Spring 2017 The Catholic University of America MAGAZINE

In the Business of Human Flourishing The Catholic University of America MAGAZINE

In the Business of Human Flourishing 18 Spring 2017, Vol. 30, No. 1

Editor in Chief Jacquelyn Malcolm

Managing Editor Ellen N. Woods

News Editor Katie Bahr

Associate Editors Lisa Carroll Jana Duckett Meghan Duke Mary McCarthy Hines Catherine Lee Greg Varner

Contributors Regina McFadden DiLuigi 4 16 Helene Kiser Art Director Donna Hobson

Graphic Designers Departments Lara Fredrickson Kristin Reavey

From Nugent Hall...... 2 Photographer Forum...... 3 Dana Rene Bowler News@CUA...... 4 John Garvey President Cardinal Athletics...... 16 Kyra Lyons Advancement and Alumni News...... 34 Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Class Notes...... 42 University Advancement The Catholic University of America Magazine is distributed three times annually by the To view videos and photo galleries on University events covered in this issue, visit Office of Marketing and Communications. cuamagazine.cua.edu. Correspondence for the magazine should be sent to the Office of Marketing and Communications, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064. (ISSN 1086-7473) The Catholic University of America Magazine Online We invite you to go online to view our website at cuamagazine.cua.edu. That’s where you’ll © 2017 by The Catholic University of America. find the digital edition of the magazine, photo galleries, web-only articles, and links to more information. Tell us what you think of the magazine, offer an idea, or comment on an article by sending email to [email protected] or follow us through the Office of Alumni Relations on Twitter @CUAalumni or Facebook at facebook.com/CUAAlumni. You can call us at 202-319-5600. My grandfather’s experience showed me that business can be a force for great good in the world. FROM NUGENT HALL by President John Garvey “his issue of The Catholic University of My grandfather’s experience showed me that America Magazine features a series of business can be a force for great good in the articles on the Tim and Steph Busch world. When he was starting” out, it was a TSchool of Business and Economics at Catholic business — first the railroad, then National University. The past year has been an exciting Malleable — that gave him meaningful work. time for the Busch School. Last April the school This work allowed him to provide for his family received the largest financial donation in and to plan for his future. When he became the Catholic University’s history — and a new chairman of Sharpsville Steel, he was able to name in recognition of philanthropists Tim provide work to many others and to produce and Steph Busch, who made the lead gift in goods that met a genuine need. this donation. This semester, we partnered The Busch School was founded on the same with the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City premise that motivated my grandfather: that to help small businesses in Washington, D.C., business can be — and ought to be — a force for grow and create jobs in our local community. good. We provide our students with the moral You can read about these and other exciting and intellectual formation necessary to build initiatives in this issue. a more humane economy. Reading these articles got me to thinking The Busch School gives our students the about my grandfather. concrete skills to build and contribute to a My Grandfather Garvey was the kindest business. We connect students to business man I have ever known. I grew up next door to leaders who mentor them as they navigate the him and loved talking to him. He would listen twists and turns of business. We give students a to you like you were the most interesting person space to incubate and test out their business in the world, like he could not wait to hear what ideas. The school’s success in preparing students you would say next. He went to Mass every for careers in business is borne out by the morning with my grandmother, to whom he numbers. Within three months of graduation, was married for 70 years. Grandpa lived to be 93% of Class of 2016 students from the 95. I remember once watching him struggle Busch School had jobs. to his feet as my younger sister entered the But beyond this, we teach our students room because she — all of 10 years old — that business must always serve the dignity and was a lady, and he — then about 80 — was a uphold the worth of the human person, who gentleman. is made in the image and likeness of God. He was also a businessman. He started work- Ethics in Business is not just a required ing for the railroad right out of high school. course in the curriculum. It is the idea that Then he became the secretary for an executive animates the entire school. That’s why the at the National Malleable & Steel Castings Co. Catholic Church’s rich social doctrine on In 1916 he purchased his own steel company, questions related to human dignity, work, the Sharpsville Boiler Works, which became markets, and solidarity are integrated into Sharpsville Steel. The Ford Model T had just every part of the curriculum. been introduced eight years earlier and cars In his apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, were beginning to be available to the middle Pope Francis said that “business is a vocation, class. My grandfather’s company built storage and a noble vocation, provided that those and pressure tanks for refineries and tank trucks engaged in it see themselves challenged by a for transporting oil. The Great Depression hit greater meaning in life; this will enable them them hard. Grandpa Garvey didn’t want to lay truly to serve the by striving anyone off. He put all the money he and my to increase the goods of this world and to make grandmother had into the company to meet them more accessible to all.” At the Busch payroll and keep it afloat, and ultimately the School we are trying to prepare students not Hugh Garvey, 1923 company did succeed. just for a career but for a calling.

2 The Catholic University of America Magazine FORUM Comments from the CUA community American Catholic History Research Center and Archives University Happy #InternationalWomensDay. The caption of this photo reads: “Girl students in Architecture, Catholic University of America.” @CUAarchives

Twitter Facebook 10 years ago today, I found out I was accepted THE CHALDEAN CATHOLIC to @CatholicUniv. Best thing that ever hap- DIGITAL ARCHIVE PROJECT pened to me! The video is featured in the fall 2016 issue of @Kbuon The Catholic University of America Magazine online at cuamagazine.cua.edu.

This video leaves me wanting to see and hear more. Thank you! — John More WEB SPOTLIGHT: CAMPUS MINISTER Doctor Young is absolutely phenomenal! EMMJOLEE MENDOZA WATERS, Loved having her as a professor last year! B.A. 2001, M.S.W. 2009 — Mikhail Ignatius Pellegrino #EmmjoleeForPresident — Mike Thorsen Thank you Dr. Robin Young for this impor- tant project about the Chaldean people. Had fun volunteering with some members — Tom Chaldean of @cathulaw and @CatholicUniv today for Letter #MLKJrDay! CARDINAL PREVIEW DAY 2017 I wanted to thank you for the wonderful @YourFavoRITTA As an alum (undergrad and law school) it tribute to Franny Murray in the fall issue. He was a joy to experience this day of discovery was an integral part of my would-be athletic with my daughter. Proud to be a CUA grad memories of CUA. and that was reinforced today. Also the “Art Inspired by Illness” article — Jen Fournier about the young woman with cystic fibrosis and her sister’s tribute to her was inspiring I thank God every day that my daughter (CUA and, as one of the captions said, “A Breath of class of 2014) received her undergraduate Fresh Art.” degree from CUA! Keep it up. — Maria Travers Solimine — Ben Goggins, B.A. 1970

Miss Willie came by today to celebrate 43 years of working @CatholicUniv TODAY & relive some memories of the Rathskeller #CUAalumni Join the conversation! @CUAalumni Facebook.com/CUAAlumni • Twitter @CUAalumni • [email protected]

Spring 2017 3 Students Advised CUA NEWS@ to ‘Seek the Truth Honestly and Relentlessly’ during Annual Aquinas Mass

“The life of the mind is meant to be the cathedral of God, giving him praise through ardent zeal in the pursuit of the truth…” — Rev. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.

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Students March as Witnesses to Life Dressed in winter coats and knit caps, more than 400 Catholic University students paused for a moment of prayer in Caldwell Auditorium the morning of Friday, Jan. 27, before n a world that is “characterized by conflict, departing en masse to attend the 44th annual March for Life demonstration against Roe v. restlessness, profound discontent, and vio- Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. Ilence, be it spiritual or physical,” students The students were joined by University President John Garvey, who spoke about the should thrive to “be gentle in the truth, and estimated 57 million abortions that have taken place in the United States since that court fervently alive with the zeal of divine charity.” decision 44 years ago. By marching in solidarity with other pro-life supporters, Garvey said, This was the message delivered to members students can gain experience defending their own beliefs about the sanctity of life. of the Catholic University community by “We need to speak up, we need to show with our actions that we care about each other,” Rev. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., celebrant he said. “You show by what you do that we are all God’s children and that we care about of the University’s annual Mass in honor of each other and that we are all equal in the eyes of God.” St. on Jan. 31. The Mass was Senior Stephanie Schmitt, president of Cardinals for Life, said the march was “a day of celebrated in the Great Upper Church of the unity for the pro-life movement” and a moment to “restore a belief that stands at the very Basilica of the National Shrine of the core of our human rights: the right to be alive.” Immaculate Conception. The morning rally was just one of several events held on campus before the march to Father White is an associate professor of support the pro-life movement. On Jan. 24, Cardinals for Life held a pro-life pep rally systematic theology at the Dominican House of featuring Christian activist Rev. Pat Mahoney and speakers from World Youth Alliance and Studies and director of the Thomistic Institute. Students for Life of America. During his homily, he spoke of the value of a On the night before the march, Catholic University students served as ushers at the university as “a church of the mind, where we National Prayer Vigil for Life, a Mass held every year in the Great Upper Church of the are invited to worship at the altar of truth.” Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The University also Because God is “the author of all that is provided overnight lodging for teen marchers from out of town. More than 200 students created,” students should never fear any kind of volunteered to serve as hosts the night before the march, helping to register visitors, serve scientific or cosmic knowledge, Father White meals, and lay out sleeping bags. — K.B. said. Rather, he told them to “beware all temptations to anti-intellectualism, whether religious or profane.” “The Church today has need, no doubt as much as ever, of academic excellence, and of a vibrant intellectual life present at the heart of the Church, and for the sake of the larger culture of humanity as a whole,” he said. “The life of the mind is meant to be the cathedral of God, giving him praise through ardent zeal in the pursuit of the truth, not resignation — or, even worse, anti-intellectual resentment.” The Mass was cosponsored by Catholic University and the Dominican House of Studies in association with the National Catholic Educational Association, in celebration of National Catholic Schools Week. It was broad- cast live on EWTN and CatholicTV. — K.B.

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T SERVICE he C atholic U niversity of niversity A merica M agazine “ — serve. to desire and need the and humanity to connection the get they it, get students The Rev.O.F.M.Angelo, JudeDe Conv. n vriyHistory University Servicein of Day Largest desire to serve.” to desire and need the and humanity to connection the get they it, get Ministry. students “The Campus of director and Conv., chaplain University O.F.M. Angelo, De Jude Rev. said thework[that takes place] theclassrooms,” in service.” of day the of “ourUniversitybackbone are the at teams athletic that said Garvey President group. a volunteer,as join often organizations student pated.Now, whilestudentsmany individually partici- students 100 of than fewer day far service, first University’s the on that He noted Residence. Jugan Jeanne the at service wife,to morning their dedicated Jeanne, both America. in Land Holy the of Monastery Poor Franciscan the the and Residence, Jugan Jeanne of Sisters Little the Park, Creek Rock including D.C., Washington, across locations various at served have volunteers that year 12th the marked event the pants, partici- 866 with history University in day service largest The Jr. King Luther Martin A “The students are inspired to serve due to due serve to inspired are students “The his and Garvey University John President in this year’s day of service honoring service year’sof this day in the University from community volunteers participated of number record ” SERVICE 7 Spring 2017 for videos of the Martin Luther King Day Jr. of Service and cuamagazine.cua.edu Special Olympics D.C. provides free sports training and Olympic-style competition to nearly to competition Olympic-style and training sports free provides D.C. Olympics Special In February, student athletes In raised February, $31,199 in one night for the organization during the “President Garvey has been a supporter of Special Olympics for many years, through his “I am so honored to this receive award on behalf of the community,” Catholic University Visit Catholic University Honored Catholic University by Special Olympics D.C. appreciation in given was award The Gala. Trees John President of GarveyUniversity was honored on behalf Night of Catholic on University Dec. 2, annual 32nd D.C.’s D.C. Olympics Olympics Special Special to at shown support” and friendship of history “long University’s the for 1,600 D.C. residents with intellectual disabilities every year. In addition to hosting the Special to hosting In addition year. every disabilities intellectual with residents D.C. 1,600 Olympics Olympics Summer Games for more than a decade, community members also have partnered with the of organization for fundraisers and volunteer events. the Catholic University Bear annual Plunge. Polar University’s CEO. and president Olympics Special Preston, Nicole said we University,” and the with as facilities, well as family University Catholic at place take events and programs Olympics Special “Many ask for a more welcoming and couldn’t supportive host.” athletes has been a real joy for me, and I hope that it is one that can continue for years to come.” to years happy and talented these know to getting and for Olympics Special with “Working continue Garvey. said can that one is it that hope I and me, for joy real a been has athletes Bear the Plunge. Polar USTICE J Are we willing to be the country we were meant to be? OCIAL

S “NAACP President Reminds Students: ” Law is a Tool for Social Justice President Garvey “We are in a moment in our nation’s history where we are asking ourselves, ‘Are we the same country Weighs in on our grandparents left for us?’ We are at a moment in our nation’s history where we are being asked, ‘Are we willing to step up? Are we willing to be the country we were meant to be?’” Immigration These were the powerful questions posed to students at the during University President John Garvey published a Feb. 8 address by NAACP President Cornell William Brooks. Speaking before a crowded Slowinski an op-ed in America Magazine in January, which Courtroom as part of the Brendan F. Brown Lecture Series, Brooks discussed voting rights and considered whether immigration policy should the NAACP’s history of struggle for social justice. be guided by self-interest or charity. “The times are crying out to attorneys, to law students, to faculty, to step forward and address the “Putting to one side the concerns of political social justice challenges of the moment,” he said. prudence, it seems plain that an immigration Among the greatest justice challenges being faced today, Brooks said, is the current mass policy rooted in charity and hospitality is worthy incarceration epidemic and the need for sentencing reform. of our admiration,” he wrote. “Our humanity cannot be reduced to our mug shot numbers, to our criminal record numbers,” In the fall, Garvey was among more than he said. “Our humanity cannot be stripped away by the dehumanizing treatment of our criminal 100 Catholic higher education leaders who justice system.” signed a statement of solidarity with students Brooks reminded the audience of the incredible sacrifices of civil rights leaders who have come in their communities who have qualified for before in the fight for voting rights. “This is a moment for us to believe in our power as change the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood agents based on the performance of civil rights leaders in the past and the success of the NAACP Arrivals) program. The statement urges pro- in securing court victories against voter suppression.” tection for those students who arrived in the He also echoed Martin Luther King Jr.’s words, saying, “Dr. King taught us that we are inter- U.S. as children and pledges support for them dependent. This notion that we need each other, that we are dependent on each other, and that through “campus counseling and ministry we rely on each other. This is a moment where we have to come together. We are, in fact, inter- support, through legal resources from those dependent: generationally, racially, ethnically. …” campuses with law schools and legal clinics, To watch a full video of Cornell Brooks’s discussion, visit cuamagazine.cua.edu. and through whatever other services we may have at our disposal.” Garvey’s op-ed from America Magazine and the statement of solidarity, which was released Nov. 30 by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, can both be found at cuamagazine.cua.edu.

