and access to modern equipment so they're range from working in a lab doing not just reading about techniques but actually doing it cultures to managing a computer themselves." This hands-on approach provides students system, and everything in between." with the real-world experience coveted by future employers, Geology majors rely on the graduate programs, and medical schools. region's wealth of natural resources Nancylones, Ph.D., ChairoflSBT Situated in a metropolitan hub, the University facilitates when exploring wind farms in New- coundess internship and co-op opportunities for students. Jersey and groundwater issues at Wissahickon Creek. For example, working with Keystone Innovation Zones on "The best way for them to learn is to see it out there—it state-funded projects has opened the door for many majors allows them to get more involved in the process," said in the Department of Integrated Science, Business, and Henry Bart, Ph.D., Chair of the Geology, Environmental Technology (ISBT). "It's a win-win situation," said Nancy Science, and Physics Department. Jones, Ph.D., Chair of ISBT. "The companies get able- At La Salle, students use several high-powered techno- minded interns and the students get an invaluable experience." logical devices to analyze their data. The scanning electron Similar collaborations have enabled students to work microscope magnifies objects many more times than a regular at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Fox Chase Cancer light beam. Ultracentrifuges spin cells and large molecules Institute, the Camden Aquarium, and GlaxoSmithKline. continued on page 4 i i Ch Lighting the Way for Cancer Chemistry 1.00797 BY COLLEEN MULLARKEY, '06 H EOPLE MAY THINK SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IS Halas 6.941 onfined to beakers and slides, but the work of Naomi Halas, Ph.D., '80, shows how that foundational work can truly change lives. Several years ago, she helped to invent gold nanoshells—nanoparticles that could revolutionize the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. These small gold-encased glass particles can treat tumors photothermally using light and can induce a very high degree of tumor remission, essentially 100 percent in animal studies. "My goal in this work is to fundamentally change the way that cancer is treated. By using benign nanoparticles and light, Haomi Halas, Ph.D., 'SB (center), works with students in a lab where she teaches tumors can be eliminated virtually noninvasively and with at Rice University in Texas. minimal side effects," Halas said. "This means both increased efficacy and reduction in side effects and should gready Halas said. "Of course, most of the time discoveries and increase the quality of life for patients and their families." insight happen when experiments don't go the way you The next step is to combine therapeutics with diagnostics. thought they would, so failed experiments can be just as By targeting specific cancer cells using antibodies, each exciting as successful ones." nanoparticle can hone in on one cancer cell and report its At La Salle, Halas said she learned to work hard and think location. That information will hopefully be used to remotely on her feet. She had a great affinity for her chemistry professors, kill the cancer cell with near-infrared light that easily passes particularly Thomas Straub, Ph.D., who is now Chair of the through blood and tissue. Chemistry Department. "He's very comfortable and confident Pitfalls come along with triumphs in this type of ground- as a scientist, comfortable with what he does and doesn't breaking work, but even the setbacks can have value. "I have know," she said. "In that respect, he was and is a truly had many proud moments when we discover new things, excellent role model because in science you are always learn ;ain new insights, and when things work and work well," ing and discovering or, as they say at La Salle, 'exploring.'" SUMMER 2009 3 cover story Catalyst continued from page 3 at several times the force of gravity. PCR In biology, students examine how toxic machines take a small sample of DXA and chemicals affect the nervous system or explore amplify or copy it to allow for detailed analysis. tissue regeneration. Next door, 11 l _. b i nun «u ' chemistry Norbert Belzer. Ph.D.. Chair B "Gaining real-life experience with this equip- of the Biology Department undergrads investigate the role of metals in biology ment is invaluable because it's the same equipment and how complex systems assemble themselves. ISBT thev'll be using when they get jobs in the field," Bart said. students create plugs of bone cement for orthopedic use Similarly, technology in ISBT and the Mathematics and and examine how to deliver drua;s. Computer Science Department simulate practical situations "The valuable research skills students learn here can be for students. Mathematical models and programming applied to a variety of disciplines," Belzer said. "The broad algorithms mimic real-world patterns of assembly-line oudook our students have enables them to see things differently control, population growth, or energy management. Virtual and tie them together and to see science in a different wax- control rooms expose students to potential crisis situations as the times change." at a nuclear power plant without ever leaving campus. Adaptability is key for La Salle's science, technology, Under the guidance of faculty, students explore various and mathematics programs as professors incorporate the research opportunities and often present their findings at use of new technology and applications of science in their national conferences or in published journal articles. "There's classes. "We've taken the first steps toward our vision for been a major upturn in the amount of research coming from the future, and we have great momentum right now," the science departments as well as the number of students Keagy said. "I expect the future to provide us with deeper involved," said Tom Keagy, Ph.D., Dean of the School of and more extensive examples of the type of work you're Arts and Sciences. seeing today." Geologists Secure Post-9/11 Sites BY THOMAS W. DURSO HE PLACE WHERE UNITED AIRLINES rayon manufacturing facility into Flight 93 crashed after passengers wrestled a 165 -acre eco-friendly office control of the airplane from terrorists on park, 35 acres of soccer fields, Sept. 1 1, 2001, is hallowed ground. John Torrence, '90, and 240 acres of conservancy park helped to keep it that way. along the Shenandoah River. A geologist with Environmental Resources Management Torrence is grateful for the (ERM), Torrence oversaw the installation of monitoring opportunitv to do somediins; he loves '90 . . . John Torrence, , , , ,. wells in Somerset, Pa., after the attacks to ensure that jet by improving people s lives and the fuel had not impacted the groundwater. It was one of the environment in which they live. highlights of his career. "I feel like I'm making a difference to better the world "It really instilled a deep sense of patriotism that I carry we live in," he said. "It protects the health and well-being with me to this day," he said. of people who live in the communities that used to have Torrence said studying geology at La Salle taught him "how contaminated sites in them, and it opens up opportunities the earth behaves." Knowing how mountains form and how for this land to be recycled and reused." groundwater behaves in certain geological environments Fellow geology graduate Martin McDermott, '82, directly relates to die environmental contributions he makes. also contributed to post-Sept. 1 1 recovery efforts. As the "When you're cleaning up the earth, people who under- Philadelphia district manager for McKinney Drilling Company, stand the earth are required," he said. he helped to design and construct a drilled shaft foundation support system for an emergency ferry platform. The system Today, Torrence is the site manager and site safety officer reestablished commuter traffic into Manhattan after the subway at the Avtcx Fibers Superfund site in Front Royal, Va. ERM stations beneath the World Trade Center were destroved. and other remedial contractors are rehabilitating the former LA SALLE MAGAZINE — cover story Guarding the World's Information at Google BY LIZ VARGO r 5 2^ Cs IKE WIACEK, '03, HAS A FAIRLY BROAD and fitness facilities attract more Comp. Science 10.811 j Icustomer base. His employer pledges to than 3,000 job applicants a day. "organize the world's information and make "However, for me, the most it universally accessible and useful." His job is to protect amazing part about working billions data distributed to and shared among of people. for Google is that it provides Since 2006, Wiacek has worked as an information security an environment where a few engineer at Google, the world's largest Internet search engine. people can come up with an idea that can Mike Wiacek, '03 Originally from Philadelphia, Pa., Wiacek said he has change the world," he said. always been excited about computer science "because it For Wiacek, that world-changing idea assisted the allows us to tackle problems people once thought were new Commander-in-Chief. Every engineer at Google receives impossible." His math and computer science professors what is known as "20 percent time," which encourages them at La Salle truly cared about the success of their students, to work on any project that interests them. Wiacek and a small which Wiacek said helped to shape his education. team of Google engineers spent their time rewriting an internal After graduating from La Salle in 2003, Wiacek moved application used to vote on questions at company meetings. outside of Washington, D.C. Three years later, he was hired Eventually, the tool was launched publicly as Google Moderator, by Google. Today, he lives in Santa Clara, Calif., near the and in March, die White House wanted a piece of the action. Googleplex in Mountain Mew, Calif. Wiacek helped to design a Google Moderator page that allowed vote questions that President At Google, Wiacek develops security tools and performs the world to submit and on Barack Obama would answer during a live news conference. software code audits. "My job is to keep Google and, more importantlv, our users and their data safe and secure," he said. "What began as a side project for a handful of Googlers helped to make the President of the United States more Ranked as one of the top places to work, Google's college accessible than ever before," he said. campus-like atmosphere, free gourmet food, massage therapists. McDermott and his team literally worked 24-7 Redefining La Salle's to complete the project in just over a month. McDermott has also done work much closer to home. Scientific Method He oversaw McKinney Drilling's work on the expansion H of Hayman Hall 10 years ago and invited geology students BY LIZ VARGO to study the shafts his team had drilled. He also supervised the firm's efforts for the addition of renovated Holroyd Hall. ICIENCE IS EVERYWHERE. IT'S NOT DEFINED BY A It was a chance for McDermott to give back to the place Jmicroscope or beaker, but instead is reinvented every that gave him so much. dav through the creative ways we think, according "I grew up in the basement of Holroyd Hall. I paid to Michael Prushan, Ph.D., Frank P. Palopoli Endowed my dues down there," he said. "Expanding it and bringing Professor and associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry. in the next generation was absolutely gratifying." "We're trying to help smdents understand a new approach," McDermott credits La Salle for propelling him into Prushan said. "It's such a big picture and everyone has a rewarding career. He maintains contact with the geology a part to play." (acuity and often returns to lecture students. The traditional sense of science is changing, and Prushan "La Salle genuinely cares about people and wants you is one of four faculty spreading the word. The foursome to be able to make a difference," he said. "That has helped which includes Prushan; Stefan Samulewicz, Ph.D., associate me to find success in life and business, because you have professor of biology; Conrad Gleber, Ph.D., Director of to include people as part of your program in a genuine and associate professor in the Digital Arts and Multimedia way. It's not all about me—it's about the team." Design (DArt) Program; and Bill Weaver, Ph.D., associate continued on page 6 SUMMER 2009 cover story Scientific Method continued from page 5 professor in the Department of Integrated Science, Business, The idea is to create a subculture for Holrovd, and Technology—is focused on a more interdisciplinary Samulewicz said. Future workshops, for example, can teach view of science for the grand opening of Holroyd Hall, communication students how to report on the science and featuring the Hugh and Nancy Devlin Center for Science technology industry, while DArt students might discover and Technology. that their ardstic creativity is mirrored bv the scientific "We want to be as inclusive as possible," Weaver said. creativity behind a break-through discovery. In the past, Weaver recalled non-science students "There's a common denominator