Capital Campaign Breaks Records Closing at Over $50 Million

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN BREAKS RECORDS CLOSING AT OVER $50 MILLION

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VOL. XXVII, NO. 1 ALUMNI EVENTS PAUL G. GAFFNEY II President MARCH 29 JUNE 2-3 Washington, D.C. Alumni Reception Reunion for classes of JEFFERY N. MILLS Old Ebbitt Grill—6-8 PM 1982, 1997, 2000-2004 Vice President for University Advancement Publisher MAY 16 Commencement, PNC Arts Center

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COVER STORY 03 Capital Campaign Closes $10 Million over Goal 3

FEATURES 06 Monmouth Medical Center Scholars Program Offers Opportunity 6 Koreen Family finds Success at Monmouth University 10

Monmouth Alumnus Takes a Bite of the Big Apple 13

10 DEPARTMENTS MailQuad/Caught on Campus 2

Alumni News 16 15 Sports Schedules 18 On Campus 21

Hawks In Print 32

Class Notes 34

Looking Forward 39

CORRECTIONS: The photograph of the Monmouth University Library used on the cover of the previous issue should have been credited to student photographer David Beales. The masthead of the previous issue misspelled ROCHELLE RITACCO as ‘Ritaccho.’ We regret the errors.

ON THE COVER: Capital Campaign Chair Paul Doherty, President Paul Gaffney, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Stephen Parks are joined by the MU Cheerleaders and Shadow the Hawk. Photograph by Jim Reme. WINTER MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 1

c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 1 2/28/07 6:33:58 AM MAILQUAD POST + E-MAIL + FAX + PHONE

EPIC MOMENT IN THE LIBRARY MEMORIES OF DR. MARTIN CAUGHT ON CAMPUS Thanks for the informative and intriguing LUTHER KING JR.’S SPEECH story by Elliott Denman on the library I was so pleased to see the article on Dr. dedication. It brought back memories of King’s visit to Monmouth College in latest my own epic moment at the Guggenheim. Monmouth University Magazine (Vol. 26, In the summer of 1966 I was the swim #3). We have been trying to remember and instructor at Camp Oakhurst, a summer fi nd the date of that event for some time camp for children and adults with physical now. It was nowhere to be found on the disabilities. The camp was operated by the Internet. New York Service for the Orthopedically My aunt had been visiting me from the Handicapped and our campers came from Netherlands that month, and she had been urban communities such as Bed-Stuy, absolutely thrilled by the coincidence. Dr. Brownsville and Harlem. Many of them, King was a greater hero in Europe than in having lived their whole lives in apartments, the U.S. at that time, as witnessed by his had never been in a house, let alone a receiving the Swedish Nobel Prize. mansion like the Guggenheim. I was a sophomore at Monmouth at One rainy day I brought a group of the time and might not even have gone about a dozen teenagers on a tour of the to the lecture, if it hadn’t been for my library. Just as we got all the kids with aunt’s enthusiasm. She was practically Can you identify this cool character? To win a copy their wheelchairs, crutches and leg braces the fi rst person to stand up and applaud of the handsome coffee table book, Great Steps, you in the door, I heard a voice, “Murray I gotta (embarrassing the hell out of me). I don’t must correctly identify this Monmouth alumnus and pee.” It was Troy. Confi ned to a wheelchair remember if she got to shake his hand, as provide a brief personal anecdote. If you are up on by cerebral palsy, Troy could type and she wanted to, or if he was whisked away. your Monmouth University trivia, please write: paint with his bare right foot. “Can you The article mentions that attendees to hold it until I go back and get a urinal from the commemoration received a copy of his Caught on Campus the camp bus?,” I asked. “NO” was the speech (which was NOT reprinted with the Monmouth University Magazine emphatic reply. “Troy, the bathroom is on article). Could you send me a copy? 400 Cedar Avenue the second fl oor.” “Carry me up.” My aunt would be especially thrilled West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898 The only way to the bathroom was up when I enclose it with her birthday card at the spiral staircase. As I hoisted Troy out the end of the month. of his wheelchair and over my shoulder, Jitske (Smith) Bergman ‘73 I discovered that Troy was about six foot how to submit three and I was barely 5’9”. “If you pee on Editor’s note: If you would like a copy of Dr. King’s speech, please write to [email protected] A LETTER TO me I’ll kill you Troy.” Troy started laughing. He knew an idle threat when he heard THE EDITOR: one. Up the stairs we went, Troy’s arms contracting and involuntarily pummeling Your comments and suggestions regard- my back, and both of us laughing all the ing Monmouth University Magazine are way. We got into the bathroom which was a welcomed and encouraged. Please send tiny powder room. I don’t remember how I your communications in one of the four got his pants down, but there was no time ways below: to lose. I hoisted him up by the armpits and he accomplished his mission. E-MAIL: I felt like Rocky Balboa on the steps of [email protected] the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Please include the word “MailQuad” in the subject line. Former president of Monmouth College, Murray Simon ‘68 POST: William G. Van Note, and Dr. Martin “MailQuad” Luther King, Jr. meet October 6, 1966. Monmouth University Magazine Room 320A, Wilson Hall 400 Cedar Avenue West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898 FAX: “MailQuad”: 1-732-263-5315 PHONE: Michael Maiden (1-732-263-5285) N.B.: Due to space limitations, we regret that we can publish only a small sampling of the 2 MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE WINTER letters we receive.

c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 2 2/28/07 6:35:03 AM VISIONFOR DISTINCTION

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CLOSES OVER $50 MILLION

Amid the glitter of the 33rd annual Library Association Holiday Ball, President Paul Gaffney declared victory in the Vision for Distinction Capital Campaign. In addition to providing a ceremonial close to the current capital campaign, the Ball marked the 50th anniversary of the Monmouth University Library Association.

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 3 2/28/07 6:35:12 AM 3 Vision for Distinction CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3 PAUL S. DOHERTY, JR. ’67 HN ’04 - CHAIR NORMAN B. BUCKMAN JAMES BULVANOSKI ‘68 PAUL W. CORLISS ALFRED L. FERGUSON, ESQ. PAUL G. GAFFNEY II JOHN H. KESSLER ‘69 DENNIS MACRO TIMOTHY MANN ‘65 THOMAS J. MICHELLI JEFFERY N. MILLS, Ph.D. SANDRA I. MULLANEY PETER J. NOVELLO CHARLES T. PARTON HN ‘01 JULES L. PLANGERE, JR. HN ‘86 ROBERT B. RUMSBY ‘77 ROBERT B. SCULTHORPE ‘63 REBECCA STAFFORD, Ph.D.

As President Gaffney made the announce- began in late 1996, was $5 million. support Monmouth financially, and at- ment, a banner was unfurled from the third “The difference between the two cam- tracting investment from the philanthropic floor of Wilson Hall, highlighting the finan- paigns highlights the tremendous growth community in support of the University’s cial milestones of the comprehensive capital the University has experienced over the last mission for higher education. campaign for the assembled guests. decade,” noted President Gaffney, “but we “The success of the Vision for Distinction Initiated by President Emerita Re- still have a lot to look forward to and a lot Capital Campaign didn’t come overnight. becca Stafford and approved by the Board to accomplish.” Years of planning, hard work, and the of Trustees in 2000, the campaign began Prior to the $5 million Ensure the Vision steadfast commitment of many donors over with a goal of raising $40 million. The goal Capital Campaign, the University successfully many years are responsible for this suc- was increased to $45 million in September completed an $18 million capital campaign, cess,” said Campaign Executive Committee 2005 at the kick-off celebration of the pub- Design for Monmouth, which began in 1986 member Sandra Mullaney at the Library lic phase of the campaign. and concluded in October 1993. Association Holiday Ball. “The Campaign Executive Commit- The Vision for Distinction campaign has Jeff Mills also emphasized the team tee and Board of Trustees were confident raised more than $10 million for the Uni- effort behind the success of the campaign that Monmouth could reach a higher versity endowment, more than doubling the citing his predecessor, Dennis Macro. target,” said Jeff Mills, vice president of original target of $5 million. Increasing the “Dennis was instrumental in building University Advancement, “but we were endowment fulfills a strategic goal of the the strong base of donor support for this surprised that we surpassed the initial campaign. Other achievements include con- campaign,” adding, “his planning laid the goal by so much, so quickly.” struction of the Jules L. Plangere Jr. Center foundation for the final public phase of the The Vision for Distinction Capital Cam- for Communication and Instructional Tech- Vision for Distinction.” paign is the most ambitious in the history nology (CCIT), and expansion and renovation A major gift of $2 million from the of Monmouth University, ultimately rais- of the Monmouth University Library. Hess Foundation establishing an endowed ing more than 10 times the amount of the Broader campaign goals included chair at the Marjorie K. Unterberg School previous capital campaign. The goal for the enhancements to the academic facilities, of Nursing and Health Studies helped push Ensure the Vision Capital Campaign, which increasing the percentage of alumni who the campaign past its $45 million goal.

JUNE 2000 AUGUST 2000 Endowment is Groundbreaking $34,969,424 ceremony for CCIT 3 3 3 ROSTER OF MILESTONES 20003 3 2001 2002

FEBRUARY 2000 OCTOBER 2000 OCTOBER 2002 Board of Trustees approves Jules L. Plangere, Jr. announces Dedication of the Jules L. Plangere silent phase of Vision for $5 million gift at Founders’ Jr. Center for Communication and Distinction Capital Campaign. Day ceremony to establish Instructional Technology. MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE WINTER Goal is $40 million. Center for Communication and 4 Instructional Technology

c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 4 2/28/07 6:35:35 AM The endowment supports nursing education to meet the special needs of adults and senior citizens. “The nursing endowment demonstrates how support for the University is also a long-term investment in our community,” said President Gaffney. “Nursing students who benefit from specialized training in senior care will have a direct impact on the health and well-being of senior citizens in Monmouth County, and far beyond, for many years to come,” he added. The lead campaign gift was $5 million from Jane and Jules L. Plangere, Jr. The donation, supporting the Jules L. Plan- gere, Jr. Center for Communication and Instructional Technology, remains the Paul S. Doherty Jr. ‘67 HN ‘04 largest single private gift in Monmouth CAMPAIGN CHAIR University’s history. Other major donors to the Plangere Center include Janice and Jules L. Plangere III, Palmyra and Robert ife Trustee Paul S. Doherty Jr. ‘67 HN ‘04 chaired the successful Vi- E. McAllan, Norma Monty and the late sion for Distinction Capital Campaign. Mr. Doherty is the immediate Gloria Monty O’Byrne. past chairman of the Board of Trustees of Monmouth University, and Other milestones from the Vision for L a charter member of the Athletic Department’s Touchdown Club. In Distinction Capital Campaign include the addition, he serves as a member of the Executive and Advancement committees more than $14 million renovation and of Monmouth’s Board of Trustees. expansion of the Monmouth University Mr. Doherty was elected to the board of trustees in 1995, and elected Library, and endowment of the Kislak a Life Trustee in 2004. He received his bachelor’s degree in business Real Estate Institute in June 2006 for administration in 1967 and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws in $2 million. 2004 from Monmouth University. Campaign Executive Committee The newly constructed Doherty House was named for Mr. Doherty Chairman Paul Doherty said, “The num- and his wife, Diane, in recognition of their tireless efforts and generous ber of donors to the campaign has been contributions supporting Monmouth University over many years. Doherty rewarding. It shows a wide measure of giv- House serves as the residence of Monmouth University presidents, and ing to support the long term viability of is currently home to President Paul Gaffney and his family. the University.” Mr. and Mrs. Doherty are members of the Vision Society and Presi- “The large gifts sometimes attract a dent’s Society of Monmouth University. lot of attention, but more than a thousand Mr. Doherty is co-founder and president of Arrowpac, Inc., a shipping donors gave to the specific goals of the Vi- company based in North Bergen, NJ. Arrowpac, Inc. provides freight sion for Distinction campaign. That really transportation arrangements and specializes in shipping agents and cus- shows how important Monmouth Uni- toms clearance of freight. The Dohertys reside in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. versity is to alumni and the philanthropic “Paul Doherty is one of Monmouth University’s most outstanding alumni community,” he added. MU and the right choice to chair the Vision for Distinction campaign,” said President Paul Gaffney. “He has a long history of successful leadership at Monmouth University, and the results of his leadership of the $50 million Vision for Distinction campaign speak for themselves,” he added.