More than 100 Catholic higher education leaders pledged solidarity to students who qualify for the DACA program.

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Conference Explores Catholic Social Doctrine and the Economy Speaking at Catholic University in January, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., M.A. 1972, Ph.D. 1978, emphasized the importance of a global economy that serves the needs of humanity rather than dominates it. “In the midst of the forces of technology and globalization, people cannot be reduced to arguments for greater efficiency,” said Cardinal O’Malley, who is chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees. “The Pope has stressed the need for equity, for fairness in our under- standing of what constitutes a just economy and the role of workers.” The cardinal spoke at a special conference, “Coming to You from the Campus of “Erroneous Autonomy: The Dignity of Work,” hosted by the Institute for Policy Research & The Catholic University of America” Catholic Studies (IPR) with support from the Cardinal Timothy Dolan, M.A. 1981, Ph.D. 1985, archbishop of New York, recorded his Sirius XM American Federation of Labor and Congress of Catholic Channel radio show, Conversation with Cardinal Dolan, in the studio of the University’s Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). The radio station, WCUA, this past December. During the show, Dolan interviewed special guests conference was intended to explore capitalism, and experts from the Catholic University community. governance, and the dignity of work through At the top of the program, Cardinal Dolan noted his fondness for the University, where he the lens of Catholic social doctrine. “spent three happy years as a grad student in Church history.” He then spoke with University Other speakers included Bishop Robert President John Garvey and Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, B.A. 1971, M.A. 1974, archbishop of McElroy of San Diego; author and social critic Galveston-Houston, who was recently elected president of the United States Conference of Thomas Frank; Richard Trumka, president of Catholic Bishops. the AFL-CIO; Sister Carol Keehan, D.C., Other guests included Maria Mazzenga, education archivist at the American Catholic History president of the Catholic Health Association; Research Center and University Archives, and Catholic University seniors Rachel Meyer and Joe Joan Rosenhauer, executive vice president of Longo. Meyer is an international business major from Westford, Mass., and Longo is a civil Catholic Relief Services; David Cloutier, author engineering major from Brooklyn, N.Y. and associate professor of theology at Catholic The show aired on Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s Channel 129. To listen to a podcast of the program, University; and Holly Taylor Coolman, visit cuamagazine.cua.edu. professor of theology at Providence College.

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T RESEARCH he C atholic U niversity of niversity A merica M agazine ol Wr I’ wy at ie o el ih hm n set and K.B. — again.” right things them with deal Second to the time to past way back It’s War.World going crisis of times in created were good stewardship oftheplanet,”said Pegg. problems “These environmental issues that are so important to all of us and to funding researchannually. in million $8 nearly earns routinely VSL the in (whichearly yeargovernment’s beginsfiscal October),inso contracts Pegg saidmany so get to rare is it Though Kingdom. United the and Japan in programs nuclear with rtcinporm o ra ad aey tr ncer waste nuclear store safely and treat to program River of Protection Office Energy’s of Department the support will October,since totalingcontracts $5.07 million. Thecontracts research sponsored 11 impressive an of recipient the named CatholicUniversity’s VitreousState Laboratory (VSL) has been WasteResearch Nuclearfor Million $5.07 PhysicistIan Pegg Receives years and our world-class capabilities in this field,” said Pegg. many over DepartmentEnergy’sthe programof vitrification gallonsof radioactive liquid sludge. and to177 underground tanks of nuclear waste holding 56 million Wash.Aformer Manhattan Project site, Hanford Hanford,is now constructionhome in currently under plant vitrification the research projects a $16.8 willbillion nuclear waste support who is also the principal investigator for all of the new awards, environment. remainsradioactive, unableleachistointosurroundingitthe glass resulting the melter.Though Fahrenheit 2,000-degree a using glass into transformed is waste radioactive which in water. Washington into leaking state’s of danger groundcurrently in nuclearwaste management through a process called vitrification glass of and study its many the uses. on lab’s Much focused of the work has facility centered development on and research W ejy en al t cnrbt t solving to contribute to able being enjoy “We “These new awards affirm the leading role VSL has played in Pegg, According Ian directorVSLtophysics and professor Established in 1968 and housed in Hannan Hall, VSL is a is Established VSL 1968inandhoused Hannan in Hall, VSL,whichemploys people,about70ongoinghas projects , F ACULTY 39 Years @ Catholic University Jean E. Toth Associate Professor of Nursing Psychology Coming to Catholic University I came to Catholic University in 1976 as a student because it was the only master’s program in Professor Receives nursing in the Washington, D.C., area. I was offered the job [of professor] three times before I Science Fellowship accepted it — I thought, for one semester. That was 38 years ago. When I stood in front of the class the first time, I said, “Oh, they’re going to pay me to play!” That’s when I knew I was a The American Association for the Advancement teacher. of Science named James H. Howard Jr., Wylma R. and James R. Curtin Professor Emeritus of A Favorite Part of Her Job psychology, a fellow for his study of the effects of My favorite place is the classroom. I just have a love for the students. I have taught at the aging on learning in older adults. graduate and undergraduate level, but now a major need is professors for our undergraduate classes. Howard directs the Cognitive Aging Labor- I especially appreciate the enthusiasm of the freshmen for nursing. atory at Catholic University. His research, which examines cognitive function in healthy aging What has Kept Her Here and age-related pathology, has been supported Flexible summer schedules. It gave me time to devote to missionary work and to spend time by the National Institute on Aging and other with my family. In Ghana, West Africa, I founded a two-year community health nursing government and private agencies for more than program in 2001. In developing countries, health care is nursing. 25 years. In Ghana there’s one nurse per 1,225 people, but only “Our focus has been on understanding the one physician per 14,000 people. Those months also brain basis of changes that occur in skill learning provide time for international research, theory and with aging,” Howard said. “We hope that our test development, and publishing. work contributes in some small way to our understanding of successful aging as we confront Biggest Change She Has Witnessed the challenges of an aging population.” The academic rigor of the program has really skyrocketed. This reflects what has taken place in nursing [as a profession]. It’s no longer solely learning New Dean and repeating information. Now it’s also about the application of that knowledge in nursing Appointed for practice. I started teaching right after earning a master’s degree, but today, Canon Law most new teachers are coming in Monsignor Ronny Jenkins was appointed by with a Ph.D. [Toth earned her University President John Garvey to the role Ph.D. while teaching at of dean of the School of Canon Law, Catholic University.] beginning in January. A former associate professor of canon law, On Retirement Monsignor Jenkins, J.C.D. 1999, joined the When do I get to retire? faculty of the school in 2001. He is the co- That’s a good question! author (with Klaus Ludicke) of the book — M.M.H. Dignitas Connubii: Norms and Commentary, on the process of annulment in the Catholic Church, and he has written numerous scholarly articles on other topics including the canonical obligation to observe confidentiality and clerical sexual abuse of minors. Since 2001, he has served as the associate editor of The Jurist. 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Members of the Celtic Cardinals, the University’s Irish step dancing team, are seen dancing in ICTURE Irish Week McMahon Hall. The team performed as part of this year’s Irish Week. Intended to celebrate and promote Irish culture, the week included an opening ceremony, talent competition, bake sale, music 2017 workshop, a dance, and a closing ceremony.

Spring 2017 15 Cardinal Athletics

He was a star on the Catholic University court. Now, he’s starting out in the NBA’s Development League, and learning to be a rookie all over again.

16 The Catholic University of America Magazine “I obviously couldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t gone to Catholic University. I’m proud to be able to represent the school on the national stage.” SPORT SHORTS Men’s Swimming and Diving t The Catholic University of America, and people that work in the organization.” Takes the Title Bryson Fonville, B.S.B.A. 2016, was a Any comparison can be pushed too far, For the first time in league history, The Abig fish in what is essentially — in of course. Life in the world of pro sports Catholic University of America men’s basketball terms, at least — a small pond. is significantly different from his life as a swimming and diving team captured the Now, he’s a little fish in a big ocean. And it’s college student. Fonville’s current teammates Landmark Conference Championship no exaggeration to say he has become a legend. come from more diverse backgrounds; some Title. The Cardinals won the three-day He is, in fact, a Texas Legend — a member are older; some have professional experience championship with 806 points, more of the NBA Development League team based already. He works hard and tries to learn as than 220 points ahead of the runner-up near Dallas. The D-League is made up of 22 much from them as he can, in order to prepare University of Scranton (584.5). Senior teams that prepare players, coaches, and other for whatever opportunities come next. Guido Saccagi was named Swimmer staff for possible work with the NBA. At just Fonville is no stranger to hard work, having of the Year and Paul Waas was named over six feet, Fonville isn’t the tallest guy on finished his career at Catholic University Men’s Coach of the Year by the Landmark the team, or the fastest, but he makes up for with 1,649 points, 427 rebounds, 613 assists, Conference. it with heart. and 164 steals. He was named to the All- These days, his heart is filled with gratitude. Landmark First Team three years in a row, and He is living his dream of playing basketball, in 2015 was voted Player of the Year. New Football Coach Named a game he has loved since childhood, as a “Bryson had an incredible ability to make Alumnus Mike Gutelius, B.A. 1992, is professional. his teammates better,” said Head Men’s the Cardinals’ new football coach. Fonville is also grateful to have been one of Basketball Coach Steve Howes. “I believe he Gutelius has more than two decades 10 players recently chosen for the Landmark was the best point guard in Division III the of coaching experience. He most recently Conference All-Decade Team. He is one of four years that he was here with us at Catholic served as a defensive coordinator for four Catholic University basketball stars so University. He had uncanny vision on the seven years at Lindsey Wilson College designated, along with Jason Banzhaf, B.A. court, was very athletic for his size, and had in Columbia, Ky., where the team 2011; Chris Kearney, B.S.B.A. 2013; and the ‘refuse to lose’ attitude that was infectious. made three straight NAIA Football current junior Jay Howard. His talent took our team to a new level.” Championship Series appearances and “That was a great honor,” Fonville said. Fonville’s time at Catholic University taught earned the program’s first number one “And to be able to make money playing him how to be a good teammate. He applies national ranking. Gutelius was selected basketball is amazing. It’s a blessing.” lessons learned on the basketball court and in as the 2015 American Football Coaches In 35 games with the Legends, he has management classes to his current job. Association NAIA Assistant of the Year. averaged 4.8 points and 2.4 assists per game. “Management taught me a lot of leadership “I’m thrilled to have Mike return to Fonville’s peak moments so far came on skills I can definitely use going forward. I Catholic University as our head football February 9, when he scored 19 points during use a lot of it now, as far as understanding coach,” said Sean Sullivan, associate vice a loss to the Austin Spurs. different relationships and people’s attitudes president and athletics director. “He “We didn’t get to win that game,” he said, and how they mesh together in a team setting. clearly has a passion and respect for the “but to have such a good shooting perfor- As a point guard, I deal with everybody on the game, and as an alum, he knows the mance was definitely exciting, and just added team. I have to understand who needs the ball importance of the values associated with to the confidence I already had.” where — to recognize situations and decide Catholic University.” Adjusting to being a pro — and to life in how to attack them.” Gutelius earned a bachelor’s degree Texas — has its wonderful aspects, but it’s also Some day, Fonville may go into business, in politics with a minor in philosophy at a bit of a culture shock. Fonville, originally but it’s possible that he’ll stay in the sports Catholic University. In 2001, he earned a from North Carolina, says it’s like starting out arena, perhaps as a coach. For now, he is master’s degree in education with a special again as a freshman at Catholic University. happy to see as much of the world as he can, emphasis in athletic-educational issues “Going to college is different, but it’s kind maybe eventually playing overseas, and to let from the University of La Verne (Calif.). of the same experience,” he said. “Me being a the game of basketball take him as far as it “I feel a huge sense of responsibility to rookie, it’s like my first year in college. You’ve will. Whatever comes next, Fonville is sure of help these guys grow through the sport got to get to know people and let them get to one thing. of football,” Gutelius said, “and to be know you. It’s kind of the same feeling “You’ve got to have fun in the work,” able to do that job at this unique place is getting to know my teammates, my coaches, he said. — G.V. a lifelong dream of mine.”

Spring 2017 17 In the Business of Human Flourishing By Ellen N. Woods

At the Tim and Steph and Economics, a rigorous curriculum in management, accounting, and finance is taught in concert with Catholic social doctrine. The school is changing the conversation about business education, and people are listening.