that positions dreading trips to Holroyd. By using a more philosophical our thinking," Gleber said. Scientific creativity is more approach to science and technology, he hopes the building convergent, while artistic creativity is divergent—but both will become more welcoming to students of other majors. are based on intuitive insight, he explained. "Scientists are very creative and artists are very creative," Prushan added. "The common denominator is visualization." "Scientists are very creative and artists are The innovation of scientific thinking is not confined to the very creative. The common denominator walls of a lab. Prushan, Samulewicz, Gleber, and Weaver hope to guide students to a more philosophical approach of creative is visualization." _ MlcJmd ?rnshnn , PkD. thinking and develop richer relationships among disciplines. "This is a new place and a new attitude," Samulewicz said. 1 7 H Working to Discover Distant Galaxies Henry 1.00797 , BY LIZ VARGO M ' ^2 I 4 2 P L OOKING BACK ON HIS EDUCATION AS A at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Physics 1 Looking 6.941 9.0122 ^^ . physics major at La Salle, J. Patrick Observatory in Cambridge, Mass., was Henry, Ph.D., '69, is thrilled that the a project scientist working on high- University "took a chance" on a boy from a small resolution imaging systems for satellites, western Pennsylvania town. In fact, it was his La Salle and also was an associate at Harvard education that helped the world- renowned cosmologist College Observatory. literally reach for the stars. Today, Henry works for one of the Henry has received numerous awards for his work nation's top astronomy departments. '69 and has been studying the evolution of the universe at * 1981. Although Philadelphia seems like it's a universe away, cosmology using X-ray observations of galaxy clusters, he attributes his successful journey to his time at La Salle. a technique that he developed. This technique is the most Born in California and living in Altoona, Pa., Henry was effective way to study galaxy clusters, which are die most awarded a scholarship from La Salle but was unfamiliar massive objects in the universe. with the University. Its supportive and collegial atmosphere, For his pioneering work involving X-rays in the study however, helped him to flourish. of galaxy cluster physics and cosmology, Henry recently "For a kid like me from a basic school in a small town, won the American Astronomy Society's Bruno Rossi Prize. it was a good environment to land in," he said. He also has received a Humboldt Senior Researcher Award from the Humboldt Foundation of Germany. After graduating from La Salle, Henry was named a Woodrow Wilson Fellow and earned his Ph.D. from the "I'm very grateful. I really do think La Salle took a chance University of California, Berkeley. He became a physicist on me and things turned out well," he said. LA SALLE MAGAZINE cover story K ' A Passionate Physician Nurturing Real Intellect to ' 20111S '06 . , BY COLLEEN MULLARKEY. Create Artificial Intelligence 14 2 BY LIZ VARGO B FEW MINUTES OFTEN MEANS THE DIFFER- Biology 28.086 ence between life and death in the intensive HAT DO MATHEMATICS. PSYCHOLOGY, care unit. But Lynn Keenan, M.D., '83, has and robotics have in common? Ask Brian always been up for a challenge. Her relendess passion for I Satterfield, '98, Lead Member of the medicine runs in the family—Keenan's great-grandmother Engineering Lab at Lockheed Martin in New Jersey. became one of the first female physicians in the nation in 1878. "People always say, what's your degree in and Keenan sent her only college application to La Salle how did vou get it: They look at vou weird when you say because it had a 93 percent acceptance rate to medical school. 'psychology and math," but it makes sense," he said. "My job For the next four years, she paid her way through college is about making robotic intelligence." as a secretary in the emergency room at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadow brook, Pa. As a dual major in mathematics and psychology at La Salle, Satterfield ''I love what I do. I love taking care understands the psychological aspect of of people and building relationships human nature and can write or change software programs to achieve the same with my patients and their families, and effects in robots. At Lockheed Martin, I love to keep seeking new challenges." a large international defense contractor, Satterfield and about 250 coworkers —Lynn Keenan, M.D., }83 identify promising research from universities that might benefit company projects. La Salle's small classroom sizes, tight-knit learning Brian satterSeld, S8 community, and accessible professors motivated Keenan. In one well-publicized event known as the Darpa Urban Challenge, Satterfield helped to design "There was never any distance—I never felt afraid to a robotic car that obeyed all traffic laws in an urban setting. approach my professors," she said. "They earnestly wanted Lockheed Martin tied for fourth place, as its vehicle complied you to excel and achieve the goals they set before you." with speed limits, stopped at traffic lights, and parked without Two Christian Brothers particularly helped the dual biology anv human intervention. and religion major realize her goals: Brother Richard Haw ley, F.S.C., former Chair of the Biology Department, prepared her Twenty vears ago, however, Satterfield had no idea he for the rigors of medical school, and Brother Joseph Keenan, would be programming robots. As a freshman psychology F.S.C., a professor in the Religion Department, taught her major at La Salle, the college scene wasn't agreeing with him. to deal with difficult life-and-death situations. "When I went to La Salle, my head wasn't in it. Within Maj. Thomas Kentfield, director of La Salle's ROTC a year or so, I nearly flunked out," he said. program, opened doors for her as well. After Keenan joined Satterfield briefly left La Salle for a job in retail but the U.S. Army in 1984, he helped her secure a health returned more motivated. He retook some of the math profession scholarship to pay for her medical degree from courses he had failed and, ironically, he aced them. His Thomas Jefferson University. She became certified in internal, professors suggested taking more advanced courses and critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine. combined his interests to focus on artificial intelligence. In her 22 years in the medical field, Keenan has worked at Satterfield graduated cum hurte from La Salle. several Army medical centers, major hospitals, and universities. When creating high-level algorithm designs, Satterfield She keeps the lessons of Br. Richard and Br. Joseph close. said he often reflects on his La Salle education. Now in his "They challenged me to be a good person and a good 12th year at Lockheed Martin, he recognizes the pivotal his career. doctor," she said. "I love what I do. I love taking care role La Salle played in starting of people and building relationships with my patients and "They prepared me for the real world and let me spread their families, and I love to keep seeking new challenges." my wings," he said. SUMMER 2009 cover story 2 z Creativity Through Technology BY GREGORY GETHARD, '99, M.A. '06 9 B YOU'VE LOOKED AT SEPTA'S WEB SITE, Even though he Burrowbridge [ 18.9984 , 3jJ3Ppui\hascd a souvenir at Disney World, or now works for one stumbled upon an interactive experience online, of the most famous you've seen the handiwork of La Salle graduates Angela companies in the world, '05 Zippi, '03, Glenn Winters, '05, and Ty Burrowbridge, '04. Winters still recalls his Glenn Winters, Through La Salle's Digital Arts and Multimedia Design coursework at La Salle. (DArt) program, students develop applications for a world "We learned that the most important concept in Digital dependent on online communication. Art is to always find ways to push our artwork to its fullest "(The DArt program) was very foundation-based. The potential and to see how the project can grow more. Since program gave me the commitment to want to learn more I've been working with Disney, I've seen how a piece of and to have a career in digital design," Zippi said. artwork can always improve," Winters said. Zippi redesigns and updates the SEPTA Web site, which While many alumni work for high-profile companies, communicates information to more that 4 million users. others have launched their own businesses. Burrowbridge is co-owner of Well Fed, a design studio that builds interactive "We spend a lot of time researching to see what our users Web sites. One site created for a potential skateboard park really want," Zippi said. "We have to pay attention to what featured videos of local skateboarders that viewers feel they're suggesting so we know what we have to offer them." made like part of the team. Understanding the customer is a major part of Winters' job "We really wanted the local community to embrace this as well. He works for die Walt Disney Corporation in Disney's project and by word of mouth, it spread on its own," he said. Theme Park Merchandising division. When a Walt Disney "It looks like it's part of a skate video that they made and own." World ride comes to an end, guests are frequently ushered into a themed gift shop. Winters helps develop and design Burrowbridge attended La Salle because of the DArt gift shop merchandise that tells the same story as the ride. program and he's glad he made the choice. "We want (visitors) to take home the same experience," "DArt helped to get us evervthing we needed to know Winters said. "It's always been a dream of mine to work to hone our skill set before deciding what to really specialize for Disney." in," Burrowbridge said. Ch Chemistry on the Fast Track Chemistry l*j 90122 J BY GREGORY GETHARD, '99, M.A. '06 N THE SUMMER, STEPHEN RAUSCHER, 73, Rauscher has also stayed close to Rauscher 229898 tBWUtidesr his bike at least 100 miles a week. It's fitting, the La Salle family. As a member of since he has moved at fast speeds his entire life. the Council of President's Associates Rauscher worked for chemical giant Rohm and Haas for and the Dean of the School of Arts 5 years before retiring last lune. He started working for the and Sciences Advisory Council, he Stephen Rauscher, 13 ompany after graduating with a degree in chemistry from advises school administrators on the a Salle. During his tenure, he managed a manufacturing best ways to continue La Salle's evolution. lant, ran an agricultural chemicals facility, was responsible He credits La Salle with helping him launch his career. for acquiring and integrating new firms under the Rohm and "The effort that was required to be successful in the Haas umbrella, and was ultimately named a vice president chemistry curriculum at La Salle translated well to being of the company. Along the way, Rauscher and his family lived successful in industry," Rauscher said. in Texas, Kentucky, and London, England. The University's liberal arts education helped him as he However, they always returned to visit family and friends climbed the corporate ladder. in his native Philadelphia. LA SALLE MAGAZINE cover story I Rooted in Research Pathways to Technology BY JEREMY ROSEN, '07 and Spirituality i BY JEREMY ROSEN, '07 SCIENTIST WHO HELPED DISCOVER ONE OF THE FEW _ viruses known to cause cancer continues to teach others ENORE SIEGLER, '84, CHOSE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY because of the research opportunities he had at La Salle. over other universities because it offered a rare South Philadelphia native Bernard J. Poiesz, M.D., '70, 10 opportunity in the 1980s to enroll in a new earned his biology degree from La Salle and said he owes W computer science major. many of his successes to die University. His professors provided However, Siegler a strong foundation that allowed Poiesz to begin a program at discovered more at La Salle Albert Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia as a senior at La Salle. than the pathwav to the high- Poiesz, a University of Pennsylvania medical school graduate, tech capital of America in Silicon is an accomplished researcher, who, at SUNY Upstate Medical Valley, Calif. She came to realize University in Syracuse, N.Y., is a professor of medicine, her Catholic faith—something she a director of the regional oncology center, and the Chief of treasures every day. the Division of Hematology/Oncology. "As a young adult at La Salle, my "I always provide research slots, faith started forming," she said. "I've because kids can learn a lot with Lenore Siegler. '84 chosen to raise mv kids the same way. the opportunity if someone teaches 1 '' them,' he said. 