JUNE 2006 JUNE 2004 Endowment is $41,641,659. Construction continues on Kislak Real Estate Institute new wing of Monmouth endowed with $2 million gift, University Library June, 2006. 3 3 3 3 3 2003 2004 2005 2006 3

MARCH 2003 SEPTEMBER 2005 SEPTEMBER 2006 DECEMBER 2006 Groundbreaking for addition to Kickoff celebration for public phase Monmouth University Library Vision for Distinc- Monmouth University Library and of Vision for Distinction Campaign. dedication celebrates new addition tion Campaign renovation of Guggenheim wing. Goal is increased to $45 million to structure and renovation of closes over $50 historic Guggenheim Wing. million - $10 million ahead of original goal

c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 5 2/28/07 6:35:38 AM themedical scholars

programOffering Opportunity and Security

BY HEATHER McCULLOCH MISTRETTA

Ambitious New Jersey students with dreams of pursuing a career in family medicine, general internal medicine or pediatrics can be rewarded for all their hard work by entering the Monmouth Medical Center Scholars Program. Developed by Monmouth University in 1996, this eight-year undergraduate/medical school program provides five students each year with a sense of security in a highly competitive field.

c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 6 2/28/07 6:35:52 AM TOP ROW L-R Alyssa Schlatmann, Rohan Penmetcha, Priya Patel, Darshan Patel, Dr. Datta Naik, Dr. James Mack BOTTOM ROW L-R Devon Hodge, Dr. Dorothy Hutter

Upon graduation from Monmouth, This year’s recipients were Rohan Pen- tions. It brings greater visibility to the students are guaranteed placement metcha (North Brunswick), Priya Patel Monmouth as well as help the Univer- at Philadelphia-based Drexel University (Freehold), Devon Hodge (Titusville), sity earn an excellent reputation,” said College of Medicine, making Monmouth Alyssa Schlatmann (Upper Montclair), Dr. Mack. Monmouth was recently in- the only New Jersey university to have and Darshan Patel (Voorhees). cluded in The Princeton Review’s Best 361 such a program at Drexel. “The Medical Scholars program is Colleges: 2006 Edition, citing the Medical The program was started by Dr. James a benefit for all three partner institu- Scholars program as one of the reasons. Mack ’63, professor of Biology, and Dr. Datta Naik, professor of Chemistry and graduate school dean after being ap- “ proached by Dr. Ellen Cosgrove, former The medical program at Mon- head of Medical Education at Monmouth Medical Center and Hahnemann Medical mouth University is excellent. School (now Drexel University College of Medicine) alumna. Since 1998 she has It gives me an opportunity to been University of New Mexico’s Profes- sor of Medicine and Associate Dean of Continuing Medical Education. pursue an undergraduate degree Joseph Jaeger, associate vice president, academic affairs at Monmouth Medical to its fullest extent while also Center and associate dean, Monmouth Programs at Drexel, said, “I think this is an excellent program. It relates closely to having the assurance of being the mission of Monmouth Medical—to take care of the patients, to educate health accepted at medical school.” care professionals, and provide a regional magnet for our community.” —ROHAN PENMETCHA, FRESHMAN

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 7 2/28/07 6:35:59 AM “This unique program attracts out- termined to enter medical school and “This program makes Monmouth standing students to Monmouth from become a doctor. The science program at University very attractive to a higher all over the state of New Jersey and has MU is excellent and the available biology profile student interested in a medical helped us to be recognized as a qual- research programs provide a great expe- career,” Dr. Mack added. ity institution by high schools in the rience for undergraduate students. The During the four years at Monmouth greater metropolitan area of New Jer- program allows students to continue on the participants interact extensively sey,” said Dr. Naik. a straight line path into medical school. with the faculty members who comprise Darshan said, “It allows students the My goal is to enter medical school and to Monmouth’s Pre-Professional Advisory certainty of having a spot in medical become a successful doctor.” Committee so that they are prepared school and allows them to explore other And still others opt to take a slightly for the rigors of medical school. facets of knowledge. The student is given different route, as was the case for Susan The committee is comprised of facul- the appropriate time to mature and absorb Koreen ’03, who was a MMC Scholar ty from the science departments who are knowledge with the same certainty of a but in her third year here at Monmouth available for consultations with students seat in medical school.” She added that she decided to pursue her medical studies at regarding their medical school future. may pursue a career in the surgical field. Columbia University College of Physi- They provide students with information At the end of the third year, the student cians and Surgeons in New York City. and counseling pertaining to the Medi- is required to confirm his or her enrollment The advantage of the program to the cal College Admissions Test (MCAT), at Drexel. Some of the students actually student is obvious, but for Drexel it al- Dental Admissions Test (DAT), and finish the program in only three years and lows the College of Medicine to boost other admissions-related tests. then delve into other things like research their incoming student profile. “They appear to be a very enthusiastic for the remaining year. “Medical schools are seeking outstand- group,” said Dr. Dorothy Hutter, who Drs. Mack and Naik fondly recalled ing students committed to practicing teaches Biology and is a faculty member one such student--Sireesha Kolli ’99. medicine. The MMC Scholars program on the committee, adding that the stu- She has completed her MD and is helps recruit high-achieving students dents are learning at different levels. now in her third year of residency in that will enter the field of medicine and “Some of the medical scholar stu- the Child Psychiatry program at the who are expected to practice in New Jer- dents came in to MU with Biology and University of Pittsburgh. Sireesha fin- sey,” said Dr. Mack, adding that those Chemistry credits, and placed into more ished her BS in Biology at Monmouth involved in the program are in the top advanced science courses, while others in three years and attended graduate five percent in the nation. opted to take the honors BY and CE studies at Emory University in public health during the fourth year. Aimee Babbin, a junior majoring “The professors and advisors in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry, said, “The Monmouth are great and there are lots of Medical Scholars Program was the main reason I attended Monmouth. One of the greatest aspects of the program is resources available to us to aid that it practically eradicated the stress of applying to medical school and wor- us in MCAT and interview rying whether or not I’ll be accepted... Another aspect of the program I love is the class we take at Monmouth Medical preparation. I like that we are Center - Experience in Clinical Medicine (MM 490). This class will give me great able to form close friendships exposure to working in a hospital and in the medical field before I even get to med with our fellow med scholars, school,” adding that she plans on pursuing a career in pediatrics but is open to other fields like obstetrics. creating a great support system Former student Rajesh Gupta, who graduated last May, said, “The program while pursuing our goals.” is very good for high school seniors who have excelled in school and are de- —SUNAINA KAUSHAL, SOPHOMORE

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 8 2/28/07 6:36:19 AM three years must then maintain a GPA of 3.45 in both science courses (biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics) and non-science courses, respectively. No single grade can be less than 2.0. The minimum GPA for the senior year must be at least 3.25. But, Dr. Mack and Dr. Naik noted, Monmouth’s program fosters a well-rounded student, also requiring students to take two or more humani- ties courses like anthropology, ethics, philosophy, or sociology. Drs. Mack and Naik run the medical scholar program in addition to their full-time positions here at Monmouth, Marian Gaballah and Sunaina Kaushal, women in the medical scholars program making it obvious how dedicated they are to this program. courses being offered this semester. I clerkships at Drexel campuses in Phila- Drexel admits approximately 250 stu- had two medical scholars in the BY 110 delphia and Monmouth Medical Center dents each year into its medical school. honors course. Alyssa Schlatmann started for the remaining two years. The first Today, with more than 1,000 medical to get a feel for research by attending the clerkship is at Monmouth Medical. students, it is the largest private medical Metropolitan Association of College and But this program is not for the school in the country. There are about 550 University Biologists research conference faint-hearted. residents, 600 clinical and basic science along with the sophomores, juniors, and “They’re not only the best and the faculty, and more than 1,700 affiliate and seniors from Monmouth who were pre- brightest. They’re leaders,” Mr. Jaeger volunteer faculty. While it is customary senting research projects.” said. “We develop them into the physi- for medical schools to wait until the third The committee also provides a cians we would want at our hospital.” year before allowing students patient composite letter of recommendation Candidates must pass through a rigor- contact, first year students at Drexel are for each student who applies to pro- ous selection process that involves three given the opportunity to interact with fessional schools. The letter includes stages of review. The first of these stages patients almost from day one. A variety input from science faculty as well as is conducted by Monmouth University, of teaching methods are employed by the from three faculty members selected by which selects approximately eight to 12 school’s faculty including laboratories, the student. Prior to their professional students from among the incoming fresh- small-group sessions, lectures, discussion school admission interviews, students man class as candidates for the next stage groups, and clinical practice. may schedule practice interview ses- in the selection process. Monmouth Med- The Queens Lane campus, which sions with the committee. ical Center next interviews and evaluates opened in 1992, features lecture halls “I like the program a lot, the the candidates recommended by Mon- with sophisticated audio-visual equip- people in it are friendly and nice, and mouth University and selects six to 10 ment, a library, rooms for small group I’m looking at this program as being who will move on for final evaluation by learning, a clinical learning labora- a step closer and a step ahead on the Drexel University College of Medicine. tory that simulates doctors’ offices and path towards med school,” said Tanvi Drexel conducts the final evaluation and hospital rooms, computer facilities, a Khurana, a junior who hopes to go into notifies five candidates of their admission fitness center, and student lounges. family practice. to the program. Monmouth Medical Center, one of During their senior year the Open only to New Jersey residents, the New Jersey’s largest community teach- students will also complete a semester- program requires a GPA of at least 3.5 and ing hospitals, with 110 residents in long preceptorship called “Experience an SAT score of at least 1270 with neither eight accredited residency programs, in Clinical Medicine” at Monmouth individual score lower than 560. offers healthcare services through 16 Medical, which is about two miles from The selection committees also look at clinical departments with over 500 Monmouth University’s campus. the candidate’s desire to practice medicine physicians and dentists. Once at Drexel, students will take and the likelihood of seeking a job at Mon- “I don’t see an end to this program. foundation courses in medicine for mouth Medical following graduation. I see it continuing to grow,” Mr. Jaeger the first two years and then clinical If selected, the student over the next enthusiastically said. MU

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 9 2/28/07 6:36:20 AM MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY THE KOREEN FAMILY’S SECOND HOME

BY HEATHER McCULLOCH MISTRETTA It’s a family affair here at Monmouth for the Koreen Family. Carl taught mathematics at Monmouth for 37 years, his wife Sandra received her second master’s degree from Monmouth in 1991, and their three children, Ann ‘96, Larry ‘98, and Susan ‘03 all graduated from the University.

Carl started teaching at Monmouth Thornton is one of only two Monmouth four years, I got the Ph.D., as well as the in 1963 when Dr. William Van Note students who also attended Columbia M.P.H. (Master’s in Public Health), did a was president and the teaching staff University College of Physicians and six month post-doc and got married too,” added up to a little more than 100. Surgeons—ironically, the other being he said, referring to his simultaneous Today, Monmouth has about 6,000 Susan Koreen. night classes to complete his Master’s de- students and more than 500 full and The positive influence and the gree and his research on the importance part-time faculty. strong work ethic that the Koreens of genetic variations in clinical strains A lot has changed, and for the better, exude, which they attribute in part to of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria at the Carl and Sandra said, Sandra adding, Monmouth, seem to have been passed International Center for Public Health. “President Gaffney has opened up the down to their children. And if that were not enough, the university to the community more than “I think Monmouth was instrumental couple celebrated the birth of their first any other president.” in getting me where I am now,” said Larry child, Ezra, in October. In fact, they were excited about re- Koreen, who is now doing a one-year in- Following this year’s internship in turning to the poetry festival on campus ternship at Saint Barnabus in Livingston, Livingston, Larry and Irina will enter following this interview before returning prior to his Ophthalmology residency. a three-year ophthalmology residency to their home nearby in Long Branch. Larry’s sister Ann teaches high at the Kellogg Eye Center at the Uni- “There are many opportunities, not school science in Philadelphia while versity of Michigan, which is ranked only academic ones to develop their in- Susan is in her fourth year of medical in the top five for research and in the tellect and their personality,” Carl said. school at Columbia following her stint top 10 overall among more than 100 Sandra retired last year after work- in Monmouth’s Medical Scholars pro- ophthalmology programs. They plan ing as a school media specialist in New gram (see related story, page 6). on moving there in June. York City and then Tinton Falls for 37 Larry, along with his wife, Irina, This will likely be followed by years. She said she misses the students. graduated from the University of a one- to two-year fellowship in a Another important association with Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey sub-specialty such as retina or neuro- Monmouth involves 1969 graduate (UMDNJ)-New Jersey Medical School ophthalmology. and former trustee Dr. Yvonne Thorn- last May. Irina finished her Ph.D. in The next step is still not definite, ton. “Dr. Thornton was Larry’s guide. three years, so they could graduate at but both Larry and Irina know they She was great with him,” said Sandra, the same time. want to be involved partly in patient noting they were also both graduates “It was a perfect blend of research and care as well as research, academics and of Long Branch High School. And Dr. public health for me,” said Larry. “In possibly have administrative duties.

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 10 2/28/07 6:36:42 AM Despite Larry’s growing list of ac- apart, to do biomedical research at the students, as well as the extraordinary colades, he hasn’t forgotten those who Kennedy Space Center, placing them in Honors School faculty.” helped him along the way. the top one percent (40 students) of the Dr. Garvey said, “They (Larry and “The professors (at Monmouth) were qualified 4,000 students nationally,” Susan) are without a doubt two of the really key. If I went somewhere else, I Dr. Brian Garvey said when asked to most outstanding scholars and academ- don’t think I would have done as well,” comment on the Koreens. ic minds that I have known in my 14 he said, applauding the efforts of Dr. Today, Susan is contemplating her years of experience as director and now Kristin Bluemel (associate professor of future. She has not yet chosen a spe- dean of the Honors School. English), Dr. Brian Garvey (dean of the cialty as she has yet to explore all the Larry’s inscription in his high school Honors School), and Dr. Dennis Rhoads fields. She will receive a dual Doctorate yearbook may best exemplify the Kore- (chair of the biology department). of Medicine/Master of Public Health ens’ philosophy. It read, “Ah, but a man’s “In now more than 20 years and (MDMPH) degree in 2008. reach should exceed his grasp. Or what’s a thousands of students, Larry and Susan She recently spoke of her time heaven for?”--Robert Browning MU are among the 10 best students I have at Monmouth and commended the known,” said Rhoads. “It was the com- Honors School. “I truly enjoyed work- bination of their intellectual abilities, ing with the very bright and capable laboratory skills, never-ending quest for experience, and tireless enthusiasm that made them stand out. We ran out of awards and accolades when it came to recognizing their accomplishments.” Consistent with her brother, Susan Ko- reen is following a similar path. In 2000, out of 49 posters presented, Susan and her team won an award for their poster entitled “Building a Database of Multiple Antibi- otic Resistance Patterns for Identifying Sources of Fecal E. coli in the Manasquan River Estuary” at the Metropolitan Associ- ation of College and University Biologists Annual Conference. The poster reported on progress made on a research project investigating sources of E. coli contamination in the Manasquan River Estuary through the use of multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) analysis of fecal E. coli from ”Larry and Susan Koreen are two great arguments for Monmouth’s humans, pets, farm animals, and wild general education courses in literature. Scientists both, they brought into my animals being conducted under the su- pervision of Dr. Michael Palladino and classroom all the curiosity, energy, and attention to language displayed by Professor John Tiedemann. the best English majors. They demonstrated how students with different kinds In 2002 Susan was the second Mon- of disciplinary perspectives keep professors on their intellectual toes. With a mouth University biology major to be accepted for a NASA internship, the Koreen in the class, I was always alert, waiting for the unexpected question other being Larry. While interning at that might drive class discussion in a new direction and advance the educa- the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, tion of everyone in the room. It was a treat to have them both in multiple Susan studied the reflex response that classes, since I’m sure I learned as much from the experience as they did.” can cause astronauts to pass out when they return from space to the Earth’s KRISTIN BLUEMEL, Ph.D. gravitational force. “I am not surprised that NASA re- cruited both Larry and Susan, five years

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 11 2/28/07 6:36:44 AM legaciesMonmouth University

Monmouth University has its share of traditions —Founders’ Day, Senior Week, Springfest, Greek Week, and Homecoming to name but a few. For some families, attending Monmouth University is also a tradition. A new tradition celebrating Monmouth University legacies kicked off during the 2006 Family Weekend when alumni parents joined with current University students at the first ever Legacy Coffee Break. Sponsored by the Monmouth University Alumni As- sociation, the Legacy Coffee Break gave alumni the chance to pick up a souvenir, pose for a photograph, 1 enjoy a cup of coffee, and meet other legacy families. The new event was part of the Family Weekend fes- tivities in November 2006. Monmouth University Family Weekend activities are an excellent way for families to be involved with student life. Opportunities for academic and 2 social success increase when there is a partnership be- 3 tween students, the University, and the student’s family. Legacy families attending the coffee break were: Tom Avanzato ’73 and son Jordan Avanzato; Anne Wood John- son ’69 with daughter Molly Johnson; Michael Reilly ’72 and daughter Kelly Reilly; Robert Hanson ’71 and daughter Olivia Hanson; Bruce Schumin ’78 and son Robert Schumin; double-alum family Diane (Densmore) Harz ’84 and John Harz ’84 with daughter Andrea Harz; and 4 5 a three-generation Monmouth family: Hermine V. Siegel ’68, son Mark Siegel ’73, and grandson Jason Siegel. All students are members of the graduating class of 2010.

