Emblems of Empathy Ribbons of blue and white — on fences, buildings and lapels — symbolized the outpouring of sympathetic support at Seton Hall University following the Boland Hall fire on January 19. Departments Newsworthy . .2 Focus on Administration . .6 Student Spotlight . .9 Sports . .22 Sweet and Shining Moments . .24 Alumni Standouts . .28 Alumni News and Notes . .31 Calendar . .39 Endpaper . .40 10 In Tragedy’s Aftermath, a Community’s Bonds Deepen “Over the coming months and years, we will reflect on many things as we try to let the Lord fill our loss with love,” noted Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 at the Service of Remembrance and Hope, eight days after the Boland Hall fire. On these pages, members of the University family express their thoughts on coming to terms with the tragedy and restoring the learning environment. KENNETH HOFFMAN SeSpring 2000 ton HaUniversity Magazine for Alumnill and Friends Volume 9, No. 3 Spring 2000 John H. Shannon ’75, Gail Pakalns ViceM.B.A. President ’77/J.D. for’82 University Affairs Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 Seton Hall University Magazine Donna Shoemaker is published by the Department of A.J. Speaks ’98 Public Relations and Marketing in AssistantLisa E. Grider Vice President for James Wells the Division of University Affairs, Alumni and University Relations Boland Hall Resident Assistants Seton Hall University. Photographers Send your comments and Editor-in-ChiefShannon Rossman Allen suggestions to: Bill Blanchard Kenneth HoffmanThe Star-Ledger Seton Hall University Magazine John Munson/ ClassKara Keszkowski News and Notes Editor Department of Linz Photography Public Relations and Marketing Contributors Sickles Photo-Reporting Seton Hall University Steve Smith 457 Centre Street Frank Fleischman III Al Sundstrom South Orange, NJ 07079-2691 Myra Friedland (973) 378-9834 Margaret M. Horsfield Seton Hall University Magazine Kim Capadona ’98 is published in cooperation with the Very Reverend Thomas R. Jerry Laguerre Alumni Magazine Consortium. ChancellorPeterson, O.P. J. Brian McCarthy ’00 Molly McDonough ’96 Reverend John F. Morely ’58 SHU 111 – 76M-00 PresidentMonsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 W. King Mott Nancy Masterson Newkirk Newsworthy New bell tower dedicated he sound of tolling bells architectural design and fea- has been heard on Seton tures three bells. One is from THall University’s campus Immaculate Conception Semi- since its founding in 1856. nary when it was located in Although the melody has Darlington, one is from Bayley changed over the years, the Hall and one is a new bell, the sentiment remains the same. Boland Hall Jubilee bell. The year 2000 is a time to “There is a sense of excite- reflect on this tradition and ment that surrounds the sound bring the campus together. of real bells tolling,” says eneral Colin L. Powell, U.S.A. (Ret.), former Chairman of the Joint That reflection took place on Monsignor William C. Harms Chiefs of Staff, congratulates Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University April 26 with the dedication ’61, M.Div. ’75/M.A. ’77, president, at a breakfast honoring Seton Hall University for receiving the D.Min., vice president for plan- G of a new bell tower in front of EDUCAUSE Award for Excellence in Campus Networking in October 1999. ning. “Ringing bells will serve Kozlowski Hall. Powell presented a keynote address at EDUCAUSE ’99. to further unify the campus, “A strong sense of history The annual award recognizes one college or university for successful, insti- calling people together to surrounds the music of tolling tution-wide networking initiatives that evolve out of a comprehensive planning reflect at the same time, on our bells in the Catholic Church,” common ground that is Seton process closely linked to the mission and vision of the institution. EDUCAUSE, says Monsignor Robert Sheeran Hall. The impact of this call an international nonprofit association, examines how technology is used ’67, University president. “As will be heard for many, many to empower faculty, students and administrators, bringing new information bells toll, their music calls peo- years to come.” resources within reach of all campus constituencies and the wider community. ple to come together as a com- Coming together as a com- munity, to pray, to reflect and munity at Seton Hall is even to unite. When the bells on our more important than ever. Long new tower toll at Seton Hall, before the Boland Hall fire on we will join together as a com- January 19, a University bene- munity bound in faith.” factor made a commitment to Update on fire code compliance Standing 37-feet high, the build the bell tower. After the bell tower is adorned with a fire, she suggested it be dedi- eton Hall University has corrected nearly all of the fire code violations found in seven-foot crucifix. The bell cated to the memory of the its 39 buildings (approximately 2.5 million square feet) on the 56-acre