18 The Catholic University of America Magazine t 8:10 on a cold January morning — the second day of the spring semester — about 30 freshmen file into room 200 in McMahon Hall. Fresh from winter break, some are moving slowly as they adjust to the earlyA hour. Their professor, Andreas Widmer, director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics, is handing out pre-printed name cards. He wants to be able to call on each student by name. He’s got some “housekeeping” to get out of the way. Attendance. Grading. Office hours. Weekly reading and quizzes. No sitting in the back row. He motions to three young men who grab their backpacks and reluctantly find places up front. About 20 minutes into class, with his checklist complete, Widmer pulls a compass out of his pocket. “This compass saved my life,” he says. With those five words, the students lean in with a new focus. In riveting detail, Widmer tells the story of being an 18-year- old — blindfolded in the middle of the night, thrown in the back of a truck, and dropped off in the mountains of Switzerland with only that compass and a map. As part of his training for the Swiss Army, he had one week to get from point A to point B without getting “caught.” The map provided his end point, but didn’t tell him where he was. That’s where the compass came in. The professor walks around the room allowing students to find north on the compass. The magnetic draw of some of their computers gives a few students a “false” north. Widmer explains that can happen in nature too. “The compass shows you north by default,” he says. “Something as a simple as a rock formation can throw off the magnetic earth points, deflecting the needle.” Once Widmer found his true north in the mountains of Switzerland, he charted his course and, moving under cover of night to avoid being seen, made it to his destination. Widmer’s story of militia training, he tells the students, is an analogy for life. “There is something in all of us that points to our true north,” he says. This is the first lesson in Management 118: Tools and Found- ations for the Vocation of Business. Widmer says it is a “privilege to teach this course to freshmen. To make an impact on them at such a pivotal time in their lives, when they are just starting to consider their calling, is an honor.” “Each one of you was created for something special,” he tells them. “What is your vocation? What is God calling you to do? In this class you will write a mission statement for your life, you will consider your goals, and the path to achieving them,” says Widmer. “And you will start your own business.” Faculty in the Busch School see business as a vocation; in fact they consider it a “noble vocation,” to borrow a term from Pope Francis. They believe business people, when operating with a set of moral and ethical principles and with a devotion to individual dignity, can solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

 Spring 2017 19 Later that day, at 5:10 p.m., seniors take their in God’s likeness. Every person in a company seats for their first class in Management 499: is important.” Business in Life taught by William Bowman, “Subsidiarity,” says another student, “refers dean of the Busch School. Bowman is new to to human freedom. Employees should be able the University. He was appointed dean in spring to make decisions.” 2016, taking over the helm of a school that is “Amazing things happen when organizations growing by leaps and bounds. practice this principle,” says Bowman. “Decisions The students in this class are one semester are better and more efficient. Senior manage- away from graduation. They were freshmen ment doesn’t spend time on issues that can be when the University’s Board of Trustees better handled by employees. Employees feel approved the elevation of the Department of valued and empowered, and that’s the key to Business and Economics, housed within the innovation.” School of Arts and Sciences, to a distinct In a discussion of human dignity, Bowman school within the University. As freshmen shares his experience instituting a virtues train- they explored their calling in Widmer’s ing program when he was CEO of US Inspect, Vocation of Business course. They are the first a nationwide home inspection company. cohort to have studied at the business school “Together, every employee focused on the for all four of their college years. They have virtues of diligence, honesty, perseverance, and embraced the school’s unique Catholic mission charity. These were the virtues we identified and were witnesses to history last spring as being most important to our customers. It when the school received a landmark gift and was an amazing way to affirm the dignity of was renamed the Tim and Steph Busch our employees and customers, and in the end School of Business and Economics. it proved to be really good for business.” This course is aimed at launching seniors “There’s nothing wrong with making a into the real world. Through case studies and profit, but we should share the wealth,” says guest speakers they will consider what lies one student during the discussion of the ahead with regard to such topics as salary common good. “That’s a hard one for a lot of negotiation, the basics of employee benefits, business people,” says Bowman. “Sure, as and balancing career and family. capitalists we love the free market system. But Bowman asks the seniors how they are feel- we are stewards of the wealth we create, not the ing as they begin their last semester of college. owners. God created all the goods of the earth They share excitement mixed with a hint of for everyone. It’s OK to make a nice living for trepidation. Bowman tells them they have just you and your family. But at the end of the what the business world wants and needs. day, excess wealth should be shared. You get to “CEOs are looking for people of integrity,” he decide how to distribute that wealth. That’s the says. “They are looking for young people who difference between socialism and capitalism.” are well rounded, who play by the rules, who are critical thinkers, passionate, team players. Your degree from the Busch School sets you apart.”  That leads to a discussion of school mission. Bowman asks, “What are the four principles Widmer and Bowman have a few things in from Catholic social doctrine that have been common. Both of them were successful entre- the cornerstone to your education as business preneurs before joining the faculty. Neither and economics students?” one of them envisioned a career in academia. Every student raises a hand. “That’s a relief,” But both say it was the mission of the Busch he says. “Glad to see you’re paying attention.” School that drew them to The Catholic The answers come easily: human University of America. dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity, They are not alone. The school’s mission, and the common good. putting human flourishing above wealth, has A discussion follows. “Solidarity,” says one become a beacon for new faculty members (both student, “means all for all. Businesses need to be academics and business leaders), for students, concerned about all people. We are all created and for philanthropists.

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A New School is Launched Abela enlisted Engelland, now associate dean, and they developed a On Jan. 8, 2013, The Wall Street Journal announced Catholic University’s proposal that would set their school apart. The two marketing professors new school with a banner headline, “B-School Mixes Faith, Finance: had no trouble establishing product differentiation. Catholic University’s New Program Will Infuse Courses With Instruction “We began an in-depth analysis of the competition. There are hundreds in Virtues.” of business schools in this country alone. These schools are doing a The school is a “start-up” with the benefit of a strong foundation and great job of preparing business technicians. Ethics courses are part of rich history. The University’s Department of Business and Economics the curriculum,” says Engelland. dates back to 1895, not long after the University’s “Ethics teaches us right from wrong. But the founding in 1887. corruption we read about in the newspapers isn’t Catholic University’s current provost, Andrew because business people didn’t know right from Abela, was the founding dean of the School of wrong. It’s because they hadn’t been formed in Business and Economics. He arrived at the virtue, the habit of making the right decision to University in 2001 as a marketing professor with the point where it is second nature. That’s what’s a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia’s Darden missing from conventional business education.” School of Business and more than ten years of The detailed plan to establish a business school experience as a successful marketing executive. based on the principles of integrity found in In 2008 he was named chair of the depart- Catholic social doctrine, the practice of virtue, ment. Abela believed that virtue should be a and the idea of business as a noble vocation was theme underlying all business and economics overwhelmingly approved by the University’s classes, not just addressed separately in ethics Board of Trustees. The department became a courses. He made it a priority to recruit faculty school in January 2013. who shared that vision. The timing couldn’t have been better. As “Our business and economics faculty members Catholic University was launching a virtues- — who have grown in numbers since our based business school, the Vatican was affirming department became a school — are a special the need for such an education. group. They are all united in a common mission Andrew Abela In 2012, when Abela and Engelland were and vision to bring the wisdom of Catholic working on their proposal for a business school, social doctrine to bear on the practice and theory the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace released of business and economics,” says Abela. “In Vocation of the Business Leader: A Reflection. The looking for faculty throughout the past decade, document draws from 130 years of business- we looked for people who shared an interest in related doctrine dating back to Rerum Novarum, this vision, were proven or potentially great Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 writings on capital and labor. teachers and/or scholars, and ideally, had lots Shortly after the School of Business and Eco- of senior-level experience as business executives nomics was approved, Pope Francis was elected or entrepreneurs.” by the College of Cardinals. He placed an em- Brian Engelland, a marketing scholar, was phasis from the start of his papacy on living in one of them. He had 22 years in the corporate solidarity with the poor and on the role of business sector as a product development executive for in lifting people out of poverty. In his apostolic two Fortune 500 companies. And he had nearly exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (“The Joy of the 20 years in academia when he joined the faculty Gospel”) and then in his encyclical Laudato Si’: On in 2010, leaving his position as director of the Care for Our Common Home, the Holy Father marketing program at a state university. “I longed presented to the world the concept of business to talk about Catholic social doctrine in my as a noble vocation and a force for good. courses. I always felt I wasn’t telling my students Abela and his colleague Joseph Capizzi, pro- the complete story,” says Engelland, who has an fessor of moral theology and ethics, proved there M.B.A. and a doctorate in marketing strategy, Brian Engelland was a thirst for this kind of thinking with the and is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. release in 2014 of A Catechism for Business: Under John Garvey, who became President in 2010, a strategic plan Tough Ethical Questions and Insights from Catholic Teaching. In the book, the for the University was developed. Abela was on the 2011 steering com- two professors distilled more than 100 years of Catholic social doctrine that mittee and says the President and Jim Brennan, the provost at the time, provides guidance to business people and presented it in a question-and- encouraged him to investigate the need and potential for a business answer format. The book is now in its second edition and has been school as part of the strategic plan. translated into several languages.

Spring 2017 21 The School Takes Off sponsors Wall Street and Madison Avenue “In this young century alone, many businesses networking programs. have already brought forth marvelous innova- The Busch School is establishing itself as a tions which have cured disease, brought people leading intellectual center for business pro- closer together through technology and created fessionals, offering an eight-week certificate prosperity in countless ways. Unfortunately, course on Catholic social doctrine for pro- this century has also brought business scandals fessionals, and sponsoring two international and serious economic disturbances, and an conferences in conjunction with the Napa erosion of trust in business organizations and in Institute on “Liberty and Solidarity: Living free-market institutions generally,” states Vocation the Vocation to Business,” and “Human Ecology: of the Business Leader. “For Christian business Integrating 125 Years of Catholic Social leaders, this is a time that calls for the witness of Doctrine.” faith, the confidence of hope, and the practice Business leaders are taking notice of the of love.” school’s mission and growth. Many are seeking The growth of the business school over the to support the school through mentoring past four years indicates that future business students, joining the Busch School Board of leaders are ready to answer that call. Today’s Visitors, and by becoming donors. business and economics students may not re- member Enron, but they grew up with the back- Landmark Gift Reinforces drop of the AIG bailout, the Madoff invest- ment scandal, the subprime mortgage crisis, the Mission and the Occupy Wall Street movement. In spring of 2016, a group of six donors “Students and their parents are attracted to came together to make a combined $47 million the mission,” says Bowman. “We talk to prospec- gift to the School of Business and Economics tive students at open houses and school visits and the University. and they tell us they were drawn to our mission The lead gift of $15 million from the Busch because they want to be part of an honorable Family Foundation, established by Tim and profession. They want to change the negative Steph Busch, is funding the renovation of connotation of pursuing a business career.” and future operating support Undergraduate students in the school account for the school. This is the largest single gift in for 23% of the University’s total undergrad- University history. The school was renamed in uate population. In the year before the depart- their honor. ment became a school, business and econo- A select group of leadership donors also mics students comprised about 7% of the made major financial commitments to the undergrad population. In 2016, 93% of Busch school: $10 million from the Arthur and School graduates had jobs within six months Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation, of graduation, with 5% pursuing graduate which includes the establishment of the education. Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca Center for The Busch School offers undergraduate Principled Entrepreneurship; $10 million degrees in accounting, economics, finance, from the Charles Koch Foundation, which international business, international economics supports hundreds of colleges and and finance, management, and marketing, as universities across the country; $5 million well as graduate degrees in integral economic from Joe Della Ratta, B.A. 1953, founder development, accounting, business analysis, and owner of Della Ratta, Inc. and benefactor and management. An array of student-run of the Centesimus Annus Della Ratta Family organizations, a CEO lecture series, career Endowed Professorship; $5 million from an planning, internships, and networking programs anonymous donor; and $2 million from the complement the rigorous academic program- Blanford Charitable Gift Fund through the ming. The school takes advantage of its D.C. recommendation of Larry Blanford, a member location to bring in mentors and lecturers of the school’s Board of Visitors and the from federal agencies, Congress, NGOs, and University’s Board of Trustees, and his wife, Fortune 500 companies. In addition it Lynn.

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In addition to supporting the Maloney Hall renovation, the gifts A New Home for the Busch School support academic programs at the Busch School and the new inter- Maloney Hall, located on the southeast corner of the University’s main disciplinary Institute for Human Ecology, which takes up Pope Francis’s campus, will be the future home for the Tim and Steph Busch School call in Laudato Si’ to study the relationship of human beings to one of Business and Economics. The 100-year-old Martin Maloney Chemical another and the world around them. Laboratory was named in honor of a Philadelphia philanthropist and “We were all kind of shocked and then really excited when we heard Catholic University benefactor. The University closed the hall in 2015 about the donation,” says Lissette Escobar, a senior international econo- due to aging infrastructure. The framework of the 61,000 square-foot mics and finance major. “It’s nice to have a named school. I think that building is strong and will be preserved in the renovation. Its fieldstone enhances our reputation. For those donors to make a donation of this construction and collegiate Gothic architecture make it one of the most size really says they have faith in what we are doing here.” stunning buildings on campus. The renovation will preserve its The gifts were not just big news on campus — they caught the architectural integrity while the interior will reflect the latest style in attention of the higher education and business worlds, reported in modern office building design. such media outlets as the Wall Street Journal, the Chronicle of The building will have a chapel allowing for 24-hour visitation of the Philanthropy, USA Today, Forbes, National Catholic Register, The Blessed Sacrament and daily Mass. “Having a chapel integrated within the Washington Post, and National Review. academic space will help to illustrate the unity of life we are hoping to “The people who have put their money behind the Busch School teach the students,” says Phil Brach, assistant dean for development. are a special group,” says Phil Brach, assistant dean for development at the Maloney Hall is scheduled to re-open as the school’s new home at the school. “They are friends to us and champions of the school and its end of 2018. mission. In their own business ventures they are operating with virtue, morals, and ethics, and a respect for human dignity. They are the ideal Ciocca Center Launches Program to Aid our students aspire to.” Inner City Small Business “The donations to the Busch School have been transformational,” says Scott Rembold, vice president for University advancement. “The The Busch School’s Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship has gifts from this extraordinary group of donors allow the school to put partnered with the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to launch its vision into action; to attract the best students and faculty, to build the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program in Washington, a state-of-the-art home for the school, and to become the leading D.C. ICCC is a national program designed to help small businesses in center for a new direction not just in business education, but in the way economically distressed areas build capacity for sustainable growth in business is conducted throughout the United States and internationally.” revenue, profitability, and employment. This is the group’s first partnership World-class business and economics scholars and executives with a university. A February program launch attracted more than 200 recognize that potential. D.C. area business and community leaders to the University’s campus. “This is a place where I wanted to contribute my intellectual capital,” “This initiative highlights the idea of subsidiarity by building on what says Pakaluk, a renowned expert on accounting ethics and ancient is already there and enhancing it. It empowers people where they are and philosophy. He joined the faculty in 2016. “This is The Catholic encourages personal initiative,” said Cardinal Donald Wuerl, University University of America. It is a pontifical university in the capital of the chancellor and archbishop of Washington, a featured speaker at the event. United States. It is the best place to test this idea of a Catholic vision of a business school. The proper role of regulation, the sense of the common good, the importance of work, the dignity of the human person, an inclusive economy — all of these issues converge here at the Busch School and in the nation’s capital.”

“Business is a vocation, and a noble vocation, provided that those engaged in it see themselves challenged by a greater meaning in life. …”

— Pope Francis The Busch School’s Bob Keith, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Hyacinth Vassell of Evangelii Gaudium ICCC, and ICCC alumnus Pedro Alfonso at the partnership launch.