What is your MU Family Tree? Do you have family legacy at Monmouth University, or a story you’d like to share? The Alumni Office is interested in hearing your family connection to Monmouth University. Please share your family connections by email at [email protected], or by postal mail to:

Office of Alumni Affairs Wilson Hall Room 320 7 Monmouth University 6 West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898

1. Jordan Avanzato and Tom Avanzato ‘73 2. Robert Hanson ’71 and daughter Olivia Hanson 3. John Harz ’84, Andrea Harz, and Diane (Densmore) Harz ‘84 4. Michael Reilly ’72 and Kelly Reilly 5. Molly Johnson and Anne Wood Johnson ’69 6. Hermine V. Siegel ’68, Mark Siegel ’73, and Jason Siegel 7. Robert Schumin and Bruce Schumin ‘78

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 12 2/28/07 6:37:09 AM Monmouth Alumnus Takes a Bite of the Big Apple

BY HEATHER McCULLOCH MISTRETTA

Steven J. Pozycki ’73, chairman of SJP Properties and Monmouth University trustee since 2003, has snatched up a part of the Big Apple for $305 million. With a down pay- ment of $50 million, he bought 11 Times Square last July from real estate mogul Howard Milstein.

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cc1-c4_01-40monu.indd1-c4_01-40monu.indd 1313 22/28/07/28/07 6:37:196:37:19 AMAM “I am proud of the people we have assembled at SJP Properties. We have one of the longest serving teams in the real estate industry with an average tenure of more than 15 years among our senior professionals. I am most proud of our entire team of professionals at SJP Properties—their pride, professionalism and high standards are what motivate me every day to continue to grow and re-invest in our company.”

The property, which had been vacant II. Tenants include: John Wiley & portion allocated toward scholarships. for nearly three decades, will fill the Sons, Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, and Dr. Donald Moliver, director of the last void in Times Square. Pozycki said Marsh & McLennan. SJP’s clients also Kislak Real Estate Institute, is the first he plans to build a $1 billion, 40-story include Sanofi-Aventis, Bayer AG, professor to fill the position. commercial building on speculation. BMW, Brother International, Inger- Pozycki is also active in several public At a cost of $1,000 per square foot, the soll-Rand, The Engelhard Corp., and policy-related and education causes. He more than million-square-foot building Tiffany & Co. serves on the boards of New Jersey Fu- is expected to be completed in 2009. Along with the Times Square ven- ture, a statewide advocacy and watchdog The first three floors will be dedicated ture, Pozycki’s SJP is also developing a for the state’s pioneering development to retail space. 21-story condominium at 45 Park Av- and redevelopment and Liberty Sci- “The acquisition of 11 Times Square enue and a 42-story condominium at ence Center in Jersey City. He is also a is consistent with SJP’s strategy of de- West 46th Street and Eighth Avenue. member of the Board of Directors of St. livering the right product to the market In total, SJP Properties has in excess of Joseph High School in Metuchen and at the right time,” Pozycki said. $1.5 billion in new building projects in has been a strong force in helping the Pozycki, no novice to commercial New York City. physically and developmentally chal- real estate, was one of the forerunners Pozycki was born on November lenged members of the community. in the real estate markets of Jersey 25, 1949, in Perth Amboy. Follow- Partnering with Johnson & John- City, Bridgewater, and Hoboken. His ing graduation in 1973 with a B.S. son, SJP has supported at least six local Parsippany-based company, one of the in Business Administration, Pozycki charities per year through the United largest developers in the state, has de- began working in the real estate divi- Way, totaling more than a half million veloped more than 14 million square sion of Metropolitan Life Insurance. dollars. The philanthropic efforts are feet of speculative and build-to-suit In 1981 he started his own firm, managed by Elaine, who is also one of headquarters-quality office space in teaming up with Lincoln Property the founding partners of SJP. the tri-state area and has an additional Co. He bought out the partnership Mr. & Mrs. Pozycki are members of 11 million square feet in the works. seven years later and renamed the the Vision Society for lifetime giving SJP’s territory is New Jersey, New company with his initials, a decision and members of the President’s Society York, and eastern Pennsylvania, and he credits to his wife, Elaine. for annual giving at Monmouth Uni- Pozycki said he wants to keep it that In 1996 he received the REI’s Lead- versity. They live with their children, way, contending that he’s not striving ership Excellence Award, and in 2001 Katie and Steve in Far Hills. MU to be the biggest developer. he established a $1 million endowment In 2000 SJP Properties was very for the Real Estate Institute (now the successful in luring premier corpora- Kislak Real Estate Institute). The bulk tions to relocate their headquarters of Pozycki’s gift was directed to the to Hoboken with the development of Steven J. and Elaine Pozycki Endowed Waterfront Corporate Center I and Professorship in Real Estate, with a

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 14 2/28/07 6:37:38 AM & A Monmouth University Magazine interview with Steven J. Pozycki ’73

QAareas you think will make you the most Q money. If you really love what you do and Q What are some of your fondest memories are incredibly passionate about it, the When do you expect 11 Times Square to of Monmouth? How have they shaped you money will follow, and you’ll have a great be completed? into the person you are today? time pursuing it.” A A Q “We are building 11 Times Square on “Monmouth University was a wonder- You seem to balance the professional, a speculative basis, meaning we will ful experience for me. The school and private, and philanthropic aspects of commence construction without a ten- the local community provided a terrific your life very well. What’s your secret? ant already in place. We are doing this environment for me to personally grow because we have such confidence in the and learn what I wanted to do with my strength of the New York City real es- career. I took away many valuable les- A tate market. We expect to break ground sons and skills that I have been able to “There is no secret. It’s simply a matter in early 2007 and have the building use in my business career.” of not letting my business life overwhelm completed by the end of 2009. It is the my personal life. My family and friends last building site left in Times Square are very important to me and while my and we think it will be fully leased by the Q business career demands a great deal of time we deliver the building.” I see that you are very involved in educa- focus and attention, I have found that hav- tion. How do you see that the educational ing a sense of balance is really critical to system can be made better? Why do you success in every aspect of your life.” Q feel education is so important? What are you most proud of at SJP? Q A The list of charities that you sup- A “I think it’s most important to view edu- port is extensive and varied. What led “I am proud of the people we have as- cation as a life-long process. Monmouth you to choose certain ones like the sembled at SJP Properties. We have University offered an excellent founda- National Theatre Workshop for the one of the longest serving teams in the tion for learning throughout all stages of Handicapped’s Wounded Warriors Writ- real estate industry with an average my life. It would be a mistake to view the ing Program? tenure of more than 15 years among our end of your college career as the end of senior professionals. I am most proud your education...it’s really the beginning, of our entire team of professionals at especially in the business world.” A SJP Properties—their pride, profes- “My wife and I support organizations that sionalism and high standards are what touch us personally. We believe it’s im- motivate me every day to continue to Q portant to give back to those in need, and grow and re-invest in our company.” Do you have any advice for current Mon- we have been fortunate to meet some re- mouth University students? ally incredible people as a result of some of the charities we have gotten involved in. I believe we all have a responsibility A to try and help out, whether it’s writing a “Find something you are passionate about check, volunteering your time or simply and that you truly love. Forget about what helping to raise awareness.”

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 15 2/28/07 6:37:40 AM mu ALUMNINEWS

MONMOUTH GRAD NAMED NYC AREA INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR .S. State Department Diplomatic Security Special Agent Donnovan UWilliams ’96 was recognized as the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation (FLEF) Investigator of the Year along with his partner, Special Agent Kendall Beels. Catherine Madden ‘00 ‘05, Tara Fredreck Peters ‘94 ‘99, Theresa Curcio ‘91 The two agents were recognized for shutting down a massive U.S. visa fraud ring operating in the tri-state area involving about 350 sham marriages between U.S. citizens and Chinese nationals plus a multi-million dollar asset forfeiture. In 2005 with evidence of a larger con- spiracy, Special Agents Williams and Beels resurrected a stalled investigation by developing intermediate information critical to reviving the investigation of the primary target. By February 2006 Williams and Beels had a guilty plea and a cooperation agreement from a prominent co-conspira- tor. Through the next months the team culled volumes of data from immigration records in New York, visa application records in U.S. consulates throughout China, and state and city marriage records Trustee Robert Sculthorpe ‘63 congratulates business card drawing winner John Vogel ‘73 throughout the U.S. The work paid off when on August 23 ALUMNI RECEPTION IN NEW YORK nearly all the co-conspirators were arrested In November, University Trustee Robert Sculthorpe ‘63 hosted another in a series of in pre-dawn raids conducted across four annual luncheons he sponsors for alumni working or living in New York City. The luncheon states and four Diplomatic Security Ser- was held at the University Club located in midtown Manhattan. MU Polling Institute Director vice (DSS) field office jurisdictions. It was Patrick Murray and Head Football Coach Kevin Callahan joined President Paul Gaffney at the the largest arrest operation of the calendar event. The luncheon series has become a popular way to meet other alumni while learning year at the DSS New York Field Office. what’s happening on campus. Donnovan, who graduated from Mon- For more information about alumni events in New York City please contact the alumni mouth with a B.A. in Political Science in office at 800-531-ALUM or [email protected]. 1996, served for more than five years in the U.S. Coast Guard before joining DSS. He currently resides in Rockaway, NJ.

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 16 2/28/07 6:38:07 AM ALUMNINEWS mu

GLOBAL HAWKS sitting on a rock enjoying the sunset. Most of the tourists had You never know where you will run into Monmouth University left for the day and for one moment, it seemed as though we alumni! Alumnus Michael Greco ’89 shares his recent experience in had the whole place to ourselves. Peru, where he proposed marriage to his fiancée Nadine, and met a Moments before, without her knowing, I placed the box familiar face, President Emerita Rebecca Stafford who was visiting containing her ring between several stones at the top of the Machu Picchu at the same time. terrace wall which was located directly behind us. I asked Nadine if I could take a photo of her against the Dear Friends: terrace wall. As she positioned herself, I then asked her to move a loose stone, just above her head so she wouldn’t get hurt. She My name is Michael Greco (Class of 1989) and I would like to of course is thinking that this wall has survived the tests of time, share with you my most romantic moment. My girlfriend Nadine earthquakes, not to mention alien conquests and now he expects and I were trying to decide on a destination for vacation. We me to dismantle a wonder of Inca engineering. wanted a place with history, culture, excitement and romance. With much apprehension she complied with my request. After much deliberation, we decided on Peru. Nadine and I had What can I say? The price of love. She then noticed a foreign been together for about four years, and I thought that Peru would object behind one of the stones. As she opened the box I be the perfect place to ask for her hand in marriage. quickly got down on one knee and asked her if she would Our trip included a tour of Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and marry me. The rest is history. Puno. As you can imagine, it was very difficult to keep the ring a By the way, she said yes!!! secret, safe and hidden from her. The next question for me was when would be the most romantic moment to “Pop the Question”. Michael Greco (Class of 1989) On every tour I would bring her ring and wait patiently for the 326 Watchung Ave right moment. Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Finally, the time had come while visiting the ruins at Ma- chu Picchu. Nadine and I were perched high upon a terrace

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 17 2/28/07 6:38:10 AM 20072007 SPORTS SCHEDULES