'Now, I work alongside people with Poiesz is a testament to the impor- degrees from Stanford, Harvard, and the tance of research opportunities, as he excelled at his chance to work with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. one of the best. But my La Salle degree gives me an edge." In the early 1980s, Poiesz spent two ^^^ „ ft 7fl — } years working with Robert Gallo, Ph.D, Lenore Siegler, 84 a researcher who co-discovered the virus known as HrV. For 17 years, Siegler has worked for Oracle Corporation, Before HIV was identified, Poiesz and Gallo discovered one of the world's largest software providers. As Director a leukemia virus, HTLV, which can cause neurological of Product Management for Applications Development, and autoimmune diseases in people. she is a liaison between software engineers and customers, Poiesz said three other species of the virus have been does program management, and develops software that found in Africa and every major developed in the world. city make businesses run. "Thousands and thousands" of people and animals are Siegler attributes her successes to a diverse La Salle educa- regularly screened for the virus, he said. tion and her first software engineering job in Radnor, Pa., a Poiesz continues working to develop antibodies for HTLV position that she obtained with her "well-respected" degree. as well as drugs to halt HIV's central method of growth. "Now, I work alongside people with degrees from Stanford, Harvard, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. But my La Salle degree gives me an edge," she said. "La Salle has always emphasized people. To be a successful La Salle prepared Siegler for her career through full-day manager, you have to pay attention to people. La Salle intro- software-writing projects in the computer labs. Team projects, duced me to that side of the business world," Rauscher said. group studying, and elective courses in areas like marketing Rauscher also believes in La Salle's tradition of giving also strengthened her role in the business world. back to the community. He is a board member of the Outside of working in a 50,000-person company, Siegler Philadelphia Academies, a program in which businessmen lives Lasallian values by volunteering with her husband. Ken, help Philadelphia public high school students prepare for and their two children. She became involved in social and further education or careers. community outreach as a sister of La Salle's Alpha Theta Alpha Rauscher is certainly in the position to offer advice to sorority. The Philadelphia native has also organized alumni students and, hopefully, like him, they'll never slow down. events as La Salle's alumni liaison for northern California. I SUMMER 2009 cover story Getting to the Roots of Environmental Issues BY THOMAS W. DURSO HEN SHE WAS A KID. CATHLEEN KENNEDY, '02, materials in highway construction and maintenance projects, teased her mom for telling her that every day the department is reducing what is sent to landfills and 2l\vas Earth Day. But her mom's dedication made is developing new business opportunities across the state. an impression. A geology major at La Salle, Snowden also manages "We were recycling strategic recycling and handles waste-management, water before it was cool," she quality, air quality, and resource-conservation issues in the said. "Protecting the environment Philadelphia region and north central Pennsylvania. has always been something impor- "I try to identify issues before they become issues," he said. tant to me." Snowden, who recently earned a doctoral degree in Kennedy, who switched from Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State, hopes to a biology major to environmental enhance the state's environmental education capacities. science, is one of" many La Salle alumni As a dual environmental science and geology major, working in environmentally related Cathleen Kennedy, 02 Patrice Donahue, '05, enjoys spending her days getting jobs. She works in the air-protection her hands dirty. Donahue is a geologic project specialist division of" the air-quality analysis branch for the with Stantec's office in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., where she U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. investigates sites that may be contaminated to determine "I would never be where I am now without La Salle," whether they need remediation. She often takes soil samples said Kennedy, who serves on the University's Young Alumni and tests groundwater in the field, then examines results Committee. "When I realized I could protect the environ- and records her findings at her desk. ment for a living, it was a perfect fit." "I knew I didn't want to sit at a desk every day," she said. Another environmentally focused alum oversees efforts by "I get to work on so many different types of projects. the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) My clients are constantly changing, and what they require to think globally but act locally. Daniel Snowden, '87, manages from me is constantly changing. I like that challenge." PennDOT's strategic recycling program. By using recycled The Business Side of Science BY LIZ VARGO IKE MANY COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS, KELLY of sterile liquid vaccines. Eidenshink I Eidenshink, '05, found it challenging to pigeonhole investigates product deviations and hherself in one major. At La Salle, however, she establishes ways to correct them. discovered the Department of Integrated Science, The ISBT program provided nk Business, and Technology (ISBT), which incorporated "a solid science knowledge base and Kelly Eidenshink. 05 both her love of science and her solid business sense. a sound business sense," she said. Each class used real-world "Not many colleges provide an integrated program that examples that helped her to develop leadership skills and allows students to play to more than one of their strengths," a greater understanding of her field. she said. Todav, she offers that real-world experience to current Since graduating from La Salle, she has been a manufac- students at La Salle by speaking on topics like stem cell turing associate for both GlaxoSmithKline and Tengion Inc. research or discussing career options. arthritis Eidenshink has helped produce injectable drugs "Every day I apply things that I learned at La Salle," and human bladders for patients with spinal cord injuries Eidenshink said. "La Salle taught me how to function and or children with spina bifida. operate successfully in the business world, and specifically Currently, as an investigator on the Deviations Manage- in the pharmeceutical and biotechnology industries." ment Team at Merck, she supports the manufacturing 10 LA SALLE MAGAZINE — Why I Give Back: Susan »re Carusi, Esq^'82 WHEN LA SALLE TRUSTEE SUSAN Memorial Scholarship has been named Altamore Carusi, Esq., '82, dropped Carusi stayed connected with her for her paternal grandparents. off her stepdaughter, Kelly, as a fresh- friends in Philadelphia. The spirit of education and service man at the University two years ago, As she became acquainted with instilled in Carusi at La Salle also Carusi longed to return to campus. La Salle President Brother Michael J. inspired her and her husband, Bruce, "I wish I was going here now. It's McGinniss, F.S.C., Ph.D., '70, and to create the Big Guy Foundation so nice," she said. Carusi, however, has learned about the progress of the Univer- a family foundation that provides never strayed far from La Salle. Since sity, she felt compelled to give back. academic grants to worthy individuals. earning her bachelor's degree in English "La Salle has such a commitment to These grants have helped college-bound in 1982, she has become an involved educating those who might be the first students attend La Salle and other alumna and generous donor. in their family to go to college," she institutions that best suit their lives. Originally from central New Jersey, said. "I know what an education did "The mission of La Salle and the Carusi was attracted to La Salle for me and my husband. If anything is Christian Brothers is to educate and because it was in Philadelphia and had going to make a difference in a person's to open students' eyes to the world an intimate atmosphere. She joined life, it's education." around them—a world of possibilities," Alpha Theta Alpha and enjoyed on- Although Carusi's grandparents were Carusi said. "The Big Guy Foundation campus life. "It was a bit of an eye unable to afford higher education, they is an outgrowth of (our) philosophy that opener, as I met people of different stressed the importance of a college education is the key to changing lives." backgrounds," she said. "I enjoyed degree. Her father was the first in the In addition to her work on La Salle's my time there and it's nice to see how family to graduate from college and Board of Trustees, Carusi has attended the University continues to improve." her parents made it a priority to send and helped to coordinate alumni events After graduating from La Salle, Carusi and her five siblings to college. and reunions. She also regularly she earned her MBA from FordJjam Today, Carusi and her husband, Bruce, promotes La Salle to potential students University and a law degree from have made the same opportunity by holding receptions for interested Fordham University School of Law. available to Kelly and their three other families at her New York home. Carusi moved to New York and worked children—Alison, Jamie, and Sean. "It's a nice opportunity to talk in the corporate financing area with Among the many gifts she has made about the school and what makes Capital Sequa Corporation, Bank of to La Salle, Carusi recently established it so special," Carusi said. "We all America, and Debevoise & Plimpton. two $250,000 endowed scholarships are fortunate enough to have had a She later supervised and administered in honor of her grandparents. Recipients wonderful experience at La Salle, and a Teen Court program at Glen Cove of the scholarships are chosen annually we can make sure that other students City Court in Glen Cove, N.Y., on the basis of financial need. This have that experience and lifetime to train local high school students year, two students received the Frances opportunity that La Salle affords." to act as judges, jurors, and attorneys and John Jenich Memorial Scholarship, (Above, from left) Susan Altamore Carusi, Esq., '82, for teenage defendants. named for Carusi's maternal grand- her husband, Bruce, and her stepdaughter, Kelly, enjoy parents. The Peter and Gladys Altamore La Salle's Family Weekend. SUMMER 2009 ! features BY GREGORY ARD, '99, M.A. '06 FRED BOSTWICK, '67, WAS YOUNG WHEN PRESIDENT JOHN F. Kennedy beca resident. But Kennedy's famous "ask not what your country < o for you; ask what you can do for your country" phrase stuck \v lim forever, "I really he lis message," he said. As a result, wick dedicated himself to a life of community service. He se 3n several local and state boards, including the Pennsylvania Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, an Sessional Counselors. He recently retired from his position a: Associate Director of Community Services for KidZone, a ganization that seeks to improve educational opportunities hildren in Northwest Philadelphia, and continues to be available consultant for KidZone. Bostwick re well to students who live in the neighborhoods d by Kid . After all, he's one of them. Bostwick grew up in iveloped a desire to give back to where he came from. "I had a ta >r service then," he said. Bostwick enrolled at La Salle, joi. vice fraternity, and took part in a variety le Lasallian tradition. After graduation and a two-year sunt in the Peace Corps, Bostwick started a 35 -year career with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare arid eventually became the Director of Community Services for Philadelphia County. He also has served on a variety of boards and advisory committees, including Pathways PA, the United Way of Soudieastern Pennsylvania, and the Latino Work Force Development Task Force. Bostwick began working with KidZone in 2004. He helped to organ^ag-KidZone's activities with similar groups and he paired students widi adult mentors, who lent their experience to youngsters faced with mam' questions about life. Aid, Bostwick said, it's not just the kids who get something out of the deal. "Seeing someone progress with the help of a caring adult in their life is just a great thing," Bostwick said. "I think, also, it gives a sense of accomplishment and joy of the little things that happen. Many people are generous with writing checks. But you can't put a value on that time you give to a young person." Bostwick uses the word retirement loosely, as he continues to devote his time to community service and philanthropic efforts. He enjoyed his time at KjdZone and added that the organization is always in need for more mwvrprVAfter all, it's a way to give back to the community, just as Bostwick has done his entire life. For more information about KidZone, call 215.424.5810. LA SALLE MAGAZINE features Guiding His Patients to Greater Understanding BY JEREMY ROSEN, '07 IN 1979, FRANCIS MONDIMORE, M.D., '75, WORRIED HOW he'd fare at one of the most prestigious medical schools, alongside about 110 graduates from institutions like Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology. "You say, 'Oh my God, how am I going to keep up with these guys?'" Mondimore said. But it didn't take long for him to realize he would be fine, because, he said, the La Salle experience was an "excellent prep for medical school." "Patients have read and loved his books and have understood much about their illness because of how he wrote about it." —Geetha Jayaram, Ph.D. Mondimore is a leader in psychiatric specialties of mood disorders and substance-abuse treatment. He is the head of the Substance Abuse Services Intensive Treatment Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland and is an assistant During his senior year, he applied to medical schools at professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns the LTniversitv of Pennsylvania, Pennsvlvania State University, Hopkins University School of Medicine. and Thomas Jefferson University. He said he applied to The Philadelphia native has published four books on Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine thinking mental-health issues for general audiences. His books Bipolar nothing would come of it. Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families and A Natural "You get accepted into the Medical School at Johns History of Homosexuality are award-winners and his book Hopkins and that's it. No other alternatives are possible," on bipolar disorder was one of the first about the diagnosis. Mondimore said. He also has authored several chapters and articles for After four years of medical school, Mondimore scientific publications. completed his residency in psvchiatrv at Hopkins and Geetha Jayaram, Ph.D., a physician adviser for psychiatrv became a leader for many. at Johns Hopkins and a director of inpatient psychiatry "Frank was a role model to me and many other residents," for the inner-city poor, said patients have raved about said Jeffrey S. Janofsky, M.D., a forensic psychiatrist and a Mondimore's works. Johns Hopkins associate professor of psychiatry. "Because of "Patients have read and loved his books and have under- him, I'm a psychiatrist. He's done a remarkable job as a treating stood much about their illness because of how he wrote psychiatrist and a writer explaining the practice to the public." about it," Jayaram said. Mondimore and Janofsky work together at Johns Mondimore said he hadn't reallv setded on a career Hopkins Hospital, treating inpatients from Baltimore and path when he entered La Salle. He became a biology major all over the world. thinking that it would help get him into medical school. Javaram noted that her colleague has created a success "We had a number of professors who were passionate of anything he's done, including taking over the Intensive about science and it turned out to be a very good prep for Treatment Unit. "Revenues went up so much in the past medical school," he said. "As rime went on, it all seemed several years, they have had to increase beds," she said. to fall into place." SUMMER 2009 St. La Salle Series Working as One Discovering the Mission Together BY BROTHER KEVIN DALMASSE, F.S.C., '81 IN 2006, DELEGATES REPRESENTING resurrection. They meet a stranger on the road who seems every facet of die global Lasallian unaware of these recent events. The stranger listens to the educational mission gathered in Rome disciples and interprets their account through Scriptures for the first International Assembly for and the words of the prophets. When the stranger blesses Mission and Association. Participants and breaks bread during dinner, the disciples recognize assessed Lasallian education worldwide him as Jesus, whereupon he vanishes. "Were not our hearts and offered recommendations for action. burning inside us," they said, "as he talked to us on the The convocation was truly unique and road and explained the Scriptures to us?" historic. Of the nearly 120 delegates, one- The Gospel story creates a beautiful paradigm of the third were Brothers and two-thirds were Brothers working in association with their Partners. In Luke's the Brothers' partners in mission. The story, one disciple, Cleopas, is named; the other is not. International Assembly gave significant voice to all called Br. Miguel contends that Cleopas represents the Brothers, to serve the Lasallian educational mission, Brother and Partner who, through historic status in the Church and by virtue alike, and accomplished it in a manner never before under- of Canon Law, are disciples with a "name." The unnamed 7 taken by any religious congregation in the Church. disciple symbolizes the Brothers Partners. It is together The Lasallian educational mission "provides a human that they journey on the road, experience perplexing and and Christian education to the young, especially the poor," uncertain times, and encounter and discover the risen Christ according to Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. who gives life and meaning to their mission. This mission is fulfilled by the collaborative efforts of the The Brothers have long appreciated their companions Brothers and their Lasallian Partners—laymen and women, on the journey. The Second Vatican Council courageously priests, and other religious—who are drawn to and excited and prophetically fostered this relationship in two ways. by that mission. Brother Miguel Campos, F.S.C., Distin- First, new structures allow the Brothers and their guished Professor for Lasallian Mission at La Salle LJniversity, lay colleagues to collaborate in decision making. The interprets the relationship between the Brothers and their establishment of District mission councils, in combination 1 Partners through the story of the disciples journey on the with long-standing boards of trustees, illustrates this road to Emmaus (Luke 24: 13-35). growing partnership. 1 The story is of two disciples who are in despair over Second, Brothers' and Partners shared responsibility the crucifixion of Jesus and confused by reports of his for mission answers the call of the Second Vatican Council Living St. La Salle's Vision of the Holy Spirit. This is a way to live our faith through interpersonal activities that religious writers call ministry. Anna Allen, '80, M.A. '02 God is alive in the world, and we're invited to join that Interim Dean of Students at La Salle University experience, where we find personal fulfillment and spiritual Lasallian Leadership Institute, 2003-06 salvation. The Christian Brothers spread the Good News by A Lasallian lay leader integrates the mission making the Gospel message accessible. We're changing lives and messages of the Christian Brothers into in a local way and taking the message to heart. her everyday work. It is someone who is Dave Cichowicz, Ph.D. observant of and challenges the daily activities of the University, Director of the Forensic Studies Program and the faculty, staff, and students through the unique lens Professor of Biochemistry at La Salle University of St. La Salle's vision. The mission is a reminder to recall Lasallian Leadership Institute, 2006-09 God's presence in my life and in the students' lives. It's By working with the Christian Brothers, challenging and rewarding to know that we all play a role we continue the Lasallian mission and in our students' growth as people. create an atmosphere that makes our education distinct. '04 Frank Cervone, M.A. The Lasallian Leadership Institute created a much clearer Executive Director, Support Center for Child Advocates understanding of the roots of the Christian Brothers and Lasallian tradition is rooted in the vision their philosophy. We learned to "teach always and, & necessary, of St. La Salle to live an experience of use words." That speaks to the heart of St. La Salle's mission faith and see, in all, a sia,n and invitation bv the wav we conduct ourselves and interact with others. LA SALLE MAGAZINE Wisfeature is the final installment in a nine-part series examining St. John Baptist lie La Salle, bis mission, and its relevance in today's world. Part 9 Invited to Serve Many educators have become living witnesses of the Gospel by renovate, adapt, and create new structures for Brothers discovering the worth of their mission through the journey and and colleagues to assure the vitality of this mission spirituality of St. John Baptist de La Salle. This vocation of educa- entrusted to us by the Holy Spirit, the Institute of tion in Lasallian institutions is a mission shared and sustained the Brothers, and the Church for the 21st century, by Christian Brothers, lay partners, sisters, and priests. We are (fr. The Acts of the 44th General Chapter, pp. 26, challenged to reflect the religious and cultural variety and comple- —Brother Robert Schieler, F.S.C., Ed.D., '72 mentarity of those involved in the Lasallian mission. We must General Councilor to prepare the laity for sacred participation in ecclesial life. upon the pressing needs of those entrusted to our care. We have witnessed an increased demand for mission formation We are impelled by St. La Salle's words, "Lord, the work programs offered on the international, regional, district, is yours!'" This is our deeply held conviction. This is the and local levels, programs such as the Lasallian Leadership journey of faith about which we shall excitedly proclaim, Institute and the Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies. "Were not our hearts burning?" These formation opportunities—along with participation —Br. Kevin Dalmasse, F.S.C., '81, is the Director of in school or institutional communities—have given new life Education for the Christian Brothers Conference in to the Lasallian educational mission. The once-fledgling Washington, B.C. He also represents the U.S./Toronto Region dependence of the laity upon the Brothers is maturing into on International Councilfor the Lasallian Educational a "communion" of individuals who are passionate about Mission. Over the last 11 years, he has been involved in the providing a human and Christian education. planning, development, and implementation of mission Ongoing formation opportunities should reflect the formation programs on the provincial and national levels. critical role of the laity in the life of the Church and in the life of the Lasallian world. better than the Brothers Who For more information on Lasallian formation programs of the Christian Schools, laymen themselves consecrated or volunteer opportunities, please e-mail Ray Ricci, Special to Christ and to the teaching mission of His Church, Assistant to the President for Mission Integration, to offer a guiding hand at this hopeful moment in timer at [email protected]. We welcome feedback on this issue. With the Emmaus story as our inspiration and decades Please contact Marian Butcher at [email protected]. of experience as our guide, our mission is discovered when Brothers and Partners join in discernment and prayer to act Jim Lynch, '71 universal nature of the Christian Brothers and their call Managing Partner of Patriot Financial Partners L.P. to educate the most vulnerable in societv. Shortly after, I joined Board of Trustees at La Salle Academy, Philadelphia the development of La Salle Academy in one of the poorest Former Chair, Board of Trustees at La Salle University parts of Philadelphia. We have the blessing of the Holy Spirit The Christian Brothers recognize that and continue to work with the guidance of the Christian an affordable, inner-city Catholic education Brothers to meet the educational needs of the poor. is a huge challenge for the Church. La Salle Academy Deborah Yost, Ph.D. addresses that challenge, with lay leadership taking on Professor of Education at La Salle University - Institute, that responsibility . With the Board of Trustees owning this Lasallian Leadership 2006-09 school that serves underprivileged children, the Christian During my Lasallian Leadership Institute Brothers and lay leaders are having a huge impact on how (LLI) experience, I learned the power these students grow to live productive lives. of connectivitv. This idea has filtered into J. Michael Whitaker, M.D., '72 my work as I strive to create a community of learners President, Doylestown Orthopaedic Specialists in my classes at La Salle. I help students make meaningful Founding Trustee of La Salle Academy and connections between course content and their personal Chair of the Trustee Committee experiences. I also have established relationships with my LLI In 2001, I visited La Salle College cohorts from La Salle and other diverse Lasallian ministries. in Thailand, which educated more than These relationships have taught me that my work is a small 5,000 poor children. It was then that I understood the but integral part of the greater Lasallian mission. SUMMER 2009 15 'f \\IXIM?, IY BONAGURA, '08 iMiOaMW accomplishment for most athletes. For professionally is also a realization of a lifelong dream. Knights in scoring (17.8), field goal percentage (.607), La Salle's history of producing professional basketball assists (4.0), steals (1.7), and minutes (33.2). The 2006 players—such as NBA veteran Rasual Butler of the New All-Atlantic 1 Honorable Mention was selected to the Orleans Hornets—goes back more than half a century. Austrian Bundesliga A All-Star Game this season. The NBA, however, isn't the only forum for La Salle's finest to showcase their game. CARLENE HIGHT0WER (2004-08) TSV 1880 Wasserburg Monica Garrido-Sanz (2001-05) returned to play in League: Germany-DBBL her native Spain. A year later, Jermaine Thomas (2002-06) Carlene Hightower is the fourt began a career in Hungary, and then Mike St. John (2003-07) woman Explorer in as many years went on to play in Poland. Many Explorers have """f ""* - to turn pro. In her final two careers in Europe and beyond: collegiate seasons, she amassed 1,025 points and 17.7 points per DARNELL HARRIS (2004-08) "ame. She was the 2008 Big 5 Pla\ Es Chalon-Sur-Saone League: French ProA f the Year and a two-time A-10 * irst Team honoree. In her first Darnell Harris was one of the season with Wasserburg, Hightower greatest shooters in school history. helped lead her team to a 17-5 record He ended his career as the La Salle, and the DBBL Championship while Atlantic 10, and Big 5 record holder with 342 three-point ranking fourth in the league in field goals. The 2008 A- 10 All-Conference honoree totaled scoring (18.0) and in steals (2.8). 