Fall 2016 23 24 T he C atholic U niversity of niversity A merica M agazine Human Flourishing Dreaming T says Tim. throughentrepreneurship,”way principled holistic a in freeso on doing marketbut principles, whathe and didhis in wife April Steph 2016. It is the largest given. ever gift they have Philanthropists BuschStephTim and It comes down to the mission, says the couple. “This business school is all about educating students to put his name on a school. im Busch, of the Tim and Steph Busch $15 million to a business school, I would have told you you’re crazy,” he says. But that’s exactly Big “If you had told me a year and a half ago that I was going to give School of Business and Economics, says he never set out A Catholic Mind for Business

It has been just about a year since the school was The couple’s dedication to their faith has renamed, and it has become known on campus guided their commitment of time, talent, and and beyond simply as the Busch School. philanthropy. They are active members of Legatus, Tim has been a longtime proponent of Catholic an organization of Catholic CEOs. Tim serves on teaching as a blueprint for how to run a business. the Board of Trustees of the Papal Foundation. He often references papal encyclicals in his talks. Together with Rev. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Tim “The Pope who founded our University wrote cofounded the Magis Institute, which explores one of the first encyclicals on free-market capi- the intersection between faith and science, and talism. That’s providential,” says Tim, referring to the Napa Institute, which sponsors an annual Rerum Novarum written by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. conference for Catholic business leaders. The road that led Tim and Steph Busch to Thirteen years ago, when Tim was asked to The Catholic University of America, and to the School of Business and join the Board of Trustees of Catholic University, he was tentative. “I Economics in particular, might also be considered providential. didn’t know much about the University and I wasn’t sure I wanted to Tim grew up in Michigan, where his father owned a grocery store. be flying cross-country a few times a year. But I prayed about it and “That was unique. Most people worked in the auto industry or were decided to give it a try,” he says. farmers,” he says. “I was exposed at an early age to the idea of being an He admits that in his 12 years on the board, he was never quite sure entrepreneur. I saw what it means to take risks and to see the impact a what his unique role would be —until the day Andrew Abela, then chair business can have on a community.” of the Department of Business and Economics, appeared before the Tim and his two brothers took over Busch’s Fresh Food Market board in December 2012 to present his proposal for a School of Business when their father retired. The chain now has 15 stores in Michigan. and Economics. “As I listened to Andrew explain the vision for this Steph too credits her father with early career inspiration. A self- business school, I knew I wanted to be involved. Business has been the described “California girl,” she grew up in the southern part of the state when joy of my life,” says Tim. “When done right, when business leaders are it was defined by agriculture. “There were orange groves everywhere. There guided not by profit but by the communities they serve, the free was a two-lane road from Orange County to Los Angeles.” Her father was market system has great potential to lift people out of poverty. I knew a school principal who was also involved in the real estate market. Steph that a business school at Catholic University would be at the forefront taught elementary school for 10 years and then became a stockbroker. of educating business leaders based on Catholic social doctrine.” “That was a surprising move to many people, but given my father’s Tim joined the Board of Visitors of the business school, and as he career it made sense to me,” she says. “When you think about helping became more involved in the mission, he began to consider his people, what are the two most important things to them? Their philanthropic role. As chair, he helped put together the group of donors children and their money, hopefully in that order.” whose individual gifts resulted in the landmark $47 million last spring, The couple met in 1982 when Tim visited his uncle in California. taking the lead with a gift of $15 million. “There isn’t this great romantic story,” says Steph. “We were all at the “When Tim first approached me about this, I said ‘What? We’ve never same restaurant. Tim’s uncle stopped to talk to me and went back to his made a gift of this size,’” says Steph. “But then he walked me through it. He table and said, ‘Tim, I just met your wife.’” talked about the global impact and the need for a business school to Tim fell in love with all things California — the weather, the business take the lead in this way. He felt so strongly. And I know when he is opportunities, and his future wife. passionate about something, great things happen. After starting a Catholic They had a long-distance romance for a few years until Tim moved elementary school and high school, this seemed like a logical next step.” to California. They married in 1985. “My hope is that students of the Busch School will go out into the Tim, a practicing lawyer for more than 35 years, is the founder of world and be disciples,” she adds. The Busch Firm. He is also the founder and CEO of Pacific Hospitality “The students are important to us,” says Tim. That was apparent Group, LLC, a hotel development and management company. Among last November when he was on campus to give a lecture at the school the family’s more recent entrepreneurial ventures was the founding of that bears his name. He stayed long after the lecture to answer a winery in Napa Valley, Calif., Trinitas Cellars, LLC. students’ questions. When their son, Garrett, who now runs the winery, was in kinder- His advice? “Don’t forget to pray. When you struggle in business or garten and their daughter, Mackenzie, was in preschool, Tim and in life, for that matter, prayer sustains you. Dream big. If you co-create Steph cofounded St. Anne School, a Catholic elementary school, in with God, big things will happen beyond your wildest imagination. 1992. “We didn’t have a parish school. My husband is a big thinker and Our society encourages young people to be cautious, and in business he said, ‘Let’s take this on,’” says Steph, who served as COO of the that can stifle growth. Life is about growing and the only way to grow school for 14 years. “As the kids got a little older, parents started asking, is to fail. That’s how you find what doesn’t work.” ‘What about high school?’ So once again, Tim said, ‘We can do this.’ They Steph’s advice? “When opportunities come your way, even when it’s cofounded JSerra High School in 2003. The Catholic high school something you might not have imagined for yourself, try not to be opened with 160 students and now has more than 1,200. afraid. Approach life with an open mind and an open heart.”

Spring 2017 25 William Bowman Dean, Busch School A New Dean Brings Real-World Experience to Students

As dean of the Busch School, William Bowman is Lynch trader now living in Houston. Father well versed in Catholic social doctrine. He can Michael asked me what I was doing to incor- quote with ease from Centesimus Annus (“The porate ethics into the companies I ran. I told Hundredth Year”), Rerum Novarum (On him faith is at work in all aspects of my life. Lissette Escobar Capital and Labor), Laudato Si’: On Care for But when he asked if I was guided by Catholic International Economics and Finance 2017 Our Common Home, and the Catechism of the social doctrine, I didn’t have a clue. Frankly, all Catholic Church, offering passages that provide of my education had focused on the dollar as “Finding My guidance to business people. the central purpose of business,” says Bowman. He doesn’t mind admitting that for a large Father Barrett sent Bowman some reading part of his career he was unaware of these great material and asked him to come down to Vocation” writings. “My faith guides my life, both at home Houston to run a few workshops with him. and in the workplace. But I didn’t know the “I started reading the encyclicals and it was uring her four years at Catholic Church had this rich body of teaching on a light bulb moment for me,” says Bowman. University, Lissette Escobar has taken commerce,” says Bowman, who has an engi- “But these thick complex documents are not Dadvantage of the internship oppor- neering degree from Northwestern University everyday reading. So in our workshops we used tunities that abound in Washington, D.C. She and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. case studies with the appropriate citations from has interned at the Organization of American In 1982, Bowman, the father of nine, co- the doctrine. Business leaders couldn’t get enough States, on Capitol Hill and at the Inter- founded one of the first educational software of it.” American Development Bank. She has also companies in the United States. “I was working The success of the business workshops led served as a research assistant for two professors, at a high-tech company and I had the sixth to the formation of Core Values Group, a con- Martha Cruz Zuniga, associate clinical professor IBM PC to come to Boston,” he says. “I was just sulting firm headed by Bowman that works and director of economics, and Maria Sophia amazed watching my kids play on it. And that with employees to grow in virtue. Aguirre, professor of economics, on economic was the inspiration for the Spinnaker Software By 2014, Bowman was using A Catechism development studies in Guatemala and Paraguay. Company.” for Business by Catholic University faculty “My time at the Busch School has been all Bowman’s career as an entrepreneur and members Andrew Abela and Joseph Capizzi about finding my vocation. And for me that CEO took him in many directions, including in his workshops. He didn’t realize he would means pursuing development projects in co-founding the Montrose School, a Boston- soon be joining them as colleagues. Latin America,” says Escobar, who speaks both area Catholic independent school for girls. “For so long my mission was to educate Spanish and English at home. In 2001 when the collapse of Houston- business leaders about virtue in the “My father, who is professionally involved in based energy giant Enron ruled the headlines, workplace,” says Bowman. “But nothing has development in Latin America, is from Bolivia Bowman got a phone call from a good friend, compared to the joy I am finding in bringing and my mom is from Nicaragua. So I grew up Rev. Michael Barrett. “He was a former Merrill this message to our future business leaders.” exposed to diversity and international in- fluences,” says Escobar. Her immediate plan is to attend graduate school at Columbia University. And then she wants to effect change in education development in economically disadvantaged communities in Latin America. In that endeavor, she says, she will consider what she has learned about subsidiarity and solidarity. “I don’t just want to be a voice for those living in poverty. I want to show them how to use their own strength and abilities so that their voices are heard.”

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Art Ciocca Philanthropist A Principled Entrepreneur

Art Ciocca says the best advice he ever wineries owned by the Coca-Cola Bottling received was from his grandfather, an Italian Company of New York. When word came that immigrant who worked as a blacksmith. “He the company was planning to divest its wine always told me, ‘In America, if you work hard holdings, Ciocca put together a management and stay out of trouble, anything is possible.’” team and a group of outside investors to “Pretty simple, but it makes a lot of sense,” purchase the wineries through a leveraged says Ciocca, who grew up in Tarrytown, N.Y., buyout. in an Italian Catholic family during the post- “It was a risk,” says Ciocca, “but a calculated Depression era. His father worked his way risk given my wine business experience and through school to fulfill his dream of being a the strong team we put together.” doctor. The Wine Group (TWG) has grown steadily Even though he had strong role models, he since its founding in 1981. Today it produces says, when he left home to attend the College more than 50 wine brands. The company is of the Holy Cross at age 17 he didn’t have a known for quality, affordability, and inno- career path in mind. It was a series of chance vation. It pioneered the wine tap for Franzia, events and entrepreneurial spirit that led now the largest wine brand in the world. Ciocca, a Busch School Ciocca says the keys benefactor, to become to TWG’s success have founder and CEO of the We hire the best been almost as simple third largest winery in as the advice his grand- the United States. “people and empower father gave him. “We Ciocca joined the have a clear vision of ROTC while in college. them to make deci- what we want to accom- He says he will never plish, and a strategy to forget standing on the sions and take risks get that done. We hire deck of an aircraft carrier the best people and in the summer of 1958 and have fun.” empower them to make and catching his first decisions and take risks sight of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city and have fun. And we have a culture based on of San Francisco. That’s when he set his first key values and principles that hold the organ- major goal in life — to make that city his home. ization together.” After graduating in 1959 as a commissioned One of the rewards of Ciocca’s success has ensign, he set sail for the Mediterranean Sea. been the ability to create a foundation with “The Navy taught me great leadership skills,” his wife, Carlyse. They met just 30 days after he says. The Navy also afforded him the oppor- the leveraged buyout. She is, coincidentally, center. But once he learned more about the tunity to earn an M.B.A and discover his love the granddaughter of the founders of Franzia mission of the school, he came to “love the of marketing. Winery — one of the three wineries he people and what they are creating. The His Navy career fostered a love of travel. So purchased from Coca-Cola. school has the potential to become the world- after he was discharged and before embarking “She is my partner in philanthropy and that class center for business education reinforced on a career, he hitchhiked around the world, has brought us much joy,” says Ciocca. by Catholic social doctrine.” then took a job with General Foods simply The Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca Center for His fellow donors were part of the draw to because they offered him a position in San Principled Entrepreneurship at the Busch School the University as well. “I am a friend and great Francisco. is funded by the Cioccas’ gift. As to what admirer of Charles Koch. He introduced me The future wine magnate charted a career as a attracted them to the school, Ciocca says to Tim Busch, who has become a friend. I was marketing executive known for building brands. initially it was his friendship with Andreas happy to be part of this whole group of really In 1975, he was in charge of a group of three Widmer, the director of the entrepreneurship wonderful philanthropists.”

Spring 2017 27 Catherine Pakaluk Assistant Professor of Economics Teaching with a Humanistic Approach Michael Hernandez Finance 2017 Catherine Pakaluk and her husband Michael Pakaluk joined the Busch School faculty at the start of the fall 2016 semester. She is the former chair of the economics department at Ave Maria University. “Every He is a world-renowned expert on accounting ethics and ancient philosophy. In her relatively young academic career, Catherine Pakaluk has earned attention for her writing and speaking in the area of Voice Matters” economics studied within the Catholic intellectual tradition. Q. How did you find your calling to academia? ichael Hernandez came to Catholic A. University life is a beautiful thing. I fell in love with it while I was in college. I felt like this University as a pre-med biology major. is where I want to be forever. MSince he was five, he wanted to follow At the end of college, I had a spiritual awakening and became more serious about my in his grandfather’s footsteps and become a faith. I began to read the great classics of Catholic thought, especially John Henry Newman, doctor as a way to help people. Aquinas, and St. Augustine. That led me to ask harder questions about the relationship But then he started to pay attention to between faith and the idea of a great university. what some of his friends were up to. They were I had the conviction in my heart that there must be a place where scholars could be truly creating market-affiliated blogs for Andreas Catholic and also embrace what it means to be a great university. After I finished my doctoral Widmer’s Vocation of Business course. “I was work, Michael and I were looking for such a place. That led us to Ave Maria, a young, small fascinated. That was the first time I realized I university. It was a very special place for us and provided a lot of what we were looking for. could help people through a business vocation.” When Hernandez changed his major to Q. What brought you to Catholic University? economics during his sophomore year, it was A. We looked at CUA and President Garvey’s leadership and it seemed to us that this University like going home. “We all have this kinship of embodies so much of the vision we have of a great Catholic university. There is a phenomenal being part of a new enterprise. My classmates amount of research taking place here, and great conversations across arts and sciences, and and I push each other to learn more, work among faculty of various disciplines. harder, and find new opportunities,” he says. The mission of the Busch School was also very appealing. There is an attention to the way “The faculty inspire us. They have tremendous business can provide solutions to poverty and foster inclusion for the disconnected. The team backgrounds and they are so willing to share of people at the school is extraordinary. They are just getting started and there is an excitement their experience, knowledge, and contacts. to being here on the ground floor of something with such great potential. And as with any start-up, every voice matters. They want to hear what we think including our ideas for making the school even better.” Donors, too, are part of the school’s community, Hernandez says. “They are role models for the kind of business leaders we seek to be. My goal is to reach a level of success at which I could one day have a philan- thropic foundation, and the people I would put on the board would be my former class- mates and professors.” With graduation just around the corner, Hernandez says he can’t wait to get into the marketplace. “I’ve been taught to look beyond the numbers, to look at who is affected by the numbers, and I believe that will set me apart in the workplace.”