2007 MEN’S BASEBALL SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME

Fri., Mar. 2 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Away 6:30 PM Sat., Mar. 3 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Away 6:30 PM Sun., Mar. 4 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Away 1:00 PM Mon., Mar. 5 Saint Bonaventure University in Boca Raton, FL Away TBA Wed., Mar. 7 Boston College in Boca Raton, FL Away TBA Sat., Mar. 10 United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (DH) Away 12:00 NOON Sun., Mar. 11 United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD Away 12:00 NOON Sat., Mar. 17 Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC (DH) Away 1:00 PM Sun., Mar. 18 Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC Away 12:00 NOON Wed., Mar. 21 IONA COLLEGE HOME 3:00 PM Thu., Mar. 22 ST. PETER’S COLLEGE HOME 3:00 PM Sat., Mar. 24 UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT (DH) HOME 12:00 NOON Sun., Mar. 25 UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HOME 12:00 NOON Sat., Mar. 31 Liberty University (DH) Away 11:00 AM Sun., Apr. 1 Liberty University Away 1:00 PM Tue., Apr. 3 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HOME 3:00 PM Thu., Apr. 5 Mount St. Mary’s University Away 3:00 PM Fri., Apr. 6 Mount St. Mary’s University (DH) Away 12:00 NOON Sat., Apr. 7 Mount St. Mary’s University Away 12:00 NOON Tue., Apr. 10 Princeton University Away 3:30 PM Wed., Apr. 11 Lafayette College Away 3:30 PM Fri., Apr. 13 *LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOME 3:00 PM Sat., Apr. 14 *LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY (DH) HOME 12:00 NOON Sun., Apr. 15 *LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOME 12:00 NOON Tue., Apr. 17 RIDER UNIVERSITY HOME 3:30 PM Wed., Apr. 18 St. Peter’s College Away 3:30 PM 2007 WOMEN’S SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Fri., Apr. 20 *Fairleigh Dickinson University Away 3:00 PM DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Sat., Apr. 21 *Fairleigh Dickinson University (DH) Away 12:00 NOON Sun., Apr. 22 *Fairleigh Dickinson University Away 12:00 NOON Sun., Mar. 4 Rebel Games, Orlando, FL Away TBA Tue., Apr. 24 Rider University Away 3:00 PM Mon., Mar. 5 Rebel Games, Orlando, FL Away TBA Wed., Apr. 25 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY HOME 3:30 PM Tue., Mar. 6 Rebel Games, Orlando, FL Away TBA Fri., Apr. 27 *CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY HOME 3:00 PM Wed., Mar. 7 Rebel Games, Orlando, FL Away TBA Sat., Apr. 28 *CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (DH) HOME 12:00 NOON Thu., Mar. 8 Rebel Games, Orlando, FL Away TBA Sun., Apr. 29 *CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY HOME 12:00 NOON Fri., Mar. 9 Rebel Games, Orlando, FL Away TBA Fri., May 4 *Quinnipiac University Away 3:00 PM Sat., Mar. 10 Rebel Games, Orlando, FL Away TBA Sat., May 5 *Quinnipiac University (DH) Away 12:00 NOON Fri., Mar. 16 Mizuno Bash at the Beach, Georgetown, DE Away TBA Sun., May 6 *Quinnipiac University Away 12:00 NOON Sat., Mar. 17 Mizuno Bash at the Beach, Georgetown, DE Away TBA Wed., May 9 Rutgers University Away 3:00 PM Sun., Mar. 18 Mizuno Bash at the Beach, Georgetown, DE Away TBA Thu., May 10 *SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY HOME 3:00 PM Wed., Mar. 21 St. John’s University Away 3:00 PM Fri., May 11 *SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (DH) HOME 12:00 NOON Sat., Mar. 24 Rider Invitational vs Lafayette & Villanova Away 2:00/4:15 PM Sat., May 12 *SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY HOME 12:00 NOON Sun., Mar. 25 Rider Invitational vs Rider & Lafayette Away TBA/2:30 PM Tue., May 15 Seton Hall University Away 3:30 PM Tue., Mar. 27 LA SALLE UNIVERSITY HOME 3:00 PM Thu., May 17 *WAGNER COLLEGE HOME 3:00 PM Wed., Mar. 28 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY HOME 3:00 PM Sat., May 19 *WAGNER COLLEGE (DH) HOME 12:00 NOON Sat., Mar. 31 *Quinnipiac University Away 1:00 PM Sun., May 20 *WAGNER COLLEGE HOME 12:00 NOON Sun., Apr. 1 *Central Connecticut State University Away 12:00 NOON Thu., May 24 NEC Championships, New Britain, CT Away 12:00/3:30/7:00 PM Wed., Apr. 4 MANHATTAN COLLEGE HOME 3:00 PM Sat., May 26 NEC Championships, New Britain, CT Away 12:00 NOON Fri., Apr. 6 *ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY (PA) HOME 3:00 PM Wed., Mar. 7 NEC Championship TBA TBA Sat., Apr. 7 *ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY HOME 12:00 NOON Wed., Apr. 11 ST. PETER’S COLLEGE HOME 3:00 PM *Northeast Conference Game (NEC Games are subject to changes for TV) Sat., Apr. 14 *FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY HOME 1:00 PM HEAD COACH: Dean Ehehalt Sun., Apr. 15 *SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY HOME 12;00 NOON ASSISTANT COACHES: Jeff Barbalinardo, Chuck Ristano, Mike Campagna Wed., Apr. 18 Rutgers University Away 3:00 PM Sat., Apr. 21 *Long Island University Away 1:00 PM Sun., Apr. 22 *Wagner College Away 12:00 NOON Thu., Apr. 26 Rider University Away 3:00 PM Sat., Apr. 28 *Mount St Mary’s University Away 1:00 PM Sun., Apr. 29 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HOME 1:00 PM Fri., May. 11 NEC Tournament Away TBA Sat., May. 12 NEC Tournament Away TBA

*Northeast Conference Game (NEC Games are subject to changes for TV)

HEAD COACH: Carol Sullivan ASSISTANT COACHES: Gregory Lamanna, Michele O’Toole

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Sun., Mar. 25 *Mount St. Mary’s University Away 1:00 PM Sun., Apr. 1 *QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY HOME 1:00 PM Mon., Apr. 2 *Wagner College Away 3:30 PM Wed., Apr. 4 *Long Island University Away 3:00 PM Wed., Apr. 11 NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HOME 3:00 PM Sat., Apr. 14 La Salle University Away 11:00 AM Sun., Apr. 15 *ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY (PA) HOME 11:00 AM Mon., Apr. 16 *ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE (NY) HOME 3:30 PM Fri., Apr. 20 NEC Championships @ Mercer County Park Away TBA Sat., Apr. 21 NEC Championships @ Mercer County Park Away TBA

*Northeast Conference Game (NEC Games are subject to changes for TV)

HEAD COACH: Patrice Murray

2007 WOMEN’S LACROSSE SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME

Fri., Feb. 23 Manhattan College Away 4:00 PM Sun., Feb. 25 HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOME 1:00 PM Fri., Mar. 2 Duquesne University Away 3:00 PM Mon., Mar. 5 Davidson College Away 4:30 PM 2007 MEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE Thu., Mar. 8 La Salle University Away 11:00 AM Sun., Mar. 11 LEMOYNE COLLEGE HOME 1:00 PM DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Wed., Mar. 14 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY HOME 4:00 PM Fri., Feb. 2 Queens College Away 12:00 NOON Sat., Mar. 17 Stony Brook University Away 4:00 PM Fri., Feb. 9 Boston College Away 7:00 PM Fri., Mar. 23 *Wagner College Away 3:30 PM Sat., Feb. 10 University of Hartford Away TBA Sun., Mar. 25 *Central Connecticut State University Away 1:00 PM Sun., Feb. 11 Boston University Away 3:00 PM Fri., Mar. 30 *SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY HOME 4:00 PM Sat., Feb. 17 New Jersey Institute of Technology Away 7:00 PM Tue., Apr. 3 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE HOME 4:00 PM Sat., Feb. 24 St. Peter’s College Away 1:00 PM Thu., Apr. 5 *ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY (PA) HOME 4:00 PM Sat., Mar. 3 Fairfield University Away 7:00 PM Sat., Apr. 7 *ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY HOME 12:00 NOON Sat., Mar. 17 Temple University Away 4:00 PM Fri., Apr. 13 *Mount St. Mary’s University Away 4:00 PM Sun., Mar. 25 *Mount St. Mary’s University Away 1:00 PM Fri., Apr. 20 *QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY HOME 4:00 PM Fri., Mar. 30 University of Connecticut Away 3:00 PM Sun., Apr. 22 *Long Island University Away 4:00 PM Sat., Mar. 31 *SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY HOME 2:30 PM Fri., Apr. 27 NEC Semi Finals TBA TBA Sun., Apr. 1 *QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY HOME 1:00 PM Sun., Apr. 29 NEC Championship TBA TBA Wed., Apr. 4 RIDER UNIVERSITY HOME 3:00 PM *Northeast Conference Game (NEC Games are subject to changes for TV) Sun., Apr. 15 *ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY (PA) HOME 11:00 AM Mon., Apr. 16 Fordham University Away 3:30 PM HEAD COACH: Kelly McCardell Wed., Apr. 18 Lehigh University Away TBA ASSISTANT COACHES: Erin Riordan, Cristina Curiale

*Northeast Conference Game (NEC Games are subject to changes for TV)

HEAD COACH: Mickey Cook

2007 WOMEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME

Sat., Mar. 24 William & Mary Invitational, Williamsburg, VA Away 8:00 AM Sun., Mar. 25 William & Mary Invitational, Williamsburg, VA Away 8:00 AM Sat., Mar. 31 2nd ANNUAL HAWK INVITATIONAL HOME 8:00 AM @ EAGLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB Sun., Apr. 1 2nd ANNUAL HAWK INVITATIONAL HOME 8:00 AM @ EAGLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB Mon., Apr. 2 2nd ANNUAL HAWK INVITATIONAL HOME 8:00 AM @ EAGLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB Mon., Apr. 9 University of Hartford Invitational, Hartford, CT Away 8:00 AM Tue., Apr. 10 University of Hartford Invitational, Hartford, CT Away 8:00 AM

*Tee Times May Vary

HEAD COACH: Sherri McDonald

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 19 2/28/07 6:38:30 AM SOLAR ENERGY RIBBON CUTTING Members of the University community on November 13 attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Monmouth’s newly installed solar panels (photo-voltaic panels), which are expected to save at least $150,000 each year.

“It not only makes environmental The installation is the largest such sense. It also makes business sense,” project at a college east of the Missis- This advertisement recognizing Monmouth said Mike Winka, director of the of- sippi River, according to university and University’s support for clean energy will run in fice of clean energy. In the first nine state officials. The project cost about national media, including The New York Times, months of 2006, New Jersey more than $2.8 million, which was partly offset in the spring of 2007. doubled its solar capacity, according to by a $1.7 million grant the university the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). received through the state BPU’s Clean lights, decreased the hot water tem- Solar panels installed on the roofs of Energy Program. In September, the perature by five degrees, retrofitted four of the university’s largest build- state named Monmouth University the water fixtures, and appealed to faculty ings—Bey Hall, Boylan Gymnasium, NJ Clean Energy School of the Year. and students to become partners in the Stafford Student Center and the Over the next 30 years, the solar elec- this effort. Facilities Management Building--are tricity produced by the university will generating electricity, enough to meet at reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, a least six percent of the campus’s needs. by-product of power generated by coal- The solar panels, which add up to fueled power plants, by more than 5,000 454 kilowatts (kV), will help the uni- tons. It’s the equivalent of planting 1,500 versity reduce the amount of electricity trees or removing 1,000 cars from the it needs to pull off the power grid dur- road or not driving 13 million miles. ing times of peak demand, when costs The solar panels are the latest move are highest, said Patricia Swannack, Monmouth University has made to Monmouth’s vice president for admin- conserve energy. Among other things, the istrative services. university has installed energy-efficient

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STUDENT WINS BIOLOGY to Dr. Palladino. He studies the clinical and honorable mention in the Commeri- RESEARCH GRANT condition in males called testicular torsion, cal/Promo/PSA Audio category. my Rothenberger ’09, a sopho- which causes reduced blood flow (ischemia) All first place regional winners advance more honors student and biology that leads to low oxygen levels (hypoxia) to the National Broadcasting Society Na- Emajor, won a $500 Benjamin in the testis. Testis ischemia and hypoxia tional Convention competition. Cummings/Metropolitan Association can cause significant cellular damage and of College and University Biologists cell death in affected testes, including the EIGHTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL Research Grant to support her ongo- loss of sperm production. Torsion, which SOCIAL WORK LECTURE SERIES ing independent research project. is particularly prevalent in prepubertal and onmouth University held Emy wrote the grant entitled, “Effect adolescent males, also can lead to impaired its Eighth Annual Interna- of MAP Kinase Signaling Proteins on fertility or infertility in males. Mtional Social Work Lecture Contact Inhibition” in the spring 2006 Ms. Pirlamarla is an honors student Series November 14, featuring Leticia semester as a first-year student. in the Monmouth Medical Center Diaz, M.S. The award was announced on Octo- Scholars Program and began her work Diaz is the senior policy advisor in ber 28 at the 39th Annual Conference of with Dr. Palladino during summer the Department of Human Rights and the Metropolitan Association of College 2005 through the research course “Re- International Affairs, National Associa- and University Biologists. Emy’s project search in Molecular Cell Physiology,” tion of Social Workers, who presented “If will elucidate the involvement of signal- which she completed as her Experi- We Don’t, Who Will? Understanding ing proteins in the ability to regulate the ential Education requirement and a the Essential Role for Social Work in the growth of normal cells to better under- research requirement for graduation as Global Society of the 21st Century.” stand the altered signaling that allows a biology major. She earned her undergraduate degree cancer cells to continuously proliferate. in Political Science and International She is conducting this research project NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY Affairs from Brooklyn College, and under the direction of Dr. Dorothy Hut- HONORS MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY her master’s in Community Organiza- ter, assistant professor of biology. COMMUNICATION MAJORS tion and Planning from the Columbia onmouth University com- University School of Social Work. Her BIOLOGY MAJOR RECEIVES HONOR FOR munication majors received distinguished career includes more RESEARCH PRESENTATION Mthree first place awards at the than 20 years in the U.S. Foreign onmouth University senior 2006 National Broadcasting Society Service, attaining the rank of Senior Preethi Pirlamarla, a biol- Freedom States Regional Convention Foreign Service Officer with USAID. Mogy major from Freehold, in November. Diaz worked in Central America, the was awarded first place for best re- The convention is open to colleges Caribbean, Africa, Ukraine, Washing- search poster presentation at the 39th and universities from New Jersey, New ton, DC, and El Salvador where she was Annual Conference of the Metropolitan York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, the Peace Corps director. Association of College and University Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Biologists (MACUB) held October 28 Delaware, and New Hampshire. ROOF RESTORATION EARNS at Kingsborough Community College The awards are as follows: COUNTY MERIT AWARD in Brooklyn, NY. Seventy-one posters Music Video: Senior Kevin Scally he Monmouth County Planning were presented at the conference, and from Lake Hopatcong, “Blood Splat- Board has given Monmouth Pirlamarla’s work was selected as the tered Satisfaction” TUniversity a Merit Award to best poster presented in the four-year Public Affairs/Interview/Documentary recognize the restoration efforts on the college and university category. Program or Newscast Video: Senior Erin roof of Woodrow Wilson Hall. In its Ms. Pirlamarla’s poster titled “The role Sullivan, from Mullica Hill, “Untitled.” summary, the nine-member Planning of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 in testicu- News/Sports or Feature Segment Board lauded University efforts noting, lar torsion injury” described her research Audio: Senior Lori Kaufman from East “The project integrated modern adap- conducted with Dr. Michael Palladino, Brunswick, “Cosmo Corner.” She also re- tations within a historic framework and associate professor of biology. This work ceived honorable mention in the Academic the historic treasure was preserved for is part of a project funded by a grant from Paper category for “How the Viewing of future generations.” the National Institutes of Health awarded Movies Affects our Present State of Mind” Preserving the National Historic