1,631 career points widi a .402 career three-point percentage. Harris also won the Midas/Intersport National Three-Point CRISTA RICKETTS (2003-07) Shootout. He now competes at France's top level. Flying Foxes Post SV Wien League: Austria-AWBL STEVEN SMITH (2002-06) Crista Ricketts ended her La Salle career widi 1,645 points Kolossos Vap League: Greece-Heba Al and 725 rebounds, and she is one of four Explorers to score more than 1,500 points. She is among the top 10 in 11 differ- Steven Smidi became die 29th 21* ent statistical categories, including second all time in free dirows plorer to play for an ABA or NBA made (453) and diird in scoring average (15.1). The four-time m. He ranked seventh in school First Team Big 5 selection began her pro career in Portugal 40) and fifth in with Essa Barreiro, where she posted 18.3 points and 8.5 ,ds (872). The two-time A-10 rebounds. A year later, at the FIBA Europe Cup, Ricketts . of the Year and Honorable contributed 25 points, five rebounds, and two assists. .ention All-American had stints /ith the Philadelphia 76ers and die Atlanta Hawks before playing DAVINEIA PAYNE (2002-06) BC Star—TLU Tallinn in Italy in 2007-08. A year later League: Estonia-Meistriliiga sos Vap (Rodou) in Greece, Being named the 2003 Big 5 Rookie of die Year was he averag > and 5.1 rebounds. just the start for future pro Davineia Payne. She ranked 14th on the La Salle scoring and rebound lists (1,214/671 JERMAINE THOMAS (2002-06) ), then won the 2008-09 Estonian League Championship UBC okoStadt Gussing Knights League: Austria-A Bundesliga while being named MVP. She averaged 21.2 points and 9.6 rebounds in Baltic League play and 21.4 points per In 2006, three Explorers, including Jermaine Thomas, game in the Estonian League. continued their basketball careers in Europe. After playing ULE MAGAZINE book notes The Cambridge Companion to George Orwell Preparing for College: Practical Advice PREPARING for Students and Their Families EDITED BY JOHN RODDEN, '78 COLLEGE BY JOHN REARDON, ED.D., '59, AND Cambridge University Press, 2007; 260 pp.; $24.99 JOHN ROONEY, PH.D., '46 George Orwell is regarded as the greatest 20th- Ferguson Publishing, 2009; century political writer in English. This critical 196 pp.; $34.95 companion introduces Orwell's work, with numerous 2E« This guide for college-bound students explains how to finance higher interpretations and fresh perspectives on it. The education, prepare for college entrance exams, adjust to campus life, book—which includes chapters dedicated to Nineteen and achieve academic success. The authors approached the book Eighty-Four and Animal Farm— places Orwell's work within from their experiences as teachers, advisers, parents, and professionals. the context of the political and social climate of the time. John Reardon, Ed.D., '59, of Philadelphia, received his bachelor's degree in John Rodden, 78, grew up in Philadelphia and lives in Austin. Texas. He earned accounting at La Salle. He taught accounting at La Salle for 40 years and was Chair his B.A. in English at La Salle and his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Virginia, of the department. Reardon has been speaking to high school students about college where he taught for 10 years before becoming a professor at the University of Texas since 1971. John Rooney. Ph.D.. 46. of Oreland, Pa., earned his B.A. in chemistry at Austin. Of his 16 books, several are devoted to Anglo-American intellectual life. at La Salle. He taught psychology at the University for more than 60 years and is Director of the Master's Program in Clinical-Counseling Psychology. Rooney designed a pre-college summer program known as Day One at La Salle. What Can a Dentist Teach You About Business, Life & Success? The Devil's Eye BY JOE CAPISTA, DDS, '72 BY JACK McDEVITT, '57 Maxwell Publishing, 2008; 199 pp.; $19.95 Ace Hardcover, 2008; 368 pp.; $24.95 Nationally renowned author and motivational speaker Joe Capista, DDS, knows firsthand what a dentist can teach about business, life, This is the fourth adventure for Alex Benedict, a far and success. This book offers readers principles that they can use future antiquarian who solves historical puzzles. In th._ to achieve balance in their professional and personal lives. a warning comes that "they're all dead." Alex and his assoc Kolpath, are unable to find an explanation, and no one appear. . Joe Capista, DDS. 72, is Founder and President of Williamsburg Dental, a five-star harmed. As the plot unfolds, Alex and Chase confront a terrifying reality. dental practice in Broomall, Pa. He earned his Bachelor of Science at La Salle and received his DDS from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1976. He has Jack McDevitt. '57, a Philadelphia native, holds degrees from La Salle and Wesleyan. been named the cosmetic dentist of the Philadelphia Sixers Dance Team and was He has been a naval officer, an English teacher, a customs officer, and a Philadelphia named 2008 Small Business Person of the Year by the Delaware County Chamber taxi driver. He has received the Southeastern Science Fiction Achievement Award, of Commerce. For more information, visit www.joecapista.com. the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, and the Nebula Award. McDevitt and his wife live in Brunswick. Ga. Tea, Sticky Buns and the Body of Christ Postscripts from a Nursing Home The Last Rose '66 BY DIANE BONES, '75 BY THOMAS E. PIERCE, Bridgeway Books, 2007; 107 pp.; $17.95 Xlibris, 2009; 252 pp.; $19.99 The Last Rose is a tribute to the author's wife and This memoir of one Baby Boomer family and daughter, JoAnn and Lisa Pierce, who lost their their loving but stubborn father explains their Tutu EFinn lives in a water taxi accident in Baltimore, Md. heartbreaking journey during his last year in Thomas Pierce shares his memory of the accident, the aftermath, and a nursing home. It covers how the family coped the things that helped him to move on with his life. The book explores with all the angst, incontinence, and ongoing irony. Read about the power of love and celebrates two lives that will live on forever. a nun with a bird on her shoulder, fights that erupted during Bingo, and daughters who laughed, cried, and sometimes crumbled as they Thomas Pierce, '66. was bom in Philadelphia and now lives in Vmeland. N.J. became the "raw meat" of the sandwich generation. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting at La Salle and worked as a computer programmer and consultant Since the accident, he has shared his story as a Diane Bones. 75, is a Philadelphia freelance wnter who also teaches a "Writing Humor" professional speaker and writer For more information, visit www.thelastrose.com. course at Temple University. For more information, visit www.dianebones.com. "Book Notes" will be featured periodically in upcoming issues of this magazine and its companion piece, the Alumni News. We invite you to let us know if there's a book written by an alum within the last year that might be highlighted by e-mailing Liz Vargo at [email protected]. SUMMER 2009 news (Photo left, from left) During Heritage Week. La Salle President Brother Michael 1. McBinniss. F.S.C.. Ph.D.. 70, celebrated the University's 146th anniversary with students Karlie Wagner, '09, and Ashton Johnson, 09. (Photo right) Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., an advocate for abolishing the death penalty and author of bestseller Dead Man Walking, visited La Salle during Heritage Week. Holroyd Award and Lecture Features Autism Expert and Honors Alum The 29th annual Holroyd Award and Lecture featured speaker Eric R. Mitchell, Ph.D., an expert in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and honored J. Michael Whitaker, M.D., 72, President of Doylestown Orthopaedic Specialists and a Founding Trustee of La Salle Academy in Philadelphia. Mitchell, who delivered the lecture "Physician Roles in the Convergence of Medicine and Autism," has been working with ASD and related disorders in children and families since he was a teenager. With experience as a psychologist, educator, evaluator, consultant, and administrator, Mitchell is an active ASD advocate in (Above left, from left) La Salle President Brother Michael J. McBinniss, F.S.C., Ph.D., 10. with Holroyd lecturer Eric the Philadelphia area. published He has R. Mitchell, Ph.D. (Above right, from left) Tom Keagy. Ph.D.. Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, congratulates several pieces on the topic, has designed I. Michael Whitaker, M.D., 12. as this year's Holroyd Award recipient. and implemented ASD programs, and strives to build collaborative partnerships He was a member of the Board of Trustees Since 1981, he has been an active among families, schools, universities, of La Salle College High School from staff member of Doylestown Hospital, mental health agencies, and professionals 1992 to 1998. In 2002, he was invited where he chaired the Credentials involved in the ASD community. by a group of Christian Brothers to Committee for 10 years. He also was establish La Salle Academy, an indepen- a team physician for Delaware Valley Whitaker, the Holroyd Award recipient, dent Catholic grade school in North College for 22 years. has been an active volunteer with the -Jon Caroulis Philadelphia that serves at-risk children. Christian Brothers for more than 15 years. 18 LA SALLE MAGAZINE " news Gardner Delivers Grimes Lecture, Black Receives Dondero Award La Salle University welcomed Howard Gardner, the Hobbs Professor of Cogni- tion and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, as the 30th annual Grimes Lecturer and honored James J. Black, Ph.D., '84, with the John P. Dondero Award. Gardner delivered a lecture titled "The Theory of Multiple Intelligences: Past, Present, and Future." He is well known for his theory of multiple intelli- gences, which critiques the idea that there is only one human intelligence assessed by standard psychometric methods. Gardner is an adjunct professor of (Above left) Grimes Lecturer Howard Gardner discusses the theory of multiple intelligences. (Above right, from left) psychology at Harvard University and Brother Joseph Burke. F.S.C.. Chair of the Psychology Department, presents James J. Black, Ph.D., '84. with the John P. of an adjunct professor neurology at the Dondero Award. Boston University School of Medicine. As senior director of Harvard Project The Grimes Lecture is named for Currently, he is Director of Mental Zero, he works with a team on the design Brother Vincent Grimes, F.S.C., Ph.D., Health at St. Gabriel's System, a Lasallian of performance-based assessments, the founder and first Chair of the ministry and agency of Catholic Social education for understanding, the use of Psychology Department at La Salle. Services of the Archdiocese of Philadel- multiple intelligences to develop more phia that serves court adjudicated youth. The Psychology Department presented personal education, and interdisciplinary He has held various positions of leadership the John P. Dondero Award to Black efforts in education. within the system over the past 15 years. for his exceptional work in the field Among his many awards, Gardner of psychology. Black graduated from Black has been a licensed psychologist received a MacArthur Prize Fellowship La Salle magna cum laude with a since 1994. He is a member of the in 1981 and was the first American bachelor's degree in psychology, then American Psychological Association and to receive the University of Louisville's received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology a fellow of the Pennsylvania Psychological Grawemeyer Award in Education in 1990. from the University of Delaware in 1993. Association. — Liz Vargo This spring, Daniel Kutner, Consul General of Israel to the mid-Atlantic region, delivered a talk titled "Israel and the Middle East: An Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities for the Diplomat-in-Residence program (DRP). SUMMER 2009 19 news Rossi Authors History of La Salle In anticipation of the University's 150th 1240 N. Broad St. to 20th anniversary in 2013, John Rossi, Ph.D., and Olney, but instead faced '58, professor of history, is authoring the challenges of the 1929 a book on the comprehensive history Depression. At another point of La Salle. The book will include in 1945, total enrollment a chronological history of the University at La Salle was