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Kesly Felizor, M.A 2013 Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, German Red Cross

Q. As an economics teacher, what is the most important lesson you have for your “A Way for Me to Control students? A. Economics is a little like the philosophical My Own Destiny” big brother for a business program. Econo- mists aim to impart certain habits of mind to business students. Some would call it ‘thinking like an economist’ but I prefer to say that we want to teach our students to observe various laws or rules that govern human behavior as it relates to markets and institutions. Of course in all things we take a humanistic approach that is consistent with the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Q. How do you manage an academic career while being mom to eight children? A. Having a big family forces me to pick and choose what I think is most important to work on. Trying to choose quality over quantity. I hope that will be enough at the Kesly Felizor, right, in Haiti end of the day. Also, of course, practically speaking, I do a lot of work at night, during nap times, and whenever I can squeeze it rowing up in rural Haiti, Kesly Felizor, Felizor went to Port-au-Prince to volunteer in in. Sometimes I go on a marathon and M.A. 2013, says he knew from a young the relief effort. “It was devastating to realize get a lot done in a few days when I have Gage that education was his best option many casualties happened because of lack of extra help. Academic life is flexible in for a better life. education, weak institutions, and lack of rule. some ways that other professions are not. “Getting an education was a way for me to That’s when I decided I wanted to be involved But still, some things just take longer. For control my own destiny without anyone telling in community development and institutional instance, it took me 12 years to finish the me what I am going to be based on my family strengthening.” Ph.D.! background,” he says. “My mother sacrificed That led him to pursue a master’s degree In many ways, I believe my work makes a lot for me to attend school.” from the Busch School’s Integral Economic me a better mom because the more I can As a child, his only contact with the world Development program. He received a develop my God-given gifts, the more I beyond his rural village was through text- University scholarship to attend, and he says it can give to my children. The balance is not books and radio. “I remember when I got my was “a true revelation” to study Catholic social always easy, but since my husband and I first radio and built an antenna out of alum- doctrine and learn the Church’s approach to are both academics we have some ability to inum and bamboo to pick up radio frequency integral economic development. trade off time at home and time at work. from Port-au-Prince. I followed the 1998 The program, he says, “provided all the We both often work at night with the Soccer World Cup,” Felizor says. “Being able to necessary steps and tools to make develop- older children — all doing our home- listen to broadcasts from stations such as Radio ment human centered.” work together. France International changed my view on Since 2015, he has been working as a moni- There is a lot of joy and happiness politics, science, economics, and the world.” toring and evaluation manager for a German among our children and in our day-to- He says it was through the support of many Red Cross food security project in Arcahaie, day life, and this is the point of all that who believed in him, including his mother in the rural mountains of western Haiti. we are doing, to live in a community of and a priest from the Congregation of the “Whenever I see a kid on top of a mountain love and try to transmit that witness to Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission, that he walking long hours to get to school, I have others. It’s not easy, but with grace all was able to complete a college degree. hope that child will have the means to change things are possible. When the 2010 earthquake hit his country, the course of his life,” says Felizor.

Spring 2017 29 Editor’s Note: Michael Novak, distinguished visiting fellow at the Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, passed away on Feb. 17, 2017, at the age of 83. University President John Garvey remembered him as a “man of great intellectual honesty.” The following article was written prior to his death. He was interviewed for the story in December.

Michael Novak Philosopher, Diplomat, Theologian Novak Found a Home at the Busch School

Michael Novak wrote the book on democratic capitalism. Literally. Cahlia Walton When he published The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism in 1982, he was a philosopher ahead International Business 2017 of his time. “I was a lone voice,” he said. “Hundreds of books had been written on how capitalism evolves into socialism, but none had been written on how socialism evolves into capitalism.” In his groundbreaking book, Novak wrote about “three dynamic and converging systems “All About functioning as one.” Namely, “a predominantly market economy; a polity respectful of the rights of individuals to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and a system of cultural institutions moved Cultural by ideals of liberty and justice for all.” Of the nearly 50 books he wrote, this one remains the crown jewel, forever changing the conversation about the benefits of capitalism. Differences” Novak, who joined the faculty of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship in fall 2016 in what he called the “twilight of his career,” said, “I like that the school is oriented around the ahlia Walton says it was a scholarship that brought her to Catholic University, Cand it is the faculty in the Busch School that has kept her there. “The professors make sure you are succeeding, that you are reaching your full potential,” she says. She enjoys sharing her experience with new students through her work as an Orientation Advisor and as a member of the Busch School admission team. “I love helping freshmen feel welcome here.” Walton plans to pursue a career in inter- national marketing. “It’s a field that is all about cultural differences. It’s fascinating. Products that we like here may not be appealing in other countries,” says Walton, who speaks English, Spanish, French, and a bit of French Creole, learned from her mom, who grew up in Haiti. She had a summer marketing internship on Broadway, where she helped promote shows. She also interned for the U.S. Department of Commerce, helping to prepare manuals for U.S. exporters. “My mom worked for the government at the U.S. Agency for International Development. So it’s been fun to share stories with her,” says Walton.

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formation of small businesses. That’s where you find the dynamism of capitalism. The best Courtney Burke, B.S.B.A 2016 instrument of social justice in this century Account Manager, immixGroup will be the innovation and enterprise of small business.” Novak, who was awarded the Templeton “We Put the Prize for Progress in Religion in 1994, served as ambassador to the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in 1981 and 1982. He held 26 honorary degrees and taught at Harvard, Customer Stanford, Syracuse, Notre Dame, and Ave First” Maria universities. He considered his greatest honor to be that Pope John Paul II called him a friend, as did Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher When Courtney Burke crossed the stage on and President Ronald Reagan. graduation day last May, she tells people she When the invitation came to join the Busch had a diploma in one hand and a job in the School faculty, Novak said he consulted his other. That was her goal as a marketing major good friend and “chief guru,” Mary Ann at the Busch School. “I had the job offer in Glendon, a Harvard Law professor and former April and it made for a relaxing end to my U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. “She said, senior year,” she says. ‘Michael, you have an obligation to do this. “The faculty have such great connections It’s important to the Church,’” he recalled. and they are committed to helping with the Novak, who wrote speeches for presidential job search,” says Burke. She credits Mark candidates and presidents dating back to the Weber, executive in residence at the Busch 1960s, said the draw of Washington, D.C., School who teaches selling and sales was an added benefit. “My feet started moving management, with helping her “polish my like the Budweiser horses. I wanted to get back resume and steer me in the direction” that led in the parade,” he said. to a job offer prior to graduation. Perhaps the biggest draw was the faculty at Burke is an account manager at the Busch School. “Oh I love them and they immixGroup in McLean, Va., where she love their students. It’s sometimes hard to get a helps technology companies work with the hold of them because they are always with their government. students. They are building a new intellectual Although just getting started in her career, project. Those outside the school haven’t realized Burke says she can already see how the it yet. Yes, other schools are employing Catholic unique focus of the Busch School pays off in thought, but they are not tackling it with so the workplace. “An understanding of sound, much originality. ethical business practices is ingrained in you, “Catholic social thought advances when you it’s second nature.” have intellectual centers asking, what new While at Catholic University, Burke was a principles, concepts are we going to need that special events intern with the Make-A-Wish we hadn’t thought about before? Increasingly, Foundation, a two-year varsity athlete, a I see the school becoming a leader not just in member of Custos Utique Antiquitatis, and the United States, but in Rome.” served as a freshmen retreat leader. Her first job, she says is “very team- oriented. We work together to get the job done, we trust each other. We have a culture I like that the that encourages fun, but we are serious when we need to be. We put the customer first.” “school is oriented “The focus on ethics and integrity is what makes me proud to have a degree from the around the formation Busch School,” she says. of small businesses.”

Spring 2017 31 Patty Fabijanczyk, B.A. 2014, M.S.B.A. 2015 Consultant, Infinitive “All about dignity and respect”

Patty Fabijanczyk, B.A. 2014, M.S.B.A 2015, the program with and they become part of completed her politics degree a semester early your network as well.” in December 2013. That gave her time to think As a consultant for Infinitive, a management about what she wanted to do next. She explored consulting firm, she is currently working with a graduate school programs and when she met client on new IT projects. “The skills I learned with Stewart McHie, director of the Busch in the M.S.B.A. program are so important in School’s Master of Science in Business Analysis consulting work — things like flexibility, team Sam Galvin program, she applied almost on the spot. leadership, analysis of business practices all Finance 2018 “I liked that the program was just one year come into play.” and that it was geared toward the non-business Fabijanczyk, who attended Catholic school “Values major,” says Fabijanczyk. “It was intensive. I’m from kindergarten through college, says the not sure I fully appreciated that until I started mission of the Busch School resonated with the program. They pack a lot into one year.” her. “I spent my entire education aware of the You Can Live By” The basic structure of the program, which Golden Rule, which is all about respect and boasts nearly 100% job placement, has students dignity. Studying business in an environment am Galvin says when he visited the in morning internships and afternoon classes. that emphasizes human dignity and sound University as a high school student he “I enjoyed the field study course and all of morals and ethics made it clear to me at what Swas drawn to its Washington, D.C., the seminars and networking opportunities with kind of company I wanted to start my career. location and the size of the classes. “I’m not a so many business leaders from a variety of back- Work is much more enjoyable when you share number here. Everyone has an opportunity grounds,” says Fabijanczyk. “You develop a the same core values with your employer and to get involved, to lead, and to be friends bond with the cohort of students you complete your coworkers.” with their professors.” Galvin is a member of the Busch Admission Team and the Dean’s Advisory Council. He is also president of the student-run Investment Club. “We’ve got a good mix of majors, in- cluding non-business. We start our meetings by talking about markets and financial news,” says Galvin. “Right now we have a paper trading competition going. We’ve each got $1 million in simulated money. It’s a great way to test your skills in analysis and investing.” In the summer after his sophomore year, Galvin had an internship at Merrill Lynch, working as a client associate on a D.C. wealth management team. The internship led to his current part-time job there. “In my job every day I see how important it is to approach our work with ethics and morals,” he says. “Our decisions affect people’s life savings. They trust us and we have an obligation not to let them down. It isn’t hard to get on board with the values inherent in Catholic social teaching. The mission of the school is universal; it affects daily life, family life, work life. These are values you can live by.”

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Andreas Widmer Tayler Falvey Director, Ciocca Center Marketing 2017 His Students “We All are “Made for Benefit”

Greatness” As the chair of the Busch School’s Major Mentor Program, Tayler Falvey has developed her matchmaking skills. “We pair upper- classmen with freshmen who have the same In spring 2012, Andreas Widmer, director of force, but through attraction. He didn’t preach major. I try to find other things they have in Entrepreneurship Programs, received a call from to me, he simply believed in me,” says Widmer. common as well,” says Falvey. his publisher to let him know that a professor “He thought the world of me and he told me “The transition to college can be challenging. at Catholic University wanted to get in touch I could achieve great things. I didn’t believe it It’s very rewarding to be able to answer with him. Andrew Abela, then chair of the at first, but I was attracted to the idea that I was questions and provide peer support and Department of Business and Economics, had made for greatness. We give that gift to our guidance to new students. In the end, we all started using Widmer’s 2011 book, The Pope young people here. It’s true, they are going to benefit from the program because it makes & the CEO: John Paul II’s Leadership Lessons to do great things. All we do is give them the the Busch School community all the more a Young Swiss Guard, in his teaching. Abela principles and ideas and show them the way. cohesive,” says Falvey. wanted to meet the author and invite him to We can’t force them. But we are attracting them Entering Catholic University as an be a guest lecturer in his classes. to this idea of finding a job not because you “exploratory” major, Falvey says some of her That meeting led to a full-time position for will make a lot of money, but because it is your softball teammates suggested marketing might Widmer, who is the founder of the Arthur passion — because you will be excellent at it.” be a good fit for her. “I enrolled in the Vocation and Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled of Business class where I was challenged to Entrepreneurship at the Busch School. Did you know? think about what God was calling me to do. “It so happened that we were both in Rome Andreas Widmer is not the only former Swiss It turns out my teammates were right. That when I emailed Andrew. So we met for a beer Guard on the Busch School team. Mario Enzler led me to a marketing major which I love. It in the barracks of the Swiss Guard. He shared joined the faculty in 2016. He served as a brings out my creative side.” with me his vision for a business school based guard under St. John Paul II in the double on Catholic social doctrine — a place where capacity of soldier and conductor of the Swiss good business and good faith work together Guard Band. Following his service at the — and I told him I wanted to be part of that,” Vatican, he worked for 18 years in investment says Widmer, whose passion is finding enter- banking and corporate finance for UBS and prise solutions to poverty. then started a classical education school rooted For two years, beginning when he was 20, in Catholic tradition in New Hampshire. Widmer served as a member of the Swiss Guard, Enzler is currently developing a master’s the Pope’s team of bodyguards. In The Pope program in ecclesial administration and man- & the CEO he relates the lessons he learned agement for the Busch School. “This is such an from Pope John Paul II during the years he important way for us to contribute to the mission spent protecting him, and how he has applied of the Church,” says Enzler. those lessons as a successful entrepreneur, “Throughout my years in banking, I knew CEO, and philanthropist. I would only be successful if I remained focused Widmer says he was an insecure 20-year-old on the truth of my faith,” says Enzler. “As I hiding behind a “tough guy” persona when he considered this opportunity (to join the Busch joined the Swiss Guard after a required year in School faculty), I prayed to Saint John Paul. the Swiss military. “That’s the student I teach I said, ‘OK, I served you for three years, now to,” says Widmer. “I teach to that vulnerability please show me the way.’ He answered me with by showing the students where I came from. the kind of peace that only comes when you “Pope John Paul changed me, not through know the way.”