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Landmark building meant rehabilitat- With President Gaffney as their painted, cleared brush, visited senior ing the entire roof, terraces, balustrade role model, Monmouth students and centers and schools, and helped out and statuary. Replacements included employees give back through food at the Ronald McDonald House. In quarry tile pavers, while other elements collections for the needy and char- addition, students volunteer at many were cleaned and stabilized. The cop- ity walkathons to the annual “Big organizations including The Center, per and glass skylight was also cleaned Event,” a day of community service. Manna House, Head Start, and 180. and overhauled. This year the Student Government The University was also saluted for The project was funded in part by a Association assigned 300 students, their quarter-million dollar sponsor- $1.5 million grant from the New Jer- faculty, and staff to community ship of two West Long Branch borough sey Historic Trust Fund and the John service tasks where they cleaned, fire engines. Ben Snow Trust. Experienced historic preservation architects and restoration contractors were used to ensure proper conservation of the landmark building. Robert Clark, director of the county’s Planning Board said the awards were given to “highlight projects that serve as examples of exemplary planning.” The Monmouth County Planning Board Merit Awards have been given out since 1984 in an effort to recognize examples of planning excellence in Monmouth County, and to inspire others to follow their lead.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY: A GOOD NEIGHBOR onmouth University received the Corporate Good MNeighbor Award from the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at their annual Spinnaker QUILT ON DISPLAY IN COMMEMORATION OF WORLD AIDS DAY Award ceremony held on November 9 Twenty panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt were on display in November in the Rebecca at Branches in West Long Branch. Stafford Student Center’s Anacon Hall to commemorate World AIDS Day, December 1. The Corporate Good Neighbor Award The three-day display was sponsored by the Monmouth University Human is given to a business whose culture moti- Relations Advisory Council. vates employees and others to be personally Founded in 1987, the AIDS Memorial Quilt is a poignant memorial, a powerful involved as “Good Samaritans” in helping tool for raising AIDS awareness, and the largest ongoing community arts project in people in need and making the eastern the world. Each “block” of the AIDS Memorial Quilt measures approximately twelve Monmouth area a better place to live. square feet and consists of eight individual three-by-six-foot panels sewn together. President Paul G. Gaffney II was com- Virtually every one of the more than 40,000 colorful panels that make up the mended for setting the tone on campus quilt memorializes the life of a person lost to AIDS. Additional information on the for his outstanding public service and his AIDS Quilt can be found at http://www.aidsquilt.org/. work as a trustee of Meridian Health Care Also, Counseling and Psychological Services sponsored a screening of the film and the NJ Marine Science Consortium, “And the Band Played On” in Anacon Hall. member of the Jersey Shore Partnership, and the governor’s transition teams for Military & Veterans Affairs and Home- land Security.

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SCHOOL OF NURSING winning programs leverage technology sional development, including better WINS FEDERAL GRANT to create and sustain mentoring rela- mentoring skills to use within their early $70,000 has been ear- tionships. Mentoring is instrumental company, and opportunities for self- marked by the Department of in completing academic preparation reflection and self-renewal. NHealth and Human Services, and initiating early professional devel- MentorNet was recognized in 2001 Health Resources and Services Admin- opment for those in fields where the with the (U.S.) Presidential Award for istration (HRSA) to support advanced numbers of women and minorities are Excellence in Science, Mathematics, education nursing traineeships at the still small. The program relies on pat- and Engineering Mentoring. Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nurs- ent pending technology-based systems, ing and Health Studies. involving e-mail and the Internet to SEMINAR ON NUISANCE AND EXOTIC The purpose of the Advanced Edu- support one-on-one mentoring rela- SPECIES IN THE MONMOUTH COASTAL cation Nursing Traineeship Grant is tionships for thousands of students in WATERSHEDS REGION to meet the costs of traineeships by engineering and science. he Monmouth University Ur- supplementing all or part of the costs “MentorNet has an excellent reputa- ban Coast Institute (UCI) in for tuition, books, and fees for advanced tion among students at some of the best TNovember hosted a seminar on nursing education programs. Grants universities in the nation. We are proud Nuisance and Exotic Species in the Mon- are awarded to eligible institutions to that all of our science, mathematics, and mouth Coastal Watersheds Region. provide financial support through train- engineering students now have the same The purpose of the workshop was eeships for registered nurses enrolled in access to mentors in industry and aca- to bring together scientists, resource advanced education nursing programs. demia that is available to students at those managers, and informal educators to Through these programs, students pre- institutions. We are firmly committed to discuss what they know about invasive pare for careers as nurse practitioners, improving diversity in these fields and species. One of the goals of the UCI clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, getting our students placed in the best is to build the capacity and capability nurse anesthetists, nurse administrators, possible jobs,” said Francis C. Lutz, dean at the county and local levels to co- nurse educators, public health nurses, of Monmouth University’s School of Sci- ordinate a unified, effective approach and nurses in other specialties requiring ence, Technology and Engineering. to manage invasive species and their advanced education. MentorNet has made more than impacts in the Monmouth Coastal Since 1999 the Marjorie K. Unterberg 15,000 protégé-mentor matches since Watersheds region. School of Nursing and Health Studies has its formation in 1997. Regular e-mails Invasive species have been acknowl- been successful in receiving grant fund- provide discussion suggestions to men- edged as real threats to the ecological ing from HRSA. Associate Dean, Dr. tors and protégés, who communicate integrity of terrestrial and aquatic eco- Janet Mahoney applies for the grant each about a variety of topics such as course systems of Monmouth County. Limiting year and coordinates the grant activity. selection, self-confidence, career goals, the impact of invasive species and pre- To date, more than 25 students have re- and work/life balance. venting future introductions of invasive ceived assistance from this grant. “There is compelling evidence that species will require a coordinated effort mentoring can make a big difference in a between scientists, resource managers, MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY JOINS MENTOR- student’s success while completing a de- and conservation organizations, as well NET, CONNECTING WITH SCIENTISTS AND gree program as well as after graduation,” as educators toward development and ENGINEERS EMPLOYED IN INDUSTRY said Carol Muller, MentorNet’s founder implementation of a plan to address onmouth University has and chief executive officer. “MentorNet this threat in the Monmouth Coastal joined MentorNet, the E- mentors can complement on-campus ad- Watersheds region. MMentoring Network for visors and mentors by providing advice Some invasive species threaten plant, Diversity in Engineering and Science, and guidance that is perceived as non- animal, or human health by introducing to offer one-on-one, e-mail-based men- judgmental and objective.” parasites or pathogens into an ecosys- toring (e-mentoring) opportunities for MentorNet mentors also gain from tem. Economic impacts associated with undergraduate and graduate students their relationships—consistently re- invasive species include costs to control in science, mathematics, and technol- porting that they benefit from the and manage these species, as well as ogy engineering. personal satisfaction of knowing that economic losses due to lost recreational MentorNet’s research-based, award- they have helped someone else, profes- and commercial opportunities for users

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of ecosystems altered by these species. Jannone received her R.N. from Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, Funded by the U.S. Environmen- Christ Hospital School of Nursing, and leverage their extensive knowledge tal Protection Agency Region 2, the Jersey City, and her B.S.N., school on mobile communication platforms, UCI sponsored the workshop in col- nurse certificate, and M.S. from New vehicle-based re-locatable communi- laboration with Rutgers Cooperative Jersey City University. In October cations and tele-training. In addition, Research and Extension of Monmouth 2006 she completed her doctorate the Command Truck will be used for County, the Monmouth County Parks in Nursing Education at Teachers training for the Community Emer- System, Monmouth County Mosqui- College, Columbia University. Her gency Response Team (CERT) team at to Extermination Commission, the dissertation was on smoking cessation Monmouth University. Monmouth County Planning Board, in teens. She ran a smoking cessation The Monmouth University Center and the Monmouth Coastal Water- program in four high schools in Mon- for Rapid Response Database Systems, sheds Partnership. mouth County. Her work was recently under the authority of the Monmouth accepted for publication in the Journal University School for Science, Technol- PROFESSOR RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED of School Nursing. She will present her ogy, and Engineering, was established SCHOOL NURSE ALUMNI AWARD research in Nashville on June 29 at the in August 2004. CRRDS will develop aura T. Jannone, assistant profes- National Association of School Nurses and manage technologies to help cen- sor and coordinator of the School National Conference. tral New Jersey to more effectively LNurse program at Monmouth monitor, anticipate, and respond to University’s Marjorie K. Unterberg CENTER GETS $1 MILLION FOR JOINT bioterror incidents and other potential School of Nursing and Health Studies, MOBILE COMMAND AND TRAINING TRUCK large-scale health threats. in November was named Distinguished he U.S. Department of De- During the next several years, the School Nurse Alumni. fense has awarded Monmouth CRRDS will develop the required She was presented with this award TUniversity’s Center for Rapid technologies and systems to establish from the College of Professional Studies, Response Database Systems (CRRDS) a itself as a prototype and national model the Health Science Department, and the $1 million contract to purchase a Joint for developing rapid-response capabili- Alumni Relations Office of New Jersey Mobile Command and Training Truck ties in the event of a bioterror attack or City University (NJCU) at the NJCU from Homeland Intelligence Technolo- major communicable disease outbreak. Alumni Reception at the New Jersey gies (HIT). The Command Vehicle has A primary goal for CRRDS focuses on Education Association Convention. been designed by CRRDS and HIT. expansion of its monitoring beyond Beginning her career as an ICU/CCU The CRRDS Joint Mobile Com- the Monmouth County/central New nurse at Clara Maas Medical Center, mand and Training Truck will allow Jersey area. Ultimately, it will be able Belleville, NJ, Jannone continued in for the testing and deployment of to exchange data with other systems to various areas before working at a school integrated software applications and assess potential dangers in other areas for emotionally disturbed children, real-time database systems for effective of the world and determine their pos- and it was there that her exposure to use in training, exercise, and response sible impact on New Jersey. child abuse began. Her experience with to many hazards and real-time support Although CRRDS is designed the issue continued as she worked as a in the event of emergency to emergency primarily to help central New Jersey school nurse in a high school in Ocean responders and their managers across in responding to a possible bioterror County and an elementary school in central New Jersey. attack, it also will support the region Monmouth County. CRRDS will evaluate these systems in terms of monitoring routine or non- Jannone established a school nurs- and applications across the state by di- terror-related disease outbreaks, such as ing program at Monmouth University rect interaction with local, county, and influenza, West Nile Virus, and other in 2000. The program teaches poten- state emergency responders to research potentially life-threatening illnesses. tial school nurses the skills needed to effective ways to enhance Unified Inci- In addition, CRRDS will create models advocate for children. As a professor dent Command as well as preparedness, and simulations used to train emergen- at Monmouth, she is able to stress the response, and recovery capabilities. cy, military, and medical professionals importance of compassion, caring, and CRRDS will work with the Center on proper response procedures for an being a good listener--the hallmarks of Excellence for Remote and Medically actual crisis. of a good school nurse. Underserved Areas (CERMUSA) of

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SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT WELCOMES Among Students in American Universities STUDENTS FROM DREW & Colleges. The students are: Heather our students in Monmouth Bachman, Paolo Basile, Kelley Casey, University’s Department of So- Jessica Chapman, Jacki Murray, Renee Fcial Work will now be able to Rivera, Theresa Soto, Lindsay Stetson, complete their graduate social work Kristi Tinnes, Mathew Weisfeld, Pa- and theological degrees in four years. mela Williams, and Cara Williamson. As part of the program, Monmouth Who’s Who is a 73-year-old national welcomed the first Drew Theological program that honors outstanding cam- School students who are in the process pus leaders annually for their scholastic of completing their graduate social and community achievements. Selec- work classes for the M.S.W./M.Div. tions to Who’s Who Among Students are dual degree program. made each fall by individual schools. This year, Monmouth accepted Campus nominating committees, cre- Seokman Park, Angelita Clifton, Ken- ated to nominate the upperclassmen neth Cooper, and Kimberly Hines, all and graduate students eligible for the of whom have completed at least two program, are composed of representa- years of graduate coursework in theol- tives from the faculty, administration, ogy and are taking their first semester and student body. of social work classes at Monmouth. The local nomination procedure In addition, each student is completing highlights service to both community a 500-hour social work field placement and school. Because curricular and ex- across the fall and spring semesters. MU STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER tracurricular programs at schools vary SEEING DOUBLE greatly, each college is assigned a quota JUSTRESEARCH REACHES HOICE, a journal of current of nominees. This quota is carefully OUT TO COMMUNITY reviews for academic libraries, calculated to ensure a well-rounded rep- ustResearch, formed last year by Cfeatured the Monmouth Uni- resentation of the student body. All the Department of Social Work, versity Library on the front cover of nominations must be endorsed by a Jallows Monmouth University to college’s faculty or administration. the December 2006 issue. CHOICE is work with the community to promote published monthly by the Association This exclusive honor is conferred by human rights and social justice. of College and Research Libraries with more than 1,900 schools in all 50 Led by Dr. Paul Longo and Dr. Tina a particular focus on undergraduate li- states and the District of Columbia and Maschi, the program has worked with brary collections. is symbolized by the presentation of an organizations like Prevention First, The cover will look familiar to award certificate. The annual directory dedicated to discouraging drug use, readers of the Monmouth University was first published in 1934. and the Monmouth County Youth De- Magazine because CHOICE used the tention Center. same photograph that appeared on the STUDENTS EXCEL AT THE Projects underway include Dr. Rose- cover of our last issue. The popular WASHINGTON CENTER mary Barbera’s work with the families photograph was taken by Monmouth he Washington Center Pro- and survivors of the tortured and disap- University student photographer Da- gram has been a success for peared in Chile, Dr. Golam Mathbor’s vid Beales. Tthe five Monmouth Univer- development of international Social Work sity students involved. Dana Panzone, curricula with ATTISIBA in Latvia, and MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Ryan Tetro, Charles Lopiccolo, Alissa Dr. Maschi’s Youth Work Research proj- RECOGNIZED IN WHO’S WHO AMONG Cabrera, and Keith Heckman were ect on the movement of youth through STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES given the opportunity to earn credits the criminal justice system. & COLLEGES and fulfill their experiential education The program has now branched out welve students were submit- requirement while living and interning into other departments, said Dr. Carolyn ted for recognition in the in Washington, DC, for a semester. Bradley, assistant professor of social work. T2006 edition of Who’s Who Panzone interns for GalleryWatch,

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a legislative tracking and analysis pro- when the opportunity presents itself. Monmouth University are fortunate vider. She covers Congressional hearings “It is important that those who to have the skill and experience of on Capitol Hill and writes articles for can add to positive dialogue on peace our own Dr. Sarsar to add positively the GalleryWatch Web site. in the Middle East do just that,” to discussions between the Palestin- Panzone is expected to graduate in stated President Gaffney. “We at ians and Israelis.” May 2007 with a dual degree in Com- munications and Political Science. The Washington Center for Intern- ships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit educational organization founded in 1975. Its mission is to prepare college and university students for civic leadership through experiential education. The Washington Center seeks to promote future leadership for the public, private and nonprofit sectors of society. It has served more than 33,000 students from over 1,000 colleges and universities. For more information, visit The Washington Center Web site at www. twc.edu, or contact Monmouth’s campus liaison, Dr. Joseph Patten, at [email protected].