only 97 students. from its beginnings in 1863 to the It wasn't until after World War II present, along with chapters focused that the University stood on athletics and cultural life at La Salle. on steady ground. "I was honored to be asked to write "The Brothers kept this place the history of the school," Rossi said. going through incredible odds," "In effect, I've been on campus since Rossi said. "It's been said that 1950 when I enrolled in the High School." God looks after the drunkards, Rossi, who earned his bachelor's degree the children, and the United in history in 1958 and joined the faculty States of America, and I say, in 1962, said he can appreciate the 'La Salle University.'" University from both a teacher's and The first published history of La Salle Rossi said he is enjoying the project and a student's point of view. by Father Thomas Donaghy ended in 1963, appreciates the additional help from "I really enjoy (La Salle) and believe right as the school began an enormous Brother Joseph Grabenstein, F.S.C., in it," he said. expansion. "That's the period when University Archivist, and John McCloskey, La Salle became a major educational former Vice President of Public Affairs. The book will take a detailed look institution," he said. at what made the University work. Anyone who would like to contribute The school survived one crisis after The coffee table-style book will be information to the book may do so by another over the past 150 years. Accord- filled with color photos and illustrations contacting Jack Rossi through La Salle's ing to Rossi, La Salle expected booming and will likely be more than 350 pages. History Department at [email protected]. —Liz Vargo enrollment when it relocated from Starr receives Rousseau Justice Award La Salle recently awarded Sharon Starr, R.N., MSN '94, with the Brother Scubillion Rousseau Justice Award. Starr is a public health nurse and clinical coordinator at the University's Neighborhood Nursing Center. The Rousseau committee chose to honor her for "providing exemplary service to communities and vulnerable populations." The award honors University faculty or staff who demonstrate an attitude of respect for the dignity of all people. "Sharon Starr is the best public health nurse in the U.S.," said Zane Wolf, Ph.D., Dean of La Salle's School of Nursing and Health Sciences. "She cares for communities in a way that respects their choices and humanity. She is energetic, persistent, and creative in all of the community programs with which she has been involved." Starr believes that public health encompasses the prevention strategies of health promotion, health education, and disease prevention as well as the nursing quality of caring. "I enjoy the nursing of populations, specifically being with vulnerable people, finding their strengths, and moving with them toward their goals," Starr said. "I work with many wonderful individuals who give of their time and effort." Starr, who lives in Ambler, Pa., has worked at La Salle for 17 years. Prior to coming to La Salle, she worked at an intensive care unit. —Jon Carouhs 20 LA SALLE MAGAZINE news Alumni Honored at Accounting Dinner La Salle recently honored four alumni during the 43rd annual Accounting Awards Dinner held this spring. Vincent P. Bowes, CPA, '95, Thomas A. Leonard Jr., CPA, '96, and Stephen T. Zarrilli, '83, received the Michael A. DeAngelis Award while the Jack Reardon Young Alumni Award was presented to Benjamin Troisi, CPA, '02. The DeAngelis Award honors the outstanding professional achievements honort of alumni and was named for former The School of Business accounting professor Michael DeAngelis, I who worked at La Salle for 32 years. multinational companies, including management advisory and private equity Verizon Wireless, Bell Atlantic, and AT&T. firm that he co-founded in 2004. Bowes is a partner in the federal tax He also served a number of mid-sized practice of KPMG's Philadelphia office. The Jack Reardon Young Alumni Award public and non-public companies, includ- He advises clients in the real estate and is named for Jack Reardon, who taught ing PrimeSource Corporation, WorldGate financial services industry on taxation accounting at La Salle for 40 years and Communications, and Ameron Corporation. of real estate investment trusts, real was former department chair. estate funds, and various other issues. Zarrilli is Senior Vice President and Troisi, who received the award, is a After graduating from La Salle in 1995, Chief Financial Officer of Safeguard manager in strategic financial analysis Bowes worked for Arthur Andersen LLP. Scientifics Inc. For more than 25 years, for Global Pharmaceuticals Supply He joined KPMG in 2002. he has worked in strategic, financial, and Group, a division of Johnson & Johnson. operational roles raising capital and provid- Leonard has more than 12 years of He graduated maxima cum laude from ing financial oversight to small and large public accounting experience as a partner La Salle in 2002. As a CPA, he was businesses. In addition to his responsi- in the Philadelphia and Florham Park, recognized by the Pennsylvania Institute bilities at Safeguard, he is Chair of the N.J., offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers of Certified Public Accountants for earning Penn Valley Group, a middle-market LLP. He has served large, publicly traded, the highest combined score on his exam. —Jon Caroulis PHILLIES TROPHY VISITS LA SALLE This spring, the Salle Art La Museum hosted the 12th annual (From left) La Salle students Anthony Zorzi. '09. and Frank Zorzi. 13, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Student Art Exhibit. More than celebrate the Phillies ' 2008 World Series win by posing with 120 students from Archdiocesan high schools displayed their 20 the championship trophy when it came to campus this spring. work in the Museum's Community Art Gallery. SUMMER 2009 21 " "" news LA SALLE HAS RECEIVED CAMPUS EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT THE FOLLOWING GRANTS: • Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation: $100,000 from the Graduate Nurse Education Grant program to provide scholarship assistance to Master of Science in Nursing students who are interested in becoming nurse educators. • The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation: $35,000 to provide scholarship assistance to mature women students during the 2009-10 academic year. This summer, several long-term campus projects will be completed. In addition to recently • U.S. Department of Health and opened businesses like Beneficial Bank and Rite Aid Pharmacy at The Shoppes at La Salle. Fresh Human Services, Nurse Anesthetist Grocer is scheduled to be completed this August. Science, math, and technology programs are expected to relocate from St. Benilde Tower to the newly renovated Holroyd Hall, featuring Traineeship: $24,567 to provide the Hugh and Nancy Devlin Center for Science and Technology, beginning Aug. I. The concrete scholarship assistance to graduate deck outside the atrium on West Campus has received a new coating for a more finished look students enrolled in the MSN in preparation for benches, a bike rack, and possible seating areas. Also, the Explorers Den Nurse Anesthesia Program. has reopened under La Salle ownership at its original location on Olney Avenue. Several spring Diplomat-in-Residence programs (DRP) centered on "Crossroads of Empires: The Future of Central Asian Republics. (Photo left, from left) Barbara Allen. Ph.D.. assistant professor of history: Charles Desnoyers. Ph.D., associate professor of history: Vivienne Angeles. Ph.D.. assistant professor of religion: Cornelia Tsakiridou. associate professor of philosophy: H.E. Ambassador Byrganym Aitimova. mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the U.N. : Gulnar Kendirbai. Ph.D., of Columbia University: and Aim at Igenbayev. mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the U.N.. gather during the "Women and Democracy in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan" event. (Below left) Stephen 1. Blank. Ph.D.. (left) of the Strategic Studies Institute at the U.S. Army War College: Meruert Saudabay (center), of the Embassy of Kazakhstan-, and Dana Khussainova (right), third secretary of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, discuss "Democracy. Development, and Security in Central Asia. (Below right) Jianping Wang, Ph.D. (left), of Shanghai Normal University in Shanghai. China, speaks about "Islam in China. 22 LA SALLE MAGAZINE notes 19 6 8 James R. Corbett (B.S.) of El Macero, 194 9 Thomas V. Calif., was named Chair of the Board of Bay MacNamara (B.S.) of Bradford, Pa., celebrated Equity LLC, a mortgage banking company his 84th birthday in his new home in the in San Francisco, Calif. Allegheny National Forest. 1954 * REUNION YEAR 196 9 Col. William F. Reyers, Retired (B.A.) of Woodbridge, Va., was appointed Assistant Deputy Under Secre- 1959 * REUNION YEAR tary of Defense (Command and Control) which oversees the C2 Joint Capability 1964 Patrick J. Technology Demonstrations. Hogan (B.S.) of Annapolis, Md., retired after 44 years of federal service that included Joseph H. Tyson III (B.A.) of Lansdowne, Pa., military civilian service. and authored Hitler's Mentor: Dtetnck Eckart, His Life, Times, and Milieu. His previous Thomas P. McGorry, M.D. (B.S.) of Hamilton, books, Penn's Luminouse City and Madame Va., volunteers at the Loudoun Community Blavatsky, reflect his fascination with spiritu- Health Clinic for the Uninsured. He and his ality and Philadelphia history. He is Vice wife of 43 years, Joan, celebrated the birth President of Joseph H. Tyson and Co., of their ninth grandchild in April. an assurance agency group in Media, Pa. He has four children and two grandsons. Raymond F. Minger (B.A.) of Feasterville, Pa., was promoted to Grand Master 7th 19 7 Richard G. Tucker, D.O. (B.A.) of Degree Black Belt from the World Tae Mount Laurel, N.J., was named to the Kwon Do Federation. American Osteopathic Association Mentor Tom Curley, 10, President and CEO of The Associated Hall of Fame. He is a clinical associate Peter L. Viscusi, Ph.D. (B.A.) of Elmira, N.Y., Press, speaks with President Barack Obama at the professor of obstetrics and gynecology was appointed Academic Vice President and annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Dean of Faculty at Elmira College. He is a Medicine and the University of Medicine and member of the Washington Center Honors '85) Dentistry of New Jersey. He also has a private 1972 Kevin J. Connor (B.S. , MBA National Advisory Committee and is a past practice in Mt. Laurel and Manahawkin, N.J. of Collingswood, N.J., received the Bishop Chair of the National Collegiate Honors Nicholas DiMarzio Award for Leadership at Council's Task Force on Honors Colleges. of 19 7 1 James J. Lynch (B.S.) of Philadelphia, the Catholic Charities, Diocese Camden Pa., was nominated to serve a two-year term Justice for ALL Awards Dinner. He is 19 6 7 Michael J. Vergare, M.D. (B.S.) of as Director of Cape Bancorp and Cape Bank. Director for Lay Ministry Formation for the Philadelphia, Pa., was appointed Senior Vice diocese and is responsible for preparing President for Academic Affairs at Jefferson T. Michael Townshend (B.A.) of Silver Spring, and engaging the laity in church ministry. Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Md., retired from the corporate world and He also is the Daniel Lieberman Professor was selected to teach at the Summer Leader- 19 7 3 Gerard J. Binder (B.A.) of Abington, and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry ship Institute at Catholic University in Pa., is the Assistant Vice President of Invest- and Human Behavior at Jefferson. Washington, D.C. ments with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in Wyncote, Pa. He was the La Salle Alumni Association President from 2001 to 2003. 1974 * R Alexander D. Bono, Esq. (B.A of Bryn Mawr, Pa., is a partner with Duane Morris Trial Practice Group in Philadelphia, where he increases the existing trial and appellate capabilities in securities and corporate litigation as well as corporate governance issues. Gerard V. Furey (B.A.) of Carmel, NY., published in Four Quarters, Pittsburgh Magazine, and the St. Anthony messenger, AMBIT. He has published papers and book reviews for the American Conference for Irish Studies and is a coach for the National Champion Academic Challenge team. Frank McNally, 'SB (left), and Ed Mautner, 'SB, stand in front of the Space Shuttle Enterprise at the Smithsonian Michael C. Kiefer (B.A.) of Bryn Mawr, Pa., National Air and Space Museum 's Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Heither realized their Lasallian connection Vice President for Institutional until a passing mention was made about 20th and Olney. McNally is the Public Affairs Officer for the Udvar-Hazy Center, was named Advancement at Haverford College. and Mautner, who helped to restore the Enterprise, works for the museum 's Preservation and Restoration Division. SUMMER 2009 23 notes 19 8 3 John C. Friskey, CPA (B.S.) of King of Prussia, Pa., is a manager in the Tax Accounting Group with Duane Morris LLP. Michael P. Gordon (B.A.) of Ambler, Pa., was named Chief Probation and Parole Officer for the Montgomery County Adult Probation and Parole Office. Joseph J. McGrenra, CFCM (B.A.) of Virginia Beach, Va., was awarded the National Contract Management Association's Arthur G. Miller Volunteer Award. 