Spring 2017 33 Today CUA

Gifted to the University — An Extraordinary Collection of Ethiopian Manuscripts

hen Chicago collectors Gerald and Barbara Weiner Aaron Butts, assistant professor of Semitic languages and liter- sought an appropriate home for their extensive atures, is already incorporating the manuscripts into his classes. “The collection of one-of-a-kind Ethiopian religious Gerald and Barbara Weiner collection at Catholic University provides manuscripts, The Catholic University of America unparalleled primary sources for the study of Eastern Christianity,” he emergedW as the clear choice. “I wanted to give them to a university that said. “The donation reaffirms ICOR’s standing as one of the leading would use the materials for teaching and research and make them places to study the languages, literatures, and histories of Christianity available to the Ethiopian community,” said Gerald. in the Near East, including Arabic, Coptic, Syriac, and now Ethiopic.” Valued at close to $1.5 million, the Gerald and Barbara Weiner University Provost Andrew Abela added, “Preserving these ancient collection at Catholic University includes more than 125 Christian languages and cultural artifacts helps today’s Catholics and other manuscripts, 215 Islamic manuscripts, and 350 Christians, particularly those personal prayer scrolls known as “magic” scrolls. around the world who face It is the fifth largest collection of Ethiopian persecution and displacement, Christian manuscripts in the United States and to remain connected to their the largest collection of Ethiopian Islamic heritage and faith. From lan- manuscripts outside of Ethiopia. guages and history to theology Steve Delamarter, director of the Ethiopic and even politics, Catholic Imaging Project, highly recommended the University is deeply committed University’s Semitics Department and Ethiopian to growing this scholarship and Studies program to the Weiners “based on study of Christianity’s origins.” the impressive quality of its teaching and respect for Ethiopic studies,” according to Gerald. Additionally, Washington, D.C., has the largest Ethiopian community in America, making Catholic University an especially good home for the collection where the manuscripts can be available to both scholarly and cultural communities thanks to the Weiners’ generosity. The manuscripts will be housed within the library of the University’s Institute of Christian Oriental Research (ICOR). The institute is a research auxiliary of the Semitics department. In addition to these new materials, ICOR’s world-renowned library includes 50,000 books and journals as well as antiquities, photo- graphs, and archival materials documenting early Christianity in the Middle East. The handmade manuscripts, which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, reflect Ethiopia’s still-flourishing culture of handmade books. Made from goat, sheep, or calf hides, the manuscripts, which range in size from less than two inches to more than a foot long, often contain ornate hand-painted illuminations.

34 The Catholic University of America Magazine “A noble cause will surely find generous hearts …” — Bishop John Lancaster Spalding

Toward the end of the 19th century, the first discussion about a national Catholic university arose at a meeting of U.S. bishops. Among those interested was Bishop John Lancaster, a dynamic writer with a passion for education. The proposal to create a national Catholic university in America reflected the rising size and influence of the nation’s Catholic population and also an ambitious vision of the Church’s role in American life. Bishop Spalding and his peers believed that by developing new leaders and new knowledge the University would strengthen and enrich Catholicism in the United States. Indeed, Happy 130th Birthday, Bishop Spalding predicted that it could become a national intellectual center of the highest caliber, a rich merger of American Catholic University! energy and Catholic wisdom, where Catholic On April 10, 1887, Pope Leo XIII’s Pontifical Charter established The Catholic University youth would become “intimately conscious of America, providing “the Church with worthy ministers for the salvation of souls ... [and of the truth of their religion and the genius of giving] the Republic her best citizens.” their country.” Catholic University impacted all of our lives in a meaningful way. What better way to say In 1885, a committee was appointed by thank you than with a Founders Day gift? the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore to To celebrate Catholic University’s founding, our alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, develop and establish the University and and friends worldwide participated in the April 10, 2017, Founders Day Giving Challenge. included Bishop Spalding of Peoria, Bishop Together, we honored and supported our beloved Catholic University with a day-long event John Ireland of St. Paul, and Cardinal of giving and gratitude. James Gibbons of Baltimore. On April 10, 1887, Pope Leo XIII gave his formal written approval for the establishment of The IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Catholic University of America. Visionary philanthropist Mary Gwendoline Visit cuatoday.com/gift Caldwell was the first donor to the University. through April 30 to make your gift. A co-heiress with her sister to her parents’ fortune, Caldwell carried out her father’s wishes that one third of the inheritance be used to boost the Church’s prominence in #CUA130 American society. Her support — a donation equivalent to $7.5 million today — made it possible for the American bishops to proceed. Caldwell Hall, Catholic University’s first building, is named in her honor.

Spring 2017 35 NEW YORK

Join Us for Spring Receptions WITH PRESIDENT GARVEY After a tour of winter receptions, including events in New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, President John Garvey will travel this spring to Florida, Indianapolis, Boston, and other locations to meet with Catholic University alumni, parents, and friends. Hosted by local archbishops, cardinals, and University alumni, and attended by the University’s senior leadership team, the events offer attendees a unique and personal opportunity to be part of Catholic University’s forward progress. By forging relationships with committed, philanthropic Catholics who support the University’s mission and the President’s vision for the future, Catholic University can extend its reach in service to the Church, the nation, and the world. If you live near one of the cities where a reception will be held, we would love to see you there! Check our events calendar at cuatoday.com for more information or to register.

36 The Catholic University of America Magazine PHILADELPHIA SAN FRANCISCO

Spring 2017 37 Brothers Establish Endowed Scholarship with $1.1 Million Law School Commitment

Twins Anthony and Michael Ambrosio remember their time on campus with pride and gratitude. Giving back in support of their alma mater is a natural expression of that gratitude. On the occasion of their 50th reunion, the brothers pledged $100,000 to establish The Anthony and Michael Ambrosio CUA Law Class of 1966 Endowed Scholarship. In addition, Michael made a $1 million bequest in his estate plans and, with this bequest, joined the Catholic University School of Law Columbus Society. More than any other type of support, endowed scholarships demonstrate a public and meaningful vote of confidence in Catholic University. Such scholarships do not give the gift of a distinctive Catholic University education to just one student; rather, they ensure that generations of deserving students can follow their dreams by providing support in perpetuity. Not only did the brothers have the opportunity to study law under interesting and inspiring professors and in the “classrooms” of the A Mission of Generosity Supreme Court and the Library of Congress, but they also experienced an education that challenged their hearts as well as their minds. It In 1976, Reverend Raymond C. O’Brien, M.Ch.A, D.Min., a profes- is an approach Michael has followed in teaching the students in his sor at the Columbus School of Law, purchased a condominium in legal philosophy and professional responsibility courses at Seton Hall southwest Washington, D.C. Today, the market is “hot,” and Father University where he is professor of law. O’Brien considered this an excellent time to sell the property and In addition to his work at Seton Hall, Michael has appeared as an contribute the proceeds to his long-supported charities. Thus, in late attorney or legal expert in more than 400 cases involving legal 2016 he contributed $100,000 to the law school to establish the malpractice, attorney discipline, or attorney disqualification. Anthony, O’Brien Endowment in honor of his grandparents. who is in private practice, has also appeared as an attorney or legal The Endowment will support the continuation of the O’Brien expert in more than 400 malpractice cases. Fellowship and the O’Brien Scholarship and will further shore up the “I loved being at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law, mission-oriented focus of the law school through increased funding for where I was reminded of the presence of God and his wisdom, his this specific purpose. justice, his mercy, and his love,” said Michael. “By emulating my Catholic O’Brien Fellowships fund current students who desire to work in University professors in promoting truth and justice, I have done my summer pro bono activities; applicants must write an essay explaining best to explore the moral dimension of law and lawyering.” the way the student’s religious perspective integrates with a future legal career. Past recipients have been enabled to work with refugees, victims of human trafficking, and immigration applications; religious perspectives have included Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Muslim, and Hindu. O’Brien Scholarships are awarded to entering students who describe their convictions in the application essay. Father O’Brien has supported these endeavors in honor of his grandparents because he hopes to emulate what they did for him and for others, and he routinely asks others to contribute to the project as well. His grandparents were people of service, motivated by their religious faith and conviction above all. “My grandparents believed you had a duty to give back. Gifts to the law school, to support our mission and our students, are what they would have asked of me. And while they are not here to see the fruits of their good works, their spirit permeates those serving now through the fellowships and scholarships.”

38 The Catholic University of America Magazine “By providing scholarships to students at The Catholic University of America, you have made it possible for them to receive an education they can’t get anywhere else.” — University President John Garvey Opening Doors A SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP

More than any other type of philanthropic investment, scholarship support directly and immediately invests in our greatest asset — our students. Without scholarship funding, many qualified students simply cannot attend or complete their studies at Catholic University. The generosity of our scholarship donors strengthens our mission and helps us nurture, grow, and develop global citizens and leaders with the singular ability to think and act with purpose, through both reason and faith — the kind of citizens and leaders needed by the Church and the world now more than ever. Visit cuatoday.com/scholarships to find out more. On behalf of the entire community, we thank and recognize the following donors who recently established scholarships. Your generosity opens the door for students to study at Catholic University.

Luis Alberto Ambroggio ’69 and Lilliam A. Ambroggio, The Ambroggio Family Foundation Class years ending in a 2 or a 7 Luis Albert Ambroggio Scholarship for Study Abroad are celebrating reunions. Anthony P. Ambrosio, Esq. ’66 and Michael P. Ambrosio, Esq. ’66 There are two ways you can start to plan: The Anthony and Michael Ambrosio CUA Law Class of 1966 Endowed 1. Serve as a reunion committee volunteer for your class. You Scholarship Fund will work with the Alumni Association to encourage classmates Marguerite and Brian Baker to come back to campus and build financial support for the The Baker Family Scholarship University. Visit cuatoday.com/CardinalWeekendVolunteer for Sister Mary Ann Dardy more information. The Dr. Henry “Hank” D. Dardy Memorial Scholarship for Physics 2. Share pictures on social media. Have a great shot of your

The Flatley Foundation friends? We want to see it! Submit photos via social media using The Flatley Foundation Scholarship the hashtag #CardWknd17. You can also send them to us by

Rev. Raymond C. O’Brien ’75, ’85 email: [email protected]. Please include your name and The Charles and Louise O’Brien class year. Supplemental Endowment Fund Scott and Elizabeth Rembold THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA The Raymond Thomas Brown ’28 Scholarship

Spring 2017 39 The Catholic University of America Alumni Association is pleased to honor the following distinguished alumni during the biennial Alumni Awards dinner on April 8. The Cardinal Gibbons Medal Rev. David Dwyer Vincent Sica Ellen Shultz will also be presented to Gary Sinise, a philanthropist and actor known for his work supporting U.S. military members and their families.

Sinise was featured in the fall 2016 magazine. Look for photos from the dinner in the summer 2017 issue. J. Peter Donald Brendan and Maureen O’Reilly Gary Sinise Visit cuamagazine.cua.edu.

40 The Catholic University of America Magazine ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS YOUNG ALUMNI MERIT AWARD Presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves as leaders Honors those who have demonstrated high levels of professional in their respective fields of endeavor. achievement, leadership ability, and commitment to service early in their careers. Rev. David P. Dwyer, C.S.P., M.Div. 2000 Rev. David P. Dwyer, C.S.P., M.Div. 2000, is the executive director of J. Peter Donald, B.A. 2010 Busted Halo Ministries and publisher of BustedHalo.com, the Paulist J. Peter Donald is assistant commissioner for communication and Fathers’ ministry and media outreach to Catholics in their 20s and public information for the New York City Police Department (NYPD), 30s. Father Dave is the host of “The Busted Halo Show with Father which has 50,000 employees and a budget in excess of $5 billion. Dave,” a daily talk show on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel; the co- Donald advises the police commissioner, mayor, and senior manage- host of the weekly TV show “Conversation with Cardinal Dolan” on ment on issues of perception, reputation, and media. Donald joined EWTN; and host of the “Sacraments 101” video series on YouTube. the NYPD in June of 2015 as director of communication and was He has offered commentary for Fox News Channel, CNN, the History promoted in July 2016. Previously, he was the top spokesman for the Channel, NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, The New York Times, FBI’s largest office in New York. Earlier in his career, Donald worked The Daily Show, and Entertainment Tonight. at a boutique public relations firm in Washington, D.C., and on John Before his career in media, Father Dave served in campus ministry at McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign. both the University of Colorado and the University of Texas and helped Donald earned his bachelor’s degree in politics at Catholic University develop ministry programs for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. and is currently pursuing his M.S. at New York University. He was Prior to his ordination in May 2000, he directed television for MTV and recently recognized in PRWeek’s “40 Under 40” list. Comedy Central. In addition to his M.Div. from Catholic University, he holds a bachelor of science in communications from Syracuse University. Vincent N. Sica, B.M.E. 1983 GEORGE J. QUINN, CLASS OF ’50, Vincent “Vinny” Sica, B.M.E. 1983, is vice president and general DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD manager for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Mission Recognizes alumni who have given conspicuous and meritorious Solutions, which develops, delivers, and operates affordable engineering service to the Alumni Association. and sustainment solutions for commercial, military, and intelligence users across the globe. Sica was recently a leadership donor to Murphy’s, Brendan T. O’Reilly, B.A. 1987 and a new lounge and restaurant in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Maureen Devine O’Reilly, B.A. 1987 Center, which opened in fall 2016. In addition to his philanthropic Brendan O’Reilly, B.A. 1987, is a financial advisor with RidgePoint efforts, Sica currently serves on the board of directors for Volunteer Financial Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Fairfax, a nonprofit organization that promotes local volunteerism, Financial in Langhorne, Pa. He has been very active in the Alumni and he is a member of the Catholic University School of Engineering Association at the regional level, serving as the president of the development board. Philadelphia alumni chapter and representing the Office of Admission Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Sica earned a bachelor’s degree in at high school college fairs. In addition, Brendan served on the Board mechanical engineering from Catholic University. He and his wife, of Governors from 1997 to 2007, holding the vice president position Ellen, have four children and reside in Fairfax Station, Va. from 2001 to 2003. Maureen O’Reilly, B.A. 1987, is a credit analyst with Ascena retail Ellen Shultz, B.A. 1992 group. During her undergraduate years, Maureen played softball for Ellen Shultz, B.A. 1992, is the executive vice president of talent and the Cardinals. She was also a resident advisor in both Spalding and inclusion for The New York Times. She joined the organization in June Monroe halls. Maureen has kept close ties to the University, hosting 2016. Previously, Shultz worked for Media General as vice president and and participating in many Philadelphia alumni events, notably the head of human resources. Before that, she worked at Time Inc., where Philadelphia chapter St. Patrick’s Day party. she served as vice president of human resources operations and systems. Among their many accomplishments and contributions, “CUA Shultz joined Time Inc. in 1999 and held various successively senior Sweethearts” Brendan and Maureen are known in the alumni com- positions at the company, including human resources director for Time munity chiefly for the Philadelphia freshman send-off party, which Magazine in London from 2005 to 2010. She returned to New York as they have hosted at their home every year since 1996. Over the past executive director before being promoted to vice president in 2013. two decades, the O’Reillys have opened their doors to hundreds of Shultz began her professional career in the retail sector before incoming students and their families. moving to talent recruitment in 1997. She earned her bachelor of arts Married for 26 years, Maureen and Brendan live in Yardley, Pa., from the Department of Drama at Catholic University in 1992. with their children, Bridget, Aidan, and Molly.