DR. SARSAR VISITS WITH KEY POLITICAL WORLD’S THIRD SPACE TOURIST SPEAKS ABOUT HIS VOYAGE LEADERS IN MIDDLE EAST Scientist and entrepreneur Gregory Olsen spoke at Monmouth University in Janu- r. Saliba Sarsar, associate vice ary at The Stars Challenge, a science enrichment program for sixth to ninth graders. president for Academic Pro- Monmouth University hosted the non-profit program developed by Dr. Marga- Dgram Initiatives and professor ret Ann Chappell and Dr. Stephen G. Chappell in 2005 to nurture students’ passion of political science, returned from an and curiosity about science by offering unique classes designed and taught by eight-day trip to Jordan, the Palestin- exemplary teachers. Classes focus on real-world problems allowing students to ian territories, and Israel on December work in small groups to create innovative solutions. 17. He was part of a 10-member dele- Dr. Olsen is best known for becoming the world’s third space tourist in 2005 gation, consisting of board members of when he successfully launched into space aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on a 10-day the American Task Force on Palestine. trip to the International Space Station and back. He performed more than 150 The delegation met with top political orbits of Earth and logged almost four million miles of weightless travel during leaders, including Jordan’s King Abdul- his trip in space. He was a research scientist at RCA Labs in Princeton, where he accomplished lah II, Palestinian President Mahmoud pioneering work with lasers and was awarded 12 patents. He founded and sold Abbas, and Israel’s Acting Prime Min- Sensors Unlimited for $600 million, bought the company back two years later for ister Tsipi Livni. The delegation shared $6 million, rebuilt it, and sold it again for $60 million. with each leader and other public officials During the fall semester, The Stars Challenge taught four classes of about 50 the vision of a permanent peace between students from 16 local schools at Monmouth University. Palestinians and Israel. The Stars Challenge will teach four classes in winter 2007 at Monmouth Uni- On behalf of President Paul Gaffney, versity and will begin at Fairleigh Dickinson University with one class. The Stars Dr. Sarsar presented to each of the three Challenge offers needs-based scholarships in order to reach more promising leaders Monmouth University’s book, students. For more information, visit their Web site at www.StarsChallenge.org. Great Steps, and extended an invitation to them to visit Monmouth University

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ATHLETICS women and four men were selected for 13th at the U.S. Championships with a their academic excellence. throw of 62’9.5”, and was ranked 28th MONMOUTH STUDENTS DELIVER The Monmouth women were in the U.S. in Track & Field News with PRESENTS TO NEEDY CHILDREN among 93 Division I teams selected. his 2006 best throw of 63’ 3/4”. He group of nearly 65 Monmouth The Hawks men were one of 37 Divi- was a three-time All-American at Mon- student-athletes from the Mon- sion I men’s teams to qualify. The ITA mouth, the only multiple First Team Amouth Student-Athlete Advisory All-Academic Team award is open to All-America award winner in school Committee (MSAAC) made their annual any ITA program that has a cumula- history in any sport. holiday visit to LADACIN (Lifetime tive team grade point average (GPA) of Smith finished 11th at the U.S. Assistance for Developmental and Chal- 3.20 or above on a 4.00 scale. Championships in the javelin last year lenging Individual Needs) in nearby The Monmouth women scholar as a Monmouth senior, and was ranked Ocean Township on December 14. athletes are juniors Sara Davidson, 12th in the U.S. by Track & Field News The LADACIN Network is a col- Emily Smith, Tara Warner, Kelly She- with his school record throw of 240’7”. lection of volunteers, qualified staff, delbower, and seniors Laura Giuliari He earned NCAA Division I All- people with cerebral palsy and other and Ashley Johnson. America honors in 2005. physical disabilities and their families. The Hawks mens scholar athletes, Taylor became the first woman in It is a leader in providing programs who are led by Coach Michael Cook, school history to compete at the U.S. and services in education, supported are sophomores Rajesh Gupta, Nicho- Championships and the first to be employment, residential, early inter- las Lezoli, Michael Fornaro, and junior ranked in Track & Field News. She fin- vention and family support. Ben Evenden. ished 16th at the U.S. Championships MSAAC president and Monmouth In order to earn ITA Scholar-Athlete as a junior at Monmouth, and her jump senior golfer T.J. McGovern, who for status a player must meet the following of 21’ 1⁄2” from the Virginia Invita- the past two years has dressed up as criteria: 1) be a varsity letter winner, 2) tional earned her a ranking of 19th in Santa Claus and helped distribute gifts have a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 the U.S. in 2006. to the children, is aware of the impact scale for the current academic year, and Taylor is a senior for the Hawks this visits like this can have on the children. 3) have been enrolled at their present year, training for the outdoor season “These kids and their families have school for at least two semesters (includ- with coaches Bob Babiak and Brian been through a lot, and anything we can ing freshman through senior year). Hirshblond. Smith and Kalnas both live do to give back and bring them some holi- in the area and train with Monmouth day cheer really makes what we do with throws coach Abraham Flores as they MSAAC worthwhile,” added McGovern. TRACK AND FIELD prepare for the 2007 outdoor season. In addition to the trip to LADA- “We are very proud of all three TRACK & FIELD NEWS RANKS CIN, MSAAC took extra money which of our athletes and the great honors THREE HAWKS FOR THE FIRST was raised for the school’s gifts and they have earned for Monmouth TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY adopted a single mother and her two University,” said MU head coach Joe wo Monmouth University young boys from a nearby homeless Compagni. “Tisifenee is looking track & field alumni and one shelter and helped make their holiday forward to a great senior year in out- current Hawk were ranked one to remember as well. T door track, and Jon and Bobby have for their performances last year in the had a very positive influence on our January 2007 issue of Track & Field young throwers as they train with News. For the first time in school TENNIS them every day.” history alumni Jon Kalnas ’02 and MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAMS Bobby Smith ‘06, along with current EARN I.T.A. ALL-ACADEMIC HONORS student Tisifenee Taylor, all had per- he men’s and women’s tennis formances last year that were ranked teams were recognized as Inter- by the magazine. Tcollegiate Tennis Association After taking a year off from com- All-Academic teams and 10 Hawks petition in 2005, Kalnas came back in earned I.T.A All-Academic Scholar- 2006 to qualify for the U.S. Champi- Athlete distinction; six Monmouth onships in the shot put. He finished

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league-high 13 goals and ranked second scored the most goals and registered with 10 assists. Her 36 points also led most points at Monmouth since 1998. the conference. As a freshman, Lopez

WOMEN’S SOCCER ANDREA LOPEZ NAMED 2006 FRESH- MAN ALL-AMERICAN wo days after being named Third-Team All-Mid Atlantic TRegion and Mid-Atlantic Region All-Freshman by Soccer Buzz, Monmouth MONMOUTH SOCCER STAR GETS INVITE TO TRAIN WITH PROFESSIONAL TEAM University freshman Andrea Lopez was named a 2006 Freshman All-American. Monmouth University senior Hugh coaches and general managers were in Lopez, the 2006 Northeast Conference MacDonald was invited in January to attendance. MacDonald’s performance Player and Rookie of the Year, was added attend soccer training camp with the there was good enough to have him to the fourth-team all-freshman. “It is an New York Red Bulls with the hope of listed among the top 50 players to be outstanding achievement for Andrea to making the team next season. eligible in the draft. be honored by Soccer Buzz as a freshman MacDonald was scheduled to go The 6’ 4” MacDonald was named as All American,” said head coach Krissy to Bradenton, Florida, February 2. the Northeast Conference Defensive Turner. “Her hard work and success on “Hopefully, I will be able to prove Player of the Year two consecutive the field allowed her to be recognized as myself,” MacDonald said. “It feels years for Monmouth after transferring one of the elite rookies in the nation.” good to be able just to get to this from Virginia Commonwealth. Lopez joined athletes from pro- level. I think I have a lot to offer, but grams such as St. Louis, Portland, LSU, I know I have a lot of hard work in Boston College, UTEP, St. John’s, front of me as well.” He was likely spotted earlier in the Connecticut, West Virginia, Loyola month at the Major League Soccer Marymount, Indiana and Ohio State on (MLS) Combine at Lockhart Stadium in the fourth-team. Lopez, Monmouth’s Fort Lauderdale when all of the MLS first NEC Player of the Year since Christie (Pearce) Rampone won the award in 1995 and 1996, posted a

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adding, “He could have made a lot and School in Atlantic Highlands. more money, but he didn’t do that. Mr. Hesse earned his bachelor’s Charlie committed to us he would only degree, cum laude, in Civil Engi- accept waste from Ocean County.” neering from Notre Dame in 1957. The landfill earned the “Silver He was past president of the Notre Track” designation from the state De- Dame Club of the Jersey Shore, and partment of Environmental Protection, was committed to supporting educa- the only New Jersey landfill to gain tion. In addition to his contributions this status. Silver Track is a voluntary to Monmouth University, Mr. Hesse initiative designed to encourage indus- established a general scholarship for try to adopt results-based management New Jersey high school students. principles and encourage environmen- “Mr. Hesse will be sorely missed tally responsible behavior through in our community,” said Atlantic pollution prevention. Highlands Mayor Peter E. Donoghue, Mr. Hesse gained wider fame as adding, “Like thousands of others, I am the owner and breeder of thorough- saddened by the passing of Charles J. bred horses. With his wife, Marianne, Hesse III, a giant of a presence in At- Mr. Hesse bred horses under their lantic Highlands and our state, and in CHARLES J. HESSE, III Char-Mari Stable banner including many fields.” rustee Charles J. Hesse, III, Storm Tower, Feasibility Study, and Ocean County Freeholder Joseph 71, died November 3, 2006. Navesink River. The Hesses were H. Vicari echoed the sentiment saying, TMr. Hesse was elected to Mon- named “Breeders of the Year” in 2005 “He was always a gentleman,” adding, mouth University’s Board of Trustees by the Thoroughbred Breeders Asso- “He was meticulous. He had high stan- in 1998, and served as vice chair of the ciation. Their New Jersey bred horse dards. Charlie put service above profit. Buildings and Grounds Committee from Park Avenue Ball, with almost $1 He provided a service to Ocean County 1999-2005, and committee chair in million in career earnings, was named and set the standard for landfills in 2006. During his tenure on the Board “Horse of the Year.” New Jersey. He gave his word, you got he was also a member of the Investment Mr. Hesse belonged to the Racing Ad- a handshake. Charlie will be missed.” and Finance and Budgets committees. visory Board, the Standardbred Breeders Hesse is survived by his wife of 46 Mr. Hess was a member of the Vision and Owners Association, and the Thor- years, Marianne; daughter, Laura A. Society and President’s Society of oughbred Horseman’s Association. Hesse and her children, William and Monmouth University. The Hesses are also recipients of Christian Chamberlain and Magick Hesse was president and chief op- the 2003 Virgil “Buddy” Raines Hesse; son, Lawrence C. Hesse and his erating officer of the Hesse Family Distinguished Achievement Award for children, Kevin Kraft and Joy Kraft; Companies, a three-generation general continuing commitment to the sport Lawrence’s wife, Christine and their contracting business operating in Mon- of thoroughbred racing as a trainer and children, Lawrence Hesse Jr., Charlie mouth and Ocean counties. He was also of the Mary Jane Noble Partnership in Marie Hesse and Lily Rose Hesse and president and chief operating officer of Philanthropy Award in 2003 given by a sister, Dolores Hesse Fink and her the Ocean County Landfill Corporation, the Little Hill Foundation. husband Jack. a state-of-the-art landfill in Manchester To honor his late brother John, the Township and served on the Board of Hesse Companies funded construction Directors of the New Jersey Asphalt of an entire Little League complex, John Paving Association. W. Hesse Memorial Park, for Manches- Ocean County Freeholder John C. ter Township in 1992. Mr. Hesse put his Bartlett Jr. said that as a private land- personal signature on the project, result- fill owner Hesse “could have accepted ing in a quality complex that routinely garbage from anywhere, but instead hosts regional Little League tournaments. reserved his capacity for the length of Mr. Hesse’s support for philanthropic the solid waste management plan,” causes also included St. Agnes Church

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 30 2/28/07 6:40:34 AM was always an amazing ballplayer. I wish him well.” Mel Goldstein recalled Mickey as “one of Monmouth’s all-time great left handed pitchers,” with “a moving fast ball, an exceptional curve ball, and awesome control.” In addition to being an outstanding Monmouth Hawk, Mickey Abarbanel is the cousin of 2006 Founders’ Day honoree Dr. Stephen Hoffman, profiled in the last issue of the Monmouth University Magazine.