19 8 4 James P. Murphy, DMD (B.A.) of Doylestown, Pa., lectured about nitrous oxide at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, in conjunction with the Irish Dental Society. 19 8 5 Rosalie M. Blaker (BSN) of Gilbert. Ariz., retired after 23 years with Fresenius Medical Center. She now volunteers at the Gateway Surgery Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Scott M. Schaffer (B.S.) of Scranton, Pa., was promoted to anchor for the evening news at WNEPTV in Scranton. 19 8 6 John F. McClunn (B.S.) of Rumson, N.J., was appointed Chief Financial Officer for SelectMmds Inc., a leading provider Michael J. Kolakowski, Ph.D. (B.A.) of profit clinic in Southampton, Pa. He is a of corporate social networking solutions. Huntingdon Valley, Pa., was ordained longtime volunteer at the center and is a a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese dentist in private practice at Dachowski, Joseph E. Truitt III (B.S.) of Ambler, Pa., of Philadelphia in May 2009. Giannetti and Associates in Willow Grove, Pa. was appointed Vice President of Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer William H. Tennant Jr., Esq. (B.A.) of Fairfield, Denise (Hollister) Kelly (B.S.) of Newtown, Pa., for Achillion, a leader in the discovery and Conn., graduated cum laude with a LLM celebrated 30 years of marriage to John P. development of small molecule drugs. Intellectual Property and Technology law degree Kelly (B.S., MBA '84). She works in the from Fordham Law School. He earned the John implementation/consulting space for SAP Maureen (Bolger) Siess (B.A.) of Jacksonville, and Emily Hansen Award for highest GPA. enterprise software. He is an executive with Fla. , was promoted to Vice President in the the Federal Reserve Bank. retail credit collections unit at Wachovia 19 7 5 Judith (Reyers) Spires (B.A, MBA '09) Bank. During the past year, she welcomed of Philadelphia,, Pa., was appointed to the 1979 * REUNION YEAR two new grandchildren. Board of Directors for Met-Pro Corp. 1980 Brian McDonough, M.D. (B.A.) of 1 9 7 6 Rev. Martin Schratz, OFMCap (B.A.) Newtown Square, Pa., was named Chair of the of Charlotte, N.C., was appointed pastor of Department of Family Medicine at St. Francis Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte. Hospital. He is also an EMMY® award- winning medical journalist. 19 7 7 Robert A. Farber, Esq. (B.S.) of Cherry Hill, N.J., was appointed Director of Contracts 198 2 Daniel J. O'Dea (B.S.) of East for Sea Box Inc., a Riverton, N.J., manufacturer Hartford, Conn., was promoted to Security of ISO cargo and shipping containers. Risk and Compliance Officer at IBM Global Business Services. Richard L. Mathauser (B.S.) of Altadena, Calif., celebrated his 60th birthday at UCLA Celeste M. Riley (B.A.) of Bridgeton, N.J., Medical Center by donating his 300th was elected to the New Jersey State platelet donation to assist cancer patients. Assembly. She is the first woman to represent parts of Gloucester, Cumberland, '95 (left), '95, ran 19 7 8 Anthony E. Giannetti, DMD (B.A.) and Salem counties in the Third District, Ion Manion, and Steve Dvorchak. 1 13th Boston Marathon in April, of Glenside, Pa., was elected Chair of the and she is the first woman lawmaker from the Board to HealthLink Medical Center, a non- Cumberland County. 24 LA SALLE MAGAZINE % notes X Marriages 19 9 7 Claudia E. Brochinsky (B.A.) to Ross Tramell. Elizabeth A. Doremus (B.A.) to Charles L. Francisco Jr. (B.A.). '05). 19 9 8 Kirsten M. Kraas (B.S.) to Ryan Kellerman. Eileen G. Tengco (B.A.) to Michael J. Kaczmarczyk (B.S. William F. Wiegman III (B.A.) to Amanda D. Spalding (B.S.). 19 9 9 Kristy L. Kuhn (B.A.) to Chris Williams. 2 5 Megan E. Gillette, Esq. (B.A.) to Lars Anderson. 2 David J. Scott (B.S.) to Alana Marie Shebloski. Michael J. Kaczmarczyk (B.S.) to Eileen G. Tengco (B.A. '04). 2 01 Erin Mulligan (B.A.) to Thomas J. Cole (B.A.). 2 6 Linda R. Rogers (B.A.) to Donald H. McCallum. 2 2 Colleen M. Carr (BSN) to Colin Patrick Mulqueeney. 2 8 Sharleen Swiderski (B.A.) to John Fitzgibbon. Laura P. McAlexander (B.A.) to Daniel Kulisek. 2 4 Jennifer L. Blaney (B.A.) to Christopher LaRochelle. 19 8 7 Rebecca A. Efroymson, Ph.D. (B.A.) Corp. He is responsible for internal and external John P. Finnegan (B.S.) of Exton, Pa., was of Asheville, N.C., was designated a Fellow communications, corporate trade shows, the appointed a principal at Turner Investment of the American Association for the Advance- company Web site, advertising, and branding. Partners in Berwyn, Pa. In this position, he ment of Science, the organization's highest will reward employees who have helped the honor. She was recognized for her important 1988 Dominic J. Catrambone (B.S.) of firm to grow and succeed in serving clients. contributions to the science and practice Glenmoore, Pa., was appointed Executive '92) of ecological risk assessment. Vice President and Director of the Private Andrea (Eadeh) Wills (B.A., MBA of Ellicott City, is instructor Client Group for Penn Liberty Bank. He is a Md., an adjunct Michael B. Loughery (B.A.) of Wilmington, board member for the Please Touch Museum, of marketing at the John Hopkins University. Del., was promoted to Director of Corporate the Chester County Chamber of Commerce, She is also an account executive with Mom selling flexible Marketing Communications for CertainTeed and the St. Elizabeth Church CYO. Corps, staffing solutions. Representing Our Nation in the Netherlands Each morning, Michael Gallagher, '67, first 100 days of the Obama administration climbs on his bicycle and rides through and at least 50 election talks," Gallagher the narrow streets of The Hague, the third- said. "There is an enormous amount largest city in the Netherlands. He emerges of interest in President Obama." at a square in Lange Voorhoot on which Moreover, the Dutch are tremendously sits his office, the U.S. Embassy. interested in World War II and honoring As a foreign service officer in the GIs, Gallagher said. "There are memorial Hague since 2007, Gallagher promotes celebrations each September. Because peace and advances the United States' this is the 65th anniversary, the 101st interest in the Netherlands. He began Airborne Division Society has convinced Michael Gallagher, '67, and his wife, Martha, prepare his career as an economic officer, where U.S. Army General David Patreaus to join for Queen Beatrix's annual white tie dinner for Chiefs of Diplomatic Missions in the Netherlands. he promoted U.S. economic and trade them this September," he said. interests throughout West Africa. Currently, Gallagher graduated from La Salle counseling center, he was handed a as Deputy Chief of Mission, he runs the with a B.A. in English. Having enrolled brochure for the Foreign Service Test. U.S. Embassy and makes diplomacy work. in the ROTC program at La Salle, he He passed both the written and oral Gallagher assumed duties of Charge joined the Army. He married his high exams without realizing the competitive- d'Affaires in January 2009. "From the school sweetheart, Martha, and was sent ness of the program. most junior diplomat to the senior," to Germany, where he got his first taste The Gallaghers have four daughters. He Gallagher said, "our job is to represent of life overseas. thanks his wife, for without her sacrifice, the interests and the people of the U.S." Upon returning home, Gallagher he would not have been able to dedicate The Dutch interest in the U.S. is limit- earned his MBA in finance from Temple his career to international relations. —Janine Stevens, '07 less. "I gave four differentm talks about the University in 1973. Outside the university's SUMMER 2009 25 notes Maj. William A Keeper of Historic Treasures J. Collins Jr. (B.A.) of Alexandria, Va., accepted a two-year fellowship advising on veterans affairs for the Speaker of the House in A typical job description does not usually include handling Washington, D.C. an undershirt worn by a dying Abraham Lincoln. However, James Mundy, '79, the Director of Library and Historical Francis J. Donnelly, CPA (B.S.) of Douglassville, Collections at the Union League, does not have a typical job. Pa., was named a partner in the Reading office for the Audit Services of Reinsel Group The Union League in Philadelphia was founded in 1862 Kuntz Lesher LLP, certified public account- to support Union efforts during the Civil War. Today, it ants and consultants. retains links to the past and Mundy serves as its gatekeeper. '90) Larry D. Holman (M.S., MBA of Philadelphia, That's how Lincoln's tattered undershirt came into his Pa., was elected President of the Pennsylvania hands. When Lincoln died, the six soldiers who transported War Veterans Council. He is also a member of his body to the White House were each rewarded with a the Pennsylvania State Veterans Commission. piece of his undershirt. One soldier's great-grandson is a Robert M. Walker, Esq. (B.S.) of Mechanicsburg, member of the Union League and donated the cloth. Pa., opened the Law Offices of Robert M. The Union League is filled with treasures, such as an original copy of the Emancipation Walker LLC, serving real estate and small business clients. Proclamation and a sword from the Second Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. "No two days are ever the same for me," he said. "The intellectual agility of it makes 19 90 Karen M. DelVescovo (B.A.) of this job so much fun." Phoenixville, Pa., was named one of the Top 40 under 40 by Philadelphia Business Mundy never expected to be an archivist. When he enrolled at La Salle, he wasn't sure Journal. She is the mid-Atlantic states sales what he wanted to do. But he discovered a love of stories past and began studying history. director for Microsoft Corporation. Mundy attributes his love of history to his mother, an avid reader who collected David T. Jr. of Espenshade (B.A.) Newtown, Pa., books about Philadelphia's founding. "My history gene emerged, and I discovered that became Director of Sales for the Services and was the way to go," he said. Software Solutions group of Thomason Reuters. His career took off with help from former history professor Joe O'Grady, who started Cathleen A. Jenner, Ph.D. (R.N., MSN '90) of teaching archival management. In 1977, when the class visited the Union League's Philadelphia, Pa., won the Christian R. and archives, the League's archivist asked O'Grady for an intern and Mundy's name came Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distin- up. He was hired before he even graduated. guished Teaching at Holy Family University. The rest, as they say, is history. Holly L. Muller (BSN) of Cape Coral, Fla.. was "It's a fun world to work in. Archivists are underappreciated," said. "We're promoted to Vice President of Patient Care Mundy Services for Gulf Coast Medical Center of the keepers and tellers of history." —Gregory Gethard, '99, M.A. V6 the Lee Memorial Health System. Anthony C. Tridico, Ph.D. (B.A.) of Arlington, 19 94 Louis 1998 Gregory A. Koguc II (MCC)of Va., was named Managing Partner of the Galdieri (BSN) of Tampa, Fla., was named Bngantine, N.J., has been practicing European office of Finnegan, one of the Chief Operating Officer for Mease Country- behavioral health for 10 years and has his world's largest intellectual property law firms. side Hospital in Safety Harbor, Fla., and will own practice. He and Christine Black are He, his wife, Laura, and their three children will remain Chief Operating Officer for Mease planning a 2009 wedding. relocate to Brussels, Belgium, later this year. Dunedin Hospital. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives Brian A. Mills Jr., Esq. (B.A.) of Newtown, Pa., named Partner at Maselli Warren, 1991 Elizabeth J. Seegers (B.S.) of and Chair of the Board of Directors for the was PC. Leesburg, Va., was named a partner with Dunedin Chamber of Commerce. KPMG LLP in Washington, D.C. 1999 + REUNION YEAR 1996 Matthew M. Quick (B.A.) of 199 2 Daniel D. Swankoski (B.S.) of Collingswood, N.J., received an honorable 20 Michael A. Davis, DVM (B.A.) of Downingtown, Pa., is the Corporate Controller mention for the Hemmgway/PEN Award Smyrna, Ga., completed a major expansion of ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists. for his novel, The Silver Linings Playbook. of his veterinary practice in Smyrna, Ga. His services include ultrasound, dentistry, 199 3 Daniel L. DeStefano (B.A.) of 19 9 7 Mary (Bellerby) Maurizi (BSN, MSN orthopedic surgery, and endoscopy. Avondale, Pa., accepted the position of '03) of Meadview, Ariz., established an Carol A. Garratt (MCC) of Ocala, Fla., completed Director, Global Enterprise Architecture independent primary care practice in rural a westbound flight around the world in a with Shire Pharmaceuticals in Wayne, Pa. Arizona as a nurse practitioner. She says, "Thank you, La Salle." small engine plane and set a new world record. The flight was to raise awareness and donations for ALS research (www.alsworldflight.com). 