Spring 2017 41 CLASS NOTES

1958 1975 relations and communications for Breathe New Hampshire, a 100-year-old nonprofit Robert Comstock, B.A. 1958 (A&S), J.D. Monsignor Michael Clay, B.M. 1975, public health agency dedicated to lung 1964 (LAW), an attorney in private practice in M.L.M. 1978, (MUSIC), M.Div. 1982, health. She lives in Merrimack, N.H., with Chevy Chase, Md., was honored in December D.Min. 1996 (THEO), was appointed her husband, Scott. They have two grown as one of two recipients of the Patronal Medal, associate dean for seminary and ministerial children. an award presented jointly by The Catholic studies in the School of Theology and University of America and the Basilica of Religious Studies at The Catholic University the National Shrine of the Immaculate of America in June 2016 and was promoted 1977 • Reunion Year Conception. Established in 1974, the award to clinical associate professor in December recognizes a person’s contributions toward the 2016. He delivered a paper in Calgary, Alberta, Jeffery Dickert, B.A. 1977 (A&S), M.S.W. advancement of Marian devotion, theology, in June 2016 on the relationship between the 1978 (SOCSV), of New Egypt, N.J., retired and general appreciation of the place of Mary Eucharist and discipleship in the Roman from Rutgers University as chief operating in the life of the Church. Comstock has been a Catholic tradition to the international dialogue officer of University Correctional Health member of the National Alumni Association’s group between the Roman Catholic Church Care in March after 30 years in public service Board of Governors and the University’s Board and the Christian Church (Disciples of with the State of New Jersey. of Trustees, serving for 24 years as a member Christ) sponsored by the Pontifical Council of the development, seminary, and finance for the Promotion of Christian Unity. He committees. He has also served as a member of presented two all-day conferences on the 1980 the board of the Basilica since 2007 and was revised Order of Celebrating Matrimony in honored with the Archdiocesan Distinguished the dioceses of Raleigh, N.C., and Richmond, John M. DeZinno, B.S.Arch. 1980 (ARCH), Service Award at the 2013 American Cardinals Va. of Olney, Md., was promoted to senior vice Dinner. Comstock was honored this year president, commercial real estate team lead at alongside notable Catholic philanthropist and James Steele, M.M. 1975 (MUSIC), and Howard Bank, a locally owned community volunteer Sandra Andreas McMurtrie. Rich Kleinfeldt, M.M. 1973 (MUSIC), bank serving the greater Baltimore area. He play in the Washington Saxophone Quartet, was named 2014 Outstanding Volunteer whose performances have aired on All Things Fundraiser by the D.C. Chapter of the 1964 Considered since 1997. The quartet celebrated Association of Fundraising Professionals for his 40 years in July. work with HomeAid. Brother Frank O’Donnell, S.M., M.S.L.S. 1964 (LIS), of Baltimore, Md., is working in Michael Marshall, B.S.Arch. 1980 the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings 1976 (ARCH), and Paola Moya, B.S.Arch. 2007, and was appointed to the board of directors M.Arch. 2010 (ARCH), principals at of Bon Secours Baltimore Health Systems. Mary Ellen (Green) Hettinger, B.A. 1976 Marshall Moya Design in Washington, D.C., (A&S), won a national Gold Award from the announce the firm’s role as interior architect Parenting Media Association for her article for National Market, a casual food market 1973 on children and mental illness, which was experience at MGM National Harbor, the published in Parenting New Hampshire $1.4 billion integrated resort which opened in Nancy Topham Smarsh Chadwick, M.S.W. magazine in November 2015. She has won Prince George’s County (Md.) in December. 1973 (SOCSV), retired as a publicly elected other writing awards including two New In early January, they also opened The trustee of Palomar College and has been Hampshire Press Association Best Feature Walkway: An Interactive Public Art Exhibit granted trustee emeritus status. She is retired awards for articles she wrote for The Cabinet at 14th and U streets, N.W., in Washington. from the University of California and lives in Press newspapers. She is accredited in public The Walkway seeks to inspire conversation, Oceanside, Calif. relations and is the director of public understanding, and respect and is part of a

42 The Catholic University of America Magazine greater initiative to make the streets of D.C. safer for residents and visitors. Music Alums Perform at Inauguration Four graduates of Catholic University’s Benjamin T. Rome School of Music performed at 1984 the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States on Jan. 20, as members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. This marks the Marine Band’s 55th inaugural Sister Angela Wagner, D.L.J.C., M.A. 1984 appearance. The Marine Band provided music for the Inauguration swearing-in ceremony (A&S), celebrated her 25th anniversary of at the U.S. Capitol, led the second division of the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, and religious profession in the Disciples of the Lord performed at the Salute to the Armed Forces inaugural ball. Jesus Christ in the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas. She went on a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi to commemorate her anniversary. She serves as general treasurer and was elected to the General Council in 2014. She has participated with her community in giving retreats throughout the U.S. and foreign missions including Mexico, El Salvador, and Belize.

1985 Master Gunnery Sgt. Chris Clark, D.M.A. 2009; Master Gunnery Sgt. Franklin Crawford, M.M. 2011; Master Gunnery Sgt. Elizabeth Matera, M.M. 1996, D.M.A. 2002; and Master Sgt. Katie O’Meara Orrico, B.A. 1985 (A&S), Michael Mergen, D.M.A. 2009 of Annapolis, Md., received the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Medical Association. She has at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, her second solo album, Poems and Dreams, represented the American Association of and continues in an academic role teaching featuring five new works for flute and piano. Neurological Surgeons in Washington, D.C., CUNY undergraduate nursing students. for 31 years. 1998 1992 • Reunion Year 1989 Brian J. MacDonough, B.A. 1998 (A&S), Margo M. Cunniffe, M.A. 1992 (A&S), of partner with Sherin and Lodgen, has been Mark Carroll, B.S.Arch. 1989, B.Arch. Alexandria, Va., has been appointed director selected to the 2016 Massachusetts “Rising 1990 (ARCH), was promoted to executive of International Education for her Stars” list by Super Lawyers. He concentrates vice president for development operations for undergraduate alma mater, Notre Dame of his practice in employment law and executive Skanska USA Commercial Development in Maryland University. advocacy. Washington, D.C. He has more than 20 years of industry experience in both construction Monica J. Williams, B.A. 1992 (A&S), of Tom O’Regan, B.A. 1998 (A&S), of New and development. Since joining Skanska seven San Francisco, was elected to the board of York, N.Y., will remain CEO of Madison years ago, Carroll has taken a leadership role directors as director-at-large, Western United Logic, the global leader in account-based on virtually every Skanska commercial States, Western Canada for the Catholic marketing, following its acquisition by development project in the D.C. market. He Cemetery Conference, an international Clarion Capital Partners, LLC in December. will be based in their Arlington, Va., office. Roman Catholic faith network of cemeterians He will continue to direct the company’s and suppliers. She is the director of cemeteries long-term strategy and manage day-to-day Randolph E. Gross, B.S.N. 1989 (NURS), for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. operations. Along with co-founders Vin Turk received his Ph.D. in nursing science from City and chairman Erik Matlick, he will maintain University of New York (CUNY) Graduate an ownership stake in Madison Logic and Center in New York City. His dissertation was 1993 continue to build the business in partnership titled “Warmth and Competence Traits: with Clarion. Perceptions of Female and Male Nurse Rebecca Jeffreys, M.M. 1993 (MUSIC), of Stereotypes.” He is a nurse practitioner at the Pepperell, Mass., is an adjunct flute professor inpatient gynecologic medical oncology service at St. Anselm College. She recently released

Spring 2017 43 1999 2009 2013

Jane Brinley, M.A. 1999 (A&S), of Patrick Quintana, B.S. 2009 (A&S), Veronica Timm, B.M. 2013 (MUSIC), of Washington, D.C., was presented with the earned his M.B.A. in June 2016 from Derwood, Md., is in her third year working 2016 Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of in Montgomery County (Md.) public Precollegiate Level by The Society for Management. He and his wife, Sherrie, have schools as an elementary school general Classical Studies. She has spent the past two moved to San Francisco where he accepted a music teacher. decades teaching Latin in Washington, D.C. position with Google Inc. From 1998 to 2010, she was a faculty member at St. Anselm’s Abbey School. In 2014 2010, she started a Latin program at School 2011 Without Walls, a magnet public high school Katelyn Jesukiewicz, B.S.N. 2014 (NURS), on the campus of George Washington Brother William Tarraza, O.F.M. Cap., received the Daisy Award, a recognition University. At the time, there were two B.A. 2011 (A&S), was ordained a deacon on honoring nurses for the compassion and skill sections of Latin 1 and few students in Latin Sept. 3, 2016, and will be ordained a priest in they bring to patients and families every day. 2. In six years, she has developed a thriving June 2017 for the Capuchin Franciscans, She works at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Latin program with full sections at four Province of St. Mary. Philadelphia. different levels. She has also established an innovative partnership with Elizabeth Fisher, Donna-Jo Webster, M.S.L.I.S. 2011 (LIS), professor and coordinator of classics at began a new position in July as director of the 2015 George Washington University, providing for Eden Library in Eden, N.Y. The library is an undergraduate internship in Brinley’s part of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Adam DeLessio, B.M. 2015 (MUSIC), of classroom. Library system. Whitehouse, N.J., has concluded his first year as a baritone horn player in The Commandant’s Own, the United States 2001 2012 • Reunion Year Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Based at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, D.C., Danielle Crane, B.S.Arch. 2001 (ARCH), Timothy Laubacker, B.S.Arch. 2012, The Commandant’s Own provides music and was promoted to the newly created position M.Arch./M.S.S.D. 2014 (ARCH), is working ceremony for the Commandant of the of project director at McDonald York at the firm SK+I in Bethesda, Md. Marine Corps. DeLessio is also an alumnus of Building Company, Raleigh, N.C. the Bluecoats, an award-winning, elite drum

Mike Kriston, B.C.E. 2001 (ENGR), was promoted to senior vice president, McDonald York Building Company, Raleigh, N.C.

2004

Martine Kei Green-Rogers, M.A. 2004 (A&S), received the early career teaching award, the John R. Park Fellowship, from the University of Utah in 2016.

AnnaLisa (Schmidt) Nash, J.D. 2004 (LAW), a North Dakota manager of global trade and compliance for Bobcat/Doosan, has been selected as one of Prairie Business magazine’s top 40 business professionals under Ron Frezzo, B.M. 1968, M.M. 1982 (MUSIC), with wife Camille, parents of the bride, celebrate 40 for the December issue. with newlyweds Joanna (Frezzo) and Frank R. Anastasio III along with a large University contingent from the class of 2008.

44 The Catholic University of America Magazine Grace Maddalena, this past September. The family lives in Oakton, Va.

Alma (Hinton) Miller, B.E.E. 2003 (ENGR), and husband Wesley welcomed their fourth son, Joseph, in August 2016. He joins brothers Wesley, Jaxson, and Louis at home in Hanover, Md. Alma also completed her doctorate in engineering management from George Washington University in January.

Tirzah (O’Beirne) Weiskotten, B.A. 2004 (A&S), and husband Chip welcomed their first child, Everett James, on Jan. 2. They live in Washington, D.C.

Alumni celebrating alongside Erin Lynch and Anthony Burke include David O. Chudy, B.S. 2011; Mary (Mahler) O’Kray, B.A. 2005 (A&S), James Hagedorn, B.A. 2012; John Berg, B.S. 1983; Patricia Berg, B.S.N. 1984; Patrick Ryan, B.S. 2012; Nicholas A. Novy, B.S. 2011; Michael J. Tuohy, B.A. 2011; Madeline Siegel, B.A. 2014; and Caleb O’Kray, M.A. 2005 (A&S), Courtney Riccio, B.S. 2011; Amanda (Hanny) Matarese, B.A. 2011; Erin Shea, B.A. 2011; welcomed their newest treasure, Immaculata Marybeth Wagner, B.A. 2011; William Tarraza, B.A. 2011; and Mark Powers, B.S. 2011. “Lottie” Claudia Mercy, in December 2015. She joins Madeleine, Guadalupe, Caleb, Penelope, and Marta at their home in and bugle corps competing within the Drum Erin Lynch, B.A. 2011 (A&S), married Manassas, Va. Corps International organization. Anthony Burke, B.A. 2011 (A&S), on June 25, 2016. Rev. Garry Giroux, J.C.L. 2002 (CLAW), officiated the marriage. Erin works Books Weddings in client strategy and development in the ad innovation department for Turner Broadcasting Edward Abramson, Ph.D. 1971 (A&S), is Joanna Frezzo, B.M. 2008 (MUSIC), and Anthony is director of development for professor emeritus of psychology at married Frank R. Anastasio III, B.A. 2008 Notre Dame School of Manhattan. They live California State University, Chico, and (A&S), on Nov. 26, 2016. They live in in Scarsdale, N.Y. recently retired from private practice. He Beltsville, Md. wrote a new book, Weight, Diet and Body Rachel McCoy, B.B.E. 2011, M.S. 2013 Image: What Every Therapist Needs to Know Briana Pashcow, B.S.B.A. 2008 (A&S), (ENGR), married Cameron Emmett, B.A. (PESI Publishing & Media, October 2016). married Patrick J. McCarthy, B.S.Arch. 2011 (A&S), on May 28, 2016. They live in He is teaching for U.C. Berkeley Extension 2007, M.Arch. 2008 (ARCH), on Aug. 19, Washington, D.C. Rachel is a clinical engi- and continues to give workshops on juvenile 2016. Briana is an entrepreneur, editor, neer at Children’s National Medical Center and obesity and weight problems for professional blogger, and web designer, and Patrick is Cameron is an analyst for a defense contractor. and lay audiences. associate architect at SmithGroupJJR. They live in Washington, D.C. Angelica Wittstruck, B.A. 2012 (A&S), Charles Semowich, M.F.A. 1973 (A&S), of married Michael Nesheiwat, on Oct. 8, Rensselaer, N.Y., wrote Carillon Music: Mary Kate Cunningham, B.A. 2009 2016. Bridal party included Elizabeth Original Music and Arrangements, Vol. 2 (De (A&S), married Matthew Ogren on Feb. 11, Simpson, Justine McQueary, and Nicole Laetsburg Press). 2017. She is director of public policy for the DeVera (all Class of 2012). The couple lives American Society of Association Executives in New York, N.Y. Mary Henderson Kaplan, M.S.W. 1978 and he is a research-based messaging strategist (SOCSV), of New Port Richey, Fla., has for APCO Worldwide, a public affairs and published her fifth book, The Tuskegee strategic communications consultancy. They Arrivals Veterans Hospital and Its Black Physicians live in Washington, D.C. (McFarland, 2016). Josh Foreso, B.A. 2002 (A&S), and Christine Stephen Twiraga, B.M. 2009 (MUSIC), (Solonynka) Foreso, B.A. 2003 (A&S), Peter C. Wilcox, S.T.D. 1980 (THEO), of married Anna Barnes on Oct. 15, 2016. announce the birth of their third daughter, Aiken, S.C., has had four books published