Caught on Campus FOLLOW UP

Several sharp readers correctly guessed the identity of the Caught on Campus photo as Mickey Abarbanel, including Mel Goldstein ’66, Rick Miskovitch ’66, Richard Stoff ’69, Bill Wrubel ’69, and Ed King ’70. Ed King related the following story about the former Hawks standout, “Mickey and I both grew up in Asbury Park. Mickey lived on 6th or 7th Avenue and I lived a few blocks away on Deal Lake Drive,” King said. “We attended Bond Street Grammar School together and played together almost every day after school.” “Mickey was instrumental in getting me on to the Asbury Park Yankees Little League team. In those days, each coach had a certain number of ‘points’ they could use to bid on players.” “During my second year on the team, Mickey was our ‘ace.’ We finished with a 17-1 record. Our season was 16-0, but our coach, Vic Vaccaro, held back Mickey and the entire starting lineup from our final game so other players could have a chance to play. That year we played the Asbury Park Cubs winning the city championship. Mickey was dominant – nobody could hit against him.” “Mickey went on to play varsity baseball in high school, and later at Monmouth. I was a senior in high Monmouth University’s 24th Annual Scholarship Ball, Chaired by Barbara Rumsby, will be held Saturday, April 28. For information on sponsorship school when Mickey was being scouted by the Houston opportunities or to request an invitation, please call the Office of Special Colt .45’s (now the Houston Astros). One afternoon, he Events & Programs at 732-571-3509. asked me to catch for him at the Asbury Park High School field to show his pitching talents to the scouts.” “I remember that Mickey didn’t have a good feeling when he was drafted by the White Sox. The team already had Gary Peters and other leftie pitchers so it was going to be hard for him to break through. I think an old leg injury came back and ended his professional baseball career.” “I haven’t seen Mickey in years,” King recalled, “but he

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 31 2/28/07 6:40:35 AM hawks in print A selection of books by Monmouth University Alumni

GREETINGS FROM E STREET By Robert Santelli ‘73 (Chronicle Books, $35.00)

Robert Santelli, a Jersey Shore native, has written extensively about Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band since the early 1970s. The author of nearly a dozen books, he is a frequent contributor to magazines such as Rolling Stone and Backstreets. Robert Santelli was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of Monmouth University in 1999.

A KNAVISH PIECE OF WORK Ejner Fulsang MBA ‘79 (Århus Publishing, $26.95)

A Knavish Piece of Work is a fact-based novel of the Mayaguez Incident of May 1975. Inspired by the author’s personal friendship with Richard Van de Geer, co-pilot of Knife 31, and the last name on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall. Containing equal parts ghost story, war story, and political intrigue, it is rich with actual scenes from the National Security Council meetings that dealt with the helicopter assault on Koh Tang. $3.00 per book goes to worthy veterans and educational charities, including Monmouth University.

TELL ME A STORY Lisa (Goldenthal) Suhay ’88 (Paraclete Press, $20.00)

Suhay’s first book of fables was originally written for her children after returning to land and suburban trials after five years living aboard a sailboat. Although these original life-lesson fables are for children, they are also written to help heal what has been broken in our own childhoods. Bullies are transformed into apes and frightened children into chameleon heroes, eagles soar for love, and carou- sels have the power to turn lives around. The tales empower, uplift, and provide tools for continuing character education.

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 32 2/28/07 6:40:52 AM EL MONO EN LA AZOTEA Illeana Fleites-La Salle MBA ‘89 (La mariposa, $16.99)

A collection of family stories and anecdotes collected by Fleites-La Salle as a way to preserve the rich cultural heritage of her native Cuba. Written in Spanish, El Mono en la Azotea (The Monkey on the Roof) recounts personal experiences along with stories told by her parents, grandparents, and great grandparents. Fleites-La Salle’s works have been included in various anthologies in the United States, Argentina, and Spain. Fleites-La Salle currently teaches Spanish at Monmouth University.

COLLARED Michael Farragher ‘88 (Authorhouse, $19.95)

This novel is set on the gritty street of Jersey City, and ripped from today’s head- lines. Collared is the story of two brothers abused by their parish priest. Mitch becomes a reporter investigating the shroud of secrecy cloaking the church. He exposes the diocese’s attempts to avoid scandal at all costs. His brother, Barry, is a priest dedicating his life to making a difference in the lives of the young people in his care. A trail of bodies leads the brothers to the murderer and an explosive confrontation with the man who took their innocence all those years ago.

IN FIELDS OF DANDELIONS Christine Redman-Waldeyer MA ‘00 (iUniverse, $15.95)

This short volume of lyrical poetry explores the relationship between the natural world and those occupying it. The poems in this collection delight in the revelation of the wonders of the natural world. Inspired by travels to Jamaica, the author, guided by life- long residents, explored still-wild regions and was inspired by their beauty, untamed, complex, and mysterious. Christine Redman-Waldeyer lives at the New Jersey Shore and teaches both history and business.

These titles and other works by alumni authors are available online from http://mubookstore.monmouth.edu

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CLASS OF 1979 CLASS OF 1990 CLASS OF 1961 GREG BORDIUK (Bio.) recently received EILEEN BLAIR (Bus. Fin.) has joined RUSS VOLCKMANN (Poli. Sci.) is the edi- the 2006 Sierra Suite’s Coach Award Pike United Way. She was the founder tor and publisher of the e-journal, Integral from the JCD (Joetta Clark Diggs) and chief administrator for Women’s Leadership Review. He is on the Board of Sports Foundation. Dr. Bordiuk is a po- Empowerment League in Queens, NY. Directors of Arina, Inc. and a member of diatric physician in West Long Branch its editorial board for the online journal. and a former team physician and coach He lives in Pacific Grove, CA. CLASS OF 1991 for Monmouth’s track & field and cross country teams. IAN HUGHES (Bus. Mgmt.) married CLASS OF 1966 Tara Patrice DiNuzzo on August 19. Ian is a fourth-year medical student at BOB BENHAM (Ed.) recently celebrated CLASS OF 1980 St. George’s University, while Tara is a 40 years as a retailer. He is the president FRANK BENJAMIN (Chem.) (‘83 Music, fourth-grade teacher in Franklin Lakes. of Balliet’s clothing store in Oklahoma Ed.) is a full-time band member for The couple resides in Wyckoff. City, OK, which was founded 70 years ago. Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns, play- He and his wife DeDe, who is Balliet’s KEVIN RYAN (Bus. Mktg.) and Nicole ing regularly in the Long Beach Island vice president and general merchandise Marie Luke were married June 24. Kevin and Atlantic City areas, as well as up manager, live in Oklahoma City. is a senior territory manager for Enzo and down the East Coast. Their first Clinical Laboratories, while Nicole is album, “Please Take Care of My Shorty” a reading specialist in the Englewood CLASS OF 1967 was due in late 2006. He also still School system. Monmouth graduates works full-time as a program direc- MARK ROTHENBERG (Poli. Sci.) is the new in attendance were Aaron Furgason tor handling defense contracts. While vice president of marketing for Auto Trader (Speech/Comm./Thtr. ‘92), Lou Provenz- attending Monmouth at the age of 19, Publishing in Norfolk, VA. He is also an ano (Speech/Comm./Thtr.‘92), Rob Frank played trumpet for Southside adjunct professor of marketing at the Stern Giorgio (Hist. ‘91), John Gluchowski (Bus. Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. School of Business, New York University. Fin. ‘91), Jay DellaMonica (Bus. Fin. ‘91), and Mike Crudello (Speech/Comm./Thtr. CLASS OF ‘92). The couple resides in Maywood. CLASS OF 1969 1989 NANCY (WYZYKOWSKI) DEAN (Engl.) and her husband, Jim, welcomed son Timo- CLASS OF 1992 thy on August 19, joining siblings Caleb JESSICA KRITZ (Bus. Mgmt.) married and Jessie. Following a 15-year career Howard Mark Morrison on August 13. as a staff and freelance pharmaceutical Howard is a Home Depot store man- advertising copywriter, she is now a full- ager. They live in Rockaway. time mother. Nancy and her family live in Califon, where she regularly volunteers her writing skills to aid local committees CLASS OF 1993 and charities, including serving as editor MARCY FERRUGGIA (M.B.A.) is an inde- of the town newsletter. pendent distributor of a health beverage DIANE HENDERIKS (Bus. Mgmt.) was called MonaVie in Somerset County. She one of 10 celebrity chefs at the Atlantic lives in Warren. City Food and Wine Festival in Decem- ber. Diane, who is also a graduate of JOSEPH RALL (Bus. Adm.) (‘72 M.B.A.) the University of Medicine and Den- was hired as chief financial officer by tistry of New Jersey, is a registered Kaufman Holdings Corp. in Fords, NJ. dietician known as the “Dietician in the He had previously been controller of its Kitchen.” Diane also runs O Gourmet Anderol unit for nine years. Market and Café in Bradley Beach. She lives in Wayside.

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her brother, Aidan, who is two. Tricia is a SCOTT MCCUE (M.A.T.) (‘02 M.S. Ed.) CLASS OF 1994 special education teacher for Montgom- was selected by the Pine Beach Bor- JOSEPH SUMMONTE JR. (Poli. Sci.) has ery County Public Schools in Maryland. ough Council to serve as replacement become a partner in the law firm of Judd, for the open council seat vacated by Ulrich, Scarlett, Summonte & Dean, P.A. the retirement of longtime Councilman CLASS OF 1996 He will continue to practice in the areas Joseph V. Boyle. Scott is the principal of of civil, commercial, and real estate NEIL BERNSTEIN (Comm.) and Dolores Lakehurst Elementary School. He lives litigation, as well as in condominium and Salter were married September 10. In with his wife Kathryn and three children homeowner association law. He lives with attendance were alumni Scott Crass in Pine Beach. his wife, MADELINE MORA-SUMMONTE (‘97 Poli. Sci., Comm.), Michael Porat (Engl. ‘94), in Sarasota, FL. (‘96 Hist., Poli. Sci.), and Elyse Bern- stein (‘04 M.A.T.). The couple lives in South Bound Brook.

ROBERT MARSHALL (M.B.A.) has been named to the board of directors of the Regional Planning Partnership, the old- est nonprofit smart growth research and advocacy organization in New Jersey. Robert is vice president for the Atlantic City Electric Region, where he has worked for 29 years.

JOHN PASSUTH (Comm.) is now vice president for Axiom Communications in Secaucus. He had previously worked COLLEEN O’CONNOR (Comm.) married for the State of New Jersey. Hayden Grant October 8, 2006. Mon- mouth alumni in attendance included HEATHER VITALE (Comm.) and William CLASS OF 1997 Elizabeth Wagenhals (Hist. ‘99) and Moffett were married June 24, 2006. BILL MCLAUGHLIN (Comm.) and Donna Smera (Comm. ‘99). Colleeen is a Heather is a producer and host of the SALINA MCLAUGHLIN (Bus. Adm.) wel- reporter for AdvisorMax.com, an online horse racing show, Post Time, and Wil- comed their daughter, Madeleine Paige, community for financial advisors/plan- liam is a horse trainer. They live with on July 7. The family lives in Lodi. ners. Her husband works in the field of Heather’s five-year old son Wyatt in graphic arts. The couple lives in New Harrington, DE. MARIE-FRANCE (JOSEPH) SEPE (Bus. York City. Acct.) and her husband SIVAN (Bus. Acct.) welcomed their second child, VICTORIA (PORCELLI) SCHWARTZ (Spec. CLASS OF 1995 Maya Lourdes on December 1. The fam- Ed.) and her husband, Craig, welcomed CAROL (DIGRACI) BUCH (Comm.) and ily resides in Tinton Falls. son, Noah James, on September 15. The her husband Frank welcomed twin boys family resides in Hightstown. Ryan and Tyler on October 25. The fam- JENNIFER TRAMONTANO (Spec. Ed.) CLASS OF 1998 ily resides in Clark. married Jack Gottlieb July 21. She is a ANTHONY CARVAGNO (Poli. Sci.) is the CAROLYN FOSS (M.S.Ed.) and her husband kindergarten teacher for the Toms Riv- operations manager for the Holland J. Todd Raymond welcomed twins Olivia er Board of Education, while he is the Tunnel. He resides in Toms River. and Lucas August 26. The family, which president of The Total Solutions Group includes son Jack, lives in Fair Haven. ELIZABETH (SCHIFFMAN) FAY (Comm.) Inc. They live in Jackson. and her husband TJ welcomed son, TRICIA (MALINOWSKI) HILL (Spec. Ed.) Sean, on November 24, 2006. The family and her husband welcomed their second resides in West Hartford, CT. child, Riley on September 12. She joins