26 LA SALLE MAGAZINE notes Kelly R. Tierney, M.D. (B.A.) of Rochester, Sports Editors for a writing award and was John R. Ogden (B.A.) of Washington, D.C., is Minn., received an Irish Association of a finalist in the features category. performing public relations duties for the Dermatologist Fellowship. She spent two Washington Regional Transplant Community, months at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Grant R. Lodes (B.A.) of Cape Coral, Fla., is a not-for-profit procurement organization. Fla., and continues to be a resident at the the first weekday video journalist for WBBH- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. TV NBC2 in Fort Myers, Fla. He will add 2 004 Greta A. to the stations coverage and provide them Forst (B.A.) of Jenkintown, Pa., earned a with more content. 2 1 Albert Lee (B.A.) of Philadelphia. master's degree in library and information Pa., wrote a blog about being a Philadel- science from Drexel University. Michael S. McDonald (B.A.) of Philadelphia, Pa., phian that was published in the National was promoted to Chief Executive Officer for Geographic Traveler. Gina Romanelli (B.S.) of Sewell, N.J.. was Atlantic Shores Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. promoted to group sales manager at the 2 2 Jaime R. DeLisio (B.A.) of Philadelphia, National Constitution Center. Sharon A. (Fleming) Womelsdorf (B.A.) of Pa., graduated summa cum laude with Somerdale, N.J.. achieved National Board a master's degree in communication from Kenneth Williams (M.Ed.) of Coatesville, Pa., Teacher Certification as an exceptional West Chester University. She has been is the Executive Director of The Birches needs specialist. promoted to senior copywriter at DMW Assisted Living at Arbour Square. He is a Worldwide, an advertising agency. certified personal care home administrator. 2 3 Michael G. Lo Sapio (B.A., MA '08) of Wilmington, Del., is engaged to Ashley Bobey. Emre Erkul (MBA) of Egg Harbor Township, 2 5 Rebecca A. Karbett (B.A.) of Sewell, They are planning an August wedding. N.J., was honored as one of the Atlantic City 2009 N.J., was selected as the Junior Sailor of the area's Top 40 Under 40. He is the Director of Quarter for the fourth quarter 2008 Christa M. Gardner (B.A.) of Drexel Hill. Pa., Marketing at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. while assigned to Carrier Air- is a job senior account executive with Smells borne Early Warning Squadron Like Green Inc. She is engaged to Joshua Fazio Michael F. Garafolo Jr. (B.A.) of Hoboken, 116, Naval Base Ventura and is planning an August 2009 wedding. N.J., was nominated by the Associated Press County, Point Mugu, Calif. Births and Adoptions 19 8 5 A son, Charles John, to Julie and A daughter, Paige Caroline, to Clint and 2 1 A daughter, Molly, to Meaghan (Cruz) Scott M.Schaffer (B.S. ). Kristin J. (Hairrell) Fairweather (B.A.). Harris (B.A.) and Dennis R. Harris Jr. (B.A. '99) 19 8 7 A son, Colin Patrick, to Lisa and 19 9 8 A daughter, Greta Frances, to A daughter, Ana Lorraine Mosher, to Rosanne Timothy J. Melroy (B.S.). Shannon L. (Ruddy) Wisham (B.A.) and John J. C. Ricchezza (B.S.) and Geoff Mosher. Wisham(B.A.). 19 9 1 A daughter, Lila Elaine, to Robert 2 2 A son, Chase Robert, to Tracy A. and Valerie (Lawfer) Archambeau (B.A.). 19 9 9 A daughter, Ava Elise, to Tom and (Reynolds) Anderson (B.A.) and Keith R. Angela (Dodds) Berkosky (B.A.) Anderson (B.A. '02). 19 9 2 A son, Emmett John, to John and Nora K. Arant-Brennan (B.A., M.A. '95). A son, Ryan David, to Michael and Erica J. A son, Aiden Michael, to Mike and Susan M. (Lawson) Black (B.A.). (Nespola) Haggerty (B.S.). A son, Shane Patrick, to Kelly and Matthew T. 0'Boyle (B.A.). A daughter, Molly, to Dennis R. Harris Jr. (B.A.) A daughter, Mia Alexandra, to Heather R. and Meaghan (Cruz) Harris (B.A. '01). (Calder) Pietranton (B.A.) and Marc J. Twins, a son, Liam, and a daughter, Lucy, to Pietranton (B.S.). Patricia (Daly) Simmers (B.S.) and Joseph L. A daughter, Anna Mae, to Brian and Michelle Simmers (B.A.). E. (Bernstein) Marks (B.S.). A son, Erik Joseph, to Kenneth and Gisela (Vetter)Schafer(B.A.). 19 9 3 A son, Thomas Hunter, to Suzanna A daughter. Reilly Marie, to Jamie M. Sanko, CPA and Michael J. Ney (B.S.). (B.A.) and Regina M. (D'Amato) Sanko (B.S. '00). 2 3 A son, Tobin Michael, to Brian P. Veitz (B.A.) and Lauren M. (Kaufmann) Vietz A son, Albert Thomas IV, to Beth and Albert T. 2 A daughter, Bernadette Angela, (A.A. '07). Vertino III (B.A.) to James S. Butcher (B.S.) and Marian G. (Morton) Butcher (M.A. '08). 2 7 A son, Tobin Michael, to Lauren M. 19 9 4 A daughter, Abigail Grace, to Eric (Kaufmann) Vietz (A.A.) and Brian P. Veitz and Jennifer E. (O'Connor) Smoyer (B.A.). A son, Liam Michael, to Michael and Megan (B.A. *03). M. (Gallagher) Lawler (B.A.). 19 9 6 A son, John Andreas, to Eliza 2 8 A daughter, Bernadette Angela, A. Comodromos-Langan (B.A.) and Paul A daughter, Reilly Marie, to Regina M. (D'Amato) to Marian G. (Morton) Butcher (M.A.) and Langan (B.A.). Sanko (B.S.) and Jamie M. Sanko, CPA (B.A '99). James S. Butcher (B.S. '00). daughter, 19 9 7 A son, Caden John, to John and Erin A Evelyn Maya, to Michael and 2 9 A daughter, Ava Marie, to Brian E. (Eacovalle) Cookson (B.A.). Teresa C. (Hargadon) Schorr (B.A.). and Amy Gardner Cranston (M.A.). SUMMER 2009 27 notes In Memoriam 194 5 Edward Cannon, F.S.C. (B.A.) of Donald A. Murray (B.S.) of Arcadia, Calif., 19 7 4 John F. Jeffers (B.A.) of Huntingdon Lincroft, N.J. on March 2, 2009. on Feb. 7, 2009. Valley, Pa., on Jan. 11, 2009. 19 4 9 Joseph C. Byrne (B.S.) of Langhorne, 19 5 8 Lt. Col. Francis B. D'Aleo, Retired 19 7 5 Thomas F. Conn (B.S.) of Wilkesboro, Pa., on Dec. 25, 2008. (B.A.) of Eatontown, N.J., on March 4, 2009. N.C., on Sept. 15, 2008. William T. Fitzgerald (B.S.) of Souderton, Pa., Henry G. Furczyk (B.A.) of Ocean City, N.J., 19 7 7 David J. Smith (B.S.) of Vineland, N.J., on Jan. 21, 2009. on Jan. 17, 2009. on Jan. 16, 2008. John M. Halloran Sr. (B.S.) of Philadelphia, Pa., James J. McCrane Jr. (B.A.) of Richboro, Pa., 19 8 3 Suzanne M. Hinchliffe (B.A., MBA '85) on Jan. 1, 2009. on Jan. 1, 2009. of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., on Nov. 17, 2008. Martin L. Leonard (B.S.) of Jamaica Plain, 1960 John T. Mooney (B.S.) of Wynnewood, Rocco Wack Sr. (B.A.) of Willow Grove, Pa., Mass., on Jan. 14, 2009. Pa., on May 12, 2009. on Feb. 15, 2009. Bernard C. Lindinger (B.S.) of Flourtown, Pa., Paul V. Turnbull (B.S.) of Philadelphia, Pa., 19 8 4 John P. McKenna (MBA) of Gettysburg, on July 24, 2008. on June 16, 2008. Pa., on Jan. 5, 2009. 1950 William J. Breeze (B.S.) of 1961 William J. Carey (B.A.) of Rose Marie Scarpello (B.A.) of Willow Grove, Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 17, 2009. Phoenixville, Pa., on Sept. 2, 2008. Pa., on April 25, 2008. Lewis Mullin, F.S.C. (B.A.) of Beltsville, Md„ James F. Hildenberger (B.S.) of West Berlin, 19 8 6 Irma R. (Konrad) Baraniecki (B.S.) on Oct. 19, 2008. N.J., on Dec. 14, 2008. of Philadelphia., Pa., on Sept. 30, 2008. William J. Smith (B.S.) of West Chester, Pa., Daniel J. McCarthy (B.S.) of King of Prussia, 1989 Richard R. Dehel (B.S.) of on Aug. 18, 2008. on Aug. 3, 2008. Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 16, 2008. 19 5 1 Francis R. Donovan (B.S.) of Drexel 1962 Francis B. McHugh (B.A.) of 2 Vera A. Childs (B.A.) of Philadelphia, Hill, Pa., on Oct. 3, 2008. Loveland, Ohio, on Oct. 14, 2008. Pa., on Jan. 21, 2008. Stephen P. Imms Sr. (B.S.) of Blue Bell, Pa., John J. Murray (B.A.) of Philadelphia, Pa., 2 3 Joseph J. Rotondo (B.S., M.S. '08) on May 11, 2008. on Feb. 7, 2009. of Philadelphia, Pa., on March 27, 2009. Robert R. Kurmin Sr. (B.S.) of Wall Township, James J. Weir (B.S.) of Ocean City, N.J., 2 04 Bernard E. Tuck (B.S.) of N.J., on Jan. 18, 2009. on Dec. 31, 2008. Philadelphia, Pa., on June 8, 2008. 19 5 2 James R. Cleary (B.A.) of Macungie, 19 6 3 Richard L. Duszak (B.S.) of Avalon, Pa., on Sept. 28, 2008. N.J., on March 25, 2009. FACULTY Francis (Frank) V. Griffin (B.A.) of Erdenheim, 19 6 4 Francis J. Carroll (B.S.) of Willow Deacon Francis A. Duffy, '53, of Millville, N.J., Pa., March 2009. on 22, Grove, Pa., on Jan. 16, 2009. on March 20, 2009. He taught for several years in La Salle's Evening Division. Spurgeon S. Smith (B.S.) of Cape May, N.J., John J. Hannon (B.A.) of Coopersburg, Pa., on April 19, 2008. on Dec. 26, 2008. Francis (Frank) V. Griffin, '52, of Erdenheim, Pa., on March 22, 2009. He taught English 1953 Anthony M. Carney Sr. (B.S.) of Patrick J. O'Connor, Esq. (B.A.) of Warminster, in La Salle's Evening Division for 14 years. Media, Pa., on April 16, 2008. Pa., on Dec. 17, 2008. Sharon Kirk of Bucks County, Pa., on March 3, Deacon Francis A. Duffy (B.A.) of Millville, 1966 Romuald E. Przyborowski (B.S.) in the Communication N.J., on March 20, 2009. of Dalton, Pa., on Sept. 22, 2008. 2009. She taught Department at La Salle from 1986 to 1997. Stanley S. Karpinski (B.S.) of Flourtown, Pa., 19 6 7 Edward J. Burke (B.A.) of King of on March 12, 2009. Prussia, Pa., on March 23, 2009. Barbara Millard, Ph.D., of New Hope, Pa., on June 1, 2009. She was an English professor James J. McDevitt, M.D. (B.S.) of Warminster, 19 7 2 K. Richard Bruhn (B.S.) of Lexington, at La Salle for 35 years and was former Pa., on May 21, 2008. Mass., on Sept. 2, 2008. Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. 19 5 6 Bernard G. Walker (B.A.) of Harrisburg, Kathleen M. (Brady) Grogan (B.A.) of Howell, John T. Mooney, '60, of Wynnewood, Pa., Pa., on Feb. 19, 2009. N.J., on March 4, 2009. on May 12, 2009. He taught mathematics at La Salle for 33 years. 19 5 7 John J. Adair Sr., of Philadelphia, Pa., Thomas J. Jaskel (B.A.) of Moorestown, N.J. on Dec. 29, 2008. on June 25, 2008. Leon J. Jablonski (B.S.) of Philadelphia, Pa. 1973 Madeline R. Willette (B.A.) of on Oct. 24, 2008. Philadelphia, Pa., on March 13, 2009. 28 LA SALLE MAGAZINE notes Meredith Marakovits (B.A.) of Walnutport. of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Shawn L. Pressley (MBA) of Philadelphia. Pa., is an on-field reporter for the IronPigs Pennsylvania. Pa., was promoted to Vice President Television Network. of Project Management Systems and Amy Pope (B.S.) of Chalfont, Pa., is engaged Development for Hill International. He is a Carolyn L. Schustrich (B.A.) of Malvern. Pa., to Jeremy C. Beaver and plans are being civil engineer and a registered planning and earned an M.S. in Nonprofit/NGO Leadership made for a March 2010 wedding in Jamaica. scheduling professional. from the University of Pennsylvania's School She is a senior accounts payable specialist Practice. with of Social Policy and Asplundh Tree Expert Co. 200 8 Frank D. D'Adamo (B.A.) of Philadelphia, Pa., is a records management Maria L. Solete (B.A.) of Turnersville, N.J., Jeffrey A. Riggs (MBA) of Downingtown, Pa., clerk with the law firm Weber Gallagher is engaged to John M. Gallagher (B.A. '06). A is principal at Turner Investment Partners Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby LLP. September 2009 wedding is planned. of Berwyn. Pa., an employee-owned firm. Derek 0. Casey (MAH) of North Wales, Pa., Leah A. Wheeler (B.A.) of Boyertown. Pa., Stephanie M. Salvatore (B.A.) of Richboro, is pursuing post graduate studies in history earned a law degree in May 2008 and has Pa., is a full-time reporter and fill-in news at Villanova University while teaching and been admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar. She anchor at in Tallahassee, Fla. WCTV managing the Japanese language program is living in Treviso, Italy. at Wissahickon Middle School. He is 7 A. of 2 00 Laura Blaney (MBA) engaged to Yuka Usami. 200 6 Steven L. Conway (B.A.) of Warrington, Pa., is a member of the Huntingdon Valley, Pa., is the Humane Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors in the Andrew G. Lewis (B.A.) of Frenchtown. N.J., Educator for the Montgomery County SPCA. Doylestown Home Marketing Center. is pursuing a master's degree in intelligence and federal law enforcement at St. Joseph's John M. Gallagher Jr. (B.A.) of Williamstown, Brandon P. (B.A.) of Perkasie, Pa., Davidow University in Philadelphia. N.J., is engaged to Maria Solete (B.A. '05) A was promoted to Sports News Director at September 2009 wedding is planned. KXXV TV, an ABC affiliate in Waco, Texas. Sean P. Quigley (B.A.) of Braintree, Mass.. won the men's title for the four-mile Emerald Margaret M. Keenan (B.A.) of Ivyland, Pa., James B. Morgan (MBA) of Chappaqua, N.Y., Nuts Midnight Run in New York City's is engaged to Thomas J. Hungerford and is is the Project Manager for the Ultraviolet Central Park. planning a November 2009 wedding. Water Treatment Facility for New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Dana G. Koch (B.A.) of Langhorne. Pa., is a The facility will treat 90 percent of New York member of the class of 2013 in the School City's drinking water supply. WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU! If you have news, we want to know! Complete this form and send to: Office of Alumni Relations. La Salle University, Box 830. 1900 W. Olney Ave.. Philadelphia. PA 19141. 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