Spring 2017 45 James S. Hamill, B.E.E. 1950, of Silver Spring, Mary Ann Welzant, B.S.N. 1961, of since retiring from a career as a psychotherapist Md., Feb. 1, 2016. Lutherville, Md., Nov. 3, 2016. and teaching at several universities: John Henry Newman: Spiritual Director 1845- Charles F. Hummel, B.Arch. 1950, of Boise, Rev. Daniel Brent, M.A. 1962, of Victor, N.Y., 1890 (Pickwick, 2013); A Sheltering Tree: Idaho, Oct. 22, 2016. Nov. 19, 2016. Inspirational Stories of Faith, Fidelity, and Rev. Casimir M. Peterson, J.C.B. 1950, J.C.L. Daniel J. Kelleher, J.D. 1962, of Clarks Friendship (Wipf and Stock, 2014); Don’t Be 1951, J.C.D. 1966, of Towson, Md., Dec. Summit, Pa., Sept. 28, 2016. a Waster of Sorrows: Nine Ways Our Sorrows 4, 2016. Rev. Philip L. Kremer, O.S.B., M.S. 1962, Can Lead to a Deeper Spiritual Life (Wipf and Nancy Carroll Conley, B.A. 1951, of of Aurora, Ill., Oct. 28, 2016. Stock, 2015); and There Are No Right Kensington, Md., Jan. 17, 2017. Answers to Wrong Questions: 15 Ways Our Donald E. Wojcik, B.M.E. 1962, of Prescott Questions Influence Our Choices to Live a Mary Elizabeth Heckman, B.A. 1951, Valley, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2016. Christian Life (Resource, 2016). Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2015. L. Joan Goodman, M.A. 1963, of John J. Daly Jr., B.A. 1953, of Stuart, Fla., Lawrenceville, N.J., April 19, 2016. Claire Noonan, B.A. 1992 (A&S), of Oak Jan. 22, 2017. Sister Margaret Ann (Imaculee) Landry, Park, Ill., wrote Together We Share, Grow and John C. Marney, B.Arch. 1954, of Kensington, R.S.H.M., M.A. 1963, of Tarrytown, N.Y., Rejoice! A Collection of Daily Reflections, Md., Feb. 18, 2016. Oct. 18, 2016. Prayers and Actions for Lent 2017 (Twenty- Third Publications, 2017) to show families Edith M. Sarneso, B.S.N. 1954, of Latrobe, Kathryn Halpern, M.S.L.S. 1964, of that practicing the Lenten disciplines of Pa., Oct. 17, 2016. Welcome, Md., Jan. 10, 2016. prayer, fasting, and almsgiving reveal our true B. Lee Osekre, B.S.N. 1955, of Washington, Brother Robert D. Wood, M.A. 1964, of identity as beloved children of God. D.C., Dec. 2, 2016. El Paso, Texas, Dec. 6, 2016. Ernest C. Raskauskas Sr., J.D. 1955, of John P. Marschall, Ph.D. 1965, of Reno, Marjorie Thomsen, M.S.W. 1995 (SOCSV), Potomac, Md., Oct. 9, 2016. Nev., Sept. 21, 2016. of Cambridge, Mass., has published a poetry collection, Pretty Things Please (Turning Point, Andrew K. Chang, B.Arch.E. 1956, M.Arch. Rev. John J. McVeigh, M.S.W. 1965, of 2016), including a poem that won first prize 1958, of Rockville, Md., Nov. 29, 2016. Villas, N.J., Nov. 21, 2016. in the University of Iowa’s School of Social Richard B. Ling, B.A. 1957, M.A. 1958, S.T.B. Robert C. Placious, Ph.D. 1965, of Work National Poetry Contest. 1962, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., May 4, 2016. Gaithersburg, Md., Dec. 3, 2016. John E. Bligh, B.A. 1958, of Ocean City, Sister Eileen M. Dolan, S.C., M.A. 1966, In Memoriam N.J., Jan. 8, 2016. D.M.A. 1977, of Florham Park, N.J., Nov. Rev. Daniel C. Lynch, M.A. 1958, of Sac City, 5, 2016. Elizabeth Buker, M.S.W. 1938, of Lake Iowa, Nov. 29, 2016. Rev. James Hertel, J.C.B. 1966, J.C.D. 1969, Forest, Ill., Oct. 10, 2016. Rev. Donald M. Kros, M.A. 1959, of Omaha, of Clifton, N.J., Nov. 7, 2016. Most Rev. Martin N. Lohmuller, J.C.B. 1945, Neb., Nov. 15, 2016. Sister Jane Stier, O.S.U., Ph.D. 1966, of J.C.L. 1946, J.C.D. 1947, retired auxiliary Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 7, 2016. bishop of Philadelphia and titular bishop of Raymond P. Aubin, B.Arch. 1960, of Ramsbury, of Jamison, Pa., Jan. 24, 2017. He Annapolis, Md., Nov. 29, 2016. Linden Ann Maxwell, M.M. 1968, of Alto, was the oldest living Roman Catholic bishop in Brother Francis Blouin, F.I.C., M.A. 1960, Mich., June 18, 2016. the United States. of Alfred, Maine, Jan. 21, 2017. Georgia Mills Jessup, M.F.A. 1969, of Ida Cammon Robinson, B.S.N.E. 1947, Manfried “Manny” E. Franznick, B.M.E. Columbia, Md., Dec. 24, 2016. M.S.N. 1958, L.H.D. 2010, of Washington, 1960, of Hollywood, Fla., Feb. 16, 2017. John Patrick O’Malley, Ph.D. 1969, of D.C., Feb. 6, 2017. Sister Mary Louise Nash, M.S.N. 1960, Norfolk, Conn., June 12, 2016. Sister Julia Walsh, D.C., B.S.N. 1947, M.S.N. Ph.D. 1963, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 19, 2016. Sister Donna Butler, O.S.F., M.T.S. 1970, 1957, of Emmitsburg, Md., April 29, 2016. Ellen Kruger Radday, M.S.W. 1960, of of Stella Niagara, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2016. Joseph G. Walsh, B.A. 1948, of Durham, Arlington, Va., July 3, 2016. Thomas F. Jasorka, B.A. 1970, of Rego Park, N.C., Nov. 18, 2016. Carolyn J. Wall, (formerly known as Sister N.Y., Feb. 10, 2016. Elizabeth Alamo, B.S.N. 1950, of Waverly, Catherine Louise), M.A. 1960, Ph.D. 1965, Monsignor Michael J. Morrissey, J.C.B. N.Y., Sept. 18, 2016. of Charlton, Mass., May 22, 2016. 1970, J.C.L. 1971, of Davenport, Iowa, John W. Gilder, B.Arch. 1950, of Silver M. Jacqueline Demoreuille, M.A. 1961, of Nov. 29, 2016. Spring, Md., Nov. 28, 2016. Roseland, N.J., Nov. 2, 2016. Marie Simone Roach, Ph.D. 1970, of

46 The Catholic University of America Magazine Antigonish, Nova Scotia, July 2, 2016. Col. Robert M. Byrom, USAF (Ret.), J.D. Mary M. Stevens, M.S.N. 1987, of Ocean David W. Lacey, M.S. 1971, of Alexandria, 1976, of Massanetta Springs, Va., March Pines, Md., Oct. 5, 2016. Va., May 16, 2016. 19, 2016. Nora Elizabeth Mason, B.S.N. 1990, of William E. O’Donnell, B.A.1971, M.A. 1972, James E. Augustyn, M.A. 1978, of Chicago, Cockeysville, Md., Sept. 21, 2016. Ph.D. 1978, of Annapolis, Md., Feb. 16, 2016. Oct. 9, 2016. Karen Elaine Kaufmann, M.S.L.S. 1992, of Rev. Maximo Ortiz, O.S.A., S.T.L. 1971, of Sister Benedicta Boland, O.S.B., M.A. 1978, Manassas, Va., Nov. 11, 2016. Villanova, Pa., Oct. 12, 2016. of Atchison, Kan., Sept. 29, 2016. Eunice L. Wheeler, M.S.W. 1992, of Chapel Ronald W. Waynant, Ph.D. 1971, of Sister Rosemarie Kieffer, O.P., M.A. 1979, Hill, N.C., Oct. 15, 2016. Highland, Md., May 8, 2016. of Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3, 2016. Tricia Marie Verhelle Brown, B.A. 1993, J.D. Thomas P. Dean, B.A. 1972, of Clifton Forge, Nicholas Breier Scheetz, M.A. 1979, of 1997, of Harbor Springs, Mich., Sept. 17, 2016. Va., July 20, 2016. Newport, R.I., Oct. 29, 2016. Kevin P. McCarthy, B.A. 1994, of Rev. Michael Manning, S.V.D., M.F.A. 1972, Joseph E. Gurubatham, Ed.D. 1980, of Silver Indianapolis, Nov. 3, 2016. of San Bernardino, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. Spring, Md., Aug. 9, 2016. Santiago R. Soutuyo, B.A. 1998, of Alexandria, Edward J. Monaghan, B.A. 1972, of Mary Anne Curtin, J.D. 1981, of Alexandria, Va., Dec. 10, 2016. Baltimore, July 14, 2016. Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Bert J. Hubinger, M.A. 1999, of Arnold, Md., Elvin Ned Sloan, J.D. 1972, of Washington, Patrick J. Donovan, B.A. 1984, of Toulouse, Nov. 2, 2016. D.C., Aug. 15, 2016. France, July 22, 2016. Thomas J. Cosgrove, B.A. 2002, of White Patricia O’Donnell, M.A. 1973, Ph.D. 1999, Allan D. Kuhn, M.S.L.S. 1984, of Tucson, Plains, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2016. of Vienna, Va., May 24, 2016. Ariz., March 6, 2016. Michael Everette Bell, M.S.L.S. 2005, of Marguerite A. Mueller, M.A. 1974, of San Thomas C. Mira, J.D. 1985, of Narragansett, St. Augustine, Fla., Feb. 13, 2017. Rafael, Calif., Aug. 3, 2016. R.I., and Alexandria, Va., March 27, 2016. Sister Maureen Delahunt, D.C., M.S.N. Mary Bernadette Toland, Ph.D. 1985, of Faculty/Staff Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 2016. 1975, of Emmitsburg, Md., Jan. 7, 2017. Michael Novak, of Washington, D.C., David Clark Wagner, B.A. 1975, of Louisville, Rev. Charles J. Parr, M.R.E. 1986, Ph.D. Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Feb. 17, 2017. Ky., Nov. 10, 2016. 1998, of Cedar Grove, N.J., Dec. 11, 2016.

Trustee Emeritus Vincent Sheehy, 1928–2017

Vincent Alphonsus Sheehy III, trustee emeritus, alumnus, and longtime benefactor, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, at the age of 88. Sheehy, Phi Beta Kappa, B.A. Philosophy, Class of 1951, served on the University’s Board of Trustees for 10 years and offered more than $1 million in scholarship and other assistance to Catholic University. In 2004, he was awarded an honorary doctoral degree by the University. “Vince Sheehy will be remembered as a longtime friend and supporter of Catholic University, particularly the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies,” said University President John Garvey. “We are happy to claim such a kind and generous man as one of our own.” In honor of his service to Catholic University, Sheehy was awarded an Alumni Achievement Award by the Alumni Association in 1975. He was also acknowledged by the Board of Trustees in 1999 for his years of service. An experienced and successful entrepreneur in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 30 years, Sheehy was the president of Sheehy Ford from 1967 to 1993. He served as chairman of Sheehy Auto Stores for 51 years. Sheehy was raised in Hyattsville, Md. After graduating from Catholic University, he served in the Marine Corps until 1953, then joined his father in the automobile business at Handley Ford. Later, Sheehy started his own business, founding Sheehy Ford in Marlow Heights, Md. Sheehy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen, and his five children and 15 grandchildren.

Spring 2017 47 Looking Back: 100–50–25 Years Ago

The founder of the chemistry department, Rev. J. J. Griffin, stated that portraits of chemists helped students to be “constantly reminded of those eminent workers who laid the foundation and aided the development of the science.” Maloney Hall, home of the chemistry laboratory, opened in November 1917. As the building turns 100, here is a look at student scientists through the ages. Martin Maloney, original donor for whom the hall is named, was a papal marquis and industrialist from Philadelphia who studied chemistry and made his fortune in business pioneering the use of gas street lanterns at the turn of the 20th century. Maloney Hall will soon be home to the Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics. The building was closed in 2013 due to aging infrastructure and the chemistry department was relocated to McCort-Ward Hall. To learn more about the building’s renovation and the gifts that made it possible, don’t miss the cover story in this 1917: Catholic University’s Chemical Society, called a “boon to the department” in the University’s 100-year- old records. Members prepared and read papers, and they took field trips to several local industrial plants, issue, pages 18–33. including the District of Columbia Paper Company, the Corby Yeast Company in D.C., and Old Dominion Glass Works in Alexandria, Va., which specialized in beer, soda, and medicine bottles.

1992: Michelle Galanti, B.S. 1992, and Tricia (Peñalosa) VanHorn, B.S. 1992, make sure everything 1967: A Chemistry Club gathering in a Maloney Hall lab. From left to right: Patricia Campbell, is airtight before performing a chemiluminescence B.A. 1969; Donna Middleton, B.A. 1968; Barbara Kalbacher, B.A. 1968; Eugene Ledlie, B.A. 1967; (a chemical reaction that produces light but no heat) Angela Muni, B.S. 1969; Paul Ryan, B.A. 1967; Mary Walker, B.A. 1969; and James Quick, B.A. 1967. experiment in the research lab.

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