campus tower is a gift from an anony- students who perished. Three in South Orange. The state expects that the University will be in full compliance mous donor and the crucifix is S plaques, one for each of the with fire codes after residence hall sprinklers are installed in August. a gift from Seton Hall’s Priest freshmen — Frank Caltabilota, Community. On March 1, New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA) released John Giunta and Aaron Karol — “One of the goals of Seton information regarding its inspection of the University in February following the tragic are affixed to the tower. Hall’s mission is to strengthen fire in Boland Hall that killed three Seton Hall freshmen and injured 58 others. Another plaque, states, in part: the Catholic identity of the On March 14, a list of fire violations by location and status was released. Of “This bell tower stands in testi- University,” says Reverend the 828 violations listed in the DCA report, 698 had been fixed. Ninety-eight viola- mony to our faith in the eternal James M. Cafone ’61/M.A. ’67, tions were appealed. The University was given an extension to address 29 violations, life of our students who per- S.T.D., assistant professor of which will ultimately be negated by new and expanded sprinkler systems. Variances ished in the Boland Hall fire religious studies and minister were sought in regard to three violations. on 19 January 2000….” to the Priest Community. The DCA categorizes three types of violations: imminent hazard, retrofit and Monsignor Harms adds, “This crucifix, hanging high general maintenance. The February inspection resulted in an average of 22 violations “Hearing the bells, all over our campus, will give elo- per building, none of which were classified as imminent hazard. DCA officials told together, at the same time will quent testimony to our Catholic the University that violations were “typical” of colleges and universities. remind all of us of the glory mission. It will serve as a daily Prior to the DCA’s final report, the University had already corrected more of the eternal life that is ours reminder of our Christian com- beyond our time here on earth. than one-half of the violations that appeared in the report. The violations that mitment to students, faculty The call of the bells will serve were abated required maintenance work; the violations that were classified and staff. It is only fitting that to unify and bring our Seton as retrofit will be abated with the installation and/or expansion of sprinkler the Priest Community be a vital Hall family closer together systems in all Seton Hall residence halls by the beginning of the Fall 2000 part of this prominent object of now and in the future.” semester, according to DCA officials. religious devotion on campus.” The bell tower incorporates traditional and contemporary 2SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Many Are One gala honors Robert E. Baldini ’53 n recognition of the diverse achievements and common bond of excellence among Seton Hall University graduates, the IAlumni Association celebrated the 15th annual Many Are One Alumni Awards Gala on April 29. For his lifetime achievement and his outstanding commitment to the University, Robert E. Baldini ’53 was presented with the Alumni A leader in encouraging character development Association’s highest honor — the Many Are One Most Distinguished Alumnus Award. The evening featured prestigious publication has venues and nonprofit manage- General Colin L. Powell, U.S.A. (Ret.), recognized two aspects of ment relationships. former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ASeton Hall University’s The Templeton Guide also Staff, as the keynote speaker. leadership in the field of stu- highlights activities of the Non- Baldini has served on the Seton dent character development. profit Sector Resource Institute Hall Board of Regents since 1995. The Templeton Guide: Colleges of New Jersey, a project of the As a student at Seton Hall, he that Encourage Character Devel- Center for Public Service at received an award for academic Robert E. Baldini ’53 opment — distributed nationally Seton Hall. achievement from the Order of the to prospective college students, The inclusion of these Cross and Crescent (the student honor society) and the Marketing parents and educators — two institutes in The Templeton Medal from the School of Business. A member of the men’s soc- contains profiles on Guide is an important cer team for four years, Baldini went on to earn an M.B.A. from exemplary programs milestone for Seton New York University in 1957. in 10 categories, Hall, according His outstanding professional achievements span more than representing the to Monsignor 47 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including top executive best practices Robert Sheeran positions with Key Pharmaceuticals, Ciba-Geigy and Pfizer & in the field of ’67, University Company. Currently Baldini is vice chairman and chief sales and character president.