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LEA MANIACI (Soc. Work) married MELISSA FURMAN (Spec. Ed./Elem. Thommy Herber October 8. Monmouth Ed.) married Nathaniel Auvil October alumni in attendance included Angelica 14. Monmouth graduates in attendance Dougherty (Hist. ‘01, M.A.A. ‘03), Melissa were Michelle (Mahoney) Taylor (Eng./ Ciongoli-Starobinets (Sp. Ed. ‘03), Leni Ed. ‘01), Stacey (Wyckoff) Murphy (Spec. Cress-Preston (Sp. Ed. ‘01), Lesley Blum Ed. ‘00), and Holly Scheick (Psych./Ed. (Crim. J. ‘01), and Tina Mulligan (Eng. ‘01). ‘04). Melissa is a high school special Lea is a social worker on the detoxifixation education teacher in Delaware County, unit at Staten Island University Hospital, PA, and has a master’s degree from St. ANDREW HEGT (Poli. Sci.) married while her husband is an assistant service Joseph’s University. Deidre Amlisi on August 12. Andrew manager at Loman Ford in Woodbridge. is an attorney at Burrell, Regenst- JACQUELINE GOMES (Bio.), who is reich & Booker, LLC in New York City. a registered dietician, started a new Monmouth alumni in attendance were program at Pathmark Stores designed Melanie (O’Neil) Dragone (Psych. ‘98, to help improve the well-being of cus- M.S.W. ‘00), Marco Dragone (Comm. tomers called “Healthy Steps.” The new ‘99), Robert Cassiliano (Bus. Mgmt. ‘04), program provides practical nutrition Gregory Levine (Bus. Adm. ‘99, M.B.A. and healthy lifestyle information that is ‘00), and Matthew Hegt (Bus. Adm. ‘96). easy to apply to everyday life. The couple lives in Freehold. JENNIFER (HARRADEN) LARACY (Bus. MARIANNE PINGITORE (Bus. Adm.) Mgmt.) is the customer service supervisor married Brian Carr November 11. She of manufacturing for IFF in Hazlet. She is a teacher for the Long Branch Public and her husband Thomas live in Brick. Schools. He is the general manager for New Jersey Gravel and Sand in Wall Town- CLASS OF 2001 ship. The couple resides in Long Branch. MICHAEL ETTORE (M.S.E.) on Novem- HEATHER CZAJKOWSKI (Psych.) and TRAVIS SEMBLEWSKI (Bus. Adm.) ber 21 was named the new principal Matthew Hynes were married September (M.B.A. ‘03) and his wife Christine wel- of Asher Holmes Elementary School 16. Monmouth alumni in attendance were comed their son John on September 11. in Marlboro. He had previously been a Tiffanie (Crisman) Vowteras (Crim. J. The family resides in Belmar. middle school teacher for 10 years at ‘01), Rebecca (Conrad) Tenpenny (Psych. Markham Place School in Little Silver. ‘01), Raymond Tenpenny (Bus. Econ. ‘02), Cheryl (Willie) Homyak (Spec. Ed. ‘01), Megan (Ogle) Banach (Spec. Ed. ‘01), Tina

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Grecco (Spec. Ed. ‘02), and Tony Almeida DANIEL STEMPORA (Comm., Ed.) and tion at St. Peter’s College. Sarah is an (Bus. Mrkt. ‘02). Heather works as sub- Marie Elizabeth Grygiel were married attorney in Newark. stance abuse evaluator for the Ocean April 8, 2006. Daniel is a math teacher in County Superior Court, Criminal Division the South River Middle School, while Ma- CLASS OF 2005 in Toms River. Her husband is a general rie works for accounts-receivable for The contractor. They live in Brick. Atlantic Club. The couple lives in Brick. DANIEL BLAZOSKY (Bus. Mgmt.) is a funeral intern serving a one-year ap- KYLE KELLER (Crim. J.) has joined the prenticeship at the Joseph S. Blazosky law firm of Youngblood Corcoran Laf- CLASS OF 2003 Funeral Home in Nesquehoning, PA. ferty & Hyberg as an associate. He is STEPHANIE QUENET (Comm.) and Daniel received an associate’s degree a member of the Atlantic County Bar James Scott Attaway were married in Applied Science from Northampton Association--Young Lawyers Division, June 10. Stephanie is a sales assistant County Community College in 2006, where Camden County Bar Association, Penn- for the Belfer Group in Farmingdale. he majored in Funeral Service Education. sylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia He owns Fanagle, the Bagel in Long He lives in Nesquehoning, PA. Bar Association, and American Bar As- Branch. They live in Oceanport. sociation. He resides in Blackwood. ANDREW CALVO (Bus. Mgmt.) works for The Modular Home Group LLC in Ocean JENNIFER KOSTROWSKI (Bus. Mktg.) CLASS OF 2006 Township. He sells modular homes and Peter Brown were married June 4. directly to the customer in New Jersey Monmouth alumni in attendance were AIMEE CAMPANELLA (M.A.T.) and Bry- and surrounding states. her father, Paul Kostrowski (Bus. Adm. an P. Dougherty were married June 23. ‘75), Jason Ledder (Bus. Mrkt./Bus. Aimee is a first-grade teacher in Rum- JILLIAN DESARNO (M.A.T.) married Mgmt. ‘01), Jennifer Cyr (Comm. ‘01), son, while Bryan is a police officer for Dr. Kevin Kristick August 12. She is Christine (Kopecky) Daugherty (Sp. Ed. the Rumson Police Department. They an elementary tutor and substitute ‘01), Robert Stahle Jr (Psych. ‘02), and live in Long Branch. for Achieve Education in Norwalk, CT. Kevin is a veterinary surgical intern Anthony San Filippo (Comm. ‘01). Jennifer KRISTIN DUTCH (Comm.) and Colin Worth- for Veterinary Referral and Emergency works as a meeting planner for Advanced ley were married July 21. Kristin is an Center. The couple resides in Norwalk. Health Media in Union, while he is a union admissions representative for Brookdale carpenter in Local 455 in Somerville. The Community College, while her husband is couple resides in Summit. an English teacher for Perth Amboy High MEGAN PURCELL (Bus. Mgmt.) and Bry- School. They live in Eatontown. an Jones were married April 1, 2006. She SAMANTHA LUFT (Anthr.) was recently works for the J.P. Morgan Investment accepted for the Graduate Studies Pro- Bank in Washington, DC, while he works gram at Seton Hall University, where she for Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA, will be pursuing a master’s in museum as a senior Department of Defense con- studies. She resides in East Brunswick. sultant. They live in Arlington, VA. ALEXANDER ROSENWALD (M.A.T.) and Stephanie Marie Mechmann were mar- CLASS OF 2002 ried July 23. Alexander, a science teacher EMILY CARTENSEN (Eng.) has joined at Howell High School, received his the law firm of Pelletieri, Rabstein and bachelor’s from Drew University. Stepha- Altman. With a specialty in family law, nie is an English teacher at Colts Neck Emily clerked for Hon. Stephen B. Rubin High School while pursuing a master’s in LAUREN REME (Bus. Acct.) and John in 2005-2006. She received her law de- educational leadership from Monmouth Patrick Hall were married February 10, gree from Seton Hall University in 2005. University. They live in Freehold. 2006. Lauren works for Merrill Lynch in Floram Park, while John is employed REBECCA PARLIMAN (Bus. Mrkt.) CHARLES RYAN (Hist.) married Sarah by International Healthcare, based in (M.B.A. ‘03) opened up My Sister’s Jew- Anne Hoehn October 8. Charles teaches Norwalk, CT. They live in Wall. elry Shop in May with her younger sister, history at Rutherford High School and is Ashley. She lives in Seaside Park. studying for a master’s in administra-

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 37 2/28/07 6:41:37 AM AMANDA LEACH (Spec. Ed.) on June 24 married Adam Powley, who also gradu- in memoriam ated from Monmouth in 2005 with a master’s in history. Amanda is a fourth- ALUMNI 1990 LINDA (MURRAY) BONONNO grade teacher in Loris, SC, while Adam (Bus. Mgmt./Bus. Mrkt.) 1958 WILLIAM APOSTOLACUS (Hist.) teaches in Georgetown, SC. They live in November 30, 2006 November 15, 2006 Murrells Inlet, SC. 1993 PETER EWTUSHEK (Crim. J.) Alumni Association President 1965-1967 November 22, 2006 KIMBERLY SHULACK (Bus. Econ.) was 1970 CLEONICE (DEMARCO) 2005 CHRISTOPHER PARKS (M.S.W.) promoted last June to financial analyst TORNBERG (Engl.) November 27, 2006 at MetLife in Bridgewater, where she December 20, 2006 2009 LINDSEY SANGIORGIO has worked since July 2005. She lives in 1971 WALTER OLSON (Soc.) January 9, 2007 Raritan. October 1, 2006 2009 KARA (SIMS) STEVENS CHRISSY SKUDERA (Comm.) has been 1974 CYRUS HATAMI (Bus. Adm.) (Biology Sophomore) accepted to a graduate program at Johns November 17, 2006 December 12, 2006 Hopkins University. She works full-time 1978 CHRISTOPHER TOTO (Chem.) for The Washington Post. Her brother October 31, 2006 FORMER FACULTY Jonathan is a junior at Monmouth. 1979 SADIE BARNES (M.A.T.) October 18, 2006 RICHARD WESCOTT RUTH GREENE (Anthr.) Emeritus Professor of History CLASS OF 2006 December 8, 2006 December 20, 2006 JEANNETTE CARUSO (Comm.) has become a public relations coordinator for Creative Marketing Alliance. She lives in Lawrenceville.

AMANDA LEACH (Spec. Ed.) on June 24, married ADAM POWLEY (M.A. Hist.). CLASS NOTES POLICY ALUMNI OFFICE Amanda is a fourth-grade teacher in Monmouth University encourages and welcomes CONTACT INFORMATION communications from alumni regarding career Loris, SC, while Adam teaches in George- ADDRESS changes, promotions, relocations, volunteer work, 320 Wilson Hall town, SC. They live in Murrells Inlet, SC. marriages, births, and other information that is Monmouth University of interest to fellow classmates, alumni, and the West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898 ERIN OLAND (M.S.E.) married Kevin Crooks University community. For those who specifically PHONE July 14. She is a sixth grade math teacher request that the information be published in Monmouth University Magazine, we are happy to 800/531-ALUM at Salisbury Middle School in Maryland, include it in the Class Notes section. If you would like 732/571-3489 to include a photograph with your class note, it is while Kevin is a registered client associate FAX required that you submit either a high-quality print 732/263-5315 for Merrill Lynch in Ocean City, MD. The or e-mailed JPEG. For digital photo attachments, couple resides in Millville, DE. please make sure that the resolution is no less than E-MAIL 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) to ensure premium photo [email protected] JENNA SHAPIRO (M.A.T.) married David An- reproduction. Photos that do not meet these print INTERNET drew Ruditsky on June 25. Jenna, who also standards will not be published. Photographs of minors will not be printed in the magazine. Photos http://www.monmouth.edu/alumni has a bachelor’s degree from Douglass Col- submitted to Monmouth University Magazine lege, is a history teacher for Marlboro High cannot be returned. Thank you for your anticipated understanding and cooperation. School. David is a police officer for Marlboro Township. They reside in Marlboro. HOW TO SUBMIT A CLASS NOTE 1. E-mail: [email protected] 2. Fax: Attention Class Notes: 1-732-263-5315 3. Mail: Class Notes Office of Publications University Advancement 400 Cedar Avenue West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898

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c1-c4_01-40monu.indd 38 2/28/07 6:41:54 AM lookingforward Q & A WITH DR. JEFFERY N. MILLS, VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT 3 visited with Vice President for University Advancement Jeff Mills. Dr. Mills joined Monmouth University in 2005 from the University WE of Maine where he served as vice president of University Advancement and president of the Alumni Association. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, and master’s and doctorate degrees from Arizona State University. Dr. Mills has more than a decade of experience in university advancement and fundraising. He served for 10 years in the Maine Legislature—both in the House and in the Senate. In addition to his oversight of University Advancement, Dr. Mills shares his political experience with Monmouth University students as an adjunct professor, co-teaching a class in American Government with Dr. Joseph Patten.

We care about Monmouth University and 2006, to recognize donors on a calendar Q it clearly shows. year instead of a fiscal year. What are your thoughts at the con- Most people think about giving on a cal- clusion of the Vision for Distinction Q endar year schedule. There is no reason Capital Campaign? What are some other highlights for our supporters to worry about when from 2006? the fiscal year of the University begins and ends—we are here to serve our do- A nors, not the other way around! The campaign results exceeded my ex- A pectations. When the campaign goal was In 2006 we broke records for private raised to $45 million in late 2005, we were giving, employee giving, and number of Q hopeful that we’d exceed the goal, but I members of the President’s Society. To- What are your plans for 2007? How didn’t think the campaign would break tal giving to the University was up 50% will you improve University Advance- the $50 million mark in less than a year. in 2006 over 2005, jumping from $4.5 ment in the coming year? Campaign Chair Paul Doherty had a huge million to $6.8 million. The increase influence on the success of the effort, from one year to the next is significant. along with the very active members of the A Campaign Executive Committee. The Monmouth University employee giv- We want to bring alumni back on cam- ing campaign was also a highlight of our pus so they can see first hand some of Monmouth University is attracting more year. The number of employees who have the exciting changes happening here at high-level investment in the areas that given nearly doubled in 2006 over 2005. Monmouth. We are committed to building make the University unique. In 2006 we The campaign raised more than $125,000 on the long-standing and cherished tradi- had two 2 million dollar gifts to the capital in 2006, 40% more than in 2005. One of tions that are the hallmarks of Monmouth campaign. The first gift, from the Kislak our Trustees described the accomplishment University. family, endowed the Kislak Real Estate as perhaps “the most significant fundrais- Institute. The second gift from the Hess ing stat of the year.” It shows we all have Another goal is to increase the percentage Foundation will endow a new chair fo- a stake in the quality and success of Mon- of alumni giving. You might be surprised to cused on the needs of older adults at The mouth University. know that rankings done by U.S. News & World Majorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing Report and BusinessWeek look at alumni giving as and Health Studies. These important gifts In 2005 there were 616 members of the a measure of how well an institution fulfills will dramatically improve the quality of President’s Society, and at the end of 2006 its mission. It may sound like a cliché, but both distinctive programs. we had 781 – a 27% increase. President’s quite literally, every gift counts. Society members commit a minimum of President Gaffney certainly played a lead- $1,000 each year to the area of the Univer- We will continue to focus on the im- ership role with both endowments. The sity mission they find most compelling. gifts from Kislak family and the Hess portance of the four pillars of giving: Some give to athletics, while others focus Annual Giving, Lifetime Giving, Planned Foundation highlight the advantages of on scholarships or the Arts. having team approach to attracting do- Giving, and building the Endowment. nors to Monmouth. Donors see personal 2006 was also our first full year imple- Each of these giving areas is vital to involvement from all levels of the Univer- menting a more user-friendly approach to Monmouth for different reasons. Find- sity, because the desire to keep improving recognizing our donors. We changed the ing the right fit between our supporters our programs is strong and widespread. 2005 Honor Roll of Donors, published in and our mission is always the top prior- ity for University Advancement.

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